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<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Many people overlook the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-run-line-betting-explained/"><strong>value in +1.5 runs in an MLB game</strong></a>. The fact of the matter is that about 25% of all games are one-run games. Most casual bettors tend to look a chalky favorites and lay the -1.5, which can often bite back. They'll do that with home teams more often than not, and remember that if a home team is ahead by one run in the ninth, they don't get that last at bat. That's giving away 11% of your opportunities to score. So, that's one rule of mine I try not to break.

If you are considering the -1.5 with a big home favorite, here is a suggestion you might not have considered. Some books offer -1 which is considerably cheaper, but it limits your exposure.

Two popular 1 Run Line Sportsbooks are <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes/"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a> which is a great reduced juice sportsbook and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/nitrogen-sports/"><strong>Bitcoin only sportsbook Nitrogen</strong></a>!

If your book doesn't offer a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-1-runline-calculator/"><strong>-1 run line</strong></a>, then splitting your bet in half with 50% on the ML and 50% on the RL (-1.5) equates to exactly the same thing a -1 would cost. So yes, it's potentially less profitable in the short term, but clearly limits the risk.

Looking at it the other way around, home teams getting +1.5 are either going to win, or are at the very least assured twenty-seven outs. Even if they are down several runs late, often times the opposition won't waste their closer, which gives teams the chance to at least make it close, and that's all we want.

The price of the +1.5 varies from game-to-game, and it's all correlated to the expected total of the game. In a game with a higher expected total, the +1.5 will be less expensive because proportionately it's not as valuable. For example, today Colorado is a home underdog of +120 with a total for the game of 10.5 runs. You can take the Rockies +1.5 for only -135, which is a deal.

In a game with a much lower total, that run will cost more. Similarly, the Giants are a slight underdog on the road to the Mets, but the total is only 7 runs. Taking the Giants +1.5 is going to cost -230. However, let's assume that there are going to be exactly 7 runs scored in that game. If you are taking the Giants RL you are getting 21% of the expected runs before the game starts. That's huge. That's why it's -230.

In situations like the Giants game, often times I will make a correlated bet on the Giants RL AND the over if I can see where San Francisco can/will score three runs. In that scenario it's impossible to lose both bets if the Giants score three runs. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/betting-money-lines/"><strong>It's all math, as we discussed yesterday with money lines</strong></a>.

Value In Betting The MLB Baseball Run Line

<p>Betting on today's Great Danes and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. Albany is favored by -1 in this non-conference contest against Dartmouth. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +1</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Albany Have A Chance at Edward Leede Arena?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Great Danes dropped their season opener to Army on Monday, falling 67-59 on the road. Albany entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 126 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Albany trailed 27-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 40-35.</p><p>Albany struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 36.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 16.7% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-24 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Josh Scovens led the way with 22 points, while Byron Joshua added 15, shooting 54.5% from the field. Jalen Rucker contributed 12 points, and Blake Barker and Sully Adewale each chipped in 11, with Adewale also grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Albany's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 22 of 50 shots. Inside the arc, Albany allowed 17 two-pointers on 33 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18, shooting 64%. Albany allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Dartmouth?</h3><p>Dartmouth opened their season with an 81-76 win over Sacred Heart on Saturday. Playing at home, the Big Green were -3 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Dartmouth led 42-32 at halftime, but Sacred Heart made it interesting by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half. The Big Green managed 39 points after the break to hold on for the win.</p><p>Dartmouth put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range. They made 15 of 29 two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%.</p> <p>The Big Green grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. They also made 27 of 39 free throws. Anquan Hill and Cade Haskins each scored 20 points, with Hill hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Despite Dartmouth's defensive efforts, they allowed 76 points in this one. The Big Green held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dartmouth's defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 69%.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>We have a busy Tuesday night in the MLB with 16 games on the schedule, and this one will be interesting as Nolan Arenado is coming back to Denver, so take a look at the best Cardinals vs. Rockies betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>St. Louis and Colorado will play the first of a three-game series at Coors Field, and the Cardinals are -178 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>. These National League rivals will face for the first time this season.</p>



<p><strong>Cardinals are red-hot right now</strong></p>



<p>The St. Louis Cardinals are playing their best baseball of the campaign as they won each of the previous seven games. They swept the Chicago Cubs and even the New York Yankees at home, and now will travel to Colorado but will return home for the series against the Brewers and Rockies.</p>



<p>Following a pair of low-scoring affairs and wins over the Yankees, the Cardinals secured a 12-9 victory in the final game of the series. Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong blasted a homer apiece and drove in four runs each to lead St. Louis offensively in this win. Adam Wainwright (8-8) struggled during 4.0 innings as he allowed six runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and four walks. Chris Stratton was credited with his sixth win of the season and first in the Cardinals uniform, while Ryan Helsley earned his 11th save.</p>



<p>Miles Mikolas (8-8) is getting his 23rd start of the year when he takes on the Rockies on Tuesday. The 33-year-old righty carries a 2.92 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a 106/27 K/BB ratio across 138.2 innings. Mikolas didn’t meet Colorado since 2019.</p>



<p><strong>Rockies lost the series to the D-Backs thanks to a poor bullpen</strong></p>



<p>The Colorado Rockies lost two of a three-game series against the divisional foes Arizona Diamondbacks on the road, although they weren’t a weaker rival. Both defeats were a result of weak pitching from their bullpen, so Colorado dropped to a 48-63 record with minimal chances of making the postseason.</p>



<p>Once again, the Rockies outhit their opponents, but their pitching was a problem and cost them a win. Alex Colome, who came in the 8th to set up for closer Daniel Bard, struggled with his command and allowed a run on a balk. Colome took his 6th loss of the season, while starter Jose Urena wasn’t bad over 6.0 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and three walks. Colorado had four batters with multiple hits, and C.J. Cron was the best of the bunch with two RBIs and one run scored.</p>



<p>Ryan Feltner (1-3) will start for the 9th time this year. The 25-year-old right-hander owns a 5.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and a 38/11 K/BB ratio in 40.2 innings of work. Feltner never faced the Cardinals in his young career.</p>



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



<p><strong>St. Louis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-8 in the last 11 games following an off day</li></ul>



<p><strong>Colorado:</strong></p>



<ul><li>25-11 in the last 36 home games following a road trip of seven or more days</li></ul>



<p><strong>St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>I know that there aren’t many hotter teams in the MLB right now, but it seems that a day off is not something that suits the Cards at the moment. They are usually sluggish when coming off a day off, which is an opportunity for the Rockies to make an upset on Tuesday. It’s never easy to pitch at Coors Field, so even though Mikolas is having a very strong season, I am backing the Rockies’ batters to cause him trouble here. I am not brave enough to bet on the hosts, but I am pretty sure they will put up a fight.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Rockies +1.5 Run Line at -105</p>



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



<p>Ryan Feltner is basically the 7th or even the 8th pitcher in Colorado’s rotation, and he cannot be taken very seriously. He pitches for 4.2 innings on average and still posts a bloated 5.75 ERA, so I expect the Cards to torture him early on. Mikolas generally pitches well against the Rockies, but he should be aware of Ryan McMahon and Jose Iglesias.</p>



<p>Over is 4-1 in the Rockies’ last five overall, while Over is 5-1-1 in Colorado’s previous seven games following an off day.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 11 runs at -110</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/9/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Terriers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Terriers at Case Gym in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with the Terriers being the favored team playing at home against the Bison.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Terriers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Case Gym at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bucknell Stun the Crowd at Case Gym?</h3><p>Despite their 5-12 overall record, Bucknell has been a solid 2-2 in Patriot League play. They have gone 3-10 in non-conference games, including a 3-6 mark on the road.</p>

<p>So far, Bucknell has been the underdog in 15 of their 17 games, going just 3-12 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -9.2 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Bucknell has gone 6-9 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-4 and their last 10 road ATS record is 6-4. Overall, the Bison are 8-9 ATS this year.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Bucknell's games this year (135.5). So far, the over/under record for the Bison is 8-8-1. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Bucknell offense put up 73 points against Colgate. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Jack Forrest, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16, while Noah Williamson also maintains a PPG average of 10.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>Bucknell's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.2 points per game. Bucknell's three-point defense is currently 186th in the country at 8.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.2% of their shots vs. Bucknell.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Boston?</h3><p>After winning their last two games, Boston University is 7-10 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot League. The Terriers are 3-3 at home this season and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Boston University is 2-1 as the favorite this season and have been the underdog 13 times, going 4-9 in those games. The Terriers have a point differential of +1.0 at home, compared to -5.4 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Boston has a 2-1 record vs. the spread and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Terriers have an ATS mark of 3-3 this year and they are 5-4 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Boston's games this season (134.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 122 points compared to the season average of 129.5. This year, their over/under record is 6-10.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Boston offense ended with 60 points against Loyola Maryland. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.7% and made 10 threes. The team's top scorer is Miles Brewster, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 10.4, while Otto Landrum also maintains a PPG average of 8.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Boston defense has been performing well, ranking 42nd in the country at 65.2 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Loyola Maryland, the Greyhounds finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 58 points vs. Boston.</p>

Bucknell Bison vs Boston Terriers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-college-football" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET COLLEGE FOOTBALL</h2>
Knowing how to bet on college football is going to be an important step, but you also need to know where you should be wagering. Choosing the right sportsbook is going to be a huge part in sports betting, especially during the college football season.

Here are six of the best college football sportsbooks to use the next time that you are wanting to wager on the sport.

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The 2017 Major League Baseball season kicks off on Sunday and we’ll tackle it with daily articles, much like we’re doing with the NBA totals. While we have four different NBA methods for totals, and then run those through a Points Per Possession routine if they all agree, we’ll use one basic math-based system for baseball. It’s one that I wrote a few years back and is based on one Jim Jasper created and featured in his book, “Sports Betting: A Computer Expert’s Winning Secrets For Baseball and Football.”

The premise of the system is rather simple. You take each team’s scoring average and compare it to their league average to come up with a percentage. If the average number of runs scored by National League teams is 4.2 and the Pirates are scoring 4.0 runs per game, you have 4.0 divided by 4.2, which equals .952. If the Cubs are averaging 4.5 runs per game, you have 4.5 divided by 4.2, which equals 1.071. Those will be the offense numbers.

Defense, obviously, is going to change depending on who the pitcher is. ERA has proven to be a somewhat questionable statistic, so we’ll simply use the average number of runs allowed each time a particular pitcher takes the mound. Using the Mets’ Seth Lugo as an example, he had an ERA of 2.67, but he allowed an average of 4.25 runs per start. That includes the bullpen and unearned runs. Using our numbers above, we’d expect the Pirates to score 4.05 runs against the Mets with Lugo starting, which is .952 times 4.25 equals 4.05. The Cubs would be expected to score 4.55 runs, which makes sense, as they are averaging a half-run per game more than the Pirates.

Then the run difference is turned into a moneyline price by dividing the difference by .5 and then making an addition for home field.

One surprising aspect was that the American League is really no longer a much higher-scoring league than the National League. In 2016, the average number of runs scored by NL teams was 4.43, while the AL wasn’t much more at 4.51 runs per game. In 2013 for example, AL teams scored 4.32 runs per game compared to 4.0 for NL teams.

We’ll begin with last year’s stats, which are always a bit tricky, and work current stats into the equation and also account for the scoring difference teams have with right-handed starters compared to left-handed starters. Once we have some games under our belt, we can tinker around with park adjustments for totals and other things.

It should definitely be fun.

A Suggested MLB Betting System

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Kings? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 10-9-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Seattle struggled early, giving up their first goal just 3:23 into the game. The Bruins added another goal later in the first period, and the Kraken were unable to respond, finishing with 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held in check in their last game, as the Kraken were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. They managed 23 shots on goal but came up empty, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Kraken couldn't find the net in the second or third. No players scored, and they failed to convert on the power play.</p><p>Seattle's defense allowed two early goals in the first period, including a power-play goal at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, not conceding in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Los Angeles dropped to 10-7-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the game’s total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Things looked good early for the Kings, as they held a 3-0 lead in the third period. However, the Blackhawks scored three unanswered goals, tying the game with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere converting on 3 attempts. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season. The Kings also recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled in their last game, particularly in the third period, where they allowed three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>A National League East showdown begins Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies (25-28, 11-18 away) visit the New York Mets (27-27, 12-8 home). Both teams are off to disappointing starts, but a good series this week could turn the mood around. Below is my MLB pick for the Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-philadelphia-phillies-vs-new-york-mets-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: New York Mets -116</p>



<p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-new-york-mets"><a></a>Why Bet the New York Mets:</h2>



<p>✅ At home, New York has won five consecutive games at Citi Field.</p>



<p>✅ Against the Phillies, the Mets have won six of their last seven meetings.</p>



<p>✅ On the road, Philadelphia has lost six of their last eight road games.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-philadelphia-phillies-need-better-pitchers"><a></a>Philadelphia Phillies Need Better Pitchers</h2>



<p>Philadelphia cannot seem to get any sustained momentum this season and that continued last week. The Phillies started the week losing two of three, at home, to Arizona, and then split a four-game series in Atlanta. Philadelphia is fourth in the NL East and are 7.5 games back of the first place Braves.</p>



<p>Ranger Suarez is set to make his fourth start of the season and it has been a struggle so far. Suarez has a 9.82 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in 11.0 innings pitched.</p>



<p>The Phillies have been balanced at the dish with Nick Castellanos leading the way with a .300 batting average, Kyle Schwarber hitting 13 home runs, and Alec Bohm knocking in a team high 37 runs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-new-york-mets-continue-to-confuse">The New York Mets Continue to Confuse</h2>



<p>New York has one of the best rosters in baseball, but they have not looked close to that as the calendar almost turns to June. Last week, the Mets lost two of three away to the Cubs and ended the week by losing two of three in Colorado. New York is third in the NL East and are 5.5 games back of the Brave in the NL East.</p>



<p>Kodai Senga will be making his 10<sup>th</sup> start of the season and he has been fine to start his MLB career. Senga has posted a 3.94 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 48.0 innings pitched.</p>



<p>Pete Alonso is on another level this season as he leads the Mets with 20 home runs and 46 RBIs. Brandon Nimmo is batting a team high .306.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction - 05/30/23

<p>At 7:05 PM from Yankee Stadium in New York, we have an American League matchup between the Astros and Yankees. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Astros are 12-23, while the Yankees come in with a record of 24-13. Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees, and he is facing off against Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.</p>

<p>New York is the favorite at -142, and the over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. The Astros are looking to snap a losing streak of 4 games, while the Yankees have won 4 in a row. This game can be seen on TV on ESPN.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>New York cruised to a 10-3 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their ten runs. As for the Astros, they scored their only three runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -127 on the money line.</p>

<p>Luis Gil pitched well for the Yankees in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. On the other side, Justin Verlander got the start for the Astros, going five innings and giving up seven earned runs.</p>

<p>Alex Verdugo, Anthony Volpe, and Giancarlo Stanton each homered for the Yankees. Verdugo, Juan Soto, and Jon Berti each scored two runs and drove in two runs for New York's offense.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is on the road today, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they are 12-23 overall this season. The Astros are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by eight games. So far, they are 5-5 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>This season, the Astros have really struggled as the favorite, going just 10-19. As the underdog, they are 2-4 overall and 2-1 as the road underdog. So far, they are 5-11 on the road compared to 7-12 at home. Houston's overall series record is 4-6-1 this year.</p><p>The Astros have been a tough team to bet on this season, as they have a run line record of 12-23. They have been particularly bad on the run line as the favorite, going 9-20. Their average run margin for the season is -0.8, but it is -2.0 on the road, where they are just 5-11 on the run line. They have been much better at home, where their average run margin is 0.3 and they are 7-12 on the run line.</p><p>So far this season, the Houston Astros have played 33 games with an average combined run total of 9.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 12-21, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 4-4. Their games have had an over/under line set at 8.5 runs in 23 of their 35 games, which is 65.7% of the time. Their over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Spencer Arrighetti is getting the start for the Astros against the Yankees. He has had a rough go of it to start the season, as he has taken the loss in each of his first two starts. He was roughed up by the Cubs in his first start, giving up 4 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings, and then gave up 2 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last start against the Guardians.</p><p>Jose Altuve has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Astros, going 12/40 in his last 10 games, with one home run and four RBIs. Kyle Tucker has also been a run producer for the Astros, as his 24 RBIs are good for 10th in the league, and he is also 2nd on the team with 10 homers. Tucker has also gone deep five times in his last 10 games while batting .273.</p>

<p>Overall, the Astros are averaging 4.4 runs per game and come in with a team batting average of .255, which is 5th in the majors. They are also the best team in the league at avoiding strikeouts and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the league. For the season, they are 6th in home runs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are currently 24-13 overall, and they are 2nd in the AL East, tied with the Orioles for the division lead. New York is on a four-game winning streak, and they have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games. The Yankees opened their series with the Astros with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 12-5 this year, and they have gone 12-8 on the road. So far, they are 17-9 as the favorite and 7-4 as the underdog. The Yankees have an overall series record of 8-2-1 this year.</p><p>The Yankees are 18-19 on the run line this season, including a 7-10 mark at home. They have covered the run line in three straight games, all as the favorite. As the underdog, they are 8-3 on the run line. The Yankees' average run differential this season is +1.3 runs per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees have played 35 games, and 27% of them have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. In those games, the over has hit 10 times and the under has hit 7 times. Their over/under record for the season is 15-20, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. Their over streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles, as he gave up six earned runs in just four innings of work. In that May 2nd outing, he gave up three home runs. Before that start, he had pitched well, going 7 innings vs. the Athletics and not giving up a run. Rodón's ERA for the season is 3.68, along with a record of 2-2. So far, he has made three quality starts and is averaging 8.84 strikeouts per nine innings. Rodón's ERA at home is 1.5 compared to 5.44 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game. As a team, they are 3rd in home runs and have the league's top on-base percentage. The Yankees have three players with at least seven homers, including Juan Soto, who is batting .329 and has gone deep eight times.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Aaron Judge is hitting .333 with two homers and six RBIs. Judge is batting just .222 for the season, but his 21 RBIs are 2nd on the team. Giancarlo Stanton is also hitting just .227 for the season, but like Judge, he has seven homers. Anthony Rizzo and Stanton both have four-game hitting streaks coming into the game.</p>

Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

<p>USC is the -9 point favorite as they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a week 12 matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET, and the game will be broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. The Trojans come in with a 4-5 record, while the Cornhuskers are 5-4 on the season. The money line odds are +269 for Nebraska and -341 for USC.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans -9</p><p>This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the USC Trojans winning this one by a score of 31 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the USC Trojans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Nebraska Cornhuskers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Nebraska enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, facing USC on the road. They’ve gone 3-1 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. The Cornhuskers are ranked 54th in our CFB power rankings, and they have a 66.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.</p><p></p><p>Nebraska has been favored in five of their nine games, with a 4-1 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.4 points per game, and they’ve gone 4-2-1 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 50.5 points. Nebraska’s games have averaged 42.7 points, with an average over/under line of 45.9 points. Their over/under record is 2-5 this season.</p><p>Nebraska’s offense ranks 71st in points per game, averaging 23.6, and they are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,908 yards, completing 64.6% of his passes. The Cornhuskers are 45th in passing attempts and 38th in completions, averaging 227.8 passing yards per game, which is 71st nationally. Raiola has 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85.</p> <p>On the ground, Nebraska is 104th in rushing yards, averaging 126 per game. Dante Dowdell leads the team with 471 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Isaiah Neyor is the top receiver with 408 yards and five touchdowns on 25 catches.</p><p>Nebraska's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 19.1 points per game. They’ve given up 105.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 18th in the country, on an average of 30 rushing attempts per game, the 21st fewest in the nation. Through the air, they’ve allowed 205.6 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 65.4% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 92.5.</p> <p></p><p>In their most recent game, a 27-20 loss to UCLA, Nebraska’s defense allowed 27 points and 420 total yards. UCLA ran the ball 37 times for 216 yards, while Nebraska’s secondary gave up 204 passing yards and two touchdowns, but also came away with two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The USC Trojans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>USC enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, ranked 18th in our power rankings. They have a 71.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Trojans are 4-0 at home but 0-4 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>USC's ATS record is 4-4, with a perfect 4-0 mark at home and 0-4 on the road. They’ve been favored in seven of their nine games, going 3-4 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 3-4-1, with an average line of 54.8 points. USC games have averaged 52.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>USC’s offense is averaging 30.6 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation, but they are 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. They are 13th in passing attempts, averaging 41.6 per game, and 9th in completions, with 26.8 per game. They are also converting 46.9% of their third downs and averaging 291.2 passing yards per game.</p> <p>Miller Moss has thrown for 2,555 yards, completing 64.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 91. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 878 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Makai Lemon has 448 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns this season.</p><p>USC's defense has allowed 22.2 points per game this season, ranking 36th nationally. Against Washington, they gave up 26 points but limited the Huskies to 193 total yards, including just 74 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 119 passing yards. USC also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 135.3 rushing yards per game on 31 attempts against USC, while quarterbacks have posted a 66.6% completion rate and 237.8 passing yards per game, ranking USC 117th in the nation for passing yards allowed.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Our first bowl game is on Monday and it will feature the North Texas Mean Green and the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on the teal turf of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

It is a little bit ironic that App State will play a bowl game on the same field where their hopes of returning to the Sun Belt Championship Game came to a close. In that game, App State was +3 against Coastal. In this game, App State is -21 against North Texas at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>. The total on the game is 64.5 and has gone up a little bit since the opener of 62.

We’ll examine this one from both sides and find a play in the first of 28 bowl games.
<h3><strong><u>North Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Mean Green</u></strong></h3>
How watered down is this year’s bowl season? North Texas went 4-5, allowed over 41 points per game, and has made its way into the postseason of college football. The Mean Green went 3-6 against the spread and 6-3 to the over, with a combined 76.4 points on average in their nine games.

UNT’s wins were over Houston Baptist, MTSU, Rice, and UTEP and the most recent data point against the Miners came in a game in which North Texas was +3 in turnover margin, yet the Mean Green only won by two points. North Texas has had a rotation at quarterback with Austin Aune and Jason Bean. Aune got the start against North Texas and threw five touchdown passes on 16 completions. He only has a 54.6% completion percentage, but does have a 13/4 TD/INT ratio.

Bean is the running quarterback with a 12/4 TD/INT ratio. He’s only completed 53.2% of his passes for 880 yards, but has 43 carries for 336 yards. We should see some creativity from the UNT offense in the last hurrah for the season. The UNT offense ranks 14th in yards per play heading into bowl season.

Unfortunately, the defense ranks 113th in yards per play against with nearly 6.6. North Texas did outgain opponents on a per-play basis this season, but only had nine takeaways in nine games and finished -5 in turnover margin, even with that +3 in that last game. That means that the Mean Green defense only had five takeaways in eight games prior to the UTEP matchup.

Turnovers are what could keep this game close, as App State had 17 of those in 11 games.
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<h3><strong><u>App</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Mountaineers</u></strong></h3>
This isn’t where App State wants to be. The ceiling is pretty low for Sun Belt teams in general in terms of bowl destinations, but App State is accustomed to playing for the conference title and winning it. The Mountaineers actually had two losses in conference play this season, which came against the two best teams in the conference in Coastal Carolina and Louisiana.

This hasn’t been as polished of an App State team as we are used to seeing, but the defense still ranked top 20 with fewer than five yards per play allowed and the offense still averaged more than six yards per play. The problem is that App State struggled badly against quality foes, averaging just 4.84 yards per play against teams with a winning record.

Quarterback Zac Thomas had a 19/11 TD/INT ratio during the regular season. He completed just shy of 65% of his passes, but the interceptions proved costly. Over the previous two seasons, Thomas threw 613 passes and only had 12 interceptions. He goes into this game with 11 on 275 attempts.

Whether Thomas’s struggles have had something to do with it or not, former offensive line coach turned head coach Shawn Clark relied heavily on the run game. App State had 506 carries for 2,679 and 22 rushing touchdowns with a group effort led by Camerun Peoples and Daetrich Harrington. North Texas allowed 5.45 yards per carry during the regular season, so we should see a heavy diet of the run here as well.

App State’s defense was not the problem in the team’s three losses. In fact, the Mountaineers only allowed 5.03 yards per play in losses to Marshall, Coastal Carolina, and Louisiana. The offense only mustered 4.9 yards per play.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
App State fits the bully role pretty well for the most part, though the Mountaineers failed to cover -17, -35.5, -28.5, -21.5, and -18.5 during the regular season en route to a 2-9 ATS record. They’ve usually been good in that department, but it hasn’t worked out this season.

With a quick turnaround for a bowl game, the offenses should have the most success here and the move on the over makes a lot of sense. That’ll be the official pick here, as App State has been untrustworthy as a big favorite.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 64</strong></h4>
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