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Only one night game is on the schedule in Major League Baseball today and it features division rivals as the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets participate in ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. We’ve got a strong pitching matchup here between Max Fried and Jacob deGrom and we actually have a total of 5.5 out there in several places.

The Mets are a small favorite with their watered-down lineup, as deGrom might be one of the better hitters on the manager’s lineup card tonight. The Mets are in the -125 range at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/jazzsports/">Jazz Sports</a> as they look to build off of the momentum of Saturday’s lopsided victory.
<h2><strong><u>Atlanta Braves</u></strong></h2>
The Atlanta Braves lost Marcell Ozuna to injury a few days ago, but may very well have lost Ozuna to the legal system now. News broke on Saturday that Ozuna had been arrested and charged with aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor battery. The alleged victim was his wife and now his fate lies with prosecutors and the justice system.

It seems cold and callous to talk about such serious charges in a betting context, but this is a betting site, so it bears mentioning. Ozuna had just been placed on the IL on Friday for a finger injury. He had been struggling offensively anyway with a .213/.288/.356 slash over 208 plate appearances, but was such a key cog in Atlanta’s lineup last season with a .338/.431/.636 slash.

Fortunately, Atlanta has a lot of other hitters that can pick up the slack and some have, like Austin Riley and increased numbers from Ronald Acuna Jr. The Braves have needed every bit of that offensive prowess because the pitching staff has not performed up to its capabilities so far this season.

Injuries have also played a role on that side. Mike Soroka remains out and will be re-checked in June coming off of his torn Achilles. Huascar Ynoa punched a locker and broke his hand. Sunday’s starter, Max Fried, has been limited to seven starts and they haven’t been his best work with a 4.63 ERA and a 4.12 FIP. Fried has had some walk issues and hasn’t had his best command, but he’s only allowed four runs on 15 hits in his last 22 innings of work.
<h2><strong><u>New York Mets</u></strong></h2>
Another ace limited to seven starts this season is Jacob deGrom. The Mets right-hander is making his second start since returning from the IL for a side muscle injury. deGrom struck out nine Rockies over five innings in his May 25 start. For the season, deGrom has struck out 74 and only walked seven in his 45 innings of work. He’s given up a total of four earned runs on just 20 hits.

He’s been virtually unhittable this season, but does not have one of the league’s no-hitters, at least not yet. He probably won’t get it today against a high-caliber Braves offense, but it stands to reason that deGrom will pitch well again. The question is whether or not he’ll get any run support. Based on the total, that answer is no. He’s gotten 15 runs of support in seven starts while he’s been on the mound. He got 49 in 12 starts covering 68 innings last season.

The Mets offense had a huge breakout day against Ian Anderson on Saturday, which came as a bit of a shock given how well Anderson had been pitching. Any offensive outburst is very surprising for the Mets right now. New York is missing Pete Alonso, JD Davis, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, and Brandon Nimmo from the lineup, as well as part-timers and role players like Luis Guillorme, Albert Almora Jr., and Kevin Pillar.

Even when all of those guys were in the lineup, the Mets still weren’t hitting much. The Mets rank 24th in wOBA for the season and have one of the league’s lowest slugging percentages.
<h2><strong><u>Braves vs. Mets Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The last time we saw a total of 5.5 in a nine-inning game was June 10, 2016 when Clayton Kershaw and Johnny Cueto got together at then AT&amp;T Park. The game ended 3-2 with a Dodgers win. This is a historically low total and you simply have to look at the over in a situation like this. deGrom will probably be stingy, but the Braves will join the Red Sox as the best offenses that deGrom has faced. Fried has not been overly sharp this season, though he has pitched better lately. We’re just playing against a historical outlier.

<strong>Pick: Over 5.5</strong>

Braves vs. Mets Free Pick - 05/30/21

<strong><u>Toronto</u></strong><strong><u> Blue Jays</u></strong>

FREE VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR.! The Blue Jays aren’t going anywhere this season. Or next season. Or for probably several seasons after that. If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lives up to the hype, at least that would be a reason to pay attention. The Jays are well behind the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays and expectations are very low this season. After all, Guerrero accounted for more than 25 percent of the team’s projected fWAR via the FanGraphs Depth Charts system before playing time adjustments.

The Blue Jays went 73-89 last year and got 14 of their wins against Baltimore. This is a team that was simply awful against lefties with a league-worst 15-38 record. It is also a team that was 31-60 against teams .500 or better and 42-29 against fellow losing teams. The Jays were 15 games under .500 on the road and 40-41 at home.

John Gibbons is gone. Charlie Montoyo has taken over. Aside from that, Toronto did very little this winter to improve the ballclub, so there aren’t a lot of positive feelings about this team. As a general rule, that typically creates betting value and there will be some spots in which we can play the Blue Jays.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

We should be able to get some decent prices, and likely some plus-money prices as well, by backing the Jays at home against fly ball pitchers. The Blue Jays have gotten on board with the fly ball revolution, as they ranked seventh in FB% and third in Pull%. Rogers Centre is a bad venue for ground ball hitters and a good venue for ground ball pitchers.

In terms of fly balls and line drives, only Coors Field and Yankee Stadium yielded a higher wOBA than Rogers Centre at .589. That was better than Texas, better than Fenway, better than Cincinnati, better than a lot of venues thought to be good hitter’s parks. When the Blue Jays face a fly ball pitcher, particularly one that has problems with right-handed hitters, Toronto will be worthy of consideration. This is also true of pitchers with bad command in general, even if they aren’t fly ball guys.

Perhaps playing 1st 5 inning bets in these situations will prove to be more fruitful, as the Jays don’t have a very good bullpen, but that will be a game-by-game consideration.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

Obviously, there is some correlation then between fly ball pitchers and bad command guys and totals. Toronto will hit at home against those guys, so those will be good over betting opportunities. With Fenway and Yankee Stadium in the top five as well, the Blue Jays are plenty capable of getting some runs in those venues also. Toronto actually had the best record to the over last season.

Now, on the flip side, when ground ball pitchers show up at Rogers Centre, unders will be the flavor of the day. The Jays did improve their infield defense with Freddy Galvis, which should help them. In terms of ground ball batting average, Rogers Centre was sixth behind Oakland, Arizona, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. One of those places has a humidor and the others all have that cool marine air that keeps the grass nice and lush.

As a team at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays batted just .217 on ground balls. That was the lowest home batting average on ground balls in the league. They really are a feast or famine offense depending on the opposing pitcher.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Marcus Stroman – </strong>Who is Marcus Stroman? Stroman posted a 5.54 ERA last season, but much better numbers otherwise with a 3.91 FIP and a 3.84 xFIP. He had a 62.1 percent GB%, which should, theoretically, play extremely well at home. He had a .260 average against at home with a .319 wOBA and a 5.29 ERA. He was, in fact, worse on the road with a .297 average against and a .339 wOBA. He had a 5.76 ERA.

Stroman was hurt last season and also ran into a ton of bad luck thanks to bad defense and a 60.5 percent LOB%. On the other hand, some of the LOB% problems were self-inflicted with a drop in K% 19.7 percent to 17.2 percent. The market will like Stroman early with the big ERA/xFIP discrepancy. I’m going to need to get some data before I buy in.

<strong>Sean Reid-Foley and Thomas Pannone – </strong>Right now, the ceiling for the Jays rotation is very low. Stroman and Aaron Sanchez have had their problems. Ryan Borucki pitched about as well as he could, but he’s a regression candidate with a low K rate. It looks like Matt Shoemaker and Clayton Richard, a very extreme ground ball guy, are going to make the rotation.

The upside guys are Reid-Foley and Pannone and they should be in the front five sooner rather than later. Reid-Foley actually misses bats. Pannone is a standard-issue lefty with a three-pitch mix and good command. I’ll be eagerly anticipating when these guys arrive later in the year because a forgotten Blue Jays team could yield more value at that point.

Toronto Blue Jays 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
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Knowing how to bet on college football is going to be an important step, but you also need to know where you should be wagering. Choosing the right sportsbook is going to be a huge part in sports betting, especially during the college football season.

Here are six of the best college football sportsbooks to use the next time that you are wanting to wager on the sport.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Red Storm face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Baylor is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Not only will St. John's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Baylor’s season continued with a dominant 104-41 win over Tarleton State on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -31.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 56-13 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 48 points while allowing 28, maintaining their strong defensive performance throughout the game.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 104 points with a 51.7% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 46.9% of their threes, hitting 15 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%.</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Robert O. Wright III dished out 9 assists, and the team recorded 22 assists overall, with 18 offensive rebounds and 27 made free throws at a 75% clip.</p><p>Even though Baylor allowed 41 points from the free-throw line, they still managed to win. The Bears sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they shot 75%.</p> <p>Baylor also gave up 15 three-pointers, with their opponents shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Overall, they allowed 31 field goals on 60 attempts, a 51% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Red Storm Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>St. John’s improved to 4-0 on the season with an 85-71 win over New Mexico on Sunday. The Red Storm, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended up at 156, just under the O/U line of 162.</p><p>St. John's put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>The Red Storm grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Nelly Junior Joseph was efficient, shooting 8 of 11 for 16 points.</p><p>St. John's gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (30/50).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. John's held the other team to 22% shooting, as they made just 4 of 18 three-point attempts. The Red Storm sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).</p>

Baylor Bears vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Leathernecks versus the Fighting Illini? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Fighting Illini as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +26</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Western Illinois at +26.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Western Illinois Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Illinois enters today's game against Illinois with an 0-3 record. So far, all of the Leathernecks' games this season have been on the road. Against the spread, Western Illinois has a record of 0-3 thus far. In their previous three games, the Leathernecks have gone 1-1 ATS with an average scoring margin of -3.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Western Illinois has an over/under record of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 142.7 points per game on average. The Leathernecks' last five games have finished with a combined 73 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Western Illinois offense ended with 66 points against Valparaiso. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Leathernecks was Jesiah West with 19 points, while James Dent Jr. also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>On defense, Western Illinois is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 76.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Western Illinois' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.2% this season.</p><h3>Does Illinois Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-1 record, Illinois is coming off an 88-60 win over Southern. So far this season, they have been favored in all of their games. As of today's game, Illinois has a 1-4 record against the spread. Looking back at their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Illinois has gone 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Illinois' games have averaged 136.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 145.9 points. When assessing the Fighting Illini's performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 79 points per game.</p><p>The Illinois offense is coming off a game in which they scored 88 points vs. Southern. Overall their field goal percentage was 57.1% while connecting on 5 threes. Terrence Shannon Jr. is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.6 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Dain Dainja brings a PPG average of 9.2 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Fighting Illini's defense is nationally ranked 16th, allowing 60.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Illinois' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 27.6% this season.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Coyotes face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Coyotes are hosting the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Coyotes are favored to win at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS ARIZONA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Coyotes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (-114)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>This season, the Islanders have put together an overall record of 17-11-10. When playing on the road, New York has gone 7-7-4, while their home record stands at 10-4-6. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 3rd, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 6th.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, New York has a 20-17 record. On the road they are 12-5 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-12. This season, New York's games are averaging 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6. The Islanders currently have an over/under record of 22-14-1.</p><p>New York has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On offense, the Islanders are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 19th in the league. The New York offense is ranked 16th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 21st in the NHL. Nelson also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Coyotes head into the game ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31 shots per game against Arizona. So far, they are 2nd in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 24 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-6, and his save percentage is 1.0%.</p><h3>Does Arizona Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Through 36 games, the Coyotes have achieved an overall record of 19-15-2. When on the road, Arizona holds a 7-9-2 record, while they are 12-6-0 when playing at home. Their current record places them 5th in the Western Central division and 8th in the Western conference.</p><p>Arizona is 19-17 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 10-8 compared to 9-9 at home. This season, Arizona's games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Coyotes come in with an over/under performance of 19-16-1.</p><p>In their last three home games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On offense, the Coyotes are averaging 3 goals per game which is 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Arizona's offense comes into the game ranked 13th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Arizona's offense is Lawson Crouse. Coming into the game he has 16 goals, ranking 29th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 8 assists so far.</p><p>Arizona defense takes on the Islanders ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 31 shots per game against Arizona. They alsso are 2nd in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Connor Ingram has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 13-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.8137254901960784%.</p>

New York Islanders vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

At the 11th hour, the Xfinity Series found a sponsor for this weekend’s race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Say hello to the Production Alliance Group 300. This race will consist of 150 laps around the two-mile track. The Xfinity Series will be idle next week when the Cup Series heads to Martinsville.

This is the fifth race of 26 set for the regular season. The next race, which takes place at Texas Motor Speedway on March 30, will also seem as a qualifying race for the first Dash 4 Cash event. The three races in April and the first race of May will be Dash 4 Cash events. No Cup Series drivers can run those events, so we’re getting into a sweet spot on the schedule for the points-eligible guys.

Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers as we look at the Production Alliance Group 300 with help from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a>.
<h5><strong>Busch Bash</strong></h5>
Kyle Busch is in the field this week. Kyle Busch is the favorite at -145. This will be the third straight Xfinity Series race for Busch and he is looking for his third straight win. He led the most laps at both Las Vegas and Phoenix en route to the win. Stage wins went to Cole Custer and Tyler Reddick at Las Vegas and to Austin Cindric and Christopher Bell at Phoenix, but the all-important wins went to Busch.

This development is suboptimal for the Xfinity Series guys. As mentioned last week, Busch only won once in his seven starts last year. Over the previous two years, Busch won 15 of his 27 races. Busch is 16-for-34 over the last three years. This is an oversimplification of odds and implied probabilities, but 47.06 percent would be +112.

Busch actually hasn’t won in his last three tries at California at this level, but has been in the top three each of those years.

Oh, yeah, and he’s a four-time winner of this race.
<h5><strong>Xtra Intrigue?</strong></h5>
Here is the Xfinity Series, wins can be tough to come by. Austin Dillon won this race in 2016. Outside of that, dating back to 2009, Busch has four wins, Joey Logano has two, Kyle Larson has two, and Kevin Harvick has one. In other words, the Xfinity drivers haven’t stood much of a chance in this race in the past.

This week, Busch is the only Cup guy that they have to worry about. Christopher Bell is the closest thing to a Cup guy in the Xfinity Series and he is the second favorite at +450. He could have won last week, but went into the wall after another driver’s engine blew in front of him. That wreck also took out Justin Allgaier. That made it real easy for Busch to win.

Speaking of Allgaier, he’s the fourth favorite this week at +1050. Cole Custer is +780. Nothing against the 21-year-old, but he has two wins in more than two full years of Xfinity Series starts. It is really, really hard to take him at any price point under double digits. Anytime there is a Cup Series guy or two in the field, it adjusts Bell’s price, making him just about the only guy worth taking.
<h5><strong>Cats, Bags, Etc.</strong></h5>
So, with that in mind, are there any value guys or did I let the cat out of the bag? Look, it’s NASCAR. There is always the chance that somebody else wins. Allgaier had five wins last year. Spencer Gallagher, Ryan Preece, and Chase Briscoe had wins. Tyler Reddick had wins at Daytona and Homestead. John Hunter Nemechek won at Kansas.

It happens. Of the regular season races that weren’t Dash 4 Cash events or solo events, Cup Series guys had 13 wins. That means we exclude the four Dash 4 Cash events, Iowa twice, Road America, and Mid-Ohio. Of those 18 races, Cup guys won 13. It’s a tough sell when any are in the field. Fortunately, there is only one this week.

You can look for some value bets in races without Cup Series guys. For now, when those guys are present, your options are basically Cup guys, Bell, or Allgaier.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
It’s hard to lay -145 with Kyle Busch, but he’s 2-for-2 in the Toyota Supra at this level. Justin Allgaier ran really well here last year and Christopher Bell runs well just about everywhere. It would be nice to have something creative or outside of the box for you here, but it’s just too hard to find given how top-heavy this field is.

2019 Production Alliance Group 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Betting Odds & Picks

<p>The Hawks and Monarchs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Monarchs will host the game at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Old Dominion is favored by -12.5 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Even though we have Old Dominion winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Maryland Eastern Shore dropped their season opener on Tuesday, falling 88-70 to Miami (OH) on the road. Despite the loss, the Hawks were +18.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, Maryland Eastern Shore struggled in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-22 from deep.</p> <p>Ketron Shaw led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Eian Elmer added 24 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc for a 71.4% three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Monarchs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Monarchs fell to Radford 87-75 on Tuesday, November 12th. Old Dominion, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Old Dominion struggled in the first half, trailing 44-27 at the break. While they managed to score 48 points in the second half, they allowed 43 points, preventing any significant comeback.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20).</p> <p>Jarvis Moss and Devin Ceaser each scored 23 points, with Moss hitting 4 threes and Ceaser shooting 52.9% overall. Sean Durugordon added 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Josiah Harris also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting. The Monarchs allowed 31 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, their opponents shot 56% (23/41), while from beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 20 threes, good for 40%. Old Dominion also sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they made 17 free throws (56%).</p>

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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

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<p>According to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, it’s a pick ‘em battle Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, so we bring you the best Titans vs. Steelers betting pick and odds. Tennessee meets Pittsburgh for the second straight season, and the Steelers aim for their fourth consecutive victory over the Titans.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While Tennessee battles for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Pittsburgh desperately needs a victory in Week 15 to keep its playoff hopes alive. The totals sit at 43.0 points, so let’s take a closer look.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Titans beat Jacksonville to stop a two-game slide     </h2>



<p>The Tennessee Titans (9-4; 8-5 ATS) enjoyed their well-deserved rest in Week 13. They trounced the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars 20-0 this past Sunday to snap a two-game skid. In their last two showings before a bye, the Titans got beaten by Houston 22-13 and New England 36-13.</p>



<p>Tennessee’s defense is certainly one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2021 season. Last weekend, the Titans recorded their first home shutout since 2000. They held the Jags to 192 total yards and picked off rookie Trevor Lawrence a whopping four times.</p>



<p>The Titans are yielding 22.3 points per game (15<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) on 90.9 rushing yards (2<sup>nd</sup>) and 250.7 passing yards (22<sup>nd</sup>). On the other side of the ball, D’Onta Foreman leads Tennessee’s backfield in Derrick Henry’s absence. He had 32 carries for 156 yards and a TD over his previous two appearances.</p>



<h2>The Steelers nearly overcame a 29-point deficit in Week 14         </h2>



<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6-1; 5-8 ATS) are coming off a tough 36-28 defeat at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. They trailed 29-0 with 6:15 left on the clock in the third quarter when Ben Roethlisberger started his masterclass, but the Steelers eventually failed to mount the biggest comeback in NFL history.</p>



<p>Big Ben finished 28-of-40 for 308 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Chase Claypool had eight catches for 93 yards, but his 1<sup>st</sup>-down celebration in the final drive of the clash cost the Steelers 17 seconds. It was arguably the dumbest move of the season, as Pittsburgh ran out of time and suffered its third loss in the last four outings.</p>



<p>The Steelers’ defense has struggled during that four-game stretch. Both Chargers and Bengals have dropped 41 points on Pittsburgh that has held its opponents to 27 or fewer points through the first nine weeks of the season.</p>



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



<p><strong>Tennessee:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 SU in the last five road games against Pittsburgh</li></ul>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-0-1 SU in the last five games at home&nbsp;</li><li>6-2 SU in the last eight games against Tennessee</li><li>10-3 SU in the last 13 home games against the AFC South&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<p>The Steelers have to beat Tennessee if they want to stay alive in the wild-card chase. Their defense needs to step up in front of the home fans, and the Steelers have surrendered just 20.2 points per contest over their previous five outings at Heinz Field.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh’s offensive line is another key factor. The Steelers have to slow down the Titans’ pass rush, while Tennessee allows a lot of short passes which is an encouraging sign for the Steelers’ struggling offense.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Pittsburgh Steelers to Win at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings between the Titans and Steelers, and it is 7-1 in Tennessee’s previous eight outings on the road. Furthermore, four of Pittsburgh’s last six games have gone over the total, so the betting trends are clearly suggesting the over in this one.</p>



<p>I don’t think we’ll see a high-scoring affair, as both teams have struggled to score as of late. Tennessee misses Derrick Henry a lot, and the Titans haven’t scored more than 23 points in four straight outings. Both Tennessee and Pittsburgh need a strong defensive performance to grab a win here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 43.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/19/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Black Knights and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Duke as the -30.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143 points.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights +30.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like Army at +30.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Black Knights Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Army opened their season with a 67-59 win over Albany on Monday. The Black Knights, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points were 126, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Army led 27-24 at halftime and outscored Albany 40-35 in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Army put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 17 attempts for 29.4%, and connected on 64.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 28.</p> <p>Josh Scovens led the way with 22 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 46.2% overall. Byron Joshua added 15 points, hitting 54.5% of his shots, while Jalen Rucker contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds. Blake Barker and Sully Adewale each chipped in 11 points, with Adewale also grabbing 8 boards.</p><p>Army’s defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they shot 44% from the field, hitting 22 of 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the Black Knights allowed 51% shooting, with 17 two-pointers made on 33 tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, Army limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. The Black Knights also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 for 64%. Army gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Duke Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Duke opened their season with a 96-62 win over Maine on Monday. Playing at home, the Blue Devils were -32.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Duke led 44-33 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Maine 52-29.</p><p>Duke's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 55.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, thanks in large part to their 70.6% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Blue Devils hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37.9%. They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 15-for-20 from the line. Kon Knueppel led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Cooper Flagg contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds, despite going 0-for-4 from three.</p><p>Despite Duke's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Blue Devils allowed 55% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 35 of 63 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Duke's defense gave up 70% shooting, with their opponent making 24 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, Duke's opponent shot 37%, connecting on 11 of 29 threes. At the free-throw line, Duke's opponent went 15 for 20, shooting 75%.</p>

Army Black Knights vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Mavericks and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2 over UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Mavericks Chances on the Road</h3><h3>UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UT Arlington fell 98-95 to USC on Wednesday, November 13th. The Mavericks were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 51-42 at halftime, UT Arlington came out strong in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while holding USC to 47. The total points for the game reached 193, well over the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>UT Arlington's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 16 of 24 threes for a 66.7% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 23 attempts, good for 82.6%.</p> <p>The Mavericks also dished out 24 assists, with Desmond Claude and Kade Douglas each recording 8. Jaden Wells led the team with 27 points, hitting 7 of 10 threes, while Claude added 26 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Josh Cohen and Jaxon Ellingsworth both contributed 19 points, with Ellingsworth knocking down 4 of 5 from deep.</p><p>UT Arlington's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 98 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, as the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 29/45.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, UT Arlington allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 of those attempts, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Do the Bears Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Missouri State pulled off a 111-106 win over Tulsa on Saturday, November 16th. The Bears, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-32 at halftime, Missouri State scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 217 far exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Missouri State put up 111 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range. They connected on 7 of 16 attempts from deep and hit 29 of 52 two-pointers, good for 55.8% inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bears went 32 for 51, shooting 62.7%. Justin Amadi led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Dwon Odom added 21 points and 6 boards. Dez White and Braeden Carrington each contributed 20 points, with Carrington also grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 106 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 68 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears gave up 29 two-pointers on 52 shots (55%). From three, they allowed 7 makes on 16 attempts (43%).</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls and Orange square off at FAU Stadium in a week 1 NCAAF matchup. TV coverage belongs to ESPN with the game being played on Thursday, December 21st. In this non-conference clash, Syracuse comes in as 3.5 point road favorites against the Bulls. Check out my recommendations and betting analysis by continuing to read.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at FAU Stadium at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 34-29 in favor of Syracuse.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 61 points, and we like the over with a projected 63 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Florida Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 6-6 record, the South Florida Bulls take on Syracuse. Their road record so far is (2-4) and at home (3-2).</p><p>So far, South Florida has been favored four times and the underdog in seven games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-5 and an average scoring differential of -4.1.</p><p>After 12 games, the average over/under line in South Florida's matches stands at 62.9 points. The collective score in their games has averaged 65.8 points, resulting in an OU record of 7-4.</p><p>On offense, South Florida comes into the game averaging 30.8, which is 44th in the NCAA. On average, they are averaging 270.7 passing yards (34th) compared to 36th in rushing yards. For the season, they are averaging 533 rushing attempts per contest.</p><p>On defense, the Bulls defense has 21 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. So far, teams are scoring 34.9 points per game against them (145th). In terms of pass defense, they're ranked 183rd in the NCAA, allowing 301.2 passing yards per game. Moreover, South Florida's run defense is allowing 155 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Can Syracuse Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>So far, the Syracuse Orange are 6-6, including going 1-4 on the road and 4-2 at home.</p><p>Syracuse's average scoring differential for the season is +1.8 leading to an ATS mark of 4-7. The Orange have been favored three times and the underdog in seven games</p><p>Heading into this week's game, Syracuse's over/under record is 4-7. Their average margin against their over/under lines is currently -2.7 with their games averaging 49.2 points per game.</p><p>On the ground, the Orange are 22nd in college football at 483 attempts per game. This has led to an average of 185.4 (35th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 24.3 and have a per game average of 173.7. Overall, they are 66th in points (25.5 PPG).</p><p>This season, the Orange's defense has allowed 147.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 140th. Opponents average 234.6 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks have put together a passer rating of 87.8 against Syracuse. They hold the 68th position in NCAA points allowed.</p>

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<p>There appears to be a chance for light rain in Cleveland on Saturday, where the Guardians and Astros will face off at Progressive Field. First pitch is currently scheduled for 6:10 PM ET. Justin Verlander is starting for the Astros, while the Guardians are going with Ben Lively.</p>

<p>Houston is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -101 compared to the Guardians at -117. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and this AL matchup can be seen on BSGL. The Astros are 87-73, while the Guardians are 92-68 and are first in the AL Central.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -101</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:10 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Houston picked up a 5-2 road win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. The Astros offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Guardians got on the board with two runs in the 4th and added their final run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Ronel Blanco only went five innings for the Astros but didn't give up a run and picked up the win. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed two hits. Joey Cantillo struggled on the mound for the Guardians, giving up three earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Zach Dezenzo and Victor Caratini each homered for the Astros, while Alex Bregman went 3/4 with two doubles. Kyle Tucker also had a three-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are 87-73 overall this season, and they lead the AL West by four games over the Mariners. Houston will be on the road today, facing the Guardians. So far, they have gone 29-23 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 46-35 this season, and they are just above .500 at 41-38 on the road. Heading into today's game, the Astros have gone 6-4 over their last 10. As the favorite, the Astros are 67-51 this season, and they are 24-22 as the favorite on the road. Houston's overall series record is 27-22-2 this year.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 44-35, which is better than their overall mark. They have a run line record of 27-15 as the underdog and 55-63 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.7, while it is -3.1 in losing games.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Houston games this season is 65-89, with an average line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 15-14-2. This season, 57.5% of their games have had higher lines than 8 runs, while 23.1% have had lower lines.</p><p>Right-hander Justin Verlander gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Guardians on the road. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with a 5.55 ERA. Verlander's WHIP for the season is 1.40. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Verlander's ERA at home is 9.44 compared to 4.6 on the road. This year, he has allowed a total of 14 home runs.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Astros offense is 11th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up an average of 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, Houston is batting .262 as a team, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They also do a great job of putting the ball in play, as their team strikeout rate is the 3rd best in the MLB.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 35 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th best in the league. Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve have also been key run producers this season, with 26 and 20 homers, respectively. Bregman has been hot of late, going 13/38 in his last 10 games with three homers.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland comes into today's game vs. the Astros with an overall record of 92-68, which is good for a six-game lead in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the Tigers in the division and are 50-29 at home this season. On the road, Cleveland has gone 42-39 this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Guardians have gone 64-35 this year, and they are 28-33 as the underdog. Cleveland's overall series record is 29-16-6, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>One of the most consistent teams against the run line this season has been the Cleveland Guardians, who have posted a run line record of 82-78. Their average run margin for the season is +0.6 runs per game, and they have been slightly better at home, where they are 39-40 against the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 36-25, compared to 46-53 as the favorite.</p><p>Today, the Cleveland Guardians are hosting the Houston Astros in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The Guardians' games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 68-81. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-21-6. Overall, 44.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 4 games.</p><p>Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing, he only gave up two hits and issued three walks. Lively has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 13-9 with a 3.80 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 8-2 at home with a 3.96 ERA compared to 5-7 on the road with a 3.95 ERA. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.98 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/27 in his last seven games, including three homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .277 with a team-high 38 homers and 115 RBIs, which is 3rd best in the league. Josh Naylor is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 31 homers this season, which is 11th best in the MLB.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are batting .238 overall. At home, they are averaging 4.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have been good at avoiding strikeouts. However, they are near the bottom of the league in terms of walks and have the worst BABIP in the league.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Midshipmen game? Catch the action at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD, as the Midshipmen hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 124.5 points, and the Midshipmen are favored to win at home against the Eagles.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 1:30 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Even though we have Navy winning straight-up, we like Coppin State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Coppin State will be playing their 9th game of the season against Navy and currently have a 1-7 overall record. In their 6 road games, the Eagles are 0-6, while on their home floor they are 1-1. As of today's game, Coppin State holds a 4-4 record against the spread. In their previous five games, they have gone 3-2 ATS.</p><p>In eight games, Coppin State comes in with an over/under mark of 3-5-0, with their games averaging 128.8 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Eagles' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 131 points per game.</p><p>Coppin State's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. UMBC, finishing the game with a total of 89 points. Their season average is now 56.2 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Justin Winston with 37 points. Camaren Sparrrow also added 9 points for the Eagles.</p><p>On defense, Coppin State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.6 threes per game vs. Navy. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 36.0%.</p><h3>Will Navy Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>As Navy prepares for their 6th game of the season, they will face Coppin State with a 1-4 record. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Navy has a record of 2-3. As Navy enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 1-4. In their previous five games, they are 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After five games, Navy has an over/under record of 1-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 123.6 points per game so far. When looking at the Midshipmen's last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 122 points per game.</p><p>The Navy offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against VMI. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.2% and connected on 3 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Austin Benigni who comes into today's matchup averaging 11.6. Mitch Fischer also heads into the game with a PPG average of 8.2.</p><p>At present, the Midshipmen's defense is nationally ranked 37th, allowing 64.2 points per game. In today's game, the Navy defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 47 points.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Nuggets and Cavaliers game? Catch the action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH, as the Cavaliers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on BSOH. In this non-conference matchup, the Nuggets are the betting favorite against the Cavaliers. The over/under for the game is 216.5 points.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nuggets Lock in a Win at Cleveland?</h3><p>Coming into today's game vs. the Cavaliers, the Nuggets are looking to build on their above .500 record of 9-3. At the moment, the team holds 2nd place in the Western Conference and 2nd place in the Northwest division.</p><p>Denver has an ATS record of 5-7 for this season, which includes their current four game losing streak against the spread. Denver has not been good vs. the spread in their last two home games, and they are 4-3 ATS at home compared to 1-4 on the road.</p><p>The Nuggets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 110 points vs. the Pelicans. Overall their field goal percentage was 49% while connecting on 10 threes. The team's scoring leader is Nikola Jokic, who holds an average of 29.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16.4 points per game this season.</p><p><p>At this time, the Nuggets' defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 107.0 points per game.</p><p>Denver's defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 6th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.7 rejections per game.</p></p><h3>Can the Cleveland Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>In their upcoming game against the Nuggets, the Cavaliers can move above .500 with a win, as they are currently 6-6. The team is presently 8th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central division.</p><p>Cleveland has an overall ATS record of 4-8 for the season so far. The Cavaliers maintain an ATS record of 3-4 on the road, while they have a 1-4 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>In their recent game, the Cavaliers' offense concluded with 108 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 110.3 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Donovan Mitchell who comes into today's matchup averaging 29.2. Evan Mobley also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.7.</p><p><p>So far, the Cavaliers' defense is ranked 11th in the league at 111.2 points per contest.</p><p>When it comes to forced turnovers, the Cavaliers are forcing 13.4 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 12th in blocked shots at 5.5 per game.</p></p>

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/23

<p>At 8:40 PM from PETCO Park in San Diego, we have an NL West matchup between the Dodgers and Padres. Los Angeles comes in with a record of 26-14, while the Padres are 21-20. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Dodgers are the favorite on the money line at -147.</p>

<p>James Paxton is going for the Dodgers, and he is facing off against Matt Waldron for the Padres. You can catch this one on TV on the MLB Network.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline +122</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 8:40 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres 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>San Diego picked up a 2-1 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Padres offense only had three hits in the game but still picked up the win thanks to a good outing from Michael King, who went seven innings and gave up just two hits and no earned runs.</p>

<p>On the other side, Tyler Glasnow started for the Dodgers and gave up just one hit and one earned run in seven innings of work. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but took the loss.</p>

<p>Luis Campusano was the difference for the Padres, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Shohei Ohtani did the most damage for the Dodgers, going 2/4 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is 26-14 overall and leads the NL West by 5.5 games over the Padres. So far, they have gone 7-5 in divisional matchups. The Dodgers have been really good in series this year, putting together an 8-5 mark, and they have won five straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers have gone 15-8 this year, and they have been good on the road, entering today's game with an 11-6 mark. This year, the Dodgers have been the favorite in all but two of their games, and they are 25-13 in those matchups. As the road favorite, the Dodgers are 11-5 this year. Their overall record is impressive, and they have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games. Today, they will be looking to bounce back after dropping the series opener vs. the Padres.</p><p>When betting the Dodgers on the run line this season, they have been a solid play, going 21-19. The Dodgers have been particularly good on the road, going 10-7 on the run line. They have an average run margin of 1.8 runs per game this season, and their average run margin in winning games is 4.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Dodgers have had a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season, and the over/under line for their games has been set at an average of 9 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 22-18, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 2-2. So far this season, 72.5% of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs.</p><p>James Paxton is looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Braves, he only gave up five hits and issued two walks. Paxton has made six starts this year and has a record of 4-0 to go along with a 3.06 ERA. Opponents are batting .224 off the left-hander this season. So far, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 5.01 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Paxton has issued 6.68 walks per nine innings. Per the notes, he has a BB/9 of 4.04 on the road compared to 2.25 at home.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been red hot for the Dodgers of late, going 8/17 in his last five games with three homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .359, which is the best mark on the team. Ohtani's 11 homers is 2nd in the league and the top mark on the team. Teoscar Hernandez is also swinging a hot bat, going 5/16 in his last five games with three homers and six RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They also lead the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. Not only are they the best home run hitting team in the league, but they also have the best team batting average in the league.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is hosting the Dodgers today with an overall record of 21-20, which has them 2nd in the NL West. So far, they have gone 11-9 in divisional matchups and are 5.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Padres have won two straight games and are 7-3 over their last 10.</p>

<p>The Padres have won three straight games at home, and they are 9-12 at home this year. On the road, San Diego is 12-8 this season. So far, they have been the favorite in 24 games, going 13-11 as the favorite. As the underdog, the Padres are 8-9 this year.</p><p>San Diego has been a strong play on the run line overall this season, going 23-18. They've been especially good on the run line on the road, going 16-4. However, they've been a poor bet at home on the run line, going just 7-14. They've been a better bet as the underdog, going 12-5 on the run line compared to 11-13 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while it's -3.1 in losses.</p><p>San Diego's over/under record for the season is 21-19, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. The over/under line for today's game against the Dodgers is set at 9 runs, which is just the third time this season the Padres have had an over/under line of 9 or higher. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game, and their last three games have all gone under the total, with the combined runs scored in those games being 3, 3, and 5.</p><p>Right-hander Matt Waldron gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers at home. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with a 5.82 ERA. Waldron's WHIP for the season is 1.56. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had pitched well, allowing just one earned run in back-to-back outings. Waldron has given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>San Diego has been one of the league's best offensive teams so far this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game and batting a collective .257, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They have also been a good home run hitting team, as their 42 homers is 8th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per game.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth have been swinging the bat well for the Padres of late, with both players hitting two home runs in their last nine games, while Profar is batting .394 and Cronenworth is at .351 in this stretch. Profar's 27 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 7th best in the league. Fernando Tatis Jr. also has seven homers this season but is batting just .250.</p>

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Might we remind you that the Rutgers Scarlet Knights made it to the NCAA Tournament (and the Final Four) undefeated in 1976, the same year Indiana went through the whole thing without a scratch and made history. Now, with Gonzaga unbeaten and ready to become the first team since then to be spotless and win a national title, can Rutgers get heroic again?

The Scarlet Knights had not won in the NCAA tourney since 1983, before turning back Clemson in the first round. But that was a very bumpy ride, and things only get more difficult as they face the Houston Cougars, who had a bit of a cruise against Cleveland State in what was Kelvin Sampson's return to Indiana's Assembly Hall.

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RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS vs. HOUSTON COUGARS, 7:10 PM ET

March Madness Basketball Odds: Houston -8 / Total 132

Sampson, as you may know, was embroiled in recruiting violations at Indiana, and he was hit with a five-year "show cause penalty" by the NCAA. We'd say he has come back with a flourish.

And he did it while Caleb Mills, who was the leading returning scorer for this team, opted out of the rest of the season after just four games. No worries; Quentin Grimes has taken things over and had an All-America season.

You really have to commend Rutgers in general; there were plenty of observers who questioned why they would join the Big Ten. But after hiring Greg Schiano,the football team has become very competitive. And Steve Pikiell, who had previously been to the Big Dance with Stony Brook, is in the process of turning the hoops squad around.

Yes, they finished 11-11 in the Big Ten, but that is the toughest conference in the nation. Rutgers posted wins over plenty of capable opponents, beating the likes of Illinois, Maryland and Purdue, and they deserved their bid. They have some impressive bulk up front with Myles Johnson and Ron Harper Jr., but they are not a big threat from the outside, and the last thing you want to do against this Houston team is be one-dimensional.

The Cougars strangle opponents; they are #1 in the nation in Effective Field Goal Percentage defense (43%). They are ranked fourth in the nation defending two-pointers (42.9%), ninth against three-pointers (28.8%). They send teams to the line more than most, but they send the right people,as foes have made just 65% of their free throws. And for a team without anyone bigger than 6-8 in the rotation, they block quite a few shots.

These are not dead-eye shooters on this Houston team. But Rutgers needs to be ready to defend the defensive boards, as the Cougars are second best in the country in Offensive Rebounding Percentage, with almost a 40% success rate.

We should probably mention that Rutgers has suffered six of its losses by double digits, so they've had breakdowns. And Houston is fully capable of bringing that kind of thing on. Lay it.

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