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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Braxton Garrett will get the start for the Marlins (62-57, 36-25 home) as they host the Astros (68-51, 35-25 away) at loanDepot Park. The Astros will give the starting nod to Framber Valdez. Check out my prediction for game one of this interleague matchup between the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros -140</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, August 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, Houston has a straight-up record of 3-2.</li><li>The Astros have put together a 3-2 record in their last five games as the favorite.</li><li>In Framber Valdez's three most recent starts, the Astros are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Astros are 2nd in the AL West on a record of 68-51. Overall, they have played in 37 different series, going 20-14-3. When playing above .500 teams, the Astros are 68-51, and currently hold win percentages of 55.9% at home and 58.3% on the road.</p><p><p>Framber Valdez is 9-7 with a 3.30 ERA heading into the game. On the road, he has an ERA of 4.72 and a record of 5-2, while at home he has posted a 4-5 mark and an ERA of 3.17. His season WHIP stands at 1.09, with opponents batting .227 against him and slugging .354.</p></p><p>In his most recent start, Framber Valdez gave up six runs over seven innings of work. Despite the eight hits he allowed to Baltimore, the Astros emerged victorious with a 7-6 scoreline. Unfortunately for Valdez, he was not credited with the win and instead received a no decision.</p><p>The Astros have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 15 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 8th in home runs and 11th in slugging percentage. Overall, Houston is averaging 4.9 runs per game (7th).</p><p>Over the last ten games, Kyle Tucker has been the Astros' most prolific power hitter, leading the team with three home runs. His season-long total stands at 22 long balls, and he's batting an impressive .297 overall.</p><h3>WILL THE MIAMI MARLINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>This season, the Marlins have played a total of 37 series and are above .500 at 19-17-1. On the road, Miami is 26-32 and 36-25 at home. Their overall record of 62-57 has the Marlins sitting 3rd in the NL East.</p><p><p>Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett has been impressive in the 2023 season, boasting a 6-3 record and an ERA of 4.08. His ERA on the road is an impressive 2.71, while his home ERA stands at 6.33. Garrett's WHIP for the season is 1.19, with opposing teams having a batting average of .255 against him and a slugging percentage of .430.</p></p><p>The Marlins emerged victorious in the last game Braxton Garrett pitched, besting the Reds 3-2. The left-hander hurled six frames, surrendering six hits and two earned runs to add a win to his ledger.</p><p>Offensively, Miami is ranked 24th in the league with an average of 4.1 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Marlins averaged 4.6 runs per contest, which is 5th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Miami is 25th in all of baseball, with a total of 111 home runs.</p><p>Jorge Soler has been one of the Marlins' most productive hitters in 2023. His batting average of .244 is accompanied by 28 home runs and 62 RBIs.</p>

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