A thrilling first day of Madness is in the books and we get to do it all over again today. Our spotlight game was a winner with Houston covering the -20. Things were a little dicey with the alternative ways to play the game, as Houston first half didn’t come through and the team total for Cleveland State fell right around the number.

Hopefully you had a good first day and let’s see if we can find a good bet here for Saturday as games run all day from noon until midnight. Like yesterday, I’ll try to find a late game on the card that I really like and I think I’ve found one in Game 791/792 between Maryland and UConn. The Huskies are -3 with five cents extra of juice at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a> with a total of 130.
<h3>Maryland Terrapins</h3>
Friday was not a banner day for the Big Ten. Neither was Thursday. With nine bids in the NCAA Tournament, the Big Ten has gone 3-3 thus far. Illinois, Rutgers, and Wisconsin advanced to the second round, while Michigan State, Ohio State, and Purdue did not. Ohio State and Purdue were big favorites.

That leaves us wondering a little bit about the strength of the conference and many have been wondering about the strength of this Maryland team since the brackets were announced on Selection Sunday. Maryland, like Michigan State, seemed to get in on the strength of a handful of wins and a spot in the Big Ten. The Terps beat Illinois, Wisconsin, and Rutgers on the road and also beat Purdue at home. Those were the four Quad 1 wins for Mark Turgeon’s team.

Seemingly, it was enough to get Maryland into the Big Dance. The Terrapins were just 9-11 in Big Ten play in the regular season and split two games in the Big Ten Tournament. In the non-conference, Maryland lost to Clemson to go along with beating Old Dominion, Navy, Mount St. Mary’s, Saint Peter’s, La Salle, and Wingate. It sure looks like a lackluster resume for the guys from College Park.

Statistically, Maryland has a top-25 squad in adjusted defensive efficiency. The Terrapins didn’t force a lot of turnovers and struggled to defend the three-point line, but the Big Ten’s strength relative to other conferences and the imbalanced schedule gave a lot of those teams a bump in their adjusted metrics.

On the offensive side, Maryland was one of the worst offensive rebounding teams in the nation. They took good care of the basketball, like most Big Ten teams did, and they shot well on two-pointers. This is a slow-paced team that ranked in the bottom 50 in adjusted tempo.
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<h3>UConn Huskies</h3>
The big question that we have coming into the NCAA Tournament about UConn is about how good the Huskies truly are. The metrics love them. Despite being a 15-7 team with six Big East losses in 17 games, UConn is one of just a handful of teams that ranks in the top 25 in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency. The Huskies were 13th offensively and boast one of the highest ORB% in the country at 36.9%. They’re 27th in eFG% defense coming into this one.

On the other hand, UConn was 8-0 against Quad 3 and 4 teams and just 7-7 against teams that were Quad 2 or higher. UConn lost to Creighton three times, lost its only meeting with Villanova, and really only had one signature win that came way back on December 3 against USC on a neutral court. While the Huskies largely took care of inferior teams, and you can argue whether or not Maryland is an inferior team, you wonder about the ceiling and the upside of this team.

This is a poor shooting team. UConn shot 49% on twos and 33.6% on threes. The 2P% was outside the top 200 and the three-point percentage was right around the national average. At least UConn made up for it at the free throw line at 73.1% and those aforementioned offensive rebounds were certainly a huge help.

Defensively, UConn put opponents on the line a lot, but a lot of that had to do with trailing in those key games. Otherwise, this is a team that kept the opposition to 45.6% on twos and 31.6% on threes. One thing that could get dicey as this game goes along is that only four of UConn’s games were decided by six or fewer points, so they aren’t exactly battle-tested in close, late-game situations. Maryland had eight such games.
<h3>Pick &amp; Analysis</h3>
Maryland has a shaky NCAA Tournament resume at best. UConn seems a little bit overseeded as a #7, given the lack of quality wins, but the metrics do really like this Huskies team and who am I to argue with the metrics? Only Gonzaga, Illinois, Michigan, Houston, and UConn rank in the top 25 of both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency according to Ken Pomeroy. That is some extremely good company.

With the short price here at -3 and a little extra juice, UConn looks like the side, particularly with how Big Ten teams have struggled a bit in the early going. Maryland is also a team that played poorly away from home and that has been the case more often than not.
<h4>Pick: UConn -3</h4>
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Maryland vs. UConn College Basketball Free Pick and Preview 3/20/21

At 9:00 ET, the Raptors will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets at Ball Arena. Toronto has lost three straight and is 12th in the Eastern Conference, while Denver has won two in a row and is second in the West.

The Nuggets are favored by 13.5 points and are -1055 on the moneyline. The over/under line for the game is 228.5 points. This non-conference matchup can be seen on ALT.<h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.<h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-109 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raptors Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3>Toronto is 30-34 ATS this season, including a 17-15 ATS record on the road. In their last game, the Raptors were favored by 2.5 points but lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 128-118. This was their 4th straight ATS loss on the road.

The Raptors are 11-31 as underdogs this season and are currently 13.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets. As underdogs, they have an ATS record of 21-21 and have gone 4-42 straight-up as the underdog.

So far this season, Toronto has an O/U record of 34-29-1. In their last game vs. the Blazers, the teams combined for 246 points, which was well above the O/U line of 228.5.

In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are in 12th place with a record of 23-41. Against the West, they are 7-18 compared to 16-23 against the East.

On average, Toronto's games have finished with 232.3 points this season. Today's O/U line of 228.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 229.6.The Raptors are 7th in the NBA in scoring on the road at 117.2 points per game. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 114.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 15th in the league at 47%. They are 13th in pace at 99.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 23rd in the NBA at 35%. They are also 22nd in free throw attempts and 22nd in free throw makes at 16.4 per game. In terms of assists, Toronto is 3rd in the league at 29.2 per game.

So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.9% of their games. They have also had two consecutive games with increased scoring. In terms of offensive rebounding, Toronto is 8th in the NBA with 11.2 per game.Currently, the Raptors' defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 118.2 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.<h3>Will Denver Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3>The Nuggets are 40-14 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 54 of their 64 games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +5.8 points per game.

Denver has an ATS record of 29-33 for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-15 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +9.4 PPG.

In their last game, the Nuggets beat the Jazz by a score of 142-121. They were favored by 13 points in that game and have now won two straight games. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.

This season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 24-38-2, and their games have averaged 225.4 points per game. In their last two games, the O/U has gone over.

On the season, the Nuggets are 44-20, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-14 and 6-5 against other teams in the Northwest Division.This season, the Nuggets have been one of the most efficient teams in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 37% on the season (14th).

At home, Denver is averaging 118.8 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.9 points per game.

When it comes to pace, the Nuggets are one of the slower teams in the league, ranking 28th at 96.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 4th in the NBA at 29.2 per game.At this time, the Nuggets' defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 110.5 points per game. For the season, Denver is ranked 22nd in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 22.4 free-throws per game vs. the Nuggets and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.6%.

Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Cardinal. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Stanford being favored by -18 over Denver.<h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +18This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.<h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Denver at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Pioneers Secure a Win at Stanford?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Records</h3> 

Denver finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, going 8-11 in Summit League play. At home, the Pioneers were 6-4, with an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. On the road, they posted a 7-13 record, losing by an average of 5.2 points per game. 

Against the spread, Denver went 14-15, with a 9-10 mark in road games. They were 7-5 straight-up when favored and 5-7 ATS. As underdogs, they went 6-12 straight-up but managed a 9-8 ATS record. Their games averaged 161.6 points, and they had a 19-10-1 O/U record, with their average O/U line set at 155.5 points.Denver averaged 81 points per game last season, ranking 66th in possessions per game with 66.2. They shot 45% from the field, placing 179th, with an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 139th. The Pioneers made 8.6 threes per game, ranking 66th, and attempted 24.9, ranking 59th, with a 34% success rate, placing 151st. They were 27th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.7. 

Top returning players include DeAndre Craig, who averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game, and Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente, who averaged 6.4 points, 1.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds. Both played in 34 games last season.Last season, Denver struggled defensively, allowing 80.5 points per game, which ranked 332nd in the nation. Opponents shot 33.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Pioneers 295th in 3-point defense. Denver was better at limiting free throws, allowing 17.5 per game, ranking 133rd nationally. Denver averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 218th, and they were 104th in blocked shots, with 3.9 per game.<h3>Can Stanford Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Records</h3> 

Stanford finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, including a 9-13 mark in conference play. At home, they posted a 9-8 record, with an average scoring margin of +3.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-9, losing by an average of 4.4 points per game. 

Against the spread, Stanford was 15-15, and they went 7-6 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they were 10-7 straight-up and 8-9 ATS. As the underdog, they were 4-10 straight-up but 7-6 ATS. Their games averaged 152.5 points, and their over/under record was 17-14, with an average line of 150.2 points.Stanford averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 14th in possessions per game with 70.1. They shot 46% from the field, placing 93rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54%, good for 67th. The Cardinal made 8.9 three-pointers per game, ranking 45th, and shot 36% from beyond the arc, placing 62nd. They attempted 24.2 threes per game, ranking 84th. Stanford struggled at the free-throw line, making 12.3 per game, which ranked 286th. Returning for Stanford are forwards Maxime Raynaud and Chisom Okpara. Raynaud averaged 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last season, while Okpara averaged 16.5 points and 5 rebounds. Both players also averaged 2 assists per game.Stanford struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.5 points per game, which ranked 282nd in the country. Opponents shot 35.3% from beyond the arc against the Cardinal, placing them 396th in 3-point defense. Stanford was better at limiting free throws, allowing 16.0 per game, ranking 68th nationally. They averaged 5.5 steals per game (308th) and 3.1 blocks per game (223rd).

Denver Pioneers vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Planning on watching today's Ducks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on PACN. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 156.5 points, and Arizona is favored to win by -11 at home vs. Oregon.<h3>OREGON DUCKS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Oregon Ducks +11This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.<h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Oregon at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Oregon Have A Chance at T-Mobile Arena?</h3>As the underdog, Oregon will look to snap their two-game road losing streak. On the season, the Ducks are 6-6 on the road, compared to 15-4 at home. They have gone 3-5 as the underdog this season, and they enter this game with a record of 20-11.

Over their last ten road games, Oregon has gone 5-5, and they are 2-3 in their last five. They are coming off a win over UCLA, and they have won two straight games. This season, they have been the underdog in eight of their 31 games.As the underdog this season, Oregon has gone 5-3 vs. the spread. Overall, the Ducks' ATS mark this year is 14-17. On the road, they have an ATS record of 5-7, including a 1-2 mark in their last three games as the underdog.Today's over/under line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Oregon's games this season (145.9) and their over/under record is 17-13-1. So far, 23 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.The Oregon offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. UCLA. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.9% while connecting on 4 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Jermaine Couisnard, who is averaging 15.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jackson Shelstad also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 heading into game.So far, the Ducks' defense is ranked 180th in the country at 72.4 points per contest. Against UCLA in their most recent game, the Oregon defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing UCLA to hit 42% of their shots.<h3>Will Arizona Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3>Arizona enters this game as 11-point favorites, and they have been favored in 30 of their 31 games this season. They are 23-7 as the favorite this year.

At home, the Wildcats have been nearly unbeatable, going 17-1 this season. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.As the favorite this season, Arizona has gone 19-11 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 13-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats are 6-4 vs. the spread.Arizona's over/under record for the season sits at 15-16-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 161.2 points. Today's over/under line of 156.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (158.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points, and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.The Arizona offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. USC. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.6% while connecting on 7 threes. The top scorer for the Wildcats was KJ Lewis with 15 points, while Jaden Bradley also added 12 to the scoreboard.At this time, the Wildcats' defense is positioned 182nd in the country, permitting 72.4 points per game. Arizona's three-point defense is currently 192nd in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.3% of their shots vs. Arizona.

Oregon Ducks vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

From Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an AL matchup between the Mariners and Rays. The money line odds have the Mariners at -111 compared to the Rays at -108, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.

First pitch for this one is set for 6:50 PM ET, and BSSUN is carrying it on TV. Monday's starting pitching matchup is Bryan Woo for the Mariners and Taj Bradley for the Rays. Seattle is 1st in the AL West, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East. <h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -111This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Monday, June 24th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays 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>Mariners Records & Stats</h3>Led by a big game by Luke Raley at the plate, the Mariners are coming off a 6-4 loss to the Marlins. Raley went 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Mariners really struggled on the mound, as Bryce Miller took the loss and gave up six earned runs in just four innings of work.

Seattle's offense scored their four runs on seven hits but only had one extra-base hit. The Mariners scored their runs in the 2nd and 4th innings. However, they couldn't hold the lead, as the Marlins scored two runs in the 4th and added another two in the 7th to close things out. Going into the game, the Mariners were at -154 on the money line.Seattle heads into today's road matchup vs. the Rays with a record of 45-35, putting them six games ahead of the Astros for the AL West lead. The Mariners closed out their series vs. the Marlins with a win but still lost the series 2-1. So far, they have been great against other AL West teams, going 17-5.

At home, the Mariners have gone 27-12 this year, and they are just under .500 at 18-23 on the road. As the favorite, Seattle is 29-20 this year and 16-15 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Mariners are 13-10-2 but have dropped two straight series.Seattle has been a team to watch on the run line this season, as they have a 38-42 record against the run line. They have been a better bet at home, where they are 21-18, compared to on the road, where they are 17-24. The Mariners have been a better bet as an underdog, going 17-14 against the run line in those games. Seattle's average run margin this season is +0.2 runs per game.Seattle's over/under record for the season is 33-44, and the over/under line for today's game against the Rays is set at 7.5 runs. The Mariners' combined run average for the season is 7.6 runs per game, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, Seattle has a record of 9-15. Overall, 42.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 7.5 runs or higher, and they are currently on a two-game over streak.Right-hander Bryan Woo gets the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Rays on the road. So far this season, he has made seven starts and has a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 1.67. Opponents are batting just .153 off Woo this season, and he has a WHIP of .61. In his 37 2/3 innings of work, Woo has issued just three walks compared to 27 strikeouts. Looking back at his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had a streak of four straight quality starts.Cal Raleigh has been a bright spot for the Mariners this season in terms of power, as his 12 home runs are 1st on the team and 15th in the league. However, he is batting just .198 for the season. Julio Rodriguez has been a key run producer for the Mariners, as his 29 RBIs are 3rd in the league, while batting .260. Luke Raley is 2nd on the team with 9 homers and is batting .263.

Seattle's offense will be looking to get things going after averaging just 3.9 runs per game this season, which is the worst in the league. They are also one of the league's worst teams in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. One thing to watch is that Dominic Canzone has gone 9/22 in his last seven games.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>Heading into their last game vs. the Pirates, the Rays closed out the series with a 3-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +141 on the money line. Offensively, the Rays scored their three runs on nine hits and only hit one home run.

Aaron Civale got the start for the Rays, going five innings and giving up just one run on three hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win. Yandy Diaz was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and scoring the Rays' other two runs. The Rays also had three other players with a single hit.Tampa Bay is 38-40 overall and is 4th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 13 games. The Rays head into today's game vs. the Mariners having gone 6-4 across their last 10. In the AL East, they are 10-17 in divisional games.

At home, the Rays are 19-23 this season and 19-17 on the road. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 22-20 and 16-20 as the underdog. The Rays have won two straight series, and their overall series record is 12-11-2 this year.The Rays have been a strong run line bet on the road this season, going 22-14. They have been particularly strong as the underdog, going 20-16 ATS. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.8.When the Tampa Bay Rays are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.8 runs per game. The over/under record for the Rays this season is 40-36, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 13-9. This season, 67.9% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and only 3.8% have had lines set lower. The under has hit in their last two games.Taj Bradley gets the start for the Rays today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Twins on June 19th, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and he gave up one homer in that outing. In his three previous outings, Bradley had given up at least one homer. Looking back further, he has allowed a total of nine homers this season. Bradley's ERA for the season is 4.06, along with a record of 2-4. Opponents are batting .223 off Bradley this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.76 strikeouts and 2.84 walks.Yandy Diaz comes into the game on a 16-game hitting streak and has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/24 in his last five games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .271 with six homers and 36 RBIs, which is the 2nd best mark on the team. Isaac Paredes has been the Rays' top power threat this season, as his 11 homers are the best mark on the team and 14th in the league. He also leads the team with 39 RBIs.

As a team, the Rays are 24th in scoring at 4 runs per game and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and batting average. Overall, they are batting just .235. Tampa Bay's offense has been even worse at home, averaging only 3.7 runs per game.

Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 6/24/24

Who would you say belongs on a list of “Must See Pitchers”? Randy Johnson? Sandy Koufax? Greg Maddux? Pedro Martinez? Nolan Ryan? Tom Seaver? Who would make the cut for you?



If your list doesn’t include Jacob deGrom, then your list is wrong. deGrom is having maybe the most dominant stretch in MLB history and he’ll look to put another notch in the proverbial belt with this Thursday July 1 start against the Atlanta Braves.



The Mets are a -165 favorite at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> with a total of 6.5 for a nine-inning game. Ian Anderson will get the nod for the Braves and have a very small margin for error against the planet’s best pitcher.



<h2 id="h-new-york-mets">New York Mets</h2>



The Mets are starting to get some position players back and have to hope that they’ve weathered all of the adversity that they need to deal with this season. For several weeks, the Mets were missing Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, JD Davis, Jeff McNeil, and Kevin Pillar, among others.



Davis and Nimmo remain out, but the lineup looks a lot better with four of those players back and also with the resurgent Francisco Lindor, who has officially shaken off his slow start to the season and has been the player that the Mets expected to get when they signed him to a contract worth over $300 million.



Overall, New York’s offense is still close to the bottom of the league, ranking well into the bottom third, but slightly above the bottom five. It will take some time to get those numbers up to a respectable place, but from a talent standpoint, the Mets certainly have a lot of it and should be able to put a dent in those early-season numbers as we go forward, so long as they stay healthy.



The nice thing is that even if it takes some time to generate more offense, the Mets don’t need a lot of run support for Jacob deGrom. Not like he gets any anyway, but deGrom has a 0.69 ERA and a 0.98 FIP, so he is plenty capable of holding his own. He’s also done well at the plate, but his pitching numbers are historic to say the least.



deGrom has 122 strikeouts in 78 innings of work to go up against just 11 walks. Somehow three guys have hit homers off of deGrom this season. They must have had a Will Ferrell in “Old School” sort of experience by blacking out when making contact, much like Frank The Tank did in the debate. deGrom is elite and we are witnessing history every time he pitches.



<h2 id="h-atlanta-braves">Atlanta Braves</h2>



This will be a good test for deGrom. The Braves offense entered play on Wednesday barely inside the top 10 in the wOBA department. The problem for Atlanta has been a lack of consistency. The Braves have bunched all of their runs together some nights and have gone dormant other nights.



Case in point, the Braves scored 20 runs on Wednesday night against the Mets. That’s what they do. They’ll hang a huge number and then fail to surpass that number over the next 4-5 games combined. It is really hard to know what you are going to get on a daily basis, though the presence of deGrom makes it a lot easier to figure out for that night.



That means that the onus is on Ian Anderson to pitch well enough to give his team a chance. The total of 6 suggests that he has a shot. Anderson has a 3.42 ERA with a 3.21 FIP in his 81.2 innings of work. It sure seems like a lot of the narrative about the Braves has been more about what they don’t have instead of what they do.



Yes, Mike Soroka had a setback and is out for the season. Yes, Max Fried has spent some time on the IL and struggled to get into the rhythm of the season. Yes, depth guys like Kyle Wright and Bryse Wilson have continued to have their issues. But, what about focusing on the good? Like Anderson, who has excellent numbers this season with a 26.1% K% and a GB% over 50%.



The Braves bullpen has been a major hindrance, too. A lot of guys have experienced spin rate decreases with the crackdown on substances and that unit just has not been effective in general. That will have to change if the Braves want to make some noise in this division.



<h2 id="h-mets-vs-braves-free-pick">Mets vs. Braves Free Pick</h2>



So, what do we do here? Do we lay the lumber with deGrom? Bet under 6.5? Over 6.5? Try the Braves as an underdog? The only play I see here is the last one. To try the Braves in a big underdog role. deGrom can’t be this sharp every night, can he? Anderson is plenty good enough to keep Atlanta in the game and the bullpens aren’t that far apart, at least from a talent standpoint. Sometimes the tough bets to make are the right ones.



Pick: Atlanta Braves

Mets vs. Braves Pick & Prediction 07/01/21

At 9:45 ET, this Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Air Force Falcons matchup is set to kick off at Falcon Stadium in the USAF Academy. FS1 is handling the TV broadcast for this week 11 college football game. The Bulldogs are favored by -10.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 41.5 points. The money line odds are -424 for Fresno State and +325 for Air Force. Fresno State has a 5-4 record, while Air Force is just 1-7 on the season.<h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs -10.5This game will be played at Falcon Stadium at 9:45 ET on Saturday, November 9th.<h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 27 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Fresno State Bulldogs Win As Road Favorites?</h3>Fresno State enters Week 11 with a 5-4 record, ranked 81st in our power rankings. They have a 95.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.7% chance of winning the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are 2-2 on the road and 2-2 at home this season. Fresno State has been favored in five of their nine games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.7 points per game, and they hold a 4-3-1 record against the spread. The over/under line for this week is 41.5 points. Fresno State’s games have averaged an over/under line of 51.9 points, with their over/under record at 2-6 this season.Fresno State’s offense is averaging 27.8 points per game heading into week 11, placing them 54th nationally. In our offensive power rankings, they are 106th. Their rushing attack has been underwhelming, averaging 106.6 yards per game, ranking 111th in the country. Elijah Gilliam leads the team with 442 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 3 yards per carry. Quarterback Mikey Keene has thrown for 2,198 yards, completing 68.8% of his passes. Fresno State ranks 14th in completions and 26th in passing attempts. Keene has 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 89. Mac Dalena leads the receivers with 730 yards and five touchdowns on 40 catches.Fresno State's defense allowed 21 points in their recent 21-20 loss to Hawaii, giving up 346 total yards, including 244 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. They also forced one interception and held Hawaii to 102 rushing yards on 36 attempts. On the season, Fresno State ranks 55th nationally, allowing 24.1 points per game. Opponents have averaged 220.7 passing yards per game and 128.2 rushing yards. Fresno State’s defense has faced the 110th most pass attempts in the country, but they’ve held quarterbacks to a 56.1% completion rate, which ranks 26th nationally.<h3>Are The Air Force Falcons Going Win In At Upset At Falcon Stadium</h3>Air Force enters Week 11 against Fresno State with a 1-7 record, ranking 122nd in our power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season. At home, the Falcons are 0-3, and they’ve been favored in two of their eight games. The Falcons’ average scoring margin this season is -12.8 points per game, and they are 1-6 against the spread. At home, they are 0-3 ATS and have gone 0-2 as the favorite. Air Force’s over/under record is 3-4, with their games averaging 40.2 points. The average over/under line is 42 points, and this week’s line is slightly lower at 41.5 points.Air Force’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 131st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. They are 105th in scoring, with just 13.8 points per game, and their third-down conversion rate is also 105th, at 33.6%. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with a passer rating of 42, the worst in the country, and they are 125th in passing yards per game, averaging 99.5. John Busha, Air Force’s quarterback, has thrown for 415 yards with a passer rating of 32. He has one touchdown and five interceptions, completing 36.7% of his passes. The Falcons are second in rushing attempts per game, averaging 186.2 yards on the ground. Dylan Carson leads the team with 153 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry. Cade Harris has 221 receiving yards on 19 catches.Air Force’s defense has allowed 26.5 points per game this season, ranking 53rd nationally. They’ve given up 198.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 150th in the country, while allowing 170.4 passing yards per game, the 22nd-lowest mark in college football. In their recent game against Army, Air Force’s defense allowed 20 points, giving up 209 rushing yards on 42 attempts but just 48 passing yards on nine attempts.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Air Force Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

UFC 245 was everything that we wanted and more. Two of the three champions held onto their titles and we had a changing of the guard in the featherweight division with Alexander Volkanovski over Max Holloway. We also swept the board with our main card picks last week and scored a nice underdog suggestions on Irene Aldana, who won by first-round KO.

Let’s see if we can do the same this week with the final event of 2019 out in Busan, South Korea that features a main event of The Korean Zombie vs. Frankie Edgar. This is known as UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie and also UFC Fight Night 165 and UFC on ESPN+ 23. Maybe a New Year’s resolution for the promotion will be to streamline the names of these fights cards.

There are a ton of matches on here and a lot of Asian fighters, as you would expect. This fight was billed as Brian Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, but Ortega has a knee injury. Frankie Edgar, who was supposed to fight Ortega back at UFC Fight Night 139, takes his place. That is the most notable of a few fight changes for this card.

We start in the men’s bantamweight division with a matchup between Alateng Heili and Ryan Benoit. Benoit is very much coming off the shelf in this one with more than two years away from the UFC. That hasn’t stopped him from being a favorite, but he is only -120 against Heili, who is fighting for just the second time in the UFC. Way too many unknowns to get involved in this coin flip.

Miranda Granger puts her undefeated record on the line against Amanda Lemos at 115 pounds in the women’s strawweight division. The 27-year-old won her UFC debut back in August over Hannah Goldy by unanimous decision and is -185 to take down this fight as well. Lemos hasn’t fought in 2.5 years since losing to Leslie Smith in her UFC debut. Originally, Lemos was set for a return against Veronica Macedo. She would have lost that one, too.

Said Nurmagomedov takes on Raoni Barcelos in another coin flip fight on this card, as Barcelos is -115 to pick up another win in the UFC. So far, Barcelos is 3-0. Nurmagomedov is 2-0. These are two really interesting prospects. Barcelos is already 32, but he has some very good striking power within this division. Nurmagomedov probably has more to gain here given his age and his most recent knockout of Ricardo Ramos ended a long string of fights without one. This looks like quite the toss-up and it is hard to pick a winner here.

Alexandre Pantoja is a lofty -230 favorite in flyweight action against Matt Schnell. Schnell has rattled off four straight wins, including two in 2019. Pantoja is coming off of a loss to Deiveson Figuriedo. He needs a bounce back effort here and it looks like he has a pretty good opponent for that given the odds. Pantoja is definitely more accomplished in this division and has fought stronger competition. That’s why the line is high and Pantoja deserves this type of price in a bounce back spot.

Dong Hyun Ma is another of several Asian fighters on the card. He’ll enter the Octagon as a big underdog to undefeated Venezuelan Omar Morales. The 34-year-old Morales got a look on Dana White’s Contender Series and was impressive in a win over Harvey Park. It was good enough to give him a look here. Ma has lost two straight fights, both by knockout, and the most recent one by doctor’s stoppage. He’s taken a lot of abuse lately and Morales has the chance of a lifetime. It has to be Morales, even at -190 with his relative inexperience at this level.

We’ve got a few big lines in succession on this card and this is one of them with Seungwoo Choi and Suman Mokhtarian. Choi is 0-2 in his UFC efforts against Movsar Evloev and Gavin Tucker, but this is set up for the 27-year-old to have a big performance in Korea. Mokhtarian has an impressive 8-1 record, but he has fought on very small local circuits and got knocked out a year ago in his UFC debut. He could very well get knocked out here, too.

Ciryl Gane is -650 against Tanner Boser in heavyweight action. It is about time for Gane to step up in class. He’s 2-0 in the UFC with a couple of submission wins. He is 5-0, all by stoppage. Boser is a veteran of 23 fights, but only one UFC fight. He beat Daniel Spitz a couple months ago by decision. Gane will win this and will hopefully get more opportunities in the New Year.

Liu Pingyuan (+215) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (-255)

Another big favorite here as Kyung Ho Kang is -255 against Liu Pingyuan. Since returning in 2018, Kang is 3-1 in his UFC fights, with a 2-0 record this season against Teruto Ishihara and Brandon Davis. We haven’t seen Pingyuan since he lost in July to Jonathan Martinez by knockout. It was Pingyuan’s first loss in more than six years, so taking a step back makes some sense.

Kang is just the better all-around fighter here. You also have Pingyuan looking to bounce back, but he also has to feel vulnerable after that Martinez loss, as he took some punishment in that one.

Pick: Kyung Ho Kang

Jun Yong Park (+105) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (-125)

This looks like a pretty interesting fight from the odds, but you have to wonder if Jun Yong Park is getting too much respect. Park’s UFC debut came back in August and he tapped out against Anthony Hernandez. On the other hand, Marc-Andre Barriault is 0-2 in his UFC career with losses to Andrew Sanchez and Krzysztof Jotko. Barriault was thought to be a pretty good prospect after holding the TKO strap in the middleweight division, but he has been a disappointment so far.

That perception seems to be fueling this line. Barriault fought a couple of decent middleweights. Park wound up being Hernandez’s first career UFC win after a loss and a draw. You really have to feel like the third fight for Barriault, and the last on this contract, is one that he would be set up to win with a lack of Canadian fighters in the sport. This line looks light for a variety of different reasons.

Pick: Marc-Andre Barriault

Da Un Jung (+100) vs. Mike Rodriguez (-120)

This should be a great fight and possibly one of the best on the card. Da Un Jung and Mike Rodriguez are not that far away from being a coin flip in this fight with the American at -120. Both guys have eight career knockouts, so this should be a good striker vs. striker contest. Rodriguez is 1-1 officially in UFC, as the outcome against John Allan back in July was overturned. Rodriguez was one of the earliest Dana White Contender Series finds and now he starts a second set of fights.

Jung won his debut fight in very impressive fashion with a third-round sub of Khadis Ibragimov. That was the first career loss for Ibragimov, who came over with a lot of promise from M-1. The loss to Ed Herman may have discredited Jung’s win a little bit in the minds of UFC bettors, but Herman is also a long-time veteran of the sport and that was a spot in which Ibragimov’s inexperience came back to hurt them. That shouldn’t reflect negatively on Jung, who is my pick to get the win here.

Pick: Da Un Jung

Charles Jourdain (+250) vs. Dooho Choi (-300) 

Let’s see how Charles Jourdain responds. He got a long-awaited UFC shot and failed. He lost to Desmond Green in a unanimous decision back in May. The Canadian fighter had won four in a row prior to that. We have not seen Dooho Choi in a while, but his resume of opponents is far more impressive than Jourdain’s. Choi last fought Jeremy Stephens and lost back in January 2018. prior to that, he fought twice in 2016, including a loss to Cub Swanson.

It is fair to have questions about Choi. We’re talking about almost two years on the shelf to take on a young, fast, athletic fighter. We do have an experience mismatch here, which is sort of the theme of the card. This is a great opportunity for Jourdain to line up against somebody that has fought some of the sport’s best, but may be a little bit rusty. If Jourdain is aggressive, he can pull this off. If he waits back, Choi probably uses his knowhow to win.

Jourdain has won nine times by stoppage. If he’s going to win this fight, it won’t be by decision. Either Jourdain by stoppage or Choi by decision.

Pick: Charles Jourdain

Volkan Oezdemir (+125) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (-145)

This is the hardest handicap on the card. Volkan Oezdemir really stepped up in class in 2018 and 2019 and it didn’t go as well as hoped. He lost a title shot to Daniel Cormier. He then lost to Anthony Smith and Dominick Reyes. His August win over Ilir Latifi might have been the most important fight of his career because four straight losses could have put him in a tailspin.

Aleksandar Rakic is one hell of a prospect. Four UFC fights, four wins. The last two by knockout. But, like what we saw for Oezdemir in 2018 and 2019, success brings better opponents. This is the best opponent by a large margin for Rakic in his career. Nothing against Jimi Manuwa and Devin Clark, but Oezdemir is in another tier. This is a huge fight for Rakic, who certainly has the potential and athleticism to win one like this, but I have to look at Oezdemir until Rakic proves it to me. The way that Oezdemir couldn’t.

Pick: Volkan Oezdemir

Frankie Edgar (+145) vs. Chan Sung Jung (-165)

The main event of the evening comes in the featherweight division with Frankie Edgar against The Korean Zombie. This is Edgar’s first fight since going 25 minutes with Max Holloway back at UFC 240 in the main event. Edgar has never lost to somebody that went a whole career without a title shot. He only loses to upper-echelon fighters. Edgar’s losses are Gray Maynard, Benson Henderson, Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, and Max Holloway. Is The Korean Zombie on the level of those guys? Some would say that he is. Time will tell.

The 32-year-old Jung also has a loss to Jose Aldo on his resume. He also lost to Yair Rodriguez with one second left last year in a fight that he would have won. TKZ took an extended layoff from MMA after the Aldo loss at UFC 163. After the Rodriguez loss, he responded to beat Renato Moicano in less than a minute. We’ll see what he has in store here against Edgar. Suffice it to say that he is happier to see Edgar than Ortega, who is missing this fight because of a torn ACL.

Edgar has never tapped out, so this fight is very likely to go to a decision. It seems hard to see Jung losing a decision in this one, which has to be factored into the handicap.

Pick: Chan Sung Jung

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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ESPN2 will be covering this week 11 college football matchup between the Bowling Green Falcons and Central Michigan Chippewas, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant. The Falcons are 4-4 on the season and come in as the heavy -14-point favorites over the Chippewas, who are 3-5. The money line odds have Bowling Green at -602 and Central Michigan at +427, with the over/under line currently at 48.5 points.<h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +14This game will be played at Kelly/Shorts Stadium at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 5th.<h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bowling Green Falcons winning this one by a score of 23 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Bowling Green Falcons to win, our ATS pick is to take the Central Michigan Chippewas at +14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bowling Green Falcons Win As Road Favorites?</h3>Bowling Green enters Week 11 with a 4-4 record, facing Central Michigan. They are 1-2 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. The Falcons have a 90% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, and they hold a 22.3% chance of winning the Mid-American, according to projections. The Falcons have been favored in four games this season, going 2-2 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is +5.1 points per game, and they are 3-4 against the spread. On the road, they are 3-1 ATS, but they’ve struggled at home with an 0-3 ATS record. Bowling Green’s over/under record is 3-4, with their games averaging 49.1 points. Their average over/under line is 50.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.Bowling Green’s offense ranks 59th in points per game, averaging 27.1, and they are 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Quarterback Connor Bazelak has thrown for 1,815 yards, completing 68.8% of his passes, and the team ranks 19th in completion percentage. Bazelak has 10 touchdowns and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 99. Bowling Green is 42nd in passing completions, averaging 20.4 per game, and they are 72nd in passing yards, with 230.4 yards per game. On third downs, they convert 39.4% of their attempts. The run game averages 148.6 yards per game. Terion Stewart leads the rushing attack with 562 yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Malcolm Johnson Jr. has 339 receiving yards and two touchdowns.Bowling Green’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 26th nationally by allowing just 22 points per game. They’ve given up 181.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 31st, and have held opposing quarterbacks to a 56.7% completion rate. In their recent game against Toledo, the defense allowed 26 points, giving up 418 total yards, including 251 passing yards and three touchdowns. They also forced one interception in the game.<h3>Are The Central Michigan Chippewas Going Win In At Upset At Kelly/Shorts Stadium</h3>Central Michigan enters Week 11 against Bowling Green with a 3-5 record, ranked 120th in our power rankings. They have just a 5.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Chippewas are 2-1, while they’ve struggled on the road, going 0-4 this season.Against the spread, Central Michigan is 2-5, with an average scoring margin of -5.2 points per game. They are 0-3 ATS as the favorite but have gone 2-2 as the underdog.Their over/under record stands at 5-2, with games averaging 59.2 points. This week’s line is set at 48.5 points, below their average over/under line of 50.1 points.Central Michigan’s offense ranks 105th in our power rankings heading into week 11, averaging 27 points per game, which places them 60th nationally. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 109th with 189.5 yards per game, and they have converted just 33.6% of their third-down attempts. Joe Labas, their quarterback, has thrown for 1,114 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 76. Central Michigan’s strength lies in their running game, averaging 184.4 yards per game on 36.5 attempts. Marion Lukes leads the team with 465 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and an average of 4 yards per carry. Evan Boyd, the leading receiver, has 302 yards and two touchdowns on 21 catches.Central Michigan's defense struggled in their recent 46-7 loss to Miami (OH), giving up 46 points and 518 total yards. They allowed 277 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 241 passing yards, with two passing touchdowns. On average, the Chippewas have allowed 32.2 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 186.8 rushing yards per game and 209.5 passing yards, completing 59.4% of their throws.

Bowling Green Falcons vs Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/24

The 2022 NBA Playoffs continue with the Western Conference first-round showdown from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, so we have prepared the best Warriors vs. Nuggets betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/gtbets/">GTBets Sportsbook</a>. 



The Warriors visit the Nuggets for Game 3, hoping to get one step away from the second round. Golden State trounced Denver 123-107 in Game 1 as 6.5-point home favorites and 126-106 in Game 2 as 7-point favorites. The Warriors are small 1.5-point road favorites for Game 3, while the totals sit at 223.5 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>The Dubs shoot the ball at a high level     </h2>



The Golden State Warriors (55-29; 43-37-4 ATS) made 52.4% of their field goals and 45.7% of their 3-pointers in the opening game of this series. Last Monday, they shot 54.8% from the field and 42.5% from beyond the 3-point line in Game 2, torturing the Nuggets’ leaky defense.



Jordan Poole went off for 30 points in the opener. He had 29 points and eight assists on Monday, while Stephen Curry led the way for the Dubs in Game 2, finishing with 34 points on 12-for-17 shooting from the field.



Curry returned from a foot injury, but the Warriors head coach Steve Kerr decided to keep Poole in the starting lineup. The 22-year-old guard started 51 of his 76 games this past regular season, averaging 18.5 points and 4.0 assists a night.



<h2>The Nuggets’ defense continues to struggle              </h2>



The Denver Nuggets (48-36; 37-47 ATS) couldn’t cope with the Warriors’ fluid offense through their first two meetings in the postseason. They’ve also struggled mightily in their final ten games of the regular season, yielding 119.5 points per 100 possessions (25th in the NBA).



On the other side of the ball, the Nuggets went 11-for-35 from downtown in Game 1 against the Warriors. They shot 13-for-36 from deep in Game 2, but the Nuggets also committed nine turnovers more than their rivals (18-9).



Nikola Jokic had 25 points, ten rebounds, and six assists in the opener, while Will Barton added 24 points and six boards. However, Aaron Gordon laid the egg, finishing with eight points on 3-for-10 shooting from the field. Gordon had only seven points in Game 2, while Jokic led the charge with a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds.



<h2>Trends:</h2>



Golden State:



<ul><li>7-1 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games against Denver</li></ul>



Denver:



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>1-4 ATS in the last five home games against Golden State&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-denver-nuggets-pick">Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Pick</h2>



The Nuggets are in a must-win situation, but I highly doubt their chances to beat the Warriors in Game 3. Simply put, the Nuggets lack weapons on both sides of the ball. Jamal Murray’s absence is a huge blow for their offense, while the Nuggets’ D just cannot cope with the Dubs.



Golden State is finally healthy and ready to rumble. Steph Curry will continue to torture the Nuggets’ second unit, so give me the visitors to win and cover a small spread.



Pick: Take Golden State Warriors -1.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Total:



Interestingly, the Warriors and Nuggets have averaged only 94.2 possessions per 48 minutes through their first two meetings in the 2022 playoffs. Both games have gone over the total, so now the over is 4-1 in the last five encounters between Golden State and Denver.



The Nuggets desperately need to improve on both sides of the ball. They have to play much better defense and execute their offense at a higher level if they want to cut the deficit in this series. I lean the over, but the line is a tricky one at 225.0 points.



Pick: Go over 225.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;

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