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<p>The forecast from Anaheim on Saturday calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. First pitch from Angel Stadium is set for 9:38 PM ET. BSSW will be televising this one, and the Rangers are favored on the money line (-145).</p>

<p>Griffin Canning is starting for the Angels, and they are 63-97 overall and have lost four straight. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. The Rangers are 3rd in the AL West with an overall record of 76-84.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +124</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Angels series. Texas went into the matchup as -164 favorites and squeaked out a 5-2 win. The Rangers offense only had four more hits than the Angels and struck out 14 times.</p>

<p>Angels starter Reid Detmers went five innings and gave up just four hits and one earned run. He finished the game with 12 strikeouts but took the loss. As for the Rangers, Jacob deGrom only went four innings but gave up just one hit and one earned run.</p>

<p>Texas got to Detmers in the first inning, scoring three of their five runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Both teams were held in check after that, as the Rangers bullpen closed things out.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 76-84 overall and trails the Astros by 11 games in the AL West. So far, they are 23-27 in divisional matchups. The Rangers are currently on a two-series losing streak, and their overall series record is 20-29-1 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 44-37 this year, and they are 32-47 on the road. As the favorite, Texas is 50-37 this year and 26-47 as the underdog. They have split their last ten games and are winning the series vs. the Angels.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the Rangers have been a better play on the road this season, going 35-44. They have covered the run line in three straight road games, and their average run margin in those contests is -1.1. Texas has also been a better bet as an underdog, going 39-34 vs. the run line compared to just 30-57 as a favorite.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 75-80, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 26-29. So far this season, 46 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 28.7% of their games. Their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Texas is sending left-hander Andrew Heaney to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 30 starts this year and has a record of 5-14 with a 3.98 ERA. Heaney's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22, and opponents are batting .241 off him this year. In his 30 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 9 strikeouts per nine innings. He most recently faced the Mariners, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Adolis García has really picked things up of late for the Rangers, going 10/29 with two homers over his last seven games. This has helped him take over the team lead in RBIs, with 85 for the season. He is also 2nd on the team in homers, with 25. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien are also near the top of the league in homers, as Seager has 30 and Semien has 23.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are batting just .237 and are 21st in the league in runs scored, at 4.2 runs per game. Their team on-base percentage of .304 is also just 17th in the league. Overall, they are 15th in home runs and have the 12th ranked batting average in the league.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 63-97, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 24 games. Currently, they are 6 games behind the Athletics for 4th place in the division. The Angels have dropped four straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>So far, the Angels have gone just 21-29 in AL West matchups this year. At home, they are 32-47 compared to 31-50 on the road. Los Angeles has really struggled as the favorite this year, going just 8-19. As for their record as the underdog, they are 55-78.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs per game. Overall, they have a run line record of 77-83, which includes a 38-41 mark at home and a 39-42 record on the road. They are 6-21 vs. the run line as the favorite, but 71-62 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Angels are at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record for the season is 75-79, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game overall. In games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, their record is 30-29, and they have had 51 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, which is 31.9% of their games. They have had a four-game under streak.</p><p>Griffin Canning is looking to bounce back from a short outing vs. the Astros, as he finished with a no-decision in the outing. Against the Astros, he went just 4 1/3 innings and gave up four earned runs on six hits. In that outing, he gave up three home runs. Looking back further, Canning has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. Before that, he had a stretch of three straight outings where he didn't allow a homer. Canning's ERA for the season is 5.24, along with a record of 6-13. At home, he is 6-3 with a 4.8 ERA.</p>
<p>The Angels have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most key offensive categories, including team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The team's collective isolated power (ISO) of .141 is also just 19th in the league.</p>

<p>Los Angeles will be looking for Taylor Ward and Zach Neto to continue their strong seasons at the plate. Ward leads the team with 25 home runs, while Neto is right behind him with 23. Neto is also the team's leader in RBIs, with 77. Ward is batting .248 for the season, while Neto is hitting .249. Over his last seven games, Neto has two homers and is 8/29.</p>

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<p>At 8:08 PM ET, the Dodgers and Yankees will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the Yankees are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -144. The money line odds for a Dodgers win are at +123.</p>

<p>Los Angeles will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak, as they are 98-64 and in 1st place in the NL West. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68. FOX will carry this game on TV, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. Monday's starting pitching matchup features Walker Buehler for the Dodgers and Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -144</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 8:08 ET on Monday, October 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Dodgers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -135 favorites and squeaked out a 4-2 win. The Dodgers offense only had three more hits than the Yankees and struck out six times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Dodgers and went 6 1/3 innings while giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon got the start and went just 3 1/3 innings while giving up four runs and took the loss.</p>

<p>Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman each homered for the Dodgers, while Freddie Freeman went 1/4 with an RBI in his Los Angeles debut. Mookie Betts also had a two-hit game and scored a run for LA's offense.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Leading the series 2-0, the Dodgers are on the road for game three against the Yankees. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As favorites, they went 100-55, while posting a 7-13 mark as underdogs.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a run line record of 91-84 this season, with a 45-41 mark on the road. As underdogs, they’ve covered the run line in their last three games. The Dodgers’ over/under record is 99-70, and today’s 8.5-run line is below their season average of 9.5 runs.</p><p>Walker Buehler is hoping to pitch more like he did on October 16th, where he didn't allow a run in four innings of work. In that outing vs. the Mets, he gave up three hits and two walks. Buehler finished with a no-decision in the game. Looking back further, he has made 16 starts and three of them have been quality starts. Buehler's ERA for the season is 5.38, along with a record of 1-6. For the year, he has allowed 16 home runs. Per nine innings, Buehler is averaging 3.35 walks compared to 7.65 strikeouts.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers' top power threats this season, with Ohtani's 54 homers leading the team and Hernandez coming in with 33. Ohtani is also batting .310 for the season and has driven in 130 runs, which is also the best mark on the team. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/29 in his last seven games, including two home runs and seven RBIs.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into the game with the league's top OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, they are batting .258 and averaging 5.2 runs per game. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game three, the Yankees are back home, trailing 0-2 in their series against the Dodgers. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. As favorites, they went 83-62 this year, while posting an 18-10 record as underdogs.</p> 

<p>New York holds an 89-84 run line record, with a 37-48 mark at home. They’ve covered the run line in two straight home games. The Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 total runs this season, while today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their overall over/under record is 90-77.</p><p>So far this season, Clarke Schmidt has made 16 starts and two of them have been quality starts. He is coming off an outing in which he didn't give up a run, going 4 2/3 innings and finishing with a no-decision. Schmidt has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. The right-hander's ERA for the season is 2.85, along with a record of 5-5. Opposing batters are hitting .223 this season off Schmidt. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.81 strikeouts and 3.16 walks.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also the top-scoring offense in the MLB this season, averaging 5 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league, and also have the top on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are not only the Yankees' top two home run hitters, but they are also the top two home run hitters in the league. Judge has gone deep 58 times, while Soto has 41 homers. Giancarlo Stanton has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/39 with six homers in his last 10 games.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Red Flash and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -19.5 at home against Saint Francis U.</p><h3>SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like Saint Francis U at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Francis U Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Saint Francis U fell to Mount St. Mary's 66-58 on Saturday, November 16th. The Red Flash were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 124 points fell short of the 141.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-28 at halftime, Saint Francis U scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 35 points to the Mountaineers, leading to the loss.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and hitting only 20% of their three-point attempts (6/30). Their effective field goal percentage was 41%, though they did connect on 51.6% of their two-point shots (16/31).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Red Flash were efficient, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%). Bobby Rosenberger III led the team with 14 points, while Terrell Ard Jr. and Dallas Hobbs each added 12 points, with Hobbs also contributing 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Francis U held their opponent to 66 points, with the Red Flash giving up 41% shooting from the field (23/56). They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Francis U limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The Red Flash also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws (75%). Saint Francis U allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Georgetown Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgetown picked up a 79-51 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Wednesday, November 20th. The Hoyas were -14.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 35-22 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The combined points for the game were 130, falling under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Georgetown put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (6/20).</p> <p>The Hoyas dished out 17 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Jayden Epps led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Thomas Sorber added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Despite allowing 51 points, Georgetown's defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Hoyas allowed 32 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Georgetown's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 59% from inside the arc. From three-point range, the Hoyas allowed 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate.</p>

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<p>Thursday's Reds vs. Pirates matchup has a first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The money line odds have the Pirates at -149 compared to the Reds at +125. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and SN PT is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The forecast for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds, and he is facing off against Paul Skene for the Pirates. Cincinnati is 62-65, while the Pirates are 59-67, and both teams are in the NL Central.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -149</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Thursday, August 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Blue Jays, the Reds closed out the series with an 11-7 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -121 on the money line. It was a big third inning that turned things in their favor, as the Reds scored five runs in the inning. Cincinnati's offense added another three runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. The Blue Jays scored three runs of their own in the 1st but couldn't keep things going, as they didn't score again until the 9th.</p>

<p>Emilio Pagan got the win out of the bullpen for the Reds, going 2 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. Cincinnati's starter, Nick Martinez, only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs. Elly De La Cruz was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Cincinnati is 62-65 overall and trail the Brewers by 11.5 games in the NL Central. The Reds are 18-17 against other teams in the division and are in 3rd place. Today, they are on the road to take on the Pirates, and they are 31-34 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Reds are 31-31 this season. They have been the favorite in 61 games, and they have a record of 32-29 in those games. As for their time as the underdog, the Reds are 30-36 this year. Cincinnati's overall series record is 16-21-3, and they won their most recent series vs. the Blue Jays.</p><p>When the Reds win, they win big. Their average run margin in victories is a robust 3.8 runs per game, which has helped them to a 68-59 run line record. They've been especially profitable on the road, where they are 39-23 against the run line. They've also been a good bet as an underdog, going 41-25 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9 runs per game. The over/under record for the Reds this season is 59-63, and their combined run average is 8.7 runs per game. Their over streak is currently at three games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound today vs. the Pirates. Lodolo has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with a 4.55 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Lodolo has a WHIP of 1.20 and opponents are batting .229 this season. In his last outing, Lodolo took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had pitched well, going 6 innings and giving up just two earned runs in a win vs. the Marlins. Lodolo's ERA at home is 7.57 compared to 3.11 on the road.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Reds, going 5/17 in his last five games with four runs and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .262 with 22 homers, which is 14th in the league and the top mark on the team. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also among the league leaders in homers, with Steer having 19 and Candelario at 20. Steer comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 19th in the league, and are also one of the worst teams in terms of striking out.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 1-0 loss to Texas, Domingo German was excellent on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Bryan Reynolds, going 2/4 with a double.</p>

<p>David Bednar took the loss out of the bullpen for the Pirates, as Pittsburgh allowed a run in the bottom of the 9th to blow their lead. Heading into this game, the Pirates were at +130 on the money line.</p><p>Pittsburgh will host the Reds with an overall record of 59-67, which has them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 14 games in the division. The Pirates are 17-15 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>The Pirates lost two of three games to the Rangers in their most recent series. Currently, they are 3-7 over their last 10 games. At home, the Pirates are 29-32 this year compared to 30-35 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite 46 times, going 25-21 in those games. As for their matchups as the underdog, they are 34-46 this season. The Pirates' overall series record is 16-19-5 heading into today's game, which is the first of their series vs. the Reds.</p><p>The Pirates have been a good bet on the run line this season, going 72-54. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 40-25. They have been an underdog in most of their games, and in those contests, they are 54-26 on the run line.</p><p>When the Pirates play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. The Pirates' over/under record for the season is 60-65, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. In games with an over/under line set at 7.5 runs, the Pirates have gone over the total 9 times and under 16 times. Overall, 73% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their games have gone under the total in the last 3 games.</p><p>Paul Skenes has made 16 starts this season, and he has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 2.30. Skenes' WHIP for the season is .97. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Skenes is coming off a start in which he gave up just two earned runs in six innings of work. He got the win in that outing vs. the Mariners. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Skenes has been much better at home, coming in with a 3.06 ERA compared to 1.71 on the road.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have also been one of the league's worst home run-hitting teams, and their team batting average of .234 is just 16th in the league. One area they have been solid is in terms of strikeouts, as they are 27th in the league in this category.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds has been the Pirates' top power threat this season, as he has 19 home runs and is batting .280. Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz have also been solid in terms of power, as they have 18 homers apiece. De La Cruz is batting just .240, and Cruz is at .262. Jared Triolo and Joey Bart have both homered twice in their last seven and six games, respectively.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 8/22/24