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We didn’t get much in the way of Sunday drama, as Dustin Johnson faltered a little bit early in his round, but wound up firing a Sunday 68 to take down nearly $2.1 million and to ride off into the sunset with his hand on Paulina’s backside.

Our next major, to illustrate how messed up 2020 has been, will be the 2021 Masters in its regular April timeslot with any luck. For now, the players only have two more events before taking some time off for the holidays. One of those events is this week’s RSM Classic at Sea Island Resort on Saint Simons Island, Georgia.

This is a local track for a lot of players and also an event that brings a lot of players to the Peach State. This event, which has finished in a playoff in three of the last four years, is played on the Seaside Course and the Plantation Course at Sea Island, so it can accommodate 156 players.

With a field that long, we’ll save the odds for last, so you’ll have to read the analysis and then scroll down to see the prices, but we’ll work them in along the way for the players being discussed. We’ll use odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a> for that.
<h3><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h3>
This will not look like the Masters field, but with this tournament in the same state and only the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon left to go for 2020, a lot of players have just decided to stick around and take their chances. This is a full points event and a fond course for many that live in the area.

Players like Jason Day, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and favorites Tyrrell Hatton and Webb Simpson highlight the field. Of course Sungjae Im will play, as he plays just about every week, but Im just won a cool million for tying for second in the Masters, so his bank account is a lot bigger this time around.

Several players live here or have a place here, including Harris English, Matt Kuchar, Brian Harman, Zach Johnson, JT Poston, Patton Kizzire, Keith Mitchell, Hudson Swafford, and Davis Love III, whose foundation sponsors the event. He will not be in the field this week.
<h3><strong><u>Course Profiles</u></strong></h3>
Two courses are in play this week. The Seaside Course is used on the weekend and players alternate between the Seaside and the Plantation Course on Thursday and Friday. The Seaside course is the slightly shorter one and is a par 70 with three par 5s. The Plantation Course ends with a fourth par 5 and is a par 72.

This is a pretty wide-open course. Players often play from the short grass here and this is annually one of the best tournaments for hitting greens in regulation. It could very well become a putting tournament, which is one reason why guys like Kevin Kisner and Mackenzie Hughes have won and why Webb Simpson and Patrick Rodgers have been runners-up the last two years.

Using the DataGolf historical course data numbers, the top six in SG: Approach missed the cut last season and nine of the top 11. Sixteen of the top 20 in SG: Off-the-Tee missed the cut. Sebastian Munoz was 18th and finished third overall. Five of the top six in SG: Tee-to-Green missed the cut.

The top four in SG: T2G missed the cut in 2019. Seven of the top eight in SG: Approach also missed the cut in 2019. What they pretty much all have in common is that they putted poorly.

In other words, this is a putting tournament, so you’ll want to look for guys that are good with the flatstick.
<h3><strong><u>Yay or Neigh?</u></strong></h3>
In our horse for course section, we highlight the guys that have played well here. By DataGolf’s Course History Index, Webb Simpson, the tournament favorite at +1000, is the best player here over his 30 rounds. Kevin Kisner (+4000) is fifth and has also played 30 rounds. Simpson has been runner-up twice and also has a third in 2018 and a seventh in 2013.

Kisner missed the cut last season, but had four top-seven finishes in five years before that, including a win in 2015.

Charles Howell III (+6600), who won here back in 2018, missed the cut in search of a title defense, but he has four top-10 finishes and a 13th here. Sea Island native Zach Johnson (+5500) finished 61st last season, but had two top-10 finishes the two years prior. Similarly, Brian Harman (+4500) has a couple of top-10 finishes here.

Patrick Rodgers (+15000) missed the cut last year, but was second in 2018 and 10th in 2016. If he follows his even-numbered-year approach, then this one will be a good one for him.

We’ll see if Russell Henley (+2800) can get back on track here. Henley has missed the cut the last two years after finishing 10th, sixth, and fourth in his previous three starts.

Luke List (+12500) tied for 53rd last year, but was fourth in 2018 and 13th in 2016.

We do have a better field here, so take these finishes with a grain of salt, not to mention course history is a major debate in golf betting circles.
<h3><strong><u>The Handicap</u></strong></h3>
As mentioned, we’re looking for putters this week and there are a few in the field that make a lot of sense. The price is depressed because he was playing well before not being in the field for The Masters, but Denny McCarthy’s name is always at the top of the list in putting tournaments. McCarthy (+6600) had top-10 finishes in Bermuda and the Sanderson Farms Championship before an even par tie for 38th in Houston. McCarthy led the entire PGA Tour in SG: Putting during the 2020 season.

Another guy rolling it really well is Jason Kokrak. Kokrak (+3500), who won his first PGA Tour event in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek, had an early exit in his first appearance at The Masters, but ranks seventh in SG: T2G and is fourth in SG: Putting so far this season. We’ve got a depressed price on him as well with his recent play.

Further down the board, David Hearn (+20000), who tied for 30th last year, was 15th, 17th, and ninth in his three prior starts at the RSM Classic. Hearn is off to a fine start with the flatstick this season and this is a course that just seems to fit his game. If you don’t like the big price to win, consider a top-20 or a top-10 finish prop. Those are sure to be out there at reasonable prices.

Kristoffer Ventura (+12500) actually did everything right except when he got to the greens last season in his first start on Sea Island. He was second in SG: T2G, but missed the cut because the putter failed him. The 25-year-old has two top-10 finishes this season already and finished fourth in SG: Putting last season. This looks like a good week to take a shot on him.

Mackenzie Hughes (+6000) is a past winner here that finished in the top 10 in SG: Putting last season. He was seventh in the Vivint Houston Open and third in Punta Cana. Hughes has been playing extremely well of late, including three top-15 finishes in the FedEx Cup Playoffs events. He fired a final-round 63 in the Houston Open before taking a week off because he did not qualify for The Masters.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
There are a lot of ways to go this week, but McCarthy, Ventura, and Hughes are the picks for me. Kokrak’s length is still a factor here in this tournament, but that’s a low price because he’s won recently and has some name recognition as a result. He also hasn’t been a good putter throughout his career, so we’ve got some sample size bias in his recent returns.

We’ll take the putters in McCarthy, Ventura, and Hughes and hope for a Sunday sweat.
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<h4><strong>Odds from MyBookie Sportsbook as of November 16, 2 p.m. ET:</strong></h4>
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<td width="295">WEBB SIMPSON</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TYRRELL HATTON</td>
<td width="295">+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SUNGJAE IM</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TOMMY FLEETWOOD</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RUSSELL HENLEY</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATTHEW FITZPATRICK</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JASON DAY</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HARRIS ENGLISH</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SHANE LOWRY</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JOAQUIN NIEMANN</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SEBASTIAN MUNOZ</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JASON KOKRAK</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">COREY CONNERS</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN KISNER</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JUSTIN ROSE</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRIAN HARMAN</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">IAN POULTER</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ZACH JOHNSON</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DOC REDMAN</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TALOR GOOCH</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MACKENZIE HUGHES</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHARLES HOWELL III</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DYLAN FRITTELLI</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATT WALLACE</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">LEE WESTWOOD</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DENNY MCCARTHY</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">C T PAN</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SAM BURNS</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">AUSTIN COOK</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ANDY SULLIVAN</td>
<td width="295">+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRENDON TODD</td>
<td width="295">+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BERND WIESBERGER</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ALEX NOREN</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RUSSELL KNOX</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">AARON WISE</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HAROLD VARNER III</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SEPP STRAKA</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">J T POSTON</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATT KUCHAR</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DANNY WILLETT</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JOEL DAHMEN</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">STEWART CINK</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CAMERON DAVIS</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHEZ REAVIE</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHARL SCHWARTZEL</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JAMES HAHN</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MAVERICK MCNEALY</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ADAM HADWIN</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">WYNDHAM CLARK</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PETER MALNATI</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATTHEW NESMITH</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHARLEY HOFFMAN</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HENRIK STENSON</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN STREELMAN</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HARRY HIGGS</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HENRIK NORLANDER</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SCOTT PIERCY</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">EMILIANO GRILLO</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KRISTOFFER VENTURA</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">LUKE LIST</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRANDT SNEDEKER</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CAMERON TRINGALE</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRIAN GAY</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DOUG GHIM</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TYLER DUNCAN</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEEGAN BRADLEY</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MARTIN LAIRD</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ADAM SCHENK</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PATRICK RODGERS</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">WILL GORDON</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATT JONES</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">GRAEME MCDOWELL</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SCOTT STALLINGS</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PATTON KIZZIRE</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ADAM LONG</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHRIS KIRK</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHESSON HADLEY</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">NICK TAYLOR</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RAFAEL CABRERA BELLO</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TYLER MCCUMBER</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MARK HUBBARD</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">LUCAS GLOVER</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RORY SABBATINI</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRENDAN STEELE</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TROY MERRITT</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HANK LEBIODA</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TOM HOGE</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SUNG KANG</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JHONATTAN VEGAS</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DAVID HEARN</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BEAU HOSSLER</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RICHY WERENSKI</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JOHN HUH</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KYLE STANLEY</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">DAVIS THOMPSON</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN CHAPPELL</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JOSEPH BRAMLETT</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRANDEN GRACE</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">RYAN ARMOUR</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PAT PEREZ</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRIAN STUARD</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRICE GARNETT</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">D J TRAHAN</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CAMERON PERCY</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ROGER SLOAN</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEITH MITCHELL</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MICHAEL GLIGIC</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ROBBY SHELTON</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HUDSON SWAFFORD</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ANDREW PUTNAM</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JASON DUFNER</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">VAUGHN TAYLOR</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ROB OPPENHEIM</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ANDREW LANDRY</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SCOTT HARRINGTON</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JJ SPAUN</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">XINJUN ZHANG</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">FABIAN GOMEZ</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">NATE LASHLEY</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SCOTT BROWN</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">NICK WATNEY</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHASE SEIFFERT</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SEAN OHAIR</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KYOUNG-HOON LEE</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SATOSHI KODAIRA</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JAMIE LOVEMARK</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TIM WILKINSON</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">LUKE DONALD</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ROBERT STREB</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JIM HERMAN</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BILL HAAS</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MARK ANDERSON</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">AARON BADDELEY</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CAMILO VILLEGAS</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN TWAY</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRANDON HAGY</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BRONSON BURGOON</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SEBASTIAN CAPPELEN</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JONATHAN BYRD</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TED POTTER JR</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CHRIS BAKER</td>
<td width="295">+60000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">SAM RYDER</td>
<td width="295">+60000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BO HOAG</td>
<td width="295">+60000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">K J CHOI</td>
<td width="295">+75000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BO VAN PELT</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HUNTER MAHAN</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MICHAEL KIM</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">D A POINTS</td>
<td width="295">+150000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ANTHONY CORDES</td>
<td width="295">+150000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MARTIN TRAINER</td>
<td width="295">+200000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN STADLER</td>
<td width="295">+250000</td>
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<p>It's an AL East matchup tonight at Tropicana Field, as the Rays host the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET, and you can catch the game on MLBN. The Rays are favored in this one, with a money line of -133 compared to the Blue Jays at +113.</p>

<p>On the mound for the Blue Jays is José Berríos, while the Rays will counter with Zach Eflin. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over paying out at -117 compared to the under at -105.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 4:10 ET on Thursday, March 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Despite finishing with a record of 89-73, the Blue Jays were unable to advance in the playoffs, losing to the Twins in the Wild Card round. In the American League, Toronto finished in 5th place and 3rd in the AL-East.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Blue Jays went 43-38 last season, compared to their 46-35 record on the road. As the underdog, Toronto went 23-19, and their overall series record was 30-19-2.</p><p>Toronto had an average run margin of +0.5 runs per game last season, finishing with a run line record of 74-88. They were the favorite in 74.1% of their games, going 46-74 vs. the run line. In games they covered the run line, their average scoring margin was +4 runs per game compared to -2.5 runs per game in games they didn't cover the run line. On the road, they had a run line record of 41-40.</p><p>Last season, the Blue Jays had an over/under record of 71-84, and their games averaged a combined 8.7 runs per contest. In games with an over/under line of 7.5, the over/under record was 8-6. Overall, 54.3% of their games finished with more runs than 7.5.</p><p>Coming off a season in which he made 32 starts, José Berríos is set to face the Rays in his first start of the year. Last season, Berríos went 11-12 with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.19. In his two appearances against the Rays last season, Berríos went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.44. Overall, Berríos allowed 25 home runs last season and averaged 8.73 strikeouts per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.5.</p><p>The Blue Jays' offense was a bit more productive on the road last season, averaging 5.0 runs per game compared to 4.2 runs per game at home. Overall, they were 14th in the league, averaging 4.6 runs per game. In terms of strikeouts, they were the 7th toughest team to strike out, and they were 9th in walks. For the season, they hit .256 as a team, which was 7th best in the league.</p><p>Bo Bichette is the top returning hitter for the Blue Jays after hitting .306 last season. He also drove in 73 runs and hit 20 home runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit 26 home runs last season and drove in 94 runs. George Springer hit 21 home runs and drove in 72 runs last season. Justin Turner was added to the team in the off-season after hitting .276 and driving in 96 runs for the Red Sox last season.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are coming off a season in which they went 99-63, which was good for 2nd place in the American League and the AL East. In the playoffs, they lost in the Wild Card round to the Rangers (2-0).</p>

<p>At home, Tampa Bay went 53-28 last season, while going 46-35 on the road. In night games, the Rays were 56-36, compared to 43-27 in day games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Tampa Bay went 86-45 last season, while going 13-18 as the underdog. At home, the Rays were 50-26 as the favorite and 3-2 as the home underdog.</p><p>Tampa Bay was the favorite in 80.9% of their games last season, going 66-65 vs. the run line in those contests. Overall, they finished with a run line record of 86-76, including a 41-40 mark at home and 45-36 on the road. Their average scoring margin for the season was +1.2 runs per game. In games they covered the run line, their average scoring margin was +4.3 runs per game compared to -2.3 runs per game in games they did not cover.</p><p>Last season, Tampa Bay's games had an average over/under line of 8.3 runs, and their O/U record for the season was 89-69. In games with an O/U line of 7.5, the over/under record was 19-10. Overall, 63.6% of their games finished with more runs than 7.5, and their games averaged a combined 9.4 runs per game. Today's line is set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Zach Eflin is coming off a season in which he made 31 starts and went 16-8. His ERA for the season was 3.50, and he had a WHIP of 1.02. Eflin's batting average allowed was .233, and his on-base percentage allowed was .259. He gave up a total of 19 home runs. For the season, Eflin had 17 quality starts and averaged 9.42 strikeouts per nine innings. His walks per nine innings was 1.22, and his walks per game was 0.8.</p><p>The Rays' offense was one of the best in the league last season, finishing 4th in runs per game (5.3) and 4th in batting average (.260). They were also one of the best teams at getting on base, ranking 4th in on-base percentage (.331). On the road, they were 5th in runs per game (5.4) and 4th in road slugging percentage (.433).</p><p>Isaac Paredes is the top returning home run hitter for the Rays after hitting 31 home runs last season. He finished the year with a slugging percentage of .488 and batted .250. Jose Siri hit 25 home runs and batted .222 last season. Yandy Diaz led the team in hits last season with 22 and batted .330. Amed Rosario is a new addition to the team after batting .263 and hitting 6 home runs for the Dodgers last season.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

<p>The Lions and Huskies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FS1. The Huskies will host the game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Connecticut as the -37.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +37.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like East Texas A&M at +37.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Texas A&M Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>East Texas A&M picked up a 70-68 win over Southern on Wednesday, November 13th. The Lions were +4 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won outright but also covered the spread.</p> <p>East Texas A&M led 37-35 at halftime and matched Southern’s 33 points in the 2nd half. The combined points for the game were 138, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>East Texas A&M's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, hitting just 28% of their threes (7/25). At the free-throw line, they converted 75% of their attempts (15/20).</p> <p>Cam Amboree and Khaliq Abdul-Mateen both knocked down 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc. Amboree finished with 20 points, while Abdul-Mateen added 18. Tidjiane Dioumassi contributed 6 assists, and Demarco Bethea was perfect from the field, going 5/5 with 7 rebounds.</p><p>East Texas A&M Lions gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 59 attempts. The Lions struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 19 of 34 for a 55% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 for 75%. East Texas A&M gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Connecticut as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Connecticut cruised to a 90-49 win over Le Moyne on Wednesday, November 13th. The Huskies, who were -37.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>UConn led 38-19 at halftime and put up 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points while shooting 55.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.1%, thanks in large part to their 76.7% shooting on two-point attempts (23/30). From beyond the arc, the Huskies hit 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36.4%.</p> <p>The Huskies also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Alex Karaban led the way with 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Liam McNeeley added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from three-point range. Dwayne Koroma and Solo Ball both shot 66.7% from the field, with Ball hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 49 points, Connecticut's defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field, including 76% on two-point attempts (23/30). The Huskies also sent the opponent to the line 11 times, where they converted 8 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Connecticut's defense gave up 12 threes on 33 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. The Huskies also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Texas A&M Lions vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

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When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

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<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Monarchs game? Catch the action at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA, as the Monarchs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. James Madison come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -8 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +8</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Dukes Have a Shot at a Win at Norfolk?</h3><p>James Madison enters today's game against Old Dominion as the road favorite. The Dukes have been favored in 16 of their 19 games this season, going 14-2 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the road, James Madison has been dominant, going 9-1 over their last 10 games away from home. For the season, they are 8-1 on the road, with an average scoring margin of +9.8 points per game.</p><p>James Madison has an overall ATS record of 12-6 this season, including a road ATS mark of 7-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 155 for James Madison's game against Old Dominion is right in line with their season-long average over/under line of 153.4. So far, their over/under record is 8-9-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points, which is lower than their season average of 153.2 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, James Madison offense put up 67 points against Marshall. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.7% and made 5 threes. Offensively, the Dukes hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 83rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 252nd in terms of percentage and 67th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Dukes' defense holds the 96th rank in the nation, allowing 69.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.2 threes per game vs. Old Dominion. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.1%.</p><h3>Can The Monarchs Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Old Dominion is coming into this game as an underdog, and they have a record of 1-9 when they are the underdog. They are also 4-5 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is -2.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, they have a record of 5-5, and they are coming off a loss in their most recent game. In that game, they lost to Louisiana-Monroe by a score of 80-73.</p><p>Old Dominion has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-14. They have been especially bad vs. the spread as the underdog, going 2-8. Their home ATS mark is just 3-6 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Old Dominion games is 10-6-2. The average scoring total in their games this year is 150.7 points, which is 5.9 points lower than the average over/under line of 156.6. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 155.</p><p>The Old Dominion offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Louisiana-Monroe. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 8 threes. In terms of offense, the Monarchs have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 298th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 332nd in percentage and 256th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Old Dominion will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.4 points per game (263rd). In their previous game vs. Louisiana-Monroe, the Warhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 80 points vs. Old Dominion.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Kings face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+168)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Red Wings Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit edged closer to .500 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres, moving to 7-8-1. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, while the Sabres’ lone goal was shorthanded.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, netting both of his goals on power plays. Larkin, who took 4 shots on goal, now has 6 and 7 goals for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist of the year on Larkin’s first goal. Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th on Larkin’s second goal. Detroit took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they held Buffalo to just 1 goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves, finishing with a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut out the Sabres in the 2nd and 3rd.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 9-6-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p>

<p>As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala, with two assists, now has 5 on the year.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They registered 13 giveaways and scored in each period, including Laferriere’s first goal at 16:03 in the 1st period.</p><p>After leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings' defense gave up a goal with just 31 seconds remaining, followed by three more in the shootout. Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage. Defensively, the Kings had 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Blue Raiders face off at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. The Blue Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Middle Tennessee. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Blue Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Middle Tennessee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bobcats Ready for a Win at Conway?</h3><p>Ohio's season hit a bump with a 94-70 loss to Memphis on Friday. The Bobcats were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 161.</p> <p>Ohio trailed 43-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 51. The Bobcats will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense moving forward.</p><p>Ohio's offense managed 70 points in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 38.7% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 10 of 11 for 90.9%.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 7 of 10 overall and 4 of 5 from three. Tyrese Hunter added 21 points and 6 assists, also hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in this one, giving up 94 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 19 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense was even worse, as they gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws (77%).</p><h3>Can Middle Tennessee Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee fell to Murray State 88-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Raiders were -3 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>Middle Tennessee trailed 44-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Middle Tennessee struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 23 threes for 17.4%, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 39.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed 67 points, with 9 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while shooting 68.4% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>KyeRon Lindsay was a standout, scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. AJ Ferguson was perfect from three, hitting all 4 attempts, while Kamari Lands contributed 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense gave up 88 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 17%, hitting 4 of their 23 three-point attempts. Middle Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 68%.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Fightin' Blue Hens and Colonials game? Catch the action at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA, as the Colonials hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Fightin' Blue Hens are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Colonials. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Fightin' Blue Hens Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a 6-3 record overall. In their last game, they suffered a narrow loss to Ohio (74-73). So far this season, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a 3-1 record on the road and a 2-2 record at home. Delaware comes into today's game with a 6-2 ATS record. Over their last five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Delaware comes in with an over/under record of 4-4-0 through nine games, with their games averaging a combined 144.9 points per game so far. Looking at the Fightin' Blue Hens' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 155 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Fightin' Blue Hens' offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 77.4 points per contest. Offensively, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 107th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 77th in percentage and 167th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Fightin' Blue Hens' defense is nationally ranked 100th, allowing 68.9 points per game. Delaware's three-point defense is currently 74th in the country at 6.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.3% of their shots vs. Delaware.</p><h3>Can Robert Morris Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 10th game of the season, Robert Morris holds a 2-7 overall record. When playing away from home, the Colonials have yet to win a game, going 0-5, while they have a 1-2 record at home. As of now, Robert Morris holds a 4-4 record vs. the spread. In home games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread this season and have a 4-5 ATS record in their previous ten home games.</p><p>Robert Morris' games have, on average, featured 145.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.9 points so far. In the Colonials' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 150 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The Robert Morris offense is coming off a game in which they scored 57 points vs. Youngstown State. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.4% while connecting on 4 threes. Markeese Hastings is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14. Meanwhile, Justice Williams also brings a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Robert Morris is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.1 points per game. The Robert Morris defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Youngstown State to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Robert Morris Colonials Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/23

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Two of the division races in the National League are pretty wide-open and the first of them is the NL East. The reigning champion Atlanta Braves have the shortest price, but the reigning World Series champs and the best third-place team in 2019 also reside in this division.

On one hand, these types of divisions are nice because everybody is available at a plus price. On the other hand, these types of divisions are tough because you aren’t going to find any really big plus prices that you can sink your teeth into like you can in the AL East or the AL West.

There also isn’t a clear “winner of the offseason” in this division. The Braves lost Josh Donaldson, but picked up Marcell Ozuna and signed the best free agent reliever in Will Smith. The Nationals could be considered a loser because they lost Anthony Rendon, but they also managed to retain Stephen Strasburg when he opted out of his contract. The Mets have a new manager and also made a few moves to strengthen the bullpen and the depth of the roster, but also lost Zack Wheeler.

Offseason transactions frequently shape the market and shape the viewpoints of those betting into the early MLB futures market. As far as the three most likely contenders go in this division, nobody really stands out. That is true of how the offseason went and true of the odds as well.

Here are the odds to win the NL East per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> as of February 20, 2020:

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/atlanta-braves-win-total-analysis/161/"><strong>Atlanta</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/atlanta-braves-win-total-analysis/161/"> Braves</a> +193</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/washington-nationals-win-total-analysis/133/"><strong>Washington</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/washington-nationals-win-total-analysis/133/"> Nationals</a> +255</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/new-york-mets-win-total-analysis/145/"><strong>New York</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/new-york-mets-win-total-analysis/145/"> Mets</a> +335</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/philadelphia-phillies-win-total-analysis/142/"><strong>Philadelphia</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/philadelphia-phillies-win-total-analysis/142/"> Phillies</a> +385</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/miami-marlins-win-total-analysis/148/"><strong>Miami</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/miami-marlins-win-total-analysis/148/"> Marlins</a> +37500</strong>

The poor Miami Marlins. We can scratch them off the list. In my estimation, we can also scratch the Philadelphia Phillies off of the list. There is very little upside with that team relative to the other three top dogs in the division. That is a team that just doesn’t stack up in my humble opinion.

In all honesty, it is a little bit of a surprise to see the Braves lined the way that they are. They won the NL East last season, but became an afterthought because of a first-round playoff exit. They became more of an afterthought when a division rival won the World Series as a Wild Card, becoming the first team to do that since the 2014 San Francisco Giants.

The Braves also overachieved per their alternate standings metrics. The Nationals were actually 5.5 games better than the Braves per 3rd Order Win% and five games by BaseRuns.

While I personally do like the Braves, I couldn’t bet them as a favorite. The Nationals could also be subject to a World Series hangover and also have the production of Rendon to replace.

The team right there to take advantage is the New York Mets. Admittedly, I do wish the price was bigger than +335 because the Mets are a flawed team in their own right. Most of their flaws are on the health side, so this is really a question of whether or not this team can stay healthy and really make a big push. They do have a big gap to overcome from where their alternate standings put them, both relative to the Braves and the Nationals, while not having added much of consequence to the roster.

With a lot of different ways that things could play out in the NL East, there just isn’t enough line value to really take any of the teams in this division, but the Mets at +335 would be the closest one for me. This is one where we can definitely shop around as the season approaches and possibly find a better number.

2020 NL East Division Betting Odds & Prediction

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It wasn't all that long ago that the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina were playing at the FCS level. In fact, this is only their fourth season playing FBS (Division I) football. But here they are, a month and a half into the season, sitting with a national ranking in both major polls.

We can't really say if that was the vision of Joe Moglia, the TD Ameritrade chairman who took the head coaching job in 2012. But he's still watching over things as an executive advisor or some such thing in the athletic department. And he'll be watching as CCU plays host to the Georgia Southern Eagles in a Saturday game in the Sun Belt, taking place at Noon ET.

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Moglia installed Jamey Chadwell, his offensive coordinator for two years, as head coach, and this season things have fallen right to the extent that the Chants are undefeated, with Sun Belt Conference wins over Arkansas State and Louisiana-Lafayette (30-27 last week), not to mention a victory over Kansas (headquarters of TD Ameritrade, for you trivia buffs) for the second season in a row.

And as of now, they are #24 in the USA Today poll and #25 in the Associated Press poll. ULL had been rated, so the Chants essentially supplanted them.

Georgia Southern won last year's meeting 30-27, in a triple overtime brawl that was played in a torrential downpour.

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<strong>Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -5.5</strong>
<strong>Georgia Southern Eagles +5.5</strong>

<strong>Over 51.5 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 51.5 points -110</strong>

Coastal Carolina runs a spread option, which is something Chadwell brought in. And you need a dynamic trigger man to get the most out of it, so the Chants are lucky to have Grayson McCall. The redshirt freshman is a 68% passer with a robust 10.7 yards an attempt and a nifty 11-1 TD-INT ratio.

Georgia Southern has a heavy option look, so unlike McCall, Shai Werts is a guy who throws the ball rather infrequently, although 54 attempts in four games is downright high-tech for this kind of offense. Werts also averages 6.8 yards a carry, so he's a run threat, along with Oklahoma State transfer JD King (423 yards).

At 280 ground yards per game, the Eagles are fourth best in the nation. They run the ball 77.4% of the time.

Sometimes, to use a boxing analogy, when a couple of sluggers get together, it's not a matter of who's the better pitcher, but rather who's the better catcher. And Coastal Carolina has been pretty generous when it comes to defending against opposition ground attacks, allowing 5.2 yards per carry. Last week, against the very formidable Ragin' Cajun ground attack, they yielded almost eight yards a carry (240 on 31 tries), even in the process of victory.

If they do that against Georgia Southern they're not going to be able to count on enough breaks.

But when you look at the whole thing, CCU is the team with a heck of a lot more balance. We know that GSU offensive coordinator Bob DeBesse has been looking for that kind of thing by introducing more of an RPO look, but there's a transition of sorts there, and he may have to wait for Werts to graduate to implement that in full.

CCU is already there. They average over 200 rush yards a game, and with McCall, they have a guy who can get it down the field. When he is not dumping off passes to star running back CJ Marable, he averages over 19 a throw. Tight end Isaiah Lively is at 30 yards a reception, and that's a great weapon.

Coastal has not wasted opportunities either; in 18 red zone trips, they've scored 17 touchdowns. They're the better side here.

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