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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>One team is fighting for one of the top four spots in the East while the other is struggling as we have a neighborhood derby on Sunday, March 13, so you can’t afford to miss out on the best Maple Leafs vs. Sabres betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>These divisional rivals have met twice this season, and the series is currently tied at 1-1. The Maple Leafs are massive favorites, according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>. Toronto is a -280 favorite, while the total is set at 6.5 goals.</p>



<h2>Maple Leafs couldn’t make it three in a row</h2>



<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs came close to recording three straight wins, but the Arizona Coyotes prevented them with a 5-4 overtime victory at home. Toronto defeated Columbus and Seattle before this loss, which was quite disappointing, considering Arizona’s position this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Coyotes had a 4-1 lead after two periods, but the Maple Leafs responded with three unanswered goals and forced overtime. Actually, they needed only five minutes to score three goals in the final period, but Jakob Chychrun gave two points to Arizona with a goal in OT.</p>



<p>Petr Mrazek will be at the goal against the Sabres on Sunday. The 30-year-old goalie has a 10-5-0-0 record this season with a 3.43 GAA and a .884 save percentage without shutouts. The Maple Leafs are allowing 3.02 goals per game (17th in the NHL) and are scoring 3.71 on the other end (3rd) on a 10.7 shooting percentage (7th).</p>



<h2>Buffalo beat Vegas at home</h2>



<p>The Buffalo Sabres did lose eight of the previous 11 games, but they won three of the last five, including the most recent one over the Vegas Golden Knights. Buffalo scored just one goal combined in two losses to Los Angeles and Florida but bounced back with a 3-1 home victory over the Knights.</p>



<p>Victor Olofsson and Alex Tuch scored in the final four minutes for the Bruins, while Craig Anderson got 30 saves in the win. It was a hard-fighting tilt in which we saw 14 powerplays and only one powerplay goal.</p>



<p>Craig Anderson will get a start against the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 40-year old goaltender has a 9-8-0-0 record this season with a 3.01 GAA and a .904 save percentage without shutouts. The Sabres allow 3.54 goals per game (27th in the NHL) and score 2.63 a night (26th) on an 8.9 shooting percentage (27th).</p>



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<p><strong>Toronto:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-3 in the last 11 games against Buffalo</li><li>12-4 in the last 16 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division</li></ul>



<p><strong>Buffalo:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-8 in the last 11 games overall</li><li>4-14 in the last 18 games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-buffalo-sabres-picks">Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Picks</h2>



<p>Not only that the Maple Leafs are in better form and are higher on the standings by more than 30 points, but Toronto is also better in H2H encounters of late. Namely, the Leafs are 7-3-0 in the last ten H2H duels, while they won each of the past three road games, so I only see one team that can be victorious in this one.</p>



<p>Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner will be too much to handle for the hosts, who do have one of the weakest defenses in the NHL. The Sabres did surprise the Maple Leafs on the road only ten days ago, which is the bigger motivation for the visitors to get revenge on Sunday.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Toronto Maple Leafs at -280</p>



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



<p>Toronto did score at least four goals in each of its last four games, but the Maple Leafs also conceded 5+ goals in those games. The Maple Leafs' defense is not playing well lately, which is a chance for the Sabres to do damage. Buffalo scored at least four goals in both H2H games this season.</p>



<p>The total has gone Over in 12 of Buffalo's last 16 games against Toronto, while the total went Over in eight of Buffalo's previous nine games when playing at home against Toronto.</p>



<p><a></a><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 6.5 goals at -110</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Odds, Picks & Predictions 3/13/22

<p>The Redbirds and Braves are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Braves will host the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -13 to win at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +13</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Illinois State Stun the Crowd at Carver Arena?</h3><p>Illinois State will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak when they take on Bradley. The Redbirds have gone 14-14 overall, including an 8-9 record in Missouri Valley Conference play.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Illinois State has gone 6-9 this season. On the road, they have gone 4-8, and their average scoring margin is -5.3 points per game.</p><p>Against the spread, Illinois State has gone 13-14 this season. On the road, they are 5-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Redbirds have gone 7-8 vs. the spread this year. In their last 3 road games, Illinois State is 3-0 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Illinois State games is 12-15 and today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>Illinois State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 81 points against Northern Iowa. This output exceeded their season average of 67.2 points per game. The team's top scorer is Myles Foster, who enters today's matchup with an average of 12.2, while Darius Burford also carries a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>The Redbirds' defense is presently ranked 77th nationally, allowing an average of 68.2 points per contest. Illinois State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Northern Iowa offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 73 points.</p><h3>Can the Braves Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Bradley is 10-3 at home this season, and they have won four of their last five games at home. In their last game, they defeated Missouri State by a score of 86-62. On the year, Bradley is 17-6 when they are the favorite, and they have been favored in 23 of their 28 games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Bradley has an average scoring margin of +11.4 points per game at home. Overall, they have a record of 19-9, and they are 11-6 in Missouri Valley Conference games.</p><p>Bradley's ATS record this season is 14-11-2, including a mark of 7-5-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Braves are 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 4-4-1 over their last 10 games.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Bradley games is 17-10. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (140.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points compared to their season average of 144.9.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Bradley offense ended with 86 points against Missouri State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.2% and made 16 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Duke Deen, who is averaging 14.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Malevy Leons also maintains a PPG average of 14.1 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Braves' defense is positioned 76th in the country, permitting 68.1 points per game. The Bradley defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Missouri State to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Bradley Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves will head north to square off against their divisional rival New York Mets at Citi Field. SportsNet New York will broadcast the matchup and the game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET.
<h2>Atlanta Braves at New York Mets Odds</h2>
Vegas is listing Atlanta (+110) as the dog to New York (-120). Gamblers can wager on the game's total with odds sitting at -110 for over 8.5 runs and -110 for under 8.5. There's a runline of Braves +1.5 (-190) and Mets -1.5 (+165) for this matchup.

The Mets are 83-76 straight up (SU) and 82-76 against the spread (ATS). The team has lost 6.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.8 units ATS. The Braves have gone 97-62 SU this year and are 79-80 ATS. They've gained 20.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.2 units ATS.

New York games have had an over/under record of 80-65-13 in 2019. Braves games have gone over 77 times, gone under 74 times and pushed on eight occasions.

Dallas Keuchel is getting the nod for the visiting Braves. The left-handed Keuchel is 8-7 with a 3.59 ERA and 87 strikeouts. He's 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against New York this year (two starts).

The Mets will turn to righty Marcus Stroman (9-13, 3.23 ERA), who's got 151 strikeouts and 57 walks as well as a 1.31 WHIP. Stroman is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA in one start against Atlanta this year.

As a unit, New York’s pitchers have given up 4.6 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 3.87 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 5.03 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 9.6 K/9. In 73 games against divisional foes, Mets starters have an ERA of 4.30 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.74.

The New York hitters have put up 4.9 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 5.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .250/.343/.449 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.

The Mets' offense has been led by shortstop Amed Rosario and outfielder Jeff McNeil. Rosario is slashing .286/.323/.434 with 15 home runs, 71 RBIs, 75 runs and 19 stolen bases, while McNeil's line is .318/.384/.531 with 23 homers, 75 RBIs and 83 runs.

For the visiting squad, Atlanta’s pitching staff allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.16 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.16 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.25, along with a WHIP of 1.33 and a K-per-9 of 9.29.

The Braves offense has slashed .258/.339/.454 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over the team's last five contests (3-2 SU).

Atlanta’s offense has been sparked by second baseman Ozzie Albies and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who collectively have swatted 65 home runs. Albies is slashing .299/.356/.508 with 24 home runs, 86 RBIs, 102 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Acuna Jr. is hitting .280/.365/.518 with 41 homers, 101 RBIs, 127 runs and 37 steals.
<h3>Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Free MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Mets, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

Atlanta has logged 18 extra-base hits over its last five outings. New York has 21 XBH over its last five.

The Braves have a total OPS of .793 this season and an OPS of .795 against right-handed pitchers. The Mets' OPS stands at .770 overall and .765 versus righties.

New York has posted 22.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.0 over its last five.

The Braves have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games, including six over their last five.

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Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Betting Pick 09/27/19

<p>The Hilltoppers and Gamecocks are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gamecocks will host the game at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Jacksonville State is favored by -2 vs. Western Kentucky in a Conference USA conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -2</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Offense Score Enough in Jacksonville?</h3><p>Western Kentucky enters this game with a record of 16-7 and a two-game win streak. They are 5-4 in Conference USA games and 11-3 in non-conference matchups. On the road, the Hilltoppers are 6-4 this season, and their average scoring margin is +2.2.</p>

<p>So far this season, Western Kentucky has been the underdog in nine of their 23 games, and their record in those matchups is 5-4. In their most recent game, they defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 81-76. Over their last 10 road games, the Hilltoppers have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the underdog, Western Kentucky has a solid ATS record of 6-3 this season. On the road, the Hilltoppers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread this year and they are 12-8 overall. Over their last 10 road games, Western Kentucky has an ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>Western Kentucky's over/under record for the season is 9-11 and the average scoring total in their games is 153.8. Today's over/under line is 148.5. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hilltoppers' offense concluded with 81 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 80.7 points per contest. The top scorer for the Hilltoppers was Donald McHenry with 20 points, while Rodney Howard also added 18 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At this time, the Hilltoppers' defense is positioned 239th in the country, permitting 74.9 points per game. Western Kentucky will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Louisiana Tech to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will Jacksonville State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Gamecocks will be hoping to extend their two-game winning streak at home, where they have gone 6-4 this season. For the year, Jacksonville State is 12-12, including a 4-5 mark in conference play.</p>

<p>So far, Jacksonville State has been favored in nine of their 24 games, going 6-3 in those contests. At home, they have gone 7-3 over their last ten games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Jacksonville State has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 11-10-1, and at home, they are 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Jacksonville State's games this year (134.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points compared to a season average of 133.3 points per game. So far this year, their over/under record is 9-13.</p><p>Jacksonville State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against Sam Houston State. This output exceeded their season average of 70.9 points per game. The top scorer for the Gamecocks was Kyky Tandy with 19 points, while Juwan Perdue also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense has been playing well, ranking 30th nationally, with 64.8 points allowed per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.7 threes per game vs. Western Kentucky. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.7%.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Hornets will host the Suns in a non-conference matchup. Charlotte is currently 4th in the Southeast Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Phoenix is 3rd in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>The Suns are favored by 9.5 points and are -457 on the moneyline. The over/under line is set at 217.5. NBA will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-108 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Charlotte Possible for the Suns?</h3><p>Today, the Suns are favored by 9.5 points on the spread. In the Western Conference, Phoenix is currently in 7th place with a record of 38-28. Against the Western Conference, they are 22-19 and 7-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Suns have a straight-up record of 17-14, and they are 13-18 against the spread. Their average scoring margin on the road is +2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Phoenix's ATS record for the season is 25-40, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. As the favorite, they are 18-29 ATS and 32-16 straight-up. As the favorite, their scoring margin is +5.1 PPG.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Suns lost to the Celtics by a score of 127-112. The O/U line for the game was 227.5, and Phoenix was getting 5.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 29-36-1, and their games have averaged 231.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 217.5 points, and Phoenix has gone over the total in their last two games.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 12th in the NBA at 116.9 points per game. Interestingly, they are averaging the same amount of points whether they are playing at home or on the road. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games.</p>

<p>Phoenix is one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting, hitting 37% of their attempts. In terms of pace, the Suns are 15th in the NBA.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Phoenix is 3rd in the league in attempts at 24.7 per game. They are also 2nd in made free throws at 19.9 per game. In terms of assists, the Suns are 14th in the NBA at 26.5 per game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Suns is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 114.5 points per game. For the season, Phoenix is ranked 23rd in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 21.3 free-throws per game vs. the Suns and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p><h3>Will Charlotte Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Hornets defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 110-98. The combined scoring total easily went over the O/U line of 202.5 points. Charlotte was favored by 2.5 points, giving them an ATS win.</p>

<p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is now 31-35 after today's line of 217.5. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 224.1 points, compared to an average O/U line of 226.4.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has been the underdog in 61 of their 66 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -10.5 points per game. Today, they are getting 9.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 17-49. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-32 and 4-8 against division opponents.</p>

<p>At home, the Hornets have an ATS record of 13-17, going 9-23 straight-up. On average, they have been outscored by 8.1 points per game at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 25-34.</p><p>The Hornets are one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 29th in points per game at 107.1. They have struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking last in both free throws made and attempted per game.</p>

<p>At home, Charlotte is averaging 108.3 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they have outscored the NBA average in just 33.3% of their games.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Hornets are 22nd in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 27th in field goal percentage and 22nd in pace.</p><p>The Hornets' defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 117.0 points per contest. Most recently, the Hornets' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 98 points to the Grizzlies.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SN PT. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored to win at home against the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As they head into their game vs. the Maple Leafs, the Penguins have a 13-12-3 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 6-6-1, and they have 7-6-2 mark on the road. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Eastern Metropolitan division and are ranked 12th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 12-16 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 6-9 compared to 6-7 at home. On average, Pittsburgh's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Penguins come in with an over/under record of 9-17-2.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Pittsburgh has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Penguins are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. So far this year, the Penguins are 7-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 14 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.1 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 21st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 9-10, and his save percentage stands at 0.9%.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In their 27 games, the Maple Leafs have a 15-7-6 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 8-5-2 record, and their record on the road is 7-2-4. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 3rd in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Toronto are 7-20. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 3-10, while their overall home performance is 4-10. This season, Toronto's games are averaging 7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Maple Leafs currently have an over/under record of 15-11-1.</p><p>When looking at their past three home matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 9th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. Toronto's offense comes into the game ranked 16th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.</p><p>Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 23 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Matthews has 12 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 32.1 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Martin Jones gets the start and has made one start this season. His record at this point is 2-0, and his save percentage is 0.167%.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

<p>Betting on today's Seahawks and Eagles game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and the Eagles are favored to win at home vs. the Seahawks.</p><h3>UNCW SEAHAWKS VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UNCW Win on the Road?</h3><p>UNCW comes into today's game against Florida Gulf Coast with a 1-1 record on the season. In their previous three road games, which includes last year, UNCW has a 2-1 record on the road. UNCW is currently 1-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. Taking into account the previous year, the team has gone 0-2 ATS in their last three games, with an average scoring margin of +13.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through two games, UNCW has an over/under record of 2-0-0, with their games averaging 145.5 points per game on average. When looking at the Seahawks' last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 85 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UNCW offense ended with 56 points against Appalachian State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 30.6% and made 9 threes. Offensively, the Seahawks have a season long field goal percentage of 49%, which is 83rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 28th in percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Seahawks' defense is ranked 149th in the country at 75.8 points per contest. UNCW's three-point defense is currently 38th in the country at 5.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 56.0% of their shots vs. UNCW.</p><h3>Will Florida Gulf Coast Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast is set to play their 6th game of the year, and currently have a record of 0-5. So far this season, all of the games the Eagles have played have been on the road. As of today, Florida Gulf Coast has a 0-5 ATS record. Looking back at their last five games, the team has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Florida Gulf Coast have had an average of 147 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 142.5 points. Their over/under record is 2-3-0. In their most recent three games, the Eagles' over/under record is 1-1, with their games averaging 77 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Florida Gulf Coast offense ended with 66 points against Norfolk State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2% and made 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Zach Anderson with 17 points. Chase Johnston also added 14 points for the Eagles.</p><p>At present, the Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 151st, allowing 76.2 points per game. Florida Gulf Coast's three-point defense is currently 72nd in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.6% of their shots vs. Florida Gulf Coast.</p>

UNCW Seahawks vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

<p>The Louisville Cardinals are favored at -5 as they head into their matchup against the Washington Huskies at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st. The game is being played at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, with CBS handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. This is a non-conference matchup, and Louisville comes in with an 8-4 record, while Washington is 6-6 for the season.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +5</p><p>This game will be played at Sun Bowl at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 23 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Washington Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisville Cardinals Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Louisville enters Week 1 against Washington with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-2 on the road and 3-2 at home this season. The Cardinals have been favored in eight of their 12 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 5-6, with a +13.3 average scoring margin. Louisville is 3-2 against the spread at home and 2-4 on the road. As the favorite, they are 4-4 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>Louisville’s over/under record is 7-4, with their games averaging 59.8 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 55.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Louisville’s offense ranks 12th in points per game, averaging 36.6, and we have them 8th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. Tyler Shough has thrown for 3,195 yards, with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 101. Louisville is 23rd in passing yards per game, averaging 272.4.</p> <p>Isaac Brown leads the rushing attack with 1,074 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry. The Cardinals are 41st in rushing yards, averaging 187.7 per game. Ja’Corey Brooks has 1,013 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 61 catches.</p><p>Louisville's defense played well in their recent 41-14 win over Kentucky, allowing just 14 points and forcing three interceptions. They gave up 328 total yards, including 155 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 173 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Louisville ranks 35th nationally, allowing 23.2 points per game. Opponents have averaged 136.2 rushing yards per game and 224.7 passing yards, completing 60.9% of their throws with a passer rating of 90.2.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Washington Huskies Upset The Louisville Cardinals?</h3><p>Washington enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, having gone 5-1 at home and 0-5 on the road. They’ve been favored in five games this season, posting a 4-1 record as the favorite. At home, they are 4-1 when favored and 1-0 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Huskies’ ATS record is 4-7, with a 4-2 mark at home. They are 3-2 against the spread as the favorite and 1-5 as the underdog. Washington’s average scoring margin this season is -0.3 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Washington’s over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points. Their average over/under line is 47.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Washington’s offense is averaging 22.5 points per game, placing them 80th in the nation, and they are ranked 52nd in our offensive power rankings. They have struggled on third downs, converting just 36.2% of their attempts, which ranks 99th nationally. Their rushing attack is also lacking, averaging 133.3 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Will Rogers leads the passing game with 2,458 yards and a passer rating of 99. Washington ranks 19th in passing completions and 38th in passing yards per game. Rogers has thrown 14 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Denzel Boston has 807 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns this season. Jonah Coleman leads the ground game with 1,011 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>Washington's defense will look to bounce back after a tough game against Oregon, where they allowed 49 points in a 49-21 loss. The Huskies gave up 469 total yards, including 283 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air.</p> <p>Despite the rough outing, Washington ranks 11th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 166.8 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 55% of their passes, while the Huskies have struggled against the run, allowing 159.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 102nd in the country.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

<p>Betting on today's Kraken 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 over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Some people would say that this is the World Series. The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros in the ALCS. Let’s be honest, the Los Angeles Dodgers were the best team by a large margin in the National League and they are now gone. However, unlike the last two postseasons, we’re back to seeing variance as opposed to seeing the best make their way through the playoffs.

Well, to a degree, anyway. These were the two best teams in the American League bar none and this is the ALCS that we all deserve. And the one that baseball fans wanted. Unless, of course, you are a Twins fan or a Rays fan.

The Yankees have been big Rays fans this week. New York disposed of Minnesota in three neat and tidy games. The Rays, meanwhile, pushed the Astros to the brink, forcing Justin Verlander to go on three days rest in Game 4 and Gerrit Cole into action in Game 5. At this point, Verlander looks like the Game 2 starter and Cole looks like the Game 3 hurler. That would mean Zack Greinke in Game 1 and probably Wade Miley in Game 4, though we’ll have to see how that all plays out for AJ Hinch’s ballclub. It does mean that neither Cole nor Verlander will get three starts if the series goes seven games. That’s a win for New York.

You’ll find different opinions as to whether or not sitting around for several days is good for the Yankees. They didn’t have to play. They didn’t have to risk injury. They saved bullets from their starters and relievers. On the other hand, players are accustomed to playing. The only multi-day break from Opening Day until the final day of the regular season comes during the All-Star Break. Aside from that, players get a day off here or a day off there. The Yankees have to flip the switch, on the road, against a tough competitor in Zack Greinke on Saturday October 12, after having eliminated the Twins on October 7.

The Astros are favored in the -175 range for this one, with the Yankees in the +155 range. It’s fair to wonder what this line would have been had Verlander and Cole not been used in the ALDS, but this line has already come down a little bit as it is.

As storied as the Yankees are with their 27 championships, this is the first time since 2009-10 that the Yankees have made back-to-back ALCS appearances. Of course, they’ve only missed the playoffs four times since 1995, but it hasn’t been as easy in recent years. The Yankees have not made a World Series appearance since 2009. That’s what they will be going for in this series. The last time the Yankees went 103-59, they won the World Series. So there’s that.

In all seriousness, given the hellacious set of injuries this team overcame, a case can be made that this is the most battle-tested Yankees team in recent memory. This team lacks the starting pitching of past great teams, but the bullpen is exceptionally talented and this offense is outstanding. New York’s 943 runs were the most since the 2007 season.

The Astros are out to win their second AL pennant in three years. They won Game 1 in the ALCS against the Red Sox last season, but then lost four straight and watched the Red Sox win the trophy that they won in 2017. Houston’s 107 wins were the most in franchise history and a case can be made that this is one of the best teams ever, especially with some of the midseason acquisitions and call-ups. This is a really special group and this is a team that has won 311 games over the last three seasons. This Astros bunch also set a franchise record for runs scored. Last season, Houston set a franchise record for fewest runs allowed in a full season.

As has been my motif throughout the postseason, I’ll run through my three keys for this series:
<ol>
 	<li><strong> Hitting Shoes</strong></li>
</ol>
Here are the ranks for these teams from the regular season:

Houston:
BA: 1

OBP: 1

SLG: 1

wOBA: 1

wRC+: 1

BB%: 1

K%: 1

HR: 3

2B: 2

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New York:

BA: 4

OBP: 4

SLG: 3

wOBA: 3

wRC+: 2

BB%: 12

K%: 12

HR: 1

2B: 14

Ironically, in the categories where the Astros and Yankees are not 1 &amp; 2, the Twins are usually one of the teams in between and the Yankees just got rid of them in three games. The primary difference is that Minnesota’s pitching staff is nowhere near Houston’s. With that being said, the Yankees have to hit in this series. I don’t know how, but they need to.

The Yankees were third in wOBA against right-handed pitching during the regular season and tied for second in SLG. They’ll see a ton of right-handed pitching for the Astros. The only regular lefties in the Yankees lineup are Brett Gardner and Didi Gregorius. Four lefties, if you include switch hitter Aaron Hicks, remain on the disabled list.

If we look more specifically at R vs. R plate appearances, the Yankees were second (to the Astros, of course) in wOBA at .349. Of course, they were also 16th in K%. A .323 BABIP and a lot of power production overshadowed the strikeouts.

I wouldn’t expect a lot of fastballs from Astros pitchers in this series, but it is worth pointing out that the Yankees led the league in wOBA at .318 in terms of righty vs. righty plate appearances ending on an offspeed pitch or breaking ball. The Astros were second, as you would expect. The Yankees also led all of baseball in R vs. R plate appearances that ended in a fastball at a wOBA of .385.

If there is a right-handed-heavy lineup that can overcome the hardships of facing Greinke, Verlander, and Cole for six of the potential seven games, it is the Yankees.

And that’s what they will have to do. It goes without saying that it would go a long way to winning this series if the Yankees could slow down the Astros bats, but that seems like a herculean task.
<ol start="2">
 	<li><strong> A Bullpen “Boone”</strong></li>
</ol>
The Yankees bullpen worked 13.1 innings and allowed just three runs against the Twins. The walks could’ve been a problem with seven of those, but 16 strikeouts helped. Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees starting rotation worked 13.2 innings and only allowed four runs and four walks. They struck out 19. Masahiro Tanaka was plenty good enough in five innings and Luis Severino managed four shutout frames. James Paxton struggled.

As you can see, the Yankees got almost as many outs from their relievers as they did from their starters. That is very likely to be the case in this upcoming series. Tanaka threw 83 pitches. Paxton threw 86. Severino threw 83. Paxton faced 20 batters in Game 1. Tanaka faced 19 batters in Game 2. Severino faced 17 batters in Game 3.

What do all three of those starts have in common? The Yankees starters did not see the middle of the order a third time. Paxton may not have even been pushed as far as he was in Game 1 had it not been the first game of the series.

The New York bullpen is going to be pushed to its limits in this series. That’s nothing new. The Yankees ranked 26th in number of plate appearances with a starter facing a batter for the third time. The Angels, Rays, Brewers, and Blue Jays were below them. The Yankees did use some openers like those other teams, but this is a team that also fully understands how good its bullpen is. After all, the Yankees allowed the fourth-highest OPS against at .906 in those third time through plate appearances. (For what it’s worth (a lot!), the Astros had the lowest OPS against in those spots at .642)

This is one example of why not playing more than three games against the Twins could be very beneficial for the Yankees. Their bullpen is in good shape. They have multi-inning options like Luis Cessa, Jonathan Loaisiga, JA Happ, and CC Sabathia that they can roster in this series. We’re also extremely likely to see an opener at some point in this series, as James Paxton really isn’t “pitch on three days rest” caliber with his injury history. Neither is Tanaka or Severino.

The bullpen is going to play an extreme role in this series. I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility to say that this group will have to get upwards of 125 outs in this series, if not more, between starters leaving early and an opener game. These are the guys that you would want to face the Astros. Four Yankees relievers ranked in the top 35 in FIP among 158 qualified RP. Zach Britton didn’t, but he had an ERA under 2.

Not all bullpens are created equal, as we know, but the Astros ranked fourth in OPS in their first plate appearances against a reliever. The Yankees were fifth.

The Astros bullpen is solid, but top-heavier than the Yankees unit. Roberto Osuna, Ryan Pressly, and Will Harris have been great all season long. The rest of the relievers have had their moments of struggle and strife. The long ball was a problem for several relievers, including Osuna at times. Chris Devenski was left off of the ALDS roster, due in large part to his home run issues. Josh James either gave up a home run, a walk, or finished with a strikeout. Brad Peacock struggled badly in 11 relief innings.

This is the one area where the Yankees have a concrete advantage. The Astros lineup is better overall and the rotation is decidedly better. The Yankees bullpen is deeper. As we know, that can be the difference in a playoff series.
<ol start="3">
 	<li><strong> Versus Verlander</strong></li>
</ol>
How the Yankees fare against Justin Verlander could very well decide this series. Gerrit Cole is the best pitcher on the Astros and the toughest matchup for the Yankees. Obviously Zack Greinke is solid in his own right and has the luxury of going righty vs. righty in most of his plate appearances, but he’s pitched to more contact with the Astros after coming over from the league where pitchers hit. The Yankees have the chance at getting to Greinke because their high K% against righties shouldn’t be as much of a factor.

Verlander, though, is the key. He’s the fly ball guy of the bunch. He’s the one that allowed 36 regular season home runs. The Astros could have the chance to make both of his starts at Minute Maid Park if he pitches Game 2 and Game 6, which would provide a big boost, as the park factor there is much better than the park factor at Yankee Stadium. The <strong><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/11/20909336/playoffs-new-ball-juiced-home-runs-dodgers-will-smith-lcs">postseason balls</a></strong> could help, too.

The Yankees led all of baseball in runs scored, but were 20th in plate appearances with a runner in scoring position. The Astros were second in both runs and PA with RISP. Even in a short series, it is impossible to overstate how much the long ball means to the Yankees. Fortunately, it’s hard to string innings together against the Astros and guys like Verlander and Cole. Unfortunately, altered baseballs could limit the power production. The Yankees manufactured quite a few innings with 23 runs in three games against the Twins and only five home runs, but the Twins pitching staff wasn’t in the same stratosphere as Houston’s.

That means taking advantage of Verlander and his prowess for giving up the long ball. Greinke is pretty good at limiting them. Cole actually has a higher HR/FB% than Verlander, but he gave up seven fewer HR and he gave up 12 to right-handed batters, whereas Verlander surrendered 17.

From a line value standpoint, the Yankees are worth considering here. They are not as good as Houston in every facet of the game, but the bullpen is enough of a potential equalizer to consider the +155 or so price tag. Aaron Boone will manage aggressively. His starters will not see the lineup a third time through. How the Yankees put together enough outs from their relievers to outlast the Astros remains to be seen, but they have enough relief weapons to figure it out.

If the Yankees can steal Game 1, you’ll get a better price on Houston, even with Verlander and Cole coming in Games 2 and 3. If the Yankees can’t get Game 1, the Astros will be a much, much greater favorite, since that will require the Yankees beating Verlander twice, Cole twice, or one start from each at the very least.

I do think that the Astros move on. I also think that the winner of this series wins the World Series. I think the line is a little bit heavy on the Astros.

Rather than lay the -175 with Houston, I’d just go ahead and take Houston to win the World Series at the best price you can find in the +125 or +130 range. They’ll be a substantial favorite over either NL team. The same can really be true of the Yankees in the +250 range.

For my money, no offense to Cardinals and Nationals fans, this is the World Series.

2019 MLB Playoffs ALCS Preview & Prediction: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the San Antonio Spurs (7-31) travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (15-23) at State Farm Arena. The Hawks (-322) are favored by 8 and have lost two straight games. The over/under line is currently set at 245.5.</p>

<p>Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 3:30 ET and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +8</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 3:30 ET on Monday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-108 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can San Antonio Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Spurs are 7-31 this season after losing to the Bulls by a score of 122-116. In the Western Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>San Antonio has covered the spread in six straight games, including a 3-0 ATS record as the underdog. Today, they are getting 8 points on the spread and are 4-31 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Spurs are 9-10 ATS compared to 3-16 straight-up. Their average scoring differential on the road is -11.4 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 23-14-1, and their games have averaged 234.3 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 245.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Bulls by a score of 122-116. San Antonio covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 229 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Spurs are averaging 112.6 points per game this season, which is 23rd in the NBA. However, when playing on the road, their scoring drops to 108.9 points per game (28th).</p>

<p>San Antonio has outscored the league scoring average in 47.4% of their games this season. Overall, they are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the league at 102.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Spurs have made an average of 12.9 three-pointers per game (14th), but their three-point shooting percentage is just 34% (27th). In terms of assists, San Antonio is 4th in the NBA with 29 per game.</p><p>On defense, the Spurs come into the game ranked 26th in the league in points allowed at 121.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 109.7 points per contest (28th). In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 14.3 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 9th in rejections, averaging 5.8 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances at Home</h3><p>In their last game against the Wizards, the Hawks were favored by 7.5 points but lost by a score of 127-99. This was their 2nd straight loss, and they are now 15-23 on the season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Hawks have gone 10-10 this season, and they are favored by 8 points today. In their 38 games, they have been favored in 20 of them.</p>

<p>Atlanta is 11th in the Eastern Conference and has an ATS record of 9-29 for the season. At home, they are 3-14 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -3.4 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 22-16, and their games have averaged 245.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is 245.5, and the team's last two games have gone under.</p><p>At home, the Hawks are averaging 123.3 points per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are 4th in the NBA at 121.7 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 7th in the league in made threes at 13.9 per game. They are also 5th in pace at 101.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 65.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 21st in the league at 46%.</p><p>So far, the Hawks defense is giving up 124.1 points per contest, which has them sitting 29th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. Atlanta's defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 16th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Anteaters versus the Beavers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 136 points, with Oregon State being favored by -2.5 over UC Irvine.</p><h3>UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Beavers.</li><li>Not only will Oregon State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Anteaters Lock in a Win at Corvallis?</h3><p>UC Irvine improved to 8-0 on the season with an 82-66 win over Bakersfield on Thursday. Playing at home, the Anteaters entered the game as -15 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Leading 38-33 at halftime, UC Irvine clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 44 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>UC Irvine put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, with a 48.6% success rate on two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Anteaters connected on 82.5% of their attempts, going 33-for-40. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists, with Justin Hohn leading the way with 8 assists and 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>UC Irvine's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point shots (17/35). From beyond the arc, the opposition managed just 5 threes on 18 attempts, shooting 27%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposing team capitalized, hitting 33 of 40 attempts for an 82% free-throw percentage. UC Irvine also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Oregon State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 5-2 on the season with a 78-62 win over Idaho on Saturday. The Beavers, playing at home, were favored by 14 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just over the O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Oregon State led 36-30 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Idaho 42-32.</p><p>Oregon State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 5 of 13 three-point attempts, hitting 38.5% from deep, and made 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>The Beavers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 22 assists. Parsa Fallah led the way with 25 points on 10 of 16 shooting, while Tyler Mrus added 15 points, hitting 2 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Oregon State gave up 62 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field, including 49% on two-point attempts (25/51). From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 5 of 13 threes, good for 38%.</p> <p>The Beavers sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 76%. Oregon State also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Irvine Anteaters vs Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Vandals and Grizzlies face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Grizzlies are hosting the game at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Montana is favored by -14 vs. Idaho in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +14</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Even though we have Montana winning straight-up, we like Idaho at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Idaho Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Idaho comes into this game on a seven-game losing streak, and they are 7-13 overall on the season. In Big Sky play, the Vandals have gone just 1-6, and they are 2-6 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this year, Idaho has been the underdog in 14 of their 20 games, and they have gone 2-12 in those games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -14.9, and they have lost their last four games away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Idaho has gone just 3-11 vs. the spread, including an 0-3 mark in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, the Vandals are just 2-8 against the spread this year and just 1-4 in their last five road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141 is identical to the average point total in Idaho's games this season. Their over/under record sits at 9-8-1, and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points.</p><p>The Vandals' offense finished with 68 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 69 points per contest. Quinn Denker is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 12.1. Meanwhile, Julius Mims also brings a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Vandals' defense holds the 164th rank in the nation, allowing 71.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Idaho's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.9% this season.</p><h3>Can Montana Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Montana enters the game with a record of 14-7, including a 5-3 mark in Big Sky play. The Grizzlies have been much better at home this season, going 5-2 compared to 6-5 on the road.</p>

<p>For the season, Montana has been favored in 12 of its 21 games, going 9-3 in those matchups. The Grizzlies' average scoring margin at home is +13.1 points per game compared to -5.6 on the road.</p><p>Montana has an ATS record of 12-6 this season, including a mark of 5-2 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141 for Montana's game against Idaho is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season (142). So far, their over/under record is 8-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 131 points, which is well below today's line of 141. Over their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 150 points, and their OU record during that stretch is 5-5.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 77 points per game, Montana struggled in their previous game. Against Sacramento State, the Grizzlies scored 70 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.1%. The top scorer for the Grizzlies was Brandon Whitney with 17 points, while Josh Vazquez also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Montana defense is giving up an average of 71.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Montana's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.5% this season.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

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<p>The North Carolina State Wolfpack look to build off a successful 8-4 2020 season when they welcome the South Florida Bulls on Thursday. South Florida opened last season with a victory, then lost eight of their next 10 games, finishing 1-8-2.</p>



<p>North Carolina State is favored by 18 points (-110) at most <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>sportsbooks</strong></a>. The Wolfpack and the Bulls have played each other just one time, when NC State defeated them on September 13, 2014, 49-17.</p>



<h2 id="h-only-way-to-go-is-up-for-bulls"><strong>Only Way to Go Is Up for Bulls</strong></h2>



<p>After a disheartening one-win season, South Florida has to feel like the only way they could go is up. However, this is not an easy schedule for the Bulls as they open with NC State, then take on Florida, Florida A&amp;M, before closing out the month with BYU. A 1-3 start could easily be the case for this team.</p>



<p>Last season, South Florida struggled on offense, despite averaging 365 yards per game. The 23 points per contest were simply not enough, but 10 starters are expected to return. Add in North Carolina transfer Cade Fortin and this offense has a chance to be something special. It will be the passing attack that needs to greatly improve, and Fortin must prove to be the answer.</p>



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<p>A huge key for the Bulls is going to be the offensive line. They provided absolutely no protection for their quarterback last season, and are going to have to step things up, not only protecting Fortin, but also creating room for Kelley Joiner. He only needs a small seam to create some big runs, so they have to be able to maintain blocks for that extra split second.</p>



<h2><strong>Wolfpack Will Be on the Prowl</strong></h2>



<p>North Carolina State closed the regular season with four victories to earn a bowl bid, where they lost to Kentucky, 23-21. However, this was an outstanding season for the Wolfpack who have a chance to do something special this season as well. With the exception of a September 25 battle against No. 3 Clemson, an October 23 battle against No. 14 Miami, and a November 26 game against No. 10 North Carolina, the schedule looks good, and this team could very well win nine, maybe even 10 games.</p>



<p>The 2019 season was a rebuilding year for the Wolfpack, but they rebounded well last season, averaging 385 yards and 30 points per game. The one challenge will be replacing Bailey Hockman at the quarterback position, as he left for Middle Tennessee. Ben Finley and Devin Leary will battle for the starting position, and it may be a game time decision before the coaching staff decides who will start this game.</p>



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<p>Four starters return for the offensive line, but there will be some shifting. Grant Gibson will remain at the center position and he is one of the best in the conference. That is good news for Zonovan Knight and Ricky Person, each of whom are fast, big backs who could have breakout seasons.</p>



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



<p><strong>Temple:</strong></p>



<ul><li>None</li></ul>



<p><strong>Rutgers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-1 ATS in their last six games at home.</li></ul>



<h2><strong>South Florida Bulls vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Pick</strong></h2>



<p>Both teams have some question marks at the quarterback position entering this contest, but North Carolina State has the far better unit overall. Plus, the combination of Knight and Person takes some pressure off whoever starts for the Wolfpack, which should allow this team to move the ball and dominate in the trenches.</p>



<p>I worry about the South Florida defense. They are not up to a team like North Carolina State, and this could get ugly early.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take North Carolina State Wolfpack at -18.0 (-110)</strong></p>



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



<p>I think a total set at 59.0 is far too ambitious. This is a solid Bulls offense, but they are facing a solid North Carolina State defense as well. It will be the Wolfpack who will have the most success on offense, and they have an All-American punter who will be creating long field situations for South Florida all night. For those reasons, 59 points seems like a stretch.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: under 59.0 at -105</strong></p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ABC. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Rangers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Metropolitan division matchup against the Penguins. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will New York Shock Everyone at PPG Paints Arena?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Rangers have gone 42-19-4, putting them in 1st place in the Metropolitan Division and 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, New York has gone 20-11-4.</p>

<p>In games where they have been favored, the Rangers have gone 33-15-2, while they are 9-4-2 when they have been the underdog. Over their last ten games, New York has gone 6-4.</p></p><p>On the season, the Rangers have an average scoring differential of +.5 goals per game. So far, they have had 25 wins by multiple goals compared to 17 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 games, the team's puck line record is 6-4, and their puck line record on the road is 18-17.</p>

<p>Across 50 games as the favorite, New York has gone 20-30 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin when favored is +.4 goals per game. In their last three games, the team's puck line record is 2-1, and their puck line record for the season is 33-32.</p> <p>The average goal total for New York's games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 32-30-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 9th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the league.</p><p>New York's leading goal scorer is Artemi Panarin. So far this season, he has 36 goals, placing him 9th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 50 assists so far.</p><p>The Penguins defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Pittsburgh. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 1st with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Pittsburgh, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 43 games in this season. His current record is 27-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.908%.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Win at PPG Paints Arena?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 17-12-4, and they are 29-27-9 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 7th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, Pittsburgh has gone just 3-7, and they have lost five straight games when listed as the underdog.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Penguins have gone just 1-4, and they are 1-2 in their last three games. This season, Pittsburgh has been the underdog in 24 of their games, and they have gone 9-12-3 in those games.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Penguins have a puck line record of 14-10 this season, including a mark of 30-35 overall. So far, Pittsburgh has 20 wins by multiple goals along with 18 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>At home, the Penguins have a puck line record of 15-18 this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +.2 goals per game. Over their last 10 home games, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 4-6.</p> <p>This season, Pittsburgh's games are averaging 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Penguins currently have an over/under record of 25-35-5.</p><p>New York has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Penguins are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 25th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 7th in the league. In terms of the Penguins' offense during power plays, they are 28th in power play goals and 25th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 32 goals, ranking 17th in the NHL. Crosby also comes into the game with 33 assists.</p><p>Pittsburgh defense takes on the Rangers ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Tristan Jarry gets the start and has made 45 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-21, and his save percentage is 0.927%.</p>

New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bengals and Vandals. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Vandals at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID. Get ready to place your bets! Idaho State is favored by -2 in this Big Sky conference matchup the against Idaho. The over/under for the game is set at 133 points.</p><h3>IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS IDAHO VANDALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +2</p><p>This game will be played at ICCU Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Idaho State Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Idaho State is 11-15 this season, including a 6-7 record in Big Sky Conference play. They are 4-12 on the road, and their average scoring margin away from home is -5.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Bengals have been favored in six games, going 5-1 in those contests. Their most recent game was an 88-82 loss to Eastern Washington.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Idaho State is just 2-4 vs. the spread. However, their ATS record on the road is 8-7-1 and they have gone 3-0 in their last three road games vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bengals are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line of 136.2 in Idaho State games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Idaho State offense tallied 82 points in a matchup against Eastern Washington. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.8%, and they made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Bengals have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 125th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 297th in percentage and 272nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bengals' defense is presently ranked 103rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Eastern Washington, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 64% and a total of 88 points vs. Idaho State.</p><h3>Do the Vandals Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Idaho will look to snap their six-game home losing streak when they host Idaho State. The Vandals have gone 3-8 at home this season compared to 4-8 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Idaho has gone 9-16 this season, including a 3-9 mark in Big Sky play. They have lost their last two games and are just 4-15 when listed as the underdog.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Idaho has gone 8-11 against the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 10-12-1. At home, the Vandals are 4-6-1 vs. the spread this year and 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Over their last three games as the underdog, Idaho is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Idaho games is 12-9-2 and today's line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (140.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 136 points. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 133.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Idaho offense tallied 69 points in a matchup against Weber State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.2%, and they made 7 threes. Offensively, the Vandals hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 184th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 205th in terms of percentage and 149th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Vandals' defense is nationally ranked 155th, allowing 71.5 points per game. Against Weber State, the Vandals' defense gave up 70 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Weber State only made 8 free-throws.</p>

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<p>The Mets (54-65, 30-27 home) will host the Pirates (53-66, 24-34 away) in game two of this National League series. Starting for the Mets is David Peterson, while the Pirates are giving the ball to Bailey Falter. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates +117</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, August 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>The Pirates will be taking on a Mets club that is just 2-3 over their last five games.</li><li>Over their last five games as the favorite, the Mets are just 2-3 (straight-up).</li><li>The Mets' are just 4-9 in David Peterson's 13 starts.</li></ul><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>The Pirates take on the Mets with the hopes of snapping their two game losing streak. This recent skid has their record sitting at 53-66, putting them 4th in the NL Central. When looking at their overall series numbers, they have gone 12-21-5. At home, they are 29-32 and 24-34.</p><p><p>Bailey Falter has had a tough season thus far, with an overall record of 0-7 and an ERA of 5.21. On the road, he has gone 0-5 with an ERA of 4.57, while at home his record is 0-2 and his ERA is 6.89. His WHIP stands at 1.55, and opponents are batting .312 against him with a slugging percentage of .507.</p></p><p>In his latest start, Bailey Falter of the Pirates squared off against the Braves. He surrendered four runs on eight hits over four innings, but neither earned him a win nor a loss as Pittsburgh emerged victorious with a 7-5 final score.</p><p>As a team, Pittsburgh has scuffled at the plate of late, with a combined batting average of just .209 over their last ten games. Compared to other teams, this is just 27th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .387% while going deep a total of 119 times (21st). Overall, the Pirates are 22nd in the MLB at 4.2 runs per contest.</p><p>The Pirates' offensive leader, Bryan Reynolds, has accumulated a .268 batting average this season. His slugging percentage is .464 and on-base percentage is .334.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK METS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Mets have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 9-8 at Citi Field. Their overall record of 54-65 puts New York 4th in the NL East. Against the runline, their overall record is 45-74 and 24-33 at home. This year's Mets' games have an over/under record of 49-64.</p><p><p>David Peterson will be taking the mound for the Mets with an overall record of 3-7. Through 19 appearances, his ERA is 5.61, K/9 is 9.65, FIP is 4.44 and OBP is .354.</p></p><p>David Peterson's most recent outing against the Cubs saw him surrender two runs and four hits over 3 2/3 innings, though he was not awarded a decision in the end. The Mets ultimately emerged victorious with a 4-3 scoreline.</p><p>The Mets have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 11 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 11th in home runs and 18th in slugging percentage. Overall, New York is averaging 4.3 runs per game (19th).</p><p>The Mets have seen Daniel Vogelbach's power surge over the past five games, as the slugger has gone yard twice to lead the team. His nine home runs this season have been accompanied by a .223 batting average.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 8/15/23

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Nittany Lions game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Penn State is favored by -38.5 at home against Coppin State.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +38.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Nittany Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +38.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Coppin State Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Eagles fell to 0-11 on the season after a 66-56 road loss to NC State on Tuesday. Coppin State, who entered the game as +32.5 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 35-28 at halftime, the Eagles scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Coppin State managed just 56 points, shooting 43.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a dismal 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 9 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they converted 61.5% of their 26 attempts. Marcus Hill led the way with 16 points, while Dontrez Styles added 15, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. The Eagles finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 7 assists.</p><p>Coppin State's defense held their opponents to 66 points, with a solid effort in limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where they allowed just 16 of 42 two-point attempts to fall, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coppin State gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 66%. The Eagles allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Penn State as Home Favorites</h3><p>Penn State’s season record fell to 8-2 after a 80-76 loss to Rutgers on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions, who were +3 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> <p>After trailing 48-33 at halftime, Penn State made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Rutgers 43-32, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their recent game, Penn State put up 76 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 7 for 9 from the line.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three. Zach Hicks added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 from deep, while Ace Bailey contributed 15 rebounds and 15 points despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive struggles, they allowed 80 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Nittany Lions gave up 21 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 56%.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

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

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

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Bruins should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 34-13-13, putting them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. In their last ten games, they have gone just 3-7, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. On the road, Boston has gone 16-6-8, and they have been favored in 51 of their 59 games, going 29-12-10 in those games.</p>

<p>Over their last three games, the Bruins have gone 1-2, and they have gone 19-13 against other Eastern Conference opponents. Overall, Boston has 81 points this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, Boston's puck line record is 15-14, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. So far, the Bruins have 24 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, their puck line record is 30-29, and they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. In their last ten road games, the Bruins' puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record as the favorite is 22-29.</p> <p>Games involving Boston have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 5.9. In terms of their over/under performance, the Bruins come in with a record of 28-31-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 17th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 14-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 19-11.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 36 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 46 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.766%.</p><h3>Are the Kraken Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 12-10-5, and they are 11-5-4 in games in which they were favored. In the Western Conference, Seattle is in 12th place and 6th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Seattle has a record of 24-22-11, and they have gone 13-17-7 as the underdog this season. Heading into today's game, the Kraken have won three straight games in which they were the underdog.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with an overall puck line mark of 31-26, including a road puck line record of 18-12. So far, the Kraken have had 14 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Seattle has a puck line mark of 23-14, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -.6 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Kraken have a puck line record of 5-5.</p> <p>This season, Seattle's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 24-29-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Boston has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 25th in the league. The Seattle offense is ranked 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 30th in the NHL.</p><p>Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 25 goals which is 29th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-12 and he has a save percentage of 0.925%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/24

<p>At 6:40 PM from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, we have an NL Central matchup between the Brewers and Pirates. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Brewers have a record of 14-8, while the Pirates are 13-11. Milwaukee is currently in first place in the division.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Brewers are sending Bryse Wilson to the mound vs. Josh Fleming for the Pirates. Looking at the money line odds, the Pirates are at -120 compared to the Brewers at +100.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -120</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BREWERS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Pittsburgh picked up a 2-1 win over the Brewers in the most recent game of this series. The Pirates had a 1-0 lead after the first inning, and the Brewers didn't get on the board until the 8th inning when they scored their only run. As for the Pirates, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent after that.</p>

<p>Bailey Falter started for the Pirates and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued two walks. David Bednar got the save. Tobias Myers only went five innings for the Brewers, giving up one run on four hits.</p>

<p>Andrew McCutchen and Gary Sanchez were the only two Pirates hitters to have more than one hit. McCutchen also homered in the game. As for the Brewers, Luis Urias went 2/4.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee comes into today's game vs. the Pirates having lost two straight games, and they are 14-8 overall this season. The Brewers hold a half-game lead over the Cubs for the NL Central lead. These two losses came after winning three straight, spanning between their series vs. the Cardinals and the first game of this series with the Pirates.</p>

<p>So far, the Brewers have gone 5-3 against other teams in the NL Central. Milwaukee has been good on the road this year, putting together a record of 10-4 compared to 4-4 at home. As the favorite, the Brewers are 6-4 and 8-4 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 5-1-1, and they have won four straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Brewers are on the road, they have been a good bet on the run line, going 9-5. They have a run differential of +2.4 runs per game away from home, and their average run differential in winning games is +3.7. They have covered the run line in four of their last five games on the road. However, they have been a bad bet on the run line overall this season, going 10-12.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers have played in 22 games this season, and their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 13-9, and the average over/under line for their games has been 8 runs. However, their last three games have gone under the total, and the over/under line for today's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Bryse Wilson will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win out of the bullpen. In that April 20th outing vs. the Cardinals, he went 1 1/3 innings and didn't give up a run. Wilson has made one start this year, and that came on April 17th vs. the Padres. In that outing, he went 3 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run, finishing with a no-decision. Wilson has made a total of seven appearances and has a record of 2-0, along with an ERA of 3.29 and WHIP of .88. For the season, he has allowed three home runs.</p><p>William Contreras has been the Brewers' top hitter this season, batting .341 with a team-high 20 RBIs. He is also on a four-game hitting streak and has gone 13/40 in his last 10 games. Rhys Hoskins and Christian Yelich are tied for the team lead with five homers, but Hoskins has really struggled of late, hitting just .189 in his last 10 games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Brewers are one of the league's best offensive teams, averaging 5.3 runs per game and batting .263 as a team. They are also near the top of the league in home runs and have been a good power-hitting team, with a collective ISO of .162.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 13-11 overall and has won two straight games, both coming in this series vs. the Brewers. The Pirates are in 4th place in the NL Central, two games behind the Brewers. So far, they have gone 2-0 in divisional matchups. Their overall series record is 3-2-2, and they had lost two straight series before taking the series opener vs. the Brewers.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pirates are 10-6 this season compared to 3-5 as the favorite. At home, they are 5-5 and have won two straight at home. The Pirates' overall record this year is 13-11.</p><p>The Pirates are 14-10 against the run line this season, including a 5-5 mark at home. They are 9-5 vs. the run line on the road and have covered in their last two home games. They are 3-5 vs. the run line as the favorite and 11-5 as the underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, while it's -3.5 in losses.</p><p>Despite the over/under line being set at 9 runs, the Pirates and Brewers have combined for an average of just 8.5 runs per game this season. The under has hit in four straight games for the Pirates, and their over/under record on the season is 12-12. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and they have played in just two games this season where the line was set at 9 runs.</p><p>Josh Fleming will be making the start for the Pirates today, and he has yet to take the mound as a starter this season. In 10 appearances, he has a record of 1-0 and an ERA of 1.74. Looking at his WHIP, it is currently 1.06. So far, opponents are batting .205 off the left-hander. Fleming has made four appearances at home, and his ERA is 0.00 in those outings. He has a record of 1-0 at home. The last time he pitched, he went one inning out of the bullpen and didn't give up a run. He only gave up one hit in that outing.</p><p>Andrew McCutchen has been swinging the bat well for the Pirates of late, going 9/29 with three homers over his last eight games. For the season, he is batting just .233. McCutchen is tied with Oneil Cruz and Edward Olivares for the team lead with three homers. Joey Bart has been a nice surprise for the Pirates so far, batting .316 with two homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road so far, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Pittsburgh comes into the game as one of the league's top home run hitting teams, but their team batting average of .241 is just 13th in the league.</p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 4/24/24

<p>The Rockets and Warriors are set to face off at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The Warriors will host the game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 221.5 points, and the Warriors are the home favorites against the Rockets in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-108 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Houston Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Facing the Warriors, the Rockets currently hold an overall record of 6-5 and aim to end their two game losing streak. In their 11 games, the Rockets have gone 5-4 against Western Conference teams and 1-1 in non-conference action.</p><p>Houston has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 8-3 against the spread. During this season, Houston has a 2-0 record against the spread as favorites and 6-3 as underdogs.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 109.4 points per game, the Rockets had a below average performance. They scored 104 points against the Lakers and had a field goal percentage of 48.8%. The top scorer for the Rockets was Dillon Brooks with 24 points, while Alperen Sengün also added 23 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>Currently, the Rockets' defense holds the 3rd rank in the NBA, allowing 105.7 points per game.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 31.5% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Can the Warriors Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>So far this season, the Warriors has a record of 6-8, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Rockets. The team is currently 10th in the Western Conference, and they are also 4th in the Pacific division.</p><p>Golden State has an overall ATS record of 5-8 for the season so far. During this season, Golden State has a 2-6 record against the spread as favorites and 3-2 as underdogs.</p><p>The Warriors are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 123 points vs. the Thunder. This figure is more than their season average of 113.4 points per game. On offense, Warriors has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 44%. So far, they are 13th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 78%.</p><p><p>Coming into the game, the Warriors' defense has finished three straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 15th in the league at 113.4 points per game allowed.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.6% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.4% from downtown.</p></p>

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/23

<p>Heading into game two of this National League matchup, it will be Brandon Pfaadt on the mound for the Diamondbacks (67-61, 33-31 home), facing off against the Reds (67-62, 36-28 away) and Hunter Greene. Find out my prediction for today's Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game in Phoenix.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -164</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Friday, August 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>The Diamondbacks have gone 4-1 in their five games at home.</li><li>Arizona is on a four game winning streak when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .197 against Brandon Pfaadt in his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>For the season, the Reds are 67-62 and 80-49 against the runline. In the NL Central, they are in 3rd place and have gone 16-23 against division opponents. On the road, Cincinnati have won two straight series. The Reds' season-long over/under record sits at 64-65.</p><p><p>Hunter Greene has made 16 appearances this season, boasting a 2-5 record. On the road, he has earned two wins and a 3.66 ERA, but at home his record is 0-4 with an ERA of 8.09. Opposing teams have a .472 slugging percentage against him overall, and he has allowed a batting average of .245.</p></p><p>The Cincinnati Reds were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 in Hunter Greene's most recent start. Greene was unable to make it out of the game, surrendering eight earned runs on 10 hits.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Reds have put together a batting average of only .217, placing them 23rd compared to the rest of the league. At 4.8 runs per game, Cincinnati is 9th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .248 and OPS of .739 which has them 13th in baseball.</p><p>Over the Reds' last five contests, Matt McLain has been a force at the plate, leading the team with two home runs. For the season, he has 15 round-trippers and is batting .293.</p><h3>WILL THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 67-61, the Diamondbacks are 2nd in the NL West. At home, they have put together a win percent of 51.6% compared to 53.1% on the road. This season, Arizona has gone 29-40 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 23-16-4.</p><p><p>Brandon Pfaadt has made 12 appearances this season, with an unenviable 0-6 record and a 6.13 ERA. He has 55 strikeouts, averaging 8.03 per nine innings, and his slugging percentage allowed is .529 with a WHIP of 1.41. On the road, he is 0-2 with an ERA of 4.87, while at home he is 0-4 with an ERA of 9.87.</p></p><p>Brandon Pfaadt put forth a strong performance in his most recent start, going seven innings without allowing a run. Unfortunately, the Diamondbacks were unable to capitalize on his effort and dropped the game to the Padres 4-0.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 4 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 12th in slugging percentage. Overall, Arizona is averaging 4.7 runs per game (12th).</p><p>The Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll has been one of the team's most productive hitters in 2023. His .277 batting average and 64 runs batted in have helped him lead the way, while his 22 home runs have provided a powerful boost to the offense.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 8/25/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Leopards and Lions game? Catch the action at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and the Lions are favored to win at home against the Leopards.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS COLUMBIA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbia Lions -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levien Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBIA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Columbia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Leopards Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their matchup against Columbia, the Lafayette Leopards hold a 1-8 record. In away games, the Leopards are winless at 0-5, while they have also yet to win at home, going 0-3. To date, Lafayette has a 3-5 record against the spread (ATS). This includes a 2-3 ATS mark on the road and a 1-2 ATS mark at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Lafayette have had an average of 133.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 138.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-5-0. The Leopards have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 134 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Lafayette offense ended with 71 points against Cornell. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 9 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Kyle Jenkins who comes into today's matchup averaging 9.8. Justin Vander Baan also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.4.</p><p>Lafayette's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.3 points per game. Against Cornell in their most recent game, the Lafayette defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing Cornell to hit 42% of their shots.</p><h3>Are Columbia Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Columbia has played 9 games this season and has a record of 6-3. In their 3 road games, the Lions have gone 1-2 while they are 3-1 at home. Columbia's ATS performance is currently sitting below .500 with a 3-4 record. However, in their last five games, they have a positive ATS record of 3-2.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Columbia have had an average of 141.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147 points. Their over/under record is 2-4-1. When looking at the Lions' last three games, their over/under record is 0-2-1, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>The Columbia offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. New Hampshire. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.7% while connecting on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.9, while Avery Brown also carries a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Lions' defense is positioned 51st in the country, permitting 65.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Columbia's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 32.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 22.1% this season.</p>

Lafayette Leopards vs Columbia Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

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