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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 12 points and have a moneyline of -775, while the Blazers are +540. The over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-122 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers dropped to 3-6 on the season following a 118-105 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Portland entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the O/U line of 217.5 by 5.5 points.</p> <p>Portland took a 55-56 lead into the half after outscoring the Spurs 28-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 35-24, putting them down 91-79 heading into the 4th. The Blazers couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were edged 27-26 in the final period.</p><p>In the Trail Blazers' 118-105 loss to the Spurs, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton each contributed 21 points, with Ayton shooting 66.7% from the field and Grant hitting 60%. Anfernee Simons added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Portland struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip, though they shot 47.7% overall. Ayton was strong early, scoring 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Simons added 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 33 and 35 points, respectively. Overall, Portland gave up 118 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Portland also allowed the Spurs to hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Spurs went to the line 18 times, converting 14 free throws. The Blazers finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 5-3 on the season with a 135-119 road win over the Bulls on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 254.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>After trailing 65-56 at halftime, the Timberwolves turned things around in the 2nd half. They outscored Chicago 34-30 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, winning it 45-24. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 106-102 to 118-102.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Bulls, scoring 33 points and hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. He also added 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Rudy Gobert was highly efficient, shooting 81.8% from the field and contributing 21 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 54.3% from the field and made 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Edwards scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Gobert added 11. Jaden McDaniels also had a strong game, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive outing, the Timberwolves managed to secure a win, allowing 119 points to the Bulls. Minnesota gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up a bit in the 4th, holding Chicago to 24 points.</p> <p>The Bulls shot 53% from the field, including 41% from three, where they made 15 threes. Minnesota sent Chicago to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The Eagles and Rams are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Rams will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and VCU is favored by -10.5 against Boston College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have VCU winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston College opened their season with a 69-60 win over the Citadel Bulldogs on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Eagles entered the game as -16.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 135-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Boston College took control early, leading 37-28 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 32 points, resulting in a closer finish than expected.</p><p>Boston College put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They connected on 5 of 18 three-point attempts, hitting 27.8% from deep, while making 16 of 36 two-point shots for a 44.4% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 78.6%, going 22 for 28. Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 37.5% from three. Brody Fox added 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the field.</p><p>Boston College's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston College limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Boston College allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for VCU?</h3><h3>VCU Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rams kicked off their season with an 84-65 win over Bellarmine on Monday, November 4th. VCU, playing at home, was a -21.5 point favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>VCU led 45-38 at halftime and tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 39. The Rams will look to build on this defensive effort as the season progresses.</p><p>VCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Max Shulga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 4-for-4 from three, finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. The Rams dished out 20 assists as a team, with Phillip Russell adding 4 assists and hitting 5 of 9 threes, contributing 16 points in just 23 minutes.</p><p>Despite VCU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. The Rams allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 55 shots.</p> <p>VCU's defense gave up 15 threes on 29 attempts, a 51% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.</p>

Boston College Eagles vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Crusaders and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -17.5 at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ryan Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Rhode Island winning straight-up, we like Holy Cross at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Holy Cross Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross opened their season with an 85-61 loss to Wisconsin on Monday. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Crusaders couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Holy Cross led 36-35 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 50.</p><p>In their last game, Holy Cross put up 61 points, shooting 43.4% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-7 at the line.</p> <p>John Tonje and Gabe Warren each scored 23 points, with Warren shooting 69.2% overall and 57.1% from three. Tonje connected on 50% of his threes, while Nolan Winter was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 2-for-2 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled defensively, allowing 85 points on 49% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they gave up 18 baskets on 28 attempts, a 64% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 11 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35%. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted all their free throws. Holy Cross gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Rams Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island opened their season with a dominant 96-58 win over Fairfield on Monday. Playing at home, the Rams were favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Rhode Island took control early, leading 45-27 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 51 points while holding Fairfield to 31.</p><p>Rhode Island's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 53.8%. They were even more impressive from beyond the arc, hitting 54.5% of their threes (6/11), and their effective field goal percentage stood at 59.6%.</p> <p>The Rams were also strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 82.9% of their attempts (34/41). Sebastian Thomas led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, while Jaden House added 16 points on 66.7% shooting. Tyonne Farrell contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots.</p><p>Even with Rhode Island allowing 53% shooting from the field, they held their opponent to just 58 points. The Rams gave up 22 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, while their opponent hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, shooting 54% from three.</p> <p>Rhode Island sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws, shooting 82%. The Rams also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>ESPN will broadcast the week 10 non-conference matchup between the Dolphins and Rams, which is set to kick off at 8:15 ET. The game, being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, has the Rams favored at -140 on the money line. The Dolphins are +2.5 point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 50.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 27 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Dolphins Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Miami heads into week 10 against the Rams looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes a narrow 30-27 loss to the Bills in week 9. Despite the defeat, the Dolphins managed to cover the spread as 6-point underdogs. The O/U line was set at 49 points, with the teams combining for 57. This marked the second straight game in which the over hit in Miami’s games.</p> <p>With a 2-6 record, the Dolphins have a 6.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.1% chance of winning the AFC East. They rank 22nd in our NFL power rankings. Miami is 2-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of -7.9 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Dolphins rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 15.5 points per game, which is 30th in the NFL. They are 20th in the league in total yards per game, with 324.9, and 24th in passing yards per game, with 191, on 31.6 attempts per game. However, they have been strong in the run game, ranking 9th in rushing yards per game, with 133.9, on 30.5 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 9, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 25 of 28 passes, with a passer rating of 124. De'Von Achane had 63 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Tyreek Hill led the team with 80 receiving yards on 4 catches. Miami scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 3 of 4 red zone attempts in their loss to the Bills.</p><p>In their 30-27 loss to the Bills, the Dolphins' defense allowed 231 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. Buffalo finished with a 64.1% completion rate and converted on 50% of their third down attempts. Miami's defense struggled to generate pressure, managing just one sack and one quarterback hit.<p></p>On the ground, the Dolphins gave up 94 yards on 19 carries, with Buffalo finishing the game with 325 total yards. Despite the loss, Miami's defense did come up with one interception in the game.</p><h3>Will The Rams Win At Home Over The Dolphins?</h3><p>The Rams have won three straight games, including a 26-20 road victory over the Seahawks in week 9. This win brought their record to 4-4 and kept them in 2nd place in the NFC West. They are 2-1 in division games and 3-4 in conference play. Our power rankings have the Rams 18th heading into week 10.</p> <p>Currently, the Rams have a 23.8% chance of making the playoffs and an 18.8% chance of winning the NFC West. Their average scoring margin is -3 points, and they are 3-5 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 4-4, with their games averaging 45.5 points compared to a line of 46.8.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Rams' offense ranks 15th in our power rankings. They are 20th in the NFL in points per game (21.2) and 18th in yards per game (328.9). Los Angeles ranks 9th in passing yards per game (231.8) and 8th in passing attempts per game (34.6). On the ground, they are 26th in rushing yards per game, averaging 97.1 yards on 25.9 attempts per game.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards (25/44) and 2 touchdowns in week 9 against the Seahawks, with Cooper Kupp catching 11 passes for 104 yards. Kyren Williams had 22 carries for 69 yards. The Rams scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and 7 in the 4th, winning 26-20 in overtime.</p><p>In the Rams' 26-20 overtime win over the Seahawks, their defense came up with a big performance, despite giving up 424 total yards. They forced three interceptions, all coming off Matthew Stafford, and recorded seven sacks. The Rams' defense also limited the Seahawks to a 26.7% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>However, the Rams did allow 317 passing yards, with Seattle averaging 9.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Seahawks also managed 107 rushing yards on 33 attempts against the Rams. Even with giving up three passing touchdowns, the Rams' defense came up with big plays to help secure the win.</p>

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>ESPN2 will be covering the week 10 matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Rice Owls, set to kick off at 4:00 ET from Rice Stadium in Houston. Navy comes in with a 6-1 record, while Rice is looking to improve on their 2-6 season. The Midshipmen are favored by -12.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 51.5 points.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rice Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have the Navy Midshipmen winning this one by a score of 31 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Navy Midshipmen winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -12.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Navy Midshipmen Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Navy enters Week 10 with a 6-1 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They are ranked 68th in our power rankings and have an 8% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference. On the road, they are 2-0, while their home record stands at 3-1.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Navy is 5-1, with a perfect 4-0 mark as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +16.3 points per game, and they are 2-0 ATS on the road and 3-1 at home.</p> <p></p><p>Navy’s over/under record is 6-0, with their games averaging 64.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5, compared to their average line of 48.5 points.</p><p>Navy’s offense ranks 6th in our power rankings heading into week 10, and they are 9th in scoring, averaging 40.4 points per game. Their rushing attack is their strength, with 268.3 yards per game on 44.9 attempts, placing them 5th in the nation.</p> <p>Blake Horvath leads the passing game with 976 yards and a passer rating of 131. Navy ranks 4th nationally in passer rating. Horvath has thrown 10 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions, completing 62.4% of his passes.</p><p>Navy's defense is ranked 37th nationally, allowing 24.1 points per game. They’ve given up 221.3 passing yards per game (90th) and 180.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 129th. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56% of their passes against Navy, the 27th-lowest completion rate in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their last game, a 51-14 loss to Notre Dame, Navy’s defense allowed 51 points and 466 total yards. Notre Dame rushed for 265 yards on 40 carries and threw for 201 yards, completing 15 of 25 passes. Navy’s defense also allowed six total touchdowns in the game.</p><h3>Are The Rice Owls Going Win In At Upset At Rice Stadium</h3><p>Rice comes into Week 10 with a 2-6 record, facing Navy at home. They are ranked 105th in our power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are just 2.5% for the rest of the season.</p> <p></p><p>The Owls have been favored in two games this season but have lost both, going 0-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -3.4 points per game, and they are 2-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Rice’s over/under record is 2-5, with their games averaging 46.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5 points, higher than their average line of 48.1 points this season.</p><p>Rice’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.6 points per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. They are 120th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 32.4%, and their rushing game has been limited, with 113.5 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Quarterback E.J. Warner has thrown for 1,573 yards, completing 60.7% of his passes. He has 10 touchdowns but also 9 interceptions, and his passer rating is 76. Rice ranks 15th in passing attempts per game. Dean Connors leads the rushing attack with 518 yards and six touchdowns. Matt Sykes has 489 receiving yards on 41 catches.</p><p>Rice's defense has been a mixed bag this season, ranking 14th nationally in passing yards allowed at just 164.1 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed only 54.8% of their passes against Rice, the 21st-lowest rate in the country. However, the Owls have struggled against the run, giving up 161.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 104th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent 17-10 loss to UConn, Rice allowed 312 total yards, including 184 rushing yards on 43 attempts. The defense did manage to hold UConn’s passing game to 128 yards and came up with one interception.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Rice Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>The Mets and Brewers are set to face off in an NL matchup at 3:10 PM ET on Sunday. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are slight favorites on the money line (+104). The money line odds have the Mets at -123.</p>

<p>David Peterson will go for the Mets, and he is facing off against Colin Rea. New York is 87-72, and they are 3rd in the NL East, while the Brewers are 1st in the NL Central with a record of 93-68.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 3:10 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 7 to 6</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Mets by a score of 6-0. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Mets and struck out 18 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at -109 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Jared Koenig for the Brewers and Jose Quintana for the Mets. Koenig only went one inning but didn't give up a hit or an earned run. On the other side, Quintana was tagged for two homers and five runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two homers came from Willy Adames and Jackson Chourio. Adames, Joey Ortiz, and Andruw Monasterio each had two RBIs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 87-72 overall and trail the Phillies by six games for the NL East lead. New York has dropped three straight games, and they have lost the first two games of this series vs. the Brewers. In the NL East, they are 29-21 when playing other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 46-35 this year and 41-37 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 58-39 this year, and they are 29-33 when the underdog. So far, they have lost five straight games as the road team. New York's overall series record is 28-18-8, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Mets have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 80-79 overall. They are 42-36 on the run line on the road but have failed to cover in their last three road games. They have been favored in 97 games this season, going 44-53 on the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.7 runs per game.</p><p>The Mets are on the road against the Brewers today, with the Over/Under line set at 8 runs. Their combined run average this season is 9.1, and their O/U record is 80-74. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-9-1. This season, 51.6% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, while 32.7% have had lines set at under 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-3 with a 3.08 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .244 this season, and he has a total of 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Peterson took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Per nine innings, Peterson has 7.34 strikeouts and 3.39 walks.</p>
<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as Alonso leads the team with 34 homers, which is 9th in the league, and Lindor is 12th in the MLB with 31 homers. Alonso also leads New York with 88 RBIs, while Lindor is 3rd on the team with 86 RBIs. Lindor comes into the game with a batting average of .271, and Alonso is batting .241 for the season.</p>

<p>Over the Mets' last five games, Jose Iglesias has gone 8/19, and he is also on a 19-game hitting streak. However, Mark Vientos has struggled of late, going just 4/21 in his last five games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers are closing in on the NL Central division title, as they lead the Cubs by ten games with an overall record of 93-68. Milwaukee has taken three straight games overall, and they lead the Mets 2-0 in their series. In the NL Central, the Brewers have gone 32-20 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 47-33 this season, and they are just above .500 on the road at 46-35. As the home underdog, the Brewers have gone 12-12 this season, and they are 39-30 as the underdog overall. Milwaukee's series record is 29-18-4 this season, and they have won five straight series on the road.</p><p>At home, the Brewers are 37-43 on the run line, but they have covered in two straight games. As the underdog, they are 46-23 on the run line, while they are just 36-56 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.6, while in their losses, it is -2.9.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their games go over the total 81 times this season. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 13-13-5. Overall, 52.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Colin Rea gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Mets at home. Rea has made 26 starts this year and has a record of 12-5 with an ERA of 4.17. Looking at his overall numbers, Rea has a WHIP of 1.23 and has issued just 2.22 walks per nine innings. Rea's last outing came out of the bullpen, where he went 1 1/3 innings and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Rea has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three appearances.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Brewers are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Milwaukee's offense is also one of the best in the league in terms of batting average and on-base percentage. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 7th in the league, and have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 32 home runs are the best on the team and 11th best in the MLB. His 112 RBIs are 4th best in the league. Rhys Hoskins has also been a key power threat for the Brewers, with 26 homers this season, but he is batting just .214. Catcher William Contreras comes into the game batting .281 and is 2nd on the team with 92 RBIs.</p>

New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Fightin' Blue Hens. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Fightin' Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Tigers are the betting favorite against the Fightin' Blue Hens. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +4</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Princeton has a record of 11-1 so far this season. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Princeton has gone 8-2. Princeton's ATS performance shows a 7-3 record heading into today's game. Over their last five games, the team is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Princeton's games have, on average, featured 141.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-5-1. Their average over/under line is currently 139.2 points so far. Looking at the Tigers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-0 with their games averaging 137 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Princeton offense tallied 70 points in a matchup against Saint Joseph's. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.3%, and they made 16 threes. Offensively, the Tigers have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 86th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 103rd in percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 20th nationally, allowing an average of 62.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Saint Joseph's, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Princeton.</p><h3>Will Delaware Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Delaware comes into today's game with a record of 8-4, having lost their previous game to Rider (88-85). The Fightin' Blue Hens have a 4-1 record on the road this season and are 2-3 overall. Heading into their game against Princeton, Delaware holds a 6-4 ATS record. In home games this season, Delaware is 2-3 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 4-5.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Delaware has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging 147.4 points per game on average. The Fightin' Blue Hens have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.</p><p>The Delaware offense is coming off a game where they scored 85 points against Rider. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.3% and connected on 6 threes. In terms of offense, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 148th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 120th in percentage and 229th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Delaware defense is giving up an average of 70.3 points per contest. The Delaware defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 88 points and allowed Rider to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

<p>The Dolphins and Bills are set to kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Buffalo is the heavy favorite with a money line of -278 and a point spread of -6. Miami's money line odds are +224, and the over/under line is set at 50 points. You can catch this week nine AFC East matchup on CBS.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +6</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 27 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Bills to win, our ATS pick is to take the Dolphins at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Dolphins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 2-5 record, the Dolphins sit 25th in our power rankings and have just a 7.4% chance of making the playoffs. Miami is 10th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC East, where they are 1-1. They are 1-3 at home and 1-2 on the road.</p> <p>After beating the Patriots in week 5, Miami has now lost two straight, including a 28-27 loss to the Cardinals in week 8. The Dolphins were 4.5-point favorites but couldn’t get the win, and the 55 combined points went over the 46.5-point line. Miami is 1-6 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of -8.6.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Dolphins are 29th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 13.9 points per game, which ranks 31st in the NFL. They’re 21st in yards per game with 318, and their passing game ranks 25th with 186.3 yards per game on 32.1 attempts per contest. On the ground, Miami is 9th in rushing yards per game, also ranking 9th in attempts. They are 17th in the league in 3rd-down conversions and 16th in red zone attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 77.8% of their trips, which ranks 3rd in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 8, Miami scored 27 points in a loss to the Cardinals, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing for 234 yards and a touchdown on 28/38 passing. De'Von Achane led the team with 97 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Tyreek Hill had 6 catches for 72 yards. Miami converted 11 of 15 3rd-down attempts and scored on 3 of their 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 28-27 loss to the Cardinals, the Dolphins' defense allowed 307 passing yards and 82 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Arizona finished with 389 total yards, averaging 8.5 yards per pass attempt and converting on 53.8% of their third down attempts. Miami struggled to generate pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and had a tackles for loss differential of -3.<p></p>Miami's defense gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed Arizona quarterbacks to complete 72.2% of their passes. The Dolphins will look to improve defensively in their next game after this disappointing performance.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With three straight wins, the Bills sit at 6-2 and hold the top spot in the AFC East. After back-to-back losses in weeks 4 and 5, Buffalo bounced back with wins over the Jets, Titans, and Seahawks. In week 8, they covered the 3-point spread with a 21-point win over Seattle. The combined score of 41 points fell short of the 45-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Bills rank 3rd in our power rankings and have a 98.6% chance of winning the division. Their O/U record is 4-4, and they are 5-3 against the spread, including three straight ATS wins. They are 4-1 as favorites and 1-2 as underdogs.</p><p>Josh Allen has been on a roll, posting passer ratings of 102 in week 8, 116 in week 7, and 127 in week 6. In his most recent outing against Seattle, he threw for 283 yards, completing 24 of 34 passes with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Buffalo’s receiving corps has also been stepping up, with Khalil Shakir leading the way in week 8 with 9 catches for 107 yards. Before that, Keon Coleman had a 125-yard game in week 7, and Ray Davis had 55 receiving yards in week 6.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Bills rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28.8. They are 14th in passing yards per game (214.2) and 12th in rushing yards per game (122.2). Despite ranking 2nd in red zone attempts, they are 28th in conversion percentage, scoring on just 5.9% of their trips inside the 20.</p><p>The Bills' defense was dominant in their 31-10 win over the Seahawks, holding Seattle to just 32 yards rushing on 17 attempts. Buffalo defended the pass well, allowing only 201 yards through the air and not giving up any passing touchdowns. They also intercepted one pass and limited Seattle to a 14.3% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Buffalo's defense pressured the quarterback consistently, winning the QB hit differential by five. They also had five tackles for loss in addition to their one sack. Despite allowing a completion percentage of 72.4%, the Bills kept the Seahawks out of the end zone for most of the game.</p>

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<p>Thursday's interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Marlins is set for 1:10 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Marlins are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are +136 on the money line, while the Red Sox have won three straight and are the -161 favorite.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and today's starting pitching matchup features Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox and Kyle Tyler for the Marlins. In the AL East, the Red Sox are 46-39, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East with a record of 30-56.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -161</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox 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><p>Boston picked up a 7-2 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 9th inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O'Neill each homered for the Red Sox. Devers, Yoshida, and O'Neill each scored twice. Connor Wong also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello pitched well for the Red Sox in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Trevor Rogers had a rough outing for the Marlins, giving up two earned runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 46-39 overall this season. The Red Sox will be on the road today, taking on the Marlins. So far, they have gone just 11-10 in AL East matchups, putting them 8.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 20-23 this year, and they have gone 26-16 on the road. Boston has won three straight as the favorite, and they are 25-18 overall as the favorite this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are an even 21-21.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid team to bet on the run line. They are 25-17 on the run line on the road, and their average run differential is +1.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight games, and they have been the underdog in 42 of their 65 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the combined run average of 8.8 runs per game in Boston Red Sox games this season. The Red Sox have played to the over in 41 of 80 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 15 of 26 games, including their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Marlins on the road. Pivetta has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 4-5 with a 4.52 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Pivetta has allowed at least one homer in each outing. His ERA at home is 6.72 compared to 4.06 on the road. Pivetta's WHIP for the season is 1.22.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been on a tear of late for the Red Sox, going 13/31 in his last eight games with four homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 18 homers this season, which is 9th in the MLB. Devers also leads the Red Sox with 49 RBIs. Devers' recent hot streak has also put him 3rd on the team in batting average at .291.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 6th in batting average and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's best BABIP at .32. Boston also comes into the game with the league's 5th best OPS.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 5th in the NL East, 27 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. Overall, they are 30-56 and have lost three straight games, and they are just 7-19 against other NL East teams. The Marlins have dropped three straight games, and they are 4-6 over their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 16-29 compared to 14-27 on the road. So far, the Marlins have really struggled as the favorite, going just 3-12 this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are 27-44, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Despite a losing record overall, the Marlins have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 37-49. They have been especially good on the road, going 21-20, but have struggled at home, going just 16-29. Miami has been a better bet as an underdog this season, going 36-35 on the run line in those games.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Miami Marlins have seen their fair share of high-scoring games this season. In fact, their over/under record for the season is 45-40. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs, but they've seen the line set at 8.5 runs in 29.3% of their games. Their over/under record in games with a line set at 8.5 runs is 15-14, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Kyle Tyler will be making his first start of the season for the Marlins and will be at home against the Red Sox. Tyler has made 2 appearances out of the bullpen this season, with his most recent outing coming on June 28th. In that game, he went 4 2/3 innings and took the loss, giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits.</p><p>As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3 runs per game. Miami's offense has also struggled in the power department, as they are 22nd in home runs and have the worst isolated power figure in the league. Looking at their team batting average, they are 17th in the league at .231.</p>

<p>Bryan De La Cruz has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 15 homers is the best mark on the team and 12th in the league. So far, he is batting .240. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is 2nd on the team with 10 homers and has a batting average of .256. Over his last nine games, Jake Burger has gone 9/36 with two homers.</p>

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We’ve touched upon the concept of<a href="http://bangthebook.com/situational-handicapping-techniques/"><strong> baseball teams having ups and downs</strong></a> over the course of the season several times. Things will go one for a team for a short period of time before finding their way back to a point or normalcy. You can say that a team is “due” for a good game or a poor game and there would be some degree of truth to that.

When a team losses a couple of close games back-to-back they are probably due for a break, which is simply another way of saying that probability indicates they will probably pick up a victory shortly and that’s the basis of this article.

What we’re looking for are favorites who lost their last two games by one run. These teams have posted a 369-249 record at an average lay price of -144 dating back to 2004. The profit has been $2,018 and the ROI is 2.3%, which isn’t bad, especially considering low little effort was needed to find plays. These teams have done slightly better on the run line, where they have posted a 208-268 record but at an average price of +139, which has shown a profit of $1,711, but a higher ROI of 3.5%. The higher ROI is simply due to the fact that you’re risking $100 on the majority of the games instead of $144.

These teams have better as an away favorite in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/betting-money-lines/"><strong><em>money line bets</em></strong></a>, where they show a 2.9% ROI and better at home in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/value-betting-mlb-baseball-run-line/"><strong>run line bets</strong></a>, where the ROI jumps up to 4.8%. This is due to home teams receiving better odds because of the possibility they may not bat in the bottom of the ninth or the game being called if they take the lead in extra innings.

While it doesn’t happen nearly as often, a better bet has been to find favorites who have lost three straight one-run games. These teams have posted a 51-27 record, which has been good for a profit of $1,352 and an impressive ROI of 12.3%. Again, these teams have fared better on the run line, showing a profit of $2,110 and a hefty ROI of 32%.

These teams have fared better at home in both moneyline betting and on the run line. For straight bets, the home favorites are 30-13 for a profit of $1,080 and an ROI of 17%. Run line bets have yielded a profit of $1,582 and an ROI in excess of 40%.

Away favorites have gone 21-14 and shown an ROI of 5.8% and an ROI on run line wagers of 17.3%.

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Last week’s UFC card was shortened a bit because main event fighter Curtis Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19. Devin Clark and Anthony Smith fought in the main event and it wound up one of the most important wins of Smith’s career to get back on track.

This week, the main event has changed hands a few times. Jack Hermansson was originally supposed to fight Darren Till, but then Till became Kevin Holland. Holland then tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of November, so now Marvin Vettori slots in.

With a lot of moving parts once again as COVID rages on in Nevada and around the United States, we’ll take a little bit of a later look this week at UFC on ESPN: 19 from the UFC Apex training facility in Las Vegas.

Hermansson vs. Vettori headlines a card with 11 scheduled matches. Hopefully they all go off as scheduled.

Odds are from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> for the Saturday December 5 fight card.
<h3><strong><u>Jake Collier (+165) vs. Gian Villante (-190); Total: 1.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Gian Villante seems like an uncomfortably large favorite against Jake Collier with three losses in his last four fights. Villante had fought to a string of split decisions before losing his last two matches by stoppage. Maurice Greene got him by submission back in June. Collier returned from more than a 2.5-year layoff to fight Tom Aspinall back in July. He was knocked out in 45 seconds. There is no telling whether or not Collier, who was making his heavyweight debut, will be in better form or not, but it looks like we’d have to lay the big Villante price if anything.
<h3><strong><u>Damon Jackson (+200) vs. Ilia Topuria (-235); Total: 2.5 (130/-160)</u></strong></h3>
Undefeated Ilia Topuria bested Youssef Zalal on October 10 in his UFC debut to improve to 9-0. He’ll look to move to 10-0 here against Damon Jackson, who got his UFC shot back on September 19 and scored a submission win over Mirsad Bektic. Before locking in the guillotine choke, however, Jackson was losing the fight, as Bektic was the more aggressive fighter and had more control of the fight. Topuria’s line may appear high because Jackson beat a known fighter in Bektic, but that fight would have gone the other way in all likelihood had Round 3 been completed. Topuria it is, with the chance at plugging him into a parlay down the line.
<h3><strong><u>Cody Durden (+140) vs. Jimmy Flick (-160); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Cody Durden’s UFC debut was fought to a draw against Chris Gutierrez back on August 1. Durden was a huge underdog in the fight, which came with about a two-week turnaround. He did well to fight to a draw. Now he matches up with Jimmy Flick, who impressed enough on the Dana White Contender Series in September to get a shot on this card. Flick has locked in 13 submission wins, so top control will be important in this flyweight fight. Durden had very little success with takedowns in the first fight, which would make it tough for him against Flick in this fight.
<h3><strong><u>Matt Wiman (+300) vs. Jordan Leavitt (-400); Total: 2.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h3>
If it feels like you haven’t heard the name Matt Wiman in a while, it’s because you really haven’t Wiman fought twice last year after going more than 4.5 years without a fight in the UFC. Wiman lost both 2019 fights and finds himself a huge underdog here to undefeated Jordan Leavitt. The 25-year-old Leavitt is 3-0 in 2020 already and beat Luke Flores on August 4 on the Dana White Contender Series to get a full contract. Leavitt fought on short notice and won easily and appears to have a really strong submission game in the lightweight division. He’s a good parlay piece with Topuria.
<h3><strong><u>Jose Quinonez (+110) vs. Louis Smolka (-130); Total: 2.5 (-165/135)</u></strong></h3>
Jose Quinonez will look to get back in the win column after dropping his UFC 248 fight to Sean O’Malley. Quinonez has never lost consecutive fights. His 9-4 record isn’t overly impressive, but he’s lost to legit competition in his career. Louis Smolka would classify as a legit fighter. The 29-year-old is in a similar spot as Quinonez with losses in two of his last three fights. Smolka is more of a finisher than Quinonez, which probably gives him the upper hand in the smaller UFC Apex Octagon, even with a total heavily juiced on the over.
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<h3><strong><u>Nate Landwehr (+475) vs. Movsar Evloev (-650); Total: 2.5 (-215/175)</u></strong></h3>
How dangerous is Movsar Evloev? Nate Landwehr has actually been pretty decent since making the leap from M-1 to UFC. He did lose by first-round knockout to Herbert Burns in a back-and-forth first round, but bounced back to beat Darren Elkins by decision last time out. Evloev, who was also in M-1, has won all three of his UFC fights by unanimous decision. He has seven wins by decision in his career. He’s not a big featherweight, but his wrestling and technical skills are remarkably impressive. Landwehr hasn’t really fought a lot of guys like him and this feels like a fight where his hubris will frustrate him into mistakes.

There isn’t much betting value, but there’s a reason Evloev is such a huge favorite.
<h4><strong>Pick: Movsar Evloev</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>John Allan (+165) vs. Roman Dolidze (-190); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
We had a lot of questions about Roman Dolidze coming into his UFC debut. He hadn’t fought in over a year and a half. He was stepping way up in class from WWFC to UFC. Dolidze was a -160 favorite and won by first-round knockout. His price has been bumped a little bit here for the fight against John Allan. Allan, who hasn’t fought in over a year because of a positive test for Tamoxifen, was gaining steam, but now he’s been out for a long time. We’ll see how he bounces back here, but Dolidze is undefeated and a sizable favorite.

The one thing that will be interesting here is that Allan is susceptible to takedowns and submissions, but he’s been a KO artist in his career. Dolidze is also strong in the KO department. Under 1.5 looks like a worthy gamble at plus money.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Montana</u></strong><strong><u> De La Rosa (+175) vs. Taila Santos (-205); Total: 2.5 (-240/190)</u></strong></h3>
The only women’s fight on the card comes from the flyweight division with Taila Santos as a favorite against Montana De La Rosa. If common opponents is your thing, De La Rosa beat Mara Romero Borella back in February after Santos lost to her the previous February. That is the only loss of Santos’s career. She went 15 months between fights and beat Molly McCann in her return match by very convincing unanimous decision.

Santos seemed to rely more on her wrestling and strength in that fight. We’ve seen De La Rosa struggle at this level to have as much success on the ground as she had on her way to the UFC. It is hard to keep looking at chalk in these fights and this is one that could go either way, but Santos is a better version of De La Rosa.
<h4><strong>Pick: Taila Santos</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Justin Jaynes (+195) vs. Gabriel Benitez (-230); Total: 2.5 (100/-130)</u></strong></h3>
Justin Jaynes was going to lose his last fight to Gavin Tucker. It was just a matter of how. Tucker had won the first two rounds pretty convincingly and finally finished it in the third by rear naked choke. That was the second career UFC fight for Jaynes, who beat Frank Camacho by knockout just 41 seconds into his first bout. It was the first time that Jaynes was finished in his career.

Interestingly enough, the total is juiced -130 on the under 2.5 here when Jaynes takes on Gabriel Benitez, Benitez has dropped his last two fights and is only 5-4 in the UFC. He isn’t nearly as active as he previously was, but he is still in a big favorite role here. With 17 finishes out of his 21 wins, the suggestion here is Benitez by finish, but I’m not so sure. Maybe Jaynes would have eventually lost to Camacho if the fight went longer, but he is a versatile fighter with a good opportunity to have multiple paths to victory here. This fight should have shorter odds in my opinion.
<h4><strong>Pick: Justin Jaynes</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Ovince Saint Preux (+145) vs. Jamahal Hill (-170); Total: 1.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Ovince Saint Preux remains a big name in the sport of mixed martial arts. This would be a huge win for Jamahal Hill, who returns after a six-month suspension for cannabis. Hill is technically 8-0 after his win over Klidson Abreu, but that KO victory was overturned following the positive test. This is a massive step up in class for the undefeated Hill, as the line would imply. While OSP isn’t the title contender he once was, his September 5 win over Alonzo Menifield showed that there is still something left in the tank. It was a good bounce back effort to his loss to Ben Rothwell back in May.

In a lot of ways, this could be a passing of the torch fight in the light heavyweight division. Hill is one of the better prospects the division has seen in a while and OSP is 37 years old. It would be hard to give this fight to the very active fighter in Hill that easily, though. OSP’s wrestling and grappling has been well-documented throughout his career. We haven’t seen Hill tested like that. If anything, I’d lean with the wily vet over the guy coming off a suspension for the biggest fight of his career.
<h4><strong>Pick: Ovince Saint Preux</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Jack Hermansson (+138) vs. Marvin Vettori (-158); Total: 2.5 (-140/110)</u></strong></h3>
This line just keeps running away from Jack Hermansson. As mentioned in the intro, two different opponents were set for Hermansson, but now he gets Marvin Vettori. The 32-year-old Hermansson needed 78 seconds to get Kelvin Gastelum to tap back in July, so we didn’t get to see how he really looked coming off of the Jared Cannonier setback last September. The fact is that we don’t have a lot to go on in general with Hermansson. He was great against an aging Jacare Souza in April 2019. Otherwise, we haven’t seen him in many brawls.

Vettori does have finishing ability, but he’s more of a decision guy at this level, including the 15 minutes he went with Israel Adesanya in 2018. Hermansson’s wins have more name value attached to them, but the 27-year-old Vettori has been a tough nut to crack. The line movement is probably right here, as the sharp side seems to be Vettori the closer we get to the fight.
<h4><strong>Pick: Marvin Vettori</strong></h4>
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<p>Betting on today's Broncos and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. Santa Clara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara opened their season with an 85-78 win over Saint Louis on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Broncos entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Saint Louis point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points after the break.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 35 attempts. They were strong at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 20 for 85%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 35 threes, shooting 34%. Santa Clara also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona State opened their season with a 55-48 win over Idaho State on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Sun Devils were -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 103, well under the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ASU led 31-20 at halftime but allowed Idaho State to outscore them 28-24 in the 2nd half, raising questions about their ability to maintain focus and intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with the Sun Devils hitting 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Alston Mason led the way with 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Isaiah Griffin and BJ Freeman each added 12 points, with Freeman also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense shined, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 36% shooting. The Sun Devils limited damage inside, with the other team hitting 41% of their two-point attempts (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State kept the pressure on, as the opposition shot 29% (7/24) from three. The Sun Devils also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%).</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Blues face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN. The Blues are hosting the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blues. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Maple Leafs have a record of 29-16-8, placing them 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, Toronto has gone 7-3 and they have won three straight games. When playing on the road this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 14-6-6.</p>

<p>So far this year, Toronto has been favored in 44 of their 53 games, and they have gone 25-12-7 in those games. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 11-17.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 8-18, and their average scoring differential is +.3 goals per game. So far, Toronto has 15 wins by multiple goals and 13 losses by more than one goal. In their last 10 road games, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Toronto has gone 17-36 against the puck line, and they have been favored in 44 of their games. When favored, the Maple Leafs' average scoring margin is +.5 goals per contest. In their last 3 games, the team's puck line record is 2-1, and their puck line record for the season is 11-33 as the favorite.</p> <p>For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 28-23-2.</p><p>Toronto has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Maple Leafs are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 5th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs have a 15-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 12-7 record.</p><p>Toronto's leading goal scorer is Auston Matthews. So far this season, he has 48 goals, placing him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 23 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 11-4, and his save percentage is 0.594%.</p><h3>Will St. Louis Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 16-10-1, and they have gone 29-23-2 overall. In the Central Division, St. Louis is in 4th place and 8th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, the Blues have gone 17-15 this season. Over their last ten games, St. Louis has gone 7-3, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blues have gone 22-15-2 this season, and they have been the underdog in 39 of their 54 games. Over their last three games, St. Louis is 1-2.</p></p><p>St. Louis enters the game with a puck line record of 31-23, including a mark of 17-10 at home. So far this season, they have 17 wins by multiple goals compared to just 12 one-goal victories.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blues have an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. In their last ten home games, their puck line record is 6-4, and they have gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games overall.</p> <p>For the season, St. Louis' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Blues have an over/under record of 23-26-5.</p><p>In their last three road games, Toronto has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Blues come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Blues are 11-8 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-13 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for St. Louis' offense is Jake Neighbours. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 58th in the NHL. Neighbours also comes into the game with 7 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.962%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Sharks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Maple Leafs are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>The Maple Leafs enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Toronto Shock Everyone at SAP Center?</h3><p>In their 36 games, the Maple Leafs have a 19-10-7 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 9-7-2 record, and their record on the road is 10-3-5. At the moment, they hold the 3rd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 6th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Toronto has a 11-25 record. On the road they are 5-13 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is6-12. This season, Toronto's games have an average of 6.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.6. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under performance of 19-16-1.</p><p>Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Maple Leafs come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 12th position in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 13th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Toronto's offense is Auston Matthews. Coming into the game he has 30 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Matthews has 15 assists this season.</p><p>The Sharks' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 22nd in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 2nd place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.8 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Martin Jones gets the start and has made eight starts this season. His record at this point is 6-3, and his save percentage is 0.4019607843137255%.</p><h3>Will the Sharks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, the Sharks have an overall record of 9-27-3. On the road, San Jose is 3-16-1 and 6-11-2 at home. At the moment, they hold the 8th spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 16th in the Western conference.</p><p>Against the puck line, San Jose is 15-24. Their road puck line record so far is 6-14 while sitting 9-10 at home against the puckline. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring San Jose is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 15-21-3.</p><p>Through their last three home contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 5. San Jose posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Sharks come in averaging 2 goals per game this season, which is 32nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks are 1-1 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-25 record.</p><p>San Jose's current leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. This season, he has 13 goals, which puts him 69th in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Sharks' defense is 22nd in takeaways at 5.9 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.8 goals per game which is 2nd in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.7352941176470589%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>The Iowa Hawkeyes head into this week nine matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats as the -13.5 point favorites. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, and the over/under line is currently at 37.5 points. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-3 on the season, while the Northwestern Wildcats are 3-4. You can catch this one on BTN.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kinnick Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa Hawkeyes winning this one by a score of 22 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa Hawkeyes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Northwestern Wildcats at +13.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 9 with a 3-4 record, facing Iowa. They rank 78th in our power rankings and have a 13.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-3 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin is -0.6 points, and their ATS record stands at 2-3.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-3, with an average line of 41.4 points. This week’s line is 37.5, the lowest they’ve seen, and their games have averaged 38.6 points.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19 points per game, which ranks 94th nationally. They are also 114th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 166 yards per game, and they have converted just 26.7% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Jack Lausch leads the team with 808 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of just 72. Northwestern ranks 127th in passer rating nationally. Lausch has thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions. Cam Porter leads the rushing attack with 320 yards and five touchdowns. Bryce Kirtz has 414 receiving yards, but he has yet to score a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense, ranked 27th nationally, has allowed 19.6 points per game this season. In their recent game against Wisconsin, they gave up 23 points, including two rushing touchdowns, while allowing 199 rushing yards and 160 passing yards, but they also managed to force an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 246.7 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 62.7% of their throws. On the ground, Northwestern has been strong, ranking 22nd nationally by allowing just 105.1 rushing yards per game on an average of 31.3 attempts.</p><h3>Are The Iowa Hawkeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Iowa enters Week 9 against Northwestern with a 4-3 record, ranked 26th in our power rankings. They have a 94.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.2% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Hawkeyes are 2-1, while they’ve gone 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 2-4, with an average scoring margin of +8.1 points per game. Iowa has been favored in five of their seven games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Iowa’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 47.6 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 39.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 37.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Iowa’s offense is averaging 27.9 points per game, placing them 56th in the nation. They rank 65th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of the offense, averaging 210.3 yards per game on 36.3 attempts.</p> <p>Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1,035 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 13 touchdowns. Quarterback Cade McNamara has thrown for 944 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 79.</p><p>Despite their defensive ranking of 28th nationally, allowing 19.7 points per game, Iowa's defense struggled in their recent 32-20 loss to Michigan State, giving up 32 points. They allowed 470 total yards, including 214 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 256 passing yards, though they did manage to force one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 224.9 passing yards per game against Iowa, completing 65.8% of their passes, which ranks Iowa 133rd in completion percentage allowed. On the ground, Iowa’s defense has faced the 23rd fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 113.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 33rd in the country.</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES 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 Tuesday, February 13th.</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>Do the Blues Have a Shot at a Win at Toronto?</h3><p><p>As the 8th place team in the Western Conference, the Blues have a record of 28-21-2 this season. In the Central Division, St. Louis is in 4th place, and they have gone 7-10 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Blues have a record of 13-12-1, and they have won their last five road games.</p>

<p>Heading into tonight's game, St. Louis has won two straight games and have gone 7-3 in their last ten. As the underdog, the Blues have a record of 21-13-2 this season, and they have won their last five games when not favored. In the Western Conference, St. Louis has gone 16-14 this season.</p></p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with an average scoring differential of -.1 goals per game. So far, they have 12 losses by just one goal compared to 16 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>This season, the Blues have an overall puck line record of 30-21, including going 7-3 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. On the road, St. Louis has a puck line mark of 14-12.</p> <p>For the season, St. Louis' games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Blues have an over/under record of 21-25-5.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Blues have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. In terms of the Blues' offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 3rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>St. Louis' leading goal scorer is Jake Neighbours. So far this season, he has 18 goals, placing him 56th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Neighbours has 5 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington comes into the game having made 34 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.942%.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>Through 50 games, the Maple Leafs have a record of 26-16-8 and sit in 4th place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. At home this season, Toronto is 12-10-2.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 22-12-7 this season. Over their last ten games, Toronto has a record of 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games and 1-2 in their last three.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of just 7-17 and have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games at home vs. the puck line. Overall, Toronto has gone just 15-35 vs. the puck line and just 9-32 when favored.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Leafs have seen 13 of their wins come by multiple goals, but they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line and have gone just 1-4 in their last five games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Toronto is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 26-22-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, St. Louis has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Maple Leafs have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 5th in the league. Toronto's offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the league.</p><p>Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 42 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Samsonov comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.548%.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain in Baltimore on Wednesday, where the Orioles and Blue Jays will face off at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is set for 12:35 PM ET. MLBN is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The Orioles are the favorites on the money line (-135), while the Blue Jays have a line of +110. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs. Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles, and he is facing off against a Blue Jays club that is 5th in the AL East. Toronto is 19-22 overall.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 12:35 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Toronto picked up a 3-2 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had to rally late, scoring one run in the 6th and another in the 8th to tie the game. As for the Orioles, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were at +150 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jose Berrios got the start for the Blue Jays, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with just four strikeouts but induced 14 ground ball outs. Jordan Romano got the win out of the bullpen, and Jacob Webb took the loss for the Orioles. </p>

<p>At the plate, Toronto was led by Daulton Varsho, Bo Bichette, and Ernie Clement, as they were the only three Blue Jays hitters to have more than one hit. Varsho and Bichette each homered, while Clement scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays are 19-22 overall and trail the Yankees by eight games in the AL East. Currently, they are 5th in the division and have gone 6-5 in divisional matchups. Toronto is coming off a series loss to the Rays but did win the final game of the series.</p>

<p>So far, the Blue Jays have been good as the favorite, going 14-10, and they are 5-12 as the underdog. At home, they are an even 9-9 compared to 10-13 on the road. Toronto has won two straight games on the road and have an overall series record of 4-7-2 this year.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are on the road, they have a run line record of 11-12, with an average run margin of -1.1 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 12-12 against the run line as the favorite. In their wins, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 2.7 runs per game, while in their losses, they are being outscored by an average of 4.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Blue Jays have played 40 games this season, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs in 15% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 17-23. They have gone under the over/under line in two straight games, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made eight starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 5.06. Bassitt's WHIP for the season is 1.55, and opponents are batting .272 off him this year. In his last outing, Bassitt pitched well, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He got the win in that start. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Bassitt's ERA at home is 7.72 compared to 5.43 on the road.</p><p>Over the Blue Jays' last eight games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on fire, going 14/31 (.452) with five runs and eight RBIs. This has pushed his season-long batting average to .276, and he is currently 2nd on the team with four homers. Danny Jansen has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are both on five-game hitting streaks heading into the game. Bichette has gone 9/31 over the Blue Jays' last eight games, while Guerrero Jr. has gone 14/31 in that stretch. As a team, the Blue Jays are 28th in the league in runs scored, averaging just 3.7 runs per game.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles are 26-14 overall and trail the Yankees by a half-game for the AL East lead. This season, they have gone 6-2 in divisional games, but they have dropped two straight games, losing the series opener vs. the Blue Jays. Baltimore's overall record includes a 14-9 mark at home and an impressive 12-5 mark on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Orioles are 19-13 this season and 7-1 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 9-3-1. Baltimore has been playing well of late, going 7-3 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Orioles are favored at home, they have lost three straight against the run line. Their run line record at home is 12-11, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.7 runs.</p><p>When the Orioles and Blue Jays met on Monday, the combined run total was 5, which was well below the over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Orioles have had 9 of their 27 games this season with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in 7 of those games. Overall, the Orioles' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 20-17.</p><p>Kyle Bradish will be making his third start of the season for the Orioles, and it will be his second straight at home. In his first start of the year, Bradish went 4 2/3 innings against the Yankees, giving up just 1 earned run. He followed that up with a 5-inning outing vs. the Nationals, where he struck out 9 batters.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the league's top power-hitting team, leading the league in home runs and also having the league's top isolated power number. As a team, they are 4th in the league in runs scored (5 RPG) and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Baltimore's team batting average of .243 is 10th in the league, and they have the league's 2nd best slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/43 in his last 10 games with four homers. For the season, he is batting .309 with eight home runs. Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson have also been big power threats for the Orioles, with Westburg leading the team with 27 RBIs and Henderson also having 27 RBIs to go along with 12 homers.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 5/15/24

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<p>It's a beautiful day for baseball in the Bronx as the Yankees host the Blue Jays in an AL East matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM at Yankee Stadium. Marcus Stroman gets the start for the Yankees, while Yusei Kikuchi takes the mound for the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>The Yankees are the favorite in this one, with a money line of -155 compared to the Blue Jays' +129. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -114 compared to the under at -108.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -155</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 1:05 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>After getting shut out in their last game against the Astros, the Blue Jays will look to bounce back in the series opener against the Mariners. Toronto's offense was held to just one hit in the 8-0 loss, with the team's only extra-base hit coming from a double.</p>

<p>Chris Bassitt got the start for the Blue Jays, but he struggled, giving up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. The Toronto bullpen didn't fare much better, giving up four runs in the final three innings of the game.</p><p>Yusei Kikuchi will be making his second start of the season for the Blue Jays, and he is coming off a loss in his first outing. He went 4 1/3 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 6 hits, striking out 4. The Yankees are his opponent today, and he is on the road.</p><p>Looking at the Blue Jays' offensive projections, we have Bo Bichette coming in with the 2nd highest total hits projection in today's slate of games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is right behind him in terms of total hits, and he has the best odds on the team to hit a home run. George Springer is 3rd on the team in terms of total hits, and his home run projection is 10th in the league for today's games.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees and Diamondbacks played an extra-inning game that saw the Yankees come out on top, 6-5. The Yankees were able to score two runs in the top of the 11th inning to take the lead, and the Diamondbacks were only able to score one run in the bottom half of the inning.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodón got the start for the Yankees, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Merrill Kelly got the start for the Diamondbacks, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo both hit home runs for the Yankees, while Ketel Marte and Blaze Alexander both hit home runs for the Diamondbacks.</p><p>Coming off a win in his first start of the season, Marcus Stroman and the Yankees are at home to take on the Blue Jays. Stroman went six innings in his first start, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, but he did strike out 4 batters.</p><p>If you're looking at player props for the Yankees, Aaron Judge has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and the 2nd best odds in the league today. Giancarlo Stanton is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 7th in the league. Gleyber Torres has the best odds on the team to get a hit and his total is 17th best in the league today. Alex Verdugo is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, but his odds to hit a home run are 20th in today's slate.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Illini face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Fighting Illini are hosting the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Illinois is favored by -26.5 against SIUE in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SIUE Cougars +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Stand a Chance in Champaign?</h3><h3>SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SIUE's season opener saw them fall 80-61 to Indiana on Wednesday. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Trailing 42-30 at halftime, SIUE scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 150 O/U line.</p><p>SIUE's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Ray'Sean Taylor added 17 points, but shot just 31.8% overall and 30% from deep.</p><p>Despite SIUE's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 52% shooting, they couldn't contain the opposition's two-point attack, which hit 58% from inside the arc. The Cougars also gave up 14 free throws, with the other team converting 82% from the line.</p> <p>From three-point range, SIUE's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Illinois Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois opened their season with a dominant 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday. The Illini, playing at home, were -25 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 145.</p> 

<p>After leading 50-35 at halftime, Illinois clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 62 of their own.</p><p>Illinois put up 112 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip and were strong inside, shooting 68.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 34 of 46 attempts, good for 73.9%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 31 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 of 6 from deep and shooting 76.9% overall. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 21 points, making 4 threes at 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 11 points and 7 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Illini gave up 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Illinois fouled the opponent enough to send them to the line 46 times, where they made 34 free throws, shooting 73%. The Illini also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

SIUE Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Anteaters and Tritons face off at 4:00 ET on SPEC. The Tritons are hosting the game at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and California-San Diego is favored by -1 vs. UC Irvine in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Irvine Anteaters +1</p><p>This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC IRVINE ANTEATERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Not only will UC Irvine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Anteaters Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>UC Irvine is 20-7 overall and 13-2 in the Big West. They have won two straight games and are 6-7 on the road this season. The Anteaters have gone 18-3 when favored and 1-4 as the underdog.</p>

<p>UC Irvine's average scoring margin on the road is +2.4 points per game compared to +13.4 points per game at home. They have won 13 straight games at home.</p><p>As the underdog, UC Irvine has gone 3-2 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Anteaters have an ATS record of 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UC Irvine games is 12-12-2. The average scoring total in their games this year is 142.3 points, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line of 141.3. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points and the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>The UC Irvine offense is coming off a game in which they scored 81 points vs. UC Santa Barbara. Overall their field goal percentage was 49.1% while connecting on 3 threes. The top scorer for the Anteaters was Justin Hohn with 19 points, while Derin Saran also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Anteaters' defense holds the 46th rank in the nation, allowing 66.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.6 threes per game vs. California-San Diego. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%.</p><h3>Does California-San Diego Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>California-San Diego comes into this game with an 18-9 record, including a 12-3 mark in Big West play. They have won three straight games and are 10-2 at home this season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Tritons have gone 8-2, and they are 13-3 this season when favored. For the year, they have a scoring margin of +8.7 points per game at home compared to +3.7 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, UC San Diego has gone 11-5 against the spread this season. At home, the Tritons have an ATS record of 9-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UC San Diego is 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for California-San Diego's games is 12-12-1. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 142.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 131 points.</p><p>In their latest game, California-San Diego offense put up 77 points against UC Riverside. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45% and made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Bryce Pope, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.6, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones also carries a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.</p><p>This season, the California-San Diego defense has been impressive, holding the 48th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, California-San Diego's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.8% this season.</p>

UC Irvine Anteaters vs California-San Diego Tritons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Wednesday's matchup between the Rangers and Athletics is set to get started at 3:37 from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland. The Athletics are the slight underdog on the money line (+106), and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. Texas comes into the game with a record of 21-16, while the Athletics are 17-20.</p>

<p>Michael Lorenzen is starting for the Rangers, and he is facing off against JP Sears for the Athletics. If you're looking where to catch this game on TV, it can be seen on NSPCA.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +106</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 3:37 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics 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>Thanks to a 10-run 2nd inning for the Rangers' offense, they cruised to a 15-8 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were favored at -126 on the money line.</p>

<p>Oakland got on the board first in the 1st inning, scoring two runs off Rangers starter Jose Urena. He went just five innings but gave up just one run and picked up the win. Ross Stripling had a rough outing for the A's, taking the loss after going just 1 2/3 innings and giving up five runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Rangers were led by Marcus Semien and Jonah Heim, who each had four hits and combined for three homers and seven RBIs. Semien and Leody Taveras each scored three times for Texas' offense.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rangers are on a four-game winning streak, which has helped them take over the AL West lead. Currently, they lead the Mariners by a half-game for the division lead. So far, they are 7-8 in AL West games and have an overall record of 21-16. Texas has taken the first two games of this series vs. the Athletics.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 10-9 this season and have gone 11-7 on the road. As the road favorite, the Rangers have gone 4-1 this year, and they are 12-8 as the favorite overall. Texas' overall series record is 6-4-1, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 18-19 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 10-8 ATS. Texas has covered the run line in two straight games and is 8-12 ATS as the favorite and 10-7 ATS as the underdog.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics met on Tuesday, the over/under line was set at 7.5 runs. The teams combined for 23 runs, easily surpassing the line. This was the fourth time in the Rangers' last five games that the over hit, and the sixth time in their last eight games. The over/under record for the Rangers is now 15-21 on the season, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs.</p><p>Michael Lorenzen and the Rangers are on the road to take on the Athletics. Lorenzen has been solid in his first 3 starts of the season, picking up a win in his last outing against the Braves. He went 6 innings and struck out 7 in that game. In his first start of the year, he went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien have been the Rangers' top power threats this season, with Garcia's eight homers leading the team and Semien right behind him with six. Garcia's 29 RBIs are also the best on the team, while Semien is right behind him with 27. Both players are also hitting well for the season, with Garcia batting .271 and Semien at .266. Over his last 10 games, Nathaniel Lowe has gone 13/38 for the Rangers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 7th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in team batting average and have the league's 9th ranked home run total. Currently, Corey Seager is on a five-game hitting streak, but he is batting just .209 over his last 10 games.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 17-20 overall and trail the Rangers by four games in the AL West. So far, they have gone just 2-3 in divisional matchups. Oakland is on a three-game losing streak, dropping the first two games of this series vs. the Rangers. At home, the Athletics are 9-12 this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics are 13-19 this year and 4-1 as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 6-4-1, and they have won three straight series. Heading into today's game, the Athletics are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.2 runs per game. They are 20-17 against the run line this season, and they are 10-6 on the run line on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in three straight games at home.</p><p>Today's over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than the Athletics' average combined run total of 8.1 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Oakland games this season is 16-20, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. In games where the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 4-9. Overall, 56.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Rangers at home. Sears has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 3.89 ERA. In his 39 1/3 innings of work, he has allowed five home runs. Sears' most recent outing was a good one, as he went 6 1/3 innings vs. the Marlins, picking up the win and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Sears has three quality starts this year.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Athletics offense is batting just .214, which is the 23rd best mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. However, they do have the 3rd most home runs in the league and have the 5th best isolated power figure in the league. As a team, they are averaging just 3.6 runs per game.</p>

<p>Abraham Toro and Brent Rooker have been two of the Athletics' top power threats this season, with Toro batting .287 with three homers and Rooker's eight home runs being the best mark on the team and 4th best in the league. Toro has also been hot of late, going 14/32 in his last eight games. Shea Langeliers has also been a good source of power, but he is batting just .179 for the season.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

<p>The Eagles and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Morehead State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 93-45 to Louisville on Monday. The Eagles were +21.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, which was under the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Morehead State struggled early, scoring just 14 points in the first half while allowing 41. They managed to put up 31 points in the second half, but their defense gave up 52 points after the break.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points while shooting 23.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.9%, and they hit only 3 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out just 4 assists as a team. Kasean Pryor contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while J'Vonne Hadley added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% on two-pointers, with 21 makes on 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense gave up 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Morehead State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cincinnati as Home Favorites</h3><p>Cincinnati opened their season with a dominant 109-54 win over UAPB on Monday. The Bearcats, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After leading 55-32 at halftime, Cincinnati continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 54-22.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 109 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3% (42/72). They were equally effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>The Bearcats also dominated on the boards, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds, and dished out 27 assists. Simas Lukosius led the way with 20 points on 8/10 shooting, while Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jizzle James contributed 10 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 54 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's opponent hit 12 of 24 threes, good for 50% shooting.</p> <p>Cincinnati also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 56%. On the boards, Cincinnati gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and Charleston is favored by -3.5 against South Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Florida Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Florida dropped their season opener to the Gators on Monday, falling 98-83 on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 40-39 at halftime, South Florida couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, allowing 59 points while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>South Florida put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 26 attempts. They also made 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Will Richard added 25 points, while Jamille Reynolds contributed 17 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots. Kasen Jennings knocked down 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held the other team to 20% shooting, as they made just 5 of 25 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cougars?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars opened their season with a 90-80 win over Southern Illinois on Monday. Charleston, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 45-42 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring another 45 points while holding the Salukis to 38. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts, while shooting 62.9% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 63.3% from the line.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 75% rate.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Zips and Bluejays are set to face off at 1:30 ET on TNT. The Bluejays will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with Creighton being favored by -12.5 over Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 1:30 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Akron at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Win on the Road?</h3><p>Today marks Akron's 32nd game of the season and they currently have a 21-10 overall record. In road games, the Zips have a record of 8-8 while they have gone 15-2 at home. Akron enters this game with a solid ATS record of 17-16, sitting above .500. Looking at their last ten games, Akron has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 31 games, Akron has an over/under record of 12-21-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Zips' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 129 points per game.</p><p>The Akron offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Kent State. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.6% while connecting on 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Enrique Freeman, who is averaging 18.6 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Ali Ali also maintains a PPG average of 15.6 heading into game.</p><p>The Zips' defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 65.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kent State, the Golden Flashes finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 61 points vs. Akron.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bluejays?</h3><p>In their most recent game, Creighton fell to Providence by a score of 78-73. So far this season, Creighton's record is 23-8. When playing on the road, they have gone 9-5, while at home they are 14-4. As of now, Creighton has a winning ATS record at 17-15. In their previous five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Creighton's games have, on average, featured 150.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 16-16-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.3 points so far. The Bluejays have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 148 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Creighton offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Providence. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.9% while connecting on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bluejays hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 42nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 107th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bluejays' defense is ranked 106th in the country at 69.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Providence, the Friars finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 78 points vs. Creighton.</p>

Akron Zips vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/24

With any luck, the NHL return plan will start July 30. Edmonton and Toronto have been named the hub cities, with Edmonton chosen as the host city for the Stanley Cup Finals.

There will be 24 teams in the NHL playoffs. The top four seeds in each conference will participate in a round-robin to determine seeding, while the other 16 teams play a best-of-five play-in round. The remaining playoff rounds will be the standard best-of-seven format.

Re-seeding will also take place. The top four teams that will play for seeding in the round robin tournament were chosen by regular season point percentage and any tiebreakers in the round robin will also be determined by that tiebreaking method.

The Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Philadelphia Flyers are the four top seeds in the Eastern Conference and the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and Dallas Stars are the top four seeds in the Western Conference. From a futures standpoint, they make a lot of sense because they are guaranteed to move into the first round. They don’t have to navigate a play-in round in order to advance.

On the other hand, the teams that play in the play-in round will have to ramp up the playoff intensity a whole lot quicker than those eight teams that are just playing for seeding. Realistically speaking, there aren’t a ton of advantages for seeding at this point in time. All of these teams are on equal footing having not played for a long time and there are no home ice advantages, unless you are located in one of the hub cities. Those teams will still be required to stay in hotels as opposed to at home, given that places like Columbus, Edmonton, and Las Vegas have been rumored to be under serious consideration for hosting games.

The play-in series are Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets, Penguins vs. Canadiens, Islanders vs. Panthers, and Hurricanes vs. Rangers in the East and then Flames vs. Jets, Oilers vs. Blackhawks, Canucks vs. Wild, and Predators vs. Coyotes in the West.

We’ll take a look in greater detail at the individual series betting odds as things move forward, but here are the overall Stanley Cup Futures odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> as of July 5, 10 a.m. ET:

Arizona Coyotes +3000

Boston Bruins +650

Calgary Flames +4000

Carolina Hurricanes +4000

Chicago Blackhawks +7000

Colorado Avalanche +875

Columbus Blue Jackets +5000

Dallas Stars +1600

Edmonton Oilers +2400

Florida Panthers +4000

Minnesota Wild +4000

Montreal Canadiens +6000

Nashville Predators +3500

New York Islanders +3800

New York Rangers +3800

Philadelphia Flyers +1300

Pittsburgh Penguins +1500

St. Louis Blues +1150

Tampa Bay Lightning +550

Toronto Maple Leafs +2200

Vancouver Canucks +3500

Vegas Golden Knights +875

Washington Capitals +1100

Winnipeg Jets +5000

There are a lot of considerations from a futures standpoint. The play-in round will likely be more taxing than the round robin. Some teams have gotten a whole lot healthier with the lengthy downtime, like Columbus and Colorado. Some teams play a more up tempo, free-flowing style, which could be a detriment while trying to get back into rhythm early in the process. There won’t be any margin for error.

Goaltending will obviously be huge. The best goaltenders have the greatest chance at bailing out their teams if they don’t play well.

Some of these teams would not have made the playoffs under the traditional format. Seven teams – Buffalo, New Jersey, Ottawa, Detroit, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and San Jose – were left out. The second-chance teams are not as good as their opponents for that play-in round, but the best team doesn’t always win in the playoffs and certainly won’t win all of these series under such unconventional conditions.

As far as some futures prices worth considering, there are still a lot of variables, including how the schedule will set up, if any players on any of the teams are diagnosed with coronavirus, and where the games will be played. Losing a star player to a positive test could make things really challenging for a team. Therefore, you probably want to try and find teams with a lot of depth that aren’t overly reliant on a couple of standouts.

You also want to find a goaltender that you can trust. That is huge in this format. Obviously goaltenders are subject to variance, but it would be hard to take a team like Columbus, for example, since Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins are young guys without much of a track record.

<strong>Dallas</strong><strong> Stars (+1600) – </strong>The Dallas Stars have all sorts of problems scoring. Maybe that will be a bad thing in this format, but they are guaranteed a spot in the first round and most definitely have the goaltending with Ben Bishop. They also have a very capable backup in Anton Khudobin. The idea that a starting goaltender might pop a positive COVID-19 test is something that makes this an even tougher handicap. Still, Dallas plays a tight-knit, defensive style and that seems like a positive in this format.

<strong>Nashville</strong><strong> Predators (+3500) – </strong>The Predators are another team that could benefit from the shutdown. It had been a whirlwind season with the firing of Peter Laviolette and quite a few man games lost throughout the year. Juuse Saros outplayed Pekka Rinne, which is a big of a concern going into the playoffs, but they have good goaltending depth in the event that something unforeseen happens. This is still a very good team with excellent depth on the blue line, something else that matters a lot in these unique times.

<strong>Washington Capitals (+1100) – </strong>Once again, another team that has a ton of depth up and down the lineup, plus a group of guys that have won in the playoffs before. Braden Holtby was not having a good season with a 3.11 GAA and a poor .897 SV%, but now he can also wipe the slate clean and get things figured out. Washington has a lot of scoring threats and tremendous structure. They’re a bit of a short price based on reputation, but they deserve to be among the Eastern Conference favorites. They also have one of the league’s deadliest power plays and special teams are going to play a huge role in determining the winners of these series.

A Look at the NHL Betting Odds for the 24-Team Playoff

<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>

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