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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Terrapins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Terrapins at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 129 points, with the Terrapins being the favored team playing at home against the Eagles.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +30</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Coppin State, who have played 13 games so far this season, have a 1-12 overall record. In their 10 road games, the Eagles are winless at 0-10, but have managed to go 1-1 at home. Coppin State's ATS record stands at 5-7, which is below .500. In their last ten games this season, Coppin State has gone 2-3 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Coppin State has an over/under record of 5-7-0, with their games averaging 128.2 points per game on average. The Eagles have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 127 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Coppin State offense put up 48 points against James Madison. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 34.7% and made 1 three. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 36%, ranking 411st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 414th in terms of percentage and 372nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Eagles' defense holds the 158th rank in the nation, allowing 71.3 points per game. Coppin State's three-point defense is currently 146th in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.3% of their shots vs. Coppin State.</p><h3>Can Maryland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 13th game of the season, the Terrapins have a record of 8-4. In their last ten home games, including ones from last year, Maryland has gone 9-1. Examining Maryland's ATS performance, they currently hold a 3-6 record. This season, they have gone 1-3 on the road vs. the spread and 2-3 at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Maryland have had an average of 131.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 134.3 points. Their over/under record is 2-7-0. The Terrapins' last five games have finished with a combined 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Maryland offense put up 69 points against UCLA. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.7% and made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Jahmir Young, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.3, while Julian Reese also carries a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maryland defense is giving up an average of 64.6 points per contest. Maryland will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UCLA to just 31% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Nationals and Rangers is set for 8:05 PM from Globe Life Field in Arlington. Heading into the game, the Nationals are 14-15, while the Rangers are above .500 at 16-14. Andrew Heaney is starting for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Trevor Williams for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Texas comes into this one as the favorite, with money line odds of -168, and the over/under line is at 9 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -168</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals 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>Thanks to a three-run 8th inning for the Rangers' offense, they cruised to a 7-1 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were favored at -166 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jon Gray pitched well for the Rangers in this one, going eight innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts and didn't issue a walk. MacKenzie Gore had a rough outing for the Nationals, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Texas got a huge performance from Josh Smith, who went 2/3 with a home run and five RBIs. Both Leody Taveras and Nathaniel Lowe each drove in two for the Rangers' offense.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 14-15 overall heading into today's road matchup vs. the Rangers. The Nationals trail the Braves by 5.5 games in the NL East and are 5-2 in divisional games. The Nationals dropped the first game of this series vs. the Rangers after winning five straight games.</p>

<p>So far, the Nationals have really struggled at home, going just 4-8. They have been much better on the road, putting together a record of 10-7. As the underdog, Washington is 13-14 this season, compared to 1-1 as the favorite. The Nationals' overall series record is 4-5 this year.</p><p>Washington is 18-11 vs. the run line this season, and they have been a profitable bet on the run line on the road, going 13-4. The Nationals have been a good bet on the run line when they are the underdog, going 17-10. They have an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game this season, but that number jumps to -1.6 runs per game at home.</p><p>The Washington Nationals have played in 28 games this season, and their over/under record is 13-15. The average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs, and their combined run average is 8.5. In their last four games, the over has hit. For the season, the over has hit in 13 of their games, and the over/under line has been set at 9 runs in just one of their games.</p><p>Trevor Williams is getting the start for the Nationals on the road against the Rangers. He has started 4 games this season and has yet to take a loss, going 1-0. In his last outing, he went 5 innings and gave up just 1 run on 5 hits, but he did not factor into the decision. Williams has struck out 12 batters in 16 1/3 innings of work this season.</p><p>Washington's offense has been better on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game compared to just 3 runs per contest at home. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .233, which is 16th in the league, and have the 12th best on-base percentage in the league. The Nationals have been good at avoiding strikeouts this season, but they are just 12th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams comes into the game with a six-game hitting streak and is batting .295 for the season. He has also been the team's top power threat, with seven home runs. However, Abrams has just one home run over his last seven games and is hitting just .231 over that stretch. Nick Senzel has also been a bit of a disappointment this season, batting just .214.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 16-14 overall this season and trails the Mariners by just one game in the AL West. The Rangers are coming off a win over the Nationals and have taken the first two games of this series after dropping the final game of their series vs. the Reds. So far, they are 5-8 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 9-8 this year and 7-6 on the road. As the favorite, Texas is 8-7 this year and 8-7 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 4-4-1 this year.</p><p>The Rangers have been a solid run line team this season, going 14-16 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 7-10 on the run line, compared to 7-6 on the road. They have been an underdog in more games than they have been favored, going 9-6 as the underdog and just 5-10 as the favorite. The average run margin in their wins is +3.6, while it drops to -3.2 in their losses.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs for the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals game is right in line with the Rangers' season average. Texas has played 29 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 9 runs in 10 of them. The over has hit in four of those 10 games, so the Rangers are 4-6 in games with a 9-run over/under line this season. Overall, the Rangers' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.</p><p>Andrew Heaney is getting the start for the Rangers at home against the Nationals. Heaney has started 3 games so far this season, and he has yet to pick up a win. In his last start, he went 6 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 5 hits, but he did strike out 7 batters.</p><p>Adolis Garcia has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his eight homers are the 3rd most in the league. He is also 4th in the MLB with 25 RBIs. Garcia has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/32 in his last nine games with three homers and seven RBIs. Evan Carter has also gone deep three times in his last nine games, while batting .296.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 6th in home runs and have the league's 13th best scoring offense at 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .250, which is the 7th best mark in the league.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/1/24

<p>At 9:38 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an interleague matchup between the Cardinals and Angels. Heading into Monday's game, the Cardinals are 16-24, while the Angels come in at 15-26. St. Louis is sending Matthew Liberatore to the mound vs. José Soriano for the Angels.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Cardinals are the slight favorite on the money line at -107. This game can be seen on BSMW.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline -107</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Monday, May 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Brewers, closing out their series with a 4-3 win. After allowing three runs to the Brewers in the bottom of the first, the Cardinals responded with a run of their own. St. Louis went on to add another run in the 2nd inning and closed things out with a 4th run in the 6th.</p>

<p>On the money line, the Cardinals were at +129 going into this road game. Miles Mikolas put together a good start for the Cardinals, going six innings and giving up just three runs on six hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>St. Louis opens their series on the road vs. the Angels with an overall record of 16-24, putting them 5th in the NL Central. So far, they have struggled vs. other NL Central teams, going 1-6 this season. Currently, they trail the Brewers by eight games in the division.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have dropped four straight series and are 2-8 over their last 10 games. St. Louis has gone 6-11 at home compared to 10-13 on the road. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 8-12 this year, and their record as the underdog is also 8-12.</p><p>St. Louis has been a tough team to predict against the run line this season, as they are 19-21 overall. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 11-12 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 12-8 against the run line, compared to 7-13 as a favorite. Their average run margin is -1.3 runs per game, and they have gone under the run line in five straight games.</p><p>St. Louis has had a mixed bag of over/under outcomes this season, with their games averaging 8.1 runs per game. Their overall O/U record is 16-23, and their games have had an average O/U line of 8 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 9 of their 15 games. Overall, 47.5% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs, and only 15% have had higher lines. Their games have been trending towards the over recently, with their last 3 games all going over the total.</p><p>Left-hander Matthew Liberatore is getting the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made one start and 14 appearances this season, coming out of the bullpen for his last three outings. In his most recent outing, Liberatore went just one-third of an inning, giving up two earned runs, one homer, and taking the loss. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. So far, he has a record of 1-1 and an ERA of 3.54. Opponents are batting .219 this season off Liberatore.</p>
<p>St. Louis comes into the game with the league's worst home run total and are batting just .220 as a team, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are averaging just 3.4 runs per game, which is also 29th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .298 is 20th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Nolan Arenado is hitting .270 for the season and leads the team with 20 RBIs. Willson Contreras has been a bright spot for the Cardinals, as he is batting .280 and has gone deep six times this season, which is 8th in the league. Contreras has also gone 7/18 in his last six games, with two homers. Michael Siani has gone 10/21 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Royals with a 4-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Royals scored four runs in the top of the 4th. Los Angeles was the -110 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Patrick Sandoval had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on 11 hits and issuing three walks. The Angels also wasted a big game from Willie Calhoun, who went 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Los Angeles is set to host the Cardinals with an overall record of 15-26, putting them 5th in the AL West. They are seven games behind the Mariners for the division lead and are yet to play a game against another AL West team this year. The Angels are coming off a series loss to the Royals, dropping three of four games.</p>

<p>So far, the Angels have really struggled at home, going just 5-14. On the road, they are 10-12 this season. This year, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going 3-13. As the underdog, Los Angeles is 14-22 this season compared to 1-4 as the favorite. The Angels' overall series record is 2-10-1, and they have dropped six straight series at home.</p><p>Los Angeles is 20-21 vs. the run line this season, and they are 7-12 at home. They have been an underdog in 36 of their 41 games, and they are 20-16 in those games. Their average run margin is -0.9 runs per game, but in their 20 wins, they have a run differential of +4.1 runs per game.</p><p>When the Angels are at home, games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Angels games this season is 22-18, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 10-6. So far this season, 29.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander José Soriano gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Cardinals at home. He has made seven starts this season and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 4.32. Soriano's WHIP for the season is currently 1.35. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. Soriano has made two quality starts this year and is averaging 8.64 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense has been pretty average, as they are 18th in the league in scoring at 4.1 runs per game. They have been a little better in terms of home runs, as they are 10th in the league and have the 15th best slugging percentage in the league. As a team, the Angels are batting .240, which is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Jo Adell has gone 6/26 with three home runs and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .255 with seven homers. Taylor Ward and Mike Trout are also near the top of the Angels home run leaderboard, with Ward leading the team in RBIs and Trout having gone deep 10 times this season. However, Trout is batting just .220 for the season.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 5/13/24

The Los Angeles Clippers (43-19) look to lengthen their six-game winning streak against the Los Angeles Lakers (48-13) at Staples Center. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview</h2>
The last time the Lakers played, they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-103, resulting in a push. LeBron James was the game's leading scorer with 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting. The Lakers held the Bucks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.6 (below their season average of 21.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.341 (above their season average of 0.194). The two teams combined to put up 216 points, which came in just over the projected point total of 215.

The Clippers will look to keep it rolling after comfortably covering the 1.5-point spread against the Houston Rockets in their last matchup, 120-105. With 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers in scoring. The Clippers held the Rockets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.540) and had a free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.229). The two squads collectively scored 225 points, which came in under the projected point total of 237.5.

These two teams have met twice already this season, with the Clippers winning both. In the most recent game, Leonard scored a game-high 35 points and the Clippers, who were 2-point underdogs, beat the Lakers 111-106. He also recorded 12 rebounds and five assists. The two teams combined to put up 217 points, which was just 4.5 points below the projected point total of 221.5 points. The Clippers played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.282 and a great offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2. The Lakers put up marks of 0.167 and 24.5, respectively, for those same stats.
<h3>Lakers at Clippers Betting Prediction</h3>
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The Lakers rank third in steals per game (8.6) while the Clippers rank 22nd (7.2).

The Lakers rank first in blocks per game (6.9) while the Clippers rank 15th (5.0).

The Lakers rank fourth in points off turnovers per game (18.8) while the Clippers rank 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.7).

The Lakers are 44-11 when they reach the century mark, while the Clippers are 41-14.

The total has gone over in 16 of the Lakers' 31 road games, while 16 of the Clippers' 31 home games have gone under.

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The Clippers are 4-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs in their last five games.

Across their last five outings, the Lakers are 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.

The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 6.5 for the season.

During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 111.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 103.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average).

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick 03/08/20

<p>Liberty Flames vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th, with Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone serving as the backdrop for this week five non-conference matchup. Liberty comes in with a 4-0 record, while Appalachian State is 2-2. The game is available on ESPN+, and the over/under line is at 62.5 points. Liberty is the -3.5 point favorite on the road.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kidd Brewer Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Appalachian State Mountaineers winning this one by a score of 39 to 30</li><li>Not only do we have the Appalachian State Mountaineers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 62.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Liberty Flames Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Liberty is off to a perfect 4-0 start after their 35-24 win over East Carolina. The Flames, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This was a non-conference matchup, and the over/under line was set at 54.5 points, with the total score hitting 59 points.</p><p></p><p>Liberty dominated the first quarter, taking a 14-0 lead. East Carolina managed to close the gap to 17-7 by halftime. The Pirates then outscored Liberty 14-7 in the third quarter, but the Flames rallied in the fourth quarter, shutting out East Carolina while adding 14 points of their own.</p><p>Quarterback Kaidon Salter led Liberty's offense to a 35-24 win over East Carolina, throwing for 223 yards and four touchdowns. He connected on 59.4% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 107.16. Reese Smith was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 80 yards.</p> 
<p>The Flames' offense totaled 415 yards, with 192 yards coming on the ground. Quinton Cooley led the rushing attack with 105 yards on 19 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. Liberty's ground game also contributed one touchdown, while the passing game was responsible for four scores.</p><p>Liberty's defense will look to tighten up after giving up 331 yards and 24 points to East Carolina. The Flames allowed 127 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, while East Carolina's passing game put up 204 yards through the air. Liberty's defense did come up with one interception in the game.</p><h3>Are The Appalachian State Mountaineers Going Win In At Upset At Kidd Brewer Stadium</h3><p>Appalachian State is looking to bounce back after a 48-14 loss to South Alabama in which they were -9.5 point favorites. The over/under line was set at 62.5 points, but the total score was just 62, resulting in a push for bettors. This defeat brought the Mountaineers to a 2-2 record for the season.</p><p></p><p>The Mountaineers fell behind 14-0 early and managed to score before halftime, but they still trailed 28-7. South Alabama extended their lead in the third quarter, outscoring Appalachian State 13-0, and the Mountaineers added just one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, while South Alabama added 7 more points to their total.</p><p>Quarterback Joey Aguilar led Appalachian State's offense in their 48-14 loss to South Alabama, throwing for 266 yards and one touchdown. Aguilar connected on 52.5% of his passes, with a passer rating of 71.46. His top target, Kaedin Robinson, hauled in six receptions for 85 yards.</p> 
<p>The Mountaineers' offense totaled 393 yards, with 127 yards coming on the ground. Maquel Haywood led the rushing attack with 47 yards on seven carries and added a rushing touchdown.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense will be looking to rebound after allowing 48 points and 476 total yards in their last game. The biggest issue was their run defense, as they gave up 322 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 27 first downs. Against the pass, the Mountaineers were more effective, limiting South Alabama to 154 yards on 16 completions.</p>

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