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<p>From PETCO Park in San Diego, we have the Rockies and Padres facing off in an NL West matchup. This one gets started at 9:40 PM ET, and the Padres are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -183 compared to the Rockies at +154. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Colorado will be looking to keep their two-game winning streak alive, as they are 40-70 overall and 5th in the NL West. The Padres are 2nd in the division, with an overall record of 59-51. Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Randy Vasquez for the Padres.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, August 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 7 to 6</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 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies's offense was carried by Michael Toglia in their most recent game vs. the Angels. Toglia went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Rockies scored a run in the 2nd inning to take the lead and added another run in the 4th. However, the Angels scored two runs in the 4th to tie things up, and Colorado's Victor Vodnik picked up the win out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Ryan Feltner started for the Rockies, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the loss.</p><p>Colorado is 40-70 overall and trails the Dodgers by 23.5 games in the NL West. The Rockies are also 5th in the division and are 23.5 games behind the Giants for the second Wild Card spot. So far, they are just 12-22 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Rockies have won two straight games, and they are 16-41 on the road this season compared to 24-29 at home. As the underdog, the Rockies are 16-41 this year, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall. Colorado's overall series record is 7-24-3, and they took two of three from the Angels in their most recent series.</p><p>When the Rockies are on the road, they have a run line record of 26-31 and an average run differential of -2.3 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 55-55 against the run line this season. Their average run differential in losses is -4.1 runs per game.</p><p>Colorado's games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 57-51. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 8-7 in those games. Overall, 57.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Austin Gomber is getting the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 2-7 with a 4.79 ERA. Gomber's WHIP for the season is currently 1.32. In his 20 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.44 strikeouts per nine innings. Gomber has allowed a total of 20 home runs this season. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone 5 2/3 innings without giving up a homer.</p><p>Colorado's offense has been a little better at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.3 runs per contest, which is 16th in the MLB. The Rockies have been a good home run hitting team this season, and they have the league's 12th best batting average.</p>

<p>Michael Toglia has a team-high 19 home runs this season, but he is batting just .213. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are both batting over .260 for the season, with Tovar's 18 homers being 2nd on the team and Doyle's 54 RBIs leading the team. Tovar has also been hot of late, going 8/24 in his last six games.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Luis Campusano at the plate, the Padres are coming off a big 8-1 win over the Dodgers to close out their series. Campusano went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Padres really broke things open with a four-run 2nd inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Padres were the slight underdog at -138.</p>

<p>Dylan Cease started for the Padres, going 5 2/3 innings, and giving up just one run on three hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>San Diego is 59-51 overall this year, and they trail the Dodgers by 4.5 games in the NL West. The Padres closed out their series vs. the Dodgers with two straight wins. This season, they are 17-17 in division games and have gone 31-23 on the road.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are an even 28-28. They have won two straight at home, and their overall winning streak is at two games. San Diego's winning streak has come as the underdog, and they are 26-22 as the underdog this year. As the favorite, the Padres are 33-29.</p><p>San Diego has been a strong run line bet on the road this season, going 38-16. The Padres' average run margin in their wins this season is 3.8, while their average run margin in losses is -3.5. They have covered the run line in five straight games when favored, but are just 21-35 at home.</p><p>San Diego has played in 20 games this season with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in 15 of those matchups. The Padres have an over/under record of 59-50 on the year, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per contest. San Diego is currently on a five-game over streak, and the over has hit in 58.2% of their games this season.</p><p>Randy Vásquez gets the start for the Padres today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles. In that start, which came on July 28th, he gave up six earned runs in just two innings of work. Vásquez took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had picked up the win in his previous start, going six innings and not giving up a run vs. the Nationals. Vásquez has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 3-6 with a 4.82 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .305 off Vásquez this season.</p><p>San Diego comes into today's game with the best team batting average in the league at .264, and they have also been one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. As a team, they are averaging 4.6 runs per game, and they have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. The Padres have been tough to strike out this season, and their team on-base percentage of .324 is 6th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 18 home runs are the best mark on the team and 13th in the league. He is also 12th in the league with 70 RBIs. Profar's batting average of .304 is 3rd on the team, and he also has an excellent on-base percentage of .395. Manny Machado has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 with three homers over his last five games. This has pushed his season batting average to .266.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Wildcats face off at 8:30 ET on None. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Villanova being favored by -21.5 over NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>On Monday, November 4th, the NJIT Highlanders narrowly lost to the Penn Quakers, 58-57, in their season opener. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, NJIT kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 115, falling well short of the 144-point over/under line.</p> <p>NJIT looked strong early on, leading 34-22 at halftime. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing Penn to put up 36 points, leading to the narrow loss.</p><p>NJIT's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37% shooting from the field. They hit 29.2% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.</p> <p>Tariq Francis and Sebastian Robinson each scored 20 points, with Robinson adding 9 rebounds. Dylan Williams contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Ethan Roberts chipped in 15 points despite shooting 1 of 5 from three.</p><p>Even with NJIT's strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to 58 points on 37% shooting, the Highlanders couldn't come away with the win. They limited the damage inside, allowing just 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts (43%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT's defense held their opponent to 7 made threes on 24 attempts (29%). The Highlanders also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws (76%). NJIT gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Villanova Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Villanova's season got off to a rocky start with a 90-80 loss to Columbia on Wednesday. The Wildcats were heavy favorites, entering the game as -16.5 point favorites, but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 39-37 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 51 points while scoring 43. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Villanova put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 11 threes at a 34.4% clip, while connecting on 57.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, going 15-for-17 for an 88.2% rate.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 33 points, shooting 11-for-16 overall and 5-for-7 from beyond the arc. Avery Brown also had an efficient night, hitting 5 of 7 shots and making his only three-point attempt. Villanova recorded 16 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Villanova's opponents made 11 of 32 shots, good for 34%. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws at an 88% clip. Villanova allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Dukes game? Catch the action at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-37 at halftime, Princeton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Princeton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in large part to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.7% (23/30) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% (11/22) from the line. Xaivian Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Adam Njie added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 55% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 76% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 22 attempts. Princeton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne dropped their season opener at home, losing 77-72 to Lipscomb on Monday. The Dukes were -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Duquesne outscored Lipscomb 38-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacob Ognacevic led Duquesne with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three in their last game. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Dukes shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 30% of their threes (6/20) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19). Duquesne recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points while their opponent shot 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Dukes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Duquesne allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The NBA betting action continues Tuesday, March 29, 2022, with the Western Conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, so we have prepared the best Jazz vs. Clippers betting pick along with the latest odds on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Utah and LA close down their three-game regular-season series, and the Jazz look to sweep the Clippers for the first time since 2011. In their previous two encounters in 2021-22, Utah has trounced LA, 124-103 as a 12.5-point home fave, and 121-92 as a 5.5-point home fave.</p>



<h2>The Jazz lost four straight games</h2>



<p>The Utah Jazz fell to 45-30 straight up and 31-42-2 ATS on the season following a 114-100 defeat at the Dallas Mavericks this past Sunday. The Jazz extended their losing streak to four games, failing to cover a 4-point spread.</p>



<p>Both Rudy Gobert (leg) and Hassan Whiteside (foot) sat out the Mavs game, so the Jazz were forced to play small-ball for most of it. Utah scored only 41 second-half points, while Donovan Mitchell finished with 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting from the field and a minus-11 net rating.</p>



<p>The Jazz cannot count on Bojan Bogdanovic, who’s missed the previous eight games due to a calf injury. Gobert and Whiteside could return, and the Jazz desperately need one of their centers back. Utah has yielded a whopping 121.1 points per 100 possessions in its last five contests.</p>



<h2>The Clippers ride a five-game losing streak            </h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Clippers (36-39; 35-39-1 ATS) are coming off a heavy 122-97 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers this past Friday. It was their fifth consecutive straight-up and ATS loss, and the Clippers failed to hit a 100-point mark for the second time in their last three outings.</p>



<p>LA shot only 40.0% from the field and 32.0% from beyond the 3-point line against the Sixers. The Clippers handed out 19 assists and committed 16 turnovers, while Amir Coffey was a lone bright spot with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.</p>



<p>Over their last five outings, the Clippers have recorded the second-worst net rating in the NBA (-15.7). They’ve scored 106.8 points per 100 possessions (28<sup>th</sup> in the league) and surrendered 122.5 in a return (27<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



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



<ul><li>3-1-1 ATS in the last five games against the Pacific Division</li></ul>



<p><strong>LA Clippers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games overall</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-utah-jazz-vs-los-angeles-clippers-pick">Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Pick</h2>



<p>The Clippers are missing Paul George, Norman Powell, and Jay Scrubb, while Brandon Boston Jr. is questionable to play. LA will almost certainly finish eighth in the West, so the Utah game is not that important to the Clippers, who hope to get George back by the end of the week.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Jazz have to stop their slide. Utah is the No. 5 seed in the West, one game off the fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks and sixth-seeded Denver Nuggets. Hereof, I would take the Jazz over the Clippers, though Rudy Gobert’s eventual absence would be a big blow for the visitors.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Utah Jazz -1.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The under is 5-1 in Utah’s last six games and 11-3 in its previous 14 outings at any location. Over their last five showings, the Jazz have played at the slowest pace in the NBA, recording 90.8 possessions per 48 minutes.</p>



<p>On the other side, the over is 3-2 in LA’s last five tilts, but the Clippers have averaged only 94.6 possessions per 48 minutes in that span. Hopefully, their defense will show some pride after yielding 120 or more points in four of those five contests.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 215.0 points at -110&nbsp;</strong></p>

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/29/22

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (4-4) will travel to take on the Boston Celtics (7-2) in a division matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.5. NBCS will have the TV coverage.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-103 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nets Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets evened their record at 4-4 with a 106-104 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Brooklyn, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 210, falling short of the 222.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn turned the game around after trailing 30-23 at the end of the 1st quarter. They outscored Memphis 27-19 in the 2nd quarter and 33-30 in the 3rd, taking an 83-79 lead into the 4th. Although the Grizzlies edged the Nets 25-23 in the final quarter, Brooklyn held on for the win.</p><p>Cameron Johnson and Dennis Schröder each scored 20 points in the Nets' win over the Grizzlies, with Johnson hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate. Dorian Finney-Smith added 17 points, making 5 threes on 62.5% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Finney-Smith was key in the 3rd and 4th quarters, scoring 9 points in the 3rd and 8 in the 4th. As a team, the Nets hit 13 threes, shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc and 47.6% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 30 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, the Nets' defense clamped down in the 2nd, allowing just 19 points, and held the Grizzlies to 25 in the 4th, contributing to their 106-104 win. Brooklyn limited Memphis to just 8 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Nets sent the Grizzlies to the line only 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. On the boards, Brooklyn collected 25 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Does Boston Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Celtics dropped to 7-2 on the season after a 118-112 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Boston, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 230, just over the 228.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Warriors turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 44-40 to leading 52-44. Boston’s 41-point third quarter brought them back, but they couldn’t pull ahead in the 4th, where they were outscored 36-31.</p><p>In their 118-112 loss to the Warriors, the Celtics shot just 42.2% from the field, but connected on 19 threes at a 35.2% rate. Jayson Tatum led the way with 32 points, hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency, while Derrick White added 26 points and 7 made threes.</p> <p>Tatum poured in 17 points in the 3rd quarter, and White added 8 points in the 4th. Neemias Queta also contributed 8 points in the final period, finishing with 14 in the game.</p><p>The Celtics held the Warriors to 19 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, giving up 32, 31, and 36 points, respectively, in a 118-112 loss. Golden State shot 46% from the field.</p> <p>Boston allowed 14 made threes on 41% shooting from deep and sent the Warriors to the line 24 times, where they hit 20 free throws. The Celtics gave up 15 offensive rebounds and recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Lancers and Wolverines are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wolverines will host the game at UCCU Center in Orem, UT. The odds for this Western Athletic conference game currently have the Wolverines as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does California Baptist Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>This will be the 14th game of the season for California Baptist, who currently hold an 8-5 record. In away games, the Lancers are 2-2, while they are 4-3 in home games. Thus far, California Baptist has a subpar ATS record, sitting below .500 at 3-8. Over their last five games, the team has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving California Baptist have had an average of 136.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 138 points. Their over/under record is 5-6-0. The Lancers' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 69.9 points per game, the California Baptist had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against New Mexico State and had a field goal percentage of 30.8%. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the scoring for the Lancers, contributing 14 points. Additionally, Kendal Coleman chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>In the current season, the California Baptist defense has excelled, sitting 54th in the nation by allowing 65.5 points per game. The California Baptist defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed New Mexico State to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Utah Valley has played 13 games so far this season, with a record of 6-7. In away games, they are 2-5, while they are 2-2 in home games. As Utah Valley enters today's game, they hold a 6-5 ATS record. When playing away, the Wolverines are 4-3 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-2 ATS.</p><p>After 13 games, Utah Valley has an over/under record of 5-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 135.5 points per game so far. The Wolverines have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 142 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Wolverines' offense finished with 63 points, which is right in line with their current average of 67.7 points per contest. Leading Utah Valley in scoring vs. Boise State was Trevin Dorius with his 20 points. Tanner Toolson also added 11 points for the Wolverines.</p><p>So far, the Wolverines' defense is ranked 114th in the country at 69.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Utah Valley's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.8% this season.</p>

California Baptist Lancers vs Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>The 2021-22 CBB season continues Wednesday, November 17, with plenty of interesting non-conference action around the country, so we’re taking a closer look at the marquee showdown from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to get you the best Michigan State vs. Butler betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The Spartans meet the Bulldogs for the first time since 2010 when Butler outlasted Michigan State 52-50 to clinch the NCAA final berth. This time around, Michigan State is a small 2.5-point road fave, while the totals sit at 131.0 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Michigan State bounced back from an opening loss </h2>



<p>The Michigan State Spartans (1-1; 1-1 ATS) got smashed by the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks in the opening game of the season, 87-74, failing to cover a 4.5-point spread, so they were fired up last Friday when they trounced Western Michigan as 24.5-point home favorites, 90-46.</p>



<p>The Spartans held the Broncos to 26.5% shooting from the field and 17.9% from beyond the 3-point line while posting a whopping 58 rebounds (18 offensive). Senior forward Gabe Brown led the way with 17 points and seven rebounds, making all of his seven free-throw attempts, while another senior F Joey Houser posted a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double.</p>



<p>Sophomore guard A.J. Hoggard, who led the way against Kansas with 17 points, accounted for seven points and seven assists last Friday. The Spartans smashed Western Michigan despite 4-for-19 shooting from deep, while they were 7-for-20 in the opener.</p>



<h2>Butler hopes to stay unbeaten  </h2>



<p>The Butler Bulldogs (3-0; 1-2 ATS) are coming off a 70-59 home win to the Troy Trojans this past Saturday. Playing on the second day of a back-to-back set, the Bulldogs failed to cover a 13-point spread despite a solid performance on both sides of the floor.</p>



<p>Butler shot 53.2% from the field and 48.0% from downtown (12-for-25) while allowing the Trojans to make only four of their 19 attempts from deep. The Bulldogs handed out 18 assists, but they also committed a whopping 21 turnovers.</p>



<p>Sophomore guard Chuck Harris had a big game against Troy, accounting for 23 points on a 9-for-14 shooting from the field. Freshman G Jayden Taylor had ten points, six boards, and four assists, while senior guard Jair Bolden added 21 points off the bench (4-for-5 from deep).</p>



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



<p><strong>Michigan State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>10-3 ATS in the last 13 road games as favorites of 2.5 or fewer points&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Butler:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games played in November</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-michigan-state-vs-butler-pick">Michigan State vs. Butler Pick</h2>



<p>The visitors are listed as small favorites for a reason. They possess more depth than Butler, while the Bulldogs’ frontcourt will struggle to cope with the Spartans’ strength and length. On the other hand, Butler is a senior-laden team, capable of playing tough defense, so we should see a hard-fought battle that will come down to the wire.</p>



<p>I’m backing the Spartans to establish their low-post game and escape with a narrow victory. They’ve covered ten times over their previous 13 outings on the road as favorites of 2.5 or fewer points.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Michigan State Spartans -2.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The under is 7-2 in Michigan State’s last nine games overall, and it is 14-6 in the Spartans’ previous 20 outings at any location. On the other side, the under has hit in each of the Bulldogs’ first three outings in 2021-22, so I would ride these betting trends and take the under.</p>



<p>The Bulldogs love to play at a slow pace, averaging only 65.7 possessions per 40 minutes (353<sup>rd</sup> in the nation). The hosts will try their best to control the clock and slow down things as much as they can.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 131.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Michigan State vs. Butler Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/17/21

<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Golden Knights. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Golden Knights winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Golden Knights on the moneyline (+100)</li><li>The Golden Knights are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Through 40 games, the Bruins are in first place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points. In the Atlantic Division, they also hold the top spot. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone 5-5.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Bruins have gone 12-6-5. When playing against teams from the Eastern Conference, they have gone 15-10. As the favorite this season, Boston has gone 20-9-6.</p></p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 22-18 against the puck line, including a mark of 16-18 as the favorite. They have 18 wins by multiple goals and have gone 12-10 vs. the puck line on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, Boston's puck line record is 5-5. In their last five games, the Bruins have gone 3-2 against the puck line, and they are 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games.</p> <p>On average, Boston's games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 5.9. In total, the Bruins come in with an over/under record of 21-19-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Boston has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Bruins have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. Looking at how the Bruins' offense is performing during power plays, they are 6th in power play goals and 24th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Boston will be looking for a good game from David Pastrnak who leads the team in scoring with 25 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 32 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 10th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jeremy Swayman gets the start and has made 20 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-3, and his save percentage is 0.767%.</p><h3>Can the Golden Knights Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have been fantastic, going 14-4-2, and they have been the favorite in 29 of their 41 games this season. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in second place with a 9-6 record, and they have gone 17-10 against Western Conference opponents.</p>

<p>Overall, the Golden Knights are 23-13-5 this season, and they have lost their last two games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, Vegas has gone just 3-7, and they are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.</p></p><p>At home this year, the Golden Knights have gone 10-10 on the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home is +1.2 goals per game. So far, Vegas has been the underdog in 12 games, going 8-4 on the puck line in those games.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's puck line record is 19-22, and they have 14 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten games at home, the Golden Knights have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Vegas' games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 19-22-0.</p><p>Boston has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>The Golden Knights come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 5th in the league. This season, the Golden Knights have a 12-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-5 record.</p><p>Vegas' current leading scorer is Jack Eichel. This season, he has 18 goals, which puts him 24th in the NHL. Eichel also comes into the game with 24 assists.</p><p>The Golden Knights defense is currently 10th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Vegas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 10th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Logan Thompson gets the start and has made 22 starts this season. His record at this point is 12-8, and his save percentage is 0.806%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Chanticleers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The Mountaineers are favored in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149 points.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Appalachian State Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Appalachian State is 11-4 overall and 1-1 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Mountaineers are 3-3 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +4.2. They are 7-3 when favored, and they have been favored in 10 of their 15 games.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Mountaineers have gone 5-5. In their most recent game, they lost to Troy by a score of 66-62. So far this season, Appalachian State has gone 10-3 in non-conference games.</p><p>On the season, Appalachian State has an ATS record of 7-6, but they have gone just 5-5 vs. the spread when favored. Their last three games as the favorite have resulted in a 1-2 ATS mark, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road this year, the Mountaineers have an ATS record of 3-3, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Appalachian State's over/under record for the season is 6-7 and the average over/under line in their games is 140.3. So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line of 149. In their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 141 points.</p><p>The Appalachian State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Troy. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.1% while connecting on 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was CJ Huntley with 13 points. Tre'Von Spillers also added 11 points for the Mountaineers.</p><p>So far this season, the Appalachian State defense has been performing well, ranking 42nd in the country at 64.9 points allowed per contest. Against Troy, the Mountaineers' defense gave up 66 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Troy only made 8 free-throws.</p><h3>Do the Chanticleers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina has struggled at home this season, going just 1-7 compared to their 3-8 non-conference record. They are also coming off a loss to Louisiana-Lafayette, 85-77.</p>

<p>On the year, the Chanticleers are 4-10 overall and 1-2 in Sun Belt play. They are 1-7 as the underdog, and today they are getting 8.5 points.</p><p>Coastal Carolina has an ATS record of 8-4 this season, and they are 4-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Chanticleers have gone 7-3.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's over/under record for the season is 7-5 and their games have averaged 155.3 points. Today's over/under line of 149 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (150.9). So far, 4 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and those games have averaged 144 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Chanticleers' offense finished with 77 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.6 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Kylan Blackmon, who holds an average of 13.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Ginika Ojiako is averaging 12.6 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Chanticleers' defense is ranked 277th in the country at 78.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, the Ragin' Cajuns finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 85 points vs. Coastal Carolina.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>The Golden State Warriors will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. This is the second meeting between these teams this year, as the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers back on November 18, 104-89. Golden State has won 13 straight games against Cleveland.</p>



<p>Here you can find the best picks, news, and stats for this interconference battle at the Chase Center. Golden State is the favorite at -500. This according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a>, which puts the odds for Cleveland at +375 as the underdog.</p>



<p>Cleveland will be without Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton. Steph Curry and Draymond Green are listed as questionable for Golden State. Klay Thompson is probable. James Wiseman it is out.</p>



<h2>Cavaliers Finish off Trail Blazers</h2>



<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-17) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, 114-101. Since a six-game winning streak, the Cavaliers have been in a bit of a doldrums, going 3-5 over their last eight games. Cleveland is 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight.</p>



<p>Cleveland shot 48.8% from the field in the victory over Portland, including 43.6% (17-39) from three-point range. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots. Garland leads Cleveland at 19.9 points and 7.3 assists per game. He has been an outstanding shooter this season, hitting 47.6% of his shots as the Cavaliers are 46.3% shooters overall, 11<sup>th</sup> in the NBA.</p>



<p>The Cavaliers are second in the NBA in points allowed per contest at 102.5. Cleveland has been solid on their end of the court, averaging 35.3 defensive rebounds per game, eighth overall.</p>



<h2 id="h-golden-state-looks-to-get-back-in-win-column">Golden State Looks to Get Back in Win Column</h2>



<p>The Golden State Warriors (29-9) lost their second straight game when they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, 101-96. Golden State has the second-best record in the NBA behind the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors are 4-5 ATS in their last nine.</p>



<p>After taking the early lead in this contest, Golden State was unable to maintain the lead as New Orleans rallied to defeat the Warriors by five. Golden State hit 42.5% of their shots, but were just 7-33 (21.2%) from three-point range. Without Curry and Green in the lineup, Alan Wiggins led the way with 21 points. Wiggins is now averaging 19.1 points per contest.</p>



<p>The Warriors are 11<sup>th</sup> in points per game at 110.2 and first in points allowed per game at 11.4. This has been a solid shooting team, fourth overall in field-goal percentage at 47.0% and seventh in three-point shooting at 36.3%.</p>



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



<p><strong>Cleveland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>14-3 ATS in their last 17 games against teams with a winning record.</li><li>11-4 ATS in their last 15 games on the road.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Golden State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in their last five games</li></ul>



<p><strong>The Winner Prediction</strong></p>



<p>Golden State enters this contest as a heavy favorite at 9.0 points, and that is not surprising considering how they have dominated Cleveland of late. However, if both Curry and Green are out for this contest, there is no way this team is covering that nine-point spread.</p>



<p>The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last five games and the fact that they have gone under 100 points in each of the last two games should bode well for the Cavaliers. After all, Cleveland is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, and this will likely be a lower scoring affair. Nine points is a lot to cover in a game like this.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Cleveland Cavaliers at +9.0.</strong></p>



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



<p>You have the top two defensive teams in the NBA facing one another. Combined these teams are allowing about 204 points per game, and they are in the middle of the pack in terms of points scored per contest. Because of the tenacious way that these teams play defense, it should be expected that this is going to be a lower scoring affair.</p>



<p>Even if Curry is back, the fact that he was out with a quad injury likely means that his effectiveness is going to be diminished slightly. The same is true for Green, which will mean less rebound opportunities for Golden State. The total for this game is going to be under 210.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 217.5 at -110</strong></p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Odds, Pick, Prediction 01/09/22

<p>Looking to win big? The Mountain Hawks and Red Foxes face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Foxes are hosting the game at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and the Red Foxes are favored to win at home against the Mountain Hawks.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCann Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Red Foxes.</li><li>Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Poughkeepsie Possible for the Mountain Hawks?</h3><p>Lehigh will be competing in their 11th game of the season, and currently have a record of 2-8. In their previous ten games on the road, Lehigh went 2-8, which includes games from last year. As of now, Lehigh has a 5-3 record vs. the spread heading into today's game. In their previous five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lehigh comes in with an over/under record of 4-4-0 through 10 games, with their games averaging a combined 153 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Mountain Hawks' over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 151 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 74.9 points per game, Lehigh struggled in their previous game. Against Boston College, the Mountain Hawks scored 69 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Offensively, the Mountain Hawks have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 297th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 343rd in percentage and 201st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Mountain Hawks' defense holds the 209th rank in the nation, allowing 75.1 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Marist. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.8%.</p><h3>Can the Red Foxes Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 11th game of the season, Marist currently holds a 7-3 record. Looking back at their last ten home games, which includes games from last year, Marist has a 5-5 record. Marist has a winning record against the spread, currently sitting at 9-1. Over their last five games, the team is a perfect 5-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Marist have had an average of 127.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 132.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-8-0. When looking at the Red Foxes' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 120 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Marist offense put up just 56 points vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Overall, they are now averaging 67.2 points per game which is 385th in the country. Currently leading the team in scoring is Max Allen who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.4. Josh Pascarelli also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.9.</p><p>So far, the Red Foxes' defense is ranked 9th in the country at 60.4 points per contest. The Marist defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 60 points and allowed Notre Dame to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Marist Red Foxes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ACC Basketball Betting -- The angle we're using in the Virginia-Florida State game</strong></span>

The Virginia Cavaliers and Florida State Seminoles have both encountered a few speed bumps this season, but nothing major as they head toward the NCAA Tournament.These are a couple of teams that would seem to have a legitimate shot at a Final Four berth, and both of them do some things as well as anyone in the country.

They'll meet up in ACC basketball action on Monday at 7 PM ET at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee.

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<strong>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS at FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES, 7 PM ET (Monday)</strong>

<strong>ACC Basketball Betting Odds: Florida St. -1.5, Total 127.5</strong>

Virginia was named as the #9 overall seed in a "sneak peek" on CBS' Bracket Preview Show. The Cavs have some great credentials. They are in the top dozen in both offensive and defensive efficiency, according to the metrics at KenPom.com. This is a team that can shoot among the best whether it is inside (21st) or outside ( 6th) the three-point arc. And they are not shy about shooting triples, as that constitutes 42% of their field goal attempts.

FSU hits threes as well(38.7%), and they are a team that is difficult to deal with on the offensive boards. They have been sloppy with the ball - in fact, when they have stumbled, it has been because they have suddenly gone cold from three-point range, or they have coughed it up to an excessive degree, or both. Examples include 9-for-32 in treys and 17 TO's against Clemson and 3-for-14 with 20 turnovers against Georgia Tech.

Well, Virginia isn't the kind of team that pressures a lot and forces turnovers. Their scheme - the Pack-Line Defense - involves getting back quickly and setting up. Unlike something like a matchup zone, the Cavs are very good at keeping the opposition off the offensive boards (14th in the nation in defensive rebounding percentage)

Virginia defends without fouling, which is very important. And when you are allowing just 46% in two-pointers, you are naturally doing a tremendous job. It is going to be more of a challenge than usual as they face FSU, which has more height per man than any team in the nation. Oddly enough, the Seminoles' best path to victory might be to shoot over the zone, as that is at least something the Cavaliers will let you do.

You can make your best guess as to who would have the critical fundamental advantages here. But the value may lie not in picking the side, but picking the total.

Through the years, when Tony Bennett's Virginia squad has played Leonard Hamilton's FSU contingent, the games have almost always been deliberately-paced and low-scoring.

In the eighteen meetings between the two, the average total points has been 114.7. Most recently, we've seen totals of 104, 117, 117, 128, 114 and 118. The highest total has been 144 (in the 2013-14 season), but that was really an outlier. We have had totals as low as 92 points (twice).

Only three times has the total between Virginia and Florida State exceeded 127.5 points. And on 14 occasions it has been at least eight points below that total.

Yes, personnel changes from year to year. But these programs are not dominated by personnel. They are dominated by the systems and philosophies of the two coaches, and that has remained consistent for over a decade.

So rather than try to pick either side, the best choice may be to go with the total, and some pretty solid history. UNDER

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Virginia at Florida State College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/15/21

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<p>Atlanta and Baltimore open their lone three-game regular-season series Friday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, so we’ve prepared the best Braves vs. O’s betting pick and odds along with the latest team stats and betting trends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>These two interleague rivals met each other once last season and the Orioles won a three-game home set, 2-1. The Braves are -215 moneyline favorites for Friday’s opener, while the Orioles are +196 home dogs with a total of 10.5 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>.</p>



<h2><strong>Atlanta rolls on a six-game winning streak</strong></h2>



<p>The 65-56 Atlanta Braves have swept their last two series, outlasting Miami and Washington away from home. They are 13-3 in August, and the Braves were sitting atop of the NL East on Thursday, four games ahead of their closest rivals.</p>



<p>Atlanta has scored in double digits in three of its last five outings. The Braves have accounted for 98 runs in August, posting the ninth-best OPS in the majors (.788). Freddy Freeman has smacked three home runs over the last four games, while Adam Duval has five dingers, 15 RBI, and a .930 OPS over his previous 50 at-bats.</p>



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<p>Max Fried (10-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) will get the nod Friday, and he’s never met the Orioles before. The 27-year-old left-hander aims for his fourth straight victory. Fried is perfect this month, allowing just a couple of earned runs through three starts (18 frames) and posting an excellent 19/2 K/BB ratio. Max has registered a sharp 2.36 over his last seven outings.</p>



<h2><strong>Baltimore lost 15 in a row</strong></h2>



<p>The Baltimore Orioles extended their losing streak to 15 games on Thursday afternoon and fell to 38-82 on the season. The O’s suffered a 7-2 defeat at Tampa Bay, allowing more than six runs for the 12<sup>th</sup> time during their awful run.</p>



<p>Baltimore is 1-16 in August, carrying an 8.56 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and a .310 batting average against. These numbers tell enough about the Orioles’ pitching woes, while their offense has averaged exactly three runs per game on a .243/.287/.414 batting line.</p>



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<p>Keegan Akin will get the Braves for the second time in his career, and he tossed five scoreless frames while striking out nine in a 5-1 win over Atlanta last season. However, Akin has been terrible so far this term. The 26-year-old southpaw is 0-7 with an 8.13 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in ten starts and seven relief appearances in 2021.</p>



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



<p><strong>Atlanta:</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-1 in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>10-0 in the last ten games on the road</li><li>7-3 in Max Fried’s last ten starts</li></ul>



<p><strong>Baltimore:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-15 in the last 15 games overall</li><li>1-7 in the last eight games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-atlanta-braves-vs-baltimore-orioles-pick"><strong>Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The Braves will meet some heavyweights by the end of the month, so beating the hapless Orioles is a must. Atlanta has played very well on both sides of the ball lately, while Baltimore has been a disaster. Hereof, betting on the Braves looks like the best option even though the odds are not attractive.</p>



<p>The visitors will seek revenge for the last season’s defeat at Camden Yards, and Keegan Akin is far away from his 2020 form. The hosts will have a mountain to climb against the Braves’ offense.</p>





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



<p>The Braves bullpen hasn’t impressed over the last two weeks, posting a 4.42 ERA, though a 3.75 FIP is encouraging. Still, the Braves’ relievers have six saves and a 6-1 record in August. On the other side, the Orioles ‘pen has recorded the highest ERA in the majors this month (9.57) to go with a 7.39 FIP and 2.73 home runs allowed per nine innings.</p>



<p>I’ll take the over despite a tricky 10.5-run line. Hopefully, the hosts will score a few runs. They have a .753 OPS against the left-handed starting pitchers in 2021 (105 sOPS+).</p>





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Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/20/21

<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on None. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -21.5 vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Georgia State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia State opened their season with a 71-66 win over Ball State on Monday. The Panthers were -3 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 27-27 tie at halftime, Georgia State outscored Ball State 44-39 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 137 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgia State's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 11 threes for 18.2%.</p> <p>They connected on 25 of 54 two-point attempts (46.3%) and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%). The Panthers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.</p><p>Georgia State's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 25 two-point baskets on 54 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia State limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 11 attempts, an 18% success rate. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15, shooting 68%. Georgia State allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Mississippi State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Mississippi State cruised to a 95-60 win over West Georgia on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -26.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>After leading 40-29 at halftime, Mississippi State turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 55 points while holding West Georgia to 31.</p><p>Mississippi State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.2%, thanks in part to their 46.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 62.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Josh Hubbard was a standout performer, scoring 26 points in 26 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 85.7% from three, hitting 6 of 7 attempts. Claudell Harris Jr. added 20 points, making 6 of 10 threes, while Tamaury Releford contributed 16 points on 70% shooting.</p><p>Despite Mississippi State's defensive struggles, allowing 60 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 60 points. The Bulldogs gave up 22 two-point baskets on 62% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's defense allowed 14 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 56%. The Bulldogs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>When a game like Julio Urias vs. Max Scherzer pops up on the betting board, how can you not write about it? One future Hall of Famer and a 24-year-old kid that made his MLB debut at 19. That is a pretty darn good pitching matchup and it should make for a fun night at Nationals Park between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals.</p>



<p>Most <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>sportsbooks</strong></a> have this game lined as a toss-up, as even Scherzer is just enough to bridge the gap between the two teams, so we have a line at -110 both ways and a total of 8.</p>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-dodgers"><strong><u>Los Angeles Dodgers</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Dodgers boast one of the best offenses in baseball against right-handed pitching, but not all right-handers are Max Scherzer. In fact, very few of them even come close. The Los Angeles offense has not hit for a lot of power this season, at least not relative to past seasons or the team’s talent level, but Scherzer does give up some home runs, so we’ll see if the Dodgers can capitalize.</p>



<p>Getting Cody Bellinger back from the IL recently should help on the power production front and maybe the warm conditions of the East Coast will provide a boost. The Dodgers do create tons of opportunities with men in scoring position, as they entered play on Thursday with the second-most PA with RISP. Only the Astros had more. About 50 more, but hey, that’s the best offense in baseball.</p>



<p>Los Angeles draws a lot of walks, as the Dodgers are one of seven teams with a double-digit walk rate and lead the pack in that department. Creating opportunities without having to get a hit can lead to a lot of runs down the line. Even though the Dodgers went into Thursday’s game with the ninth-ranked SLG in baseball, they were fourth in runs scored, one of four teams to eclipse 400 on the season.</p>



<p>Julio Urias has benefited from some run support in his games, but has also pitched well. The southpaw has a 3.95 ERA with a 3.49 FIP on the season. Urias has actually struggled a little bit of late, allowing 22 runs in his last 31 innings. He’s given up a home run in each of his last six starts.</p>



<p>From an outsider’s perspective, I can’t help but wonder if he’s going through a bit of fatigue or maybe a dead arm period. He did strike out 12 in his last start over just 5.2 innings, so maybe that is behind him now, but he has thrown 93.1 innings this season. That is the most for him at the MLB level in his career and the most innings since 2016 when he threw 122 across Triple-A and the Major Leagues. We need to watch for this kind of fatigue with young pitchers coming out of the shortened season.</p>



<h2 id="h-washington-nationals"><strong><u>Washington Nationals</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Nationals have all sorts of problems, but the offense has come around recently. For the season as a whole, Washington has a 99 wRC+, but ranks in the bottom five in runs scored. Over the last 14 days entering play on Thursday, the Nationals had a .378 wOBA, due in large part to Kyle Schwarber going nuclear with 12 home runs in a two-week span.</p>



<p>The Washington offense, which changed a lot this past winter with the signings of Schwarber and Josh Bell, seemed to take some time to gel early in the season, along with an injury to Juan Soto. The Nationals offense has a lot of guys that are swinging it well right now, with Schwarber at the forefront, but also Trea Turner, Soto, and Starlin Castro have all put up some big numbers.</p>



<p>Washington’s offense ranks solidly in the top 10 against left-handed pitchers, so this may not be that bad of a matchup for the Nats. They are seventh in wOBA in that split and the entire group has heated up as the weather has done the same.</p>



<p>Max Scherzer should relish the opportunity to face one of the league’s best. As one of the league’s best pitchers, Scherzer sports a 2.14 ERAwith a 3.08 FIP in his 88.1 innings of work. Per usual, Scherzer’s K/BB numbers are outstanding. He’s allowed a few home runs this season, but that happens as a strike-thrower that is willing to challenge hitters.</p>



<p>Scherzer has allowed 12 homers and has a very reasonable 12.6% HR/FB%. The one area you look for some regression with Scherzer is his 90.2% LOB%. That could very well happen here with such a good Dodgers lineup on the other side, but his high K% and low BABIP will allow him to maintain a well above average LOB% as the season goes along. Just maybe not over 90%.</p>



<h2 id="h-dodgers-vs-nationals-free-pick"><strong><u>Dodgers vs. Nationals Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Nationals have been swinging the bats extremely well of late, while the Dodgers have sagged off a little bit as they’ve faced some better pitching. There aren’t many better than Scherzer, as we all know. Urias is a guy that seems to have hit a little bit of a rough patch, possibly with some fatigue from the increased workload and additional pressure as a full-time starter.</p>



<p>The Nationals look like a good bet in this one.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Washington Nationals</strong></p>

Dodgers vs. Nationals Free Pick & Prediction 07/02/21

<p>Betting on today's Rockets and Bulls game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 216.5 points, with the Bulls being the favored team playing at home against the Rockets.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets +4</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-105 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rockets Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Rockets are 18-17 on the season and are the 8th seed in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 4-7 compared to 14-10 against the West. In the Southwest Division, they have gone 7-2.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Rockets are 3-11 this season and have an average scoring margin of -5.4 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-7 on the road.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Rockets have a record of 15-6 and have an average scoring margin of +7.5 points per game. Against the spread, they are 15-6 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Houston has gone 9-15 straight up and 12-11 against the spread. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -1.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In 35 games, the Rockets have been the favorite in 11 games and have gone 9-2 straight up and 9-2 against the spread. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +10 points per game.</p><p>On the season, the Rockets are averaging 112.5 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. In terms of their road scoring, they are averaging 110.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Houston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 40% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 24th in the league.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets are hitting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc, which is 14th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Houston is 22nd in the league.</p><p>This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 110.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Rockets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.8% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 32.8% from downtown.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At 17-21, the Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. They have won their last two games and are 4-point favorites at home today.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Bulls are 19-18 this season. When playing at home, they are 12-9 straight up and 7-9 ATS. Their average scoring margin at home is +1.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Chicago has been the favorite in 15 of their 38 games and has a record of 9-6 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +2.7 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, 29 of the Bulls' games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 216.5 points. Their over/under record in those games is 14-14-1. On average, their games have seen a combined 220.9 points scored.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls have gone 12-15 compared to 5-6 in non-conference games.</p><p>So far this season, the Bulls have been one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 22nd in three-point percentage at 35%. Overall, they are 26th in made threes per game, averaging 11.5.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense has been below the NBA scoring average in 71.1% of their games this season. In terms of scoring, the Bulls are 28th in the league, averaging 109.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Bulls are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 96.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league with 23.6 per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Bulls defense has been performing well, ranking 6th in the NBA at 111.5 points allowed per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.6% from downtown.</p>

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