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<p>The Nationals and Phillies are set to face off in an NL East matchup at 6:40 PM ET on Friday. This one is being played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and the Nationals are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. They are 55-67 overall and Patrick Corbin on the mound. The Phillies are 71-50 and Aaron Nola.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is the heavy favorite on the money line (-272), while the Nationals are sitting at +223. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and MASN will be televising this one.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, August 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Phillies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia cruised to an easy 13-3 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 4th inning, scoring five of their thirteen runs. As for the Nationals, they scored their only three runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -271 on the money line.</p>

<p>Zack Wheeler started for the Phillies and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued zero walks. Mitchell Parker got the start for the Nationals and took the loss, giving up nine earned runs in just three innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Phillies were led by Weston Wilson, who went 4/5 with a home run. He scored three times and drove in three runs. Trea Turner had three hits for the Nationals, but it came in a losing effort.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 55-67, the Nationals are 4th in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 16.5 games. The Nationals have dropped two straight games, and they are 16-16 against other teams in the NL East. Washington lost the series opener vs. the Phillies.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 28-32 this season, and they are just under .500 at 27-35 on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals are 45-57 this year, and they are an even 10-10 when favored. Washington's overall series record is 16-19-3, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Washington is 68-54 against the run line this season, but the Nationals have dropped two straight run line decisions on the road. They are 36-26 against the run line on the road, but are just 9-11 against the run line as the favorite. Washington's average run differential in winning games is +3.4, but that number drops to -3.8 in losses.</p><p>The Washington Nationals are on the road today against the Philadelphia Phillies, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Nationals have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 62-55. The average over/under line for their games this season is also 9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 13-13-3. So far this season, 20 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 9 runs, which accounts for 16.4% of their games. The majority of their games, 73 to be exact, have had over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, which is 59.8% of their games.</p><p>Washington is sending left-hander Patrick Corbin to the mound today vs. the Phillies. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 2-12 with a 5.98 ERA. Corbin's WHIP for the season is 1.56, and he has allowed a total of 19 home runs. Looking back at his last outing, Corbin finished with a no-decision vs. the Angels, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Corbin's ERA for the season is 7.69 on the road compared to 5.39 at home.</p><p>Washington's offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game this season, which is 17th in the league. They are also just 26th in the league in home runs and have the worst team slugging percentage in the league. However, they are batting a collective .244, which is 11th in the league. The Nationals have been good at putting the ball in play this season, as they have the 6th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are both among the league leaders in RBIs, and Abrams is also the team's leader in home runs. Garcia Jr. is batting .290 for the season and has gone 4/17 in his last four games. Keibert Ruiz is also on a three-game hitting streak but is just 4/17 in his last four games.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 71-50, the Phillies lead the NL East by seven games over the Braves. The Phillies have taken the first game of their series vs. the Nationals, and they lead the Nationals by 7.5 games. The Phillies have gone 17-11 against other NL East teams this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies are 40-22 this season, and they are just over .500 at 31-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Phillies are 60-38 this season and 11-12 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Phillies are 19-15-6 this year.</p><p>Philadelphia is 60-61 against the run line this season, including a 30-32 mark at home. The Phillies are 2-0 against the run line in their last two games and have a run line record of 48-50 when favored this season. They have an average run margin of 0.8 runs per game this season.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are playing at home against the Washington Nationals, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Phillies have had a combined run average of 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 57-58. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 5-11-1. Overall, 14.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Aaron Nola will be looking to bounce back from a couple of rough outings as he gets the start for the Phillies today. Most recently, he gave up four earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Diamondbacks, taking the loss in the outing. Before that, he had given up four earned runs in three straight starts. Nola's ERA for the season is 3.60, and his record is 11-6. Opponents are batting .234 off the right-hander this season. Nola has one complete game shutout this year and 15 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.43 strikeouts and 2.26 walks.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the MLB. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per game. Overall, they are 7th in home runs and have the league's 4th best team batting average. Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber have been the team's top power threats, with Schwarber and Harper both ranking in the top 10 in homers.</p>

<p>Bohm and Harper have been swinging the bat well of late, with Bohm going 7/23 in his last six games and Harper going 8/22. Schwarber has struggled over that stretch, going just 2/24. Nick Castellanos is also swinging a hot bat for the Phillies, going 6/21 in his last six games. Weston Wilson is on a four-game hitting streak and went 4/5 in his most recent game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Flames and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on BSW. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored to win at home against the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Coming into their game vs. Kings, the Flames have a 14-14-5 record. They hold a 8-6-1 record when playing at home, and they have gone 6-8-4 on the road. Their current record places them 4th in the Western Pacific division and 10th in the Western conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Calgary has a 17-16 record. On the road they are 8-10 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is9-6. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.3. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 18-14-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Flames are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 18th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 7th in the league. In terms of the Flames' offense during power plays, they are 29th in power play goals and 1st in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Calgary's current leading scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. This season, he has 11 goals, which puts him 74th in the NHL. Sharangovich also comes into the game with 9 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-8, and his save percentage is 0.7448979591836735%.</p><h3>Can the Kings Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>For the season, the Kings currently hold an overall record of 18-7-4. On the road, Los Angeles has gone 13-1-1 and they are 5-6-3 at home. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Western Pacific division and 6th in the Western conference.</p><p>Los Angeles is 16-13 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 10-5 compared to 6-8 at home. This season, Los Angeles' games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under performance of 11-18-0.</p><p>Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Kings have 12-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-1.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading goal scorer is Trevor Moore. So far this season, he has 15 goals, placing him 23rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Cam Talbot has started 20 games this season. His current record stands at 13-6, and his save percentage is 0.8520408163265306%.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Seahawks. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Seahawks at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and Wagner is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Sacred Heart.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pioneers Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Through 26 games, Sacred Heart has gone 12-14 overall and 6-5 in Northeast Conference play. The Pioneers have lost two straight games, and they are 0-8 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>On the road, Sacred Heart has gone 2-11 this season, and they have lost four straight games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -9.5 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Sacred Heart has gone 3-5 vs. the spread. On the road, the Pioneers have an ATS mark of 5-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Sacred Heart is 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, the Pioneers have an ATS record of 0-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Sacred Heart's games this year (146.8). Their over/under record is 14-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and their over/under record during this span is 2-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Sacred Heart offense put up 58 points against LIU. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.8% and made 4 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Nico Galette, who is averaging 14 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Joey Reilly also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Pioneers' defense holds the 203rd rank in the nation, allowing 73.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. LIU, the Sharks finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 75 points vs. Sacred Heart.</p><h3>Can Wagner Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Wagner is 4-2 at home this season and has gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. They are 6-3 this season when favored and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>So far, the Seahawks are 12-11 this season, including a 6-4 record in Northeast Conference games. They have gone 6-7 in non-conference games.</p><p>Wagner's ATS record this season is 9-11, but they are just 4-5 vs. the spread in games they have been favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Seahawks have gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Wagner's over/under record for the season sits at 8-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 125.6 points. Today's over/under line of 132 is higher than the average OU line in their games (128.9). So far, 15 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Across their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 129 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Wagner offense put up just 65 points vs. the Saint Francis U Red Flash. Overall, they are now averaging 64.5 points per game which is 444th in the country. Melvin Council Jr. is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Tahron Allen brings a PPG average of 10.2 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Seahawks' defense holds the 10th rank in the nation, allowing 62.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Sacred Heart. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.9%.</p>

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Wagner Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>The over/under line is set at 46 points for the week 10 non-conference matchup between the Jets and Cardinals. The Jets are the slight favorite with their point spread at +1. The game, played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, will kick off at 4:25 ET and is being televised on CBS. The Cardinals are the money line favorite at -115.</p><h3>NEW YORK JETS VS ARIZONA CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Cardinals -1</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 24 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Cardinals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jets Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After four straight losses, the Jets got back in the win column with a 21-13 victory over the Texans in week 9, improving their record to 3-6. New York was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, but the 34 total points fell short of the 43-point O/U line. The Jets are now 3-6 against the spread, with all three of their ATS wins coming as the favorite.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Jets rank 13th in our NFL power rankings and have a 19.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the AFC East with a 1-2 division record and are 3-4 in conference games. New York is 2-2 at home and 1-4 on the road this season.</p><p>In our offensive power rankings, the Jets sit 18th in the NFL. They are 24th in points per game, averaging 19, and 23rd in yards per game with 308.7. New York has been pass-heavy, ranking 4th in passing attempts, resulting in 221 passing yards per game (14th). On the ground, they are 30th in both rushing attempts and yards, with 87.7 per game. The Jets have been solid on 3rd down, converting 40% of their attempts, which ranks 10th in the league.</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 118 in week 9, with 211 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Texans. Breece Hall led the team in rushing with 74 yards on 15 carries, while Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. The Jets scored all 21 of their points in the 4th quarter in week 9.</p><p>The Jets' defense was dominant in their 21-13 win over the Texans, despite giving up 187 rushing yards on 36 attempts. They held Houston to just 135 passing yards on 11 completions, with the Texans managing only 4.4 yards per attempt through the air. New York's defense also recorded a massive eight sacks in the game.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks were under constant pressure from the Jets, as they not only had eight sacks but also had a +7 advantage in quarterback hits. The Jets' defense limited the Texans to a 35.3% conversion rate on third downs and just 13 points in the game.</p><h3>Will The Cardinals Win At Home Over The Jets?</h3><p>Following three straight wins, the Cardinals now sit at 5-4, putting them first in the NFC West. After a week 6 loss to the Packers, Arizona bounced back with wins over the Chargers, Dolphins, and Bears. In week 9, they easily handled Chicago, winning 29-9 and covering the 1.5-point spread. The O/U line was 44.5, and the teams combined for 38 points.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Cardinals have a 49.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 42.9% chance of winning the division. They rank 17th in our power rankings and have an average scoring margin of -0.8 points per game. Against the spread, Arizona is 6-3, including three straight wins.</p><p>Heading into week 10, Arizona ranks 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23 points per game, and 12th in total yards with 339.8 per game. The Cardinals have been effective on the ground, ranking 7th in rushing yards with 149.7 per game on 28.1 attempts. They are 25th in passing yards, averaging 190.1 per game on 28 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Kyler Murray threw for 154 yards on 13/20 passing in week 9 against the Bears, after his 307-yard, 2-touchdown performance in week 8. James Conner rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries, and Trey McBride led the team with 35 receiving yards. Arizona scored 17 points in the first half and converted 5 of 13 third downs.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Cardinals' defense was dominant, coming away with six sacks and holding the Bears to just 172 passing yards in their 29-9 win. Arizona's defense really limited Chicago's passing game, as they allowed just 22 completions on 41 attempts (53.7%) and didn't give up any passing touchdowns. The Cardinals also excelled on third downs, allowing the Bears to convert just 21.4% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Cardinals gave up only 69 rushing yards on 23 attempts, and they held the Bears to an average of 3.0 yards per attempt. Arizona's pressure on the quarterback was relentless, as they also won the QB hit battle by a margin of +9.</p>

New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Fighting Hawks. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Fighting Hawks at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND. Get ready to place your bets! This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and North Dakota is favored to win by -4 at home vs. North Dakota State.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks -4</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bison Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>North Dakota State is 10-12 overall and 2-4 in Summit League play. On the road, the Bison are 3-9 this season, and they have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>So far this season, North Dakota State has been the underdog in 12 of their 22 games, and they have gone 2-10 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is -8.8 points per game.</p><p>North Dakota State has struggled against the spread this season, going just 6-12. Their road ATS mark is 3-9, and they have gone 2-10 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bison are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Dakota State's over/under record this season is 12-6 and today's line of 147.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (143.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points, which is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (153.2).</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the North Dakota State offense tallied 66 points in a matchup against St. Thomas (MN). Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.9%, and they made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Boden Skunberg, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15, while Damari Wheeler-Thomas also maintains a PPG average of 12.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Bison's defense is ranked 238th in the country at 75.5 points per contest. The North Dakota State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 79 points and allowed St. Thomas (MN) to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Does North Dakota Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>North Dakota enters this game with a 13-10 record and a five-game winning streak. They are 5-3 in Summit League play and 5-3 at home this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Fighting Hawks have been favored in seven games, going 5-2 in those contests. They have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>North Dakota's ATS record this season is currently at .500 (10-10). At home, the Fighting Hawks are just 3-5 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, North Dakota has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>North Dakota's over/under record this season is 9-9-2 and the average over/under line in their games is 146.8. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 147.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 161 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>North Dakota is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 95 points vs. South Dakota. This figure is more than their season average of 75.4 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was B.J. Omot with 25 points. Tyree Ihenacho also added 21 points for the Fighting Hawks.</p><p>On the defensive side, North Dakota is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.7 points per game. In their most recent game, the North Dakota defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as South Dakota knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.</p>

North Dakota State Bison vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Providence is favored by -24 against Stonehill in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars -24</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 93-57 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -24.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Stonehill Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill faced a tough challenge in their season opener against Notre Dame on Wednesday, November 6th. The Skyhawks, who were +27 point underdogs, lost 89-60 on the road. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 46-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 43. They’ll look to regroup after failing to cover the spread in this one.</p><p>Stonehill struggled offensively, shooting just 30.4% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.3%. They hit only 24% of their two-point attempts (6/25), but connected on 35.5% from beyond the arc (11/31). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 83.3% of their attempts (15/18).</p> <p>Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each scored 18 points, with Shrewsberry hitting 4 of 5 threes. Todd Brogna was perfect from deep, going 2/2, and finished with 16 points. Stonehill recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Stonehill's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 47%, hitting 11 of 23 three-pointers. Stonehill also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws (72%).</p><h3>Do the Friars Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Providence opened their season with a 59-55 win over Central Connecticut State on Monday, November 4th. The Friars were heavy favorites at -18.5 but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 114 fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.</p> 

<p>Providence trailed 26-24 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Blue Devils 35-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Providence struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they managed to score only 59 points.</p> <p>Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each contributed 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 of 10 threes. The Friars grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists, while shooting 73.3% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Providence's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Providence's defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

A series sweep is on the line as the Houston Astros are facing off against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS. The visiting Astros currently maintain a commanding 2-0 series lead. This game is slated to begin at 1:05 p.m. ET and is scheduled to be televised on MLB Network.
<h2>Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays Odds</h2>
Oddsmakers have listed Tampa Bay (+135) as the underdog to Houston (-145). If you think this game's total will go under 7.5 runs, Vegas is currently offering even money odds (+100). Picking the over will give you -120 odds. There's a runline of Astros -1.5 (+100) and Rays +1.5 (-120) for this matchup.

Including the regular season, the Rays are 97-68 straight up (SU) and 83-82 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 1.3 units for moneyline bettors and 9.8 units ATS. The Astros have gone 109-55 SU this year and are 91-73 ATS. They're up 8.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 4.8 units ATS.

Tampa Bay games have had an over/under record of 80-77-8 in 2019. Houston has been a good under bet with a total record of 74-85-5.

Right-hander Zack Greinke is projected to start for the visiting Stros. Greinke is 18-5 with a 2.93 ERA and 187 strikeouts. He's 0-0 with eight strikeouts and a 7.94 ERA against Tampa Bay this year.

The Rays will put the ball in the right hand of Charlie Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA, 1.08 WHIP), who has 240 strikeouts and 57 walks this season. Morton is 1-1 with 12 strikeouts and an 8.00 ERA across two starts against Houston this year.

With a team slash line of .284/.342/.448, the Astros have averaged 4.5 runs scored through two playoff outings. Tampa Bay is hitting .188/.250/.333 through three games and the team has managed 2.7 runs during this year's playoffs.

The Rays bullpen has registered an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.38 this postseason, while Astros relievers have fared noticeably worse with an 8.10 ERA and 2.40 WHIP.

Michael Brantley has provided a spark to the Houston offense. Brantley is slashing .310/.371/.499 with 22 home runs, 90 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

The Rays' hitters have been led by Tommy Pham, who is slashing .276/.369/.454 with 22 home runs, 69 RBIs, 78 runs and 26 steals.

The Astros are coming off of a 3-1 victory in Game .
<h3>Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-mlb-playoffs-alds-preview-prediction-tampa-bay-rays-vs-houston-astros/">Predictions: </a>SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
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The under has cashed in five of Tampa Bay’s last seven games.

The Astros have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rays have hit 17 over their last 10.

The Astros have a team OPS of .850 this season and an OPS of .831 against right-handed pitchers. The Rays' OPS stands at .755 overall and .756 versus righties.

Houston fielders have committed zero errors over the last five contests, compared to three errors for Tampa Bay over its last five.

The Astros have won eight of their last nine games SU while the Rays have dropped four of their last five.

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Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick 10/07/19

<p>Chris Sale and the Braves (80-67) will host the Dodgers today, with the game starting at 7:20 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Jack Flaherty is scheduled to start for the Dodgers, who are 87-60 and they are first in the NL West. The Braves are favored on the money line (-127), while the odds have the Dodgers at +107. Saturday's over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and the game can be seen on BSSE.</p>

<p>Los Angeles and Atlanta are facing off in an NL matchup, and the Braves will be looking to move up in the standings, as they are currently 3rd in the NL East. As for the Dodgers, they are first in the NL West and have a 2.5 game lead over the Braves.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Dodgers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Dodgers series came right down to the end, as the Dodgers rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 6-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -106 on the money line.</p>

<p>Atlanta got to Dodgers starter Landon Knack, who gave up five earned runs in just two innings of work and took the loss. As for the Braves, they got a good outing from Spencer Schwellenbach, who gave up just two earned runs across six innings of work and got the win.</p>

<p>Jorge Soler and Gio Urshela each homered for the Braves, while Marcell Ozuna went 3/4 with two RBIs. Whit Merrifield also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Atlanta's offense.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 87-60, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back today, as they lost the first game of their series vs. the Braves. So far, they have gone 24-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has been really good at home this season, going 48-27, but they have been just above .500 on the road at 39-33. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 82-49 this season, and they are 4-11 as the underdog on the road. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 28-18-3 this year.</p><p>When the Dodgers are on the road, they have a run line record of 35-37, which is a losing proposition for bettors. The average run margin in their games is +0.7 runs per game, so they are just barely covering the run line. Their run line record as the favorite is 66-65, while as the underdog, it is 7-9. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6 runs per game, while in losing games, it is -3.4 runs per game.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road, the over/under line is typically set high, with an average line of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 79-65. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit in 13 of 22 games, and overall, 83% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Jack Flaherty has been pitching well for the Dodgers, coming into the game with a record of 12-6 and an ERA of 2.86. So far this season, he has made 25 starts and has a total of 14 quality starts. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently 1.01. In his last outing, he faced off against the Guardians and picked up the win, going 7 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. Flaherty only gave up four hits in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a huge power threat for the Dodgers this season, as his 47 homers are 2nd in the league and the most on the team. His 104 RBIs are also 3rd in the league. Ohtani has also been a solid all-around hitter, batting .290 for the season. Teoscar Hernandez is also a power threat for the Dodgers, as his 28 homers are 2nd on the team and 14th in the league.</p>

<p>Tommy Edman has been red hot for the Dodgers, going 10/27 with four homers over his last seven games. During this stretch, he has driven in nine runs and scored five times. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game and have the 3rd best team OPS in the league.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 80-67, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East and trail the Phillies by eight games for the division lead. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional matchups. Atlanta took the first game of the series vs. the Dodgers and has an overall series record of 26-17-6 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 41-31 compared to 39-36 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 67-51 this year and 13-16 as the underdog. They have been playing well recently, going 6-4 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Braves are the favorite, they are just 52-66 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are 18-11. Their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game, but they are just 30-42 on the run line at home. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6 runs per game, but in losing games, it's -3.2.</p><p>The Atlanta Braves are playing at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8.0 runs per game. The Braves have gone over the total 53 times and under 89 times this season. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over 12 times and under 19 times. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and comes in with a record of 16-3 and an ERA of 2.38. So far this year, he has made 27 starts and 17 of them have been quality starts. Sale's WHIP for the season is currently 1.00. In his last outing, Sale finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Blue Jays. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Sale has been especially tough at home, coming in with a record of 9-0 and an ERA of 2.85.</p><p>So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 14th in the league, and are 5th in the league in home runs. Atlanta's team on-base percentage is just 17th in the league, and they are also below average in terms of drawing walks.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .306 with a team-high 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. Over his last five games, Jarred Kelenic has two homers and is 4/16. Michael Harris II has also gone deep twice in his last nine games, but he is batting just .238 during that stretch.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

<p>The Flames and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Canucks being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Flames Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Calgary finished last season with a 38-39-5 record, placing them 11th in the Western Conference with a 24-26 mark in those games. In the Pacific Division, they went 13-13, which put them 5th. At home, the Flames were 21-19-1, while on the road, they were 17-20-4.</p> <p>As favorites, Calgary went 19-16-2, but their puck line record was 11-26. As underdogs, they finished 23-23-3 straight-up and 14-31 against the puck line. Their over/under record for the season was 46-34-2.</p><p>Calgary's offense ranked 16th in the NHL last season, averaging 3.1 goals per game. They also finished 16th in assists. In terms of shots on goal, they were 13th, averaging 31.2 per game.</p>

<p>Calgary was 3rd in shorthanded goals but 18th in power play goals. They had the fewest giveaways in the league, ranking 32nd.</p><p>Last season, Calgary’s defense ranked 19th in the NHL, allowing an average of three goals per game. They were 12th in takeaways and 19th in shots on goal allowed. Despite this, they recorded two shutouts, placing them 7th in the league.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Vancouver?</h3><p>Last season, the Flames finished 1st in the Pacific Division with a 17-9 record in divisional games. They went 50-23-9 overall, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference with a 29-21 mark against other Western Conference teams. At home, Calgary was 27-9-5, while on the road, they finished 23-14-4.</p> <p>Against the puck line, Calgary went 31-51, with 19 of their wins coming by one goal and 31 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 41-37-4, and their games averaged 6.1 goals per game. The average total line for their games was set at 6.3 goals.</p><p>Last season, the Canucks were one of the NHL's top offensive teams, ranking 6th in goals per game with an average of 3.4. They were also 7th in assists. Despite these strong numbers, they ranked 26th in shots on goal, averaging 28.3 per game, indicating they were efficient in converting their opportunities.</p>

<p>Vancouver was effective in shorthanded situations, finishing 7th in shorthanded goals. Their power play was also strong, ranking 8th in the league. However, they had the 5th most giveaways last season.</p><p>Vancouver’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, ranking 6th in goals allowed at 2.6 per game. They also held opponents to the 6th fewest shots on goal per game. Despite ranking 24th in takeaways, the Canucks finished 4th in defensive hits. The team recorded six shutouts, the 3rd most in the league.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/9/24

At the 11th hour, the Xfinity Series found a sponsor for this weekend’s race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Say hello to the Production Alliance Group 300. This race will consist of 150 laps around the two-mile track. The Xfinity Series will be idle next week when the Cup Series heads to Martinsville.

This is the fifth race of 26 set for the regular season. The next race, which takes place at Texas Motor Speedway on March 30, will also seem as a qualifying race for the first Dash 4 Cash event. The three races in April and the first race of May will be Dash 4 Cash events. No Cup Series drivers can run those events, so we’re getting into a sweet spot on the schedule for the points-eligible guys.

Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers as we look at the Production Alliance Group 300 with help from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a>.
<h5><strong>Busch Bash</strong></h5>
Kyle Busch is in the field this week. Kyle Busch is the favorite at -145. This will be the third straight Xfinity Series race for Busch and he is looking for his third straight win. He led the most laps at both Las Vegas and Phoenix en route to the win. Stage wins went to Cole Custer and Tyler Reddick at Las Vegas and to Austin Cindric and Christopher Bell at Phoenix, but the all-important wins went to Busch.

This development is suboptimal for the Xfinity Series guys. As mentioned last week, Busch only won once in his seven starts last year. Over the previous two years, Busch won 15 of his 27 races. Busch is 16-for-34 over the last three years. This is an oversimplification of odds and implied probabilities, but 47.06 percent would be +112.

Busch actually hasn’t won in his last three tries at California at this level, but has been in the top three each of those years.

Oh, yeah, and he’s a four-time winner of this race.
<h5><strong>Xtra Intrigue?</strong></h5>
Here is the Xfinity Series, wins can be tough to come by. Austin Dillon won this race in 2016. Outside of that, dating back to 2009, Busch has four wins, Joey Logano has two, Kyle Larson has two, and Kevin Harvick has one. In other words, the Xfinity drivers haven’t stood much of a chance in this race in the past.

This week, Busch is the only Cup guy that they have to worry about. Christopher Bell is the closest thing to a Cup guy in the Xfinity Series and he is the second favorite at +450. He could have won last week, but went into the wall after another driver’s engine blew in front of him. That wreck also took out Justin Allgaier. That made it real easy for Busch to win.

Speaking of Allgaier, he’s the fourth favorite this week at +1050. Cole Custer is +780. Nothing against the 21-year-old, but he has two wins in more than two full years of Xfinity Series starts. It is really, really hard to take him at any price point under double digits. Anytime there is a Cup Series guy or two in the field, it adjusts Bell’s price, making him just about the only guy worth taking.
<h5><strong>Cats, Bags, Etc.</strong></h5>
So, with that in mind, are there any value guys or did I let the cat out of the bag? Look, it’s NASCAR. There is always the chance that somebody else wins. Allgaier had five wins last year. Spencer Gallagher, Ryan Preece, and Chase Briscoe had wins. Tyler Reddick had wins at Daytona and Homestead. John Hunter Nemechek won at Kansas.

It happens. Of the regular season races that weren’t Dash 4 Cash events or solo events, Cup Series guys had 13 wins. That means we exclude the four Dash 4 Cash events, Iowa twice, Road America, and Mid-Ohio. Of those 18 races, Cup guys won 13. It’s a tough sell when any are in the field. Fortunately, there is only one this week.

You can look for some value bets in races without Cup Series guys. For now, when those guys are present, your options are basically Cup guys, Bell, or Allgaier.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
It’s hard to lay -145 with Kyle Busch, but he’s 2-for-2 in the Toyota Supra at this level. Justin Allgaier ran really well here last year and Christopher Bell runs well just about everywhere. It would be nice to have something creative or outside of the box for you here, but it’s just too hard to find given how top-heavy this field is.

2019 Production Alliance Group 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Betting Odds & Picks

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Phoenix versus the Pirates? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Elon come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -1 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 158 points.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +1</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Phoenix Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Elon enters today's game against Hampton as the favorite, but the team has struggled on the road this season. The Phoenix are just 2-9 on the road, and they have lost their last seven games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Elon has lost five straight games, and the team's record sits at 8-12. In the team's last game, they fell to Campbell by a score of 78-68.</p><p>Elon has struggled against the spread this season, going just 6-12. However, they have a winning record vs. the spread when favored at 3-2. On the road, the Phoenix are 4-7 vs. the spread this year and have gone 0-3 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in Elon's games this season (147.1). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.</p><p>The Elon offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Campbell. Overall their field goal percentage was 39% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's top scorer is Max Mackinnon, who enters today's matchup with an average of 12.2, while Rob Higgins also carries a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Phoenix's defense is positioned 262nd in the country, permitting 77.4 points per game. Elon's three-point defense is currently 109th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.0% of their shots vs. Elon.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Hampton will be looking to snap a 12-game losing streak, and they are just 4-16 on the season. They are 0-8 in Coastal Athletic Association games, and they have gone 4-8 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 0-6 with an average scoring margin of -11.0 points per game. For the season, they have been the underdog 13 times, and their record in those games is 1-12.</p><p>When looking at Hampton's ATS record this season, they are currently 6-10. This includes an 0-6 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Hampton's over/under record this season is 9-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 156.8 points. Today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (151.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 172 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Hampton's offense looked good, scoring 86 points against Charleston. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 13/21 free throws. Kyrese Mullen is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.3. Meanwhile, Tedrick Wilcox Jr. also brings a PPG average of 12.4 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Hampton is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.7 points per game (293rd). So far, the Hampton defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.2 times per game (666th).</p>

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