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<p>Heading into game two of this AL East matchup, it will be Carlos Rodón on the mound for the Yankees (55-51, 32-25 home), facing off against the Rays (65-44, 28-25 away) and Zach Eflin. Find out my prediction for today's Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees game in New York.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -114</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, August 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY RAYS:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Yankees have gone just 1-4 in their last five home games.</li><li>On the road, the Rays have picked up two straight victories.</li><li>The Yankees' are just 1-3 in Carlos Rodón's four starts.</li></ul><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL EAST</h3><p>Heading into this divisional matchup vs. the Yankees, the Rays have an overall record of 65-44. This mark includes going 19-13 against divisional foes. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL East. Tampa Bay's overall series record sits at 18-11-4.</p><p><p>Zach Eflin is making his 21st start of the season, boasting an 11-6 record and a 3.64 ERA. His batting average allowed is .230, and teams have a slugging percentage of .367 against him. On the road, he has gone 1-4 with a 6.05 ERA; however, at home he has been dominant with 10 wins and an ERA of 2.93.</p></p><p>After a defeat to the Marlins, Zach Eflin was unable to contain the opposition, allowing five runs on seven hits in four innings of work.</p><p>So far this season, the Rays' has gone deep 159 times, placing them 4th in the league. Over Tampa Bay's previous five games, they are 13th in runs scored, with their season average of 5.2 runs per game putting them 4th in the league. The Rays' overall team batting average stands at .255 along with an OBP of .327.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have been bolstered by the offensive production of Wander Franco this season. The 2023 campaign has seen the young star hit .267 with 49 RBIs and 13 home runs.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>106 games into their season, the Yankees are 5th in the AL East on an overall record of 55-51. Against other teams in the AL East, New York is 14-20 while their overall series win percent sits at 55%. At home, the Yankees are 32-25 and 23-26 on the road.</p><p><p>Carlos Rodón will take the mound for the Yankees with an overall record of 1-3. In his four appearances this season, he has posted a 5.75 ERA and 6.64 K/9 rate. His FIP is 6.28 and opponents have a .309 OBP against him.</p></p><p>Carlos Rodón earned the victory in the Yankees' 3-1 triumph over the Mets, surrendering one run on four hits.</p><p>As a team, New York has scuffled at the plate over their last ten games, with a combined batting average of just .207. Compared to other teams, this is just 27th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .403% while going deep a total of 146 times (5th). Overall, the Yankees are 19th in the MLB at 4.3 runs per contest.</p><p>Giancarlo Stanton has been the leader of the Yankees' offensive charge over their last ten games, having hit two home runs. His season-long total stands at 14, but his overall batting average is a mere .198.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 8/1/23

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Kansas State is favored by -2.5 at home against Liberty.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Liberty Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames picked up an 89-69 win over the Ragin' Cajuns on Friday, November 22nd. Liberty was at home and entered the game as 10-point favorites, covering the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense was on fire in their latest game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They shot 77.4% from two-point range and hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep, while Kaden Metheny added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Zach Cleveland was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 67% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 77% on two-pointers, with a 24/31 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. The Flames also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 60%. Liberty gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd, at home. Kansas State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Kansas State built a strong lead by halftime, going up 46-27, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 67.7% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38.7%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N'Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 71 points. However, the Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponents hitting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-pointers.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 attempts.</p>

Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and the Panthers are the home favorites against the Catamounts in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: High Point Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Catamounts Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 8th game of the season, Western Carolina currently sits at 6-1 overall. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Western Carolina has a 5-5 record. As Western Carolina prepares for today's game, their ATS record stands at 3-3. When playing away from home, the Catamounts have gone 2-2 vs. the spread, while they are 1-1 ATS in home games.</p><p>In seven games, Western Carolina comes in with an over/under mark of 2-4-0, with their games averaging 141.5 points per game. The Catamounts' last five games have finished with a combined 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent game, the Catamounts' offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78 points per contest. Offensively, the Catamounts have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 85th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 162nd in percentage and 181st in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the Western Carolina defense has been impressive, holding the 86th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.7 points per contest. So far, the Western Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.3 times per game (253rd).</p><h3>Will the Panthers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>As they take on Western Carolina, the Catamounts come into the game with a 6-3 record. The Panthers have a 1-3 record on the road and are undefeated at home at 3-0. Up to this point in the season, High Point has a perfect 6-0-1 record against the spread. In home games specifically, High Point is 3-0 vs. the spread this season and has an impressive 7-1 ATS record in their last ten home games.</p><p>High Point comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through nine games, with their games averaging a combined 161.3 points per game so far. The Panthers' have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 165 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Panthers' offense finished with 86 points, which is right in line with their current average of 89.8 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Duke Miles, who holds an average of 18.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Kimani Hamilton is averaging 13.6 points per game this season.</p><p>On the defensive side, High Point is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 74.7 points per game. In their most recent game, the High Point defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as North Florida knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 79 points.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs High Point Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

<p>The Scarlet Knights and Owls are set to face off at 1:00 ET on CBSS. The Owls will host the game at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. Rutgers is favored by -12 in this non-conference contest against Kennesaw State. The game's over/under currently sits at 157.5 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +12</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.</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>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Scarlet Knights?</h3><p>Rutgers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 74-63 win over Merrimack on Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights were -19.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Rutgers led 37-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 37 points while allowing 33. While they got the win, the Scarlet Knights will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Rutgers put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc (7/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a two-point shooting mark of 41.9% (18/43). At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.9% of their attempts (17/23).</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 9 of 15 shots, including 2 of 4 from three. Adam Clark added 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 10 of 19 from the field. Dylan Harper contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, Rutgers held their opponent to 63 points on 41% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets out of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, which is also 41% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rutgers gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from deep. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, good for 73%. Rutgers allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Kennesaw State?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls picked up a 84-78 home win over Abilene Christian on Wednesday, November 20th. Kennesaw State entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-40 at halftime, the Owls tightened up defensively, allowing just 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 themselves.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.4%. They shot 60% from two-point range and 43.8% from beyond the arc, while also hitting 80.5% of their free throws, going 33-for-41 from the line.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field. Quion Williams added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Leonardo Bettiol contributed 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Jamil Miller was highly efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots for 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Kennesaw State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Owls allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's opponent hit 7 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 43%. The Owls also sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 33 free throws, an 80% success rate.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Blue Raiders and Braves are set to face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN. The Braves will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -5.5 over Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Blue Raiders Secure a Win at Conway?</h3><p>Middle Tennessee picked up a 95-88 road win over South Florida on Friday, November 22nd. The Blue Raiders, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Middle Tennessee took control early, leading 51-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 57.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75.0% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points in just 22 minutes of action.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders allowed their opponent to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Middle Tennessee's opponent shot 38%, making 10 of 26 three-point tries. The Blue Raiders also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley picked up a 77-74 road win over Wright State on Friday, November 22nd. The Braves were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, exceeding the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Bradley turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Wright State to 37 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bradley Braves put up 77 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, with a strong 58.8% shooting on two-point attempts. They also connected on 10 of 15 free throws, hitting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range and shooting 62.5% overall. Zek Montgomery also knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 19 points. Darius Hannah and Ahmet Jonovic were both efficient inside, each going 5 for 6 from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws (73%). Bradley gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Mavericks and Cardinals are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. Omaha is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Omaha Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mavericks dropped a 92-84 decision to the Zips on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing on the road, Omaha was a +11.5 point underdog but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Omaha trailed 40-36 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Omaha put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was just 31.6% (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Lance Waddles added 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Nate Johnson was efficient, scoring 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Omaha's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 92 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks gave up 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Lamar Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals dropped a close one at home, losing 77-75 to Alabama State on Saturday. Lamar was a +2 underdog going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 34-29 at halftime, Lamar allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 75 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and knocking down 38.1% of their threes (8/21). They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 21/28 from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. CJ Hines added 24 points, shooting 60% from three (3/5) and 53.3% overall. Adam Hamilton contributed 11 rebounds, while TJ Madlock struggled from the field, shooting just 1 of 7.</p><p>Despite giving up 77 points, Lamar's defense held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (15/33). From beyond the arc, Lamar allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>Lamar sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 shots for 75%. The Cardinals also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

Omaha Mavericks vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hockey Club and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Shock Everyone at Scotiabank Arena?</h3><p>Utah fell to 8-9-3 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Hockey Club had a 2-0 lead at one point, but Vegas responded with four unanswered goals. Utah’s three goals came from three different players in the loss.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club's offense came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. They took 19 shots on goal, with Logan Cooley, Ian Cole, and Alexander Kerfoot each finding the net. Cooley's goal was his 2nd of the season, while Cole scored for the first time this year. Kerfoot added his 2nd goal of the season in the third period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to 2 for the season. Cooley also contributed with his 8th assist on Cole's goal. Utah's offense struggled with 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Utah will look to bounce back after allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in their previous game against Vegas. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting a save percentage of 88.6%. The defense added 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 12-6-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. Toronto, the underdog on the puck line, kept the total under the pre-game line of 6 goals, with the combined score reaching just 3.</p> 

<p>Toronto trailed early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a power-play goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were unable to score after Nylander’s goal, which came at 19:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game. After a 1-1 first period, the Leafs were shut out in the second and third periods, as well as in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period, but they didn't allow another until 2:14 into overtime, when Matt Boldy scored the game-winner for Minnesota. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<img class="alignleft wp-image-599033" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/first-inning-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Maybe you don’t have the patience to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/">watch an entire MLB game.</a>

Maybe you feel like you have an early edge based on handicapping the starting pitchers and the offenses. Maybe you just like <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">to gamble on baseball.</a>

Whatever the case may be, first inning betting has really taken off recently in the <a href="/mlb-betting-guide/">Major League Baseball betting</a> world. It’s really simple, which may be part of its appeal, but all you have to do as a bettor is decide if a run will be scored in the first inning or not.
<h2>Why Bet MLB First Innings?</h2>
Baseball is a really unique sport in that everything starts with a one-on-one matchup. In football, 11 guys are squaring off with 11 guys. In basketball, the two point guards may be facing off, but the ball moves quickly and teams start running plays and sets. In hockey, it is all about systems and structure. In baseball, it is all about pitcher vs. batter. Once the ball is hit, everybody else comes into play.

Some starting pitchers have a hard time settling into games. Most starting pitchers have clear platoon splits, in which they perform better against hitters of a certain handedness.
<h2>What makes first inning bets popular?</h2>
This is a popular betting option for action junkies, who want a rapid resolution on a bet, but these have also become a very good option for astute bettors that feel like they have an edge. You can bet a lot of these in a given night because of how quickly they are graded and processed and there are also a lot of strong betting angles that come into play.

One of the best things about baseball is that just about every stat can be found at one of the many baseball websites.

<strong>There were 2,657 runs scored in the first inning in 2018!</strong>

You might be surprised to find out that <a href="https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/7/3/2255959/all-innings-are-not-created-equal-how-run-scoring-varies-by-inning">was the highest-scoring inning</a> of them all.

<strong>The first inning was also the inning with the most home runs with 706.</strong>

Not surprisingly, Colorado allowed the most first inning runs with the thin air of Coors Field. The second team in the ‘R’ column was Baltimore, who had an awful starting rotation.

Teams like the Nationals, Dodgers, and Cardinals, who all had good starting rotations, allowed the fewest first inning runs and the Rays allowed the fourth-fewest, which was aided in large part by their non-traditional “opener” strategy.
<h2>What to Look For When Handicapping First Innings</h2>
You can use a lot of factors to determine whether or not the chances of a team scoring a first inning run are high or low and then go from there.
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 	<li>If a right-handed pitcher that has a lot of problems with left-handed batters is facing three of them at the top of the order, that would increase the chances of a first inning run being scored.</li>
 	<li>If a right-handed pitcher is good at getting lefties out, maybe that first inning will be a little bit easier.</li>
 	<li>Maybe wind is a factor.</li>
 	<li>Maybe that pitcher is coming off of the disabled list.</li>
 	<li>Teams that have <strong>high on-base percentage guys at the top of the order</strong> instead of fast guys with a low on-base percentage are going to have more success. Lineup construction is another big part of the handicap.</li>
</ol>
<h2>MLB First Inning Odds</h2>
Sometimes betting odds and lines can be confusing, but first inning scoring is as elementary as it gets. After all, <strong>the betting options are simply labeled “Yes” or “No”.</strong>

Based on the starting pitchers and the lineups, the odds will be different from game to game on both Yes and No.
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Say Corey Kluber is facing off against James Paxton. Those are two of the game’s best pitchers and the Indians and Mariners rarely face each other.

Maybe the Yes will be +180 and the No will be -200 in a game like that.

If Ian Kennedy and James Shields are the starting pitchers, the chances of a first inning run are much higher, so the Yes may be +120 and the No may be -140.

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<h2>Final Thoughts on Betting MLB First Innings</h2>
This isn’t just some sort of gimmick. This is an honest to goodness way to bet edges by studying the pitching matchups and the first five hitters in a lineup. You can also get a lot of plus money prices on the Yes, even though the first inning was the highest-scoring inning.

Use this to your advantage because it can be extremely profitable.

Betting MLB first inning lines

<p>Betting on today's Bobcats and Longhorns game? Catch the action at Moody Center in Austin, TX, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on LHN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Longhorns as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas State Bobcats +19</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like Texas State at +19.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their 8th game of the season, Texas State has a 3-4 overall record. The Bobcats are 2-2 on the road and 1-2 at home. Against the spread, Texas State has a current record of 3-4. In their previous five games, they are 2-3 ATS.</p><p>Texas State comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 135 points per game so far. The Bobcats' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 128 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas State offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against UT Arlington. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.5%, and they made 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Bobcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, putting them 360th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 390th in percentage and 370th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Bobcats' defense is nationally ranked 108th, allowing 70.0 points per game. Against UT Arlington in their most recent game, the Texas State defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing UT Arlington to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Can The Longhorns Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In today's game against Texas State, the Texas team has a 5-1 record this season. Looking back at their previous ten home games, including last year, Texas has a 4-6 record at home. Texas is currently sitting below .500 in terms of their ATS record, which stands at 2-4. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Texas comes in with an over/under record of 4-2-0 through six games, with their games averaging a combined 149.2 points per game so far. When analyzing the Longhorns' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 146 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Texas' offense scored 86 points against Wyoming. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.7%, and they went 12/13 from the free-throw line. Max Abmas is leading the team in scoring at 15.2 points per contest. Ithiel Horton has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.7 going into the game.</p><p>This season, the Texas defense has been impressive, holding the 77th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.2 points per contest. Texas' defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Wyoming offense to knock down 55% of their shots on their way to putting up 63 points.</p>

Texas State Bobcats vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23

<p>Heading into game two of this American League matchup, it will be Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for the Tigers (59-69, 28-35 home), facing off against the Astros (72-58, 37-27 away) and Hunter Brown. Find out my prediction for today's Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers game in Detroit.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers +110</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:10 ET on Saturday, August 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Astros have gone just 4-6 straight-up.</li><li>The Astros have lost their two most recent games when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .316 against Hunter Brown in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>For the season, the Astros are 72-58 and 64-66 against the runline. In the AL West, they are in 3rd place and have gone 26-17 against division opponents. On the road, Houston have won two straight series. The Astros' season-long over/under record sits at 66-61.</p><p><p>The Astros will look to Hunter Brown for the start, as the right-hander has gone 9-9 in 24 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 4.50, and he has a K/9 of 10.05, along with a FIP of 3.98 and an OBP of .321.</p></p><p>Hunter Brown is aiming to rebound from a brief performance against the Seattle Mariners. In Houston's 7-6 defeat, he yielded six runs in 2 2/3 innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Astros' has gone deep 167 times, placing them 8th in the league. Over Houston's previous five games, they are 11th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.9 runs per game putting them 7th in the league. The Astros' overall team batting average stands at .252 along with an OBP of .324.</p><p>The Astros have been bolstered by Kyle Tucker's offensive production this season. The outfielder has a .291 batting average and has driven in 95 runs, while also hitting 25 home runs.</p><h3>WILL THE DETROIT TIGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Heading into their 128th game of the season, the Tigers have an overall record of 59-69, and have a win percentage of just 44.4% at home. Currently, Detroit is 3rd in the AL Central and has a 17-21-5 record across their 43 series.</p><p><p>The Tigers will turn to starter Eduardo Rodriguez, who has an overall record of 9-6. Through 19 appearances, the right-hander boasts an ERA of 3.03 and a K/9 of 9.16. Additionally, he has compiled a FIP of 3.15 and an OBP of .270 thus far in the season.</p></p><p>Eduardo Rodriguez notched a quality start and a win in his last appearance against the Guardians, as the Tigers emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline. The southpaw surrendered one run and four hits across 6 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Detroit is the 19th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .230 and are averaging 5.2 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Tigers are hitting .235 with an OBP of .301 while averaging 4 runs per contest. This figure puts them 25th in the league.</p><p>Kerry Carpenter has been a consistent force for the Detroit Tigers this season, boasting a .290 batting average and .549 slugging percentage. Over the last ten games, he has been even more impressive, leading the team in hits and hitting an impressive .400.</p>

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