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<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and Matadors game? Catch the action at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT, as the Matadors hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156 points, and CSUN is favored by -6.5 at home against Denver.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS CSUN MATADORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: CSUN Matadors -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CSUN MATADORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Matadors.</li><li>Not only will CSUN pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game</h3> 
<p>Denver fell to Montana 83-73 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Pioneers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p> 
<p>After trailing 38-24 at halftime, Denver put up a strong fight in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing 45. Despite the loss, the Pioneers’ second-half performance showed promise moving forward.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 19 threes for a 10.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the Pioneers were efficient, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% shooting percentage. They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists. Joe Pridgen led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Denver's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Pioneers allowed their opponents to hit 23 of 36 shots from inside the arc, a 63% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Denver's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 shots for 84%.</p><h3>Do the Matadors Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>CSUN picked up an 89-79 road win over Utah Tech on Sunday, November 24th. The Matadors entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 155.</p> 

<p>After trailing 50-40 at halftime, CSUN turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah Tech 49-29 to secure the win.</p><p>CSUN's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.9%. They shot 58.7% from two-point range and 47.1% from beyond the arc, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55% of their attempts.</p> <p>Marcus Adams Jr. led the way with 25 points on 11-16 shooting, while Keonte Jones and Hakim Byrd each added 23 points. Byrd was particularly effective from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts, and Jones was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2.</p><p>CSUN's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 22 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 52% of their shots, going 12/23.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 10/27, shooting 37%. They also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 25 of 27 attempts for a 92% success rate. CSUN allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>ESPN will be covering the South Carolina vs. Clemson matchup, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. The Tigers are the -2.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 49 points. The money line odds stand at +116 for South Carolina and -139 for Clemson. South Carolina enters the game with an 8-3 record, while Clemson is 9-2 on the season.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Carolina Gamecocks winning this one by a score of 22 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the South Carolina Gamecocks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Carolina Gamecocks Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>South Carolina enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Southeastern title. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 23.6% chance of making the playoff, according to projections. The Gamecocks have gone 4-2 at home and 3-1 on the road this season, and they are ranked 16th in our power rankings heading into their matchup with Clemson.</p> <p></p><p>South Carolina has a +14.7 average scoring margin this season and a 7-3 record against the spread. They are 4-0 ATS on the road and 3-3 at home. The Gamecocks have been favored in five games, going 3-2 ATS as the favorite and 4-1 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is set at 49 points. South Carolina’s games have averaged 51.1 points per contest, with an average over/under line of 45.6 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 6-4.</p><p>Heading into week 14, South Carolina’s offense is averaging 32.9 points per game, ranking 29th nationally. They are 42nd in our offensive power rankings. The Gamecocks have focused on their ground game, ranking 9th in rushing attempts per game, with 184.4 rushing yards per contest.</p> <p>Raheim Sanders leads the rushing attack with 821 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 5-yard average per carry. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 2,110 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 105.</p><p>South Carolina's defense has been solid this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 18.2 points per game. They’ve given up 109.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country, and 200.3 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 69.1 passer rating, the 15th-lowest in the nation.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Wofford, South Carolina's defense allowed just 12 points and 252 total yards, including only 33 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Wofford completed 17 of 31 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown.</p><h3>Will The Clemson Tigers Win At Home Over The South Carolina Gamecocks?</h3><p>Clemson enters Week 14 with a 9-2 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, they have just a 10.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. The Tigers are ranked 14th in our power rankings and have a 23.9% chance of making the playoff.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Clemson is 4-1 at home and 4-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in nine of their 11 games, going 8-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +15.6 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 49 points. Clemson’s games have averaged 59.6 points, with an average over/under line of 53.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-6-1, with seven games featuring higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Clemson’s offense is averaging 37.6 points per game, ranking 11th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are 6th. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,761 yards, completing 63.9% of his passes, and has 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108.</p> <p>Clemson is 19th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37, and 17th in completions, with 23.4 per game. They are 23rd in passing yards, averaging 274.6 per game. On the ground, they average 196.3 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 1,022 yards. Antonio Williams has 687 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns this season.</p><p>This season, Clemson's defense is ranked 33rd nationally, allowing 22 points per game. They have given up 210.8 passing yards per game, ranking 73rd, and 141.5 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 52.6% of their passes against Clemson, the 9th-lowest percentage in the country, with a passer rating of 74.7, which ranks 30th.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against The Citadel, Clemson’s defense allowed 14 points. They gave up 387 total yards, including 288 rushing yards on 55 attempts, while The Citadel completed just 3 passes for 99 yards. Clemson’s defense also recorded an interception in the game.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lancers and Wildcats. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -9 at home against Longwood.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like Longwood at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Longwood Stun the Crowd at Sports and Fitness Center?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers fell to McNeese State 84-69 on Sunday, November 24th. Longwood, who were +8 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 37-28 at halftime, the Lancers scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The combined points of 153 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Longwood Lancers put up 69 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 35% from three-point range. They hit 20 of 27 free throws, good for 74.1%, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists.</p> <p>Sincere Parker led the way with 31 points, shooting 12 of 17 from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Joe Charles, Christian Shumate, and Michael Christmas each added 12 points, with Shumate hitting 71.4% of his shots and Charles making 62.5% overall and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Longwood's defense had a tough outing, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 61% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 73% of those attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Longwood held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Does Kansas State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Kansas State fell to Liberty 67-65 on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they were -3.5 point favorites. The Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, just under the O/U line of 133.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-29 at halftime, Kansas State scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 35, unable to make up the deficit.</p><p>Kansas State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.3% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% on 7 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Colin Porter led the way with 17 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three. Isaiah Ihnen added 16 points and 7 rebounds, also hitting 50% from deep. Brendan Hausen contributed 14 points, making 4 of 12 threes.</p><p>Kansas State's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas State held the opponent to 26% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 26 attempts. The other team also went 4/5 from the free-throw line. Kansas State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Longwood Lancers vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Colorado State enters this week 14 matchup vs. Utah State with a 7-4 record, and they are the -6 point favorites at home vs. Utah State. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET from Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. The over/under line is currently at 60.5 points. The game can be seen on FS1. The money line odds are +184 for Utah State and -226 for Colorado State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah State Aggies +6</p><p>This game will be played at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Utah State Aggies winning this one by a score of 32 to 29</li><li>Not only do we have the Utah State Aggies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 60.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Utah State Aggies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Utah State enters Week 14 with a 4-7 record, and they have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 110th in our power rankings. The Aggies have gone 2-3 at home and 1-4 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Utah State’s ATS record is 4-6, with a 4-1 mark at home and an 0-5 record on the road. Their average scoring margin is -5.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 8-2, with an average line of 62 points. This week’s line is set at 60.5 points, and their games have averaged 68.8 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Utah State’s offense is averaging 31.5 points per game, ranking 37th in the nation. They are 88th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 10th in passing attempts and 9th in completions, with 276.4 yards per game, placing them 20th nationally. They have converted 37.9% of their third downs.</p> <p>Spencer Petras leads the team with 2,315 passing yards and a 65.4% completion rate. He has thrown 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 89. Rahsul Faison has rushed for 1,043 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns. Jalen Royals has 834 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 55 catches.</p><p>Utah State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 37.4 points per game. They rank 172nd in the nation against the run, giving up 228.2 rushing yards per game, and 130th in passing yards, surrendering 245.2 yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against San Diego State, Utah State’s defense allowed 20 points but gave up 412 total yards, including 188 rushing yards and 224 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The Colorado State Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Colorado State enters Week 14 with a 7-4 record, hosting Utah State. They are 4-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. The Rams have been favored in six games, going 6-0 as the favorite. They are ranked 101st in our power rankings but have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Colorado State is 6-3, with a 4-1 record at home. They are 6-0 ATS as the favorite, with an average scoring margin of +0.3 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points. Colorado State’s games have averaged 46.6 points, with an average over/under line of 51.6 points. Their over/under record this season is 2-7.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Colorado State's offense ranks 101st in our power rankings, averaging 23.5 points per game. Their passing game has struggled, with just 196.5 yards per game, placing them 97th nationally. They rank 86th in passer rating, and their third-down conversion rate is 36.5%, ranking 95th.</p> <p>Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi leads the Rams with 2,086 passing yards and a passer rating of 86. He has thrown nine touchdowns and five interceptions. On the ground, Avery Morrow has rushed for 876 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored nine touchdowns.</p><p>Colorado State's defense is currently ranked 42nd in the nation, allowing 23.2 points per game. In their recent matchup against Fresno State, they gave up 28 points, including 181 passing yards and 163 rushing yards. Fresno State completed 20 passes and ran the ball 32 times against Colorado State’s defense.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 144.1 rushing yards per game against Colorado State, while quarterbacks have posted a passer rating of 88.8, completing 60.7% of their throws. The Rams rank 126th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up 243 yards per game through the air.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>ESNU will be covering the Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Bowling Green Falcons matchup, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. Both teams enter this game with a 7-4 record, and the Falcons are slight -2.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently at 42.5 points, and the money line odds are +116 for Miami (OH) and -139 for Bowling Green.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Doyt L. Perry Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Miami (OH) RedHawks winning this one by a score of 20 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Miami (OH) RedHawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Miami (OH) RedHawks Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Miami (OH) enters Week 14 with a 7-4 record, facing Bowling Green on the road. They are 4-1 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The RedHawks are 6-0 as the favorite and have a +6.1 average scoring margin. They have a 23.2% chance of winning the Mid-American but are already bowl-eligible.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Miami (OH) is 5-5, going 4-2 as the favorite. At home, they are 3-2 ATS, with a 3-1 record as the favorite. On the road, they are 2-3 ATS, splitting 1-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 42.5 points. Miami (OH) has a 4-5-1 over/under record, with an average line of 45.1 points and average total scoring at 41.7 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Miami (OH) ranks 77th in scoring, averaging 23.9 points per game, and they are 95th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Brett Gabbert has thrown for 2,355 yards with 18 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 91.</p> <p>The RedHawks are 66th in passing attempts, averaging 29.1 per game, and they are 68th in passing yards, with 225.3 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 32.3%, ranking 118th. Keyon Mozee leads the rushing attack with 937 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Reggie Virgil has 705 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.</p><p>Miami (OH)'s defense has been strong this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 17.8 points per game. In their recent game against Northern Illinois, they gave up only 9 points and 242 total yards, including 114 passing yards and 128 rushing yards, while forcing one interception.</p> <p>Opponents are averaging 137.2 rushing yards per game on 35.2 attempts and 177.6 passing yards against Miami (OH), which ranks 23rd nationally. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 66.9 and a completion rate of 55.4% against the RedHawks’ defense.</p><h3>Will The Bowling Green Falcons Win At Home Over The Miami (OH) RedHawks?</h3><p>Bowling Green comes into Week 14 with a 7-4 record and a 2-2 mark at home. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 36.2% chance of winning the Mid-American title. The Falcons are ranked 74th in our power rankings.</p> <p>They’ve been favored in seven games this season, going 5-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +8.5 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p>The over/under line for this week is 42.5 points. Bowling Green’s games have averaged 47.6 points, with an average over/under line of 51.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-7 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Bowling Green’s offense is averaging 28.1 points per game, placing them 53rd in the nation. They are ranked 67th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Connor Bazelak has thrown for 2,453 yards and has a passer rating of 101. He has completed 67.6% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Nationally, Bowling Green ranks 18th in completion percentage and 34th in passer rating.</p> <p></p><p>On average, the Falcons attempt 29.6 passes per game, ranking 60th, and they are 66th in passing yards, averaging 225.9 yards per game. On the ground, they average 155 rushing yards per game. Terion Stewart leads the rushing attack with 861 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns. Bowling Green has converted 39% of their third-down attempts this season.</p><p>Bowling Green's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 19th nationally by allowing just 19.5 points per game. They also rank 19th in passing yards allowed, giving up only 174.6 yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 56.3% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 77.9.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Ball State, the defense allowed just 13 points and 254 total yards. They were particularly effective against the run, giving up only 43 rushing yards on 24 attempts, while forcing Ball State to throw the ball 38 times, resulting in 211 passing yards and one interception.</p>

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<p>There will be an AL matchup on Thursday afternoon, as the Astros are on the road in Kansas City to face the Royals. So far this season, the Royals are 8-4, while the Astros are just 4-9. This game can be seen on BSKC, with the first pitch set for 2:10.</p>

<p>Looking at today's forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line is sitting at 9 runs, with Hunter Brown starting for the Astros up against Brady Singer for the Royals. Kansas City is the slight underdog at +112 on the money line.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +112</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals 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>The Royals offense exploded for seven runs in the 3rd inning and cruised to an 11-2 win over the Astros in the previous game of this series. Kansas City was the slight underdog going into the game at +106.</p>

<p>Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals and went six innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. He picked up the win, while Spencer Arrighetti took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in just three innings of work.</p>

<p>Vinnie Pasquantino was the big bat for the Royals, going 3/3 with a home run and five RBIs. Hunter Renfroe and Nelson Velazquez also drove in two runs apiece.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>After dropping the first two games of their series against the Royals, the Astros will look to avoid a sweep and snap their two-game losing streak. Houston is currently in last place in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 3.5 games. So far this season, the Astros have gone 2-4 on the road, and they are 2-9 when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the Astros are 4-9 and have gone 2-2 against divisional opponents. They have struggled in day games, going 0-3, and are just 2-5 at home.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 2-4. Their average run margin in road games is -2.7, and their overall run line record is 4-9. They have failed to cover the run line in four straight games and are 2-9 against the run line as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the Houston Astros have played 12 games with an average combined run total of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 4-8, and the average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-3-1. In 46.2% of their games, the over/under line has been set at over 9 runs, and in 15.4% of their games, the line has been set at under 9 runs. Their game against the Royals today had an over/under line of 9.5 runs, and the final combined run total was 13 runs.</p><p>Hunter Brown and the Astros are on the road to take on the Royals. Brown is looking to bounce back after taking the loss in his last start, where he went 3 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits. He did strike out 3 batters, but did give up a home run.</p><p>Looking at the Astros' player projections for today, Jose Altuve is expected to have a big game at the plate. His total hits projection is the highest on the team and 4th best in the league. If you're looking for an Astros player to hit a home run, Yordan Alvarez has the best odds on the team and 6th best in the league. If you're looking for a bit of a longshot, Yainer Diaz has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals are playing well, as they have won six straight games and are 8-4 overall. They are currently in 2nd place in the AL Central, one game behind the Twins. At home, they have been even better, going 7-2.</p>

<p>So far, they have played well against the Astros, winning the first two games of the series and are 1-0 in the series.</p><p>When the Royals win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 4.9 runs per game. They are 8-4 against the run line overall, including a 6-3 mark at home. The Royals have covered the run line in four straight games and are 5-3 as underdogs against the run line this season.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals have played 11 games so far this season, and the over/under record for those games is 4-7. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 8, and the combined run average for their games is 7.4. The over/under line for today's game against the Houston Astros is 9 runs. In the 11 games they've played this season, only one game has had an over/under line of 9 runs, and the over/under record in those games is 1-2.</p><p>Brady Singer is getting the start for the Royals at home against the Astros. Singer has been impressive in his first two starts, as he picked up the win in his first outing, going 7 innings and striking out 10. He followed that up with a no-decision, but he still had a strong outing, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 4.</p><p>For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is the 4th highest in the league today. Witt Jr. is also projected to hit a home run, with his odds coming in as the 6th best in the league. Nelson Velázquez is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds to hit a home run are 8th best in the league today. Maikel Garcia is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total is the 11th best in the league today.</p>

Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24