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<p>An interleague series begins Tuesday night when the Anaheim Angels (15-14, 7-9 away) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (10-19, 5-8 home). Both teams are coming off poor weekends and will hope the day off Monday will give them the boost needed to turn things around. Below is my MLB pick for the Angels vs Cardinals.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-los-angeles-angels-vs-st-louis-cardinals-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Los Angeles Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -167</p>



<p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-st-louis-cardinals"><a></a>Why Bet the St. Louis Cardinals:</h2>



<p>✅ St. Louis is struggling this season, but they have beaten the Angels in five of their last six meetings.</p>



<p>✅ Los Angeles has lost four of their last five games away from Anaheim.</p>



<p>✅ The Angels struggle against the NL Central having lost six of their last eight meetings.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-los-angeles-angels-struggling-on-the-road"><a></a>Los Angeles Angels Struggling on the Road</h2>



<p>Los Angeles visited the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend and left losing two of three. The Brewers grabbed the first two games of the series before the Angels won Sunday to avoid the sweep. After the weekend play, the Angels find themselves third in the AL West and 2.5 games back of the first place Texas Rangers.</p>



<p>Patrick Sandoval is set to make his sixth start of the season and will look to build on his 3.16 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 25.2 innings pitched.</p>



<p>Mike Trout is still good at baseball and he leads the Angels with a .308 batting average and seven home runs. Hunter Renfroe has knocked in 20 RBIs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-st-louis-cardinals-had-a-poor-april">The St. Louis Cardinals Had a Poor April</h2>



<p>St. Louis had an April to forget and that culminated in weekend sweep to end the month. The Cardinals visited the Los Angeles Dodgers and were soundly beaten in two of the three games. Los Angeles grabbed a tight 1-0 win on Saturday night, but the other two games were 3+ margin of victory.</p>



<p>Steven Matz is grabbing the ball for the sixth time this season and he will need to improve on his 6.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP through 26.0 innings pitched.</p>



<p>Nolan Gorman has had a nice start to the season and he leads the Cardinals with six home runs and 22 RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt is batting a team high .306 batting average.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals Pick & Prediction - 05/02/23

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tritons and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big West matchup, California-San Diego is favored by -1 vs. Hawaii. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +1</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-59 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tritons Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>California-San Diego is 15-8 overall and 9-2 in the Big West. On the road, the Tritons are 5-6, and they have a scoring margin of +4.1 points per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, California-San Diego has gone 10-2 this season. Their record over the last 10 games on the road is 5-5.</p><p>California-San Diego has an overall ATS record of 14-7 this season. They have gone 9-3 vs. the spread when they have been favored and have an ATS mark of 6-5 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tritons have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>California-San Diego's over/under record for the season sits at 9-11-1. The average point total in their games is at 142.3, which is slightly below their average over/under line of 143. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 137.5. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is at 151 points.</p><p>The California-San Diego offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Long Beach State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.4% while connecting on 12 threes. Bryce Pope led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones contributed 20 points for the Tritons.</p><p>Currently, the Tritons' defense holds the 72nd rank in the nation, allowing 67.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. Hawaii. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a record of 12-11, including a 4-7 record in Big West play. They are 6-6 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +1.9.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Hawaii has gone 1-7, and they are 1-7 in their last eight games as the underdog. In their last game, they lost to UC Irvine, 93-68. Over their last 10 games at home, the Rainbow Warriors have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Hawaii has struggled vs. the spread this season with a record of 1-7. Overall, the Rainbow Warriors are just 7-14 ATS this year. Their home ATS mark is 3-9 and they have gone just 2-7 ATS in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Hawaii's games this season (138.4). Currently, their over/under record is 10-10-1. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 153 points.</p><p>The Hawaii offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against UC Irvine. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.4% and connected on 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Rainbow Warriors have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 204th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 338th in terms of percentage and 205th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Rainbow Warriors' defense is nationally ranked 90th, allowing 68.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Hawaii's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.0% this season.</p>

California-San Diego Tritons vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>The Yankees and Blue Jays are set to face off in an AL East matchup at 3:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Yankees are 53-31 this season, while the Blue Jays are 37-44. New York is starting Nestor Cortes, while Chris Bassitt is on the mound for the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>New York is currently the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -124 compared to the Blue Jays at +105. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and this game can be seen on SNET.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline +105</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 3:07 ET on Saturday, June 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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><p>It was all Yankees in the last game of this series, as New York took down the Blue Jays by a score of 16-5. The Yankees offense exploded for six runs in the 2nd inning and added seven more in the 9th. As for the Blue Jays, they scored their only run in the 5th and added their final four in the 7th.</p>

<p>Marcus Stroman got the start for the Yankees, going just 4 1/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out three. Michael Tonkin came out of the bullpen for the win. Yusei Kikuchi had a rough outing for the Blue Jays, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit the game's only home run while going 2/5 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Juan Soto did a bit of everything for the Yankees, going 2/4 with a home run, three runs scored, and three RBIs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 53-31, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the AL East lead heading into today's road matchup vs. the Blue Jays. New York is 11-13 against other AL East teams this season and have lost four straight series. So far, they are 17-6-2 in series play this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 24-14 this year and have gone 29-17 on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 41-25 this year and 12-6 as the underdog. New York really needs to get things going, as they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run differential of 3.9 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run differential of -3.5 runs per game. Overall, the Yankees are 47-37 against the run line this season, including a 27-19 mark on the road. They are 33-33 against the run line as the favorite and 14-4 as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs for the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays is higher than their season average of 8.0 runs per game. The over/under record for Yankees games this season is 43-39, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 22 of those 36 games. The over has hit in each of their last four games.</p><p>New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 3.40. Cortes' WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Cortes has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings. Opponents are batting .230 this season vs. Cortes.</p>
<p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also one of the top scoring offenses in the league at 5.1 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are 2nd in team OPS and are the league's top home run-hitting team. The Yankees also have the league's best team walk rate.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Aaron Judge has gone 9/22 with three homers and 12 RBIs. For the season, Judge is batting .310 with a league-leading 79 RBIs and 30 homers. Juan Soto is also near the top of the league in homers, as he has 20 so far this season and is batting .302.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 37-44 overall and 14.5 games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division, trailing the Rays by 3.5 games for 4th place. The Blue Jays have gone just 11-15 in AL East matchups this year. At home, they are 19-20 this season.</p>

<p>The Blue Jays really need to get things going, as they have dropped eight of their last ten games. So far, they are 29-20 as the favorite but just 8-24 as the underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 8-12-5, and they are 1-7 as the home underdog this year.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they do so by an average of 3.3 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of -3.9 runs per game. As a result, their run line record is 38-43, with a -0.6 average run margin per game. They are 14-25 against the run line at home and 24-18 on the road.</p><p>Despite the fact that the over/under line for today's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees is 8.5, the Blue Jays have played to the over in five straight games. Their combined run average for the season is 8.6, and their over/under record is 37-41. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 11-15. Only 11.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and 56.8% of their games have had lower lines.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes in with a record of 6-6 and an ERA of 3.45. He has made 16 starts this year and has eight quality starts. Bassitt's WHIP for the season is 1.37, and opponents are batting .253 off the right-hander this year. In his last outing, Bassitt finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work. He has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Bassitt has not taken a loss since May 25th.</p><p>Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team's top power threat this season, as he is 14th in the league with 12 home runs, while also leading the team with 44 RBIs. Guerrero Jr. has also been hot of late, going 14/37 in his last eight games with five homers and eight runs scored. Daulton Varsho is 2nd on the team in RBIs but is batting just .200 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Blue Jays are just 24th in the league in runs scored and are batting a collective .235. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have been one of the worst teams in terms of striking out this season. Currently, Toronto is 3rd in the league in strikeouts.</p>

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<p>Week 17 of the 2021-22 NBA season tips off Monday, February 7, with five games around the Association, so we have prepared the best Suns vs. Bulls betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>Phoenix and Chicago open their two-game non-conference series. The Suns search for their third consecutive victory over the Bulls and their third straight win at United Center in Chicago. Last year, Phoenix beat Chicago 121-116 as an 8.5-point home fave and 106-97 as a 6.5-point road fave.</p>



<h2 id="the-suns-easily-beat-the-wizards-returned-to-the-winning-path">The Suns easily beat the Wizards, returned to the winning path      </h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (42-10; 29-23 ATS) put an end to their 11-game winning streak last Thursday, suffering a 124-115 defeat at the Atlanta Hawks. Two days later, they returned to the right track with a comfortable 95-80 road victory over the Washington Wizards.</p>



<p>The Suns dominated the Wizards all night long, leading by as many as 36 points. They held Washington to only 35.3% shooting from the field and posted a whopping 20 offensive rebounds. Deandre Ayton led the charge for the Suns with a 20-point, 16-rebound double-double, while Chris Paul accounted for 14 points and nine assists.</p>



<p>Phoenix remains the No. 1 seed in the West, two and a half games ahead of Golden State. The Suns own the third-highest offensive rating in the NBA (113.4 points per 100 possessions) and the second-lowest defensive rating of 105.6.</p>



<h2 id="the-bulls-play-without-rest">The Bulls play without rest      </h2>



<p>The Chicago Bulls will meet the Suns on the second day of a back-to-back set, coming off a tough home matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers which has been excluded from this analysis. The Bulls hosted the Sixers as 3-point underdogs, searching for their second win in a row.</p>



<p>After a tough 127-120 overtime defeat at the Toronto Raptors this past Friday, the Bulls outlasted the lowly Indiana Pacers 122-115 on Saturday night. Nikola Vucevic dominated Indiana and went off for 36 points on 16-for-21 shooting from the field, while DeMar DeRozan added 31 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Rookie Ayo Dosunmu also had a big night, finishing with a 15-point, 14-assist double-double.</p>



<p>The Bulls have gone 4-2 straight up and ATS in their last six contests despite some serious injury problems. Chicago is without Lonzo Ball (knee), Patrick Williams (wrist), Alex Caruso (wrist), and Derrick Jones Jr. (finger), while both Coby White (thigh) and Zach LaVine (back) are questionable to play Monday against the Bulls.</p>



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



<p><strong>Phoenix:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-4 ATS in the last 12 games overall</li><li>6-1 ATS in the last seven games on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Chicago:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 ATS in the last seven home games against Phoenix</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-phoenix-suns-vs-chicago-bulls-pick">Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls Pick</h2>



<p>The injury-depleted Bulls will have to deal with fatigue on the back end of their back-to-back set, so I’m backing the Suns to cover. Phoenix misses a few players as well, but the Suns’ key players are all raring to go.</p>



<p>The Suns have been terrific all season long. They’ve covered in eight of their previous 12 contests overall. Also, the Suns have gone 9-1 straight up and 8-2 ATS over their last ten outings away from home, so the Bulls will have a mountain to climb in this matchup.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Phoenix Suns&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Bulls have hit a 120-point mark in five straight outings, but they’ve played some lousy teams during that stretch. This time around, the Bulls take on one of the toughest defensive units in the league. Phoenix ranks 3<sup>rd</sup> in the NBA in the opponent field goal percentage (44.0%), while Chicago leads the league in field goal percentage (47.8%).</p>



<p>I lean the under because of the Suns’ D and the Bulls’ injury problems. Six of the Suns’ last eight contests on the road have gone under the total even though Phoenix plays at the eighth-fastest pace in the league (99.2 possessions per 48 minutes). The Bulls register 98.4 possessions per 48 minutes (tied-14<sup>th</sup> in the league).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/7/22

<p>Planning on watching today's Cardinal and Trojans game? Catch the action at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on PACN. The over/under for this Pac-12 conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with the Trojans being the favored team playing at home against the Cardinal.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans -4</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stanford Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Stanford comes into today's matchup as the underdog, with a point spread of +4. So far this season, they have gone 7-6 and have won their last two games. In their last game, they defeated UCLA by a score of 59-53.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Cardinal are just 1-2 and have an average scoring margin of -3.7 points per game. Over their last ten road games, they are just 3-7.</p><p>Stanford has an ATS record of 7-5 this season and they are 2-1 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cardinal have an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Stanford games is 8-4 and today's line of 153.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (148.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>The Stanford offense is coming off a game where they scored 59 points against UCLA. They posted a field goal percentage of 36% and connected on 6 threes. The Stanford offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.8 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 37% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, Stanford is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. UCLA, the Bruins finished with a field goal percentage of 32% and a total of 53 points vs. Stanford.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Trojans?</h3><p>So far this season, the USC Trojans have been favored in 11 of their 14 games and are favored by 4 points today against Stanford. Overall, USC has a record of 7-7 and is 5-3 at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Trojans defeated California by a score of 82-74. Over their last 10 games at home, USC is 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, USC is 6-5 vs. the spread. Overall, they are 6-8 ATS this year. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Trojans are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-4 this season and 4-6 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>USC's over/under record this season is 11-3 and today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (147.7). So far, their games have averaged 152.6 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 155 points.</p><p>The Trojans' offense wrapped up their last game with 82 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.9 points per contest. Boogie Ellis led the team in scoring, putting up 15 points. Additionally, Kobe Johnson contributed 14 points for the Trojans.</p><p>In terms of defense, USC is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 74.7 points per game. Against California in their most recent game, the USC defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing California to hit 53% of their shots.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>The Braves and Nationals will face off in an NL East matchup at 6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The forecast for Tuesday's matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Reynaldo Lopez is slated to start for the Braves, and they are 3rd in the NL East with a record of 78-66. The Nationals are 4th in the NL East with a record of 64-79.</p>

<p>MacKenzie Gore will get the start for the Nationals, and they are the slight underdog on the money line (+135). The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and BSSO will be televising Tuesday's Braves vs. Nationals matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +135</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 1-0 loss. Atlanta was the heavy favorite at -157 at home but couldn't get anything going offensively, as the Reds scored the game's only run in the 2nd inning. The Braves also wasted a good start from Charlie Morton, who took the loss, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run on six hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the loss.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense was carried by Matt Olson, going 2/3 with two singles. The rest of the Braves lineup only had two hits. Both of those hits were singles, and the Braves didn't have a runner get past 2nd base.</p><p>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Nationals, the Braves are 78-66 overall, putting them 3rd in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Phillies by eight games in the division. Atlanta lost the final game of their series vs. the Reds, and they are 5-5 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 40-31 this season, and they are just above .500 at 38-35 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 66-50 this season, and they are 12-16 as the underdog. So far, they have been good as the road favorite, putting together a record of 27-21 this year. The Braves' overall series record is 26-16-5.</p><p>When betting the run line in Braves games this season, it's been a coin flip, as they're 68-76 overall. They've been a better play on the road, going 39-34, compared to 29-42 at home. As the favorite, they're just 51-65, but as the underdog, they're 17-11. Their average run margin is +0.4 runs per game, with a scoring margin of +0.9 runs per game on the road and -0.1 runs per game at home. In their wins, they're winning by an average of 3.5 runs per game, while in their losses, they're losing by an average of 3.2 runs per game.</p><p>The Braves have played in 81 games this season with an over/under line set at 8 runs, and their record in those games is 8-15-1. The over/under line for today's game against the Nationals is also set at 8 runs. The Braves have an overall over/under record of 52-87 this season, and their games have averaged exactly 8 runs per game. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Right-hander Reynaldo López gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Nationals on the road. He has made 23 starts this year and has a record of 8-5 with a 2.04 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, López has a WHIP of 1.15 and opponents are batting .219 off him this year. López has turned in 13 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.59 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been a key run producer for the Braves this season, as his 98 RBIs is good for 5th in the league and leads the team. He is also 5th in the league with 37 home runs. Ozuna comes into the game with a batting average of .304. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 79 RBIs but is batting just .233 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 5th in the league in home runs and are averaging 4.2 runs per game. However, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. Currently, they are just 27th in the league in runs per game at home.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington closed out their series vs. the Pirates with a 7-3 loss. Heading into the game, the Nationals were the +132 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the Nationals, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Pirates scored four times in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Patrick Corbin had a rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on 10 hits and issuing three walks. The Nationals also wasted a big game from CJ Abrams, who homered in the 1st inning but went just 1/4.</p><p>With an overall record of 64-79, the Nationals are 21.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 19-21 in divisional games. Washington will host the Braves today, and they trail the Braves by 8.0 games for the 3rd spot in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 32-37 this season compared to a road record of 32-42. As the underdog, the Nationals have gone 52-67 this season, and they are an even 12-12 when favored. Washington is currently on a three-game losing streak at home, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Washington has a run line record of 80-63 this season, including a 37-32 mark at home. The Nationals have an average run differential of -0.5 runs per game and have gone 43-31 against the run line on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 69-50 against the run line, while they are just 11-13 as the favorite. Their average run differential in wins is +3.3 runs per game and -3.7 runs per game in losses.</p><p>Washington is playing at home, where the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Nationals are averaging 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 69-69. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 10-8-1. Overall, 68.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and they are currently on a two-game over streak.</p><p>Washington is sending left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the mound today vs. the Braves. He has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 8-11 with an ERA of 4.32. Gore's WHIP for the season is 1.50, and opponents are batting .263 off him this year. In his last outing, Gore finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on nine hits. He did pitch well in this outing, finishing with eight strikeouts. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Gore has made eight quality starts this year.</p><p>Washington's offense has been pretty average this season, as they are 20th in the league at 4.2 runs per game. They have been even worse in terms of home runs, as their 120 total is 23rd in the league. The team's collective batting average is .245, which is 12th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Luis Garcia Jr. comes into the game with a batting average of .285 and is 2nd on the team with 15 homers. CJ Abrams has gone deep 19 times this season but is hitting just .238. Over his last eight games, Andrés Chaparro has three homers and 10 RBIs, but is hitting just .242 during that stretch.</p>

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<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Cubs and Brewers face off in an NL Central matchup. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are the heavy favorites on the money line (-136). The Cubs have a record of 38-44 and they are 5th in the NL Central, while the Brewers are 48-33.</p>

<p>Chicago will be looking for a win and end a losing streak, as they have dropped four in a row. Milwaukee is currently on a four-game winning streak. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and MARQ will be televising this one.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, June 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Nico Hoerner and the Cubs are coming off a big game to close out their series vs. the Giants. Hoerner went 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs. The Cubs really broke things open with a three-run 3rd inning. Going into the game, the Cubs were the slight underdog at -110.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga started for the Cubs, going six innings and giving up three runs on five hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Chicago is 5th in the NL Central with a record of 38-44, putting them 10.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 9-17 in divisional games. The Cubs are on the road today, and they are 16-26 as the road underdog this season.</p>

<p>The Cubs have dropped two straight series, losing 3-1 to the Giants in their most recent series. Heading into today's game, they are 4-6 across their last 10 games. As the underdog, the Cubs are 18-24 this year, and they are an even 20-20 when favored.</p><p>Chicago has been a better bet on the run line on the road this season, going 24-18. They have covered the run line in two straight road games. The Cubs have a run line record of 15-25 at home and are 39-43 overall. They have a run line record of 28-14 as an underdog and 11-29 as a favorite.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have gone over the total 35 times and under 44 times this season. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game against the Milwaukee Brewers is 8.5 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs this season, the Cubs' games have gone over the total 9 times and under 7 times. Overall, 52.4% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and 28.0% have had higher lines.</p><p>Right-hander Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-3 with a 2.90 ERA. In his 12 appearances, Taillon has turned in six quality starts and is coming off a win vs. the Mets, where he went seven innings and gave up just one earned run. Before that outing, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Taillon's ERA at home is 3.21, compared to 3.0 on the road.</p><p>For the season, the Cubs are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230 and have the 14th ranked home run total in the league. However, they are 5th in the league in drawing walks and have a collective OBP of .312.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been the Cubs' top power threat this season, as his 15 home runs is 10th in the league. However, he is batting just .201. Ian Happ has also been a big power threat, as his 10 homers is 2nd on the team and 15th in the MLB. Happ has gone deep three times in his last 10 games while batting .257 over that stretch.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rangers, closing out their series with a 6-5 win. After allowing one run to the Rangers in the top of the 2nd, the Brewers responded with four runs of their own. Milwaukee went on to add another two runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Dallas Keuchel had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and issuing three walks. The Brewers's bullpen was able to pick up the slack, though, as they didn't allow a run over the final three innings. Milwaukee was the slight underdog at -101 going into the game.</p><p>Milwaukee is hosting the Cubs today with a record of 48-33, which has them leading the NL Central by 6.5 games over the Cardinals. The Brewers come in having won four straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Rangers with three straight wins. So far, they have gone 18-9 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 25-12 this year and have been good on the road, going 23-21. Milwaukee has won five straight at home, and they are 19-7 as the home favorite this year. As for their overall record as the favorite, the Brewers are 27-15 and 21-18 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Brewers win, they do so by an average of 3.4 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 2.8 runs per game. They are 43-38 on the run line this season, including 18-19 at home. As an underdog, they have been a strong bet on the run line, going 26-13, but as a favorite, they are just 17-25.</p><p>When the Milwaukee Brewers are at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-34. The average over/under line for their games this season is 8 runs, and they have gone over the line in 21 of 35 games when the line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending right-hander Colin Rea to the mound today vs. the Cubs. Rea has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 6-2 with a 3.62 ERA. In his 15 total appearances, he has pitched well, with opponents batting .235 this season. Rea's last outing came vs. the Padres, where he finished with a no-decision, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up five earned runs. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts. At home, Rea is 4-1 with a 2.78 ERA compared to 2-1 with a 4.53 ERA on the road.</p><p>William Contreras has been a big surprise for the Brewers this season, as he is batting .292 with nine homers, which is 3rd on the team. Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins are also near the top of the Brewers' home run list, but both are batting under .240 for the season. Adames' 13 homers are the most on the team, and Hoskins has 11.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Brice Turang is 11/35, and Jake Bauers has gone 5/13 in this stretch. Turang has also driven in seven runs in his last eight games. Rhys Hoskins has just one homer in his last seven games, but he does have eight RBIs in this stretch.</p>

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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.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blazers and Tigers. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Tigers at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 158 points, and Memphis is favored to win by -8 at home vs. UAB.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -8</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 5:30 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Blazers Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>UAB enters this game as an underdog, as they have been in 11 of their 28 games this season. They have gone 7-4 in those games, including a 2-1 record in their last three road games.</p>

<p>So far this season, UAB has gone 6-5 on the road, and they have a scoring margin of -0.6 points per game away from home. They are coming off a 74-66 loss to Wichita State.</p><p>As the underdog this season, UAB has been fantastic vs. the spread, going 10-1. Their road ATS mark is 7-4, but they've been even better lately, going 3-0 in their last three games and 4-1 in their last five. Overall, the Blazers' ATS record for the year is 15-11-1.</p><p>UAB's over/under record this season sits at 15-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 151.3 points. Today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Against Wichita State, the UAB had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.2 points per game. They scored 66 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40.4% in the game. Offensively, the Blazers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 237th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 353rd in terms of percentage and 326th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Blazers' defense holds the 246th rank in the nation, allowing 74.9 points per game. The UAB defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Wichita State to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Memphis comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 22 of their 29 games this season. The Tigers have a record of 18-4 when favored, including going 13-2 at home.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, Memphis has gone 8-2, and they have won their last four games at home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +8.3 points per game at home compared to +1.6 on the road.</p><p>Memphis has not been a good bet against the spread this season, going just 11-18. However, they have been better at home, going 5-10 ATS. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Memphis' over/under record this season is 15-13-1 and today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (151.6). So far, 18 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-5-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Memphis offense put up 82 points against East Carolina. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 6 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is David Jones who comes into today's matchup averaging 21.6. Jahvon Quinerly also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.2.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 248th nationally, allowing an average of 75.0 points per contest. Memphis' three-point defense is currently 248th in the country at 9.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.2% of their shots vs. Memphis.</p>

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Betting on today's Anteaters and Bruins game? Catch the action at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. UC Irvine is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Belmont. The game's over/under currently sits at 152.5 points.</p><h3>UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Belmont Bruins +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BELMONT BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will Belmont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Anteaters Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Anteaters dropped to 8-1 on the season after a 67-55 road loss to Oregon State on Saturday. UC Irvine entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.</p> 

<p>UC Irvine trailed 34-30 at halftime and struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 33. The Anteaters will look to bounce back after their first loss of the season.</p><p>UC Irvine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, with two-point shooting at 41.2% (14/34) and three-point shooting at 30% (6/20).</p> <p>They hit 75% of their free throws (9/12) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. Damarco Minor led the way with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Michael Rataj added 13 points, and Parsa Fallah contributed 12 points, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>UC Irvine's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field on 24 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 35 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, UC Irvine's defense held the opposition to 35% shooting, with 6 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13, shooting 76%. UC Irvine allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bruins Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Belmont improved to 8-2 on the season with a 93-86 win over Richmond on Saturday. The Bruins, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 40-34 at halftime, Belmont scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 179 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 57.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.2%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 27 from beyond the arc, good for 48.1%.</p> <p>Jonathan Pierre led the way with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, connecting on 5 of 9 from three-point range. Mike Walz and Brody Peebles were perfect from the field, each going 4 for 4, with Peebles hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Belmont's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Belmont's opponent shot 39%, connecting on 9 of 23 three-point attempts. The Bruins also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 23 free throws, a 79% clip. Belmont limited them to 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Irvine Anteaters vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Fighting Illini and Buckeyes game? Catch the action at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Buckeyes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. Illinois is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Ohio State. The game's over/under currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Fighting Illini Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Illinois will look to improve upon their 3-3 road record when they take on Ohio State. The Fighting Illini have gone 15-5 overall and 6-3 in Big Ten play.</p>

<p>So far this season, Illinois has been favored in 16 games and has gone 13-3 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin on the road is +6.7 compared to +16.4 at home.</p><p>Illinois has an overall ATS record of 10-8-2 this season. As the favorite, the Fighting Illini have gone 7-8-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-1-1, including a 2-1 record in their last three road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in Illinois' games this year (147). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>The Illinois offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Indiana. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.1% while connecting on 7 threes. The top scorer for the Fighting Illini was Marcus Domask with 16 points, while Terrence Shannon Jr. also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Fighting Illini's defense is ranked 98th in the country at 68.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Illinois' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.8% this season.</p><h3>Does Ohio State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Ohio State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Illinois. So far this season, the Buckeyes are 13-7 overall and 3-6 in Big Ten play. At home, Ohio State is 10-2, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at Value City Arena.</p>

<p>For the year, the Buckeyes have been underdogs four times, and they have gone 1-3 in those games. As underdogs, the team has an average scoring margin of -2.0 points per game. Ohio State's average scoring differential at home is +12.9, and they are coming off an 83-58 loss to Northwestern.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Ohio State has a 1-3 record vs. the spread. Their ATS mark for the year is 6-14. At home, the Buckeyes are 4-8 vs. the spread this season and they have gone 1-2 ATS in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in Ohio State's games this season (143.5). So far, 17 of their 20 games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.2 points per game, the Ohio State had a below average performance. They scored 58 points against Northwestern and had a field goal percentage of 34.1%. Offensively, the Buckeyes hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 226th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 207th in terms of percentage and 185th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Buckeyes' defense holds the 91st rank in the nation, allowing 68.2 points per game. Ohio State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Northwestern offense to knock down 57% of their shots on their way to putting up 83 points.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24

<p>The Reds host the Rockies today at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak. However, they are heavy money line favorites, with their odds sitting at -185 compared to the Rockies at +156. This NL matchup has an over/under line of 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 7:10 PM ET, and BSOH will be televising it. Looking at the standings, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, while the Reds are 4th in the NL Central. Monday's forecast in Cincinnati calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 90s.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNDER 9.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 7:10 ET on Monday, July 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Royals with a 10-1 loss. Colorado was the +146 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Rockies in the 2nd inning, as the Royals scored four runs in the inning. Colorado's offense scored their only run in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Tanner Gordon got the start for the Rockies and took the loss. He only lasted 6 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits. Jake Cave was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a run scored. The Rockies also had three other players with a hit.</p><p>Colorado is on the road today vs. the Reds with an overall record of 32-58, which has them 5th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Giants by 11 games for the 4th spot in the division and are 22.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Rockies have really struggled on the road, going 12-31 compared to 20-27 at home this season.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Rockies have gone 12-31 this season, and they are 5-21-3 in series this year. They closed out their series vs. the Royals with two straight wins to take the series 2-1. So far, they have yet to be the favorite in a game this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Rockies, it's been a coin flip as they are 44-46 on the season. They have been slightly better on the road, going 20-23, while they are 24-23 at home. In their losses, they have been outscored by an average of 4.1 runs per game, while in their wins, they have outscored their opponents by an average of 2.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Colorado Rockies are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Rockies' games have averaged a combined 9.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 45-43. When the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, their record is 3-3. Overall, 45.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Colorado is sending Ryan Feltner to the mound today vs. the Reds, and he comes in with a record of 1-7 and ERA of 5.60. So far this year, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .281 off the right-hander. Feltner has made five quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing vs. the Brewers, he finished with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies offense has been a little below average, averaging 4.1 runs per game (19th). They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game, compared to just 3.7 runs per game on the road. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 10th in the league, and they have the 13th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Brenton Doyle has gone 11/30 (.367) with four homers and nine RBIs. Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar are the Rockies two most dangerous hitters in terms of home runs, with McMahon leading the team with 14 homers, and Tovar is 2nd with 12 homers. McMahon also leads the team with 45 RBIs, while Tovar is 2nd with 37.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Tigers with a 5-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Tigers scored three runs in the top of the 8th. Cincinnati was the +120 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Graham Ashcraft got the start for the Reds and took the loss. He only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up just one earned run, but the Reds pulled him early. Offensively, the Reds only had four hits but scored just one run. Their lone run came in the 3rd inning.</p><p>Cincinnati will host the Rockies today with an overall record of 42-48, which puts them 4th in the NL Central. The Reds are 10.5 games behind the Brewers in the division and are just below .500 in their divisional matchups, going 12-14. The Reds lost the final three games of their series vs. the Tigers.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 20-26 this year, and they are an even 22-22 on the road. As the underdog, the Reds are 22-30 this year, and they are 20-18 when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 9-17-3, and they have dropped three straight series at home. So far, they have been the favorite in 30 of their games.</p><p>When the Reds are at home, they are a losing bet on the run line, going 18-28. Their average run margin at home is -0.5, and they have lost their last five run line bets at home. They are also 4-8 on the run line in their last 12 games as the favorite.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are playing at home against the Colorado Rockies today, with the over/under line set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.3, and their over/under record is 38-48. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, their record is 14-8. So far this season, only 5.6% of their games have had an over/under line set at 9.5 runs, with the majority of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Left-hander Andrew Abbott gets the start for the Reds today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 8-6 with a 3.28 ERA. Abbott's WHIP for the season is currently 1.20. In his last outing, he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up just one earned run on two hits. He picked up the win in that start. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Abbott has been much better on the road this season, coming in with a 5-3 record and 3.42 ERA compared to 3-3 with a 3.32 ERA at home.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.5 runs per game. As a team, the Reds are batting just .225, which is 17th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage and slugging.</p>

<p>Spencer Steer has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Reds, going 5/19 in his last five games with three homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .243 with 13 homers, which is 3rd on the team. Steer's 57 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 13th in the league. Elly De La Cruz is batting .247 and has a team-high 15 homers.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 7/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC. South Carolina State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against USC Upstate. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>South Carolina State dropped to 3-7 on the season after a 68-64 loss to Furman on Saturday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs kept it close on the road, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 142.5 over/under line.</p> <p>The Bulldogs led 33-26 at halftime but were outscored 42-31 in the second half, leading to the loss.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Cooper Bowser was a perfect 7-for-7 from the field, finishing with 16 points in 24 minutes. Drayton Jones added 15 points, and Omar Croskey contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Even with a strong shooting performance, South Carolina State couldn't hold their opponent under 68 points. They allowed 51% shooting from the field, with 18 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the opponent shot 69%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Carolina State's defense was more effective, limiting the opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 83%.</p><h3>Are the Spartans Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 1-9 after a 73-53 loss to South Carolina on Saturday. The Spartans were +23.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 35-28 at halftime and were outscored 38-25 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 126, falling well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 39.3%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 1 of 10 attempts for 10%, and they shot 54.5% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Nick Pringle led the way with 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting, while Breylin Garcia added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Jamarii Thomas chipped in 11 points, making 2 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>USC Upstate Spartans gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 25 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 50% shooting, as the other team went 20 for 40 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Spartans held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. At the free-throw line, the other team made 18 of 25 attempts, hitting 72%. USC Upstate also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

NHL Odds

<p>Jose Berrios and the Blue Jays will host the Astros tonight in Toronto, and the Blue Jays are favored on the money line (-116). However, they are on a two-game losing streak. As for the Astros, they are +102 on the money line and their three-game winning streak has them 2nd in the AL West.</p>

<p>Spencer Arrighetti is starting for the Astros, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. Toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays is Jose Berrios. If you're looking for this game on TV, it is being carried by AT&T SportsNet Southwest and SportsNet.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -116</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Tuesday, July 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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>Houston rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Astros vs. Blue Jays series. The Astros scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 3-1 win. Heading into the game, the Astros were favored at -132 on the money line.</p>

<p>Toronto wasted a good outing from Yariel Rodriguez, as he gave up just one run in 6 2/3 innings of work for the Blue Jays. Hunter Brown started for the Astros and also gave up just one run across six innings. Brown got the win in the game, while Josh Hader got the save.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Astros were led by Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena, as they were the only two Astros hitters to have more than one hit. Alvarez and Alex Bregman each drove in a run for Houston's offense.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is 43-41 overall and is 2nd in the AL West, three games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Astros have won three straight games, and they are 9-1 over their last 10 games, which is the best mark in the AL West. So far, they have gone 15-12 in divisional games.</p>

<p>As the road team today, the Astros are 19-22 on the road this season compared to 24-19 at home. Houston has won three straight games as the road team and have an overall series record of 15-11-1 this year. The Astros have won five straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Astros, it's important to consider their overall run line record of 41-43, which includes a 22-21 mark at home. They have a run line record of 19-22 on the road, but they have covered in three straight games on the run line away from home. Houston has an average run margin of 0.4 runs per game, but that number jumps to 1.1 runs per game at home. As the favorite, they are just 29-35 on the run line, but they are 12-8 as the underdog.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.9, and their over/under record is 31-49. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and their record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 9-14. So far this season, 33 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 39.3% of their games.</p><p>Houston is sending Spencer Arrighetti to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA. Arrighetti's WHIP for the season is currently 1.60. In his 14 starts, he has turned in just two quality starts. Arrighetti's ERA at home is 9.6, compared to 7.58 on the road. The right-hander most recently faced the Rockies, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a key power threat for the Astros this season, as his 17 home runs are 2nd on the team and 9th in the league. He also leads the team with 43 RBIs. Alvarez is batting .294 for the season. Kyle Tucker has also been a big power threat, as his 19 homers are the most on the team and 7th in the MLB. Tucker is 3rd on the team with 40 RBIs.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last five games. For the season, he is batting .304 with 13 homers and 37 RBIs. Kyle Tucker has also gone deep in his last six games and is batting .381 in this stretch. Alex Bregman is currently on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 5th in the AL East, trailing the Orioles by 15 games for the division lead. Overall, the Blue Jays are 38-46 and have dropped two straight games, including losing the series opener vs. the Astros. Their record in the AL East is 12-16 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 20-22 this season, and they are 18-24 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Jays are just 9-26 this season, and they are 2-9 as the home underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 9-12-6, and they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.4. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9. Their overall run line record is 39-45, and they're 24-18 against the run line on the road. They're 15-27 against the run line at home, where they've lost two straight against the run line.</p><p>When the Toronto Blue Jays play at home, the over/under line is typically set at 8 runs per game. However, in the 27 games where the line was set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit 11 times. The Blue Jays have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 39-42.</p><p>José Berríos will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just two earned runs in seven innings of work. In that outing vs. the Yankees, he picked up the win. Overall, Berríos has a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 3.38. Opponents have a batting average of .228 vs. Berríos this season. He has made 17 starts, and opponents have hit 18 home runs off the right-hander. Berríos has turned in 12 quality starts this year. Looking at his numbers, he has been much better at home, coming in with a 2.49 ERA compared to 5.18 on the road.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on fire for the Blue Jays, going 17/39 with six homers and 20 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in homers (13) and RBIs (50). Guerrero Jr. is batting .297 for the season, which is 3rd best on the team.</p>

<p>As a team, the Blue Jays are 25th in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .235 and are near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs. However, the Blue Jays are 4th in the MLB in terms of fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 7/2/24