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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Lions and Hornets face off at 7:00 ET on SWAC. The Hornets are hosting the game at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 164.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -16.5 to win at home against UAPB.</p><h3>UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dunn-Oliver Acadome at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama State winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Lions Lock in a Win at Montgomery?</h3><p>UAPB's season continued to be a struggle after their 89-79 loss to Alabama A&M on Saturday, dropping them to 1-11. The Golden Lions were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>UAPB trailed 41-34 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, despite scoring 45 points. They allowed 48 points in the second half, and the game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game O/U line of 162.5.</p><p>Doctor Bradley led the way for UAPB with 30 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.1% from the field in their last game. Chad Moodie was also efficient, going 8-for-10 from the field and adding 19 points and 9 rebounds. Bilal Abdur-Rahman was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his shots, including 2 threes, for 18 points in just 15 minutes.</p> <p>As a team, UAPB shot 44.8% from the field and 35.3% from three, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 58.3% of their attempts. The Golden Lions grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite UAPB's efforts, their defense couldn't contain the opposition, allowing 89 points on 49% shooting. The Golden Lions struggled to defend inside, giving up 62% shooting on two-point attempts (23/37).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UAPB held the other team to 27% shooting (6/22). However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws (65%). UAPB also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Alabama State Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Alabama State improved to 4-9 on the season with a dominant 84-55 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hornets were -22 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 139, just over the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 39-29 at halftime, Alabama State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 45 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>Alabama State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, and they hit 76.9% of their free throws, going 20-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>Alvin Stredic led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Micah Octave and CJ Hines each added 14 points. Hines also dished out 6 assists. The Hornets grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 14 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Alabama State's defense allowing 55 points, they couldn't capitalize offensively, giving up 28 made field goals on 50% shooting. The Hornets allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws at a 76% clip. Alabama State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

UAPB Golden Lions vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

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.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Panthers face off at 8:30 ET on SWAC. The Panthers are hosting the game at William Nicks Building in Prairie View, TX. In this Southwestern Athletic matchup, Southern is favored bt -3.5 vs. Prairie View A&M. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William Nicks Building at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Prairie View A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jaguars Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Southern improved to 3-8 on the season with a 67-58 win over Texas Southern on Saturday, January 4th. The Jaguars were +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>Southern led 29-21 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points (125) fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Southern Jaguars put up 67 points, shooting 44.2% from the field. They connected on 12 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 44.4% from deep, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.8%.</p> <p>Jordan Johnson led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% overall and 55.6% from beyond the arc, knocking down 5 of 9 threes. Zaire Hayes added 19 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Southern's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 27% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 43 attempts, also at 27%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern's defense kept their opponent to 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. The other team did manage to hit 19 of 23 free throws, shooting 82% from the line, and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Panthers picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-12 after a 73-55 victory over Grambling State on Saturday. Prairie View A&M, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> <p>They led 36-29 at halftime and held Grambling State to just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 145.5 over/under line.</p><p>Prairie View A&M's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.4%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 18 threes for a 61.1% clip, while also converting 85.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>The Panthers dished out 22 assists, with Braelon Bush leading the way with 6 assists and 17 points, knocking down 5 of 6 threes. Tanahj Pettway added 23 points in just 23 minutes, shooting 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 55 points, Prairie View A&M's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. They gave up 28 field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Panthers allowed 11 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 7 times, where they hit 6 free throws.</p>

Southern Jaguars vs Prairie View A&M Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Kraken. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Kraken.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+162)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for New Jersey?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 24-15-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. This marks the 19th time this season they’ve been held scoreless.</p> <p>New Jersey struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game. After a scoreless first and second period, the Flames scored three times in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Devils' defense also had 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Seattle's 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 17-20-3. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, and Seattle’s offense couldn’t respond. The Kraken managed 23 shots on goal but failed to find the net.</p><p>Seattle's offense struggled in their latest game, failing to score on 23 shots on goal. They were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>Despite their efforts, the Kraken couldn't find the net in any period, including on their power play opportunities. The game ended in a 2-0 loss to Boston.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken will look to bounce back after giving up two early goals in their last game against the Bruins. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits. However, they allowed the first two goals, with the second coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Texas Southern as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Grambling State Be The Talk of H&PE Arena?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grambling State’s season woes continued with a 73-55 road loss to Prairie View A&M on Saturday, January 4th, dropping their record to 0-11. The Tigers entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-29 at halftime, Grambling State managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Grambling State's offense put up 55 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, with a strong 62.9% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 10 threes (30%).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on only 2 of 8 attempts (25%). Tanahj Pettway led the way with 23 points, while Braelon Bush added 17 points and 6 assists, making 5 of 6 threes (83.3%).</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled, giving up 73 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 of 34 two-point attempts to fall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tigers gave up 11 threes on 18 attempts, a 61% shooting clip. They also sent the opposition to the line 7 times, where they hit 6 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Southern’s season struggles continued with a 67-58 loss to Southern on Saturday, dropping them to 0-11. The Tigers were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 29-21 at halftime, Texas Southern scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Texas Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, but they did hit 82.6% of their free throws, going 19-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Johnson led the way with 20 points, hitting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc, while Zaire Hayes added 19 points despite shooting just 1-of-5 from three. The Tigers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Texas Southern's defense holding their opponent to just 67 points on 27% shooting, the Tigers couldn't come out on top. They limited two-point attempts to 12/43 and three-point shots to 5/18, both at 27%.</p> <p>Texas Southern sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 82% rate. The Tigers also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Texas Southern Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Sycamores? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. Bradley is favored by -3.5 in this Missouri Valley conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sycamores.</li><li>Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Bradley improved to 10-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over Valparaiso on Sunday, December 29th. The Braves were at home and entered the game as -13.5 favorites.</p> <p>Bradley led 36-30 at halftime but allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5, but Bradley did not cover the spread.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 28% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, converting 18 of 21 attempts for an 85.7% rate.</p> <p>Cooper Schwieger and Darius Hannah each scored 21 points, with Hannah shooting 61.5% from the field and Schwieger hitting 58.3%. Duke Deen added 20 points, while Zek Montgomery contributed 19, despite shooting just 42.1%. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro struggled, hitting only 21.1% of his shots, but still managed 17 points. Kaspar Sepp was efficient, shooting 71.4% and grabbing 15 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley gave up 75 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 21 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Indiana State?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Indiana State fell to 6-5 on the season after a 103-83 road loss to Ohio State on Sunday. The Sycamores entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 52-47 at halftime, Indiana State managed just 36 points in the second half while allowing 51. The total points for the game reached 186, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p><p>Indiana State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 32 for 84.4%.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 33 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 57.1% from deep. Jaden Daughtry added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 70% from the floor, while Samage Teel contributed 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Indiana State's defense struggled, giving up 103 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 67% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana State's opponent hit 7 of 21 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 41 times, where they made 28 free throws, a 68% rate. Indiana State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bradley Braves vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+117)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Washington Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Washington fell to 24-9-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals trailed early, but Alex Ovechkin tied it up with just 44 seconds left in the first, and they took the lead 33 seconds later. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, Washington didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score reached exactly that number. All of the Capitals’ scoring came in the first period, while the Hurricanes added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.</p> <p>Washington took 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. The Capitals scored both of their goals in the first period, with Duhaime’s coming just 11 seconds before the intermission.</p><p>Despite leading 2-1 after the first period, Washington's defense struggled, giving up three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more late in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals' defense managed just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Will Detroit Win at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-18-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were -1.5 goal favorites and didn’t cover the puck line, while the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 3 goals falling short of that mark.</p> 
<p>After giving up a short-handed goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for the Red Wings.</p><p>In their 2-1 win over Buffalo, the Red Wings’ offense netted both goals during the second period, with Dylan Larkin scoring his 6th and 7th of the season. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, converting twice.</p> <p>Detroit fired 23 shots on goal but also recorded 15 giveaways. Both of their goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they didn't allow another, securing a 2-1 win over Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Panthers and Sooners are set to face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Sooners will host the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 161.5 points, with Oklahoma being favored by -28.5 over Prairie View A&M.</p><h3>PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Prairie View A&M Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers fell to 0-11 on the season after a 64-46 loss to Rice on Sunday. Prairie View A&M, who were +14 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 110 were well below the O/U line of 155.5.</p> 

<p>Prairie View A&M led 27-23 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Prairie View A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points with a field goal percentage of 29.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 33.3%. They shot 35.5% from two-point range and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 20 three-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, connecting on 63.2% of their 19 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Anderson led the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field. Andrew Akuchie contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Trae Broadnax added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Tanahj Pettway went 3 for 9 from three-point range, finishing with 12 points.</p><p>Prairie View A&M's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26/59 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 22/43 shooting for 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Prairie View A&M held their opponents to 4/16 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made just 8, for 42%.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Oklahoma improved to 12-0 on the season with an 89-66 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday. The Sooners were -26.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, going over the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma led 46-39 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 43 of their own.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 59% of their two-point attempts and 34.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-29 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% success rate.</p> <p>Duke Miles led the way with 29 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three, connecting on 4 of 8 attempts. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Jeremiah Fears added 19 points and 5 assists, while Jalon Moore chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense allowed 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 33 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oklahoma's opponents hit 10 of 29 shots, shooting 34%. The opposing team also went 13 of 14 from the free-throw line, a 92% rate. Oklahoma allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Miami Heat are 3.5-point underdogs against the Sacramento Kings tonight. The over/under line is set at 224 points.</p>

<p>Tip-off for this non-conference matchup is scheduled for 10:00 ET at the Golden 1 Center. NBCS will have the television coverage.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-109 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Miami Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Heat fell to 17-16 on the season after a 136-100 loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Miami, who were -8.5 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 236, surpassing the O/U line of 224 by 12 points.</p> <p>After a 22-22 tie in the 1st quarter, the Jazz took control, outscoring Miami 40-19 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th with a 98-66 lead, Utah went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 104-69 to 104-79, before closing out the game.</p><p>In their 136-100 loss to the Jazz, the Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 43.8% from the field and making only 9 threes at a 25.7% clip. Nikola Jovic led the way with 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency, while Duncan Robinson added 16 points, also connecting on 3 triples, though at 33.3%.</p> <p>Tyler Herro contributed 15 points despite shooting 33.3% from the field. Jaime Jaquez and Kel'el Ware both scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 13 and 12 points, respectively.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, the Heat struggled in the 2nd, giving up 40 points to the Jazz. Things didn’t improve in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 36 and 38 points, respectively, leading to a 136-100 loss. Overall, Miami allowed Utah to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>The Heat also had trouble defending the three, as the Jazz hit 19 threes at a 41% clip. Miami sent Utah to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Heat gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed to record 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Kings Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 17-19 on the season with a dominant 129-99 win over the Warriors on Sunday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a 30-point victory. The total points for the game reached 228, just over the 225-point line.</p> <p>Sacramento took control early, leading 36-21 after the 1st quarter and 39-30 in the 2nd. The Warriors made an 11-0 run to close the gap to 40-39, but the Kings responded and built a 105-75 lead by the end of the 3rd quarter. The teams played evenly in the 4th, each scoring 24 points.</p><p>Malik Monk's 26 points and 12 assists powered the Kings to a 129-99 win over the Warriors, with Monk hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, Sacramento connected on 19 threes, shooting 44.2% from deep and 51.7% overall. Kevin Huerter chipped in 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p><p>The Kings’ defense was solid on Sunday, holding the Warriors to 99 points in a 129-99 win. Sacramento gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings limited the Warriors to 12 made threes on 34% shooting. Golden State also went 13/18 from the free-throw line. Sacramento recorded 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 15 steals.</p>

<p>The Bulls and Shockers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Shockers will host the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -8.5 vs. South Florida in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Make it Happen in Wichita?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls improved to 7-6 on the season with a 75-69 win over East Carolina on Tuesday, December 31st. Playing at home, South Florida entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>South Florida took a 34-25 lead into halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>South Florida put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.</p> <p>Jordan Riley led the Bulls with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the floor. Kobe Knox was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 3 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls' defense saw the other team hit 7 of 20 threes, or 35%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Win at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 9-4 on the season after a 91-85 road loss to Temple on Friday. The Shockers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>Wichita State led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The Shockers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Wichita State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 35% from three-point range, going 7-for-20, and shot 53.3% on two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they connected on just 57.1% of their 28 attempts.</p> <p>The Shockers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 24 points, while Quincy Ballard added 13 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Wichita State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Shockers gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Wichita State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rebels and Cardinals. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Louisville as the -3 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals -3</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Ole Miss Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Rebels dropped to 6-1 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to Purdue on Friday. Ole Miss, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t pull off the upset on the road.</p> <p>Ole Miss trailed 42-34 at halftime but outscored Purdue 44-38 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and hitting 41.7% from three-point range, connecting on 15 of 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, and they shot 84.6% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Myles Colvin added 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Braden Smith contributed 18 points and 11 assists, making 4 of 6 threes.</p><p>Ole Miss struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Rebels allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 16 of 26 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ole Miss allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 for 69%. The Rebels gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Cardinals Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Louisville dropped to 6-1 on the season after a 69-64 road loss to Oklahoma on Friday. The Cardinals came into the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 133 fell under the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Louisville trailed 39-32 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 32 of their own. However, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Louisville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 21.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they connected on only 56.2% of their free throws, going 9 for 16 from the line.</p> <p>Jalon Moore led the way with 24 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Chucky Hepburn and J'Vonne Hadley each added 12 points, with Hepburn also contributing 4 assists. The Cardinals grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Louisville's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points on 47% shooting from the field. The opposing team went 13/27 (48%) on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts (47%). They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they hit 19 free throws (76%).</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>ESPN2 is handling the broadcast as the UCF Knights and Cincinnati Bearcats face off at 3:30 ET this Saturday, October 12th. The game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. The over/under line is currently sitting at 58.5 points. UCF is the -3.5-point favorite at home. Both teams come into this one with 3-2 records on the season.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cincinnati Bearcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Cincinnati enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, ranking 48th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 63.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-1 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Bearcats have been favored in three of their five games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +11.8 points per game, and they are 2-1-1 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Cincinnati’s over/under record is 1-3, with their games averaging 55 points. The average over/under line for their games is 54.1 points, while this week’s line is set at 58.5 points.</p><p>Cincinnati’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 23rd nationally with 301.2 yards per game. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,481 yards, boasting a passer rating of 117. He has 12 touchdowns and just one interception. The Bearcats are 30th in scoring, averaging 33.4 points per game, and they rank 11th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7.</p> <p>Sorsby has completed 66.3% of his passes, and Cincinnati ranks 25th in third-down conversions, converting 47.6% of their attempts. Xzavier Henderson leads the receiving corps with 450 yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Corey Kiner has rushed for 413 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry.</p><p>Despite allowing 44 points in their recent 44-41 loss to Texas Tech, Cincinnati’s defense gave up just 333 total yards, including 119 rushing yards on 27 attempts and 214 passing yards. They allowed three rushing touchdowns but no passing scores.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Cincinnati ranks 33rd nationally, giving up 21.6 points per game. Opponents have averaged 157.6 rushing yards per game and 249 passing yards, with quarterbacks completing 61.1% of their passes and posting a 93 passer rating.</p><h3>Are The UCF Knights Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>UCF enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, facing Cincinnati at home. They are ranked 39th in our power rankings and have a 77.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>The Knights have a +9.6 average scoring margin and are 2-2 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-1, with an average line of 59.5 points. This week’s line is set at 58.5 points, just below their average line.</p><p>UCF’s offense is centered around their rushing attack, ranking 4th nationally with 282.4 rushing yards per game on 49.8 attempts per game. RJ Harvey leads the team with 600 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored 9 touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, UCF is 29th in scoring, averaging 34.2 points per game, and they have converted 47.1% of their third-down attempts. KJ Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards with 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. UCF ranks 91st in passing yards per game. Kobe Hudson has 363 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>UCF's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 18th nationally by allowing just 92.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Florida, they gave up 135 rushing yards on 29 attempts. The Knights also allowed 229 passing yards and one passing touchdown, while forcing no interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 93.7 passer rating against UCF, completing 70.7% of their passes. UCF's secondary has allowed 247 passing yards per game, ranking 121st nationally. On average, opposing offenses have thrown the ball 33.2 times per game against UCF’s defense.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Big Green and Catamounts face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Catamounts are hosting the game at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. The over/under for this game is set at 132 points, and the Catamounts are the home favorites against the Big Green in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Even though we have Vermont winning straight-up, we like Dartmouth at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Big Green Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 4th game of the season, Dartmouth has yet to secure a win with an overall record of 0-3. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Dartmouth is winless at 0-5. As of today, Dartmouth has a 0-3 record against the spread. When playing away from home, Dartmouth is 0-2 vs. the spread this year and 6-4 in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Through three games, Dartmouth has an over/under record of 1-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 135.3 points per game so far. In the Big Green's last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 66 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Dartmouth offense put up just 65 points vs. the Saint Louis Billikens. Overall, they are now averaging 61.5 points per game which is 430th in the country. Dusan Neskovic was the leading scorer for the Big Green, putting up 24 points. In addition, Brandon Mitchell-Day contributed 17 points.</p><p>On defense, Dartmouth is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 75.0 points per game. Against Saint Louis in their most recent game, the Dartmouth defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing Saint Louis to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Catamounts Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 6th game of the season, Vermont has a 3-2 record overall. In their three games on the road, the Catamounts are 1-2, while they are a perfect 2-0 at home. Vermont has a current ATS record of 2-3 heading into today's game. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Vermont's games have, on average, featured 137.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 136.6 points so far. Looking at the Catamounts' last three games, their over/under record is 0-1 with their games averaging 90 points per game.</p><p>Against Bradley, the Vermont had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 78.1 points per game. They scored 70 points and posted a field goal percentage of 41.9% in the game. Matt Veretto led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, TJ Hurley contributed 13 points for the Catamounts.</p><p>At this time, the Catamounts' defense is positioned 26th in the country, permitting 62.1 points per game. So far, the Vermont defense is giving up an average of 7.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.6 times per game (224th).</p>

Dartmouth Big Green vs Vermont Catamounts Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

As great of a season as the Tampa Bay Rays had in 2019, they still finished seven games behind the New York Yankees. The Yankees certainly got better with the signing of Gerrit Cole and will hope for the healthy returns of Luis Severino, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton.

The Rays are the chief threat once again. The Boston Red Sox spent their offseason trying to shed money because the tax of having too many luxuries became too burdensome for owner John Henry. That resulted in the trade of Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers. A good package of players returned, but only one, Alex Verdugo, will make an impact in 2020.

The Toronto Blue Jays will be much better with full seasons of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, and a revamped starting rotation of Major League pitchers with actual track records. The Baltimore Orioles will still be a bottom-feeder.

With that, here are the odds to win the AL East per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> as of February 20, 2020:

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/new-york-yankees-win-total-analysis/144/"><strong>New York</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/new-york-yankees-win-total-analysis/144/"> Yankees</a> -425</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/tampa-bay-rays-win-total-analysis/136/"><strong>Tampa</strong><strong> Bay</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/tampa-bay-rays-win-total-analysis/136/"> Rays</a> +650</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/boston-red-sox-win-total-analysis/159/"><strong>Boston</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/boston-red-sox-win-total-analysis/159/"> Red Sox</a> +1025</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/toronto-blue-jays-win-total-analysis/134/"><strong>Toronto</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/toronto-blue-jays-win-total-analysis/134/"> Blue Jays</a> +5350</strong>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/baltimore-orioles-win-total-analysis/160/"><strong>Baltimore</strong></a><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/baltimore-orioles-win-total-analysis/160/"> Orioles</a> +85000</strong>

There are only two options in this division. The first is to lay -425 to tie up your money for more than seven months on the Yankees to win the AL East. The other is to take the BaseRuns and 3rd Order Win% AL East champs of 2019 at +650. The Yankees won by seven games based on the actual records of games played, but the Rays had the better record per the alternate standings metrics of BaseRuns, a context-neutral run differential metric, and 3rd Order Win%, which is adjusted based on strength of schedule and “underlying concepts” as calculated by Baseball Prospectus.

You can read more about it in the team preview for the Yankees, but New York was much better with men on base than with the bases empty and that created a rather big gap between the team’s actual record and the BaseRuns record.

Ultimately, the game is played between the lines and the Yankees are still very likely to win this division. The -425 price tag implies that the Yankees win the division about 81% of the time. That seems a little bit high to me.

The February announcement that Severino had a setback after last season’s injury-plagued campaign does make the Rays a little bit more interesting. The Yankees are missing Domingo German for a domestic violence suspension and James Paxton had a surgical procedure on his back that will keep him out until at least June.

The Rays could very well win the AL East. They are the only other team that can. If you wanted to take the +650 price, you could and you could easily justify it, given that this is a two-team race and one of the horses is already limping out of the starting gate. The +650 price tag implies a 13.33% likelihood of the Rays winning this division and that seems light to me, particularly when they really are the only other team with the chance to do so.

Tampa Bay +650 is really the only option for a division future here and it is a pretty good one all in all.