<p>Betting on today's Catamounts and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Southern conference game currently have Citadel as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135 points.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs -2</p><p>This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Catamounts Chances in Charleston</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Catamounts fell to 2-14 on the season after a tough 85-58 road loss to East Tennessee State on Wednesday. Entering the game as +14.5 point underdogs, Western Carolina not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-35 at halftime, the Catamounts struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>Western Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and hitting 7 of 21 from beyond the arc, also at 33.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jaden Seymour led the way with 34 points and 13 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep. Bernard Pelote added 21 points, while Quimari Peterson contributed 13 points and 4 assists, shooting 54.5% from the floor.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32%. Western Carolina also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 78%. The Catamounts gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Citadel Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs fell to 1-13 on the season after a 79-68 road loss to Wofford on Wednesday. Citadel entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 52-26 at halftime, Citadel outscored Wofford 42-27 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, exceeding the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Citadel Bulldogs managed just 68 points, shooting 36.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a notable reliance on three-point shooting, hitting 13 of 37 attempts (35.1%). Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on only 8 of 21 two-point shots (38.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs were efficient, making 13 of 16 attempts (81.2%). They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 13 assists. Jackson Sivills led the team with 19 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Citadel's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 79 points in their last game. The Bulldogs shot 56% from the field, hitting 27 of their 48 attempts.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Citadel went 16/20, good for 80%. They also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and High Point is favored by -7.5 vs. Radford in a Big South conference matchup.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like Radford at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Highlanders Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Radford dropped to 8-5 on the season after a 74-48 road loss to South Carolina on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Radford led 36-30 at halftime but managed just 12 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Radford struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points with a 34.5% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit only 16.7% from three-point range, making 2 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while TJ NeSmith contributed 14 points and 5 boards. Nick Pringle was perfect from the field, hitting his only shot and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Radford's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford's opponents hit 9 of 30 threes, shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 92% success rate. Radford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for High Point as Home Favorites</h3><p>High Point’s season record fell to 10-3 after a 77-74 home loss to Norfolk State on Sunday. Entering the game as -9 favorites, the Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>High Point trailed 39-34 at halftime but outscored Norfolk State 40-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>High Point's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field. They struggled inside, hitting only 21.1% of their two-point attempts, but found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 of 36 threes for 41.7%.</p> <p>Chase Johnston led the way from deep, hitting 8 threes at a 61.5% clip, while Brian Moore Jr. scored 33 points, shooting 61.9% overall. The Panthers also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.</p><p>Even with High Point's defense holding their opponent to 34% shooting, they still gave up 77 points. The Panthers allowed 15 threes on 36 attempts, with the other team shooting just 21% from two-point range (4/19).</p> <p>High Point sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 21 free throws (63%). The Panthers also struggled on the boards, giving up 20 offensive rebounds.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Set your schedule for this weeks 1 NFL matchup between the Browns and Texans, which you can watch on NBC at 4:30 (1/13/24). The game will be hosted at NRG Stadium in Houston (TX). r</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-19 in favor of the Texans.</li><li>Our projections have Joe Flacco finishing with 236.348 passing yards on 22.528/33.214 passing.</li><li>The Texans are projected to finish with 327 yards of offense compared to the 305 yards for the Browns.</li></ul><h3>Will the Browns Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare to face the Texans, the Browns hold a 11-6 record. Within the AFC-North, they currently sit in 2nd place and are 5th place in the AFC. This season, the Browns find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 10-6-1. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at +2.</p><p>For this season, the Cleveland offense has an average of 23.3 points per game, placing them at 10th in the league. Cleveland's passing offense, heading into this week's game, holds the 19th ranking in passing yards. In terms of attempts, they are 5th with an average of 36.7 passes per game.</p><p>On the ground, the Browns have carried the ball an average of 30.5 times per game and currently rank 12th in rushing yards. Their average rushing yards per attempt is 3.8.</p><p>The Browns' defense, so far, has an average of 270.2 yards given up per game and 21.3 points per contest (13th). Leading up to the game, they've allowed a completion percentage of 57.4% and 23 passing touchdowns. In terms of stopping the run, they are 11th in the NFL.</p><h3>Can Houston Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Leading up to their matchup with the Browns, the Texans are 10-7. They currently sit 1st in the AFC-South and are in 4th place in the AFC. The Texans' have a scoring margin of +1.4 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 9-8.</p><p>With an average of 22.2 points per contest, the Houston offense currently ranks 12th in the league. Houston is currently ranked 7th in the NFL for passing yards per game, with an average of 245.5. In terms of passing yards per attempt, they are 6th in the league.</p><p>The Texans come in with an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt while running the ball an average of 26.1 times per game. In terms of total rushing yardage, they currently rank 22nd in the league.</p><p>Thus far, the Texans' defense has given up an average of 330.7 yards per game and 20.8 points per contest (11th). Going into this game, they've allowed a completion percentage of 67.6% and have surrendered 17 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 6th in the NFL.</p>

Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roos and Hornets. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hornets at The Hornets Nest in Sacramento, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Hornets as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROOS VS SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets -2</p><p>This game will be played at The Hornets Nest at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-65 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Kansas City Have A Chance at The Hornets Nest?</h3><p>Kansas City is set to play their 16th game of the season, and currently have a 6-9 record. In their last ten road games, which includes some from last year, Kansas City has gone 1-9. When examining Kansas City's ATS performance, they currently hold a 4-8 record. In their last ten games, Kansas City has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 15 games, Kansas City has an over/under record of 6-5-1 with their games averaging a combined 141.8 points per game so far. The Roos' last five games have finished with a combined 135 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Kansas City offense concluded with only 56 points against St. Thomas (MN). Throughout the game, they made 6/27 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Offensively, the Roos hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 333rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 265th in terms of percentage and 129th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Roos' defense is positioned 117th in the country, permitting 69.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. St. Thomas (MN), the Tommies finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 77 points vs. Kansas City.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Sacramento State as Home Favorites</h3><p>As of today, Sacramento State has played 13 games and currently have a record of 3-10. When playing on the road, the Hornets have a record of 1-6 and when playing at home, they are 0-4. Heading into today's game, Sacramento State has a 2-8-1 ATS record. On the road vs. the spread, the Hornets are 2-4-1, while at home they are 0-4.</p><p>So far, Sacramento State's games have averaged 141.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 141.9 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Hornets' games have averaged 133 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Sacramento State offense tallied 61 points in a matchup against Eastern Washington. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.2%, and they made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Hornets was Zee Hamoda with 16 points, while Emil Skytta also chipped in with 10 points.</p><p>In terms of defense, Sacramento State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. Against Eastern Washington in their most recent game, the Sacramento State defense gave up a total of 87 points while allowing Eastern Washington to hit 53% of their shots.</p>

Kansas City Roos vs Sacramento State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24

<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 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Wild as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</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 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Wild winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>The Wild should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Calgary as Away Dogs</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 23-16-7. The Flames trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. As underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, the Oilers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary’s offense struggled in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, despite taking 31 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st goal, which tied the game 2-2 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Tyson Barrie picked up his 1st assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames were held scoreless in the 1st period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the 2nd period.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both coming in the first period. They also allowed two more in the third, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the Flames' defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Minnesota as Home Favorites</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 28-16-4 this season. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman got the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy then secured the win for Minnesota with a goal at 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, scoring 2:14 into overtime to secure the win for Minnesota.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three, while Marco Rossi added his seventh assist on Boldy’s overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from the previous game, where they allowed just one goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded was a power-play tally late in the first period.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>Corbin Burnes and the Orioles will host the Red Sox tonight at 7:05 PM ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and they are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -216. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East with a record of 63-57 and they will be looking to end a two-game losing streak. Boston's money line odds are sitting at +180, and the over/under line is 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Cooper Criswell is slated to start for the Red Sox, and he will be facing an Orioles team that is 72-50 and is currently on a two-game winning streak. Burnes has been excellent this season, as he is 6-3 with a 3.05 ERA.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +180</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Friday, August 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore cruised to a 5-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 4th inning, scoring all five of their runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -150 on the money line.</p>

<p>Zach Eflin pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but didn't factor into the decision. Cole Sulser got the win out of the bullpen. Nick Pivetta had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Orioles were led by Gunnar Henderson, who went 2/4 with a home run. Cedric Mullins and Colton Cowser each had two hits and an RBI. Wilyer Abreu had a two-hit game for the Red Sox.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 63-57 overall and trails the Orioles by eight games in the AL East. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Orioles heading into today's game. So far, they have gone just 14-14 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 29-32 this year, and they have gone 34-25 on the road. As the road underdog, the Red Sox have posted a record of 20-20 this year. Boston's overall series record is 20-13-5, and they have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 55-65 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 33-26. They have been an underdog in more games than they have been a favorite, and they have been a better bet when getting the runs. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.0, while it is -4.1 in losing games.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Red Sox have been involved in high-scoring games this season, as their combined run average is 9.7 runs per game. Overall, Boston's over/under record is 63-50, and their games have averaged a total of 9 runs per game, slightly higher than today's line of 8.5 runs.</p><p>Cooper Criswell is getting the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Orioles on the road. This year, he has made 13 starts and one of them was a quality start. Criswell's record for the season is 4-4, and his ERA is 4.02. Looking back at his last outing, Criswell came out of the bullpen and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he went two-thirds of an inning, giving up two earned runs on three hits. Criswell has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.03 strikeouts and just 2.13 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Red Sox offense has been one of the best in the league, as they are 4th in runs per game (5) and are batting .261 as a team, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. They have also been one of the best power-hitting teams in the league, as they are 7th in home runs and have the 3rd best slugging percentage in the league. One of the most impressive things about their lineup is that they are the best in the league in terms of batting average on balls in play.</p>

<p>Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers have been two of the Red Sox's top power threats this season, with Devers leading the team with 25 homers and 72 RBIs, while Duran has gone deep 14 times and is 2nd on the team with 58 RBIs. Over his last eight games, Ceddanne Rafaela has gone 10/26 (.385), but he has yet to homer in that stretch.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles host the Red Sox today with an overall record of 72-50, and they are tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore has gone 27-13 against other teams in the AL East this year. The Orioles have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been good as the favorite, going 60-39, and they are 33-23 when favored at home. As the underdog, Baltimore has gone 12-11 this year. The Orioles' overall series record is 22-11-5, and they are winning their current series vs. the Red Sox.</p><p>The Orioles are 31-31 vs. the run line at home this season, but they have covered in two straight games at Camden Yards. Baltimore's average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 67-55 overall. They are 36-24 vs. the run line on the road, where their average run margin is +1.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Orioles have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with their combined run average sitting at 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 67-45, and they have played in 37 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. Their over/under record in those games is 19-15. The O/U line for today's game against the Red Sox is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Red Sox at home. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 12-4 with a 2.71 ERA. Burnes' WHIP for the season is currently 1.05. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Burnes has been especially tough at home, coming in with a 2.15 ERA compared to 3.43 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the best home run hitting team in the league and are also the top team in terms of isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Baltimore is also among the league leaders in slugging percentage and OPS. The Orioles have been especially good on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per game.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander is the league's 3rd leading home run hitter and has driven in 80 runs this season, which is 12th in the league. However, he has hit just .143 over his last six games. Gunnar Henderson has been hot of late, going 9/25 in his last six games with two homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .289 with 31 homers.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 8/16/24

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<p>There will be an AL matchup on Thursday afternoon, as the Astros are on the road in Kansas City to face the Royals. So far this season, the Royals are 8-4, while the Astros are just 4-9. This game can be seen on BSKC, with the first pitch set for 2:10.</p>

<p>Looking at today's forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line is sitting at 9 runs, with Hunter Brown starting for the Astros up against Brady Singer for the Royals. Kansas City is the slight underdog at +112 on the money line.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +112</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals 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>The Royals offense exploded for seven runs in the 3rd inning and cruised to an 11-2 win over the Astros in the previous game of this series. Kansas City was the slight underdog going into the game at +106.</p>

<p>Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals and went six innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. He picked up the win, while Spencer Arrighetti took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in just three innings of work.</p>

<p>Vinnie Pasquantino was the big bat for the Royals, going 3/3 with a home run and five RBIs. Hunter Renfroe and Nelson Velazquez also drove in two runs apiece.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>After dropping the first two games of their series against the Royals, the Astros will look to avoid a sweep and snap their two-game losing streak. Houston is currently in last place in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 3.5 games. So far this season, the Astros have gone 2-4 on the road, and they are 2-9 when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the Astros are 4-9 and have gone 2-2 against divisional opponents. They have struggled in day games, going 0-3, and are just 2-5 at home.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 2-4. Their average run margin in road games is -2.7, and their overall run line record is 4-9. They have failed to cover the run line in four straight games and are 2-9 against the run line as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the Houston Astros have played 12 games with an average combined run total of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 4-8, and the average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-3-1. In 46.2% of their games, the over/under line has been set at over 9 runs, and in 15.4% of their games, the line has been set at under 9 runs. Their game against the Royals today had an over/under line of 9.5 runs, and the final combined run total was 13 runs.</p><p>Hunter Brown and the Astros are on the road to take on the Royals. Brown is looking to bounce back after taking the loss in his last start, where he went 3 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits. He did strike out 3 batters, but did give up a home run.</p><p>Looking at the Astros' player projections for today, Jose Altuve is expected to have a big game at the plate. His total hits projection is the highest on the team and 4th best in the league. If you're looking for an Astros player to hit a home run, Yordan Alvarez has the best odds on the team and 6th best in the league. If you're looking for a bit of a longshot, Yainer Diaz has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals are playing well, as they have won six straight games and are 8-4 overall. They are currently in 2nd place in the AL Central, one game behind the Twins. At home, they have been even better, going 7-2.</p>

<p>So far, they have played well against the Astros, winning the first two games of the series and are 1-0 in the series.</p><p>When the Royals win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 4.9 runs per game. They are 8-4 against the run line overall, including a 6-3 mark at home. The Royals have covered the run line in four straight games and are 5-3 as underdogs against the run line this season.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals have played 11 games so far this season, and the over/under record for those games is 4-7. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 8, and the combined run average for their games is 7.4. The over/under line for today's game against the Houston Astros is 9 runs. In the 11 games they've played this season, only one game has had an over/under line of 9 runs, and the over/under record in those games is 1-2.</p><p>Brady Singer is getting the start for the Royals at home against the Astros. Singer has been impressive in his first two starts, as he picked up the win in his first outing, going 7 innings and striking out 10. He followed that up with a no-decision, but he still had a strong outing, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 4.</p><p>For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is the 4th highest in the league today. Witt Jr. is also projected to hit a home run, with his odds coming in as the 6th best in the league. Nelson Velázquez is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds to hit a home run are 8th best in the league today. Maikel Garcia is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total is the 11th best in the league today.</p>

Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

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<p>The Green Wave and Mustangs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Mustangs will host the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157 points, and SMU is favored by -9 to win at home against Tulane.</p><h3>TULANE GREEN WAVE VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Tulane at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tulane Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Tulane enters this game as a +9 underdog, and they have gone 1-5 as an underdog this season. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, and their record in their last 10 road games is 4-6. On the road this season, they have gone 3-3, and they have an average scoring margin of -1.8 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, Tulane lost to Charlotte by a score of 75-71. So far this season, they have gone 12-8, including a 3-5 record in American Athletic Conference play. As for their non-conference games, they have gone 9-3.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Tulane has gone just 2-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-4, and over their last 10 road games, they are just 3-7 vs. the spread. However, over their last three games as the underdog, the Green Wave have gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Tulane is 13-6. So far, their games have averaged 164.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 157.6. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 161 points. Today's over/under line of 157 is lower than the average OU line in their games this season.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Tulane offense ended with 71 points against Charlotte. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.2% and made 6 threes. One area that the Tulane offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 3rd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 48%.</p><p>Looking at the Tulane defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 79.2 points per game (296th). So far, the Tulane defense is giving up an average of 10.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (425th).</p><h3>Does SMU Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>SMU will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on Tulane. So far this season, they have gone 13-7, including an 8-2 record at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.3.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Mustangs have gone 8-2. In their most recent game, they lost to Wichita State by a score of 77-72. So far this season, they have been the favorite in 13 of their 20 games, going 11-2 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite, SMU has an ATS record of 8-4-1 this season and they have gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games as the favorite. At home, the Mustangs have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 this year and they are 2-0-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>SMU's over/under record for the season sits at 8-11 and their games have averaged 138.6 points. Today's over/under line of 157 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.9). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Mustangs' offense concluded with 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.5 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Zhuric Phelps, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.6, while Chuck Harris also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Mustangs' defense is ranked 14th in the country at 63.4 points per contest. The SMU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Wichita State to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Tulane Green Wave vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulls and 76ers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the 76ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 224.5 points, with the 76ers being the favored team playing at home against the Bulls.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-110 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Chicago Bulls head into today's game vs. the 76ers with an overall record of 15-19, which has them 10th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, the Bulls have gone 10-13 compared to 5-6 in non-conference matchups.</p>

<p>Chicago has really struggled on the road this season, going just 4-10 for the 13th-most road wins in the East. When playing on the road, the Bulls have an average scoring margin of -6.9 points per game and have gone 7-7 ATS on the road this season.</p>

<p>For the season, the Bulls have been the underdog in 21 of their 34 games and have a record of 12-9 against the spread in those games. Today, they come in as the 10.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>Their over/under record in previous games with lines higher than 224.5 is 2-7, but 25 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line. Their average over/under line for the season is 221.7 points, and their average game has finished with 221.9 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Bulls scored only 105 points against the 76ers. In that game, they made 7 of their 25 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 50.6%. Overall this season, the Bulls have a field goal percentage of 45%, which puts them 27th in the national rankings. In terms of three-pointers, they are 20th in percentage and 23rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the Bulls defense has been impressive, holding the 9th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.0 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.5% and 36.5% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Will the 76ers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>As the 76ers get ready to take on the Bulls, they are sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia has an overall record of 22-10 and will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>Coming into the game, the 76ers are 10.5-point favorites over Chicago. If they are able to win and cover, it will be their 3rd straight ATS victory as they are currently 12-4 ATS at home this season.</p>

<p>Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers have gone 16-8 compared to 6-2 in non-conference games. When playing at home, Philadelphia is outscoring teams by an average of 13.8 points per game, and their straight-up record at home is 12-4.</p>

<p>So far, the 76ers have an over/under record of 20-12 for the season. In their recent games with lower over/under lines than today's line of 224.5, the average over/under record is 6-4. Today's over/under line of 224.5 is slightly below their average over/under line of 229.3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the 76ers struggled to score the ball. They only put up 92 points and shot 39.1% from the field, well below their season average of 121 points per game. Leading the way for the 76ers was Tyrese Maxey, who scored 20 points. Tobias Harris also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>For the season, Philadelphia is sitting 6th in terms of points allowed per game (110.9). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.6% and allowing 34.3% from beyond the arc.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

<p>Betting on today's Kings and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Blue Jackets.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+144)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 26-14-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period before Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, eventually winning in a shootout.</p> 

<p>As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p><p>Alex Laferriere was the first to get the Kings on the board, scoring his 7th goal of the season on a power play in the first period. He added another in the second, bringing his total to 8. Phillip Danault netted his 1st goal of the season in the third period, where the Kings scored for the final time.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 5 on the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to rebound after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their last game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Can the Columbus Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 23-19-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 9, pushing the game over the line. Columbus, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Capitals scored just 56 seconds into the game and added four more goals in the first period. Damon Severson put the Blue Jackets on the board at 19:11 in the second period, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and didn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan recorded his 5th assist on Labanc’s score.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period, starting just 56 seconds into the game. They gave up two more, one at 4:51 in the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a save percentage of 68.2%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>The Rangers and Astros are set to face off in an AL West matchup at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday. This one is being played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and features a Rangers club that is 8-6 compared to the Astros at 4-11. TV coverage is being handled by BSSW.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney is starting for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Ronel Blanco for the Astros. Currently, the Astros are the betting favorite at -147 over the Rangers at +123. The over/under line is at 9.5 runs.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -147</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ASTROS:</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 Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Thanks to a six-run 3rd inning for the Rangers' offense, they cruised to a 12-8 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were at +104 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Dane Dunning for the Rangers, and he went just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out three. J.P. France only went four innings for the Astros, giving up eight runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>Texas got a huge performance from Jonah Heim, as he went 1/5 with a home run and four RBIs. Both Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager each drove in two for the Rangers' offense.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas currently leads the AL West on an overall record of 8-6. Their division lead over the Angels is just a half game. The Rangers head into today's game having gone 3-1 at home and are above .500 at 5-5. On the road, they are 3-1 so far.</p>

<p>So far, the Rangers have been the underdog in six of their games, and they have gone 5-1 in those contests. Texas is currently riding a four-game win streak as the underdog. They are also on a two-game winning streak on the road.</p><p>When the Rangers are on the road, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 7-7 overall. They are 3-1 against the run line on the road and have covered in their last two games. Texas has been an underdog in 6 of their 8 games at home, and they have covered in 5 of those contests.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have played 14 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs in three of those contests. The over/under record for the Rangers is 6-8, and their games have averaged 9.6 runs per game. In the one game with an over/under line of 9.5 runs, the total went over the line.</p><p>Andrew Heaney is on the mound for the Rangers today, and he is looking for his first win of the season. Heaney has started two games so far, and he has taken the loss in both. In his first start, he went 4 2/3 innings and struck out 7, allowing just 1 earned run. However, in his last outing, he gave up 6 runs in 3 2/3 innings vs. the Astros.</p><p>If you're looking at the Rangers' hitting projections, we have Corey Seager with the best chance to get a hit, as his hit projection is 16th best in the league today. Marcus Semien is 19th in the league in terms of total hits. As for home runs, Adolis García has the best odds on the team and is actually the top projected home run hitter in today's entire slate of games. Semien has the 9th best odds to hit a home run today.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are really struggling right now, as they are on a four-game losing streak and have a record of 4-11. In the AL West, they are in 5th place and trail the Rangers by 4.5 games. So far, they have been really bad as the favorite, going 2-11, and they have lost six straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 2-6 and just a bit better at 2-5 on the road. Coming into today's game, they have a series record of 1-2-1.</p><p>The Astros have been a terrible bet on the run line this season, going 4-11 overall and 2-6 at home. They have been favored in 13 of their 15 games and have failed to cover in 11 of them. Their average run margin in their wins is +6.2, but they have been outscored by an average of 4.4 runs in their losses.</p><p>So far this season, the Houston Astros have played 14 games with an average combined run total of 9.9. Their over/under record is 6-8, and their average over/under line has been set at 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9.5 runs, their record is 1-1. The over has hit in three straight games, and the over/under line for today's game against the Texas Rangers is set at 9.5 runs.</p><p>Ronel Blanco has been outstanding in his first two starts of the season, and he'll be looking to keep that going against the Rangers. Blanco has thrown a complete game in each of his first two starts, and he has yet to allow an earned run. He has 11 strikeouts in 15 innings of work.</p><p>When it comes to the Astros' offensive projections, Jose Altuve is expected to have a big day at the plate. Altuve has the 5th highest hits projection in the league today and his home run projection is 7th best in the league. Yordan Alvarez is the favorite to hit a home run for the Astros, as his home run projection is 4th best in the league. José Abreu has the 12th highest hits projection in the league today.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/24

<p>The Bulldogs and Gators are set to face off at 3:30 ET on SECN. The Gators will host the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Florida is favored by -9.5 vs. Georgia in a Southeastern conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Georgia’s season record now stands at 14-5 after a 68-65 loss to Arkansas on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were +1 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Georgia led 38-26 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing Arkansas to put up 42 points.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they connected on 69% of their free throws, going 20-for-29 from the line.</p> <p>Asa Newell and Adou Thiero both shot 62.5% from the field, with Newell scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, while Thiero added 17 points and 11 boards. Georgia finished with 8 offensive rebounds and just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Georgia’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on just 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42% with a 15/35 shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 3/23 three-point shots to fall, a 13% success rate. They sent their opponent to the line 34 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Will Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Florida Gators Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Florida improved to 17-2 on the season with a narrow 70-69 road win over South Carolina on Wednesday. Despite being -11.5 favorites, the Gators didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Florida trailed 36-29 at halftime but turned things around by outscoring South Carolina 41-33 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, the Gators put up 70 points, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-9 from the line.</p> <p>Will Richard and Zachary Davis both scored 22 points, with Richard hitting 3-of-5 threes at 60.0%, while Davis went 3-of-10 from deep. Walter Clayton Jr. added 16 points and 7 assists, and Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 14 points, 8 assists, and shot 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite Florida's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Gators allowed a 49% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 28 of their 57 field goal attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Florida's defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate. From three-point range, the opponent shot 34%, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts. Florida also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4.</p>

Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Dragons and Aggies face off at 2:00 ET on FloC. The Aggies are hosting the game at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. Drexel is favored by -4 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +4</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Drexel Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game</h3> <p>Drexel fell to 7-6 on the season after a 57-54 road loss to Campbell on Thursday. The Dragons entered the game as -3.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 31-27 at halftime, Drexel managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The combined score of 111 points fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Dragons struggled offensively, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 5 of 27 three-pointers, shooting 18.5% from deep. Drexel also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 3 of 7 attempts for a 42.9% success rate.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from three. Kobe MaGee added 15 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Jasin Sinani contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Drexel's defense holding their opponents to just 57 points, the Dragons couldn't capitalize offensively. Drexel allowed 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (14/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense limited their opponents to 7/23 shooting, or 30%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%). Drexel gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T's season struggles continued with a 75-67 home loss to Elon on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-11. The Aggies entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 45-34 at halftime, A&T tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Elon to 30 points while scoring 33 themselves. Despite the improved defense, the Aggies couldn't complete the comeback. The total points of 142 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.9% overall and 31.6% from two-point range. They did, however, find success from beyond the arc, hitting 42.3% of their three-point attempts, with Landon Glasper connecting on 6 of 14 from deep.</p> <p>Glasper led the Aggies with 22 points, while TJ Simpkins added 19 despite shooting just 28.6% from the field. Nikolaos Chitikoudis contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds, and Jahnathan Lamothe chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, North Carolina A&T's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 31% from two-point range (12/38). However, they struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent hit 11/26 for 42%.</p> <p>The Aggies sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 for 62%. North Carolina A&T also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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Kevin Pillar and the San Francisco Giants will be taking on the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET and NBC Sports - Bay Area is in line to televise this NL matchup.


<h2>San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Odds</h2>

The Braves are 95-60 straight up (SU) and 76-78 against the spread (ATS). The team's gained 20.9 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 1.2 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread only twice in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The Giants are 74-80 SU and have gone 77-76 ATS. They're up 9.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline, but have lost 16.6 units ATS. San Francisco is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.

Braves games have an over/under record of 74-72-8 in 2019. The Giants have an over/under record of 74-70-9.

Johnny Cueto will get the nod for San Francisco. The right-handed Cueto is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and six strikeouts. He has yet to face the Braves this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.

The Braves are handing the ball to lefty Max Fried (16-6, 4.25 ERA), who has 166 strikeouts and 46 walks as well as a 1.37 WHIP. Fried is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in one start against San Francisco this year.

Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 4.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.30 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.

The Atlanta hitters have put up 5.3 runs per outing, including 4.4 per game over its last 10 games and 3.2 per game over their last five. The team's hit .209/.286/.354 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.

Second baseman Ozzie Albies and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. have led the Braves' batters this year. Albies is hitting .294/.351/.500 with 23 home runs, 82 RBIs, 98 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Acuna Jr.'s line sits at .281/.366/.521 with 41 homers, 101 RBIs, 126 runs and 37 steals.

In the other dugout, San Francisco’s pitching staff allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starters own a 4.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 7.92 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.83, along with a WHIP of 1.34 and a K/9 of 8.67.

The Giants offense has slashed .240/.305/.395 on its way to 4.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.7 runs per game over the team's last 10 games and 4.8 per game over the team's last five contests (3-2 SU).

Kevin Pillar and Brandon Belt continue to lead San Francisco’s hitters. Pillar is slashing .266/.295/.450 with 21 home runs, 84 RBIs and 78 runs scored, while Belt is slashing .236/.339/.409 with 17 homers, 57 RBIs and 75 runs scored.

The Giants have lost 1.6 units and are 19-25 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in 21 of those games, compared to 22 that've gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 15.3 units and are 59-61 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 57 of those games, compared to 58 that went under the total.


<h3>San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Pick</h3>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Giants, O/U – OVER
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San Francisco has recorded 13 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Atlanta has 10 XBH over its last five.

The Giants have a team OPS of .700 this season, including an OPS of .710 against left-handed pitchers. The Braves' OPS sits at .794 overall and .789 against lefties.

San Francisco has recorded 20.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.2 over its last five.

The Giants have hit six home runs in their last 10 games, including four over their last five.</div>

San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Free Pick 09/21/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Knights and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 161.5 points, with La Salle being favored by -13.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Even though we have La Salle winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Fairleigh Dickinson Shock Everyone at John Glaser Arena?</h3><p>Fairleigh Dickinson dropped to 1-8 on the season after an 86-72 loss to Villanova on Wednesday. The Knights were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the score closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 45-36 at halftime, FDU scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 152.</p><p>In their last game, Fairleigh Dickinson put up 72 points, shooting 43.4% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they were strong from the line, connecting on 84.2% of their free throws (16/19).</p> <p>Eric Dixon and Terrence Brown each scored 27 points, with Dixon shooting 69.2% overall, while Brown hit 3 of 7 from deep. Wooga Poplar added 19 points, also making 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 76% of their two-point attempts, going 23/30 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fairleigh Dickinson held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 86% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Explorers?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle fell to 6-5 on the season after a 93-67 road loss to North Carolina on Saturday, December 14th. The Explorers entered the game as +20.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 160, just under the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>La Salle trailed 42-25 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own. Despite a stronger offensive showing after the break, they couldn’t slow down the Tar Heels.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 36.4% from two-point range. They hit 34.5% of their threes, going 10-for-29 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 42.5%.</p> <p>Cade Tyson led the way with 23 points, hitting 5-of-10 from three and shooting 64.3% overall. Demetrius Lilley added 16 points, also connecting on 50% of his threes, while RJ Davis, Deuce Jones, and Eric Acker each chipped in 13 points.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed their opponent to connect on 36 of 67 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, La Salle's defense was particularly vulnerable, with their opponent hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (26/36). From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts (32%).</p>

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Heat and Warriors game? Catch the action at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, as the Warriors hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 227.5 points, with the Warriors being the favored team playing at home against the Heat.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-112 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with Tyler Herro points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Miami Heat head into today's matchup vs. the Warriors as the 2.5-point underdog. So far this season, they have an average scoring differential of +2.8 points per game on the road, which is the 9th-best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>When looking at their record, Miami is currently 18-12 and have won three straight games. In the Eastern Conference standings, they are currently in 4th place and 1st in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>Miami has been favored in three straight games and have an overall record vs. the spread of 14-15. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-5, and they have covered the spread in two straight games on the road.</p>

<p>The average over/under line in Miami's games this season is 221.3, and they have an over/under record of 16-14. In their last game, the Heat were favored by 2 points and picked up a 119-113 win over the 76ers.</p><p>In their most recent game against the 76ers, the Heat offense scored 119 points. They shot 47.6% from the field and made 12 three-pointers. Overall, the Heat have a 47% field goal percentage and are hitting 39% of their three-pointers on 33 attempts per game.</p><p>The Heat's defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 111.9 points per contest. The Miami defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Miami.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Golden State as Home Favorites</h3><p>As the Warriors get set to host the Heat, Golden State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Their last game ended in a 120-114 loss to the Nuggets. In that game, the Warriors were 7.5-point underdogs and picked up an ATS win.</p>

<p>So far, Golden State has an overall record of 15-15, which puts them in 5th place in the Pacific Division and 11th in the Western Conference. Against the spread, the team is 14-15, and they have covered in four straight home games.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Warriors are 9-6, and they have an average scoring differential of +1.1 points per contest. Golden State's average point total in games this season is 233, and their games have finished with over 227.5 points in 17 of their 30 games.</p>

<p>Leading up to today's matchup with the Heat, the Warriors are favored by 2.5 points and have an over/under of 227.5 points. When favored this season, Golden State has gone 12-5 vs. their opponents and 6-11 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the Warriors offense is averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 9th best in the league. In 60.0% of their games, they have scored more points than their opponent's defensive average. When they played the Nuggets, Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 22 points and Stephen Curry was second with 18.</p><p>Currently, the Warriors' defense holds the 19th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.9 points per game. So far this season, the Warriors' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 25.6 times per game vs. Golden State.</p>

Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Lightning and Red Wings face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Lightning are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Lightning picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Lightning Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 26-18-3 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay led 2-0 early, but Winnipeg scored seven of the next nine goals. The total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5, and as underdogs on the puck line, the Lightning failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss. They held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Jets tied it up by the 5:49 mark of the second. The Lightning briefly tied the game at 4-4 in the third period before Winnipeg pulled away with three unanswered goals.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, and Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal of the year in the second period, while Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists, including Jake Guentzel’s 8th and Nick Paul’s 7th of the season.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up seven goals on 32 shots from the Jets. After tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning allowed three straight goals, with two coming on empty nets. Jonas Johansson finished with 27 saves and a save percentage of 84.4%.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved above .500, improving to 22-21-5. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 3 combined goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sabres struck first, scoring at 11:39 in the first period. Detroit responded with two goals in the second period, both from Dylan Larkin, to secure the win.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, with the first at 12:11 in the second period and the second at 5:22.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to build off a strong performance in their previous game, where they allowed just one goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they allowed came in the first period, a shorthanded tally from Alex Tuch.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Golden Gophers face off at 4:00 ET on BTN. The Golden Gophers are hosting the game at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. Oregon come into this Big Ten conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 136.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Ducks Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oregon improved to 16-3 on the season with an 82-71 win over Washington on Tuesday, January 21st. The Ducks were at home and entered the game as -12.5 favorites.</p> 

<p>They led 34-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Washington 48-39. The total points for the game were 153, going over the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Oregon's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18 from deep. At the free-throw line, the Ducks were solid, converting 77.8% of their attempts, hitting 14-of-18.</p> <p>TJ Bamba led the way with 21 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Great Osobor added 20 points despite shooting just 37.5%, missing all four of his three-point attempts. Vazoumana Diallo was efficient, hitting 7-of-9 shots for 18 points, while Tyler Harris and Brandon Angel each contributed 15 points, with Angel shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Oregon's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 25 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's opponent hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 77% rate. Oregon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Golden Gophers Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><h3>Minnesota Golden Gophers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Golden Gophers improved to 10-9 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Iowa on Tuesday. Minnesota entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 32-28 at halftime, Minnesota scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 139 fell under the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Owen Freeman and Payton Sandfort each scored 21 points in Minnesota's latest game, with Freeman shooting an impressive 71.4% from the field. Sandfort struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 8 three-point attempts. Dawson Garcia added 20 points, connecting on 2 of 6 from downtown.</p> <p>The Golden Gophers shot 41.4% overall, with a 29.2% mark from three-point range. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts and went 17/24 from the free-throw line. Minnesota also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defense allowing 67 points, they struggled to contain two-point shots, with the opposing team shooting 62% on 25/40 attempts. However, the Golden Gophers did well in defending the three-point line, holding their opponents to just 14% shooting on 3/21 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Minnesota's opponents went 8/12, hitting 66% of their attempts. The Golden Gophers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Greyhounds and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and American is favored by -11 to win at home against Loyola Maryland.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +11</p><p>This game will be played at Bender Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have American winning straight-up, we like Loyola Maryland at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Maryland Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite a record of just 4-19, Loyola Maryland has been a much better team on the road this season. The Greyhounds are 3-11 on the road compared to 0-8 at home, and they will look to pick up their first road win in their last three tries when they take on American.</p>

<p>Loyola Maryland is coming off a 70-67 loss to Holy Cross. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 2-8 on the road. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -11.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Loyola Maryland has gone just 7-12 vs. the spread this season. However, their road ATS mark is a respectable 7-7. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Greyhounds have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Loyola Maryland games is 12-10 and today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (137.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 133 points.</p><p>The Loyola Maryland offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Holy Cross. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.8% and connected on 9 threes. Deon Perry is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.4. Meanwhile, D'Angelo Stines also brings a PPG average of 9.6 into the game.</p><p>Loyola Maryland's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.6 points per game. Against Holy Cross in their most recent game, the Loyola Maryland defense gave up a total of 70 points while allowing Holy Cross to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>At home this season, American has a record of 6-2, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. This year, American has been favored in 12 games, going 10-2 in those matchups.</p>

<p>So far, American has an overall record of 13-10, and they are 6-3 in Patriot League games. Across their last five games, they have a record of 4-1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, American has gone 9-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have an ATS mark of 8-2. At home, their ATS record is 5-3 this year and 6-3 over their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for American is 12-9 and their games have averaged 141.9 points. Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (138.3). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 134 points compared to their season average of 141.9 points.</p><p>The American offense is coming off a game where they scored 69 points against Lafayette. They posted a field goal percentage of 48% and connected on 11 threes. Matt Rogers is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.8. Meanwhile, Elijah Stephens also brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the American defense is giving up an average of 70.9 points per contest. In their most recent game, the American defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Lafayette knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 66 points.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Wildcats. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against West Virginia.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for West Virginia as Away Dogs</h3><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>West Virginia fell to 13-5 on the season after a 65-57 home loss to Arizona State on Tuesday. The Mountaineers were -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>Trailing 24-23 at halftime, West Virginia scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41 points, leading to the loss.</p><p>West Virginia struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 31% from the field and 13.8% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, but they did manage to hit 85% of their free throws, going 17 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>Basheer Jihad led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from deep. Jayden Quaintance added 15 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots. Javon Small struggled from the field, shooting 18.2% and missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>West Virginia's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 29 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, West Virginia's opponent shot 48%, making 14 of 29 two-point attempts. The Mountaineers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts for 85%. West Virginia gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Baylor on Wednesday. The Wildcats, who were +11.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Kansas State led 30-26 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Wildcats will need to tighten up defensively to turn their season around.</p><p>Kansas State put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds, with 16 assists as a team.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the Wildcats with 30 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Jalen Celestine added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's strong defensive effort, they allowed 70 points in their last game. The Wildcats held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, as they went 21/56 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts, an 81% success rate.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Runnin' Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin' Utes hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN2. Baylor is favored by -2.5 in this Big 12 conference matchup the against Utah. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Baylor Pull Off A Win at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><h3>Baylor Bears Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Bears improved to 11-6 on the season with a 70-62 win over Kansas State on Wednesday. Baylor, playing at home, was a -11.5 favorite but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Baylor trailed 30-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 44-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Baylor's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 37.5% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the way with 30 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 42.9% from three. Jalen Celestine added 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while David N'Guessan contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Baylor's strong defensive effort, they couldn't hold their opponent from getting to the free-throw line, where they shot 81%, converting 17 of 21 attempts. Baylor also allowed 13 offensive rebounds, giving their opponent extra opportunities to score.</p> <p>From the field, Baylor's defense held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, with 11 made threes on 29 attempts. Inside the arc, Baylor limited their opponent to 10/27 shooting, also 37%.</p><h3>Can the Runnin' Utes Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah's season record fell to 12-7 after a rough 70-36 road loss to Houston on Wednesday. Entering the game as +17.5 point underdogs, the Utes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah trailed 41-17 at halftime and managed just 19 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points (106) fell well short of the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Utah Runnin' Utes struggled offensively, scoring just 36 points with a field goal percentage of 30.2% (13/43). Their effective field goal percentage was 37.2%, and they shot 29.4% from three-point range (5/17). At the free-throw line, they hit only 41.7% of their attempts (5/12).</p> <p>Utah managed 15 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists. Milos Uzan led the way with 14 points, shooting 66.7% (6/9) from the field and 50.0% (2/4) from beyond the arc, adding 5 assists. L.J. Cryer contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while J'Wan Roberts added 11 points and 4 rebounds.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah held their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13, hitting 68% of their free throws. Utah allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Aces and Beacons are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beacons will host the game at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Valparaiso being favored by -6.5 at home against Evansville.</p><h3>EVANSVILLE ACES VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aces Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aces dropped to 5-14 on the season after a 78-67 home loss to UIC on Wednesday. Evansville entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>Evansville fell behind early, trailing 47-32 at halftime. They tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 35-31, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Evansville's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts for 20%, while connecting on 58.5% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they made only 7 of 13 free throws, shooting 53.8% from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Mason led the Aces with 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 54.5% overall. Tayshawn Comer added 18 points and 8 assists, while Ahmad Henderson II contributed 16 points in 22 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Modestas Kancleris grabbed 9 rebounds and shot 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Evansville's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 58% shooting, as the other team made 24 of 41 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Evansville held their opponents to 20% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 20 attempts. The Aces also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 7 for 53%. Evansville gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Valparaiso Win at Home?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Valparaiso fell to 8-10 on the season after an 81-71 road loss to Drake on Wednesday. The Beacons entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Valparaiso outscored Drake 42-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They hit 51.4% of their two-point attempts and went 4-for-11 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Beacons were efficient, knocking down 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 24 points and 9 assists, while Mitch Mascari added 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three. Valparaiso finished with just 5 assists as a team and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 17/31 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso’s defense allowed 9/16 shooting, or 56%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 83%. Valparaiso gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Evansville Aces vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

Three races, three manufacturers, three drivers. Could we be looking at the most balanced NASCAR Cup Series season in quite some time? Denny Hamlin won for Toyota, Joey Logano won for Ford, and Alex Bowman won for Chevrolet to open up the 2020 NASCAR season. Let’s see what the fourth race has in store.

That race is the FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. If your first thought when seeing “Phoenix” is “Kevin Harvick”, you are not alone. He seems like the logical starting point for this one. He isn’t the favorite, but he is a nine-time winner across the two races.

Whatever happens here, file it away because the Championship race is now at Phoenix. Changes to the NASCAR schedule have switched a whole bunch of things around, including the second date at Phoenix. The race at Homestead-Miami is now coming up on March 22.

We’ll take a detailed look at the FanShield 500 with a handicap of the field, the betting odds from 5Dimes Sportsbook, and our picks for this weekend’s race.
<h3><strong>How They Stand</strong></h3>
Ryan Blaney leads through three races, but things are all over the place. There is not a single driver with two top-five finishes through three races. Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Brad Keselowski are the only drivers with two top-10 finishes. Harvick is the only driver with three.

Chase Elliott had won three of the first four non-finishing stages, but he came up empty last week at Auto Club. Bowman and Blaney had the stage wins in that race. Blaney’s lead is 11 points over Logano and Bowman is one point behind Logano in a tie for third with Harvick. Johnson is fifth with 106 points and Elliott is a point behind him.

With Bowman’s win, he is likely in the playoffs. The top 16 in points qualify for the playoffs, unless someone outside the top 16, but inside the top 30 has a win. That virtually assures Bowman of a spot, assuming he finishes out the season. Hamlin and Logano were going to make it no matter what. That means that we are basically down to 13 playoff spots just three weeks into the season.
<h3><strong>FanShield 500 Odds &amp; Ends</strong></h3>
The track at Phoenix Raceway, formerly known as ISM Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway, is a 1.022-mile oval with flatter turns that come in between 8-10 degrees. The winter/spring stop was added to the calendar in 2005. The now championship race has taken place in October or November every year since 1988.

This can be a little bit of a tough race. Average speeds crack triple digits, but the race has gone over three hours in two of the last three years. The 500 is actually kilometers, as the drivers do 312 laps around the track to run just under 319 miles.

Here are the odds per the team at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> as of March 3 at 2:30 p.m. ET:
<table>
<tbody>
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+365</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+470</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+630</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Kevin Harvick</td>
<td width="295">+660</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Chase Elliott</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kyle Larson</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+2650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jimmie Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+2650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+3150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Clint Bowyer</td>
<td width="295">+4400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+4400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+4400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+22000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+22000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+33000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+55000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Ty Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+110000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Darrell Wallace Jr</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">John Hunter Nemechek</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Corey LaJoie</td>
<td width="295">+220000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Brennan Poole</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joey Gase</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Quin Houff</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JJ Yeley</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Reed Sorenson</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">BJ McLeod</td>
<td width="295">+525000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Even though Harvick is the first thought that comes to mind at Phoenix, Kyle Busch is the favorite at +365. Martin Truex Jr. is the second favorite at +470. Hamlin is even third over Harvick at +630. We finally see Harvick at +660.

It seems kind of crazy that Harvick is the fourth favorite. He led the most laps at Las Vegas and has been arguably the most consistent driver of them all to this point, at least from a finishing standpoint. The best driver week in and week out has probably been Blaney, but a lot of different things have gone wrong for him.
<h3><strong>Handicapping the Favorites</strong></h3>
Harvick is a nine-time winner at Phoenix. His most recent win in this race came in 2018 and if he follows the pattern, he will win this year. Harvick has wins in this race in 2006, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Busch scored his first win in the spring race last year. Harvick was ninth. Along with his five wins in this race, Harvick also has two additional top-five finishes. He hasn’t finished outside the top five in the fall race since 2011.

Speaking of top-five runs, Busch won last year and was second, third, and fourth the prior three years, including the most laps led in three straight races. He was second in the fall last year and won the fall race in 2018. Busch isn’t as accomplished as Harvick in terms of wins, but he has eight top-five finishes in his last nine Phoenix starts.

Truex’s price is a tad surprising here. He has a top-five finish in three of his last five starts at Phoenix, including the two most recent spring races. He was really good last year with seven wins overall, but he is off to a slow start this season. The car hasn’t quite been there and he hasn’t really threatened much.

Hamlin won the fall race last year and has three top-five finishes in his last four Phoenix starts. He also led the most laps in the fall race in 2018, but finished 35th. You can make a case for Hamlin to be among the low prices with Harvick and Busch, but Truex just doesn’t seem to fit as well.

Among the short prices, I still have to give Harvick the benefit of the doubt, especially with the longest price. It would not be the least bit stunning to see one of the Joe Gibbs Racing cars come through, but Harvick’s price point is too good to overlook given the top contenders.
<h3><strong>What About the Others?</strong></h3>
If this is going to be one of those years in NASCAR, you have to take some looks down the board to try and find some guys that could grab the checkered flag at balloon prices. After all, Bowman was +2200 last week.

Blaney was third in both Phoenix races last year in his second season for Team Penske. He has run well on the one-mile track at Bristol the last two years. I’m not sure +1300 is good enough for me, but he may be a decent look in group matchups against guys like Logano, Keselowski, and Elliott.

Brad Keselowski is a guy that I am looking at for one of the upcoming 1.5-mile races. Phoenix isn’t a great track for him, but he’s won twice at Atlanta, so keep him in mind next week. I don’t think he’s a contender this week.

Speaking of guys to watch at the 1.5-mile tracks, Erik Jones will get some love from me at Atlanta and Homestead-Miami. Just planting some seeds for the future.

Jimmie Johnson is flirting with a win. He hasn’t won since the 2017 spring race at Dover, but he is going to get pushed to one at some point. It was emotional for him last week at Auto Club as the field and his family honored him and his contributions to the sport. He’s playing with house money during this retirement tour and the car has been pretty darn good. This probably isn’t the week at +2650, but you could do a lot worse than trying him at this price point on some of the bigger tracks.
<h3><strong>Picks</strong></h3>
Ultimately, I think this is a chalkier race. It will be one of the four favorites. As mentioned, I like Harvick of that group, but really would not be surprised to see Hamlin or Busch win. A unit on each would return at least some profit if Busch won, but that is a lot to throw on a race. A unit on Busch and half units on Hamlin and Harvick make sense here with a lot more choices next week at Atlanta.

2020 FanShield 500 NASCAR Betting Odds & Picks

<p>Looking to win big? The Hoosiers and Nittany Lions face off at 12:00 ET on BTN. The Nittany Lions are hosting the game at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Penn State as the -4 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -4</p><p>This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Nittany Lions.</li><li>Not only will Penn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hoosiers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Indiana heads into this Big Ten matchup as a 4-point underdog, and they have gone 3-9 as the underdog this season. The Hoosiers are 14-12 overall, and they have dropped three straight games. Over their last 10 road games, Indiana has gone 4-6, and they are 3-6 on the road this season.</p>

<p>In their most recent outing, the Hoosiers fell to Nebraska by a score of 85-70. On the year, they have gone 8-3 in non-conference games, and they are 6-9 in Big Ten action. For the season, Indiana has been outscored by an average of 7.9 points per game on the road.</p><p>Against the spread, Indiana has gone 12-13-1 this season. On the road, they are 4-4-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Hoosiers have a 6-6 mark vs. the spread.</p><p>Indiana's over/under record this season is 14-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 147.7 points. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (145.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>The Hoosiers' offense wrapped up their last game with 70 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 72.8 points per contest. The top scorer for the Hoosiers was Mackenzie Mgbako with 22 points, while Kel'el Ware also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>At present, the Hoosiers' defense is nationally ranked 247th, allowing 74.9 points per game. In today's game, the Indiana defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 85 points.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Penn State?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Illinois by a score of 90-89, the Penn State Nittany Lions bring a 13-14 overall record into their matchup with the Indiana Hoosiers. At home this season, Penn State has gone 11-5, and over their last ten home games, they have a record of 6-4.</p>

<p>On the season, the Nittany Lions have been favored in ten of their 27 games, going 6-4 in those matchups. As the favorite, Penn State has an average scoring margin of +8.3 points per game. For the year, they have a record of 7-9 in Big Ten games and a 6-5 record in non-conference matchups.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Penn State has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Nittany Lions are only 3-7 ATS.</p><p>This season, Penn State has an over/under record of 16-10-1. The average over/under line in their games is 146.6 and the average scoring in their games is 149.3. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average scoring in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring in those games is 149 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Penn State offense put up 90 points against Illinois. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.8% and made 8 threes. Nick Kern led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Zach Hicks contributed 13 points for the Nittany Lions.</p><p>So far, the Nittany Lions' defense is ranked 225th in the country at 73.9 points per contest. The Penn State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 89 points and allowed Illinois to connect on 8 threes.</p>

Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>At 7:05 PM ET, the Phillies and Orioles face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the Orioles are favored on the money line (-131). The Phillies have a money line odds of +110 and are the leaders of the NL East with a record of 46-22. The Orioles are 2nd in the AL East at 45-23.</p>

<p>Friday's forecast in Baltimore calls for temperatures in the upper 80s and partly cloudy skies. MASN will be televising this one, and the over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs. Ranger Suarez is starting for the Phillies, and he will be facing off against Kyle Bradish.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -131</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Friday, June 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Phillies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Phillies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 9-3 loss. Philadelphia was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Red Sox scored four times in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Aaron Nola took the loss, going just 3 2/3 innings, and giving up eight earned runs on 11 hits. Kyle Schwarber was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a double, three RBIs, and a run scored. The Phillies also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Philadelphia heads into today's road matchup vs. the Orioles with an overall record of 46-22, which has them leading the NL East by nine games over the Braves. The Phillies have dropped two straight games, losing the final two games of their series vs. the Red Sox. So far, they have gone 12-6 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have been very good this year, going 27-10, and they are 19-12 on the road. Philadelphia has been really good in night games, going 31-11 this season. As the favorite, the Phillies are 41-18, and they are 5-4 when the underdog on the year.</p><p>The Phillies are 37-31 against the run line this season, including a 17-14 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in 20 of 37 home games. Their average run differential is +1.5 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in 32 of 59 games as the favorite.</p><p>The Phillies are on the road today against the Orioles, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-35. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 5-10, and their games have had an average line of 8 runs. The over has hit in their last two games, and 66.2% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Ranger Suárez gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces off against the Orioles on the road. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 10-1 with an ERA of 1.81. Suárez's WHIP for the season is .85, and he has pitched one shutout and one complete game. In his last outing, Suárez picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Suárez has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 5-1 and 2.22 ERA compared to 5-0 with a 1.6 ERA at home.</p><p>As a team, the Phillies are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 2nd in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.4 runs per contest. Philadelphia is also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Phillies have been hitting a lot of home runs this season and have three players who are among the league leaders in RBIs.</p>

<p>Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have been the Phillies' top power threats this season, with Harper's 15 homers leading the team and Schwarber right behind him with 13. Schwarber has been especially hot of late, going 10/27 in his last seven games with two homers. Harper is also on a five-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Braves with a 6-3 loss. Heading into the game, the Orioles were the slight favorite at -114 on the money line. Things started off well for the Orioles, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Braves scored two runs in the top of the  first.</p>

<p>Cole Irvin got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on nine hits. Kyle Stowers had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Jordan Westburg had a good day at the plate, going 2/3 with a run scored.</p><p>With an overall record of 45-23, the Orioles are 2nd in the AL East, 2.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. Baltimore has been good against other teams in the AL East, putting up a record of 17-6. They are coming into today's game at home, where they are 23-13 this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been good on the road, going 22-10. As the favorite, the Orioles have gone 37-19 and 8-4 as the underdog. Baltimore's overall series record is 15-4-3, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -2.8 runs per game. Baltimore's run line record is 42-26, and they are 22-10 against the run line on the road.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 7.5 runs is lower than the average of 8 runs for Baltimore Orioles games this season. The Orioles have played 52 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 33-26. The combined run average in Orioles games this season is 8.6 runs per game.</p><p>Kyle Bradish has made seven starts this season and has a record of 2-0 with an ERA of 2.62. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. Bradish's last outing came against the Rays, where he picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. In that outing, he had nine strikeouts. Bradish has made two quality starts this season and is averaging 12.84 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking at his walk numbers, Bradish is averaging 3.67 per nine innings. At home, his ERA is 7.77 compared to 0.90 on the road.</p><p>As a team, the Orioles are the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have also been the league's top home run-hitting team, and their team slugging percentage of .449 is also the best mark in the league. Baltimore comes into the game with a collective batting average of .248, which is 8th in the league.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles' top two run producers this season. Rutschman's 50 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 5th in the league, while Henderson is 6th in the league with 47 RBIs. Henderson also has the 2nd most home runs in the league, with 21. Henderson has gone 9/26 in his last six games, with two homers and five RBIs. Anthony Santander has struggled this season, batting just .221, and he has gone 6/27 in his last seven games.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 6/14/24

<p>The Miami Dolphins travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Kickoff for this Wild Card round game is set for 8:00 PM ET and will be televised on PEA.  </p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins +4</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-20 in favor of the Chiefs.</li><li>Our projections have Tua Tagovailoa finishing with 208.346 passing yards on 17.237/26.906 passing.</li><li>The Chiefs are projected to finish with 335 yards of offense compared to the 309 yards for the Dolphins.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dolphins Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Through 17 games, the Dolphins are 11-6. In the AFC-East standings, they are in 2nd place which puts them 6th in the AFC. With a scoring margin of +6.2, the Dolphins' have achieved an ATS record of 10-7 so far.</p><p>As they enter week 1, the Dolphins offense ranks 2nd in the league, averaging 29.2 points per contest. Heading into week 1, Miami ranks 19th in passing attempts and is averaging 8 yards per attempt (2). With 265.5 passing yards per game, they hold the 1st spot in the league.</p><p>The Dolphins have been running the ball an average of 26.8 times per game and currently hold the 6th spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 5.</p><p>On the defensive side of the ball, the Dolphins give up an average of 221.2 passing yards and 97.1 rushing yards per game. Looking at their sack numbers, Miami is currently ranked 3rd in the league. So far, they are giving up 23 points per game and 318.3 yards.</p><h3>Can the Chiefs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, the Chiefs are an above .500 team at home at 5-4. Heading into Wild Card round, they are 1st in the AFC-West on an overall record of 11-6. On the road, Kansas City has gone 6-2 thus far. So far this season, the Chiefs are above .500 vs. the spread at 9-7-1. Their average scoring margin this season is +4.5.</p><p>The Chiefs come in with an average of 21.8 points per game which is 13th in the NFL. Kansas City is currently ranked 6th in the NFL for passing yards per game, with an average of 246.4. In terms of passing yards per attempt, they are 10th in the league.</p><p>In terms of rushing, the Chiefs are averaging 24.5 rushing attempts per game, placing them 19th for rushing yards. They have an average of 4.2 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>Kansas City is sitting 2nd in points allowed so far. Heading into week 1, their opponents are putting up an average of 17.3 points per game, on 289.8 yards per contest.</p>

Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>The Badgers and Trojans are set to face off at 3:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wisconsin is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wisconsin Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wisconsin improved to 14-3 on the season with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin led 37-20 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. Despite the narrow win, the Badgers will need to address their 2nd half defensive struggles moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Wisconsin's offense put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>The Badgers were impressive at the free-throw line, knocking down 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89.3%. Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points and 3 assists, while John Tonje added 17 points. Wisconsin finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite Wisconsin's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. The Badgers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, translating to 57% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Wisconsin held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, the opposing team capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89%. Wisconsin also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>USC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 99-89 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Trojans, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> 

<p>USC led 48-32 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51. The game’s total points of 188 exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 64.9% (37/57) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.7%. They were deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 15 threes for 66.7%, while also shooting 64.3% from two-point range (27/42).</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9/10 shooting, including 3/4 from three. Wesley Yates III contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, and Owen Freeman chipped in 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots.</p><p>USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 37 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense gave up 10 threes on 15 attempts, a 66% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cyclones versus the Red Raiders? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Iowa State is favored by -1.5 in this Big 12 conference matchup the against Texas Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 146.5 points.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Texas Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Iowa State Win on the Road?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 13-1 on the season with an 82-59 win over Utah on Tuesday. The Cyclones were -16.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa State led 38-25 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half while allowing 34. Their strong defensive effort helped them keep Utah in check and secure the win.</p><p>Iowa State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a strong showing inside, connecting on 53.8% of their two-point shots (21/39).</p> <p>Curtis Jones led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from three (3/7). Tamin Lipsey and Gabe Madsen each added 20 points, with Madsen hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 28.6% from deep (4/14).</p><p>Even with Iowa State allowing 59 points, their defense gave up a 44% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 27 of 61 shots. Inside the arc, Iowa State's defense allowed 53% shooting, as the other team connected on 21 of 39 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Iowa State held the opposition to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. The Cyclones also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 75%. Iowa State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Red Raiders Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 11-3 on the season with a 72-67 road win over BYU on Tuesday. The Red Raiders entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Trailing 34-32 at halftime, Texas Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring BYU 40-33. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Texas Tech put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.</p> <p>Elijah Hawkins led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes and adding 5 assists. Darrion Williams contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field, while Chance McMillian added 16 points and 8 boards.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Red Raiders allowed 20 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, with the other team shooting 58%. Texas Tech also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12, shooting 57%.</p>

Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>At 4:10 PM from Citi Field in New York, we have an NL East matchup between the Braves and Mets. Heading into Saturday's game, the Braves have a record of 23-12, while the Mets are 18-19 overall. Atlanta is the favorite on the money line at -161, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Max Fried is starting for the Braves, and he is facing off against Christian Scott for the Mets. You can catch this one on BSSE.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline +134</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mets 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>The most recent game o of this Mets and Braves series came right down to the end, as the Mets rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 on the road. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -152 on the money line.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton pitched well for the Braves in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. As for the Mets, Jose Quintana struggled on the mound, giving up four runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies each homered for the Braves, while Matt Olson went deep for the Mets. Francisco Lindor went 1/4 with an RBI in his return to the Mets' lineup.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Atlanta is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 23-12 overall this season. The Braves are 2nd in the NL East, two games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have been good against other teams in their division, putting up a record of 9-4.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 13-4 this year, and they are just above .500 at 10-8 on the road. Atlanta has been good as the favorite this season, going 23-10, but they are 0-2 as the underdog. The Braves have an overall series record of 8-3-1 this year and are winning their current series vs. the Mets. So far, they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Braves are favored on the run line, they are 17-16 this season. They are 1-1 as the underdog, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs per game.</p><p>Despite their recent under streak, the Braves have played to a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 12-21, and the average over/under line for their games has been 9 runs. However, when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the under has hit in both games. Overall, 85.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made seven starts and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 4.23. Fried's WHIP for the season is currently 1.15. Looking at his overall numbers, Fried has one complete game shutout and three quality starts. In his most recent outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had not allowed an earned run in two straight starts. Fried has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 10.49 compared to 7.27 at home.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 12 home runs are the most in the MLB right now. Ozuna also leads the Braves with 38 RBIs and is batting .313. He is currently on a four-game hitting streak but has gone just 6/24 in his last seven games. Travis d'Arnaud has also been a solid power threat for the Braves, as his five homers are 2nd on the team and 8th in the league.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 5th in scoring at 5 runs per game. They are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams and have the 4th best team batting average. Atlanta comes into the game as one of the league's top home run hitting teams.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 18-19 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East, eight games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games. New York is hosting the Braves today and are 9-11 at home this year.</p>

<p>New York has gone 9-8 on the road, and they are 10-9 as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Mets are 8-10 and 1-3 as the underdog at home. The Mets have an overall series record of 6-5-1 this year.</p><p>When the Mets win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -2.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 19-18, but they have been better on the road, going 11-6 vs. the run line. As the underdog, they are 11-7 vs. the run line.</p><p>The Mets' over/under record for the season is 18-19, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, the Mets' record is 4-6 in those games. Overall, 56.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Christian Scott will be making his second start of the season for the Mets, and he'll be taking on the Braves at home. In his first outing of the season, Scott went 6 2/3 innings, giving up just 1 earned run and striking out 6. He did give up a home run in that start, but overall, it was a solid outing for him.</p><p>Brandon Nimmo has been on a tear for the Mets of late, going 9/29 in his last eight games with two homers and seven RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs (25) and put him on a seven-game hitting streak. Overall, he is batting just .230 for the season. Francisco Lindor has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/29 with two homers and 10 RBIs in his last eight games. For the season, he is hitting just .212.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are one of the better road scoring teams in the league at 5.5 runs per contest. However, they are averaging just 3.5 runs per game at home. So far, they are 11th in home runs and are batting a collective .238.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>Betting on today's Terrapins and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Maryland.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Maryland at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Terrapins Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maryland improved to 14-5 on the season with a 69-66 win over Nebraska on Sunday. The Terrapins were -9.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Maryland led 37-35 at halftime and edged out Nebraska 32-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Maryland put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They hit 40% of their threes, making 10 of 25 attempts, while shooting 48.5% inside the arc. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 58.3% on 7 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes and adding 5 assists. Andrew Morgan contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field, while Rodney Rice added 15 points, despite hitting just 2 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 33 shooting for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's opponents hit 10 of 25 shots, good for 40%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 58%. Maryland gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Illini Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois dropped to 13-5 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Illini were +1 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 158, just under the O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>After being tied 36-36 at halftime, Illinois scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points to the Spartans, resulting in the loss.</p><p>Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 24 attempts for a 20.8% rate, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 17 of 27 attempts, shooting 63%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Tre Holloman added 17 points. Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell each chipped in 13 points, with Ivisic dishing out 5 assists. Illinois grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Illinois allowing 80 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Illini gave up 45% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 25 of 55 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 10 three-point attempts, with only 3 makes for 30% shooting. However, their opponent capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 27 attempts for 77%.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Blazers game? Catch the action at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Blazers hosts this showdown at 3:15 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and UAB is favored by -6.5 vs. Temple in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 3:15 ET on Sunday, March 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Temple at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Owls Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Temple is coming off a 74-73 win over Florida Atlantic, and they have won six straight games. So far, the Owls have gone 12-19 overall and 9-13 in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Temple has gone 9-8 this season, and they have an average scoring margin of -2.1 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Owls have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Temple has gone 13-8-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Owls have an impressive ATS mark of 9-1. On the road, Temple has an ATS record of 10-6-1 this year and they are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Overall, the Owls have gone 17-16-1 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Temple's games this season (142.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points compared to their season average of 142.8 points per game. So far this year, their over/under record is 16-17-1.</p><p>The Temple offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Florida Atlantic. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.1% while connecting on 12 threes. The top scorer for the Owls was Hysier Miller with 21 points, while Jordan Riley also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>On the defensive side, Temple is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Florida Atlantic, the Owls finished with a field goal percentage of 54% and a total of 73 points vs. Temple.</p><h3>Will UAB Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>UAB enters tonight's game against Temple as the favorites. They have been favored in 20 of their 31 games this season, going 14-6 in those matchups. The Blazers have been even better at home, where they are 14-5 this season compared to 8-6 on the road.</p>

<p>UAB comes into tonight's game on a five-game winning streak, and they have been especially tough at home recently. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five.</p><p>As the favorite, UAB has gone 9-10-1 vs. the spread this season and they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Blazers have an ATS record of 11-7-1 this year and they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UAB games is 18-15 and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (148.7). So far, 26 of their games have had more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>UAB's offense had a good outing, putting up 93 points against South Florida. They achieved a 53.3% field goal percentage and went 22/30 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Blazers have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 185th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 302nd in terms of percentage and 314th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Blazers' defense is presently ranked 261st nationally, allowing an average of 75.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.6 threes per game vs. Temple. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.</p>

Temple Owls vs UAB Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Billikens game? Catch the action at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO, as the Billikens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and the Billikens are the home favorites against the Ramblers in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -2</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago will be playing their 14th game of the season today and they currently have a record of 8-5. So far this season, all of the Ramblers' games have been on the road. Entering today's game, Loyola Chicago holds a 4-8 against the spread (ATS) record. In their previous five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Loyola Chicago have had an average of 137.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-8-1. Over the course of the last five games, the Ramblers' games have averaged 144 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Loyola Chicago offense put up 73 points against Central Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.4% and made 8 threes. Des Watson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 11.4. Meanwhile, Philip Alston also brings a PPG average of 15.2 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Loyola Chicago defense is giving up an average of 66.7 points per contest. So far, the Loyola Chicago defense is giving up an average of 6.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (588th).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Billikens Chances at Home</h3><p>Saint Louis comes into their 14th game of the season with a 7-6 record. In their previous ten games at home, including last year, Saint Louis has a 7-3 record. Against the spread, Saint Louis has a 6-6 record this season. In their previous five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Saint Louis have had an average of 147.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.9 points. Their over/under record is 7-5-0. When assessing the Billikens' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 146 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Saint Louis offense put up 70 points against North Carolina State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 1 three. Bradley Ezewiro led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, Tim Dalger contributed 17 points for the Billikens.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Saint Louis defense is giving up an average of 75.5 points per contest. Against North Carolina State in their most recent game, the Saint Louis defense gave up a total of 82 points while allowing North Carolina State to hit 50% of their shots.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Louis Billikens Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24

<p>The Broncos and Gaels are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Gaels will host the game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -9 vs. Santa Clara in a West Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos +9</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Santa Clara at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Broncos Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a 104-79 win over San Diego, Santa Clara comes into this game with a 20-12 record. So far, the Broncos have gone 11-5 in West Coast Conference play compared to their 9-7 non-conference record.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Santa Clara has gone 6-5, and they are coming off a game in which they were 2.9 points better than their opponents. Over their last 10 road games, the Broncos have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Santa Clara has been great vs. the spread this year, going 9-4. On the road, the Broncos have been even better, going 9-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 8-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Santa Clara's games this season (149.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, which is higher than today's OU line. So far, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game where they scored 104 points against San Diego. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.4% and connected on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Broncos have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 127th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 106th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Santa Clara defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Saint Mary's, the Santa Clara defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Santa Clara made 35 free-throws vs. the Broncos.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Saint Mary's as Home Favorites</h3><p>At home this season, Saint Mary's has gone 13-7, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. On the year, they are 20-7 when favored, and they have been favored in 27 of their 31 games.</p>

<p>Coming off a 70-57 loss to Gonzaga, the Gaels enter this game with a 24-7 overall record, including a 15-1 mark in West Coast Conference action.</p><p>As the favorite, Saint Mary's has gone 13-14 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gaels are 6-4. At home, their ATS record is 9-11 and they are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Mary's games this season (133.5). In 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 Saint Mary's offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 57 points versus Gonzaga. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Offensively, the Gaels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 89th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 166th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Saint Mary's defense is giving up an average of 58.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Gonzaga, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 70 points vs. Saint Mary's.</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Saint Mary's Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

<p>Betting on today's Gaels and Crimson game? Catch the action at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA, as the Crimson hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Gaels are the betting favorite against the Crimson. The over/under for the game is 144 points.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Iona Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Iona is entering their 13th game of the season with a record of 5-7. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, Iona has a 5-5 record. Examining Iona's ATS performance thus far, they enter today's game with a 6-6 ATS record. This season, they have gone 4-2 on the road vs. the spread and 2-4 when playing at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Iona have had an average of 143.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.8 points. Their over/under record is 6-6-0. When analyzing the Gaels' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 133 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Iona's offense looked good, scoring 85 points against Colgate. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.4% and made 12/15 free throws. Offensively, the Gaels have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 319th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 125th in percentage and 102nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Gaels' defense is ranked 151st in the country at 71.8 points per contest. Iona's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Colgate offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 65 points.</p><h3>Are the Crimson Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Harvard, with a record of 8-3, has played 11 games so far. In their previous ten home games, which includes games from last year, Harvard has a 6-4 record. Harvard's against the spread (ATS) record is currently sitting at 4-6, which is below .500. In their previous five games, the team has yet to cover the spread, going 0-5.</p><p>Through 11 games, Harvard has an over/under record of 7-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 146.5 points per game so far. The Crimson's last five games have finished with a combined 145 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Harvard offense is coming off a game where they scored 74 points against Holy Cross. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.1% and connected on 11 threes. Chisom Okpara led the team in scoring, putting up 26 points. Additionally, Tyler Simon contributed 12 points for the Crimson.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Harvard defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.1 threes per game vs. Iona. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.6%.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Harvard Crimson Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

<p>Betting on today's Terrapins and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with the Golden Gophers being the favored team playing at home against the Terrapins.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 5:30 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Minneapolis Possible for the Terrapins?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's matchup, the Maryland Terrapins are 9-5 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten play. On the road, they are just 1-3 this season and are 1-9 in their last ten road games. In their last game, they lost to Purdue by a score of 67-53.</p>

<p>So far this season, Maryland has been the underdog in four of their 14 games. As the underdog, they are just 1-3 this season. Overall, they have been favored in ten of their games and are 8-2 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog, Maryland has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread this season and is 1-3 ATS on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Terrapins have a mark of 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Maryland games is 4-10. Today's over/under line of 135.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (136). Over their last three games, Maryland games have averaged 125 points compared to their season average of 135.4 points per game.</p><p>The Maryland offense is coming off a game in which they scored 53 points vs. Purdue. Overall their field goal percentage was 33.3% while connecting on 5 threes. Jahmir Young was the leading scorer for the Terrapins, putting up 26 points. In addition, Jordan Geronimo contributed 9 points.</p><p>This season, the Maryland defense has been impressive, holding the 28th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.6 points per contest. In today's game, the Maryland defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 67 points.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Gophers Chances at Home</h3><p>Minnesota comes into this game as the favorite and have been dominant at home this season. They are 10-1 at home and have an average scoring margin of +19.3 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Minnesota is 11-3 overall and have won their last six games. In their last game, they defeated Michigan by a score of 73-71.</p><p>Minnesota has been excellent against the spread this season, going 11-2-1. At home, they have an ATS record of 9-1-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Gophers have gone 8-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record for the season sits at 7-7, and today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 79.9 points per game, Minnesota struggled in their previous game. Against Michigan, the Golden Gophers scored 73 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5%. The team's top scorer is Dawson Garcia, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.2, while Mike Mitchell Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>This season, the Minnesota defense has been impressive, holding the 75th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.6 points per contest. So far, the Minnesota defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.7 times per game (526th).</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/24

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<p>At 10:00 ET, ESPN will broadcast a non-conference matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. The Bucks (-116) are currently favored by 1 point over the Lakers (-105). The over/under line is sitting at 232.5 points.</p>

<p>Milwaukee (41-22) is 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers (34-30) are 10th in the West. Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will host tonight's game.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bucks Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Bucks are on the road in LA to take on the Lakers. Milwaukee is favored by 1 point and has a record of 41-22, which is 2nd in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks have been favored in 54 of their 63 games. As the favorite, they have gone 39-15 and have won four straight games against the spread. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 6.7 points per game as the favorite.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's most recent game was a 125-90 loss to the Warriors. The O/U line for that game was 230, and the Bucks were 2.5-point underdogs. This loss dropped their ATS record to 27-36 for the season.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks have a record of 29-13 against other teams in the East. Against non-conference opponents, they are 12-9. On the road, the Bucks are 16-15 compared to 25-7 at home.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 30-33. In their last seven games, the under has hit. Today's O/U line of 232.5 is lower than their season average of 237.1.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Bucks have been one of the most potent offenses in the league this season. They are currently ranked 3rd in the NBA with an average of 120.9 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 118.6 points compared to 123.0 at home.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 6th in the league at 100.7 possessions per game. This up-tempo style has allowed them to get up a lot of three-point attempts, as they are 6th in the NBA in three-point attempts per game (38.1).</p>

<p>Overall, the Bucks have been an efficient shooting team, ranking 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage. Inside the arc, Milwaukee has been the 2nd best team in the league, making 57% of their two-point attempts.</p><p>At this time, the Bucks' defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 117.0 points per game. So far this season, the Bucks' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 10th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 22.0 times per game vs. Milwaukee.</p><h3>Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>In their games this season, the Lakers have averaged a combined 234.8 points per game, which is higher than today's over/under line of 232.5. Overall, their games have averaged an over/under line of 232.7 points.</p>

<p>Looking at their ATS record, the Lakers are 28-36 for the season, including a 15-18 record at home and 13-18 on the road. As the underdog, they are 15-16 ATS compared to 13-20 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Lakers are coming off a 130-120 loss to the Kings. They were favored by 2.5 points in that game and are now 3-0 straight-up in their last three games. The combined scoring in that game was 250 points, and the O/U line was 239.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Lakers are 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 34-30. In the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place. Today, they are 1-point underdogs at home.</p>

<p>Against Western Conference teams, the Lakers are 23-21 compared to 11-9 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 12-19 for the season and have an ATS record of 13-18. At home, they are 22-11 straight-up and 15-18 ATS.</p><p>When playing at home, the Lakers are averaging 118 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 117.2 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league with 101 possessions per game.</p>

<p>One area where the Lakers have excelled is their field goal percentage, as they are 3rd in the NBA at 49%. However, they are just 27th in three-point shooting, making an average of 11.5 threes per game. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 6th in attempts and 10th in makes.</p>

<p>When comparing their scoring to the league average, the Lakers have outscored it in 48.4% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 7th in the NBA. However, they are last in offensive rebounds at just 8.1 per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Lakers' defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 117.6 points per game allowed. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.</p>

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