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The 42nd Ryder Cup will be held at Le Golf National September 28-30 and all of golf’s best will be on hand as Team United States looks to defend its title against the Team Europe. The US team hasn’t won in Europe since 1993, but this is arguably the best team in US history. The US is -140 to win and Europe is +162 to win per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a>, with a draw at +1250.

Tons of prop bets are available for the Ryder Cup and there will be a lot of matchups posted as the tournament goes along. We’ll start with a look at the course and then take a look at the format, the teams, and some picks to keep in mind along the way.

<strong>Le Golf National</strong>

Le Golf National is in Guyancourt France, which is just outside of Paris. This course will also be the home of the 2024 Olympics, but it is hosting the Ryder Cup for the first time. This is the home of the Open de France, which could give an advantage to the Europeans, as this is an annual stop on the European Tour calendar.

The Albatros Course is the track in question and it is a lush and beautiful venue for this tournament. The course will play around 7,200 yards for this weekend’s festivities and will challenge the players at every turn. Accuracy is critical here, as the rough is virtually unplayable with lots of hills and valleys and thick grasses. Many of the greens have multiple tiers or large surface areas, so it should come as no surprise that the winning score at the Open de France was just 7-under. Certainly pin placements will be different and there will be some added wrinkles to the course, but this is a feisty track.

Hole 17 and Hole 18 are long par 4s, which should add a lot of drama coming down the stretch. This is a great backdrop for this tournament and will also be stellar for the Olympics in 2024.

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<strong>Format</strong>

This is a match play event with three different types of games. On Friday, players will play in foursome matches in which the teammates will alternate shots. They will also play fourball matches in which the better ball is played. That will also be the format on Saturday. Pairings have not yet been announced for the foursomes or the fourballs.

On Sunday, there are 12 individual matches and that could very well decide the tournament.

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<strong>Team USA</strong>

Team USA is led by non-playing captain Jim Furyk. Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, and Webb Simpson all made the roster based on points. Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and Tony Finau were the captain’s picks. This is the first Ryder Cup for Woods since 2012. Finau, DeChambeau, and Thomas are all Ryder Cup rookies.

Back in 2016, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed were paired together throughout. Rickie Fowler and Phil Mickelson played together in foursomes, but Fowler was kept off of the fourball roster. Mickelson played with Matt Kuchar in the Saturday afternoon fourball. It will be interesting to see how Furyk deploys Woods, who just won the Tour Championship, as well as Finau, who is a real bomber off of the tee.

Normally, pairing two rookies together is a scary proposition, but it will be easy to avoid. We’ll likely see Reed and Spieth stay together and Koepka and Johnson paired together, as the two are close friends. DeChambeau and Woods seems to be a popular guess among golf insiders. Thomas and Fowler seem like a natural fit as well, though Thomas and Spieth are good friends and could end up paired together at some point. That would likely leave something like Finau and Mickelson and then Watson and Simpson.

Here are the Ryder Cup records for Team USA:

Koepka 3-1-0

Johnson 6-5-0

Thomas 0-0-0

Reed 6-1-2

Watson 3-8-0

Spieth 4-3-2

Fowler 2-4-5

Simpson 2-3-1

DeChambeau 0-0-0

Mickelson 18-20-7

Woods 13-17-3

Finau 0-0-0

The US team features nine of the top 15 in the Official World Golf Ranking, so this team is absolutely loaded.

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<strong>Team Europe</strong>

Team Europe is similarly loaded, with a tremendous mix of young and old. There are five rookies on the European team, but the other seven players have 124 combined matches worth of Ryder Cup experience.

Thomas Bjorn is the captain, with Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Alex Noren, Thorbjorn Olesen, Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, and Henrik Stenson on this year’s team. Noren was the winner at Le Golf National in the Open de France earlier this year.

Molinari is winless in six Ryder Cup matches, but the other six players have a combined record of 61-36-21, led by Poulter with a 12-4-2 record. Rose is 11-6-2 and just won $10 million as the FedEx Cup champion.

Rose and Stenson were together at Hazeltine in 2016. McIlroy and Garcia are the only others that were part of the 2016 team, so there are a lot of fresh faces, including a brand new set of rookies. Danny Willett, Chris Wood, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Andy Sullivan, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Thomas Pieters were the rookies in 2016.

Expect Rose and Stenson to be together again. A superstar tandem of McIlroy and Rahm seems fairly likely, as both guys play with a lot of intensity and can feed off of each other. We all recall Rory and Reed going head-to-head at Hazeltine in a very spirited affair. Casey and Fleetwood were paired up in the EurAsia Cup, so it seems only logical that they would be together again. Poulter will draw one of the young Englishmen in Hatton or Fleetwood, who won at Le Golf National in 2016.

It would be interesting to see Noren and Stenson paired together as the two Swedish players on the roster. It will also be interesting to see who draws the pairing with Molinari, who had a great season, but has struggled in his two previous Ryder Cup appearances. Molinari, though, is a three-time runner-up in the Open de France.

The pairings look a lot easier to come up with for the Americans.

Here are the Ryder Cup records for Team Europe:

Molinari 0-4-2

Rose 11-6-2

Hatton 0-0-0

Fleetwood 0-0-0

Rahm 0-0-0

McIlroy 9-6-4

Noren 0-0-0

Olesen 0-0-0

Casey 3-2-4

Garcia 19-11-7

Poulter 12-4-2

Stenson 7-7-2

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<strong>Betting Tips</strong>

The US *should* win, but it won’t be easy. The Americans are in a tough spot with so many of their Ryder Cup participants in the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, so they won’t have a lot of time to get acclimated to the course and the time change, but they have more upside on the roster. The Europeans only have five players in the top 17 of the OWGR, but their players do also play more European Tour events, which feature weaker fields.

The US players just have more experience across the board. Even “rookie” Justin Thomas is quite accomplished at 25 and was in the Presidents Cup last year.

But, the US team hasn’t won in Europe since 1993 and a lot of the key players were not in good form down the stretch. DJ got back on track and finished third at East Lake, but that was his first top five since the Bridgestone. Jordan Spieth only had five top-10 finishes. Thomas didn’t have a top-five finish in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Patrick Reed hasn’t finished higher than 19th since the US Open.

As far as Americans to bet against, the Bubba Watson/Webb Simpson potential pairing would qualify. Watson is extremely inconsistent and can be very erratic off of the tee. The best part of his game is improvisation, but if he’s the one spraying it into the thick stuff, he can’t scramble because that falls on Simpson. Rickie Fowler has also struggled in this space and on the big stage, as we know because he doesn’t have a major. He didn’t play the fourballs last year and may not be an option this time around either.

Dustin Johnson didn’t play very well down the stretch. Brooks Koepka was great in majors, but he went several weeks without being on the first page of the leaderboard at various points this season.

As far as Europeans to bet against, as great as Rory McIlroy is, he’s 9-6-4 in Ryder Cup matches. Sometimes his emotions can get the best of him and he may be paired with a rookie in Jon Rahm. That is a tandem to be wary of if those two are in fact paired together. Henrik Stenson battled injuries this season, but Justin Rose is plenty capable of carrying him. The pairing with Francesco Molinari will be at a bit of a disadvantage. With five rookies, it is tough to protect all of them, so that is an angle to consider.

In terms of prop bets, Justin Thomas top US scorer at +650 (5Dimes) is one that I like. Thomas is a really terrific player that doesn’t seem to have as many weaknesses as some of the others out there. Patrick Reed is +800, but Captain America really hasn’t played all that well of late. Thomas shot 4-under at Le Golf National earlier this year. He was the only player on the American team to tee it up in that event. The fact that he went over there is a sign of how serious he is taking this tournament and that knowledge of the course should help him.

For top European scorer, it’s hard to argue with Justin Rose, who has been great at the Ryder Cup and also has $10 million dollars from the FedEx Cup, so he’s in great form. He’s +450. If you wanted to gamble a bit, Jon Rahm at +750 seems interesting. He has a good chance to piggyback off of Rory or maybe fellow countryman Sergio Garcia in the team events and played well at Le Golf National earlier this year. The rookies were really good for the Europeans in 2016 at Hazeltine, as Thomas Pieters had the most points overall and went 4-1 in his matches. Rafael Cabrera-Bello went 2-0-1.

There’s a chance that this is also the coming out party for Tommy Fleetwood, who was in terrific form a few months ago, but hasn’t done a whole lot down the stretch. Nobody questions the talent. This could be a Thomas Pieters type of situation for the Europeans and it would be an enormous lift.

Because of the upside and the ceiling of the US roster, they’d be the pick at -140, but this is a tournament best attacked by playing matchups and props.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and RedHawks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The RedHawks are hosting the game at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Northern Illinois.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Eastern Michigan, the Huskies are 7-14 overall and 1-8 in the Mid-American Conference. They are 2-8 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -9.4 points per game. They have lost their last seven road games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Northern Illinois has been the underdog in 16 of their 21 games, and they are 3-13 in those contests. Their record as the underdog on the road is 0-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Illinois has gone just 4-12 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have an ATS mark of 0-10. On the road, their ATS record is currently 3-7 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Overall, Northern Illinois is 6-13 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Northern Illinois games is 12-7 and today's line of 147.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (152.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and in their last five games, the average is 154 points. Over their last 10 games, their OU record is 7-3.</p><p>In their previous game, the Huskies' offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 76.7 points per contest. The Northern Illinois offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Huskies' defense is ranked 305th in the country at 79.7 points per contest. In today's game vs. Miami (OH), the Northern Illinois defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northern Illinois made 30 free-throws vs. the Huskies.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored RedHawks?</h3><p>After falling to Ohio by a score of 78-69, the Miami (OH) RedHawks will look to bounce back as 5.5-point favorites against Northern Illinois. So far this season, Miami (OH) has gone 5-3 at home, compared to a 4-8 record on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the RedHawks have gone 7-3, and over their last five, they are 3-2. Miami (OH) has been the favorite in six games this season, going 3-3 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Miami (OH) has gone 3-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the RedHawks are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Miami (OH) sits at 10-9-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 143.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 143.9, resulting in an average margin of -0.1 points. Today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this year and over their last three games, the OU record is 0-3.</p><p>The RedHawks' offense wrapped up their last game with 69 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.5 points per contest. Darweshi Hunter is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Bryce Bultman brings a PPG average of 8.5 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the RedHawks' defense holds the 153rd rank in the nation, allowing 71.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the Miami (OH) defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Ohio knocked down 15 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hawkeyes and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on FS1. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Michigan as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 163 points.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -1</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawkeyes Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, Iowa has lost two straight games, and their record stands at 11-8 overall. In Big Ten play, they are 3-5, compared to an 8-3 non-conference record. On the road, the Hawkeyes are just 1-4 this season, and they are 1-6 as an underdog.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Hawkeyes are 3-7, and their average scoring margin on the road is -10.8 points per game. Their most recent game came against Maryland, which they lost by a score of 69-67.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Iowa has gone just 2-5 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-3 this year and their last 10 road ATS record is 3-6-1. As the underdog in their last 10 games, the Hawkeyes are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Iowa games is 13-6 and their matchups have averaged 162.5 points per game. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Iowa offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Maryland. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.1%, and they made 3 threes. Offensively, the Hawkeyes have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 71st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 202nd in percentage and 237th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Hawkeyes' defense is presently ranked 263rd nationally, allowing an average of 77.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Maryland, the Terrapins finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 69 points vs. Iowa.</p><h3>Do the Wolverines Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Iowa. The Wolverines are 7-12 overall and 2-6 in the Big Ten this season. They are 4-8 at home and have gone 1-4 in their last five games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, Michigan has been favored in 10 of its 19 games, going 4-6 in those contests. The Wolverines' average scoring margin at home is +1.3 points per game.</p><p>Michigan's ATS record this season is just 5-13, including a mark of 3-9 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolverines have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Michigan's over/under record for the season is 12-6 and the average scoring total in their games is 157.2 points. Today's over/under line of 163 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (149.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.</p><p>Against Purdue, the Michigan had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 78.7 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 33.8% in the game. In terms of offense, the Wolverines have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 114th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 82nd in percentage and 63rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Wolverines' defense is ranked 283rd in the country at 78.7 points per contest. The Michigan defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 99 points and allowed Purdue to connect on 14 threes.</p>

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<p>Game four of a Western Conference Second Round series is set for Monday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles has been impressive this series and can put one foot in the Western Conference Finals with a win Monday night. Below is my NBA pick for the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-los-angeles-lakers-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5</p>



<p>This game will be played at crypto.com Arena at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-los-angeles-lakers"><a></a>Why Bet the Los Angeles Lakers:</h2>



<p>✅ Los Angles has been in good form and have covered the spread in five of their last seven games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Lakers have won six of their last seven home games against the Warriors.</p>



<p>✅ Golden State has covered the spread in just one of their last six games against Los Angeles.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-golden-state-warriors-are-bad-on-the-road"><a></a>Golden State Warriors Are Bad on the Road</h2>



<p>Golden State has struggled on the road all season, going just 11-30 during the regular season, and they looked bad in game three in Los Angeles. The Warriors were shocked in the game one loss but turned it around and evened the series up with a dominant game two showing. Los Angeles grabbed the series by the horns with a 127-97 game three victory.</p>



<p>The Warriors game out of the gates hot, in game three, as they led by seven points after the first quarter. Los Angeles quickly woke up and grabbed an 11-point halftime lead. It was an avalanche from that point on as the Lakers led 18 points after the third quarter and ultimately suffered the 30-point defeat.</p>



<p>Steph Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the loss. Klay Thompson added 15 points and seven rebounds on the night.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-los-angeles-lakers-are-favorites-to-advance">The Los Angeles Lakers Are Favorites to Advance</h2>



<p>Los Angeles will be flying high as they can take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win Monday night. The Lakers have home court advantage, thanks to their game one win, and can win this series by just taking care of business in Los Angeles.</p>



<p>In the game three win, Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet with 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and four blocks. LeBron James added 21 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists on the night.</p>

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