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<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144 points, with George Washington being favored by -20 over NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +20</p><p>This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Revolutionaries.</li><li>Even though we have George Washington winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does NJIT Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Highlanders dropped to 0-3 on the season after an 81-69 road loss to Morgan State on Saturday. NJIT came into the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>NJIT led 37-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 51 to the Bears.</p><p>NJIT's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Sebastian Robinson led the way with 20 points, while Tariq Francis and Will Thomas each added 18. Francis also contributed 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Daniel Akitoby was efficient, shooting 55.6% and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Tim Moore Jr. pulled down 10 boards.</p><p>Despite NJIT's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Highlanders gave up 24 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT held their opponents to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 87%. NJIT also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Revolutionaries Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Washington picked up an 85-80 win over North Carolina A&T on Tuesday, November 12th. The Revolutionaries were -15.5 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 165, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 44-33 at halftime, George Washington allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. Despite the win, the Revolutionaries will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>George Washington put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They were strong inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 28% of their threes (7/25). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, going 16/18 (88.9%).</p> <p>Landon Glasper led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 80% from three (4/5). Ryan Forrest added 21 points, while Darren Buchanan Jr. contributed a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Rafael Castro also grabbed 12 boards to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>George Washington's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, making 31 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 60% of their two-point shots, going 24/40.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent shot 28%, making 7 of 25 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 18 times, converting 16 of those for 88%. George Washington allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 11th-ranked Houston Rockets (-411) will take on the 15th-ranked Washington Wizards (+316) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are currently on a five-game win streak and are favored by 9 points over the Wizards. The over/under line for this game is set at 228.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +9</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-107 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In Rockets games this season, the average combined scoring total is 225.7 points. Today's O/U line is set at 228.5, and Houston has gone over the line in their last two games.</p>

<p>When looking at their O/U record for the season, the Rockets are 30-37. Their last game vs. the Cavaliers finished with a combined scoring total of 220 points, surpassing the O/U line of 214.5.</p>

<p>As for their record vs. the spread, the Rockets are 37-29 this season, including a mark of 13-19 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two games and are favored by 9 points today.</p>

<p>Houston has won five straight games, most recently defeating the Cavaliers by a score of 117-103. This has improved their overall record to 32-35, which is currently 11th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place.</p>

<p>Against other Western Conference teams, the Rockets are 22-19 compared to 10-16 in non-conference play. On the road, they are 9-24 for the season.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Rockets have been below the NBA average in 58.2% of their games this season. Overall, they are 20th in the league in scoring at 113.2 points per game. On the road, Houston is averaging 110.7 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Rockets have made 12.2 three-pointers per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting percentage, they are 27th in the league at 35%. From inside the arc, Houston is shooting 52% (25th).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Rockets are 14th in the NBA at 99.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 27th in the league at 45%. In terms of assists, the Rockets are 25th in the NBA at 24.7 per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Rockets' defense is giving up an average of 112.5 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Rockets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.0% and 34.4% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Do the Wizards Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>On the season, the Wizards are 34-34-0 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 237.8 points per game. Today's O/U line of 228.5 is lower than their season average of 239 points.</p>

<p>Washington has lost four straight games and are 11-57 overall this season, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 8-35 and 4-11 against their division.</p>

<p>The Wizards lost to the Celtics in their last game by a score of 130-104. The O/U line for that game was 226.5 points, and Washington was a 14.5-point underdog going into the game.</p>

<p>As underdogs this season, the Wizards are 10-53 straight-up and 29-33 ATS. Today, they are getting 9 points against the Rockets and have gone 3-3 ATS in their last three games as underdogs.</p>

<p>In games against the spread, Washington is 30-37 overall and 9-21 ATS at home. The team's ATS losing streak is at four games.</p><p>So far this season, the Wizards have been one of the most up-tempo teams in the league, leading the NBA in pace at 102.4 possessions per game. At home, they are averaging 113.3 points per game compared to 114.3 on the road.</p>

<p>For the season, the Wizards are 16th in the NBA in scoring at 113.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are 29th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. Overall, they have made an average of 12.2 threes per game, which is 18th in the league.</p><p>The Wizards' defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 124.0 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Wizards are causing 13.5 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 13th in rejections, averaging 5.2 blocked shots each game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Knights and Bisons face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bisons are hosting the game at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Lipscomb is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Bellarmine.</p><h3>BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS LIPSCOMB BISONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lipscomb Bisons -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIPSCOMB BISONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-58 in favor of the Bisons.</li><li>Not only will Lipscomb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Bellarmine Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being an underdog, Bellarmine has won two straight games and is coming off an 82-70 win over North Alabama. The Knights are 8-21 overall and 4-10 in Atlantic Sun play. On the road, Bellarmine is just 2-14 this season, with an average scoring margin of -11.8 points per game.</p>

<p>For the year, the Knights have been an underdog in 20 of their 29 games, going 3-17 in those contests. Bellarmine's record in non-conference action is 4-11, while they are 4-10 against Atlantic Sun opponents. So far, the Knights have been an underdog in 20 of their 29 games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Bellarmine has gone just 6-13-1 against the spread. Their road ATS mark is 5-10-1 and they have an overall ATS record of 7-18-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Knights have gone just 2-8 vs the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Bellarmine's games this season (141.4). This year, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 141 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Bellarmine's offense looked good, scoring 82 points against North Alabama. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.9% and made 20/24 free throws. Ben Johnson led the scoring for the Knights, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Langdon Hatton chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>The Knights' defense is presently ranked 219th nationally, allowing an average of 73.8 points per contest. Bellarmine's three-point defense is currently 198th in the country at 7.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.7% of their shots vs. Bellarmine.</p><h3>Can the Bisons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Lipscomb has been dominant, going 8-1 with an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game. The Bisons' win streak at home is at four games, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Lipscomb has gone 18-11 this season, and they are coming off a 90-85 win over Austin Peay. On the year, they have been favored 17 times, going 13-4 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Lipscomb has gone 10-7 vs. the spread. At home, the Bisons are just 5-4 ATS this year and have gone 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Lipscomb has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Lipscomb games is 16-10. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 158.6 points. Today, the over/under line is set at 150.5 points. This year, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Lipscomb offense tallied 90 points in a matchup against Austin Peay. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.4%, and they made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Will Pruitt with 30 points. Cody Head also added 21 points for the Bisons.</p><p>At this time, the Bisons' defense is positioned 280th in the country, permitting 76.9 points per game. In their most recent game, the Lipscomb defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Austin Peay knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 85 points.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bruins winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Make it Happen in Boston?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 6-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 9 goals easily surpassed that number.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the game was already out of reach by then.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and couldn't capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s 2nd-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus had a tough outing in their last game, allowing 7 goals on just 22 shots from Washington. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets also struggled early, giving up the first five goals of the game, all in the first period. They allowed two more late goals, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third.</p><h3>Will the Bruins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 8-9-3. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting the Kraken to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following up at the 10:03 mark. The Bruins recorded 16 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals to the Kraken. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, posting a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks. Boston's defense will look to carry that momentum into their next game against the Rangers.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Washington State as the -11.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 9:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Win at Pullman?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado picked up a 78-69 win over South Dakota State on Thursday, November 14th. The Bears were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 43-33 at halftime, Northern Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes (9/29). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 7 of 8 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Isaiah Hawthorne added 21 points, though he hit just 2 of 9 from deep. Zach Bloch was a standout from three-point range, hitting 5 of 6, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points while holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Bears limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting only 5 of their 27 three-point attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Northern Colorado's defense saw their opponent shoot 40%, converting 18 of 44 two-point shots. The Bears also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws, a 90% rate. Northern Colorado gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Washington State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State fell to Iowa 76-66 on Friday, November 15th. The Cougars were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, well under the O/U line of 171.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing Iowa to score 43.</p><p>Washington State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 28 threes for a 17.9% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Inside the arc, they were more successful, connecting on 55.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Nate Calmese led the Cougars with 27 points on 12 of 22 shooting, though he made just 1 of 5 from three. Owen Freeman added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Payton Sandfort contributed 18 points, despite hitting only 2 of 10 threes.</p><p>Washington State's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars' defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18, shooting 66%. Washington State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 9:40 PM from PETCO Park in San Diego, we have an NL matchup between the Phillies and Padres. Heading into Friday's game, the Phillies are 16-10, while the Padres are 14-14. Joe Musgrove is starting for the Padres, and he is facing off against Aaron Nola for the Phillies.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this one as the slight favorite, and the over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by Bally Sports San Diego and NBC Sports Philadelphia.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -107</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Bryce Harper and the Phillies are coming off a big game to close out their series vs. the Reds. Harper went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs. The Phillies really broke things open with a four-run 3rd inning. Going into the game, the Phillies were the heavy favorite at -181.</p>

<p>Zack Wheeler started for the Phillies, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Reds batters. Philadelphia's bullpen closed things out with three scoreless innings, and the Phillies picked up a json5-0 win.</p><p>Philadelphia is 16-10 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the NL East, 2.5 games behind the Braves for the division lead. The Phillies closed out their series with the Reds with a win and are still 4-2-2 in series this year. So far, they are just 3-3 in division games.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have gone 10-6 this year, and they are 6-4 on the road. Philadelphia has been really good in night games, going 10-4 this year. As the favorite, the Phillies are 14-7, and they are 2-3 as the underdog.</p><p>Philadelphia is 12-14 against the run line this season, with an average run differential of +0.5 runs per game. The Phillies have been a better bet on the road, going 5-5 against the run line, compared to 7-9 at home. They have been the favorite in 21 games, going 10-11 against the run line. Their average run differential in wins is +3.6 runs per game, compared to -4.4 runs per game in losses.</p><p>So far this season, the Phillies have played 25 games, and 19 of those games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 10-15. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, the Phillies have gone 1-5 in those games. Their games have been averaging 8 runs per game, so the over/under line for their games has been set at 8 runs on average.</p><p>After starting the season with a win over the Nationals, Aaron Nola has picked up wins in each of his last two starts. He has gone 6 innings in each of those starts, and he has 16 strikeouts over his last 13 innings. Nola's last start was a win over the White Sox, where he went 8 innings and allowed 2 runs.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the league's top home run hitting teams, and they are also among the top 10 teams in baseball in terms of batting average. Overall, they are averaging 4.3 runs per game (14th) and have been even better at home, putting up 4.8 runs per contest. Heading into the game, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber are tied for 1st on the team with six homers apiece. Bohm has been on fire of late, going 16/31 in his last eight games with two homers and 11 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over the past eight games, Trea Turner is hitting .389 for the Phillies, and he also has one home run during this stretch. Bryce Harper has gone deep five times this season, but he is hitting just .256 for the season. Harper is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Schwarber is also on a streak, as he has homered in three straight games.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>The Padres will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rockies with a 10-9 loss. San Diego was the heavy favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Rockies scored three times in the 2nd and added another three runs in the 3rd. The Padres's offense scored a run to tie things up in the 3rd but couldn Rockies went on to score another four runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. San Diego's comeback attempt fell short, as they could only score one run in the 8th.</p>

<p>Randy Vasquez got the start for the Padres and took the loss. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Jurickson Profar had a big game at thejson plate, going 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>San Diego will be hosting the Phillies today with an overall record of 14-14, which has them 2.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres lost the first game of their series vs. the Rockies but bounced back to win the final game of the series. So far, they are 8-6 on the road compared to 6-8 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Padres have dropped three straight, and they are 0-3 as the home underdog this year. Their overall series record is 4-4-2 heading into today's game vs. the Phillies.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run line bet overall this season, but they have been much better on the road, where they are 11-3. They have been a run line underdog in 12 games, and they have covered in eight of those contests. The Padres have been favored 16 times, and they have gone 7-9 in those games.</p><p>The Padres have had a high-scoring season so far, with a combined average of 9.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 14-13, and their average over/under line is 8.0 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 4-3, and 75% of their games have had higher lines than that. In their last 10 games, the over/under record is 5-5, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs in 3 of those games.</p><p>San Diego is sending Joe Musgrove to the mound today vs. the Phillies, and he has made six starts this year. Musgrove's ERA is 5.75, and he has a record of 3-2. The right-hander has a WHIP of 1.53 and has allowed a total of five home runs this year. In his last outing, Musgrove gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. He did come away with the win in that outing. Musgrove has turned in three quality starts this year. His ERA at home is 5.18, compared to 10.69 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Padres are 9th in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in the league in home runs and have a team batting average of .259, which is also 5th in the league. The Padres come into the game with the league's 4th best on-base percentage and have the 7th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim have been swinging the bat well for the Padres of late, with each player having one home run in their last six games. Profar is 4/16 in that stretch, while Kim is 6/23. Kim also has five RBIs in his last six games. Xander Bogaerts has also been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last six games, including one home run and four RBIs.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24