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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</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 DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>FOX will be covering the matchup between the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers as the game kicks off at 3:30 ET from Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Both teams are 2-0 so far this season, and the Ducks are favored by -16.5 points in what should be a great in-state rivalry game. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks -16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reser Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 34 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -16.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oregon Ducks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Oregon is now 2-0 after narrowly defeating Boise State in their most recent game. The Ducks, favored by -17.5 points, won 37-34, but they failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 61.5 points, and the teams combined for 71 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>Oregon led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Boise State outscored them 17-7 in the second quarter, giving the Broncos a 20-14 lead at halftime. The Ducks came out strong in the third quarter, scoring 13 unanswered points, and added 14 more in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon's offense, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, put up 353 yards in their 37-34 win over Boise State. Gabriel completed 85.7% of his passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 146.63. Evan Stewart was his top target, with five receptions for 112 yards.</p> 
<p>The Ducks' offense moved the chains 16 times, with 110 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Jordan James led the rushing attack with 102 yards on 17 carries, averaging 6 yards per attempt.</p><p>Oregon's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 369 yards in their last game. The most concerning aspect was their run defense, as they gave up 221 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Overall, the Ducks allowed 34 points and 19 first downs. However, their pass defense was more effective, limiting Boise State to 148 yards on 17 completions.</p><h3>Are The Oregon State Beavers Going Win In At Upset At Reser Stadium</h3><p>Oregon State is now 2-0 after a 21-0 road win over San Diego State. The Beavers, who were -5.5 point favorites, covered the spread and picked up the straight-up win. The game’s over/under was 53.5 points, but the combined score of 21 points fell short of that total.</p><p></p><p>Oregon State led 7-0 at halftime and added 14 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the shutout victory.</p><p>Oregon State's offense put up 420 total yards in their 21-0 win over San Diego State, with 237 yards coming on the ground. The Beavers picked up 23 first downs, and their passing game added 183 yards, led by Gevani McCoy, who completed 60% of his passes for 160 yards. McCoy's top target was Trent Walker, who caught eight passes for 92 yards.</p> <p>Jam Griffin led the ground attack with 89 yards on 18 carries and added a rushing touchdown. Oregon State's rushing game was effective, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring two touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>Oregon State's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding San Diego State to just 107 passing yards on 11 completions. The Beavers allowed only 179 total yards and seven first downs, with their run defense limiting the Aztecs to 72 yards on the ground. Oregon State's defense did not allow a single point in the game.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

<p>Monday's Tigers vs. Rangers game has a first pitch set for 8:05 PM ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Tigers are 29-30 and are starting Tarik Skubal, while the Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. Texas is on a two-game winning streak and is second in the AL West, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central.</p>

<p>BSDET will be televising Monday's game, and the Tigers are currently the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -117 compared to the Rangers at -103. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the under is paying out at -104 compared to -118 for the over.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -103</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, June 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Tigers are coming off a game in which they closed out their series vs. the Red Sox with an 8-4 win. Leading up to the game, they were the +135 underdog on the money line. It was a four-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and Detroit's offense scored an additional four runs in the 6th.</p>

<p>Casey Mize put together a good start for the Tigers, going four innings and giving up just two runs, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Wenceel Perez, who went 3/5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. The Tigers also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Detroit is 29-30 overall and trails the Guardians by 10 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 10-9 against other teams in the division. Today, they are on the road to take on the Rangers, and they are 4th in the AL Central standings.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers have gone 14-15 this year and are an even 15-15 on the road. Detroit has won two straight games as the favorite, and they are 14-12 overall as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Tigers are 15-18 this year, and their overall series record is 8-7-4.</p><p>When the Tigers win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. The Tigers are 26-33 against the run line this season, but they are 17-13 on the road. They are 20-13 against the run line as an underdog and 6-20 as a favorite.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road in Texas to take on the Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. The Tigers have hit the over in 33 of their 57 games this season, and their over streak is at three games.</p><p>Tarik Skubal has been pitching well for the Tigers this season and comes into the game with a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 2.02. So far, he has made 11 starts, and opponents are batting .180 this season. Skubal has made eight quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn't give up a run. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he went seven innings, picking up the win. Looking back further, he has allowed just four homers this season. Per nine innings, Skubal is averaging just 1.48 walks compared to 10.75 strikeouts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, the Tigers are batting .236, and they are also 17th in home runs. Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers' top power hitters so far, with Greene's 10 homers leading the team and Carpenter right behind him with eight. Carpenter also has a team-high 29 RBIs and is batting .283.</p>

<p>Gio Urshela has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 5/17 with two homers over his last five games. He has also driven in five runs over that stretch. The Tigers have a few players who are on a hitting streak, with both Mark Canha and Matt Vierling on seven-game streaks.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Marlins, the Rangers closed out the series with a 6-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -126 on the money line. It was a three-run 1st inning that really got the Rangers going, and the Marlins could only score two more times, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney put together a good start for the Rangers, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out seven Marlins batters. Adolis Garcia was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Texas will open their series vs. the Tigers four games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers are 29-30 overall and have won two straight games, taking the final two games of their series vs. the Marlins. This year, they are 9-11 in AL West games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 14-13 this year and 15-17 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers have won two straight, and they are 11-14 as the underdog overall. Texas' overall series record is 9-9-1, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have a run line record of 25-34 on the season, including an 11-16 mark at home. Their average run differential is +0.1 runs per game overall, but it jumps to +0.6 runs per game at home. They've won two in a row against the run line and are 13-12 as underdogs.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have had a high-scoring season, with a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 22-35, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 2-2. The over/under line for their games has been set at 7.5 runs in 55 of their games, which is 93.2% of the time. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Through eight starts, Nathan Eovaldi has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.84 for the Rangers. He has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in three innings of work. In that outing vs. the Diamondbacks, he gave up two earned runs, five hits, and didn't issue a walk. Eovaldi's ERA at home is 2.42, compared to 4.19 on the road. His last outing at home came on May 2nd, where he didn't give up a run in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are tied for the team lead in home runs this season, with both players having gone deep 13 times. Garcia is also the team's leading run producer, with 40 RBIs, which is 8th best in the league. However, Garcia is batting just .231 for the season and has gone 5/37 in his last 10 games. Corey Seager has been hot of late, going 13/34 in his last nine games, with six homers and 11 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.5 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game. So far, they are batting .243 as a team, which is 9th best in the league.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 6/3/24

<p>The Browns and Steelers will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are favored at -280 on the money line as they look to improve their record. Cleveland, the underdog at +222, is looking to add a win to their record. The Browns are +6 point underdogs on the road, and the over/under line is set at 43 points. CBS will broadcast this week 14 AFC North matchup.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +6</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 23 to 18</li><li>Even though we like the Steelers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Browns at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 14, the Browns are 3-9 and rank 19th in our NFL power rankings. They have a -7.5 scoring margin and are 4-8 against the spread. Cleveland is 0-4 ATS as favorites and 4-4 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-6, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p> <p>After snapping a four-game losing streak with a week 12 win over the Steelers, the Browns couldn’t keep the momentum going, losing 41-32 to the Broncos in week 13. They were unable to cover the 6.5-point spread, and the 73 combined points easily went over the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 14, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.2, and 22nd in yards per game, with 314.1. Cleveland ranks 2nd in the league in passing attempts per game, with 39.2, and 13th in passing yards, averaging 226.8 per game. On the ground, they are 25th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game, with 87.2. The Browns have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 29.2% of their attempts, which ranks 31st in the NFL. However, they lead the league in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 13, Jameis Winston threw for 497 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 3 interceptions, on 34/58 passing. Jerry Jeudy had 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown, while Jerome Ford led the team in rushing with 41 yards on 9 carries. Cleveland scored in every quarter, putting up 7 points in the 1st, 10 in the 2nd, 8 in the 3rd, and 7 in the 4th. They converted 9 of 19 3rd downs and scored on 3 of 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 41-32 loss to the Broncos, the Browns' defense gave up 294 passing yards on just 18 completions. They also allowed a big day on the ground, giving up 106 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Despite not allowing any sacks, the Browns did manage to force two interceptions in the game.<p></p>Opposing quarterbacks completed just 51.4% of their passes against the Browns, but they struggled to get off the field, allowing the Broncos to convert on 46.2% of their third down attempts. Cleveland's defense also gave up 8.4 yards per attempt in the passing game.</p><h3>Are The Steelers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 9-3 record, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North and are 3rd in the AFC. Our projections give them a 99.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 71.2% chance of winning their division. Pittsburgh ranks 9th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>After losing to the Browns in week 12, the Steelers bounced back with a 44-38 win over the Bengals in week 13. They were 3-point underdogs in that game, bringing their ATS record to 9-3. They are 5-0 against the spread as underdogs this season. Their O/U record is 7-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Russell Wilson has been on fire for the Steelers, throwing for 414 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 13, following his 270-yard performance in week 12. In week 11, he had 205 yards. Against the Bengals, Wilson posted a passer rating of 126, completing 29 of 38 passes. George Pickens led the receiving corps with 74 yards on 3 catches, while Najee Harris rushed for 75 yards on 16 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 14, the Steelers rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in points per game (24.7) and 14th in yards per game, averaging 344. Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, with 33.6 rushing attempts per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL. They are 20th in passing yards per game, with 210.9, and 13th in 3rd-down conversions, converting 39.2% of their attempts.</p><p>In their 44-38 win over the Bengals, the Steelers' defense gave up 282 yards through the air, with Cincinnati completing 73.7% of their passes. Despite this, the Steelers still came out on top. The Bengals had success running the ball, gaining 93 yards on just 15 attempts. Pittsburgh's defense also allowed three passing touchdowns and let the Bengals convert on 50% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense did manage to come up with four sacks and one interception. Even though they allowed 375 total yards, the Steelers' defense made key plays to help secure the win.</p>

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