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<p>Game two of this AL Central series sees the Royals (49-102, 29-47 home) and Guardians (72-79, 33-43 away) facing off at Kauffman Stadium. The starting pitcher for the Royals will be Steven Cruz, while the Guardians are turning to Logan Allen. Find out who I like to win in this Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians showdown.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals +140</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, September 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>The Guardians are just 4-6 in their last ten road games.</li><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Guardians have gone just 4-6 straight-up.</li><li>Across Steven Cruz's one starts, the Royals have put together a record of 1-0.</li></ul><h3>CAN THE CLEVELAND GUARDIANS PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?</h3><p>So far this season, the Guardians have a series record of 19-24-4 and overall record of 72-79. This mark has Cleveland placed 2nd in the AL Central. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 33-43.</p><p><p>Logan Allen will take the mound for the Guardians with a 7-7 record this season. Across his 23 appearances, the ERA is 3.60, K/9 is 8.68, FIP is 4.08 and OBP is .317.</p></p><p>Logan Allen's most recent outing ended in a no-decision, as he pitched five innings in the Guardians' 6-5 loss to the Giants. The right-hander allowed one run on five hits during his time on the mound.</p><p>The Guardians have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 6 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in home runs and 23rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Cleveland is averaging 4.1 runs per game (26th).</p><p>The Guardians' Steven Kwan is the team's leader in hits this season, boasting a batting average of .273. He has a slugging percentage of .373 and an on-base percentage of .343 entering the game.</p><h3>WILL THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>151 games into their season, the Royals are 5th in the AL Central on an overall record of 49-102. Against other teams in the AL Central, Kansas City is 18-29 while their overall series win percent sits at 20%. At home, the Royals are 29-47 and 20-55 on the road.</p><p><p>Steven Cruz has taken the mound six times in 2023, with an even 0-0 record. His ERA stands at 5.14, and opposing batters are hitting .207 against him. He has given up one home run and his OPS is .751.</p></p><p>Steven Cruz is aiming for a better performance in his next game after he pitched two scoreless innings against the White Sox, giving up only two hits. The right-hander did not receive a decision in the team's 7-1 victory.</p><p>This season, the Royals are 25th in the league at 4.1 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .235 (19th) leading to 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 2.5 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Kansas City's on-base percentage of .301 has them 20th in the MLB.</p><p>The Royals have seen Bobby Witt Jr. lead the team in hits over their last five games, with the young phenom batting .396. This season, Witt Jr. has been a consistent presence in the lineup, hitting .278 and driving in 90 runs.</p>

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<p>Clarke Schmidt will get the start for the Yankees (76-74, 39-36 home) as they host the Blue Jays (83-67, 42-33 away) at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays will give the starting nod to Yusei Kikuchi. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL East matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees -105</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, September 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Yankees have a record of 3-2.</li><li>The Yankees are 6-4 straight-up in their ten most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>The Yankees are 2-0 in Clarke Schmidt's last two starts.</li></ul><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS STRUGGLING VS RUNLINE OF LATE</h3><p>On a record of 83-67, the Blue Jays come into today's game 3rd in the AL East. When playing at home, they are 41-34 and 42-33 on the road. Toronto has played in 46 series thus far, and have gone 26-18-2. </p><p><p>Yusei Kikuchi has been a reliable starter for the Mariners this season, with a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 3.81 across his 29 outings. He has allowed a home run in each of his last two appearances, resulting in a WHIP of 1.25 and an OBP allowed of .298. His strikeout to walk ratio is 163/45.</p></p><p>The Blue Jays were unable to come out on top when Yusei Kikuchi took the mound, as they were defeated by the Texas Rangers 10-0. The Japanese pitcher went five innings, surrendering six earned runs off of five hits.</p><p>In their ten most recent games, the Blue Jays have put together a batting average of only .202, placing them 27th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.5 runs per game, Toronto is 15th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .257 and OPS of .744 which has them 12th in baseball.</p><p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a key contributor to the Blue Jays' offensive success this season, as evidenced by his 24 home runs and .267 batting average. Over the last five games, he has led the team with three long balls.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Yankees have an overall record of 76-74, placing them 4th in the AL East. Against other AL East opponents, they are 19-27 along with going 39-36 and 37-38 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 47 series, going 20-20-7.</p><p><p>Today marks Clarke Schmidt's 31st appearance of the season, and his record is 9-8. His ERA is 4.56, and he has allowed a .314 OBP. He has struck out 142 batters with a WHIP of 1.34. On the road, his ERA stands at 6.59 compared to 3.98 when playing at home.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing against the Red Sox, Clarke Schmidt tossed 5 1/3 innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits. Although he was not credited with the win, Schmidt's performance enabled the Yankees to secure an 8-5 victory.</p><p>During their last five games, New York is the 18th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .235 and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Yankees are hitting .226 with an OBP of .304 while averaging 4.2 runs per contest. This figure puts them 22nd in the league.</p><p>Gleyber Torres has been one of the Yankees' most reliable offensive contributors this season. The infielder is currently batting .271 with 65 runs batted in, and has gone deep 25 times.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/23

<p>Betting on today's Cowboys and Demons game? Catch the action at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA, as the Demons hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. McNeese State is favored by -10.5 in this Southland conference contest against Northwestern State. The game's over/under currently sits at 130.5 points.</p><h3>MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will McNeese State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State improved to 7-5 on the season with a 75-56 road win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. The Cowboys entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>McNeese State took control early, leading 41-23 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>McNeese State put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts (22/37) and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc (6/18). The Cowboys also went 13/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%.</p> <p>Javohn Garcia led the way, scoring 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/4 from three, and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Yusef Salih contributed 18 points, hitting 4/8 from deep and 6/12 overall. Quadir Copeland chipped in 13 points, going 5/8 from the field and dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>McNeese State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points and a 31% shooting performance. They limited two-point shots to 10/28, or 35%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, McNeese State gave up 10 threes on 36 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Demons Chances at Home</h3><h3>Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern State improved to 4-7 on the season with a 68-66 win over Nicholls on Saturday, January 4th. The Demons, playing at home, were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Northwestern State led 36-33 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 138.5-point over/under line.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%. They did manage to hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line.</p> <p>Micah Thomas and Michael Gray Jr. each contributed 18 points, with Gray hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. Addison Patterson added 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Byron Ireland dished out 6 assists. The Demons also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts (17/39). They also limited three-point damage, with the opposing team hitting just 5 of 18 threes (27%).</p> <p>The Demons sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws (79%). Northwestern State also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Cardinals (67-86, 34-41 away) travel to take on the Padres (75-78, 42-36 home) in game one of this National League matchup. Dakota Hudson is getting the start for the Cardinals while Matt Waldron is starting for the Padres. See who I like to pick up the win in today's St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres showdown at PETCO Park.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, September 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO PADRES:</h3><ul><li>Against the runline, the Padres have gone 6-4 in their ten games at home.</li><li>The Padres are 2-1 against the runline in their three most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .342 against Dakota Hudson in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Cardinals are 5th in the NL Central on an overall record of 67-86. So far, they have played in 48 series, and are below .500 at 19-24-5. This season, the Cardinals are 33-45 at home and 34-41 on the road.</p><p><p>Dakota Hudson has made 16 appearances in the 2023 season, boasting a 6-2 record. He's currently riding a two-game streak of not allowing a home run, and his slugging percentage allowed stands at .422. Hudson has also struck out 40 batters and his WHIP is 1.45.</p></p><p>Dakota Hudson did not earn a decision in his last outing against the Phillies, surrendering three runs and five hits. Despite this, the Cardinals were able to come away with a 6-5 victory.</p><p>Having gone deep 4 times in their last five games, the Cardinals are 6th in that span. At 4.5 runs per game, St. Louis is 16th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .251 while hitting a total of 204 home runs (10th).</p><p>The Cardinals' offensive leader Paul Goldschmidt has been a consistent presence this season, boasting a .271 batting average and .452 slugging percentage. His on-base percentage stands at .364, making him a key contributor to the team's success.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN DIEGO PADRES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Overall, the Padres have a record of 75-78 which has them 4th in the NL West. San Diego has rattled off two straight series victories and have an overall series record of 20-24-5. This season, San Diego is 42-36 at home and 33-42 on the road.</p><p><p>Matt Waldron is making his seventh appearance of the 2023 season with a record of 1-3. His ERA stands at 5.16, while opponents are batting .250 against him. On the road, he has gone 1-1 with an ERA of 5.29, and 0-2 at home with an ERA of 5.11. Teams have a slugging percentage of .492 against him for the season thus far.</p></p><p>San Diego is banking on Matt Waldron to lead them to another victory, as they triumphed over the Athletics (5-2) the last time he was on the mound. He allowed two earned runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>Offensively, San Diego is ranked 12th in the league with an average of 4.7 runs per game. When looking over their last ten matchups, the Padres averaged 6.2 runs per contest, which is 2nd best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, San Diego is 13th in all of baseball, with a total of 198 home runs.</p><p>Xander Bogaerts has been a key contributor to the Padres' offense over their last five games, leading the team in hits and batting .575. During the 2023 season, Bogaerts has been a consistent force at the plate, hitting .283 and driving in 53 runs.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (15-25) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (23-17) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently favored by 11 points and have won three straight games, while the 76ers have lost five in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 223 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-133 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the 76ers Lock in a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>The 76ers fell to 15-25 on the season after a 115-102 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 61-57 to 72-57. However, the Pacers responded, outscoring the 76ers 28-21 in the 3rd quarter and 26-22 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>In their 115-102 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 28 points, adding 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV each contributed 18 points.</p> <p>Oubre hit 3 threes at a 50% clip, and Council added 9 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Council also scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, tying Maxey for the team lead in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers struggled to contain the Pacers, allowing 115 points on 53% shooting. Indiana put up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while their biggest output came in the 2nd with 33 points. Philadelphia did manage to limit the damage in the 4th, giving up 26 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers held the Pacers to 11 threes on 32% shooting. Indiana also went 16/23 from the free-throw line. Philadelphia gave up 14 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 23-17 on the season with a 130-112 win over the Raptors on Friday. The Bucks, favored by 11 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 242 points went over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. The teams played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, with the Bucks holding a 107-91 lead going into the 4th. A 10-0 run by Milwaukee extended the score from 107-88 to 117-88, and they closed out the game by outscoring Toronto 23-21 in the final quarter.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 130-112 win over the Raptors, scoring 35 points and grabbing 13 rebounds while shooting 60% from the field. Damian Lillard added 26 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, and dished out 8 assists.</p> <p>Milwaukee shot 51.9% from the field and 41.9% from three, making 13 threes in the game. Giannis scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard added 12 in the 1st and another 10 in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 21 points, respectively, to help secure the win. However, they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 and 34 points. Overall, Milwaukee allowed the Raptors to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks excelled at defending the three-point line, holding Toronto to just 8 made threes on 23% shooting. Milwaukee sent the Raptors to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 18. The Bucks also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>Framber Valdez will get the start for the Astros (85-68, 39-39 home) as they host the Royals (51-102, 20-55 away) at Minute Maid Park. The Royals will give the starting nod to Cole Ragans. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals +176</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Friday, September 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Royals have a record of 7-3.</li><li>The Royals head into the game having won three straight games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .112 against Cole Ragans in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>153 games into the season, the Royals have a record of 51-102, putting them 5th in the AL Central. This mark includes an overall series 9-36-4. At home, they are 31-47 compared to 20-55 on the road.</p><p><p>Kansas City's Cole Ragans has been impressive in 2023, boasting a 6-4 record and 3.33 ERA. His home ERA is an impressive 2.86, while his road ERA stands at 8.06. Ragans' WHIP is 1.14 and opposing teams have only managed to hit .200 against him with a slugging percentage of .294.</p></p><p>Cole Ragans' most recent start saw the Royals edge out the Astros 10-8. The lefty hurled six frames, allowing five earned runs on six hits.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Royals' offense is 6th in batting average, leading to an average of 6 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 24th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .700 on 152 (24th). On average, they have struckout 8 times per game compard to 2.5 walks.</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. is the leader in home runs for the Kansas City Royals in 2023, with 29 round-trippers and 91 RBIs to his name. His slugging percentage is a robust .494 for the season.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Astros enter today's action with an overall record of 85-68, putting them in first place in the AL West. So far, they have put together a 39-39 record at home and 46-29. Houston's overall series record stands at 26-18-4.</p><p><p>The Astros will look to Framber Valdez to take the mound, as the starter boasts an impressive 12-10 record over 29 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 3.20, while his K/9 figure is 8.73 and FIP is 3.47. Valdez has also held opposing batters to a .276 on-base percentage (OBP).</p></p><p>Framber Valdez earned a quality start and the victory in his most recent outing, as the Astros defeated the Royals 7-1. The southpaw allowed one run and six hits over seven innings of work.</p><p>For the season, the Astros' offense is averaging 5.2 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 51 runs. Overall, Houston's team batting average is .259, putting them 4th in the MLB.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez is pacing the Astros in home runs in 2023, with 28 round-trippers to his name. The slugger has also driven in 93 runs, and his season-long slugging percentage is a robust .579.</p>

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<p>Heading into game three of this AL West matchup, it will be Nathan Eovaldi on the mound for the Rangers (86-68, 49-31 home), facing off against the Mariners (84-70, 43-37 away) and Bryan Woo. Find out my prediction for today's Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers game in Arlington.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners +108</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Sunday, September 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, Seattle has a straight-up record of 3-2.</li><li>As the favorite on the road, the Mariners' win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>Nathan Eovaldi has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 5.40 over his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS STRUGGLING VS RUNLINE OF LATE</h3><p>Looking to snap a two game losing streak, the Mariners are in 3rd place in the AL West. Seattle's overall record sits at 84-70 while going 43-37 on the road and 41-33 at home, respectively. So far, they have played in 48 series, and have gone 26-20-2.</p><p><p>Bryan Woo takes the mound for Seattle with a 4-4 record. He has made 16 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 3.90 and a K/9 of 9.15. His FIP is 3.87, while his OBP stands at .290.</p></p><p>Seattle is looking to Bryan Woo to help them secure another victory, as they were victorious the last time he took the mound. He pitched five innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs in their 5-0 win over the Athletics.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Mariners are ranked 15th in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.7 per contest puts them 11th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Seattle is 10th, with an OBP currently sitting at .322. The team's collective batting average is .243 (14th).</p><p>Over the Mariners' last five contests, Cal Raleigh has hit two home runs, pacing the team. He has accumulated a total of 30 round-trippers this season and is batting .234.</p><h3>WILL THE TEXAS RANGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Rangers have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 14-8 at Globe Life Field. Their overall record of 86-68 puts Texas 1st in the AL West. Against the runline, their overall record is 83-71 and 45-35 at home. This year's Rangers' games have an over/under record of 82-66.</p><p><p>Nathan Eovaldi of the Texas Rangers has had a successful season thus far, boasting an impressive 11-4 record and 3.05 ERA. His road ERA stands at 3.22, while his home ERA is 5.12. The right-hander's WHIP for the season is 1.10 and he has held opposing batters to a .214 average. Eovaldi has limited opponents to a slugging percentage of .352 as well.</p></p><p>Nathan Eovaldi was unable to secure the win in his last outing against the Red Sox, surrendering three runs and four hits. Despite this, the Rangers were able to prevail 6-4.</p><p>For the season, the Rangers' offense is averaging 5.5 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 3rd in the league in scoring, with a total of 58 runs. Overall, Texas' team batting average is .266, putting them 2nd in the MLB.</p><p>Evan Carter has been a bright spot for the Rangers' offense this season, as he leads the team with two home runs over their last five games. His overall total is three long balls, and he boasts a .325 batting average.</p>

<p>Chris Sale will get the start for the Red Sox (75-78, 38-38 home) as they host the White Sox (58-95, 28-50 away) at Fenway Park. The White Sox will give the starting nod to Touki Toussaint. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, September 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Red Sox are 3-2 vs. the runline.</li><li>The White Sox have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games vs. the runline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .343 against Touki Toussaint in his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>So far this season, the White Sox have a series record of 11-32-6 and overall record of 58-95. This mark has Chicago placed 4th in the AL Central. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 28-50.</p><p><p>Toussaint has made 19 appearances in the 2023 season, boasting a 4-7 record. He has allowed a .216 batting average and carries an ERA of 5.40. On the road, he is 1-3 with an ERA of 5.40, while at home he is 3-4 with an ERA of 1.54. Opposing teams have a slugging percentage of .353 against him this year.</p></p><p>The Chicago Cubs are hoping that Touki Toussaint can lead them to another victory, as they emerged victorious the last time he took the mound. In that game, Toussaint allowed one earned run on three hits in five innings of work, helping the Cubs secure a 7-6 win over the Twins.</p><p>The White Sox's offense comes into today's game with a collective batting average of .240 and are averaging 4.1 runs per game for the season. Looking at their ten most recent games, Chicago has gone deep eight times, which is ranked 11th in that time. To date, the team's OPS is .682 to go along with an on base percentage of .294.</p><p>Andrew Vaughn has been a key contributor to the White Sox offense this season, boasting a .260 batting average and .434 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading Chicago in hits with a .315 average.</p><h3>WILL THE BOSTON RED SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Going into today's game, the Red Sox have a record of 75-78 and are 5th in the AL East. If they are able to pull out a win today, they will move above .500 at home (38-38). Overall, they have played in 49 series and have a record of 23-22-4.</p><p><p>Chris Sale has made 19 appearances in the 2023 season, with a record of 6-4. His ERA stands at 4.66, and batters have a .225 average against him. On the road, he is 5-3 with an ERA of 4.74, while his home record is 1-1 with an ERA of 6.33. Opposing teams have a slugging percentage of .419 against him this season.</p></p><p>Chris Sale earned a quality start in his most recent outing, tossing six frames and allowing just one run. Unfortunately, the Red Sox were unable to come away with a win against the Blue Jays, falling 4-3.</p><p>So far this season, the Red Sox's has gone deep 178 times, placing them 16th in the league. Over Boston's previous five games, they are 15th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.9 runs per game putting them 9th in the league. The Red Sox's overall team batting average stands at .261 along with an OBP of .327.</p><p>Bobby Dalbec has been a key offensive contributor for the Red Sox over their last five games, batting .416 and leading the team in hits. This season, he's hitting .308 with one RBI.</p>

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (22-17) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (23-17) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4 points, and the over/under line is set at 214.5.</p>

<p>Both teams come into this game on winning streaks. The Lakers have won two straight, while the Clippers have won three in a row. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET in Inglewood at the Intuit Dome. The game will be televised on NBA TV.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 9:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-128 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Lakers edged out the Nets 102-101 on Friday, bringing their record to 22-17. Despite being favored by 9.5 points, L.A. didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 203, falling short of the 215.5 O/U line.</p> <p>At home, the Lakers took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Nets 27-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 72-68 lead, but Brooklyn made a push, winning the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 102-101 win over the Nets, scoring 38 points and hitting 4 threes at 50% from deep. He shot 56.5% overall, while LeBron James added 29 points on 70.6% shooting, also making 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>The Lakers hit 12 threes at 35.3%, with a 46.3% overall shooting percentage. Reaves scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while LeBron added 10 in the final period.</p><p>The Lakers put together a strong defensive effort through three quarters, allowing just 68 points before giving up 33 in the 4th. Still, they held the Nets to 101 points overall, securing the win. Los Angeles allowed Brooklyn to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Lakers sent Brooklyn to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can Los Angeles Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 23-17 on the season with a dominant 118-89 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Los Angeles, favored by 7 points, covered the spread with the 29-point victory. The game’s total points of 207 fell short of the 220.5 O/U line by 13.5 points.</p> <p>Los Angeles set the tone early, leading 32-22 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead with a strong defensive effort in the 2nd, holding Portland to 16 points. An 11-0 run by the Clippers helped them pull away, and they entered the 4th quarter up 86-66 before outscoring the Blazers 32-23 in the final period.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers with 23 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate in their win over the Trail Blazers. James Harden added 19 points, with 12 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 56.4% from the field and 43.5% from three, making 10 threes overall. Derrick Jones scored 10 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Powell added 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Clippers put on a defensive clinic, holding the Trail Blazers to just 89 points on Thursday. They were particularly stingy in the 2nd quarter, allowing only 16 points. Overall, they limited Portland to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers were just as effective, giving up only 9 threes on 26% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>The Padres (76-79, 43-37 home) host the Cardinals (68-87, 35-42 away) in game three of this National League series. Getting the start for the Padres is Michael Wacha while the Cardinals are turning to Drew Rom. Read on to get my best bet for this San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals matchup.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, September 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>The Cardinals will be taking on a Padres club that is just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three games.</li><li>Over their last five games on the road, St. Louis is 3-2 against the runline.</li><li>The Cardinals have gone 1-2 in Michael Wacha's last five starts.</li></ul><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>St. Louis enters today's matchup with an overall record of 68-87, placing them 5th in the NL Central. The club has played in 49 series so far, and has a record of 19-25-5, including dropping each of their past two sets. The Cardinals are 33-45 at home and 35-42 and 33-45 at home.</p><p><p>Drew Rom will take the mound for the Cardinals with a 1-3 record. He has made six appearances in 2023, with an ERA of 6.92 and a K/9 of 7.27. His FIP is 5.88 and opponents have a .372 OBP against him.</p></p><p>Drew Rom was handed the defeat after giving up five runs on six hits in his last start against the Brewers. The Cardinals were unable to come away with a victory, losing 7-3.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Cardinals are ranked 18th in the league in scoring at 2.4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.5 per contest puts them 17th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, St. Louis is 8th, with an OBP currently sitting at .326. The team's collective batting average is .250 (10th).</p><p>Paul Goldschmidt has been a major contributor to the Cardinals' offensive success this season, as evidenced by his 1 home run over the last ten games and 25 long balls for the year. The slugger is also batting .270 on the season.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN DIEGO PADRES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Padres enter today's game with an overall record of 76-79, including putting together an above .500 mark at home (43-37). This year, San Diego has played in 50 series and have gone 21-24-5. Currently, they are 4th in the NL West.</p><p><p>Michael Wacha enters the game with a 12-4 record and 3.44 ERA. On the road, he has a 5.34 ERA and 3-1 record in nine appearances, while at home he has posted a 9-3 mark and 3.03 ERA. His season WHIP stands at 1.21, with opponents batting .227 against him and slugging .388.</p></p><p>Michael Wacha last pitched against the Rockies, allowing three runs on five hits yet still earning the win in San Diego's 11-9 victory.</p><p>Across their last ten games, the Padres' offense is 8th in batting average, leading to an average of 5.3 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 12th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .743 on 200 (13th).</p><p>The Padres' offensive leader, Xander Bogaerts, has been a consistent force at the plate this season. Boasting a .281 batting average, he has also compiled a .437 slugging percentage and an impressive .349 on-base percentage.</p>

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<p>Patrick Sandoval will get the start for the Angels (70-86, 35-40 home) as they host the Rangers (87-68, 37-37 away) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Rangers will give the starting nod to Jon Gray. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Monday, September 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 6-4 vs. the runline.</li><li>As the road underdog, the Rangers' runline win streak stands at four games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .319 against Patrick Sandoval in his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS LOOKING TO EXTEND AL WEST LEAD</h3><p>So far this season, Texas has played in 48 series, going 27-19-2. Their current record of 87-68 is good for first place in the AL West. On the road, the Rangers have gone 37-37 compared to 50-31 at home.</p><p><p>Texas starter Jon Gray will take the mound today, looking to improve his home-run record of five consecutive appearances. So far this season, Gray has compiled an 8-8 record and a 4.22 ERA, accompanied by 135 strikeouts and an impressive K/9 figure of 8.03. Additionally, he has averaged 3.21 walks per 9 innings pitched.</p></p><p>Jon Gray's most recent start was not his best performance, as he allowed four runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings. Fortunately for the Rangers, they were able to prevail 15-5 over the Red Sox and Gray was able to avoid a loss.</p><p>For the season, the Rangers' offense is averaging 5.5 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 2nd in the league in scoring, with a total of 40 runs. Overall, Texas' team batting average is .266, putting them 2nd in the MLB.</p><p>The Rangers have seen Evan Carter lead the team in home runs over their last ten games, with a total of three. His season-long total is four, and his overall batting average stands at .318.</p><h3>WILL THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 156 games, the Angels have a record of 70-86. This mark includes going 19-27-3 across their 49 series. Currently, Los Angeles is 4th in the AL West and have a 35-40 record at home while going 35-46 on the road. So far, the Angels have gone 34-58 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Patrick Sandoval takes the mound with a 7-13 record and 4.19 ERA. On the road, he has gone 5-7 with an ERA of 4.64 in 16 appearances. At home, his mark is 2-6 with an ERA of 5.01. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.50 and opponents have hit .254 against him, compiling a slugging percentage of .373.</p></p><p>Patrick Sandoval's last outing ended in a no-decision, with the Angels falling 6-2 to the Rays. Over five innings, Sandoval allowed two runs on five hits.</p><p>This season, the Angels are 16th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .262 (11th) leading to 4.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.2 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Los Angeles' on-base percentage of .317 has them 13th in the MLB.</p><p>Jared Walsh has been a major contributor to the Angels' offense over their last ten games, leading the team with three home runs. His season-long total stands at four, while his batting average is currently .137.</p>

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<p>Adrian Houser will get the start for the Brewers (88-68, 45-30 home) as they host the Cardinals (68-88, 35-43 away) at American Family Field. The Cardinals will give the starting nod to Zack Thompson. Check out my prediction for game one of this NL Central matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -161</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, September 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Brewers have a record of 3-2.</li><li>The Brewers are 6-4 straight-up in their ten most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>The Brewers are 2-0 in Adrian Houser's last two starts.</li></ul><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>So far this season, the Cardinals have a series record of 19-24-5 and overall record of 68-88. This mark has St. Louis placed 5th in the NL Central. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 35-43.</p><p><p>The Cardinals will call upon Zack Thompson to take the mound, who has a 5-7 record on the season. He's made 24 appearances, boasting an ERA of 4.57 and a K/9 rate of 9.89. His FIP is 3.99 and he's allowed an OBP of .328 thus far in 2023.</p></p><p>Zack Thompson suffered a loss in his most recent start against the Brewers, giving up four runs on five hits over five innings. The Cardinals were defeated 8-2 in the game.</p><p>The Cardinals have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 2 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 10th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 9th in home runs and 12th in slugging percentage. Overall, St. Louis is averaging 4.4 runs per game (18th).</p><p>The Cardinals have been dealt a blow to their offense, as Nolan Gorman, the team leader in home runs, is listed as out on the injury report. Gorman has been a major contributor this season, with 27 long balls and 76 RBIs.</p><h3>WILL THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Brewers have an overall record of 88-68, placing them 1st in the NL Central. Against other NL Central opponents, they are 29-17 along with going 45-30 and 43-38 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 48 series, going 27-19-2.</p><p><p>The Brewers will turn to starter Adrian Houser, who has an impressive 7-4 record this season. In 21 appearances, he has a 4.35 ERA and 7.64 K/9 rate. His FIP stands at 4.02, and opposing batters have a .327 OBP against him.</p></p><p>Adrian Houser earned the victory in his latest start, surrendering one earned run and four hits over six innings against the Cardinals. Milwaukee emerged victorious with a final score of 8-2.</p><p>For the season, the Brewers are 19th in batting average, hitting a combined .240. Over their last ten games, they have hit .265 which is 5th in that span. Milwaukee's average of 4.5 runs per game puts them 17th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 162 times and have a team slugging percentage of .386.</p><p>Christian Yelich has been a major contributor to the Brewers' offense this season, hitting 19 home runs and boasting a .276 batting average. In their last five games, Yelich leads the team with two dingers.</p>

<p>The Nationals (69-88, 35-41 away) travel to take on the Orioles (97-59, 45-30 home) in game one of this interleague matchup. Josiah Gray is getting the start for the Nationals while Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals +201</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Tuesday, September 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>The Nationals will be taking on a Orioles club that is just 2-3 over their last five games.</li><li>Coming into the game, the Orioles have gone just 2-3 in their last five home games.</li><li>The Nationals have gone 0-2 in Kyle Bradish's last two starts.</li></ul><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Entering game 158 of their season, the Nationals are 31.5 games out in the NL East and are in 5th place. So far, their overall series record stands at 20-27-3. Washington's road winning percent is currently 46.1% (35-41) compared to 42.0% at home (34-47).</p><p><p>Washington will hand the ball to Josiah Gray, who has an 8-12 record. Over his last two starts, he has allowed fewer than three earned runs. His ERA is 4.00 and FIP is 4.97, while opponents have a .399 slugging percentage against him. Gray has tallied 136 strikeouts so far this season.</p></p><p>Josiah Gray was the victor in the Nationals' 13-3 triumph over the White Sox, allowing one run on five hits in his last outing.</p><p>For the season, the Nationals' offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 5th in the league in scoring, with a total of 30 runs. Overall, Washington's team batting average is .254, putting them 9th in the MLB.</p><p>The Nationals' offense has been led by Luis García over their last five games, with the infielder having hit one home run. García has nine long balls on the season and is batting .265.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Orioles enter today's action with an overall record of 97-59, putting them in first place in the AL East. So far, they have put together a 45-30 record at home and 52-29. Baltimore's overall series record stands at 31-14-4.</p><p><p>Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish has had a successful season thus far, boasting an 11-7 record and a 3.01 ERA. His ERA on the road is 3.34, while his home ERA is slightly higher at 3.93. His WHIP for the season stands at 1.07, and opposing teams have only managed to hit .219 against him with a slugging percentage of .340.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing, Kyle Bradish delivered a quality performance, tossing six scoreless frames, yet he was not rewarded with a win. Despite his efforts, the Baltimore Orioles fell to the Houston Astros 2-1.</p><p>During their last five games, Baltimore is the 17th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .226 and are averaging 3.6 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Orioles are hitting .257 with an OBP of .323 while averaging 5.1 runs per contest. This figure puts them 6th in the league.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a major contributor to the Orioles' offensive success in 2023, leading the team in home runs with 27 and RBIs with 81. His slugging percentage for the season is an impressive .493.</p>

<p>The Yankees (79-77, 37-38 away) travel to take on the Blue Jays (87-69, 41-34 home) in game one of this AL East matchup. Michael King is getting the start for the Yankees while Kevin Gausman is starting for the Blue Jays. See who I like to pick up the win in today's New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays showdown at Rogers Centre.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees +134</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Tuesday, September 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>Over their last ten games on the road, New York has a straight-up record of 8-2.</li><li>In their last ten games as the underdog, the Yankees have put together a record of 6-4.</li><li>Michael King has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past three starts.</li></ul><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>Currently, the Yankees are 4th in the AL East on an overall record of 79-77. Their season-long runline record is 76-80, which includes going 41-34 vs. the runline on the road. For the season, New York has won less than half of their series away from home (10-12). The Yankees' over/under record this season comes in at 70-76.</p><p><p>Michael King has taken the mound 48 times in 2023, entering with a 4-7 record. On the road, he has posted a 2-3 mark and 2-4 at home, with respective ERA's of 3.14 and 4.11. Across all appearances, opponents have managed a .221 batting average against him and a .328 slugging percentage. His overall ERA for the season stands at 2.66.</p></p><p>Michael King earned a quality start in his most recent outing against the Blue Jays, but the Yankees still fell 6-1. The right-hander allowed five hits and one earned run over seven innings of work.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Yankees are ranked 12th in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.2 per contest puts them 24th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, New York is 20th, with an OBP currently sitting at .304. The team's collective batting average is .226 (23rd).</p><p>Gleyber Torres has been one of the Yankees' most productive hitters this season. With a .272 batting average and 66 RBIs, he has been a key contributor to the team's offense. Additionally, his 25 home runs have provided an impressive boost to the lineup.</p><h3>WILL THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Blue Jays head into today's game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (41-34). Their overall record of 87-69 has them placed 3rd in the AL East. Through 48 series, the Blue Jays are 29-17-2.</p><p><p>Toronto's Kevin Gausman has had a successful season thus far, boasting an overall record of 12-9 and ERA of 3.29. He has been particularly impressive at home, with an ERA of 3.77, while his road ERA is 4.10. Gausman's WHIP stands at 1.20 and he has held opposing teams to a batting average of .227, as well as a slugging percentage of .371.</p></p><p>Kevin Gausman earned a victory and a quality start in his last outing, guiding the team to a 6-1 triumph over the Yankees. He surrendered no runs and three hits in six innings of work.</p><p>This season, the Blue Jays are 15th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .231 (16th) leading to 6 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.4 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Toronto's on-base percentage of .329 has them 6th in the MLB.</p><p>George Springer has been a key contributor to the Toronto offense this season, boasting a .258 batting average and .407 slugging percentage. Over the last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading the team in hits with a .271 batting average.</p>

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

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Devils? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Ottawa improved to 23-18-4 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals. All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players.</p>

<p>Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added a goal in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, coming at 8:49 in the second period. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year, at 2:14 in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They finished the game with 5 assists, including Tim Stützle's 10th of the season on Tkachuk's second-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were rock-solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits. The Senators also held Seattle to just 22 shots on goal.</p><h3>Can the Devils Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 26-16-6 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All the scoring happened in the third period, with the Flames getting on the board at 5:34. New Jersey managed 22 shots on goal, but couldn’t find the net.</p><p>In their 3-0 loss to Calgary, the Devils were shut out despite firing 22 shots on goal. They struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score in any period, including on their power play opportunities. The game remained scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Defensively, New Jersey held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The Devils' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goalie made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

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<p>The Ravens are favored on the road as they take on the Bills in an AFC matchup on Sunday, January 19th at 6:30 ET. The game, being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, has Baltimore at -117 on the money line and Buffalo at -102. The point spread is tight, with the Ravens at -1, and the over/under line is at 51.5 points. You can catch this one on CBS.</p><h3>BALTIMORE RAVENS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +1</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ravens Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record, the Ravens head into the divisional round on a four-game winning streak, including a 28-14 victory over the Steelers in the wild card round. Baltimore entered that game as 8.5-point favorites and covered the spread, but the teams fell short of the 44.5-point O/U line, combining for 42 points. The Ravens rank 2nd in our power rankings and finished the regular season 5-2 in the division and 9-4 in the conference, putting them 1st in the AFC North and 3rd in the AFC.</p> <p>Against the spread, Baltimore is 11-6-1, with four straight wins. They are 11-5-1 as favorites and 0-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 13-5, with their games averaging 51.2 points compared to a 47.1-point line.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Ravens sitting at the top of the league, and they lead the NFL in yards per game, averaging 427.1. Baltimore has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and leading the league with 193.8 rushing yards per game. Derrick Henry has been a big part of that success, rushing for 186 yards on 26 carries in the Wild Card round. Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 132 against the Steelers, throwing for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception.</p> <p>While the Ravens rank 6th in red zone attempts, they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage. However, they were 3/4 in the Wild Card round and converted 66.7% of their 3rd downs. Baltimore is 3rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 6th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p><p>Despite allowing 251 passing yards, the Ravens' defense held the Steelers to just 29 rushing yards on 11 attempts in their 28-14 win. Baltimore's defense recorded four sacks and won the quarterback hit battle by six, but they did allow two passing touchdowns. The Ravens also held the Steelers to 45.5% on third down.</p>
<p>Overall, the Ravens gave up 280 yards of total offense and 28 points. Pittsburgh found some success through the air, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt, and completing 66.7% of their passes against Baltimore.</p><h3>Will The Bills Win At Home Over The Ravens?</h3><p>Buffalo finished the regular season 13-4, good for 2nd in the AFC and 3rd in our power rankings. They went 5-1 in the division and 10-3 in conference play. The Bills were a perfect 9-0 at home but just 5-4 on the road. After losing to the Ravens in week 4, they bounced back with a 47-10 win over the Jaguars in week 3 and a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in week 2. They were 2.5-point underdogs against Miami but covered the spread.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +10.1 points per game and is 11-7 against the spread this season. They are 9-5 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 11-7, with the over hitting in their last two games. Their games have averaged 51.7 points, with an average line of 46.4.</p><p>Josh Allen was excellent in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 135 and throwing for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He completed 20 of 26 passes, with Curtis Samuel leading the team in receiving with 68 yards on 3 catches. James Cook had a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 120 yards on 23 carries. The Bills converted 8 of 15 third-down attempts but struggled in the red zone, going just 1 for 5.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.9 points per game. They are 9th in both passing and rushing yards per game, with 229.8 and 135.6, respectively. Despite ranking 24th in pass attempts, they are 5th in 1st-quarter scoring. The Bills are 7th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Buffalo Bills' defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 14 completions against the Broncos. They held Denver to a 60.9% completion percentage and only 224 total yards in a 31-7 victory. The Bills' run defense gave up 79 yards on 17 attempts, and they allowed just one touchdown while holding the Broncos to a 22.2% third-down conversion rate. Buffalo also recorded two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.<p></p>

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<p>Getting the start for the Pirates (74-83, 36-43 away) will be Johan Oviedo  against Ranger Suárez for the Phillies (88-69, 48-31 home). Today marks game two of their series, with the Phillies currently holding the 1-0 lead. Read on to see my best bet for this Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -127</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous ten games, the Phillies have a record of 8-2.</li><li>The Phillies are riding a five game home win streak heading into today's game.</li><li>Across Ranger Suárez's 21 starts, the Phillies have put together a record of 12-9.</li></ul><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Pittsburgh's overall record currently stands at 74-83, placing them 4th in the NL Central. The Pirates will look to extend their current series winning streak to 51 and have an overall series record of 19-26-5. At home, Pittsburgh is 38-40 and 36-43 on the road.</p><p><p>Starter Johan Oviedo has had a challenging season thus far with the Pirates, boasting an overall record of 9-14 in 31 appearances. His ERA stands at 4.12, with a K/9 figure of 7.92, and his FIP and OBP are both at 4.39 and .320 respectively.</p></p><p>Johan Oviedo notched a quality start and a win in his last outing against the Cubs, as the Pirates emerged victorious with an 8-6 scoreline. Oviedo was impressive on the mound, surrendering no runs and four hits over six innings.</p><p>For the season, the Pirates' offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 5th in the league in scoring, with a total of 32 runs. Overall, Pittsburgh's team batting average is .238, putting them 18th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the Pirates' last five games, Bryan Reynolds has hit two home runs, leading the team in that category. For the season, he has accumulated 24 round-trippers and is batting .267.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Phillies will be looking for their 7th straight win in today's game and have an overall record of 88-69. At home, Philadelphia has put together a record of 48-31 while going 40-38 on the road. Currently, they are in 2nd place in the NL East.</p><p><p>Ranger Suárez, the Philadelphia starter, has an overall record of 4-6 and an ERA of 3.89 this season. His ERA on the road is a respectable 3.13, but his home ERA is a concerning 5.87. Suárez's WHIP stands at 1.38 with a batting average allowed of .256 while opposing teams have put together a slugging percentage of .402 against him.</p></p><p>Ranger Suárez earned the win in the Phillies' 5-4 victory over the Mets, despite surrendering four runs on five hits.</p><p>Having gone deep 17 times in their last ten games, the Phillies are 3rd in that span. At 4.9 runs per game, Philadelphia is 8th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .256 while hitting a total of 213 home runs (9th).</p><p>J.T. Realmuto has been a key contributor to the Phillies' offensive performance this season, leading the team in home runs over their last five games with one. He has a total of 20 long balls on the year, and is batting .251 overall.</p>

<p>In this AL East matchup, the Blue Jays (87-70, 41-35 home) play host to the Yankees (80-77, 38-38 away) at Rogers Centre. Taking the mound for the Blue Jays is José Berríos, while the Yankees will go with Gerrit Cole. Check out my pick for two of this Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees -110</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Wednesday, September 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Yankees have a record of 6-4.</li><li>The Yankees head into the game having won two straight games.</li><li>Over his last three starts, Gerrit Cole has an ERA of just 1.57.</li></ul><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>For the season, the Yankees are 80-77 and 77-80 against the runline. In the AL East, they are in 4th place and have gone 21-29 against division opponents. On the road, New York have won four straight series. The Yankees' season-long over/under record sits at 70-77.</p><p><p>The Yankees will send Gerrit Cole to the mound today, boasting a 14-4 record. The right-hander has been on a roll lately, allowing three or fewer earned runs in each of his last six starts. Cole's ERA is 2.75 and his FIP is 3.21, while opponents have only managed to slug .324 against him this season. He has also racked up 217 strikeouts so far in 2023.</p></p><p>The Yankees are looking to Gerrit Cole to continue his success from the last time he pitched, when they defeated the Blue Jays 5-3. Cole was stellar in that outing, allowing only two hits and one earned run over eight innings.</p><p>This season, the Yankees are 24th in the league at 4.1 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .252 (12th) leading to 4.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.4 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. New York's on-base percentage of .303 has them 21st in the MLB.</p><p>Aaron Judge has been the Yankees' primary source of power in 2023, leading the team with 35 home runs and 71 RBIs. His slugging percentage is a robust .605 for the season.</p><h3>WILL THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 157 games, the Blue Jays have a record of 87-70. This mark includes going 30-17-2 across their 49 series. Currently, Toronto is 3rd in the AL East and have a 41-35 record at home while going 46-35 on the road. So far, the Blue Jays have gone 40-45 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>José Berríos has made 31 appearances this season, with an impressive .389 slugging percentage allowed and a WHIP of 1.18. His overall record stands at 11-11, with an ERA of 3.58 and 174 strikeouts - averaging 8.53 per nine innings. On the road, Berríos has gone 5-6 with an ERA of 4.40, while at home he is 6-5 with a 3.26 ERA.</p></p><p>José Berríos was unable to lead the Blue Jays to victory in their latest matchup with the Yankees, surrendering four earned runs and seven hits across 5 2/3 innings of work. Ultimately, Toronto fell 5-3 in the contest.</p><p>Offensively, Toronto is ranked 16th in the league with an average of 4.6 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Blue Jays averaged 4.8 runs per contest, which is 9th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Toronto is 15th in all of baseball, with a total of 180 home runs.</p><p>George Springer has been a key contributor to the Toronto offense this season, boasting a .257 batting average and .405 slugging percentage. Over the last ten games, he has been especially productive at the plate, leading the team in hits with a .271 average.</p>

<p>The Denver Nuggets (-247) are 6.5-point favorites against the Orlando Magic (+204) on the road. The over/under line for this game is 222 points.</p>

<p>Denver comes into this game with a 25-16 record and is 4th in the Western Conference. The Magic are 7th in the East and have lost two straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-80 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nuggets Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 25-16 this season after a 133-113 win over the Heat on Friday. Denver, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total of 246 points went over the 228.5-point line.</p> <p>Denver led 30-24 after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by outscoring Miami 37-31 in the 2nd. Both teams scored 31 points in the 3rd, and the Nuggets finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 35-27.</p><p>The Nuggets put up 133 points in their win over the Heat, shooting 54.3% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 48.5% clip. Jamal Murray led the way with 30 points and 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 75% from the floor.</p> <p>Murray scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Jokic added 12 in the 3rd. Julian Strawther contributed 11 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Gordon scored 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets gave up 113 points to the Heat, who shot 49% from the field. Denver allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a great job defending the three, holding the Heat to 9 made threes on 27% shooting. Denver also sent Miami to the line 14 times, where they made all their free throws. The Nuggets finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals.</p><h3>Can the Magic Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Orlando fell to 23-20 on the season after a 121-94 road loss to the Celtics on Friday. The Magic were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, just over the 213.5 line.</p> <p>Orlando struggled throughout the game, losing each quarter. They trailed 35-28 after the 1st quarter and 66-54 at halftime. By the end of the 3rd quarter, they were down 96-76, and they managed only 18 points in the 4th while Boston added 25.</p><p>In their 121-94 loss to the Celtics, the Magic's offense struggled, shooting just 41.5% from the field and making only 5 three-pointers at a 15.6% clip. Cole Anthony led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Paolo Banchero added 21 points and 4 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 15 points and 9 boards. Anthony scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Banchero put up 9 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic struggled against the Celtics, giving up 121 points on 52% shooting. Orlando allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, with Boston scoring 30 in the 3rd. The Magic's best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 25 points.</p> <p>Orlando had trouble defending the three, as the Celtics hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Magic also sent Boston to the line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>In this AL East matchup, the Blue Jays (87-71, 41-36 home) play host to the Yankees (81-77, 39-38 away) at Rogers Centre. Taking the mound for the Blue Jays is Chris Bassitt, while the Yankees will go with Luke Weaver. Check out my pick for three of this Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees +158</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Thursday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>The Blue Jays come into this matchup on a two game home losing streak.</li><li>New York has the leg up over the Blue Jays so far this year at 7-5.</li><li>In Luke Weaver's five most recent starts, the Yankees are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>Winners of three straight games, the Yankees are in 4th place in the AL East. So far, they have a series win percentage of 49% (21-22-7). New York has gone 39-38 on the road this season compared to 42-39 at home.</p><p><p>Luke Weaver is making his 29th appearance of the 2023 season with a record of 3-5. His ERA stands at 6.47, while opponents are batting .297 against him. On the road, Weaver has gone 1-4 with an ERA of 6.37; he's been more successful at home, where he is 2-1 on an ERA of 7.77. Teams have a slugging percentage of .549 when facing Weaver this season.</p></p><p>Luke Weaver was victorious in his most recent start, as he held the Diamondbacks scoreless while allowing four hits. The Yankees emerged triumphant with a 7-1 victory, with Weaver credited for the win.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees' has gone deep 218 times, placing them 7th in the league. Over New York's previous five games, they are 17th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.2 runs per game putting them 24th in the league. The Yankees' overall team batting average stands at .226 along with an OBP of .304.</p><p>The Yankees have seen Aaron Judge lead the way in home runs over their last five games, with two long balls. Judge has 37 dingers on the season and is hitting .269.</p><h3>WILL THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>158 games into the season, the Blue Jays have a record of 87-71, putting them 3rd in the AL East. This mark includes an overall series 30-17-2. At home, they are 41-36 compared to 46-35 on the road.</p><p><p>Chris Bassitt is set to take the hill for Toronto, having gone six-plus innings in his last two starts. The righty has enjoyed a successful season thus far, boasting a 15-8 record and 3.74 ERA while racking up 174 strikeouts. He's also kept his WHIP at 1.19 and limited opponents to a .305 WOBA. His only blemish is 58 walks issued over the course of the year.</p></p><p>Chris Bassitt recently earned a quality start and victory in his last outing, as the Athletics defeated the Rays 6-2. The right-hander allowed two runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Blue Jays have put together a batting average of only .191, placing them 29th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.5 runs per game, Toronto is 16th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .254 and OPS of .740 which has them 14th in baseball.</p><p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the Blue Jays' most prolific power hitter in 2023, leading the team with 26 home runs and 94 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the season is a robust .443.</p>

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<p>Already leading the series 1-0, the Mariners (86-73, 43-35 home) are sending Bryan Woo to the mound to take on the Rangers (89-70, 39-39 away) and Nathan Eovaldi. See who I like to come out on top in this AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners in Seattle.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers +105</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 10:10 ET on Friday, September 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Rangers have a record of 7-3.</li><li>Texas has the leg up over the Mariners so far this year at 8-2.</li><li>In Nathan Eovaldi's five most recent starts, the Rangers are 3-0.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST</h3><p>Texas' overall record currently stands at 89-70, placing them 1st in the AL West. The Rangers will look to extend their current series winning streak to 51 and have an overall series record of 29-19-2. At home, Texas is 50-31 and 39-39 on the road.</p><p><p>Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi has had a successful season thus far, boasting an impressive 12-4 record in 24 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.26, while his K/9 is 8.13 and FIP is 3.72. Additionally, he has held opponents to a .284 OBP.</p></p><p>The Rangers earned a victory in Nathan Eovaldi's most recent start, besting the Mariners 9-8. The right-hander pitched five frames, giving up six hits and five earned runs to earn the win.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 24 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 1st best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 2nd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.5 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>Adolis García leads the Rangers in home runs this season with 39 and is also the team's RBI leader, having driven in 107 runs. His slugging percentage for 2023 stands at an impressive .513.</p><h3>WILL THE SEATTLE MARINERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Mariners are 3rd in the AL West on a record of 86-73. Overall, they have played in 50 different series, going 26-22-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Mariners are 86-73, and currently hold win percentages of 55.1% at home and 53.1% on the road.</p><p><p>Bryan Woo takes the mound for Seattle with a 4-5 record. He has made 17 appearances this season, posting an ERA of 4.39 and a K/9 of 9.43. His FIP is also 4.39, while his OBP is .296.</p></p><p>Bryan Woo and the Mariners were unable to come away with a win in their last game, as Woo allowed six runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Rangers. Despite this setback, the 2023 season has been a successful one for Woo thus far.</p><p>Having gone deep 11 times in their last ten games, the Mariners are 8th in that span. At 4.7 runs per game, Seattle is 11th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .243 while hitting a total of 206 home runs (11th).</p><p>Cal Raleigh's season-long batting average of .237 and slugging percentage of .466 have been key contributors to the Seattle offense this year. Over the team's last ten games, Raleigh has been on fire, leading the Mariners in hits and batting an impressive .291.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Penguins and Phoenix. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Phoenix at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Get ready to place your bets! Youngstown State is favored by -7.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against Green Bay. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Penguins Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State's season record fell to 10-8 after a 79-64 loss to Milwaukee on Friday, January 17th. The Penguins, who were +6 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State trailed 38-26 at halftime and couldn't close the gap, scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41 points.</p><p>Youngstown State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 24 threes for a 20.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Faizon Fields was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 9 of 10 shots and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Themus Fulks added 18 points and 4 assists, while Cris Carroll and Jason Nelson each contributed 14 points, with Carroll hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Penguins allowed 33 field goals on 63 attempts, including 33 made two-pointers on 58 attempts, a 56% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State held their opponent to 0/5 shooting, but they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13, shooting 46%. The Penguins also conceded 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Green Bay Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Green Bay’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-16 after an 89-67 home loss to Robert Morris on Friday. Entering the game as +6.5 underdogs, the Phoenix not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Green Bay led 45-40 at halftime but managed only 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 49. This collapse in the 2nd half has been a recurring issue for the Phoenix this season.</p><p>Green Bay's offense put up 67 points in their latest game, shooting 48.9% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, making 15 of 21.</p> <p>Amarion Dickerson led the way with 22 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from deep. Kam Woods added 20 points and 6 assists, while Marcus Hall contributed 17 points, hitting 50% from three. Alvaro Folgueiras was perfect from beyond the arc, going 2 for 2, and added 7 rebounds.</p><p>Green Bay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 14 of their 27 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Green Bay's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Green Bay did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 2.</p>