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<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Pistons (3-35) will host the Rockets (18-18) in a non-conference matchup. Houston is favored by 7.5 points and is currently on a two-game losing streak. The over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Rockets are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division. Meanwhile, the Pistons have lost six straight and are 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-109 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Rockets Chances in Detroit</h3><p>So far this season, the Rockets have an overall record of 18-18. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and 3rd in the Southwest Division. When playing against other teams in the West, they are 14-10 compared to 4-8 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Houston is 3-12 straight up and 6-8 against the spread. As the favorite, they have an average scoring differential of +10 PPG, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 9-2 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The average over/under line in Houston's games this season is 222.1, which is lower than today's line of 227.5. For the season, their games have averaged 223.2 points per game, and the over has hit in two straight games. Their O/U record for the season is 16-20.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Rockets lost to the Bulls (124-119). Going into the game, they were 4-point underdogs, and their ATS record fell to 21-14 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 243, surpassing the O/U line of 216.5.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockets have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 24th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 111.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 41.7% of their games. They have also struggled with their field goal percentage, shooting 46% on the season.</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, Houston is averaging 12.6 made threes per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in pace at 98.4 possessions per game.</p><p>This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 110.6 points per contest. So far this season, the Rockets' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 3rd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.8 times per game vs. Houston.</p><h3>Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>At 3-35, the Pistons find themselves in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 0-15 and 3-20 against other teams in the East.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pistons have gone 3-32 this season and have an average scoring differential of -11.6 points per game. They have also lost six straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Detroit is 14-20 as the underdog and has failed to cover in their last three games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 5-12 at home.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Spurs by a score of 130-108. The game's over/under line was 237.5, but the teams combined for 238 points.</p>

<p>This season, the average over/under line in Detroit's games is 229.3, and their games have averaged 234.3 points. In 20 of their 38 games, the over/under line has been higher than 227.5.</p><p>This season, the Pistons are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 111.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Pistons have scored less than the NBA average in 76.3% of their games. In their last two games, they have scored below their season average.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 6th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th at 46%.</p><p>On defense, the Pistons are ranked 27th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 76.3% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 38.4% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/24

Paul Goldschmidt and the ice-cold St. Louis Cardinals are trying to stave off their fifth consecutive loss as they play host to the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The matchup starts at 3:15 p.m. ET and you can watch it on WLS and FSMW.
<h2>Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds</h2>
The Cubs are 84-77 SU and have gone 75-85 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 12.2 units for moneyline bettors and 10.1 units ATS. The Cardinals, on the other hand, are 90-71 SU and 84-76 ATS. The team has gained 5.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 4.5 units ATS.

St. Louis games have an over/under record of 65-83-12 in 2019. The Cubs have an over/under record of 74-75-11.

Derek Holland will get the nod for the visiting Cubs. The left-handed Holland (2-4, 5.47 ERA) has recorded 82 punchouts in 82.1 innings so far. He's 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA against St. Louis this year.

The Cardinals will send righty Jack Flaherty (10-8, 2.85 ERA) to the mound. Flaherty has 225 strikeouts and 54 walks as well as a WHIP of 0.99. Flaherty is 1-1 with 34 strikeouts and a 3.07 ERA across five starts against Chicago this year.

As a unit, St. Louis' pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game overall this year. The club's starting pitching staff has a 3.81 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.90 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.8 K/9. In 75 games against NL Central opponents, Cardinals starters have an ERA of 3.93 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.51.

The St. Louis hitters have produced 4.7 runs per outing, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 5.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .226/.326/.413 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and second baseman Kolten Wong have led the Cardinals' batters this year. Goldschmidt is hitting .256/.342/.469 with 33 home runs, 95 RBIs and 95 runs scored, and Wong is hitting .285 with 11 homers, 59 RBIs, 61 runs and 24 stolen bases.

In the other dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.99 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.99, along with a WHIP of 1.30 and a K/9 of 9.07.

The Cubs offense has slashed .253/.334/.454 on its way to 5.1 runs scored per game this season, including 5.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team's last five contests (2-3 SU).

Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo continue to lead Chicago’s offense. Bryant is slashing .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs and 108 runs scored. Rizzo is hitting .293/.405/.520 with 27 homers, 94 RBIs and 89 runs scored.
<h3>Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Cardinals, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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Chicago has logged 18 extra-base hits over its last five outings. St. Louis has 17 XBH over its last five.

The Cubs have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.

The Cubs have an OPS of .788 this season and an OPS of .800 against right-handed pitchers. The Cardinals' OPS sits at .738 overall and .736 versus righties.

Chicago fielders have committed 11 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only six errors for St. Louis over its last 10.

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Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick 09/29/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bengals. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bengals at Holt Arena in Pocatello, ID. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Sky conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Idaho State is favored to win by -2 at home vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -2</p><p>This game will be played at Holt Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough in Pocatello?</h3><p>So far this season, Northern Colorado has gone 17-12, including a 10-5 record in Big Sky games. On the road, the Bears are 6-7 compared to a 9-4 mark at home.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Northern Colorado has gone 3-6, and they come into this matchup with Idaho State having lost their most recent game to Eastern Washington by a score of 85-76.</p><p>As the underdog, Northern Colorado has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 6-3. Overall, their ATS mark is 11-14-1. On the road, the Bears are 7-6 vs. the spread and have gone 1-2 in their last three games as the visitor.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Northern Colorado games is 16-8-2, and the average scoring total in their games is 158.9 points. Today's over/under line of 145 is lower than the average OU line in their games (151.3). So far, 23 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The Bears' offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 80.3 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bears offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 22.6 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 48%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northern Colorado defense is giving up an average of 77.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Eastern Washington, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 85 points vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>Can Idaho State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak at home when they take on Northern Colorado. The Bengals have gone 6-3 at home this season and have an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Idaho State is 12-17 this season and 7-8 in Big Sky Conference play. They have been the favorite in seven games, going 5-2 in those contests.</p><p>When looking at Idaho State's ATS record this season, they are currently 11-14-1. At home, their ATS mark is just 3-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bengals are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Idaho State games is 15-9-2. The average point total in their games this year is 139, while the average over/under line is 135.9. Today's over/under line of 145 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>Idaho State's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Weber State. They achieved a 59.6% field goal percentage and went 8/13 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bengals have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 110th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 305th in percentage and 269th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bengals' defense is presently ranked 100th nationally, allowing an average of 69.5 points per contest. Against Weber State, the Bengals' defense gave up 62 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Weber State only made 8 free-throws.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Idaho State Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Nationals and Braves square off in an NL East matchup. This one is being played at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -201. The Nationals are +170 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 9 runs.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton is starting for the Braves, and he is facing off against Mitchell Parker for the Nationals. Washington is 23-28 this season, while the Braves are 30-20 and are 2nd in the NL East. MASN will be televising Monday's game.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 4:10 ET on Monday, May 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Braves to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 9-5 loss. Washington was the +150 underdog at home going into this game. Things started off well for the Nationals, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Mariners scored three times in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Washington started Patrick Corbin, and he took the loss, going six innings and giving up six earned runs on four hits. He also issued three walks and hit a batter. The Nationals's offense scored their other four runs in the 5th inning but couldn't complete the comeback. CJ Abrams had a big game, going 1/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Washington is on the road today, taking on the Braves, and they are 13.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Overall, the Nationals are 23-28 and have gone 5-5 against other teams in the NL East this year.</p>

<p>The Nationals won their series vs. the Mariners, taking two of three games. Overall, they are 3-7 in their last 10 games. As the road underdog, the Nationals are 11-14 this year compared to 20-26 as the underdog overall. As for their record at home, they are 10-13 this year.</p><p>Washington is 31-20 against the run line this season, including an 18-10 mark on the road. The Nationals have been a run line underdog in 46 of their 50 games, going 28-18 in those contests. Washington's average run differential in all games is -0.4, but it jumps to +3.4 in their wins and -3.5 in their losses.</p><p>Washington's over/under record is 22-27, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. Their combined run average is 8.4 runs per game, and when the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-3. Only 17.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Left-hander Mitchell Parker gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Braves on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.32 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Parker has a WHIP of 1.16 and opponents are batting .248 this year. In his last outing, Parker picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had taken the loss in two straight outings. Parker has given up at least one homer in three of his last four starts.</p><p>Washington's offense has been one of the worst in the league so far, averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 22nd in the MLB. They are also near the bottom of the league in team slugging percentage and OPS. The Nationals have been striking out at a good rate but are just 15th in walks.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top two hitters in terms of batting average, with Garcia leading the team with 26 RBIs. Abrams has gone just 3/19 in his last five games, while Eddie Rosario is also looking to turn things around, as he is batting just .172 for the season and went 1/18 in his last five games. However, Rosario does have seven homers, which is 2nd on the team.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Pirates, closing out their series with an 8-1 win. After allowing one run to the Pirates in the 2nd inning, the Braves responded with a run of their own and added another three runs in the 3rd. Atlanta went on to close things out with another two runs in the 8th.</p>

<p>Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Pirates batters. Matt Olson was hot at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>With a record of 30-20, the Braves are six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 10-5 in divisional games. Atlanta will open their series vs. the Nationals today, and they are 16-8 at home this season.</p>

<p>As for how they have fared as the favorite this season, the Braves are 29-17, and they are 1-3 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 11-5-1, but they dropped their most recent series vs. the Pirates. Heading into today's game, the Braves are just 4-6 over their last ten games.</p><p>The Braves have a run line record of 26-24 this season, with a +0.9 average run margin per game. They are 11-13 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.5 runs per game. They are 15-11 against the run line on the road, where they have a run differential of +1.3 runs per game. As the favorite, they are 23-23 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 3-1. In their wins, their average run differential is +3.8 runs per game, while in their losses, it is -3.4.</p><p>When the Braves play at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. This season, their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 17-31, and when the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 4-7-1. So far, 11 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 9 runs, which accounts for 22.0% of their games.</p><p>Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Cubs, he went five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. Morton was able to work out of trouble in that outing, as he issued four walks and gave up a homer. Looking back further, he has made four straight quality starts and has a record of 3-1 this season. Morton's ERA is 3.35, and his WHIP for the season is 1.20.</p>
<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .311 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs, which is 2nd in the league. Ozuna has also been very good at getting on base, as his OBP of .396 is the best mark on the team. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 29 RBIs, but he is batting just .230 this season.</p>

<p>Over the Braves' last six games, Adam Duvall has gone just 3/14, but two of his three hits have been home runs. Matt Olson has also gone deep twice in this stretch, but he is just 6/26 in his last six games. Michael Harris II has gone 8/25 in his last six games and is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 5/27/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Starling Marte and the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to host their NL Central foe Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The matchup will get underway at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago to catch the game.
<h2>Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds</h2>
The Cubs are 82-76 SU and are 74-83 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 11.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.8 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread just once over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Pirates, on the other hand, are 67-91 SU and 75-82 ATS. The team's lost 14.6 units for moneyline bettors and 23.8 units ATS. Pittsburgh has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.

Pirates games have an over/under record of 90-59-8 in 2019. Chicago has an over/under record of 72-74-11.

The southpaw Jose Quintana will get the nod for the visiting Cubbies. Quintana is 13-8 with a 4.55 ERA and 148 strikeouts. He's 4-0 with 29 strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA against Pittsburgh this year (five starts).

The Pirates will turn to righty Joe Musgrove (10-12, 4.49 ERA), who's got 149 strikeouts and 37 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.23. Musgrove is 0-1 with 19 strikeouts and a 1.08 ERA across three starts against Chicago this year.

Pittsburgh’s pitchers have yielded 5.7 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starters have a 5.44 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.97 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. In 72 games against divisional opponents, Pirates starters have an ERA of 5.71 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.37.

Pittsburgh’s hitters are putting up 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over their last five. The team's hit .211/.243/.295 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.

The Pirates' batters have been led by outfielders Starling Marte and Bryan Reynolds. Marte is slashing .295/.342/.503 with 23 home runs, 82 RBIs, 97 runs and 25 steals, while Reynolds is hitting .314 with 16 homers, 68 RBIs and 83 runs scored.

For the visiting squad, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.12 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.92 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.93, along with a WHIP of 1.30 and a K/9 of 9.07.

The Cubs offense has slashed .252/.334/.453 on its way to 5.0 runs scored per game this season, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.0 per game over the team's last five outings (0-5 SU).

Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo continue to lead Chicago’s hitters. Bryant is slashing .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs and 108 runs scored. Rizzo (.293/.405/.520) has produced 27 homers, 94 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

The Cubs have lost 3.6 units and are 61-64 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 59 of those games, compared to 57 that've gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Pirates have lost 10.4 units and are 17-24 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 28 of those games, compared to 12 that went under the total.
<h3>Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Pirates, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

Chicago has logged 16 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Pittsburgh has eight XBH over its last five.

The Cubs have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Pirates have hit two over their last 10.

The Cubs have a team OPS of .786 this season and an OPS of .796 against right-handed pitchers. The Pirates' OPS sits at .746 overall and .765 against righties.

Chicago has recorded 22.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.2 over its last five.

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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick 09/26/19

<p>Light rain is in the forecast for Monday's Reds vs. Cardinals game in Cincinnati, with the temperature sitting in the mid to upper 60s. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 4:10 PM ET. Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds, and he is facing off against Lance Lynn and the Cardinals, who are 25-26 overall. St. Louis is on a five-game winning streak and is 3rd in the NL Central, while the Reds have won three straight and are 5th in the division.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Reds as the slight favorite, with their line sitting at -135 compared to the Cardinals at +115. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs, and BSOH is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 ET on Monday, May 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Paul Goldschmidt had a big game for the Cardinals in their most recent win over the Cubs, going 2/4 with two homers and four RBIs. The Cardinals really needed a big game from Goldschmidt, as they only scored four runs on six hits. Goldschmidt got the Cardinals on the board with a two-run homer in the 3rd inning and added another two-run shot in the 5th.</p>

<p>Sonny Gray started for the Athletics, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out eight Cardinals batters. However, the Athletics bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and St. Louis's Ryan Helsley picked up the save.</p><p>St. Louis is currently 3rd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 4.5 games. Overall, the Cardinals are 25-26 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Reds. The Cardinals have won five straight games, and they are 3-6 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won four straight series, and they are 9-8 in series matchups this year. As the road underdog, the Cardinals are 7-10 this season, and they are 12-14 on the road overall. St. Louis has been good at home, going 13-12 this season.</p><p>As an underdog, the Cardinals have been a solid bet on the run line, going 15-9. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.9, which is a full run worse than their overall run line record. They have been a better run line bet at home (13-12) than on the road (12-14).</p>The St. Louis Cardinals are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds, with the over/under line set at 9.5 runs. The Cardinals and their opponents have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 24-25. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, the Cardinals have hit the over in their only game. This season, only 2.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.<p>St. Louis is sending right-hander Lance Lynn to the mound today as he faces the Reds on the road. Lynn has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three outings, Lynn has given up at least two homers in each. So far, he has allowed a total of six homers and is averaging 3.51 walks per nine innings compared to 8.42 strikeouts.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with the worst scoring offense in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Cardinals are batting .234, which is 14th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Nolan Gorman has gone 8/21 with three homers and six RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt is also on a four-game hitting streak and comes into the game with six homers and 21 RBIs, but he is batting just .222 for the season. Willson Contreras is batting .280 and has also hit six home runs.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Dodgers, picking up a 4-1 win. Cincinnati was the +177 underdog at home going into this matchup. It was a four-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Dodgers could only score one run, which came in the 9th.</p>

<p>Brent Suter only lasted two-thirds of an inning in his start for the Reds, but the Cincinnati offense picked up the slack, and the Reds's bullpen was excellent. Nick Martini went 2/4 with two RBIs, and the Reds's starter, Nick Martinez, got the win, going five innings and not giving up a run.</p><p>Cincinnati is hosting the Cardinals today with an overall record of 23-30, which has them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 7.5 games in the division and are 1-2 in division games. The Reds have put together a three-game winning streak, and they closed out their series vs. the Dodgers with three straight wins.</p>

<p>So far, the Reds have gone 13-15 at home compared to 10-15 on the road. As the favorite, Cincinnati is an even 10-10 this year and 13-20 as the underdog. One thing to note is that the Reds have dropped six straight games when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 5-11-1, and they are just .500 (5-5) over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Reds are 28-25 against the run line this season. They are 12-16 vs. the run line at home and 16-9 on the road. Cincinnati has covered the run line in three straight games, but they have failed to cover in six straight games when favored. The Reds are 9-11 vs. the run line when favored and 19-14 when they are the underdog.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are at home against the St. Louis Cardinals today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average in Reds games this season is 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 25-26. The average over/under line in Reds games is 9 runs, but when the line is set at 9.5 runs, the over has hit in 10 of 12 games. Only 3.8% of Reds games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher this season, and their under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.34 ERA. Lodolo's WHIP for the season is currently .94. The last time he pitched, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work and took the loss. Looking back over his last three starts, Lodolo has given up at least one homer in each outing. His strikeout numbers for the season are solid, coming in at 11.06 per nine innings. Lodolo has made two quality starts this year.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz comes into today's game as the Reds' top home run hitter, as his nine homers is good for 9th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team with 24 RBIs and has a batting average of .247. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .205 over his last 10 games. Spencer Steer has also been struggling, as he is hitting just .230 for the season and has gone 5/29 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>Stuart Fairchild has been swinging a hot bat for the Reds, going 7/19 in his last nine games, including two home runs. As a team, the Reds are batting just .218, which is 20th in the league, and are averaging only 4.2 runs per game. This is also the 14th ranked home run hitting team in the MLB.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 5/27/24

The Chicago Cubs will be squaring off against their divisional rival Pittsburgh Pirates. WGN will televise the matchup and the opening pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
<h2>Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds</h2>
Oddsmakers are listing Pittsburgh (+165) as the underdog to Chicago (-175). Gamblers can bet on the matchup's total with odds posted at even money (+100) for over 9.5 runs and -120 for under 9.5. Bettors can also wager on the game's runline with the current odds standing at -120 for the Cubs -1.5 runs and +100 for the Pirates +1.5 runs.

The Pirates are 66-91 straight up (SU) and 74-82 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 16.2 units for moneyline bettors and 24.8 units ATS. The Cubs, on the other hand, have gone 82-75 SU this year and are 74-82 against the spread. They're down 9.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 7.7 units ATS.

Pittsburgh games have an over/under record of 89-59-8 in 2019. The Cubs have an over/under record of 71-74-11.

Jon Lester will get the start for Chicago. The left-handed Lester is 13-10 with a 4.51 ERA and 161 strikeouts. He's 3-0 with 15 strikeouts and a 3.20 ERA against Pittsburgh this year (four starts).

The Pirates will send righty Dario Agrazal (4-5, 5.08 ERA) to the hill. Agrazal has 36 strikeouts and 18 walks to his credit, along with a WHIP of 1.40. Agrazal has yet to face the Cubs this year and did not record any MLB appearances last season.

Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.94 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.91, along with a K-per-9 of 9.07.

Cubs hitters have slashed .253/.334/.453 on their way to 5.0 runs scored per game this season, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.4 per game over the team's last five contests (0-5 SU).

Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo continue to lead Chicago’s offense. Bryant is slashing .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs and 108 runs scored, while Rizzo (.294/.406/.522) is up to 27 homers, 94 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

In the home-team dugout, Pittsburgh’s pitchers have given up 5.7 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 5.46, a WHIP of 1.45 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.3. The bullpen has a 4.99 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. In 71 games against NL Central opponents, Pirates starters have an ERA of 5.76 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.43.

The Pittsburgh offense is putting up 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .208/.238/.287 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.

The Pirates' batters have been led by outfielders Starling Marte and Bryan Reynolds. Marte is hitting .295/.342/.503 with 23 home runs, 82 RBIs, 97 runs and 25 stolen bases, and the line for Reynolds stands at .314/.378/.504 with 16 homers, 68 RBIs and 83 runs.

The Cubs have lost 1.9 units and are 61-63 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 58 of those games, compared to 57 that've gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Pirates have lost 10.4 units and are 17-24 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over's hit in 28 of those games, as opposed to 12 which went under the total.
<h3>Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends

The over has cashed in three of Chicago’s last seven contests.

Pittsburgh has recorded 20.7 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 18.6 over its last five.

The Cubs have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Pirates have hit two over their last 10.

The Cubs have a total OPS of .787 this season and an OPS of .797 against right-handed pitchers. The Pirates' OPS stands at .745 overall and .764 versus righties.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick 09/25/19

Will UFC Vegas 24 be the last event at the UFC Apex for a long time? With a full crowd expected for the blowout UFC 261 card in Jacksonville and some states and areas willing to hold high-capacity shows, Dana White needs to start getting those gate receipts for all the money he spent paying fighters and on other things during the pandemic.

That means that this week’s UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum may be the last time that the smaller training facility Octagon is in the spotlight. UFC 261 is set for Jacksonville and UFC 262 on May 15 is set for the Toyota Center in Houston. Fight Night locations are not yet set otherwise.

Anyway, we’ll set our sights on this one, but the future for UFC looks pretty good in terms of welcoming back fans.

Odds come from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> as we survey the 12 fights scheduled for this card. The card, like so many others, is subject to change with positive COVID tests and injuries still a possibility.
<h3><strong><u>Anthony Birchak (+280) vs. Tony Gravely (-340); Total: 2.5 (120/-150)</u></strong></h3>
We start with a lopsided line for the fight between Anthony Birchak and Tony Gravely. Gravely is 1-1 under contract in the UFC with his split-decision win back in November and a loss to Brett Johns on January 25. That was about 4.5 months after he impressed Dana White enough on the Contender Series for a contract by beating Ray Rodriguez.

Birchak, who is back in the UFC for the second time, lost to Gustavo Lopez back in November to start his second stint on a bad note. He’s now 16-7, but 2-3 in UFC. Judging by the line here, he’s expected to drop another one, as Gravely is a huge favorite.
<h3><strong><u>Zarah Fairn (+105) vs. Josiane Nunes (-125); Total: 2.5 (-140/110)</u></strong></h3>
A much more competitive fight is expected in the women’s bantamweight division between Zarah Fairn and Josiane Nunes. Fairn is 0-2 in UFC, but losses to Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer were tough first assignments. Nunes, who just headlined the Forze MMA 1 event on November 28, is 7-1 in her pro MMA career. She’s making a big leap here to the big stage after fighting in a lot of smaller promotions.

She has six wins by knockout, including each of her last five. She lost to Taila Santos way back in 2013 for her only career loss. The thing about this fight is that Fairn is a big bantamweight at 5-foot-8. Nunes is only 5-foot-2. Nunes has the punching power, but can she get inside to use it or even get takedowns? This is a big fight for Fairn, whose UFC career could be hanging in the balance in these next two fights. The 37-year-old may just be overmatched at this level, but Nunes is not Anderson or Spencer. I’d give her the benefit of the doubt at the plus price.
<h3><strong><u>Gerald Meerschaert (+115) vs. Bartosz Fabinski (-135); Total: 2.5 (-120/-110)</u></strong></h3>
Speaking of careers nearing the end, Gerald Meerschaert is so far down this UFC on ESPN card that it speaks volumes about his stock with the promotion. Having lost three of his last four fights, Meerschaert, who lost in 17 seconds to Khamzat Chimaev last time out, finds himself an underdog to Bartosz Fabinski. The 34-year-old Fabinski doesn’t have a lot of impressive data points himself.

He beat Darren Stewart when the two were forced to fight at CW 113 as the pandemic set in. Otherwise, he’s lost his last two UFC fights. I don’t really want to put my money on either one of these guys.
<h3><strong><u>Jessica Penne (+230) vs. Lupita Godinez (-270); Total: 2.5 (-330/255)</u></strong></h3>
Lupita Godinez makes her UFC debut here against Jessica Penne. Godinez is 5-0, but was a champion in both BTC and also LFA with her main event majority decision win over Vanessa Demopoulos. Demopoulos lost to Cory McKenna in her Contender Series appearance in August and then lost to Godinez 2.5 months later.

Penne has dropped four of her last five and the 38-year-old will be fighting for the first time in just under four years in this fight. Even though she should have a pretty well-defined experience edge over Godinez, this is a really big ask for Penne. The line certainly suggests exactly that. Not a lot of great betting spots on the undercard thus far.
<h3><strong><u>Juan Espino (+110) vs. Alexander Romanov (-130); Total: 1.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Juan Espino and Alexander Romanov meet in what looks like a competitive and exciting fight with a close line and 1.5 lined -115 both ways on the total. Espino, the TUF 28 Finale champion, went 22 months before fighting in the UFC and he beat Jeff Hughes in that return fight. He gets a much tougher opponent here in Romanov, who is undefeated in his 13 fights and all 13 have ended with a finish.

He beat Marcos Rogerio de Lima back in November and Roque Martinez in September, both by submission. Espino is 40 years old now. Romanov is 30 and has so many paths to victory as a heavyweight. Espino is mostly a submission guy with eight wins via tap. These are two quality fighters, but Romanov has more ways to win. He should also be the younger, quicker fighter. This is probably my favorite pick of the prelims so far.
<h3><strong><u>Justine Kish (+225) vs. Tracy Cortez (-265); Total: 2.5 (-350/275)</u></strong></h3>
Another women’s fight on the prelims as Justine Kish looks for some sort of positive momentum in her career. Kish has dropped three of four. She beat Lucie Pudilova in January, but then lost to Sabina Mazo in September by submission. The 24-year-old Mazo does look like a pretty solid prospect all things considered.

So does the 27-year-old Cortez, who is 8-1 in her career. She also holds wins over Erin Blanchfield, who was supposed to debut last week, but Norma Dumont Viana was 3.5 pounds overweight. Cortez also has a win over Mariya Agapova. She’s been impressive and the line suggests exactly that. She’s a good parlay piece to add with another fighter on the card.
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<h3><strong><u>Ricardo Ramos (-105) vs. Bill Algeo (-115); Total: 2.5 (-210/170)</u></strong></h3>
The main card gets underway with a competitively-lined fight between Ricardo Ramos and Bill Algeo. Ramos is 2-2 in his last four fights, including a couple of KO losses to Lerone Murphy and Said Nurmagomedov. Bill Algeo has also split his last four fights, but is 1-1 in UFC and 1-2 if we include his Contender Series bout. Algeo beat Spike Carlyle by unanimous decision last time out to bounce back nicely from his loss to Ricardo Lamas two months prior.

It was a very convincing win for Algeo, who outstruck his opponent 118 to 28 and landed more than three times the significant strikes. The question here is the method of victory. Algeo goes to decisions. Three of the last four fights for Ramos have ended via stoppage. The total is juiced over, suggesting Algeo by decision. I have to think his height advantage helps in the smaller Octagon here. This isn’t a strong pick, but Algeo it is.
<h4><strong>Pick: Bill Algeo</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Alexander Munoz (+125) vs. Luis Pena (-145); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>
Alexander Munoz’s full-fledged UFC debut didn’t go as well as he had hoped. Munoz lost by unanimous decision back in August to Nasrat Haqparast. That was more than two years after his Contender Series victory over Nick Newell. That loss was the first for Munoz, who trains with Team Alpha Male and faces a big size disadvantage in this fight against Luis Pena.

Pena stands 6-foot-3 against the 5-foot-9 Munoz and that could be a big reason for the odds discrepancy here. Pena, though, has lost two of his last three fights, with defeats against Khama Worthy and Matt Frevola. Pena came to the UFC with so much promise and potential, but he’s just 5-3 in his UFC action and hasn’t been able to replicate all of the finishes that he had early in his career. Another fight where neither guy is worth your money, but Pena will be the pick.
<h4><strong>Pick: Luis Pena</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Jacob Malkoun (+260) vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (-310); Total: 1.5 (116/-146)</u></strong></h3>
To say that this is a huge matchup for Abdul Razak Alhassan is an understatement. Alhassan was at the top of his career in 2018 with a 10-1 record after a huge knockout win over Niko Price. That September, Alhassan was indicted on serious rape and sexual assault charges. He was found not guilty and returned to the UFC in July 2020 with a loss to Mounir Lazzez. He missed weight for that fight and then missed weight again for his loss to Khaos Williams in November.

He should beat Jacob Malkoun here. Malkoun is 4-1 in his career and it took 18 seconds for Phil Hawes to knock him out on Fight Island at UFC 254. This is the 25-year-old’s first fight since. Here is yet another fight, though, where betting options are limited. Alhassan should win, but he also should have looked better in his last two fights, especially the Williams fight. He’ll probably miss weight again here, too. I guess we’ll look under 1.5 here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Chase Sherman (+120) vs. Andrei Arlovski (-140); Total: 2.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>
Chase Sherman’s return to UFC worked out well. The 31-year-old was released in 2018 and went to Island Fights, where he went 3-0 and then returned to take on Ike Villanueva on May 13 when the UFC returned after the pandemic. He won that fight by knockout early in the second round. It was about retribution for Sherman, who was just 2-5 in UFC before getting released.

There aren’t many fights left for Andrei Arlovski, who will step in for his 51st professional match in this one. Arlovski is coming off of a submission loss to Tom Aspinall that stopped a two-fight winning streak. It is interesting to see the respect for Arlovski and the lack thereof for Sherman in this fight. The best approach here is likely Sherman by KO or Arlovski by decision. Arlovski hasn’t won a fight by stoppage since the middle of 2015. If he’s going to win, it’s by decision.
<h4><strong>Pick: Andrei Arlovski</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Drakkar Klose (+105) vs. Jeremy Stephens (-125); Total: 2.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Let’s see if the top fights on the bill can save what looks like a very weak card. Drakkar Klose and Jeremy Stephens is a closely-lined fight in the lightweight division. It would be fair to say that Klose has lost to the two best UFC fighters he has faced in David Teymur and Beneil Dariush. The Dariush loss came March 7, right before the pandemic took hold. It was the first stoppage loss of Klose’s career.

Jeremy Stephens has not won a fight since February 24, 2018. He’s lost four in a row and likely would have lost to Yair Rodriguez had it not been for an accidental eye poke. He did lose to Rodriguez 27 days later. Then he lost to Calvin Kattar and also missed weight last May. Once again, another fight where you don’t really want to bet on either guy. Stephens is burning money for bettors, though, so it has to be Klose.
<h4><strong>Pick: Drakkar Klose</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Kelvin Gastelum (+210) vs. Robert Whittaker (-250); Total: 4.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>
This is a quick turnaround for Kelvin Gastelum compared to how his other recent fights have gone. Gastelum just beat Ian Heinisch at UFC 258 with a 15-minute decision victory for his first win in nearly three years. Gastelum improved to 17-6 with the win, but it was yet another fight without a finish for the 29-year-old. He’ll be giving up some size here in this one against Robert Whittaker, who is a big -250 favorite in the main event of what looks to be an underwhelming fight card.

Whittaker’s only loss since 2014 came against Israel Adesanya in the title fight back at UFC 243. This price should be bigger on Whittaker. Gastelum hasn’t done anything recently that really stands out. Whittaker wasn’t ahead in the fight against Adesanya when he got KO’d, but it was a lot closer than most fights against Adesanya seem to be.

This was originally supposed to be Paulo Costa against Gastelum, but Whittaker has had about a month to prepare for the fight and that should be more than enough. Whittaker is a good parlay piece with Cortez on the prelim card.
<h4><strong>Pick: Robert Whittaker</strong></h4>
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UFC on ESPN 22: Whittaker vs. Gastelum Betting Odds, Picks, & Predictions

Even people who only dabble in sports betting understand that the house/bookmaker is normally favored in the bet. What most people who bet don’t realize is that there is a way of turning these tables, so they will favor the bettor more often. It is called becoming an advantage player through advantage betting. An advantage player is a bettor who only bets when the odds are in their favor. In order to become this kind of player, you have to understand positive, negative, and neutral expected value (EV).

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Expected Value</strong></span>

The simplest way to explain expected value is to look at it when betting on a coin flip. A neutral expected value (EV) is when the bettor is betting a dollar on their call and the bookmaker/house is betting the same on their call. Over the course of 100 flips, it is likely a 50/50 chance that either side breaks even. Now to understand negative and positive expected value, let’s up the bet a little bit.

A negative expected value (-EV) is when the odds are in favor of the house. Let’s say, over the course of 100 flips, the bettor wins $1 on their successful calls and the house wins a $1.10 on its successful calls. If the chances are 50/50 in winning the calls, the bettor can consider themselves losing from the beginning and it will (on average) cost them $55 over the course of 100 flips (versus the $50 it will cost the house).

A positive expected value (+EV) are when the odds are in favor of the bettor. We will continue with our coin flip example. When the bettor wins a $1.10 on their successful calls and the house wins $1 on their successful calls, the bettor has the improved chances of walking away with $55 than if the $50 the house would win. These positive expected values are the situations that bettors want to find in order to turn the tables on the house and come out with a profit more often than not.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Methods Used To Find Positive EV</strong></span>

We have a couple of articles posted in order to help you understand and implement two different strategies to become an advantage player. These strategies are the teaser betting strategy and the prop betting strategy. These articles will allow you to understand the basics and begin to use them in a way that will allow you to turn a profit.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/what-is-a-teaser-bet/"><strong>Teaser Betting Strategy</strong></a>- When you begin to do the research prior to your bets, you’ll realize that just before game time, the lines become more efficient. Teasers are the values based on those betting lines so that you (as the bettor) doesn’t have to go into deep research in order to figure out where the positive expected values are. This is probably one of the easiest ways to find +EV bets and our article outlines this method in detail.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/what-is-an-nfl-prop-bet/"><strong>Prop Bet Strategy</strong></a>- These are bets based on particular situations within the game and is one of the easiest betting opportunities that a bettor can take advantage of. Our article will detail the breakdown of the situation of betting on who will score first. Once you have used this strategy to find +EV on and win the prop bets on this situation, you will be able to use this method for other prop bets.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Expanding Your Knowledge</strong></span>

There are different ways in which to implement advantage betting. The strategies listed above are the simplest to understand and put into action in order to turn a profit. The article we have available are articles in order to help bettors start on their advantage betting strategies. They are by no means the end all, be all of the possibilities of advantage betting. Here are a couple of great books that can really elaborate on the basics of advantage betting.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sharp Sports Betting</span> by Stanford Wong

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Weighing the Odds in Sports Bettin</span>g by King Yao

Our article about finding the bets with max value is a great supplement to whichever method that you have chosen to use for advantage betting. It is a way to continue to expand your knowledge of advantage betting with either strategy that we highlighted above.

We also have listed an article about winning without a tout. This is a great article to read in pairing with the article of finding the max value that will help you in earning bonus picks. When you expand your knowledge, you increase your chances of earning a profit with each educated bet that you place.

All of these articles are aimed at increasing your basic understanding of advantage betting. These will allow you to find the bets with the best positive expected value and how to make money utilizing these bets.

This will take some time to fully understand and to successfully implement. It will take research and practice in order to become proficient, but once you have reached this level and you want to be the type of bettor who can make an online career doing this, there are other reading materials that you may want to explore. One such book is Conquering Risk: Attacking Vegas and Wall Street by Elihu D. Feustel.

This is a book that is a lot more in-depth with the process and applying it to further situations and circumstances. It has a major focus on the math, statistics, and handicaps that go along with betting and risks involved with bets and monetary gambles. This is a book that only need be explored once a bettor has reached an advanced level.

Understanding how to place a successful bet is not an exact science and it is going to require some work and research. It will require practice and will come with some losses. These are going to be learning processes that can all be utilized in becoming more proficient in advantage betting. It is important to make sure to utilize all of your possible resources, the ones that we provide and others out there as well. The more knowledge and research that you can obtain, the more that you will be armed to make educated bets for profit.

Is There A Way to Consistently Win at Sports Betting?

<p>At 2:10 PM from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have an American League matchup between the Royals and White Sox. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Royals are 11-6, while the White Sox are just 2-14. Kansas City is currently favored on the money line at -195, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Brady Singer is starting for the Royals, and he is facing off against Jonathan Cannon for the White Sox. You can catch this one on NBCS.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +161</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a good outing from Seth Lugo, the Royals picked up a 2-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Lugo went seven innings and didn't give up a run as he picked up a win in the game. James McArthur closed things out for the Royals.</p>

<p>Kansas City got on the board with one run in the 4th inning and added an insurance run in the 5th. As for the White Sox, they had their best scoring chance in the 5th when they loaded the bases with one out, but Lugo got out of the jam by striking out the next two hitters.</p>

<p>Vinnie Pasquantino hit the game's only home run while going 2/3 with an RBI and run scored. Andrew Benintendi also had two hits for the Royals.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>After taking their series opener vs the White Sox, the Royals are now 11-6 this season. In the AL Central, they are just one game behind the Guardians. So far, they have gone 6-2 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have been great, putting together an 8-2 record. Their road record is just below .500 at 3-4. Kansas City is coming off a series loss vs the Mets and, as the underdog, they are 6-5 this season.</p><p>When the Royals win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 5.0 runs per game. They are 11-6 against the run line this season, including a 7-3 mark at home. Their overall run differential is +2.3 runs per game, but that number is right at zero on the road. As the underdog, the Royals are 7-4 vs. the run line, while they are 4-2 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Royals and White Sox last met, the combined run total was just two, well below the over/under line of 7.5. That game was part of a two-game under streak for the Royals, who have gone under in five of their last six games. On the season, the Royals have gone under in 10 of their 16 games, and their games have averaged just 7.9 runs per game, well below today's over/under line of 8.5 runs.</p><p>Brady Singer and the Royals are on the road to take on the White Sox. Singer has been dominant in his first two starts of the season, as he has yet to allow an earned run. He's coming off a win in his last outing, where he went 5 innings and gave up 1 run on 5 hits.</p><p>For the Royals, we like Bobby Witt Jr. to have a good game at the plate. He has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 8th best in the league today. His home run projection is also the best on the team and 6th best in the league. Salvador Perez is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total hits projection is 19th in the league. Nelson Velázquez has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 7th best in the league.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>As the White Sox are at home today vs. the Royals, they are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and have a record of 2-14. In the AL Central, they are in 5th place and trail the Guardians by 9.5 games. So far, they have yet to win a series, going 0-4-1.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall record, the White Sox have been really struggling. They have just one win at home (1-8) and one win on the road (1-6). Coming into today's game, they have been the underdog 16 times and have yet to win a game in which they were the underdog.</p><p>The White Sox have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line. They have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line. The White Sox have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line. The White Sox have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line. The White Sox have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line. The White Sox have been a run-line underdog in all 16 games this season, and they have gone 7-9 against the run line.</p><p>With the over/under line set at 8.5 runs, the White Sox and Royals have gone over that line in two of their four matchups this season. The White Sox have an over/under record of 6-9 on the season and have averaged 7.6 runs per game in their contests. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Jonathan Cannon takes the mound for the White Sox in today's game versus the Royals. It's his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.</p><p>For the White Sox, we have Andrew Vaughn with the highest total hits projection on the team, and Eloy Jiménez is our top projected home run hitter for the White Sox and 7th best in today's games. Gavin Sheets has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the White Sox and 11th best in today's games. As for total hits, Andrew Benintendi comes in 2nd on the team and 17th overall in today's games. Martín Maldonado's home run projection is 12th in today's games.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 4/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Great Danes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -7.5 at home against Albany.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like Albany at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Albany Shock Everyone at Rose Hill Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Great Danes improved to 5-6 on the season with a 74-66 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Albany, who entered the game as +3.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Albany trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-32. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, while they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>The Great Danes grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall each scoring 16 points. Thomas shot 50% overall, while Marshall hit 3 of 8 from deep. Nyle Ralph-Beyer was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three, contributing 13 points in 21 minutes.</p><p>Albany's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Great Danes allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany's defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate. The Great Danes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 90%.</p><h3>Will the Fordham Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fordham improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-84 win over Bryant on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 42-36 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Fordham put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from three. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, making both of his three-point attempts and shooting 66.7% overall. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 43 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they made 6 of 18 three-point attempts. However, Fordham sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 for 77%. Fordham also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Week 4 of the NFL season is set to kick off at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, featuring an exciting NFC North battle between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. Both teams are hungry for their third win of the season, making this Thursday night matchup a must-watch. As the odds stand, the Packers are a good betting pick on the money line at +107 on the online gambling portal <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports/">BetAnySports.eu</a>, and here's why.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-packers-resilience-shines">Packers' Resilience Shines</h2>



<p>The Green Bay Packers (2-1 SU/3-0 ATS) are coming off an impressive comeback victory against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Despite trailing 17-0 in the fourth quarter, the Packers rallied to secure an 18-17 win, cashing in as 1.5-point home underdogs. This resilience and ability to cover the spread make the Packers an intriguing option for bettors.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-historical-success">Historical Success</h2>



<p>When examining recent history, the Packers have a solid track record, particularly under the leadership of head coach Matt LaFleur. Since 2019, they have covered an impressive 64.9% of their games at home, marking the best record in the NFL during this period. This suggests that Lambeau Field provides a significant advantage for the Packers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-packers-offensive-prowess">Packers' Offensive Prowess</h2>



<p>Green Bay boasts a potent offensive lineup, led by quarterback Jordan Love. In the absence of Aaron Rodgers, Love has stepped up, throwing for seven touchdowns and just one interception this season. His connection with wide receiver Jayden Reed has been fruitful, contributing to the team's scoring prowess, averaging 26.7 points per game.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-packers-betting-insights">Packers' Betting Insights</h2>



<p>From a betting perspective, the Packers have been a strong performer this season, going 3-0 ATS. This impressive start indicates their ability to cover the spread consistently, making them an attractive choice for those looking to bet on NFL games.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lions-challenge">The Lions' Challenge</h2>



<p>While the Detroit Lions (2-1 SU and ATS) have had a promising start to the season, they face a tough test in Green Bay. The Packers' home advantage, coupled with their recent form, could pose significant challenges for the Lions.</p>



<p>Both teams are dealing with injuries, which can make predicting the outcome more challenging. However, it's worth noting that the Packers have shown their ability to overcome adversity, as evidenced by their comeback win against the Saints.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-packers-vs-lions-betting-pick">Packers vs Lions Betting Pick</h2>



<p>In conclusion, the Green Bay Packers present an enticing betting opportunity on the money line at +107. Their recent form, historical success at home, and resilience on the field make them a strong candidate to secure a victory against the Detroit Lions in this NFC North showdown.</p>



<p>Keep an eye on the injury report leading up to the game, but considering all factors, the Packers appear to have the edge in this matchup. If you're looking for a smart moneyline pick in Week 4, consider placing your bet on the Green Bay Packers to come out on top at Lambeau Field.</p>

Betting on the Packers: A Smart Moneyline Pick in Week 4

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the White Sox and Angels facing off in an AL matchup. The money line odds have the White Sox at +157 compared to the Angels at -186. Tonight's over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and the forecasted temperature is 70 degrees with a clear sky.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET, and BSW will be televising it. Jonathan Cannon is starting for the White Sox, and they are 35-115, while the Angels are 60-89 overall and will start Reid Detmers. Los Angeles is currently 5th in the AL West, and the White Sox are on a two-game winning streak. </p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Monday, September 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Athletics, the White Sox closed out the series with a 4-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +145 on the money line. It was a big three-run 1st inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Athletics could only score three runs, all of which came in the 5th.</p>

<p>Sean Burke put together a good start for the White Sox, going five innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. Chicago's offense was carried by Bryan Ramos, who went 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>With a record of 35-115, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 51 games for the division lead. Chicago has really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41 this year. The good news for the White Sox is that they have won two straight games, closing out their series vs. the Athletics with two wins.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 20-58 while going 15-57 on the road. So far, they have been the underdog in 142 games, and they are just 2-2 as the underdog. As for their overall series record, the White Sox are 7-40-2 this year.</p><p>Chicago's run line record is 60-90, with an average run margin of -2.1 runs per game. They are 29-43 vs. the run line on the road, where their scoring margin is -2.3 runs per game.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season and have an over/under record of 64-78. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-13-3. This season, 50.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels on the road. Cannon has made 18 starts this year and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 4.56. So far, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.24 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cannon took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on four hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Cannon has struggled at home and on the road, but his ERA on the road is 9.12 compared to 4.58 at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in home runs and near the bottom of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and runs scored. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. However, Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi have both been swinging the bat well of late, with Vaughn hitting .378 over his last nine games and Benintendi batting .297 over his last 10 games.</p>

<p>Benintendi and Vaughn are the team's leaders in home runs this season, with 17 apiece. Vaughn's 64 RBIs are the best on the team, and Benintendi is 2nd with 55 RBIs. Luis Robert Jr. is also near the top of the White Sox home run leaderboard, as he has 14 homers so far this season.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 6-4 loss to the Astros, Taylor Ward went deep, and Eric Wagaman had two hits, both of which were doubles. The Angels also got a good start from Caden Dana, going 3 1/3 innings, but he did give up five earned runs. Los Angeles's offense scored three runs in the 2nd inning but didn't score again until the 8th.</p>

<p>With the Angels as the +169 underdog at home, it's not surprising that they lost this game. However, they did have a lead early, as the Astros scored four runs in the 4th to take the lead. Houston's bullpen closed things out, and the Angels couldn't complete the comeback. Caden Dana took the loss out of the bullpen, and the Angels also wasted a big game from Taylor Ward, who homered in the 2nd.</p><p>With an overall record of 60-89, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 21 games. Los Angeles lost the final two games of their series vs. the Astros and are on a five-game losing streak. Overall, they are 20-25 in AL West games this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 30-45 compared to 30-44 on the road. As the favorite, the Angels are just 6-15 this season, and they are 54-74 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Angels are 13-32-3 and lost three straight series.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6 runs per game. Their run line record is 75-74 overall, with a slightly better mark on the road (38-36) than at home (37-38). They have failed to cover the run line in their last three home games and are just 5-16 against the run line as the favorite this season.</p><p>Los Angeles has played in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with an average combined run total of 8.8. Their over/under record is 71-72, and they have played in 108 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 72.5% of their games. When the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone over 16 times, under 8 times, and pushed twice.</p><p>Angels starter Reid Detmers will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Twins. In that outing, he went six innings and gave up just two earned runs. Looking back further, he has made 14 starts and is 4-6 with a 5.64 ERA. Opposing batters have hit .244 off the left-hander this season. Detmers has made four quality starts and is averaging 10.56 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 11 homers and is averaging 3.72 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with the league's worst scoring offense, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. This is also the worst mark in the league. The Angels have been equally bad at home and on the road, averaging 4 runs per game in both situations. As a team, they are batting just .228 and have the 19th worst on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Nolan Schanuel has gone 11/29, including one home run and seven RBIs. This has pushed his season average up to .246. Taylor Ward has also been swinging a hot bat, going 9/31 in his last nine games, with three homers. For the season, he is batting .246 with a team-leading 24 homers.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Morehead State being favored by -4.5 at home against Tennessee State.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Morehead State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Tennessee State’s season woes continued with a 77-75 loss to Southern Indiana on Thursday, dropping their record to 1-8. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Tigers kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 152 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>The Tigers led 40-39 at halftime but were outscored 38-35 in the second half, leading to another loss.</p><p>Brandon Weston led the way for Tennessee State with 33 points, shooting 52.9% from the field in their last game. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, finishing with 19 points.</p> <p>The Tigers shot 43.6% overall, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range, and an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 21 of 28 free throws (75%) and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Tennessee State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. The Tigers allowed 42% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee State's defense saw the opposition hit 8 of 22 attempts, good for 36%. The Tigers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 67%. Tennessee State allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Eagles improved to 3-6 on the season with a 70-69 win over UT Martin on Thursday. Morehead State was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, the Eagles matched UT Martin’s 29 points in the 2nd half to secure the narrow victory at home.</p><p>Morehead State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, and went 18 for 35 on two-pointers, shooting 51.4% inside the arc.</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting just 28.6%, while Tyler Brelsford contributed 13 points, hitting 16.7% from deep.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposition shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Morehead State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tennessee State Tigers vs Morehead State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the New York Knicks (-332) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+266) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.</p>

<p>TV: NBA</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-113 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at New Orleans Possible for the Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 17-10 on the season with a dominant 133-107 road win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. New York, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the over/under line of 214 by 26 points.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 33-30 to 44-30. They outscored Minnesota 41-18 in the 2nd quarter and went into the 4th with a 104-74 lead. The Timberwolves edged the Knicks 33-29 in the final period, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>The Knicks put up 133 points in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 44.4% clip. Karl-Anthony Towns was perfect from deep, making 5 threes and finishing with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges added 29 points, hitting 4 threes, while Miles McBride also connected on 4 triples. Towns scored 19 of his points in the 2nd quarter, and Bridges added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the Knicks' defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 18 and 23 points, respectively, in their win over the Timberwolves. New York sent Minnesota to the free-throw line only 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p> <p>The Knicks allowed Minnesota to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip, but they controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds. Defensively, New York also recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-23 on the season following a 133-113 road loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 218.5 by 27.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control early with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 7-5 to 18-7. The Pelicans couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 39-25 in the 1st quarter. Although the 2nd and 4th quarters were even, New Orleans couldn’t make up ground after trailing 99-79 heading into the final period.</p><p>In their 133-113 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 from deep. Trey Murphy III led the way with 28 points, making 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, while Herbert Jones also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points.</p> <p>Murphy scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jones added 13 of his 20 points in the 3rd. CJ McCollum contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 133 points on 57% shooting. Houston scored 39 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to secure the win. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 2nd.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. New Orleans finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Legacy Arena at BJCC at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</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>Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-59 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -39, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 43-31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Georgia State 57-28. The Tigers’ strong defensive effort after the break was key to their convincing victory.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They dominated inside, shooting 72.2% on two-point attempts, while hitting 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field. Denver Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick McMullen contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Auburn also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Tigers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% overall.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Auburn also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate. The Tigers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 8-3 after a 70-66 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The Boilermakers will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6% from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts for 90%.</p> <p>Braden Smith and Wade Taylor IV each contributed 15 points, with Smith knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne also added 16 points, with Payne going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Purdue finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 55%, making 15 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 10 times, hitting 9 for 90%. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>There will be a busy weekend ahead of action on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, with three key preps taking place across the U.S. However, the most intriguing could come at Gulfstream Park, as Breeders’ Cup Juvenile hero Fierceness makes his return to action in the Holy Bull Stakes.</p>



<p>The current favorite for the Kentucky Derby will take on seven rivals, but can the Todd Pletcher runner further his Triple Crown credentials?</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-history-amp-records">Race History &amp; Records</h2>



<p>The Holy Bull Stakes is a Grade 3 affair, and it has been staged annually since 1990. It was previously known as the Preview Stakes, before it was renamed in honor of the Hall of Fame horse in 1996. Holy Bull was a legendary horse in the U.S., landing the Florida Derby in 1994.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This race has produced some memorable Classic winners throughout history, including Derby victor Go For Gin in 1994. Barbaro was also a famous winner of the Holy Bull Stakes, with the famous horse later landing victory in the Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby in 2006.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holy-bull-stakes-leading-contenders">Holy Bull Stakes Leading Contenders</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fierceness">Fierceness</h3>



<p>Todd Pletcher’s Juvenile superstar makes his long-awaited return to action at Gulfstream Park this weekend. Fierceness was sensational at the Breeders’ Cup in early November, thumping a star-studded field by over six lengths.</p>



<p>That win sees him boast a clear advantage in terms of ratings over this field, but only two winners of the Juvenile have later landed victory in the Kentucky Derby. The three-year-old has won two from three career starts, with his only defeat coming in the G1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont at the Big A in October.</p>



<p>Things didn’t go to plan that day, and he finished way behind Timberlake, who he would eventually get the better of at Santa Anita in November. Fierceness sets the standard, and he is certainly the runner that the field needs to beat this weekend.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-otello">Otello</h3>



<p>Otello is a runner of Christophe Clement this weekend, with Luis Saez taking the ride. The three-year-old is unbeaten in two career starts, but he still have plenty to find on official ratings.</p>



<p>He was a winner on debut in late November, securing victory at Aqueduct. However, the key form line in his favor this weekend is the Mucho Macho Man Stakes.</p>



<p>Otello was the commanding winner in that race, with re-appearing rivals Sea Streak, No More Time, and Inveigled all finishing behind him on that day at Gulfstream Park. But, further improvement is required on Saturday.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-domestic-product">Domestic Product</h3>



<p>Domestic Product appears to be an interesting outsider for Chad Brown this weekend, as the trainer chases a first victory in the race. The three-year-old was underwhelming on his previous start, but conditions really didn’t suit him on that day at Aqueduct, as he could only finish seventh in the G2 Remsen Stakes.</p>



<p>He is down in grade this weekend, and he will also be running over 1 1/16 miles for the first time. Domestic Product has already won over further after scoring in a maiden special weight at Belmont at the Big A over 1 1/8 miles in commanding style. If the race becomes a stamina test, he could be very challenging to overlook.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holy-bull-stakes-prediction">Holy Bull Stakes Prediction</h2>



<p>This weekend’s race is all about the return of Fierceness, and it is very hard to overlook his clear claims of victory. Domestic Product could be primed to complete the exacta, as he boasts a stamina advantage over many of these unproven contenders.</p>



<p><strong>Win: Fierceness</strong> (<em><a href="/s/betus/">Bet at BetUS</a></em>)</p>



<p><strong>Exact: Fierceness/Domestic Product</strong></p>

Gulfstream Park- Holy Bull Stakes Preview & Prediction

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Falcons and RedHawks game? Catch the action at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH, as the RedHawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Falcons are the favorites in this Mid-American conference matchup the against the RedHawks. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +1</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Falcons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Coming into this game, the Bowling Green Falcons have won two straight games, and they are 12-4 overall. In Mid-American Conference play, they are 3-1, and their record outside of the conference is 9-3. On the road this season, they are 2-2, and their average scoring margin is -5.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Bowling Green has been favored in nine of their 16 games, and their record as the favorite is 8-1. Their most recent game was an 83-72 win over Northern Illinois, and their record in their last 10 road games is 3-7.</p><p>When looking at Bowling Green's ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at .500 with a mark of 7-7. In games where they have been favored, the Falcons are 5-4 vs the spread. On the road this year, Bowling Green has an ATS mark of just 1-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Falcons have gone 6-4 vs the spread.</p><p>This season, Bowling Green's over/under record is 8-6 and today's line of 144.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (147). So far, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Recently, the over has been hitting a lot with their last 3 games having an average of 154 points.</p><p>The Bowling Green offense is coming off a game in which they scored 83 points vs. Northern Illinois. Overall their field goal percentage was 46.7% while connecting on 3 threes. The top scorer for the Falcons was Rashaun Agee with 24 points, while Marcus Hill also added 20 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Bowling Green defense is giving up an average of 69.0 points per contest. Bowling Green's three-point defense is currently 73rd in the country at 6.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.9% of their shots vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>Miami (OH) comes into this game as the underdog, as they have a record of 3-6 when they are not favored. So far this season, they have gone 4-2 at home, compared to 2-6 on the road. In their last game, the RedHawks defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 71-54.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, Miami (OH) has gone 8-2, and their average scoring margin at home this season is +6.5. On the year, they have a record of 8-8, and their win streak is currently at two games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Miami (OH) has an ATS record of 6-3. At home, their ATS mark is 4-2, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the RedHawks have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this year, the over/under record for Miami (OH) sits at 8-5-1. In their games, the average point total is 143.5, which is similar to the average over/under line of 143.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points and their OU record during that span is 1-2. On the season, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 144.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the RedHawks' offense concluded with 71 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.6 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Darweshi Hunter who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.3. Bryce Bultman also heads into the game with a PPG average of 8.8.</p><p>At present, the RedHawks' defense is nationally ranked 132nd, allowing 70.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (OH)'s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 24.7% this season.</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. The Mavericks are 4th in the West and are favored by 2.5 points.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this matchup is set at 220 points and can be seen on KFAA. The Clippers are +121 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are -143. This game will take place at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have James Harden finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Dallas?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 16-12 this season with a 118-95 road win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the 23-point victory. The game’s total points of 213 fell just short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, going from 78-69 to 79-78. They outscored Dallas 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th to close out the game.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 118-95 win over the Mavericks, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. James Harden added 24 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 51.8% overall and connected on 14 threes at a 42.4% rate. Powell scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Amir Coffey added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Clippers’ defense was strong on Thursday, holding the Mavericks to just 95 points. After giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 19. They also had a solid 4th quarter, giving up just 18 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Clippers limited the Mavericks to 39% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 17-10 on the season after a 118-95 home loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Dallas, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas started strong, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 78-69 deficit into a 79-78 lead. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 118-95 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 39.5% from the field and making only 7 three-pointers at a 23.3% clip. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 19.</p> <p>P.J. Washington contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Thompson hit 2 threes, shooting 22.2% from deep, and added 7 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Clippers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Dallas allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but couldn’t keep the Clippers in check in the 4th, giving up 29 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Mavericks allowed the Clippers to shoot 51% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. Dallas sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Lumberjacks game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Lumberjacks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Lumberjacks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Louisiana Tech at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>Louisiana Tech will be playing their 9th game of the season today and they have a 6-2 record overall. In their away games, the Bulldogs have a 1-2 record and they are 3-0 at home this season. Against the spread, Louisiana Tech has a winning record of 4-2. In their last five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's games have, on average, featured 134.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.1 points so far. The Bulldogs' last five games have finished with a combined 136 points per game and an over/under record of 0-4.</p><p>Against Nicholls, the Louisiana Tech had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 77.8 points per game. They scored 68 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39% in the game. Offensively, the Bulldogs have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 226th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 131st in percentage and 84th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 22nd, allowing 62.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. Stephen F. Austin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 23.6%.</p><h3>Will the Lumberjacks Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Today, Stephen F. Austin, who currently holds a 5-3 record, will be playing against Louisiana Tech. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Stephen F. Austin has a record of 3-2. As of today's game, Stephen F. Austin has a 4-3 record against the spread. Over their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's games have, on average, featured 147.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.8 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Lumberjacks' games have averaged 147 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against Abilene Christian. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 19/29 free throws. Kyle Hayman was the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks, putting up 25 points. In addition, Frank Staine contributed 15 points.</p><p>On the defensive side, Stephen F. Austin is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.2 points per game. Stephen F. Austin's three-point defense is currently 30th in the country at 4.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 36.0% of their shots vs. Stephen F. Austin.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

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