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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Salukis versus the Cowboys? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159 points, and Oklahoma State is favored by -10.5 vs. Southern Illinois.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma State winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Southern Illinois Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Southern Illinois dropped their season opener at home, falling 90-80 to Charleston on Monday. The Salukis entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 45-42 at halftime, Southern Illinois couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 45. The Salukis will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward this season.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Illinois put up 80 points, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% three-point shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, the Salukis connected on 25 of 33 attempts, good for 75.8%.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, making 3 of 6 three-pointers. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from three, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 90 points in their last game, despite holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. The Salukis allowed 48% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 20 of their 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois limited the damage, as the other team shot just 23%, making 5 of 21 three-point attempts. However, the Salukis sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws for 75%. Southern Illinois also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Oklahoma State picked up an 80-71 win over St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday, November 10th. The Cowboys were at home and entered the game as -12.5 point favorites. While they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma State led 33-23 at halftime, but the 2nd half saw a lot more scoring. The Cowboys put up 47 points after the break, but they also allowed 48 points to St. Thomas, making the 2nd half closer than expected.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.3% shooting on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 20 of 28 shots, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys with 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Kendall Blue contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Drake Dobbs added 14 points and 4 assists, making 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oklahoma State's defense held their opponents to 27% shooting, as they made just 6 of 22 attempts. The Cowboys also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20, shooting 71%. Oklahoma State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Commanders are favored on the money line at -154 as they host the Steelers at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The Commanders are the favorite on the point spread as well, with odds of -3. The game kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th, and is being televised on CBS. The over/under line is set at 46 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North at 6-2. After back-to-back losses in weeks 4 and 5, Pittsburgh bounced back with victories over the Raiders, Jets, and Giants. Their latest win came in week 8, when they beat New York 26-18, covering the 6-point spread. The over hit in that game, marking the third straight time the Steelers have gone over the point total.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, our power rankings have Pittsburgh 10th, and they have an 87.9% chance of making the playoffs. Their odds of winning the division are 33.4%. The Steelers have an average scoring margin of +8.5 points per game and are 6-2 against the spread this season.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Steelers sit 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 13th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23.4, and rank 19th in total yards per game with 328.1. Pittsburgh relies heavily on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, with 138.1. They are 27th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game, averaging 190.</p> <p>Russell Wilson threw for 278 yards (20/28) and a touchdown in week 8, but he was sacked 4 times. Najee Harris rushed for 114 yards on 19 carries, and George Pickens led the team with 74 receiving yards. The Steelers converted 46.2% of their 3rd downs but failed to score on 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 26-18 win over the Giants, the Steelers' defense allowed 394 yards, but they were tough in the red zone and kept New York out of the endzone until late in the fourth quarter. They gave up 157 rushing yards on 25 attempts, with the Giants averaging 6.3 yards per attempt. Pittsburgh's run defense was bolstered by 4 sacks and 4 quarterback hits, and they were successful on 33.3% of third down attempts.<p></p>The Giants did not score a passing touchdown, and the Steelers' defense picked off one pass while holding the Giants to 237 yards through the air. They also limited the Giants to a 63.2% completion percentage on their passes.</p><h3>Will The Commanders Win At Home Over The Steelers?</h3><p>With a 7-2 record, the Commanders sit atop the NFC East and rank 2nd in the conference. They’ve won three straight, including a 27-22 victory over the Giants in week 9. Washington was a 4-point favorite in that game and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-1-1 this season. They rank 9th in our NFL power rankings and have a 90.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 50.6% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +8.2 points per game and is 5-0 ATS as a favorite. Their O/U record is 6-3, with their games averaging 50.2 points compared to an average line of 46.1. In week 8, they narrowly beat the Bears 18-15, and in week 7, they easily handled the Panthers, winning 40-7.</p><p>Jayden Daniels has been solid for Washington, posting a passer rating of 128 in week 9, going 15/22 for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Terry McLaurin had led the team in receiving in weeks 7 and 8, but in week 9, Noah Brown had 5 catches for 60 yards. On the ground, Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 52 yards on 11 carries in week 9.</p> <p>Washington's offense is 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 29.2, and they also rank 3rd in passing yards per game with 392. They are 4th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 45.9% success rate, and lead the NFL in red zone attempts, although they rank 26th in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p>In their 27-22 win over the Giants, Washington's defense gave up 164 rushing yards on 31 attempts, including a 75-yard touchdown run to Saquon Barkley. The Commanders' defense allowed two passing touchdowns and a completion percentage of 76.9% to the Giants. Despite this, they limited the Giants to 162 passing yards and allowed just 20 completions.<p></p>On third downs, the Giants converted 54.5% of their chances, and Washington recorded two sacks and two more quarterback hits than the Giants.</p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>There is a chance for light rain in St. Louis on Saturday, where the forecasted temperature is 78 degrees. The Reds and Cardinals are playing at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the Reds are 4th in the NL Central with a record of 38-44, while the Cardinals are 42-39.</p>

<p>Carson Spiers is starting for the Reds, and they are the underdog on the money line (+157). Sonny Gray will go for the Cardinals, who are the heavy favorite at -188. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and BSMW will be televising this NL Central matchup.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 2:15 ET on Saturday, June 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 5 to 4</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 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>St. Louis picked up a 1-0 win over the Reds in the most recent game of this series. The Cardinals had just four hits in the game but still picked up the win thanks to a good outing from Andre Pallante, who went 5 1/3 innings and didn't give up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks.</p>

<p>On the other side, Frankie Montas got the start for the Reds and gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. Cincinnati's bullpen was solid, as they didn't give up a run in three innings of work.</p>

<p>Jonathan India was the only Reds hitter to have more than one hit in the game. He went 2/3 with a double. As for the Cardinals, their lone run came in the 3rd inning, and they didn't have another hit after the 5th.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is 38-44 overall and 4th in the NL Central heading into today's road matchup vs. the Cardinals. They are 11.0 games behind the Brewers for the division lead and trail the Pirates by 1.5 games for 3rd place in the division. The Reds are 4-6 over their last 10 games and are looking to take the series lead over the Cardinals today.</p>

<p>The Reds have dropped four straight series and have an overall series record of 8-16-2 this year. Cincinnati is 20-23 at home compared to an 18-21 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Reds are 18-28 this year and 20-16 when favored.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 44-38 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 26-13. Their average run margin for the season is just 0.1 runs per game, but they have been outscored at home by 0.3 runs per game. In their wins, they have outscored opponents by an average of 3.7 runs per game, while they have been outscored by an average of 2.9 runs per game in their losses. They have covered the run line in their last three road games and have covered the run line in five straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8 runs for the Reds-Cardinals game is a bit lower than Cincinnati's average over/under line of 9 runs. The Reds have played in 55 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 67.1% of their games this season. Their over/under record is 35-44, and their games have averaged a combined 8.4 runs per game.</p><p>Right-hander Carson Spiers is starting for the Reds today as he faces the Cardinals on the road. He has made two starts and seven appearances this season and has a record of 1-1 with a 3.45 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .262 off Spiers this season. In his 31 1/3 innings of work, Spiers has issued just 1.72 walks per nine innings compared to 7.18 strikeouts. Spiers' most recent outing came on June 24th, where he picked up the win after going six innings and giving up three earned runs. He has allowed one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been a bright spot for the Reds this season, as he is batting .252 with a team-high 14 homers and 36 RBIs. He has also been hot of late, going 13/38 in his last nine games with two homers. Jeimer Candelario is also tied for the team lead with 14 homers but has struggled of late, hitting just .174 in his last six games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game and are 16th in the league in scoring. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. The team's home run total of 79 is 17th in the league, and they are batting just .229 for the season.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals are 42-39 overall and trail the Brewers by 6.5 games in the NL Central. St. Louis is 10-10 in divisional matchups this year. So far, they have been good at home, going 23-17, and they are just under .500 at 19-22 on the road.</p>

<p>St. Louis has won two straight series, and their overall series record is 14-11-1 this year. The team has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a mark of 21-18. When coming in as the home favorite, the Cardinals are 15-12. They will be looking to take the series from the Reds today, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>St. Louis is a team that has been a solid play on the run line this season, going 41-40 overall. They have been a better bet at home, where they are 23-17 on the run line. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 26-16 on the run line. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 26-16 on the run line. Their average run differential in wins is +2.4, while their average run differential in losses is -3.5.</p><p>St. Louis has a combined run average of 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 35-43. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 5-9-1. Overall, 53.1% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and comes in with a record of 9-4 and an ERA of 2.81. Looking at his overall numbers, Gray has made 14 starts, and opponents are batting .181 this season. In his last outing, Gray picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run on one hit. Looking back over his last three outings, Gray has allowed just one earned run in each start. Gray's ERA at home is 1.6, compared to 4.89 on the road. He has a record of 6-2 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .239 and have the 18th most home runs in the league. One bright spot for the Cardinals is that they have the 9th best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Brendan Donovan has gone 8/22, and for the season, he is batting .269 and is the team's leader in RBIs. Alec Burleson is 2nd on the team in RBIs and has gone deep 12 times this season, which is 2nd on the team and 14th in the league. Nolan Gorman has really struggled with his batting average this season (.188), but his 16 homers are the most on the team.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 6/29/24