The NASCAR Cup Series has experimented with a lot of different things this season. Last week’s experiment at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas went awry because of Mother Nature and some bad decision-making.

Change can be a good thing. In some respects, it has been for the Cup Series this season. However, sometimes there is nothing quite like old reliable. That’s what we get this week with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday night at 6 p.m. ET. It will be a return to a 1.5-mile track and that will be music to the ears of some drivers to be sure.

We’ll use the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> to survey the field and the best bets for the Coca-Cola 600.
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+425</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Elliott</td>
<td width="295">+550</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Larson</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Kevin Harvick</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
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<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Darrell Wallace Jr</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Newman</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Briscoe</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">Anthony Alfredo</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">Corey LaJoie</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">BJ McLeod</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Cody Ware</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">David Starr</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Garrett Smithley</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">James Davidson</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Josh Bilicki</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Justin Haley</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">Quinn Houff</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<h3><strong><u>Coca-Cola 600 Betting Odds</u></strong></h3>
It should come as no surprise to see Martin Truex Jr. as the race favorite +425. He won this race back in 2019 and in 2016 and was second and third the two years in between. He was sixth and ninth last year, but that was a weird season to say the least. Truex already has three wins, all on ovals, though two have been on short tracks.

Chase Elliott is the deserving second favorite at +550. Elliott won one of the two Charlotte races early last year and is the reigning two-time champion on the Roval course. He was second in the other Charlotte oval race last year. He’s also coming off of his first win of the season on the road course last week.

Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson should be thrilled to see oval tracks again. It was Busch that won at Kansas to get his playoff spot secured the last time the drivers ran on a 1.5-mile track. Denny Hamlin is +800 as he looks to get back on track after being outside the top five in four of his last five races.

Nobody is happier to see an oval track than the Penske guys, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Ryan Blaney. Blaney won on the 1.5-mile at Atlanta earlier this year and Keselowski won at Talladega, but had good finishes on the other 1.5-mile tracks.

Well, nobody is happier except maybe Kevin Harvick, who hasn’t won a race yet and only has four top-five finishes, three of which have come on bigger ovals.
<h3><strong><u>Charlotte Motor Speedway</u></strong></h3>
Charlotte Motor Speedway is America’s Home for Racing. It is the home track for the NASCAR Cup Series and one of its signature tracks. It opened in 1960 and has 24-degree banking in the turns with five-degree straights. The main quad oval used to host two races per year, but NASCAR switched to the Roval in 2018. The Roval still incorporates parts of the main speedway track.

A lot of history has been made here over the years. Among active drivers, Kurt Busch has the most starts here with 39. He’ll log his 20,000th mile on the course this week. Ryan Newman has made 38 starts. Kevin Harvick has as well. He’ll be just shy of 20,000 miles if he makes it through the full 600 miles scheduled for this race.
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<h3><strong><u>The Standings</u></strong></h3>
Let’s take a quick peek at the standings because Charlotte Motor Speedway is a well-known track to all and we don’t have to cover any weird or quirky things this week.

Denny Hamlin still leads in points, but he hasn’t been racking them up as quickly of late. He still holds a 98-point lead over William Byron. Hamlin’s 178 stage points are 50 more than Kyle Larson, who sits third with 487 points, just 12 behind Byron. Joey Logano is one point behind Larson and Chase Elliott is five points behind Logano for the top five.

Martin Truex Jr. is the only driver with three wins, but he is sixth in points with 474. Ryan Blaney, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, and Kyle Busch round out the top 10, as Keselowski and Busch are tied with 422 points.

Austin Dillon, Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and Michael McDowell make up the top 16. Those guys would all make the playoffs, as nobody outside the top 16 has a win at present.
<h3><strong><u>Charlotte</u></strong><strong><u> Checkered Flags</u></strong></h3>
Truex has three wins here, all of which have come since 2016. He won the last regular fall race in 2017 and also won this spring race in 2016 and 2019. Overall, his performances over 29 starts include seven top-five finishes and 13 in the top 10. He’s been much stronger than that in recent years, though, especially with Furniture Row Racing and now Joe Gibbs Racing.

Joey Logano has the highest finish among active drivers with at least nine starts here. He’s got one win, which came in 2015, but he’s been in the top 10 in 11 of his 22 races.

Chase Elliott has been in the top 10 in five of nine starts and has a win here to go with his two Roval wins. Elliott won what was the Alsco Uniforms 500 here last year, as the pandemic shuffled the schedule around.

Kyle Busch’s 14 top-five finishes are the most among active drivers, but he’s only won once. That win came back in 2018.

Brad Keselowski won this race last year for his second career Charlotte win. The other came back in 2013.
<h3><strong><u>Coca-Cola 600 Picks</u></strong></h3>
It’s a standard-issue 1.5-mile track, so you basically pick one or two of the favorites and hope for the best. We should have a ton of clean racing here. My guess would be that all three Penske guys are pretty aggressive because they are all best on bigger tracks and there aren’t as many of those this year.

With that in mind, I like Blaney at +1400 and Keselowski at +1000. Blaney won earlier this year at Atlanta and Keselowski won one of the two Charlotte races last year. He’s also been very strong on 1.5-mile tracks like Kentucky in the past.

Coverage of the Coca-Cola 600 will be on Fox on Sunday May 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
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2021 Coca-Cola 600 Betting Odds & Predictions

<p>Betting on today's Spiders and Bison game? Catch the action at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Richmond comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison +1</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Bucknell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Richmond Be The Talk of Sojka Pavilion?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Richmond dropped their latest game, losing 65-48 to Charlotte on Wednesday. The Spiders were +1.5 underdogs going into the road matchup and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 113, well under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Richmond trailed 29-19 at the half and couldn’t turn things around, scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36.</p><p>Richmond's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 48 points with a 40% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, hampered by a dismal 3/21 (14.3%) effort from beyond the arc. The Spiders also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 5 of 13 attempts (38.5%).</p> <p>Nik Graves led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 2/6 from three. Dusan Neskovic added 14 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots overall, while Kylan Blackmon contributed 12 points. Richmond managed just 2 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of just 35% (18/51). They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond limited their opponent to 5 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws (80%). Richmond gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Bucknell Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Bucknell dropped a 93-89 decision to Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday, failing to cover the spread as -6.5 favorites. The game’s total points of 182 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>After leading 39-33 at halftime, Bucknell struggled in the second half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Bucknell put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 60.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 27.8% of their threes.</p> <p>Jedy Cordilia led the way with 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while Josh Bascoe added 20 points, hitting 2-of-5 from three. Dallas Hobbs contributed 19 points, going 4-of-9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 93 points, Bucknell's defense managed to hold their opponent to just 27% from beyond the arc, with 10 made threes on 36 attempts. However, they struggled inside, allowing 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 29 of 48 shots.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, Bucknell's opponent shot 61%, making 13 of 21 attempts. The Bison also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs Bucknell Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<strong><u>Detroit</u></strong><strong><u> Tigers</u></strong>

They’re not grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-eat. At all. By any means. But, I have to say, as I see how this season is setting up, I won’t be surprised if I wind up with a lot of Tigers tickets as the season goes along. I think that there is a lot of hidden value in this team if we are responsible about it. I’m also not going to be surprised if the Tigers finish third in the AL Central. That’s right, I said it.

This was a bad team last season, but there were a lot of guys learning on the job and a lot of pitching hiccups to deal with. Also, Miguel Cabrera basically missed the entire year again. In a perfect world, Miggy is back, working on the hidden ball trick and hitting missiles off of pitchers. That would go a long way in aiding my Tigers positions.

This was a team that lost 98 games last season, but there are some signs of life. The Tigers were 45-74 against right-handed starters, but 19-24 against left-handed starters. Also, the Tigers were 43-45 against teams with losing records. They were 21-53 against teams .500 or better. Detroit was also 38-43 at home and 26-55 on the road.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

Which means you know where I’m going with this. The Tigers at home against bad teams will be a pretty popular play for me this season. Comerica Park has certain advantages for the Tigers and disadvantages for other teams. The outfield is a vast expanse of territory. It is huge. As a result, the Tigers ranked 28th in home runs.

I mentioned how well Rogers Centre in Toronto played on fly balls and line drives and how that was a reason to back the Jays at home in certain spots. Well, Comerica Park ranked 29th in wOBA on fly balls and line drives. Yes, this is a pedestrian Tigers rotation, but guys like Matt Boyd and Matt Moore have a much better chance at home than on the road. We’ll see if Michael Fulmer can get healthy, but these conditions should even help Jordan Zimmermann and wild card Tyson Ross.

Overall, the Tigers staff was 23rd in ERA, 25th in FIP, and 25th in xFIP. The Tigers were 20th in home ERA, but more than half a run lower than on the road. The Tigers were .29 runs better in FIP at home.

On the other side, anytime the price is right, we’ll be looking to fade the Tigers on the road.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

The Tigers were a stone cold under team. They were 83-71-8 to the under. Tigers home games averaged 8.55 runs. With a pitching staff that bad, we can assume that the markets aren’t taking home field advantage into the equation enough and the Tigers likely stayed under a lot of 9 and 9.5 totals. Per the KillerSports database, the under was 42-34-5 at Comerica Park with an average line of 8.8 runs. I would expect that to be even better this season.

The Tigers actually allowed 299 runs over their last 54 games of the season. Things really fell apart badly in that area. Maybe we get some early-season value, especially at home and especially when the weather is still cold in Motown.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Matt Boyd – </strong>I highlighted Matt Boyd at length in my season win total preview. That was one guy I had to elaborate on. Boyd had a 1.96/.257/.347 slash against at home with a .263 wOBA and a 2.63 ERA in his 78.2 innings. On the road, Boyd had a .250/.324/.462 slash against with a .338 wOBA and a 5.89 ERA in his 91.2 innings. I think he can be better on the road this year, as he had a 4.71 xFIP and dealt with a 66.7 percent LOB%, but he’ll clearly be a spot play guy in big parks or at home.

<strong>Matt Moore – </strong>I’m really intrigued by Matt Moore here. He was in Texas last season, which is an awful ballpark for a guy like him. He posted a 6.79 ERA with a 5.25 FIP and a 5.06 xFIP in 102 innings. What gives me pause is that Moore was really bad for San Francisco in 2017 over 174.1 innings with a 5.52/4.75/5.10 pitcher slash.

If we dig deeper, we see that Moore allowed a .318 wOBA at then AT&amp;T Park with a 4.21 ERA over 98.1 innings. On the road, he allowed a .396 wOBA with a 7.22 ERA in 76 innings. I can’t help but wonder if we see Moore post numbers like that at Comerica Park. It isn’t quite on the level of now Oracle Park as a haven for pitchers, but it is probably the best park in the AL at this point. I think we may get some really nice underdog numbers at plus money on Moore at home to play some 1st 5 bets.

<strong>Miguel Cabrera – </strong>What will Miguel Cabrera provide in 2019? We’re talking about some major injury issues the last two years for Miggy. Last season’s ailment was a ruptured biceps tendon. Cabrera slashed .299/.395/.448 in 38 games before his season ended. He had a 128 wRC+. Miggy’s not going to return to the elite hitter he once was, but before his season ended, he had a 14 percent BB% and he increased his exit velocity from 91.3 mph in 2017 to 94.4 mph in 2018. There’s some thunder left in that bat. His presence would obviously help this Tigers lineup a ton and make me a lot more excited to play the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulls and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Vermont as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Even though we have Vermont winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulls Pull Off a Win at Burlington?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Buffalo fell to Bryant 87-64 at home on Thursday, November 14th. The Bulls came into the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 50-25 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Bryant 39-37. The game’s total points of 151 fell short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Sabol led the way with 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 threes, while Rafael Pinzon added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Barry Evans was efficient, making 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points, while Earl Timberlake contributed 13 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 87 points, Buffalo's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 21% from beyond the arc, where they hit only 6 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Buffalo sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts. The Bulls also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Vermont as Home Favorites</h3><p>Vermont’s season hit a bump with a 62-59 road loss to Iona on Friday, November 15th. Entering the game as 4-point favorites, the Catamounts not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vermont led 31-23 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 39. This collapse cost them the game and will be a focus as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Vermont's offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 61.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32% of their threes (8/25). At the free-throw line, they made 75%, going 9/12.</p> <p>Dejour Reaves led the way with 22 points, while James Patterson and TJ Long each added 18. Long hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while TJ Hurley was 3/5 from three, finishing with 16 points on 66.7% shooting overall. Vermont managed just 1 offensive rebound and recorded 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Vermont's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, the Catamounts allowed 16 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 42% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's defense was even more effective, as they gave up just 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Amalie Arena is playing host to an intriguing tilt as the Philadelphia Flyers come into town to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. It's the third and last time that the two clubs will meet in the regular season. This Eastern Conference matchup gets going at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12 and it will air live on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
<h2>Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning Odds</h2>
Tampa Bay (-150) is currently the favorite over Philadelphia (+130). If you want to put some action on the matchup's Over/Under (O/U) total, you'll be looking at -115 money on over 6 goals and +-105 on the under under..

Losing 0.8 units for moneyline bettors, Tampa Bay is 43-27 straight up (SU) overall this year. That win percentage, the NHL's second-best so far this season, is a big slide from what the team recorded during last year's regular season (62-20). Among the team's 70 games this season, 36 have gone over the total, while 30 have gone under and just four have pushed. The team is 22-12 SU at home this season.

The Lightning have converted on 23.1 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 13th overall, and they've successfully killed off 81.5 percent of all penalties.

As a team, the Lightning have been called for penalties 4.2 times per game overall this season, and 5.4 per game over their past ten match ups. The team's had to stave off opponent power plays for a whopping 15.2 minutes per game over their last 10 outings, overall.

Averaging 28.3 saves per game with a .917 save percentage, Andrei Vasilevskiy (35-17-3) has been the primary goalkeeper for the Bolts this year. If the Bolts choose to give him a rest, however, the team could turn to Curtis McElhinney (8-10-10 record, .906 save percentage, 2.89 goals against average).

Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos will each lead the offensive attack for the Lightning. Kucherov (85 points) has tallied 33 goals and 52 assists and has recorded two or more points in 26 different games this year. Stamkos has 29 goals and 37 assists to his credit and has notched at least one point in 41 contests.

Philadelphia has earned 12.6 units for moneyline bettors this season and is currently 41-28 straight up (SU). A total of 36 of its contests have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under the total and just two have pushed. As the road team, the Flyers are 16-18 SU.

The Flyers have converted on 20.7 percent of their power play chances this season, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 13th overall and it's successfully killed off 81.9 percent of all opponent power plays.

Philadelphia's players have been whistled for penalties 3.5 times per game this season, and 5.4 per game over their last five road outings. The team's been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 8.0 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Carter Hart (2.42 goals against average and .914 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Philadelphia. Hart is averaging 23.4 saves per game and owns a 24-19-3 record.

For the visiting Flyers, the offense will be facilitated through Travis Konecny (24 goals, 37 assists) and Sean Couturier (22 goals, 37 assists).
<h3>Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning Free Picks</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner – Lightning, O/U – Over
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

Over Philadelphia's last ten games, nine of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 8-1 in those games).

Power-play opportunities could play a key role tonight. The Flyers are 16-17 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 27-22 in games where they're in the penalty box for fewer than 10 total minutes. The Lightning are 15-7 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 25-14 when they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

Tampa Bay is 2-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while Philadelphia is 5-5 in shootouts.

The total has gone under in three of the past five outings for each of these teams.

Philadelphia has averaged 6.4 giveaways over its last five home games, an improvement from its season average of 9.8 giveaways per game (ranked 15th overall).

One of the top teams when it comes to taking care of the puck, Tampa Bay is ranked 3rd this season with just 7.3 giveaways per game. That figure has trended lower recently, however, as the team's averaged 5.5 giveaways over its last 10 games and 4.8 giveaways over its last five.

The Bolts this season have registered the seventh-most hits in the NHL (24.0 per game), but that average has risen to 26.6 over their last five games as the home team.

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick 3/12/20

<p>The Buffaloes and Wildcats are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats will host the game at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 162.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home vs. the Buffaloes.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +11</p><p>This game will be played at McKale Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Colorado at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Stun the Crowd at McKale Center?</h3><p>Colorado improved their record to 11-2 after defeating Washington State 74-67 in their last game. In their previous ten road games, including those from last year, Colorado has a record of 3-7. As Colorado enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 7-5-1. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 13 games, Colorado has an over/under record of 7-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 153.1 points per game so far. Looking at the Buffaloes' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 150 points per game.</p><p>Against Washington State, the Colorado had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 84.2 points per game. They scored 74 points and posted a field goal percentage of 50% in the game. The top scorer for the Buffaloes was KJ Simpson with 34 points, while J'vonne Hadley also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Buffaloes' defense is nationally ranked 100th, allowing 68.8 points per game. Colorado's three-point defense is currently 108th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.5% of their shots vs. Colorado.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Arizona, who has a 10-3 record, will be taking on Colorado today. In their previous ten home games, Arizona has a 9-1 record, which includes last year. As of today, Arizona holds a 10-3 ATS record. In their last ten games, Arizona has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Arizona have had an average of 165.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 159.2 points. Their over/under record is 7-6-0. Over the course of the last five games, the Wildcats' games have averaged 177 points per game, along with an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The Arizona offense is coming off a game in which they scored 82 points vs. Stanford. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.8% while connecting on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, ranking 42nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 101st in terms of percentage and 172nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Wildcats' defense is ranked 188th in the country at 73.4 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Arizona defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Stanford knocked down 16 three-pointers on their way to 100 points.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>Game three of this NL East series sees the Marlins (57-51, 33-23 home) and Phillies (58-49, 30-29 away) facing off at loanDepot Park. The starting pitcher for the Marlins will be Braxton Garrett, while the Phillies are turning to Zack Wheeler. Find out who I like to win in this Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies showdown.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins +113</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, August 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Phillies have gone just 4-6 straight-up.</li><li>The Phillies have lost their two most recent games when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>Across Braxton Garrett's 20 starts, the Marlins have put together a record of 15-5.</li></ul><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE NL EAST</h3><p>Heading into the game, the Phillies are 2nd in the NL East on an overall record of 58-49. The team's season-long road record is 30-29, which includes losing each of their past two road series. Against the runline, the Phillies are 44-63 and have an over/under mark of 44-56. Their runline record on the road is 27-32 this year.</p><p><p>Zack Wheeler has had a successful season thus far, boasting an 8-5 record and 3.74 ERA. On the road, he has gone 6-3 with an ERA of 4.30 in 11 appearances, while at home he is 2-2 with a 4.26 ERA. His WHIP stands at 1.11 and opposing teams have managed a .238 batting average against him, as well as a .366 slugging percentage.</p></p><p>Zack Wheeler's most recent outing was a success, as he earned a quality start and the win for his team. The final score was 2-1 in favor of Wheeler's squad, with the right-hander allowing just one run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Phillies have put together a batting average of only .176, placing them 28th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.5 runs per game, Philadelphia is 17th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .254 and OPS of .733 which has them 15th in baseball.</p><p>The Phillies' offense has been led by Alec Bohm in recent games, as he has hit one home run over the last ten contests and a total of 10 on the season. Bohm's batting average stands at .287 for the year.</p><h3>WILL THE MIAMI MARLINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Marlins take on the Phillies with the hopes of snapping their two game losing streak. This recent skid has their record sitting at 57-51, putting them 3rd in the NL East. When looking at their overall series numbers, they have gone 17-15-1. At home, they are 33-23 and 24-28.</p><p><p>Braxton Garrett is set to make his 22nd appearance of the season today, boasting a 5-3 record with 117 strikeouts. His ERA stands at 4.08, while his OBP allowed is .295 and WHIP is 1.18. Garrett has been particularly impressive on the road, where his ERA is 2.68 compared to 6.42 at home.</p></p><p>In his previous outing, Braxton Garrett provided the Marlins with a quality start, giving up one run on five hits over six innings. However, he was not credited with the win in Miami's 6-5 victory over Detroit.</p><p>The Marlins have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 4 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 26th in home runs and 18th in slugging percentage. Overall, Miami is averaging 4.1 runs per game (26th).</p><p>Jake Burger is the Miami Marlins' home-run leader in 2023, with 25 long balls and 52 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the season stands at a solid .527.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/2/23

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

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NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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<p>In this NL West matchup, the Diamondbacks (57-59, 28-31 home) play host to the Padres (56-60, 26-32 away) at Chase Field. Taking the mound for the Diamondbacks is Zac Gallen, while the Padres will go with Rich Hill. Check out my pick for two of this Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres matchup.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -146</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, August 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>The Padres have gone just 4-6 in their last ten games.</li><li>Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Padres are just 3-7 straight-up.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .301 against Rich Hill in his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE NL WEST</h3><p>116 games into the season, the Padres have a record of 56-60, putting them 4th in the NL West. This mark includes an overall series 14-18-4. At home, they are 30-28 compared to 26-32 on the road.</p><p><p>Rich Hill is making his 24th start of the 2023 season, carrying a record of 7-11. His ERA stands at 5.09, with opponents batting .262 against him. Away from home, Hill is 3-5 with a 4.94 ERA, while he's 4-6 at home on an ERA of 5.93. Teams have slugged .447 against him this season.</p></p><p>Rich Hill will attempt to rebound from a brief performance against the Dodgers. In San Diego's 8-2 defeat, he allowed six runs in three frames.</p><p>Having gone deep 16 times in their last ten games, the Padres are 6th in that span. At 4.6 runs per game, San Diego is 14th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .240 while hitting a total of 150 home runs (10th).</p><p>Xander Bogaerts has been a consistent presence in the San Diego lineup this season, boasting a .271 batting average and slugging .402. Over the team's last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading the Padres in hits with a .360 average.</p><h3>WILL THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Diamondbacks are 57-59 overall, including going 29-28 on the road and 28-31 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Arizona is above .500 at 19-15-3. In the NL West, the Diamondbacks are currently 3rd.</p><p><p>Heading into today's matchup, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen has gone six innings or more in four consecutive outings. His ERA is 3.37 and he holds an 11-5 record on the season. Gallen has tallied 157 strikeouts thus far, with a .364 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.08 WHIP. Opposing batters have managed to put up a .276 WOBA against him.</p></p><p>Zac Gallen's last start ended with a quality outing, yet the Diamondbacks still fell to the Twins 5-3. Despite not earning the win, Gallen pitched seven innings of two-run ball, surrendering four hits.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Diamondbacks have put together a batting average of only .192, placing them 27th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.7 runs per game, Arizona is 13th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .253 and OPS of .740 which has them 11th in baseball.</p><p>The Diamondbacks' offensive leader, Ketel Marte, has been impressive this season. His batting average stands at .284, while his SLG% and OBP are both above .350, with the former sitting at .499. Marte has been a key contributor to the team's success in 2023.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with the Wildcats being the favored team playing at home against the Terrapins.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats -6</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Maryland Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Maryland will be playing their fourth game of the season today and they currently have a 1-2 record. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Maryland has gone 0-5. As Maryland enters today's game, they have a 0-3 ATS record. Looking back at their last ten games, including the previous season, Maryland has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Maryland's games have averaged 125 points per game with the average over/under line being 134.5 points. When analyzing the Terrapins' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 62 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Maryland offense put up just 63 points vs. the UAB Blazers. Overall, they are now averaging 64 points per game which is 378th in the country. One area that the Maryland offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 137th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 40%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maryland defense is giving up an average of 61.0 points per contest. The Maryland defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed UAB to connect on 1 threes.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Villanova is getting ready for their fourth game of the season, entering with a 2-1 record. So far this season, the Wildcats have been the betting favorite in all three of their games. As of today's game, Villanova has a 1-2 record against the spread. Looking back over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Villanova is sitting at 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Villanova has an over/under record of 2-1-0, with their games averaging 147 points per game on average. The Wildcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Villanova offense ended with 72 points against Penn. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34.9% and made 9 threes. Justin Moore is leading the team in scoring at 18.7 points per contest. TJ Bamba has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.3 going into the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Villanova defense has been performing well, ranking 47th in the country at 65.3 points allowed per contest. Villanova's three-point defense is currently 43rd in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Villanova.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 7:39 ET on TBS/, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -5 vs. Gonzaga.</p><h3>GONZAGA BULLDOGS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:39 ET on Friday, March 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win in Detroit?</h3><p>Gonzaga, who has a 27-7 record this season, will face Purdue. The Bulldogs have a 10-2 record on the road and are 15-4 at home. As of today's game, Gonzaga holds a 16-15 record against the spread. In their last ten games this season, Gonzaga has been successful vs. the spread, going 4-1.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 34 games, Gonzaga has an over/under record of 15-15-1, with their games averaging 153.4 points per game on average. The Bulldogs' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 145 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Gonzaga's offense looked good, scoring 89 points against Kansas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 60.3% and made 11/15 free throws. Anton Watson led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Nolan Hickman contributed 17 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 78th in the country at 68.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Purdue. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%.</p><h3>Will Purdue Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Purdue has a 31-4 overall record as they gear up for their 36th game of the season. In away games, the Boilermakers are 9-3, while at home they are 23-1. Looking at Purdue's ATS performance, they have a current ATS record of 18-16-2 heading into today's game. In their last ten games this season, Purdue is 2-3 against the spread.</p><p>Purdue's games have, on average, featured 152.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 22-13-1. Their average over/under line is currently 147.6 points so far. In the Boilermakers' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 145 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Purdue offense is coming off a game where they scored 106 points against Utah State. They posted a field goal percentage of 55.9% and connected on 11 threes. On the offensive front, the Boilermakers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 38th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 24th in terms of percentage and 92nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Purdue defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.1 threes per game vs. Gonzaga. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.1%.</p>

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<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Guardians and Phillies square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and the Phillies are favored on the money line (-174). The Guardians are +146, and the over/under line is 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Cleveland is 61-41 this season, while the Phillies are 64-38. Ben Lively will go for the Guardians, and he is facing off against Cristopher Sanchez. The Phillies are in first place in the NL East, while the Guardians are atop the AL Central. This one can be seen on BSGL.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -174</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, July 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians 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>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland closed out their series vs. the Tigers with a 3-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Guardians were the heavy favorite at -149. Things really got away from the Guardians in the 2nd inning, as the Tigers scored three runs in the inning. Cleveland's offense didn't score their first run until the 6th.</p>

<p>Gavin Williams put together a good start for the Guardians, going six innings and giving up just three runs on six hits. He also issued only two walks and struck out nine Tigers. Despite pitching well, he was still tagged with the loss.</p><p>Cleveland is on the road today to take on the Phillies with an overall record of 61-41, good for 1st place in the AL Central. The Guardians hold a 4.5-game lead over the Twins for the division lead. So far, they are 17-15 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>The Guardians have been really good at home this season, going 33-15, but they are just above .500 at 28-26 on the road. Cleveland has gone 4-6 across their last 10 games and split their most recent series 2-2 with the Tigers. As the underdog, Cleveland has lost seven straight, and they are 16-18 as the underdog overall. When favored, the Guardians are 45-23 this year.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians are on the road, they have been a solid bet on the run line, going 27-27. Overall, they are 49-53 against the run line, with a scoring margin of +0.8 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 20-14 against the run line, while they are just 29-39 when favored.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians are on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which matches the combined run average for the Guardians' games this season. Cleveland has a 49-47 over/under record on the year, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Guardians have gone 14-13. Overall, 55 of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Cleveland is sending Ben Lively to the mound today vs. the Phillies, and he comes in with a record of 8-6 and an ERA of 3.57. Lively has made 17 starts this year, and his last outing came on July 21st, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Looking back at his last three outings, Lively has finished with a no-decision, win, and loss. His ERA on the road is 4.39, compared to 2.68 at home. Lively has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. So far, he has five quality starts this year.</p>
<p>The Guardians come into today's game averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 4.7 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and have the 13th most home runs in the league. Jose Ramirez has been a big part of their offense, as he is 2nd in the league with 82 RBIs and has 24 homers, which is the best mark on the team and 5th in the league. Ramirez is batting .273 for the season.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Ramirez has gone 6/23 with three RBIs. Jhonkensy Noel has also gone deep in his last five games, but he is just 3/13 in that stretch. For the season, Noel is batting .231.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Phillies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Twins with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the 7th. Philadelphia was the -135 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Aaron Nola was on the hill for the Phillies, going six innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out six. However, the Phillies couldn't close things out, and Gregory Soto took the loss out of the bullpen. The Phillies also wasted a big game from Trea Turner, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/5.</p><p>Philadelphia is hosting the Guardians today with an overall record of 64-38, which has them leading the NL East by 9.5 games over the Braves. So far, they have gone 15-10 in divisional games. The Phillies will look to get back on track today, as they dropped two of three in their most recent series vs. the Twins.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies are 37-16 this season compared to a 27-22 mark on the road. As the favorite, Philadelphia has gone 56-30 and 36-14 when favored at home. The Phillies' overall series record is 19-11-5, but they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Phillies win, they do so by an average of 3.8 runs per game, which is why they are 52-50 against the run line this season. They are 27-26 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +1.6 per game. As the favorite, they are 44-42 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 8-8.</p><p>When the Philadelphia Phillies play at home this season, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game. Overall, their over/under record is 46-51, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 7-11. In 84 games, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 26 games (25.5%), while it has been set under 8.5 runs in 58 games (56.9%).</p><p>Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Pirates, where he took the loss. In that start, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and seven hits. Looking at his overall numbers, Sánchez has made 19 starts and has a record of 7-5. His ERA for the season is 2.97, along with a WHIP of 1.24. Sánchez has one complete game shutout this year and 10 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.35 strikeouts and just 2.31 walks.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 5th in runs per game (4.9), and are the league's top-scoring team when playing at home. Overall, they are 6th in home runs and 3rd in team batting average. The Phillies also do a good job of avoiding strikeouts and are near the top of the league in walks.</p>

<p>Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm have been two of the Phillies' top power threats this season, with Harper's 23 homers leading the team and Bohm's 11 homers coming in 5th. Bohm is batting .296 for the season and Harper is right behind him at .292. Harper has gone just 4/22 in his last five games, but he does have two homers in that stretch. Kyle Schwarber is 2nd on the team with 19 homers but is batting just .238 for the season.</p>

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