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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The Flames come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sharks.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+130)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers moved their record to 16-11-7. The Flames trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 fell short. Calgary, as the underdog, didn’t cover the puck line. They tied the game in the third period before Edmonton scored twice to pull away.</p><p>Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, despite firing 31 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist on Mantha's goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 4 goals to the Oilers, including the first two of the game and two more in the 3rd period. The Flames had tied the game at 2-2, but their defense gave up a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds remaining. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense registered 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Sharks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks now sit at 11-21-6 this season. San Jose held a 1-0 lead before Vancouver tied it up in the second period, and the Sharks couldn’t hold on after evening the score at 2-2 in the third.</p>

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short. The Sharks, as underdogs on the puck line, didn’t cover. San Jose’s defense allowed the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>The Sharks' offense was limited to two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 16. William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season, and Tyler Toffoli notched his fifth assist on Granlund's goal.</p><p>San Jose took a 1-0 lead at 2:37 into the 2nd period, but their defense gave up the next two goals. The first came at 5:19 in the 2nd, and the second at 4:22 in the 3rd. After the Sharks tied it up at 2-2, they allowed the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. Defensively, the Sharks finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. Chicago enters the game on a two-game losing streak and is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Denver is favored by 8.5 and sits 4th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-117 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 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>Can The Nuggets Secure a Win at Chicago?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 28-17 on the season after a 133-104 road loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday. Denver, who entered the game as 3.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the pre-game line of 229.</p> <p>Denver trailed 40-31 after the 1st quarter and 71-60 at halftime. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 109-91 by the end of the 3rd quarter, and the Nuggets managed just 13 points in the 4th while allowing 24.</p><p>In Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves, Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 25 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Nikola Jokic added 20 points and 11 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 50%. Russell Westbrook contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Nuggets made 11 threes, shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc, with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. Murray scored 9 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Jokic put up 13 of his points in the opening period.</p><p>The Nuggets struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 133 points in the loss. They allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, with Minnesota shooting 55% from the field.</p> <p>Denver also had trouble defending the three, as the Timberwolves hit 14 threes at a 46% clip. The Nuggets gave up 18 offensive rebounds but managed 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 19-27 on the season after a 109-97 home loss to the 76ers on Saturday. Chicago, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 206 points was well below the O/U line of 231.5.</p> <p>Chicago seemed poised for a win after a 14-0 run, turning a 74-70 deficit into an 84-74 lead. However, they collapsed in the 4th quarter, scoring just 14 points while allowing 29 to Philadelphia.</p><p>In their 97-point effort against the 76ers, the Bulls shot 42.4% from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers at a 31.6% clip. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 50% from the floor, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 threes at 22.2%.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic added 22 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Josh Giddey contributed 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 30.8%. LaVine scored 11 of his points in the 3rd quarter, but managed only 2 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20 points. They conceded 29 points in the 4th, leading to a 109-97 loss to the 76ers. Chicago held Philadelphia to 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Bulls were strong against the three, limiting the 76ers to 13 made threes on 28% shooting. They sent Philadelphia to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Chicago grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Texans and Vaqueros face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Vaqueros are hosting the game at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX. The Texans are the favorites in this Western Athletic conference matchup the against the Vaqueros. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Saturday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Vaqueros.</li><li>Not only will Texas-Rio Grande Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Texans Ready for a Win at Edinburg?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Abilene Christian, Tarleton State's record now stands at 11-6. So far, they have fared much better at home, going 5-1 compared to 3-5 on the road. For the season, they have been the favorite in six games, going 5-1.</p>

<p>On the road, the Texans have gone 3-7 over their last ten games. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -10.0 points per game. Currently, they are on a two-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Tarleton State has gone 3-3 vs. the spread. On the road, the Texans are 4-4 ATS this year and 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Tarleton State sits at 8-6, and today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (135.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 137 points. On the year, their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line in five of their 17 games.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Tarleton State offense ended with 79 points against Abilene Christian. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 52.6% and made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Jakorie Smith with 25 points. Kiandre Gaddy also added 15 points for the Texans.</p><p>So far this season, the Tarleton State defense has been performing well, ranking 49th in the country at 65.9 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Abilene Christian, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 71 points vs. Tarleton State.</p><h3>Will the Vaqueros Win at Home?</h3><p>As the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros get set to host the Tarleton State Texans, the team is coming off a 91-73 loss to UT Arlington. The Vaqueros are 6-12 overall and 2-5 in the Western Athletic Conference.</p>

<p>At home, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has gone 3-6 this season, including a 4-6 mark in their last 10 games. So far, the Vaqueros have been the underdog in 14 of their 18 games, going 3-11 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has an ATS record of 8-6 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 4-5. Over their last three home games, the Vaqueros have gone 3-0 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, they have an ATS record of 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Texas-Rio Grande Valley's games this season (152.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas-Rio Grande Valley offense put up 73 points against UT Arlington. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 3 threes. The top scorer for the Vaqueros was Elijah Elliott with 22 points, while J.J. Howard also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>At present, the Vaqueros' defense is nationally ranked 302nd, allowing 80.2 points per game. Texas-Rio Grande Valley will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UT Arlington to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Tarleton State Texans vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Nittany Lions and Wolverines. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Wolverines at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 160.5 points, and Michigan is favored by -8.5 vs. Penn State in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Penn State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Penn State fell to 13-7 on the season after a narrow 76-75 loss to Iowa on Friday. The Nittany Lions were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, well under the O/U line of 168.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 43-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 37. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Nittany Lions put up 75 points, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 22 threes for 22.7%.</p> <p>Nick Kern Jr. led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Owen Freeman and Drew Thelwell each added 16 points. Thelwell was 3 for 5 from deep, and Josh Dix contributed 11 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive struggles, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting, they couldn't capitalize offensively. The Nittany Lions allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Penn State sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they hit 9 free throws. The Nittany Lions did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Michigan Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wolverines fell to 14-5 on the season after a 91-64 road loss to Purdue on Friday, January 24th. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Michigan not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, exceeding the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Michigan trailed 51-26 at halftime, and while they scored 38 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field and 20.7% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, connecting on 18 of 21 shots for 85.7%.</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 24 points and 10 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Fletcher Loyer added 18 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points on 58.3% shooting.</p><p>Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed their opponents to connect on 25 of 38 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan’s defense gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponents shooting 37%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 66%. Michigan allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Braves game? Catch the action at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is favored by -2.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference contest against Alcorn State. The game's over/under currently sits at 131.5 points.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bethune-Cookman Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Bethune-Cookman improved to 7-11 on the season with a 73-64 win over UAPB on Monday. The Wildcats were -12.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 27-24 at halftime, Bethune-Cookman put up 46 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman managed to score 73 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.1% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they made up for it by hitting 80.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the way with 31 points, shooting 8-for-20 overall and 3-for-11 from three-point range. Doctor Bradley added 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Daniel Rouzan contributed 18 points and 6 boards. Klemen Vuga was efficient, hitting 6 of 10 shots for 12 points.</p><p>Even with Bethune-Cookman’s strong defensive performance, they still allowed 64 points. The Wildcats held their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bethune-Cookman limited their opponent to just 6 threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 80%.</p><h3>Can the Alcorn State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alcorn State fell to 3-15 on the season after a 65-64 loss to Florida A&M on Saturday. The Braves, who were -4 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Alcorn State led 37-25 at halftime but were outscored 40-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Alcorn State struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.5% overall and 31.4% on two-point attempts. However, they found success from beyond the arc, hitting 47.1% of their threes, with Sterling Young connecting on 5 of 10 attempts and Milton Matthews adding 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Young led the Braves with 19 points, while Matthews contributed 16, and Davian Williams added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Alcorn also shot 81.8% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Alcorn State’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 31% from two-point range (11/35). However, they allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opponent went 18/22, hitting 81% of their attempts. Alcorn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25

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The Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals played a tight one on Monday that resulted in a 2-1 decision for the Phillies. Let’s see what Tuesday’s game has in store as Zach Eflin and Carlos Martinez take the mound for their respective teams.

Betting action has been rather balanced for this game, as it is lined in the “money line pick ‘em” range, where both sides are priced evenly at most sportsbooks. BetMGM <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">Sportsbook</a> is showing -110 on both sides of this one with a total of 8.5 at Busch Stadium, one of the ballparks that added a humidor for this season.

Both teams come into this one with identical 11-11 records, so the victor will get the spoils of being over .500 for at least a day.

<strong><u>Philadelphia Phillies</u></strong>

Zach Eflin makes his fifth start of the season for the Phillies in this one. The right-hander has had a pretty good three-year run with Philadelphia and is hoping to build upon that with a strong full-season performance this year. He worked 59 innings last season with a 3.97 ERA and a 3.39 FIP that culminated in a big K% increase.

This season, we haven’t seen the K% increase carry over, but we have seen excellent control and good command from Eflin in his four starts covering 26 innings. He’s allowed eight runs on 24 hits with a 19/2 K/BB ratio. In this day and age, with advanced scouting reports for fielding and additional drag on the baseball to knock down potentially hurtful fly balls, pitchers that limit walks should have large amounts of success.

It would benefit Eflin to stop allowing hard contact, though. His Hard Hit% sits at 47.4%, which means that over 47% of batted balls have left the bat at 95+ mph. The higher the exit velocity, the better a hitter’s chances of a favorable outcome. Eflin is fortunate to have a .247 batting average against in light of that stat.

The Phillies offense could be doing better with fewer strikeouts. In a depressed offensive environment, Philadelphia ranks 11th in wOBA on the season, but also has the sixth-highest K%. If the Phillies were pairing their high strikeout rate with a high walk rate, that would be more tolerable, but they are not, so this is a team that absolutely has to start making more contact.

Zack Wheeler’s heroic efforts on Monday spared the bullpen for the most part. Hector Neris was called to action for the third time in four days, so he’s likely unavailable today, but picked up the save on 11 pitches. Everybody else had the day off, so the Phillies pen beyond Eflin should have all hands on deck but the two that belong to Neris.

<strong><u>St. Louis Cardinals</u></strong>

Carlos Martinez is off to a rough start this season. The starter-turned-reliever-turned-starter is back in the rotation full-time and has picked up the loss in each of his four starts. He’s allowed 14 runs on 21 hits in 21 innings of work. The biggest red flag for Martinez to this point has been a low strikeout rate with only 13 punchouts in his 21 innings. He is coming off of his best start of the season against Washington with one run allowed on four hits over six innings, but that was a Nationals lineup missing Juan Soto.

Martinez has already surpassed his 2020 innings total. He was one of the Cardinals afflicted with COVID-19 and never really got into the flow of the season. He allowed 26 runs in 20 innings last year across five starts. For his career, Martinez has a 3.61 ERA with a .245/.321/.372 slash against as a starter and a 3.37 ERA with a .237/.317/.310 slash against as a starter. The question is whether or not he can return to the form that allowed him to post those numbers.

The St. Louis offense ranks in the bottom third of the league in wOBA at .297. Poor contact quality has been a major factor. Paul Goldschmidt is off to a rough start with a .230/.272/.333 slash in his 92 plate appearances. Nolan Arenado has been about a league average bat. Youngster Dylan Carlson and the resurgent Yadier Molina have done a lot of heavy lifting for the Cardinals to this point. There are track records on offense for a lot of these guys, but it seems to be taking some time to get going.

One saving grace on an annual basis for the Cardinals is their defense. The Phillies are a poor defensive team and have been for a while, so batted ball luck and plays converted into outs could be on the St. Louis side in this game and future matchups. St. Louis ranks seventh in Defensive Runs Saved right now and a large part of the position player fWAR comes from that side of the spectrum.

These two bullpens have some stats that point in opposite directions. The Cardinals have a 3.99 ERA with a 4.10 FIP and a 5.00 xFIP. The Phillies pen has a 5.24 ERA with a 4.83 FIP and a 3.97 xFIP. The main difference here is that the Phillies pen has allowed a lot of home runs, while the Cardinals pen has not.

<strong><u>Phillies vs. Cardinals Pick</u></strong>

Zach Eflin sure seems to have a higher ceiling than Carlos Martinez given the current and recent form of both hurlers, even though Martinez made some adjustments in his last start. The Phillies boast the better lineup, though the Cardinals have the better bullpen. That sounds like a recipe for a game lined -110 both ways.

Between Eflin’s more promising outlook and Philadelphia’s better lineup, we can take some of the late-game shenanigans out of the mix and just take Philadelphia for the 1st 5 innings. If that isn’t an option for you, the full game is fine, but the 1st 5 seems like a safer bet.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">Pick</a>: Philadelphia Phillies 1st 5</strong>

Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Odds & Betting Pick

<p>The Toronto Raptors (-113) are favored by 1 point over the New Orleans Pelicans (-106) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line in this game is 232.5. The Raptors are currently on a 3-game winning streak and have a record of 13-32. The Pelicans are 12-34 and have lost their last two games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on TSN.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors -1</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-136 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will New Orleans Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 12-34 on the season with a 123-92 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The Pelicans, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Charlotte's 12-0 run early on set the tone, and the Pelicans couldn’t recover. They were outscored 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 93-68 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 30-24.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 123-92 loss to the Hornets, shooting just 38.1% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Zion Williamson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55% from the floor.</p> <p>Trey Murphy added 16 points despite shooting 29.4%, while Jordan Hawkins chipped in 14 points. Williamson scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Hawkins added 9 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans struggled against the Hornets, allowing 123 points in the loss. They gave up at least 30 points in each quarter, with Charlotte shooting 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans had trouble defending the three, as the Hornets hit 21 threes at a 42% clip. New Orleans sent Charlotte to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Pelicans finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will Toronto Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Toronto improved to 13-32 on the season with a 117-94 win over the Hawks on Saturday. The Raptors, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 233-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 27-22 at the end of the 1st quarter, Toronto turned things around by outscoring Atlanta 33-21 in the 2nd quarter. A key 10-0 run helped the Raptors extend their lead, and they continued to pull away by winning the 3rd quarter 31-22 and the 4th quarter 31-24.</p><p>Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 117-94 win over the Hawks, shooting 47.1% from the field. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher each contributed 23 points, with Barrett hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency and shooting 69.2% overall, while Boucher shot 70% and also made 3 threes at a 75% clip.</p> <p>Toronto hit 11 threes as a team, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc and 46.7% overall. Barnes scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Boucher added 10 in the 2nd and 7 more in the 4th. Barrett also chipped in 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 94 points on Saturday. Toronto gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, allowing just 21 in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Raptors held the Hawks to 39% shooting, including 29% from three-point range, where Atlanta made 11 threes. Toronto also sent the Hawks to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Raptors finished with 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25

There are a number of teams who are waging a real uphill battle as they get ready to start play in the NBA bubble. In the West it is a real quagmire, because even though the first seven teams are pretty much set, Memphis, in the eighth spot, is being pursued by a number of teams who would like to find themselves free and clear in either 8th place or ninth, within four game of eighth. Got that?

As some BetAnySports patrons might be aware, that would require a two-game play-in to determine who will move into the post-season as the eighth seed. One of these teams is the San Antonio Spurs, who, despite the presence of Tim Duncan as an assistant coach, are well past their glory days.

And well, they're not even going to benefit from the presence of Duncan; not in the bubble anyway, because he is off helping the injured LaMarcus Aldridge, the team's top offensive weapon, with rehab from an injury.

So you get a pretty good idea where this club is at.

Memphis has a record of 32-33. San Antonio is four games back of them at 27-36 (27-35-1 ATS). So, when it comes right down to it, the Spurs are right there in terms of the range they have to be within to force a two-game play-in for the final playoff spot. But they are also competing with three other teams (Portland, New Orleans, Sacramento) who are in the same position.

So head coach Gregg Popovich may elect to punt.

Popovich turned his scrimmage games over to assistants so they could act in the role of head coach. One of those assistants is Becky Hammond, who is said to be someone in line in the event Popovich steps down soon. When he wasn't off trying to inject as much politics into the sport as he possibly could, he's been telling reporters that this bubble period was going to be devoted to developing the team's young talent.

They begin on Friday (8 PM ET) at the Visa Athletic Center against the Sacramento Kings, and they will be catching 3.5 points, with a total of 220 points, according to the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>.

Clearly the time has come for a transitional period. Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan can put up numbers, but San Antonio isn't going to win any championships with them playing lead roles. Dejounte Murray can play some defense, but he isn't as good as they thought he was when they signed him to a generous deal. In fact, this team as a whole hasn't been very strong on the defensive end, ranking 24th in efficiency.

And while this team shoots pretty well (47%), they don't shoot a lot of threes, so they are "old school" when the laws of analytics are telling many teams that the better percentage approach is to go the other way.

What San Antonio has going for it is the ability to take care of the ball (an NBA-low 12 turnovers a game) and 81% free throws (second best). So fundamentals have managed to keep them afloat.

What bothers this reporter is the "apathy" factor. We have seen Popovich in the past when he is disinterested - not to mention during "load management" situations. And he knows how to tank. Is he doing it here? Well, the over-under on bubble wins is 2.5, and to collect on the "under" at +110 they would have to go 2-6. That might be possible with this crew, since some "experimenting" will be done and some other teams in their grouping look to be fortified somewhat.

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<p>In a division matchup in the Southeast, the Orlando Magic (-111) are favored by 1 point over the Miami Heat (-108). The over/under line is set at 207.5 points, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami.</p>

<p>Orlando is 24-23 overall and 7th in the Eastern Conference, while Miami is 22-22 and 8th in the East. The Magic are 1st in the Southeast Division, and the Heat are 2nd.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-124 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 121-113 win over the Pistons on Saturday, bringing their record to 24-23. The Magic, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory at home.</p> <p>After a slow start, falling behind 30-18 in the 1st quarter, Orlando turned things around by outscoring Detroit 36-23 in the 2nd. They entered the 4th quarter trailing 81-79 but dominated the final period, putting up 42 points to the Pistons' 32. The game’s total of 234 points went well over the pre-game line of 208.5.</p><p>In their win over the Pistons, the Magic shot 48.2% from the field, hitting 15 threes at a 45.5% clip. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 32 points, with Banchero adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists.</p> <p>Wagner was huge in the 4th quarter, scoring 25 of his 32 points. Jonathan Isaac contributed 14 points, making 2 threes on 66.7% shooting from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Pistons to 23 points, but they gave up 32 points in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Orlando limited Detroit to just 10 made threes, despite the Pistons shooting 40% from deep. The Magic also sent Detroit to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Magic finished with 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Miami moved to 22-22 on the season with a 106-97 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Heat, favored by 7 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 203 points fell short of the 211-point O/U line.</p> <p>Miami’s 10-0 run turned the game around, as they went from trailing 73-65 to leading 75-73. The Heat’s defense held Brooklyn to 19 points in the 3rd quarter, allowing them to enter the 4th with an 82-68 lead, although the Nets outscored them 29-24 in the final period.</p><p>Tyler Herro led the Heat with 25 points and 8 assists in their win over the Nets, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Nikola Jovic also connected on 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep and finishing with 17 points, tying Bam Adebayo who also added 16 rebounds.</p> <p>Miami made 13 threes, shooting 46.4% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.3%. Herro scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Terry Rozier added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Heat's defense was strong in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 97 points. They had standout performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing only 17 and 19 points, respectively. Overall, Miami limited Brooklyn to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 14 threes at a 35% clip. The Heat also sent Brooklyn to the line 26 times, where they made 23 free throws. Defensively, Miami grabbed 39 rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25

<p>The Cardinals and Privateers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers will host the game at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. In this Southland matchup, Incarnate Word is favored bt -3.5 vs. New Orleans. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.</p><h3>INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lakefront Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Privateers.</li><li>Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Incarnate Word?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Incarnate Word dropped to 5-11 on the season after an 86-63 road loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. The Cardinals entered the game as +3.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 43-32 at halftime, Incarnate Word couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Cardinals put up 63 points, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 15 attempts, and shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 21.</p> <p>Jalin Anderson led the way with 27 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three. Sam Hines Jr. added 22 points, hitting 61.5% from the field and going 2 for 2 from deep. Jeremy Elyzee contributed 15 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Incarnate Word's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 43 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Incarnate Word's defense gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Will the Privateers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Privateers fell to 4-16 on the season after an 86-76 home loss to the Huskies on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +2 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 38-37 at halftime, New Orleans allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 162, going over the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>New Orleans put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-17, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, making 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).</p> <p>James White and Bryson Dawkins led the way, each hitting 11 shots, with White finishing at 61.1% shooting and Dawkins at 55.0%. Jamond Vincent added 18 points, hitting 70% of his shots, including 2-of-3 from deep.</p><p>New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (20/36).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Orleans allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they converted 93% of their free throws.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Spiders. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Spiders at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Davidson is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 135.5 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Davidson fell to 11-7 on the season after a 78-61 home loss to Saint Joseph's on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Davidson was down 43-27 at halftime and couldn't make up the deficit, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35.</p><p>Davidson's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 61 points with a field goal percentage of 40.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they hit only 4 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points, shooting 43.5% overall and 25% from three. Xzayvier Brown contributed 20 points and 6 assists, hitting 40% of his threes, while Erik Reynolds II made 5 of 9 from deep, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Davidson's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the other team shot 50%, hitting 22 of 44 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 4/20, a 20% shooting performance. Davidson also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5, shooting 83%. Davidson gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Spiders Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Richmond's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 5-12 after a 63-59 loss to Saint Louis on Saturday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Spiders kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Richmond trailed 27-23 at halftime but matched Saint Louis with 36 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>Richmond struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 38.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with a rough 22.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Robbie Avila led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Dusan Neskovic added 20 points, shooting 53.8%, while Isaiah Swope hit 3 threes but shot just 23.1% overall.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spiders limited their opponent to 5/22 shooting, just 22%. Richmond also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. The Spiders gave up only 2 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Brooklyn Nets (13-23) will host the Detroit Pistons (18-18) at the Barclays Center in a game that will tip off at 7:30 ET. The Pistons (-317) are favored by 8 points over the Nets (+256), and the over/under line is 213.5.</p>

<p>Detroit is currently on a 4-game winning streak and is 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have lost 2 straight and are 12th in the East.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -8</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-61 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Detroit?</h3><p>The Pistons evened their record at 18-18 with a 118-115 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. Playing at home, Detroit was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 11-9 to 19-11. The Pistons trailed 60-51 at halftime but turned things around by outscoring the Blazers 37-30 in the 3rd quarter and 30-25 in the 4th, taking the lead for good after entering the final period down 90-88.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 32 points and 9 assists helped lead the Pistons to a win over the Trail Blazers, with Cunningham hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7% shooting from deep, while Tobias Harris contributed 17 points, also shooting 66.7% from three.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall from the field. Hardaway was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points, while Cunningham scored 12 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite allowing 115 points on 53% shooting from the field, the Pistons' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, giving up just 25 points to help secure the win. Detroit sent Portland to the free-throw line only 5 times, where they made 3.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to defend the three, with the Trail Blazers hitting 16 threes at a 45% clip. Detroit gave up 7 offensive rebounds but managed to record 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Nets Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 13-23 on the season after a 113-99 home loss to the Pacers on Monday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The combined score of 212 points fell short of the 221.5-point total.</p> <p>Indiana took control with a 15-0 run, turning a 48-39 deficit into a 54-48 lead. Brooklyn struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 17 points while allowing 31, but they bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 31-23. However, Indiana pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 35-29.</p><p>The Nets struggled offensively in their 99-point effort against the Pacers, shooting 41.8% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Day'Ron Sharpe led Brooklyn with 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the floor.</p> <p>Tyrese Martin added 15 points, while Noah Clowney contributed 14, with 9 of those coming in the 3rd quarter. Clowney also connected on 3 threes, shooting 30% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets had strong 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 31 and 35 points, respectively, in their 113-99 loss to the Pacers. Indiana shot 50% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where they made 12 threes.</p> <p>Brooklyn sent the Pacers to the line 23 times, where they converted 21 free throws. The Nets gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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