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<p>Week 7 of the 2021 college football season continues Thursday, October 14, with a couple of games around the country, so we bring you the best Navy vs. Memphis betting pick and odds, as the Midshipmen square off against the Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, the Tigers are 9.5-point home favorites to win this American Athletic Conference showdown. Memphis has won three of its last four games against Navy, but the Midshipmen have covered three times in that span.</p>



<h2><strong>The Midshipmen battled bravely against No. 24 SMU</strong></h2>



<p>The Navy Midshipmen (1-4; 3-2 ATS) are back on the losing path, coming off a 31-24 home loss to the No. 24 SMU Mustangs in Week 6. After a surprising 34-30 home win over UCF as 15-point underdogs, the Midshipmen tried their best to upset the Mustangs as 13.5-point dogs.</p>



<p>Navy limited SMU to only 80 rushing yards, but as it was expected, the Mustangs exploited the Midshipmen’s secondary for 324 yards. On the other side of the ball, Navy finished with 177 rushing yards, while sophomore QB Tai Lavatai completed four of his seven passing attempts for 64 yards and a TD.</p>



<p>The Midshipmen lean on their ground game, averaging 220.0 rushing yards per contest (21<sup>st</sup> in the nation). They are scoring only 17.6 points per game (121<sup>st</sup>) while surrendering 32.2 points in a return (tied-106<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2><strong>Memphis hopes to stop a three-game slide</strong></h2>



<p>The Memphis Tigers (3-3; 2-4 ATS) started the 2021 CFB season with three consecutive wins. Since then, it’s been a bumpy road for the Tigers, who have gone 0-3 straight up and ATS over the previous three weeks.</p>



<p>The Tigers are coming off a 35-29 defeat at the Tulsa Golden Hurricane this past Saturday. They failed to cover a 3-point spread despite 614 total yards on the offensive end. Freshman QB Seth Henigan tossed the ball a whopping 57 times for 463 yards and a couple of scores and picks; Calvin Austin III had 13 receptions for 200 yards and a TD, while Brandon Thomas added 18 carries for 77 yards and two touchdowns.</p>



<p>However, the Tigers struggled on the defensive end once more, allowing 235 rushing yards to the Golden Hurricane. Memphis is now yielding 32.7 points per game (109<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 141.2 rushing yards (60<sup>th</sup>) and 316.3 passing yards (128<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Navy:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games against the American Athletic Conference</li><li>5-1 ATS in the last six games against Memphis</li></ul>



<p><strong>Memphis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight games against the American Athletic Conference&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-navy-vs-memphis-pick"><strong>Navy vs. Memphis Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The Tigers have just allowed 5.1 yards per rush at Tulsa, while the Midshipmen have kept it close against the SMU’s powerful offense. Navy will run the ball heavily in this one, but the visitors will also have a chance to take advantage of the Tigers’ fragile secondary.</p>



<p>Memphis should win on the back of its prolific offense. However, I don’t feel comfortable with a spread because of the Tigers’ leaky defense. Memphis is only 2-6 ATS in its last eight outings as a favorite of 9.5 or more points (7-1 straight up).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Navy Midshipmen +10.0 at -130&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Although both teams will carry the pigskin a lot and eat the clock, they should combine for at least 53 points. I’ve mentioned the Tigers’ defensive woes. They’ve yielded 29 or more points in each of their last five showings.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Midshipmen have surrendered 28 or more in each of their five outings this season. The over is 9-4 in Navy’s last 13 games played in October, and it is 9-2 in the Tigers’ previous 11 showings in October.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 52.5 points at -110</strong></p>

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<p>Atlanta is favored on the road as they take on the Dolphins in their first pre-season game of the season. The Falcons are -147 on the money line, and the game will kick off at 7:00 ET on Friday, August 9th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Miami is +122 on the money line and +2.5 on the point spread. There is no TV coverage for this one, and the over/under line is set at 38 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 7:00 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 19 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 38 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Atlanta went 1-0 on the road and 0-1-1 at home last pre-season, finishing with a 1-1-1 record. They didn't have any betting line results in their first two games but were the underdog in their last two games. The Falcons beat the Dolphins 19-3 in week one of the pre-season last year but followed that up with a 13-13 tie vs. the Bengals and a 24-0 loss to the Steelers.</p><p>Atlanta's running game ranked 25th last pre-season, and they were 24th in attempts. The Falcons' offense struggled to move the ball, averaging just 10.7 points per game, which was 24th in the league. They were also 24th in overall yardage, averaging 272.3 yards per game. In the passing game, they were 21st in the league with 186.3 yards per game.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was 3rd best in terms of points allowed last pre-season, giving up just 13.3 points per game. However, they allowed 302.7 yards per game, which was 26th in the NFL. Opposing offenses had some success running the ball against the Falcons, as they allowed 142 rushing yards per game (24th), but Atlanta defended the pass well, ranking 4th in passing yards allowed.</p><h3>Will The Dolphins Win At Home Over The Falcons?</h3><p>The Dolphins went 1-1 on the road and 0-1 at home last pre-season, finishing with a 1-2 record. They were favored in one game and went 0-1 in that game. Miami opened with a 19-3 loss to the Falcons in week one of the pre-season. The Dolphins bounced back in week two with a 28-3 win over the Texans but ended the pre-season with a 31-18 loss to the Jaguars.</p><p>Despite finishing 18th in passing yards per game last pre-season, the Dolphins were 9th in yards per game, averaging 354.3 yards per contest. They were one of the more run-heavy offenses, finishing 8th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards. Miami averaged 16.3 points per game, ranking 18th, and they were 6th in yards per play.</p><p>During last year's pre-season, the Dolphins' defense allowed 275.3 yards per game, ranking 9th in the NFL. They gave up 17.7 points per game, also ranking 9th, and were particularly tough against the run, giving up just 88 rushing yards per game, the 7th lowest figure in the league. Against the pass, they allowed 187.3 yards per game, which was 10th in the league.</p>

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/9/24

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<p>Betting on today's Rebels and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FOX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Purdue as the -4 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -4</p><p>This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Rebels Chances in San Diego</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ole Miss picked up a 96-85 win over BYU on Thursday, November 28th. The Rebels, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game was at home for Ole Miss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Ole Miss turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring BYU 38-35. The total points for the game reached 181, going over the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 80.6% of their attempts (29/36).</p> <p>Jaylen Murray led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field and 75.0% from three (3/4). Matthew Murrell and Dre Davis each added 18 points, while Kanon Catchings contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. The Rebels finished with 11 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite holding Ole Miss to just 5 made threes, the Rebels still managed to score 85 points, shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Ole Miss also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 29 of 36 attempts for 80%. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, contributing to their scoring output.</p><h3>Is It the Boilermakers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Purdue picked up a 71-61 win over NC State on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game. The Boilermakers were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After leading 33-32 at halftime, Purdue outscored NC State 38-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Purdue put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 31.2% from three-point range, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and shot 76.9% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 26.</p> <p>Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Camden Heide added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Jayden Taylor also contributed 15 points, along with 4 assists.</p><p>Purdue's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Boilermakers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, holding them to 23% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11, shooting 73%.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Miners face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Miners are hosting the game at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have UTEP as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bearkats Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Sam Houston State enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they have a record of 16-11 this season. The Bearkats have won three straight games, and they are 9-3 in Conference USA games.</p>

<p>On the road this year, Sam Houston State has gone 6-9, and they have an average scoring margin of -4.5. In their last 10 road games, the Bearkats have gone just 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog, Sam Houston State has gone 5-6 vs. the spread this season and they are 14-12 overall. On the road, the Bearkats are 8-7 ATS and they are 1-2 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Sam Houston State's games this season (141). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Sam Houston State's offense looked good, scoring 79 points against New Mexico State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 15/20 free throws. The team's scoring leader is Davon Barnes, who holds an average of 13.6 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 14.4 points per game this season.</p><p>Sam Houston State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. UTEP. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%.</p><h3>Can UTEP Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>UTEP comes into this game with a record of 13-14 and has lost two straight games. They have struggled on the road this season, going 0-8, compared to 10-5 at home.</p>

<p>On the year, UTEP has been favored in 11 of their 27 games and has gone 10-1 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.5 points per game.</p><p>UTEP has an ATS record of 8-14-1 this season. At home, the Miners are 7-7-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UTEP has gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UTEP games is 9-14, and the average scoring total in their games is 137.4 points. So far, today's over/under line of 140.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (139.5). In terms of recent over/under performance, their last three games have finished with an average of 159 points.</p><p>Against Louisiana Tech, the UTEP had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 73.8 points per game. They scored 59 points and posted a field goal percentage of 38.7% in the game. The team's top scorer is Tae Hardy, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.5, while Otis Frazier III also carries a PPG average of 10.6 into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, UTEP is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 65 points vs. UTEP.</p>

Sam Houston State Bearkats vs UTEP Miners Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACCN. Pittsburgh is favored by -1 in this Atlantic Coast conference matchup the against Boston College. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +1</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Pittsburgh Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>After a loss to Clemson, Pittsburgh's record stands at 18-10 this season. The Panthers have gone 9-7 in ACC play and are 9-3 outside of conference action.</p>

<p>On the road, Pittsburgh is 7-4 this year, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. So far, the Panthers have been favored in 18 games, going 15-3 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Pittsburgh has gone 13-4-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Panthers are 7-2-2 ATS this year and they have an overall ATS mark of 16-8-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Pittsburgh is 7-2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, Pittsburgh's over/under record is 15-11-1, and today's line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (145.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games this year. Overall, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line, including two of their last three contests.</p><p>The Pittsburgh offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 62 points versus Clemson. During the game, they attempted 25 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 32.8%. On the offensive front, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 319th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 166th in terms of percentage and 28th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Panthers' defense is ranked 51st in the country at 67.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Boston College. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.8%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Eagles?</h3><p>Despite their recent struggles, Boston College has been a much better team at home this season, going 11-6 compared to 4-7 on the road. They have also been the underdog in 13 of their 28 games, going just 3-10 in those matchups.</p>

<p>After losing to Virginia in their most recent game, the Eagles are now on a three-game losing streak. For the season, they are 15-13 overall and 6-11 in ACC play. Over their last 10 games at home, Boston College has gone 6-4.</p><p>As the underdog, Boston College has struggled against the spread this season, going just 3-8-2. Their overall ATS record is 11-15-2 and their home mark is 8-9. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have gone just 1-7-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Boston College games is 17-10-1. The average scoring total in their games is 149.1 points, and today's over/under line is 145.5. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 75.7 points per game, Boston College struggled in their previous game. Against Virginia, the Eagles scored 68 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Eagles offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 22.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>On defense, Boston College is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. Pittsburgh. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Boston College Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

A lighter MLB card is on the docket for Thursday as a handful of teams enjoy a much needed break. The highlight game of the night looks to be at Fenway Park, where the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox will meet in the series finale of their midweek battle.

It will be Zack Greinke for the visitors and Eduardo Rodriguez for the host squad with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch in Boston. The line basically prices these two teams as equals in light of the pitching matchup, so we’re seeing a pretty even line both ways at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a></strong> with a total of 9.
<h2><strong><u>Houston Astros</u></strong></h2>
The Astros are really widening the gap on the rest of Major League Baseball offensively. Houston entered play on Wednesday with a league-leading .334 wOBA and a 119 wRC+, which was far and away the best in baseball. wRC+ is league and park-adjusted and the reality is that the Astros have been a lot better at Minute Maid Park this season than in past seasons and the offensive numbers across the board have been a bit better in The Juice Box.

That doesn’t take anything away from Houston. The offense is afforded the opportunity to be really strong because of a low K%. Houston’s 18.1% entering play Wednesday was the only one in baseball below 21%. That doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon either. The Astros make a ton of contact and put a lot of balls in play. As a result, they have the chance to make good things happen with virtually every plate appearance.

By not striking out, the Astros have the best batting average in baseball. They are also among the league leaders in both OBP and SLG, two stats that are aided greatly by being able to put balls in play. The Astros also lead all of baseball in fWAR among position players because of that offensive prowess and the offense should get even better with the recent return of Michael Brantley.

Zack Greinke has pitched well, but he, like every other Astros starter, has been treated to some very nice run support. Greinke has a 3.38 ERA with a 3.89 FIP in his 82.2 innings. Greinke has seen a huge K% decrease this season, but has had an excellent command profile with a 30.5% Hard Hit% in 249 batted balls and an average exit velocity of 86.8 mph.

Greinke’s SwStr% is down to 8.9% this season, the lowest he has had since 2012. He’s doing a great job of locating, but not a great job of getting strikeouts. It hasn’t hurt him that much to this point, but it could with a potent Boston offense.
<h2><strong><u>Boston Red Sox</u></strong></h2>
The Red Sox offense is also really solid, but they’ve been going in the wrong direction for a little while now. Boston still entered play on Wednesday sixth in wOBA, but this is a team that was up near the top of the league not that long ago. The Red Sox have played some better opponents and faced some better pitching staffs recently and they rank 23rd in wOBA over the last two weeks. A power outage has befallen the lineup and the Red Sox have basically stopped drawing walks of late as well.

This is a team that has to have a big offensive presence because the pitching staff’s true talent level seems to be a lot worse than the numbers would suggest for this season. A big reason for Boston’s success has been a top-five HR/FB% against. Otherwise, the Red Sox allow a lot of hits with a below average defense and also have a few too many walks as a staff.

It will be interesting to follow as the season goes along. It feels like this current lull has a lot to do with the quality of competition and we could very well see the Red Sox get back on track as they start facing weaker opponents. This may simply be a team that we bet on against the bums and fade against the better teams.

Eduardo Rodriguez has absolutely deserved a better fate this season. The Red Sox southpaw has a 5.59 ERA with a 3.70 FIP in his 58 innings of work this season. E-Rod has been victimized by a .369 BABIP against and also a 66.8% LOB%. He’s got excellent K/BB rates, but those haven’t given him a lot of help in the ERA department.

Rodriguez, who missed the 2020 season with myocarditis believed to be from his bout with COVID, has allowed a .273/.308/.460 slash with the bases empty and a .331 wOBA, so he’s had a hand in setting up his bad innings, but his wOBA against jumps to .382 with men on base. He has a .400 BABIP against with RISP. His command profile hasn’t been great, but he also hasn’t had much luck.
<h2><strong><u>Astros vs. Red Sox Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Rodriguez shows all the signs of a pitcher in line for positive regression, except for average or better command. He’s made his own problems with nobody on base and has exacerbated those problems by not locating well from the stretch. The Astros have also pummeled left-handed pitching this season.

The Red Sox offense has faltered facing better pitching of late. Despite Greinke’s lack of strikeouts, his command profile is still exceptional and certainly better than Rodriguez’s at present.

<strong>Pick: Houston Astros</strong>

Astros vs. Red Sox Free Pick & Prediction 06/10/21

<p>The MLB betting action continues Saturday, June 11, 2022, with the interleague showdown at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, so we bring you the best Marlins vs. Astros betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Astros are listed as heavy -245 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.5 runs, while the Marlins are +200 road underdogs. Houston and Miami continue their three-game set, and Friday’s opener has been excluded from the analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Marlins are on a ten-game road trip&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Miami Marlins beat Washington 7-4 this past Thursday to sweep a three-game home series against the Nationals. It was their sixth victory in the previous nine outings, as the Marlins improved to 25-30 on the season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Miami has scored 62 runs during that nine-game stretch, slashing an excellent .287/.353/.452. On the pitching side of things, the Marlins have posted an underwhelming 4.72 ERA to go with a 1.26 WHIP and .237 batting average against.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Braxton Garrett will get the starting call Saturday, his second of the season. Last Sunday, the 24-year-old lefty was charged for a loss in a 5-1 defeat to the San Francisco Giants, surrendering four earned runs on five hits and a walk across 3.1 innings of work.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Astros continue their six-game homestand&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Houston Astros fell to 36-21 on the season following a 6-3 defeat to the Seattle Mariners this past Wednesday. They dropped a three-game home set, losing their second straight Mariners series in just a couple of weeks.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Houston has won seven of its previous ten contests. The Astros continue to lean on their pitching staff which owns the third-lowest ERA in the majors (3.01), while their lineup is scoring 4.11 runs per contest (22<sup>nd</sup> in the MLB).&nbsp;</p>



<p>Framber Valdez will take the hill Saturday, searching for his sixth straight win. The 28-year-old left-hander has allowed only eight earned runs over his previous five starts and 36.2 innings of work. Valdez is 6-2 with a sharp 2.61 ERA, 3.33 FIP, and 1.13 WHIP in 11 starts (69 innings) in 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends</strong><strong>:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Miami:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-9 in the last 12 games on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>2-12 in the last 14 games against the American League&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Houston:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-3 in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>6-0 in Framber Valdez’s last six starts&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Marlins are way more dangerous when batting against the righties. They own a horrible .206/.277/.320 slash line against the left-handed pitchers in 2022, so Framber Valdez should dominate this contest.&nbsp;</p>



<p>On the other side, the Astros’ offense is underperforming, but it should get things going against Braxton Garrett. Also, the Marlins’ bullpen has recorded an awful 6.88 ERA and 4.76 FIP in the last ten days of action, so give me the Astros to cover a 1.5-run spread.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Houston Astros -1.5 at -115&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I lean toward the under because of the Marlins’ inefficiency against the left-handed pitchers, but it’s hard to trust Braxton Garrett and the Marlins’ bullpen. Hereof, Houston to win remains my best Marlins vs. Astros betting pick.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Six of Miami’s last nine games have gone over the total, but five of those nine tilts have come against the Nationals and Rockies. On the other side, the under is 11-3 in the Astros’ last 14 outings at Minute Maid Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 8.5 runs at -120&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros Odds, Pick, Prediction 6/11/22

<p>Pittsburgh comes into this interleague matchup vs. the Angels looking for a win, as they are 17-20 overall. As for the Angels, they are 13-23 and will be sending José Soriano to the mound vs. Martín Pérez for the Pirates. First pitch from PNC Park is set for 12:35 PM.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Pirates are the favorite on the money line at -133. You can catch this one on SN PT.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 12:35 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a nine-run 4th inning for the Angels' offense, they cruised to a 9-0 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +113 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Patrick Sandoval for the Angels, and he went seven innings while striking out seven and didn't give up a run. Sandoval picked up a win in the game, while Quinn Priester went just 4 2/3 innings for the Pirates, giving up three runs on seven hits.</p>

<p>Kevin Pillar and Logan O'Hoppe each homered for the Angels, while Nolan Schanuel scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/6. Mickey Moniak also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is 13-23 overall this season, and they are looking for a road win today vs. the Pirates. The Angels trail the Rangers by 7.5 games in the AL West, and they have yet to play a game against another AL West team this year.</p>

<p>The Angels have dropped five straight series, and their overall series record is 1-9-1. At home, the Angels are just 4-11 this year, and they are 9-12 on the road. So far, they have gone just 3-12 in day games this season.</p><p>When the Angels win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is +4.2. However, they have struggled as the favorite against the run line, going 0-4. Overall, the Angels are 17-19 against the run line this season, with a scoring margin of -1.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Angels have played in 12 games with over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs this season, and in those games, the over has hit 9 times. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 19-16 overall. Today's over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander José Soriano gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Pirates on the road. So far this season, he has made six starts and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 3.77. Soriano's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. In his last outing, he pitched well, going six innings and picking up the win. In that start, he didn't give up a run and only allowed three hits. One issue for Soriano has been his walk total, as he is averaging 4.71 walks per nine innings compared to 8.16 strikeouts.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with the league's 7th best home run total, but they are just 19th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.1 runs per game. This is the same number of runs they are averaging both at home and on the road. As a team, the Angels are batting .243, which is 12th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .306 is 15th in the league.</p>

<p>Mike Trout has hit 10 home runs this season, which is 2nd in the league, but he is batting just .220. Taylor Ward has been the team's top run producer so far, as his 24 RBIs is 10th in the league, and he is also 5th in the league with 7 homers. Ward is batting .271 for the season.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 17-20 overall this season, and they are 3rd in the NL Central, five games behind the Cubs for the division lead. The Pirates are 2-2 in divisional games this year. The Pirates will be hosting the Angels today, and they are 8-9 at home this year.</p>

<p>The Pirates dropped the series opener vs. the Angels but bounced back to take game two. Overall, the Pirates are 4-6 across their last 10 games. So far, they have been pretty even as the underdog, going 11-10, and they are 5-6 when favored at home this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a tough team to gauge on the run line this season, as they have a negative run differential overall and have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog than as the favorite. Their run line record is just one game above .500 overall, and they have been slightly better on the run line on the road than at home.</p><p>When the Pittsburgh Pirates play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs just 5.4% of the time. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and their over/under record is 15-22. Their combined run average is 7.6 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 8-5. </p><p>Martín Pérez gets the start for the Pirates today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rockies. In that May 3rd start, he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Pérez has made seven starts and has a record of 1-2 with a 3.15 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .264 off Pérez this season. He has made three quality starts and is averaging 6.98 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, Pérez has allowed six home runs. At home, his ERA is 5.06 compared to 2.39 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 2.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .221 and have the league's worst isolated power figure at .110.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz are the Pirates' top home run hitters this season, with four and five homers, respectively. Reynolds is also leading the team with 17 RBIs. Over his last seven games, Cruz is batting .261, while Edward Olivares has gone just 4/21 in his last six games.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Phoenix Suns (-176) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (+145) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 4.5 points.</p>

<p>Phoenix (29-21) is 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Milwaukee (33-17) is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division. The over/under line for this game is 244.5 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-117 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Milwaukee Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bucks will look to end a four-game losing streak as the underdog today in Phoenix. Milwaukee has gone 0-4 ATS as the underdog this season and is 1-3 ATS as the underdog on the road.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks have been the underdog in just four of their 50 games. On average, their games have had an O/U line of 239.8 points compared to today's line of 244.5. The under is also 4-0 in their last four games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Bucks lost to the Jazz by a score of 123-108. Milwaukee was getting 2 points going into the game for their ATS record. The O/U line for the game was 248.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Bucks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-17. In non-conference games, they are 9-5 compared to 24-12 against the East. On the road, the Bucks are 12-12.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bucks are 19-31 ATS this season and 9-15 ATS on the road. Their O/U record for the season is 28-22.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the top teams in the league, averaging 123.7 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (121.5) than at home (125.6).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 76% of their games. In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 2nd in the league at 101.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Bucks are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. Inside the arc, they are one of the best teams in the league, converting 58% of their two-point attempts.</p><p>The Bucks' defense is presently ranked 24th in the league, allowing an average of 119.9 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.7% and 34.7% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At 25-25-0, the Suns' over/under record for the season is just slightly below their average over/under line of 231.6. Today's line of 244.5 is higher than 46 of their previous games.</p>

<p>Phoenix's O/U record this season is 25-25, and they have gone over the line in three straight games. In their last game against the Wizards, the teams combined for 252 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 241.</p>

<p>The Suns are 29-21 on the season and have won three straight games at home. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 6th place and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Phoenix is 19-30 for the season and 7-17 ATS at home. They have been favored in 37 of their 50 games and have a record of 13-23 vs. the spread as the favorite. The Suns have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Phoenix's last game was a 140-112 win over the Wizards. The O/U line for that game was 241, and the Suns were favored by 10.5 points, giving them an ATS win.</p><p>At home, the Suns are averaging 116.9 points per game this season (14th). Overall, they rank 12th in scoring at 117.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 23rd in the NBA with 98 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Suns are one of the league's best teams. They are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49% and 3rd in true shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, Phoenix is 21st in made threes (12 per game) and 5th in three-point shooting percentage (38%).</p>

<p>So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 14th in the league at 26.7 per game. Finally, Phoenix is 3rd in free throw attempts and 24th in offensive rebounds.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 38.0% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 114.6 points per game allowed. Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 36.8% from three-point territory.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

Yeah, fewer people care about heavyweight championship fights than they used to. But that doesn't mean we can't have explosive matchups. Saturday night's bout between WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder and third-ranked Luis Ortiz could be such a fight, although you may have to sit through it for a while first.

Fox is betting that enough fans will be willing to pay $74.99 to make it worth their while. I'll be interested in seeing that buy rate, if we can get an accurate figure.

But for now, here we go.....these are the odds on the fight, as they are posted by the folks at <a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>:

<strong>WBC Heavyweight Championship</strong>
MGM Grand Garden, Las Vegas -- Fox PPV

<strong>Deontay Wilder -550</strong>
<strong>Luis Ortiz +425</strong>

<strong>Over 6.5 Rounds -135</strong>
<strong>Under 6.5 Rounds +115</strong>

** Expect the main event to go at about <strong>Midnight ET</strong>

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Records:</span>
Wilder 41-0-1, 40 KO's
Ortiz 31–1, 26 KO's (also two no-contests)

This is a rematch of a fight that took place in March 2018, when Wilder took advantage of a tiring Ortiz and recorded a 10th-round TKO.

The weights are a little different for this one. Wilder is five pounds heavier then what he was for the first meeting, while Ortiz is five pounds lighter. Ortiz still outweighs Wilder by 17 pounds.

There are not an awful lot of heavyweight contenders who are southpaws, so there is always the potential for such a guy to be problematic to fight. And it's not the easiest thing in the world to get quality sparring either.

Wilder is a former Olympian, as you probably know, but Ortiz has had a world of amateur experience as well. In fact, he didn't even turn pro until the age of 30. What we're trying to tell you is that Ortiz is savvy enough that he knows how to exploit his left-handed-ness in order to make things awkward.

And you could see that Wilder was very tentative in the early going the first time around, holding his left hand out there essentially to maintain a distance between the two (some might call this a "range-finder"). Ortiz looked completely comfortable in there, willing to counter-punch when the situation arose. But the situation didn't arise much. And this brought some boos from the Barclays Center crowd early as the action was sporadic. You got the impression that Wilder was just waiting to land one huge right that would change things around.

Well, he landed a big one in Round 5, followed by another right that put his man down. And Ortiz was fortunate that it came in the last fifteen seconds, or he may not have been able to survive it.

The thing is, Ortiz did not go away. Not only that, but he continued to take Wilder's shots and came back with heavy blows of his own in Round 7 that had Wilder practically out on his feet and barely able to hang on until the three minutes were over. And in the first thirty seconds or so of Round 8, Ortiz looked like he was getting ready to finish it.

Later that round, both guys looked like they were out of gas, but they got a second wind. Ultimately, it was another big right hand from Wilder, followed by a barrage after he hurt Ortiz, that ended things in the tenth.

As BetAnySports customers have seen, Ortiz has enough skill to give Wilder a hard time. His mission would be to close the distance, get under the left hand and land something, more than likely a straight left. The danger of fighting Wilder the way he did the first time is that he puts himself in perhaps the roughest position, in that he could be out there on the end of a right hand that has a lot of leverage to it.

And you know, Wilder didn't come with a whole lot of "repertoire" in that first fight. It was all about waiting to land that big shot. That helps us here, because I think that was all about his trouble in handling the southpaw.

What that means is that unless he's prepared to take a lot of chances and maybe leave himself wide open early, he'll exhibit patience. And with that comes rounds that will pass.

We know what the variables are. One (1), that either of these guys can end it if they hit the other the right way, and two (2) that Ortiz, at age 40, might show the effects of that, and bring a lot less into the encounter. Yes, if he is "shot," he could go out quickly. But it'll be hard to tell that until this fight unfolds. And even then, unless the guy is stumbling all over the place right away when he gets hit, it may take Wilder some time before he detects it.

So Wilder may be willing to let him get tired. That's why, rather than go with either side, I'd "side" with the <strong>OVER</strong>. What also might be worth looking at is the two-way prop which is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">even money</span> that Round 8 will start.

And by the way, here are the latest numbers on the December 7 fight in Saudi Arabia between Andy Ruiz (champion) and Anthony Joshua (champion) for the WBA-IBF-WBO-IBO titles:

<strong>Anthony Joshua -250</strong>
<strong>Andy Ruiz Jr. +210</strong>

We'll talk about that when the time comes.

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Boxing Betting -- WBC Heavyweight Title: Will it Be Sweeter for Ortiz the Second Time Around?

<p>The Rams and Bears are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. Rhode Island is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.</p><h3>RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Brown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rams Pull Off a Win at Providence?</h3><h3>Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rhode Island improved to 8-0 on the season with a 69-63 win over Providence on Saturday. The Rams, who were +2 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rhode Island turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Providence 41-28 after trailing 35-28 at halftime. Their defense stepped up, allowing just 28 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-15, and hit 45.7% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Sebastian Thomas led the way, hitting 3-of-5 from deep and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Jaden House and Bensley Joseph each added 16 points, with Joseph also shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 21 two-pointers on 46 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense limited the damage, with the opponent hitting just 5 of 15 threes, a 33% success rate. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12, shooting 63%.</p><h3>Can the Bears Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Brown improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-75 win over Bryant on Friday. The Bears were +6 underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Brown trailed 40-36 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Bryant 40-35. The game’s total points of 151 fell just under the O/U line of 154.</p><p>In their latest game, the Brown Bears put up 76 points, shooting 49.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.6% (12/17).</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Rafael Pinzon added 22 points, while Landon Lewis contributed 21 points, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 24 of 43 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown's defense held their opponent to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 60%. Brown gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Rhode Island Rams vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Vaqueros? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX. UT Arlington is favored by -8 in this Western Athletic conference matchup the against Texas-Rio Grande Valley. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros +8</p><p>This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Vaqueros.</li><li>Not only will Texas-Rio Grande Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UT Arlington Win on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington will look to bounce back from an 80-78 loss to Tarleton State when they take on Texas-Rio Grande Valley. The Mavericks have gone 3-7 in their last 10 road games and are 3-10 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, UT Arlington is 12-13 this season and 7-7 in Western Athletic Conference play. They have gone 9-3 when favored this season.</p><p>When looking at UT Arlington's ATS record this season, they are currently 16-7. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mavericks have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UT Arlington games is 14-9 and the average over/under line in their games is 145.5. Today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year and there have been more games with lower points than today's line (16) than games with more points (7). In their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Mavericks' offense tallied 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.8 points per game. Offensively, the Mavericks have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 319th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 278th in percentage and 78th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, UT Arlington is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UT Arlington's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.6% this season.</p><h3>Does Texas-Rio Grande Valley Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Through 24 games this season, the Vaqueros have a record of 6-18, including a 2-11 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. They have lost seven straight games and are 3-17 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>At home, Texas-Rio Grande Valley is 3-9 this season, and they have lost three straight games. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone just 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has gone 9-11 against the spread this season. Their ATS mark is 9-13 overall, and they have gone 4-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Vaqueros are 4-6 and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as the underdog.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Texas-Rio Grande Valley games is 12-10 and today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (151.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Texas-Rio Grande Valley's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against Abilene Christian. They had an overall field goal percentage of 47.4% and made 22/30 free throws. One area that the Texas-Rio Grande Valley offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 5th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 42%.</p><p>So far, the Vaqueros' defense is ranked 321st in the country at 80.1 points per contest. So far, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.2 times per game (701st).</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

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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.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Red Storm. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and St. John's is favored by -21.5 at home against Bryant.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Even though we have St. John's winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs fell to 4-5 on the season after a 76-75 loss to Brown on Friday. Bryant, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-36 at halftime, Bryant was outscored 40-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bryant Bulldogs put up 75 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 14 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Rafael Pinzon added 22 points, shooting 66.7% from three. Landon Lewis was efficient inside, going 9 for 12 from the field. Barry Evans contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, and Aaron Cooley also chipped in 15 points, pulling down 7 boards.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 76 points. The Bulldogs allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 24 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 55% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant's defense gave up 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 12 shots, shooting 60%. Bryant allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Red Storm Chances at Home</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. John’s improved to 7-2 on the season with an 88-71 win over Kansas State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Red Storm were -10.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-35 at halftime, St. John’s turned things around in the second half, scoring 53 points while holding Kansas State to 32.</p><p>St. John's put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots for a 94.1% success rate.</p> <p>Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 64.7% overall. Brendan Hausen added 27 points, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Red Storm also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>St. John's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 32 made baskets on 75 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opposition shot 50%, hitting 24 of 48 shots. St. John's also gave up 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. The opposing team was strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts, or 94%. St. John's allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-horse-racing" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON HORSE RACING</h2>
Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.