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<p>Betting on today's Redbirds and Bruins game? Catch the action at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and the Bruins are favored to win at home vs. the Redbirds.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +7</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have Belmont winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Redbirds Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Illinois State has struggled on the road this season, going just 1-5 away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -12.3 points per game, and they have lost their last two road games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Redbirds are 8-7 this season and have lost three straight games. In Missouri Valley Conference play, they are 2-2 compared to 6-5 in non-conference action.</p><p>Illinois State's ATS record this season is 6-8 and they are just 1-5 vs. the spread on the road. The Redbirds' ATS mark as the underdog is 2-5 and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Illinois State is just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Illinois State's games this season (140.9). So far, 10 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points and their over/under record for the season is 8-6.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Illinois State offense ended with 64 points against Southern Illinois. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 3 threes. The team's top scorer is Darius Burford, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.1, while Dalton Banks also carries a PPG average of 10.7 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Redbirds' defense is nationally ranked 116th, allowing 69.3 points per game. Against Southern Illinois in their most recent game, the Illinois State defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Southern Illinois to hit 44% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Belmont Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Belmont enters this game with a 10-5 record, including a perfect 5-0 mark at home. The Bruins are 5-1 when favored this season, and they are coming off an impressive 87-65 win over Drake.</p>

<p>On the year, Belmont has a +7.6 average scoring margin at home, compared to -3.9 on the road. The Bruins have won five straight games at home, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Belmont has struggled against the spread this season, going just 5-9. Their ATS mark is even worse at home, where they are just 1-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bruins are only 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Belmont's over/under record for the season is 7-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 158.5. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (156). This season, 10 of their games have had a higher over/under line than 148.5 and eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 143 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Belmont offense put up 87 points against Drake. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 12 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bruins offense has been good from outside, hitting 37% of their three-pointers on an average of 23.1 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 49%.</p><p>The Bruins' defense is presently ranked 263rd nationally, allowing an average of 77.8 points per contest. So far, the Belmont defense is giving up an average of 9.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.6 times per game (614th).</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hornets and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Saint Joseph's as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Joseph's winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Delaware State moved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-80 road win over Alabama State on Friday. The Hornets were +5.5 underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Delaware State led 40-34 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 46. The total points for the game hit 163, going over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Delaware State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points and shooting 56.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks to hitting 50% from beyond the arc (9/18) and 59.5% on two-point attempts (22/37).</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 26 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes (63.6%) and shooting 60% overall. CJ Hines added 25 points, while Martaz Robinson contributed 23. Amarr Knox chipped in 21 points, and Kaseem Watson was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Delaware State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 62% on two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's opponents went 11/32, hitting 34% of their three-point shots. The Hornets also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for 63%. Delaware State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Saint Joseph's?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 8-4 on the season with an 82-62 road win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, December 21st. The Hawks entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 went over the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After leading 32-30 at halftime, Saint Joseph's dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 50-32.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They connected on 15 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 46.9% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 for 92.9%.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three-point range. Derek Simpson and Rasheer Fleming each added 18 points, with Simpson also contributing 6 assists. Ben Burnham was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/54). They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 7 three-pointers on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws (84%). Saint Joseph's limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Saint Joseph's Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<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>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

<p>Planning on watching today's Fighting Illini and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. The Fighting Illini are the favorites in this Big Ten conference matchup the against the Wolverines. The over/under for the game is set at 153 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Illinois Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 12 of their 16 games this season. So far, they have gone 10-2 in those games. On the road, the Fighting Illini are 2-2 this season, and their average scoring margin in those games is +7.5.</p>

<p>Overall, Illinois is 12-4 this season, including a 3-2 record in Big Ten play. In their last game, they lost to Maryland by a score of 76-67. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone just 2-8.</p><p>Illinois has an overall ATS record of 8-6-2 this season. On the road, they are 3-0-1 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Fighting Illini are 5-6-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Illinois has gone 5-4-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Illinois games is 9-7 and today's line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.5). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 147 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Illinois offense ended with 67 points against Maryland. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 32.8% and made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Marcus Domask with 26 points. Luke Goode also added 13 points for the Fighting Illini.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Illinois defense is giving up an average of 67.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Maryland, the Terrapins finished with a field goal percentage of 32% and a total of 76 points vs. Illinois.</p><h3>Can Michigan Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan is coming off a 73-65 win over Ohio State, and they are 7-10 overall this season. They are just 4-7 at home, and their average scoring margin at home is +2.8 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Wolverines have been the underdog in six games, and they are 2-4 in those games. They are currently 2-4 in Big Ten play, and they have gone 5-6 in non-conference action.</p><p>Michigan has struggled against the spread this season, going just 5-11. Their home ATS mark is 3-8 and they have gone just 1-8 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. As the underdog, the Wolverines have gone 2-4 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Michigan games is 10-6 with their matchups averaging 156.4 points per game. Today's over/under line of 153 is similar to their average over/under line of 149.6. So far, their games have finished with more points than today's OU line in seven of their 17 contests. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>Against Ohio State, the Michigan had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 79.7 points per game. They scored 73 points and posted a field goal percentage of 42.2% in the game. In terms of offense, the Wolverines have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 87th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 59th in percentage and 48th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Facing Illinois, Michigan aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.0 points allowed per game (256th). Michigan's three-point defense is currently 132nd in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.3% of their shots vs. Michigan.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Trojans and Ducks game? Catch the action at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Oregon is favored by -12.5 at home against Troy.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Troy Trojans +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Troy at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Troy Pull Off A Win at Matthew Knight Arena?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Trojans fell 65-49 to Arkansas on Wednesday, November 13th, in an away game. Troy entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 114 were well below the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Troy led 27-26 at halftime but managed only 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points to Arkansas.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 38.2% shooting from the field. They hit only 3 of 19 from beyond the arc, shooting 15.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%.</p> <p>Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivišić each scored 19 points, with Ivišić hitting 6 of 7 threes. Boogie Fland added 12 points and 7 assists, while the Trojans grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite the defensive efforts, Troy allowed 65 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They gave up 24 field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of their 23 three-point attempts, shooting 43%. Troy sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 7 for 50%.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oregon picked up an 80-70 win over Portland on Tuesday, November 12th, but they didn’t cover the spread as -27 favorites. The Ducks were trailing 31-23 at halftime before turning things around in the 2nd half.</p> 

<p>Oregon scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The combined points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Oregon put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 22.6% (7/31) of their threes, while connecting on 55.3% of their two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they went 17/23 (73.9%) from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Jadrian Tracey led the way with 19 points on 8/11 shooting, and Nate Bittle added 13 points and 9 rebounds. Jackson Shelstad also contributed 13 points, despite shooting just 5/19 overall and 1/8 from three-point range. The Ducks finished with 11 offensive rebounds and 14 assists as a team.</p><p>Oregon's defense gave up 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They hit 28 of 69 shots overall.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team struggled, making just 7 of 31 attempts for 22%. Oregon also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 73%.</p>

Troy Trojans vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Coming into Tuesday's matchup, the Astros are 12-22, while the Yankees are 23-13 overall. This American League matchup is set for 7:05 PM from Yankee Stadium in New York. The Astros are sending Justin Verlander to the mound vs. Luis Gil for the Yankees.</p>

<p>New York is at -121 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it can be seen on TBS.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -121</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, May 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Mariners with a 5-4 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the slight favorite at -134 on the money line. Things started off well for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Mariners scored two runs in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Hunter Brown got the start for the Astros and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and took the loss. The Astros' offense scored their other three runs in the 6th inning but couldn't close things out, and Josh Hader took the loss out of the bullpen.</p><p>Houston is on the road to take on the Yankees with an overall record of 12-22, putting them seven games behind the Rangers for the AL West lead. So far, they are 5-5 against other AL West teams. The Astros have dropped two straight games, losing the final two games of their series vs. the Mariners.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 7-12 this year, and they are just under .500 at 5-10 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 3-8 this season. As the underdog, the Astros are 2-3 this year, and they are 2-0 as the underdog on the road. Houston's overall series record is 4-6-1 this year.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line, the Astros have been a tough team to figure out this season. They are 12-22 overall on the run line, but just 5-10 on the road. They have covered the run line in their last two road games, but are just 3-2 as an underdog on the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +5.0, while it is -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>When the Astros play, the over/under line is usually set high. In 88.2% of their games this season, the line has been set higher than 8 runs. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 11-21 this season. In their last game, the combined run total was 9, and the over/under line was set at 8.5 runs. The game went over the line, with the teams combining for 9 runs.</p><p>Justin Verlander will be making his third start of the season, and it will be on the road against the New York Yankees. He has started the season with a no-decision in each of his first two outings. In his first start, he went 6 innings and gave up 2 earned runs, and in his last start, he went 7 innings and gave up 2 runs, with 6 strikeouts.</p><p>Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker have been the Astros' top power threats so far this season, with Altuve batting .343 and Tucker not far behind at .276. Tucker's nine homers are 3rd best in the league, and Altuve has gone deep seven times. Yordan Alvarez has also hit seven homers but is batting just .250. Altuve has been hot of late, going 7/21 in his last five games, while Jon Singleton has gone 5/16 with two homers over that stretch.</p>

<p>Overall, the Astros are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are one of the best hitting teams in the league, with a team batting average of .259. They are also the top team in the league in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Houston is averaging 4.8 runs per game at home and 4.0 on the road.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Aaron Judge and the Yankees are coming off a big game to close out their series vs. the Tigers. New York picked up a 5-2 win and was the -133 favorite at home going into the game. Judge got the Yankees on the board with a homer in the first inning and went 2/3 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Nestor Cortes started for the Yankees, going 6 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up two runs on three hits and issued just one walk. The Yankees also got a big game from Oswaldo Cabrera, going 2/3 with a double and an RBI.</p><p>The Yankees are 23-13 overall and trail the Orioles by just one game in the AL East. New York is on a three-game winning streak, and this is after sweeping the Tigers in their three-game series. So far, they are 6-7 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 11-5 this year and have gone 12-8 on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 16-9 this year and 7-4 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 8-2-1 this year.</p><p>The Yankees have been a good bet against the run line this season, with a 17-19 record. They have been especially profitable on the road, going 11-9. They have covered the run line in their last two games and are 8-3 as an underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.3, while it is -2.5 in losses.</p><p>Despite the Yankees' over/under record of 14-20, their games have gone over the line in two straight contests. Their games have had an average of 8.1 runs scored, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8 runs. So far this season, 72.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 2-3.</p><p>Luis Gil gets the start for the Yankees today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that outing vs. the Orioles, he went 6 1/3 innings, picking up the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Gil has made six starts, and opponents are batting just .152 this season. Gil's ERA for the season is 3.19, along with a record of 2-1. So far, he has one quality start and is averaging 11.61 strikeouts per nine innings. His walk per nine figure is 5.81.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game. New York is 4th in home runs and have the league's 8th best team batting average. Collectively, they have been good at getting on base, as they have the league's 2nd best walk rate and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Juan Soto has been the Yankees' best hitter this season, as he is batting .316 with a team-high 8 home runs. He also has 28 RBIs, which is 4th in the league. Soto has also been hot of late, going 8/26 in his last seven games. Aaron Judge is also on a three-game hitting streak but is batting just .220 for the season.</p>

Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 5/7/24

<p>Monday's Tigers vs. Rangers game has a first pitch set for 8:05 PM ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Tigers are 29-30 and are starting Tarik Skubal, while the Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. Texas is on a two-game winning streak and is second in the AL West, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central.</p>

<p>BSDET will be televising Monday's game, and the Tigers are currently the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -117 compared to the Rangers at -103. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the under is paying out at -104 compared to -118 for the over.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -103</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, June 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Tigers are coming off a game in which they closed out their series vs. the Red Sox with an 8-4 win. Leading up to the game, they were the +135 underdog on the money line. It was a four-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and Detroit's offense scored an additional four runs in the 6th.</p>

<p>Casey Mize put together a good start for the Tigers, going four innings and giving up just two runs, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Wenceel Perez, who went 3/5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. The Tigers also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Detroit is 29-30 overall and trails the Guardians by 10 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 10-9 against other teams in the division. Today, they are on the road to take on the Rangers, and they are 4th in the AL Central standings.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers have gone 14-15 this year and are an even 15-15 on the road. Detroit has won two straight games as the favorite, and they are 14-12 overall as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Tigers are 15-18 this year, and their overall series record is 8-7-4.</p><p>When the Tigers win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. The Tigers are 26-33 against the run line this season, but they are 17-13 on the road. They are 20-13 against the run line as an underdog and 6-20 as a favorite.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road in Texas to take on the Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. The Tigers have hit the over in 33 of their 57 games this season, and their over streak is at three games.</p><p>Tarik Skubal has been pitching well for the Tigers this season and comes into the game with a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 2.02. So far, he has made 11 starts, and opponents are batting .180 this season. Skubal has made eight quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn't give up a run. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he went seven innings, picking up the win. Looking back further, he has allowed just four homers this season. Per nine innings, Skubal is averaging just 1.48 walks compared to 10.75 strikeouts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, the Tigers are batting .236, and they are also 17th in home runs. Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers' top power hitters so far, with Greene's 10 homers leading the team and Carpenter right behind him with eight. Carpenter also has a team-high 29 RBIs and is batting .283.</p>

<p>Gio Urshela has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 5/17 with two homers over his last five games. He has also driven in five runs over that stretch. The Tigers have a few players who are on a hitting streak, with both Mark Canha and Matt Vierling on seven-game streaks.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Marlins, the Rangers closed out the series with a 6-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -126 on the money line. It was a three-run 1st inning that really got the Rangers going, and the Marlins could only score two more times, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney put together a good start for the Rangers, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out seven Marlins batters. Adolis Garcia was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Texas will open their series vs. the Tigers four games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers are 29-30 overall and have won two straight games, taking the final two games of their series vs. the Marlins. This year, they are 9-11 in AL West games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 14-13 this year and 15-17 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers have won two straight, and they are 11-14 as the underdog overall. Texas' overall series record is 9-9-1, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have a run line record of 25-34 on the season, including an 11-16 mark at home. Their average run differential is +0.1 runs per game overall, but it jumps to +0.6 runs per game at home. They've won two in a row against the run line and are 13-12 as underdogs.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have had a high-scoring season, with a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 22-35, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 2-2. The over/under line for their games has been set at 7.5 runs in 55 of their games, which is 93.2% of the time. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Through eight starts, Nathan Eovaldi has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.84 for the Rangers. He has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in three innings of work. In that outing vs. the Diamondbacks, he gave up two earned runs, five hits, and didn't issue a walk. Eovaldi's ERA at home is 2.42, compared to 4.19 on the road. His last outing at home came on May 2nd, where he didn't give up a run in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are tied for the team lead in home runs this season, with both players having gone deep 13 times. Garcia is also the team's leading run producer, with 40 RBIs, which is 8th best in the league. However, Garcia is batting just .231 for the season and has gone 5/37 in his last 10 games. Corey Seager has been hot of late, going 13/34 in his last nine games, with six homers and 11 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.5 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game. So far, they are batting .243 as a team, which is 9th best in the league.</p>

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