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<p>Thursday's matchup between the Angels and Rays is set for 1:10 PM from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Los Angeles comes in with a record of 9-9, while the Rays are just above .500 at 10-9. Ryan Pepiot is starting for the Rays, and he is facing off against Griffin Canning for the Angels.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Rays are the favorite at -155 on the money line. Looking at the odds for the Angels, they are paying out at +130. You can catch this one on BSSUN.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -155</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 1:10 ET on Thursday, April 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays 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><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Rays series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +102 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Rays could only muster one more run in the 2nd inning. As for the Angels, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th, and both offenses went silent after that.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay had a chance to win the game in the 8th, as they scored two runs to cut the deficit to 5-4, but the Angels bullpen closed things out. Hunter Strickland got the win, while Pete Fairbanks took the loss.</p>

<p>Reid Detmers got the start for the Angels, going just 5 1/3 innings while giving up one run and striking out four. He did not factor into the decision. Zack Littell only went 5 2/3 innings for the Rays, giving up three earned runs on eight hits.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Angels are on the road today vs. the Rays, they are in a good spot, as they lead their all-time series 4-2. Looking at where they stand in the AL West, the Angels are in 2nd place, just a half-game behind the Rangers. So far, the Angels have yet to play a game against a divisional opponent.</p>

<p>At 9-9, the Angels have been evening things out, as they were just below .500 before picking up a win in the final game of their series with the Rays. Coming into today's game, the Angels have lost three straight series and are 1-4 in series matchups this season.</p><p>When the Angels are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 9-3 so far this season. They have covered in four straight games and are 10-6 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.9, while it is -4.4 in losing games.</p><p>When the Angels and Rays meet, the over has been a popular bet, as the over/under record for the Angels is 10-8. The average combined run total in Angels games is 9.7, and the over/under line for today's game is 8.5. The over/under record for the Angels when the line is set at 8.5 is 8-2, and the over has hit in their last three games. The average over/under line for Angels games this season is 9 runs.</p><p>Griffin Canning and the Angels are on the road to take on the Rays. Canning has taken a loss in each of his first two starts, and is coming off a rough outing against the Red Sox, where he gave up 6 earned runs in 4 innings of work.</p><p>When looking at the Angels' player projections, we see that Mike Trout has the highest home run projection on the team and 6th best in the league today. Taylor Ward has the best odds to get a hit and his home run projection is 8th in the league. If you are looking for a longshot, Logan O'Hoppe has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 8th best in the league.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are currently in a three-way tie with the Blue Jays and Red Sox for 3rd place in the AL East. So far, the Rays have gone 10-9, and they are three games behind the Yankees for the division lead. In series games, the Rays have gone 3-1-1, and they have won each of their last three series.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays have gone 6-7 this season and 4-2 on the road. When favored, they are 9-8 this season and 1-1 as the underdog. Coming into today's game, the Rays are the home team and are overall series status is 'current'.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line, the Rays have been a tough team to figure out. They have a losing record against the run line overall, but they have been better on the road than at home. They have been a favorite in most games, and their run line record as a favorite is just 6-11. Their average run differential in winning games is +2.7, while it drops to -5.0 in losses.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing in high-scoring games recently, with their last five games all going over the total. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-7. Today's over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and the Rays have gone over that line in five of the nine games with that total this season.</p><p>Ryan Pepiot is getting the start for the Rays today, and he will be facing the Angels at home. Pepiot has started 3 games this season, and he is coming off a strong outing against the Rockies, where he went 6 innings, striking out 11 and not allowing a run. In his last start, he took the loss vs. the Giants, going 5 innings and giving up 4 earned runs.</p><p>Our model is projecting Yandy Diaz to have a big game at the plate, as he has the 8th highest total hits projection in the league today. If you are looking for a Rays player to hit a home run, Isaac Paredes has the top odds on the team and 6th best in the league. Harold Ramirez has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team, while Richie Palacios has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Rays.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Keydets game? Catch the action at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA, as the Keydets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and VMI is favored by -3 to win at home against Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Hall at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina improved to 2-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Mercer on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-40 at halftime, Western Carolina outscored Mercer 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 16-for-20, shooting 80%.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Cord Stansberry added 17 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%. The Catamounts gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will VMI Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Keydets fell to 2-11 on the season after a 91-66 road loss to Chattanooga on Sunday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, VMI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, exceeding the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-22 at halftime. They managed to outscore Chattanooga 44-40 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.</p><p>VMI struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed 66 points, with 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, while hitting 74.1% of their free throws, going 20-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 9-of-10 from three-point range. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylen Pazon contributed 15 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, VMI's opponent went 10/12, hitting 83% of their shots. The Keydets did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

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The Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway is Sunday’s NASCAR race and even though it is the second race in the Round of 12 in the playoffs, it sure feels like the midweek announcements about the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule are taking center stage.

NASCAR is adding more road courses and will even run a dirt track race at Bristol next year in hopes of spicing up the schedule and drumming up more interest. We’ll talk more about that going into next season, but these remaining races in the Round of 12 are the right types of tracks for some interest.

“The Big One” is always in play at Talladega, as is the case on the Daytona International Speedway track. The Roval at Charlotte will be the deciding race for who advances to the Round of 8 and whose championship dreams are finished.

Let’s take a look at the Yellawood 500 with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a>:
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<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Elliott</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">Kevin Harvick</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295">Jimmie Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Clint Bowyer</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
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<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
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<td width="295">Bubba Wallace</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Matt Kenseth</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">John Hunter Nemechek</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Newman</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Brendan Gaughan</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Ty Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Corey Lajoie</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">Brennan Poole</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Quin Houff</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">Reed Sorenson</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Gase</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">James Davison</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">JJ Yeley</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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Generally speaking, the favorite in a NASCAR race is around +350 or +400, but not here at ‘Dega. The tapered spacer has replaced the restrictor plate, but the concept is the same at the Superspeedway in Alabama. The cars are neutered in the name of safety and that levels the playing field quite a bit to create a lot of close racing. Some people call it “rubbing”, which, that just sounds a little too sensual.

In any event, Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, and Denny Hamlin are the co-favorites at +900. Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano are +1000. As we’ll discuss, wins are pretty spread out at Talladega, which should come as no surprise. Keselowski has had the best success here with five wins in his 23 starts.
<h3><strong><u>Playoff Picture</u></strong></h3>
Kurt Busch won on his home track for the first time ever and that was really bad news for those at the bottom of the standings. Busch was likely to be among the four drivers cut from the playoff chase after this round of races, but he won and gets a free pass to the next round.

Now Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Aric Almirola, and Austin Dillon are firmly on the chopping block. Kyle Busch is nine points behind Alex Bowman, who has shown better speed over these last few playoff races. Kyle is only 10 points behind Chase Elliott, so this is a big race for him, too. He was 22nd last week, but did win the second stage for his second stage win in as many races.

Bowyer, Almirola, and Dillon are win or bust in all likelihood over the next two races.

Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin are over 40 points clear from Keselowski in third. Busch’s win last week created a lot more drama than we had going into Las Vegas, so we’ll see if it happens again this week.
<h3><strong><u>Talladega</u></strong></h3>
Here’s to turning up, slowing down, and cars that go real fast. The cars do, in fact, go really fast at Talladega. The spring race was actually the slowest of the last three years at 146.933 mph, but it required extra laps and there were quite a few cautions and a poor weather forecast. This race last year, which was won by Ryan Blaney, was also slowed by rain and pushed back to the next day.

If everything goes according to plan, we’ll see 188 laps here around the 2.66-mile asphalt oval. Things rarely go to plan at Talladega, though.
<h3><strong><u>Talladega</u></strong><strong><u> Tallies</u></strong></h3>
Brad Keselowski leads all active drivers with five wins. Joey Logano has three. Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Blaney, and Clint Bowyer have two. Bowyer could use one this week.

Eight active drivers have one win here. Aric Almirola, Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, who only has nine career starts at Talladega, David Ragan, Kyle Busch, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are the ones that have found the winner’s circle once in Lincoln. Nobody has a great average finish here because of the number of wrecks.

Harvick has 28 lead lap finishes out of 39 races. Kyle Busch has 26 in 39. Ryan Newman has 25 in 37. Johnson has 24 in 37. Hamlin has the best rate at 20/29 among the drivers with a lot of starts here. Almirola as actually been on the lead lap 17 times in 21 tries. In some respects, Talladega is just a war of attrition and you don’t want to get caught up in the damage.
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<h3><strong><u>Handicap</u></strong></h3>
As a result, you can take some chances with your selections this week. There are a lot of different guys to consider because this race is pretty wide-open. Almirola has five top-five finishes here in 21 starts and Stenhouse has six in 14, simply by virtue of being able to stay above the fray. They’re usually in a spot where they can be opportunistic and move up spots because they’re running behind the top-tier drivers.

Logano has three wins in the last 10 races at Talladega. Only he and Stenhouse have eclipsed 300 points in that span. Blaney and Keselowski each have two wins in the last 10 races here as well. It sure looks like Ford has a handle on how to do this at the Superspeedway.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
With that in mind, we’ll throw a few darts at the board here. Feel free to go price hunting. Logano at 10/1 is the starting point because he’s an ultra aggressive driver and doesn’t care who he runs over in his way to get there, which is a good strategy at Talladega. It’s the same thing for Stenhouse, who wrecks as much as anybody in NASCAR, but has run well here.

Bowyer at +2800 is worth a look. He has to be aggressive because he’s not winning on the Roval next week. This is his best shot.

Last, away from Ford, we’ll take Erik Jones at +3300. Jones was fifth in the GEICO 500 and runs well on bigger tracks. He’ll round out the card.

Coverage of the Yellawood 500 will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

2020 Yellawood 500 NASCAR Betting Odds & Predictions

<p>Looking to win big? The Capitals and Rangers face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Sunday, April 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Rangers picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Capitals are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 40-31-11, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games. On the road this season, Washington is 18-19-4, and they have won three straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Capitals have gone 25-25 this season, and they have been the underdog in 62 of their 82 games. Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 4-6, and they are 4th in the Metropolitan Division.</p></p><p>Washington enters this game with a puck line record of 40-42, including going 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Capitals have had 20 wins by multiple goals and have lost by more than one goal 29 times.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Washington has a puck line record of 35-27, including going 3-0 against the puck line in their last three games. This season, the Capitals have an average scoring margin of -.5 goals per game and have been the underdog in 62 of their 82 games.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Washington is 5.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6. The Capitals come in with an over/under record of 34-42-6.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Looking at how the Capitals' offense is performing during power plays, they are 22nd in power play goals and 32nd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Washington will be looking for a good game from Alex Ovechkin who leads the team in scoring with 31 goals, ranking 37th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 34 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 22nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 14th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Charlie Lindgren gets the start and has made 48 starts this season. His record at this point is 25-16, and his save percentage is 0.862%.</p><h3>Can the Rangers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>With a record of 54-23-4, the Rangers have clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. Heading into today's game, New York has won two straight games and has gone 7-3 in their last ten games. Over the course of the season, the Rangers have been favored in 64 of their 81 games, and they have gone 43-19-2 in those games.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Rangers have gone 29-11-0, and they have won two straight games at Madison Square Garden. Against other Eastern Conference opponents, New York has gone 34-16 this season. In their last three games, the Rangers have gone 2-1, and over their last five games, they have gone 3-2.</p></p><p>When favored this season, the Rangers have a puck line record of 25-39 and an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. Overall, New York has gone 40-41 on the puck line, including going 18-22 at home. So far, the team has 31 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Rangers have gone just 3-7 on the puck line and 2-3 over their last five. In their last three games at home, the team has gone just 1-2 vs. the puck line. This season, the Rangers have gone 23-19 vs. the puck line on the road.</p> <p>This season, New York's games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under performance of 44-34-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Rangers come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 9th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. Looking at how the Rangers' offense is performing during power plays, they are 7th in power play goals and 11th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Artemi Panarin. Coming into the game he has 49 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 69 assists so far.</p><p>New York defense takes on the Capitals ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Igor Shesterkin gets the start and has made 54 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-17, and his save percentage is 0.94%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Camels face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Fighting Camels are hosting the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. Charleston come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Win at Buies Creek?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston's season record dropped to 12-4 after an 84-73 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range. Despite the poor shooting, they managed to hit 13 threes, with Deywilk Tavarez knocking down 6 of 12 from deep and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. also contributed 4 threes, scoring 22 points and dishing out 5 assists. Madison Durr was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and adding 6 assists. The Cougars grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and totaled 19 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to connect on 23 of 41 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. The Cougars also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell fell to 5-10 on the season after an 81-68 road loss to Elon on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Camels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Campbell trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Campbell's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they did hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Sam Sherry was nearly perfect, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Camels also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Campbell's opponents shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. The Fighting Camels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Campbell Fighting Camels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Black Bears and Highlanders face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at NJIT Wellness and Events Center in Newark, NJ. Maine is favored by -9 in this America East conference contest against NJIT. The game's over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS NJIT HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +9</p><p>This game will be played at NJIT Wellness and Events Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will NJIT pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maine Shock Everyone at NJIT Wellness and Events Center?</h3><p>Maine evened their season record at 8-8 with an 87-66 win over Albany on Saturday. Playing at home, the Black Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Maine led 43-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Albany 44-35. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Maine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 56.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 47.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 23, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.</p> <p>Jaden Clayton and AJ Lopez each contributed 16 points, with Clayton adding 7 assists. Christopher Mantis hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points in just 20 minutes. The Black Bears had 24 assists as a team, but managed only 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Maine's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. The Black Bears shot 56% from the field, going 31/55 overall. Inside the arc, they were 20/32, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maine connected on 11/23 shots, shooting 47%. They also went 14/18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their attempts. The Black Bears gave up just 2 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can NJIT Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>NJIT fell to 2-14 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Highlanders kept things closer than expected. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>NJIT trailed 39-26 at halftime but outscored the River Hawks 36-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, they showed some fight in the latter stages of the game.</p><p>In their last game, NJIT's offense struggled, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 attempts. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Martin Somerville led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and adding 6 assists. Sebastian Robinson contributed 21 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Max Brooks was efficient, making 7 of 10 shots and grabbing 14 rebounds.</p><p>Even with NJIT holding their opponents to 70 points, the Highlanders couldn’t come away with the win. They limited the damage by allowing just 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they hit 5 free throws. NJIT allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Runnin' Rebels face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Utah State is favored by -4.5 in this Mountain West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 15-1 on the season with an 81-79 win over Boise State on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -4.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win at home. The combined points of 160 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Boise State 47-41 to secure the win.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to their strong shooting from both inside and outside the arc. The Aggies hit 67.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 52.4% of their three-pointers, going 11-for-21 from deep.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart and Ian Martinez both hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc. Degenhart finished with 22 points, while Martinez added 18. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 15 points and 8 assists. Utah State dished out 18 assists as a team, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%).</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 67% on two-point attempts, with 19 makes from 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense conceded 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% success rate. They did manage to limit damage at the free-throw line, where the other team shot just 45%, hitting 10 of 22. Utah State also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UNLV Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>UNLV’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 84-62 road loss to Colorado State on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.</p> <p>UNLV trailed 46-35 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.</p><p>UNLV's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit only 29.4% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-17. At the free-throw line, they connected on 63.6%, making 7 of 11 attempts.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Nique Clifford each scored 22 points, with Mbemba shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Clifford hit 4 of 5 threes and added 7 assists. Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 19 points each, with Thomas adding 6 assists. UNLV grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>UNLV's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 18/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents shot 50%, making 12 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Nebraska is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Rutgers Shock Everyone at Pinnacle Bank Arena?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 9-8 on the season with a 75-68 win over UCLA on Monday, January 13th. The Scarlet Knights were +4 underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-30 at halftime, Rutgers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UCLA 45-35. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Rutgers put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 56.2% (18/32). The Scarlet Knights also hit 67.7% of their free throws, going 21-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Dylan Harper added 18 points, though he shot just 38.5% from the field. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack each contributed 16 points, with Dailey shooting 53.3% and Mack hitting 50% of his shots. Kobe Johnson was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Rutgers gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held the opposing team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 67%. Rutgers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornhuskers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-4 after a tough 104-68 road loss to Purdue on Sunday. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Cornhuskers not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points soared past the 140.5 O/U line, finishing at 172.</p> 

<p>Nebraska trailed 45-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points but allowing 59. The Cornhuskers will need to regroup after this lopsided loss.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 22.2% of their threes (6/27). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>C.J. Cox led the way, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three (5/7). Fletcher Loyer also hit 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points and a team-high 7 assists, shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive efforts, they allowed 104 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 63% from the field. This included a 68% success rate from two-point range, where they hit 22 of 32 shots.</p> <p>The Cornhuskers also struggled to contain the three-point line, giving up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% shooting clip. From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 3/6.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2020 NBA Finals continue Friday, October 2, with Game 2 between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. This could turn out to be the key clash of this series, and you don’t want to miss it, so we’ve prepared all need-to-know tips and notes along with the best Heat versus Lakers betting pick.  </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers took the lead Wednesday, easily outlasting the Heat 116-98. Miami struggled with injuries and could be in big trouble Friday night, so let’s take a closer look.   </span>

<b>The Line</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The bookies listed the Lakers as firm 9.5-point favorites in Game 2, and LA is a -490 moneyline fave on </span><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetDSI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The Heat are +395 underdogs to win straight up, while the totals are set at 216.5 points on </span><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetOnline</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.  </span>

<b>Injuries/Suspensions</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami will miss Goran Dragic (foot), and the 34-year-old guard is doubtful to return to the floor this postseason after suffering his injury in Game 1 against the Lakers. Bam Adebayo (shoulder, neck) couldn’t finish the opener, too, and he’s doubtful to play Friday night. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers, on the other side, are coming in full strength. </span>

<b>What's at Stake?</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Heat cannot afford another loss, as just four teams in NBA history won the title after trailing 2-0 in the Finals. The 2006 Miami Heat did exactly that, but this Miami team is facing a much tougher rival, and the injury woes could make it really, really tough for Erik Spoelstra’s boys.  </span>

<b>The Spot</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers have a nice chance to put huge pressure on their opponents. They are a very experienced bunch led by LeBron James, while the Heat have three rookies in their rotation.  </span>

<b>The Matchup</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Heat started Game 1 well and built a 23-10 lead. However, that was all we saw from Miami, as the Lakers took over and hit nine treys in the last 16 minutes of the first half to grab a 65-48 lead at halftime. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers never looked back and led by as many as 32 points. LeBron James dictated the tempo and finished the game with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. He turned the ball over just a couple of times, torturing Miami’s defense all the way. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Anthony Davis marked his NBA Finals debut with 34 points, nine boards, and five dimes, while the Lakers limited their opponents on just 42.7% shooting from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">As I’ve mentioned, the Heat lean on some rookies, and Duncan Robinson was scoreless in his NBA Finals debut, missing all his three shots. On the other hand, Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro both played well off the bench, combining for 32 points, nine boards, and five assists. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, some older guys with much more playoff experience were terrible Wednesday. Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder combined a -45 net rating, and they spent 25 minutes on the floor each. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Bam Adebayo had eight points and four boards before leaving the game in the third quarter. His eventual absence would be a huge blow for Miami in Game 2, as the Lakers posted 18 rebounds more than the Heat in the opener. </span>

<b>The Bets</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers are undefeated in five straight meetings with the Heat, going 3-2 against the spread in the process. Considering Miami’s injury problems, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers sweep the series. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">However, that doesn’t mean the Heat won’t put on a fight and make Game 2 interesting to watch. This 9.5-point spread is a tricky one, and I don’t feel comfortable with it at all. If you want to tease one of the teams or buy a few points and take the Lakers at -6.5 or the Heat at +12.5, that’s a reasonable choice. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">And if you love to follow the betting trends, the under has hit in five of the last six encounters between the Heat and Lakers including Wednesday’s Game 1. Betting on the under at the 219.5-point line is another interesting move. The Heat have to execute well offensively, but they desperately need to slow down the Lakers. </span>

Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers – Pick, Odds & Prediction Game 2 10/2/20

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Mount St. Mary's is favored by -2 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +2</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers improved to 10-5 on the season with a 73-71 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, Mount St. Mary's entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Though they held on for the win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38.7% from deep, and hit 7 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers had 20 assists as a team, with Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each adding 15 points, while Barrouk also hit 5 threes.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% success rate on 15/24 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mount St. Mary's allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Broncs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Rider improved to 5-11 on the season with a 68-65 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s combined total of 133 points fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 38.9% from three-point range (7/18). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>Justice Smith led the way, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 5 of 6 overall.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 65 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncs struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents went 7/19, shooting 36%. The Broncs sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Rider limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The six-game slate in the NHL on Monday, March 6, will start with this conference clash, and here you can check out the best Sharks vs. Jets betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>San Jose is hoping to avoid the sixth consecutive defeat when they visit Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre. The Jets are -213 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 6 goals. These conference rivals will face for the first time this season.</p>



<p><strong>Sharks’ defense was dismantled by the Capitals</strong></p>



<p>The San Jose Sharks (18-33-6-6, 31-32 ATS) managed to snap a three-game losing streak with a win against the Seattle Kraken but returned to losing ways and are now on a five-game losing run. The Sharks conceded a season-high eight goals in the most recent 8-3 home defeat to the Washington Capitals. San Jose is now only a point ahead of the bottom-placed Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference standings.</p>



<p>The Sharks actually had a 2-0 lead after the opening period against Washington, but the Capitals scored five straight goals and San Jose couldn’t recover from that. The hosts did outshoot the Capitals (41-30), but that’s a weak consolation. Erik Karlsson leads the Sharks in points this year with 80 (G 19, A 61), followed by Logan Couture with 51 (G 21, A 30) and Tomas Hertl with 49 points (G 16, A 33).</p>



<p>Kaapo Kahkonen (8-14-5) is expected to start at the goal against Winnipeg Jets on Monday. The 26-year-old is allowing 3.68 goals per game this season with a .882 SV% and one shutout.</p>



<p>D Markus Nutivaara (lower body), LW Jonah Gadjovich (upper body), and C Luke Kunin (ACL) are out indefinitely. D Radim Simek (undisclosed) is questionable to play on Monday against Winnipeg.</p>



<p><strong>Jets beat the Oilers to stop the bleeding</strong></p>



<p>The Winnipeg Jets (36-25-1-1, 35-28 ATS) were on a five-game losing streak but they avoided the sixth in a row with a 7-5 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Jets matched their season-high seven goals and are now in 7th place in the Western Conference with 74 points, seven behind the leaders Dallas Stars.</p>



<p>Winnipeg trailed 1-0 and 3-2 against the Oilers, but scored four goals in the second period and celebrated a win in the end. The Jets had 39 shots opposite Edmonton’s 35. Josh Morrissey led the team with three points, while Morgan Barron, Dylan DeMelo, and Mark Scheifele contributed two points apiece. So far this season, Kyle Connor is the Jets’ top producer with 68 points (G 24, A 41). Josh Morrissey has 66 (G 15, A 51), and Mark Scheifele chips in 57 points (G 36, A 21).</p>



<p>Connor Hellebuyck (27-19-2) is a probable goaltender against San Jose on Monday. The 29-year-old is conceding 2.62 goals per contest this year with a .919 SV% and three shutouts.</p>



<p>RW Mason Appleton (lower body) and C Cole Perfetti (upper body) are out indefinitely. C Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) is questionable to feature against the Sharks on Monday.</p>



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



<p><strong>San Jose:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>6-21 in the last 27 games following a loss of three or more goals</li>



<li>1-5 in the last six after allowing five goals or more in their previous game</li>



<li>1-11 in the last 12 games following a home loss of three or more goals</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Winnipeg:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>6-2 in the last eight vs. Pacific Division rivals</li>



<li>8-3 in the last 11 when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game</li>



<li>20-6 in the last 26 vs. a team with a winning % below .400</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Pick</strong></p>



<p>Winnipeg doesn’t have a high-scoring offense, but the Jets are still better than the Sharks in that segment. Winnipeg is scoring 3.11 goals per game opposite San Jose’s 2.94 goals per contest. The Jets are way better defensively; they have a top 10 D that allows 2.78 gpg, while the Sharks have the third-worst defense in the NHL that surrenders 3.71 gpg. The Jets, if they want to be in the playoffs, cannot afford to lose this kind of game, so I am backing them to approach it at 100% and secure a comfortable win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Jets at -1.5 Puck Line (+116)</p>



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



<p>San Jose allowed at least four goals in four of the previous five games and conceded 14 in the last two. Winnipeg’s defense has also been quite leaky recently as the Jets allowed 4+ goals in each of their last five games. That said, I expect to see an entertaining (for the neutrals) duel with plenty of goals. Over is 6-0 in the Sharks’ last six following a home loss of three or more goals; Over is 4-0 in San Jose’s previous four vs. Central Division rivals, while Over is 4-1 in the Jets’ last five vs. Pacific Division opponents.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 6 goals (-110)</p>

San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/6/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Sharks and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored by -8.5 to win at home against LIU.</p><h3>LIU SHARKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like LIU at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>LIU improved to 5-11 on the season with a 70-60 win over Stonehill on Friday, January 10th. The Sharks were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>LIU turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 43-27 after trailing 33-27 at halftime. The total points for the game ended at 130, just under the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>In their last game, the LIU Sharks put up 70 points, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They excelled inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-16 (25%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%).</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting, though he missed 3 of his 4 three-point attempts. Louie Semona added 17 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep. Chas Stinson contributed 14 points and 4 assists, while Terell Strickland also had 13 points and 3 assists. The Sharks managed just 5 assists as a team and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>LIU Sharks held their opponent to 60 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Sharks gave up 6 threes on 26 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Blue Devils Chances at Home</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-57 home loss to Wagner on Friday, January 10th. The Blue Devils, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Central Connecticut State led 33-32 at halftime but managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points reached 119, just over the 118.5 O/U line.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. They hit only 29.2% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 57.1% of their attempts, hitting 12 of 21.</p> <p>Ja’Kair Sanchez was a bright spot, scoring 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. Zaire Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Davonte Sweatman contributed 14 points, making 2 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 27, with the other team making 12 for 44%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State gave up 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 12 for 57%. The Blue Devils allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

LIU Sharks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

It’s just like the old saying goes...

“Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Because he was on tilt from losing his bankroll with off-suit 7-2”

Alright, so maybe that’s not how it goes. Nevertheless, there is a Columbus Day Special over at the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline</strong> </a>Poker Room as part of their Epic Mondays promotion. Over $100,000 in added prizes will be added to the regular schedule on Monday October 12. Special events will be running all day and there will be bigger guaranteed prize pools.

Normally when you see “Epic” as an adjective or a qualifier for something, it is used in an exaggerative way. That is most definitely not the case with the poker tournament schedule for October 12 at BetOnline.

Just take a look at how epic this day will truly be:
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="148"><strong>Time (ET)</strong></td>
<td width="172"><strong>Event</strong></td>
<td width="108"><strong>Buy-in</strong></td>
<td width="132"><strong>Prize Pool</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">12:00 AM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Mega</td>
<td width="108">$11.00</td>
<td width="132">$2,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">12:30 AM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Rebuy</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$1,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 AM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$1,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 AM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$22.00</td>
<td width="132">$6,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">10:00 AM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Fast Mega</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$1,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">12:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Mega</td>
<td width="108">$33.00</td>
<td width="132">$5,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">2:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$1,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">2:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$11.00</td>
<td width="132">$3,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">2:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$22.00</td>
<td width="132">$6,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">3:30 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Progressive KO</td>
<td width="108">$33.00</td>
<td width="132">$2,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">4:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Deep</td>
<td width="108">$22.00</td>
<td width="132">$5,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">5:30 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Rebuy</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$5,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">6:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Mega</td>
<td width="108">$215.00</td>
<td width="132">$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">6:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Mega</td>
<td width="108">$22.00</td>
<td width="132">$5,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$109.00</td>
<td width="132">$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$55.00</td>
<td width="132">$35,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$22.00</td>
<td width="132">$6,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">8:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Monster</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$4,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">10:00 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Fast Mega</td>
<td width="108">$55.00</td>
<td width="132">$7,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="148">10:30 PM</td>
<td width="172">EPIC - Rebuy</td>
<td width="108">$5.50</td>
<td width="132">$2,500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The 2020 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals tip off Tuesday, September 15, as the fourth-seeded Miami Heat, take on the third-seeded Boston Celtics in the bubble. Of course, there’s no home-court advantage and fans on the stands, but we’re about to see one of the most interesting playoff series in the last few years.

Both Miami and Boston upset the odds in the semis, showing some impressive displays, especially the Heat. They meet each other in the playoffs for the first time since 2012 when the Heat beat the Celtics in the conference finals in seven games.

Hereof, we have prepared all need-to-know betting tips and trends for the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals between Miami and Boston along with the latest odds update and our betting predictions.
<h3><strong>Injuries/Suspensions</strong></h3>
The Heat are coming in full strength, while the Celtics have some problems. Gordon Hayward is still recovering from an ankle injury, and the Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said that the 30-year-forward should return at some point the conference finals.

Hayward will certainly miss the opener Tuesday, and we’ll call him questionable for Game 2.
<h3><strong>The Line</strong></h3>
The No. 3 Celtics are -132 favorites to win the Eastern Conference title on <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie</a></strong>, while the Heat are listed at +112 odds to reach the 2020 NBA Finals on <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><strong>BetOnline</strong></a>.

Boston has dominated Miami over the previous few years, winning 13 of their last 17 encounters, so the bookies expect this trend to continue. I think the bookies have underestimated the Heat who have been terrific in the previous two rounds.
<h3><strong>What's at Stake?</strong></h3>
The Heat are searching for their first NBA Finals since 2014 when they were beaten by Tim Duncan and the Spurs in five games. On the other side, the Celtics haven’t been in the NBA Finals since 2010 and a loss to the Lakers in seven games.

Interestingly, the Celtics have been defeated in the conference finals three times over the last eight years.
<h3><strong>The Spot</strong></h3>
Miami is 8-1 SU and ATS on the postseason. The Heat swept the Pacers in the first round and stunned the top-seeded Bucks in the second round, so their confidence must be sky-high.

Boston swept the 76ers in the first round, but the Celtics had to play seven games against the Toronto Raptors in the semifinals, so they could struggle with fatigue. The Celtics eliminated the reigning champs playing without Gordon Hayward, and there will be some tired legs, for sure.
<h3><strong>The Matchup</strong></h3>
The Celtics went small against Toronto, as Marcus Smart replaced Hayward in the starting lineup, joining Kemba Walker in the backcourt. The Heat love to play small-ball, too, with Jae Crowder at four, while Duncan Robinson and Jimmy Butler both can help on the low post.

This should be a proper defensive battle between two teams that match each other very well. They both like to play at a slower pace, averaging just over 96 possessions per 48 minutes.

The Celtics have the best defensive ratings this postseason, allowing just 102.0 points per 100 possessions, while the Heat are fourth with 106.3 points allowed per 100 possessions. Boston leads the way in the opponent field goal percentage (40.5%) and 3-point percentage (30.5%). Miami is sixth in opponent FG% (44.5%) and fifth in opponent 3P% (34.8%).

On the other side of the ball, the Heat are tallying 114.9 points per 100 possessions on 46.1% shooting from the field and 38.0% from beyond the arc. The Celtics are scoring 109.8 points per 100 possessions on 45.0% shooting from the field and 34.1% from downtown.

The defense will be a key factor, no doubt, but whoever wants to win the series will have to find a way to execute offensively. Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum will guard each other for most of the time, but, as I’ve said, both teams possess excellent defensive awareness and are capable of switching everything.

The Celtics need to slow down Goran Dragic, as the 34-year-old Slovenian is averaging 21.1 points and 4.7 assists this postseason. Duncan Robinson is a lethal 3-point shooter and could an X-factor for the Heat in this matchup, while the Celtics hope to see more from centers, Daniel Theis and Robert Williams.
<h3><strong>The Bets</strong></h3>
Boston is 13-4 straight up in its last 17 games against Miami, but the Heat are 8-4 ATS in their previous 12 encounters with the Celtics. When it comes to the postseason, the Heat are 8-4 SU and 7-5 ATS in their last 12 playoff matchups with the Celtics.

The under has hit in five of the last six encounters between Boston and Miami, and I suggest you keep it in mind when betting through the series. As I’ve mentioned, these are the best two defensive teams in the Eastern Conference over the last few four weeks.

I would dare to predict the winner, but this clash could easily go either way. Betting on exactly seven games at +200 perfectly makes sense, and I expect to see a nail-biting series. Both teams are led by great tacticians, but Erik Spoelstra has a couple of championships under his belt, so I’m taking the Heat.

2020 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics – Pick, Odds Prediction

Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-tennis" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON TENNIS</h2>
Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">After a two-day break, the 2020 NBA Finals betting action goes on with Game 5 between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers need one more win to clinch their 17</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">th</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> title in franchise history and tie with the Boston Celtics atop of the list. The Heat, on the other side, are in dire straits, but they won’t go away easily, promising a great battle for the rest of the series. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">I have prepared the most important betting tips and trends for Friday’s clash in the NBA bubble, so let’s take a closer look, as down below will be my best betting pick for Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, too. </span>

<b>The Line</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers are 7-point favorites on </span><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetDSI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and their moneyline odds sit at -310. The Heat are +260 dogs to win straight up, while the totals are set at 216.0 points on </span><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetOnline</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.  </span>

<b>Injuries/Suspensions</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami will be without Goran Dragic once again, as the 34-year-old guards suffered a foot injury in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Bam Adebayo hurt his neck in the opener and missed the next two games, but he returned last Tuesday and should be available for Friday’s contest.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">On the other side, the Lakers are coming in full strength. </span>

<b>What's at Stake?</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Heat’s season is on the line, and they will try to prolong it for at least one more game. Only one team has ever managed to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Playoffs. </span>

<b>The Spot</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">After a 102-96 defeat in Game 4, the Heat cannot afford another loss and will be under huge pressure in Game 5. At least, they had a couple of days to rest and prepare, but the Lakers are undoubtedly a more experienced team than the Heat. </span>

<b>The Matchup</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami outlasted LA 115-104 in Game 3 thanks to Jimmy Butler’s triple-double, while the team played excellent defense and executed very well on the offensive end. The Heat shut down Anthony Davis who finished the game with just 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">However, the Heat couldn’t replicate that performance in Game 4. Davis had 22 points on 8-for-16 from the field; LeBron James posted 28 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was an X-factor with 15 points and five dimes including a huge triple down the stretch. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Both teams shot below 45.0% from the field and committed 15 turnovers each, but the Lakers handed out seven assists more than their opponents (25-18). Los Angeles posted three rebounds more than Miami (42-39), and the Heat can be satisfied with their job on the glass. The Lakers combined for 27 offensive rebounds in Games 2 and 3. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Bam Adebayo returned to the floor in Game 4 and accounted for 15 points and seven rebounds. Jimmy Butler had 22 points, 10 boards, and nine assists, while Tyler Herro added 21 points. However, the Heat struggled offensively down the stretch and blew a nice opportunity to tie the series. </span>

<b>The Bets</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The previous contest was the tightest one in this series, and I expect to see more of the same in Game 5 on Friday night. The Heat are a hard-working team and will never give up, so they should be able to keep it close once more. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, I’m looking for the Lakers to finish the job. They’ve learned a valuable lesson in Game 3, so I’m backing the Lakers to win and cover a 4.5-point spread at -170 odds. If you fancy Miami’s chances, I suggest you buy a few points as well. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lakers have won seven of their last eight encounters with the Heat, but they are only 1-4 ATS in the previous five matchups with Miami. </span>

Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers – Game 5 Pick, Odds & Prediction – 10/9/20

Big12 action is highlighted by one of great traditions in college football, which takes place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The two sides are tainted a bit by defeat, but that won't dull support much, even in the betting community.
<h4><strong>OKLAHOMA SOONERS vs. TEXAS LONGHORNS, Noon ET (at Dallas)</strong>
<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas">BetAnySports</a> Line: Oklahoma -2, Total 72.5</strong></h4>
With two losses already (to Kansas State and Iowa State) as well as this game and a date at TCU on deck, this season has the possibility of being something kind of bleak for the Sooners. And you know, when you think about it, they have gone from having three experienced transfers operating in Lincoln Riley's system (Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Jalen Hurts) to a freshman who has had to take the reins. While it is true that Spencer Rattler has had a year to indoctrinate himself into the scheme itself (being a redshirt frosh), it's really not the same.

Sam Ehlinger has found himself in that position of highly-touted freshman quarterback. And while he is one of those guys who is known as a "dual threat," he can throw the ball around the ballyard.

It's probably safe to say that losses exert more pressure on the Texas coach than the Oklahoma coach, so Tom Herman has no doubt had to encounter a lot of questions on talk radio shows throughout the Lone Star State, after his team's loss to TCU. And remember, that came on the heels of a nail-biter in which they were lucky to snare an overtime victory over Texas Tech.

Ehlinger can do more, and Rattler (with four picks last two games) is a more likely candidate to get, er, "rattled." In these meetings that have taken place at the Cotton Bowl during the regular season, the Longhorns have covered six straight, and if you have followed Herman's coaching career, you'll notice that he is a profitable underdog (covering 16 of last 20 in that role). We will gladly take the points with <strong>TEXAS</strong>.
<h4><strong>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS at IOWA STATE CYCLONES, 3:30 PM ET</strong>
<strong><a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/">BetAnySports</a> Line: Iowa State -12, Total 64.5</strong></h4>
The last time Texas Tech beat Iowa State, they had a guy named Patrick Mahomes playing quarterback. Of course, this was not all that long ago, but there have been no Red Raider wins in this series since Matt Campbell came aboard as head coach of the Cyclones. It also bears mentioning that Iowa State got some revenge over Mahomes to the tune of 66-10 the next season.

There is a mental toughness to ISU that can't be denied, and we are going to see that tested this week, after back-to-back, tooth-and-nail wins over TCU and Oklahoma, which followed the unexpected defeat at the hands of underrated Louisiana-Lafayette.

It was important that coach Matt Wells has one of his ex-players from Utah State (Henry Colombi) as a backup quarterback, because we are not certain about whether Alex Bowman (removed from last week's game with leg injury) will play, or how much he will if he does.

Brock Purdy threw for 378 yards in last year's meeting. We think the Cyclones can win, but this one could shape up to be an interesting shootout, and we have to ask if the "letdown" syndrome will creep in at Ames. We'll take points with <strong>TEXAS TECH</strong>.
<h4><strong>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS at TCU HORNED FROGS, 4 PM ET</strong>
<strong><a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/">BetAnySports</a> Line: TCU -9, Total 50.5</strong></h4>
This is one of those games in which we could conceivably make a play primarily with technical angles in mind. TCU has covered only five of its last 21 efforts as a home favorites, which obviously is terrible. Meanwhile, K-State has been like gold as an underdog, beating the pointspread 22 of the last 29 tries. Each of these teams has a win already over a participant in the Red River rivalry (Kansas State over Oklahoma, and TCU over Texas). Too many points to give <strong>KANSAS STATE</strong>.

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<p>ESPN2 is covering the 12:00 ET kick-off as the Tulane Green Wave and Navy Midshipmen face off at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. Tulane comes in with a record of 8-2, while Navy sits at 7-2. The over/under line is at 54.5 points, and Tulane is the -6.5-point favorite on the road in this week 12 college football matchup.</p><h3>TULANE GREEN WAVE VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have the Navy Midshipmen winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Navy Midshipmen winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Tulane Green Wave Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With an 8-2 record, Tulane heads into Week 12 against Navy, ranked 20th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 60.2% chance to win the American Athletic Conference. Tulane is 4-1 on the road and 3-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Tulane is 7-0 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of +22.3 points per game. Their ATS record stands at 7-2, going 4-1 on the road and 3-1 at home.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 6-3, with an average margin of +5.8 points. Tulane’s games average 59.7 points, and this week’s line is set at 54.5 points.</p><p>Tulane’s offense has been impressive this season, averaging 41 points per game, which ranks 4th nationally. They are also 3rd in third down conversions, converting 52.8% of their attempts. Their rushing attack is a major strength, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 7th in rushing yards, with 229.6 yards per game.</p> <p>Makhi Hughes leads the ground game with 1,209 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Darian Mensah has thrown for 2,059 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 113. Tulane is ranked 26th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.</p><p>Tulane's defense has been solid this season, ranking 26th nationally by allowing just 18.7 points per game. They’ve given up 119.2 rushing yards per game on 27.2 attempts, the 7th fewest attempts in the country, and 193.5 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 68.8 passer rating, the 17th lowest in college football.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Temple, Tulane's defense gave up only 6 points and 5 first downs. They allowed 159 total yards, including 103 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 56 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The Navy Midshipmen Going Win In At Upset At Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium</h3><p>Navy enters Week 12 against Tulane with a 7-2 record and a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 66th in our power rankings and have a 5.8% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference.</p> <p></p><p>The Midshipmen have gone 5-1 as the favorite this season and are 3-1 at home. They’ve covered the spread in six of their eight games, with an average scoring margin of +13.4 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Navy’s over/under record is 6-2, with their games averaging 57.9 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, compared to their average line of 49.8 points.</p><p>Navy’s offense is ranked 13th in our power rankings heading into week 12, and they are 19th in points per game, scoring 35.7. Their rushing attack is the backbone of their offense, ranking 6th in both rushing attempts and rushing yards per game, with an average of 260.1 yards on the ground.</p> <p></p><p>Blake Horvath leads the team’s passing game with 1,154 yards and a passer rating of 109. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Navy ranks 17th nationally in passer rating and 96th in passing attempts per game.</p><p>Navy's defense played a key role in their 28-7 win over South Florida, giving up just seven points. They held the Bulls to 60 rushing yards on 25 attempts and forced two interceptions, though they did allow 282 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On average, Navy’s defense has allowed 22.2 points per game this season. They rank 102nd in passing yards allowed, giving up 230 yards per game, and 103rd in rushing yards, allowing 159.4 yards per game.</p>

Tulane Green Wave vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bearkats and Owls game? Catch the action at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Sam Houston come into this Conference USA conference matchup as the -2 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 162 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +2</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Sam Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 5-9 on the season with an 81-74 win over FIU on Saturday. The Bearkats were -8.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Sam Houston led 36-27 at halftime, but FIU made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. The Bearkats managed to hold on, scoring 45 points of their own after the break to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 51% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 45.5% from three-point range, making 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside, shooting just 37.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 29 of 34 attempts, an 85.3% success rate.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jayden Brewer added 20 points, and Marcus Boykin contributed 17, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Jonathan Aybar grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Sam Houston holding them to 41% shooting, the Bearkats' opponent managed to put up 74 points. They shot 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of their 22 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Sam Houston sent their opponent to the line 34 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 85%. The Bearkats also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Owls Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 85-69 loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. The Owls were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-25 at halftime, Kennesaw State put up 44 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap, as they allowed 45 points to the Hilltoppers in the final 20 minutes.</p><p>Kennesaw State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.9% from the field and 19.5% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 41 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they managed 16 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Adrian Wooley led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Tyrone Marshall Jr. added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Enoch Kalambay contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, making 66.7% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they couldn't slow down the opposing offense, giving up 85 points. The Owls allowed their opponents to shoot 42% from the field, with 15 of those baskets coming from two-point range.</p> <p>Kennesaw State also struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 11 of 26 attempts, good for 42%. Additionally, the Owls sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 71% clip.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is favored by -3 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Hampton. The game's over/under currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>William & Mary moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, January 11th. The Tribe, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn't cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 42-38 at halftime, William & Mary scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 159 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>William & Mary's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, while Landon Glasper added 24, hitting 5 threes. Noah Collier was efficient, shooting 81.8% (9/11) for 22 points. The Tribe dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>William & Mary gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 36%. William & Mary also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 82% success rate. The Tribe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>No Pressure for Hampton as Home Dogs</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates improved to 6-8 on the season with an 83-77 win over Delaware on Saturday, January 11th. Hampton, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton led 45-35 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Hampton put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 18-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>John Camden led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while George Beale Jr. and Cavan Reilly each added 18 points, with Reilly shooting 72.7% from the field. Kyrese Mullen grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points, and the Pirates pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Hampton's defense allowed 77 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton's opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, a 69% success rate. Hampton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Grizzlies face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Grizzlies are hosting the game at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. The odds for this Big Sky conference game currently have Montana as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 159 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana Grizzlies -1</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Montana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Defense Show Up in Missoula?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado improved to 8-5 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over Montana State on Thursday. The Bears entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-34 at halftime, Northern Colorado rallied in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.5%. They shot 60% from two-point range and 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts. However, their free-throw shooting left much to be desired, as they hit just 2 of 6 from the line.</p> <p>Marcell McCreary led the way with 21 points in just 22 minutes, shooting 72.7% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range. Brandon Walker and Isaiah Hawthorne each added 20 and 18 points, respectively, with both shooting 57.1% overall. Jaron Rillie contributed 15 points and a team-high 7 assists, while Langston Reynolds chipped in 12 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Northern Colorado's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 21 two-pointers on 35 attempts, a 60% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado's opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 72% clip.</p><h3>Can the Grizzlies Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Montana improved to 7-6 on the season with an 81-76 home win over Northern Arizona on Thursday. The Grizzlies were favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Montana led 46-41 at halftime and both teams scored 35 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Montana's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They hit 9 of 20 from beyond the arc, shooting 45% from three, and connected on 76.9% of their free throws (10/13).</p> <p>Jayden Jackson led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, while Malik Moore added 20 points and 5 assists. Brandon Whitney was efficient, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Montana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. The Grizzlies couldn't contain the inside game, as their opponents hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 22/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana's defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%. The Grizzlies did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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A fantastic National League Championship Series appears to be taking place and game two between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers is set to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Los Angeles will once again be the home team in this game, but the entire series is taking place in the Arlington bubble. This game will air live on FS1 at 6:05 p.m. EST.

Game was tightly contested for the first eight innings, but the Atlanta Braves erupted for four runs in the top of the ninth to come away with a 5-1 game one win. Freddie Freeman got things started for the Braves with a solo shot in the top of the first. The Dodgers tied it up with a Keke Hernandez solo shot in the bottom of the fifth. Atlanta had plenty of wasted chances, but once the ninth inning rolled around, they took full advantage. Austin Riley started the inning with a solo shot, Marcell Ozuna added an insurance run with a RBI single, and Ozzie Albies put the game on ice with a two-run shot. This could be an all-time great NLCS.

The Dodgers are now just -118 favorites to advance to the World Series, down from -215 before the series started. Atlanta can be grabbed at -108 to get past Los Angeles, up from +172.

Below is my pick for the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers. All odds are from <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong>.
<h2><strong><u>Atlanta Braves (+145) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (-167)</u></strong></h2>
<strong>Pitching Matchup (Playoffs): </strong>Ian Anderson (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.69 WHIP) vs Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 1.93 ERA, 0.71 WHIP)

Ian Anderson did not look like a rookie on the mound during the regular season and that has carried over perfectly to the postseason. Anderson made his postseason debut in the NLWCS and held the Cincinnati Reds to just two hits and zero runs in six innings of work. The rookie then pitched game two of the NLDS and held the Miami Marlins to just three hits and zero earned runs in 5.2 innings pitched. Ian Anderson has been lights out all season.

Clayton Kershaw has pitched in game two of each of the Dodgers first two series and has come away with two wins. Kershaw opened his 2020 postseason campaign with an eight inning, three hit, zero earned run, 13 strikeout, demolition of the Milwaukee Brewers. The future Hall of Famer then faced the San Diego Padres and held them to six hit and three earned runs in six innings.

<strong>MLB Predictions: </strong>The <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> tie this series up Tuesday night.

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Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 2 Odds, Pick & Prediction

<p>The Houston Rockets (-121) are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets (26-12) have won four straight and are 2nd in the Western Conference. The Nuggets (24-15) have also won four straight and are 4th in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-115 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 26-12 on the season with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Houston, playing at home, didn’t cover the spread as -2.5 favorites, winning by just two points. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.</p> <p>Houston’s 10-0 run was a key moment in the game, as they turned an 18-14 deficit into a 24-18 lead. After falling behind 92-87 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets outscored the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 42-point performance, shooting 72.2% from the field and 83.3% from deep, led the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies. Green hit 5 threes, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and added 10 points in each of the final two periods.</p> <p>The Rockets connected on 16 threes at a 51.6% clip, finishing with a 50.6% overall shooting percentage. Amen Thompson contributed 12 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Cam Whitmore added 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 118 points, the Rockets' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 32 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>Houston also struggled to defend the three, with Memphis hitting 14 threes at a 43% clip. The Rockets sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 24-15 on the season with a 118-99 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Denver, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 235-point over/under line.</p> <p>Denver set the tone early, jumping out to a 36-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it to 71-45 by halftime. A 12-0 run helped the Mavericks close the gap, but the Nuggets’ 91-67 lead heading into the 4th quarter was too much for Dallas to overcome.</p><p>Jamal Murray's 45-point performance, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 55.6%, led the Nuggets to a win over the Mavericks. Murray scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 2nd.</p> <p>As a team, Denver shot 51.8% from the field and made 13 threes at a 44.8% clip. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Nikola Jokic added a 10-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were solid throughout the game, holding the Mavericks to just 99 points. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 3rd, before allowing 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>Denver limited Dallas to 42% shooting, including 28% from three-point range, with the Mavericks making just 9 threes. The Nuggets also sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Denver finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 9:42 PM from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an interleague matchup between the Reds and Mariners. Heading into Monday's game, the Reds have a record of 9-6, while the Mariners are 6-10 overall. Cincinnati is starting Frankie Montas, and he is facing off against George Kirby for the Mariners.</p>

<p>Seattle comes into this one as the favorite, with money line odds of -151, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by BSOH.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -151</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:42 ET on Monday, April 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the White Sox, closing out their series with an 11-4 win. After scoring four runs in the 3rd inning, the Reds added another four runs in the 4th to really put things out of reach. Cincinnati went on to add another three runs in the 7th inning, and the White Sox scored their only runs in the 4th.</p>

<p>Graham Ashcraft got the start for the Reds, going 5 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He was also Cincinnati's most effective hitter, going 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Cincinnati heads into today's game in a good groove, as they are on a three-game winning streak. In the NL Central, they are 1.5 games behind the Pirates for the division lead and are currently in 3rd place. So far, they have a record of 9-6.</p>

<p>On the road, the Reds have been really good so far, putting together a 5-1 record. At home, they are just below .500 at 4-5. Cincinnati has yet to win a series at home, as their series record is 2-3.</p><p>The Reds have been a profitable run line team overall this season, going 8-7, but they have been especially good on the road, where they are 5-1. Their average run margin in games they have won is +4.4, while it is -3.0 in their losses. They are 5-5 vs. the run line as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, as their games have averaged 10.5 runs per game. Their over/under record is 11-4, and the average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs. However, when the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, they have gone under in both games. Overall, 86.7% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Frankie Montas and the Reds are on the road today, taking on the Mariners. Montas has started the season with a win and a loss, and he has 9 strikeouts in his first two starts. He has yet to give up a home run this season.</p><p>If you are looking for some Reds players to have a big game at the plate, we have a few projections for you. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is our top projected Reds hitter in terms of total hits and home runs. His home run projection is 7th best in today's league. Jeimer Candelario, Will Benson, and Spencer Steer are all projected to hit a home run, with their home run projections all ranking 12th in today's league.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mariners will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cubs with a 3-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Cubs scored two runs in the top of the 9th. Seattle was the -142 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Luis Castillo was excellent for the Mariners, going six innings and giving up just two runs on seven hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and took the loss. The Mariners's offense was carried by Jorge Polanco, who went 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>With a record of 6-10, the Mariners are 4th in the AL West, two games behind the Athletics for 3rd place. So far, they have yet to play a game against a division opponent. Seattle comes into today's game on a two-game losing streak, losing the final two games of their series with the Cubs.</p>

<p>At home, the Mariners are 4-6 compared to 2-4 on the road. Seattle has really struggled in day games this season, going 1-5. They are still looking for their first series win, as their overall series record is 0-4-1.</p><p>Seattle has struggled to cover the run line this season, going 5-11 overall. The Mariners are just 2-8 ATS at home and have failed to cover in their last two home games. They are 3-3 ATS on the road, and their average run differential is -1.4 runs per game.</p><p>Seattle's over/under record is 5-9 on the season, and their average over/under line is 8 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 3-4. The Mariners have had 8 games with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which is 50% of their games. Their under streak is at 4 games, and their combined run average is 7.6 runs per game.</p><p>George Kirby is making his third start of the season for the Mariners, and he is still looking for his first win. He started the season with a win over the Red Sox, where he struck out 8 and didn't allow a run, but he has taken losses in each of his last two outings. In his most recent start, he went 4 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits.</p><p>For the Mariners, we have Julio Rodríguez as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, with his home run projection being 2nd on the team and 10th in the league today. Mitch Garver has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for Seattle, with his total hits projection being 5th on the team. If you're looking for a Mariners player to hit a home run, our model likes Cal Raleigh, as he has the best odds on the team and 8th best in the league today. J.P. Crawford has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -2 to win at home against Merrimack College.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -2</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Merrimack evened their record at 8-8 with a 69-62 win over Manhattan on Sunday. Playing at home, the Warriors entered the game as -7.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Merrimack led 32-28 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 to the Jaspers. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Warriors got the win and moved back to .500 on the season.</p><p>Merrimack put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (16/25). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 30 shots, shooting 30% from three.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Warriors hit 10 of 13, good for 76.9%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Bryan Etumnu led the way with 21 points, shooting 7 of 11 overall and 2 of 6 from three. Adam Clark added 15 points and 9 assists, while Wesley Robinson and Masiah Gilyard each contributed 14 points.</p><p>Merrimack's defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Warriors struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 64% of their attempts, going 16/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, a 76% rate. Merrimack allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are Quinnipiac Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bobcats evened their record at 8-8 after a narrow 63-62 win over Iona on Sunday. Quinnipiac, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to come away with the road win.</p> <p>Trailing 37-33 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Iona to 25 points while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the 145.5 O/U line, with just 125 points scored.</p><p>Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%. They managed to score 63 points, with Dejour Reaves contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Paul Otieno and Amarri Monroe each added 12 points, with Otieno shooting 55.6% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Bobcats hit 81.2% of their free throws and collected 20 offensive rebounds, finishing with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 35% from the field on 25 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 19 two-pointers on 46 tries, a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Quinnipiac's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 6 for 40%. Quinnipiac allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

When UFC on ESPN+ 38 starts at Fight Island, we will be one week away from the massive matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Fortunately, Dana White and the UFC matchmakers have given us a really good set of appetizers in advance of the main course.

UFC Fight Night 180 features a main event of Brian Ortega vs. Korean Zombie as the highlight match of this 12-fight card on Saturday October 17. We’ve had some hit and miss cards during the period without fans in both Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, but this is not one of them.

Some talented newcomers, some proven UFC vets, and probably the best main event we’ve had outside of a pay-per-view card should make for a good evening on Saturday.

We’ll break down the card with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> and pay a little more attention to the main card matches. The entire card can be seen on ESPN+.

Before we get Khabib Nurmagomedov next week, we get <strong>Said Nurmagomedov</strong> on this card at -410 for his match against <strong>Mark Striegl</strong>. This is the UFC debut for Striegl, who is making his UFC debut after posting an 18-2 record across multiple promotions. Fourteen of his wins have come via submission. Nurmagomedov lost last time out against Raoni Barcelos to fall to 2-1 in the UFC. Said’s a decision machine, as only six of his 13 wins have come via stoppage. He’s 7-2 in decisions and the total here is 2.5 juiced to -240 on the over. There really isn’t much worth playing in the opener.

<strong>Gadzhimurad Antigulov </strong>is +290 in this light heavyweight matchup against <strong>Maxim Grishin</strong>. Grishin is -355 with a total of 1.5 and -135 on the under, so Grishin by stoppage looks like the most likely outcome here. He lost his UFC debut to Marcin Tybura, but he took that fight as a heavyweight on short notice at UFC 251, so that probably isn’t the best barometer. The 36-year-old is 30-8-2 in his career and takes on a guy in Antigulov that has dropped three straight in the UFC, all by first-round stoppage. Once again, though, I don’t think that there are great betting opportunities in this fight.

<strong>Jamie Mullarkey</strong> is a -141 favorite at 155 pounds against <strong>Fares Ziam</strong>. Ziam was not impressive at all in his UFC debut fight against Don Madge back in September 2019, but it did represent a big step up in class for the 23-year-old. Mullarkey also lost his UFC debut a month later. Neither one of these guys has much experience at the top levels, but they are on more equal footing against each other. Ziam’s lack of activity in the first fight is counting against him here based on the line and Mullarkey just looks to be the more active fighter with more paths to victory.

Middleweight <strong>John Phillips</strong> was a lamb led to slaughter last time out. The 35-year-old Welshman was picked to fight Khamzat Chimaev. He was lucky to get into the second round. He’ll face <strong>Jun Yong Park</strong> this time, but it doesn’t look like it will be much more fun for him. Park is the -255 favorite here, as Phillips has lost four of five, save for what seems like an accidental outlier with a win 17 seconds into his fight with Alen Amedovski. Park is 1-1 in the UFC, but the 29-year-old seems to have a much higher ceiling now that Phillips seems to be well into the twilight of his career. The line is heavy at -255, but probably justified and supported with a Park win.

There are two women’s fights on the card and this is the first one, as <strong>Gillian Robertson </strong>is -220 against <strong>Poliana Botelho</strong>. Robertson bounced back very nicely from a loss to Maycee Barber with a solid submission win against Cortney Casey. Robertson showed some chin and a lot of technique in that fight and the 25-year-old has been rewarded with a big favorite price here. This is a striker vs. grappler sort of fight, as Botelho has six career knockouts in eight wins and Robertson has six subs in her eight wins. Botelho is fighting for the first time in 18 months here and Robertson has the higher ceiling. A Robertson/Park parlay wouldn’t be a bad approach.

A couple of UFC debutants meet here as undefeated <strong>Mateusz Gamrot</strong> is a -290 favorite against <strong>Guram Kutateladze</strong>. The Polish Gamrot is 17-0 and just got done winning back his KSW lightweight title in the sixth title fight of his career. He draws a tough competitor here in Kutateladze, who has won eight fights in a row across different promotions, including a couple stops in Brave CF. Gamrot is an American Top Team fighter, so we should expect better training and a stronger pedigree, which is what the -290 line also implies. KSW is also one of the stronger European promotions. The price is probably justified here, but we don’t really know much about these two fighters.
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<h4><strong>Jonathan Martinez (+110) vs. Thomas Almeida (-130); Total: 2.5 (115/-145)</strong></h4>
Thomas Almeida has not been in the Octagon since January 20, 2018, but he is still getting lots of respect for this fight against Jonathan Martinez. The 29-year-old Almeida was set to face Alejandro Perez in his return from major eye surgery and other injuries, but Perez tested positive for COVID-19, so Martinez slots in. It will be interesting to see how Almeida responds to any pressure, pain, or vision concerns with that surgically-repaired eye. It was an injury that kept him out a lot time.

Martinez beat a big name in Frankie Saenz last time out, but Saenz isn’t nearly the fighter that he once was. It was still a good bounce back win for Martinez, who lost via controversial split decision to Andre Ewell at UFC 247. Had things gone slightly different for Martinez, we’d be looking at a four-fight winning streak. Because we’re not, this price might be a little bit off. Almeida was a decent prospect getting big fights at the time of his absence, but he’s long removed from that. Maybe he’ll be sharp, but Martinez projects to be sharper with two fights in 2020 already.
<h4><strong>Pick: Jonathan Martinez</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Claudio Silva (+142) vs. James Krause (-162); Total: 2.5 (-140/110)</strong></h4>
What do we make of Claudio Silva? He brings a 14-1 record into this fight, but will be fighting for the first time in 14 months. Three straight submission wins for Silva followed a 3.5-year layoff from November 2014 to May 2018. It looked like the 38-year-old never missed a beat. He’s 38 with a long list of injuries, which likely explains the big line here for James Krause. The 34-year-old lost to Trevin Giles at UFC 247, but had won four straight prior to that.

The question here for Krause is whether or not Giles’s speed is what negatively impacted him or if it was something else. Krause beat an aging Sergio Moraes last November in his first fight after 14 months off of his own. Silva won’t have the same speed and athleticism as Giles, but he does seem to be a better version of some of the veterans that Krause has matched up against. To me, the underdog carries more value here with that +142 price tag than Krause in the -160s.
<h4><strong>Pick: Claudio Silva</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Modestas Bukauskas (+270) vs. Jimmy Crute (-320); Total: 1.5 (-110/-120)</strong></h4>
It was a nice debut win for Modestas Bukauskas on July 15 to score a first-round knockout right at the end of the first round over Andreas Michailidis. It had been a pretty even fight up until that point, but Bukauskas landed the big shot nd came away with the win. It looked like Michailidis had the upper hand if the fight went longer.

As such, Jimmy Crute is over a $3 favorite in this fight. Crute lost his perfect record when Misha Cirkunov forced him to tap out in September 2019. He scored a nice win over Michal Oleksiejczuk in his next fight. Crute is a pretty highly-touted prospect for the UFC right now. He’s already made four appearances since the start of December 2018 and is a light heavyweight that has a chance to move up the ranks. He’s getting a fighter here in Bukauskas that could very well have lost his debut if the fight had gone longer. It has to be Crute here as a money line parlay piece.
<h4><strong>Pick: Jimmy Crute</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Katlyn Chookagian (+131) vs. Jessica Andrade (-151); Total: 2.5 (-245/195)</strong></h4>
Is a title shot in the works for the winner of Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade? Chookagian beat the other Shevchenko, Antonina, with a really impressive 15-minute barrage last time out on May 30. It was a good follow-up to getting beaten up by Valentina in the title fight at UFC 247.

This will be a flyweight return for Andrade, who has been fighting as a strawweight since the middle of 2016. The 29-year-old must be an easier path in this division or simply prefers the weight at 115 pounds. I’m not sure how this will go for her. Changes in weight class are tough. It would be best to see how Andrade looks at the weigh-in and also to see if she even makes the week. The 31-year-old Chookagian returned to flyweight in January 2018 and has gone 5-2. Andrade is the better fighter, as the price indicates, but the weight change is the question here. Assuming she looks the part, she should win, but it’s a pricy assumption at -151.
<h4><strong>Pick: Jessica Andrade</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Brian Ortega (+170) vs. Chan Sung Jung (-195); Total: 2.5 (-110/-120)</strong></h4>
This is a fight worthy of a pay-per-view card. Brian Ortega will return after 22 months to take on Chan Sung Jung in a fight that is expected to result in a featherweight title shot for the winner. Ortega has not fought since he got beaten up badly by Max Holloway at UFC 231. In that span, Ortega has changed fight camps and had a lot of time to stew about his first career loss.

Ortega will be in Abu Dhabi without coach Rener Gracie, who tested positive for COVID-19. We’ll see if that impacts Ortega, who was supposed to face the Korean Zombie last December, but a knee injury kept him from competing.

Instead, Chan Sung Jung fought Frankie Edgar and scored an easy first-round win. This is a big opportunity for the Korean Zombie, who has three first-round knockouts in his last four fights. It would have been an interesting decision for the judges in the other fight, but Yair Rodriguez knocked him out with one second left in the fight.

This is a hard fight to handicap. Ortega was a prospect with a ton of helium before the loss to Holloway. Should we take all of that away because of the defeat? On the other hand, Korean Zombie has been among the top fighters in this division his entire career, including a past title shot against prime Jose Aldo. To me, the value is on Ortega at the big number, but Korean Zombie probably wins the fight.
<h4><strong>Pick: Chan Sung Jung</strong></h4>

UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Betting Odds, Picks, & Predictions

<p>Interleague play continues on Friday, with the Angels and Reds facing off at 6:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds are sending Nick Lodolo to the mound vs. Tyler Anderson for the Angels. Right now, the over/under line is at 9.5 runs, and the Reds are the favorite on the money line at -125.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into this one with a record of 9-10, while the Reds are currently 9-9. You can catch this one on TV on BSOH.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, April 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</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 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rays with a 2-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 6th inning before the Rays scored two runs in the bottom of the 6th. Los Angeles was the +126 underdog on the road going into this game.</p>

<p>Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He pitched 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. Canning only had four strikeouts in the outing and issued the game's only walk. Offensively, the Angels only had one fewer hit than the Rays but scored just one run. Luis Rengifo had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p><p>As the Angels are on the road today vs. the Reds, they are looking to get above .500, as they currently hold a record of 9-10. In the AL West, they are 1.5 games behind the Rangers, as they have yet to play a game within the division this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Angels have been just above .500 on the road, with a 7-6 record. At home, they have gone just 2-4. Los Angeles is coming off a series loss, dropping the series two games to one vs. the Rays.</p><p>Los Angeles has been a strong run line team, going 11-8 overall, but they have been even better on the road, going 10-3. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and are 6-0 against the run line as an underdog. They have been a strong run line team in wins, with an average run margin of 3.9 in those games, compared to -4.1 in losses.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels have played 19 games, and their over/under record is 10-9. Their average combined run total is 9.4, and the average over/under line for their games is 9. Today's over/under line for their game against the Reds is 9.5. This season, only 10.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 9.5.</p><p>Tyler Anderson is on the mound for the Angels as they take on the Reds. Anderson has started three games this season and has a 2-1 record. He has gone 7 innings in each of his last two starts, picking up a win over the Rays and then taking a loss to the Red Sox in his last outing.</p><p>For the Angels, we have Taylor Ward as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his projection is 17th best in the league today. He also has the 7th best home run projection in today's slate of games. Mike Trout has the 4th best total hits projection on the team, but his home run projection is the best on the team and 6th best in today's games. Aaron Hicks has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team, and his home run projection is 11th best in today's games.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 5-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 2nd inning before the Mariners scored three runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Cincinnati was the +110 underdog on the road going into this game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Reds only had one fewer hit than the Mariners but scored just one run. That run came in the 2nd inning. Elly De La Cruz hit a homer but went only 1/3. The Reds really missed out on some big opportunities, as they left 12 men on base.</p><p>Cincinnati will be looking to move above .500 today, as they come into the game with a record of 9-9. The Reds are on a three-game losing streak and are 2.5 games behind the Pirates for 3rd place in the NL Central. Currently, they are also 2.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead.</p>

<p>So far, the Reds have been both good on the road (5-4) and at home (4-5). They have won three straight games as the favorite and are 6-4 when favored this season. As the underdog, their record is 3-5.</p><p>When the Reds win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.4 runs per game. However, they have been outscored by an average of 3.3 runs per game in their losses. Cincinnati has gone 8-10 against the run line this season, including a 5-4 mark on the road and a 3-6 record at home. They have covered the run line in three straight games when favored, and are 5-5 against the run line as the favorite this season.</p><p>When the Reds have played games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs, the over has hit in all seven games. The Reds' games have averaged 10 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-6. They have hit the over in three straight games, and their games have gone over the total in 55.6% of their games this season.</p><p>Nick Lodolo is making his second start of the season for the Reds and will be taking on the Angels at home. Lodolo was dominant in his first start, as he picked up the win and struck out 10 batters in just 5 2/3 innings of work. He only allowed one hit and one walk in that outing.</p><p>For the Reds, we like Christian Encarnacion-Strand to have a strong offensive performance. He has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and the best odds to hit a home run. In fact, his home run projection is 6th best in the league today. Spencer Steer also has a solid chance to go deep, as his home run projection is 10th best in the league.</p>

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