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Radford Highlanders vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Chicago State Cougars vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Austin Peay Governors vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Detroit Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Grambling State Tigers vs Cal Poly Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

North Dakota State Bison vs Samford Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

NJIT Highlanders vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

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There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+143)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does New York Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>New York fell to 0-1-1 on the season after a 5-4 loss to Utah. The Islanders, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-1 going into the third period, the Islanders scored three times, only to give up the tying goal with 1:54 left. Utah then won it in overtime at 2:18.</p><p>After a scoreless second period, the Islanders’ offense came alive in the third, scoring three times in their 5-4 loss to Utah. Bo Horvat netted his first goal of the season, while Maxim Tsyplakov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also found the back of the net. Anthony Duclair opened the scoring for New York, with his first goal coming on a power play.</p> <p>The Islanders registered 27 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Noah Dobson picked up two assists, giving him two for the season, while Simon Holmstrom added his first assist on Pageau’s shorthanded goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders will be looking to improve after allowing the final two goals in their last game, including the game-winner in overtime. Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves with a save percentage of 80.8%. The Islanders' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Do the Stars Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Dallas opened the season with a 4-3 road win over the Predators. The Stars, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals, moving Dallas to 1-0.</p> 

<p>After a scoreless first period, the Stars built a 4-1 lead in the second before the Predators closed the gap with two goals in the third. Three different players scored for Dallas, with Mason Marchment leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Dallas fired 20 shots on goal in their 4-3 win over Nashville, scoring all four in the second period. Mason Marchment found the net twice, with his second goal coming at 1:45 in the second period. Roope Hintz opened the scoring for the Stars, and Jason Robertson added another shortly after.</p> <p>Logan Stankoven picked up three assists, bringing his total to three this season. The Stars had 19 giveaways and scored once on the power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, Jake Oettinger recorded 33 saves with a 91.7% save percentage, helping the Stars to a 4-3 win. After taking a 4-1 lead, Dallas gave up two goals to the Predators, both coming in the 3rd period. The Stars' defense also finished with 13 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Dragons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NEC. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Drexel is favored by -16.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Even though we have Drexel winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Win at Daytona Beach?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 63-48 loss to Radford on Monday. The Cougars were +14 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, well under the O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 21-19 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring just 29. The Cougars will need to tighten up defensively and find more scoring options as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>Chicago State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 27.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 25% (10/40) and three-point shooting at 35.7% (5/14).</p> <p>They also shot 56.5% from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 23 attempts. The Cougars recorded 14 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Jalen Forrest leading the team with 12 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 41.7% overall and 33.3% from three.</p><p>Defensively, Chicago State put the clamps on, allowing just 63 points while holding their opponents to 27% shooting from the field. The Cougars were particularly effective inside, where they limited the opposition to 25% shooting on two-point attempts (10/40).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 for 56%. The Cougars gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Dragons dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 87-81 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday. Drexel entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, well over the pre-game O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring 44 of their own.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 51.6% shooting performance from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 29.2%.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, while Cole Hargrove added 19 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Drexel also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Drexel's defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 87 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Dragons couldn't contain their opponent inside, as they gave up 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%. Drexel did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Spiders game? Catch the action at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, as the Spiders hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on FloH. Louisiana Tech is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 135 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 3:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances in Estero</h3><h3>Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs picked up an 85-79 win over Southern Illinois on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, Louisiana Tech was favored by 6 points, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Louisiana Tech trailed 31-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Salukis 43-39 to secure the win.</p><p>Louisiana Tech put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20), but were strong inside, shooting 52.4% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 86.7%, going 26/30.</p> <p>Amaree Abram and Kaden Cooper each contributed 18 points, with Cooper adding 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Al Green led the team with 19 points, while Kennard Davis Jr. had a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 boards. Sean Newman Jr. dished out 5 assists in the win.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 52% shooting, as their opponents connected on 22 of 42 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisiana Tech held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws for an 86% success rate. The Bulldogs also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Spiders Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Spiders picked up a 70-66 win over Maine on Wednesday, November 20th, but they didn’t cover the -8.5 spread. Richmond was at home and favored, but the game was closer than expected.</p> <p>Richmond trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while allowing 39. The total points for the game ended up at 136, going over the pre-game O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Richmond's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and were strong at the free-throw line, converting 80% of their attempts (20/25).</p> <p>Jason Roche and AJ Lopez both connected on 5-of-8 threes, finishing with 19 points each. Kellen Tynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jonathan Beagle contributed 12 points, 8 boards, and 4 assists.</p><p>Richmond's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. The Spiders allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond's opponents hit 8 threes on 20 attempts, shooting 40%. The Spiders also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws, an 80% success rate. Richmond gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Antelopes versus the Cardinal? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on truT. The game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Grand Canyon is favored by -1 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 144 points.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +1</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Antelopes Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 3-0 on the season with a 91-73 win over Norfolk State on Friday. The Antelopes were -18.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points went over the 145.5 O/U line, finishing at 164.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 54-27, but allowed Norfolk State to score 46 points in the second half while putting up 37 points of their own.</p><p>Grand Canyon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 58.3% of their threes (14/24), contributing to an impressive effective field goal percentage of 74.1%.</p> <p>The Antelopes dished out 31 assists, with Ray Harrison leading the way with 8. JaKobe Coles, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Jalen Myers each scored 20 points, with Coles shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Grand Canyon couldn't slow down their opponent, giving up 73 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Antelopes allowed 33 made baskets on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's defense gave up 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws.</p><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford picked up a 71-69 win over Santa Clara on Saturday, November 23rd. The Cardinal were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory. The total points for the game came in at 140, under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Stanford’s win came on the road, and they had to rally after trailing 37-27 at halftime. The Cardinal turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Santa Clara 44-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Maxime Raynaud dominated for Stanford, putting up 32 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Oziyah Sellers added 23 points, knocking down 3 of 4 from beyond the arc and shooting 55.6% overall.</p> <p>Stanford shot 44.4% from the field and 38.5% from three, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 47.6% of their attempts, but grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 69 points, with their opponent shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Wolves game? Catch the action at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL, as the Wolves hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. Utah Valley is the -15 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against West Georgia. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS WEST GEORGIA WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -15</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-65 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wolverines Have What it Takes in Homewood?</h3><h3>Utah Valley Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Valley pulled off a 77-75 win over Murray State on Friday, November 22nd. The Wolverines were +6.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah Valley led 35-30 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 45 points. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 143.</p><p>Utah Valley put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a two-point shooting mark of 53.2% (25/47) and a three-point percentage of 29.4% (5/17). They also hit 75% of their free throws, going 12/16 from the line.</p> <p>Terence Harcum and Carter Welling both scored 19 points, with Harcum hitting 5 of 7 threes (71.4%). Nick Ellington also contributed 17 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. JaCobi Wood added 15 points and 8 assists, while Dominick Nelson chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 75 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 23 of their 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wolverines allowed 50% shooting, as the other team made 16 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley's defense saw the other team connect on 7 of 18 three-point attempts, good for 38%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 22, shooting 66%. Utah Valley limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolves Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>West Georgia dropped their latest game, a 64-54 loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday, November 23rd. The Wolves were +14 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 24-17 at halftime, West Georgia scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 154-point over/under line.</p><p>West Georgia managed just 54 points in their latest game, shooting 38.5% from the field and hitting 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making only 4 of 11 attempts (36.4%).</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the Wolves with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor. Adante' Holiman added 20 points, connecting on 5 of 9 three-point attempts, while Dontae Horne contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>West Georgia's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they went 24/62 overall. The Wolves limited them to 42% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 28 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Georgia allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting mark. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%. The Wolves gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs West Georgia Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Hurricane and Titans game? Catch the action at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Tulsa is favored by -8.5 against Detroit. The over/under for the game is 143 points.</p><h3>TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Tulsa Pull Off A Win at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Tulsa's season took another hit with a lopsided 89-53 loss to Loyola Chicago on Saturday. The Golden Hurricane were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-27 at halftime, Tulsa's struggles continued in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 47-26. The Golden Hurricane will need to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back from this tough road loss.</p><p>Tulsa's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points while shooting 28.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30%, and they hit only 2 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 9.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 16 offensive rebounds and hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%). The Golden Hurricane had just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Tulsa sending their opponent to the line 25 times, they only converted 13 free throws, shooting 52% from the stripe. Tulsa also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in this one.</p><h3>Can Detroit Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Detroit dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 67-57 road loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. The Titans came into the game as +24 point underdogs, but they managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Detroit trailed 36-23 at halftime but outscored Wake Forest 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 141 over/under line.</p><p>Detroit's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, with two-point shooting at 36.6% and three-point shooting at 26.3% (5/19).</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 66.7% shooting, including 5/9 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 4 assists. Orlando Lovejoy added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while TJ Nadeau grabbed 9 boards despite shooting 1/8 from three.</p><p>Detroit's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (24/61). They allowed 53% shooting on two-pointers, with the opponent making 14 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 28%, hitting 10 of 35 three-point attempts. Detroit sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws (69%). The Titans also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Max Scherzer will get the start for the Rangers (70-48, 40-20 home) as they host the Angels (59-60, 28-32 away) at Globe Life Field. The Angels will give the starting nod to Patrick Sandoval. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL West matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, August 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>In their last five games, the Angels have gone 3-2 vs. the runline.</li><li>The Rangers have struggled against the runline when favored of late, failing to cover in two straight times.</li><li>Over his last four starts, Patrick Sandoval has an ERA of just 1.88.</li></ul><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>This year, the Angels have put together a 56-63 record against the runline. On the road, their runline mark sits at 30-30. Straight-up, they are 59-60 and are 4th in the AL West. Lately, Los Angeles has had problems on the road, losing two straight series. The team's over/under record for the season is 58-58.</p><p><p>Starter Patrick Sandoval has had a roller coaster season for the Angels, with an overall record of 6-8 in 20 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.86, and his K/9 is 7.55. He also has a FIP of 4.02 and an OBP of .316.</p></p><p>Patrick Sandoval recently earned a quality start in a no-decision against the Giants, despite the Angels' 8-3 loss. The lefty allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>For the season, the Angels' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 19 runs. Overall, Los Angeles' team batting average is .252, putting them 10th in the MLB.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been the Angels' most prolific power hitter in 2023, leading the team with 41 home runs and 84 RBIs. His slugging percentage is an impressive .665 for the season.</p><h3>WILL THE TEXAS RANGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Rangers enter today's action with an overall record of 70-48, putting them in first place in the AL West. So far, they have put together a 40-20 record at home and 30-28. Texas' overall series record stands at 22-12-2.</p><p><p>Max Scherzer will look to continue his impressive run of form when he takes the mound for Texas. The veteran right-hander has won each of his last three starts and currently holds an 11-4 record with a 3.88 ERA. He has been dominant on the mound, striking out 136 batters while allowing opponents to hit just .232 against him and slugging at a .419 clip.</p></p><p>Max Scherzer earned a quality start and the win in his latest outing, as the Rangers defeated the Athletics 6-1. The veteran pitcher allowed one run and three hits over seven innings of work.</p><p>This season, the Rangers are 2nd in the league at 5.7 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .255 (12th) leading to 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.5 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Texas' on-base percentage of .341 has them 2nd in the MLB.</p><p>Mitch Garver has been a standout performer for the Rangers in their last five games, leading the team with one home run. He has eight long balls on the season and is batting .282.</p>

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