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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 9:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 10-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders scored, but the Rangers pulled away with three more goals, including an empty-netter from Panarin.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders, including his 9th goal on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his 1st goal of the season in the third period.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists, and Adam Fox picked up his 9th assist on Panarin’s power-play goal in the second. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on a power play and once shorthanded.</p><p>On the defensive end, the Rangers will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing a late goal in the 2nd period, New York's defense shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.</p><h3>Do the Kraken Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Kraken fell to 9-8-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 2.</p> 

<p>Offensively, Seattle couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed 33 shots, with Joey Daccord making 31 saves. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.</p> <p>They were unable to capitalize on any of their chances, and no player found the net for Seattle. The team also didn't record any assists.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03. Despite these early goals, Seattle's defense held strong in the second and third periods, not allowing any further scoring from Boston.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Reese Court in Cheney, WA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Eastern Washington as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles -7</p><p>This game will be played at Reese Court at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mustangs Grab a Win in Cheney?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly pulled off a 75-71 win over Seattle on Thursday, November 14th. The Mustangs, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game was played at home.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly led 37-31 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Cal Poly put up 75 points in their latest outing, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They excelled inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 threes.</p> <p>Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe was a standout, shooting 80% from the field and grabbing 15 rebounds. John Christofilis led the team with 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip, despite shooting just 35.3% overall.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field on 27 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 63% shooting, with 19 two-point baskets made on 30 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Mustangs' defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, with 8 threes made on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 72%. Cal Poly gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles dropped their latest game, falling 84-77 to Missouri on Monday, November 11th. Eastern Washington was a +18.5 underdog going into this away game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-33 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Tigers 44-39 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.</p><p>Eastern Washington's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 77 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64.5% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%. From beyond the arc, they connected on 36% of their shots, going 9-for-25.</p> <p>Caleb Grill was a standout, hitting 8 of 10 threes and finishing with 33 points and 9 rebounds. Andrew Cook also had a big game, scoring 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting. Mason Williams added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p><p>Eastern Washington struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed 53% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Washington's defense was even more porous, as they allowed 10 made threes on 18 attempts, a 55% clip. The Eagles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 71%.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Eastern Washington Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Louisville as the -21 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +21</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Morehead State Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Morehead State Eagles Records</h3> 

<p>Morehead State finished last season with a 22-8 overall record, going 17-4 in Ohio Valley Conference play. They were 11-1 at home, winning by an average of 12.8 points per game, and went 11-7 on the road.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Eagles were 19-10, including a 15-8 record when favored. They were favored in 23 games, going 19-4 straight-up. Their over/under record was 15-15, with their games averaging 138.1 points per game.</p><h3>Morehead State Eagles Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Morehead State averaged 75.5 points per game last season, ranking 358th in possessions per game with 60.9. They shot 47% from the field, placing 74th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 55%, ranking 51st. The Eagles were 37th in two-point percentage at 56% and made 9.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 30th, on 26 attempts per game, ranking 34th. They shot 36% from beyond the arc, ranking 110th. Morehead State averaged 12.1 made free throws per game, ranking 293rd.</p>

<h3>Morehead State Eagles Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Tyler Brelsford returns after averaging 6.8 points, 1.6 assists, and 2.3 rebounds in 33 games last season. Dieonte Miles also returns, having averaged 5.1 points and 5 rebounds in 31 games.</p><p>Morehead State was one of the top defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 62.8 points per game, which ranked 10th in the country. They were also strong in defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 26.8% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 40th nationally. Morehead State allowed 16.4 free throws per game, ranking 85th in that category.</p> <p>In terms of steals, the Eagles averaged 5.9 per game, ranking 273rd in the nation. They were much more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.7 per game, which ranked 34th nationally.</p><h3>Are the Cardinals Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Records</h3> 

<p>Louisville finished last season with an 8-24 record, including a 3-18 mark in ACC play. At home, they went 7-13, with an average scoring margin of -3.8 points per game. On the road, they were 1-11, losing by an average of 12.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Cardinals were 10-21, with a 6-6 record in road games. They were favored in 9 games, going 6-3 straight-up, but struggled as underdogs, finishing 2-21. Their over/under record was 17-15, with their games averaging 151.1 points per game.</p><p>Louisville averaged 72 points per game last season, ranking 129th in possessions per game with 68.8. They struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing 284th in field goal percentage at 43% and 336th in effective field goal percentage at 48%. The Cardinals made just 5.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 337th, and shot 30% from beyond the arc, placing 374th nationally.</p>

<p>Terrence Edwards Jr. returns after averaging 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game last season. Reyne Smith also returns, having averaged 12.8 points per game. Both players appeared in all 34 games last year.</p><p>Louisville struggled defensively last season, allowing 79.1 points per game, which ranked 318th nationally. Opponents shot 36.4% from three-point range against them, placing them 422nd in the country in that category.</p> <p>The Cardinals allowed 19.9 free throws per game, ranking 240th nationally. They also averaged 5.4 steals per game (311th) and 2.6 blocks per game (306th).</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4.5 at home against Weber State.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Weber State?</h3><h3>Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Weber State faced a tough road matchup against Nevada on Wednesday, November 13th, falling 88-58. Entering the game as +17.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 40-28 at halftime, Weber State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Weber State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 15% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to hit 25 free throws at a rate of 73.5%.</p> <p>Nick Davidson was perfect from three, hitting all three of his attempts, while Kobe Sanders also went 2-for-2 from deep. Xavier DuSell led the team with 17 points, shooting 5-for-7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Weber State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 88 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 29 made baskets on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Weber State's opponents shot 57%, hitting 12 of 21 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hawaii picked up a 76-66 win over Pacific on Monday, November 11th, in a home game where they were favored by 3 points. The Rainbow Warriors covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 142 matched the pre-game O/U line.</p> 

<p>Hawaii trailed 37-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 41-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts for a 15.4% rate, but connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Hawaii made 20 of 25 attempts, good for 80%. They finished with 10 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Elijah Fisher led the way with 21 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-pointers, with 16 makes on 28 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense held their opponents to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, shooting 80%. Hawaii gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Weber State Wildcats vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>The over/under line for Sunday's Athletics vs. Rangers game is currently at 9 runs, with the under paying out at -113 compared to -108 for the over. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington is set for 2:35 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying the game on TV.</p>

<p>Walter Pennington is starting for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Mitch Spence for the Athletics. Oakland is 4th in the AL West with a record of 59-77, while the Rangers are 3rd in the division at 64-72. Texas is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -131 compared to the Athletics at +110.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -131</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Sunday, September 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</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 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs. Athletics series. Texas went into the matchup as -166 favorites and squeaked out a 3-2 win. Heading into the game, the Rangers had lost the first two games of the series.</p>

<p>Oakland wasted a good outing from Joey Estes, as he gave up just two earned runs in six innings of work for the A's. Tyler Ferguson took the loss. Kirby Yates got the win out of the bullpen for the Rangers as Cody Bradford went seven innings, giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Rangers were led by Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras, as they were the only two Texas hitters to have more than one hit. Heim, Lawrence Butler, and Brent Rooker each homered for the Rangers' offense.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland is 59-77 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 15.0 games behind the Astros for the division lead and are 17-21 against other teams in the AL West. The Athletics are on the road today, and they are 26-42 as the road team.</p>

<p>The Athletics have been good as the favorite this year, going 11-4, but they are just 48-73 as the underdog. Oakland's overall series record is 16-22-4, and they have won three straight series on the road. Their overall series record is 16-22-4. So far, they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the A's have been a solid play all season, going 75-61. They have been especially good on the road, going 38-30. They are also 6-9 as the favorite on the run line, but 69-52 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while it's -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road to face the Texas Rangers today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 8.7, and their over/under record is 61-73. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 9-8-1. Only 8.8% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with 77.9% of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Mitch Spence is looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Reds, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back further, Spence has made 18 starts and has a record of 7-9 this season. His ERA is 4.54, along with a WHIP of 1.34. Spence has turned in three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.44 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has given up 16 homers and is walking 2.83 batters per nine innings. Out of his 14 road appearances, Spence has a record of 3-4 and an ERA of 7.13.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. However, they have been good at hitting home runs this season and are near the top of the league in terms of isolated power. As a team, they are batting just .233 and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts.</p>

<p>Over the team's last eight games, Lawrence Butler has been on fire, going 13/34 with seven homers and 12 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team's home run lead, as he is now 2nd on the team with 23 homers. Brent Rooker has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he is on a four-game hitting streak and is batting .289 for the season.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas will take on the Athletics today with an overall record of 64-72, which has them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they are 10.0 games behind the Astros for the lead in the AL West. So far, they have gone 15-19 in divisional matchups. The Rangers have been good at home this year, going 35-32, but they are just 29-40 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rangers have gone 43-32 this year, and they are 21-40 as the underdog. Texas' overall series record is 17-24-1, and they are tied in their current series vs. the Athletics. Heading into today's game, the Rangers have gone 6-4 over their last 10.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Texas Rangers, it's been a tough go this season. They are just 55-81 against the run line, including a 25-42 mark at home. Their average run margin is -0.3 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 1.0 runs per game on the road. As a favorite, they are just 23-52 against the run line, while they are 32-29 as an underdog.</p><p>With an over/under line of 9 runs, the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics are expected to combine for a higher run total than their season average of 8.6 runs per game. The over/under record for the Rangers this season is 59-72, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, the Rangers have gone 8-13-2. This season, only 14.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with the majority of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Left-hander Walter Pennington gets the start for the Rangers today vs. the Athletics and comes into the game with a record of 0-0 and ERA of 3.00. Pennington has made eight appearances this season and has yet to take a loss, finishing with a no-decision in all of his outings. Most recently, he pitched out of the bullpen on August 30th, where he gave up one hit and issued two walks in one-third of an inning of work. Pennington has allowed at least one walk in each of his last four outings. His WHIP for the season is 1.89.</p><p>Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers of late, going 7/18 in his last four games with a home run and three RBIs. Seager is the team's top home run hitter this season, with 30 long balls, which is also 6th in the MLB. Overall, he is batting .275, which is the best mark on the team.</p>

<p>Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien are also near the top of the Rangers home run leaderboard, with 21 and 18, respectively. However, Garcia is batting just .221, and Semien is also below the Mendoza line at .238. Nathaniel Lowe and Carson Kelly are both on five-game hitting streaks coming into the game.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Texans and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ACC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144 points, and SMU is favored by -14.5 vs. Tarleton State.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-58 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Tarleton State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Records</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State finished last season with a 20-9 overall record, going 16-5 in WAC play. They were 10-4 at home and 10-5 on the road. At home, they had an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game, while on the road, they were outscored by an average of 2.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Texans were 18-11 against the spread and had an 18-11 over/under record, with their games averaging 142.3 points. They were 12-4 straight-up when favored and 8-5 as the underdog, covering the spread in 9 of those 13 games.</p><h3>Tarleton State Texans Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Last season, Tarleton State averaged 73.5 points per game, placing 355th in possessions per game with 62.1. They ranked 155th in field goal percentage at 45% and 250th in effective field goal percentage at 50%. The Texans made 5.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc, ranking 315th nationally.</p> 

<h3>Tarleton State Texans Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Freddy Hicks, who averaged 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game last season, returns for the Texans. Dantwan Grimes, who played in 12 games and averaged 4.7 points per game, also returns to the lineup.</p><p>Tarleton State allowed 68.7 points per game last season, ranking 80th in the nation. They held opponents to 30.2% shooting from three-point range, which was 105th in the country. The Texans gave up 18.1 free throws per game, ranking 161st.</p> <p>Tarleton State averaged 8.9 steals per game, placing them 19th in the nation. They also averaged 3.6 blocked shots per game, ranking 143rd.</p><h3>Will SMU Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Records</h3> 

<p>SMU finished last season with a 19-12 overall record, going 11-8 in conference play. At home, they were 13-4 with a +12.0 average scoring margin, but they struggled on the road, finishing 6-8.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Mustangs were 14-16, and they were 11-11 as the favorite. Their average O/U line was 144.8 points, and they had a 13-18 O/U record, with their games averaging 144.1 points per game.</p><h3>SMU Mustangs Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, SMU averaged 76.3 points per game, ranking 31st in possessions per game with 66.1. They shot 44% from the field, placing 201st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 222nd. The Mustangs made 7.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which was 225th nationally.</p>

<h3>SMU Mustangs Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Kevin Miller returns after averaging 15.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game last season. Yohan Traore also returns, having averaged 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Both players will be key contributors for SMU this season.</p><p>SMU allowed 67.8 points per game last season, ranking 65th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against them, placing the Mustangs 155th in that category. They also gave up 19 free throws per game, ranking 202nd nationally.</p> <p>SMU averaged 8.5 steals per game, ranking 33rd in the country, and they were 25th in blocked shots, with 4.9 per game.</p>

<p>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Astros and Padres is set for 6:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. The Astros are currently favored on the money line, and their record of 82-69 has them in 1st place in the AL West. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West with an overall record of 86-66.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and Framber Valdez will start for the Astros, while the Padres have Dylan Cease on the mound. Cease will be looking to help the Padres close the gap on the Giants, who lead the NL West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -112</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Houston picked up a 4-3 road win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a two-run 4th inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 8th. As for the Padres, they scored their only run in the 6th and tied the game with a run in the 7th.</p>

<p>Josh Hader got the win for the Astros out of the bullpen, while Hector Neris got the save. Adrian Morejon took the loss for San Diego out of the bullpen. </p>

<p>Hunter Brown started for the Astros, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. He finished the game with just three strikeouts but induced 11 ground balls. Michael King put together a good outing for the Padres, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston leads the AL West by five games over the Mariners as they take on the Padres today. The Astros are 82-69 overall and have gone 25-20 against other teams in the AL West. They have won four straight games as the favorite, and they are 63-49 when favored this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 42-32 this year, and they are just above .500 at 40-37 on the road. So far, they have an overall series record of 26-20-2. Houston is 6-4 across their last ten games and are looking to take the series lead vs. the Padres today.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, as they are 43-34 this season. Their average run differential away from home is +0.2, and they have covered the run line in four straight games as the favorite.</p><p>The Houston Astros have played in 146 games this season with an over/under line higher than 7 runs, which accounts for 96.7% of their games. Their combined run average is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 61-85. When the line is set at 7 runs, their over/under record is 1-4, and their average over/under line for the season is set at 9 runs. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Framber Valdez is looking to bounce back from his last start, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Athletics on September 12th, he gave up one earned run in 6 1/3 innings of work. Valdez has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 14-6. His ERA for the season is 2.91, along with a WHIP of 1.09. Valdez has one complete game this year and 16 quality starts. Looking at his overall numbers, he has an ERA of 3.98 on the road compared to 2.85 at home.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez comes into the game as the Astros' top hitter this season, with a batting average of .307, and he also leads the team with 85 RBIs and is 8th in the league with 34 homers. However, he has gone just 4/23 in his last six games, with two home runs. Jose Altuve is 3rd on the team with a batting average of .301 and has 19 homers this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are 3rd in the league in batting average. They have been swinging the bats well of late, as Jason Heyward has gone 6/16 in his last five games, and Yainer Diaz is hitting .296 in his last six games. Overall, the Astros are 10th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the MLB.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 86-66 overall and 3.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres are 24-22 against other teams in their division. They are 41-36 at home this season and have been really good on the road, going 45-30.</p>

<p>So far, the Padres have been the favorite in most of their games, going 56-42 in those matchups. As for their record as the underdog, they are 30-24 this year. San Diego's overall series record is 29-15-6, and they are 1-1 in their current series vs. the Astros.</p><p>San Diego is a team that has been a better bet on the run line on the road than at home, as the Padres are 47-28 vs. the run line away from Petco Park compared to just 30-47 at home. They have an average run margin of +1.2 on the road, compared to -.1 at home. The Padres have been a better bet vs. the run line as an underdog than as a favorite, going 37-17 vs. the run line as the underdog.</p><p>San Diego Padres games have been high-scoring this season, with a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game. The over/under record for Padres games this season is 80-69, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, the over has hit 11 times, while the under has hit 3 times with 2 pushes. The over has hit in 89.5% of Padres games this season, and the under is currently on a 3-game streak.</p><p>Dylan Cease will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that start vs. the Giants, Cease went six innings, giving up just four hits and two walks. Cease finished with 10 strikeouts in the outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Cease has made 31 starts and has a record of 13-11. His ERA for the season is 3.58, along with a WHIP of 1.09. Cease has one complete game shutout this year and 15 quality starts. Per nine innings, Cease is averaging 10.99 strikeouts. For the year, Cease has allowed 18 homers.</p>
<p>As a team, the Padres are batting a league-best .265 and are also the top home run hitting team in the league. They are also one of the league's best offenses in terms of run production, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. San Diego has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Luis Arraez has gone 13/32, and he is batting .320 for the season. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill are also having strong seasons, with Machado leading the team in homers (27) and RBIs (101), while Merrill is 2nd on the team with 86 RBIs and has gone deep 24 times this season. Fernando Tatis Jr. is also swinging a hot bat right now, going 11/29 with four homers in his last seven games.</p>

Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

<p>Thursday's forecast in Baltimore calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 6:35 PM ET. Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Zach Eflin. The Orioles are the slight favorite on the money line (-144), and they are 2nd in the AL East with a record of 71-50. Boston is 3rd in the AL East with a record of 63-56.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and MASN will be televising Thursday's AL matchup. The Orioles are 7-1 in their last eight games, while the Red Sox have won seven of their last ten.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -144</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Thursday, August 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox 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>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a 9-7 loss. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the slight favorite at -137 on the money line. Things started off well for the Red Sox, as they got on the board with two runs in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Rangers scored three times in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Tanner Houck put together a good start for the Red Sox, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out three. However, the Red Sox's bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and Boston took the loss. Wilyer Abreu had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Masataka Yoshida had a good day at the plate, going 3/4 with a run scored.</p><p>Boston is on the road today vs. the Orioles, and they are 7.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Overall, the Red Sox are 63-56 and have gone 14-13 against other teams in the AL East. The Red Sox took the series vs. the Rangers 2-1 and are 5-5 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 29-32 this season, and they have gone 34-24 on the road. As the road underdog, the Red Sox have put together a mark of 20-19 this season, and their overall series record is 20-13-5. Boston has won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have a run line record of 33-25, with an average run margin of +0.9 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 34-26 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.8 runs per game this season. The Red Sox have a 63-49 over/under record this year, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the Red Sox have gone over the total 21 times and under 12 times. Their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs in 39.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 5-7 with an ERA of 4.44. Pivetta's WHIP for the season is currently 1.14. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Pivetta's ERA on the road is 5.18, compared to 6.22 at home. For the year, he has allowed 19 homers.</p>
<p>For the season, the Red Sox are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .261, which is 2nd in the MLB, and are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS. The Red Sox have been very good at putting the ball in play this season, as they have the league's best BABIP.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 25 homers are 1st on the team and 11th in the league. He also leads the team with 72 RBIs. Jarren Duran is 2nd on the team in RBIs and is batting .290 for the season. Over his last eight games, Masataka Yoshida is hitting .333 with two homers.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Nationals, closing out their series with a 4-1 win. After allowing one run to the Nationals in the top of the first, the Orioles responded with two runs of their own. Baltimore went on to add another two runs in the 7th inning.</p>

<p>Dean Kremer put together a good start for the Orioles, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Baltimore's bullpen closed things out with Seranthony Dominguez picking up the save.</p><p>Baltimore is 71-50 overall and trails the Yankees by just a half-game in the AL East. So far, they have gone 26-13 against other teams in the division. The Orioles will host the Red Sox today with an overall home record of 35-26, and they are 36-24 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been good as the favorite, going 59-39, and they are 12-11 as the underdog. Baltimore's overall series record is 22-11-5, and they split their most recent series vs. the Nationals. Heading into today's game, they are 6-4 over their last 10.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is 3.8 runs per game. They have a run line record of 66-55 on the season, and have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 36-24. They have a run line record of 30-31 at home, where they have a run differential of 0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles are playing at home against the Boston Red Sox today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Orioles and their opponents have combined for an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 67-44. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-14. Overall, 30.6% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Zach Eflin is coming off a strong outing for the Orioles, as he didn't allow a run in seven innings of work vs. the Rays on August 9th. He gave up just four hits in that outing and issued one walk. Eflin has won each of his last three starts and has a record of 8-7 this season with a 3.83 ERA. Opponents are batting .257 off Eflin this season. The right-hander has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 7.24 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has given up 16 homers.</p>

<p>For the season, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the MLB. Overall, they are batting .256, which is the 4th best mark in the league. Baltimore is also at the top of the league in slugging percentage and isolated power.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander has struggled a bit over his last 10 games, batting just .195 with four home runs. However, he has gone deep 36 times this season, which is 3rd in the league. Gunnar Henderson has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/41 in his last 10 games. This has helped him move his season-long batting average to .288.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 8/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Jaguars and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Northern Kentucky is favored to win by -18 at home vs. IUPUI.</p><h3>IUPUI JAGUARS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IUPUI Jaguars +18</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IUPUI JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Kentucky winning straight-up, we like IUPUI at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can IUPUI Pull Off A Win at Truist Arena?</h3><p>Despite losing eight straight games, IUPUI has had a tough time winning on the road this season, going 2-11. Their average scoring margin on the road is -21.4 points per game. As the underdog, they have gone 3-21.</p>

<p>In their last game, IUPUI lost to Oakland by a score of 107-59. Over their last 10 road games, they are 1-9, and their record on the season is 6-22.</p><p>As the underdog this season, IUPUI has gone 6-18 vs. the spread and just 0-3 in their last three games. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-10 and 2-8 in their last 10 games. Overall, the Jaguars are 6-19 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for IUPUI games is 11-10-4. On average, their games have finished with 145.7 points compared to an average over/under line of 144.4, resulting in a margin of +1.4. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is very close to their average scoring total for the year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the IUPUI offense ended with 59 points against Oakland. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35% and made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was DJ Jackson with 17 points. Bryce Monroe also added 9 points for the Jaguars.</p><p>Looking at the IUPUI defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 80.0 points per game (324th). In today's game vs. Northern Kentucky, the IUPUI defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, IUPUI made 18 free-throws vs. the Jaguars.</p><h3>Can the Norse Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After their 75-73 win over Cleveland State, the Norse are 15-13 overall and 10-7 in the Horizon League. At home, Northern Kentucky has gone 9-3 this season, and they are 10-1 when favored.</p>

<p>So far, the Norse have played 28 games, and they have a scoring margin of +7.9 at home compared to -7.7 on the road. Their record as the favorite is 10-1, and they are currently on a three-game winning streak at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Northern Kentucky has gone 6-5 vs. the spread. However, their ATS record as the favorite over their last 10 games is just 5-5. In their last three home games, the Norse are just 1-2 ATS, and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Overall, Northern Kentucky's ATS record this season is 14-12.</p><p>The over/under record for Northern Kentucky games this year is 14-12, and today's line of 145.5 is similar to their average over/under line of 143.2. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, and their over/under record during that stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent game, the Norse's offense concluded with 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.5 points per contest. Marques Warrick is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 19.1. Meanwhile, Trey Robinson also brings a PPG average of 10.2 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Northern Kentucky is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Cleveland State, the Vikings finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 73 points vs. Northern Kentucky.</p>