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We’re about three weeks away from the start of spring training in Major League Baseball, at least for now, although in the greater Phoenix area, there is concern about starting Cactus League play given the high infection rates for COVID-19. As far as free agency goes, there are still dozens of players out there, including Trevor Bauer, a Cy Young Award-winning pitcher from the National League.

A lot of teams still have a lot of work to do to cobble together complete rosters. So handicapping the 30 teams in the major leagues is still a bit of a puzzle. However, if you feel like you have an edge when it comes to figuring out which team will hold up the Commissioner’s Trophy as World Series champion in November, then it’s time to look at some futures bets.

We have the World Series Odds to Win for each team, from <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/jazzsports/">JAZZ Sports</a></strong>, to win the 2021 World Series, along with some thoughts about some contenders.
<h2><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/jazz/"><img class="alignright wp-image-691028 size-full" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jazzsportsbook-review-800x500-1.png" alt="jazz sportsbook" width="400" height="250" /></a>MLB World Series Odds to Win</strong></h2>
<strong>Courtesy of JAZZ Sports*</strong>

Los Angeles Dodgers                                                                                    +450

New York Yankees                                                                                        +550

San Diego Padres                                                                                         +750

Chicago White Sox                                                                                        +900

Atlanta Braves , New York Mets                                                                    +1000

Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins                                                              +1400

Oakland A’s, Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays                                         +1500

Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals                                                        +2000

Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals                                 +2500

Philadelphia Phillies                                                                                      +3000

Los Angeles Angels                                                                                       +4000

Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins                                   +5000

Arizona Diamondbacks                                                                                 +6000

San Francisco Giants                                                                                    +6500

Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners,

Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers                                                 +7500

Pittsburgh Pirates                                                                                          +10000
<h2>MLB World Series Predictions</h2>
Here’s something scary. The <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong>, winners of the last World Series, have lost Enrique Hernandez, Joc Pederson and Justin Turner, but with what they have left on their roster, they are still a good five games ahead of the rest of the sport. That’s how deep their roster was.

Just down the coast, though, the <strong>San Diego Padres</strong> have something cooking. They surprised many observers by breezing into the postseason. Then they went out and added Blake Snell, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove – three front-line starting pitchers. They also have Dinelson Lamet from the year before – and he was a Cy Young finalist. Lamet was shut down with biceps issues in October, and he’s already had Tommy John surgery. This is a deep rotation, even if Lamet needs to get a slow start.

The <strong>Atlanta Braves</strong> have a lineup full of hitters who can rake. Their problems will come on the pitching end, as that rotation is, to be kind, a bit on the shaky side. That won’t matter as much during the regular season, but we have seen, time and time again, teams slugging the ball all over the park until it’s time for the postseason, and then when the starting rotations shorten due to breaks between games, we see the teams with the dominant pitchers shut down opposing offenses.

The <strong>New York Yankees</strong> still have Gerrit Cole. But who are their other starting pitchers? In 2020, they had Masahiro Tanaka, James Paxton and J.A. Happ, but they all remain unsigned. Deivi Garcia went 3-2 in six starts in 2020, his rookie campaign, but after that it’s a bunch of prospects, at least for now.

With all of the question marks remaining for free agents that have not yet been signed and roster holes that remain empty, I would not put a ton of cash down on a World Series futures wager yet. The interrupted spring training (and the short camps ahead of the start of the 2020 season) led to a lot of injuries in 2020, especially for pitchers. I expect pitchers to continue to show signs of damage from last year going into 2021, which could make life difficult for teams that spent heavy on hurlers.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaspers versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have the Bobcats as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>MANHATTAN JASPERS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +10</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Quinnipiac winning straight-up, we like Manhattan at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Jaspers Stand a Chance in Hamden?</h3><p>Manhattan comes into today's game as the underdog, and for good reason. They have lost five straight games and are just 4-8 overall this season. On the road, the Jaspers are 2-5 and have an average scoring margin of -16.3 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Manhattan lost to Niagara by a score of 81-67. Over their last 10 road games, the Jaspers are just 5-5.</p><p>Manhattan's ATS record this season is 5-6 and they are 4-3 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Jaspers are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Manhattan's over/under record for the season is 6-5 and today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in their games so far (138.2). This year, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>The Manhattan offense is coming off a game in which they scored 67 points vs. Niagara. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.6% while connecting on 7 threes. On offense, Manhattan has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 39%. So far, they are 362nd in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 69%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Manhattan defense is giving up an average of 76.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Niagara, the Purple Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 81 points vs. Manhattan.</p><h3>Do the Bobcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Quinnipiac comes into today's matchup as the favorite, favored by 10 points. So far this season, the Bobcats have gone 5-1 at home and have an average scoring margin of +3.0 points per game at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Quinnipiac took on Rider and came away with the 88-84 victory. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bobcats have gone 7-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Quinnipiac has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bobcats are 5-5. At home, Quinnipiac has an ATS mark of just 2-4 this year and their ATS record at home over their last 10 games is 2-7. In their last three home games, the Bobcats are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Quinnipiac games is 5-8 and today's line of 151 is higher than the average OU line in their games (148.1). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense had a good outing, putting up 88 points against Rider. They achieved a 43.5% field goal percentage and went 18/22 from the free-throw line. Matt Balanc is leading the team in scoring at 19.1 points per contest. Amarri Tice has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.2 going into the game.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Quinnipiac's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.3% this season.</p>

Manhattan Jaspers vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hoyas and Bluejays face off at 8:30 ET on FS1. The Bluejays are hosting the game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and Creighton is favored by -18 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +18</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hoyas Stand a Chance in Omaha?</h3><p>Georgetown comes into this game as a massive underdog, as they have lost eight straight games and have an overall record of just 8-15. In Big East play, the Hoyas are 1-11, compared to 7-4 in non-conference games. On the road, they are just 1-7 this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -9.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Georgetown lost to Connecticut by a score of 89-64. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Hoyas have gone just 1-9, and they are currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the underdog, Georgetown has gone 8-7 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hoyas have an ATS mark of 5-5. On the road, their ATS record is 6-2 this year and 10-13 overall.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Georgetown games is 13-10 and the average over/under line in their games is 144. Today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average line in their games. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 151. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Georgetown offense concluded with only 64 points against Connecticut. Throughout the game, they made 5/15 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Leading the team in scoring is Jayden Epps, who is averaging 17.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Dontrez Styles also maintains a PPG average of 13.5 heading into game.</p><p>Looking at the Georgetown defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 76.4 points per game (269th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Georgetown's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.7% this season.</p><h3>Do the Bluejays Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Creighton is 17-7 overall and 8-4 in Big East play. They are 10-3 at home this season and have won their last two games. For the year, they have been favored in 21 of their 24 games, going 17-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the season, Creighton has outscored their opponents by an average of 14.2 points per game at home, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games at home. In their last game, they beat Xavier 78-71.</p><p>Creighton's ATS record this season is currently 11-12. At home, they are just 4-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bluejays are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Creighton games is 10-13 and today's line of 151 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149). So far, 15 of their games have finished with fewer than 151 points. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 174 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Bluejays' offense tallied 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 80.7 points per game. The team's scoring leader is Baylor Scheierman, who holds an average of 18.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 17 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Bluejays' defense is nationally ranked 110th, allowing 69.7 points per game. Against Xavier, the Bluejays' defense gave up 71 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Xavier only made 9 free-throws.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Creighton Bluejays Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>Wednesday's matchup between the Diamondbacks and Marlins has a first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Diamondbacks are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -170 compared to the Marlins at +143. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Arizona comes in with a record of 71-56 and they will be looking to extend their two-game win streak. The Marlins, on the other hand, are 46-80 and they have lost two straight. Jordan Montgomery will start for the Diamondbacks, while Roddery Munoz goes for the Marlins. Arizona is currently 3rd in the NL West, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East. BSFL will be televising this NL matchup.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -170</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, August 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Arizona picked up a 3-1 road win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 1st inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were favored at -127 on the money line.</p>

<p>Eduardo Rodriguez got the win for the Diamondbacks, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued a season-high six walks. Justin Martinez got the save. Edward Cabrera had a solid outing for the Marlins in the loss, going six innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each had two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks' offense. Connor Norby had a two-hit game for the Marlins.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 71-56 overall and trails the Padres by one game for 2nd place in the NL West. Currently, they are four games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Diamondbacks have taken two straight games and are winning the series vs. the Marlins 2-0.</p>

<p>As the road team today, the Diamondbacks are 34-30 this season compared to 37-26 at home. Arizona has been the favorite in 64 of their games, going 40-24 in those games. As for playing as the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 31-32 this season. Their overall series record is 22-14-4 this season.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 36-28 overall and 2-0 in their last two games. They have a run line record of 65-62 overall, and their average run margin in games they win is +4.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road today against the Marlins, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 9.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 69-51. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 27-17. Overall, 36.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and 29.1% have had lower lines.</p><p>Jordan Montgomery will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Rockies. In that start, he went six innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits. Looking back further, Montgomery has made 18 starts and has a record of 8-6. His ERA for the season is 6.25, along with a WHIP of 1.66. Opposing batters are hitting .297 off Montgomery this season. The left-hander has a BB/9 figure of 3.53 compared to 6.35 strikeouts per nine innings. This year, he has turned in six quality starts.</p><p>As a team, the Diamondbacks are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.5 runs per contest. Not only do they have the best team batting average in the league, but they are also 6th in home runs and have the 2nd best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Arizona's top power hitter this season has been Ketel Marte, who has 30 home runs, which is 7th in the league. He is also 11th in the league with 81 RBIs. Marte is batting .298 this season. Christian Walker is 2nd on the team with 23 homers and has a batting average of .254. Both players have been swinging the bat well of late, with Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. both having gone 3/19 in their last five games.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 46-80 overall, putting them 5th in the NL East, and they trail the Phillies by 27.5 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 13-26 against other teams in the NL East. The Marlins lost the final game of their series vs. the Reds and have dropped the first two games of this series.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 24-41 this season compared to a 22-39 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 42-67 this year, and they are just 4-13 when favored. Miami's overall series record is 10-24-6, and they have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Marlins, it is best to take them as the underdog, as they are 56-53 against the run line in those games. They are just 2-15 against the run line as the favorite, and their average run margin in those games is -1.4 runs per game. They are 28-37 against the run line at home and have failed to cover in their last two games at home. They are 30-31 against the run line on the road, where their average run margin is -1.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are playing at home today against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Marlins games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 69-54. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 24-20. So far this season, 20 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 15.9% of their games.</p><p>Rodder Muñoz is looking to bounce back from a rough outing, as he gets the start for the Marlins today. Against the Mets on August 16th, he gave up four earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work. Muñoz ended up taking the loss in that outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Muñoz has made 15 starts and two of them have been quality starts. His record for the season is 2-7, and he has an ERA of 5.88. Opposing batters are hitting .244 off Muñoz this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.73 strikeouts and 4.38 walks.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Jake Burger has been swinging a hot bat, going 11/36 with four homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .248 with a team-high 55 RBIs and 24 homers, which is 13th in the league. Jesús Sánchez is also a power threat in the Marlins lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 15 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the MLB. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. Miami's team batting average is just .238, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/21/24

<p>The Oilers and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. In this non-conference matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Senators.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Oilers Lock in a Win at Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Flames, the Oilers moved above .500, now sitting at 9-8-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left to secure the win.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the season.</p> <p>The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third, including Hyman’s power-play goal. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 this season. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers secure a 4-2 win. Defensively, Edmonton had 25 blocks and 19 hits, but they did give up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd.</p><h3>Will the Senators Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators evened their record at 8-8-1. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</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, the latter finding the net at 2:14 in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, scoring at 8:49 in the second period. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year, at 2:14 in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They picked up 5 assists, with Tim Stützle earning his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal.</p><p>The Senators’ defense was stellar in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>The Islanders and Jets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Jets as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS 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 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Islanders.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+151)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Winnipeg Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Islanders have gone 19-14-10 and are 10th in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, New York is 5th and has gone 7-8 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone just 3-7 and have lost two straight games. In games where they have been the underdog, New York has gone 9-8-7.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, the Islanders have gone 8-9-4, and they have lost three straight road games. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, New York has gone 13-13. Over their last five games, the Islanders are just 1-4, and they have gone 1-2 over their last three games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Islanders have gone 13-8 vs. the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of -.6 goals per game. New York comes in with a puck line record of 22-21, and they have been the underdog in 24 of their games.</p>

<p>So far, the Islanders have 12 wins by just one goal, and they have gone 17-7 vs. the puck line as the underdog. In their last ten games, the team's puck line record is 4-6, and they are just 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>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 25-16-2.</p><p>Although New York has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Islanders come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 22nd position in the league. This season, the Islanders have a 6-4 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-10 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for New York's offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 24th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Nelson has 16 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Jets head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.7 shots per game against Winnipeg. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Sorokin comes into the game having made 30 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-10 and he has a save percentage of 1.0%.</p><h3>Does Winnipeg Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p><p>With a record of 28-10-4, the Winnipeg Jets are in 2nd place in the Western Conference and 1st in the Central Division. At home, the Jets have gone 15-6-2 this season, and they have been favored in 29 of their 42 games. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 8-2.</p>

<p>So far against the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 17-10, and they have been favored in 22 of those games. When favored this season, Winnipeg has gone 22-4-3. Against teams from the East, the Jets have gone 12-4.</p></p><p>On the season, the Jets have gone 25-17 against the puck line, including going 14-9 at home. So far, they have 21 wins by multiple goals, and their average scoring margin at home is +1.0 goals per game.</p>

<p>Winnipeg comes into the game having gone just 1-2 against the puck line in their last three games and 3-2 in their last five. In their last ten games at home, the Jets' puck line record is 7-3.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Winnipeg is 5.6. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Jets come in with an over/under record of 15-22-5.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Islanders offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. New York posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>On offense, the Jets are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This year, the Jets have recorded a 14-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-3 record.</p><p>Winnipeg's current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 17 goals, which puts him 38th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.7 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 16th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 31 games in this season. His current record is 21-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.951%.</p>

New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

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.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>The Delta Devils and Golden Hurricane are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Hurricane will host the game at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Golden Hurricane as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +23</p><p>This game will be played at Reynolds Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.</li><li>Even though we have Tulsa winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +23.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Delta Devils Secure a Win at Tulsa?</h3><p>Mississippi Valley State is still in search of their first win, as they currently sit at 0-10. In every game they have played, the Delta Devils were favored to win. At the moment, Mississippi Valley State holds a subpar ATS record of 4-6. In their past five games, the team is 2-3 against the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Mississippi Valley State has an over/under record of 2-8-0, with their games averaging 131.2 points per game on average. When analyzing the Delta Devils' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 124 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>The Mississippi Valley State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 40 points versus Gonzaga. During the game, they attempted 15 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 29.1%. Leading the team in scoring was Rayquan Brown with 19 points. Donovan Sanders also added 5 points for the Delta Devils.</p><p>Coming into the game, Mississippi Valley State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 84.1 points per game (272nd). In today's game vs. Tulsa, the Mississippi Valley State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Mississippi Valley State made 19 free-throws vs. the Delta Devils.</p><h3>Will the Golden Hurricane Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tulsa enters their game against Mississippi Valley State with a 6-3 overall record. In away games, the Golden Hurricane have yet to win this season, while they have a 4-1 record at home. Heading into today's game, Tulsa has a 3-2-1 ATS record. In home games this season, Tulsa is 3-1-1 vs. the spread and has a 5-2-2 ATS record in their last ten home games.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, Tulsa has an over/under record of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 146.3 points per game on average. The Golden Hurricane's last five games have culminated with an average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.</p><p>The Tulsa offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Oral Roberts. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.1% while connecting on 10 threes. PJ Haggerty led the scoring for the Golden Hurricane, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Cobe Williams chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Hurricane's defense holds the 133rd rank in the nation, allowing 70.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.6 threes per game vs. Mississippi Valley State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%.</p>

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSN. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Wild are the home favorites against the Flames in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flames.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (+128)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Through 29 games, the Flames have achieved an overall record of 11-15-4. When on the road, Calgary holds a 5-9-3 record, while they are 6-6-1 when playing at home. Their current record places them 5th in the Western Pacific division and 11th in the Western conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Calgary are 13-16. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 6-10, while their overall home performance is 7-6. This season, Calgary's games have an average of 6.6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Flames come in with an over/under performance of 18-10-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Flames come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 17th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have 6-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 4-7.</p><p>Calgary's leading goal scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far this season, he has 9 goals, placing him 89th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 7 assists so far.</p><p>The Wild defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Minnesota. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 14th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Minnesota, goalie Dan Vladar has started nine games in this season. His current record is 4-4, and his save percentage stands at 87.2%.</p><h3>Will the Wild Win at Xcel Energy Center?</h3><p>This season, the Wild have put together an overall record of 10-12-4. When playing on the road, Minnesota has gone 5-8-2, while their home record stands at 5-4-2. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Western Central division and are ranked 13th in the Western conference.</p><p>Minnesota is 15-11 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 9-6 compared to 6-5 at home. This season, Minnesota's games are averaging 6.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Wild currently have an over/under record of 13-11-2.</p><p>In their last three home games, Minnesota has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Wild have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 27th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Wild offense is 22nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the NHL.</p><p>Minnesota's current leading scorer is Joel Eriksson Ek. This season, he has 14 goals, which puts him 15th in the NHL. Eriksson Ek also comes into the game with 7 assists.</p><p>Minnesota defense takes on the Flames ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Minnesota. They alsso are 14th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 16 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-7, and his save percentage is 90%.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Ducks face off at 5:30 ET on PACN. The Ducks are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 130.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -3 to win at home against UCLA.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks -3</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 5:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Not only will Oregon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bruins Lock in a Win at Las Vegas?</h3><p>UCLA enters this game as a three-point underdog, and they have gone 5-10 this season when they are the underdog. They are 15-16 overall this season and 10-10 in Pac-12 play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bruins have gone 6-7 this season, and they have lost their last two games away from home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -2.8 points per game on the road.</p><p>Against the spread, UCLA has a 13-16-2 record this season. On the road, the Bruins are 7-4-2 vs. the spread. As the underdog, UCLA has a 9-6 mark vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bruins are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in UCLA games is 12-19, and today's over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (135). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and in their last five games, the average scoring total is 138 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UCLA offense ended with 59 points against Arizona State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38.3% and made 11 threes. Adem Bona is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Dylan Andrews brings a PPG average of 12.5 into the game.</p><p>This season, the UCLA defense has been impressive, holding the 25th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.6 points per contest. Against Arizona State in their most recent game, the UCLA defense gave up a total of 47 points while allowing Arizona State to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Win at T-Mobile Arena?</h3><p>With a 14-4 record at home this season, Oregon enters this game as the favorite, going 17-5 in that role this year. The Ducks are coming off a narrow 66-65 victory over Utah and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>On the other side, Oregon is 20-11 overall, including a 12-8 mark in Pac-12 play. The Ducks have gone 8-3 in non-conference games and are 6-6 on the road this season, entering this game on a two-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oregon has an ATS record of just 9-13. Their overall ATS mark is 14-16, and their home ATS record is 9-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Ducks have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Oregon is 0-3 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Oregon games is 16-13-1 and today's line of 130.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points and in their last five games, the average is 150 points. So far, 25 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line of 130.5.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.8 points per game, the Oregon had a below average performance. They scored 66 points against Utah and had a field goal percentage of 41.7%. N'Faly Dante led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Jermaine Couisnard contributed 14 points for the Ducks.</p><p>On the defensive side, Oregon is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oregon's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.0% this season.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>The NFL betting action goes on Sunday, November 21, with plenty of intriguing picks to choose from, so we’re taking a closer look at the AFC showdown from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to get you the best Bengals vs. Raiders betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Coming off a bye, the Cincinnati Bengals opened as small 1-point road favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Las Vegas Raiders are -105 moneyline underdogs, while the totals are listed at 50.5 points.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Bengals look to snap a two-game skid</h2>



<p>The Cincinnati Bengals fell to 5-4 SU and 4-5 ATS on the season following a heavy 41-16 defeat to the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. After a shocking 34-31 loss at the New York Jets in Week 8, the Bengals completely disappointed in front of their fans at Paul Brown Stadium.</p>



<p>Joe Burrow had an awful day in the office against the Browns, going 28-of-40 for 282 yards and a couple of interceptions. Joe Mixon led the way with 13 carries for 64 yards and a couple of touchdowns, while Tee Higgins had six receptions for 78 yards.</p>



<p>The Bengals are now scoring 26.2 points per game (tied-9<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) on 97.1 rushing yards (24<sup>th</sup>) and 264.3 passing yards (8<sup>th</sup>). They are yielding 22.6 points in a return (11<sup>th</sup>) on 100.9 rushing yards (8<sup>th</sup>) and 260.3 passing yards (24<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Raiders lost two straight, too         </h2>



<p>The Las Vegas Raiders (5-4; 4-5 ATS) got battered by the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, 41-14, and failed to cover as 2.5-point home dogs. After a 23-16 road loss at the New York Giants in Week 9, the Raiders put on another disappointing performance, allowing 516 total yards and 29 1<sup>st</sup> downs to the Chiefs.</p>



<p>Patrick Mahomes had a field day and tossed for five touchdowns. On the other side, Derek Carr went 25-of-35 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while the Raiders ran only 14 times for a paltry 50 yards.</p>



<p>Josh Jacobs has struggled with injuries all season long, and the 23-year-old RB is questionable to play against the Bengals due to a knee injury. The Raiders are tallying only 85.0 rushing yards per game (28<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) and 3.7 per carry (also 28<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Cincinnati:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-4 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>2-15 SU in the last 17 road games against the Raiders</li></ul>



<p><strong>Las Vegas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>13-7 ATS in the last 20 games played in Week 11</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-cincinnati-bengals-vs-las-vegas-raiders-pick">Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders Pick</h2>



<p>This is a tough spot for both Cincy and Las Vegas, so I would avoid the side bet. The Bengals have been awful on the defensive end in their previous two outings, while the Raiders have struggled on the other side of the ball, scoring just 30 points over their last two showings.</p>



<p>Both teams have been pretty unpredictable so far this season. They will probably lean a lot on Joe Burrow and Derek Carr to move the ball frequently, so betting on the over seems like the best move. I lean the Raiders because of the home-field advantage, but it’s tough to separate these two sides, especially when you know they both desperately need a win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Las Vegas Raiders +1.0 at -110&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>I’m expecting both teams to easily surpass a 20-point mark. The Raiders’ offense ranks second in the league in passing yards per game, while the Bengals are eighth. Both teams are vulnerable in the secondary, so give me the over on the totals.</p>



<p>The over is 10-4 in the Raiders’ last 14 games overall and 8-1 in their previous nine showings at home. On the other side, the total has gone over in 14 of Cincinnati’s last 20 meetings with the AFC.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 50.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/21/21

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Going into game two of this American League showdown, the White Sox (49-76, 25-34 home) are giving the start to Mike Clevinger. On the other side, the Mariners (70-55, 36-27 away) are rolling with Bryan Woo. Don't miss my prediction for today's Seattle Mariners versus Chicago White Sox game in Chicago.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, August 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>The Mariners will be taking on a White Sox club that is just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Mariners' runline win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>Bryan Woo has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past two starts.</li></ul><h3>CAN THE SEATTLE MARINERS PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?</h3><p>Overall, the Mariners have a record of 70-55 which has them 3rd in the AL West. Seattle has rattled off two straight series victories and have an overall series record of 21-17-2. This season, Seattle is 34-28 at home and 36-27 on the road.</p><p><p>The Seattle Mariners will turn to starter Bryan Woo, who has a 1-3 record in 11 appearances this season. His ERA is 4.75 with a K/9 of 9.82, and his FIP is 4.07, while his OBP is .297.</p></p><p>Bryan Woo's most recent performance was a quality start, where he gave up two runs on four hits in six innings. Despite not being credited with the win, the team still managed to come away with a 5-3 victory against the Angels.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Mariners' offense is 1st in batting average, leading to an average of 7.8 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 11th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .734 on 159 (10th). On average, they have struckout 9 times per game compard to 3.4 walks.</p><p>Julio Rodríguez has been a consistent presence in the Mariners' lineup this season, boasting a .278 batting average and .462 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, he has been especially impressive, leading Seattle in hits with a .459 average.</p><h3>WILL THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 125 games, the White Sox are in 4th place in the AL Central on an overall record of 49-76. So far, they have a below .500 record at home, going just 25-34. For the season, Chicago has played in 40 series and gone 11-25-4.</p><p><p>Mike Clevinger will take the mound for the White Sox with a 5-5 record across 16 appearances. His ERA is 3.26, and he has struck out 7.46 batters per nine innings. Additionally, his FIP is 4.43 and opponents have a .296 on-base percentage against him.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing, Mike Clevinger delivered a stellar seven-inning performance, surrendering no runs and leaving the game with no decision. Unfortunately, the White Sox were unable to capitalize on his effort, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Cubs.</p><p>As a team, Chicago has scuffled at the plate of late, with a combined batting average of just .217 over their last ten games. Compared to other teams, this is just 26th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .386% while going deep a total of 135 times (16th). Overall, the White Sox are 24th in the MLB at 4.1 runs per contest.</p><p>Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the White Sox's most effective hitters this season, boasting a .268 batting average and 67 runs batted in. Additionally, he has tallied 33 home runs over the course of the 2023 campaign.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/22/23

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.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.

Best Horse Racing Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cavaliers (15-0) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (11-3). The Celtics are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 235.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-124 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland Shock Everyone at TD Garden?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 15-0 this season with a 128-114 win over the Hornets on Sunday. Cleveland, who were favored by 10 points, covered the spread, while the total score of 242 points went over the 225.5-point line.</p> <p>At home, the Cavaliers opened the game with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 7-5 to 18-5. They led 38-28 after the 1st quarter and 72-59 at halftime. Charlotte battled back in the 3rd, outscoring Cleveland 40-30, but the Cavaliers’ defense held the Hornets to just 15 points in the 4th quarter, while they scored 26 to secure the win.</p><p>The Cavaliers shot 57.1% from the field in their 128-114 win over the Hornets, with a 43.3% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points and 12 assists, while Ty Jerome added 24 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p> <p>Evan Mobley contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Jarrett Allen also had a big night, scoring 21 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 40 points in the 3rd quarter, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 15 points to secure the win over the Hornets. Cleveland gave up 114 points on 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Cavaliers struggled to defend the three, allowing Charlotte to hit 20 threes at a 38% clip. Cleveland sent the Hornets to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Boston improved to 11-3 after a 126-123 win over the Raptors on Saturday. The Celtics were favored by 16.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 249.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 19.5 points.</p> <p>Boston went on a 12-0 run early, breaking a 4-4 tie and taking a 16-4 lead. However, the Raptors fought back, and the game was tight throughout. Boston led 86-85 going into the 4th quarter and narrowly outscored Toronto 28-29 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points and 7 assists in their 126-123 win over the Raptors, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Tatum hit 5 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep, and scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Boston made 21 threes as a team, despite shooting just 34.4% from beyond the arc and 44.4% overall. Al Horford and Derrick White each contributed 18 points, with Horford scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Even though the Celtics gave up 123 points to the Raptors, they managed to hold on for the win. Boston allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but Toronto scored 31 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. The Raptors shot 51% from the field.</p> <p>Boston did well defending the three, as Toronto made only 9 threes on 39% shooting. The Raptors went 14/21 from the free-throw line. The Celtics finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowed 15 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinal and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -1.5 against Stanford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinal Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford improved to 3-1 on the season with a 70-63 win over Norfolk State on Wednesday. The Cardinal were heavy favorites at -21, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stanford led 38-33 at halftime and outscored Norfolk State 32-30 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinal’s inability to pull away from the Spartans may be a concern moving forward.</p><p>Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.9% overall and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, but they managed to grab 18 offensive rebounds, helping them score 70 points.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 24 points, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Stanford also made 24 of 37 free throws, shooting 64.9% from the line.</p><p>Stanford's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing just 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense limited their opponent to 8 three-pointers on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 24, shooting 64%. Stanford allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Santa Clara Win at Home?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara cruised to a 96-54 win over UC Riverside on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Broncos were -9 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara took control early, leading 43-21 at halftime. They scored 53 points in the 2nd half while holding UC Riverside to 33 points.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks to 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc (12/22) and 60.5% from two-point range (23/38). They also connected on 93.3% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Johnny O'Neil and Tyeree Bryan were perfect from the field, with Bryan going 5/5 and 2/2 from three-point range. O'Neil hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Christoph Tilly led the team with 20 points, shooting 8/10 from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (23/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Broncos allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. The opposing team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>A potential first round playoff matchup is set for Thursday night when the Miami Heat (42-37, 16-23 away) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (52-27, 29-11 home). The Sixers are locked into the third seed in the East, while the Heat are currently seventh and will need a miracle to happen to avoid the play-in tournament. Below is my NBA pick for Miami vs Philadelphia.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miami-heat-vs-philadelphia-76ers-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 @ <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker</a></p>



<p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-philadelphia-76ers"><a></a>Why Bet The Philadelphia 76ers:</h2>



<p>✅ Philadelphia is playing well to end the regular season as they have won 12 of their last 17 games played.</p>



<p>✅ At home, the 76ers are as good as anyone and they are 5-1 in their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.</p>



<p>✅ Miami has struggled against Philadelphia as they have won just five of their last 18 games in The City of Brotherly Love.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Miami Heat are Looking to Avoid the Play-In Tournament</h2>



<p>Miami has taken advantage of an easier schedule in the first week of April and enter this game on a two-game winning streak. The Heat have three games left to play and are 1.5 games back of the sixth place Brooklyn Nets. Miami will have to win out and get some help if they are to avoid the play-in tournament next week.</p>



<p>The Heat last played on Tuesday night when they visited the tanking Detroit Pistons and left with a 118-105 win. This was coming off a solid 129-122 win, at home, over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.</p>



<p>Jimmy Butler has been the Heat talisman all season long as he leads the team with 22.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. Bam Adebayo has grabbed a team high of 9.3 rebounds per game.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Philadelphia 76ers Hoping to Avoid Injury</h2>



<p>Philadelphia has won three of their last four games and are coming off an impressive 103-101 home win over the Boston Celtics. The 76ers are in the midst of a tough three game stretch that started with a double-digit road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday and ends with this game Thursday night.</p>



<p>Joel Embiid should win MVP this season, as he leads Philadelphia with 33.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, but the tightly contested race is going to come down to the final few games. James Harden has dished out a team leading 10.8 assists per game this year.</p>

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers: NBA Preview, Odds, & Pick 04/06/23

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