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<p>Max Fried and the Braves will host the Pirates on Saturday, with the game set to get started at 4:10 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves are 45-35 this season and are 2nd in the NL East, while the Pirates are 39-42 and 3rd in the NL Central.</p>

<p>Atlanta comes into the game as the heavy favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -157 compared to the Pirates at +133. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and this game will be televised on BSSE.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline -157</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates 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>The Pirates wasted an excellent outing from Martin Perez, as he went just four innings but gave up just one hit and no earned runs as the Pirates starter vs. the Braves. After scoring one run in the first inning, the Braves were held in check until they broke out for five run in the 3rd, picking up a 6-1 win.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton started for the Braves, picking up the win after going 6 1/3 innings and giving up three hits and no earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -213 on the money line.</p>

<p>At the plate, Austin Riley and Matt Olson each homered for the Braves, while Ozzie Albies scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/5. Marcell Ozuna also had a two-hit game and drove in three runs.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 39-42 overall, putting them 3rd in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 9.5 games. The Pirates dropped the first game of this series vs. the Braves and are 11-11 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 19-20 this year and 20-22 on the road. So far, they have really struggled as the favorite, going 15-18. As the underdog (overall), the Pirates are 24-24 this season. Pittsburgh has an overall series record of 11-11-4 and has won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Pirates are on the road, they have a run line record of 24-18, with an average run margin of -0.1. They have been a better bet as the underdog, with a run line record of 32-16. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is below their combined run average of 8.5 runs per game. The Pirates' over/under record for the season is 38-42, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 5-10. Overall, 72.8% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their under streak is currently at 2 games.</p><p>Pittsburgh is sending right-hander Paul Skenes to the mound today vs. the Braves. He has made a total of eight starts this season and has a record of 4-0 with an ERA of 2.14. Skenes has made six quality starts this season and is coming off an outing in which he went seven innings, giving up one earned run, and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Skenes has been solid at home, with an ERA of 3.29 compared to 1.0 on the road. He has a WHIP of .99 for the season.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league, as they are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 22nd in the MLB. Their team batting average of .228 is 21st in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage and slugging. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, led by Bryan Reynolds, who has gone 13/34 in his last nine games, including four home runs.</p>

<p>Reynolds is also the Pirates' top hitter for the season, with 46 RBIs and a team-high 13 homers. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen are also tied for 2nd on the team with 11 homers apiece. Cruz is batting just .236 this season, but McCutchen is even worse at .238.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 45-35, the Braves are eight games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Atlanta is 12-11 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves took the first game of their series vs. the Pirates and have an overall series record of 15-10-2. Currently, they have lost two straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 25-13 this season and have won four straight at home. On the road, the Braves are just above .500 at 20-22. As the favorite, Atlanta is 42-29 and 3-6 as the underdog. So far, they have been good in close games, going 15-8 in one-run games.</p><p>The Braves have been a solid run line team this season, going 39-41 overall and 18-20 at home. They have been a better run line bet on the road, going 21-21. Their average run differential is +0.7 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 34-37 as the favorite. They have gone 5-4 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>Atlanta has seen the over hit in 29 of 48 games this season, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. However, when the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has gone just 4-7 in those contests. The Braves have seen the under hit in three straight games, and the combined run average in their games this season is 8.1 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces off against the Pirates at home. Fried has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 7-3 with a 3.00 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Fried has a WHIP of 1.07 and opponents are batting .207 this season. Fried has turned in eight quality starts, along with two complete games and one shutout. In his most recent outing, Fried went six innings, giving up one earned run and picking up the win. He has only allowed six homers this season.</p>
<p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 21 homers are 5th best in the MLB. He also comes into the game with the 3rd most RBIs in the league, with 67. Ozuna is also leading the Braves in batting average at .304. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team in RBIs (41) and has 12 homers but is batting just .244 for the season.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Austin Riley has gone 7/27 with two homers, while Jarred Kelenic has also gone deep twice in this stretch, while going 9/26 with six RBIs. As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are 13th in the league in home runs.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 6/29/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>An interleague battle concludes Sunday night when the St. Louis Cardinals (15-25, 9-12 away) visit the Boston Red Sox (22-18, 13-9 home). Both teams sit last in their divisions, and both are 7.5 games back of first place. Below is my MLB pick for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-louis-cardinals-vs-boston-red-sox-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -121</p>



<p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-st-louis-cardinals"><a></a>Why Bet the St. Louis Cardinals:</h2>



<p>✅ St. Louis has been getting hot having won five of their last six games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Cardinals have won four of their last five games away from St. Louis.</p>



<p>✅ Boston has been struggling having lost four of their last five games overall.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-louis-finally-playing-good-baseball"><a></a>St. Louis Finally Playing Good Baseball</h2>



<p>St. Louis was one of the worst teams in baseball through April, but they seem to have turned things around over the past week. The Cardinals started the week in Chicago by winning two of three and have now won the first two games of this series against the Red Sox. St. Louis has a lot of ground to make up, but it’s a long season and there is plenty of time to go.</p>



<p>Miles Mikolas is set to make his ninth start of the season and he will need to improve on his 5.40 ERA and 1.66 WHIP.</p>



<p>Nolan Gorman has had a great start to the season as he leads the Cardinals with nine home runs and 27 RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt is hitting a team high .310 batting average.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boston-red-sox-have-hit-a-rough-patch">The Boston Red Sox Have Hit a Rough Patch</h2>



<p>Boston has started well this season, but they have hit a bit of a rough patch having split their series in Atlanta and losing the first two games of this series. Still four games over .500, the AL East is so tough and the Red Sox find themselves in last place.</p>



<p>Corey Kluber will grab the ball for the eighth time this year and he’s had a rough start to 2023. The veteran righty has a 6.29 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 34.1 innings pitched. </p>



<p>Rafael Devers is raking this season as he leads the Red Sox with 11 home runs and 36 RBIs. Masataka Yoshida is batting a team high .307.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction - 05/14/23

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Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers will head west to face their NL West foe San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. The matchup will get underway at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to Spectrum SportsNet LA to catch the game.
<h2>Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Odds</h2>
Los Angeles (-185) is favored over San Diego (+175) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this one at 9 runs. The odds for playing the game's total sit at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. There's a runline of Dodgers -1.5 (-130) and Padres +1.5 (+110) for this matchup.

The Padres are 70-86 straight up (SU) and 72-84 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 19.5 units for moneyline bettors and 21.4 units ATS. San Diego has covered the spread only twice in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven. The Dodgers have gone 100-56 SU this year and are 75-81 ATS. They're up 11.3 units for gamblers taking the moneyline, but have lost 8.9 units ATS. Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.

Neither side has been an obvious over/under play this year. San Diego games have an over/under record of 74-74-8 in 2019. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 72-74-10.

The southpaw Rich Hill is the projected starter for Los Angeles. Hill (4-1, 2.68 ERA) has recorded 63 strikeouts in 53.2 innings so far. He's 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 6.75 ERA against San Diego this year.

The Padres are handing the ball to Ronald Bolanos (0-1, 5.79 ERA), who has 11 strikeouts and seven walks as well as a WHIP of 1.43. Bolanos hasn't faced the Dodgers yet this year and did not record any MLB pitching stats last season.

San Diego’s pitching staff has yielded 4.9 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starters have an ERA of 4.68, a WHIP of 1.29 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.8. The bullpen has a 4.59 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. In 70 games against divisional foes, Padres starters have an ERA of 5.33 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.11.

San Diego’s hitters have put up 4.3 runs per contest, including 4.4 per game against divisional foes and 2.2 per game over their last five. The team has hit .190/.275/.313 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.

The Padres' hitters have been led by first baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Manny Machado. Hosmer is slashing .273/.319/.433 with 21 home runs, 97 RBIs and 71 runs scored, while Machado's line is .251/.331/.452 with 30 homers, 82 RBIs and 79 runs.

In the visiting dugout, Los Angeles' pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.15 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.34 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.98, along with a K-per-9 of 9.41.

The Dodgers offense has slashed .258/.340/.472 on its way to 5.5 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 7.0 per game over the team's last five outings (3-2 SU).

Los Angeles' offensive production has been powered by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner, who've collectively swatted 73 home runs. Bellinger is slashing .302/.404/.628 with 46 home runs, 114 RBIs, 118 runs and 14 stolen bases, while Turner is slashing .290/.369/.511 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 80 runs scored.

The Padres have lost 5.1 units and are 18-15 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 14 of those games, as opposed to 18 that've gone under against lefty starters.
<h3>Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Free Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

The under has hit in three of Los Angeles' last seven games.

San Diego has posted 16.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 14.6 over its last five.

The Dodgers have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Betting Pick 09/24/19

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Utah Jazz will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. Dallas is currently favored by 13.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is set at 238.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the American Airlines Center and can be seen on KJZZ. The Jazz are currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 29-40. They have lost three straight games. The Mavericks are 7th in the West and have a record of 40-29.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-109 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Shock Everyone at American Airlines Center?</h3><p>The Jazz have lost three straight games as the underdog and are 16-35 as the underdog this season. Today, they are 13.5-point underdogs vs. the Mavericks. In the Western Conference, the Jazz are in 12th place and have an overall record of 29-40.</p>

<p>Utah's ATS record for the season is 37-32, including a 15-19 mark on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog and are 25-26 ATS as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Jazz lost to the Thunder by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 232 points, and Utah covered the spread as 15.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 37-30-2, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today's O/U line is set at 238.5, and Utah's games have averaged 237.7 points per game.</p><p>This season, the Jazz have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 10th in scoring at 117 points per game. However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, averaging 112.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Utah is a team that likes to push the pace, ranking 10th in the league in pace at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Jazz are 18th in the league at 47%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 11th in the league in made threes at 13.2 per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 35%, which is 19th in the NBA.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Jazz's defense is giving up an average of 120.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.6% and 39.5% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Will the Mavericks Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Mavericks have won three straight games at home and are looking to extend that streak today against the Jazz. In their last game, they defeated the Spurs by a score of 113-107. The O/U line for that game was 236 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Mavericks have an average scoring differential of +3.4 points per game at home. On the road, their scoring differential is -0.8 points per game. Against the spread at home, they are 17-19 this season.</p>

<p>Dallas has been favored in 41 of their 69 games this season and are favored by 13.5 points today. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +6.4 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite is 25-16.</p>

<p>The Mavericks' O/U record for the season is 34-35, and their last two games have gone under the betting line. On average, their games have finished with 236.1 points, which is lower than today's O/U line of 238.5.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 7th place with a record of 40-29. Against Western Conference teams, they are 24-19 compared to 16-10 against the East.</p><p>At home, the Mavericks are averaging 119.4 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in the league at 118.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Dallas is 11th at 99.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the most prolific teams in the NBA. They are 3rd in made threes at 14.6 per game and 2nd in three-point attempts at 39.5 per contest. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 13th in the league.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Dallas is 12th in the league at 48%. In terms of assists, the Mavericks are 22nd in the NBA.</p><p>On defense, the Mavericks come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 112.7 points per contest (18th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Mavericks are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 6th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 22nd in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/24

<p>There is expected to be some light rain in Atlanta today as the Mets face the Braves at Truist Park. The first pitch is set for 12:20, and the temperature is supposed to be in the low 60s. The Braves come into the game with a record of 7-3 compared to the Mets at 4-7. You can find this NL East matchup on BSSO.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, it appears that the rain should be clearing up by the early afternoon. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 9.5 runs, with Jose Quintana starting for the Mets up against Allan Winans for the Braves, who are favored at -172 on the money line.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline -172</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:20 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The Braves and Mets played a close game in the last matchup of this series, with the Braves pulling out a 6-5 win at home. Despite being outhit 12-11, the Braves were able to do enough to get the win. The Mets hit one more home run than the Braves, but Atlanta had one more double.</p>

<p>Neither team scored more than one run in an inning until the 8th, when the Mets put up three runs to tie the game. The Braves had a chance to win it in the 9th, but the Mets tied it up again before the Braves finally won it in the 9th.</p>

<p>Reynaldo Lopez got the start for Atlanta and didn't give up a run in his six innings of work. Raisel Iglesias picked up the save, while Adrian Houser took the loss for the Mets, giving up five runs in five innings. Pete Alonso hit one of the Mets' homers and finished with three RBIs.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>After taking the first game of the series vs. the Braves, the Mets have dropped two in a row and are now 4-7 overall. They are currently in 4th place in the NL East, 3.5 games behind the Braves for the division lead. In the division, they are 1-1.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mets have a losing record at home but have been better on the road, going 3-2. They have been a better team as an underdog compared to being the favorite, going 2-2 as the underdog and 2-5 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, they have a run line record of 4-1, and they have covered the run line in their last three road games. They are 3-1 against the run line as the underdog, but just 1-6 when favored. Their average run differential in their wins is +1.2, while it is -2.6 in their losses.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9.5 runs for the Mets-Braves game is the highest of the season for New York, as their games have averaged just 8.1 runs per game. The Mets have gone over the total in five of their 11 games this season, including their last two, and their games have averaged just eight runs per game.</p><p>Jose Quintana is on the mound for the Mets today, as they are on the road against the Braves. Quintana has started two games this season, and he took the loss in his first outing vs. the Brewers. In that game, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. He followed that up with a no-decision vs. the Reds, where he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up just 1 earned run.</p><p>For the Mets, we are projecting Brandon Nimmo to have the most hits on the team and his hits projection is 11th best in the league today. Pete Alonso has the highest home run projection on the team and it is 7th best in the league today. Jeff McNeil is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, while Francisco Alvarez has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Mets.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Allan Winans will be making his seventh start of the season for the Braves, and he'll be looking to improve on his record of 1-2. Last season, Winans made two starts against the Mets, going 1-1 with an ERA of 4.85. Overall, his ERA for the season is 5.29, and his WHIP is 1.39. In terms of quality starts, Winans has two so far this season, and his strikeout per nine innings average is 9.46. Last season, he averaged 1.3 walks per appearance, and his strikeout-to-walk ratio was 4.2.</p><p>Our model is projecting Ronald Acuña Jr. to have a big game at the plate for the Braves. He not only has the highest total hits projection on the team, but it's the best in the league today. If you're looking to bet on a Braves player to hit a home run, we have Marcell Ozuna with the 4th best odds in the league today. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections.</p>

New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

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<p>The Guardians and White Sox face off in an AL Central matchup at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday. This one is being played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, and the Guardians are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -222 compared to the White Sox at +186. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Cleveland will be starting Ben Lively, while the White Sox are sending Jonathan Cannon to the mound. The Guardians are currently 1st in the AL Central with a record of 82-62, while the White Sox are 5th in the division at 33-112. NBCS will be televising this game.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox 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>Cleveland picked up a 5-3 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a two-run lead after the first inning and never trailed in the game. As for the White Sox, they scored their only run in the 7th and added two more in the 8th.</p>

<p>Joey Cantillo pitched well for the Guardians in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but didn't factor into the decision. Emmanuel Clase got the save. Jared Shuster had a rough outing for the White Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, Cleveland was led by Bo Naylor and David Fry, as they were the only two Guardians hitters to have more than one hit. Naylor, Josh Naylor, and Harold Ramirez each homered for Cleveland's offense.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is leading the AL Central by 3.5 games over the Royals and have an overall record of 82-62. The Guardians have been good at home this season, going 43-25, and they are just above .500 on the road at 39-37. So far, they have gone 25-21 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have been favored in 87 of their games, and they have gone 57-30 in those games. As the underdog, Cleveland is just under .500 at 25-32. They have won three straight games as the favorite. Cleveland's overall series record is 26-14-5, and they are up 1-0 in this series vs. the White Sox.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians are on the road, they have a run line record of 39-37. Their average run margin for the season is 0.5 runs per game. They have a run line record of 72-72 overall. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.3 runs per game. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.2 runs per game. They have covered the run line in each of their last three games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is right on the nose for the Cleveland Guardians, as their games have averaged exactly 8.5 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 65-68, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they are 20-20. The under has hit in their last two games, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 20.1% of their games this season.</p><p>Cleveland is sending Ben Lively to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he comes in with a record of 11-9 and an ERA of 4.07. Lively has made 25 starts this season and has a WHIP of 1.25. Looking back at his last outing, Lively took the loss vs. the Royals, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 7-2 this season. On the road, Lively is 4-7 with a 4.42 ERA.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Guardians have been a slightly above average offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .238, which is 17th in the league, and have the worst team BABIP in the league. One thing to note is that they have been good at putting the ball in play, as they have the league's 3rd fewest strikeouts.</p>

<p>Jose Ramirez has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 34 homers are 8th in the league. He also comes into the game with the 2nd most RBIs in the league (106). Over his last five games, Lane Thomas has gone 5/20 with a home run and three RBIs.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 33-112, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 49.5 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-39 this year. Chicago has dropped 9.0 games behind the Tigers for 4th place in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 18-55 this season, which is the worst home record in the AL. On the road, they are 15-57. Chicago has dropped eight straight home games and are 13-53 as the home underdog this year. So far, they have an even worse record in day games, going 12-45.</p><p>The White Sox are 29-44 vs. the run line at home this season and have failed to cover in their last four games at Guaranteed Rate Field. They are 5-3 vs. the run line as the favorite, but 53-84 as the underdog.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have gone under the total in two straight games, and the under has hit in 48.3% of their games this season. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game, and their games have an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, Chicago's games have gone over the total 18 times and under 22 times. Overall, the over/under record for the White Sox this season is 62-75.</p><p>Jonathan Cannon will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Orioles. In that September 4th outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up just one earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has made 17 starts and six of them have been quality starts. The right-hander's record for the season is 3-9, and his ERA is 4.53. For the year, he has allowed 15 homers, and his ERA on the road is 9.12 compared to 4.53 at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has really struggled this season, as they are dead last in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .221.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/25 over his last seven games, including two home runs. For the season, he is batting .244 with a team-high 17 homers and 63 RBIs. Andrew Benintendi is also near the top of the White Sox home run and RBI leaderboards, but he is batting just .223 for the season.</p>

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