<p>Betting on today's Governors and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -5.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Austin Peay improved to 4-8 on the season with a 97-89 road win over North Florida on Thursday. The Governors entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 44-34 at halftime, Austin Peay exploded for 63 points in the 2nd half while holding North Florida to 45. The total points for the game reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Austin Peay's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 97 points with a 51.9% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, hitting 7 of 17 attempts, and were efficient inside, shooting 56.8% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they were nearly automatic at the free-throw line, converting 34 of 39 attempts for an 87.2% success rate.</p> <p>Anton Brookshire led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Sai Witt and LJ Thomas each added 23 points, with Thomas also grabbing 9 rebounds. Josh Harris and Nate Lliteras also pulled down 9 boards, while Quan Lax contributed 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting.</p><p>Despite Austin Peay's defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Governors allowed 23 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Austin Peay's defense conceded 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 80%. The Governors gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dolphins fell to 4-7 on the season after a 70-65 home loss to Lipscomb on Thursday. Jacksonville entered the game as +5 underdogs, and the outcome was an ATS push. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville was down 38-27 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Lipscomb 38-32 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 6 of 15 attempts, and went 19 for 36 inside the arc, shooting 52.8% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Joe Anderson was a standout, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 77.8% overall, finishing with 18 points. Robert McCray led the team with 22 points, while Gyasi Powell added 17, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense gave up 70 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (19/36). From beyond the arc, the Dolphins allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 9/13, hitting 69% of their foul shots. Jacksonville also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Cubs (50-51, 23-25 away) travel to take on the Cardinals (46-57, 22-26 home) in game one of this NL Central matchup. Justin Steele is getting the start for the Cubs while Miles Mikolas is starting for the Cardinals. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals showdown at Busch Stadium.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Thursday, July 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>As the favorite, the Cubs have covered the runline in two straight games.</li><li>The Cardinals have struggled against the runline when favored of late, failing to cover in two straight times.</li><li>In Justin Steele's three most recent starts, the Cubs are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 50-51, the Cubs come into today's game 3rd in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 27-26 and 23-25 on the road. Chicago has played in 31 series thus far, and have gone 15-13-3. </p><p><p>Justin Steele has been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting an impressive 10-3 record and 2.95 ERA across 18 appearances. He has 96 strikeouts on the year, averaging 8.33 per nine innings, and his WHIP stands at 1.11. On the road, he is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.94, while at home he is 7-2 with a 3.18 ERA.</p></p><p>Justin Steele earned the victory in his latest start, surrendering two earned runs and six hits over 6 1/3 frames against St. Louis. The Cubs emerged victorious with a 4-3 scoreline to cap off the contest.</p><p>The Cubs have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 15 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 14th in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 4.9 runs per game (9th).</p><p>Nico Hoerner has been a consistent presence for the Cubs' offense this season, boasting a .280 batting average and .397 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Hoerner has been particularly impressive, leading Chicago with hits and hitting an impressive .352.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>St. Louis heads into today's game ranked 4th in the NL Central on an overall record of 46-57. The Cardinals have won three straight series at home and have an overall home record of 22-26. Against the runline, their overall record is 52-51, including going 21-27 vs. the runline at home. When looking at their over/under mark, the Cardinals are 53-47.</p><p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas has a 6-5 record and an ERA of 4.33 this season. On the road, his ERA is 4.11, but it rises to 5.27 when he pitches at Busch Stadium. His WHIP is 1.31 and opposing teams are hitting .277 against him with a slugging percentage of .413.</p></p><p>Miles Mikolas was unable to secure a victory in his last start against the Cubs, ending with a no-decision. He yielded five runs on 11 hits across five innings, but the Cardinals ultimately fell 8-6.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 57 runs. Overall, St. Louis' team batting average is .258, putting them 6th in the MLB.</p><p>Nolan Gorman has been a major contributor to the Cardinals' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .503 is also a testament to his impressive performance this season.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/27/23

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons. Miami is favored by 5 points and has a moneyline of -193. The over/under line is set at 218.</p>

<p>The Heat are currently 13-10 and have won four straight games. They are 5th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. As for the Pistons, they are 10-16 and 11th in the East. Detroit is 5th in the Central Division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-111 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Miami Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Heat improved to 13-10 this season with a 114-104 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Miami was favored by 10.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread, winning by 10. The total points for the game were 218, falling short of the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami overcame a rough start, as Toronto went on a 14-0 run early in the game. The Heat responded by outscoring the Raptors 35-24 in the 2nd quarter and 31-25 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-76 lead and held on despite being outscored 28-25 in the final period.</p><p>Tyler Herro led the Heat with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% in their win over the Raptors. He shot 69.2% from the field overall. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 16 rebounds, scoring 13 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Miami hit 13 threes at 40.6% and shot 48.2% from the field. Nikola Jovic contributed 14 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat held the Raptors to 104 points on Thursday, giving up 27 in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th. Miami limited Toronto to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors made 11 threes on 34% shooting. The Heat sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Miami finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Pistons Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 10-16 on the season after a 123-99 loss to the Celtics on Thursday. Detroit, who entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 222 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 224.5.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 38-33 to 48-33. Detroit trailed 93-68 entering the 4th quarter but outscored the Celtics 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>The Pistons struggled offensively in their 99-point effort against the Celtics, shooting just 42.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 7 threes at an 18.9% clip.</p> <p>Ron Holland II led the way with 26 points, including 20 in the 4th quarter, shooting 78.6% from the field. Cade Cunningham added 18 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds, contributing 8 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 123 points on 51% shooting. Detroit allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 34 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pistons allowed 20 threes on 41% shooting. They sent the Celtics to the line 13 times, where Boston made 11 free throws. Detroit finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 4 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Flyers and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 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 9:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flyers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 16-16-4 with a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p>

<p>The Flyers’ offense was shut out, managing only 20 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed Boston to score in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with an empty net.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.</p> <p>Despite generating some opportunities, Philadelphia couldn’t capitalize, going without a goal in all three periods. The Flyers were shut out for the first time this season.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a final empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Kings?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 20-10-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with two goals, including a power-play goal, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the year.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only managed to score three times. They had 13 offensive giveaways and scored once in each of the three periods.</p><p>After leading 3-2 with just 31 seconds left in the game, the Kings allowed a late goal to the Blackhawks, who then went on to win in a shootout. The Kings' defense also struggled in the 3rd period, giving up 3 goals. Goalie Darcy Kuemper recorded 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Miners and Gauchos are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gauchos will host the game at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with UC Santa Barbara being favored by -7.5 over UTEP.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Thunderdome at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Gauchos.</li><li>Even though we have UC Santa Barbara winning straight-up, we like UTEP at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can UTEP Pull Off A Win at The Thunderdome?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP’s season got off to a rough start with an 89-60 loss to Utah Valley on Saturday. The Miners were +1 underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-28 at halftime, UTEP couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 46. They’ll need to regroup quickly after this lopsided loss.</p><p>UTEP struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 26.3% from the field and 23.8% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, but they did manage to hit 33.3% of their three-pointers, going 5-for-15 from deep.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Miners were strong, converting 86.2% of their attempts (25/29). Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>UTEP's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 26 field goals, including 11 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Miners also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. UTEP gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Gauchos Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>UC Santa Barbara improved to 3-1 on the season with a 64-59 win over San Jose State on Sunday. The Gauchos were -6 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Santa Barbara led 30-27 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They’ll look to build on this win as they continue their season.</p><p>In their recent game, UC Santa Barbara put up 64 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, thanks in part to hitting 40% of their three-pointers (10/25). They also managed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p> <p>Josh Uduje led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Cole Anderson knocked down 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 18 points. Kenny Pohto contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, adding 7 assists to his stat line.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara’s defense held their opponent to just 59 points, with the Gauchos allowing 40% shooting from the field (22/54). They gave up 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gauchos limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 90%, hitting 9 of 10. UC Santa Barbara also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

UTEP Miners vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Paladins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins are hosting the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Furman is favored by -3 to win at home against East Tennessee State.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-52 win over The Citadel on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>ETSU led 36-22 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point shots (17/33).</p> <p>The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 27 attempts, shooting 66.7%. Jaden Seymour led the team with 15 points, while Cam Glover added 13, and John Buggs III contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Paladins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 81-62 home loss to Wofford on Monday. The Paladins, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 40-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Furman's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Dillon Bailey was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 16 points and 6 boards, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Furman gave up 81 points in this one, despite holding the opposing team to just 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense limited their opponents to 8 made threes on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the St. Louis Cardinals will take on the San Diego Padres in an NL matchup at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. The Padres are currently favored to win this game, with a money line of -137 compared to the Cardinals' +113.</p>

<p>On the mound for the Cardinals is Miles Mikolas, while the Padres will counter with Yu Darvish. The over/under line for this game is set at 7.5 runs, with the over paying out at -119 compared to the under at -103.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -137</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, April 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals 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 Cardinals offense came through for Kyle Gibson in the previous game of this series, as he picked up a win in a 6-2 game. Heading into the matchup, the Padres were the slight favorite on the money line at -123.</p>

<p>Both teams hit two home runs, but the Cardinals had a significant advantage in hits, out-hitting the Padres 14-5. Brendan Donovan had a big game for the Cardinals, going 3/4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. He also hit one of the two home runs for St. Louis.</p>

<p>Matt Waldron got the start for the Padres but took the loss after giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. As for Gibson, he went seven innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Miles Mikolas will be making his second start of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals as they take on the San Diego Padres. In his first outing, Mikolas struggled, lasting just 4 1/3 innings while giving up five runs on seven hits. He will look to bounce back and pick up his first win of the season on the road.</p><p>Looking at the Cardinals' player projections, we see that Brendan Donovan has the highest total hits projection on the team, which is 25th best in the league today. Nolan Gorman is not far behind, as he has the top home run projection on the team and 13th best in the league. Willson Contreras also has a solid chance to hit a home run, as his projection is 14th best in the league.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Yu Darvish will be taking the mound for the San Diego Padres in their home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Darvish has made two starts this season, with a no-decision in each outing. In his most recent start, he went five innings, allowing just one earned run on five hits. Darvish will look to build on that performance as he takes the hill for his third start of the season.</p><p>For the Padres, we have Xander Bogaerts with the highest total hits projection on the team and the 16th best in the league today. We also have him with the 3rd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 19th in the league. Manny Machado has the 2nd best total hits projection for the Padres and his odds to hit a home run are the best on the team and 10th in the league. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 17th in the league. Luis Campusano is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 17th in the league.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

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Betting run totals can be extremely profitable throughout the long season. There are several angles that should be investigated before each bet.

A more casual bettor might want to bet the under in a game, but before he can get his bet in, that total has already dropped .5 to 1. A more experienced will look for edges in the five inning lines, team totals, or even fade some of the hitters with player props. My preference is to always look at the five inning totals. Situations that affect baseball totals include the winning home teams not batting in the bottom of the ninth, how rested the bullpens are, and which players are in the lineup.

The first baseball situation affecting the total I always think about is the home team not batting in the bottom of the ninth if they are leading. It might not have seemed like much at the time, but if you were playing the over in the Houston Astros home games last year, missing that last half inning of at bats was a big deal. The Astros averaged 5.41 runs per game. That puts them at .6 runs per 3 outs. If the Astros’ offensive output is close to what they did in last year’s championship run, it will be tempting to play overs. If they are at home, a bettor needs to make sure that .6 of a run is factored in to their decision, even more so this year with the Astros deepened starting pitching rotation.

The second situation I always monitor before playing a baseball run total is the availability of key bullpen pitchers can offer a significant edge over the long season. Late inning relievers will need to rest. I will be playing the over in situations where a team is missing a shutdown closer and having one of their weaker starting pitchers on the mound.

If the starter gives up more than three runs, a bet on the over can be in a great spot to benefit from the absence of bullpen pitchers. In certain situations betting on the opponent’s run total offers angles to capitalize on these bullpens. A team’s bullpen may be missing two arms due to injury and their setup man pitched in the three previous games. Even if a capable starting pitcher is on the mound the bullpen could fall apart. Using edges gained from knowledge of bullpens can help a bettor back out of bad spots and buy into teams facing a below strength bullpen.

The third edge I use when betting on baseball totals is checking the five inning lines and player props for better value than what is being offered on the full game run total. Playing on five inning lines and player props is another way to leverage bullpen situations. Look to back hot hitters who will get multiple at bats against below full strength bullpens. You can avoid these bullpen situations if you want to bet on the team’s starter by betting on the five inning totals.

Lastly, one of my favorite methods for making money with baseball totals is researching the expected lineups is a great way to further supplement the previously mentioned run total strategies. If there are bullpen pitchers unavailable it does not matter as much if Bryce Harper is out of the lineup. Fading these bullpens by betting on the over is less likely to cash. Researching the lineup participants and the team’s recent offensive performance is absolutely necessary before betting totals.

All season long I will be tracking good run total situations. Knowing the weak bullpens facing full strength lineups performing at a high level is a great time to be taking the over. However, if the hot lineup is at home there is a chance you lose a full three outs. While this should not be the ultimate deciding factor, it needs to be taken in to account. Over the long run, there is too much value to ignore the runs that are being lost without those three outs. Checking bullpen availability and expected lineups is necessary for gaining edges in run totals bets.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>The Lions are heavily favored in their NFC matchup against the Commanders, with a money line of -543. This divisional round game, set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th at Ford Field in Detroit, is being televised on FOX. The Commanders' money line odds are +407, and the Lions are -9.5 point favorites with an over/under line of 55 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the Commanders at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, putting them 6th in the NFC and 2nd in the NFC East. They ended the season on a five-game winning streak, including a 30-24 win over the Falcons in week 17 and a 23-19 win over the Cowboys in week 18. However, they couldn’t extend their streak to six games, losing 37-20 to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Commanders ranked 10th in our power rankings. They had an average scoring margin of +5.4 and were 11-6-1 against the spread. Their O/U record was 11-7, with an average of 51.1 points in their games.</p><p>Jayden Daniels returned to the starting lineup in the Wild Card round after Marcus Mariota started in week 18. Daniels threw for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24/35 passing, posting a passer rating of 110. He was sacked just once after being sacked 5 times in week 17. Daniels’ top target was Dyami Brown, who had 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Washington ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings and is averaging 28.2 points per game, which is 5th in the NFL. They have been strong on the ground, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game with 150.1. On 3rd down, they convert 45.6% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p><p>In their 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders' defense allowed just 183 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions were for touchdowns. Tampa Bay managed just 284 total yards, and Washington defended the run well, giving up only 101 yards on 25 attempts. Opposing quarterbacks completed 83.3% of their passes against Washington in their most recent game.<p></p>On third downs, Washington allowed the Buccaneers to convert 55.6% of their chances. The Commanders' defense recorded one sack but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, putting them atop our power rankings heading into the playoffs. Detroit went 6-0 in the NFC North and 11-1 in conference play, including a 40-34 road win over the 49ers in week 17. They followed that up with a 31-9 victory over the Vikings in week 18, easily covering the 3-point spread. This was their third straight win against the spread, giving them a 12-4-1 ATS record this season.</p> <p>In the O/U column, the Lions are 9-7-1, with their games averaging 53.3 points. The O/U line in their matchups has been 50.5 on average. In week 18, they and the Vikings combined for 40 points, falling well short of the 56.5-point line.</p><p>Jared Goff has been solid for the Lions, throwing for 231 yards in week 18, with 27 completions on 33 attempts, though he did have 2 interceptions after going without one in weeks 16 and 17. He had a passer rating of 80 in week 18, following a 132 rating in week 17 and a 136 in week 16. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 139 yards on 23 carries and scored 3 touchdowns in week 18, while Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 6 catches for 77 yards.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is currently ranked 2nd in our power rankings, and they lead the NFL in scoring with 33.2 points per game. They are 2nd in passing yards per game (263.2) and 5th in rushing yards (146.4). The Lions are converting 47.6% of their 3rd downs, which ranks 4th in the league.</p><p>The Lions' defense was dominant in their 31-9 win over the Vikings, holding Minnesota to just 142 passing yards on 43.9% completions. Detroit's secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited the Vikings to a 3.5 yards per attempt average. They also excelled on third downs, allowing only a 23.1% conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite giving up 120 rushing yards on just 19 attempts, the Lions were able to keep the Vikings out of the endzone and held them to only 262 total yards.</p>

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+186)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Hurricanes Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 22-13-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina took 45 shots on goal, with Dmitry Orlov netting two for the third time this season. Orlov's second goal came in the second period, following Martin Necas' 6th goal of the season. Necas also added two assists, bringing his total to 12 for the year.</p> <p>Andrei Svechnikov scored his 6th goal on an empty net with 9 seconds left. The Hurricanes had 14 giveaways and 5 assists, with their first goal coming at 5:59 in the first period.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they kept the Capitals off the board the rest of the way, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense finished with 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 15-16-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs, the Blue Jackets failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached 9.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan recorded his 5th assist on Labanc’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to bounce back after giving up 7 goals to the Capitals in their previous game. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Columbus will aim to start stronger, as they allowed five goals in the first period, including the first just 56 seconds into the game.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Beacons face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beacons are hosting the game at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. Northern Iowa come into this Missouri Valley conference matchup as the -7.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northern Iowa Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>After dropping their most recent game to UIC by a score of 71-65, Northern Iowa has an overall record of 13-12. They are currently 7-7 in Missouri Valley Conference play and 6-5 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Panthers have gone 5-8 on the road, and their average scoring margin away from home is -1.6 points per game. They have lost three consecutive road games and are 0-3 in their last three.</p><p>When looking at Northern Iowa's ATS record this season, they are currently 11-13. In their last three road games, they are 0-3 vs. the spread. For the year, their road ATS mark sits at 5-8. As the favorite, the Panthers are 7-6 vs. the spread this season and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Northern Iowa's games this year (143.9), and their over/under record is 10-14. So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points, and their over/under record during that span is 0-3.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 72.2 points per game, the Northern Iowa had a below average performance. They scored 65 points against UIC and had a field goal percentage of 42.1%. Nate Heise is leading the team in scoring at 13.8 points per contest. Bowen Born has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.3 going into the game.</p><p>Northern Iowa's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.1 points per game. So far, the Northern Iowa defense is giving up an average of 6.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.8 times per game (403rd).</p><h3>Will Valparaiso Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Valparaiso has been struggling mightily this season, as they come into this game with a record of 6-19. They have lost six games in a row, and their record in the Missouri Valley Conference is just 2-12. At home, the Beacons are 4-9 this season, and they have lost three straight games.</p>

<p>On the other side, Northern Iowa is the favorite in this one, as they are favored by 7.5 points. Valparaiso has been the underdog in 18 of their 25 games this season, and their record as the underdog is just 2-16.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Valparaiso has an ATS record of 10-7-1. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 13-10-1. At home, the Beacons are just 5-8 vs. the spread and their last 3 home ATS record is 0-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Valpo has gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Valparaiso's games is 12-12, and today's line of 142.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (143.2). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>Valparaiso finished with 78 points in their game against Belmont. This total surpasses their season-average of 68 points per game. Offensively, the Beacons have a season long field goal percentage of 40%, which is 369th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 268th in percentage and 219th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Beacons' defense holds the 220th rank in the nation, allowing 74.4 points per game. Valparaiso's three-point defense is currently 130th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.1% of their shots vs. Valparaiso.</p>

Northern Iowa Panthers vs Valparaiso Beacons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Utah State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

After spending last week in separate places, the NASCAR Xfinity Series is back with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. It turns out that’s a bad thing for the Xfinity Series drivers because Joey Logano and Kyle Busch will be running in this week’s Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

We’ll be looking to see if anybody outside of those two actually has a chance this week. Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers.
<h5>Rubs and Tugs</h5>
There will be a lot of rubbing this week in Thunder Valley. This is a .533-mile track that features some of the tightest and most competitive racing on the schedule. These high-banked turns and short straightaways really bunch the cars up and make for a lot of fender-to-fender racing. That is probably not going to help the less experienced Xfinity Series drivers. It shouldn’t bother the Cup Series guys all that much, so they already have a leg up.

Three of the last four versions of the Food City 300 have needed NASCAR overtime. This should be one of the best Xfinity Series races of the season, even with the obvious choices of Kyle Busch and Joey Logano in the field.
<h5>Playoff Chase</h5>
While Busch, Logano, and Erik Jones are the favorites, the points-eligible drivers have more to worry about than wins. There are four chances left to acquire extra playoff points for those that have already clinched a spot and there are outside chances of getting into the top 12 for those that are not.

Unfortunately, the drama we have around the cut line in the Cup Series is not present in the Xfinity Series. Somebody will have to win a race to overcome Brandon Jones, who leads Gray Gaulding by 108 points. Tyler Reddick leads Christopher Bell by 28 points for the regular season title, but Bell has the most bonus points when the playoffs roll around. Cole Custer is third in points, but second in bonus points.
<h5>Leaping for Left Turns</h5>
We’re back to an oval course, at least for this week. The Xfinity Series will be at Road America next week, while the Cup Series takes a break. Last week’s race was at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the race before that was at Watkins Glen. Austin Cindric won’t be happy to see an oval course after winning back-to-back road course events. A lot of other drivers will be thrilled to see left turns again.

After next week at Road America, the only other road course will be the Charlotte Roval during the playoffs. That means that we’ll see the usual suspects at the top of the board, especially in the playoffs, when Cup Series guys aren’t eligible to race.
<h5>The Odds Board</h5>
With Kyle Busch in the field, he is the clear and unquestioned favorite. As discussed in our preview for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Busch has had tons of success at Bristol throughout his career. Anything can happen, especially with the wrecks and the other maladies at Bristol, but it would be a surprise to see anybody other than the top three on the board come away with the win. Busch is +130.

This is only Busch’s sixth Xfinity Series start. He’s got three wins, a second, and a 31st with a Stage 1 win. Busch has won this race five times this decade.

Logano is +440. This is his second Xfinity start after a second-place finish at Chicagoland. Logano won this race back in 2012 and has two wins in the summer Cup Series race. He’s only been ninth and fifth in this particular race the last two years, but given the conditions and his experience level, he’s a very deserving second favorite.

Bell is the top points-eligible guy on the board at +550. Bell won the first race at Bristol this year and has seven straight top-five finishes when being able to finish the race. He was black-flagged at Chicagoland and finished 38th. As far as Xfinity guys, he’s definitely the best of the bunch here.

Erik Jones has not run an Xfinity Series race this season, but finds himself fourth on the board at just under 9/1. Reddick and Custer are 11/1 for this race. Justin Allgaier is just above +1800. The next closest drivers are +4400.
<h5>Picks</h5>
It is really hard to envision many scenarios in which Kyle Busch doesn’t win this race. But, he’s still probably not worth a bet because of that super low price. Anything can happen with young drivers getting in the way or whatever else. Too many things can go wrong to take a price this low at a track like this. If this was some 1.5-mile loop, by all means, consider it.

I’ll be looking at Custer here at +1100. He’s been really, really strong on oval tracks this season and managed to win the pole position here in the spring. With the tight, short track, starting at the front helps and he’s a strong racer. I’ll also take a shot on Bell at 5.5/1. You just don’t get that price with him on oval tracks, so it’s a good time to take a chance with him.

2019 Food City 300 Betting Odds & Free Picks

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Revolutionaries and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flyers at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Dayton is favored by -12.5 vs. George Washington in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like George Washington at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does George Washington Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>George Washington enters this game as a 12.5-point underdog, and they have gone 4-3 in seven games as the underdog this season. They are 14-6 overall this year, but they have lost three straight games. Their record in Atlantic 10 play is 3-4.</p>

<p>On the road, the Revolutionaries have gone 3-3, and they have lost two straight games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -4.5 points per game, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>As the underdog, George Washington has a solid ATS record of 4-3 this season. However, their overall ATS mark is just 9-10. On the road, the Revolutionaries have gone 3-3 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 road ATS record is 6-4. In their last three games as the underdog, George Washington is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146 for George Washington's game against Dayton is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (148.7). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points compared to their season average of 156.7 points per game.</p><p>The George Washington offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. La Salle. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.5% while connecting on 3 threes. James Bishop is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 17.9. Meanwhile, Darren Buchanan Jr. also brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, George Washington is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.0 points per game (255th). George Washington's three-point defense is currently 189th in the country at 8.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.6% of their shots vs. George Washington.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Dayton comes into this game with a record of 16-3, including a perfect 11-0 mark at home. They are also 14-1 when favored this season. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.8, and they have won their last 11 games at home.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Flyers lost to Richmond by a score of 69-64. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 10-0, and their record over their last five games at home is 5-0. For the season, Dayton has gone 10-2 in non-conference games, and they are 6-1 in Atlantic 10 play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Dayton has gone 8-7 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS record is 10-8-1. At home, the Flyers have gone 5-6 ATS this season and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the average over/under line in Dayton games is 136.6 and their over/under record is 10-9. Today's over/under line of 146 is higher than the average over/under line in their games. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Dayton offense ended with 64 points against Richmond. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 33.9% and made 10 threes. DaRon Holmes II is leading the team in scoring at 19.1 points per contest. Nate Santos has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.3 going into the game.</p><p>The Flyers' defense is presently ranked 26th nationally, allowing an average of 64.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. George Washington. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.1%.</p>

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