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<p>We have the divisional rivalry game in the MLB on Monday, April 18 as two American League West foes meet at Minute Maid Park in Houston, so make sure to check out the best Angels vs. Astros betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>These AL West rivals have already met in a four-game series in Los Angeles to open the season, and Houston won that series 3-1. The Astros are -162 favorites in this one, while the total is set at 9.5 runs.</p>



<h2>Angels won the series against the Rangers</h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Angels bounced back from a series loss to the Houston Astros and beat the Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers in the next two. After losing the opening game of the series against Texas, the Angles responded with three straight wins and now have five victories in the previous six games to top the AL West with a 6-4 record.</p>



<p>Los Angeles scored eight runs on ten hits in an 8-3 victory, while the bullpen kept the Rangers at bay after starter Jose Suarez’s not very convincing 4.1 innings. He allowed three runs on five hits with three Ks and three walks. Despite pitching for just 0.2 innings, reliever Mike Mayers was credited with a win, his first of the season.</p>



<p>Over the first ten games of a new season, the Angels scored 41 runs (9th in the MLB) on a .250/.314/.457 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, Los Angeles’ staff has a 4.61 ERA (23rd) and 1.18 WHIP (8th).</p>



<h2>Astros disappointed in Seattle</h2>



<p>The Houston Astros played each of their opening three series on the road and now will spend the next six games at home against the Angeles and Blue Jays. Houston didn’t play well in two of three duels against the Seattle Mariners, allowing even 18 runs and scoring only three in return in those two meetings.</p>



<p>Jose Urquidy struggled in his second start of the campaign after a strong outing against the Angels last week. The 26-year-old righty allowed six runs on eight hits with two Ks and one walk over 4.0 innings of work. Houston batters registered just four hits in total; Michael Brantley had two of them, including a two-run homer in the 6th – his first HR of the season. Still, the Astros deservedly lost 7-2.</p>



<p>The Astros are 23rd in the MLB in scored runs with 29 on a .214/.282/.380 slash line, while Houston’s pitchers have a 2.69 ERA (6th) and 1.21 WHIP (13th).</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Los Angeles:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-7 in the last nine games against Houston</li><li>1-4 in the last five games when playing on the road against Houston</li><li>2-8 in the last ten during Game 1 of a series</li></ul>



<p><strong>Houston</strong>:</p>



<ul><li>7-3 in the last ten games at home</li><li>20-6 in the last 26 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5</li><li>6-2 in the last eight vs. American League West rivals</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-angels-vs-houston-astros-pick">Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Pick</h2>



<p>The Astros will be playing at home for the first time this season and will be highly motivated to give their fans something to cheer for after a weak performance in the previous series against Seattle. Also, the Angels will be without Mike Trout in this one. Trout was hit on the hand by Spencer Patton during Sunday’s battle against the Rangers and will likely miss Monday’s game.</p>



<p>Luis Garcia (4.0 IP/0.00 ERA) will start for the hosts and I am backing him to have another strong display. The 25-year-old righty faced the Angels six times in 2021 (W 1 L2), pitching for 26.1 innings with a 4.10 ERA. Houston batters are facing Michael Lorenzen, who got a W against the Marlins after pitching for 6.0 innings and a 1.50 ERA. Still, the Astros’ lineup is way better than Miami’s and Lorenzen will have a much harder job at Minute Maid Park.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Astros to win at -162</p>



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



<p>Although I expect the Astros to improve offensively following a poor series against the Mariners, I don’t expect them to suddenly erupt and score double-digit runs here. The Angels, who have a better offense at the moment, will be without Trout, which will probably make them a bit less dangerous at-bat, while both Lorenzen and Garcia are decent pitchers, so I don’t see a lot of runs in the opening five innings.</p>



<p>The total has gone Under in five of Houston's last seven games, while the total went Under in four of the Astros’ previous five games against the LA Angels. Additionally, Under is 4-1 in the Angels’ last five during Game 1 of a series.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go with Under 9.5 runs at -125</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/18/22

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<p>The MLB betting action continues Wednesday, April 20, 2022, when Tampa Bay and Chicago wrap up their three-game interleague series at Wrigley Field, so we have prepared the best Rays vs. Cubs betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Rays opened as small moneyline favorites for Wednesday’s closer. They suffered a 4-2 defeat as -142 road favorites in the opener this past Monday, as the Rays and Cubs locked horns for the first time since 2017.</p>



<h2>The Rays returned to losing ways                       </h2>



<p>The middle contest of this series has been excluded from the analysis, and we’re taking a look at Monday’s opener that saw the Rays fall to 5-6 on the season. Tampa Bay had only six hits, all six singles, while the Rays’ bullpen managed to ruin Shane McClanahan’s excellent performance. The 24-year-old southpaw fanned nine across six innings and yielded one earned run, but Jason Adam and Javy Guerra both struggled in relief.</p>



<p>The Rays ‘pen owns a solid 3.40 ERA and 3.62 FIP, but Tampa surrenders 4.36 runs per game as a team (19<sup>th</sup> in the MLB). On the other side of the ball, the Rays are tallying 4.18 runs per contest (15<sup>th</sup>) on a mediocre .246/.314/.365 triple-slash. Wander Franco (.934 OPS, 5 RBI) was in the lineup Tuesday night after missing the opener against the Cubs due to quad tightness.</p>



<p>Drew Rasmussen will toe the slab Wednesday at Wrigley Field, and the 26-year-old righty has struggled through his first two starts of the season. After pitching four innings of a two-run ball in a no-decision against the Orioles, Rasmussen took a loss at the White Sox last Friday, yielding three earned runs on five hits across five frames.</p>



<h2>The Cubs upset Tampa, as Seiya Suzuki continues to shine           </h2>



<p>The Chicago Cubs improved to 6-4 on the young season following that 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay. While Patrick Wisdom enjoyed his first home run of the season, rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, finishing Monday’s opener with a couple of scored runs.</p>



<p>Kyle Hendricks yielded two earned runs through 4.1 innings of work, but Keegan Thompson shut down the Rays in long relief, and David Robertson tossed another perfect ninth inning to pick up his fourth save of the season.</p>



<p>Marcus Stroman will get the starting call Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-hander threw five strong innings in his Cubs debut, but he was awful in a 6-5 loss at the Colorado Rockies last Friday, yielding five earned runs on six hits and a walk through four innings. Stroman is 5-7 with a 4.57 ERA in 15 career starts against the Rays.</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



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



<ul><li>1-5 in the last six games overall</li><li>6-13 in the last 19 games on the road</li></ul>



<p><strong>Chi Cubs:</strong></p>



<ul><li>10-5 in the last 15 games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-tampa-bay-rays-vs-chicago-cubs-pick">Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs Pick</h2>



<p>The Rays are underperforming, while the Cubs are playing above expectations. Chicago’s bullpen carries a nice 3.19 ERA, and the Cubs are tallying 4.80 runs per game on an excellent .277/.357/.446 slash line.</p>



<p>I would lean on the Cubs’ solid run of form, though the Rays have plenty of dangerous bats in their lineup. This game could go either way, as neither Drew Rasmussen nor Marcus Stroman has impressed through their first two starts of the season.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Chicago Cubs at +100&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Cubs are swinging a hot bat, and I would be surprised if they struggle against Rasmussen and the Rays’ bullpen. On the other side, the visitors could get things going at the plate, as their current lineup owns a .857 OPS in 67 at-bats against Stroman. Last year, Stroman yielded five earned runs to Tampa in the Rays’ 7-1 victory over the Mets.</p>



<p>The over is 9-2-1 in the Cubs’ previous 12 outings at home. Chicago has scored at least four runs 11 times in that 12-game stretch.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over&nbsp;</strong></p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/20/22

<p>At 3:30 ET, the San Jose State Spartans and Oregon State Beavers will face off at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. The game can be seen on CW as the Beavers look to defend their home turf. The Spartans come in with a 5-3 record, while the Beavers are 4-4. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points, and the Beavers are -2.5 point favorites.></p><h3>SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reser Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the San Jose State Spartans winning this one by a score of 30 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the San Jose State Spartans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The San Jose State Spartans Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>San Jose State enters Week 11 with a 5-3 record, facing Oregon State on the road. They are ranked 92nd in our power rankings but have an 83.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Spartans are 1-2 on the road and 2-0 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Spartans have been favored in two of their eight games, going 2-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.9 points per game, but they are 1-4 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 55.5 points. San Jose State’s games have averaged 54.9 points, with their average over/under line at 52.3 points. Their over/under record is 1-4 for the season.</p><p>San Jose State’s offense is averaging 29.4 points per game heading into week 11, placing them 47th in the nation. They are ranked 74th in our offensive power rankings. The Spartans have a strong passing game, ranking 10th nationally with 324.5 yards per game. They are 13th in passing attempts, averaging 42 per game, and 20th in completions, with 24.2 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 39.4%, and they are 74th in completion percentage.</p> <p>Emmett Brown leads the team with 1,621 passing yards and has 16 touchdowns to five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. On the ground, San Jose State averages 101.5 rushing yards per game. Floyd Chalk IV has rushed for 514 yards and scored eight touchdowns. Nick Nash is the leading receiver with 995 yards and 12 touchdowns on 80 receptions.</p><p>San Jose State's defense allowed 33 points in their recent 33-10 loss to Fresno State, despite giving up just 176 total yards. Fresno State managed only 19 rushing yards on 21 attempts, while San Jose State allowed 157 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, San Jose State ranks 48th in the nation, allowing 25.5 points per game. Opponents have averaged 149.8 rushing yards per game on 40.1 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 69.1 passer rating against the Spartans, the 17th-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The Oregon State Beavers Win At Home Over The San Jose State Spartans?</h3><p>Oregon State enters Week 11 with a 4-4 record, but they have a 64% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Beavers are ranked 83rd in our CFB power rankings and have gone 1-2 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in three of their eight games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Oregon State’s over/under record is 3-2-1, with their games averaging 56.8 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, higher than their average over/under line of 51.5 points.</p><p>Oregon State’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 21st nationally with 220.2 rushing yards per game. They are 15th in rushing attempts, averaging 43.2 per game. Anthony Hankerson leads the ground game with 749 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, the Beavers are 58th in scoring, putting up 27.4 points per game, and we have them ranked 75th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. Quarterback Gevani McCoy has thrown for 1,279 yards with just two touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 70.</p><p>Oregon State's defense will be looking to bounce back after a tough game against California, where they gave up 44 points in a 44-7 loss. The Beavers allowed 482 total yards, including 364 passing yards, and forced no interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Oregon State is allowing 29.4 points per game. Opponents are averaging 198.8 passing yards per game and 187.6 rushing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 58.1% of their passes against the Beavers.</p>

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<p>First pitch for this NL matchup between the Pirates and Nationals is set for 4:05 PM ET at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Marco Gonzales gets the start for the Pirates, while MacKenzie Gore will take the mound for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Looking at the moneyline odds, the Nationals are currently listed as slight favorites at -115, while the Pirates come in at -104. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -114 compared to -108 for the under.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -104</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 4:05 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh was able to secure a 9-7 win over the Marlins in the final game of their series. The Pirates were road underdogs, with a money line of +123. The game was high-scoring, with the Marlins jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning.</p>

<p>David Bednar picked up the win for the Pirates, while Hunter Stratton recorded the save. Bailey Falter got the start for Pittsburgh, going four innings and giving up six earned runs. Offensively, Rowdy Tellez had a big game, going 1/5 with a home run and three RBIs.</p><p>Marco Gonzales will be making his 11th start of the season today against the Nationals. Last season, he made 10 starts for the Mariners, going 4-1 with an ERA of 5.22. Gonzales made four quality starts and averaged 6.12 strikeouts per nine innings. His WHIP for the season was 1.46, and he allowed a total of five home runs.</p><p>For the Pirates, Ke'Bryan Hayes has a strong chance to lead the team in hits, as his projection is 2nd best in the league today. Bryan Reynolds is right behind him in terms of total hits, as his projection is 7th in the league. Reynolds is also the top Pirates player in terms of hitting a home run, as his projection is 6th best in the league. Oneil Cruz has the 2nd best odds on the team to hit a home run, with his projection 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 in a close game. The Reds were the favorites in this one, with a moneyline of -176. The game was tied 3-3 heading into the ninth, but the Reds scored three runs in the bottom of the inning to take the lead.</p>

<p>Lucas Sims got the win for the Reds, while Kyle Finnegan took the loss for the Nationals. Neither starter had a quality start, with Nick Martinez going five innings and giving up three runs for the Reds, and Jake Irvin going five innings and giving up three runs for the Nationals. Will Benson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand both hit home runs for the Reds, while Trey Lipscomb and CJ Abrams both went deep for the Nationals.</p><p>MacKenzie Gore is coming off a season in which he made 27 starts for the Nationals. His record was 7-10, and he finished the year with an ERA of 4.42. Gore's WHIP for the season was 1.40, and he allowed a batting average of .250. The left-hander had eight quality starts and finished the year with a strikeout rate of 9.97 per nine innings. Gore's walks per nine innings average was 3.76, and he finished the year with a K/BB ratio of 2.6.</p><p>For the Nationals, we have Lane Thomas as our top projected home run hitter. His home run projection is 14th best in the league today. Joey Gallo is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 17th in the league. In terms of total hits, Joey Meneses has the best projection on the team, with CJ Abrams coming in 2nd.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

<p>The Jets and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flyers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flyers winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+126)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Find a Way to Win in Philadelphia?</h3><p><p>Through 48 games this season, the Jets are 30-13-5 and sit in 5th place in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Winnipeg is in 3rd place. On the road, the Jets have gone 14-6-3 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 5-5, and they have lost their last two games. For the season, Winnipeg has been favored in 32 of their games, going 24-5-3 in those games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Jets have a puck line record of 27-21 and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. In their last ten games, Winnipeg's puck line record is 4-6, and they are 22-10 in games decided by more than one goal.</p>

<p>So far, the Jets have been favored in 32 games and have a puck line record of 18-14 in those contests. In their last ten road games, Winnipeg's puck line record is 4-6, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.6 goals per game.</p> <p>This season, Winnipeg's games have an average of 5.4 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Jets come in with an over/under performance of 15-26-7.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Winnipeg has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 0 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Jets are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. Looking at how the Jets' offense is performing during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 21st in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Winnipeg's current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 18 goals, which puts him 52nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Flyers head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28 shots per game against Philadelphia. So far, they are 5th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets the start and has made 36 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-10, and his save percentage is 0.951%.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Flyers have gone 11-12-2, and they have lost four straight games at home. In the Eastern Conference standings, Philadelphia is in 8th place and 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. Through 51 games, the Flyers have a record of 26-19-6.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Philadelphia has a record of 18-14-5 and has been the underdog in 37 of their 51 games. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 5-5, and they have lost four of their last five games.</p></p><p>Philadelphia enters the game with a puck line record of 30-21 and has gone 1-2 against the puck line in their last three games. When playing at home, the Flyers have a puck line mark of 9-16 and have gone just 1-9 against the puck line in their last ten home games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Flyers have 15 wins by multiple goals and have gone 27-10 against the puck line when listed as the underdog. Overall, Philadelphia has gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games and has dropped eight straight games against the puck line when listed as the favorite.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Philadelphia is 5.8. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Flyers come in with an over/under record of 20-28-3.</p><p>Although Winnipeg has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 0 goals per game in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Flyers come in averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 1st in the league. This season, the Flyers have a 18-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-8 record.</p><p>Philadelphia will be looking for a good game from Travis Konecny who leads the team in scoring with 23 goals, ranking 20th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 20 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers are currently 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28 shots per game against Philadelphia. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Samuel Ersson comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.65%.</p>

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<p>ESPN+ is handling the TV coverage for this week ten Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Troy Trojans matchup, which is set for 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd. The game will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy. The Chanticleers are on the road and come in with a 4-3 record, while the Trojans are just 1-7 on the season. The over/under line is at 52.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is the -4.5 point favorite on the road.</p><h3>COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Troy Trojans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Troy Trojans winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Troy Trojans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina enters Week 10 with a 4-3 record, ranked 92nd in our power rankings. They have an 81.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but just a 0.8% chance of winning the Sun Belt. On the road, they are 2-1, while their home record stands at 1-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Chanticleers have been favored in just two games this season, going 2-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +0.3 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Coastal Carolina’s over/under record is 4-2, with their games averaging 63.4 points. The average over/under line for their games is 54.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 52.5 points.</p><p>Coastal Carolina’s offense is averaging 31.9 points per game heading into week 10, placing them 34th in the nation. They are ranked 57th in our offensive power rankings. On the ground, they average 185 rushing yards per game on 36.7 attempts.</p> <p>Braydon Bennett leads the rushing attack with 322 yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Ethan Vasko has thrown for 1,195 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.6 points per game. In their recent game against Louisiana, they gave up 34 points and 518 total yards, including 373 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 224.4 passing yards per game and a 61% completion rate against Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers have also allowed 193 rushing yards per game, ranking 146th nationally.</p><h3>Are The Troy Trojans Going Win In At Upset At Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)</h3><p>Troy enters Week 10 with a 1-7 record, and they have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, they are 0-3, and they rank 108th in our CFB power rankings. So far, they have been favored in two games this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Trojans have an average scoring margin of -7.8 points per game and are 2-5 against the spread. At home, they are 0-3 ATS, while they’ve split their road games at 2-2.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 52.5 points. Troy’s games have averaged 48.8 points, with their average O/U line at 49.2 points. Their over/under record for the season is 3-4.</p><p>Heading into week 10, Troy’s offense is averaging 20.5 points per game, placing them 87th nationally. Our power rankings have them 107th. They are 82nd in passing yards, with 206.6 per game, and their run game is 90th, averaging 129.8 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Matthew Caldwell has thrown for 734 yards, with four touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 70. Damien Taylor leads the rushing attack with 492 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Devonte Ross has 751 receiving yards and eight touchdowns this season.</p><p>Troy's defense has struggled this season, allowing 28.2 points per game. In their recent matchup against Arkansas State, they gave up 34 points, including 187 rushing yards and 349 passing yards, though they didn’t allow a passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 181.6 rushing yards per game against Troy, ranking them 132nd nationally. Quarterbacks have posted a 98.6 passer rating and completed 70.2% of their throws against Troy’s defense.</p>

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Troy Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bison and Hornets face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. In this Mid-Eastern matchup, Howard is favored by -4.5 vs. Delaware State. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>HOWARD BISON VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Delaware State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Bison?</h3><p>Howard is favored by 4.5 points against Delaware State, and they have been favored in 16 of their 29 games this season. They are 10-6 in those games, compared to 2-9 as the underdog.</p>

<p>The Bison have won three straight games to improve to 14-15 overall. They are 8-4 in Mid-Eastern play and 6-11 in non-conference action.</p><p>Howard has struggled against the spread this season, going just 9-16-2. Their ATS record as the favorite is just 5-10-1 and they are just 2-8 vs the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. On the road, the Bison are 5-10-1 vs the spread this season and they have gone 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Howard's over/under record for the season is 17-10 and their games have averaged 151 points. Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (147.5). So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and those games have averaged 144 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Howard offense put up 70 points against Maryland Eastern Shore. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.1% and made 9 threes. One area that the Howard offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 42nd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>Coming into the game, Howard will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.2 points per game (248th). The Howard defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Maryland Eastern Shore to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Delaware State?</h3><p>Delaware State has been an underdog in 17 of their 28 games this season, and they have a record of 6-11 in those matchups. At home, the Hornets have gone 5-7, and their average scoring margin is +.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Delaware State's last game was an 85-71 win over Norfolk State, and they are 13-15 overall this season. In their last 10 home games, the Hornets have gone 5-5.</p><p>Delaware State's ATS record for the season is 13-12. At home, they are just 4-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hornets have gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Delaware State's over/under record this season is 12-13 and today's line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (139.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-5.</p><p>In their latest game, Delaware State offense put up 85 points against Norfolk State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.6% and made 10 threes. Deywilk Tavarez led the scoring for the Hornets, contributing 31 points. Additionally, Jevin Muniz chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Delaware State defense is giving up an average of 71.4 points per contest. Delaware State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Norfolk State offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 71 points.</p>

Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24

<p>The 2021 American League Championship Series starts Friday, October 15, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, so we have prepared the best Red Sox vs. Astros betting pick and odds for Game 1 with the first pitch at 8:07 PM ET.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Astros opened at -155 to win this best-of-seven series, while the Red Sox sit at +135 on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>. Houston is a -135 moneyline fave for the opening clash at home, and the totals are listed at 8.0 runs.</p>



<h2><strong>The Sawx aim for another upset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>Rarely who expected the Boston Red Sox to make it to the postseason, but they did it by winning 92 games and earning the top wild card in the American League. After a convincing 6-2 victory over the New York Yankees in the wild-card game, the Sawx pulled off a huge upset and eliminated the reigning AL champions, the Tampa Bay Rays, in the ALDS in four games.</p>



<p>Through their five outings in the postseason, the Red Sox have scored 32 runs on an excellent .328/.372/.547 batting line. They’ve smacked 63 hits and a whopping 11 home runs in the process, while Boston’s pitching staff has compiled a 4.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a .207 batting average against.</p>



<p>Chris Sale will get the starting call Friday, and the 32-year-old southpaw is 5-3 with a 2.20 ERA in nine career starts against Houston. He hasn’t met the Astros since 2019, and in four starts and 27 innings of work at Minute Maid Park, Chris has allowed 15 runs (ten earned) on 21 hits and five walks.</p>



<p>Sale returned from Tommy John surgery in August and started nine times this past regular season. He was 5-1 with a 3.16 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 52/12 K/BB ratio across 42.2 frames of work.</p>



<h2><strong>The Astros made it to their fifth straight ALCS&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>Many have routed against the Houston Astros because of their signal-stealing scandal, but Dusty Baker’s boys won the AL West and made it to the postseason once more. This will be their fifth consecutive ALCS appearance which is quite an accomplishment.</p>



<p>The Astros beat the Chicago White Sox in the 2021 ALDS in four games. After a 12-6 defeat in Game 3, Houston stepped up and trounced the ChiSox 10-1 as a slight road fave in Game 4. Throughout the White Sox series, the Astros have scored 31 runs on a .288/.371/.432 batting line while registering a 4.63 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and a .291 batting average against.</p>



<p>Framber Valdez will get the nod Friday, and the 27-year-old left-hander is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA in a couple of career starts and relief appearances against the Red Sox. He’s met Boston twice this past regular season and has emerged victorious on both occasions, allowing only two earned runs across 14.1 innings of work.</p>



<p>Valdez has gone 11-6 with a 3.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 22 starts in 2021. Over his last five regular-season outings, Framber has recorded a 3.94 ERA and 4.99 FIP through 29.2 innings of work.</p>



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



<p><strong>Boston:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-1 in the last eight games overall</li><li>4-1 in the last five games on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Houston:</strong></p>



<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-boston-red-sox-vs-houston-astros-pick"><strong>Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Pick</strong></h2>



<p>Both Chris Sale and Framber Valdez have had a rough time this postseason, so picking the winner in this one seems like a tough job. Sale got pounded in Game 2 of the ALDS, allowing five earned runs while getting just three outs, though the Red Sox eventually smashed Tampa Bay 14-6. On the other side, Valdez pitched 4.1 frames in a 9-4 win to the White Sox in Game 2. He yielded four earned runs on seven hits and a walk.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Astros outlasted the Sawx 5-2 in their 2021 regular-season series. Both teams have mashed the ball through the division series, especially the Red Sox, so I’ll take my chances with the red-hot Boston offense.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Boston Red Sox at +125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>Six of Houston’s last seven games went in the over, as well as four of Boston’s previous six. I’ve mentioned how good they were offensively in the ALDS, so give me the over on the totals.</p>



<p>Framber Valdez hasn’t been at his best lately, while the Astros bullpen has recorded a poor 4.15 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and a .278 batting average against in four games against the White Sox. On the other side, the Red Sox bullpen has a sharp 3.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a .194 batting average against this postseason, but it will have a tall task to slow down the loaded Astros lineup.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 8.0 runs at -115</strong></p>

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/15/21

<p>From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an interleague matchup between the Padres and Mariners. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET, and MLBN is carrying this one on TV. The money line odds have the Padres at -112 compared to the Mariners at -107. The over/under line is currently at 7 runs.</p>

<p>San Diego is currently on a two-game losing streak, and they are 81-64 overall, which has them 2nd in the NL West. Seattle is 2nd in the AL West with a record of 73-71. Yu Darvish will start for the Padres, while the Mariners are going with George Kirby.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -107</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mariners 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>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>The Padres will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 7-6 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Giants scored six runs in the top of the 4th. San Diego was the -196 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Padres only had one fewer hit than the Giants but scored six runs. However, all of their runs came in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd innings. Xander Bogaerts had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Jackson Merrill had a big game, going 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>San Diego is 81-64 overall, putting them 2nd in the NL West, 5.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Padres have dropped two straight games, losing the final two games of their series vs. the Giants. So far, they are 21-22 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 40-35 this year, and they have gone 41-29 on the road. As the road favorite, the Padres have put together a record of 19-13 this year. They have been favored in 92 games, going 52-40 as the favorite. San Diego's overall series record is 28-15-5, and they are coming off losing their series vs. the Giants.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 44-26. The Padres have been outscoring opponents by an average of 1.1 runs per game on the road this season, and they have a run line record of 73-72 overall. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 36-17, compared to 37-55 as the favorite.</p><p>San Diego has been a high-scoring team this season, with a combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. The Padres have gone over the total in 78 of their 143 games this season and have a 10-2-1 record when the O/U line is set at 7 runs. Their games have had an average O/U line of 8 runs, and their games have gone over the total in 91.0% of their games this season.</p><p>Yu Darvish gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Mariners on the road. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-3 with a 3.51 ERA. Darvish's WHIP for the season is currently 1.12. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in three quality starts and is averaging 8.69 strikeouts per nine innings. Darvish's last outing came on September 4th, where he finished with a no-decision, going 2 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had lost two straight starts.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Padres are the top hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .265. They also have the fewest strikeouts in the league and have been one of the better home run hitting teams in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Over the team's last eight games, Luis Arraez has gone 15/34, but he has not hit a home run during that stretch. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill are the team's top home run hitters, with 25 and 23 homers, respectively. Machado's 90 RBIs are 8th best in the league, while Merrill's 83 RBIs are the 2nd most on the Padres.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Randy Arozarena and the Mariners are coming off a big 10-4 win over the Cardinals to close out their series. Arozarena went 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs. The Mariners really broke things open with a five-run 1st inning and added another two runs in the 2nd. Seattle was the -134 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Luis Castillo started for the Mariners, going three innings and giving up two runs on five hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the win.</p><p>Seattle is 73-71 overall and 4.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Mariners are 2nd in the division and have gone 22-17 against other AL West teams. They will take on the Padres at home today, where they are 41-28 this season.</p>

<p>The Mariners have struggled on the road, going just 32-43 this season. Seattle has dropped seven straight as the underdog, and they are 19-26 as the underdog overall. As for their record in favorited, the Mariners are 54-45 this season. Their overall series record is 20-23-3, and they won their most recent series vs. the Cardinals.</p><p>Seattle has been a below .500 team against the run line this season, going 61-83 overall. The Mariners have been a better bet at home, going 29-40. The team's average run differential is +0.3 runs per game, and they have a run line losing streak when favored in seven straight games. As an underdog, they are 21-24 against the run line.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners are at home today against the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs. The Mariners' games have averaged 7.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 65-71. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, their record is 12-19-6. Overall, 66.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7 runs.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Padres. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 11-10 with a 3.61 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Kirby has a WHIP of 1.11 and has issued just 1.13 walks per nine innings. Kirby has turned in 17 quality starts this year, and his ERA at home is 3.68 compared to 4.56 on the road. In his last outing, Kirby gave up two earned runs in six innings of work, coming out with the win. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 29 home runs is 12th in the MLB and leads the Mariners. He also has 90 RBIs, which is 8th in the league. Raleigh comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak and has gone 7/21 in his last five games with a homer and six RBIs. Julio Rodríguez is also on a long hitting streak, as he has hit safely in 11 straight games. Over his last five, he has gone 8/25 with a home run and two RBIs.</p>

<p>For the season, the Mariners are batting just .219 as a team, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in runs per game and have the most strikeouts in the league. However, they do have the 4th most walks in the league.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

<p>The Texas Rangers are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in an AL matchup at Tropicana Field. First pitch is set for 6:50 PM ET, and the game will be televised on BSFL. The Rangers are the slight underdog in this one, with the Rays coming in at -120 on the money line compared to +100 for the Rangers.</p>

<p>On the mound for the Rangers is Dane Dunning, while the Rays will counter with Ryan Pepiot. The over/under for this one is set at 8.5 runs, with the under currently sitting at -118 compared to -103 for the over.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +100</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays 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>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p> The Texas Rangers are coming off a 9-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs, with the Rangers entering the game as -131 favorites. The Cubs scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back, scoring four runs in the ninth to put the game out of reach.</p>

<p>Jon Gray got the start for the Rangers, going just 3 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs. The Rangers were down 5-2 going into the bottom of the fourth but scored three runs to tie the game. Marcus Semien had a big game, going 2/5 with three RBIs.</p><p>Dane Dunning is coming off a season in which he made 26 starts and 35 appearances for the Rangers. His record last year was 12-7, and his ERA was 3.70. Dunning's WHIP for the season was 1.26, and he allowed a batting average of .247. He made 12 quality starts and gave up a total of 20 home runs. Dunning's strikeouts per nine innings was 7.3, and his walks per nine innings was 2.87.</p><p>For the Rangers, we have Corey Seager as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits today. His total hits projection is 5th best in the league. Adolis García is our top projected home run hitter on the team and his home run projection is the best in the league today. Marcus Semien is our 2nd highest projected hitter in terms of total hits on the team and his total hits projection is 10th best in the league. His home run projection is 10th best in the league today.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays defeated the Rays 9-2 in the series finale. Toronto scored two runs in the first and second innings to take a 4-1 lead. They would add three more runs in the fifth, two in the seventh, and one in the ninth. Tampa Bay scored their final run in the ninth.</p>

<p>Justin Turner had a big game for the Blue Jays, going 3/4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and four RBIs. Davis Schneider also homered and finished with two RBIs. Kevin Gausman got the start for Toronto, going 4 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, one earned run, and striking out six.</p><p>Ryan Pepiot is coming off a season in which he made three starts and eight appearances. His record was 2-1, and he finished the year with an ERA of 2.14. Pepiot's WHIP was .76, and he allowed a batting average of .176. In terms of quality starts, he had one. For the season, Pepiot averaged 8.14 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.07 walks per nine. His strikeouts per walk ratio was 7.6.</p><p>For the Rays, we have Yandy Díaz with the highest total hits projection on the team, which is also 23rd best in the league today. Brandon Lowe has the top home run projection on the team and is 12th in the league. Jose Siri is our 2nd best home run candidate on the team and 13th in the league, while Harold Ramírez is 24th in the league in terms of home run projections.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hockey Club and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Hockey Club are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Ducks winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 3-1-0 after a 3-0 defeat against the Devils. The game’s total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, also failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the Devils found the net at 18:46 in the second period. Utah struggled offensively, managing just 20 shots on goal and committing 16 giveaways.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club was shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Devils. The team registered 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also struggled with giveaways, tallying 16 in the game.</p> <p>Utah was held scoreless through all three periods, including the first, which ended 0-0. They have now been shut out for the first time this season.</p><p>Utah's defense held New Jersey scoreless in the first period, but they gave up the opening goal just 1:14 into the second and another at the 11:47 mark. The Devils added a third goal in the third period, handing Utah a 3-0 loss. Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves with a 90.9% save percentage, and Utah's defense recorded 6 takeaways and 8 hits. Two of New Jersey's goals came on the power play.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Anaheim?</h3><p>Anaheim fell to 1-1-0 with a 3-1 road loss to the Golden Knights. The Ducks, who were underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After giving up the first goal, Troy Terry tied it up in the first period. However, the Ducks couldn’t find the net again, while the Golden Knights added two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Troy Terry netted his first goal of the season, scoring unassisted at the 8:11 mark of the first period. The Ducks took 23 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again in their 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.</p> <p>Anaheim had 11 giveaways in the game and were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 8 penalty minutes and did not score on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first goal just 6:17 into the game, and they gave up two more in the 3rd period. James Reimer made 29 saves with a 90.6% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/16/24

<p>San Francisco heads to Dodger Stadium in LA for Game 3 of the 2021 NLDS, so we bring you the best Giants vs. Dodgers betting pick and odds for Monday, October 11, along with the latest team stats, news, and betting trends.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The series is tied following a couple of games at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Dodgers are -175 favorites to reach the next round. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, the Giants are +175 moneyline dogs for Monday’s clash in LA, while the totals sit at 7.5 runs.</p>



<h2><strong>The Giants need more from their pitching staff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The San Francisco Giants took the first blood in the 2021 NLDS, blanking the Dodgers as slight +100 home dogs, 4-0. Logan Webb fanned ten across 7.2 innings of work, while the Giants smacked a couple of homers off Walker Buehler. However, things turned around in Game 2, as San Francisco’s pitching staff fell apart in a heavy 9-2 defeat.</p>



<p>Kevin Gausman yielded four earned runs on four hits and three walks in 5.1 frames of work. Zack Littell got pounded for three earned runs on four hits while getting just a couple of outs, and Dominic Leone surrendered a pair of earned runs to round up the Giants’ awful day on the mound.</p>



<p>Alex Wood will toe the slab Monday in Game 3, and he went 10-4 with a 3.83 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 26 starts (138.2 innings) this past regular season. Over his previous five showings, the 30-year-old lefty has recorded a strong 2.31 ERA and 2.10 FIP, allowing just a .594 OPS to his opponents.</p>



<p>Wood is 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA in three starts against the Dodgers in 2021. Through 17 innings of work, Alex has surrendered nine earned runs (five homers) on 20 hits and three walks. The former Dodger has a 3.05 ERA in 250.2 innings pitched at Dodger Stadium.</p>



<h2><strong>The Dodgers hope for another strong display at the dish</strong></h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a rough Game 1 performance and dismantled the Jints last Saturday, 9-2, playing as -125 road favorites. The reigning champs recorded 11 hits and four free passes, and A.J. Pollock led the way, going 2-for-3 and a walk for a couple of RBI and runs scored.</p>



<p>Once more, the Dodgers bullpen did a terrific job, allowing one earned run on three hits and a walk across four innings. Back in Game 1, Walker Buehler yielded three earned runs through 6.1 frames, while Julio Urias tossed five innings of a one-run ball in Game 2.</p>



<p>Max Scherzer will get the nod Monday, and the 37-year-old righty went 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 30 starts (179.1 innings) last regular season. He’s struggled a bit down the stretch, yielding ten earned runs over his last two regular-season starts, but Max has been a true ace for the Dodgers since joining them at the trade deadline.</p>



<p>The eight-time All-Star got the starting call in the wild-card clash against the St. Louis Cardinals this past Wednesday and threw 4.1 frames of a one-run ball (94 pitches). Scherzer met the Giants on June 11, 2021, but exited with an injury after facing just one batter. It was his first date with San Francisco since 2018.&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>San Francisco:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-4 in the last six road games in the postseason</li></ul>



<p><strong>LA Dodgers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-1 in the last ten games overall</li><li>16-0 in the last 16 games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-san-francisco-giants-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-pick"><strong>San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Pick</strong></h2>



<p>As well as the Dodgers, the Giants can lean on their bullpen despite that meltdown in Game 2. I’m expecting the reigning champs to make the difference early in the game. The current Giants are slashing only .134/.185/.311 in 104 at-bats against Max Scherzer, while the current Dodgers boast a .276/.343/.563 in 109 at-bats against Alex Wood.</p>



<p>A.J. Pollock is 10-for-25 with a couple of homers against Wood. Justin Turner and Chris Taylor have also smacked a couple of dingers off the Giants’ lefty.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Los Angeles Dodgers at -190&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The under is 6-3-1 in the last ten meetings between the Dodgers and Giants, and I’m sticking with this betting trend. In the last two weeks of the regular season, the Giants bullpen has registered a sharp 2.25 ERA and 3.40 FIP, while the Dodgers ‘pen has posted a solid 3.23 ERA and 3.77 FIP.</p>



<p>On the other hand, both teams have mashed the ball in that stretch, especially the Dodgers, who have recorded a .989 OPS over their last seven outings.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 7.5 runs at -115&nbsp;</strong></p>

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/11/21

<p>At 8:05 PM ET, the Giants and Cubs face off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, and the Giants are 4th in the NL West with a record of 35-37, while the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central at 34-38.</p>

<p>Chicago is favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -125 compared to the Giants at +104. Monday's forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 90s. NBCS will be televising this one.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, June 17th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>Jorge Soler and the Giants's offense is coming off a big game to close out their series vs. the Angels. San Francisco scored 13 runs on 16 hits and went on to win the game 13-6. The Giants were the heavy favorite at -167 going into the game.</p>

<p>Soler really got things going for the Giants, going 2/4 with a homer and four RBIs. The Giants scored nine runs in the 4th inning, and Soler had a big three-run homer in the inning. Austin Slater was also hot at the plate, going 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>San Francisco is on the road today, taking on the Cubs with an overall record of 35-37. The Giants are 8.5 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead, and they are in 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone 13-13 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 20-17 this year, and they are just under .500 at 15-20 on the road. As the favorite, the Giants are 21-17 this year and 14-20 as the underdog. San Francisco's series record is 12-9-2 this year, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Angels.</p><p>When the Giants win, they do so by an average of 3.4 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.9 runs per game. Their overall run differential is -0.3 runs per game, and their run line record is 35-37. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road (19-16) than at home (16-21) and have been a better run line bet as the underdog (19-15) than as the favorite (16-22).</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs. The over/under line for this game is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 9.1 runs per game. The Giants' over/under record for the season is 38-32, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. This season, only 1.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher, and their over/under record in those games is 1-1. Overall, 95.8% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Jordan Hicks gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Cubs on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 4-3 to go along with a 3.01 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .219 this season, and Hicks has a total of three quality starts. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Per nine innings, Hicks is averaging 8.04 strikeouts and 3.01 walks.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.5 runs per contest. San Francisco's team batting average of .248 is 10th in the league, and they also have the 7th best on-base percentage in the MLB.</p>

<p>Thairo Estrada, Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, and Michael Conforto all come into the game with eight home runs, which is 15th in the league. Estrada and Soler are batting just .239 and .224, respectively, but both have been swinging the bat well of late. Heliot Ramos is hitting .326 for the season and has gone 15/40 in his last nine games, with three homers and 11 RBIs.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Cubs closed out the series with a 2-1 loss. Chicago was the slight favorite at -131 on the money line. Things started off well for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Cardinals scored twice in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense was quiet the rest of the way, and the Cubs couldn't complete the comeback. Ian Happ scored the team's only run in the 1st inning, going 2/3 with a double. Jameson Taillon took the loss, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on seven hits.</p><p>Chicago is 34-38 overall and trails the Brewers in the NL Central by 8.5 games. The Cubs are 5th in the division and are 9-17 against other NL Central teams. Today, they host the Giants with an overall home record of 19-15 compared to a road record of 15-23.</p>

<p>The Cubs are looking to get back on track, as they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games. So far, they have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 8-13-2. As the favorite, the Cubs are 17-16 this year and 12-11 when favored at home. They have gone 17-22 as the underdog.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Cubs this season, it's been more profitable to take them on the road as they are 22-16 vs. the run line away from Wrigley. They are just 13-21 vs. the run line at home this season. They have been a run line underdog in 39 games and have covered in 26 of them. They are 9-24 vs. the run line as the favorite.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have gone under the total in nine straight contests, and the under is 30-39 overall for the season. The average over/under line for Cubs games is 8 runs, but when the line has been set at 9.5 runs, the over is 4-0. The combined run average in Cubs games is 8.5 runs per game, and only 5.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Through 14 starts, Javier Assad has a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 2.81. He has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow a homer. Against the Rays on June 12th, Assad went 4 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, four hits, and two walks. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts. Assad's ERA on the road is 3.71, compared to 1.79 at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Cubs offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the MLB. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Overall, the Cubs are 17th in home runs and have a team batting average of just .226. However, they do have the 5th fewest strikeouts in the league and are among the league leaders in walks.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has really struggled at the plate this season, batting just .195, and he has gone 6/39 over his last 10 games. However, he is still the Cubs' leader in home runs (13) and RBIs (40). Cody Bellinger has been a bit better, hitting .263 for the season and has gone 12/42 in his last 10 games. He is 2nd on the team with 9 homers.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 6/17/24

<p>The Rays (66-45, 29-26 away) travel to take on the Tigers (48-60, 22-30 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Zack Littell is getting the start for the Rays while Reese Olson is starting for the Tigers. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers showdown at Comerica Park.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, August 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY RAYS:</h3><ul><li>The Rays will be taking on a Tigers club that is just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Rays' runline win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .304 against Reese Olson in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Entering game 112 of their season, the Rays are two games out in the AL East and are in 2nd place. So far, their overall series record stands at 18-11-5. Tampa Bay's road winning percent is currently 52.7% (29-26) compared to 66.1% at home (37-19).</p><p><p>Zack Littell has appeared in 17 games this season, with a record of 1-2. He has not allowed a home-run in his last two outings and his slugging percentage allowed is currently .461. The right-hander has struck out 30 batters and his WHIP stands at 1.48.</p></p><p>The Rays emerged victorious in Zack Littell's last start, defeating the Astros 8-2. The right-hander pitched five innings, surrendering eight hits and two earned runs to earn his sixth win of the season.</p><p>The Rays have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 14 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 6th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 4th in home runs and 4th in slugging percentage. Overall, Tampa Bay is averaging 5.2 runs per game (4th).</p><p>Wander Franco has been one of the Tampa Bay Rays' most potent offensive weapons in 2023. He currently boasts a .267 batting average, with 51 runs batted in and 14 home runs.</p><h3>WILL THE DETROIT TIGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 48-60, the Tigers are 3rd in the AL Central. At home, they have put together a win percent of 42.3% compared to 46.4% on the road. This season, Detroit has gone 22-41 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 15-18-3.</p><p><p>Reese Olson has made 12 appearances this season, with a record of 1-4. His ERA stands at 4.71, and opponents are batting .236 against him. On the road, Olson is 0-2 with an ERA of 4.04; at home, he is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.98. Teams have a slugging percentage of .421 against him for the year.</p></p><p>Reese Olson's last outing was a tough one, as he surrendered four runs on eight hits in six innings of work against the Marlins. Unfortunately, the Tigers were unable to capitalize on his effort, as they fell 6-5 in the contest. Despite not factoring into the decision, Olson's performance was admirable.</p><p>This season, the Tigers are 26th in the league at 3.9 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .243 (16th) leading to 4.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.1 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Detroit's on-base percentage of .299 has them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the last ten games, Riley Greene has been a force for the Tigers, leading the team in home runs with two and boasting a season-long total of nine. His overall batting average stands at an impressive .306.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/4/23

<p>Another installment of UFC Fight Night from the APEX is on the docket for this weekend in Las Vegas, and there are a few exciting matchups to watch and bet on.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Read further for a quick breakdown and betting preview of the main event between Kai Kara-France (24-10) and Amir Albazi (16-1).&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-main-event-of-the-evening">The Main Event of the Evening</h2>



<p>This bout, in which this event was built around, is coming out of the most slept-on division in the UFC. The flyweights are a bunch of killers that fight at a very high level.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After losing his first title shot to Brandon Moreno last year, Kai Kara-France is set to headline his first event this weekend with a huge chance to make sure his name stays at the top of the flyweight division.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France’s dance partner, Amir Albazi, is a lesser-known fighter coming from Baghdad, Iraq and has a ton of world-class talent. Let’s breakdown this fight stylistically.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Between the two, Kara-France is going to be the physically smaller man in the cage on Saturday night, but the kid packs a punch. He has sparked guys like Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin. He also put on an incredible performance against the dominant Askar Askarov, seemingly bringing his UFC career to an end.</p>



<p>Albazi is the new kid in town getting his first big opportunity in the UFC. After two finishes in 2022, this is the fight that needed to be made. “The Prince” has some very good striking ability with a few tricky shots he likes to find in the fight–like a nasty uppercut that might be the key to winning this one. But his best skill he has in his back pocket is his wrestling ability.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kara-france-vs-albazi-betting-picks">Kara-France vs. Albazi Betting Picks</h2>



<p><strong>BetOnline </strong>has this fight at pick ‘em odds with both fighters at -110 value. This seems like the best way to have this matchup, knowing both of these guys have plenty of paths to victory.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Albazi has great grappling skills and power in his hands, but you can’t look over Kara-France. Kara-France has proved over the years that he can fight with anyone in the division. Let’s not forget how much success he was having against Brandon Moreno before getting stopped by that brutal liver kick.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The official prediction for this main event bout is that Kara-France gets his hand raised at the end of the night. Most likely a fight of the night-worthy unanimous decision, but I can also see him getting a finish late in the fight while Albazi starts losing cardio.&nbsp;</p>



<p>What it comes down: I have way too much confidence in City Kickboxing, the gym that Kara-France trains at. Their team is a proven championship-level group of men and women that train like champions every day. Eugene Bareman is one of the best head coaches in the world and they will have a great gameplan.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kara-France will be able to stuff takedowns, and land the bigger shots throughout. Most importantly, he has the cardio to fight all 25 minutes and we don’t know if Albazi does.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-betting-pick">Another Betting Pick</h2>



<p>There are a few other interesting fights on this card to look at on <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a></strong> this week. The co-main event between Alex Caceres (-180) and Daniel Pineda (+155) is going to be crazy. The wacky style of Caceres going up against a killer like Pineda will surely have fans on the edge of their seats.</p>



<p>Caceres throws more of the traditional martial arts techniques and uses a lot of kicks to keep his distance from his opponents and control the pace of the fight. Pineda is someone that can match Caceres skill-for-skill and even has the experience advantage over the UFC veteran.</p>



<p>Pineda has 19 submissions in his career. Caceres struggles with his submission defense against guys that are physically stronger than him. I think that Pineda is probably the best underdog bet to make on this whole card.</p>

UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi

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<p>David Festa will start for the Twins on Monday, as they are looking to extend their winning streak to five games. They are 62-48 overall and 2nd in the AL Central. The Cubs are 4th in the NL Central with an overall record of 55-59.</p>

<p>Monday's forecast in Chicago calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid-70s. The Cubs are the slight money line underdog (+101), and the over/under line is at 8 runs. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +101</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, August 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs 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>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the White Sox, closing out their series with a 13-7 win. After allowing three runs to the White Sox in the top of the first, the Twins responded with six runs of their own. Minnesota went on to add another six runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Cole Sands was the winning pitcher for the Twins, and he didn't even enter the game until the 3rd inning. Minnesota's offense was carried by Royce Lewis, who went 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota is 62-48 overall, putting them 2nd in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Twins have won four straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the White Sox with three straight wins. So far, they have gone 24-14 in AL Central matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins are 32-21 this year, and they have gone 30-27 on the road. As the road favorite, the Twins are 24-10 this year, and they are 50-27 overall as the favorite. Minnesota will be looking to pick up their fifth straight win as the favorite today. Their overall series record is 22-12-2, and they have yet to play the Cubs this year.</p><p>Minnesota is 54-56 against the run line this season, but they have covered the run line in five straight games. The Twins are 31-26 against the run line on the road this season, and their average run differential in those games is +0.3 runs per game.</p><p>Minnesota is on the road today against the Cubs, and the O/U line is set at 8 runs. The Twins and their opponents have combined to average 9.4 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 57-50. When the O/U line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 7-15-3. This season, 40% of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 8 runs, while 37.3% have had lower lines.</p><p>David Festa and the Twins are on the road to take on the Cubs today. Festa has started 3 games this season and has a record of 1-2. His last outing was a loss to the Mets, where he went 5 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 home run.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Twins are the 4th highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, the Twins are 8th in home runs and have the league's 5th best slugging percentage. Minnesota also has a good team batting average of .253.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers has been the Twins' top power threat this season, with his 16 homers leading the team. He also has the top mark in RBIs, with 52. Jeffers has gone deep three times in his last nine games. Byron Buxton and Carlos Santana are tied for 2nd on the team with 14 homers apiece. Buxton is batting .276 for the season and has three homers in his last nine games.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Cardinals, the Cubs closed out the series with a 6-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -146. Offensively, the Cubs scored their six runs on json11 hits and only hit two home runs.</p>

<p>Justin Steele got the start for the Cubs, going 6 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up two runs on three hits and issued just two walks. The Cubs also got a big game from Mike Tauchman, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Chicago is 55-59 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central. The Cubs are 8.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 17-26 in divisional games. The Cubs will host the Twins today with an overall record of 30-26 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Cubs have won four straight, and they are 30-31 overall as the underdog. Chicago has gone just 25-28 as the favorite this year. The Cubs' overall series record is 13-20-3, and they took their most recent series vs. the Cardinals 3-1.</p><p>Chicago has a run line record of 55-59 this season, but they have been much better on the road, going 34-24 against the run line. As the underdog, the Cubs have been a strong bet, going 41-20 against the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.4 runs per game, while their average run differential in losing games is -3.2 runs per game.</p>The Chicago Cubs are playing at home against the Minnesota Twins today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 49-61 overall. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cubs have gone 5-14-1, and 52.6% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.<p>Right-hander Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Twins at home. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 3-9 with a 6.86 ERA. In his 20 appearances, he has turned in just two quality starts and is averaging 6.33 strikeouts per nine innings. Hendricks most recently faced the Reds, where he picked up the win, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that outing, he had lost three straight starts. Hendricks has been much worse on the road, with a 7.68 ERA compared to 6.53 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been a little better on the road (4.3 RPG) than at home (4.1 RPG). As a team, they are batting just .234, and their on-base percentage of .310 is also below the league average. The Cubs have been good at drawing walks this season and are 18th in the league in home runs.</p>

<p>Chicago's top power threat is Ian Happ, who has 17 homers this season, but his batting average is just .228. Seiya Suzuki and Isaac Paredes are both batting over .270 and have 16 homers apiece. Nico Hoerner is batting .256 for the season and is currently on an eight-game hitting streak. Over his last nine games, Michael Busch has gone 7/29 with three homers.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 8/5/24

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<p>RFK Racing and Chris Buescher’s pre-playoff cutoff charge culminated in his third race win and fourth top-ten finish in the last five races, claiming the checkered flag at Daytona in overtime.</p>



<p>While Buescher had secured his playoff spot by winning at Richmond, his Daytona win ended Chase Elliott’s (+1600) playoff hopes, while a 12th-place finish at Daytona was good enough for 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace to secure the final playoff sport.</p>



<p>The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs open at one of the series' most enduring tracks, Darlington Raceway, with William Byron and Martin Truex Jr. as co-top seeds with 2036 points focused on extending their championship lead.</p>



<p>Bangthebook has our pick to win at Darlington, plus some top-five and top-ten picks in our NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 betting preview.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/bookmaker/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out the full Cook Out Southern 500 odds over on Bookmaker</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-ford-s-best-chance-to-win-rfk-racing-or-team-penske">Is Ford’s Best Chance to Win RFK Racing or Team Penske?</h2>



<p>While not discounting Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick (+1400) - who is the 15 seed in the playoffs, Ford’s best chance to win at Darlington is split between four drivers from two teams: RFK Racing and Team Penske.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rfk-racing">RFK Racing</h3>



<p>RFK Racing has three drivers in the playoffs, with Chris Buescher (+1600) stealing the spotlight with three race wins and four top-ten finishes in the last five races. Buescher has 12 top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<p>Buescher’s teammate Brad Keselowski (+1800) might not have a race win in his 11 top-ten finishes in 2023, but he has previous success at Darlington, winning the Fall race in 2018.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-team-penske">Team Penske</h3>



<p>We’re not high on Team Penske’s duo in the playoffs.</p>



<p>2022 Cup Series Champion Joey Logano (+1800) finished 18th in the Spring at Darlington but is coming off a fifth-place finish at Daytona - one of four top-ten finishes in the last seven races.</p>



<p>Ryan Blaney (+1800) finished 36th at Daytona but looks to improve on his ninth-place finish at Darlington - one of Blaney’s 12 top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hendrick-motorsports-and-the-top-chevrolet-contenders">Hendrick Motorsports and the top Chevrolet Contenders</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hendrick-motorsports">Hendrick Motorsports</h3>



<p>Hendrick Motorsports has two drivers in the mix for the Drivers’ Championship, and while William Byron (+800) is the co-top seed with 2036 points, all focus is on Kyle Larson (+500).</p>



<p>Larson won the Xfinity Series’ Spring stop at Darlington, following that performance with a second-place finish on the Cup Series. Larson has 12 top-ten finishes this season but only scored two top-ten finishes in the previous five races.</p>



<p>For Byron’s part, he won the Spring stop at Darlington and is coming off a second consecutive top-ten performance, one of five race wins and 13 top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<p>Both playoff-bound Hendrick Motorsports drivers are among BetOnline’s favorites and should be in your picks for a top-five and top-ten finish while receiving strong consideration as your pick to win at Darlington.</p>



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<p>Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain (+850) won a stage but finished 29th at Darlington’s Spring race, only having one top-ten finish in the previous nine races, and someone we're picking for a top-ten finish, but not the race win.</p>



<p>Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch (+1100) won at Darlington back in 2008 and finished seventh in the Spring race at Darlington. However, Busch only scored two of his 14 top-ten finishes in the previous seven races.</p>



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<p>There's only six Toyota rides on the Cup Series, and five made the Cup Series playoffs. However, Toyota’s best chances at Darlington ride with a duo from Joe Gibbs Racing.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-joe-gibbs-racing">Joe Gibbs Racing</h3>



<p>Denny Hamlin (+700) has the most Fall wins at Darlington on the Cup Series, winning three times while scoring five top-ten finishes in the last seven races.</p>



<p>Martin Truex Jr. (+500) shares co-top seed honors with Byron, won at Darlington in 2016, has five top-ten finishes in the previous seven races, and should be among your potential picks to win at Darlington and finish in the top ten.</p>



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<p>BangtheBook is taking to Martin Truex Jr. to win at Darlington.</p>



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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Panthers game? Catch the action at William Nicks Building in Prairie View, TX, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on HBCU. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Prairie View A&M as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at William Nicks Building at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Prairie View A&M winning straight-up, we like Alabama A&M at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Alabama A&M will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they take on Prairie View A&M on the road. So far this season, Alabama A&M has gone 3-16, including a 2-4 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Alabama A&M has gone just 2-12, and they have a scoring margin of -16.9 points per game. They have lost two straight road games and are just 2-8 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Alabama A&M's ATS record this season is 7-11-1, and they are 5-8-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Bulldogs are 6-11-1 vs. the spread this year and 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Their last 3 road ATS mark is 1-2.</p><p>Alabama A&M's over/under record for the season is 11-8, and today's line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 148.7 in their games. So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and their over/under record during this span is 1-2.</p><p>In their previous game, the Bulldogs' offense finished with 69 points, which is right in line with their current average of 69.1 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dailin Smith, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14.3, while Omari Peek-Green also carries a PPG average of 8.4 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Alabama A&M is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 83.4 points per game (315th). Alabama A&M's three-point defense is currently 205th in the country at 9.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.7% of their shots vs. Alabama A&M.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Prairie View A&M will look to get back on track against Alabama A&M. So far this season, the Panthers have gone 7-12, including a 3-4 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, Prairie View A&M has gone 2-1 compared to their 4-11 record on the road. This year, they have been favored in three games, going 2-1 in those contests.</p><p>So far this season, Prairie View A&M has an ATS record of 7-11. At home, their ATS mark is currently 0-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Panthers are just 2-7-1 vs the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Prairie View A&M games is 9-9. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 145.5 points. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Prairie View A&M offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Alabama State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.5%, and they made 6 threes. Charles Smith IV is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.2. Meanwhile, Javontae Hopkins also brings a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Panthers' defense holds the 263rd rank in the nation, allowing 76.9 points per game. Prairie View A&M's three-point defense is currently 38th in the country at 5.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. Prairie View A&M.</p>

Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24