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<p>The Highlanders and Tar Heels are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ACCN. The Tar Heels will host the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and the Tar Heels are the home favorites against the Highlanders in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +22</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Highlanders?</h3><p>This will be UC Riverside's fourth game of the season, and they currently have a 1-2 record. In their two road games, the Highlanders have gone 0-2 while they are 1-0 at home. UC Riverside has a current ATS record of 0-3 heading into today's game. When playing away, UC Riverside is 0-2 vs. the spread this season and 3-7 in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Through three games, UC Riverside has an over/under record of 1-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 140.3 points per game so far. The Highlanders' last five games have culminated with an average of 69 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The UC Riverside offense is coming off a game where they scored 65 points against Portland. They posted a field goal percentage of 33.3% and connected on 10 threes. On offense, UC Riverside has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 33%. So far, they are 277th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 66%.</p><p>The Highlanders' defense is presently ranked 97th nationally, allowing an average of 75.7 points per contest. The UC Riverside defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 76 points and allowed Portland to connect on 4 threes.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>In today's game against UC Riverside, the North Carolina Tar Heels come in with a perfect 2-0 record. In their last five home games, including those from last year, the Tar Heels have gone 2-3. As North Carolina enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 0-2. Over their last ten games, including last season, North Carolina has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina's games have, on average, featured 157 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152.5 points so far. The Tar Heels' last five games have culminated with an average of 77 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the North Carolina offense ended with 90 points against Lehigh. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.3% and made 5 threes. For the season, the North Carolina offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 49%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 6 made three's per contest.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 69.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.6% this season.</p>

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<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, the Cardinals and Cubs face off in an NL Central matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 2:20 PM ET. BSMW is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The Cubs are looking to extend their three-game winning streak, but the money line odds have them at -117 compared to the Cardinals at -102. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and Jameson Taillon will be on the mound vs. Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals. Gibson is making his Cardinals debut after being acquired from the Rangers.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -117</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Saturday, August 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago picked up a 6-3 win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs offense got off to a fast start, scoring five of their six runs in the 2nd inning. As for the Cardinals, they scored their only three runs in the 8th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were at -102 on the money line.</p>

<p>Javier Assad only went four innings for the Cubs but gave up just one run and one hit. He finished the game with three strikeouts but issued three walks. Tyson Miller came out of the bullpen for the win, and Hector Neris got the save. Erick Fedde had a rough outing for the Cardinals, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Christian Bethancourt and Michael Busch each homered for the Cubs, while Seiya Suzuki went 2/4 with an RBI. Masyn Winn had a two-hit game for the Cardinals.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is 56-54 overall and is 6.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cardinals have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Cubs with an 0-2 mark. The Cardinals are just below .500 with an 16-18 record in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals have gone 29-25 this year, and they are just above .500 at 27-29 on the road. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 29-27, and they are 27-27 as the underdog this year. St. Louis' overall series record is 17-14-3, and they are 4-6 over their last ten games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the St. Louis Cardinals, it's best to take them as the underdog, as they are 36-18 against the run line in those games. They are 19-37 against the run line as the favorite. The Cardinals are 28-28 against the run line on the road this season, and their average run differential in those games is -0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Cardinals games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 54-53. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-11-1. The over has hit in five straight games for the Cardinals.</p><p>Right-hander Kyle Gibson gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Cubs on the road. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 7-4 with a 3.97 ERA. Out of his 20 starts, Gibson has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Gibson took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Gibson's ERA at home is 5.01, compared to 3.37 on the road.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the majors. This is also the 16th ranked home run hitting team in the league. As a team, the Cardinals are batting .246, which is 9th in the league. One area they could improve is their isolated power, as their .141 mark is just 21st in the league.</p>

<p>St. Louis has two hitters with more than 18 home runs this season, with Alec Burleson leading the team and ranking 15th in the league with 18 long balls. He also leads the team with 63 RBIs. Masyn Winn has been hot of late, going 7/23 in his last five games with two homers.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 54-58, the Cubs are 4th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 9.5 games. Chicago has gone 16-25 against other teams in the NL Central. The Cubs have won three straight games, and they have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Cardinals heading into today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 29-25 this season, and they are 25-33 on the road. As the home underdog, the Cubs have gone 11-6 this season, and they are 30-31 as the underdog overall. Chicago's overall series record is 12-19-3, and they have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Cubs have been a better play on the road this season, going 34-24 compared to 20-34 at home. They have been a profitable bet as the underdog, going 41-20, while they are just 13-38 as the favorite. The Cubs have also been a good bet recently, covering the run line in four straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have gone over the total in three straight contests and have an over/under record of 48-60 on the season. The average over/under line for Cubs games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 5-14-1. The Cubs' games have had an average combined run total of 8.4 runs per game this season, and the percentage of games with over/under lines set at 8 runs is 51.8%.</p><p>Jameson Taillon will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Reds, as he gets the start for the Cubs today. In that July 29th start, he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had picked up the win in three straight starts. Taillon's record for the season is 7-6, and he has an ERA of 3.35. Out of his 18 starts, he has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 7.05 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, Taillon has allowed 14 homers.</p><p>Seiya Suzuki has been on a tear for the Cubs, going 14/35 in his last nine games with three homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .275 with 16 homers, which is 2nd on the team. Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 17 homers but is batting just .230 for the season. Happ also leads the team with 62 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Cubs are 22nd in the MLB in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .234 and are just 18th in home runs.</p>

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<p>Going into game two of this National League showdown, the Mets (68-79, 38-35 home) are giving the start to Tylor Megill. On the other side, the Reds (77-72, 41-33 away) are rolling with Andrew Abbott. Don't miss my prediction for today's Cincinnati Reds versus New York Mets game in New York.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds -115</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, September 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Mets have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>New York is on a two game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>The Mets' are just 10-12 in Tylor Megill's 22 starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>This season, the Reds have played a total of 47 series and are above .500 at 21-20-6. On the road, Cincinnati is 41-33 and 36-39 at home. Their overall record of 77-72 has the Reds sitting 3rd in the NL Central.</p><p><p>Andrew Abbott enters the game boasting an 8-5 record and a 3.64 ERA. On the road, he has earned a 5-2 mark with an ERA of 4.75, while at home his record stands at 3-3 with an ERA of 4.08. His season-long WHIP is 1.22, and opposing teams have managed to hit just .223 against him with a slugging percentage of .398.</p></p><p>Andrew Abbott was unable to secure a victory against the Cardinals, surrendering six runs on four hits in four innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Cincinnati is the 22nd ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .217 and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Reds are hitting .247 with an OBP of .325 while averaging 4.7 runs per contest. This figure puts them 10th in the league.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a powerful presence in the Reds' lineup this season, leading the team in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 81. His slugging percentage of .454 is indicative of his ability to drive the ball.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK METS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 68-79, the Mets come into today's game 4th in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 38-35 and 30-44 on the road. New York has played in 48 series thus far, and have gone 17-25-6. </p><p><p>The Mets will turn to starter Tylor Megill, who has posted an 8-7 record in 22 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 5.03, with a K/9 of 7.55, and his FIP is 5.14 while his OBP is .358.</p></p><p>Tylor Megill was masterful in his last outing against the Twins, allowing no runs and two hits over six innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, the Mets were able to come away with a 2-0 victory thanks to his stellar performance.</p><p>For the season, the Mets' offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 10th in the league in scoring, with a total of 52 runs. Overall, New York's team batting average is .238, putting them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the last five games, Brandon Nimmo has been the Mets' top hitter, batting .407. This season, he is hitting .267 with 60 RBIs.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/23

<p>From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have the Blue Jays and Mariners facing off in an AL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 9:40 PM ET. SNET will be televising Friday's Blue Jays vs. Mariners matchup, and the money line odds have the Mariners as the favorite at -147.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and Kevin Gausman will start for the Blue Jays, who are 39-48 overall. The Mariners are 48-41 and will send Luis Castillo to the mound. Toronto is 5th in the AL East, while the Mariners are leading the AL West. </p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline +125</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, July 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays 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>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Astros with a 5-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Astros scored two runs in the top of the 7th. Toronto was the -107 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Chris Bassitt had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on eight hits and issuing three walks. The Blue Jays also wasted a big game from Spencer Horwjson, who went 3/4 with two doubles, a run scored, and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is on the road today, looking to pick up a win as they are 39-48 overall, which is good for 5th place in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Orioles by 16 games in the division. The Blue Jays head into today's game having dropped two straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blue Jays are just 9-28 this season, including 7-17 as the road underdog. Toronto has been better as the favorite, putting up a mark of 30-20. Their overall series record is 9-13-6, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Astros.</p><p>As a road team, the Toronto Blue Jays have been a strong bet on the run line this season, going 24-18 against the run line away from home. They have also covered the run line in three straight games on the road. Overall, the Blue Jays have a run line record of 39-48, with an average run margin of -0.7 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 16-21, compared to 23-27 as the favorite.</p><p>With an average combined run average of 8.7 runs per game, the Toronto Blue Jays have seen their games go over the total 41 times and under 43 times this season. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, the Blue Jays have yet to hit the over, as all three games with that line have gone under. Overall, 96.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs, with none set lower than that number.</p><p>The Blue Jays are sending right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound today as he faces the Mariners on the road. Gausman has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 6-7 with an ERA of 4.75. Looking at his overall numbers, Gausman has a WHIP of 1.34 and opponents are batting .257 this season. In his last outing, he gave up seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gausman has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings.</p>
<p>Over his last nine games, George Springer has been on fire for the Blue Jays, going 14/30 with four homers and 13 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .296 with 13 homers and 50 RBIs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is also on a 10-game hitting streak, and his 50 RBIs lead the team. Guerrero Jr. is also batting .296 and has 13 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Blue Jays are 24th in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. They have been a little better on the road (4.1 RPG) compared to at home (3.9 RPG). Overall, they are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and are 21st in home runs. As a team, they are 5th in the league in fewest strikeouts.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mariners's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Orioles, closing out their series with a 7-3 win. After allowing two runs to the Orioles in the top of the first, the Mariners responded with two runs of their own. Seattle went on to add another two runs in the 5th inning and closed things out with a 3-run 7th.</p>

<p>Ryne Stanek picked up the win out of the bullpen, as the Mariners's offense scored three runs in the 7th to take the lead. Seattle was the +128 underdog at home going into the game.</p><p>Seattle is 48-41 overall and leads the AL West by 2 games over the Astros. So far, they have been excellent against other AL West teams, going 17-5. The Mariners kick off their series vs. the Blue Jays at home, where they are 29-16 this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mariners have gone 30-22 and 22-11 as the favorite at home. Seattle has struggled a bit more on the road, coming in with a 19-25 record. The Mariners' series record is 13-13-2, and they have dropped five straight series.</p><p>Seattle has been a solid run line bet this season, going 41-48 overall. They are 22-23 against the run line at home, where they have an average scoring margin of +0.7 runs per game. As the favorite, they are just 21-31 against the run line, while they are 20-17 as the underdog.</p><p>Seattle is 36-48 on the over/under this season, and the average line in their games has been 8 runs. When the line has been set at 7 runs, the over is 8-13-4. The Mariners have played 59 games with lines set higher than 7 runs, which is 66.3% of their games. Their games have averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.</p><p>Seattle is sending Luis Castillo to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays, and he comes into the game with a record of 6-9 and an ERA of 3.87. So far this year, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .239 off the right-hander. In his last outing, Castillo finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Twins. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. One positive note is that he has turned in 10 quality starts this year. Per nine innings, Castillo is averaging 8.86 strikeouts and 2.58 walks.</p>
<p>Cal Raleigh is batting just .198 for the season, but he does lead the Mariners with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, going just 6/31 in his last nine games. Julio Rodriguez is 4th on the team with 30 RBIs, and he has eight homers this season, which is 4th in the lineup.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mariners are batting just .216 as a team, which is the worst mark in the MLB right now. They are also last in the league in strikeouts and are averaging only 3.8 runs per game. This is a team that has been better on the road (4.0 runs per game) than at home (3.6 runs per game).</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 7/5/24

<p>At 10:15 PM ET, the Pirates and Giants will face off in an NL matchup. Friday night's matchup is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are the favorite at -150. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and tonight's game can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>Quinn Priester is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Kyle Harrison for the Giants. Heading into Friday's game, the Pirates are 13-13, and the Giants are 12-14.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 10:15 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates 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>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 7-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Brewers scored two runs in the top of the 9th. Pittsburgh was the +117 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Mitch Keller got the start for the Pirates and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Offensively, the Pirates scored their five runs on eight hits and only had one home run.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be on the road today vs. the Giants, having lost the final two games of their series vs. the Brewers. Currently, they are 13-13 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central, four games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates have gone just 5-7 this year, but they have been better on the road at 8-6. As the underdog, the Pirates have gone 10-8 this year compared to 3-5 when favored. Pittsburgh's series record is 3-2-3 this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 15-11 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 9-5 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 12-6 against the run line, compared to 3-5 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0, while it drops to -3.2 in their losses.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8 runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are projected to score a combined 0.5 runs less than their combined average of 8.5 runs per game this season. The Pirates have played in 26 games with over/under lines this season, and 57.7% of those games have had higher lines than today's 8-run line. The Pirates have gone 13-13 on over/under lines this season, and they have gone 3-3 in games with an 8-run line.</p><p>Quinn Priester and the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the San Francisco Giants. Priester's first start of the season was a loss, as he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits. However, he did strike out 7 batters and only allowed 1 home run.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. At home, they have been one of the worst offenses in the league, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. However, on the road, they have been much better, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams and are 12th in team batting average.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, and Edward Olivares are all tied for the team lead with three homers. Reynolds has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/26 in his last eight games with one homer. Joey Bart is also batting .304 for the season and is on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with an 8-2 loss. San Francisco was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Mets scored three times in the third.</p>

<p>Ryan Walker only lasted one inning, taking the loss, and the Giants's offense scored their only two runs in the 4th. Tyler Fitzgerald had a homer and went 1/4, and Wilmer Flores scored the other run, going 2/4.</p><p>San Francisco will host the Pirates today with an overall record of 12-14, which has them 4th in the NL West. The Giants are 3.5 games behind the Dodgers for the lead in the NL West and are 6-8 in divisional matchups this year. The Giants dropped the final game of their series vs. the Mets but won the first two games of that series. This season, their series record is 3-3-2.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants are 7-6 this year compared to a 5-8 mark on the road. San Francisco has been the favorite in 15 of their games, and they are 8-7 in those matchups as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Giants are 4-7 this year.</p><p>When the Giants win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs in their victories. However, they are just 12-14 against the run line this season, including a 5-8 mark at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 7-6 on the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are just 5-10 against the run line, while they are 7-4 as the underdog.</p><p>San Francisco has had 25 games with an over/under line of 8 runs this season, and the over/under record in those games is 2-2-1. The Giants' games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 14-11. In their last 10 games, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 4 games, and the over/under record in those games is 2-2. </p><p>Coming off a win in his last start, Kyle Harrison will be taking the mound for the Giants at home against the Pirates. Harrison has started 3 games this season and is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. He picked up a win in his last start against the Marlins, where he went 6 innings and struck out 8.</p><p>After a slow start to the season, Matt Chapman has turned things around of late, going 10/32 in his last nine games with four RBIs. This has helped him move into the team's 2nd spot in RBIs and 2nd in home runs. Chapman is also on a six-game hitting streak. Michael Conforto is also on a solid stretch of play, batting .277 for the season and 5/18 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>San Francisco's offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, the Giants are 10th in home runs and have the league's 9th best batting average.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24

<p>Illinois comes into this week 14 matchup with a record of 8-3, while Northwestern is 4-7 on the season. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, with BTN handling the broadcast. Illinois is the -7.5-point favorite, and the over/under line is currently at 44 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Illinois Fighting Illini winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the Illinois Fighting Illini to win, our ATS pick is to take the Northwestern Wildcats at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Illinois enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, and they are 4-1 on the road. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible but no chance of winning the Big Ten. The Fighting Illini are ranked 47th in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p>Illinois has been favored in just two of their 11 games, going 2-0 as the favorite. They have a +6.5 average scoring margin and are 5-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p>The over/under line for this week is 44 points. Illinois’ games have averaged 49.6 points, and their over/under record is 2-6, with an average line of 48.8 points.</p><p>Illinois’ offense is ranked 40th in our power rankings heading into week 14. They are 53rd in points per game, scoring 28.1. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,373 yards with a passer rating of 102. He has 20 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Illinois is 26th in passer rating nationally and 32nd in third-down conversions, converting 44.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Altmyer has completed 61% of his passes. Leading receiver Pat Bryant has 908 yards and nine touchdowns on 49 catches. Illinois is averaging 218.4 passing yards per game. On the ground, they average 146.1 rushing yards per game. Josh McCray leads the team with 449 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Illinois' defense has allowed an average of 21.5 points per game this season, ranking 31st nationally. In their recent game against Rutgers, they gave up 31 points, allowing 387 total yards, including 213 rushing yards and 174 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 154.7 rushing yards per game against Illinois, while quarterbacks have completed 60.7% of their passes, averaging 212.1 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Northwestern Wildcats Going Win In At Upset At Wrigley Field</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 14 with a 4-7 record and no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 88th in our power rankings as they prepare to face Illinois at home. The Wildcats have gone 1-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Northwestern has been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -8.4 points per game, and they have a 3-5 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is set at 44 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 42.2 points, with an average line of 41 points. Their over/under record for the season is 4-4.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 16.9 points per game, which ranks 100th nationally. They are 113th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their third-down conversion rate is only 31.1%, and they are averaging 98.7 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Jack Lausch leads the passing attack with 1,427 yards, but he has thrown more interceptions (6) than touchdowns (5) and has a passer rating of 67. Cam Porter has rushed for 448 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 3 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz leads the receivers with 573 yards on 37 catches but has not scored a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense has allowed an average of 25.3 points per game this season, including 50 points in their recent loss to Michigan. In that game, they gave up 396 total yards, with 201 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 123.6 rushing yards per game against Northwestern, while quarterbacks have posted a 63.3% completion rate and 237.4 passing yards per game, ranking Northwestern 118th in the nation in passing yards allowed.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>One of the most anticipated fights of the summer is coming this weekend, and will be headlining the stacked UFC 292 event. Arguably the greeted bantamweight champion of all-time, Aljamain Sterling, will be looking to defend his belt once again, this time against rising superstar 'Suga' Sean O'Malley.</p>



<p>Outside of the main event, we have plenty of great matchups and exciting bouts to enjoy on Saturday night. Let's take a look at a few and figure out the best bets to make to come away with money in our pockets.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-main-event-sterling-vs-o-malley">Main Event - Sterling vs. O'Malley</h2>



<p>The fight everyone is truly waiting for is Sterling vs. O'Malley. Sterling has a case for being the GOAT of the bantamweight division after defending his belt against the likes of Petr Yan, TJ Dillashaw, and Henry Cejudo. Before his title shot, he even choked out Cory Sandhagen in about 1 minute.</p>



<p>O'Malley has been in the spotlight ever since earning his UFC contract back in 2017 at Dana White's Contender Series. Since then, all we've seen from him is improvement and spectacular performances inside the octagon. Those performances mixing with his personality and flair led to superstardom.</p>



<p>After breaking down this fight and the clash of the wrestler vs. striker styles, it's tough to not go with Sterling to get his hand raised on Saturday night. He is going to be physically stronger, and he's an expert at taking his opponent's backs.</p>



<p>But you can not count O'Malley out. The "fans" of the sport on social media like to hate on him and not give him his flowers, but the kid has done nothing but improve and do awesome stuff inside the cage. He is fast, smart, and has great eyes that come along with impeccable timing and accuracy. There is more than a small chance he lands something clean on Sterling and finishes the fight at any moment.</p>



<p>To bang the book this weekend, think about taking O'Malley by TKO/KO at +250. The storyline, the situation… it all seems to add up. UFC 292 might be the night that the next big UFC superstar is born.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-other-key-fight-picks">Other Key Fight Picks</h2>



<p>The best part about UFC 292 is all the fights setting the table for the main event. On the prelims, you can see TUF alum Andre Petroski step up in competition and meet Gerald Meerschaert in the cage. Petroski is in his part of the country competing and will be fighting with a lot of pride. He is going to rag doll Meerschaert on the ground and submit him. (+175)</p>



<p>After that, we get to watch one of the most underrated fun fighters to see compete, Gregory' RoboCop' Rodrigues, go up against Dennis Tiuliulin. This is a must-see fight because the way Rodrigues hits people, it's almost scary to see through the TV. Rodrigues winning by TKO/KO is a safe bet at +150.</p>



<p>To round up the prelims, future UFC Hall of Famer Chris Weidman is set to return from a gruesome leg break two years ago and fight a tough UFC veteran in Brad Tavares. This is a tough matchup for Weidman at this stage of his career, but it's going to be special to see him make that walk, and hopefully, he puts on a good showing.</p>



<p>Lastly, the main card is full of awesome fights. From top bantamweights Chito Vera and Pedro Munhoz fighting for a potential title shot later this year to Neil Magny welcoming Ian Garry to the top 10 of the welterweight division.</p>



<p>The two LOCKS of the main card are Mario Bautista (-230) and Zhang Weili (-330 at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/">BetOnline</a>). Both of these two will have a great chance to finish this one inside the distance if you can find any good prop bets for the best payout.</p>

UFC 292 Betting Preview

<p>Betting on today's Lightning and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Hurricanes being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, October 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Tampa Bay Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lightning finished last season with a 45-29-8 record, placing 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-24 mark in those games. In Atlantic Division matchups, they were 12-14, landing 4th. At home, Tampa Bay went 25-11-5, while on the road, they posted a 20-18-3 record.</p> <p>As favorites, the Lightning were 31-17-3, but their puck line record was 23-28. As underdogs, they went 12-12-5 straight-up and 11-20 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 39-37-6, with their games averaging 6.8 goals.</p><p>Last season, the Lightning had one of the NHL's top offenses, finishing 5th in scoring with 3.5 goals per game. They were especially strong on the power play, leading the league in power play goals.</p>

<p>Interestingly, they ranked 22nd in shots on goal per game, averaging 29.2. They were 9th in shorthanded goals and 15th in giveaways.</p><p>Last season, the Lightning allowed 3.1 goals per game, placing them 20th in the NHL. They faced 29.5 shots on goal per game, which also ranked 20th. Despite this, they recorded four shutouts, the 5th most in the league. Tampa Bay was 19th in takeaways but ranked 8th in defensive hits.</p><h3>Can the Hurricanes Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Lightning finished last season with a 52-23-7 record, placing 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 35-15 mark in those games. They also ranked 2nd in the Metropolitan Division, going 16-10. At home, Tampa Bay went 27-10-4, while their road record was 25-13-3.</p> <p>Against the puck line, the Lightning were 35-47, with 17 of their wins coming by one goal and 35 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 33-47-2, and their games averaged 6 goals per game.</p><p>Carolina had a strong offensive season, finishing 8th in the NHL with an average of 3.4 goals per game. They were 6th in assists. The Hurricanes were 3rd in the league for shots on goal, averaging 33.3 per game.</p>

<p>Carolina was effective in shorthanded situations, ranking 3rd in shorthanded goals. They also excelled on the power play, finishing 3rd in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina boasted one of the NHL’s top defensive units last season, allowing just 2.4 goals per game, which ranked 3rd in the league. They were also 3rd in shots on goal allowed per game, limiting opponents to 25.5. The Hurricanes recorded 8 shutouts, the most in the NHL.</p>

<p>Despite finishing 32nd in defensive hits, Carolina ranked 11th in takeaways last season.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-176) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (+148) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The over/under line is set at 224.5.</p>

<p>The Warriors (10-2) are currently on a three-game winning streak and are favored by four points over the Clippers (7-7). Golden State is 1st in the Western Conference, while the Clippers are 11th.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors -4</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-109 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>With a 123-118 win over the Grizzlies on Friday, the Warriors improved to 10-2 this season. Golden State, favored by 7 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total of 241 points went over the 236.5-point line.</p> <p>Golden State took control by outscoring Memphis 26-20 in the 2nd quarter and 38-30 in the 3rd, leading 93-78 going into the 4th. However, the Grizzlies went on a 10-0 run, narrowing the gap before the Warriors held on for the win.</p><p>The Warriors connected on 19 threes at a 41.3% clip in their win over the Grizzlies, despite shooting just 43.9% overall from the field. Buddy Hield led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Moses Moody added 14 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter, while Hield added 8 in the final frame. Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Andrew Wiggins each contributed 13 points, with Wiggins scoring 9 of his points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>The Warriors put together a strong defensive performance in the 2nd quarter, holding the Grizzlies to just 20 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 40 points. Despite this, they managed to secure the win. Overall, Golden State gave up 118 points on 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>One bright spot for the Warriors was their defense against the three-pointer, where they limited Memphis to just 7 made threes on 16% shooting. Golden State also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>On Sunday, the Clippers evened their season record to 7-7 with a 116-105 home win over the Jazz. Los Angeles, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 221 points narrowly missed the 221.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Clippers take control, and they extended their lead by outscoring the Jazz 31-20 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 96-74 lead, the Clippers slowed down, allowing Utah to win the final quarter 31-20.</p><p>Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the field in their win over the Jazz. James Harden added 20 points and 11 assists, while Norman Powell contributed 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.</p> <p>The Clippers made just 11 threes, shooting 27.5% from deep, but finished with a 48.9% overall field goal percentage. Zubac scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Harden and Powell each added 8 points in the opening period.</p><p>The Clippers held the Jazz to 105 points on Sunday, despite Utah shooting 49% from the field. Los Angeles gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 20 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Jazz to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. They also sent Utah to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Panthers and Bruins are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 against the Panthers in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 1:00 ET on Monday, October 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Panthers.</li><li>We like the Panthers on the moneyline (+106)</li><li>The Panthers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Florida Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 5-2 loss to the Sabres, the Panthers dropped to 1-2-0 this season. Florida led 1-0 early, but Buffalo scored five unanswered goals. The Panthers were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Nate Schmidt put the Panthers ahead at 9:01 in the first period, but the Sabres tied it up with 3:14 remaining in the period. Sam Bennett scored Florida’s second goal at 18:42 in the second period, cutting the deficit to 4-2.</p><p>In their recent 5-2 loss to the Sabres, the Panthers fired 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nate Schmidt opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Sam Bennett added his third, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Carolina had 11 giveaways and scored once in the first period before Bennett’s goal in the second. The Panthers were shut out in the third period.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up the first goal at 16:46 in the first period, and they allowed three more before the Panthers scored again. Spencer Knight made 22 saves with a save percentage of 84.6%. The Panthers' defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Kings, the Bruins improved to 2-1-0 this season. Boston entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 5.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind in the second period, the Bruins tied it up with 3:10 left in the period. David Pastrnak secured the win with a goal 3:07 into overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against the Kings, the Bruins took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Elias Lindholm scored his second goal of the season, while David Pastrnak netted his third, sealing the game in overtime.</p> <p>Boston's first goal came 16:50 into the second period, with Brad Marchand earning his second assist of the season. Mason Lohrei and Matthew Poitras each picked up their first assists on Pastrnak's overtime winner. The Bruins had 9 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins gave up the first goal at 5:22 into the second period but held the Kings scoreless after that, leading to a 2-1 win in overtime. Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves with a 97.1% save percentage. Boston's defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 29 hits.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24

<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Angels and Cubs facing off in an interleague matchup. Saturday's forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s.</p>

<p>First pitch for Saturday's matchup is set for 2:20 PM ET, and MARQ will be televising this one. The Cubs are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -144, while the Angels are +123. Today's pitching matchup features Tyler Anderson for the Angels and Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +123</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Saturday, July 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels 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>Chicago cruised to an easy 5-1 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their five runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -192 on the money line.</p>

<p>Justin Steele pitched well for the Cubs in this one, going nine innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels, going just 4 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Cubs were led by Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ, as they were the only two Cubs hitters to have more than one hit. Suzuki also hit the game's only home run. For the Angels, David Fletcher went 2/4.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is on the road today vs. the Cubs, and they come in having dropped five straight games. The Angels are 4th in the AL West, and they trail the Mariners by 11.5 games. So far, they are 8-10 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>This season, the Angels are 18-26 at home compared to an 18-25 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 32-44 this season, and they are 4-7 when favored. Los Angeles' overall record is 36-51.</p><p>When the Angels are on the road, they have a run line record of 24-19, but they are currently on a five-game run line losing streak. They have been favored in seven games and are just 2-5 in those contests. As an underdog, they are 45-31 on the run line.</p><p>When the Angels are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs for their game against the Cubs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 9.0 runs, and their over/under record is 44-41. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have gone 19-18. Overall, 25.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current under streak sits at three games.</p><p>The Angels are sending left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound today vs. the Cubs. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 7-8 with a 3.03 ERA. Anderson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings vs. the Tigers and giving up six earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Anderson has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has allowed 12 homers and is averaging 4.07 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Coming into the game, Luis Rengifo is hitting .315 for the Angels, and he has been even better of late, going 9/24 in his last six games. During this stretch, he has two home runs and five RBIs. Taylor Ward has a team-high 14 home runs but is batting just .236 this season. However, he has gone 8/24 in his last seven games, with two homers and four RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Angels are 23rd in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .236, which is 13th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .302 is 20th in the MLB, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of walks. So far, they have been an average home run hitting team.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 41-48 overall and 11 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs are 5th in the division and have gone just 10-19 against other NL Central teams. They will be at home today, and they have an overall record of 24-20 at home.</p>

<p>The Cubs have won two straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10. At home, Chicago has gone 15-15 as the favorite and 17-28 as the underdog this year. The Cubs' overall record as the favorite is 21-21.</p><p>Chicago is 42-47 on the run line this season, including a 17-27 mark at home. The Cubs are 25-20 on the run line on the road, where they have a -1.0 run differential. They have covered the run line in two straight games at home and are 30-17 as an underdog on the run line this season.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have had an average combined run total of 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record is 39-46. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-8. Overall, 28.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Brewers. In that start, he gave up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Hendricks has a record of 1-6 this season and an ERA of 7.48. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 0-4 on the road with an 8.54 ERA compared to 1-2 at home with a 6.33 ERA. So far, he has made one quality start and is averaging 6.75 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Hendricks has allowed 13 homers.</p><p>For the season, the Cubs are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 16th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Ian Happ has been one of the Cubs' most consistent hitters this season, batting .242 with a team-leading 52 RBIs and 13 home runs. Happ has also been hot of late, hitting .417 over his last eight games with four homers. Christopher Morel has also been swinging the bat well, as he has three straight games with a hit and has gone deep 15 times this season.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/6/24

<p>Heading into game two of this AL East matchup, the Red Sox (72-69, 36-34 home) will send Chris Sale to the mound against the Orioles (89-51, 47-25 away) and Jack Flaherty. Check out my pick for today's Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox game in Boston.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles +125</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, September 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>The Orioles will be taking on a Red Sox club that is just 3-7 over their last ten games.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Orioles' win streak currently stands at five games.</li><li>For the season, the Orioles have gone 15-10 with Jack Flaherty on the mound as the starter.</li></ul><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>For the season, the Orioles have an overall record of 89-51, placing them 1st in the AL East. Against other AL East opponents, they are 27-15 along with going 42-26 and 47-25 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 44 series, going 29-12-3.</p><p><p>Jack Flaherty has made 25 appearances this season, with a .432 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.54 WHIP. His overall record is 8-8, with an ERA of 4.84 and 135 strikeouts - an average of 9.07 Ks per nine innings. At home, Flaherty is 4-4 with an ERA of 7.75; on the road, he's 4-4 with an ERA of 5.07.</p></p><p>Jack Flaherty's most recent outing saw him surrender six hits in 4 2/3 innings, resulting in four earned runs. Unfortunately, the right-hander did not factor into the decision as the Orioles emerged victorious over Arizona, 8-5.</p><p>The Orioles' offense comes into today's game with a collective batting average of .258 and are averaging 5.1 runs per game for the season. Looking at their ten most recent games, Baltimore has gone deep nine times, which is ranked 13th in that time. To date, the team's OPS is .751 to go along with an on base percentage of .324.</p><p>The Orioles' Adley Rutschman has been a consistent presence at the plate this season, leading the team in hits with a .274 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .427 and on-base percentage is .369 entering today's game.</p><h3>WILL THE BOSTON RED SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Red Sox have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 12-9 at Fenway Park. Their overall record of 72-69 puts Boston 4th in the AL East. Against the runline, their overall record is 71-70 and 34-36 at home. This year's Red Sox's games have an over/under record of 76-62.</p><p><p>Today marks Chris Sale's 17th outing of the season, with a record of 6-3. His ERA is 4.46 and opponents' OBP stands at .289. The lefty has punched out 101 batters and holds a WHIP of 1.16. On the road, his ERA sits at 5.10, while it is 5.31 when pitching at home.</p></p><p>Boston is looking to Chris Sale to lead them to victory once again, as they emerged triumphant the last time he took the mound against the Royals (7-3). He had a stellar performance, allowing no earned runs on two hits over five innings.</p><p>Having gone deep 6 times in their last five games, the Red Sox are 8th in that span. At 5 runs per game, Boston is 8th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .262 while hitting a total of 167 home runs (13th).</p><p>The Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida leads the team in hits, boasting a .290 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .457 and his on-base percentage is .344 entering the game.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 9/9/23

<p>UFC 293 is set to take place this weekend in Sydney, Australia, with a card full of great talent and fan-favorites from all parts of the world–especially down under. With five athletes from the same City Kickboxing gym, there will be a home-team feeling to this event for most of the fights.</p>



<p>Let’s take a closer look at some key fights on this card and find the best bets to make this weekend. Make sure to take the extra time to read this and do research of your own on these fights to make it easier to win money betting.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-main-event-adesanya-vs-strickland">Main Event - Adesanya vs. Strickland</h2>



<p>In what might be the most one-sided main event of the year in terms of skill, Israel Adesanya is looking to make his first defense of his second title reign in the middleweight division as he is set to face the #5 middleweight, Sean Strickland.</p>



<p>Strickland is receiving this title shot seemingly because Dricus Du Plessis couldn’t make it to Australia this weekend due to injury, so the UFC had their hands tied. Strickland has been doing it for a long time and is a very good fighter.</p>



<p>The leadup to this fight might be a circus with Strickland doing what he does on the mic and Adesanya awkwardly navigating the immaturity of it all, but the focus shouldn’t stray from Adesanya.</p>



<p>Strickland has been loud in the leadup to this fight, and when Adesanya is looking for revenge or to prove something personal to himself or the world, he is very difficult to beat.</p>



<p>The prediction for this main event is Adesnaya winning in any way he wants. He won’t be able to wrestle his way to a victory, but it’s very tough to imagine Strickland has anything that will give Adesanya legit trouble.</p>



<p>People might be trying to pain this fight a certain way, so there is more hype around it, but if you look at this matchup on paper AND on tape, Adesanya blows Strickland away inside three rounds. Since the money line isn’t at a place where it’s worth a bet, taking Adesanya to win inside the distance at -140 is just fine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-other-key-fight-picks">Other Key Fight Picks</h2>



<p>Going straight down on the main card, the next big fight to bet on is the co-main event, Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov. This is a tough fight to pick because heavyweight MMA in the UFC is basically a completely different sport than the other fights.</p>



<p>The under 1.5-round total is a great spot to be for this one. These two are going to open up early and often, and someone is going to wake up on the canvas.</p>



<p>The other key fight to bet on is Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Woon Jung. Ulberg is the next big thing out of City Kickboxing in New Zealand. He gets a front-row seat to watch people like Israel Adesanya, Alex Volkanovski, and Dan Hooker work every day and go through fight camps and even fight weeks.</p>



<p>Taking Ulberg to win by TKO/KO will always be a great pick to make until he starts fighting the best of the best. But he really has a chance to become the next champion from down under and will always help you bang the book on the weekends he fights.</p>



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<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks won on Friday night as a big underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Saturday night, the Diamondbacks lost by 21 runs. The two games could not have been any sharper in contrast, so that leaves us wondering what we’ll see on Sunday as the teams finish up the first half of the season.</p>



<p>We’ll see Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks and Tony Gonsolin for the Dodgers in a game where the line has jumped up into the -230 range at <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong> with a total of 9.</p>



<h2 id="h-arizona-diamondbacks"><strong><u>Arizona</u></strong><strong><u> Diamondbacks</u></strong></h2>



<p>You really have to wonder about the motivation level of the Diamondbacks in this game. They have five more losses than the Baltimore Orioles and nine more than the next closest team, which is the Pirates. This is an Arizona squad that ended the month of April at 14-12. They are 12-53 since. The Dodgers are 8-1 against Arizona this season and have now outscored them by 41 runs.</p>



<p>A lot has been made of Colorado’s road woes, but the Rockies at 8-34 are not that much worse than the Diamondbacks at 11-37. Arizona has one of the league’s worst bullpens and has a record of 3-20 in one-run games. Injuries have really hurt on the offensive side and continue to do so, as Carson Kelly and Ketel Marte remain sidelined. Arizona actually had a good offense in April, but now ranks 27th in wOBA heading into this game.</p>



<p>One recent bright spot has been Merrill Kelly. The Arizona right-hander has a 4.60 ERA with a 4.00 FIP in his 103.2 innings of work. Over his last four starts, Kelly has allowed just six runs on 23 hits in 25.1 innings of work with 18 strikeouts against just two walks. He’ll be a sought-after trade piece as the Diamondbacks sell anything they can, as he has another year left on his deal and has pitched much better than his ERA suggests.</p>



<p>Kelly has been a tough-luck guy this season with a 68.2% LOB% and big splits with men on base and men in scoring position compared to his splits with the bases empty. They’ve been getting better during this recent run, but he has still allowed a .358 wOBA with men on base compared to a .290 wOBA with the bases empty. The gap used to be over 100 points.</p>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-dodgers"><strong><u>Los Angeles</u></strong><strong><u> Dodgers</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Dodgers and their top-five offense certainly had some fun on Saturday night. It was a 9-0 game before the end of the second inning and it got uglier from there. Los Angeles ranks fifth in wOBA at .330 and has seen an uptick in the power department over the last week or two. The Dodgers have the league’s top BB% at 10.8%, so they’ve been able to create a lot of opportunities for themselves to score runs.</p>



<p>Veteran teams try to bank as many wins as they can prior to the All-Star Break and the Dodgers are certainly a veteran team. They sit just two games back of the San Francisco Giants in the NL West, but have a very firm grasp on one of the two Wild Card spots. Three of the five playoff teams in the NL will come from the West and two of them will face off in that win or go home contest to begin the postseason.</p>



<p>This will be the sixth MLB start of the season for Tony Gonsolin, who has a 2.11 ERA with a 3.40 FIP in his previous 21.1 innings pitched. He also had a relief appearance in there. Gonsolin has walked 14 of the 91 batters that he has faced, but has also struck out 25 of them. Arizona doesn’t do much well on offense, but does have the 13th-highest BB% in the league, so Gonsolin will have to throw strikes.</p>



<p>He walked five in his first start of the year back on June 9, but has also walked a batter per inning in two of his other appearances. Gonsolin maxed out last start with 19 batters faced and pitched 5.1 innings for his longest outing of the season. With off days on the horizon for the All-Star Break, the Dodgers can manage the game more aggressively if need be today.</p>



<h2 id="h-diamondbacks-vs-dodgers-free-pick"><strong><u>Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>A complete no-show from the Diamondbacks today is not at all out of the question. Merrill Kelly has been pitching a lot better of late, though, so he may be able to hold the Dodgers at bay. It is hard to see everybody being fully engaged in this one, especially with such a lopsided line and such a huge difference between the teams. The under is the play here.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-under-9"><strong>Pick: Under 9</strong></h3>



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<p>East Carolina enters this week 11 matchup with a 4-4 record, and they are the -7.5 point favorites over the Florida Atlantic Owls. The game is set for 8:00 ET at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville and will be broadcast on ESPN2. The over/under line is currently at 57.5 points. The money line odds have East Carolina at -294 and Florida Atlantic at +236.></p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the East Carolina Pirates winning this one by a score of 36 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the East Carolina Pirates winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Florida Atlantic Owls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Florida Atlantic enters Week 11 with a 2-6 record, ranked 114th in our power rankings. They have just a 7.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Owls are 1-3 on the road this season as they prepare to face East Carolina.</p> <p></p><p>FAU’s average scoring margin is -6.1 points per game, and they are 3-4 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-3 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. FAU’s games have averaged 54.1 points, with an average line of 47.9 points. Their over/under record this season is 5-2.</p><p>Florida Atlantic’s offense has been driven by their ground game, averaging 171.9 rushing yards per game on 37.5 attempts. CJ Campbell Jr. leads the team with 506 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. The Owls are scoring 24 points per game, placing them 75th nationally, and they rank 119th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Quarterback Cam Fancher has thrown for 1,460 yards, matching his six touchdowns with six interceptions. Florida Atlantic ranks 99th in passing yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is just 30.8%. Fancher’s passer rating is 78. Omari Hayes leads the receiving corps with 444 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 30.1 points per game this season, including 44 points in their recent 44-21 loss to South Florida. They gave up 526 total yards, with 320 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns allowed.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 218 rushing yards per game against FAU, while the defense has faced the 49th fewest pass attempts in the country, allowing 194.2 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed just 50.6% of their passes against FAU, the 7th lowest completion rate nationally.</p><h3>Are The East Carolina Pirates Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>East Carolina enters Week 11 with a 4-4 record, ranked 98th in our power rankings. They have a 72.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the American Athletic Conference. At home, the Pirates are 2-1 this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in three games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2 points per game, and they are 4-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. East Carolina’s games have averaged 58.8 points, with an average over/under line of 52.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-3 this season.</p><p>East Carolina’s offense is averaging 30.4 points per game heading into week 11, ranking 41st in the nation. They are 38th in passing attempts, with 35 per game, and are 42nd in completions, averaging 20.4. Their passing game produces 263.9 yards per game, and they convert 42.7% of their third downs. However, they are ranked 112th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Jake Garcia leads the Pirates with 1,426 passing yards and a 60.2% completion rate. He has thrown eight touchdowns but also has 12 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 72. Rahjai Harris leads the rushing attack with 561 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Chase Sowell has 553 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>East Carolina's defense has allowed an average of 28.4 points per game this season, including 34 points in their recent matchup against Temple. They gave up 405 total yards, with 294 yards coming through the air, but also managed to force three interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 230.4 passing yards per game against East Carolina, completing 57.8% of their passes. The Pirates have faced the 111th most rushing yards in the country, allowing 165.2 yards per game on 42.4 attempts per contest.</p>

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