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<p>The Marlins (59-56, 25-32 away) and Reds (60-56, 29-30 home) head into game three of this National League matchup all tied at 1-1. Johnny Cueto is scheduled to get the start for the Marlins against Graham Ashcraft for the Reds. Check out my best bet for today's Miami Marlins vs. Cincinnati Reds showdown.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds -128</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 12:35 ET on Wednesday, August 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>The Marlins have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games.</li><li>Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Marlins are just 2-8 straight-up.</li><li>Over his last four starts, Graham Ashcraft has an ERA of just 2.44.</li></ul><h3>MIAMI MARLINS STRUGGLING VS RUNLINE OF LATE</h3><p>For the season, the Marlins are 59-56 overall, including going 25-32 on the road and 34-24 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Miami is above .500 at 18-17-1. In the NL East, the Marlins are currently 3rd.</p><p><p>The Marlins will turn to starter Johnny Cueto, who has an 0-3 record this season. Across five appearances, his ERA stands at 5.32, with a K/9 of 7.36 and a FIP of 5.54. Additionally, he has an OBP of .259.</p></p><p>The Marlins were unable to come out on top in their matchup against the Phillies when Johnny Cueto took the mound. The veteran pitcher went six innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits, resulting in a 4-2 loss for Miami.</p><p>During their last ten games, Miami is the 13th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .245 and are averaging 3.7 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Marlins are hitting .262 with an OBP of .319 while averaging 4 runs per contest. This figure puts them 24th in the league.</p><p>Over the Marlins' past five contests, Jorge Soler has topped the club in hits, boasting a .367 batting average. This season, Soler is hitting at a .246 clip and has knocked in 62 runs.</p><h3>WILL THE CINCINNATI REDS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 116 games, the Reds are in 2nd place in the NL Central on an overall record of 60-56. So far, they have a below .500 record at home, going just 29-30. For the season, Cincinnati has played in 36 series and gone 17-15-4.</p><p><p>Graham Ashcraft is making his 22nd appearance of the 2023 season with a record of 6-7. His ERA stands at 5.18, while teams have a .267 batting average against him. On the road, he has been successful with a 3-1 record and 3.97 ERA, but has struggled at home with an ERA of 9.62 and a 3-6 record. Opponents have managed to slug .437 against him this season.</p></p><p>Graham Ashcraft earned a quality start in his most recent outing, hurling eight innings and allowing three runs. Despite his impressive showing, the Reds were unable to overcome the Nationals, falling 6-3.</p><p>The Reds have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 8 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 12th in home runs and 12th in slugging percentage. Overall, Cincinnati is averaging 4.8 runs per game (7th).</p><p>TJ Friedl has been a major contributor to the Reds' offensive success this season, leading the team in home runs over their last five games with two. His overall total of 10 homers is complemented by a .285 batting average, making him an integral part of Cincinnati's lineup.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 8/9/23

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<p>Going into game three of this interleague showdown, the Braves (68-37, 36-20 home) are giving the start to Yonny Chirinos. On the other side, the Angels (56-52, 27-29 away) are rolling with Lucas Giolito. Don't miss my prediction for today's Los Angeles Angels versus Atlanta Braves game in Atlanta.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves -154</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:20 ET on Wednesday, August 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous ten games, the Braves have a record of 6-4.</li><li>The Braves are 4-1 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>In Lucas Giolito's 22 starts, the Angels have a record of just 7-17.</li></ul><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>Currently, the Angels are 3rd in the AL West on an overall record of 56-52. Their season-long runline record is 52-56, which includes going 29-27 vs. the runline on the road. For the season, Los Angeles has won less than half of their series away from home (7-9). The Angels' over/under record this season comes in at 52-53.</p><p><p>Lucas Giolito has made 22 appearances this season, recording a .427 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.23 WHIP. His overall record stands at 6-7 with an ERA of 3.85, while his 136 strikeouts equate to 9.69 K/9 innings. Giolito's splits show he is 3-5 on the road and 3-2 at home, with an ERA of 6.02 away from home and 2.52 when pitching in front of his own fans.</p></p><p>The Los Angeles Angels were unable to come away with a victory in Lucas Giolito's last start, falling to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1. Giolito went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels' has gone deep 166 times, placing them 3rd in the league. Over Los Angeles' previous five games, they are 18th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.9 runs per game putting them 7th in the league. The Angels' overall team batting average stands at .256 along with an OBP of .333.</p><p>The Angels' Shohei Ohtani leads the team in hits, boasting a .304 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .676 and his on-base percentage is .406 heading into this matchup.</p><h3>WILL THE ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Braves enter today's action with an overall record of 68-37, putting them in first place in the NL East. So far, they have put together a 36-20 record at home and 32-17. Atlanta's overall series record stands at 24-8-2.</p><p><p>Yonny Chirinos brings a 4-4 record and 4.34 ERA into the game. He has been more successful on the road, where he has posted a 3-2 record and 2.71 ERA in nine appearances. At home, his numbers are not as impressive, with a 1-2 record and 5.73 ERA. His season-long WHIP is 1.28, with opposing teams slugging .446 against him and batting .248 on average.</p></p><p>Yonny Chirinos was unable to secure the win against the Brewers, surrendering four runs and six hits in his outing. Despite this, the Braves were able to prevail 10-7.</p><p>Having gone deep 19 times in their last ten games, the Braves are 1st in that span. At 5.6 runs per game, Atlanta is 2nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .269 while hitting a total of 203 home runs (1st).</p><p>The Atlanta Braves have seen Matt Olson lead the team in home runs over their last five games, with four. He has totaled 36 long balls this season, while maintaining a batting average of .261.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 8/2/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Knights face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Knights are hosting the game at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. Kansas is favored by -5.5 in this Big 12 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 148.5 points.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kansas Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Kansas fell to 9-3 on the season after a narrow 62-61 home loss to West Virginia on Tuesday. The Jayhawks entered the game as -13.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the combined 123 points fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-20 at halftime, Kansas mounted a comeback, outscoring West Virginia 41-29 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Kansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 25% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 shots for a 90.5% rate.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the team with 27 points, shooting 46.2% overall and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Eduardo Andre was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 15 points, while Javon Small contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 free throws, Kansas held their opponent to just 62 points on 38% shooting. The Jayhawks limited damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 16 threes (25%).</p> <p>Inside, Kansas allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts (45%). They also gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Knights Win at Home?</h3><p>UCF improved to 10-2 on the season with an 87-83 win over Texas Tech on Tuesday. The Knights pulled off the upset as +13.5 point underdogs and covered the spread.</p> <p>UCF led 47-41 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCF's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 43.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Knights were nearly automatic, converting 19 of 22 for an 86.4% rate.</p> <p>JT Toppin led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the floor. Darius Johnson added 24 points, hitting 70% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Keyshawn Hall was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 22 points on 69.2% shooting overall.</p><p>UCF's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Knights allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 30 of 56 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, UCF held their opponents to just 18% shooting, as they made only 3 of 16 attempts. However, UCF sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 77% rate. The Knights also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Kansas Jayhawks vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Going into game two of this American League showdown, the White Sox (49-76, 25-34 home) are giving the start to Mike Clevinger. On the other side, the Mariners (70-55, 36-27 away) are rolling with Bryan Woo. Don't miss my prediction for today's Seattle Mariners versus Chicago White Sox game in Chicago.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, August 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>The Mariners will be taking on a White Sox club that is just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Mariners' runline win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>Bryan Woo has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past two starts.</li></ul><h3>CAN THE SEATTLE MARINERS PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?</h3><p>Overall, the Mariners have a record of 70-55 which has them 3rd in the AL West. Seattle has rattled off two straight series victories and have an overall series record of 21-17-2. This season, Seattle is 34-28 at home and 36-27 on the road.</p><p><p>The Seattle Mariners will turn to starter Bryan Woo, who has a 1-3 record in 11 appearances this season. His ERA is 4.75 with a K/9 of 9.82, and his FIP is 4.07, while his OBP is .297.</p></p><p>Bryan Woo's most recent performance was a quality start, where he gave up two runs on four hits in six innings. Despite not being credited with the win, the team still managed to come away with a 5-3 victory against the Angels.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Mariners' offense is 1st in batting average, leading to an average of 7.8 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 11th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .734 on 159 (10th). On average, they have struckout 9 times per game compard to 3.4 walks.</p><p>Julio Rodríguez has been a consistent presence in the Mariners' lineup this season, boasting a .278 batting average and .462 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, he has been especially impressive, leading Seattle in hits with a .459 average.</p><h3>WILL THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 125 games, the White Sox are in 4th place in the AL Central on an overall record of 49-76. So far, they have a below .500 record at home, going just 25-34. For the season, Chicago has played in 40 series and gone 11-25-4.</p><p><p>Mike Clevinger will take the mound for the White Sox with a 5-5 record across 16 appearances. His ERA is 3.26, and he has struck out 7.46 batters per nine innings. Additionally, his FIP is 4.43 and opponents have a .296 on-base percentage against him.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing, Mike Clevinger delivered a stellar seven-inning performance, surrendering no runs and leaving the game with no decision. Unfortunately, the White Sox were unable to capitalize on his effort, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Cubs.</p><p>As a team, Chicago has scuffled at the plate of late, with a combined batting average of just .217 over their last ten games. Compared to other teams, this is just 26th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .386% while going deep a total of 135 times (16th). Overall, the White Sox are 24th in the MLB at 4.1 runs per contest.</p><p>Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the White Sox's most effective hitters this season, boasting a .268 batting average and 67 runs batted in. Additionally, he has tallied 33 home runs over the course of the 2023 campaign.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/22/23

<p>Betting on today's Devils and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blue Jackets winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+183)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Pull Off a Win at Columbus?</h3><p>New Jersey’s record fell to 21-10-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net at 14:26. They added two more goals, including one with 3:15 left, to seal the win.</p><p>New Jersey's offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.</p> <p>New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including a 0-0 tie heading into the third. The Devils now have a 21-10-3 record after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils were solid through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 12-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, who were underdogs on the puck line, allowed the game’s first goal just 56 seconds into the first period and gave up five goals in total during the opening frame. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p>

<p>Columbus didn’t score until 49 seconds into the second period, when Damon Severson found the net. They added another goal later in the period, but the Capitals had already scored six by that point. Kevin Labanc scored the Blue Jackets’ second goal, but the Capitals added one more in the third period to seal the win.</p><p>Columbus took 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.</p> <p>Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese recorded his 2nd assist. The Blue Jackets had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including the first at 19:04. They allowed two more in the 2nd and 3rd periods, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>In this interleague matchup, the Phillies (53-47, 26-20 home) play host to the Orioles (62-38, 32-18 away) at Citizens Bank Park. Taking the mound for the Phillies is Taijuan Walker, while the Orioles will go with Kyle Gibson. Check out my pick for two of this Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles matchup.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles +108</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, July 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>The Phillies come into this matchup on a three game home losing streak.</li><li>As the road underdog, the Orioles' win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>In Kyle Gibson's three most recent starts, the Orioles are 3-0.</li></ul><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>On a record of 62-38, the Orioles are 1st in the AL East. At home, they have put together a win percent of 60.0% compared to 64.0% on the road. This season, Baltimore has gone 38-28 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 19-10-3.</p><p><p>Starter Kyle Gibson has been a reliable presence for the Orioles this season, boasting an overall record of 9-6 in 21 appearances. His ERA stands at 4.76, while his K/9 rate is 7.29 and FIP is 3.85. Opposing hitters have had difficulty getting on base against Gibson, with an OBP of .320.</p></p><p>The Orioles emerged victorious the last time Kyle Gibson took the mound, defeating the Rays 4-3. Despite Gibson's quality start, which saw him pitch six innings and concede three earned runs, he was not awarded the win and instead received a no-decision.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Orioles are ranked 11th in the league in scoring at 4.4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.9 per contest puts them 9th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Baltimore is 13th, with an OBP currently sitting at .319. The team's collective batting average is .250 (12th).</p><p>Anthony Santander has been a powerhouse for the Orioles in 2023, leading the team with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .475 is indicative of his impressive offensive performance.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Phillies enter today's game with an overall record of 53-47, including putting together an above .500 mark at home (26-20). This year, Philadelphia has played in 32 series and have gone 17-13-2. Currently, they are 3rd in the NL East.</p><p><p>The Phillies will turn to starter Taijuan Walker, who has compiled an 11-4 record this season. In 20 appearances, his ERA sits at 4.11, with a K/9 of 7.88. His FIP is 4.36 and OBP is .300.</p></p><p>Taijuan Walker will look to build on his last outing, when he pitched six frames and gave up four earned runs on six hits. Unfortunately, the Phillies were defeated 4-0 by the Brewers.</p><p>With a season-long average of 4.5 runs per game, the Phillies are the 16th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .256, with an OBP of .320. In Philadelphia's last ten games, they are 13th in home runs, having gone deep eight times in that span.</p><p>The Phillies' Bryson Stott is the team's leader in hits, boasting a .301 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .431 and his on-base percentage is .344 heading into the game.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 7/25/23

<p>The Terrapins and Ducks are set to face off at 4:00 ET on PEAC. The Ducks will host the game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Oregon is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Maryland.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Maryland at +4.5.</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>Can Maryland Stun the Crowd at Matthew Knight Arena?</h3><p>Maryland’s season record dropped to 11-3 after a 75-69 road loss to Washington on Thursday. The Terrapins were favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Maryland led 33-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 36.</p><p>Maryland's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 12 attempts for 16.7%, and their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 22 shots, good for 68.2%.</p> <p>Julian Reese led the way with 22 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Great Osobor added 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 8 of 12. Vazoumana Diallo contributed 18 points and 6 assists, and DJ Davis hit 3 threes, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 33 shots to fall, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland held the opponent to 5 of 24 shooting, or 20%. The opponent also went 18 of 23 from the free-throw line. Maryland gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oregon Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Oregon’s season took a hit on Thursday as they fell to 12-2 after a 109-77 home loss to Illinois. The Ducks, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 45-38 at halftime, Oregon’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 64 points while scoring just 39. The game’s total points reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>Oregon put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws, going 12-for-17 from the line. The Ducks grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>Tre White and Supreme Cook led the way with 20 points each, both shooting 8-for-11 from the field. Ben Humrichous added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Kylan Boswell connected on 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Oregon's defensive efforts, they gave up 109 points on 43% shooting from the field. The Ducks allowed 25 two-point field goals on 54 attempts, a 46% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. At the free-throw line, Oregon's opponent shot 70%, making 12 of 17 attempts. Oregon also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Heading into game three of this American League matchup, it will be Joe Ryan on the mound for the Twins (54-49, 30-23 home), facing off against the Mariners (51-50, 22-25 away) and Bryce Miller. Find out my prediction for today's Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners +113</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, July 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Mariners have a record of 6-4.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Mariners' win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>In Bryce Miller's three most recent starts, the Mariners are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>The Mariners enter today's game with an overall record of 51-50 which includes going 26-35 against teams with above .500 records. As of today, they are 4th in the AL West. Across their 32 series, Seattle is 14-16-2 and have records of 22-25 and 29-25 on the road and at home, respectively.</p><p><p>The Mariners will turn to starter Bryce Miller, who has a 6-3 record this season. In 13 outings, he has a 3.50 ERA and 8.31 K/9 ratio. His FIP is 3.48 and his opponents' OBP is .248.</p></p><p>Bryce Miller recently faced the Blue Jays, yielding one run and three hits over 5 1/3 innings. Despite not earning a decision, the Mariners emerged victorious with a 3-2 victory.</p><p>During their last five games, Seattle is the 11th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .250 and are averaging 5.4 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Mariners are hitting .232 with an OBP of .312 while averaging 4.5 runs per contest. This figure puts them 16th in the league.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners have seen Julio Rodríguez take the lead in home runs over their last five games, with three long balls. The outfielder has tallied 16 homers so far this season, and carries a .246 batting average.</p><h3>WILL THE MINNESOTA TWINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 103 games, the Twins have a record of 54-49. This mark includes going 15-13-4 across their 32 series. Currently, Minnesota is 1st in the AL Central and have a 30-23 record at home while going 24-26 on the road. So far, the Twins have gone 25-33 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Joe Ryan has been a reliable presence in the rotation for the 2023 season, boasting a 9-6 record and 3.88 ERA across his 20 outings. His WHIP stands at 1.05, with an OBP allowed of .263 and an impressive 141/22 strikeout to walk ratio. However, it is worth noting that Ryan has surrendered a home run in each of his last five appearances.</p></p><p>Joe Ryan earned a victory in his most recent outing, as the Twins topped the White Sox 9-4. The right-hander allowed four runs and seven hits over six innings of work.</p><p>The Twins have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 17 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 8th in home runs and 13th in slugging percentage. Overall, Minnesota is averaging 4.4 runs per game (18th).</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have been dealt a blow with the news that Byron Buxton will be absent from today's game. This season, the outfielder has been batting .195 and slugging .418.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 7/26/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Vancouver Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>With an overall record of 46-20-8, the Vancouver Canucks are sitting in 2nd place in the Western Conference. In their division, they are in 1st place with a record of 14-7. Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, including a 3-2 record in their last five games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Vancouver has gone 21-11-4, and they come into this game on a three-game winning streak away from home. As the underdog, the Canucks have gone 14-7-3 this season.</p></p><p>On the road, the Canucks have a puck line record of 19-17 this season. Overall, their puck line record is 39-35, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last three games, Vancouver is 0-3 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Canucks have 29 wins by multiple goals and 17 wins by just one goal. Against the puck line as the underdog, Vancouver has a record of 18-6. In their last ten road games, the Canucks have a puck line record of just 2-8.</p> <p>The average goal total for Vancouver's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 36-34-4.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-0 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 6th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This season, the Canucks are 25-8 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 20-12 record.</p><p>Vancouver's leading scorer is Brock Boeser. So far, he has 38 goals which is 14th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 31 assists so far.</p><p>The Golden Knights defense is currently 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.6 shots per game against Vegas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 22nd with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Casey DeSmith has started 24 games this season. His current record stands at 11-7, and his save percentage is 0.536%.</p><h3>Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 23-11-2, and they are 27-17-4 as the favorite. Overall, Vegas has gone 41-25-8 this season, and they are 7th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 7-3, and they have won each of their last two games. Against Western Conference opponents, Vegas has gone 26-16 this season, and they are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p></p><p>At home, the Golden Knights have gone 19-17 on the puck line this year, and they have a puck line record overall of 37-37. So far, Vegas has had 25 wins by multiple goals and 16 wins by just one goal. In their last ten games at home, the Knights have gone just 4-6 on the puck line.</p>

<p>Overall, Vegas has gone 17-31 on the puck line as the favorite and 20-6 on the puck line as the underdog. In their last three games, the Knights have gone 2-1 on the puck line, and their average scoring margin this year is at +.3 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 35-39-0.</p><p>Although Vancouver has a straight up record of 3-0 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>The Golden Knights come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 14th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. Looking at how the Golden Knights' offense is performing during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 9th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vegas' current leading scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. This season, he has 40 goals, which puts him 11th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 23 assists.</p><p>The Golden Knights defense is currently 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.6 shots per game against Vegas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 22nd with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Logan Thompson has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 22-12, and his save percentage is 0.768%.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/24

<p>Another installment of UFC Fight Night from the APEX is on the docket for this weekend in Las Vegas, and there are a few exciting matchups to watch and bet on.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Read further for a quick breakdown and betting preview of the main event between Kai Kara-France (24-10) and Amir Albazi (16-1).&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-main-event-of-the-evening">The Main Event of the Evening</h2>



<p>This bout, in which this event was built around, is coming out of the most slept-on division in the UFC. The flyweights are a bunch of killers that fight at a very high level.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After losing his first title shot to Brandon Moreno last year, Kai Kara-France is set to headline his first event this weekend with a huge chance to make sure his name stays at the top of the flyweight division.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France’s dance partner, Amir Albazi, is a lesser-known fighter coming from Baghdad, Iraq and has a ton of world-class talent. Let’s breakdown this fight stylistically.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Between the two, Kara-France is going to be the physically smaller man in the cage on Saturday night, but the kid packs a punch. He has sparked guys like Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin. He also put on an incredible performance against the dominant Askar Askarov, seemingly bringing his UFC career to an end.</p>



<p>Albazi is the new kid in town getting his first big opportunity in the UFC. After two finishes in 2022, this is the fight that needed to be made. “The Prince” has some very good striking ability with a few tricky shots he likes to find in the fight–like a nasty uppercut that might be the key to winning this one. But his best skill he has in his back pocket is his wrestling ability.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kara-france-vs-albazi-betting-picks">Kara-France vs. Albazi Betting Picks</h2>



<p><strong>BetOnline </strong>has this fight at pick ‘em odds with both fighters at -110 value. This seems like the best way to have this matchup, knowing both of these guys have plenty of paths to victory.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Albazi has great grappling skills and power in his hands, but you can’t look over Kara-France. Kara-France has proved over the years that he can fight with anyone in the division. Let’s not forget how much success he was having against Brandon Moreno before getting stopped by that brutal liver kick.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The official prediction for this main event bout is that Kara-France gets his hand raised at the end of the night. Most likely a fight of the night-worthy unanimous decision, but I can also see him getting a finish late in the fight while Albazi starts losing cardio.&nbsp;</p>



<p>What it comes down: I have way too much confidence in City Kickboxing, the gym that Kara-France trains at. Their team is a proven championship-level group of men and women that train like champions every day. Eugene Bareman is one of the best head coaches in the world and they will have a great gameplan.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France will be able to stuff takedowns, and land the bigger shots throughout. Most importantly, he has the cardio to fight all 25 minutes and we don’t know if Albazi does.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-betting-pick">Another Betting Pick</h2>



<p>There are a few other interesting fights on this card to look at on <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a></strong> this week. The co-main event between Alex Caceres (-180) and Daniel Pineda (+155) is going to be crazy. The wacky style of Caceres going up against a killer like Pineda will surely have fans on the edge of their seats.</p>



<p>Caceres throws more of the traditional martial arts techniques and uses a lot of kicks to keep his distance from his opponents and control the pace of the fight. Pineda is someone that can match Caceres skill-for-skill and even has the experience advantage over the UFC veteran.</p>



<p>Pineda has 19 submissions in his career. Caceres struggles with his submission defense against guys that are physically stronger than him. I think that Pineda is probably the best underdog bet to make on this whole card.</p>

UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi

<p>At 6:00 ET, the 15th-ranked Pelicans (-188) will take on the 15th-ranked Wizards (+158) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 234.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will take place in Washington at the Capital One Arena. The Pelicans (-4.5) are currently 6-29 overall and 5th in the Southwest Division. Meanwhile, the Wizards (+4.5) are 6-26 overall and 5th in the Southeast Division.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 6-29 on the season with a 132-120 win over the Wizards on Friday. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 252 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 19.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 70-67 to 78-70. After entering the 4th quarter tied at 97, the Pelicans outscored the Wizards 35-23 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>CJ McCollum's 50-point performance, including 10 threes at a 62.5% clip, powered the Pelicans to a win over the Wizards. He shot 66.7% from the field, with 16 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>New Orleans hit 18 threes at 43.9%, shooting 50% overall. Trey Murphy added 17 points, despite shooting 26.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite allowing 120 points on 53% shooting, the Pelicans tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, giving up just 23 points to secure the win. They struggled early, allowing 37 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but improved as the game went on, giving up 29 in the 3rd.</p> <p>New Orleans did a good job defending the three, holding the Wizards to 9 made threes on 32% shooting. The Pelicans also recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks, but they gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wizards Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Washington’s struggles continued on Friday, as they fell to 6-26 after a 132-120 road loss to the Pelicans. The Wizards entered the game as +7.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 12. The total points for the game reached 252, well over the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 37-29 after the 1st quarter. However, an 11-0 run by the Pelicans shifted momentum, and the Wizards couldn’t recover. After entering the 4th quarter tied at 97, Washington was outscored 35-23 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-120 loss to the Pelicans, the Wizards shot 53.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 32.1% clip. Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, though he managed just 2 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Alexandre Sarr contributed 19 points, scoring 6 in the final period, while Malcolm Brogdon added 16, with 8 coming in the 2nd quarter. Kyle Kuzma also had a strong start, scoring 8 of his 14 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Wizards struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 132 points to the Pelicans. Washington allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 33 in the 2nd, and 35 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Overall, the Pelicans shot 50% from the field, including 43% from three-point range, where they hit 18 threes. The Wizards sent the Pelicans to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. Washington finished with 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>An American League battle begins Monday night when the New York Yankees (32-23, 13-10 away) visit the Seattle Mariners (28-25, 16-13 home). Both teams have started to get it go of late and this could be a preview of what’s to come in October. Below is my MLB pick for the New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-york-yankees-vs-seattle-mariners-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners -134</p>



<p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-seattle-mariners"><a></a>Why Bet the Seattle Mariners:</h2>



<p>✅ Seattle is finally getting it going and have won six of their last seven games played.</p>



<p>✅ At home, the Mariners have won four of their last five in T-Mobile Park.</p>



<p>✅ New York has struggled against Seattle having lost four of their last five meetings.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-york-yankees-getting-it-going"><a></a>New York Yankees Getting it Going</h2>



<p>New York went on a quick midweek slump, but they ended their weekend with some momentum. Hosting the San Diego Padres, the Yankees won the last two games of the series to win the series and get some momentum as they prepare to go out West. The Yankees are third in the AL East and are seven games back of the Tampa Bay Rays.</p>



<p>Domingo German is set to make his 10<sup>th</sup> start of the season and he has been solid. German has posted a 3.75 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 48.0 innings pitched.</p>



<p>Aaron Judge has been mashing this season and he leads the Yankees with 15 home runs and 35 RBIs. Anthony Rizzo has a team high .304 batting average.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-seattle-mariners-are-fining-their-stride">The Seattle Mariners Are Fining Their Stride</h2>



<p>Seattle has enjoyed their easy schedule over the past week. The Mariners started the week sweeping Oakland over four games and then ended the week by winning two of three against the slumping Pirates. Seattle is third in the AL West and 5.5 games back of the first place Texas Rangers.</p>



<p>Bryce Miller is going to make his sixth start of the year and he has been brilliant. Miller has posted a 1.15 ERA and 0.51 WHIP in 31.1 innings pitched. </p>



<p>Jarred Kelenic has been a bright spot offensively as he leads Seattle with 10 home runs and a .278 batting average. Eugenio Suarez has knocked in a team high 34 runs.</p>

New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick &amp; Prediction - 05/29/23

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<p>Planning on watching today's Kings and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p><p>With a record of 24-16-10, the Kings are currently in 4th place in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone just 3-7, including a record of 2-3 in their last five games. On the road, the Kings have gone 15-7-4 this season.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Kings have been the underdog in 14 of their 50 games, going 7-4-3 in those contests. Against other Western Conference teams, Los Angeles has a record of 15-11, and they have been favored in 36 of their 50 games, going 17-12-7 in those games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Kings have gone 13-13 on the puck line. Overall, their puck line record is 22-28, and they have 18 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Across their last 10 games, Los Angeles has gone just 2-8 on the puck line, and their average scoring margin for the year is +.3 goals per game. So far, the Kings have been the underdog in 14 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 10-4.</p> <p>The average goal total for Los Angeles' games is sitting at 5.9. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 20-28-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 19th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.</p><p>Los Angeles will be looking for a good game from Trevor Moore who leads the team in scoring with 21 goals, ranking 36th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 15th in takeaways and an average of 6.8 takeaways per contest. They hold 21st place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.817%.</p><h3>Will the Devils Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Devils are 12-12-2 and have gone 16-14 in Eastern Conference games. Overall, the team is 27-21-4 and is in 4th place in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, New Jersey has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Devils have been favored in 36 of their 52 games and have gone 22-12-2 in those games. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is in 9th place and has earned 58 points. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils have gone 8-7.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Devils have gone just 4-22 against the puck line, but their puck line record overall is 19-33. So far, New Jersey has had 15 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Devils have been favored in 36 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 11-25. In their last ten home games, New Jersey has a puck line record of just 3-7.</p> <p>On average, New Jersey's games have finished with 6.8 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Devils come in with an over/under record of 30-21-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Devils have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. Looking at how the Devils' offense is performing during power plays, they are 11th in power play goals and 23rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>New Jersey's current leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Toffoli has 13 assists this season.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 15th in takeaways and an average of 6.8 takeaways per contest. They hold 21st place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Nico Daws has started 10 games this season. His current record stands at 5-5, and his save percentage is 0.365%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>There may not be a title fight on the UFC 264 card at T-Mobile Arena, but we have a lot of good fights on the slate for Saturday July 10.</p>



<p>What should be the last chapter of the rivalry between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be written on Saturday night in the lightweight main event. Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson will try to get themselves positioned for a welterweight title shot in what is being termed the co-main event.</p>



<p>In all, we’ll see 13 fights, with preliminary card action on ESPN+ and then main five fights on ESPN+ PPV.</p>



<p>Odds are from <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong> as we scan through Saturday’s festivities for best bets and betting angles.</p>



<h3 id="h-hu-yaozong-115-vs-alen-amedovski-135-total-1-5-150-120"><strong><u>Hu Yaozong (+115) vs. Alen Amedovski (-135); Total: 1.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>



<p>Action begins in the middleweight division with Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski at 185 pounds. Yaozong previously fought as a light heavyweight at 205 pounds, but after starting 0-2 in UFC, he’ll try his luck at middleweight. This will be the first fight for Yaozong since 11/24/18 in his native China. In fact, both of his UFC fights have been in China.</p>



<p>This one is not, as Alen Amedovski, who is also 0-2 in UFC, shakes off nearly a two-year hiatus after losing in 17 seconds to John Phillips. This is a really hard fight to bet right out of the gate. Better options are forthcoming.</p>



<h3 id="h-jerome-rivera-260-vs-zhalgas-zhumagulov-310-total-2-5-215-175"><strong><u>Jerome Rivera (+260) vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov (-310); Total: 2.5 (-215/175)</u></strong></h3>



<p>We go from a fight of guys that haven’t been in the Octagon in a while to a guy that is a $3 favorite in Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Zhumagulov is actually 0-2 with two decision losses since joining the UFC last year. Jerome Rivera has dropped three straight since his Dana White Contender Series appearance last August. These two guys are both in dire need of a win.</p>



<p>Zhumagulov is the heavy favorite to get it, but there is no way that price is worth laying here. It would be dog or bust.</p>



<h3 id="h-omari-akhmedov-145-vs-brad-tavares-165-total-2-5-215-175"><strong><u>Omari Akhmedov (+145) vs. Brad Tavares (-165); Total: 2.5 (-215/175)</u></strong></h3>



<p>Hopefully we get a better fight here between Brad Tavares and Omari Akhmedov. A lot of money has hit the Tavares side in advance of this match. Tavares returned from over a year on the shelf to beat Antonio Carlos Junior at UFC 257, which was the second installment of the Poirier vs. McGregor main event.</p>



<p>Tavares’s prebious two fights were losses to Israel Adesanya and Edmen Shahbazyan. He should get a good test here from Akhmedov, who has won four of his last five fights, but struggled with takedown defense against Chris Weidman back in August. Tavares is a smart, veteran fighter, but at this point, the line has swung so much that we’re in another dog or bust situation. So far, not much betting opportunity as far as we’re concerned.</p>



<h3 id="h-jessica-eye-160-vs-jennifer-maia-185-total-2-5-325-250"><strong><u>Jessica Eye (+160) vs. Jennifer Maia (-185); Total: 2.5 (-325/250)</u></strong></h3>



<p>Jessica Eye hasn’t really been the same since the absolutely vicious knockout suffered at the foot of Valentina Shevchenko back at UFC 238. Eye did win her next fight over Viviane Araujo, but has dropped consecutive decisions to Cynthia Calvillo and Joanne Calderwood. This fight looks to have a pretty similar outcome, as Maia by decision is the most likely outcome per the odds.</p>



<p>Jennifer Maia did go the distance with Shevchenko last time out and scored a first-round submission win over Calderwood prior to that. Maia is a solid fighter and similar in experience to Eye. These two fighters are probably going to look a lot alike in this fight. There is a possibility that Maia, who was hit 249 times in the fight with Shevchenko, has a hangover effect here, much like the one that Eye had. With that in mind, it seems like the underdog could surprise here. Eye at +160 does not look like a bad bet at all.</p>



<h3 id="h-dricus-du-plessis-110-vs-trevin-giles-110-total-2-5-125-105"><strong><u>Dricus Du Plessis (-110) vs. Trevin Giles (-110); Total: 2.5 (-125/-105)</u></strong></h3>



<p>This is as close as it gets for a UFC fight. The fighters are lined the same and the total slightly leans towards a decision. Dricus Du Plessis is 1-0 in the UFC with a win over Markus Perez. He was 14-2 in KSW and other promotions, including a title win back in 2018. He promptly lost the title without being able to defend it. The 27-year-old South African has a big opportunity here against a very talented prospect in Giles.</p>



<p>Trevin Giles got off to a little bit of a slow start in UFC with a 2-2 record, the first two losses of his career, but then responded in a big way with wins over James Krause, Roman Dolidze, and Bevon Lewis. Giles has wins over Brendan Allen, Ryan Spann, and Ike Villanueva from previous promotions, so his ascent in the division is not a big surprise. He looks like the clear pick here.</p>



<h3 id="h-ryan-hall-200-vs-ilia-topuria-235-total-2-5-103-127"><strong><u>Ryan Hall (+200) vs. Ilia Topuria (-235); Total: 2.5 (-103/-127)</u></strong></h3>



<p>Undefeated Ilia Topuria takes on Ryan Hall at 145 pounds in this featherweight fight. Hall is 8-1 in his career, including the TUF 22 championship win over Artem Lobov. Since then, though, Hall has only fought three times. All three have been wins, but he has not fought since 7/13/19. Hall has fought better, more accomplished competition than Topuria, but finds himself a big underdog here anyway.</p>



<p>Topuria is 2-0 in UFC. He made his debut last October and beat Youssef Zalal on short notice. Then he beat Damon Jackson by KO less than two months later. The 24-year-old Georgian looks like a nice prospect in a division that could use a young up-and-comer to challenge the old guard. He should win this fight and stay perfect.</p>



<h3 id="h-niko-price-142-vs-michel-pereira-162-total-1-5-185-155"><strong><u>Niko Price (+142) vs. Michel Pereira (-162); Total: 1.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h3>



<p>This is the return to the Octagon for Niko Price, who was suspended for a chemical found in THC after his win over Donald Cerrone. Price is 14-4 in his career and has fought a lot of big names in the promotion, though he has technically only gone 2-2 in his last four fights with that No Contest. Some may be taken aback to see the big line here on Price, who has represented himself well in the cage since joining UFC.</p>



<p>It is an especially interesting line because Michel Pereira hasn’t beaten anyone of great consequence in a while. He scored wins over Zelim Imadaev and Khaos Williams to finish out 2020 with a couple of third-round victories. Other than that, Pereira is 3-2 and hasn’t really done much that stands out from a wins and losses standpoint. He is a fighter with a lot of personality, though, and that makes for a good PPV contributor. I have to think Price is live at this price, though.</p>



<h3 id="h-carlos-condit-170-vs-max-griffin-195-total-2-5-220-180"><strong><u>Carlos Condit (+170) vs. Max Griffin (-195); Total: 2.5 (-220/180)</u></strong></h3>



<p>Heavy money has hit the board on Max Griffin in this fight against Carlos Condit. The 37-year-old Condit got back on track with wins over Court McGee and Matt Brown, but it sure looked like he was done prior to that with consecutive losses to Robbie Lawler, Demian Maia, Alex Oliveira, and Michael Chiesa.</p>



<p>Apparently bettors think Griffin is a lot closer to those guys than McGee and Brown. Frankly, that seems like a fair assessment, though Griffin has had his share of UFC bumps as well. He has also won two in a row, so he rides a little momentum into this fight, but any line equity seems to be gone from Griffin now. Bring on the main card.</p>



<h3 id="h-kris-moutinho-550-vs-sean-o-malley-900-total-1-5-150-180"><strong><u>Kris Moutinho (+550) vs. Sean O’Malley (-900); Total: 1.5 (150/-180)</u></strong></h3>



<p>A lot of people were excited to see Sean O’Malley in what would have been a much more competitive fight against Louis Smolka, but it will be UFC debutant Kris Moutinho that draws the assignment to open up the main card. O’Malley could very well be 13-0, but he lost to Marlon Vera at UFC 252 after suffering a foot injury early in the fight.</p>



<p>This is a bad matchup for Moutinho, as the line correctly implies. O’Malley has four inches of height, which will make his leg kicks that much more effective. The only question here is how long it takes for this fight to end. O’Malley likely feels like he needs to make a statement without screwing around here.</p>



<h4 id="h-pick-under-1-5"><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>



<h3 id="h-yana-kunitskaya-107-vs-irene-aldana-127-total-2-5-325-250"><strong><u>Yana</u></strong><strong><u> Kunitskaya (+107) vs. Irene Aldana (-127); Total: 2.5 (-325/250)</u></strong></h3>



<p>This should be a good one in the women’s bantamweight division between Yana Kunitskaya and Irene Aldana. Kunitskaya has won four of her last five, including a pretty nice win over Ketlen Vieira back in February. This is a little bit of a step up Kunitskaya based on her recent opponents, but she does have past fights against Tonya Evinger, Raquel Canuto, and Cris Cyborg to her name. Her loss to Aspen Ladd by KO came in what was a very even fight prior to Ladd’s finishing blows.</p>



<p>Irene Aldana is looking to bounce back from a loss to Holly Holm over 25 minutes back in October. It would up being Aldana’s first fight in almost 10 months after she dealt with COVID in July. Holm more than doubled Aldana in total strikes, significant strikes, and was also way better on the ground. Though Aldana is favored here, maybe she shouldn’t be coming off of that performance. I’d be inclined to look at the underdog here.</p>



<h4 id="h-pick-yana-kunitskaya"><strong>Pick: Yana Kunitskaya</strong></h4>



<h3 id="h-greg-hardy-108-vs-tui-tuivasa-128-total-1-5-200-160"><strong><u>Greg Hardy (+108) vs. Tui Tuivasa (-128); Total: 1.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h3>



<p>There is an unwritten rule that there needs to be a heavyweight fight on every pay-per-view for the knockout potential. This one will feature Greg Hardy and Tui Tuivasa. Hardy is coming off of his first knockout loss as a pro fighter and now sits at 7-3. That loss was against Marcin Tybura, a well-rounded, solid heavyweight. His other loss was to Alexander Volkov, another really solid fighter.</p>



<p>This is a tough fight to handicap. Tai Tuivasa is classically-trained to be sure, and a veteran of 15 fights, but he hasn’t fared all that well against UFC competition. He does have back-to-back first-round wins over Harry Hunsucker and Stefan Struve, but he’s giving up some size to Hardy in this fight. Hunsucker has no UFC future and Struve has been mediocre at best.</p>



<p>Tough fight to call here, but when that’s the case and the under is plus money, that seems like a safe default.</p>



<h4 id="h-pick-under-1-5-1"><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>



<h3 id="h-gilbert-burns-145-vs-stephen-thompson-170-total-2-5-150-120"><strong><u>Gilbert Burns (+145) vs. Stephen Thompson (-170); Total: 2.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>



<p>The last time we saw Gilbert Burns, he was fighting for the title against Kamaru Usman. He lost by third-round knockout, but he got in his fair share of shots. He just didn’t get in as many as the champ. Burns, who won six in a row prior to that loss, finds himself a pretty big underdog here against Stephen Thompson.</p>



<p>The man known as Wonderboy has won two in a row after consecutive losses to Anthony Pettis and Darren Till. Thompson has wins over Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal 13 months apart, so he had a long layoff between fights and went the distance in both of them, including five rounds with Neal in the main event on December 19.</p>



<p>Many are probably looking with some side eye at Burns, whose biggest win in UFC is probably Tyron Woodley, but Woodley is a boxer now and a guy that really fell off quickly, including that Burns loss. This will be a big fight for both guys, but the line seems to imply a lot about Burns and the confidence in him.</p>



<h4 id="h-pick-stephen-thompson"><strong>Pick: Stephen Thompson</strong></h4>



<h3 id="h-conor-mcgregor-108-vs-dustin-poirier-128-total-1-5-205-165"><strong><u>Conor McGregor (+108) vs. Dustin Poirier (-128); Total: 1.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>



<p>The first meeting between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier was back on September 27, 2014. McGregor won by first-round knockout and it took less than two minutes. We had to wait 2,310 days for the rematch, which came on January 23, 2021. It was Poirier that won that one by knockout in the second round.</p>



<p>Now, we get Fight #3. It is the main event of UFC 264 and a highly anticipated one at that in what should be the rubber match and the final fight between the two unless we get a title on the line at some point. Recent betting action has pushed Poirier into the favorite role and McGregor into the underdog role.</p>



<p>You have to think McGregor is in a better spot for this fight. His last real fight was against Khabib Nurmagomedov back on October 6, 2018 prior to Poirier vs. McGregor 2. His win over Donald Cerrone was just for show. It was a paycheck fight for Cerrone and a good opportunity to come back for McGregor. He found out how much tougher Poirier is.</p>



<p>Poirier also has a loss to Khabib to his name, but Poirier had the advantage in the last fight against McGregor because he’s been in fight camps and regularly training. The playing field should be closer to even here. That said, Poirier is probably just the better fighter now. The more technically sound and serious fighter. That’s why money is coming in on him and why he should win here.</p>



<h4 id="h-pick-dustin-poirier"><strong>Pick: Dustin Poirier</strong></h4>



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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Sharks face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Sharks are hosting the game at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with LIU being favored by -5.5 at home against Chicago State.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Sharks.</li><li>Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-15, with a 64-52 victory over Wagner on Friday. The Cougars were +9.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 27-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wagner 38-25. The game’s total points ended at 116, falling short of the 126.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Chicago State's offense put up 64 points, shooting 50% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.1%, thanks in part to their 62.5% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Cougars were led by Zaire Williams with 16 points, while Noble Crawford added 15. Jalen Forrest contributed 14 points, and Dailliss Cox and Zae Blake both shot 71.4% from the field, with Cox also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Chicago State's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (19/50). Inside the arc, the opponent shot 51%, making 15 of 29 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Chicago State limited their opponent to 4/21 shooting, just 19%. The opponent also went 10/13 from the free-throw line, hitting 76% of their free throws. Chicago State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>LIU improved to 3-11 on the season with a 78-62 win over Le Moyne on Friday, January 3rd. The Sharks, favored by 3 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>LIU led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by outscoring the Dolphins 43-30 in the second half. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>LIU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 53.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 13 from deep.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, while Jamal Fuller added 20 points on 66.7% shooting. Ocypher Owens was nearly perfect, going 7 for 8 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite scoring just 62 points, LIU shot 55% from the field, connecting on 30 of their 54 attempts. They were effective inside the arc, hitting 56% of their two-point shots, going 23/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Sharks made 7 of 13 attempts, shooting 53%. They struggled from the free-throw line, making only 11 of 19, or 57%. LIU also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Wednesday’s MLB card features a couple of doubleheaders and there were some blanks on the overnight lines with pitching changes and other adjustments. It will be a long day on the diamond with games from 12:10 p.m. ET all the way until 10:10 p.m. ET.</p>



<p>One of those late games features the New York Yankees on the road against the Seattle Mariners. It will be Domingo German for the visiting favorites and Yusei Kikuchi for the host Mariners in one of the two starts after the 10 p.m. hour on the East Coast. It remains to be seen if Yankees fans will be willing to stay up and watch this one, but their Bronx Bombers are -120 at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 8.5.</p>



<h2 id="h-new-york-yankees"><strong><u>New York Yankees</u></strong></h2>



<p>Sometimes getting away from it all can help. The New York media is relentless when it comes to sports coverage and all of the talking heads want to know what is wrong with the Yankees this season. Perhaps getting a long way away from the chatter was helpful in a 12-1 rout on Tuesday night against former Yankees farmhand Justus Sheffield.</p>



<p>It was big to see an offensive explosion from New York, especially in challenging hitting conditions like T-Mobile Park. It is one of the worst offensive venues in baseball, especially for a team that has had plenty of offensive struggles this season. The Yankees don’t pay any attention to details. They don’t get runners in from third. They don’t take extra bases. They don’t do a lot of things well.</p>



<p>But, they did a lot of things well on Tuesday and started out the road trip on a high note. We’ll see if they can carry that over. The line swung in New York’s favor last night, as the Mariners are a big regression candidate by the alternate standings metrics and the Yankees still grade better than they’ve played.</p>



<p>Domingo German gets the ball in this one. German has a 4.50 ERA with a 4.76 FIP on the season. He has really hit the skids recently, as he has allowed 18 runs in his last 15.1 innings of work. German’s K% has fallen dramatically and he has allowed a lot of hard contact lately that has found holes.</p>



<p>German should, at least in theory, be a decent fit at T-Mobile Park, given that his biggest issue this season has been the 15 home runs that he has allowed. He’s struck out 68 and walked 19 in 76 innings, but lately, he’s had all sorts of issues and also hasn’t been inducing ground balls to mitigate the mediocre command.</p>



<h2 id="h-seattle-mariners"><strong><u>Seattle Mariners</u></strong></h2>



<p>Why are the Mariners a regression candidate? Well, for starters, this is the league’s worst offense at home with a .286 wOBA. That number is 10 points lower than any other team. The Mariners have adopted a fly ball-heavy philosophy, which would be great if their home park factor wasn’t so bad and if the baseball hadn’t been deadened this year.</p>



<p>Seattle is 45-41 with a -53 run differential. According to Pythagorean Win-Loss, which is a standings metric based on run differential, the Mariners are eight wins better than they should be. According to BaseRuns, an alternate standings metric that looks at all outcomes in a context-neutral environment and then creates a run differential, the Mariners are six wins better than they should be.</p>



<p>Seattle has been one of the most opportunistic offenses in baseball with runners in scoring position. The Mariners are third in wOBA with RISP and are running a league-high .344 BABIP in that split. That seems unlikely to continue. Seattle also has the best record in one-run games in baseball at 19-7. That is the most wins of any team in one-run games and makes up over 42% of their wins.</p>



<p>Yusei Kikuchi has a 3.18 ERA, but a 4.28 FIP, so he has some regression signs in his profile as well. Kikuchi has given up 15 HR in 93.1 innings of work. He has a .221 BABIP against because home runs are not balls in play and an 82.9% LOB%, so those are his two primary areas of concern. Given that he has a 41.5% Hard Hit%, it looks like more batted balls should find holes as we go forward here.</p>



<h2 id="h-yankees-vs-mariners-free-pick"><strong><u>Yankees vs. Mariners Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>People are betting against the Yankees a bit here, likely due to the recent returns for German, which have not been good. There are a lot of regression signs for Kikuchi and the Mariners, but the quant crowd and the modelers that shape the MLB market are aware of all of these things.</p>



<p>For the Mariners to win this game in their preferred environment, a low-scoring game would be the best path to success. With that in mind, the under is the play.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Under 8.5</strong></p>

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<p>The Western Conference Finals continue on Tuesday with Game 2 between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns drew first blood with a huge Game 1 win on Sunday to take a 1-0 series lead. Any win without Chris Paul is a big one for the Suns in this series and getting some increased margin for error with the first win was huge.</p>



<p>The Clippers will look to rebound from that Game 1 loss with a better effort in Game 2, but it was pretty interesting to see the Suns lined at -6 with a total of 224 from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/top/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> at the open. Game 1 fell 120-114 and Phoenix outscored the Clippers by six in the final quarter to get the win. That line actually closed -4 and 220, so adjustments have been made for Game 2. Adjustments have been made by bettors as well, as this line is down to -5.</p>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-clippers"><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Clippers took a little bit of money in Game 1 as the line dropped down from -5 to -4. It was a valiant effort from the Clippers, who once again had a big statement coming out of the locker room after halftime, with a 39-point third quarter. Unfortunately for them, the tide turned in the fourth, as the Clippers shot just 35% from the floor and went 4-of-14 on three-point shots.</p>



<p>After “The Terance Mann” game to close out the series against the Jazz, Mann was held to just nine points on 3-of-4 shooting. Reggie Jackson and Paul George combined to take 45 of the 88 shots from the floor. George was 10-of-26 and had 34 points on the strength of seven three-pointers. Jackson had 24 points, but did have five of Los Angeles’s nine turnovers.</p>



<p>While George shot 47% from beyond the arc, you have to think that the Suns are just fine with forcing him outside to take long jumpers. George did shoot 41% on those during the regular season, but is shooting 37.5% in the playoffs. He has only averaged eight three-point attempts per game in the playoffs and that includes the 15 that he fired up in Game 1.</p>



<p>The Clippers got virtually no bench contributions in that game. DeMarcus Cousins had 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting as Tyronn Lue experimented in Game 1 to find a lineup that worked. The Clippers were at their best playing small ball against the Suns, as even Marcus Morris struggled, going 3-of-11 from the floor.</p>



<p>Los Angeles will have to find a way to penetrate the Phoenix defense and get some higher-percentage shot chances and also get to the free throw line more.</p>



<h2 id="h-phoenix-suns"><strong><u>Phoenix Suns</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Suns needed a huge game from Devin Booker and they got it. Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists as he continued to make smart decisions with the basketball and make all of his teammates better. Booker did take 29 shots, but every starter for the Suns took at least 10 and every starter shot at least 50% from the floor. It was a max effort with six guys in double figures and with contributions from virtually everybody.</p>



<p>Cameron Payne even had nine assists and chipped in 11 points. He was a huge part of the Lakers series, but didn’t play nearly as big of a role with Chris Paul back against Denver. He stepped up in a big way when he was needed in Game 1 and now he and the rest of the offensive players have developed some confidence in playing without Paul.</p>



<p>The Suns got a lot of open looks by sharing the basketball and shot 55% from the floor. Phoenix had 31 assists on 49 made shots and only turned the ball over seven times. Deandre Ayton was very helpful down low in the block on offense. He’s been a very efficient scorer for the Suns in the playoffs.</p>



<p>On the other hand, the Suns shot 55% from the floor and needed to win the fourth quarter just to win the game. Both teams tightened up a little bit in the fourth quarter, but the Suns didn’t turn the ball over and the Clippers had three costly turnovers. The Suns buckled down defensively and 14 of the 23 field goal attempts for the Clippers were threes. On the flip side, nine of 24 came from beyond the arc for the Suns.</p>



<h2 id="h-clippers-vs-suns-free-pick"><strong><u>Clippers vs. Suns Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>This feels like a little bit of a big line for Game 2. Bad shot selection and a lack of fourth quarter patience and ball movement hurt the Clippers in the first game. Phoenix got a lot of clean looks and knocked them down. Ty Lue was praised for the adjustments he made in the series against the Jazz. He’ll have to make some again here, but the Clippers keep having strong third quarters, so he’s doing something right there. The Suns are playing some outstanding, unselfish basketball right now, but they played a really strong Game 1 and only won by six.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +5</strong></p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mean Green versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Memphis is favored by -8.5 vs. North Texas in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 5:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 8-3 on the season with a 78-75 win over UAB on Tuesday. Despite being -6.5 favorites, the Mean Green didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the over/under line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas had a huge 2nd half, outscoring UAB 47-27 after trailing 48-31 at halftime. Their strong defensive effort in the 2nd half was key to the comeback.</p><p>North Texas put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit 9 of 21 from three-point range, connecting at 42.9%, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 25 of 26 for 96.2%.</p> <p>Latrell Jossell led the way from deep, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 20 points. Atin Wright added 22 points, despite shooting just 4 of 12 overall and 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 12 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, while Tyren Moore was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>North Texas gave up 75 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. North Texas also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 25 free throws for a 96% rate.</p><h3>Can Memphis Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 11-3 on the season with a dominant 90-62 road win over Florida Atlantic on Thursday. The Tigers entered the game as 3.5-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game ended at 152, falling short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis led 42-32 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 48 of their own. The Tigers' strong defensive effort and efficient offense were key to their victory.</p><p>Memphis put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 55.9% from the field and hitting 10 of 18 threes at a 55.6% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.4%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Tyrese Hunter led the way with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. PJ Haggerty added 19 points, and Dain Dainja contributed 16 points and 5 boards in just 21 minutes of action.</p><p>Memphis put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 32% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 31 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponent shot 45%, hitting 17 of 37 two-point attempts. Memphis also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13, shooting 61%. Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, Memphis's defense held strong.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

The hype train started down the tracks long before the 2021 season even began. The head-to-head meetings between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres were basically being treated like World Series games and we were all excited about getting 19 of them.

So far, we’ve seen seven of them, with four going to the Padres and three to the Dodgers. The next installment of the head-to-head rivalry begins on Monday night at Petco Park with a phenomenal pitching matchup featuring Yu Darvish and Julio Urias. This should be a great series and a great opening game.

The line is set as Padres -125 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a>, as two elite starters and two teams loaded with position player talent face off on the first day of summer. This is the first time since October 7, 2019 that the Dodgers have been an underdog. Unless the line flips, the streak ends at 150 games.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Dodgers</u></strong></h2>
We expected all of these games this season to be between the first-place team and the second-place team. We weren’t entirely sure which would be which, but as the Summer Solstice takes place, these two teams are chasing down the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers are the closest, trailing by 1.5 games. The Padres have been something of a disappointment and sit five games back.

Los Angeles is a little bit shorthanded right now, as Cody Bellinger spends some time on the IL. The Dodgers are the second-best offense in baseball against right-handed pitching this season and, surprisingly, Bellinger actually hasn’t done much to help out. He’s one of the few regulars to struggle in that split. The Dodgers have only gotten 16 games from Bellinger this season, but have still managed to have some very good offensive numbers.

What they do miss is Bellinger’s power. Los Angeles has a very high walk rate, which is why the Dodgers grade so well in so many offensive metrics that reward teams for not making outs. The reality is that Los Angeles is second in wOBA against righties, but only ranked eighth in SLG entering play on Sunday.

The nice thing is that Julio Urias has not needed much run support this season to be effective. The Dodgers southpaw enters this start with a 3.54 ERA and a 3.30 FIP. He should honestly have even better numbers than that. Urias has struck out 90 and walked 13 in his 84 innings of work. He has allowed 11 home runs, which has been a bit of an issue, but his LOB% at 71.2% looks low based on the strikeouts and his command profile.

The Dodgers are just generally a team that should be better. They entered play on Sunday at 43-27 with a +102 run differential. Pythagorean Win-Loss said they should be three games better and BaseRuns has LAD two games better. An 8-13 record in one-run games has been the primary difference.
<h2><strong><u>San Diego Padres</u></strong></h2>
There are a lot of storylines with the San Diego Padres right now. For starters, pardon the pun, we’re all waiting to see what Yu Darvish’s spin rates look like as MLB continues the crackdown on foreign substances. Darvish saw big spin rate increases over 2019 and 2020 and actually had two of his best starts by fastball spin rate in June before a decline in his most recent outing.

Darvish allowed four runs on six hits and only struck out five in five innings. The start was at Coors Field, so that could have contributed to both the stat line and the spin rates, but this is a situation to watch very closely. Darvish’s average fastball spin rate in his June 9 start was 2641 rpm. It was just 2415 in his last start. That was his lowest of the season by far.

He enters this start with a 2.57 ERA and a 3.26 FIP in his 84 innings of work. He’s struck out 97 and walked 21, but now we have to wonder about his future performance with that huge spin rate decrease. He also faces a very tough lineup on Monday.

The Padres now have to worry about the spin rate conundrum when they should be most focused on fixing the offense. San Diego’s offense actually ranks below average when compared to the rest of the league by wRC+. Entering play on Sunday, the Padres had only scored 67 runs in 18 games in June after scoring 155 runs in 28 games in May. That was against a much weaker schedule.

This could also be a trickier matchup for that beleaguered offense. While the Padres grade slightly above average against righties, they went into Sunday’s game 24th in wOBA against lefties with a .296 mark. That’s down with teams like Cleveland, Seattle, and the Mets. That isn’t a good look. They’re also waiting on the status of Fernando Tatis Jr., who left after reinjuring his shoulder over the weekend.
<h2><strong><u>Dodgers vs. Padres Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
When it comes to the Dodgers, I have one clear-cut rule. Bet on Julio Urias at low prices. Urias is an elite pitcher and one that probably doesn’t get his due because he’s overshadowed by Clayton Kershaw, Trevor Bauer, and Walker Buehler. I’m not sure people realize how good he is. The Dodgers are playing better now than they were at the time of their other meetings against the Padres, whereas San Diego is really struggling offensively.

It’s the Dodgers for me here.

<strong>Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers</strong>

Dodgers vs. Padres Free Pick & Prediction 06/21/21

Outliers exist in every sport. A team could play its best game and its worst game all in the same week. Or, in the case of the NHL Playoffs, all in the same series.

It sure seems like the Vegas Golden Knights played their absolute worst game to open up this best-of-seven series against the Colorado Avalanche. Since then, Vegas has been the better team and defended the fortress on Las Vegas Blvd. with wins in Games 3 and 4 to send the series back to Denver locked up at 2-2.

Game 5 is on Tuesday night and Colorado is a -145 favorite at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/jazzsports/">Jazz Sports</a></strong> with a total of 5.5. This is a huge swing game, as the winner will have the chance to advance and face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night when the series goes back to Sin City.
<h2><strong><u>Vegas Golden Knights</u></strong></h2>
What Vegas has done in this series is nothing short of incredible. After that 7-1 beatdown in Game 1 when Robin Lehner faced an all-on assault from the Avalanche, things have stabilized for the Golden Knights. It hasn’t just been about Marc-Andre Fleury returning to the crease. It has been about matching Colorado’s speed. It has been about beating the Avalanche at their own.

It has been about the best players for the Golden Knights stepping up at the right time. There was a lot less drama in Game 5 as Vegas won from basically start to finish. Brandon Saad’s goal 1:50 into the first period set Vegas back, but the Knights returned the favor early in the second to take a 2-1 lead and never looked back. Jonathan Marchessault had a hat trick and Max Pacioretty and Patrick Brown also contributed goals.

Fleury only faced 18 shots in the win, as the Golden Knights dominated the game in all three zones. Colorado only managed 13 scoring chances to 27 for VGK. The Knights had 17 high-danger chances to just five for Colorado. The balance of power in this series has swung in a big way. In the two games in Vegas, the Knights had 32 high-danger chances to just nine for the Avs.

After getting badly outplayed and outscored in Game 1, Vegas has outshot Colorado 99-45 at 5-v-5, has outchanced the Avs 89-49, and has that big edge in high-danger chances. We’ll see if getting back home helps Colorado, but Vegas is on another level right now.
<h2><strong><u>Colorado Avalanche</u></strong></h2>
Jared Bednar’s plea for a better efforts from his best players did not work out. His impassioned press conference after Game 3 was not about anything other than his best players needing to step up. Vegas had a big edge of 3.76 to 1.09 in Expected Goals at 5-v-5 and really carried the play, even though a comeback was needed in the third period.

In Game 4, Colorado mustered very little offense again. The Expected Goals tally was 2.67 for Vegas to 1.22 for Colorado and the Avs have been held to 1.25 or lower at 5-v-5 in every game of this series, even the game that they won 7-1. That was just an ugly night for Lehner and the Golden Knights coming off of the Minnesota series.

Nathan MacKinnon was one of three players with three shots on goal for the Avs in Game 4. Mikko Rantanen had two and Gabriel Landeskog was held off the scoresheet altogether. MacKinnon had three high-danger chances himself in Game 4. The other players combined for only two. It really was a pathetic effort from Colorado all the way around, but you do have to give Vegas a lot of credit.

The Avs didn’t muster much in the form of offense, but Philipp Grubauer also had his first bad game of the playoffs by letting in five goals. We’ll have to see how he bounces back in Game 5. Grubauer allowed three high-danger goals and a couple of low-danger goals as well. It wasn’t his best effort and it wasn’t the team’s best effort to say the least.
<h2><strong><u>Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
How can we expect Colorado to flip the script here? Even Game 1 was pretty even at 5-v-5. Colorado had some power play goals and scored some weak goals on Robin Lehner, plus Vegas kind of let the game get out of hand to conserve energy. In the other three games, VGK has been the better team, including the Game 2 loss. It’s hard to justify Colorado at -145 here given what we’ve seen so far in this series. Whether Vegas wins or not, they seem like the better value bet.

<strong>Pick: Vegas Golden Knights</strong>

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 5 Free Pick & Prediction - 06/08/21

<p>At 1:10 PM from Comerica Park in Detroit, we have an American League matchup between the Rangers and Tigers. Texas comes into the game with a record of 9-9, while the Tigers are just above .500 at 10-7. On the money line, the Tigers are the slight favorite at -150.</p>

<p>Wednesday's over/under line is at 7 runs, and the under is paying out at +100 compared to -121 for the over. Dane Dunning is starting for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. You can catch this one on TV on BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +126</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers 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>Detroit rallied for two runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Tigers vs. Rangers series. The Tigers scored one run in the 3rd inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the 8th, picking up a 4-2 win. Heading into the game, the Tigers were at +103 on the money line.</p>

<p>Casey Mize started for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished with six strikeouts but didn't issue a walk. Andrew Chafin got the win out of the bullpen, and Jason Foley got the save. </p>

<p>Jon Gray only gave up one earned run in six innings of work for the Rangers. He finished with seven strikeouts but issued three walks. Jose Urena took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas currently leads the AL West on an overall record of 9-9. Coming into today's game vs. the Tigers, the Rangers hold a half-game lead over the Angels. So far, the Rangers have been just below average in interdivisional games, going 4-6.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have been just above .500 at 5-5, and they are exactly .500 on the road at 4-4. Texas is coming off a series loss, as they dropped the series two games to one vs. the Tigers. This season, the Rangers are 3-6 as the favorite and 6-3 as the underdog.</p><p>The Rangers have been a tough team to figure out when it comes to run line bets. They are 8-10 overall, but they are 4-6 at home and 4-4 on the road. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 6-3, compared to just 2-7 as a favorite. Their average run margin is +0.7 runs per game, but it is +1.4 at home and -0.1 on the road. In their wins, they are winning by an average of +4.6 runs per game, while in their losses, they are losing by an average of -3.1 runs per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Texas Rangers have played 18 games with over/under lines higher than 7 runs, and the over/under record for those games is 8-10. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and the combined run average in their games is 9.2 runs per game. Their last two games have gone under the total, and their over/under record for the season is 0-0 when the line is set at 7 runs.</p><p>Dane Dunning and the Rangers are on the road to take on the Tigers. Dunning has started the year with a pair of wins, but he has given up 3 earned runs in each of his first two starts. He has 3 home runs allowed on the year and has 13 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.</p><p>If you're looking at player props for the Rangers, we have Adolis García with the 2nd highest home run projection in today's games. Corey Seager is our top projected player in terms of total hits for the Rangers and his home run projection is 5th best in today's games. Marcus Semien is 14th in terms of total hits projections today and 9th in terms of home run projections.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit's overall record currently sits at 10-7, and they have gone 5-2 against other teams in the AL Central. Looking at the division standings, they are currently two games behind the Guardians and are 3rd in the division standings.</p>

<p>So far, Detroit has been good on the road, putting together a record of 6-2. But at home, they are just under .500 at 4-5. Detroit is coming off a series win vs the Rangers and, before that, dropped two straight.</p><p>Despite a negative run differential on the season, the Tigers have been a solid bet against the run line, going 6-11 overall. They have been particularly profitable on the road, where they are 4-4 ATS. However, they have struggled at home, going just 2-7 ATS. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 5-3 ATS in those games.</p><p>With a combined run average of 7.1 runs per game, the Detroit Tigers have seen their games go over the total in 6 of their 16 games this season. The Tigers have had an over/under line of 7 runs in two games this season and both games went over the total. The Tigers have been on an under streak of 4 games.</p><p>Tarik Skubal will be making his third start of the season for the Tigers, and he has been solid in his first two outings. He picked up a win in his first start, going 5 innings and striking out 5 while giving up 2 hits. In his last start, he struck out 9 but did give up 4 runs in a no-decision.</p><p>When looking at the Tigers' offensive projections for today, Kerry Carpenter is the player with the highest total hits projection on the team, and his total hits projection is 15th best among all players in today's slate of games. Spencer Torkelson has the top home run projection for the Tigers, which is 9th best in today's games. Gio Urshela has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and his total hits projection is 19th best in today's games.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/17/24

The <b>Los Angeles Lakers</b> may now be in a hole. They had gotten off to a 21-6 start but then suffered through injury problems that relegated them to the play-in tournament as they were defending their NBA title.

Now they may be missing one of their genuine superstars as they move ahead to the Valley of the Sun to contest Game 5 against the<b> Phoenix Suns</b>, which will get underway at 10:05 PM ET.

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<b>Phoenix Suns -5.5
Los Angeles Lakers +5.5

Over 207 points -110
Under 207 points -110</b>

In Sunday's Game 4, the Suns went to the locker room with a 54-50 lead, then came out and pressed their advantage in the third quarter, extending their lead to 16 points with twelve minutes left. Ultimately the final was 100-92.

There was good reason for Phoenix to come out strong in the second half.

Anthony Davis had scored 34 points in each of the two games Los Angeles won in this series. But in Game 4, he apparently was bothered by a groin injury, made two of nine shots and exited the game at halftime. He is now listed as questionable for Game 5.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's status is unclear as well. He had to sit out Game 4 with a knee injury.

In games against playoff teams, the Lakers have shot just 44% and scored just below 101 points per game when they have had LeBron James and have been without Davis.

The Lakers won't necessarily lack for muscle, as they have Andre Drummond in the middle, with Marc Gasol coming off the bench. But neither has the dynamism of Davis, who thrives more when he is playing at power forward. Markieff Morris would get minutes in his stead. He's helpful, but Frank Vogel has not had all the confidence in the world in him, having sat him out completely in six of the last ten games.

Defensively, there is no question that a problem will exist. Davis' prowess as an intimidator is well-known, and Phoenix's DeAndre Ayton hasn't missed much. He's made 38 out of 47 attempts (80.8%) thus far. And by the way, Chris Paul, after scoring just 20 points in the first three games of this series, had 18 on Sunday, with nine assists without a turnover.

The Lakers shot 40 triples on Sunday (with 32.5% accuracy), and they may have to shoot from long range even more now. This is not the route they really want to go.

We can't disparage the Laker bench, which still has some firepower in the persons of Montrezl Harrell, Kyle Kuzma and Alex Caruso. But they have to hope LeBron doesn't get a hangnail, or he might be out of action as well. And the Suns were among the top seven in the NBA on both offense and defense this season. Any team not on its "A" game needs to look out.

Not sure we're ready to lay the points, though; let's look for the Lakers' offensive capability to come down a notch or two, as it forces them into over-reliance on LeBron and three-point shooting. We go <b>UNDER</b>.

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NBA Playoff Predictions - Lakers Likely Without Davis For Game 5 vs. Suns

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Wildcats game? Catch the action at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Davidson as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Duquesne Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Duquesne improved to 5-8 on the season with a 67-55 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday, December 31st. The Dukes were +1.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Duquesne led 34-26 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Rams 33-29. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Duquesne's offense put up 67 points in their latest game, shooting 42.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with two-point shooting at 51.5% (17/33) and three-point shooting at 29.2% (7/24). They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.2% (12/23).</p> <p>The Dukes grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, shooting 33.3% overall and from three (2/6). Jahsean Corbett added 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 20.0% from deep (1/5).</p><p>Duquesne’s defense held their opponent to just 55 points, despite allowing them to shoot 51% from two-point range. Overall, the Dukes gave up 24 made field goals on 57 attempts, a 42% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne limited their opponent to 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. The Dukes also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 52%.</p><h3>Can Davidson Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Davidson’s season record dropped to 9-4 after a 69-57 road loss to George Mason on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Davidson trailed 35-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 34. The Wildcats will look to bounce back after this loss.</p><p>Davidson's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 42% (21/50). Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, thanks in part to their 40.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 attempts. However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 20 points, shooting 8/12 from the field. Brayden O'Connor was 4/5 from three-point range, finishing with 19 points on 7/9 shooting overall. Jalen Haynes was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots, while Hunter Adam was a perfect 3/3 from deep and 4/4 overall.</p><p>Davidson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where their opponents hit 69% of their two-point attempts, going 16/23.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 shots, shooting 61%.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Start times are staggering throughout the day on the Memorial Day holiday for today’s baseball card. There are a few night games, though, including the matchup in Chavez Ravine, where the Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals. It is the best pitching matchup on the board with Jack Flaherty for the Redbirds and Trevor Bauer for the boys in blue and white.

Bauer and the Dodgers are a growing favorite up in the -180 range, as we continue to see money on the Dodgers and money come in against the Cardinals. <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a></strong> initially had a total of 6.5 on this game, but it has since moved up to 7 with some betting activity on the over.
<h2><strong><u>St. Louis Cardinals</u></strong></h2>
Bettors that had been fading the Cardinals and buying the Diamondbacks finally got one to come through on Sunday. St. Louis lost 9-2 to miss out on a four-game sweep at Chase Field. Monday’s opponent is quite a bit tougher.

Why are bettors so interested in fading the Cardinals? There seem to be a few different reasons. Looking at Pythagorean Win-Loss, St. Louis has overachieved by three wins per that standings metric, which is based on run differential. The Cardinals are 30-23 for the season, but only +5 in run differential. When looking at BaseRuns, the Cardinals look more like a 28-25 team, so they’ve played well, but not as well as their record would suggest.

Another area where bettors are expecting regression is in the HR/FB% department. Home runs are down this season as a result of the deadened baseball, but the Cardinals are not really allowing any this year. Their HR/FB% is 7.8%, easily the lowest in baseball. As a result, the Cardinals have a 3.91 ERA as a staff, but a 4.72 FIP in 465 innings across the 30 games this season. Bettors will look at their HR/FB% and say that it needs to regress, though they’ve gone all-in with trying to prevent homers.

Another element of the ongoing Cardinals fade is to go against St. Louis on the road. Busch Stadium suppresses power and offense. The Cardinals have a 4.09 ERA away from home, but much better numbers in the Arch City. As a result, bettors are trying to pick off spots to fade them away from home. St. Louis has one of the highest walk rates for the season, which you can get away with at Busch Stadium, but not as easily on the road. What’s most interesting is that the team’s HR/FB% against is actually lower on the road at 7.1%. The Marlins are the only other team in single digits in that department.

Jack Flaherty gets the call today with a 2.84 ERA, a 3.48 FIP, and a 4.02 xFIP. He’s worked 57 innings with over a strikeout per inning and solid peripherals across the board. His 69.5% LOB% is a little on the low side, yet he’s still running that sub-3.00 ERA, so bettors may be looking at that wondering what’s going on here.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Dodgers</u></strong></h2>
The Dodgers dropped three of four at home to the San Francisco Giants just one week after completing a sweep at Oracle Park of one of their two rivals in the NL West. Prior to this current three-game losing streak, Los Angeles was 13-2 over the previous 15 games. A team this talented seems capable of simply flipping the switch whenever it’s required and that’s what the Dodgers did, at least for a while.

Their pitching failed them at home in that series, allowing 24 runs in the three losses. A loss today would tie the longest losing streak of the season for the Dodgers, which happened from May 4-7 with two walk-off losses to the Cubs in the middle. It is hard to have prolonged losing streaks with so many good starting pitchers and all of the offensive talent that the Dodgers have.

This is a team that ranks third in fWAR on the offensive and defensive sides per FanGraphs at 10.4. Only the White Sox and Astros are higher. The Dodgers haven’t hit for as much power as we would typically see, but they do have one of the league’s best walk rates, a key element to this handicap since Flaherty can sometimes get a little bit wild.

The Dodgers also have a good starter on the mound for stopping a losing streak in Trevor Bauer. Bauer has a 2.07 ERA with a 3.44 FIP in his 69.2 innings this season. Bauer has only worked 20 innings at home, but he’s also only allowed two earned runs in those 20 innings at home. He’s made most of his starts on the road and has pitched well overall, with some excellent peripherals. He does have a .176 BABIP and a 91.3% LOB%, so regression is likely to come, but not to the degree we’d see from most guys.
<h2><strong><u>Cardinals vs. Dodgers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The move on the over makes a lot of sense here up to 7. There are some signs with Bauer’s profile that do suggest regression. I’d also be surprised if this was a good matchup for Flaherty. He throws a lot of fastballs and can end up with a lot of deep counts. I’d expect some walks and some hard contact against him going out on the road against a good offense.

<strong>Pick: Over 7</strong>

Cardinals vs. Dodgers Free Pick -05/31/21

<p>At 6:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-234) will host the Utah Jazz (+194) in a non-conference matchup. The Jazz are 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 8-25, while the Magic are 4th in the East at 21-15.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 212, and the Magic are favored by 5.5 points. You can watch the game on KJZZ.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-59 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Jazz Stand a Chance in Orlando?</h3><p>The Jazz improved to 8-25 on the season after a dominant 136-100 win over the Heat on Saturday. Utah, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, not only got the win but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 236, surpassing the O/U line of 224.</p> <p>After a 22-22 tie in the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Miami 40-19 in the 2nd quarter. They continued to dominate in the 3rd, going into the 4th with a 98-66 lead. A 10-0 run by Miami cut into the lead, but Utah closed out the game strong, outscoring the Heat 38-34 in the final period.</p><p>Brice Sensabaugh's 34-point performance, including 20 in the 4th quarter, powered the Jazz to a 136-100 win over the Heat. He hit 7 threes at 63.6%, while John Collins added 24 points, 8 of which came in the final period.</p> <p>Utah connected on 19 threes, shooting 41.3% from deep and 52% overall. Collin Sexton contributed 17 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, and Lauri Markkanen also added 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Heat, holding them to just 100 points on Saturday. Utah was especially strong in the 2nd quarter, allowing only 19 points. They gave up 34 points in the 4th, but by then, the game was well in hand.</p> <p>Utah did a great job defending the three, limiting Miami to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. The Jazz also controlled the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds. They added 11 steals and 4 blocks to their defensive effort.</p><h3>Will Orlando Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 21-15 on the season with a 106-97 win over the Raptors on Friday. Orlando, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 203, falling short of the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando jumped out to a 37-24 lead after the 1st quarter. A 10-0 run brought them within a point at 42-41, and they took control by holding Toronto to 18 points in the 3rd quarter. Despite a late push by the Raptors, who outscored the Magic 29-18 in the 4th, Orlando held on for the win.</p><p>Tristan Da Silva led the Magic to a 106-97 win over the Raptors, scoring 25 points and hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip. He also shot 69.2% from the field overall. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points, while Goga Bitadze contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds.</p> <p>The Magic made 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc and 46.8% overall. Da Silva scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, and Cory Joseph added 6 of his 11 points in the opening period.</p><p>Despite allowing the Raptors to shoot 47% from the field, the Magic held them to just 97 points in their win on Friday. Orlando gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing only 18 points. Toronto managed 29 points in the 4th, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Magic's defense.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, as the Raptors made just 10 threes on 34% shooting. The Magic also limited Toronto's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 11/13. On the glass, Orlando grabbed 30 defensive rebounds and gave up 7 offensive boards. They also contributed 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

The Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio is the last chance for players to smooth out any of the rough edges before The Masters at Augusta National. We actually have a pretty weak field on hand overall for this week’s tournament, as a lot of players must feel comfortable about their current form heading into the first major of the calendar year.

Dustin Johnson is the big favorite, but instead of seeing names like Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Webb Simpson, Collin Morikawa, or Rory McIlroy right behind him, we see names like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau, Corey Conners, and Abraham Ancer.

Rather than focus on who is not there, we’ll focus on who is there as we handicap the 2021 Valero Texas Open with odds from<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong> BetAnySports.eu</strong></a>. All players are listed below the body of the article.
<h3><strong><u>The Odds</u></strong></h3>
<em>(Editor's note: After posting, Dustin Johnson withdrew from the event.)</em>

DJ is the +650 favorite, but the weakness of this field leaves us with only three additional players under 22/1 per the odds at BetAnySports. BAS lists Jordan Spieth as the second favorite with a price double that of Johnson at +1300. Scottie Scheffler, who was in the Final Four last week at the WGC-Dell Match Play, joins Tony Finau at +1600. Everybody else is +2200 or higher.

Guys like reigning champion Corey Conners and Abraham Ancer are +2500, with Brendan Steele and Ryan Palmer at +2800, Charley Hoffman at +3000, Cameron Tringle and Chris Kirk at +3300 and +3500, respectively. This is simply not a high-end field, but it is a full points event and represents the last chance for players to qualify for The Masters.
<h3><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h3>
Conners was a Monday qualifier back in 2019 that went on to win the tournament. You don’t have a lot of big names on the winners list here. With its position just before The Masters or previously as an alternate event in the fall, players like Andrew Landry, Kevin Chappell, Charley Hoffman, Jimmy Walker, Steven Bowditch, Martin Laird, Ben Curtis, Brendan Steele, and Zach Johnson have won here over the last 10 tournaments.

There are several players in the field this week that need a win to meet the criteria required to tee off at Augusta. Rickie Fowler is one of them, along with Hoffman, Brandt Snedeker, Jim Furyk, Adam Hadwin, and Nick Taylor, just to name a few.
<h3><strong><u>Course Profile</u></strong></h3>
TPC San Antonio features the Oaks Course, a par 72 just shy of 7,500 yards. It is a Greg Norman design with some large green complexes. Several of the greens seem to be multi-tiered, so there are some valleys that you do not want to be in. Club selection will be important here with the large greens and all kinds of pin placement opportunities for tournament officials.

Putters and wedges are important on this course, along with strokes gained on approach, which is just a key part of the handicap every week. Per DataGolf, some similar courses to TPC San Antonio are Nine Bridges, where the CJ Cup has been played, TPC Summerlin for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, and even Monterey Peninsula, one of the courses used during the Pebble Beach Pro-Am most years.

Holes 17 and 18 are great birdie opportunities, so if we have some drama on the back nine coming to the clubhouse, par will be a bad score for those in the mix.
<h3><strong><u>Yay or Neigh?</u></strong></h3>
This is our Horse for Course section, which takes a look at players that have had strong results at a given course for a certain event. Conners is the most recent winner among several in the field. Conners did something in 2019 that nobody else did – shoot all four rounds in the 60s. His 20-under was the best winning score since Tommy Armour III shot 26-under in 2003.

Hoffman won in 2016 and was also runner-up in 2019 and 2011. He ended a string of seven straight top-15 finishes when he wound up 40th in 2017, but perhaps started up a new one with his finish in 2019.

Ryan Moore scored a top-five finish two years ago with an outright third-place finish. He has now finished in the top 20 in all four starts at TPC San Antonio. Another Ryan that has played well here is Palmer with four top-10 finishes. He did miss the cut here in 2019, but was sixth, fourth, and sixth from 2015-17.

Jordan Spieth played here for the first time since 2015 two years ago and finished T-30th. He was runner-up in 2015 and 10th in 2014. He’s at such a short price this week, though, that there isn’t a whole lot of value.

Brendan Steele has a win and two other top-10 finishes. Kevin Streelman has back-to-back top-10 finishes here. Zach Johnson is back in the field with a couple of wins and various other top 10s.
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<h3><strong><u>Current Form</u></strong></h3>
We really don’t have a lot of guys in this field in top-notch current form. With some invitational events recently, a couple of WGC events, and just the overall strength of the field, finding guys that are in a nice groove is a bit of a challenge.

Leaving the WGC-Dell Match Play out of the equation, here are a few players alphabetically that have done well recently. Keegan Bradley has made three straight cuts with a top-10 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and then a couple top-30 finishes at the PLAYERS and Honda Classic. Conners was top-10 at the API and the PLAYERS before skipping the Honda. Adam Hadwin was eighth at the Honda and inside the top 30 in both the Genesis Open and the PLAYERS.

Chris Kirk has a couple of top-25 finishes in his last three events. Denny McCarthy was T-3rd in the Honda Classic and has made three cuts in a row. Brendan Steele has an 18th and a third in his last three events.

Like I said, there really aren’t a lot of guys running all that great right now.
<h3><strong><u>Handicap &amp; Picks</u></strong></h3>
Throw some darts and look for some grenade prices this week. There simply aren’t a lot of must-bet guys this week. It is not an easy event to handicap.

Bradley is eighth in SG: Tee-to-Green and sixth in SG: Approach this year at +5000. He’s the best of anybody in the field in that stat not named Dustin Johnson. His putter has been terrible, but Corey Conners isn’t a good putter and he won here two years ago with his ball striking and a surprisingly good performance on the greens. Bradley is the shortest price I’ll be interested in.

Adam Hadwin is too good to be 60/1 in this field. Hadwin has been good with his wedges and ranks just outside the top 50 in putting. Doug Ghim is probably too good to be +7000, but everybody remembers his huge collapse at the PLAYERS Championship and the MC that followed at the Honda. Ghim is 20th in SG: Approach.

Those are the two I have now, but may look at some triple-digit shots more as the tournament approaches.

Coverage of the Valero Texas Open will be on Golf Channel and NBC.
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>ODDS FOR THE 2021 VALERO TEXAS OPEN</u></strong></h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="295">Dustin Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jordan Spieth</td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tony Finau</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Hideki Matsuyama</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Corey Conners</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Abraham Ancer</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brendan Steele</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ryan Palmer</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charley Hoffman</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Tringale</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chris Kirk</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Si Woo Kim</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Zach Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Davis</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Keegan Bradley</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Lanto Griffin</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Kuchar</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ryan Moore</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sam Burns</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Hadwin</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harold Varner III</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Gary Woodland</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charles Howell III</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Andrew Putnam</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Aaron Wise</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Branden Grace</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Byeong Hun An</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Danny Willett</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Doug Ghim</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joel Dahmen</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Phil Mickelson</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rickie Fowler</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Wallace</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Erik Van Rooyen</td>
<td width="295">+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Denny McCarthy</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">John Huh</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sam Ryder</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sebastian Munoz</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matthew NeSmith</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Lucas Glover</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Martin Laird</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harry Higgs</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Long</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bernd Wiesberger</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patton Kizzire</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Russell Knox</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Hoge</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Will Gordon</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sepp Straka</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kyoung-Hoon Lee</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chase Seiffert</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Graeme McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Henrik Norlander</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jim Furyk</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Chappell</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Champ</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brandon Hagy</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brice Garnett</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Luke List</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Nate Lashley</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rafael Campos</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Schenk</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Percy</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Keith Mitchell</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Greyson Sigg</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Doc Redman</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Roger Sloan</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rory Sabbatini</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Nick Taylor</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Pat Perez</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patrick Rodgers</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kyle Stanley</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Lewis</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rafa Cabrera-Bello</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brandt Snedeker</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bronson Burgoon</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brian Stuard</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charl Schwartzel</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chesson Hadley</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">J.B. Holmes</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Peter Malnati</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Wesley Bryan</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scott Brown</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scott Stallings</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Robby Shelton</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Michael Gligic</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joseph Bramlett</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Camilo Villegas</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ben Martin</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bo Hoag</td>
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<td width="295">+27500</td>
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<p>The Lakers (20-14) are currently on a two-game win streak and are 5th in the Western Conference. They are +160 underdogs and have a spread of +4.5 against the Rockets (22-12), who are 2nd in the West and are favored by 4.5. The over/under line is set at 218 points.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and can be seen on SN-LA.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-120 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>With a 119-102 win over the Hawks on Friday, the Lakers improved to 20-14 this season. Playing at home, L.A. entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 221, falling short of the 234.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, the Lakers extended their lead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 34-29 and 31-29, respectively. They closed out the game by holding Atlanta to just 16 points in the 4th quarter while adding 23 of their own.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over the Hawks with 30 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds, shooting 65% from the field. Austin Reaves added 20 points, despite shooting just 33.3%, and Anthony Davis contributed 18 points and 19 rebounds, shooting 35.3%.</p> <p>The Lakers hit 13 threes at a 43.3% clip, finishing with a 48.9% overall shooting percentage. Reaves scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Dalton Knecht added 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers gave up 102 points but locked down in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to secure the win. They held the Hawks to 41% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers were even better, limiting the Hawks to 6 made threes on 17% shooting. The Lakers also recorded 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Houston?</h3><p>Houston's season record dropped to 22-12 after a 109-86 loss to the Celtics on Friday. The Rockets, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 220.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Boston’s 10-0 run early on set the tone, and while the Rockets kept things close through three quarters, trailing 82-72 going into the 4th, they were outscored 27-14 in the final period.</p><p>In their 109-86 loss to the Celtics, the Rockets struggled offensively, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Jalen Green led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 38.5% clip.</p> <p>Alperen Şengün added 14 points, 8 of which came in the 1st quarter, while Cam Whitmore contributed 11 points. Green scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but managed just 3 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Celtics to just 17 points, the Rockets couldn’t overcome a rough start, allowing 37 points in the 1st quarter. Overall, they gave up 109 points in the game while Boston shot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Houston struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Celtics connected on 19 threes at a 48% clip. The Rockets sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Houston recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>