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Cesar Hernandez and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to host their division rival Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The matchup will get going at 6:05 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to NBC Sports Philadelphia to catch the game.
<h2>Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Odds</h2>
Miami (+150) is entering this one as the underdog to Philadelphia (-160) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this night game at 9 runs (-110 for the over and -110 for the under). This game currently has a runline of Marlins +1.5 (-145) and Phillies -1.5 (+125).

The Marlins have gone 56-104 SU this year and are 82-77 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 14.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 5.8 units ATS. The Phillies, on the other hand, are 80-80 SU and 75-84 ATS. The team's lost 9.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 12.3 units ATS.

Phillies games have an over/under record of 74-79-6 in 2019. Marlins games have gone over 76 times, gone under 71 times and pushed on 12 instances.

Caleb Smith will get the nod for Miami. The southpaw Smith is 10-10 with a 4.31 ERA and 167 strikeouts. He's 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 0.75 ERA against Philadelphia this year (two starts).

The Phillies are putting the ball in the right hand of Zach Eflin (9-13, 4.16 ERA, 1.36 WHIP), who's got 123 strikeouts and 46 walks. Eflin is 2-1 with 12 strikeouts and a 4.32 ERA over four starts against Miami this year.

Philadelphia’s pitching staff has allowed 4.9 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have an ERA of 4.62, a WHIP of 1.37 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.4. The bullpen has a 4.43 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 9.0 K/9. In 74 games against divisional foes, Phillies starters have an ERA of 4.85 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.12.

The Philadelphia offense has put up 4.8 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 3.2 per game over its last five. The team has hit .208/.262/.365 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.

The Phillies' batters have been led by Cesar Hernandez, who is slashing .280/.333/.406 with 13 home runs, 70 RBIs and 75 runs scored.

In the other dugout, Miami’s pitching staff allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.58 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.21 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 5.01, along with a K/9 of 9.24.

Marlins hitters have slashed .241/.301/.374 on their way to 3.8 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.8 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the team's last five outings (2-3 SU).

Miami’s offense has been spearheaded by Starlin Castro. Castro is hitting .269/.299/.431 with 21 home runs, 84 RBIs and 67 runs scored.

The Phillies snuck away with the previous game in this series by a final tally of five runs to four.
<h3>Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Marlins, O/U – OVER
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Miami has recorded 17 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Philadelphia has 15 XBH over its last five.

The Marlins have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.

The Marlins have a total OPS of .674 this season and an OPS of .665 against right-handed pitchers. The Phillies' OPS sits at .745 overall and .732 against righties.

Miami has posted 25.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 25.0 over its last five.

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Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick 09/28/19

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Tommies and Highlanders are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders will host the game at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and UC Riverside is favored by -1.5 against St. Thomas (MN) in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tommies Win in Riverside?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) improved to 7-4 on the season with a 93-68 road win over Bowling Green on Saturday, December 21st. The Tommies entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 161 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.</p> <p>St. Thomas dominated the first half, leading 46-20 at the break. In the second half, they scored 47 points but allowed 48, indicating some defensive lapses after halftime.</p><p>St. Thomas put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%. They hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 18-of-22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the way with 23 points, while Javontae Campbell and Drake Dobbs each added 18. Marcus Johnson and Kendall Blue contributed 16 points apiece, with Derrick Butler and Carter Bjerke also scoring 15. Bjerke grabbed 7 rebounds, and Dobbs dished out 5 assists.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting 43% on 16/37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) kept their opponent to just 6 made threes on 27% shooting. They also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are UC Riverside Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside dropped to 6-5 on the season after a 66-53 loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Highlanders, who were +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Riverside trailed 31-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game ended at 119, well below the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>UC Riverside struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 28.8% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 53 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit 8 of 11 free throws (72.7%).</p> <p>The Highlanders grabbed 23 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Barrington Hargress led the team with 17 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 15 points and 5 assists. Jeremiah Cherry contributed 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Despite UC Riverside allowing 66 points on 44% shooting, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts (15%).</p> <p>UC Riverside sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws (69%). The Highlanders also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs UC Riverside Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Demons versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -9.5 to win at home against DePaul.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does DePaul Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 9-5 following an 81-68 loss to UConn on Wednesday. The Blue Demons were +11.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>DePaul struggled in the first half, trailing 43-22, but showed improvement in the second half by scoring 46 points while allowing 38.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.6% overall and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 82.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Solo Ball led the way with 22 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and 77.8% from three-point range. Conor Enright and Alex Karaban each added 18 points, with Enright dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>DePaul's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul's opponent shot 25%, hitting 3 of 12 three-point attempts. The Blue Demons also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws, an 82% success rate. DePaul allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 9-5 on the season with a 73-65 road win over Butler on Wednesday. The Wildcats entered the game as slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 138, under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 31-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Butler 43-34 to secure the win.</p><p>Villanova put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 26 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 attempts (87.5%).</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 28 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep, while Jahmyl Telfort added 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall. Wooga Poplar contributed 18 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the floor.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 65 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field (22/52). Inside the arc, they were 13/24, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Villanova's opponents shot 32%, making 9 of 28 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times but only converted 12, shooting 52%. Villanova allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Vaqueros game? Catch the action at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX, as the Vaqueros hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Texas-Rio Grande Valley is favored by -13.5 vs. East Texas A&M in a Southland conference matchup.</p><h3>EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Vaqueros.</li><li>Even though we have Texas-Rio Grande Valley winning straight-up, we like East Texas A&M at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Lions?</h3><p>The Lions fell to 2-14 on the season after a 75-67 road loss to Northwestern State on Saturday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, East Texas A&M managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 38-24 at halftime, the Lions fought back in the second half, outscoring the Demons 43-37. The game’s total points of 142 went over the pre-game line of 134.5.</p><p>East Texas A&M's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 24 three-point attempts for a 16.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.8%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They were more effective inside, shooting 60% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Lions shot just 36.8%, making 7 of 19 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists. Micah Thomas led the team with 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Scooter Williams Jr. added 18 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>East Texas A&M Lions gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions' defense conceded 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 79%. The Lions allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Vaqueros Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vaqueros fell to 6-6 on the season after a 79-74 road loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, UTRGV pushed against the spread. The total points for the game were 153, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>UTRGV struggled in the first half, trailing 41-26 at the break. They came out strong in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Islanders to 38, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Texas-Rio Grande Valley shot 51.7% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%).</p> <p>Hasan Abdul Hakim led the Vaqueros with 20 points and 5 assists, while Isaac Williams added 18 points on 61.5% shooting. Trey Miller contributed 16 points, and DK Thorn chipped in 15, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jaden Walker and Howie Fleming Jr. both went perfect from three, with Fleming shooting 83.3% overall and grabbing 8 rebounds. Garry Clark pulled down 15 boards, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Even with Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros giving up 79 points, their opponent shot 50% from the field, hitting 30 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 23 of 42 shots, good for 54% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Vaqueros allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12, shooting 80%. Texas-Rio Grande Valley gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

East Texas A&M Lions vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

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