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<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Keydets game? Catch the action at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA, as the Keydets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and VMI is favored by -3 to win at home against Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Hall at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina improved to 2-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Mercer on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-40 at halftime, Western Carolina outscored Mercer 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 16-for-20, shooting 80%.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Cord Stansberry added 17 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%. The Catamounts gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will VMI Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Keydets fell to 2-11 on the season after a 91-66 road loss to Chattanooga on Sunday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, VMI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, exceeding the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-22 at halftime. They managed to outscore Chattanooga 44-40 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.</p><p>VMI struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed 66 points, with 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, while hitting 74.1% of their free throws, going 20-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 9-of-10 from three-point range. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylen Pazon contributed 15 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, VMI's opponent went 10/12, hitting 83% of their shots. The Keydets did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-235) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+194) in a non-conference matchup. The Blazers are favored by 6 points and have lost two straight games. The Nets, who have lost five straight, are 12th in the East with a record of 13-26.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-96 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 13-26 on the season after a narrow 112-111 loss to the Jazz on Sunday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 223, exceeding the O/U line of 212.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Brooklyn led 27-26 after the 1st quarter but trailed 49-48 at halftime and 85-78 going into the 4th. They held the Jazz to 17 points in the final quarter while scoring 24, but their comeback effort fell just short.</p><p>The Nets struggled offensively in their loss to the Jazz, shooting just 42.4% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 25% clip. Tosan Evbuomwan led the way with 22 points, shooting 87.5% from the floor and hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p> <p>Ziaire Williams added 19 points, connecting on 3 threes, while Nic Claxton contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. Evbuomwan added 5 points in overtime, while Tyrese Martin chipped in 5 of his 11 points in the extra period.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets had a strong 4th quarter, giving up just 17 points, but a 36-point 3rd quarter from the Jazz proved costly in their 112-111 loss. Overall, Brooklyn allowed Utah to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Nets struggled to contain the Jazz from beyond the arc, allowing 17 threes on 38% shooting. They sent Utah to the line 20 times, where the Jazz hit 15 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 39 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Portland fell to 13-25 on the season after a 119-98 home loss to the Heat on Saturday. The Trail Blazers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 21 points. The total score of 217 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 219.</p> <p>Portland made a push with a 10-0 run, cutting the score from 68-57 to 68-67. However, Miami responded by outscoring the Trail Blazers 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and 25-15 in the 4th, sealing the win.</p><p>In their 119-98 loss to the Heat, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting just 37.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 28.9%, though they did make 13 threes overall.</p> <p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 50% rate. He scored 17 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Shaedon Sharpe added 22 points, and Deni Avdija contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, and allowed 119 points overall in their loss to the Heat. Portland allowed Miami to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Trail Blazers also had a tough time defending the three, as the Heat hit 19 threes at a 43% clip. Portland sent Miami to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinal and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPNN, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Wake Forest is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Stanford.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 11-5 on the season with a dominant 88-65 win over Virginia on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Stanford led 40-30 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 48-35. The Cardinal’s strong performance on both ends of the floor helped them secure the win.</p><p>Stanford put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots (94.1%).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep (45.5%), while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford's defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 24 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 94% rate. Stanford allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Wake Forest Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 12-4 on the season with an 88-78 road win over Miami on Saturday, January 11th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while Miami put up 47 points after the break.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Cameron Hildreth led the way with 31 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Matthew Cleveland and Hunter Sallis each added 22 points, with Cleveland shooting 61.5% from the field. Tre'Von Spillers was efficient as well, hitting 72.7% of his shots to finish with 17 points.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with 14 made two-point baskets.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 35 shots, good for 31%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demon Deacons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>From PETCO Park in San Diego, we have an NL matchup between the Braves and Padres. The forecast calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 70s. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>The Padres are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -110 compared to the Braves at -108. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and Atlanta is 2nd in the NL East, while the Padres are 3rd in the NL West. Reynaldo Lopez will start for the Braves, while the Padres are giving the ball to Dylan Cease. San Diego comes in having lost five straight.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -110</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, July 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres 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>Atlanta cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Braves had a huge 5th inning, scoring four of their six runs. As for the Padres, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Braves were at +100 on the money line.</p>

<p>Spencer Schwellenbach pitched well for the Braves in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts and allowed just one hit. On the other side, Matt Waldron got the start for the Padres, going seven innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna and Orlando Arcia each homered for the Braves, while Adam Duvall scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4. Xander Bogaerts had a two-hit game for the Padres.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 52-41, the Braves are 8.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Currently, they are on the road, taking on the Padres and lead the series 1-0. So far, they have gone 14-12 in NL East matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have been good this season, going 29-17. On the road, they are just one game above .500 at 23-24. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 48-34 and just 4-7 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 17-11-3 this season, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Braves win, they win by an average of 3.7 runs per game, and when they lose, they lose by an average of -3.1 runs per game. They are 44-49 on the run line this season, including 23-24 on the run line on the road. Overall, they have a run differential of +0.7 runs per game.</p><p>The Braves are on the road against the Padres, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Atlanta's games this season is 7.9 runs, and their over/under record is 32-56. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 6-10. Overall, 78.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at two games.</p><p>Reynaldo López has been outstanding this season, coming into the game with a record of 7-2 and an ERA of 1.71. He has made 16 appearances and 16 starts, finishing with a WHIP of 1.13. So far, López has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 9.33 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he pitched six scoreless innings, giving up just two hits. He finished with the win in that game. Before that, he had given up two earned runs in three straight starts. López has been especially tough at home, coming in with a record of 4-0 and an ERA of 1.27.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been on a tear of late, going 10/28 in his last seven games with four homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .301 and is 2nd in the league with 77 RBIs. Ozuna is also on a four-game hitting streak. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 13 homers but is batting just .231 this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They are also just 17th in home runs and have a below-average team on-base percentage. Overall, their batting average and slugging percentage are both right around league average.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 49-48, the Padres are 3rd in the NL West, eight games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Padres have dropped five straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last ten. San Diego's struggles have been part of a larger issue for the NL West, as the division is just 15-17 in interleague play this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 25-27 this year and 24-21 on the road. As the favorite, the Padres have gone 28-29 and 21-19 as the underdog. One issue for the Padres has been their play at home, as they have dropped five straight at home. San Diego's overall series record is 17-12-3, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>San Diego is 18-34 against the run line at home, and 31-14 against the run line on the road. The Padres have a run differential of -0.6 runs per game at home and +0.9 runs per game on the road. They are 28-12 against the run line as an underdog and 21-36 against the run line as a favorite. Their average run differential in wins is +3.7 runs per game, while their average run differential in losses is -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>When the Padres play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and the over/under record for the season is 52-44. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-16. Overall, 59.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and they have gone under in their last two games.</p><p>Dylan Cease will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Diamondbacks, where he took the loss and gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Cease has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 7-8 with a 4.21 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, Cease has a record of 3-5 at home with a 3.84 ERA compared to 4-3 on the road with a 5.99 ERA. Cease has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Before that, he had a stretch of three straight starts without giving up a homer.</p><p>San Diego's offense has been one of the most consistent units in the league this season, as they are 13th in runs per game (4.5) and are 2nd in team batting average at .260. They also have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league and have been one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar has been the Padres' top power threat this season, as his 14 homers are the most on the team and 10th in the league. However, he has hit just .231 over his last seven games. Profar's 59 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth are also near the top of the league in home runs, with 14 and 13, respectively.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 7/13/24

Figuring out which game to preview in the NHL on Friday is pretty easy. There is only one game and it will feature the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets. Neither team has anything to play for here. Toronto has already locked up the top spot in the North Division and the Jets will be the third seed and face Edmonton in the first round.

These games with nothing on the line are really challenging handicaps. With a standalone road game and nothing of great importance to play for, it’s fair to wonder if guys like Auston Matthews even make the trip for this one. It is much more important to avoid injury and also get ready for the Oilers.

Toronto is still a big favorite in the betting markets of around -155 at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong> with a total of 5.5. Let’s see if we can sort through everything here and find a play.
<h2><strong><u>Toronto Maple Leafs</u></strong></h2>
One thing we do know about this game is that both started goaltenders are slated to get the call. That means Jack Campbell for the Maple Leafs in his last playoff tune-up. Campbell is having a magnificent season for the Maple Leafs with a 17-2-2 record, a 2.11 GAA, and a .923 SV%. Toronto may not have been in dire need of goaltending with Frederik Andersen, but with a shoddy defense over the last few seasons, Campbell’s play has been nothing short of terrific.

One thing that has to excite Toronto here is that they won’t play the Jets in the first round. Winnipeg could be dangerous with some top-end scoring and Connor Hellebuyck. Instead, Toronto draws a Montreal team that has not had much success against the Leafs during the regular season.

The Maple Leafs cannot help who they have played this season. The schedule wasn’t their idea. However, it should come as no surprise that Toronto is +38 in goal differential at 5-v-5. Winnipeg is +7 in that department. The Maple Leafs have leaned hard on Auston Matthews and their other scorers, but the fact is that Toronto is just so much better than six of the seven teams in this division.

That includes the Jets, though, as Toronto has won six of the nine head-to-head meetings this season.
<h2><strong><u>Winnipeg Jets</u></strong></h2>
The Jets could be a dangerous team for the Oilers in the playoffs if we see the Connor Hellebuyck that we saw last season. This year’s version hasn’t been bad either, posting a 2.60 GAA with a .915 SV%. Hellebuyck has really been a workhorse throughout his career and especially of late, so it isn’t a huge surprise to see him between the pipes to stay sharp here.

As the latter part of the season shook out in the North Division, it was pretty clear that the Jets were going to make the playoffs, but they have not played like a playoff team of late. Winnipeg just snapped an eight-game losing streak with a win over Vancouver that assured the #3 seed in the division and a matchup with the Oilers.

Hellebuyck hit a bit of a wall in April with a GAA over 3 and a SV% under .900, so it would have made some sense to give him a day off on the last day of the regular season for the Jets, but he’s coming off of a shutout and seemingly wants to stay sharp.

Will the Jets rest some players here? There aren’t a whole lot of personal accolades to shoot for in this game. Players like to go for round numbers to make their free agent cases look better, but the Jets haven’t really had any dominant scoring threats this season. We could see watered-down rosters on both sides here.
<h2><strong><u>Maple Leafs vs. Jets Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
We may be missing some scorers here, but maybe also some of the better defensemen on the roster. At least we have two really good goaltenders here. This should be a game played with a running clock. The coaches will be rotating all four lines all game and it seems like both sides should just want to get in and get out and get ready for the games that matter. That looks like the recipe for an under to me.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl/">NHL Picks</a>: Under 5.5</strong>

Maple Leafs vs. Jets Free Pick - 05/14/21

<p>The Warhawks and Chanticleers are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Louisiana-Monroe.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warhawks Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Louisiana-Monroe dropped to 2-11 on the season after a 90-82 road loss to Georgia Southern on Thursday. The Warhawks, who were +10 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>ULM led 46-35 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 55 points while scoring just 36. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe put up 82 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 42.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They shot 40% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 30 attempts, and went 16 for 25 from the free-throw line, a 64% mark. The Warhawks grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 of 12 threes and shooting 68.8% overall. Coltie Young added 20 points in just 13 minutes, shooting 70% from the field and 71.4% from deep. Jerry Ngopot and Nakavieon White each hit 3 threes, with White also contributing 5 assists.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside the arc, where they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>The Warhawks also had trouble defending the three-point line, as their opponent hit 15 of 33 attempts from deep, good for 45%. Louisiana-Monroe sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 11 free throws, a 91% success rate. Additionally, the Warhawks allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Coastal Carolina Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Coastal Carolina dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 71-68 home loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday. The Chanticleers, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Coastal led 34-27 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 34. The total points for the game ended at 139, just over the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coastal Carolina put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.2%, with a strong 59.3% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 30% (6/20). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 85.7% of their attempts (18/21).</p> <p>Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Rasheed Jones added 19 points, though he hit just 28.6% from deep (2/7). Michael Thomas contributed 16 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 33.3% from three.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina held the other team to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. The opposing team also shot 85% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts. Coastal Carolina gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Tennessee being favored by -11 at home against Georgia.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +11</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Georgia improved to 14-2 on the season with a 72-62 home win over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 
<p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Georgia's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia's offense put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, hindered by a 17.6% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 37 attempts for a 73% success rate. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jalon Moore led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew each added 15 points. Kobe Elvis and Duke Miles contributed 14 points apiece, with Elvis also leading the team with 5 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 27, good for 73%. Georgia allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Volunteers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Tennessee improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-70 road win over Texas on Saturday. The Volunteers were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three. Zakai Zeigler contributed 8 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Tennessee gave up a 51% shooting rate, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. Tennessee gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Betting on today's Trojans and Warhawks game? Catch the action at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA, as the Warhawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Troy come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -11 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135 points.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Warhawks.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trojans Lock in a Win at Monroe?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans dropped to 8-6 on the season after an 84-78 home loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. Troy, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 43-34 at halftime, Troy allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring just 35. The game’s total points reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p><p>Tayton Conerway led the Trojans with 32 points and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and 57.1% from beyond the arc. Taryn Todd added 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Theo Seng contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.</p> <p>Troy connected on 10 threes at a 40% rate, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They shot 46.2% overall and 71.4% from the free-throw line, with 11 offensive rebounds and 15 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Troy's defensive efforts, they allowed 84 points on 46% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 24 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 28 times, making 20 of those shots.</p><h3>Do the Warhawks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Louisiana-Monroe dropped to 2-14 on the season after a 71-68 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday. The Warhawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>ULM led 35-30 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The combined points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>In their last game, Louisiana-Monroe put up 68 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 60%, making 15 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Makai Willis led the team with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Kentrell Garnett and Tyreese Watson each added 15 points. Watson was efficient, shooting 4/5 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 35% shooting from the field, including 33% from two-point range. Despite the solid defensive effort, the Warhawks gave up 11 three-pointers on 28 attempts, a 39% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 87%, converting 14 of 16 attempts. Louisiana-Monroe also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Troy Trojans vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</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 Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Red Storm game? Catch the action at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY, as the Red Storm hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and St. John's is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Butler.</p><h3>BUTLER BULLDOGS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Even though we have St. John's winning straight-up, we like Butler at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Win at Queens?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler dropped to 7-7 on the season after a 73-65 home loss to Villanova on Wednesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Butler led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up defensively to get back on track.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes on 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 52.2% of their 23 attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 28 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep, while Jahmyl Telfort added 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall. Wooga Poplar contributed 18 points and 15 boards, connecting on 2 of 5 threes.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 73 points, with the opponent shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opponent shot 54%, hitting 13 of 24 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 9 for 28, shooting 32%. Butler sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 52%. Butler allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored St. John's?</h3><p>St. John's fell to 11-3 on the season after a narrow 57-56 road loss to Creighton on Tuesday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, the Red Storm pushed against the spread, while the combined 113 points fell well short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. John's led 28-26 at halftime but were outscored 31-28 in the 2nd half, resulting in the one-point loss.</p><p>St. John's struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 56 points and shooting 36.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, with two-point shooting at 39% (23/59) and three-point shooting at 22.2% (2/9).</p> <p>The Red Storm had 14 offensive rebounds and 8 assists. Steven Ashworth contributed 18 points and 4 assists, shooting 33.3% from the field and 40% from three. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Zuby Ejiofor each added 16 points, with both shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>St. John's put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 13 of 27 attempts, and kept them in check from beyond the arc, where they shot 34% (9/26).</p> <p>The Red Storm also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 7 times, where they converted 4 attempts for 57%. St. John's gave up 11 offensive rebounds but managed to keep the overall scoring impact minimal.</p>

Butler Bulldogs vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 11:35 from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an interleague matchup between the Reds and Rays. Cincinnati is 4th in the NL Central with a record of 50-54, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East at 53-52.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Sunday's game is at 7.5 runs, and the Reds are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -131 compared to the Rays at +110. Hunter Greene is starting for the Reds, while Shawn Armstrong goes for the Rays.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline +110</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 11:35 ET on Sunday, July 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rays 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>Tampa Bay cruised to a 4-0 win over the Reds in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a huge 5th inning, scoring all four of their runs. As for the Reds, they had their best chance to score in the 6th, but could only muster three hits.</p>

<p>Zack Littell started for the Rays and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued just one walk. On the other side, Andrew Abbott got the start for the Reds and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Alex Jackson was the only player in the game to homer, going 1/3 with two RBIs. Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, and Amed Rosario each had two hits and an RBI for the Rays' offense.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is on the road today for the final game of their series vs. the Rays, and they are 50-54 overall this season. The Reds are 4th in the NL Central, nine games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone 12-14 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Reds have been good at home this year, putting together a record of 25-28. On the road, they are also one game above .500 at 25-26. Cincinnati has been good as the favorite this year, going 26-22, and they are 24-32 as the underdog. So far, they have an impressive 8-3 record as the road favorite. Cincinnati's overall series record is 12-18-3, and they are currently tied in their series vs. the Rays.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 55-49 overall. They have been even better on the run line on the road, where they are 32-19. Cincinnati has an average run differential of 0.3 runs per game this season, and they have been a good bet as the underdog, going 34-22 on the run line.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.5 runs. Cincinnati's over/under record for the season is 46-54, and their average over/under line is 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the Reds are 6-9. The over has hit in 80.8% of their games this season, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Hunter Greene has been pitching well for the Reds, as he has made 20 starts and has a record of 7-4. His ERA for the season is 3.15, along with a WHIP of 1.09. Greene's last outing came on July 22nd, and he was dominant in that start. Against the Braves, he went seven innings, didn't give up a run, and got the win. Looking back further, Greene has allowed just one earned run in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .187 off Greene this season, and he has a total of nine quality starts.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/28 in his last seven games, including one home run and six runs scored. For the season, he is batting .258 with a team-high 18 homers. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also among the league leaders in home runs, with 15 and 16, respectively. Steer is batting just .239, while Candelario is hitting .231.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. This is also where they rank in home runs. Their team batting average of .229 is 20th in the MLB, and they are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts. Currently, Nick Martini and Stuart Fairchild are on hitting streaks for the Reds.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 53-52 overall, putting them 4th in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Orioles by 8.5 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 16-21 in divisional play. The Rays are at home today, where they are 28-28 this year.</p>

<p>The Rays have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games and are 18-12-3 in series this year. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 29-26 and 24-26 as the underdog. In this series, they are 1-1 vs. the Reds.</p><p>The Rays have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 51-54 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 29-20. They have covered the run line in three straight games at home and as an underdog.</p><p>The Rays are home today against the Reds, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their combined run average this season is 8.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 50-50. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-14. Overall, 70 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, accounting for 66.7% of their games. They are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Tampa Bay is giving the ball to right-hander Shawn Armstrong today vs. the Reds. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 5.64 ERA. Armstrong has made a total of 37 appearances this season. His ERA at home is 14.18, compared to 5.03 on the road. Armstrong's last outing came on July 23rd vs. the Blue Jays, where he went two innings, giving up no earned runs, one hit, and one walk. He finished with four strikeouts in that outing. Armstrong has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.</p><p>For the season, the Rays are averaging just four runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Their home and road splits are also not good, as they are averaging 3.7 runs per game at home and 4.4 on the road. As a team, they are batting just .235, and their collective slugging percentage of .375 is 22nd in the league.</p>

<p>Isaac Paredes has been the Rays' top power threat this season, leading the team with 16 home runs. He is also first on the team with 55 RBIs. Yandy Diaz has been a consistent hitter for the Rays, batting .272 with nine homers and 47 RBIs. Over his last five games, Brandon Lowe has gone 7/15 with two homers and six RBIs. Curtis Mead comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

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