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<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>The forecast from Minneapolis on Tuesday calls for light rain and temperatures in the low to mid 60s. The Twins and Royals are set to face off at 7:40 PM ET at Target Field in Minneapolis. Kansas City is 34-21, while the Twins have won two straight and are 3rd in the AL Central at 29-24.</p>

<p>Kansas City is currently favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -124 compared to the Twins at +105. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and BSKC will be starting Cole Ragans, while the Twins are set to go with Simeon Woods Richardson.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -124</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, May 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Royals series. Minnesota went into the matchup as -172 favorites and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Kansas City had a late rally, scoring four runs in the 9th, but Jhoan Duran closed things out for the Twins.</p>

<p>Joe Ryan pitched well for Minnesota in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but didn't factor into the decision. Alec Marsh had a rough outing for the Royals, taking the loss after going seven innings and giving up five earned runs.</p>

<p>Trevor Larnach and Jose Miranda each homered for the Twins, while Edouard Julien scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/2. Ryan Jeffers also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 34-21 overall this season, putting them 2nd in the AL Central, 2.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Royals have dropped two straight games, and these losses have come after winning eight straight. So far, they have been good against other AL Central teams, going 11-6.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 21-8 this year, and they are an even 13-13 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, putting up an 18-6 mark. Kansas City's overall series record is 10-7, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When the Royals are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 16-10. Their average run differential in road games is +0.7, but their run line record is 20-9 at home, where their average run differential is +2.1. Overall, their run line record is 36-19, and they have covered the run line in seven straight games.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road today against the Minnesota Twins. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8.3 runs per game. The Royals have gone over the total in 23 of their 53 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, the Royals have gone over the total in just 2 of 7 games.</p><p>Left-hander Cole Ragans gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Twins on the road. Ragans has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 4-3 with a 3.34 ERA. In his 11 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts and has a WHIP of 1.15. Ragans has been pitching well lately, as he has picked up the win in each of his last two outings. Most recently, he didn't give up a run in six innings of work and had 12 strikeouts vs. the Tigers. Opponents are batting .212 off Ragans this season.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Royals are 6th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.9 runs per game. At home, they have been even better, putting up 5.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is the 5th best mark in the league, and they are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams.</p>

<p>Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. have been two of the Royals' top hitters this season, with Perez leading the team with a .323 batting average and Witt Jr. not far behind at .309. Witt Jr. has also been on a tear of late, going 16/43 in his last 10 games with four homers. Maikel Garcia has also been hot, going 18/46 in his last 10 games.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 29-24 overall and 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 6.5 games. So far, they have gone 13-10 against other teams in the AL Central. The Twins are coming off a loss in their series finale vs. the Orioles but won the first two games of that series.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins are 14-12 this year and 15-12 on the road. As the underdog, Minnesota has dropped four straight, and they are 5-12 as the underdog overall. Minnesota's series record is 9-6-2 this year, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Twins win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.5 runs per victory. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.0 runs per defeat. Their run line record is 25-28 overall, but they have been a better bet on the road (15-12) than at home (10-16).</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are home today against the Kansas City Royals, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Twins and their opponents have combined for an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 24-27. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 7-5. So far this season, 62.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>So far this season, Simeon Woods Richardson has made seven starts and has a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 2.57. He has made two quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow a run. Against the Nationals on May 22nd, he went 4 2/3 innings, giving up just three hits and one walk. Woods Richardson finished with one strikeout in the outing. Overall, he has a WHIP of 1.11 and is averaging 6.69 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .242 off the right-hander this season.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Alex Kirilloff has gone 5/19 with two homers and five RBIs. Overall, he is batting .263 for the season. Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Santana are the Twins' top home run hitters, with Jeffers leading the team and ranking 8th in the league with 10 homers. Santana is right behind him with seven homers but is batting just .201.</p>

<p>Minnesota's offense is averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Twins are batting .231, which is 19th in the league, and they are 8th in the league in home runs.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 5/28/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Flames and Bearkats. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bearkats at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Liberty is favored by -4.5 in this Conference USA conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 138.5 points.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston State Bearkats +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Not only will Sam Houston State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Liberty?</h3><p>Liberty comes into this game with a record of 16-9 and has won three straight games. They are 5-5 in conference play and have gone 11-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Flames are 2-5 compared to 11-4 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Liberty has been favored in 19 of their 25 games, going 13-6 in those matchups. They are coming off a 65-62 win over Louisiana Tech and have gone 1-2 in their last three road games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Liberty has an ATS record of 11-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Flames are 4-6 vs the spread. On the road, Liberty is just 1-6 ATS this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 1-8-1. </p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Liberty games is 11-10-1 and today's line of 138.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (137.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 133 points.</p><p>Liberty offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 65 points against Louisiana Tech. In that game, they made 9/23 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 47.2%. In terms of offense, the Flames have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 99th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 58th in percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Flames' defense is positioned 17th in the country, permitting 63.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.1 threes per game vs. Sam Houston State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.0%.</p><h3>Can the Bearkats Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Sam Houston State enters this game as a 4.5-point underdog. They have a record of 14-11 this season and are 7-3 in conference play. The Bearkats have gone 8-2 at home compared to 5-9 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +8.0 compared to -6.3 on the road.</p>

<p>Recently, Sam Houston State has won six straight games at home. On the season, they have been the underdog in 10 games, going 2-8 in those contests. In their last game, they defeated FIU by a score of 70-56.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Sam Houston State has gone 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 5-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-6. However, over their last 3 home games, the Bearkats are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Sam Houston State's over/under record this season is 13-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 141.3. Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than their season average and there have been 9 games with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Sam Houston State offense ended with 70 points against FIU. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 9 threes. On offense, Sam Houston State has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 41%. So far, they are 175th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 71%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Sam Houston State defense is giving up an average of 70.8 points per contest. So far, the Sam Houston State defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.9 times per game (661st).</p>

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