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<p>At 10:15 PM from Oracle Park in San Francisco, we have an NL matchup between the Reds and Giants. Heading into Friday's game, the Reds are 16-21 compared to the Giants at 17-22. San Francisco is the favorite at -161 on the money line.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and tonight's pitching matchup features Andrew Abbott for the Reds and Logan Webb for the Giants. You can catch this one on NBCS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -161</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 10:15 ET on Friday, May 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 5-4 loss to Arizona, Hunter Greene was solid on the mound, allowing three runs on just four hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Jeimer Candelario, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p>

<p>Fernando Cruz took the loss out of the bullpen for the Reds, as Cincinnati allowed a run in the top of the 9th to blow their lead. The Reds were also favored at -142 at home going into the game.</p><p>Cincinnati is on the road today vs. the Giants, having lost eight straight games, and they are 16-21 overall. The Reds are 4th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by six games. So far, they are 1-2 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Reds have dropped three straight games as the underdog, and they are 6-12 as the underdog overall. As for their time as the favorite, Cincinnati has gone 10-9 this year. At home, the Reds are 9-13 compared to 7-8 on the road. Looking at their series record, the Reds have dropped four straight series and are 4-7-1 overall.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 17-20 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 9-6 on the run line. Cincinnati has a run differential of -0.1 runs per game this season, but they have been outscored by just 0.5 runs per game at home. Their average run differential in winning games is +4.2 runs per game, while it drops to -3.3 runs per game in losses.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have played 29 games this season with an over/under line higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 78.4% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 18-17. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over the total in just two of six games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Andrew Abbott to the mound today vs. the Giants. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with a 3.32 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Abbott has a WHIP of 1.16 and has allowed a total of seven home runs. Abbott's ERA on the road is 3.6, and he has a record of 1-2 in these games. In his last outing, he gave up two earned runs in five innings of work and took the loss. Before that, he had given up four earned runs in back-to-back starts.</p><p>Cincinnati comes into today's game with the league's worst team batting average at just .211. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. However, the Reds have been swinging the bats a little better of late, as shortstop Elly De La Cruz has gone 11/33 in his last nine games, including two homers. For the season, De La Cruz is batting .264 with a team-high eight home runs.</p>

<p>Spencer Steer and the Reds have three other hitters with four homers this season, but Steer is batting just .237. Steer's 25 RBIs are the most on the team, while De La Cruz and Jeimer Candelario are 2nd and 5th in RBIs, respectively. Candelario has been hot of late, going 11/33 in his last nine games.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rockies with a 9-1 loss. San Francisco was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Rockies scored seven times in the fourth.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Giants only had one fewer hit than the Rockies but scored just one run. Their lone run came in the 4th inning. Michael Conforto went 2/3 with a homer, and Thairo Estrada also had a two-hit game.</p><p>San Francisco is 17-22 overall and trails the Dodgers by nine games in the NL West. The Giants are 4th in the division and have gone 8-9 in divisional games this year. They kick off their series vs. the Reds at home, with an overall record of 9-7 at home.</p>

<p>The Giants won their most recent series, taking two of three games vs. the Rockies. Over the last 10 games, the Giants are just 3-7. So far, they have gone 8-6 as the home favorite and 5-12 as the underdog overall.</p><p>San Francisco has been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 18-21 overall. They have been better on the road, where they are 12-11 against the run line. They have been a good bet when they are the underdog, going 10-7 against the run line. The Giants have an average run margin of -1.1 this season.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants have an over/under record of 18-19 this season, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 7-6. They have played 23 games with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which is 59.0% of their games. They have played just three games with over/under lines set lower than 7.5 runs, which is 7.7% of their games. Their last two games have gone over the total.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb has made five straight quality starts and has an ERA of 3.50 this season. Overall, he has a record of 3-3 and has pitched much better at home, coming in with a 0.86 ERA compared to 7.08 on the road. Webb's most recent outing was on May 5th, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Webb's WHIP for the season is 1.36, and he is averaging 6.99 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Michael Conforto has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Giants, going 9/29 in his last eight games with two homers and four RBIs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak. Conforto's seven homers this season is the best mark on the team and 6th best in the league. Thairo Estrada is also swinging a hot bat for the Giants, going 11/36 in his last nine games with one homer and seven RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a collective batting average of just .240. However, their team on-base percentage and slugging percentage are right around the league average.</p>

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<p>The Bison and Salukis are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with Southern Illinois being favored by -7.5 over North Dakota State.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Banterra Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough in Carbondale?</h3><h3>North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota State pulled off a surprising 88-80 win over Santa Clara on Wednesday, November 13th. The Bison were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they came away with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-29 at halftime, North Dakota State turned things around by outscoring Santa Clara 41-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range, hitting 15 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Jacksen Moni and Jacari White each scored 19 points, with Moni hitting 3 of 4 from deep and White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Elijah Mahi was efficient, shooting 75% overall and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Even though North Dakota State gave up 80 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed 31 made field goals on 75 attempts.</p> <p>North Dakota State struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, hitting 23 of 38. However, the Bison did well on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to 21% shooting from three, with just 8 makes on 37 attempts.</p><h3>Can the Salukis Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois fell 85-78 to Oklahoma State on Thursday, November 14th. The Salukis were +12 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-37 at halftime, Southern Illinois scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The total points for the game went over the 161.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 163 points.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 5 of 11 for 45.5%.</p> <p>Elijah Elliott led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three. Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman each added 18 points, with Ousmane shooting 8 of 10 and Newman hitting 3 of 4 from deep. The Salukis finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 23/45.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws (75%).</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Flames. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The Predators come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Flames.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (+104)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Predators?</h3><p>With a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche, the Predators improved to 5-9-3 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, and they trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos scored at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators added two empty-net goals in the win.</p><p>Nashville’s offense put up 5 goals against Colorado, with two coming on empty nets. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year.</p> <p>Roman Josi added his first goal of the season, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist closed out the scoring with his 4th goal, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the opening goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held strong otherwise, helping the Predators secure a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Will the Flames Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 8-6-3 on the season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. Edmonton responded with two more goals, sealing the game with an empty-netter at 19:57 in the third.</p><p>Calgary’s offense was held to two goals in their recent game against Edmonton, despite firing 31 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal, tying the game 2-2 in the third period.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and recorded 3 assists, with Kevin Bahl picking up his 5th assist of the season. Tyson Barrie and Mikael Backlund also contributed, with Backlund earning his 4th assist on Mantha’s power-play goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more late in the third, leading to a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames had tied the game at 2-2, but Zach Hyman scored a power-play goal with 9:50 left in the third, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with three seconds remaining. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-213) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+177) in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on Gulf.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-100 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with Zion Williamson points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Pelicans Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 131-122 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. New Orleans entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the over/under line of 224.5 by 28.5 points.</p> <p>After leading 34-29 after the 1st quarter, New Orleans struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. A 10-0 run by the Cavaliers pushed the score from 48-39 to 58-39, and Cleveland outscored the Pelicans 40-29 in the 3rd quarter. New Orleans tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 34-32, but couldn’t overcome the 99-88 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 29 points and 8 rebounds in their 131-122 loss to the Cavaliers, shooting 50% from the field. Jose Alvarado added 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a perfect 100% rate, finishing with a 71.4% overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>As a team, the Pelicans connected on 13 threes, shooting 48.1% from beyond the arc and 47.7% overall. Williamson scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Alvarado added 14 in the final period.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 131 points on Wednesday. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 40 points. Cleveland shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>New Orleans also had trouble defending the three, as the Cavaliers hit 17 threes at a 48% clip. The Pelicans sent Cleveland to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Magic Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Magic dropped to 3-6 on the season following a 118-111 road loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. Orlando entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, just edging past the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando went on a 13-0 run to take the lead, going from 51-38 to 64-38. They outscored the Pacers 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but after trailing 38-26 after the 1st quarter, they couldn’t complete the comeback, as Indiana outscored them 31-26 in the 4th.</p><p>Franz Wagner led the Magic with 28 points in their 118-111 loss to the Pacers, adding 11 points in the 1st quarter and 10 more in the 2nd. Jalen Suggs contributed 15 points, while Moritz Wagner added 14.</p> <p>Orlando shot 51.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 28% clip. Anthony Black scored 10 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Magic couldn’t overcome a rough 1st, where they allowed 38 points, leading to a 118-111 loss to the Pacers. Orlando gave up 31 points in the 4th quarter as well. Indiana shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>The Magic allowed 12 threes on 46% shooting from deep. The Pacers also went to the line 26 times, hitting 24 free throws. Orlando finished with 28 defensive rebounds, giving up 4 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>At 9:40 PM ET tonight, the Cleveland Guardians will be taking on the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. The Guardians are currently favored in this one, with a money line payout of -142 compared to the Athletics' +118.</p>

<p>Logan Allen will be on the mound for the Guardians, while Ross Stripling will be starting for the Athletics. Looking at the over/under line, oddsmakers have set it at 7.5 runs, with the over paying out at -114 compared to the under at -108.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Friday, March 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS ATHLETICS:</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 Athletics 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 last game of this series between the Guardians and Athletics was a blowout win for Cleveland, as they took down Oakland by a score of 8-0. Despite not hitting a home run, the Guardians had 11 hits and took advantage of some early runs in the 2nd inning and a five-run 4th inning.</p>

<p>Shane Bieber got the start for Cleveland and didn't give up a run in his six innings of work, striking out 11 batters. As for Oakland, Alex Wood got the start and took the loss, giving up six runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>David Fry led the Guardians' offense with a three-hit game, while Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs. Tyler Freeman also had a two-hit game and scored one run.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Logan Allen will take the mound for the Guardians in their matchup against the Athletics. Last season, Allen made 24 starts and finished with a record of 7-8. His ERA for the year was 3.81, and he had a WHIP of 1.40. Allen allowed a batting average of .261 and an on-base percentage of .325. He finished the season with 16 home runs allowed and an OPS allowed of .743. Allen had seven quality starts on the year and averaged two walks per game.</p><p>For the Guardians, we have Steven Kwan as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his hits projection is 12th best in the league today. José Ramírez is our top projected home run hitter, as his home run projection is 10th best in the league. Josh Naylor is right behind him in terms of home run projections, as his is 10th best in the league today. Bo Naylor is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 13th in the league today.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 11 starts and 22 appearances, Ross Stripling will be looking to improve on his 0-5 record and 5.36 ERA. Last season, Stripling made two quality starts and allowed a total of 20 home runs. His WHIP for the season was 1.35, and he finished the year with a FIP of 5.21. On average, Stripling allowed 0.7 walks per game and finished the season with a K/BB ratio of 4.4.</p><p>Our model is projecting Seth Brown to have a big game at the plate for the Athletics. He has the 7th highest total hits projection on the team and is not only our top projected home run hitter for the Athletics, but his home run projection is 10th best in today's entire league. Brent Rooker is another player we like for Oakland, as he has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 10th best in the league. If you're looking for a longshot home run pick, Shea Langeliers has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Athletics and his projection is 11th best in the league today.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/24