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<p>The Jets and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lightning winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>The Lightning should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Winnipeg Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 15-1-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Jets fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying to score seven unanswered goals. Seven different players found the net for Winnipeg, with two of their goals coming with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, taking 34 shots on goal and scoring twice on empty nets. The Jets had 7 different players score, with Alex Iafallo netting his 1st goal of the season on a power play in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg with his 3rd goal of the season. Nikolaj Ehlers added his 9th goal on an empty net, while Cole Perfetti chipped in with his 4th, also on an empty net. The Jets recorded 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and another at the 6:51 mark in the third period, which tied the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. Defensively, the Jets finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 7-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning led 2-0 in the first period, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the game’s final nine goals. Tampa Bay entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the 6.5 line.</p> <p>Four different Lightning players scored in the game. They held a 4-3 lead until the Jets tied it early in the third period. Winnipeg then added two empty-net goals to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Hagel got the Lightning on the board with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point's 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third period.</p> <p>Tampa Bay fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. The team finished with 4 assists.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled late, allowing four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Defensively, the Lightning recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p>

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<p>The Iowa Hawkeyes head into this week nine matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats as the -13.5 point favorites. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, and the over/under line is currently at 37.5 points. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-3 on the season, while the Northwestern Wildcats are 3-4. You can catch this one on BTN.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kinnick Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning this one by a score of 22 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa Hawkeyes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Northwestern Wildcats at +13.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 9 with a 3-4 record, facing Iowa. They rank 78th in our power rankings and have a 13.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-3 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin is -0.6 points, and their ATS record stands at 2-3.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-3, with an average line of 41.4 points. This week’s line is 37.5, the lowest they’ve seen, and their games have averaged 38.6 points.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19 points per game, which ranks 94th nationally. They are also 114th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 166 yards per game, and they have converted just 26.7% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Jack Lausch leads the team with 808 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of just 72. Northwestern ranks 127th in passer rating nationally. Lausch has thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions. Cam Porter leads the rushing attack with 320 yards and five touchdowns. Bryce Kirtz has 414 receiving yards, but he has yet to score a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense, ranked 27th nationally, has allowed 19.6 points per game this season. In their recent game against Wisconsin, they gave up 23 points, including two rushing touchdowns, while allowing 199 rushing yards and 160 passing yards, but they also managed to force an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 246.7 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 62.7% of their throws. On the ground, Northwestern has been strong, ranking 22nd nationally by allowing just 105.1 rushing yards per game on an average of 31.3 attempts.</p><h3>Are The Iowa Hawkeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Iowa enters Week 9 against Northwestern with a 4-3 record, ranked 26th in our power rankings. They have a 94.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.2% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Hawkeyes are 2-1, while they’ve gone 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 2-4, with an average scoring margin of +8.1 points per game. Iowa has been favored in five of their seven games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Iowa’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 47.6 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 39.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 37.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Iowa’s offense is averaging 27.9 points per game, placing them 56th in the nation. They rank 65th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of the offense, averaging 210.3 yards per game on 36.3 attempts.</p> <p>Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1,035 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 13 touchdowns. Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 944 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 79.</p><p>Despite their defensive ranking of 28th nationally, allowing 19.7 points per game, Iowa's defense struggled in their recent 32-20 loss to Michigan State, giving up 32 points. They allowed 470 total yards, including 214 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 256 passing yards, though they did manage to force one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 224.9 passing yards per game against Iowa, completing 65.8% of their passes, which ranks Iowa 133rd in completion percentage allowed. On the ground, Iowa’s defense has faced the 23rd fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 113.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 33rd in the country.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They'll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.</p><p>Stonehill's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Lumberjacks face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Abilene Christian.</p><h3>ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Abilene Christian at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen in Nacogdoches?</h3><p>Abilene Christian has struggled on the road this season, going just 4-9 away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -7.6 points per game, and they have lost nine of their last ten road games.</p>

<p>Overall, Abilene Christian is 9-15 this season, including a 4-9 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. They have gone 4-10 as the underdog, and they enter this game as 9.5-point underdogs.</p><p>Abilene Christian has an ATS record of 10-12 this season, including a mark of 7-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Wildcats are 7-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Abilene Christian has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Abilene Christian's over/under record for the season sits at 12-9-1, and today's over/under line of 146.5 is very close to their average over/under line of 145.8. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points, which is lower than their season average of 146.5.</p><p>Abilene Christian is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 87 points vs. Texas-Rio Grande Valley. This figure is more than their season average of 73.2 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Hunter-Jack Madden with 27 points. Ali Abdou Dibba also added 16 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Abilene Christian defense is giving up an average of 75.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Abilene Christian's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.2% this season.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Lumberjacks?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin comes into this game as a 9.5-point favorite, and they will look to improve their record to 9-5 at home this season. The Lumberjacks have gone 14-10 overall, including a 7-6 mark in Western Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>After a 71-63 loss to UT Arlington, Stephen F. Austin will look to avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time since their two-game road losing streak earlier this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Lumberjacks have gone 7-3.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has struggled against the spread this season, posting a 6-16 ATS mark. Their ATS record is even worse when they are the favorite, as they are just 4-11 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's over/under record this season is 13-9 and the average scoring total in their games is 147.1 points. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Stephen F. Austin offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. UT Arlington. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.2% while connecting on 1 three. Leading the team in scoring was Kyle Hayman with 18 points. Latrell Jossell also added 14 points for the Lumberjacks.</p><p>The Lumberjacks' defense is presently ranked 153rd nationally, allowing an average of 71.4 points per contest. Stephen F. Austin will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UT Arlington to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -3 vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Summit Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northern Colorado Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Bears fell 90-88 to the Buffaloes on Friday, November 8th. Despite being +13 point underdogs on the road, Northern Colorado kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, the Bears outscored Colorado 37-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Malone led the Bears with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and dished out 7 assists. Northern Colorado finished with 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite shooting just 27% from beyond the arc, Northern Colorado still managed to put up 90 points, thanks in part to their ability to get to the free-throw line. They shot 41 free throws, making 31 of them for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears were efficient, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, giving them extra scoring opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Jackrabbits Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota State edged out Long Beach State 80-79 on Friday, November 8th, in a home game. Despite being -9.5 favorites, the Jackrabbits didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, SDSU allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p><p>South Dakota State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 5 of 13 attempts, and shot 55.8% on two-pointers, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 5 for 20 overall and 2 for 8 from three. He also dished out 8 assists. Oscar Cluff and TJ Wainwright each added 23 points, with Cluff grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Jackrabbits gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota State allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>From PNC Park in Pittsburgh, we have the Reds and Pirates facing off in an NL Central matchup. First pitch for Friday's matchup is set for 6:40 PM ET. APLTV is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>Currently, the Reds are 62-66, while the Pirates are 60-67. Bailey Falter is starting for the Pirates, while the Reds are sending Andrew Abbott to the mound. Cincinnati is the slight money line favorite, and the odds have the over/under line at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -118</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, August 23rd.</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>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates 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>Pittsburgh cruised to a 7-0 win over the Reds in the most recent game of this series. The Pirates had a huge 5th inning, scoring six of their seven runs. As for the Reds, they had their best chance to score in the 6th, but could only push across one run.</p>

<p>Paul Skenes started for the Pirates and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued five walks. On the other side, Nick Lodolo got the start for the Reds and took the loss, giving up five earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Pirates were led by Yasmani Grandal and Bryan De La Cruz, as they were the only two Pirates hitters to have more than one hit. Grandal, De La Cruz, and Bryan Reynolds each drove in two runs for Pittsburgh's offense.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is 62-66 overall and 11.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Reds are in 4th place in the division, just a game behind the Cubs for 3rd place. So far, they are 18-18 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>The Reds lost the first game of this series vs. the Pirates. At home, the Reds are 31-34 this year, and they have gone 31-32 on the road. As the road favorite, the Reds have put together a record of 12-5 this year, and they are 32-29 as the favorite overall. When tabbed as the underdog, the Reds are 30-37 this year, and their overall series record is 16-21-3.</p><p>When betting the Reds on the run line, it's been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 39-24 compared to 29-36 at home. Cincinnati has an average run margin of 0.2 runs per game this season, but that number jumps to 0.6 runs per game on the road. The Reds have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 41-26 compared to 27-34 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game, while in their losses, that number drops to -3.3 runs per game.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 59-63. The average over/under line for Reds games is 9 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 15-11. So far this season, 62 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 48.4% of their games. In 40 games, the over/under line has been set lower than 8.5 runs, making up 31.2% of their games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending Andrew Abbott to the mound today vs. the Pirates, and he comes in with a record of 10-10 and an ERA of 3.72. This year, he has made 25 starts, and opponents are batting .233 off the left-hander. Abbott's last outing came on August 18th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note for Abbott is that he has a WHIP of 1.30 this season. Looking at his home/road splits, he is 5-5 on the road with a 4.16 ERA compared to 4.12 at home.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Reds, going 5/16 in his last five games with a home run and four runs scored. This has helped him move into the team lead in home runs this season, with 22. He is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 56. Overall, De La Cruz is batting .262. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the Reds' home run leaderboard, but both are batting under .235 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. This is also the 9th best mark in the league. So far, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.5 runs per game. Currently, the Reds are batting just .230 as a team.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 60-67 overall, putting them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 13 games in the division. Overall, they are 18-15 against other teams in the NL Central. The Pirates picked up a game on the Reds in the division race with their win yesterday and now lead the Reds by 1.5 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 30-32 this season, and they are 30-35 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 47 games, going 26-21 in those games. As for their matchups as the underdog, the Pirates are 34-46 this year. Pittsburgh's overall series record is 16-19-5.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid run line bet this season, going 73-54 overall. They have been particularly good on the run line when they are the underdog, going 54-26. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the Pirates' season average of 8.4 runs per game. Pittsburgh has played 85 games this season, and 26 of those games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The over has hit in 19 of those games, giving the Pirates a 26-19 over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Bailey Falter gets the start for the Pirates today and is coming off a solid outing vs. the Mariners. In that August 17th start, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up just two earned runs and picking up the win. Looking back further, Falter has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 6-7 with a 4.03 ERA. Opponents are batting .252 vs. the left-hander this season. Falter has a total of seven quality starts this year and a BB/9 figure of 2.6. For the season, he has allowed 13 homers.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a team batting average of just .234. Pittsburgh's offense has been especially bad of late, as they have scored just 3.3 runs per game over their last seven games.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds has been a bright spot for the Pirates this season, as he is batting .282 with a team-leading 70 RBIs and 19 homers. Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz are also near the top of the Pirates' home run leaderboard, as they both have 18 homers this season. Currently, Andrew McCutchen is on a six-game hitting streak for the Pirates.</p>

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