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<p>There is a massive event set to take place in the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/ufc-mma/">MMA</a> world this weekend as UFC 299 will be taking place down in Florida. This is the second of a three-part series in which the UFC is treating fans to some great title bouts. </p>



<p>Sean O’Malley will take on Marlon Vera in the main event at the Kaseya Center this weekend, but there are other fights that stand out immediately as well. Here is a look at some of the top fights set to take place, and the betting predictions for each bout.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-huge-bantamweight-bout">A Huge Bantamweight Bout</h2>



<p>Starting with the final fight of the night is the best course of action when trying to break down each UFC event, and there is a huge bantamweight fight to cap off the night. Sean O’Malley is the betting favorite at -280 in the main event as he is putting his title belt on the line against Marlon Vera (+240).</p>



<p>Vera actually picked up a win over O’Malley a few years ago, but the champion has been waiting for a rematch in order to get his revenge. This should be a fight that goes the distance and each fighter will have some big moments throughout the five rounds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Ultimately O’Malley is simply too good in the Octagon, and he will find a way to pick up a win to retain his belt in thrilling fashion. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-nice-co-main-event">A Nice Co-Main Event</h2>



<p>Dustin Poirier will face off against Benoit Saint-Denis in a co-main event at UFC 299, and this is going to be a bout that will attract a ton of attention. Most co-main events are still stuck at three rounds, but this will be a five round battle if it lasts that long.</p>



<p>These two lightweight fighters have been extremely aggressive throughout their careers, and both fighters will be trying to end things early in this one. Saint-Denis is the clear favorite at -220 in this bout, but that’s not how things are going to play out.</p>



<p>The crowd is expected to be behind Poirier throughout this event, and that will create some momentum for the longtime veteran. This is a great opportunity to get a ton of betting value and getting Poirier at +185 to come up with a stunning upset is the way to go.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-page-makes-ufc-debut">Page Makes UFC Debut</h2>



<p>Michael Page is going to be making his debut in the Octagon on Saturday night, and there will be plenty of intrigue to see how he will perform. Page is an underdog at +107 in this bout as he will be taking on Kevin Holland (-127).</p>



<p>One reason that Holland has become a fan favorite is that his aggressive style of fighting tends to lead to some excitement in every single bout. That doesn’t mean that Holland is successful in each fight, but he at least contends every single matchup.</p>



<p>It will be the energy and enthusiasm of Page that will be the difference in this bout though as he will come up with an impressive win, and a win that is valuable when betting.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-check-out-entire-card">Check Out Entire Card</h2>



<p>While the main card is going to be a main focus at UFC 299, there are some other great fights that will be taking place as well. Since there are going to be some great betting options out there, it’s important to check out the entire card before locking in any bets.</p>



<p>The undercard at UFC 299 might be just as good as the main card, and that is going to create an entire day of great UFC action. Get those bets in now as this is when you will find the most betting value.</p>

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Was there any question whatsoever that the New York Knicks were going to present a huge challenge for their new coach, Tom Thibodeau? Somehow the team couldn't find the right combination with any number of mentors, including Phil Jackson, who couldn't quite make things work without some superstars to start with.

Thibodeau is trying to instill something of a "culture" of defense, and he may have at least part of that going in the right direction. The Cleveland Cavaliers are a team that is also "rebuilding," and they will be the home team for this Tuesday night contest at the Quicken Loans Arena.

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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NEW YORK KNICKS at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, 7:05 PM ET (Tuesday)</strong></span></h3>
<h4><strong>NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers -3.5, Total 215.5</strong></h4>
The Cavs are off to a 3-0 start, and maybe this is a feather in the cap of head coach JB Bickerstaff, who always seems to be in a position to take over for a coach when he gets fired. I don't know if this is part of the assistant's culture (there's that word again), to take jobs where the head coach is vulnerable. He has taken over in Houston (after Kevin McHale got the ax), Memphis (after David Fizdale was fired) and then Cleveland, where the players almost had a revolt against John Beilein, who had come to the job with only college experience, most recently at Michigan.

Maybe the young players are going to have a real impact, particularly a couple of guards from the SEC. Collin Sexton, who played a year at Alabama, is averaging 27 points in the first three games, while Darius Garland, from Vanderbilt, averages 19.

But the guy who may be the difference-maker is Andre Drummond, acquired in a trade with Detroit last season, who is a four-time NBA rebounding champion and was considered by some to be too old for this rebuilding project,even though he's only 27. He is averaging over 20 points and 14 rebounds, and - here's the surprise - he is hitting 61% of his free throws. And it is indeed a pleasant surprise for Cavs fans, who know that he has been historically bad at the line, making just 46% for his career.

The Knicks lost their first two games by double digits, then beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 20 points (130-110). How in the world did they do that? Well, they absolutely stymied the Bucks from three-point range (7-38, or 18.4%), while making 16 triples of their own. That is a 48-21 edge from downtown, and that tends to make a difference.

What the Knicks have done rather well is defend those three-pointers, allowing just 25%. Here is their misfortune - the Cavs have not been the kind of team to have to rely on making those long-range shots. In fact, only one team in the league has attempted fewer than that. yes, they are 43.4% from out there, but they have proven to be proficient with Drummond on the inside and people like Sexton, the point guard, penetrating.

Thibodeau's team operates offensively a little like the Cavs, in that they don't shoot a lot of threes (27th in the league), although they are fairly accurate with them. Where there's a gap is that Cleveland can probably do a lot more on the inside, and they are one of the NBA's best at shooting two-pointers, while the Knicks are not in the top twenty.

New York has Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel in the middle, and they are useful players, but they will have their hands full dealing with an offensive-minded Drummond. Not that we're all that sold with the Cavs, but we're not in awful shape laying points with them here.

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<p>The Guardians come into this AL Central matchup vs. the Tigers, who are 4th in the division, with a record of 60-40, and they are the betting favorite at -150. The Tigers are 50-52 overall and they have Jack Flaherty on the mound. The Guardians will start Tanner Bibee.</p>

<p>Wednesday's forecast in Cleveland calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. BSDET will be televising this one, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. First pitch from Progressive Field is set for 6:40 PM ET.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, July 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers 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>Cleveland picked up a 5-4 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 6th and another three in the 7th. As for the Tigers, they scored two runs in the 4th and added two more in the 7th.</p>

<p>Xzavion Curry got the start for the Guardians, going just 4 1/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out one. He did not factor in the decision, as Cade Smith got the win out of the bullpen. Emmanuel Clase got the save. Tyler Holton only went 1 2/3 innings for the Tigers, giving up zero earned runs on one hit.</p>

<p>Jose Ramirez and Jhonkensy Noel each homered for the Guardians, while Steven Kwan scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/3. Wenceel Perez had a two-run homer for the Tigers.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is 50-52 overall this season, and they are 11 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone 17-14 in divisional games. The Tigers will be on the road today, and they are 26-28 on the road compared to 24-24 at home.</p>

<p>The Tigers have won four straight series, and their overall series record is 14-13-4 this year. As the underdog, Detroit is 28-32 this year, and they are 19-23 as the road underdog. Detroit has dropped two straight games as the underdog, and they are 22-20 when favored this year. Looking at their most recent games, the Tigers are 7-3 over their last 10.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Detroit Tigers this season, it's been a good idea to take them on the road. They are 31-23 against the run line away from home, including a current streak of eight wins. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 39-21 against the run line, while they are just 12-30 when favored.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road today against the Cleveland Guardians, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Tigers have had a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 56-43. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-10. Overall, 63.7% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current over streak is at five games.</p><p>Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Tigers today as he faces off against the Guardians on the road. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 7-5 to go along with an ERA of 3.13. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently .96. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Looking back further, he has turned in a quality start in 10 of his outings this year. Flaherty's ERA on the road is 2.88 compared to 3.52 at home.</p><p>The Tigers offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game this season, which is 15th in the league. They have been about the same on the road and at home, averaging 4.3 and 4.4 runs per game, respectively. As a team, the Tigers are batting just .234, which is 19th in the MLB, and their on-base percentage of .299 is also near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>Riley Greene has been the Tigers' top power hitter this season, as his 17 homers is 1st on the team and 13th in the league. Greene is also batting .268 for the season. Matt Vierling has gone 11/34 in his last eight games, but he has not gone deep during this stretch. Justyn-Henry Malloy and Colt Keith have both gone deep twice in their last eight and nine games, respectively.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is 60-40 overall this season, and they lead the AL Central by five games over the Twins. The Guardians will host the Tigers today, and they are 16-14 in divisional games this year. The Guardians are looking to bounce back, as they have lost seven of their last ten games.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have been good at home, going 32-14 compared to 28-26 on the road. As the favorite, Cleveland has gone 44-22 this year and 29-12 as the favorite at home. The Guardians' overall series record is 19-10-2, but they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Guardians win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.4 runs per game. They are 49-51 on the run line this season, including 22-24 at home. Their overall run differential is +0.8 runs per game, and they are 27-27 on the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are 29-37 on the run line, while they are 20-14 as the underdog.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians are playing host to the Detroit Tigers today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Guardians games this season is 8.6 runs, and their over/under record is 49-45. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, Cleveland's record is 15-15. Overall, 64.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Cleveland will be sending Tanner Bibee to the mound today vs. the Tigers. The right-hander has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 8-4. Bibee's ERA for the season is 3.58, along with a WHIP of 1.11. In his 20 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.25 strikeouts per nine innings. Bibee's last outing came vs. the Padres, where he picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had lost two straight starts. One of those losses came vs. the Tigers, where he gave up three homers and four earned runs.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/21 in his last five games, including one home run and five RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in homers (24) and RBIs (82). Josh Naylor is also near the top of the league in RBIs, as his 71 runs batted in is 5th in the MLB. Naylor has 22 homers this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.7 runs per game and have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 12th in home runs and have the 12th best team batting average in the league. Cleveland is also one of the best teams in the league at not striking out.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 7/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Penguins and Blue Jackets face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Penguins are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Pittsburgh improved to 6-10-3 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for Pittsburgh, including a goal in the first period to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead. The Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-net goal sealed the win for Pittsburgh.</p><p>Sidney Crosby found the net twice in the Penguins' 3-1 win over Montreal, scoring his 4th and 5th goals of the season. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal, which came on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and scored their second goal on a power play. The Penguins had 14 giveaways and scored once in each period, with Crosby's first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they gave up came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Can Columbus Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Blue Jackets fell to 5-8-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. Columbus, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the 9 combined goals surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Columbus allowed five goals in the first period, with the Capitals scoring their first just 56 seconds into the game. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the defense struggled throughout.</p><p>The Blue Jackets fired 36 shots on goal, but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. Columbus was held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and picked up three assists, with Sean Monahan earning his fifth assist of the season. Zach Aston-Reese contributed his second assist, and Adam Fantilli added his fourth.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, allowing five first-period goals, including one just 56 seconds into the game. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets also had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Planning on watching today's Sycamores and Huskies game? Catch the action at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sycamores are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Huskies. The game's over/under currently sits at 165.5 points.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +8</p><p>This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Indiana State Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Indiana State comes into this game with a 7-1 record following a 85-77 win over Bradley. Looking at their past ten road games, Indiana State has a record of 7-3. Indiana State's ATS performance shows a 5-2 record heading into today's game. In terms of road games, the Sycamores are 3-2 vs. the spread, while they are a perfect 2-0 at home vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Indiana State's games have averaged 162.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 155.8 points. The Sycamores' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 145 points per game.</p><p>Indiana State's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Bradley, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 87.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is Isaiah Swope, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.8, while Jayson Kent also carries a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.</p><p>Indiana State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.5 points per game. So far, the Indiana State defense is giving up an average of 8.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.5 times per game (387th).</p><h3>Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Today's game will be the 8th of the season for Northern Illinois, who currently have a 5-2 overall record. In road games, the Huskies are 2-2 this season, while they are 2-0 at home. Northern Illinois has a solid track record against the spread, sitting at 5-1 heading into today's game. This includes a 3-1 record on the road vs. the spread and a perfect 2-0 mark at home.</p><p>In seven games, Northern Illinois comes in with an over/under mark of 5-1-0, with their games averaging 163.3 points per game. In the Huskies' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 162 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Northern Illinois offense put up 67 points against Northwestern. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.4% and made 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Huskies have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 64th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 85th in terms of percentage and 161st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Northern Illinois will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.6 points per game (226th). Northern Illinois' three-point defense is currently 57th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.1% of their shots vs. Northern Illinois.</p>

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<p>The 2021 college football bowl season goes on Saturday, December 18, with the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, so we have prepared the best Utah State vs. Oregon State betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Aggies and Beavers lock horns for the first time since 1998, and Oregon State is 2-0 SU and ATS in its previous two meetings with Utah State. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Beavers are 7.5-point favorites for this one, while the Aggies are listed as +230 moneyline dogs with a total of 67.0 points.</p>



<h2>Utah State leans on its prolific passing offense </h2>



<p>The Utah State Aggies (10-3; 9-4 ATS) are coming off an impressive 46-13 road victory over San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference Championship Game on December 4. They completely outplayed the Aztecs and upset the odds as 6.5-point road underdogs.</p>



<p>The Aggies ran 28 times for just 65 yards, but their passing offense destroyed the Aztecs. Logan Bonner went 29-of-42 for 318 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception, while Brandon Bowling had eight receptions for 154 yards and a couple of scores.</p>



<p>Over his last five games, Bonner has thrown for a whopping 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions. During that span, Bowling and Deven Thompkins have combined for eight touchdowns. The Aggies score 33.2 points per contest (31<sup>st</sup> in the country) and surrender 25.3 in a return (tied-56<sup>th</sup>). They are 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS in the last eight games overall.</p>



<h2>Oregon State relies on its ground game </h2>



<p>The Oregon State Beavers (7-5; 7-5 ATS) finished the regular season with a tough 38-29 defeat at the Oregon Ducks on November 27. They failed to cover a 7.5-point spread, as Oregon State’s defense couldn’t cope with Oregon’s balanced attack.</p>



<p>The Beavers allowed 506 all-purpose yards to the Ducks, while Oregon’s signal-caller Anthony Brown completed 23 of his 28 pass attempts for 275 yards and a couple of scores. Junior RB B.J. Taylor led the way for the Beavers with 13 carries for 59 yards and a TD; Chance Nolan went 25-of-39 for 308 yards, a pair of touchdowns, and an interception, while Luke Musgrave had seven catches for 85 yards and a TD.</p>



<p>Oregon State tallies 32.8 points per game (tied-34<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 219.5 rushing yards (13<sup>th</sup>) and 213.1 passing yards (86<sup>th</sup>). Interestingly, the Beavers are 0-4 straight up when rushing for less than 200 yards, so keep your eyes on B.J. Taylor, who’s accounted for 1,259 yards and 13 touchdowns on 209 carries in 2021.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Utah State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-1 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven outings as underdogs&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oregon State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last seven outings as favorites of 7.5 or fewer points</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-utah-state-vs-oregon-state-pick">Utah State vs. Oregon State Pick</h2>



<p>Even if the Beavers win this clash, I don’t think they’ll do it by a comfortable margin. Their defense hasn’t impressed, as Oregon State yields 25.9 points per game (64<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 146.9 rushing yards (55<sup>th</sup>) and 241.1 passing yards (87<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p>The Beavers could easily struggle to cope with Utah State’s passing offense. They will run the ball efficiently and control the clock, but slowing down Logan Bonner and the Aggies’ receiving corps will be a tall order. With a touchdown on the table, give me the underdogs. Utah State has gone 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS in its seven games away from home in 2021.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Utah State +7.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Four of Utah State’s and Oregon State’s last six games have gone over the total. I would ride the betting trends, though the line has been set pretty high in this one.</p>



<p>None of the Aggies’ last five games have produced more than 65 points in total. Utah State has allowed 17 or fewer points four times in that stretch. On the other side, three of Oregon State’s previous six tilts have produced 67 or more points in total. I would stick with the Aggies to cover.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 67.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Utah State vs. Oregon State Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/18/21

<p>The NFL betting action goes on Sunday, November 21, with plenty of intriguing picks to choose from, so we’re taking a closer look at the AFC showdown from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to get you the best Bengals vs. Raiders betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Coming off a bye, the Cincinnati Bengals opened as small 1-point road favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Las Vegas Raiders are -105 moneyline underdogs, while the totals are listed at 50.5 points.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Bengals look to snap a two-game skid</h2>



<p>The Cincinnati Bengals fell to 5-4 SU and 4-5 ATS on the season following a heavy 41-16 defeat to the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. After a shocking 34-31 loss at the New York Jets in Week 8, the Bengals completely disappointed in front of their fans at Paul Brown Stadium.</p>



<p>Joe Burrow had an awful day in the office against the Browns, going 28-of-40 for 282 yards and a couple of interceptions. Joe Mixon led the way with 13 carries for 64 yards and a couple of touchdowns, while Tee Higgins had six receptions for 78 yards.</p>



<p>The Bengals are now scoring 26.2 points per game (tied-9<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) on 97.1 rushing yards (24<sup>th</sup>) and 264.3 passing yards (8<sup>th</sup>). They are yielding 22.6 points in a return (11<sup>th</sup>) on 100.9 rushing yards (8<sup>th</sup>) and 260.3 passing yards (24<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Raiders lost two straight, too         </h2>



<p>The Las Vegas Raiders (5-4; 4-5 ATS) got battered by the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, 41-14, and failed to cover as 2.5-point home dogs. After a 23-16 road loss at the New York Giants in Week 9, the Raiders put on another disappointing performance, allowing 516 total yards and 29 1<sup>st</sup> downs to the Chiefs.</p>



<p>Patrick Mahomes had a field day and tossed for five touchdowns. On the other side, Derek Carr went 25-of-35 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while the Raiders ran only 14 times for a paltry 50 yards.</p>



<p>Josh Jacobs has struggled with injuries all season long, and the 23-year-old RB is questionable to play against the Bengals due to a knee injury. The Raiders are tallying only 85.0 rushing yards per game (28<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) and 3.7 per carry (also 28<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Cincinnati:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-4 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>2-15 SU in the last 17 road games against the Raiders</li></ul>



<p><strong>Las Vegas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>13-7 ATS in the last 20 games played in Week 11</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-cincinnati-bengals-vs-las-vegas-raiders-pick">Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders Pick</h2>



<p>This is a tough spot for both Cincy and Las Vegas, so I would avoid the side bet. The Bengals have been awful on the defensive end in their previous two outings, while the Raiders have struggled on the other side of the ball, scoring just 30 points over their last two showings.</p>



<p>Both teams have been pretty unpredictable so far this season. They will probably lean a lot on Joe Burrow and Derek Carr to move the ball frequently, so betting on the over seems like the best move. I lean the Raiders because of the home-field advantage, but it’s tough to separate these two sides, especially when you know they both desperately need a win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Las Vegas Raiders +1.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I’m expecting both teams to easily surpass a 20-point mark. The Raiders’ offense ranks second in the league in passing yards per game, while the Bengals are eighth. Both teams are vulnerable in the secondary, so give me the over on the totals.</p>



<p>The over is 10-4 in the Raiders’ last 14 games overall and 8-1 in their previous nine showings at home. On the other side, the total has gone over in 14 of Cincinnati’s last 20 meetings with the AFC.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 50.5 points at -110</strong></p>

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