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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Matadors versus the Titans? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA. The over/under for this Big West conference contest is set at 147 points, with Cal State Fullerton being favored by -2.5 at home against CSUN.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Titan Gym at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Matadors Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>CSUN enters this game with a record of 17-11 and has gone 8-8 in Big West play. They have lost two games in a row, including a 66-65 loss to UC Davis in their most recent game.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Matadors have gone 8-6, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. For the year, they have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, CSUN has a solid ATS record of 10-4 this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Matadors have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, CSUN has an ATS record of 11-3 this year and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>CSUN's over/under record this season is 11-14-1 and today's line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line of 149.1 in their games. So far, 12 of their games have had lower scoring than 147 points. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 3-6-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the CSUN offense tallied 65 points in a matchup against UC Davis. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.2%, and they made 3 threes. On the offensive front, the Matadors have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 125th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 261st in terms of percentage and 352nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Matadors' defense holds the 198th rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. The CSUN defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed UC Davis to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Cal State Fullerton?</h3><p>Cal State Fullerton is 12-15 overall and 5-10 in Big West play. They have gone 4-5 at home this season, and they are 5-1 when favored.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Titans are 5-5, and they are coming off a 68-50 win over Cal Poly. On the season, they have a scoring differential of +1.2 at home.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton has an ATS record of 12-13 this season and they are 3-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Titans are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 for the Cal State Fullerton vs CSUN game is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (135.9). So far, 19 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Titans' offense tallied 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is DJ Brewton, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.1, while Max Jones also carries a PPG average of 15.2 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Titans' defense is ranked 78th in the country at 68.2 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Cal State Fullerton defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Cal Poly knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 50 points.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Miners game? Catch the action at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX, as the Miners hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. Louisiana Tech come into this Conference USA conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><p>Louisiana Tech has played 26 games so far this season, with a record of 18-8. When playing away from home, the Bulldogs have a record of 5-7, while they have a record of 10-1 when playing at home. Heading into today's game, Louisiana Tech holds a 13-10 ATS record. In their last ten games this season, Louisiana Tech has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Louisiana Tech comes in with an over/under record of 11-12-0 through 26 games, with their games averaging a combined 136.6 points per game so far. The Bulldogs' last five games have finished with a combined 138 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Louisiana Tech offense is coming off a game where they scored 75 points against FIU. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.9% and connected on 6 threes. Isaiah Crawford is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Tahlik Chavez brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 12th in the country at 63.5 points per contest. In today's game vs. UTEP, the Louisiana Tech defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Louisiana Tech made 23 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.</p><h3>Will UTEP Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After 26 games, UTEP has a 13-13 overall record. In away games, the Miners have yet to win a game, going 0-8, while they have a 10-4 record at home. As of today's game, UTEP's against the spread record stands at 8-13-1. This season, they have gone 1-7 vs. the spread on the road and 7-6-1 at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 26 games, UTEP has an over/under record of 9-13-0, with their games averaging 138 points per game on average. The Miners have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>UTEP's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against Western Kentucky. They had an overall field goal percentage of 41.4% and made 14/25 free throws. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tae Hardy who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.7. Otis Frazier III also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.8.</p><p>In terms of defense, UTEP is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.3 points per game. UTEP's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Western Kentucky offense to knock down 56% of their shots on their way to putting up 90 points.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Hilltoppers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hilltoppers at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. Get ready to place your bets! In this Conference USA matchup, Louisiana Tech is favored by -2 vs. Western Kentucky. The over/under for the game is 148 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +2</p><p>This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Hilltoppers.</li><li>Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Bowling Green?</h3><p>With a record of 20-8, Louisiana Tech has been a strong team this season, and they have been especially good at home, going 10-1. However, they have also been solid on the road, posting a record of 7-7. Over their last five games, the Bulldogs have gone 4-1.</p>

<p>For the season, Louisiana Tech has been favored in 19 of their 28 games, going 16-3 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.5, compared to +4.5 on the road. The Bulldogs have won their last four games, including a 67-58 victory over New Mexico State.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Louisiana Tech has gone 12-7 vs the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have an ATS record of 7-3. On the road, the Bulldogs are 9-5 vs the spread this year and have gone 6-4 over their last 10 road games.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Louisiana Tech games is 11-14 and their games have averaged 135.6 points. Today's over/under line of 148 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (137.5). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and their games have averaged 130 points during this stretch.</p><p>In their latest game, Louisiana Tech offense put up 67 points against New Mexico State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 5 threes. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 145th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 98th in terms of percentage and 207th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense has been playing well, ranking 12th nationally, with 63.2 points allowed per game. Louisiana Tech's three-point defense is currently 56th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.5% of their shots vs. Louisiana Tech.</p><h3>Will Western Kentucky Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Kentucky has been a much better team at home this season, as they have gone 9-3 compared to 7-5 on the road. The Hilltoppers have won their last three games at home, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Western Kentucky has gone 19-8 this season, and they are 8-5 in Conference USA. As the underdog, the Hilltoppers have gone 6-4 this season.</p><p>Western Kentucky's ATS record this season is 15-9, including a mark of 7-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hilltoppers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Western Kentucky games is 10-14, and today's line of 148 is slightly below the average over/under line in their games this year (150.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Western Kentucky offense tallied 72 points in a matchup against Middle Tennessee. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37.3%, and they made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Hilltoppers was Brandon Newman with 14 points, while Donald McHenry also added 11 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Hilltoppers' defense is ranked 220th in the country at 73.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Middle Tennessee, the Blue Raiders finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 74 points vs. Western Kentucky.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Wolf Pack game? Catch the action at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV, as the Wolf Pack hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 137 points, with Nevada being favored by -14.5 at home against Fresno State.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:30 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After losing their last game to San Diego State by a score of 73-41, Fresno State will look to bounce back on the road against Nevada. On the season, the Bulldogs have gone 11-17, including a 4-10 mark in Mountain West play.</p>

<p>Fresno State has struggled on the road this season, going just 3-7 compared to their 7-9 record at home. As the underdog, the Bulldogs are 2-14, and they have lost three straight games coming into tonight's matchup.</p><p>As the underdog, Fresno State has gone 5-11 vs. the spread this season and they are 11-15 overall. On the road, the Bulldogs are 4-6 vs. the spread and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Fresno State has gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Fresno State games is 15-11, and today's line of 137 is just below the average over/under line in their games of 138. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points.</p><p>Fresno State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 41 points against San Diego State. In that game, they made 5/27 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 24.6%. Offensively, the Bulldogs have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 98th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 239th in percentage and 233rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 189th in the country at 72.9 points per contest. Against San Diego State in their most recent game, the Fresno State defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing San Diego State to hit 24% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Wolf Pack Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>At home this season, Nevada has gone 13-2, and they have won four straight games overall. The Wolf Pack's average scoring margin at home is +16.3 points per game.</p>

<p>For the year, Nevada is 23-6, and their record in Mountain West action is 10-5. They have gone 18-4 when favored this season.</p><p>As the favorite, Nevada has gone 14-8 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have a 6-4 ATS record. At home, the Wolf Pack are 9-6 ATS this year and they have gone 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137 for the Nevada Wolf Pack's game against Fresno State is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.8). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less than 137 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Nevada offense put up 77 points against Colorado State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.7% and made 10 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Wolf Pack offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 18 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.</p><p>At present, the Wolf Pack's defense is nationally ranked 43rd, allowing 66.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. Colorado State, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 74 points vs. Nevada.</p>

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/24

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<p>The Eagles and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Morehead State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 93-45 to Louisville on Monday. The Eagles were +21.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, which was under the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Morehead State struggled early, scoring just 14 points in the first half while allowing 41. They managed to put up 31 points in the second half, but their defense gave up 52 points after the break.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points while shooting 23.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.9%, and they hit only 3 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out just 4 assists as a team. Kasean Pryor contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while J'Vonne Hadley added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% on two-pointers, with 21 makes on 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense gave up 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Morehead State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cincinnati as Home Favorites</h3><p>Cincinnati opened their season with a dominant 109-54 win over UAPB on Monday. The Bearcats, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After leading 55-32 at halftime, Cincinnati continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 54-22.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 109 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3% (42/72). They were equally effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>The Bearcats also dominated on the boards, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds, and dished out 27 assists. Simas Lukosius led the way with 20 points on 8/10 shooting, while Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jizzle James contributed 10 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 54 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's opponent hit 12 of 24 threes, good for 50% shooting.</p> <p>Cincinnati also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 56%. On the boards, Cincinnati gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and Charleston is favored by -3.5 against South Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Florida Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Florida dropped their season opener to the Gators on Monday, falling 98-83 on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 40-39 at halftime, South Florida couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, allowing 59 points while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>South Florida put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 26 attempts. They also made 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Will Richard added 25 points, while Jamille Reynolds contributed 17 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots. Kasen Jennings knocked down 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held the other team to 20% shooting, as they made just 5 of 25 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cougars?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars opened their season with a 90-80 win over Southern Illinois on Monday. Charleston, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 45-42 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring another 45 points while holding the Salukis to 38. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts, while shooting 62.9% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 63.3% from the line.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 75% rate.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Eagles and Rams are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Rams will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and VCU is favored by -10.5 against Boston College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have VCU winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston College opened their season with a 69-60 win over the Citadel Bulldogs on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Eagles entered the game as -16.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 135-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Boston College took control early, leading 37-28 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 32 points, resulting in a closer finish than expected.</p><p>Boston College put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They connected on 5 of 18 three-point attempts, hitting 27.8% from deep, while making 16 of 36 two-point shots for a 44.4% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 78.6%, going 22 for 28. Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 37.5% from three. Brody Fox added 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the field.</p><p>Boston College's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston College limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Boston College allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for VCU?</h3><h3>VCU Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rams kicked off their season with an 84-65 win over Bellarmine on Monday, November 4th. VCU, playing at home, was a -21.5 point favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>VCU led 45-38 at halftime and tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 39. The Rams will look to build on this defensive effort as the season progresses.</p><p>VCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Max Shulga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 4-for-4 from three, finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. The Rams dished out 20 assists as a team, with Phillip Russell adding 4 assists and hitting 5 of 9 threes, contributing 16 points in just 23 minutes.</p><p>Despite VCU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. The Rams allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 55 shots.</p> <p>VCU's defense gave up 15 threes on 29 attempts, a 51% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.</p>

Boston College Eagles vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Cyclones game? Catch the action at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, as the Cyclones hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cougars come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 131.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +3</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Houston as Away Favorites</h3><p>After winning their first 13 games of the season, Houston is 14-0 heading into their Big 12 matchup with Iowa State. The Cougars have been dominant on the road this season, going 3-0 with an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game.</p>

<p>During their current 13-game win streak, Houston has been favored in all 13 games and has gone 13-0 in those contests. In their last game, the Cougars defeated West Virginia by a score of 89-55.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Houston has an ATS mark of 8-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road this year, Houston's ATS record is 1-2 and over their last 10 road games, they are 3-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston's games this season (134.3). So far, the over/under record in their games is 4-9. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 124 points.</p><p>Houston's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 89 points vs. West Virginia. Overall, they hit 53.1% of their shots from the field and went 12/14 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Cougars have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 220th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 99th in percentage and 132nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Houston defense is giving up an average of 49.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Houston's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.8% this season.</p><h3>Will Iowa State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Even though they are 9-1 at home this season, Iowa State enters this game as the underdog. They are 11-3 overall, and they have a scoring margin of +33.9 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Coming off a 71-63 loss to Oklahoma, the Cyclones have gone 5-0 in their last five games at home. For the season, they are 11-2 in non-conference games and 0-1 in Big 12 play.</p><p>As the underdog, Iowa State's ATS record this season is 0-1. However, their overall ATS mark is 8-5-1. At home, the Cyclones have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 9-5 and the average over/under line in their games is 137.9. Today's line of 131.5 is lower than that average line, and so far, three of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and during their last five games, the average scoring total is 146 points. So far, this season, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 131.5.</p><p>The Iowa State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. Oklahoma. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 3 threes. The top scorer for the Cyclones was Milan Momcilovic with 12 points, while Robert Jones also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>At this time, the Cyclones' defense is positioned 7th in the country, permitting 59.9 points per game. Iowa State's three-point defense is currently 159th in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.5% of their shots vs. Iowa State.</p>

Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Knights game? Catch the action at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, as the Knights hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are the favored team in this Big 12 conference contest against the Knights. The game's over/under currently sits at 144.5 points.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-64 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Cougars?</h3><p>BYU enters this game as a 5-point favorite, which is not surprising given their record of 12-2 when favored. On the road this season, the Cougars are 2-2, and their average scoring margin away from home is +11.0.</p>

<p>However, BYU has lost two straight games and is just 3-7 in their last 10 road games. Most recently, they lost to Baylor by a score of 81-72.</p><p>On the season, BYU has an ATS record of 11-4 and they are 2-2 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for BYU's games is 5-10. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (151.9). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>The BYU offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Baylor. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.1% and connected on 9 threes. Jaxson Robinson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, Trevin Knell also brings a PPG average of 13.1 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Cougars' defense is ranked 24th in the country at 63.5 points per contest. Against Baylor in their most recent game, the BYU defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Baylor to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the UCF Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>UCF has been excellent at home this season, going 9-2 with an average scoring margin of +17.4. They have won their last four games at home and have gone 8-2 in their last 10 home games. For the season, they have been the underdog three times, going 1-2.</p>

<p>Most recently, UCF beat Kansas by a score of 65-60. They have gone 10-4 overall this season and 1-1 in Big 12 play. Through 14 games, their record is 9-3 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, UCF has gone 1-2 vs. the spread this season and their overall ATS record is 7-7. At home, the Knights are 7-4 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 games as the underdog have resulted in a 5-5 ATS mark.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UCF is 8-6 and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (139.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their OU record in that span is 1-2.</p><p>UCF offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 65 points against Kansas. In that game, they made 7/20 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 42.3%. Leading the team in scoring is Jaylin Sellers, who is averaging 17.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Darius Johnson also maintains a PPG average of 14.1 heading into game.</p><p>This season, the UCF defense has been impressive, holding the 41st position in the country while permitting an average of 64.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UCF's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.5% this season.</p>

BYU Cougars vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

The field has been cut from 125 to 70 for this week’s BMW Championship. There are only three FedEx Cup Playoff events this season and this one is at Olympia Fields Country Club on the outskirts of Chicago. I kept thinking it was at Medinah Country Club because it was last year, but Olympia Fields will host its first PGA Tour event since the 2003 US Open when the first group tees off on Thursday.

That means that we’ll have to do a lot of digging for this event with no course form data to rely on. Some people say course form data doesn’t matter all that much and can’t hold a candle to recent form. I guess we’ll see how it all plays out here at Reference Number 01000082 on the US National Register of Historic Places.

We’ll use the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a> to focus on the field. The entire list will be down below the content in the body of the article, but we’ll cite the odds on certain players as we go along.
<h3><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h3>
The top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings are the only players allowed entry to this tournament. Quite a few notable names are missing, like Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, and Brooks Koepka, but most of golf’s best will be on hand. The field will be cut to 30 for next week’s TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club, so that will be even more exclusive.

As you would expect, there are a ton of quality players below the cut line. The official standings are <strong><a href="https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/official-standings.html">here</a></strong>, but you may want to consider some of the guys that really need a big showing for things like top five or top-10 finish props. Somebody like an Adam Scott, who sits 38th, Patrick Cantlay, who sits 37th, or Jason Day, who sits 50th.

Dustin Johnson is +800 at a course expected to play for the bombers. He is the favorite with Jon Rahm +1000, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas at +1400, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele at +1800, and then Webb Simpson at +2000.

Remember that the setup for the TOUR Championship is that the top players get a head start with their scores. Everybody has all kinds of incentive this week.
<h3><strong><u>Course Profile</u></strong></h3>
We won’t see 30-under this week. Dustin Johnson’s assault on TPC Boston led to an historic performance, but we have a par 70 this week that will play close to 7,400 yards. There are only two par 5s that are over 600 yards and a 250-yard par 3. The North Course is the one in play here at Olympia Fields.

The greens are tough and on the smaller side. Several holes have a little bit of a dogleg left, so it seems like guys that draw the ball with some distance will have the most success off the tee. Trees line virtually every fairway, so hitting it to the short grass will help, especially with some tough second and third shots. There are some elevated greens, blind tee shots, strategically-placed hazards, and every hole on this course looks like a challenge, especially with how few golf shots have been hit here by the players.

It sounds as though the rough will be thick, upwards of 5+ inches on Thursday and only growing taller for the weekend.
<h3><strong><u>Yay or Neigh?</u></strong></h3>
This is our horse for course section and we don’t have much to go on with a lot of the PGA Tour pros. What we do have is some interesting data from the young guns. Bryson DeChambeau won the US Amateur here in 2015. The Illini Invitational is held here on a fairly regular basis. Matthew Wolff won that while at Oklahoma State in 2018. Collin Morikawa from Cal was second. Viktor Hovland, who also played at OSU, was sixth. Wolff is +4500. Morikawa is +2200. Hovland is +4500.

Cameron Champ won it in 2016 at Olympia Fields when he played for Texas A&amp;M. He’s certainly a huge hitter and he’s +8000 this week. Maverick McNealy is +25000 and he won here back in 2015 in that Illini Invitational when he played at Stanford.

Jon Rahm made it into the quarterfinals in 2015 when DeChambeau won the US Amateur. McNealy lost to DeChambeau in the Round of 16 that year.

Does any of this matter in the context of handicapping this tournament? Probably not, but it does illustrate just how good those players were in college and why they’ve already had success on the PGA Tour.
<h3><strong><u>Stats Handicap</u></strong></h3>
Like most PGA Tour events, ball striking takes precedence here. This is a long course, but the biggest hitters can cut corners on doglegs and swing past the bunkers off the tee. If the rough is as penal as expected, then driving accuracy will carry some importance, but it does feel like it’s all about shortening the course this week.

There are so many good ball strikers with short prices this week, but I’ll be back on Daniel Berger again at +2200. Berger was a good grab at a higher price last week en route to finishing a distant third to DJ. Berger was fifth in SG: OTT and third in SG: Putting last week. He’ll have to swing it better on approach this week, but he’s a tremendous ball striker and has a win, two thirds, and a second since the restart. He’s also been the best scrambler on the tour this season, even better than Brendon Todd, Harris English, and Xander Schauffele.
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Scottie Scheffler fired a 59 last week and finds himself at +3500 this week. Scheffler also has collegiate experience at this course, so maybe that will help, but the thing that has helped him the most is whatever adjustment he made after the Workday Charity Open. Scheffler has made four straight cuts with four straight top-25 finishes. He’s been fourth the last two events. Scheffler is a top-20 player in SG: Tee-to-Green this season and sits eighth in SG: OTT.
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A lot of people are going to like Matthew Wolff this week. He’s +4500 with some pretty good collegiate data here. He’s also been playing quite well, with a fourth at the PGA Championship and a second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Wolff is also a strong ball striker. I won’t be on him this week, but you’ll see his name mentioned a lot. He’s 13th in SG: OTT.

Cameron Champ is +8000 and has the game off the tee to win, but he’s struggled on approach with the irons and around the green with the wedges. He’s probably worth a top-10 or top-20 finish prop, but being second in SG: OTT may not be enough to put him on the card for an outright.

Week in and week out, you can make a case for Corey Conners. He’s one of the Tour’s most underappreciated ball strikers, but he’s a bad putter. Conners is 12th in SG: OTT, 19th in SG: APP, and 19th in SG: T2G. He just can’t do much with it when he gets there. At +12500, he’ll draw some attention this week, but I’ve decided that it’s too hard to play long shots in elite fields and this is an elite field. As a top-10 or top-20 guy, he’s along the same lines as Champ.

Lastly, I’ll be on Tony Finau this week at +3300. Finau is 23rd in SG: OTT and 17th in SG: APP. He’s 10th in SG: T2G overall. Finau’s problems tend to come with the putter, but these are smaller putting surfaces and this course seems tilted quite a bit to SG: T2G. Finau missed the cut last week, but was fourth in SG: OTT. Prior to last week’s MC, he had three top-10 finishes in four events. He’s been a little inconsistent, but this course plays well for length and ball striking and that plays well for Finau.
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<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
This week’s picks are Finau at +3300, Daniel Berger at +2200, and Scottie Scheffler at +3500. It won’t be the least bit surprising if a chalk player wins and maybe this course is ideal for a big bomber like Rory or DeChambeau, but they’ve both had their issues. Maybe Justin Thomas wins at +1400 as the best overall ball striker on Tour, but I like the prices on those three plays.

I would also, as mentioned, consider top-10 and top-20 finish props for Champ and Conners. Conners really needs a good run this week to get into the top 30.

Odds from MyBookie Sportsbook as of 2:30 p.m. ET on August 24, 2020:
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<tbody>
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<td width="295">DUSTIN JOHNSON</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">JON RAHM</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">BRYSON DECHAMBEAU</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">JUSTIN THOMAS</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">RORY MCILROY</td>
<td width="295">+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">XANDER SCHAUFFELE</td>
<td width="295">+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">WEBB SIMPSON</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">DANIEL BERGER</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">COLLIN MORIKAWA</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">JASON DAY</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PATRICK CANTLAY</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">PATRICK REED</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">TONY FINAU</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">TYRRELL HATTON</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TIGER WOODS</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">HARRIS ENGLISH</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN KISNER</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">HIDEKI MATSUYAMA</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">ADAM SCOTT</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">VIKTOR HOVLAND</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
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<td width="295">MATTHEW WOLFF</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">PAUL CASEY</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
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<td width="295">MATTHEW FITZPATRICK</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">BILLY HORSCHEL</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
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<td width="295">ALEX NOREN</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
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<tr>
<td width="295">GARYWOODLAND</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
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<td width="295">SUNGJAE IM</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<tr>
<td width="295">ABRAHAM ANCER</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<tr>
<td width="295">RUSSELL HENLEY</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">CAMERON CHAMP</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MATT KUCHAR</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<td width="295">RYAN PALMER</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
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<td width="295">BUBBA WATSON</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">BRENDON TODD</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">MARC LEISHMAN</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">COREY CONNERS</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">JASON KOKRAK</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">JOAQUIN NIEMANN</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">CAMERON SMITH</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">BRIAN HARMAN</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">MACKENZIE HUGHES</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">BYEONG HUN AN</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JOEL DAHMEN</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
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<tr>
<td width="295">BRENDAN STEELE</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN NA</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">ADAM HADWIN</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">MARK HUBBARD</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">KEVIN STREELMAN</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">TALOR GOOCH</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">LANTO GRIFFIN</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">CHARLES HOWELL III</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">DYLAN FRITTELLI</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">MAX HOMA</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
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<td width="295">ADAM LONG</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">RICHY WERENSKI</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">MAVERICK MCNEALY</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">TYLER DUNCAN</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
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<td width="295">DANNY LEE</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
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<td width="295">+27500</td>
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<td width="295">+30000</td>
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<td width="295">+30000</td>
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<td width="295">+35000</td>
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<td width="295">+35000</td>
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<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 12 points and have a moneyline of -775, while the Blazers are +540. The over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-122 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers dropped to 3-6 on the season following a 118-105 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Portland entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the O/U line of 217.5 by 5.5 points.</p> <p>Portland took a 55-56 lead into the half after outscoring the Spurs 28-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 35-24, putting them down 91-79 heading into the 4th. The Blazers couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were edged 27-26 in the final period.</p><p>In the Trail Blazers' 118-105 loss to the Spurs, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton each contributed 21 points, with Ayton shooting 66.7% from the field and Grant hitting 60%. Anfernee Simons added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Portland struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip, though they shot 47.7% overall. Ayton was strong early, scoring 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Simons added 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 33 and 35 points, respectively. Overall, Portland gave up 118 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Portland also allowed the Spurs to hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Spurs went to the line 18 times, converting 14 free throws. The Blazers finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 5-3 on the season with a 135-119 road win over the Bulls on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 254.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>After trailing 65-56 at halftime, the Timberwolves turned things around in the 2nd half. They outscored Chicago 34-30 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, winning it 45-24. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 106-102 to 118-102.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Bulls, scoring 33 points and hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. He also added 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Rudy Gobert was highly efficient, shooting 81.8% from the field and contributing 21 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 54.3% from the field and made 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Edwards scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Gobert added 11. Jaden McDaniels also had a strong game, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive outing, the Timberwolves managed to secure a win, allowing 119 points to the Bulls. Minnesota gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up a bit in the 4th, holding Chicago to 24 points.</p> <p>The Bulls shot 53% from the field, including 41% from three, where they made 15 threes. Minnesota sent Chicago to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Midshipmen and Penguins. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and the Penguins are the home favorites against the Midshipmen in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Navy at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Midshipmen Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>As of today, the Midshipmen have a 3-6 record, with their most recent game being a loss to Quinnipiac (71-68). When playing away, they have yet to secure a win, going 0-5, while they have a 1-1 record at home. As of today's game, Navy has a current against the spread (ATS) record of 3-4 for the season. In their last five games, the team is 4-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Navy have had an average of 130.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 135.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-5-0. In the Midshipmen's last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 131 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their recent game, the Midshipmen's offense concluded with 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.6 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Austin Benigni who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.7. Donovan Draper also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.2.</p><p>This season, the Navy defense has been impressive, holding the 7th position in the country while permitting an average of 58.0 points per contest. So far, the Navy defense is giving up an average of 7.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.3 times per game (486th).</p><h3>Can the Penguins Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 13th game of the season, Youngstown State has a 9-3 record. The Penguins have gone 3-3 on the road and 2-0 at home. At the moment, Youngstown State has a winning ATS record at 5-3. Specifically, when playing at home, they are 2-0 ATS this season and 4-2 ATS in their previous ten home games.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Youngstown State have had an average of 144.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 148.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-5-0. When assessing the Penguins' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-1, with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 82.1 points per game, the Youngstown State had a below average performance. They scored 72 points against Western Michigan and had a field goal percentage of 43.9%. Brandon Rush is leading the team in scoring at 12.9 points per contest. Ziggy Reid has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.9 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Youngstown State defense is giving up an average of 67.8 points per contest. Against Western Michigan in their most recent game, the Youngstown State defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Western Michigan to hit 41% of their shots.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

Kevin Pillar and the San Francisco Giants will do battle against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. The game gets underway 4:05 p.m. ET and Spectrum SportsNet LA is in line to televise the matchup.
<h2>Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants Odds</h2>
The Giants are 77-83 straight up (SU) and 79-80 against the spread (ATS). The team's gained 10.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 18.7 units ATS. The Dodgers have gone 104-56 SU this year and are 77-82 against the spread. They've accumulated 14.3 units for moneyline bettors, but have lost 8.4 units ATS.

San Francisco games have a 77-73-9 over/under record in 2019. Dodgers games have gone under 75 times, gone over 73 times and pushed on 11 occasions.

The southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu is the probable starter for the visiting Dodgers. Ryu is 13-5 with a 2.41 ERA and 156 strikeouts. He's 1-0 with 11 strikeouts and a 1.80 ERA against San Francisco this year (two starts).

The Giants will put the ball in the right hand of Logan Webb (2-2, 5.61 ERA), who has 32 strikeouts and 13 walks as well as a 1.51 WHIP. Webb hasn't faced the Dodgers yet this year and did not appear in the majors last season.

As a unit, San Francisco’s pitching staff has given up 4.8 runs per game overall in 2019. The team's starting pitching staff has an ERA of 4.74, a WHIP of 1.33 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.0. The bullpen has a 3.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 74 divisional games, Giants starters have an ERA of 4.33 and the bullpen's ERA is 3.90.

San Francisco’s hitters have put up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.5 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over their last five. The team has hit .237/.316/.395 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.

Kevin Pillar has helped lead the Giants' offense this season with 21 home runs, 87 RBIs, 82 runs and 14 stolen bases.

For the visitors, Los Angeles' pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game and its starters own a 3.15 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.44 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, along with a WHIP of 1.07 and a K-per-9 of 9.46.

The Dodgers offense has slashed .257/.340/.473 on its way to 5.5 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.8 per game over the team's last five outings (5-0 SU).

Los Angeles' hitters have been led by Cody Bellinger. Bellinger is slashing .303/.405/.628 with 47 home runs, 115 RBIs, 120 runs and 15 stolen bases.

The Dodgers are coming off a 9-2 win in the prior game of this series.
<h3>Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Giants, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

Los Angeles has tallied 22 extra-base hits over its last five games. San Francisco has 17 XBH over its last five.

The Dodgers have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games, including 13 over their last five.

The Dodgers have a team OPS of .812 this season and an OPS of .812 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Giants' OPS stands at .699 overall and .694 versus righties.

Los Angeles has recorded 23.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 22.6 over its last five.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants Betting Pick 09/28/19

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Fightin' Blue Hens game? Catch the action at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE, as the Fightin' Blue Hens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloH. Charleston is favored by -1.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Delaware. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Charleston?</h3><p>After their most recent game, where they defeated William & Mary by a score of 65-57, Charleston now has a 20-7 record. When playing away from home, the Cougars have a record of 9-5, while they have gone 10-2 when playing at home. Charleston has a subpar ATS record of 11-14-1, falling below the .500 mark. In their most recent five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 27 games, Charleston comes in with an over/under mark of 14-12-0, with their games averaging 154.1 points per game. When analyzing the Cougars' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Charleston offense is coming off a game where they scored 65 points against William & Mary. They posted a field goal percentage of 32.7% and connected on 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 295th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 277th in percentage and 11th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Cougars' defense is ranked 222nd in the country at 73.9 points per contest. Charleston's three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. Charleston.</p><h3>Can the Fightin' Blue Hens Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Delaware has a game against Charleston, which will be their 28th game of the season and they have a 17-10 overall record. The Fightin' Blue Hens have played all of their games on the road this season. Delaware has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 13-12. This includes a solid 8-5 mark on the road and a slightly below-average 5-7 record at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Delaware have had an average of 143.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 142.9 points. Their over/under record is 12-13-0. The Fightin' Blue Hens have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 127 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Delaware offense concluded with only 62 points against North Carolina A&T. Throughout the game, they made 5/23 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Jyare Davis is leading the team in scoring at 17.9 points per contest. Gerald Drumgoole has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.9 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Fightin' Blue Hens' defense is ranked 105th in the country at 69.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Charleston. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Colorado State is favored by -6.5 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against Fresno State. The over/under for the game is set at 139 points.</p><h3>COLORADO STATE RAMS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rams Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Colorado State comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 15 of their 21 games this season, going 13-2 in those games. They are 16-5 overall, including 4-3 in Mountain West play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Rams are 4-3 this season, and they have an average scoring margin of +4.1 points per game. After starting the season 4-0 on the road, they have gone just 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Colorado State has an ATS record of 11-8 this season and they are 9-6 vs. the spread when they are favored. However, their ATS mark as the favorite drops to 4-6 in their last 10 games. On the road, the Rams are 4-3 vs. the spread this year and they have gone just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.</p><p>The over/under record for Colorado State games this season is 9-9-1 and today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (148.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and the over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-5.</p><p>Colorado State's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against San Diego State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 53.8% and made 16/22 free throws. Isaiah Stevens is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.9. Meanwhile, Dominique Clifford also brings a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Rams' defense holds the 121st rank in the nation, allowing 69.9 points per game. The Colorado State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed San Diego State to connect on 7 threes.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>After losing their last game to UNLV, Fresno State's record now stands at 9-12 overall and 2-6 in Mountain West play. At home this season, the Bulldogs are 7-6 compared to 1-6 on the road.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Fresno State has yet to win a game, going 0-10 in those contests. On the year, they have been the underdog 10 times, compared to being the favorite in 10 games.</p><p>Against the spread, Fresno State is 8-12 this season. At home, the Bulldogs are 6-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Fresno State is just 2-8 vs. the spread. However, their last 3 home games ATS, the Bulldogs have gone 3-0.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Fresno State games is 13-7. So far, the average point total in their games is 143, which is 4.8 points higher than the average over/under line of 138.2. This year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and over their last five games, it is 5-0. In their last 10 games, the over/under record is 6-4.</p><p>The Fresno State offense is coming off a game where they scored 69 points against UNLV. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.1% and connected on 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 61st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 257th in percentage and 249th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, Fresno State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.2 points per game. The Fresno State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed UNLV to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

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<p>Illinois Fighting Illini and the Oregon Ducks are set to face off in a week nine matchup on Saturday, October 26th, with a 3:30 ET kick-off. The game will be played at Autzen Stadium in Eugene and broadcast on CBS. The Ducks are favored by -21.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 54.5 points. Illinois comes in with a 6-1 record, while Oregon is undefeated at 7-0 this season.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks -21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Autzen Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 42 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -21.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Illinois enters Week 9 against Oregon with a 6-1 record, but they are 0-1 on the road. They’ve gone 3-0 at home and are ranked 55th in our power rankings. The Fighting Illini are a lock to be bowl-eligible, but they have just a 0.2% chance of winning the Big Ten.</p><p></p><p>Illinois has covered the spread in three of four games, with an average scoring margin of +11.4 points per game. They’ve been favored just once this season, and their ATS record as the favorite is 0-1, while they are 3-0 against the spread as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. Illinois games have averaged 47.7 points, and their over/under record is 0-4. Their average over/under line this season has been 48.5 points.</p><p>Illinois enters week 9 ranked 47th in scoring, averaging 29.6 points per game, and they are 49th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 1,506 yards, completing 65.9% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns and just one interception. His passer rating is 116, and Illinois ranks 12th nationally in passer rating.</p> <p>Illinois is 40th in rushing attempts, averaging 146.9 yards per game on the ground. Kaden Feagin leads the team with 306 rushing yards. Pat Bryant has 478 receiving yards and seven touchdowns this season.</p><p>Illinois' defense has been solid this season, ranking 21st nationally by allowing just 18.1 points per game. In their recent game against Michigan, they gave up only 7 points, holding the Wolverines to 114 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 208 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 145.9 rushing yards per game against Illinois and 198.9 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 61.4% of their passes, with a passer rating of 79.2 when facing Illinois' defense.</p><h3>Are The Oregon Ducks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Oregon enters Week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, and they are ranked 8th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 31.6% chance of winning the Big Ten. Oregon also holds the second-best odds of making the CFB playoff at 86.7%.</p> <p></p><p>The Ducks have an average scoring margin of +18 points per game this season. They are 3-3 against the spread, with a 2-1 record on the road and a 1-2 mark at home. Oregon has been favored in five of their seven games, going 2-3 ATS as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Oregon’s games have averaged 51.1 points, while their average over/under line is 55.4 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, with three games featuring higher totals and three with lower lines than this week’s matchup.</p><p>Oregon’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 12th in the nation with 300.3 yards per game. They are 9th in our offensive power rankings and 24th in scoring, averaging 34.6 points per game. Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 2,080 yards and has a passer rating of 119.</p> <p>Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage at 77.1%, and they are 9th in completions, averaging 25.4 per game. Gabriel has 15 touchdown passes and four interceptions. Jordan James leads the rushing attack with 717 yards and eight touchdowns. Tez Johnson has 57 catches for 536 yards and seven touchdowns.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 16.6 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 124.7 rushing yards per game and 175.6 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks managing a passer rating of only 68.1, the 17th lowest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Purdue, Oregon’s defense forced a shutout, allowing 301 total yards. Purdue ran the ball 40 times for 208 yards, while Oregon’s secondary gave up just 93 passing yards and recorded an interception.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

Coming into the MLB season most teams and all bettors had and have expectations and it's those expectations that set the betting market. Nothing more and nothing less in baseball, other than perception and how much you're willing to pay for it. Baseball is by far the one sport that the money really shouldn't effect your handicapping.

Believe it or not we're almost 10% through the season, and the four <a href="http://bangthebook.com/picks/feed_standings.php?league=MLB"><strong>most profitable teams to date</strong> </a>are teams most people would typically have been betting against from the get-go, and none of them had any public expectations, only the ones in the clubhouse.

At the top of that list is Arizona, a team most pegged for last in the NL West. They're also the highest scoring team in baseball at this point, and now that the public realizes that they're a viable team to bet on, it's too late. What will inevitably happen is that they'll regress to the mean and people will be paying more for it as they slide back down too earth. Here's the deal - they've been a favorite only three times this season, and barely. On Wednesday night that made four with Grienke on the mound, and on the ROAD. That's a massive swing for a team who's season win total was 77 games, or under .500. So, if you're coming to the D-Backs party please be careful, or caveat emptor.

Behind Arizona on that list are the Reds, who nobody picked to win anything after losing Bruce. Their season win total was 70, from memory. Then we get to Colorado who is the third most profitable team and they've been pegged as a .500 team in terms of win totals. They started off so well that they went off as -160 favorites to the Padres and lost 6-0. Then we get to Milwaukee, and you can clearly see the pattern. None of these team will be there "later" and jumping on the horse NOW is probably going to be too late.

We can make the reverse argument for teams that have been the most costly to date. In reverse order they are:

Toronto (by a mile)
San Francisco
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs

All of those teams were very public and expected to do well. The Jays always hit (or do they). The Giants always have a great bullpen (until this season). The Dodgers won the NL West last season! Cleveland was in the World Series. The Cubs WON the World Series!

Those are the points! They all do SO well it's hard to get much better. So, although their W/L records might not indicate it (Toronto's does) it's just been very costly to bet ON them. However, now that things are probably settling in a bit, these are going to be the teams you want to get ON before the value is gone, again.

I ask myself almost daily if I am "too late to the party" before jumping on a team that's been over achieving, or shying away from one that's been losing more than we thought they would. That's where the value is, and being late to the party is what the books COUNT on and why they have more money than most bettors.

Staying Ahead of the MLB Betting Value Curve

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-352) are favored by 8.5 points over the 76ers (+279). The over/under line for the game is 222.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena and can be seen on ESPN.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-103 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Philadelphia?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 1-6 for the season after a 110-98 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 215-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia led 27-24 after the 1st quarter but lost momentum in the 3rd, getting outscored 33-17. They entered the 4th quarter down 84-68 and couldn’t close the gap, despite a 30-26 advantage in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-98 loss to the Clippers, the 76ers shot 54.8% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% with only 7 made threes. Kelly Oubre and Paul George led the way with 18 points each, with George shooting 77.8% and making 2 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Oubre scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Caleb Martin added 6 of his 14 points in the 3rd. Tyrese Maxey contributed 8 of his 12 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers gave up 110 points to the Clippers, who shot 56% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but the 3rd quarter was their worst, giving up 33 points. They allowed 26 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 12 threes at a 42% rate. The 76ers sent the Clippers to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Philadelphia recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 4-4 on the season after a 131-114 road loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Los Angeles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 17. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis took control early, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter. The Lakers tightened things up in the 2nd, outscoring the Grizzlies 26-24, but a big 3rd quarter from Memphis put them up 95-81 heading into the 4th. An 11-0 run by the Grizzlies extended their lead from 95-81 to 106-81, putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers with 39 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 62.5% from the field and 54.5% from deep. Austin Reaves added 19 points, while Cam Reddish chipped in 15, hitting 2 threes at 100% efficiency.</p> <p>The Lakers made 15 threes as a team, but shot just 31.2% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall. LeBron scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Reddish and Reaves each added 6 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 131 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 36 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Lakers did manage to tighten up in the 2nd quarter, holding the Grizzlies to 24 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 50% clip. The Lakers sent Memphis to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 1 block.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Colonels. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Colonels at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Nicholls is favored by -5.5 against South Alabama in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Colonels.</li><li>Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Jaguars Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>South Alabama dropped their season opener at home, losing 74-70 to Central Michigan on Monday. The Jaguars were favored by 5.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 144, exceeding the over/under line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-23 at halftime, South Alabama mounted a comeback, outscoring Central Michigan 47-36 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>South Alabama's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range.</p> <p>Myles Corey dished out 11 assists to go with his 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. Judah Brown knocked down 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, and Kyler VanderJagt added 16 points, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, connecting on 25 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 25 tries, a 64% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Alabama's defense held their opponents to 32%, as they hit 9 of 28 shots. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 11 for 16, shooting 68%. South Alabama also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Nicholls Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Colonels dropped their season opener 91-84 to New Mexico on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, Nicholls kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-43 at halftime, the Colonels scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Nicholls put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 40.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 56.2%.</p> <p>Nelly Junior Joseph led the way with 28 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Robert Brown III added 23 points, hitting 6 of 12 threes, while Donovan Dent dished out 11 assists.</p><p>Despite Nicholls giving up 91 points, they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Colonels allowed 53% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nicholls limited their opponent to 19% shooting, as they hit only 7 of 36 three-point attempts. The other team also went 22/32 from the free-throw line, shooting 68%. Nicholls gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs Nicholls Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flames versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Oilers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>The Oilers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Flames Make it Happen in Edmonton?</h3><p><p>With an overall record of 27-25-5, the Flames sit in 6th place in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference. On the road this season, Calgary has gone 13-12-4 and has won two straight games. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Flames have gone 16-16.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Calgary has gone 15-13-3 this season and has won two straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 6-4 and have won two straight games as the underdog.</p></p><p>Calgary enters the game with an overall puck line record of 29-28, including a mark of 16-13 on the road. So far this season, the Flames have 17 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 17 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone 5-5 against the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 22-9 when listed as the underdog. In their last three road games, the Flames have gone 2-1 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road this season is at exactly 0.0 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Calgary's games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under performance of 31-25-1.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Calgary has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This season, the Flames have a 14-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 12-12 record.</p><p>Calgary's leading goal scorer is Blake Coleman. So far this season, he has 22 goals, placing him 39th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 22 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 36 games this season. His current record stands at 19-15, and his save percentage is 0.902%.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Oilers are 17-7-2, and they have been the favorite in 45 of their 54 games. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is 6th and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Overall, the Oilers are 33-19-2, and they have gone 20-12 against other Western Conference teams.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they have lost two of their last three games. For the season, Edmonton has been favored in 29 of their games, and they have gone 29-14-2 in those games. At home, the Oilers have gone 11-6 against other Pacific Division teams.</p></p><p>As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 23-22 against the puck line this season, including a mark of 14-12 at home. Overall, they have 24 wins by multiple goals compared to just nine wins by one goal.</p>

<p>Edmonton has gone just 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10 games and 2-3 in their last five. On the year, their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game, and they have dropped their last two games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Edmonton's games have finished with 6.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.7. In total, the Oilers come in with an over/under record of 24-27-3.</p><p>The Flames are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. Edmonton's offense is currently ranked 8th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.</p><p>The leading scorer for Edmonton's offense is Zach Hyman. Coming into the game he has 35 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 19 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 18th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Calgary, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 39 games in this season. His current record is 25-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.888%.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Broncos and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. Santa Clara comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Santa Clara Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara opened their season with an 85-78 win over Saint Louis on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Broncos entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 48-41 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Saint Louis point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points after the break.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 35 attempts. They were strong at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 20 for 85%.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Isaiah Swope each scored 24 points, with Swope knocking down 6 threes. Christoph Tilly was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 35 threes, shooting 34%. Santa Clara also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona State opened their season with a 55-48 win over Idaho State on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Sun Devils were -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 103, well under the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>ASU led 31-20 at halftime but allowed Idaho State to outscore them 28-24 in the 2nd half, raising questions about their ability to maintain focus and intensity throughout the game.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with the Sun Devils hitting 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Alston Mason led the way with 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Isaiah Griffin and BJ Freeman each added 12 points, with Freeman also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense shined, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 36% shooting. The Sun Devils limited damage inside, with the other team hitting 41% of their two-point attempts (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State kept the pressure on, as the opposition shot 29% (7/24) from three. The Sun Devils also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%).</p>

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<p>The 2022 Stanley Cup First Round goes on Thursday, May 12, with the Eastern Conference showdown from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, so we bring you the best Maple Leafs vs. Lightning betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Toronto meets Tampa Bay for Game 6 of the best-of-seven series. The Maple Leafs are one win away from the conference semifinals following a 4-3 victory in Game 5 at home. Toronto is a +105 road underdog for Thursday’s clash, while Tampa Bay is a -125 moneyline fave with a total of 6.5 goals on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Maple Leafs overcame an early deficit in Game 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>After just 6:11 of play in the first period of Game 5, the Toronto Maple Leafs trailed the Lightning by a couple of goals. John Tavares converted a power-play opportunity in the second period to cut the deficit, while Morgan Rielly and William Nylander scored early in the third period to make it 3-2. The Maple Leafs allowed the Bolts to tie the game at 3-3, while Auston Matthews netted the winner with 6:06 left on the clock.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It was Matthews’ third goal of the series, and the 24-year-old superstar also has four assists on his postseason tally. Matthews was outstanding this past regular season, accounting for 60 goals and 46 assists.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jack Campbell posted 32 saves last Tuesday, bouncing back from a rough outing in Game 4 when he surrendered five goals on just 16 shots. The 30-year-old netminder went 31-9-6 in the regular season, tallying a 2.64 GAA, .914 save percentage, and five shutouts.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Lightning need more from Andrei Vasilevskiy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of elimination following a tough loss in Game 5 in Toronto this past Tuesday. They blew a 2-0 lead and a great opportunity to take the lead in the first-round series for the first time.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The reigning champions outshot Toronto 35-25 and took ten hits more than their rivals, but it wasn’t enough. Andrei Vasilevskiy put on another poor performance, surrendering four goals on just 25 shots, and the 27-year-old goalie yielded three goals on 25 shots in a 7-3 victory in Game 4 at home.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Vasilevskiy will have to improve if the Bolts want to stay alive in this series. The 2019 Vezina Trophy winner went 39-18-5 with a 2.49 GAA, .916 save percentage, and a couple of shutouts last regular season.&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Toronto:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>N/A&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-2 in the last seven outings as favorites&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Tampa Bay trounced Toronto 7-3 in their previous duel at Amalie Arena. The Lightning had a 5-0 lead after just 5:25 of play in the second period, and I’m expecting the reigning champs to put on another strong performance in front of the home fans.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Maple Leafs own plenty of dangerous offensive weapons, but their defense is questionable. The Lightning are a top-notch offensive team as well, and they’ll come out on top if Andrei Vasilevskiy finally makes some stops.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Tampa Bay Lightning at -125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Maple Leafs blanked the Lightning 5-0 in Game 1. Since then, we have seen four high-scoring affairs with seven or more goals in the total. I would ride this betting trend and take the over on the totals, as Toronto loves to play at a high tempo.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Seven of the last eight encounters between the Maple Leafs and Lightning have gone over the total. The over is 7-1 in Tampa Bay’s last eight games at home, and it is 16-2-2 in Toronto’s previous 20 showings on the road.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 6.5 goals at -120&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/12/22

<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Cardinals and Pirates will face off in an NL Central matchup. This one is taking place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, and the Pirates are the slight favorites on the money line (-125). The Cardinals have a record of 43-40, while the Pirates are 40-43.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and BSMW will be televising this one. Kyle Gibson is starting for the Cardinals, and he will be facing off against Mitch Keller.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, July 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Reds, the Cardinals closed out the series with a 2-0 win. Leading up to thethe game, they were the slight favorite at -120 on the money line. Offensively, the Cardinals only scored two runs but did so on seven hits. Pedro Pagés was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Lance Lynn got the start for the Cardinals, going six innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six Reds batters. Ryan Helsley closed things out in the 9th, picking up the save.</p><p>St. Louis is on the road today to take on the Pirates, and they are 2nd in the NL Central, six games behind the Brewers. The Cardinals have an overall record of 43-40, and they are 11-11 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Cardinals have been good at home, going 24-18, and they are just below .500 at 19-22 on the road. St. Louis has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a mark of 22-19. As for their record as the underdog, they are 21-21 and have dropped two straight on the road as the underdog.</p><p>When the Cardinals are on the road, they have a run line record of 18-23, and their average run margin is -0.8 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 26-16 vs. the run line, but as the favorite, they are just 16-25.</p><p>St. Louis has been a slightly below-average team in terms of runs scored and allowed, with a combined average of 8.4 runs per game. The Cardinals have played 80 games this season, and 56 of them have had over/under lines set at 8 or lower. When the line has been set at 8.5, the over has gone 15-11. Today's line is set at 8.5, and the over has hit in 20.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Right-hander Kyle Gibson gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Pirates on the road. He has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 5-3 with a 3.70 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gibson has a WHIP of 1.24 and opponents are batting .225 this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gibson's ERA on the road is 2.82, compared to 4.69 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .239, which is 14th in the league, and have the 17th home run total in the league.</p>

<p>St. Louis has a few guys who are among the league leaders in home runs, including Nolan Gorman, who is batting just .187 but has 16 homers, and Alec Burleson, who has 12 homers and is batting .278. Brendan Donovan is batting .264 and has driven in a team-high 41 runs. Over his last six games, Nolan Arenado has gone 6/22 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Braves, picking up a 4-2 win. Pittsburgh was the +166 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things really turned in their favor with a four-run 5th inning, and the Braves could only score two runs, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Bailey Falter put together a good start for the Pirates, going five innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Pittsburgh's offense was carried by Oneil Cruz, who went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Pittsburgh will host the Cardinals with an overall record of 40-43, which has them 3rd in the NL Central. Currently, they are nine games behind the Brewers for the division lead. In the NL Central, they have gone 12-11 this season. The Pirates closed out their series vs. the Braves with a loss, dropping the series 2-1.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 19-20 this season compared to 21-23 on the road. So far, they have been under .500 both as the favorite and underdog, going 15-18 as the favorite and 25-25 as the underdog. Pittsburgh's overall series record is 11-12-4 this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid run line play this season, going 45-38 overall. They have been better on the road, going 26-18, compared to 19-20 at home. They have been a better play as an underdog, going 34-16, compared to 11-22 as the favorite. Their average run margin is -0.4, with a -0.1 run differential on the road and -0.7 at home. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.0, compared to -3.6 in their losses.</p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen their share of low-scoring games this season, with an average combined run total of 8.4 runs per game. Their over/under record is 38-44, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 14 times and under 11 times. Overall, 53% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs, and they are currently on a four-game under streak.<p>Pittsburgh is turning to right-hander Mitch Keller today vs. the Cardinals. Keller has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 9-4 with a 3.20 ERA. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts, and opponents are batting .240 off him this year. In his last outing, Keller picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone seven innings without giving up an earned run. Keller's ERA at home is 2.65 compared to 4.04 on the road.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 23rd in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .227 and have the 18th most home runs in the league.</p>

<p>One bright spot for the Pirates has been the play of Bryan Reynolds, who is batting .275 for the season and has gone 9/29 in his last seven games. Reynolds also has a team-high 46 RBIs and 13 homers. Oneil Cruz is 2nd on the team with 12 homers but has struggled of late, going just 5/25 in his last seven games.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 7/2/24

<p>Joe Musgrove and the Padres will host the White Sox today at PETCO Park in San Diego, and they are the heavy favorite on the money line at -243. Chicago comes in with a record of 36-117 and they are starting Garrett Crochet. NBCS will be televising this interleague matchup, and the White Sox are +202 on the money line.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and first pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET. Chicago is on a two-game losing streak and is 5th in the AL Central, while the Padres are 2nd in the NL West.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Angels with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the bottom of the 9th before the Angels scored a run to walk things off. Chicago was the +123 underdog on the road going into the game.</p>

<p>Jared Shuster put together a good start for the White Sox, going three innings, and not giving up a run. However, the White Sox's bullpen couldn't close things out, and Jairo Iriarte took the loss. The White Sox also wasted a big game from Andrew Vaughn, who homered in the 1st inning, going 1/5.</p><p>With a record of 36-117, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 52.5 games. So far, they have gone just 8-41 in divisional games. Chicago is on a two-game losing streak, dropping their record to 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 20-58 this season, and they have gone 16-59 on the road. This year, the White Sox have really struggled in day games, going 13-47 compared to 23-70 in night games.</p><p>Chicago has been a poor run line bet this season, going 62-91, but they have been better on the road, where they are 31-44. The White Sox have been a run line underdog in 145 of their 150 games, and they have covered the run line in just 5 of their 8 games as a favorite. Their average run differential in wins is +3.3, while it is -3.7 in losses.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox are on the road today to face the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8.2 runs per game. The White Sox have hit the under in 65 of their 145 games this season, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 6-12 with a 3.78 ERA. Crochet's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09, and opponents are batting .218 off him this year. Crochet has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 12.72 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Crochet took the loss, going four innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Chicago's offense has struggled this season, as they are last in the league in runs per game at just 3.1. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The White Sox do have a few hitters on a good streak right now, with Andrew Vaughn and Paul DeJong both on five-game hitting streaks.</p>

<p>Andrew Benintendi has been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/25 in his last six games with three home runs. For the season, he is batting just .226, but his 19 homers are tied for the team lead. Andrew Vaughn is also at 19 homers and has a team-high 67 RBIs.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Manny Machado had a big game at the plate in the Padres's 4-0 win over the Astros to close out their series. He went 2/4 with two homers and two RBIs. The Padres really broke things open with a three-run 8th inning. Donovan Solano started the 8th with a homer, and the Padres added another run on a Jackson Merrill single.</p>

<p>Dylan Cease put together a good start for the Padres, going 8 1/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out five Astros batters. Cease was efficient with his pitches, throwing only 97 pitches, and finished the game on just one run.</p><p>San Diego is 87-66 overall this season, putting them 2nd in the NL West, four games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Padres will host the White Sox today with an overall record of 24-22 against other NL West teams. They are coming off a series win vs. the Astros, taking two of three from Houston.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 42-36 this season compared to a 45-30 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Padres are 57-42 this year, and they are 30-24 as the underdog. San Diego has been good in taking the first two games of a series, as their overall series record is 30-15-6. They have also won two straight series.</p><p>San Diego has been a strong run line bet on the road this season, going 47-28 against the run line away from Petco Park. Overall, the Padres are 78-75 against the run line, with an average run differential of +0.6 runs per game. They have been a better bet against the run line as the underdog, going 37-17, compared to 41-58 as the favorite.</p><p>The over/under line for the Padres' game against the White Sox is set at 7 runs, which is significantly lower than their average combined run average of 8.9 runs per game. This season, the over/under record for Padres games is 80-70, and when the line has been set at 7 runs, the record is 11-3-2. Despite the low line, the over has hit in four straight games for San Diego.</p><p>Joe Musgrove gets the start for the Padres today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that September 14th start vs. the Giants, he went six innings, picking up the win and giving up just three hits. Looking back over his last four outings, Musgrove has a pair of scoreless outings and has allowed just two earned runs in the other two starts. For the season, he has a record of 6-5, an ERA of 4.22, and a WHIP of 1.23. Opponents are batting .254 vs. Musgrove this season.</p><p>San Diego comes into the game as the league's top-hitting team, batting a collective .265. They also have the best team on-base percentage in the league and have the fewest strikeouts per game in the league. Overall, they are 8th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per contest. At home, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game, compared to 5.1 runs per game on the road.</p>

<p>Fernando Tatis Jr. has been on a tear of late, going 10/28 in his last seven games with four homers. He has also scored eight runs in that stretch. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill are the team's top home run hitters, with 29 and 24 homers, respectively. Machado's 104 RBIs are 8th best in the league.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Timberwolves and Magic face off at 7:00 ET on BSF. The Magic are hosting the game at Kia Center in Orlando, FL. The Timberwolves are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Magic. The over/under for the game is set at 218 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-109 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>As the Timberwolves get ready to take on the Magic, they are sitting in 1st place in the Western Conference. Overall, Minnesota is 25-10 and has gone 18-6 against other teams in the West.</p>

<p>So far, the Timberwolves have been the favorites in 27 of their 35 games and have a record of 21-6 in those games. On the road, they have gone 11th on the spread with a record of 8-10.</p>

<p>The average over/under line in their games has been 223.5 points, and their over/under record for the season is 19-16. Today's line of 218 points is a bit lower than their average over/under line. This season, they have gone 4-3 with lower over/under lines than 218.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Timberwolves fell to the Mavericks by a score of 115-108. Minnesota did not cover the spread as 2-point favorites.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Timberwolves' offense scored 108 points, which is right in line with their season average of 112.9. When it comes to scoring, Anthony Edwards leads the team with an average of 26.8, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 points per game this season.</p><p>This season, the Timberwolves' defense is the 1st ranked defense in the NBA at 1st PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 74.3% of their games. Opponents are hitting 50.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.8% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Are Orlando Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's game against the Timberwolves, the Magic are 5-point underdogs at home. If they are able to pull off the win, they will also move into the lead in the Southeast, as they currently sit 2nd behind the Heat.</p>

<p>Orlando has put together back-to-back wins and are 21-15 for the season. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Magic have gone 15-9 compared to 6-6 in non-conference matchups.</p>

<p>When looking at the standings for various betting trends, Orlando is providing an ATS record of 16-8 as the underdog and have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog. Their straight-up record as the underdog this season is 11-13.</p>

<p>The over/under record in Orlando's games is currently sitting at 18-18. Today's over/under line of 218 is slightly below their average over/under line of 226.8. For the season, 31 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 218 (four have had lower lines). In their previous games with higher over/under lines, their record is 15-16.</p><p>At home this season, Orlando is putting up 117.1 PPG, which is 12th best in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in the league with 113.9 PPG. Paolo Banchero is leading the team in scoring with 23.1 PPG, while Franz Wagner is second at 20.9 PPG.</p><p>In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 11th in the NBA by allowing 111.9 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Magic are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.5 blocked shots each game.</p>

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