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Brian Blessing started off his video preview of the FanShield 500 with some breaking news. Kevin Harvick is NOT the favorite. It’s almost like when you watch one of those old episodes of <em>Maury</em> and are stunned to find out that the man in question is not the father. It seems so obvious. It seems like a foregone conclusion. And then the test comes back negative.

Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly like that. But Harvick does have nine career wins at Phoenix Raceway or ISM Raceway or Phoenix International Raceway. Whatever you want to call it, it has been home for Harvick in a lot of ways. Well, he isn’t the favorite this week. That distinction goes to Kyle Busch. Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin even have shorter prices than Harvick.

This is the fourth race in what has been a very balanced NASCAR season to date. Toyota, Ford, and Chevy all have a win already and those drivers have been Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, and last week’s surprise winner Alex Bowman. Bowman had the best car in practice and qualifying and stayed out of trouble enough to take down the win.

The expectation at a track like Phoenix is that we don’t get any big surprises, but you never know with what has already been a rather fascinating and entertaining NASCAR season. The 1.022-mile dogleg oval could have something different in store for us.

What does Brian think? Check out the above video to find out who he’ll be picking this week and how he expects the race to go.

For another perspective, you can look at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/fanshield-500-nascar-betting-odds-picks/11548/"><strong>Adam Burke’s full race preview</strong></a>.

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<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, October 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Bruins.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can The Bruins Secure a Win at Denver?</h3><p>Boston fell to 2-2-0 after a 4-3 loss to the Panthers. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, and the total of 5.5 goals was surpassed, with the teams combining for 7.</p> <p>Boston took an early lead, but the Panthers scored twice in the first period. The Bruins tied it in the second, but Florida responded with two more goals. Boston closed the gap to one goal, but couldn't find the equalizer.</p><p>In their 4-3 loss to the Panthers, the Bruins fired 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the third period. John Beecher opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Brandon Carlo and Mason Lohrei each added a goal, with Lohrei's coming at 5:53 in the second period.</p> <p>Mark Kastelic picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Bruins had 13 giveaways and did not score on the power play.</p><p>Boston's defense will look to bounce back after giving up 4 goals to the Panthers, including 3 unanswered between the first and second periods. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves but finished with an 84.6% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 39 hits.</p><h3>Will Colorado Win at Home?</h3><p>Colorado's rough start continued with a 6-2 road loss to the Islanders, dropping them to 0-3-0. The Avalanche, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 8 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche initially took the lead, scoring just 1:01 into the first period, but the Islanders responded with six straight goals. Colorado's defense struggled, allowing the Islanders to tie the game at 14:27 in the first period and never regaining control.</p><p>Calum Ritchie opened the scoring for the Avalanche with his second goal of the season, 1:01 into the first period. Casey Mittelstadt added his fourth goal, coming at 19:21 in the third period.</p> <p>Despite taking 34 shots on goal, Colorado was held to just two goals. The Avalanche recorded 18 giveaways in the game.</p><p>After the Avalanche took an early 1-0 lead, their defense gave up two goals in the first period, two more in the second, and two more in the third. Alexandar Georgiev made 32 saves with a save percentage of 86.5%. Defensively, the Avalanche finished with 22 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 10/16/24

<p>From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Yankees and Dodgers face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FOX is carrying the TV rights for this one. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -143, while the Yankees are the slight underdog at +123. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will go for the Dodgers. New York is 94-68, and the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West with a record of 98-64. Los Angeles has won five straight games. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East. </p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -143</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as slight favorites at -121 on the money line and squeaked out a 6-3 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out four more times.</p>

<p>Gerrit Cole got the start for the Yankees and went six innings while giving up just one run and striking out four. He left the game with the Yankees up 1-0, but Jake Cousins took the loss. Blake Treinen got the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers as Jack Flaherty went 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>Freddie Freeman and Tommy Edman each had two hits and scored a run for the Dodgers' offense. Giancarlo Stanton hit the game's only home run and went 1/5 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Yankees prepare for game two of their series against the Dodgers, they find themselves down 0-1 and on the road. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, including a 50-31 mark away from home. They’ve lost their last three games as underdogs.</p> <p>New York went 89-83 against the run line this season, with a +1.4 run differential on the road compared to +0.4 at home. Their run line record on the road was 52-35. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-76, and today’s line of 8.5 runs is slightly above their season average of 8.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and comes in with a record of 16-9 and an ERA of 3.96. So far, he has made 32 starts and 16 of them have been quality starts. Rodón's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 32 starts, he has allowed a total of 31 home runs. Looking back at his last outing, Rodón finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. His ERA on the road is 5.18 compared to 3.84 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Yankees are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. New York's offense has been great at hitting home runs, leading the league with 237 long balls. As a team, they are also the league's top home run-hitting team and have the 3rd best team slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, Giancarlo Stanton has four homers in his last five games but is hitting just .200 during that stretch. For the season, he is batting .322 with 58 homers. Aaron Judge has also been a big power threat for the Yankees, as he is 1st in the league with 144 RBIs and also has 58 homers. Juan Soto is also having a strong season, batting .288 with 41 home runs.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Dodgers prepare for game two of their series against the Yankees, they hold a 1-0 lead and are playing at home. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. They’ve won two straight games both overall and at home. As home favorites, they’re 55-31 this season.</p> <p>Los Angeles has a run line record of 90-84, including 45-43 at home, and they’ve covered the run line in their last two games at home. As favorites, their run line record is 80-74. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.5 total runs this season, while today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their over/under record is 99-69.</p><p>Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA. Yamamoto's WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 21 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Yamamoto finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Yamamoto has been much better at home this season, with an ERA of 7.37 compared to 2.37 on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers' top power threats this season, as Ohtani's 54 homers are 2nd in the league, and Hernandez's 33 homers are 11th in the MLB. Ohtani also comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .310. Ohtani has also gone deep in five straight games, while Tommy Edman has a seven-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Overall, the Dodgers have the league's best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. They have been the best home run hitting team in the league and are also near the top of the league in batting average. In terms of scoring, they are 2nd in the league at 5.2 runs per game.</p>

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-1221) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+715) at the Moda Center. The Nuggets (-14) are favored by 14 points and currently sit 2nd in the Western Conference. Portland has lost five straight games and is 14th in the West.</p>

<p>This division matchup will be shown on ROOT and the over/under line is set at 210.5. Denver has won two in a row and is 49-21 overall, while Portland is 19-51 and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +14</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-104 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Denver Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nuggets have won two straight games as the favorite and are favored by 14 points today against the Trail Blazers. In their last game, Denver covered the spread with a 113-100 victory over the Knicks (-8.5).</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 27-41-2, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. Today's O/U line is 210.5, and the team has hit the over in their last two games.</p>

<p>On the season, Denver is 32-36 ATS and 15-20 ATS on the road. Currently, they are 2nd in the Western Conference and have a record of 49-21.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Nuggets are 22-6 compared to 27-15 against the West. As the favorite, Denver is 45-15 and has an average scoring margin of +6 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nuggets beat the Knicks by a score of 113-100. The O/U line for that game was 208.5, and Denver covered the spread by 13 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 14th in the league at 114.7 points per game. However, they have struggled to score on the road, averaging 110.8 points compared to 118.8 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.6% of their games.</p>

<p>Denver has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 9th in two-point field goal percentage at 56%. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting at 37%.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Nuggets are 28th in the NBA at 96.1 possessions per game. They are also 15th in offensive rebounds and 3rd in assists.</p><p>At this time, the Nuggets' defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 110.1 points per game. Most recently, the Nuggets' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 100 points to the Knicks.</p><h3>Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In today's game against the Nuggets, the Trail Blazers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. They are currently 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-51.</p>

<p>Portland's O/U record for the season is 34-35-1, and the over has hit in each of their last four games. This season, their games have averaged 223.7 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 210.5.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 18-46 straight-up and 32-31 ATS. Today, they are 14-point underdogs and have gone 1-5 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Clippers by a score of 125-117. They covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 216.</p>

<p>Against Western Conference teams, the Trail Blazers are 8-38, and they are 1-14 against teams in the Northwest Division. At home, Portland is 15-21 ATS and has an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league at 107.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.6 PPG.</p>

<p>So far this season, Portland has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.1% of their games. They are also 30th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 22nd in the league at 35%. Overall, they are 29th in field goal percentage.</p><p>The Trail Blazers' defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 115.9 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Trail Blazers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 58.0% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/24