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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.

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<p>The 49ers are favored by -10 as they host the Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. This week four non-conference matchup is on Sunday, September 29th at 4:05 ET. The 49ers are -526 on the money line, while the Patriots' money line odds are +389. FOX is handling the television coverage, and the over/under line is 39.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers -10</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Patriots are now 1-2 after a 24-3 loss to the Jets in their most recent game. New England was +6.5 point underdogs on the road and didn't come close to covering the spread, losing by 21 points. The 27 total points were well below the over/under line of 39 points.<p></p>New England fell behind early, with the Jets leading 7-0 after the 1st quarter. The Patriots managed only a field goal in the 2nd quarter, and the Jets added another touchdown to make it 21-3 heading into the 4th. Aaron Rodgers and Allen Lazard connected for a touchdown in the 1st, and Rodgers found Garrett Wilson for another score just before halftime.
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    <li>1st Quarter, 4:26 - NY Jets score a touchdown: Aaron Rodgers passed to Allen Lazard for a 10-yard touchdown. Score: NYJ 7, NE 0.</li>
    <li>2nd Quarter, 8:33 - NY Jets score a touchdown: Breece Hall rushed up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown. Score: NYJ 14, NE 0.</li>
    <li>2nd Quarter, 4:0 - New England scores a field goal: Joey Slye kicked a 44-yard field goal. Score: NYJ 14, NE 3.</li>
    <li>2nd Quarter, 0:11 - NY Jets score a touchdown: Aaron Rodgers passed to Garrett Wilson for a 2-yard touchdown. Score: NYJ 21, NE 3.</li>
    <li>4th Quarter, 10:19 - NY Jets score a field goal: Greg Zuerlein kicked a 28-yard field goal. Score: NYJ 24, NE 3.</li>
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```</p><p>The Patriots' offense struggled in their 24-3 loss to the Jets, managing just 11 first downs and 61 yards passing. New England's running game had just 15 attempts but averaged 5.2 yards per attempt, with Antonio Gibson leading the team with 29 yards on five carries.</p><p></p><p>New England's quarterbacks were sacked seven times, with Jacoby Brissett going 12/18 for 98 yards passing. Brissett was the team's leading passer and didn't throw any touchdowns. Demario Douglas led the team with 69 yards receiving.</p><p>In the Patriots' 24-3 loss to the Jets, their defense allowed 267 passing yards, with two passing touchdowns, and 133 rushing yards on 33 attempts. New England's offense managed just a field goal in this one. The Patriots' defense didn't allow a single completion in the game, but the Jets still found success moving the ball, finishing with 400 total yards.<p></p>The Patriots struggled on third downs, allowing the Jets to convert 66.7% of their third down attempts. Additionally, New England's defense only came away with two sacks and lost the quarterback hit differential by -11.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Despite leading 14-0 after the 1st quarter and 21-14 heading into the 4th, the 49ers lost to the Rams 27-24, dropping their record to 1-2. The 49ers missed a chance to extend their lead in the 4th when Jake Moody missed a 55-yard field goal with 2:48 remaining. The Rams tied the game at 24 with 2:43 left in the 4th and then took the lead for good with a field goal with five seconds remaining.</p><p></p><p>San Francisco's Brock Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings for two touchdowns in the 1st quarter. After the Rams pulled within 14-7 late in the 2nd quarter, the 49ers added another touchdown in the 3rd quarter. However, the Rams outscored the 49ers 13-3 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite the 27-24 loss to the Rams, the 49ers' offense put up 25 first downs and 288 yards through the air. They also converted on 54.5% of their third down attempts. Brock Purdy, who threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, led the passing game. He completed 73% of his passes and was not intercepted.</p>
<p>Jordan Mason led the ground attack with 77 yards rushing, while Jauan Jennings had a big game receiving, with 175 yards and three touchdowns. The 49ers' offense collectively rushed for 137 yards and allowed just one sack in the game.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Rams, the 49ers' defense allowed 198 passing yards. The defense did not allow a single completion in the passing game, but they did give up one passing touchdown. The Rams were 41.7% on 3rd down and the 49ers' defense finished with three sacks. The 49ers' defense also held the Rams to just 98 rushing yards on 26 attempts.<p></p>

New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/29/24

<p>The over/under line is set at 45.5 points for the week nine matchup between the Broncos and Ravens. The Ravens are the heavy favorite with a money line of -462, while the Broncos are at +356. The game, which kicks off at 1:00 ET, is being televised on CBS. The Ravens are -9.5 point favorites in this AFC matchup, and both teams need to add to their regular-season records. This one is being played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Broncos +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Broncos winning this one by a score of 25 to 14</li><li>Not only do we have the Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After a week 6 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos have bounced back with two straight wins, including a 28-14 victory over the Panthers in week 8. Denver was favored by 13 points and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 6-2 this season. They are 3-0 as favorites and 3-2 as underdogs. The over has hit in four straight Broncos games, including week 8, when the teams combined for 42 points, surpassing the 40.5-point line.</p> <p>Denver is 5-3 this season and ranks 27th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 42.8% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.3% chance of winning the AFC West. The Broncos are 3-1 on the road and 2-2 at home, and they are 1-1 in division games and 2-2 in conference games.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Broncos are 27th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 20th in the NFL with 21.6 points per game and are 24th in total yards, averaging 307.2 per game. Denver ranks 12th in passing attempts but is 26th in passing yards, with 185.9 per game. On the ground, they are 15th in rushing attempts and 14th in rushing yards, averaging 121.4 per game. The Broncos are 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 32.4% success rate, but they are 9th in red zone attempts and 19th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Bo Nix had a strong performance in week 8, throwing for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns with a passer rating of 124. Courtland Sutton led the team with 8 catches for 100 yards, while Jaleel McLaughlin had 47 rushing yards on 8 carries. Denver scored 21 points in the 2nd quarter and converted 11 of 17 3rd-down attempts in their win over the Panthers.</p><p>Denver's defense came up with two interceptions in their 28-14 win over the Panthers, despite allowing 215 passing yards and two touchdowns. They were tough against the run, giving up just 69 yards on 20 attempts. The Broncos also defended the pass well, allowing a completion rate of 63.2% and holding Carolina to a 5.7 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>On third downs, the Broncos allowed the Panthers to convert just 35.7% of their chances. They also managed two sacks and had more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than Carolina.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 9, the Ravens hold a 5-3 record, putting them 2nd in our power rankings and giving them a 92.3% chance of making the playoffs. They have a +4.1 scoring margin and are 4-3-1 against the spread, including a 4-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 7-1, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>Baltimore’s most recent game was a 29-24 loss to the Browns in week 8, where they failed to cover as 7-point favorites. Before that, they had won four straight, including a 10-point win over the Bucs in week 7. In that game, they covered the 4.5-point spread, with the teams combining for 72 points.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Ravens sitting at the top heading into week 9. They lead the NFL in yards per game (452.1) and are 2nd in scoring, averaging 30.2 points per game. Baltimore has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 3rd in rushing attempts and leading the league with 200 rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they rank 3rd in the NFL with a 46.5% conversion rate, but they’ve struggled in the red zone, sitting 29th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson threw for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 8, finishing with a passer rating of 101. Derrick Henry rushed for 73 yards on 11 carries, while Zay Flowers had 7 catches for 115 yards. Baltimore scored 7 points in the 4th quarter but only converted 2 of 10 3rd-down attempts in the loss to Cleveland.</p><p>In their 29-24 loss to the Browns, the Ravens' defense allowed 27 completions for 321 yards through the air. The Ravens struggled on third downs, allowing the Browns to convert 53.3% of their attempts. Despite giving up 321 passing yards, the Ravens did hold the Browns to 80 yards rushing on 23 attempts.<p></p>Baltimore's defense gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed the Browns to finish with 401 total yards. They managed two sacks and allowed Cleveland to complete 65.9% of their passes. Additionally, the Ravens' defense allowed the Browns to hold the ball for 32:42 minutes.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 11/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Monarchs and Highlanders game? Catch the action at Donald N. Dedmon Center in Radford, VA, as the Highlanders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Radford is favored by -4.5 vs. Old Dominion.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS RADFORD HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald N. Dedmon Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will Radford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Monarchs Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Monarchs faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 9th, as they went on the road to take on Arizona. Old Dominion entered the game as +33 point underdogs and struggled to keep it close, losing 102-44.</p> 

<p>After trailing 50-21 at halftime, Old Dominion managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The total points for the game were 146, falling short of the 163-point O/U line.</p><p>Old Dominion's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 44 points with a field goal percentage of 31.6% (18/57). Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 16 from three-point range, shooting 12.5% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 17 attempts, shooting 35.3%.</p> <p>The Monarchs managed only 2 assists and 9 offensive rebounds. Tobe Awaka was a bright spot, scoring 18 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Devin Ceaser added 12 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense struggled, giving up 102 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 56% shooting, with the other team hitting 30 of 53 two-point attempts.</p> 

<p>From three-point range, Old Dominion's opponents shot 36%, making 8 of 22 attempts. The Monarchs also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 62%.</p><h3>Do the Highlanders Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Radford opened their season with an 89-77 win over William & Mary on Friday. The Highlanders were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Radford led 42-39 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Tribe 47-38. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Radford put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 64% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.6%, making 24 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>Jarvis Moss led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Ibu Yamazaki was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Radford also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Radford's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. The Highlanders allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/25 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford's defense conceded 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they hit 24 for 70%. Radford gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Both the Red Sox and Royals are looking to extend their winning streaks on Tuesday, as Boston has won two straight, while the Royals have won three in a row. The forecast for Tuesday's matchup calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80s from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello is starting for the Red Sox, and they are 60-51 this season, putting them 3rd in the AL East. The Royals are 3rd in the AL Central with a record of 63-51. Boston is a slight money line underdog (+113), while the Royals are favored at -134. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston cruised to a 9-5 win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 7th inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Royals, they scored their final run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were at +111 on the money line.</p>

<p>James Paxton only went six innings for the Red Sox but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Brady Singer was tagged for four homers and four runs in just 5 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Vinnie Pasquantino hit the game's only home run while going 1/4 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Romy Gonzalez also had a three RBI game for the Red Sox, going 1/2 with a homer.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 60-51 overall this season, and they are six games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. The Red Sox have gone 14-13 in divisional games this year. They Red Sox have won two straight games, and they are 1-0 in their series vs. the Royals.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 27-28 this year, and they have gone 33-23 on the road. As the road underdog, Boston is 19-18 this year, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall. Their series record is 18-13-5 this year, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Red Sox have been a better bet on the road this season, going 32-24. Their average run margin is 0.3, but they have been outscored by an average of 0.3 runs per game at home. As the underdog, they are 33-24 vs. the run line, and they have covered in their last two games as the underdog and on the road.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today to take on the Kansas City Royals. The O/U line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Red Sox have a combined run average of 9.6 runs per game this season. Their O/U record is 57-48, and their average O/U line for the season is 9 runs. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, the Red Sox have an O/U record of 8-4-2. In their last four games, the O/U result has been over the line.</p><p>Right-hander Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Royals on the road. Bello has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 5.13. So far, he has turned in seven quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn't factor into the decision. Against the Mariners on July 31st, Bello went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. He finished with seven strikeouts in that outing. Looking back at his last three starts, Bello has finished with a no-decision in each one.</p><p>As a team, the Red Sox are the league's top hitting team, with a batting average of .264. They also have the top OPS in the league and are 2nd in slugging percentage. Boston has been a very good home run hitting team this season and are also among the league leaders in runs scored. Heading into the game, they are averaging 5 runs per game on the road and 4.7 per game at home.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/31 in his last seven games with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .307 with 25 home runs, which is 6th in the league. Devers' 70 RBIs are the 11th most in the MLB. Jarren Duran is also having a strong season for the Red Sox, batting .295 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 63-51 overall this season, and they are five games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The Royals trail the Twins by 1.5 games for the second Wild Card spot in the AL. So far, they have been really good against other teams in their division, putting up a record of 25-11.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 36-23 this year, but they have dropped three straight at home. On the road, they are just under .500 at 27-28. Kansas City has won two straight series and has an overall series record of 17-18-1 this year.</p><p>When playing at home, the Royals have been a solid bet on the run line, going 34-25, and have an average run margin of 1.0. They have been even better as an underdog, going 35-22 on the run line, while they are just 29-28 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.9, but in their losses, they have an average run margin of -3.1.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals have an over/under record of 49-62 this season, with an average of 8.7 runs scored per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 11-11. So far this season, only 14.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today and comes into the game with a record of 13-5 and an ERA of 2.57. So far, he has made 23 starts, one of which was a complete game. Lugo has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he gave up just one earned run in eight innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. Lugo's ERA at home is 2.88 compared to 2.63 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .253, which is the 6th best mark in the league. The Royals are also one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts, but they don't draw a lot of walks.</p>

<p>Both Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez have 20 homers this season, which is 11th in the league. Witt Jr. is batting .343 for the season, while Perez is hitting .278. Over his last seven games, Vinnie Pasquantino has five homers and is batting .323. He is also on a nine-game hitting streak.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/6/24

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<p>At 6:50 PM ET, the Diamondbacks and Rays square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and the Rays are the slight favorite on the money line (-109).</p>

<p>Arizona is 69-53 overall and they have won six straight, putting them 2nd in the NL West. Tampa Bay comes in with a record of 59-61, and they will be sending Ryan Pepiot to the mound vs. a Diamondbacks club that has Ryne Nelson starting.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -110</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, August 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Eugenio Suarez had a big game at the plate for the Diamondbacks in their most recent game vs. the Rockies, going 3/4 with a homer and five RBIs. The Diamondbacks really broke things open with a four-run 1st inning and added another four runs in the 6th to close things out. Arizona was the heavy favorite at -214 going into the game.</p>

<p>Jordan Montgomery started for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up three runs on five hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Arizona is on a six-game winning streak, and they are two games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Diamondbacks are 69-53 overall and have gone 22-14 against other teams in the NL West. Arizona closed out their series vs. the Rockies with three straight wins.</p>

<p>As the road team today, the Diamondbacks are 32-27 this season compared to 37-26 at home. Arizona has won four straight games as the road favorite, and they are 8-6 in these situations this year. They have also won six straight series on the road and have an overall series record of 22-13-4, including winning nine straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Diamondbacks, it's important to note that they have a winning run line record on the road at 34-25. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and have a run line record of 39-24 when they are the underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road against the Rays today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Arizona games have averaged 9.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 66-50. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 10-4-2. Overall, 73% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Ryne Nelson is looking to build off his last outing, where he turned in a solid performance against the Phillies. In that August 9th start, he went 7 1/3 innings, giving up just two earned runs on three hits. Nelson finished with a no-decision in the outing. Looking back further, he has made eight quality starts this year and has a record of 8-6. Nelson's ERA for the season is 4.51, along with a WHIP of 1.32. For the year, he has allowed 11 home runs and is averaging 7.27 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Arizona comes into today's game as the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.3 runs per game. This is a team that has been even better at home, where they are averaging 5.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .261, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB right now.</p>

<p>Arizona's offense is led by Ketel Marte, who is hitting .298 for the season and has gone deep 30 times, which is the best mark on the team and 7th best in the league. Marte and Christian Walker have been the team's top run producers this season, with Marte driving in 81 runs and Walker at 71. Jake McCarthy has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 14/30 in his last seven games with three homers.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Astros with a 2-1 loss. Tampa Bay was the +106 underdog at home going into the game. Things started off well for the Rays, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Astros scored in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Zack Littell put together a good start for the Rays, going five innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out three. However, the Rays couldn't close things out, and Garrett Cleavinger took the loss out of the bullpen. Tampa Bay also wasted a big game from Wander Franco, who went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored.</p><p>The Rays are 59-61 overall, putting them 4th in the AL East, 12 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Tampa Bay lost the final game of their series vs. the Astros and have dropped three straight games. So far, they are 17-23 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 31-34 this year, and they are two games above .500 at 28-27 on the road. This season, the Rays are just 9-16 as the home underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 20-15-4, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Rays win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.8 runs. That's a big reason why they are 38-24 against the run line as underdogs. Their overall run line record is .500 at 60-60, but they have been much better on the road at 34-21. Their average run margin is -.5 runs per game, and they are 26-39 against the run line at home.</p><p>The Rays have been involved in a high-scoring games this season, as their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 54-61 on the season, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 13-18-1. Their games have had an average line of 8 runs per game, and 43 of their games have had lines set over 8 runs. Their games have gone under the line in 45 games, and they are currently on a 4-game under streak.</p><p>Ryan Pepiot gets the start for the Rays today vs. the Diamondbacks and is coming off a great outing. In his most recent start, Pepiot went 6 innings and didn't give up a run. He only allowed two hits in the outing. Looking back over his last three starts, Pepiot has given up a total of three earned runs. The right-hander's record for the season is 6-5, and he has an ERA of 3.92. Opponents are batting .195 off Pepiot this season. Out of his 17 starts, he has six quality starts and is averaging 9.69 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Rays are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 19th in the MLB, and their team on-base percentage of .308 is also below average. Tampa Bay does have a few hitters with good home run numbers, as Christopher Morel and Jose Siri have 20 and 14 homers, respectively, but both have struggled in terms of batting average.</p>

<p>Yandy Diaz has been the team's most consistent hitter this season, batting .270 with 10 homers. He is also 2nd on the team in RBIs. Over his last seven games, Jose Caballero has gone 6/16, while Brandon Lowe has gone just 3/24 in his last six games. Lowe has one homer and three RBIs in that stretch.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 8/16/24

<p>Betting on today's Saints and Purple Eagles game? Catch the action at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, as the Purple Eagles hosts this showdown at 9:45 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest is set at 131 points, with Niagara being favored by -10 at home against Siena.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +10</p><p>This game will be played at Boardwalk Hall at 9:45 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Purple Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Niagara winning straight-up, we like Siena at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Siena Stun the Crowd at Boardwalk Hall?</h3><p>With a 4-27 record, Siena is on a seven-game losing streak and has gone 3-17 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. They are 1-10 in non-conference games, and on the road, they have gone 2-14, with an average scoring margin of -16.1.</p>

<p>As underdogs, the Saints have gone 3-26 this season, and they are 2-8 in their last ten road games. In their most recent game, they lost to Iona, 68-54, and their record as the underdog this season is 3-26.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Siena has a record of 13-16 vs. the spread. On the road this year, they are 9-7 vs. the spread and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Siena games is 13-17-1. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 131. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 124 points. Over their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 129 points and their OU record in that span is 4-6.</p><p>Siena offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 54 points against Iona. In that game, they made 5/24 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Offensively, the Saints hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 384th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 385th in terms of percentage and 344th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Saints' defense holds the 245th rank in the nation, allowing 74.7 points per game. So far, the Siena defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.1 times per game (713rd).</p><h3>Do the Purple Eagles Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Marist by a score of 63-62, Niagara is 15-15 overall and 11-9 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. At home, the Purple Eagles have gone 4-9 this season, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak at home.</p>

<p>For the year, Niagara has been the favorite in 14 of their games, going 6-8 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is -4.3 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Niagara has gone just 5-9 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the favorite, they are 0-3 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 4-9 this season and their last three home games vs. the spread have all been losses.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Niagara games sits at 15-13-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 144.6 points, which is 5.2 points higher than the average over/under line of 139.4. So far, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 131. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Niagara offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Marist. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.9% while connecting on 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Ahmad Henderson II, who is averaging 12 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Braxton Bayless also maintains a PPG average of 11.5 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Purple Eagles' defense holds the 183rd rank in the nation, allowing 72.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. Marist, the Red Foxes finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 63 points vs. Niagara.</p>

Siena Saints vs Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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<p>Corbin Burnes and the Orioles (85-68) are at home on Friday, and they are heavy favorites on the money line (-199). They'll be hosting the Tigers (80-73), who are on a four-game winning streak. Keider Montero is starting for the Tigers, and they are +166 on the money line. Friday's over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 7:05 PM ET, and APLTV will be carrying this game on TV. The forecast in Baltimore calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. Baltimore is currently in second place in the AL East, while the Tigers are third in the AL Central.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline +166</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Riley Greene and the Tigers are coming off a good performance to close out their series vs. the Royals, picking up a 4-2 win. Greene went only 1/5, but his one hit was a home run, and the Tigers scored three runs in the 3rd inning. Detroit's offense was the only one to score after the 3rd, and the Royals could only score two runs, both of which came in the 1st.</p>

<p>Tarik Skubal got the start for the Tigers, going five innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued only one walk and struck out seven Royals batters. Will Vest closed things out in the 9th, picking up the save.</p><p>Detroit is 80-73 overall and 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 8.5 games. The Tigers head into today's game on a four-game winning streak, and they are 8-2 across their last ten games. This season, they are 27-22 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>So far, the Tigers have been good on the road, going 41-37 compared to 39-36 at home. Detroit has won five straight games on the road, and they have an overall series record of 24-20-5, including four straight series wins. As the underdog, the Tigers are 28-31 this year, and they have won three straight as the underdog overall.</p><p>The Tigers have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 82-71 overall. They have been particularly good on the road, where they are 49-29 vs. the run line. They have covered the run line in four straight games and have been a good bet as an underdog, going 60-33 vs. the run line in those games.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Tigers have played in 96 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 8.2 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 75-74, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 21-18. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Keider Montero is on the mound for the Tigers today as he faces the Orioles on the road. So far, he has made 15 starts and has a record of 6-6. Montero's ERA is 4.60, and he is coming off a start in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing vs. the Orioles, he went five innings and gave up just one hit. Montero has one complete game shutout this year. Looking back at his last four outings, he has gone 5 innings, 9 innings, 4 1/3 innings, and 5 innings. Montero has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .235, and their on-base percentage of .299 is 19th in the league. Detroit's team slugging percentage of .387 is also below the league average.</p>

<p>Riley Greene comes into the game with a team-high 24 home runs and 71 RBIs, while batting .262 for the season. He has four homers in his last eight games. Colt Keith is also swinging a hot bat right now, as he is on a four-game hitting streak and is batting .264 for the season. Matt Vierling is 2nd on the team with 16 homers.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Giants, closing out their series with a 5-3 win. After allowing one run to the Giants in the top of the first, the Orioles responded with three runs of their own. Baltimore went on to add another two runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Gregory Soto was excellent out of the Orioles's bullpen, going three innings and giving up just one run, and picking up the win. Baltimore's offense was carried by Anthony Santander, who went 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>With a record of 85-68, the Orioles are four games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore will host the Tigers today, with the Orioles' overall record including a mark of 30-19 in AL East matchups. The Orioles lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Giants.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have gone 43-35 at home compared to 42-33 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 69-50 this season and 16-18 as the underdog. Baltimore's overall series record is 25-17-7, but they have dropped four straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs per game. Overall, they have a run line record of 81-72, with a run line record of 37-41 at home and 44-31 on the road. As the favorite, they are just below .500 on the run line at 59-60, while as the underdog, they are 22-12.</p><p>When the Orioles are at home, the over/under line is typically set higher, with an average line of 8 runs per game. Their games have averaged a combined 9.1 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for their games is 81-61. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 9-7. Overall, 79.1% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Right-hander Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Tigers at home. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 14-8 with a 3.06 ERA. Burnes' WHIP for the season is currently 1.12, and opponents are batting .215 off him this year. In his last outing, Burnes pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up just two hits and one walk. He finished with seven strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Burnes has made 21 quality starts this year.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Orioles are 2nd in the league in home runs and are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. Baltimore has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 9th in the league.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles' top power threats this season, with Santander leading the team with 42 homers and Henderson just behind him with 37. Santander is also 13th in the league with 97 RBIs. However, both players have had a rough stretch at the plate, with Santander going 3/23 in his last six games and Henderson hitting just .176.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -19.5 vs. Cleveland State.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like Cleveland State at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Vikings faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they traveled to Michigan and lost 101-53. Entering the game as +21 point underdogs, Cleveland State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 54-26 at halftime, the Vikings struggled in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 47. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Cleveland State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.4%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Vikings did manage to grab 18 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 9 for 11 from the line. They finished with just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Cleveland State's defensive struggles, allowing 101 points on 68% shooting, the Vikings gave up 39 made field goals, including 29 from two-point range at a 74% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cleveland State allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55%. The Vikings also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p><h3>Can Kansas State Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State opened their season with an 89-65 win over New Orleans on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -30 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 154 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Kansas State led 44-32 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while holding New Orleans to 33 points after the break.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a 49.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.2%, thanks in large part to their 43.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>David N'Guessan led the way with 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Max Jones and Jah Short each added 19 points, with Jones hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range. The Wildcats also dished out 29 assists and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Kansas State's defense gave up 65 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. They hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 24/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 43%, making 17 of 39 threes. Kansas State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 60%. The Wildcats allowed 19 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Colorado and Tampa Bay continue their battle in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final with Game 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Sunday, June 26, so we bring you the best Avalanche vs. Lightning betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Avalanche head to Florida as slight -115 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Lightning are listed as -105 home underdogs, and the totals sit at 6.0 goals.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Avs blew their first chance to seal the title&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Colorado Avalanche have a 3-2 lead in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final following a tough 3-2 defeat in Game 5 at home. They outshot the Lighting 37-29 and posted ten hits more than their opponents (43-33), but it wasn’t enough.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Avs rallied from a one-goal deficit twice, as defenseman Cale Makar and winger Valeri Nichushkin found the back of the net. These two guys also accounted for one assist apiece, so Makar now has three goals and four dishes in this series.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Darcy Kuemper surrendered three goals on 29 shots in Game 5 and fell to 9-4 with a 2.69 GAA and a .898 save percentage in the 2022 NHL Playoffs. Kuemper was outstanding in a 3-2 overtime victory at Amalie Arena in Game 4, posting 37 stops with a .949 save percentage.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Avs’ dream of a three-peat is still alive&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning tried their best last Friday and managed to force Game 6 in front of the home fans. The two-time defending champions went 1-for-4 with the man advantage and killed both of Colorado’s power-play opportunities while committing only three giveaways on the night.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jan Rutta scored his first goal of the postseason to make it 1-0 with 4:37 left to play in the first period. Nikita Kucherov scored in the second period to give the Bolts a 2-1 lead and snap his six-game goalless streak, while Ondrej Palat scored the winner after 13:38 of play in the third period.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Andrei Vasilevskiy has a big night in Denver, Colorado. The 27-year-old netminder posted 35 saves to lift his team over the Avalanche. Vasilevskiy is now 14-8 with a 2.54 GAA and .921 save percentage in the 2022 Stanley Cup.&nbsp;</p>



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



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



<ul><li>N/A&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay:</strong></p>



<ul><li>12-5 in the last 17 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>8-1 in the last nine games at home&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Avalanche missed a huge opportunity to get the job done. Now, they have to deal with the Bolts at Amalie Arena, and the reigning champs have won eight of their previous nine showings on the home ice.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I think Colorado is a better team than Tampa Bay, but the Bolts have a better goaltender. Although Darcy Kuemper is a top-notch goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has been unstoppable over the last three postseasons. I’m going with Tampa Bay to force Game 7 only because of Vasilevskiy.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Tampa Bay Lightning at -105&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>As expected, the Avalanche are trying their best to push the tempo in this series. They’ve taken a ton of shots toward Andrei Vasilevskiy, but only one of the previous five games has gone over the total along with a push at six goals in the opener.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I lean the over in Game 6, expecting another up-tempo encounter. But you never know with Andrei Vasilevskiy, so Tampa Bay to win remains my best Avalanche vs. Lightning betting pick.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 6.0 goals at +105&nbsp;</strong></p>

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Odds, Pick, Prediction 6/26/22