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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Sabres. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+120)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-3 win over the Devils, the Red Wings moved above .500 to 4-3-0. Detroit covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>All five of the Red Wings' goals came from different players. They trailed 1-0 early but tied it up at 18:09 in the first period with a goal from Christian Fischer.</p><p>Detroit’s offense found the net five times in their 5-3 victory over New Jersey. The Red Wings had 20 shots on goal, with five different players scoring. Christian Fischer opened the scoring for Detroit with his first goal of the season, followed by Alex DeBrincat’s third goal. Dylan Larkin added his fourth, and Patrick Kane netted his second, while Michael Rasmussen capped the scoring with an empty-netter.</p> <p>After a scoreless second period, the Red Wings scored three times in the third, including two power-play goals from Larkin and Kane. Lucas Raymond picked up two assists, bringing his total to six for the season. Detroit finished the game with 10 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to improve on their last performance, where they allowed the Devils to score first and then tie the game twice. All three goals they gave up came on the power play. Cam Talbot made 37 saves with a 92.5% save percentage, and the defense contributed 10 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Can the Sabres Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Buffalo moved closer to .500 with a 4-2 win over the Stars, bringing their record to 3-4-1. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres not only won but also covered. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly.</p> <p>All four of the Sabres’ goals came from different players. They built a 3-0 lead before the Stars responded with two goals in the third period. Alex Tuch sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:49 in the final period.</p><p>Buffalo found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Dallas, with Alex Tuch adding his third goal of the season on an empty net. Tage Thompson, who scored earlier in the game, now has five goals this season. Peyton Krebs scored for the first time this year, while Ryan McLeod netted his fourth.</p> <p>The Sabres took 25 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They then scored twice in the second period and added two more in the third. Owen Power contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to four.</p><p>Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a strong night in goal, posting a 93.3% save percentage with 28 saves. The Sabres' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. However, after taking a 3-0 lead early in the 3rd period, they allowed two late goals from the Stars, at 15:24 and 17:48.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seahawks and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with East Carolina being favored by -5.5 over UNCW.</p><h3>UNCW SEAHAWKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Seahawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCW improved to 5-1 on the season with a 76-61 home win over Appalachian State on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>UNCW led 44-33 at halftime and held Appalachian State to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 137, just over the O/U line of 134.</p><p>In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 76 points, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 18 of 22 free throws, good for 81.8% at the line. The Seahawks also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>CJ Huntley led the way with 17 points, shooting 6 of 11 from the field. Donovan Newby and Jalil Beaubrun each added 16 points, with Beaubrun grabbing 11 rebounds. Nolan Hodge contributed 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting, and Harlan Obioha was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots in just 15 minutes of play.</p><p>Even with UNCW's defense allowing 61 points, they couldn't overcome their offensive struggles in this one. The Seahawks gave up 41% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 25 of 61 shots.</p> <p>UNCW's defense allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts (48%) and 8 threes on 26 tries (30%). They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Can the Pirates Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina improved to 5-1 on the season with a convincing 93-69 home win over North Carolina A&T on Friday, November 29th. The Pirates, who were favored by 13 points, covered the spread and moved to 5-1 on the season. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 44-33 at halftime, East Carolina scored 49 points in the 2nd half while holding the Aggies to 36. The Pirates’ strong 2nd half performance helped them pull away and secure the win.</p><p>East Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points with a 52.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, thanks to 60.9% shooting on two-pointers and 36% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 87% of their free throws, hitting 20 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>The Pirates dished out 26 assists, with Cam Hayes and Jordan Riley each contributing 6. Hayes also added 20 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Ryan Forrest led the team with 25 points, despite shooting just 34.8% overall and 16.7% from deep.</p><p>East Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They gave up 37 made baskets on 71 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 46 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, an 87% success rate. East Carolina gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UNCW Seahawks vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>The Blues and Jets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blues Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved closer to .500, now sitting at 11-12-2. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four straight goals. Three different players found the net for St. Louis, including Colton Parayko, who scored twice.</p><p>Colton Parayko scored twice for the Blues, finding the net for the second and third times this season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Jordan Kyrou, with his third goal of the year, scored in the second period.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second. Ryan Suter picked up his second and third assists of the season, while Nathan Walker earned his second assist. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to carry momentum from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues' defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Winnipeg Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 18-7-0 this season. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying, with seven different players scoring in the game. The Jets took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period, and they added two empty-netters to seal the victory.</p><p>The Jets scored 7 goals in their 7-4 win over the Lightning, including two empty-netters. Each of Winnipeg's 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season and Cole Perfetti adding his 4th on an empty net.</p> <p>Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the year. Winnipeg fired 34 shots on goal and scored once on the power play, with Alex Iafallo's first goal of the season coming with the man advantage.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals to Tampa Bay, including one just 6:49 into the first period. The Jets also gave up a tying goal at 3-3 and another at 4-4, but they didn't concede again after that. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and an 86.7% save percentage. Defensively, the Jets had 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>From Chase Field in Phoenix, we have the Marlins and Diamondbacks facing off in an NL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 9:40 PM ET, and BSFL will be televising this one.</p>

<p>Arizona comes in with a money line odds of -192, while the Marlins are the betting underdogs at +162. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks. The Marlins are starting Braxton Garrett, and they are 17-34, which is 5th in the NL East. Arizona is 24-26 and has won two straight.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Friday, May 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Brewers, the Marlins closed out the series with a 1-0 win. This was especially big, as they were the slight favorite at +112 on the money line. It was the Marlins' offense that got things going right away, as they scored a run in the 1st inning but didn't add on after that.</p>

<p>Jesús Luzardo put together a great start for the Marlins, going eight innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three hits and struck out four Brewers batters. Miami's offense was carried by Jazz Chisholm Jr., who went 1/4 with a homer.</p><p>Miami is on the road today to take on the Diamondbacks with an overall record of 17-34, which has them 5th in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Phillies by 20 games in the NL East and are 5 games behind the Mets for 4th place in the division.</p>

<p>The Marlins are coming off winning their series vs. the Brewers, taking two of three games. Looking at their overall series record, Miami is 4-11-1 this year, but they have won three straight series. So far, they are 7-15 on the road and 10-19 at home. This season, they have really struggled in night games, going 7-18.</p><p>The Marlins are 19-32 on the run line this season, including a 10-12 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 18-19 as an underdog. Miami's average run differential is -1.6 runs per game, and they have an average run differential of -3.9 runs in their losses.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks today. The O/U line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right around their season average of 8 runs per game. The Marlins have played 51 games this season, and 30 of them have gone over the O/U line. In games where the line was set at 8 runs, they are 4-4. </p><p>Braxton Garrett is on the mound for the Marlins today, as they are taking on the Diamondbacks. Garrett has started two games this season, and both have been at home. He has yet to pick up a win, but has struck out 13 batters in 9 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>Josh Bell comes into today's game as the Marlins' top run producer, as his 26 RBIs are the best mark on the team. He is also 3rd on the team with six homers. Bell has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/20 in his last five games, including picking up an RBI in each of those games. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 6/21 in his last five games with two homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Marlins are batting just .232, which is 15th in the league. So far, they are averaging 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the MLB. Miami has been a little better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's worst teams in terms of on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Dodgers, the Diamondbacks closed out the series with a 6-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +258. It was a three-run 5th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Dodgers could only score two more runs the rest of the way. Arizona's bullpen was also impressive, as they didn't give up a run in their four innings of work.</p>

<p>Brandon Hughes got the start for the Diamondbacks, going only two-thirds of an inning. He was pulled early, as the Diamondbacks wanted to get Ryne Nelson some work. Nelson picked up the win out of the bullpen, going two innings and striking out three. Christian Walker was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Arizona is hosting the Marlins today with an overall record of 24-26, which has them 4th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Giants by a half-game for the 3rd spot in the division and are eight games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Diamondbacks head into today's game having won two straight, and they closed out their series vs. the Dodgers with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 12-13 this year, and they are also 12-13 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 22 games, going 12-10 in those. As for their games as the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 12-16 this year. Arizona's overall series record is 6-9-1 this year.</p><p>When the Diamondbacks win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.5 runs per game. That's a big reason why they are 24-26 against the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 14-11, compared to 10-15 at home.</p><p>Arizona is 3-1-1 in games with an over/under line of 8 this season, and the Diamondbacks have played to an average combined run total of 9.5 runs per game. Arizona's over/under record for the season is 23-25, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. So far this season, 72% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Through nine starts, Zac Gallen has a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 3.02. He has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 9.77 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Gallen took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with a 1.46 ERA compared to 4.56 on the road. Gallen's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10.</p>
<p>Arizona comes into the game as one of the league's top offensive teams, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Arizona has two players who are among the league leaders in home runs, with Christian Walker and Ketel Marte each having 10 homers.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Ketel Marte has gone 8/26 with one homer and has driven in three runs. Marte is also on a 21-game hitting streak. Christian Walker has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 2/20 in his last six games, with two homers.</p>

Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/24/24

<p>The tennis world comes alive next week when one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year takes place. All of the best tennis players in the world will come to participate in Wimbledon, one of the most highly regarded tournaments and everyone will be watching.</p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wimbledon is one of the most exciting tennis tournaments of the year and all tennis fans and tennis bettors are eager to bet on this event. The odds are already posted at some of the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>best tennis betting sites in the world</strong></a> which of course includes 5Dimes. 5Dimes is a legend in the sports betting business. </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Novak Djokovic is one of the favorites to win this event and his current world ranking is No. 1 overall, so it is obvious that he will get plenty of attention at the betting window. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He has won many titles up to date which includes Doha, Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, and the French Open. His Wimbledon history is that he has been very successful on more than one occasion and even won it three times: &nbsp;(2011, 2014 and 2015). Right now he is (-132) to win this event if you sign up and bet at 5Dimes. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you like to bet on underdogs then you will find plenty of those at this elite sports betting site. Plenty of tennis bettors will be watching Andy Murray at Wimbledon 2016. His odds at 5Dimes are (+335) which does not mean he is an underdog, but it shows that there are plenty of value for those that want to bet on Murray. Despite losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open and Australian Open finals earlier this year, he has shown that he can play well against him at times. Murray defeated him in straight sets in the Wimbledon final just three years ago and if they are to face off yet again it could be one for the ages. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the women&rsquo;s side of the Wimbledon card it is Serena Williams who is the favorite to win it all. She is listed at (+158) to win a title and will get some love at the betting window as the tournament gets closer. </span></p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -13.5 vs. Sam Houston.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Sam Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 5-2 on the season with an 82-78 win over Colgate on Saturday. The Bearkats were favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 137.</p> <p>Leading 35-33 at halftime, Sam Houston scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45 points to Colgate.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they were 20-for-24, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Brady Cummins led the way with 20 points, while Sam Wright added 18, shooting 50% from three. Nicolas Louis-Jacques was efficient, hitting 85.7% of his shots and 75% from deep, finishing with 15 points. Brennen Burns also contributed 15 points, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats gave up 6 three-pointers on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 83%. Sam Houston allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Indiana Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Indiana improved to 3-4 on the season with an 89-73 win over Providence on Friday. The Hoosiers were -4.5 favorites going in, and they covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Indiana led 44-34 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Indiana's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 89 points with a 53.3% shooting performance from the field. The Hoosiers connected on 8 of 15 three-point attempts, also shooting 53.3% from deep, and hit 85% of their free throws, going 17 for 20 at the line. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 60% and dished out 20 assists.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Jayden Pierre added 22 points, knocking down 5 of 10 threes and handing out 6 assists. Malik Reneau was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 8 of 9 for 21 points in just 22 minutes of action.</p><p>Indiana's defense gave up 73 points, holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense conceded 10 made threes on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13, shooting 61%. Indiana allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Fighting Irish and Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +9</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Notre Dame at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Irish Defense Show Up in Athens?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Notre Dame dropped to 7-1 on the season after a 80-76 loss to Creighton on Saturday. Despite being +5.5 point underdogs, the Irish kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Notre Dame trailed 40-30 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Creighton 46-40. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, the Irish showed resilience and will look to build on their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>Notre Dame put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Jamiya Neal led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Tae Davis and Braeden Shrewsberry each added 17 points, with Davis dishing out 5 assists. Steven Ashworth contributed 15 points and 6 assists, while Fredrick King was efficient inside, shooting 60% from the field for 14 points.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 80 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Notre Dame's opponents hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 11 for 73%.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Georgia improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 102-56 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -16 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>Georgia led 53-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Jacksonville 49-27.</p><p>Georgia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 66.7% (36/54). They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 24 threes for a 58.3% shooting rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 79.6%.</p> <p>The Bulldogs shared the ball well, dishing out 24 assists, with Dakota Leffew leading the way with 8 assists and 16 points, shooting 4/5 from three. Tyrin Lawrence and Silas Demary Jr. each added 14 points, while Somtochukwu Cyril was perfect from the field, going 6/6 for 13 points.</p><p>Georgia's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 56 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 66% from the field, including 73% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 14 of 24 threes, shooting 58%. Georgia also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 76% rate.</p>

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<p>Albert Suarez gets the start for the Orioles on Saturday, as they are hosting the Astros, who are 69-59 and are starting Framber Valdez. Houston is currently in first place in the AL West, while the Orioles are second in the AL East with a record of 75-55.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Saturday's game is at 8.5 runs, and the Astros are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -129 compared to the Orioles at +109. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 4:05 PM ET.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline +109</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 4:05 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore rallied for five runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Orioles vs. Astros series. The Orioles scored two runs in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up five in the top of the 8th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Orioles were at +101 on the money line.</p>

<p>Hunter Brown pitched well for the Astros in the most recent game of this series, going six innings and giving up just one run on three hits. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Bryan Abreu took the loss. </p>

<p>Cade Povich started for the Orioles, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed two home runs. Craig Kimbrel got the win out of the bullpen, and Seranthony Dominguez got the save.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston leads the AL West by 4.5 games over the Mariners and come into today's game vs. the Orioles with an overall record of 69-59. The Astros are 21-18 against other teams in the AL West. So far, they have been good on the road, going 34-30 compared to 35-29 at home.</p>

<p>The Astros have dropped three straight games as the favorite, and they are 52-43 when favored this year. As for playing as the underdog, Houston is 17-16. They have won three straight series on the road, and their overall series record is 23-17-1 this year. Looking at their overall performance, the Astros are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Astros are favored, they are just 42-53 against the run line this season, but when they are underdogs, they are 22-11. Their overall run line record is 64-64, and their average run differential is +0.6 runs per game. They have a run line losing streak of four games and are 35-29 against the run line on the road.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road against the Baltimore Orioles today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Astros games this season is 8.6 runs per game. Houston has a 51-73 over/under record on the year. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Astros have a 16-25 record. Overall, 37 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 28.9% of their games. </p><p>Framber Valdez gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Orioles on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 13-5 with a 3.20 ERA. Valdez has been pitching well lately, as he has won his last three starts. In his most recent outing, he went seven innings, picking up the win and not allowing a run. Valdez has one complete game this year and 13 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.56 strikeouts and 2.81 walks. For the year, he has given up 11 homers. At home, his ERA is 3.50, compared to 3.91 on the road.</p>
<p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 25 homers are 1st on the team and 13th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 67. Alvarez's batting average of .306 is 2nd on the team, and he is also 3rd in on-base percentage. Catcher Yainer Diaz has also been a big run producer for the Astros, as his 71 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Diaz has also gone deep 15 times this season, while batting .303.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 12th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They are also one of the top-hitting teams in the league, with a team batting average of .261. Houston's offense has been patient this season, as they are 3rd in the league in fewest strikeouts, but they are just 26th in walks.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 75-55, the Orioles are 2nd in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 1.5 games. This season, they have been good against other teams in the AL East, putting up a mark of 28-15. The Orioles will host the Astros today, and they are 38-29 at home this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have gone 37-26 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 61-42 and 14-13 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 23-12-6 this year.</p><p>The Orioles have a run line record of 72-58 this season, including a 33-34 mark at home. Their average run margin is +0.7, and they have a run line record of 39-24 on the road. As an underdog, they are 20-7 ATS on the run line, and they have covered in five straight games when getting the runs.</p><p>The Orioles have an over/under record of 70-50 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.4 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 21-16. So far this season, 40 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, which accounts for 30.8% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Albert Suárez gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 6-4 with a 3.18 ERA. Suárez's WHIP for the season is 1.29, and opponents are batting .243 off him this year. In his 25 appearances, he has turned in four quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Suárez picked up the win vs. the Red Sox, going six innings and not allowing a run. He didn't give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Anthony Santander has been the Orioles' top power threat this season, as he comes into the game with 38 home runs, which is 3rd in the league. However, he has struggled in his last five games, going 4/20 with two homers. Gunnar Henderson has been a consistent threat at the plate, with a team-leading batting average of .284 and 33 homers, which is 2nd on the team.</p>

<p>Overall, the Orioles have the league's best home run total and are 3rd in the league in runs scored at 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Orioles are batting .253, which is 6th in the MLB.</p>

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