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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 15-47 Hornets head to Washington to take on the 9-53 Wizards. Charlotte is currently on a five-game losing streak and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. Washington is 15th in the East and has lost 16 straight.</p>

<p>The Wizards are favored by three points in this Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line is set at 225.5. The Hornets are +123 on the moneyline, while the Wizards are -149. You can catch this game on MNMT.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards -3</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Hornets Ready for a Win at Washington?</h3><p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is 29-33, and their games have averaged 225 points per game. Today's O/U line is 225.5, and the team has hit the under in two straight games.</p>

<p>The Hornets are 13-45 as underdogs this season and have gone 24-32 vs. the spread as underdogs. Their ATS record on the road is 12-19, and they have covered the spread in two straight road games.</p>

<p>Charlotte's last game vs. the Magic finished with a combined score of 190 points, falling well short of the O/U line of 208. The Hornets lost the game by a score of 101-89, going in as 8.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, the Hornets are 15-47 and are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-30 and 4-7 against their division.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, Charlotte is 24-36 vs. the spread, and they are 12-17 ATS at home and 12-19 ATS on the road. The team has lost five straight games.</p><p>This season, the Hornets are 29th in scoring at 107.3 points per game. On the road, they are 30th at 106.3 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Hornets have scored below the NBA scoring average in 67.7% of their games. They are also on a two-game streak of scoring less than their season average.</p><p>So far, the Hornets' defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.7 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.5% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Washington Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Washington is favored for today's game against the Hornets (-3). This season, the Wizards have been favored in just three of their games, going 0-3 straight-up and 0-3 against the spread. Their ATS record as the favorite is 8-20 at home and 28-30 overall.</p>

<p>The Wizards have an O/U record of 31-31 this season, and the over has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 239.1 points per game, compared to today's O/U line of 225.5.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Wizards have lost 16 straight games and are 9-53 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>Washington's most recent game was a 119-109 loss to the Magic. They were 7.5-point underdogs in that game and are now 28-33 ATS for the season. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Wizards are the fastest-paced team in the NBA, averaging 102.8 possessions per game. They are also 1st in two-point attempts (5th in makes), but just 14th in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>Overall, Washington is 15th in scoring at 114.5 points per game. However, their scoring average is just 22nd at home (113.7 PPG).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA average in 45.2% of their games. They are also 9th in assists (28.2 APG).</p><p>The Wizards' defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 124.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.6% and 37.0% from three-point territory.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>The Aggies and Seahawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Seahawks will host the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and UNCW is favored to win by -21.5 at home vs. North Carolina A&T.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Even though we have UNCW winning straight-up, we like North Carolina A&T at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog North Carolina A&T?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T is 7-18 overall and 5-7 in the Coastal Athletic Association. They have lost three straight games, including their most recent game against Hofstra by a score of 81-49. On the road, the Aggies have gone 3-9 this season, and their average scoring margin is -16.2 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they are 3-7.</p>

<p>As an underdog, North Carolina A&T has gone 5-16 this season. They have been the underdog in 21 of their 25 games. Today, they are a 21.5-point underdog against UNCW. So far, they have been the underdog in all three of their road games during their current three-game losing streak.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 11-12 this season and they are 7-5 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in North Carolina A&T's games this season (145.9). So far, 12 of their games have finished with less than 142.5 points. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 133 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 2-8.</p><p>The North Carolina A&T offense is coming off a game in which they scored 49 points vs. Hofstra. Overall their field goal percentage was 26.9% while connecting on 3 threes. Landon Glasper is leading the team in scoring at 21.3 points per contest. Camian Shell has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.3 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, North Carolina A&T will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.8 points per game (298th). North Carolina A&T will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Hofstra to just 26% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can The Seahawks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>UNCW enters this game with a record of 18-6 and a four-game win streak. They are 9-3 in Coastal Athletic Association play and have gone 9-3 in non-conference games. The Seahawks have been favored in 16 of their games, going 12-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>At home, UNCW is 6-1 this season, and they have won their last five games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Seahawks have gone 9-1, and they are coming off a 95-65 win over Hampton.</p><p>UNCW has an overall ATS record of 11-10 this season, including a mark of 3-4 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Seahawks have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UNCW games is 13-8, and today's line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 144.3. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>UNCW's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Hampton, finishing the game with a total of 95 points. Their season average is now 81.1 points per game. Trazarien White is leading the team in scoring at 19.8 points per contest. Shykeim Phillips has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.4 going into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Seahawks' defense is positioned 140th in the country, permitting 71.1 points per game. So far, the UNCW defense is giving up an average of 8.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8 times per game (350th).</p>

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UNCW Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>The Colts, who are the underdog at +171 on the money line, will host the Buffalo Bills at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th at Lucas Oil Stadium. Buffalo is favored by -4 on the road in this week 10 AFC matchup. You can catch this one on CBS, with the Bills' money line odds at -205. The over/under line is set at 46 points.</p><h3>BUFFALO BILLS VS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts +4</p><p>This game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 21 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bills Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 7-2 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and have a 98.5% chance of winning the division. They are also 4th in our power rankings, and we give them a 99.6% chance of making the playoffs. Buffalo currently has a four-game winning streak, including a 30-27 win over the Dolphins in week 9. The Bills didn’t cover the 6-point spread in that game, but they easily covered in weeks 7 and 8, beating the Titans by 24 points and the Seahawks by 21.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game and is 5-4 against the spread this season. They are 4-2 ATS as favorites and 1-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is also 5-4, with their games averaging 48.1 points compared to an average line of 45.8.</p><p>Josh Allen has been solid over the last three games, posting passer ratings of 95 in week 9, 102 in week 8, and 116 in week 7. In his week 9 performance against the Dolphins, he threw for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns on 25/39 passing, with one interception. Buffalo’s offensive line has done a good job protecting Allen, allowing just one sack in each of the last three games.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 4th in points per game, averaging 28.9, but they are 15th in the NFL in yards per game, with 335.2. They are 16th in passing yards per game and 17th in rushing yards per game. The Bills have struggled in the red zone, ranking 28th in the NFL with a 5.1% conversion rate.</p><p>In their 30-27 win over the Dolphins, the Bills' defense allowed 373 total yards. Miami found some success in the running game, rushing for 149 yards on 31 attempts. Buffalo's run defense allowed 4.8 yards per attempt. In the passing game, the Bills gave up 224 yards on 25 completions, with Miami completing 89.3% of their passes. Buffalo allowed two passing touchdowns and allowed the Dolphins to convert on 50% of their third down attempts. The Bills' defense managed just one sack in the game.</p><h3>Are The Colts Going Win In At Upset At Lucas Oil Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 10, the Colts are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 21-13 loss to the Vikings in week 9. This dropped their record to 4-5, leaving them 8th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC South. Our projections give them a 37.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 9.7% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Despite their negative scoring margin (-0.6), the Colts are 7-2 against the spread, including a 5-1 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 3-6, with the under hitting in four straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Colts are 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in scoring, averaging 20.9 points per game, and 22nd in passing yards, with 193.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 16th, with 121.3 rushing yards per game, on 26.1 attempts per contest. Indianapolis ranks 19th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 36.6% success rate, and they are 12th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 9, the Colts scored 13 points in their loss to the Vikings, with Joe Flacco throwing for 179 yards on 16/27 passing, with one interception. Jonathan Taylor led the team with 48 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Josh Downs had 6 receptions for 60 yards. Indianapolis struggled on 3rd down, converting only 3 of 11 attempts.</p><p>In their 21-13 loss to the Vikings, the Colts' defense gave up 415 yards and allowed 82.9% of passes to be completed. They did manage to force two interceptions and recorded four sacks. The Colts allowed Minnesota to convert on 50% of their third down attempts and gave up 133 rushing yards on 32 attempts.<p></p>Despite the 415 yards allowed, the Colts' defense did well to limit the Vikings to just 21 points. They did allow three passing touchdowns and struggled to defend the big play, as the Vikings averaged 8.1 yards per passing attempt.</p>

Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

The Washington Capitals have a long history with Barry Trotz and Trotz has a long history with the Capitals. Now he’ll be able to apply what he knows about his former employer to put together a gameplan for his current one. The Capitals and Islanders will square off in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Islanders needed four games to dispose of the Florida Panthers and the Capitals went 1-1-1 in the Round Robin tournament to draw this matchup against their former bench boss.
<h3><strong><u>Series Schedule</u></strong></h3>
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 3 p.m. Islanders @ Capitals

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.: Islanders @ Capitals

Sunday, Aug. 16, 12 p.m.: Capitals @ Islanders

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.: Capitals @ Islanders

*Thursday, Aug. 20, TBD: Islanders @ Capitals

*Saturday, Aug. 22, TBD: Capitals @ Islanders

*Sunday, Aug. 23, TBD: Islanders @ Capitals

There is a back-to-back scheduled for every first round series, but this one would be Game 6 and Game 7. Otherwise, the schedule looks pretty fair for these two teams, though that is a quick turnaround from Friday night to Sunday afternoon so that the Capitals can be shown nationally on Sunday in that NHL on NBC timeslot.
<h3><strong><u>Series Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></u></strong></h3>
New York Islanders +122

Washington Capitals -142
<h3><strong><u>New York</u></strong><strong><u> Islanders</u></strong></h3>
Barry Trotz will be the first to tell you that he does not have anywhere near the talent with the Islanders that he had with the Capitals. There are no Hall of Famers like Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. Maybe John Carlson even gets in there. A balanced scoring approach was required from the Islanders, as nine players scored at least 10 goals, but only two had at least 20.

It wasn’t about eye-popping offensive numbers for the Islanders. It can’t be. They have neither the talent nor the speed. What they do have is a defensive-minded system that suffocates speed and transition offense from the opposition. Those are two major tenets of the Capitals’ attack, so Trotz’s team may not match up all that badly here. The Islanders were 23rd in goals scored, but sixth in goals allowed. They were eighth in 5-v-5 goals allowed during the regular season. The problem is that they were 25th in 5-v-5 goals scored.

Washington was sixth in 5-v-5 scoring, so that will the main focus in this series. Trotz knows how lethal that Capitals power play can be, so he’ll want his team to be as disciplined as possible and keep the series at 5-v-5. The unfortunate thing is that the Islanders allowed the fifth-most high-danger scoring chances, so they’ll have to do a better job of covering in the defensive zone.

The Islanders didn’t score goals because they didn’t have finishers. They were actually third in high-danger scoring chances for, but finished 15th in percentage of those chances converted into goals. If they can capitalize on Braden Holtby’s shoddy play, they can very much pull the upset in this series.
<h3><strong><u>Washington</u></strong><strong><u> Capitals</u></strong></h3>
Braden Holtby could very well be the key to this series. We know that the Capitals can score. We know that they have a deadly power play, although that even underachieved during the playoffs. We know that they have puck movers on the blue line and strong depth. What we don’t know is if they have the goaltending.

Holtby was terrible during the season. He had an .897 SV% and a 3.11 GAA. He was -16.76 goals saved above average. Ilya Samsonov was a better option during the regular season, but the 22-year-old isn’t an option here due to injury. It will be Vitek Vanecek as the backup goaltender for the Capitals. He has no NHL experience. That will put the ball solely in Holtby’s court. No matter how bad he plays, it may take nothing short of an injury to force a change in net.

The Capitals will have to commit to playing better in front of Holtby, maybe at the expense of some of their offense. Semyon Varlamov played well for the Islanders and they also have Thomas Greiss if things get dicey. The Capitals have nowhere else to turn, so Holtby will have to get things figured out.

Washington will have to take care of the puck on their zone entries because the Islanders are going to try and clog up the game between the blue lines. It will be up to the Capitals to make it a point to play in New York’s end and limit the exposure of Holtby.
<h3><strong><u>Series Prediction</u></strong></h3>
Capitals in 6.

Washington’s talent and offensive firepower should eventually win out, but Braden Holtby is likely to give up some goals that give the Islanders a chance. Many probably would have expected the series price to be higher, but that is the Holtby factor at work.

If Varlamov outshines Holtby by that much, then the Islanders are live in the series, even with their limited offensive upside. That is definitely a possibility, but the Capitals should have a good enough game plan to get by.
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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals Series Odds, Pick, & Prediction

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulls and Gators. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Florida is favored by -10.5 vs. South Florida.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Records</h3> 

<p>South Florida finished last season with a 24-7 record, going 17-3 in AAC play. At home, they were 17-3, winning by an average of 10.1 points per game. On the road, they were 7-4, with a +0.7 scoring margin.</p> 

<p>The Bulls were 20-8 against the spread and had a 12-19 over/under record. Their games averaged 144.9 points, compared to an average O/U line of 146.5 points. As underdogs, they went 7-3 straight-up and 7-2 ATS.</p><h3>South Florida Bulls Offense Stats</h3>

<p>South Florida averaged 75.8 points per game last season, ranking 305th in possessions per game at 64.9. They shot 44% from the field (248th) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (150th). The Bulls struggled inside, making 49% of their two-point attempts (291st), but they were 43rd in three-pointers made per game, hitting 9 per contest at a 36% clip (108th). They also ranked 47th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.</p>

<h3>South Florida Bulls Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<p>Quincy Ademokoya returns after averaging 10 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last season. Kobe Knox, who averaged 8.9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, is also back for the Bulls.</p><p>South Florida allowed 69.1 points per game last season, ranking 88th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against the Bulls, placing them 150th in that category. South Florida averaged 7.1 steals per game, ranking 117th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, ranking 148th.</p> <p>One area of concern for South Florida was free throws allowed, as they gave up 20.3 per game, ranking 249th in the country.</p><h3>Will the Gators Win at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena?</h3><h3>Florida Gators Records</h3> 

<p>Florida finished last season with a 24-11 record, going 14-8 in SEC play. At home, they were dominant, posting an 18-1 record with a +13.8 average scoring margin. However, they struggled on the road, finishing 6-10.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Gators were 16-19, and they had a 22-12-1 over/under record. Their games averaged 163.7 points, compared to an average O/U line of 156.8 points.</p><h3>Florida Gators Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Florida averaged 85.1 points per game last season, ranking 87th in possessions per game with 68.9. The Gators shot 45% from the field, placing 130th, and their effective field goal percentage was 51%, ranking 168th. They made 7.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, which ranked 220th. Florida was 9th in free throws made per game, averaging 17.9.</p>

<h3>Florida Gators Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<strong>Walter Clayton Jr.: G</strong>

<ul>
<li>Games: 35 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 17.1 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 2.6 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 3.6 (Last Year)</li>
</ul>

<strong>Alijah Martin: G</strong>

<ul>
<li>Games: 33 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 13.3 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 1.6 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 5.9 (Last Year)</li>
</ul><p>Florida struggled defensively last season, allowing 78.5 points per game, which ranked 312th in the nation. They were 204th in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 32.1% from beyond the arc. The Gators also gave up 22.1 free throws per game, ranking 300th in that category.</p> <p>One area where Florida excelled was in blocking shots, averaging 5.2 per game, which was 13th in the country. They also averaged 6.7 steals per game, ranking 165th nationally.</p>

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<p>At 9:10 PM ET, the Diamondbacks and Dodgers face off in an NL West matchup. This one is being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West with a record of 42-44, while the Dodgers are 1st in the division at 53-34.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Dodgers at -135, while the Diamondbacks are the slight underdog at +115. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the forecast for Thursday's game in Los Angeles calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 80s.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 9:10 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Arizona in the last game of this series, as the Diamondbacks took down the Dodgers by a score of 12-4. The D-backs offense only had two more hits than the Dodgers and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +173 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Cristian Mena for the Diamondbacks and Gavin Stone for the Dodgers. Mena only went three innings but gave up just four hits and two earned runs. On the other side, Stone was tagged for four homers and four runs in just three innings of work.</p>

<p>Arizona's four homers came from Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Eugenio Suarez. Walker, Moreno, and Geraldo Perdomo each had three RBIs for the D-backs' offense.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 42-44 overall, and they are 10.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are 3rd in the division and have gone 16-13 against other teams in the NL West. This year, they are 22-21 at home compared to a mark of 20-23 on the road.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Diamondbacks have gone 16-18 this season, and they are 20-27 as the underdog overall. Arizona has an overall series record of 10-13-3, and they are currently tied with the Dodgers in their series.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid bet against the run line on the road this season, going 23-20. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -4.2. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 26-21 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road against the Dodgers today, and the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 9.6 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 43-41. When the O/U line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 14-12. Overall, 43.0% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8.5 runs, and their current O/U streak is 2 games.</p><p>Zac Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. So far this season, he has made 12 starts and has a record of 6-4. Gallen's ERA is 2.83, along with a WHIP of 1.07. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Gallen picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Athletics. Before that, he had taken the loss in two straight outings. The right-hander has given up a homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Arizona's offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. They have been even better at home, also averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are one of the league's top home run hitting teams, but their team batting average of .253 is just 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top two hitters this season, with Walker leading the team with 20 homers and a batting average of .267. Marte is batting .286 and has 17 homers. Walker has been even better of late, going 13/38 in his last 10 games with three homers and nine RBIs. He also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 53-34, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 7.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 18-14 against other teams in the NL West. Los Angeles is 26-17 at home this season and 27-17 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 51-30 this season.</p>

<p>The Dodgers are 17-10-1 in series this season, and they are 6-4 across their last 10 games overall. So far, they are tied in their series vs. the Diamondbacks, with each team winning one game.</p><p>The Dodgers have a run line record of 43-44 this season, with an average run margin of 1.3 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 24-20, compared to at home, where they are 19-24. As the favorite, they are 41-40 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are just 2-4.</p><p>The Dodgers are playing host to the Diamondbacks tonight, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Dodgers games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 45-42. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 22 of their 38 games, and the over has hit in five straight games.</p><p>Right-hander Landon Knack gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Diamondbacks at home. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 1-1 with an ERA of 2.08. So far, Knack has made one quality start and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow an earned run. In that start vs. the Giants, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up one unearned run. Knack has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he has 7.42 strikeouts and 2.37 walks. This year, he has allowed a total of four home runs.</p>
<p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league's top hitters this season, batting .319 with 27 homers and 64 RBIs. Ohtani has been even better of late, going 9/27 in his last seven games with four homers. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season, hitting .254 with 19 homers and 59 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers are the league's top-scoring offense, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They also lead the league in on-base percentage, at .335, and OPS, at .774. The Dodgers have been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.2 runs per contest.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 7/4/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Texans and Mustangs face off at 8:30 ET on ACC. The Mustangs are hosting the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and SMU is favored by -14.5 against Tarleton State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-58 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tarleton State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Records</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State finished last season with a 20-9 overall record, including a 16-5 mark in WAC play. At home, they went 10-4, with an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game. On the road, they were 10-5, but their average scoring margin was -2.6 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Texans were 18-11, and they had a 10-5 ATS record in road games. As the favorite, they went 12-4 straight-up and 9-7 ATS. As the underdog, they were 8-5 straight-up and 9-4 ATS. Their games averaged 142.3 points, and their over/under record was 18-11, with an average line of 138.7 points.</p><p>Tarleton State averaged 73.5 points per game last season, but they played at a slow pace, ranking 355th with 62.1 possessions per game. They were 155th in field goal percentage at 45%, and their effective field goal percentage was 50%, placing them 250th. The Texans struggled from beyond the arc, making 5.6 threes per game on 32% shooting, ranking 333rd and 315th, respectively.</p> <p>Freddy Hicks is Tarleton State's top returning player, having averaged 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game last season. Dantwan Grimes also returns after averaging 4.7 points in 12 games last year.</p><p>Tarleton State allowed 68.7 points per game last season, ranking 80th in the nation. They held opponents to 30.2% shooting from beyond the arc, which was 105th in the country. The Texans gave up 18.1 free throws per game, ranking 161st.</p> <p>Tarleton State was 19th in the nation in steals, averaging 8.9 per game. They also averaged 3.6 blocked shots per game, ranking 143rd.</p><h3>Does SMU Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Records</h3> 

<p>SMU finished last season with a 19-12 overall record, going 11-8 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. At home, they posted a 13-4 record, winning by an average margin of 12.0 points per game. On the road, they went 6-8, with a +3.6 average scoring margin.</p> 

<p>The Mustangs were 14-16 against the spread, and they went 11-11 ATS as the favorite. As the underdog, they were 1-7 straight-up and 3-5 ATS. Their games averaged 144.1 points, and they had a 13-18 over/under record, with an average O/U line of 144.8 points.</p><p>SMU averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 31st in possessions per game with 66.1. They shot 44% from the field, placing 201st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 222nd. The Mustangs made 7.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which was 225th nationally.</p> 

<p>Kevin Miller, who averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds last season, returns for SMU. Yohan Traore also returns after averaging 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game last year.</p><p>SMU allowed 67.8 points per game last season, ranking 65th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against them, placing SMU 155th in that category. They also gave up 19 free throws per game, ranking 202nd nationally.</p> <p>SMU was one of the top teams in the country in blocked shots, averaging 4.9 per game, which ranked 25th. They also averaged 8.5 steals per game, ranking 33rd in the nation.</p>

Tarleton State Texans vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>The Astros and Rangers are set to square off in an AL West matchup at 8:05 PM ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Astros are 57-54 this season, and they will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Rangers are 53-59 overall, and they are 3rd in the AL West.</p>

<p>Houston comes into the game as the money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -125 compared to the Rangers at +105. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and BSSW will be televising this one.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, August 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Rays with a 1-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the heavy favorite at -160. Offensively, the Astros only had three fewer hits than the Rays but didn't score a run. Yordan Alvarez was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a walk, but the Astros couldn't get him home. The Astros also wasted a good start from Spencer Arrighetti, who took the loss, going six innings and giving up just one run on five hits. He also issued only two walks and struck out 12 Rays batters.</p>

<p>Despite pitching well, the Astros couldn't come up with the win and are now 3-7 in their last 10 games. Houston also wasted a good performance from their bullpen, as the Astros scored their only run in the 9th to close things out. Heading into today's game, the Astros are in 3rd place in the AL West, 5.5 games behind the A's.</p><p>Houston is on the road to take on the Rangers with an overall record of 57-54, which has them just one game behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Rays and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. So far, they are 19-17 in AL West games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Astros have gone 43-39 this year and 14-18 as the favorite on the road. Houston is 25-28 on the road compared to 32-26 at home. So far, they have dropped two straight games as the favorite.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Astros have been a better play on the road than at home, going 27-26. Their overall run line record is 54-57, and they have been favored in 82 of those games. Their average run differential in wins is +3.8, while in losses it is -3.3.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road today against the Texas Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.7 runs. Houston has an over/under record of 44-63 on the season. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Astros have a record of 14-21. So far this season, 30.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. Their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces off against the Rangers on the road. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 9-7 with an ERA of 4.11. Brown's WHIP for the season is currently 1.40. In his last outing, Brown took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on nine hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Brown has a total of 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.78 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 15 homers and is averaging 3.41 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Over the past eight games, Yainer Diaz has been on fire for the Astros, going 14/32 with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .296 with 10 homers, which is the 5th best mark on the team. Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez are the Astros' top power threats, with Tucker hitting 19 homers and Alvarez leading the team with 20 long balls.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and have been a better offensive team at home than on the road. Overall, they are 3rd in team batting average and have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league. Houston's team OBP is 11th in the league, and they are 10th in slugging percentage.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Red Sox, the Rangers closed out the series with a 7-2 loss. Texas was actually the slight favorite at -125 on the money line. Things started off well for the Rangers, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Red Sox scored three times in the top of the  first.</p>

<p>Nathan Eovaldi got the start for the Rangers and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits. The Rangers also issued three walks and hit a batter. Josh Jung had a good day at the plate, going 2/3 with a homer and a run scored. Corey Seager hit a solo homer in the 4th inning but finished just 1/4.</p><p>Texas will host the Astros today with an overall record of 53-59, which has them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Mariners by 5.5 games in the division. So far, they are 13-16 in divisional matchups. The Rangers have dropped three straight series and are 15-20 in series play this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 30-25 this year, but they are just 23-34 on the road. As the underdog, Texas has struggled, going 18-31 this year, and they have dropped four straight as the underdog overall. Texas' last series loss came in their most recent series vs. the Red Sox, and they are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Texas Rangers, it's been a better proposition to take them as the underdog. The Rangers are 26-23 against the run line in those games, compared to just 22-41 when they are the favorite. Their overall run line record is 48-64, and their average run margin is -0.2 runs per game.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros today, the over/under line will be set at 8.5 runs. The Rangers have played 68 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 18-20. Overall, the Rangers' games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 50-58.</p><p>Andrew Heaney gets the start for the Rangers today and comes into the game with a record of 4-11 and an ERA of 4.12. In his 21 starts, he has pitched 109 1/3 innings and has a WHIP of 1.27. He has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 8.81 strikeouts per nine innings. Heaney has had issues with the long ball, as he has allowed 14 homers at home and 2.55 walks per nine innings. The left-hander most recently faced the Astros on July 12th, where he took the loss, giving up two homers and three earned runs in five innings of work.</p><p>Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Rangers, going 10/29 in his last seven games with three homers and five RBIs. Seager is currently 10th in the league with 22 homers and is batting .277 for the season. Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien are also near the top of the Rangers' home run leaderboard, but Garcia is batting just .209 this season, and Semien is hitting .244.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers are 16th in scoring at 4.2 runs per game and have been a slightly better offensive team on the road this season. As a team, they are batting just .239 and have a collective on-base percentage of .308.</p>

Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/5/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (+546) will take on the Cavaliers (-783) in a Central Division matchup. Cleveland is favored by 12.5 points and has a record of 28-16. Detroit is 15th in the Eastern Conference and has a record of 6-40.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 229 points. The Cavaliers have won two straight games and are 4th in the East. The Pistons are 5th in the Central Division.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-109 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Detroit Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Detroit comes into today's game as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-40. In the Central Division, they are currently in 5th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pistons have a record of 5-36 this season. Their ATS record as the underdog is 20-20, and they have covered the spread in their last six games as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 27-18-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 234.6 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 229.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Pistons defeated the Thunder by a score of 120-104. They were 12.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread by 16 points. The O/U line for that game was 237.</p><p>The Pistons' offense has been one of the most efficient in the league when it comes to two-point shooting, as they are 7th in the NBA in two-pointers made per game. However, they are just 29th in three-pointers made per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Detroit is 24th in scoring at 112.4 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 113.1 points compared to 111.8 at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 28.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game.</p><p>At this time, the Pistons' defense is positioned 27th in the NBA, permitting 122.1 points per game. Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.4% and 38.0% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Win at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers are 12.5-point favorites today vs. the Pistons. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 26 of their 44 games and has gone 20-6 in those games. As the favorite, the Cavaliers have a scoring differential of +8.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Cleveland has won their last two games and is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-16. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Clippers by a score of 118-108. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and Cleveland was a 1.5-point underdog going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 21-22-1. Today's O/U line of 229 is slightly higher than their season average of 225.4. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 223.9.</p>

<p>Cleveland has covered the spread in their last four home games and is 13-11 ATS at home this season. Overall, their ATS record is 24-18, and they have covered the spread in their last two games.</p><p>At home, the Cavaliers have been averaging 114.9 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league at 98 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Cavaliers are 13th in the NBA at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 11th in three-pointers made per game, but their three-point shooting percentage is 18th at 35%.</p>

<p>So far this season, Cleveland has been outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.8% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the league, averaging 26.7 per game.</p><p>In the current season, the Cavaliers defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 109.8 points per game. Cleveland's defense is currently forcing 13.1 turnovers per game, which is 18th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.5 rejections per game.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

A fantastic National League Championship Series appears to be taking place and game two between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers is set to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Los Angeles will once again be the home team in this game, but the entire series is taking place in the Arlington bubble. This game will air live on FS1 at 6:05 p.m. EST.

Game was tightly contested for the first eight innings, but the Atlanta Braves erupted for four runs in the top of the ninth to come away with a 5-1 game one win. Freddie Freeman got things started for the Braves with a solo shot in the top of the first. The Dodgers tied it up with a Keke Hernandez solo shot in the bottom of the fifth. Atlanta had plenty of wasted chances, but once the ninth inning rolled around, they took full advantage. Austin Riley started the inning with a solo shot, Marcell Ozuna added an insurance run with a RBI single, and Ozzie Albies put the game on ice with a two-run shot. This could be an all-time great NLCS.

The Dodgers are now just -118 favorites to advance to the World Series, down from -215 before the series started. Atlanta can be grabbed at -108 to get past Los Angeles, up from +172.

Below is my pick for the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers. All odds are from <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong>.
<h2><strong><u>Atlanta Braves (+145) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (-167)</u></strong></h2>
<strong>Pitching Matchup (Playoffs): </strong>Ian Anderson (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.69 WHIP) vs Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 1.93 ERA, 0.71 WHIP)

Ian Anderson did not look like a rookie on the mound during the regular season and that has carried over perfectly to the postseason. Anderson made his postseason debut in the NLWCS and held the Cincinnati Reds to just two hits and zero runs in six innings of work. The rookie then pitched game two of the NLDS and held the Miami Marlins to just three hits and zero earned runs in 5.2 innings pitched. Ian Anderson has been lights out all season.

Clayton Kershaw has pitched in game two of each of the Dodgers first two series and has come away with two wins. Kershaw opened his 2020 postseason campaign with an eight inning, three hit, zero earned run, 13 strikeout, demolition of the Milwaukee Brewers. The future Hall of Famer then faced the San Diego Padres and held them to six hit and three earned runs in six innings.

<strong>MLB Predictions: </strong>The <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> tie this series up Tuesday night.

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