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The Washington Nationals are playing host to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Elimination Game. The game officially gets going at 8:08 p.m. ET and this winner-take-all matchup will be televised on TBS.
<h2>Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals Odds</h2>
Milwaukee (+160) is the underdog to Washington (-170) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this night game at 8 runs (+100 for the over and -120 for the under). There's a runline of Brewers +1.5 (-135) and Nationals -1.5 (+115) for this matchup.

In the regular season, the Brewers went 89-73 SU and 76-86 against the spread (ATS). They've gained 4.4 units for moneyline bettors, despite having lost 16.9 units ATS. Milwaukee is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 93-69 SU and 92-70 ATS. The team has gained 4.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 18.1 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.

Washington games have had an over/under record of 76-76-10 in 2019. The Brewers have been a solid under bet with a total record of 69-87-6.

Brandon Woodruff is getting the nod for the visiting Brewers. The right-handed Woodruff (11-3, 3.62 ERA) has recorded 143 punchouts in 121.2 innings so far. He's 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA against Washington this year.

The Nationals are sending righty Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA) to the mound. Scherzer has 243 strikeouts and 33 walks as well as a 1.03 WHIP. Scherzer is 0-0 with 10 strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA in one start against Milwaukee this year.

As a unit, Washington’s pitching staff has given up 4.5 runs per game overall this year. Its starting pitching staff has a 3.53 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 5.68 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 9.0 K/9.

The Washington hitters have put up 5.4 runs per contest, including 6.7 per game over its last 10 games and 7.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .319/.392/.542 over its last five contests and is 5-0 SU during that stretch.

The Nationals' offense has been led by third baseman Anthony Rendon and outfielder Adam Eaton. Rendon is slashing .319/.412/.598 with 34 home runs, 126 RBIs and 117 runs scored, while Eaton's line is .279/.365/.428 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs, 103 runs and 15 stolen bases.

In the visiting dugout, Milwaukee’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 4.40 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.40 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.40, along with a K/9 of 10.21.

Brewers hitters have slashed .246/.331/.438 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 5.9 runs per game over the team's last 10 games and 5.2 per game over the team's last five contests (2-3 SU).

Milwaukee’s hitters have been paced by outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain, who have combined to blast 55 home runs. Yelich is slashing .329/.429/.671 with 44 home runs, 97 RBIs, 100 runs and 30 steals, while Cain is hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 homers, 48 RBIs, 75 runs and 18 stolen bases.

The Brewers have gained 5.4 units and are 55-58 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 53 of those games, compared to 57 that've gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Nationals have netted 1.3 units and are 68-53 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 60 of those games, as opposed to 56 which went under the total.
<h3>Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Brewers, O/U – OVER
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The over has cashed in four of Washington’s last seven games.

The Brewers have a team OPS of .769 this season and an OPS of .761 against right-handed pitchers. The Nationals' OPS sits at .798 overall and .787 versus righties.

The Nationals have won 10 of their last 11 games SU.

The Milwaukee defense has allowed 10 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only five errors for Washington over its last 10.

The Brewers have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games. The Nationals have hit 13 over their last 10.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals Betting Pick 10/01/19

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Stars and Canadiens. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Stars are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canadiens.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the road this season, Dallas has been strong, going 15-6-4. In the Western Conference, they are in 2nd place and have gone 18-12 against conference opponents. Overall, the Stars have a record of 31-14-6.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Dallas has gone 29-12-5 this season and have won five straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 7-3 and are 4-1 in their last five games.</p></p><p>When favored this season, the Stars have a puck line record of 14-32, including going 1-4 vs. the puck line in their last five games. So far, Dallas has 17 wins by one goal and 14 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Overall, the Stars have an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game, and their average scoring margin on the road is also +.6 goals per game. Their puck line record on the road this year is 12-13.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Dallas is 6.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Stars come in with an over/under record of 32-18-1.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Stars have an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. This year, the Stars have recorded a 18-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-5 record.</p><p>Dallas' current leading scorer is Roope Hintz. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 25th in the NHL. Hintz also comes into the game with 25 assists.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Canadiens' defense is 29th in takeaways at 5.5 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.3 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Montreal, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 17-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.806%.</p><h3>Can The Canadiens Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p><p>Through 50 games, the Canadiens are 21-21-8 and sit 13th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, Montreal is in 6th place. At home, the Canadiens have gone 10-12-3 this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Montreal has gone 18-20-8 this season. Over their last ten games, the Canadiens are 4-6 and have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In the Eastern Conference, Montreal has gone 12-16 this season.</p></p><p>Montreal enters the game with a puck line record of 31-19 and has won three straight games vs. the puck line. So far, the Canadiens have 15 losses by one goal and 14 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Montreal has a puck line record of 31-15, including a mark of 17-8 on the road. Overall, the Canadiens have a scoring margin of -0.7 goals per game.</p> <p>Games involving Montreal have an average of 6.4 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Canadiens come in with a record of 26-23-1.</p><p>Although Dallas has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 28th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. The Montreal offense is ranked 15th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 16th in the NHL.</p><p>Montreal's leading scorer is Cole Caufield. So far, he has 17 goals which is 56th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.</p><p>The Canadiens' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 29th in takeaways and an average of 5.5 takeaways per contest. They hold 3rd place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Sam Montembeault comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.762%.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Washington State is favored by -3.5 points as they head into this week seven non-conference matchup against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, with FS1 handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is at 61.5 points. The Cougars are 4-1 on the season, while the Bulldogs are 3-2.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Valley Children's Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 32 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 61.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Washington State Cougars Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Washington State enters Week 7 with a 4-1 record, and they are projected to be bowl-eligible. However, they have a 0% chance of winning the Pac-12. The Cougars are 1-1 on the road and 1-0 at home this season, and they rank 55th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 15.5% chance of making the CFB playoff, which is 22nd in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>Despite not being favored in any game this season, Washington State has a +9.4 average scoring margin and a 2-1 record against the spread. They are 2-1 ATS as underdogs and have gone 1-0 at home and 1-1 on the road against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 61.5 points. Washington State’s games have averaged 74.2 points, and their over/under record is 1-2. Their average over/under line has been 60.2 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 7.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, Washington State’s offense is averaging 41.8 points per game, ranking 12th in the nation. They are 26th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 1,429 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, with a passer rating of 104. The Cougars are 25th in passing yards per game, averaging 298.</p> <p>Washington State is 42nd in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are converting 42.4% of their third downs and are 41st in rushing, averaging 198.6 yards per game. Wayshawn Parker leads the ground game with 325 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Kyle Williams has 464 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Washington State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 32.4 points per game. In their recent 45-24 loss to Boise State, they gave up 601 total yards, including 298 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Boise State also threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns, though Washington State did manage to force one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 292.4 passing yards per game against Washington State, completing 62.3% of their passes with a passer rating of 92.2. The defense has faced the 38th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, but they’ve allowed 176.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 126th nationally.</p><h3>Are The Fresno State Bulldogs Going Win In At Upset At Valley Children's Stadium</h3><p>Fresno State enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, hosting Washington State. They rank 78th in our power rankings but have a 91.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The Bulldogs have a +3.2 average scoring margin and a 3-1 record against the spread. They are 2-0 ATS as favorites and 1-1 as underdogs this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Fresno State’s games have averaged 59.2 points, with an average over/under line of 51.2 points.</p><p>Fresno State’s offense is averaging 31.2 points per game, placing them 40th nationally, and they are ranked 93rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their passing game has been the focal point, ranking 32nd in passing attempts, averaging 281 yards per game. They are 24th in completions and 31st in completion percentage, connecting on 65.7% of their throws.</p> <p></p><p>Mikey Keene has thrown for 1,356 yards, completing 66.5% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions. He has a passer rating of 90. Mac Dalena leads the receiving corps with 501 yards and four touchdowns on 22 catches. Fresno State’s run game has struggled, averaging 113.8 yards per game.</p><p>Fresno State's defense had a tough outing in their recent game against UNLV, allowing 59 points in a 59-14 loss. They gave up 354 total yards, including 227 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, though they did manage to force one interception.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Fresno State is allowing 28 points per game. Opponents are averaging 215 passing yards per game and 148.8 rushing yards. Fresno State’s defense has faced the 32nd fewest rushing attempts in the country, but they are allowing a passer rating of 80.7, which ranks 51st nationally.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Matadors and Gauchos face off at 11:30 ET on ESPN+. The Gauchos are hosting the game at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, NV. The over/under for this Big West conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with UC Santa Barbara being favored by -3.5 at home against CSUN.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dollar Loan Center at 11:30 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Gauchos.</li><li>Not only will UC Santa Barbara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</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>Will the Matadors Win on the Road?</h3><p>CSUN enters this game as a 3.5-point underdog, and they have gone 7-11 this season when listed as the underdog. So far, they have gone 18-14 overall, including a 9-7 record on the road. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Matadors lost to Hawaii by a score of 72-70. Over their last three games, they have gone 2-1, and they have dropped their last three games.</p><p>As the underdog, CSUN has gone 12-6 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Matadors are 13-3 ATS this year and 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Overall, CSUN has an ATS record of 21-9 this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in CSUN's games this season (149). So far, 19 of their games have finished with less points than 149.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-5-1.</p><p>In their recent game, the Matadors' offense concluded with 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.9 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is De'Sean Allen-Eikens who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.5. Dionte Bostick also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.2.</p><p>On defense, CSUN is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.3 threes per game vs. UC Santa Barbara. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%.</p><h3>Will UC Santa Barbara Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>UC Santa Barbara enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 18 of their 30 games this season. They have a record of 9-9 when favored, and their average scoring margin at home is +.4.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Gauchos have gone 4-6, and they are coming off a loss to UC Riverside, 81-64. So far, they have gone 7-7 at home this season.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara has an ATS record of just 10-17-1 this season, including a mark of 3-10-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gauchos have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is just 2-8 in their last 10 games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UC Santa Barbara games is 16-12, and today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points, which is right in line with their season average of 145.5 points per game. Currently, their over/under record in their last three games is 1-2.</p><p>In their latest game, UC Santa Barbara offense put up 64 points against UC Riverside. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.9% and made 5 threes. In terms of offense, the Gauchos have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 39th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 185th in percentage and 318th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Gauchos' defense is nationally ranked 213rd, allowing 73.1 points per game. UC Santa Barbara's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the UC Riverside offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 81 points.</p>

CSUN Matadors vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Huskies and Cowboys game? Catch the action at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and McNeese State is favored by -28 vs. Houston Christian in a Southland conference matchup.</p><h3>HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +28</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +28.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Houston Christian?</h3><p>After losing their last five games, Houston Christian is 6-21 overall and 4-12 in Southland Conference play. On the road, the Huskies are just 1-14, and their average scoring margin is -19.0 points per game.</p>

<p>As a 28-point underdog, Houston Christian will look to snap their five-game losing streak. So far, they have gone 4-21 as the underdog.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Houston Christian has a record of 13-11-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-7. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154 is right in line with the average over/under line in Houston Christian's games this year (154). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than 154. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 170 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>Houston Christian's offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Texas A&M-Commerce. They achieved a 47% field goal percentage and went 17/25 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Marcus Greene, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14.7, while Jay Alvarez also carries a PPG average of 15.7 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Huskies' defense is positioned 339th in the country, permitting 83.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. McNeese State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%.</p><h3>Does McNeese State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>McNeese State is a big favorite in this one, as they are favored by 28 points. They have been the favorite in 20 of their 29 games this season, going 19-1 in those games.</p>

<p>The Cowboys come into this game with an overall record of 26-3. They have been especially tough at home, going a perfect 11-0. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 10-0.</p><p>At home this season, McNeese State has an ATS record of 7-4 and an overall ATS mark of 14-11. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cowboys have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for McNeese State is 15-10. The average over/under line in their games this year is 142.4 and today's over/under line is set at 154. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their over/under record during that span is 2-1.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cowboys' offense finished with 83 points, which is right in line with their current average of 79.9 points per contest. Offensively, the Cowboys hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 44th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 38th in terms of percentage and 172nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the McNeese State defense is giving up an average of 61.1 points per contest. McNeese State's three-point defense is currently 180th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 36.2% of their shots vs. McNeese State.</p>

Houston Christian Huskies vs McNeese State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24

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