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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Gaels face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. The Gaels are hosting the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -14.5 to win at home against Loyola Marymount.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Marymount Lions +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Loyola Marymount at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Lions Chances on the Road</h3><p>Loyola Marymount fell to 8-7 on the season after a 96-68 home loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Lions entered the game as +16 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 164 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>LMU trailed 46-28 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40.</p><p>Loyola Marymount managed just 68 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 24 attempts, and went 18 for 25 from the free-throw line, good for 72%.</p> <p>Graham Ike and Khalif Battle were standouts, with Ike scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting and Battle adding 26 points, hitting 10 of 12 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Will Johnston also knocked down 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>Despite Loyola Marymount's defensive efforts, they gave up 96 points in their last game, even while holding their opponent to 38% shooting overall. The Lions limited them to 41% on two-point attempts, with 13 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 24 threes, a 33% clip. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 72%. The Lions allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Saint Mary’s improved to 12-3 on the season with an 81-58 win over Portland on Saturday. The Gaels, who were -18 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 28-19 at halftime, Saint Mary’s exploded for 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 139 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>The Gaels grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Jordan Ross and Max Mackinnon each connected on 50% of their 3-point attempts, with Ross adding 14 points and Mackinnon contributing 12.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent's two-point attempts, allowing just 13 made shots on 34 tries, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. The Gaels allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Loyola Marymount Lions vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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<p>On Saturday, December 30th, the Nittany Lions are hosting the Rebels at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This week 1 college football matchup kicks off at 12:00 ET with ESPN carrying the television coverage. Penn State is set to take on the Rebels in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 3.5 at home. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 26-24 in favor of Penn State.</li><li>Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Ole Miss at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 49.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 50 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Rebels Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>This season, the Ole Miss Rebels are currently 10-2. So far this season, they have played five road games and six at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Ole Miss has gone 5-4-2 this season. The Rebels have been favored eight times compared to three games as the underdog.</p><p>This season, Ole Miss has posted an over/under record of 4-7 through 12 games. On average their games have combined for 57.2 points.</p><p>Heading into their matchup vs. Penn State, the Rebels' offense is averaging 179.6 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 44th rank in rushing yards and 31st rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 276.6 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Ole Miss is at 34.8 points per game, which is 23rd in the NCAA.</p><p>Defensively, the Rebels defense has come up with 34 sacks this season and are 1st in quarterback hurries. Overall, they are allowing 22.3 points per contest (81st). Against the pass, they are 86th in the NCAA, having allowed 220 passing yards allowed per game. Ole Miss is giving up 151.9 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Can the Penn State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Ole Miss with a 10-2 record, including 4-1 on the road and 5-1 at home.</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with Ole Miss, the Nittany Lions have been favored in nine games and the underdog in two. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 8-3.</p><p>So far this season, Penn State boasts an over/under record of 5-6. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 48.6 points, while the average over/under line has been 46 points.</p><p>Penn State comes into the game with an offense averaging 37.2, which places them at 17th in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 91st nationally, with an average of 204.3 passing yards. In the rushing department, they're 32nd in the nation, with 484 rushing attempts per game for the season.</p><p>On defense, Penn State comes into the game ranked 194th in passing yards per game. Opponents are throwing the ball an average of 24.9 times per contest vs. the Nittany Lions. Overall, they are giving up 11.4 points per game, which is 50th in college football. Against the run, they are 6th in the NCAA in rushing yards allowed.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-162) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+136) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 3.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 238.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS. The Grizzlies are 23-11 and currently 2nd in the Western Conference. The Kings are 15-19 and 12th in the West.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-114 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 23-11 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Suns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won straight up but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter and extended it by halftime. The Suns made a push with a 10-0 run, but Memphis held a 91-86 lead going into the 4th quarter, where both teams scored 26 points.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies to a win over the Suns, scoring 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. Desmond Bane added 31 points, 7 assists, and 4 threes, shooting 52% overall and 50% from deep. Luke Kennard contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, making 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Jackson scored 19 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. Bane put up 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Jaylen Wells scored 8 of his 11 points in the same period. As a team, the Grizzlies made 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 42.6% overall.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 112 points to the Suns but managed to hold them to just 26 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, helping secure the win. Memphis allowed Phoenix to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies did a great job defending the three, with the Suns hitting only 9 threes at a 30% rate. Memphis also recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Kings Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 15-19 on the season with a 113-107 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 220.5, with 220 combined points.</p> <p>Sacramento took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 54-47 deficit into a 57-54 lead. After falling behind 89-80 going into the 4th quarter, the Kings dominated the final period, outscoring the 76ers 33-18 to secure the win.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings to a win over the 76ers, scoring 35 points on 81.2% shooting. He added 14 points in the 4th quarter. Malik Monk contributed 10 of his 20 points in the final period.</p> <p>The Kings shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29% with 9 made threes. DeMar DeRozan added 18 points, and Domantas Sabonis chipped in 17.</p><p>Despite allowing 107 points on 47% shooting from the field, the Kings' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, holding the 76ers to just 18 points to secure the win. Sacramento gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd but tightened up when it mattered most.</p> <p>The Kings allowed 15 made threes at a 37% clip and sent the 76ers to the line 14 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Sacramento finished with 31 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Red Foxes face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Foxes are hosting the game at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Marist is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Quinnipiac.</p><h3>QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCann Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Red Foxes.</li><li>Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Quinnipiac Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Quinnipiac improved to 6-7 on the season after a 59-46 road win over Saint Peter’s on Friday. The Bobcats entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Quinnipiac took control early, leading 41-24 at halftime. While they only scored 18 points in the second half, they held Saint Peter’s to 22 points after the break. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 59 points on 35.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, with two-point shooting at 41% (16/39) and three-point shooting at 26.1% (6/23).</p> <p>Jaden Zimmerman led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, and Paul Otieno contributed 14 rebounds and 11 points.</p><p>Quinnipiac put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Bobcats were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 36% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac's defense was just as strong, allowing only 5 threes on 21 attempts for a 23% success rate. They sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they shot 70%.</p><h3>Can The Red Foxes Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Marist improved to 10-2 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Iona on Friday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Red Foxes not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Marist tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 34. The total points for the game hit 135, just over the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Marist put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19.</p> <p>Dejour Reaves led the way with 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Josh Pascarelli added 16 points, also shooting 50% from three. Jason Schofield contributed 12 points in just 11 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Marist's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 33% shooting from the field, including 32% on two-point attempts (13/40). They also limited three-point damage, with the opposition hitting 7 of 20 from beyond the arc (35%).</p> <p>The Red Foxes sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 attempts (75%). Marist gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Marist Red Foxes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Heading into game two of this American League matchup, it will be Joe Ryan on the mound for the Twins (87-75, 47-34 home), facing off against the Astros (90-72, 51-30 away) and José Urquidy. Find out my prediction for today's Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:07 ET on Wednesday, October 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games as the underdog, the Astros have put together a runline record of 8-2.</li><li>As the road underdog, the Astros' runline win streak stands at two games.</li><li>Joe Ryan has given up three away runs across his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>On a record of 90-72, the Astros come into today's game 2nd in the AL West. When playing at home, they are 39-42 and 51-30 on the road. Houston has played in 52 series thus far, and have gone 28-19-5. </p><p><p>José Urquidy is 3-3 on the season and has an ERA of 5.29 across 16 outings. He has not allowed a home-run in his last three games and opponents have a .434 SLG% and .252 batting average against him. As he takes the mound against the Twins, Urquidy will hope to continue his streak of keeping the long ball off the board.</p></p><p>José Urquidy earned the victory in his latest start, limiting the Diamondbacks to two hits and no earned runs over six innings of work. The Astros' 2-1 triumph was a result of his stellar performance.</p><p>Having gone deep 11 times in their last ten games, the Astros are 8th in that span. At 5.1 runs per game, Houston is 5th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .259 while hitting a total of 222 home runs (6th).</p><p>Over the Astros' past five contests, Yordan Alvarez has been a standout on offense, leading the team with four home runs. He has tallied 31 round-trippers this season and is batting .293.</p><h3>WILL THE MINNESOTA TWINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Twins have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 15-8 at Target Field. Their overall record of 87-75 puts Minnesota 1st in the AL Central. Against the runline, their overall record is 85-82 and 40-44 at home. This year's Twins' games have an over/under record of 84-76.</p><p><p>Joe Ryan will take the mound for Minnesota with an 11-10 record. He has made 29 appearances this season, and his ERA is 4.51 with a K/9 of 10.97. The right-hander also boasts a FIP of 4.13 and an OBP of .286.</p></p><p>Joe Ryan's last outing against the Rockies saw him surrender six runs on eight hits over five innings of work. Although he didn't factor into the decision, Ryan's performance helped the Twins come away with a 7-6 win.</p><p>The Twins have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 16 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 7th in slugging percentage. Overall, Minnesota is averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th).</p><p>Jorge Polanco has been a key contributor to the Twins' offense this season, leading the team with 14 home runs in their last five games. His batting average stands at .255, making him a reliable presence in the lineup.</p>

Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/23

<p>UNLV comes into this week 12 matchup as the heavy favorite with a -20.5 point spread. Kick-off is set for 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The over/under line is at 54.5 points, and the game will be televised on CBSS. The Aztecs are the road team, and the money line odds have the Rebels at -1412 and the Aztecs at +778. UNLV has a 7-2 record this season, while San Diego State is 3-6.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS UNLV REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Rebels -20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UNLV Rebels winning this one by a score of 41 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the UNLV Rebels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -20.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The San Diego State Aztecs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>San Diego State enters Week 12 with a 3-6 record, holding the 111th spot in our power rankings. They have just a 3.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, they are 1-3, and they’ve split their home games at 1-3 this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, the Aztecs are 4-4, with a -5.1 average scoring margin. They are 2-2 ATS at home and on the road, and they’ve been favored in just two of their nine games this year.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. San Diego State’s average over/under line has been 52.2 points, and their games have averaged 48.7 points, with a 3-5 record against the over/under.</p><p>San Diego State’s offense is averaging 21.8 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 80th nationally. Our power rankings have them 126th. They are 106th in third down conversions, converting just 34.8% of their attempts, and their rushing game ranks 103rd, averaging 126.2 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Danny O’Neil has thrown for 1,590 yards, completing 60.8% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and four interceptions. San Diego State is 49th in passing attempts and completions per game. Marquez Cooper leads the rushing attack with 965 yards and nine touchdowns.</p><p>San Diego State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 26.9 points per game. In their recent game against New Mexico, they gave up 21 points, including 301 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, while also allowing 175 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 185.3 rushing yards per game against San Diego State, ranking them 138th nationally. The Aztecs have also allowed 223.7 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 63.8% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 94.7.</p><h3>Are The UNLV Rebels Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>UNLV enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record, ranked 45th in our CFB power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible and have a 20% chance of winning the Mountain West. The Rebels are 5-0 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>UNLV has been favored in four games and is 4-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +16 points per game, and they are 4-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. UNLV’s games have averaged 63.6 points, with an average line of 57.7 points. Their over/under record is 3-4, with games averaging 3.1 points over the line.</p><p>UNLV’s offense has been impressive this season, ranking 7th in the nation with 39.8 points per game. They are 8th in rushing, averaging 249.8 yards per game on the ground. Jai'Den Thomas leads the rushing attack with 508 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns.</p> <p>Hajj-Malik Williams, the Rebels’ quarterback, has thrown for 1,192 yards and 13 touchdowns, with just three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 114. Ricky White III has been the top receiver, with 799 yards and 10 touchdowns on 58 catches.</p><p>UNLV's defense has been solid against the run this season, ranking 26th nationally by allowing just 112.6 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Hawaii, they gave up only 93 rushing yards on 30 attempts. However, the secondary allowed 282 passing yards and three touchdowns, though they did manage to snag an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.4% of their passes against UNLV, with a passer rating of 72.4, the 28th-lowest in the country. On average, UNLV’s defense faces 40.9 pass attempts per game, allowing 271.3 passing yards. They rank 45th nationally, giving up 23.8 points per game.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs UNLV Rebels Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Game three of this Western Conference first-round series between the Thunder and Mavericks is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday's matchup at 3:30 PM ET. Dallas is favored by 2.5 points at home and is -142 on the money line. The Thunder are +119, and the over/under line is 218.5 points. ABC is carrying this one on TV from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-114 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Mavericks picked up a 119-110 win in the most recent game of this series. Dallas was a 5-point underdog heading into the game, so they covered the spread as well. The game also surpassed the over/under line of 217 points, as the teams combined to score 229. The Mavericks took control of the game in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 31-27.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 29 points each. Doncic also added 7 assists and 10 rebounds while knocking down 5 threes. Washington hit 7 threes and pulled down 11 boards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a big game for the Thunder with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>OKC comes into today's game with a 57-25 record, which is the best in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they went 21-9 compared to 36-16 against the West.</p>

<p>This season, the Thunder have been the underdog in 21 of their 82 games. On the road, their record as the underdog is 10-11. Their straight-up road record is 26-17.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has lost their last three games as the underdog vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 2.5 points vs. Dallas. On the road, they have an ATS record of 22-21.</p>

<p>In their most recent game vs. the Mavericks, the Thunder lost by a score of 119-110. The O/U line for that game was 217 points, and OKC was favored by 5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Thunder have an O/U record of 46-41-1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 230.8 points, and the average O/U line is 231.</p><p>Oklahoma City comes into the game as the NBA's 3rd ranked scoring offense, at 120.1 points per game. Despite their high-scoring ways, they have scored below the league average in 36.6% of their games. The Thunder have been one of the most efficient three-point shooting teams in the league this season, hitting 38% of their attempts from downtown.</p>

<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.6 points per game over his last five games, while hitting 48.5% of his shots from the field. For the season, he is averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is averaging 7.9 rebounds per game and 15.2 points in his last five games. Jalen Williams is averaging 20.8 points in his last five games on a field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>On the season, the Thunder are giving up 111.5 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 2nd at 45.3%.</p>

<p>One area where Oklahoma City has excelled is in forcing turnovers. They are first in the league in steals at 8.5 per game. They are also first in blocked shots at 6.6 per contest.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even stingier on the defensive end. They have given up just 96 points per game during that stretch, which is 3rd in the NBA.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks have a 41-49-0 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a combined 231.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is 218.5, which is lower than 81 of their previous games.</p>

<p>Dallas has won two straight games as the favorite and has a record of 41-15 in games where they were favored. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points. As the favorite, the Mavs have gone 36-20 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +7.1 PPG.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Thunder, the Mavericks won 119-110 as 5-point underdogs. The game's O/U line was 217 points. The Mavs are 14-20 as the favorite this season and have an ATS record of 23-21 at home.</p>

<p>Dallas is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 31-21 and 11-5 in their division. On the road, the Mavericks are 28-18 compared to 27-17 at home.</p><p>Dallas comes into the game as the NBA's 8th-ranked scoring offense, at 117.9 points per game. They are also 9th in home games, at 118 points per contest. The Mavericks have taken and made the 3rd most three-pointers this season, averaging 14.6 made threes per game. However, they are just 14th in three-point shooting percentage, at 36%.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is averaging 28 points per game over his last five games, to go along with 9.8 assists and 8 rebounds. His three-point shooting has been poor in his last five games, as he hit just 23.3% of his attempts. For the season, he is averaging 4.1 made threes per game. Kyrie Irving is averaging 22.6 points per game on 50% shooting in his last five games, and 25.6 points for the year.</p><p>When it comes to points allowed per game, the Mavericks are 18th in the NBA at 114.6. At home, they are giving up 114.2 points per game, which is also 18th in the league.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, opponents are making 13.0 threes per game against the Mavericks, which is 18th in the NBA. On the season, opposing teams are shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc vs. Dallas.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on defense, giving up just 107.4 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA during that stretch.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Blues Have a Shot at a Win at Toronto?</h3><p><p>As the 8th place team in the Western Conference, the Blues have a record of 28-21-2 this season. In the Central Division, St. Louis is in 4th place, and they have gone 7-10 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Blues have a record of 13-12-1, and they have won their last five road games.</p>

<p>Heading into tonight's game, St. Louis has won two straight games and have gone 7-3 in their last ten. As the underdog, the Blues have a record of 21-13-2 this season, and they have won their last five games when not favored. In the Western Conference, St. Louis has gone 16-14 this season.</p></p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with an average scoring differential of -.1 goals per game. So far, they have 12 losses by just one goal compared to 16 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>This season, the Blues have an overall puck line record of 30-21, including going 7-3 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. On the road, St. Louis has a puck line mark of 14-12.</p> <p>For the season, St. Louis' games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Blues have an over/under record of 21-25-5.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Blues have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. In terms of the Blues' offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 3rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>St. Louis' leading goal scorer is Jake Neighbours. So far this season, he has 18 goals, placing him 56th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Neighbours has 5 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 34 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.942%.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>Through 50 games, the Maple Leafs have a record of 26-16-8 and sit in 4th place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. At home this season, Toronto is 12-10-2.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 22-12-7 this season. Over their last ten games, Toronto has a record of 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games and 1-2 in their last three.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 7-17 and have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games at home vs. the puck line. Overall, Toronto has gone just 15-35 vs. the puck line and just 9-32 when favored.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Leafs have seen 13 of their wins come by multiple goals, but they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line and have gone just 1-4 in their last five games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Toronto is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 26-22-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Maple Leafs have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 5th in the league. Toronto's offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the league.</p><p>Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 42 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.548%.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>It's a beautiful day for baseball in Pittsburgh, as the Pirates host the Tigers in an interleague matchup at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 12:35 PM ET, and you can catch the action on BSDET.</p>

<p>Casey Mize will be on the mound for the Tigers, while Martín Pérez gets the start for the Pirates. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the under slightly favored at -112.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -128</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 12:35 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers 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>The Pirates took down the Tigers in the previous game of this series, winning by a score of 7-4. Heading into the game, the Pirates were the favorite at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Mitch Keller got the start for Pittsburgh and picked up the win, while Reese Olson took the loss for Detroit. Keller went six innings and gave up just two earned runs, finishing with nine strikeouts. Olson gave up six runs in 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Pirates had 12 hits compared to nine for the Tigers. Bryan Reynolds hit a home run, and both Connor Joe and Jared Triolo drove in two runs apiece. Detroit's only multi-RBI performance came from Matt Vierling and Colt Keith.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Casey Mize is on the mound for the Tigers today as they take on the Pirates. Mize is coming off a no-decision in his first start of the season, where he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits.</p><p>If you're looking at some player props for the Tigers, we have some projections for a few players. Gio Urshela has the highest total hits projection on the team and his total hits projection is 17th best in today's slate of games. Jake Rogers has the highest home run projection on the team and his total home run projection is 11th best in today's slate of games. Matt Vierling has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and Riley Greene has the 2nd highest home run projection on the team. Spencer Torkelson has the highest home run projection on the team and his total home run projection is 11th best in today's slate of games.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>At home, the Pirates have been dominant, going 3-1, and overall, they have won six of seven on the road. Pittsburgh has been especially good during the day, going 8-1. They are currently in first place in the NL Central, and they have a three-game lead over the Brewers.</p>

<p>So far, the Pirates have been favored in eight games, and they have gone 7-1 in those contests. They are currently on a three-game winning streak and have won three straight series.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid run line bet this season, going 9-2 overall. They are 3-1 against the run line at home and 6-1 on the road. They have covered the run line in their last three home games and are 7-1 as the underdog this season.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers combined for 11 runs in their game yesterday, which went over the total of 8.0. The Pirates have gone over the total in 8 of their 11 games this season, and their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game. Today's over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and the Pirates have gone over the total in 5 of the 7 games this season when the line has been set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Martín Pérez is getting the start for the Pirates at home vs. the Tigers. He has been solid in his first two outings, picking up a win in his last start vs. the Nationals. In that outing, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 6. He has given up a total of 2 home runs in his first two starts.</p><p>For the Pirates, we like Oneil Cruz to have a big game at the plate. He has the highest home run projection on the team and the 7th best in the league today. Ke'Bryan Hayes has the 15th best hits projection in the league, while Bryan Reynolds has the 25th best.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24

<p>Following Wednesday’s slate of 12 games in the NBA, we have just two on Thursday, March 10, but both are intriguing. Let’s check out the Western Conference clash between the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets. Michael Malone’s team is hosting Golden State at Ball Arena in Denver and here you can read the best Warriors vs. Nuggets betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The Nuggets are looking to sweep the season series as they beat the Warriors in each of three games so far, including a couple of nights ago when it was 131-124 at Ball Arena. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">Bet US Sportsbook</a>, the Warriors are -3.5 favorites, while the total is set at 220.5 points for this Thursday’s encounter.</p>



<h2>Warriors finally snapped a losing streak</h2>



<p>The Golden State Warriors finally ended their longest losing run of the campaign as they beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-97 at home and avoided the sixth consecutive defeat. Following four straight games in which they failed to cover, the Warriors managed to cover in the last two. In this win, Steve Kerr’s side covered a -6 spread.</p>



<p>Golden State had three players with 20+ points. Jonathan Kuminga led the bunch with 21 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Jordan Poole (20 PTS, 4 AST, and 2 STL), Klay Thompson (20 PTS, 5 REB, and 2 BLK), Stephen Curry (15 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, and 3 STL), and Andrew Wiggins (14 PTS, 11 REB, and 3 BLK) also played a key role in this win.</p>



<h2>Nuggets keep rolling</h2>



<p>The Denver Nuggets didn’t turn back after a surprising home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which snapped their six-game winning streak. They connected three victories after that defeat, including a 131-124 home W over the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets didn’t cover a -8.5 spread against the shorthanded Warriors, but they managed to cover in six of the last ten.</p>



<p>The reigning MVP Nikola Jokic ran the show against the Warriors with another triple-double of 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists. Jeff Green (18 PTS and 5 REB), Monte Morris (18 PTS, 7 AST, and 5 REB), and Davon Reed (17 PTS) helped the Joker and the Nuggets to grab this victory.</p>



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



<p><strong>Golden State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5-1 ATS in the last eight road games</li><li>2-6-2 ATS in the last ten games as a road favorite</li><li>3-10-1 ATS in the last 14 games overall</li></ul>



<p><strong>Denver</strong>:</p>



<ul><li>9-4 ATS in the last 13 games overall</li><li>8-3 ATS in the last 11 Thursday games</li><li>4-0 ATS in the last four games as an underdog</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-denver-nuggets-pick">Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Pick</h2>



<p>I know that the Nuggets will be playing the second of back-to-back games after facing the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, but I believe they have more than enough in the tank to take on the Warriors on Thursday.</p>



<p>Nikola Jokic dominated in all three H2H duels this season, and I am backing him to have another big game on Thursday. He cannot be guarded, and Golden State doesn’t have a big guy who could step up and even try limiting the Joker. Kevon Looney is not that caliber.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Denver Nuggets +3.5 at -110</p>



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



<p>I was surprised by the result of the most recent H2H. Well, not with the outcome, but with the total. I didn’t expect such a good shooting game from the Warriors, who were without Curry, Thompson, and Wiggins and still scored 124 points! Now, with all three back in the lineup, I can only imagine what the Warriors can do on offense.</p>



<p>Denver is having its best period of the campaign, especially on the offensive end. The Nuggets are 19-12 O/U at home thus far, while three of their last four games went Over. On the other side, eight of the Warriors’ previous ten games went Over.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 220.5 points at -110</p>