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<p>Both the Astros and Guardians will send a southpaw to the mound on Friday, with Ronel Blanco going for the Astros and Joey Cantillo for the Guardians. First pitch from Progressive Field is set for 7:10 PM ET. MLBN is carrying the TV rights for Friday's AL matchup.</p>

<p>Cleveland is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -122 compared to the Astros at +103. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Guardians will be looking to extend their two-game win streak. Houston is 1st in the AL West, while Cleveland is leading the AL Central. </p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline +103</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 7:10 ET on Friday, September 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Mariners with a tough 8-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the +132 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Mariners scored three times in the top of the 3rd.</p>

<p>Yusei Kikuchi put together a good start for the Astros, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Mariners. However, the Astros's offense really struggled after their 1st-inning run, and they didn't score again. Houston was also the victim of some bad luck, as the Mariners scored three runs in the 6th on a play that included a fielding error and a wild pitch.</p><p>Houston is currently leading the AL West by four games over the Mariners. The Astros are 86-73 overall and went 29-23 in divisional games. The Astros are looking to bounce back today, as they dropped two of three in their series vs. the Mariners.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 46-35 this season, and they have gone 40-38 on the road. As the road underdog, the Astros have gone 16-16 this season, and their overall record in the underdog role is 19-22. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 67-51.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 43-35. They have an average run margin of +0.2 runs per game when away from home, and their overall run line record is 81-78. They have been a better bet against the run line as an underdog, going 26-15.</p><p>The Houston Astros have an over/under record of 65-88 this season, with an average combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. The over/under line for today's game against the Cleveland Guardians is set at 7.5 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 11-19. Overall, 76.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs this season.</p><p>Ronel Blanco gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Guardians on the road. So far, he has made 28 starts and has a record of 12-6. Blanco's ERA for the season is an impressive 2.88, along with a WHIP of 1.10. In his 29 appearances, Blanco has one complete game shutout and 14 quality starts. His most recent outing came on September 21st, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Blanco has won each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.04 strikeouts and 3.66 walks.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been the Astros' most dangerous hitter this season, leading the team with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs. He is also batting .308, which is the 2nd best mark in the lineup. Alex Bregman has been swinging the bat well of late, going 7/22 in his last six games, with three homers and seven RBIs. For the season, Bregman is batting .256 with 26 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are one of the league's top home run-hitting clubs. Overall, they are batting .261, which is the 3rd best mark in the majors. Houston is also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and slugging.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland closed out their series vs. the Reds with a 5-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -146. It was a big 1st inning for the Guardians, as they scored their first four runs in the inning. The Reds could only score two runs, both of which came in the 7th.</p>

<p>Andrew Walters got the start for the Guardians but only lasted 1 2/3 innings. He didn't give up a run, but the Reds pulled him in the 2nd. Cleveland's offense was carried by José Ramírez, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Cleveland comes into today's game vs. the Astros having taken two straight games and lead the AL Central by seven games over the Royals. The Guardians are 92-67 overall and have gone 30-22 in divisional games. At home, the Guardians are 50-28 this year and 42-39 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have been favored in 98 of their games, going 64-34 in those games. As the underdog, Cleveland is 28-33 this year. They have won four straight games at home, and their overall series record is 29-16-6.</p><p>The Guardians have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 82-77 overall. They've been right around .500 at home, with a 39-39 mark, and have covered the run line in three straight games at Progressive Field. They've been a better bet on the road, going 43-38 against the run line, and have a scoring margin of +0.4 runs per game away from home.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians are playing at home against the Houston Astros today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Guardians have had a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 68-80. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 18-22. Overall, 69.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and they are currently on a three-game under streak.</p><p>Through seven starts, Joey Cantillo has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 4.63 for the Guardians. He has made one quality start this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn't give up an earned run. Against the Rays on September 14th, Cantillo went five innings, giving up one earned run on three hits. He ended up with the win in that outing. Cantillo's ERA at home is 2.21, compared to 7.48 on the road. So far, he has allowed six homers and is averaging 9.51 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/24 in his last six games, including three home runs and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .279 with a team-high 38 homers and 115 RBIs. Josh Naylor is also a power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 31 homers and is batting .243.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are 11th in the league in home runs and have the 16th best team batting average in the MLB.</p>

Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 9/27/24

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Taylor Hall, Clayton Keller, and the Arizona Coyotes are set to do battle against Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, and the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in a divisional matchup. This one gets going at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6 and it can be watched live on Fox Arizona Plus.
<h2>Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames Odds</h2>
Arizona (+125) is currently the underdog to Calgary (-145) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals (-110 for the over, -110 for the under).

Calgary is 35-33 straight up (SU) and has lost 5.5 units for moneyline bettors thus far. That early-season winning percentage is a slide from what the team managed during last year's regular season (50-32). Through 68 regular season contests, 33 of the team's games have gone over the total, while 30 have gone under and just five have pushed. This year, the team's 15-16 SU at home.

The Flames have converted on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that's right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated eighth overall, and they've successfully killed off 82.3 percent of all penalties.

Boasting a .907 save percentage and 27.9 saves per game, David Rittich (24 wins, 23 losses, and six OT losses) has been the primary option in goal for Calgary this year. If Calgary chooses to give him the night off, however, head coach Geoff Ward may turn to Cam Talbot (11-14-14 record, .918 save percentage, 2.66 goals against average).

On the visiting bench, Arizona is 33-35 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.2 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 37 of its contests have gone under the total, while 29 have gone over and just two have pushed. As the away team, the Coyotes are 16-19 SU.

The Coyotes have converted on 19.6 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that's right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked seventh overall and it's successfully defended 82.7 percent of all penalties.

Antti Raanta (2.63 goals against average and .921 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Arizona. Raanta is averaging 28.3 saves per game and has 15 wins, 18 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit.
<h3>Arizona Coyotes at Calgary Flames Betting Predictions</h3>
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The Coyotes are 5-4 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Flames are 6-1 in shootouts.

For both of these teams, the total has gone over in three of their past five games.

Over Arizona's last ten games, four of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 4-0 in those games).

Arizona skaters created 24.7 hits per game last season, while the Flames logged 16.3 hits per contest.

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Arizona Coyotes at Calgary Flames Game Pick 3/6/20

<p>ESPN will be covering this week seven matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes, set for 10:15 ET at Folsom Field in Boulder. Both teams enter the game with a 4-1 record, and the Wildcats are favored by -4 points on the road. The over/under line is currently at 56.5 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +4</p><p>This game will be played at Folsom Field at 10:15 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kansas State Wildcats winning this one by a score of 26 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Kansas State Wildcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the Colorado Buffaloes at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kansas State Wildcats Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Kansas State enters Week 7 with a 4-1 record, ranked 21st in our power rankings. They have a 98.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 10.7% chance of winning the Big 12. The Wildcats also have a 16.2% chance of making the College Football Playoff, which ranks 20th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>So far, Kansas State is 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in all five games, going 3-1 as the favorite, with an average scoring margin of +11.8 points per game. Against the spread, they are 2-2, covering both home games but failing to cover on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Kansas State’s games have averaged 51 points, with an average line of 53.9 points. Their over/under record is 2-2, with two games featuring higher lines and two with lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Kansas State’s offense is averaging 31.4 points per game heading into week 7, placing them 39th in the nation. They rank 27th in our offensive power rankings. Their run game is their strength, averaging 252.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 14th nationally.</p> <p>DJ Giddens leads the rushing attack with 604 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, though he has only two touchdowns. Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 879 yards and nine touchdowns but has four interceptions. Kansas State ranks 106th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Kansas State's defense has allowed an average of 19.6 points per game this season, ranking 26th nationally. In their recent game against Oklahoma State, they gave up just 20 points and forced two interceptions. The Wildcats allowed only 11 first downs and 229 total yards, including 38 rushing yards on 20 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 109.2 rushing yards per game against Kansas State, while the Wildcats have faced 244.2 passing yards per game, ranking 117th nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 61.9% of their passes and have a passer rating of 89.7 against Kansas State’s defense.</p><h3>Are The Colorado Buffaloes Going Win In At Upset At Folsom Field</h3><p>At 4-1 this season, Colorado is ranked 30th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 95.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 14.5% shot at winning the Big 12. So far, they are 2-1 on the road and will play their first home game of the season against Kansas State in Week 7.</p><p></p><p>Colorado has been favored in only one game this season, with an average scoring margin of +8 points per game. Their ATS record stands at 2-1, and they are 1-0 as the favorite and 1-1 as the underdog against the spread.</p><p></p><p>The Buffaloes’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 54 points. This week’s line is set at 56.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 56.9 points for the season.</p><p>Colorado’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 14th in passing attempts and 8th in completions. They are 15th in passing yards, averaging 326 yards per game, and 41st in scoring, with 31 points per game. Heading into week 7, they are 39th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 1,630 yards with a passer rating of 112. He has completed 70.1% of his passes, with 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. Travis Hunter leads the receiving corps with 561 yards and six touchdowns on 46 catches. Colorado’s run game has struggled, averaging 80.8 yards per game.</p><p>Colorado's defense enters this week ranked 38th nationally, allowing 23 points per game on average. In their recent game against UCF, they gave up 21 points but managed to secure an interception. The Buffaloes allowed 273 total yards, including 108 rushing yards on 40 attempts and 165 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 156.4 rushing yards per game against Colorado, while quarterbacks have posted a 93.9 passer rating, completing 65.2% of their throws for an average of 223.6 passing yards per game.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>The Fighting Illini and Terrapins are set to face off at 5:30 ET on FOX. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Illinois is favored by -2 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against Maryland. The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +2</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Win on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois is favored by two points on the road against Maryland. They come into the game with an 18-6 overall record and a 9-4 mark in Big Ten play. Their road record this season is 4-4, and they have an average scoring margin of +5.5 points per game in those contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Fighting Illini have gone just 4-6. They are 16-3 this season when favored, and they have won four straight games at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Illinois has gone 9-9-1 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 12-10-2, but they have a better record on the road at 5-2-1. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Illini are 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Illinois' games this year (147.5). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Illinois' offense looked good, scoring 97 points against Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.2% and made 13/15 free throws. The top scorer for the Fighting Illini was Terrence Shannon Jr. with 31 points, while Coleman Hawkins also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Illinois' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game. Illinois' three-point defense is currently 42nd in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Illinois.</p><h3>Can Maryland Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>At home this season, Maryland has a record of 11-4, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. The Terrapins' average scoring margin at home this season is +11.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Maryland has been the underdog in 10 games, and they have gone 3-7 in those games. In their last game, they defeated Iowa by a score of 78-66.</p><p>Overall, Maryland's ATS record this season is 10-15 and they are currently 6-9 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Terps are 4-6 and they are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 for Maryland's game against Illinois is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (136.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is higher than their season average of 133.2 points per game.</p><p>Maryland is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 78 points vs. Iowa. This figure is more than their season average of 69.4 points per game. Leading Maryland in scoring vs. Iowa was Jahmir Young with his 21 points. Deshawn Harris-Smith also added 17 points for the Terrapins.</p><p>At present, the Terrapins' defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 63.8 points per game. Maryland's three-point defense is currently 24th in the country at 5.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. Maryland.</p>

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