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The Washington Capitals did what they had to do in order to stay alive. The next step is attempting to force Game 6 against the New York Islanders. All you can do is take it one game at a time when you absolutely have to win four in a row to survive and advance. The Capitals are one-quarter of the way there.

Bettors may have a little bit of renewed belief in the Capitals, as they are a -120 favorite in Game 5 on Thursday against the Islanders at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a>. With New York at even money, there are likely going to be some very interested parties in the underdog. The total is 5 with some over juice.

There were some baby steps in Game 5 for the Capitals. They held the Islanders to just 11 scoring chances with their backs against the wall. They had 24 of their own. Of course, they were still outscored 2-1 at 5-v-5, which is a nod to just how much Braden Holtby continues to have a negative impact on this team. But, with the glass half-full, it was the first time in the series that the Islanders had an expected goals for of less than 1 at 5-v-5. It was the first time in the series that the Capitals had a higher expected goals for at 5-v-5.

They still needed a power play goal and a 4-v-4 goal in order to come away with the win. No matter how it all played out, they won. That’s what matters in a must-win spot. They have another must-win spot on Thursday and every game from here on out in this series is a must-win.

The Islanders didn’t play well, but maybe that’s for the best. Teams seem to maybe be a little cognizant of not getting rusty in the bubble. We’ve seen some lackluster elimination game efforts to this point. The Islanders just didn’t bring the same effort or the same juice to this game that they have in other games in the series. Semyon Varlamov wasn’t quite as good. The Capitals played with a sense of urgency that the Islanders had a tough time matching.

You never want to fall victim to what you’ve most recently seen. You want to look at a larger sample. Here’s what we know about this series. Even with Washington’s win in Game 4, the Islanders have outscored the Capitals 10-3 at 5-v-5. They’ve outchanced the Capitals. They’ve had more shot attempts. They’ve more than doubled the Capitals up in high-danger chances. They’ve gotten better goaltending. They lost Game 4, but they’ve been winning the series pretty handily to this point.

Nicklas Backstrom skated without the team in Wednesday’s practice session. Backstrom has been in concussion protocol following the very questionable hit from Anders Lee during Game 1. Backstrom’s absence has been extremely noticeable in this series. The Capitals power play has still had some success, but they have not generated much 5-v-5 without Backstrom. They can’t live solely off of power play goals if they want to advance.

This line may very well be in a holding pattern until we find out the status of Backstrom. The Capitals have scored eight goals in this series and Alex Ovechkin has four of them. Somebody else has to do something for the Capitals in this series. Somebody on a bottom line needs to provide a spark. Something. Anything. Anybody. Anyone.

The Islanders, meanwhile, have had 10 different goal scorers in the series. The Capitals have had three. If Backstrom can’t make it back for Game 5, it would seem like the Capitals will need more from Holtby. The Islanders had their bad performance. It’s out of the way. They should get back to where they were earlier in the series. They’ll counterpunch. If there is anything that Barry Trotz teams are good at, it’s that counterpunch.

<strong>Pick: New York Islanders (+100)</strong>
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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>At 6:50 PM ET, the Orioles and Rays square off in an AL East matchup. This one is being played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg and has the Orioles as the slight money line favorite (-130). The Rays are +111 on the money line, and the over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Both teams are starting a pitcher with the first name of Zack, as the Orioles have Zach Eflin on the mound, while the Rays are going with Zack Littell. Baltimore is currently 1st in the AL East, while the Rays are 4th, with an overall record of 58-56.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -130</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</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 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Blue Jays with a 7-6 loss. Heading into the game, the Orioles were the slight favorite at -109 on the money line. Things started off well for the Orioles, as they got on the board with two runs in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Blue Jays scored three times in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Dean Kremer got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Offensively, the Orioles scored their six runs on eight hits and a Colton Cowser home run. Ryan O'Hearn also had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p><p>Baltimore heads into today's game vs. the Rays with a record of 68-48, which has them tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Orioles are 24-12 against other teams in the AL East. Baltimore lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles have gone 34-25 this year, and they are 34-23 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 56-38 this year, and they are 25-16 as the favorite on the road. The Orioles' overall series record is 21-11-4 this year.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, they have a run line record of 33-24, which is a winning percentage of 57.9%. Their average run differential in those games is +0.9 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is 62-54, with an average run differential of +0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles are on the road to face the Tampa Bay Rays in a game with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Orioles have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 65-41. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 6-6. The over has hit in two straight games for Baltimore.</p><p>Zach Eflin is looking to build off his last outing, where he faced off against the Guardians and picked up the win. In that start, he went 6 1/3 innings and only gave up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Eflin has made 21 starts and has a record of 7-7. His ERA for the season is 4.05, along with a WHIP of 1.18. Opposing batters are hitting .262 off Eflin this season. Out of his 21 starts, Eflin has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 7.14 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Orioles are the league's top home run hitting team and are also 1st in isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game (3rd) and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .254 (6th) and have the league's top slugging percentage. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in OPS and on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 34 homers are 2nd in the league. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/42 with four homers over his last 10 games. Gunnar Henderson is also having a strong season for the Orioles, batting .285 with 29 homers.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Rays closed out the series with a 6-4 win. Tampa Bay was the slight underdog at +105 on the money line. It was a big 1st inning for the Rays, as they scored two runs, and added another two runs in the 7th to close things out. Tampa Bay's offense was carried by Brandon Lowe, who went 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p>

<p>Shane Baz got the start for the Rays, going 4 1/3 innings, and took the win. He did struggle with his command, giving up four earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. Richard Lovelady, Pete Fairbanks, and Matt Wisler closed things out, with Fairbanks picking up the save.</p><p>Tampa Bay is 4th in the AL East with a record of 58-56, putting them nine games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Overall, they are 16-21 against other teams in the AL East. The Rays will take on the Orioles today, and they are 30-29 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rays have gone 30-27 this season and 28-29 as the underdog. At home, they are 9-11 as the underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 20-12-4, and they are coming off losing their series vs. the Cardinals 2-1.</p><p>The Rays have been a strong run line team on the road this season, going 34-21 against the run line. Overall, they are 58-56 against the run line, with an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game. They have been a better bet against the run line as an underdog, going 36-21, compared to 22-35 as a favorite.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Baltimore Orioles today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Rays have played in 73 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 64.0% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 8.3 runs per game, and their over/under record is 53-56 on the year.</p><p>Tampa Bay is sending Zack Littell to the mound today vs. the Orioles, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. In that start vs. the Astros, Littell went 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one earned run. Looking back further, he has made eight quality starts this year and has a record of 5-7 with a 4.06 ERA. Littell's ERA at home is 3.05 compared to 6.77 on the road. Overall, he has a BB/9 figure of 1.73 compared to 8.12 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Brandon Lowe has been swinging a hot bat for the Rays of late, going 12/39 in his last nine games with two homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .265 with 14 homers. Christopher Morel, who leads the Rays with 53 RBIs, has struggled of late, going just 3/25 in his last seven games. Morel is also batting just .194 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and are batting a combined .235. However, they do have a few players with good on-base percentages, and they are 9th in the league in walks. Overall, they have the 13th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 8/9/24

<p>At 5:00 ET, the 76ers (+325) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (-417) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 221.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on ABC. Philadelphia is 10-17 on the season and 12th in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 22-7 and currently sits in 2nd place in the East.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-151 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Philadelphia Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The 76ers improved to 10-17 on the season with a 111-106 win over the Spurs on Monday. Playing at home, Philadelphia was favored by 5.5 points but narrowly missed covering the spread. The game’s total of 217 points fell just under the 217.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the 76ers went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 64-58 to 76-58. Though the Spurs outscored them 31-27 in the 4th quarter, Philadelphia’s strong 2nd and 3rd quarters (29-25 and 36-30, respectively) helped them hold on for the win.</p><p>Tyrese Maxey's 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists led the 76ers to a win over the Spurs, with Maxey hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. He scored 12 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Philadelphia made 16 threes, shooting 36.4% from deep and 41.9% overall. Guerschon Yabusele added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p><p>The 76ers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, allowing just 20 points, and gave up 25 in the 2nd. They struggled more in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 30 and 31 points, respectively, but still managed to hold the Spurs to 106 points in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia allowed San Antonio to shoot 45% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 33% clip. The Spurs also went 17/18 from the free-throw line. The 76ers controlled the boards, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds, and added 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can Boston Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 22-7 on the season after a 108-104 loss to the Magic on Monday. Boston, who were -10 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 212, just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 58-43 at halftime but were outscored 36-21 in the 3rd quarter. The game was tied at 79 going into the 4th, where the Magic edged out the Celtics 29-25.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 35 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 51.7% from the field in their 108-104 loss to the Magic. Brown scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White each contributed 17 points, with White hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.</p> <p>Boston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 8 threes at a 24.2% clip, and shot 44% overall from the field. Porzingis connected on only 20% of his shots, while Jrue Holiday added 16 points, including 8 in the 2nd quarter and 6 more in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Celtics couldn’t hold off the Magic, allowing 36 points in the 3rd quarter and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 108-104 loss. Boston limited Orlando to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Celtics did well in defending the three, with the Magic hitting just 13 threes at a 39% clip. Boston also recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>Illinois and Nebraska are both 3-0 coming into this matchup, which is set for Friday, September 20th, with an 8:00 ET kick-off. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, and televised on FOX. Nebraska is the -9.5 point favorite at home, and the over/under line is currently at 43.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) at 8:00 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have the Illinois Fighting Illini winning this one by a score of 31 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Illinois Fighting Illini winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Illinois is off to a strong start this season, moving to 3-0 after a 30-9 win over Central Michigan. The Illini were -21.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread, with the game’s total score falling just short of the over/under line of 50 points, ending at 39.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, Illinois added a field goal in the second quarter and held Central Michigan to just three points, making the score 13-6 at halftime. The Illini then dominated the second half, shutting out Central Michigan in the third quarter and adding 10 points of their own. In the fourth quarter, Illinois gave up just three points while adding 7 more to their total.</p><p>Illinois' offense was led by quarterback Luke Altmyer in their 30-9 win, as he threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, completing 65.5% of his passes. Pat Bryant was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 102 yards.</p> 
<p>The Illini's offense totaled 379 yards, with 242 yards coming through the air. The ground game contributed 137 yards, with Josh McCray leading the way, averaging 6.8 yards per carry to finish with 54 yards on eight attempts.</p><p>Illinois' defense will be looking to improve after allowing 309 total yards in their most recent game. They did, however, come up with an interception and held Central Michigan to just 9 points. The Illini's run defense was solid, limiting Central Michigan to 142 yards on the ground. In the passing game, Illinois gave up 167 yards on 15 completions.</p><h3>Are The Nebraska Cornhuskers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Nebraska is off to a 3-0 start after a 34-3 victory over Northern Iowa. This game did not have any betting lines available.</p> <p></p><p>The Cornhuskers took an early 7-3 lead and then dominated the second quarter, adding 14 points to go up 21-3 at halftime. In the second half, the defense didn't allow any points, and the offense added 13 more points to secure the win.</p><p>Nebraska's offense was led by quarterback Dylan Raiola, who completed 73.9% of his passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. Raiola's passer rating for the game was 119.29, and Jaylen Lloyd was his top target, catching one pass for 59 yards.</p> 
<p>The Cornhuskers' offense put up 423 yards of total offense, with 281 yards coming through the air. Nebraska also found success on the ground, rushing for 142 yards and scoring two touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>Nebraska's defense will need to tighten up against the run, as they allowed 145 rushing yards to Northern Iowa. However, the Cornhuskers still managed to hold their opponent to just three points and 307 total yards. In the passing game, Nebraska gave up 162 yards on 16 completions, but they did come away with one interception.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Thunder (-966) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (+627) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 ET and the game will be televised on BSDE.</p>

<p>At 32-13, Oklahoma City is currently on a five-game win streak and is favored by 13.5 points over the 5-40 Pistons. The over/under line for this game is set at 239.5.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-110 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Find a Way to Win in Detroit?</h3><p>The Thunder have an O/U record of 25-20 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 234.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 239.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's ATS record for the season is 31-14, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 15-8 ATS.</p>

<p>The Thunder are currently on a five-game winning streak and have a record of 32-13, which is the best in the Western Conference. In the West, they are 20-10 against other teams and 9-2 in their division.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans by a score of 107-83. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and OKC was favored by 1.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Thunder have been favored in 29 of their 45 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 23-6 and have won four straight games against the spread as the favorite.</p><p>Offensively, the Thunder are one of the most efficient teams in the league this season. They are 3rd in scoring at 121.6 points per game and have been a top-3 team in both field goal percentage (50%) and three-point shooting (39%). In terms of pace, Oklahoma City is 11th in the NBA.</p>

<p>When looking at their scoring splits, the Thunder have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 119.3 points compared to 123.9 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.1% of their games this season.</p>

<p>So far, Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 11th in both attempts and makes. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league with 27.4 per game.</p><p>The Thunder's defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 112.9 points per contest. Most recently, the Thunder's defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 83 points to the Pelicans.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Wizards by a score of 118-104. The O/U line for that game was 241 points, and Detroit was favored by 3.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>Detroit's O/U record for the season is 27-17-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today's O/U line is set at 239.5 points, which is lower than 35 of their previous games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pistons have a scoring differential of -10.5 points per game this season. They have been the underdog in all but five of their games and have lost three straight as the underdog.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Pistons are 20-24 this season and have gone 19-20 as the underdog. At home, their ATS record is 10-13, and they are 10-11 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, the Pistons are 5-40 and are currently in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-23 and 1-9 against their division.</p>

<p>Detroit's games have averaged a combined 234.8 points per game this season, and their O/U lines have averaged 230.3 points. So far, they are 27-17-1 on the over/under.</p><p>At home, the Pistons are averaging 111.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 112.3 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 26.7% of their games.</p>

<p>Detroit's offense is ranked 7th in pace at 100.6 possessions per game. They have been efficient inside the arc, making 53% of their two-point attempts (21st). However, they are just 27th in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Pistons are 16th in attempts and 18th in made free throws. So far, they are averaging 26.3 assists per game (16th).</p><p>The Pistons' defense is presently ranked 27th in the league, allowing an average of 122.5 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 15 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/24

<p>The Chargers are favored on the road in their week 13 non-conference matchup against the Falcons. The game, which kicks off at 1:00 ET, is being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Chargers' money line odds are -122, while the Falcons are at +101. The over/under line is set at 47 points, and the game is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 21 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chargers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After three straight wins, the Chargers couldn’t keep it going in week 12, falling 30-23 at home to the Ravens. This dropped them to 7-4 on the season, putting them 2nd in the AFC West. They currently have a 91.4% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. Heading into week 13, they rank 11th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Chargers are 7-3-1, with a +6.2 scoring margin. They are 7-1 as favorites but 0-2-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-7, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Chargers are 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are averaging 22.1 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NFL, and they sit 21st in yards per game with 322.6. Los Angeles ranks 16th in both 3rd-down conversions (38.5%) and red zone attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 42.9% of their trips, which ranks 6th in the league.</p> <p>Justin Herbert threw for 218 yards in week 12, completing 21 of 36 passes without a touchdown or interception. He was sacked 4 times in the loss to the Ravens. Ladd McConkey led the team with 6 catches for 83 yards, and J.K. Dobbins had 40 rushing yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 30-23 loss to the Ravens, the Chargers' defense gave up 212 rushing yards on 37 attempts, including a long of 67 yards. The Ravens' ground game was a big factor in the game, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. Despite allowing 212 rushing yards, the Chargers' defense did hold the Ravens to 177 passing yards on just 16 completions.<p></p>The Chargers allowed two passing touchdowns and struggled to get off the field, as the Ravens converted on 53.3% of their third down attempts. Los Angeles also only managed one sack and had a tough time in the run game, with the Ravens controlling the clock for 37:59 compared to the Chargers' 22:01 time of possession.</p><h3>Will The Falcons Win At Home Over The Chargers?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Falcons remain atop the NFC South with a 6-5 record, including a 4-1 mark in division play. Our projections give them a 66% chance of winning the division and a 69.9% chance of making the playoffs. Atlanta ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Falcons are 5-6 this season and have failed to cover in two straight games. Their O/U record stands at 4-7, with the under hitting in each of their last three games.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Falcons are 16th in the NFL in scoring, with 22.2 points per game. They rank 8th in total yards, averaging 361.5 per game, and 5th in passing yards, with 243.6 per game on 33.3 attempts (14th). On the ground, they are 20th in rushing attempts and 14th in rushing yards, averaging 117.9 per game. Atlanta ranks 20th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 37.4% success rate, but they are 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 11, Kirk Cousins threw for 173 yards, completing 18 of 27 passes with one interception. Bijan Robinson had 35 rushing yards on 12 carries, and Drake London led the team with 61 receiving yards on 3 catches. The Falcons struggled in the 2nd half, failing to score after putting up 6 points in the 1st half.</p><p>In their 38-6 loss to the Broncos, the Falcons' defense struggled to get off the field, as Denver converted 54.5% of their third down attempts. Atlanta's defense allowed four passing touchdowns and gave up 295 yards through the air on 84.8% passing. They managed just one sack and allowed the Broncos' quarterbacks to hit on 84.8% of their passes.<p></p>The Falcons' defense also struggled to stop the big plays, as the Broncos averaged 8.9 yards per passing attempt. In the running game, the Falcons gave up 105 yards on 26 attempts (4.0 per attempt).</p>

Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>First pitch for Friday's Marlins vs. Blue Jays interleague matchup is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Blue Jays are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -185, while the Marlins are +155 underdogs. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Miami comes into the game with a record of 59-100, while the Blue Jays are 74-85 overall. Toronto will be starting Jose Berrios, while the Marlins are sending Adam Oller to the mound. In the NL East, the Marlins are in 5th place, while the Blue Jays are also in 5th in the AL East.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +155</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Friday, September 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins 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>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Marlins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Twins, closing out their series with an 8-6 win. After allowing one run to the Twins in the bottom of the first, the Marlins responded with a run of their own and added three more in the 2nd inning. Miami went on to add another three runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Anthony Maldonado picked up the win out of the bullpen for the Marlins, as Miami scored three runs in the top of the 13th to pick up the win. The Marlins were the +212 underdog going into this matchup.</p><p>Miami's overall record is 59-100 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Blue Jays. The Marlins are in 5th place in the NL East, and they trail the Phillies by 35 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 18-34 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 30-51 this year, and they are 29-49 on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 55-86 compared to a mark of 4-14 as the favorite. Miami's overall series record is 12-30-9, and they dropped two straight series at home before taking two of three from the Twins in their most recent series.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Marlins, it's important to consider the fact that they have been an underdog in most of their games this season. As an underdog, they have a run line record of 73-68, compared to just 2-16 when favored. Their overall run line record is 75-84, with an average run differential of -1.4 runs per game. The Marlins have been slightly better at covering the run line on the road (40-38) than at home (35-46).</p><p>When the Marlins play, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 84-69. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 30-25. In 20.8% of their games, the line has been set at 8.5 runs or higher, and in 44.7% of their games, the line has been set at 8.5 runs or lower. Their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Miami is sending right-hander Adam Oller to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 5.06. Oller's WHIP for the season is currently 1.47. In his 37 1/3 innings of work, he has allowed six home runs and is averaging 4.82 walks per nine innings compared to 7.96 strikeouts. Oller's last outing came on September 21st, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the MLB. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.4 runs per contest. However, they have been a little better at home, putting up 4.2 runs per game. As a team, the Marlins are batting .242, and their team on-base percentage of .298 is 21st in the league.</p>

<p>Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez are the Marlins' top home run hitters this season, with 29 and 18 homers, respectively. Burger is also the team's leading run producer, with 74 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Burger is batting .300 with four homers, while Otto Lopez has gone 13/38 (.342) over that stretch.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Red Sox, closing out their series with a 6-1 win. After allowing one run to the Red Sox in the top of the first, the Blue Jays responded with two runs of their own. Toronto went on to add another two runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Kevin Gausman put together a good start for the Blue Jays, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Toronto's offense was carried by Jonatan Clase, who went 3/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is 74-85 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by 19 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 21-31 in AL East matchups. The Blue Jays have struggled on the road, going 35-46 compared to an even 39-39 mark at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Blue Jays have gone 45-31 this season, and they are 29-54 as the underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 17-28-6, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When betting on the run line with the Blue Jays, you should consider their road games. Toronto is 51-30 against the run line on the road, compared to just 29-49 at home. The Blue Jays are 47-36 against the run line as underdogs and 33-43 as favorites. They have an average run differential of -0.3 runs per game.</p><p>When the Toronto Blue Jays play at home, the over/under line is typically set at 8 runs. However, for today's game against the Miami Marlins, the line is set at 8.5 runs. The Blue Jays have played 43 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 23-20. Overall, the Blue Jays' games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 79-76.</p><p>José Berríos has made 31 starts this season, and he is coming off a rough outing against the Rays in which he took the loss. In that start, he went six innings and gave up one earned run. Looking back further, Berríos had picked up the win in three straight starts before the outing vs. the Rays. He has a record of 16-10 this season and an ERA of 3.38. Berríos has one complete game this year and 21 quality starts. For the season, he has allowed 30 home runs and is averaging 7.08 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>For the season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a very consistent offense, as they are also 20th in runs per game on the road and 17th in runs per game at home. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting .242, which is 14th in the league, and have the 9th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the best hitters in the league this season, as he is batting .325 with 30 home runs and 102 RBIs. He has been even better of late, going 16/39 in his last nine games with two homers. George Springer is 2nd on the team with 19 homers but is batting just .219 for the season.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/27/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Pioneers. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Pioneers at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Sacred Heart is favored by -3.5 against Albany in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Even though we have Sacred Heart winning straight-up, we like Albany at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Great Danes Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Albany fell to 4-6 on the season after a 77-70 loss to Drexel on Saturday. The Great Danes, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p> <p>Albany trailed 37-23 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 40. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Albany's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 19 attempts for a 10.5% rate, but excelled inside, connecting on 65.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Great Danes were nearly perfect, making 14 of 15 attempts for 93.3%. Amar'e Marshall led the team with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Albany gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 65% on two-point attempts (25/38). However, Albany managed to limit their opponents' success from beyond the arc, holding them to just 2/19 shooting (10%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Albany's opponents were efficient, hitting 14/15 attempts (93%). Albany also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Pioneers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Sacred Heart dropped to 4-6 on the season after an 83-73 loss to Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Pioneers went into the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 156, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Sacred Heart was unable to close the gap, scoring 34 points in the second half while allowing 41.</p><p>In their latest game, Sacred Heart put up 73 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 22 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 14 of 18 for 77.8%.</p> <p>Khaden Bennett led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 37.5% from deep. Amarri Monroe added 19 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 11 attempts. Amiri Stewart contributed 18 points, knocking down 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive efforts, they allowed 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Pioneers struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 66% on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws (73%).</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p><p>Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.</p><p>After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hilltoppers and Antelopes face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes are hosting the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 at home against Western Kentucky.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Western Kentucky at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Kentucky dropped their season opener at home to Wichita State, losing 91-84 on Monday. The Hilltoppers, who were slight -1 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 43-38 at halftime, WKU scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Western Kentucky put up 84 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 24 free throws at a 70.6% rate and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three. Babacar Faye added 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Don McHenry contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Despite Western Kentucky holding their opponent to just 39% shooting overall, they still gave up 91 points in their last game. The Hilltoppers allowed 21 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, a 70% clip. The Hilltoppers also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Antelopes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Grand Canyon opened their season with an 89-79 win over Cal State Fullerton on Monday. The Antelopes, who were -18.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the 140-point O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 47-45 at halftime, Grand Canyon tightened up defensively in the second half, holding Fullerton to 34 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>JaKobe Coles led the way for Grand Canyon with 26 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field in their latest game. Ray Harrison added 21 points, despite shooting just 41.7% overall and 20% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Kaleb Brown was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. Donovan Oday contributed 12 points, though he struggled from the field, shooting 33.3% and missing his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's opponents shot 32%, making 10 of 31 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 71%. Grand Canyon also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>At 7:40 PM ET, the Rockies and Twins face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Target Field in Minneapolis, and the Rockies are the slight money line underdog (+182), while the Twins are favored at -218. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Colorado comes into the game with a record of 23-42, while the Twins are 34-31, putting them third in the AL Central. The Rockies are 5th in the NL West. Dakota Hudson will start for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Chris Paddack for the Twins. Monday's forecast in Minneapolis calls for temperatures in the mid 70s and partly cloudy skies.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Monday, June 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies 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>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 5-1 loss. Colorado was the +145 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Rockies, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Cardinals scored in the bottom of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Ty Blach got the start for the Rockies and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits. Elias Diaz had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p><p>At 23-42, the Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, and they trail the Dodgers by 17 games for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 9-14 in divisional games. Colorado will be on the road today, and they are just 10-25 on the road this year compared to 13-17 at home.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Rockies have gone 10-25 this year, which matches their overall road record. Colorado's series record is 4-15-2, and they are coming off splitting a series with the Cardinals.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Rockies this season, you would have a record of 33-32. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 18-17. Their average run differential in all games is -1.6 runs per game, and they have been a better bet when they are the underdog, going 33-32.</p><p>The Colorado Rockies are on the road against the Minnesota Twins, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Rockies games this season is 9.7, and their over/under record is 33-31. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 3-5. Overall, 53.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Dakota Hudson gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Twins on the road. Hudson has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 2-7 with an ERA of 5.25. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .247 this season, and he has a BB/9 figure of 4.82 compared to 5.11 strikeouts per nine innings. Hudson's last outing came on June 5th, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had turned in two straight quality starts.</p><p>Colorado's offense has been a bit below average this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. However, they have been better at home, putting up 4.5 runs per contest. The Rockies come into the game with a team batting average of .246 (9th) and have the league's 9th ranked on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/38 in his last nine games, including two homers. For the season, he is batting .294 and is 12th in the MLB with 10 home runs. Ryan McMahon is also tied for the team lead with 10 homers and is the Rockies' leader in RBIs, with 34.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Pirates, closing out their series with an 11-5 win. After allowing three runs to the Pirates in the 2nd inning, the Twins responded with three runs of their own. Minnesota went on to add another three runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Things really got out of hand for the Pirates in the 10th inning, as the Twins scored seven runs in the inning. Minnesota was the +100 underdog on the road going into the game.</p><p>Minnesota will open their series vs. the Rockies at home, and they are 8.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The Twins are 34-31 overall and 15-11 against other AL Central teams. Minnesota lost two of three games in their most recent series vs. the Pirates.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Twins are 25-15 this year and 12-10 as the favorite at home. On the road, they are an even 18-18 this year. So far, the Twins have been favored in two straight games.</p><p>Minnesota has been a tough team to bet on this season, as its run line record is 29-36. The Twins have been favored in 40 games, going 17-23 against the run line, while they are 12-13 as underdogs. Their average run differential is -0.1 runs per game, and they have a run line losing streak as the favorite, failing to cover in their last six games.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are playing at home against the Colorado Rockies today, with the Over/Under line set at 8.5 runs. The Twins have an average combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their Over/Under record is 28-35. When the Over/Under line has been set at 8.5 runs this season, their record is 7-11. So far this season, 61.5% of their games have had lower Over/Under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Chris Paddack gets the start for the Twins today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Yankees. In that start, which came on June 5th, he took the loss and gave up seven earned runs in just four innings of work. Looking back further, Paddack has made 12 starts and has a record of 4-3 this season. His ERA is 5.26, along with a WHIP of 1.42. Opposing batters are hitting .285 this season off Paddack, and he has allowed a total of 11 home runs. Paddack has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 8.45 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>As a team, the Twins are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Overall, they are 9th in the league in home runs, and their team isolated power (ISO) of .163 is 4th in the league. Collectively, the Twins are batting just .230.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers has been the Twins' top power threat this season, as his 12 homers are the best mark on the team and 10th in the league. He is also 1st on the team with 36 RBIs. Carlos Santana has gone deep nine times this season, which is 2nd on the team and 13th in the league. Over his last seven games, Santana has gone 7/25 with two homers.</p>

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