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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>FOX will be covering the matchup between the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers as the game kicks off at 3:30 ET from Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Both teams are 2-0 so far this season, and the Ducks are favored by -16.5 points in what should be a great in-state rivalry game. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks -16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reser Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 34 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -16.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oregon Ducks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Oregon is now 2-0 after narrowly defeating Boise State in their most recent game. The Ducks, favored by -17.5 points, won 37-34, but they failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 61.5 points, and the teams combined for 71 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>Oregon led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Boise State outscored them 17-7 in the second quarter, giving the Broncos a 20-14 lead at halftime. The Ducks came out strong in the third quarter, scoring 13 unanswered points, and added 14 more in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon's offense, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, put up 353 yards in their 37-34 win over Boise State. Gabriel completed 85.7% of his passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 146.63. Evan Stewart was his top target, with five receptions for 112 yards.</p> 
<p>The Ducks' offense moved the chains 16 times, with 110 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Jordan James led the rushing attack with 102 yards on 17 carries, averaging 6 yards per attempt.</p><p>Oregon's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 369 yards in their last game. The most concerning aspect was their run defense, as they gave up 221 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Overall, the Ducks allowed 34 points and 19 first downs. However, their pass defense was more effective, limiting Boise State to 148 yards on 17 completions.</p><h3>Are The Oregon State Beavers Going Win In At Upset At Reser Stadium</h3><p>Oregon State is now 2-0 after a 21-0 road win over San Diego State. The Beavers, who were -5.5 point favorites, covered the spread and picked up the straight-up win. The game’s over/under was 53.5 points, but the combined score of 21 points fell short of that total.</p><p></p><p>Oregon State led 7-0 at halftime and added 14 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the shutout victory.</p><p>Oregon State's offense put up 420 total yards in their 21-0 win over San Diego State, with 237 yards coming on the ground. The Beavers picked up 23 first downs, and their passing game added 183 yards, led by Gevani McCoy, who completed 60% of his passes for 160 yards. McCoy's top target was Trent Walker, who caught eight passes for 92 yards.</p> <p>Jam Griffin led the ground attack with 89 yards on 18 carries and added a rushing touchdown. Oregon State's rushing game was effective, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring two touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>Oregon State's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding San Diego State to just 107 passing yards on 11 completions. The Beavers allowed only 179 total yards and seven first downs, with their run defense limiting the Aztecs to 72 yards on the ground. Oregon State's defense did not allow a single point in the game.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

<p>Monday's Tigers vs. Rangers game has a first pitch set for 8:05 PM ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Tigers are 29-30 and are starting Tarik Skubal, while the Rangers will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. Texas is on a two-game winning streak and is second in the AL West, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central.</p>

<p>BSDET will be televising Monday's game, and the Tigers are currently the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -117 compared to the Rangers at -103. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the under is paying out at -104 compared to -118 for the over.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -103</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Monday, June 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Tigers are coming off a game in which they closed out their series vs. the Red Sox with an 8-4 win. Leading up to the game, they were the +135 underdog on the money line. It was a four-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and Detroit's offense scored an additional four runs in the 6th.</p>

<p>Casey Mize put together a good start for the Tigers, going four innings and giving up just two runs, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Wenceel Perez, who went 3/5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. The Tigers also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Detroit is 29-30 overall and trails the Guardians by 10 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 10-9 against other teams in the division. Today, they are on the road to take on the Rangers, and they are 4th in the AL Central standings.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers have gone 14-15 this year and are an even 15-15 on the road. Detroit has won two straight games as the favorite, and they are 14-12 overall as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Tigers are 15-18 this year, and their overall series record is 8-7-4.</p><p>When the Tigers win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. The Tigers are 26-33 against the run line this season, but they are 17-13 on the road. They are 20-13 against the run line as an underdog and 6-20 as a favorite.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road in Texas to take on the Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. The Tigers have hit the over in 33 of their 57 games this season, and their over streak is at three games.</p><p>Tarik Skubal has been pitching well for the Tigers this season and comes into the game with a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 2.02. So far, he has made 11 starts, and opponents are batting .180 this season. Skubal has made eight quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn't give up a run. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he went seven innings, picking up the win. Looking back further, he has allowed just four homers this season. Per nine innings, Skubal is averaging just 1.48 walks compared to 10.75 strikeouts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, the Tigers are batting .236, and they are also 17th in home runs. Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers' top power hitters so far, with Greene's 10 homers leading the team and Carpenter right behind him with eight. Carpenter also has a team-high 29 RBIs and is batting .283.</p>

<p>Gio Urshela has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 5/17 with two homers over his last five games. He has also driven in five runs over that stretch. The Tigers have a few players who are on a hitting streak, with both Mark Canha and Matt Vierling on seven-game streaks.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Marlins, the Rangers closed out the series with a 6-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -126 on the money line. It was a three-run 1st inning that really got the Rangers going, and the Marlins could only score two more times, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney put together a good start for the Rangers, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out seven Marlins batters. Adolis Garcia was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Texas will open their series vs. the Tigers four games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers are 29-30 overall and have won two straight games, taking the final two games of their series vs. the Marlins. This year, they are 9-11 in AL West games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 14-13 this year and 15-17 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers have won two straight, and they are 11-14 as the underdog overall. Texas' overall series record is 9-9-1, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have a run line record of 25-34 on the season, including an 11-16 mark at home. Their average run differential is +0.1 runs per game overall, but it jumps to +0.6 runs per game at home. They've won two in a row against the run line and are 13-12 as underdogs.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have had a high-scoring season, with a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 22-35, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, they are 2-2. The over/under line for their games has been set at 7.5 runs in 55 of their games, which is 93.2% of the time. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Through eight starts, Nathan Eovaldi has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.84 for the Rangers. He has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in three innings of work. In that outing vs. the Diamondbacks, he gave up two earned runs, five hits, and didn't issue a walk. Eovaldi's ERA at home is 2.42, compared to 4.19 on the road. His last outing at home came on May 2nd, where he didn't give up a run in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are tied for the team lead in home runs this season, with both players having gone deep 13 times. Garcia is also the team's leading run producer, with 40 RBIs, which is 8th best in the league. However, Garcia is batting just .231 for the season and has gone 5/37 in his last 10 games. Corey Seager has been hot of late, going 13/34 in his last nine games, with six homers and 11 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.5 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game. So far, they are batting .243 as a team, which is 9th best in the league.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 6/3/24

<p>The Browns and Steelers will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are favored at -280 on the money line as they look to improve their record. Cleveland, the underdog at +222, is looking to add a win to their record. The Browns are +6 point underdogs on the road, and the over/under line is set at 43 points. CBS will broadcast this week 14 AFC North matchup.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +6</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 23 to 18</li><li>Even though we like the Steelers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Browns at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 14, the Browns are 3-9 and rank 19th in our NFL power rankings. They have a -7.5 scoring margin and are 4-8 against the spread. Cleveland is 0-4 ATS as favorites and 4-4 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-6, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p> <p>After snapping a four-game losing streak with a week 12 win over the Steelers, the Browns couldn’t keep the momentum going, losing 41-32 to the Broncos in week 13. They were unable to cover the 6.5-point spread, and the 73 combined points easily went over the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 14, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.2, and 22nd in yards per game, with 314.1. Cleveland ranks 2nd in the league in passing attempts per game, with 39.2, and 13th in passing yards, averaging 226.8 per game. On the ground, they are 25th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game, with 87.2. The Browns have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 29.2% of their attempts, which ranks 31st in the NFL. However, they lead the league in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 13, Jameis Winston threw for 497 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 3 interceptions, on 34/58 passing. Jerry Jeudy had 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown, while Jerome Ford led the team in rushing with 41 yards on 9 carries. Cleveland scored in every quarter, putting up 7 points in the 1st, 10 in the 2nd, 8 in the 3rd, and 7 in the 4th. They converted 9 of 19 3rd downs and scored on 3 of 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 41-32 loss to the Broncos, the Browns' defense gave up 294 passing yards on just 18 completions. They also allowed a big day on the ground, giving up 106 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Despite not allowing any sacks, the Browns did manage to force two interceptions in the game.<p></p>Opposing quarterbacks completed just 51.4% of their passes against the Browns, but they struggled to get off the field, allowing the Broncos to convert on 46.2% of their third down attempts. Cleveland's defense also gave up 8.4 yards per attempt in the passing game.</p><h3>Are The Steelers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 9-3 record, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North and are 3rd in the AFC. Our projections give them a 99.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 71.2% chance of winning their division. Pittsburgh ranks 9th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>After losing to the Browns in week 12, the Steelers bounced back with a 44-38 win over the Bengals in week 13. They were 3-point underdogs in that game, bringing their ATS record to 9-3. They are 5-0 against the spread as underdogs this season. Their O/U record is 7-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Russell Wilson has been on fire for the Steelers, throwing for 414 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 13, following his 270-yard performance in week 12. In week 11, he had 205 yards. Against the Bengals, Wilson posted a passer rating of 126, completing 29 of 38 passes. George Pickens led the receiving corps with 74 yards on 3 catches, while Najee Harris rushed for 75 yards on 16 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 14, the Steelers rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in points per game (24.7) and 14th in yards per game, averaging 344. Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, with 33.6 rushing attempts per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL. They are 20th in passing yards per game, with 210.9, and 13th in 3rd-down conversions, converting 39.2% of their attempts.</p><p>In their 44-38 win over the Bengals, the Steelers' defense gave up 282 yards through the air, with Cincinnati completing 73.7% of their passes. Despite this, the Steelers still came out on top. The Bengals had success running the ball, gaining 93 yards on just 15 attempts. Pittsburgh's defense also allowed three passing touchdowns and let the Bengals convert on 50% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense did manage to come up with four sacks and one interception. Even though they allowed 375 total yards, the Steelers' defense made key plays to help secure the win.</p>

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Flyers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPNU. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Cincinnati is favored by -3.5 vs. Dayton.</p><h3>DAYTON FLYERS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Heritage Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Dayton Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Dayton improved to 9-2 on the season with a narrow 66-65 win over UNLV on Tuesday. The Flyers were -10.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Dayton outscored UNLV 39-37 in the second half to secure the win at home.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, with a strong 63.3% on two-point attempts (19/30), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 threes (23.8%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Flyers connected on 81.2%, going 13 for 16. They dished out 15 assists, with Dedan Thomas Jr. leading the way with 6, along with his team-high 16 points. Jaden Henley added 15 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Dayton's defense gave up 65 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Flyers struggled, with their opponent hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 19/30.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton's defense was more effective, holding their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The Flyers sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13, shooting 81%. Dayton also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Cincinnati Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bearcats improved to 8-1 on the season with a 68-65 win over Xavier on Saturday. Cincinnati, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to get the win. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, Cincinnati outscored Xavier 38-34 in the second half to secure the win. The Bearcats’ defense stepped up after the break, allowing them to edge out their in-state rivals.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they managed 19 points from the free-throw line, shooting 73.1% from the stripe.</p> <p>Zach Freemantle led the Bearcats with 18 points and 7 rebounds, despite shooting 37.5% from the field and 20% from three-point range. Ryan Conwell added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep, while Dillon Mitchell contributed 10 rebounds and shot 80%, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite Cincinnati's defense holding their opponent to 65 points, the Bearcats couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. They allowed their opponent to shoot 37% from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts, where they connected on 17 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's defense limited their opponent to just 5 threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, Cincinnati's opponent went 19/26, hitting 73% of their foul shots. The Bearcats also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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<p>At 1:35 PM ET, the Astros and Red Sox face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Fenway Park in Boston, and the Astros are 61-55 compared to the Red Sox at 61-54. Houston is currently on a four-game winning streak, and they are first in the AL West. The Red Sox are +118 on the money line, and the over/under line is sitting at 10.5 runs.</p>

<p>Looking at Sunday's starting pitching matchup, Hunter Brown goes for the Astros, while the Red Sox are starting James Paxton. On the money line, the Astros are the favorites, with their odds sitting at -139. The Red Sox are currently in third place in the AL East, and they are on a three-game losing streak.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +118</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Houston rallied for two runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Astros vs. Red Sox series. The Astros scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 8th, picking up a 5-4 win. Heading into the game, the Astros were at -103 on the money line.</p>

<p>Spencer Arrighetti pitched well for the Astros in this one, going seven innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with 13 strikeouts but issued one walk. Josh Hader closed things out for Houston. Brad Keller had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman each homered for the Astros, while Zach Dezenzo scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4. Victor Caratini also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are on a four-game winning streak, and they are 61-55 overall this season. They are currently tied with the Mariners for the AL West lead, and they are 21-18 against other teams in the division. Houston has taken the first two games of this series vs. the Red Sox.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 32-26 this season, and they are an even 29-29 on the road. As the road favorite, the Astros are 16-18 this year and 45-39 when favored overall. Houston has an overall series record of 20-16-1 this year.</p><p>Despite being an underdog in more games than they are favored, the Astros have a winning record against the run line this season at 59-57. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 32-26 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.7, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.2.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road against the Boston Red Sox today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 10.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 46-66. The average over/under line for Astros games this season is 9 runs, and when the line has been set at 10.5 runs, the over/under record is 0-4. Only 1.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 10.5 runs, with just two games having that high of a line.</p><p>Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 9-7 with an ERA of 3.98. Brown's WHIP for the season is currently 1.37. In his 22 starts, he has turned in 13 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Brown finished with a no-decision against the Rangers. In that start, he went six innings and gave up one earned run on three hits. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts.</p>
<p>Yordan Alvarez has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Astros, going 12/34 in his last nine games with four homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .304 with a league-leading 62 RBIs. Alvarez's 24 homers is also the best mark on the team. Kyle Tucker is also a big power threat for the Astros, as he is 2nd on the team with 19 homers and comes into the game batting .266.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 2nd in batting average and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the league. Currently, the Astros have five players on a hitting streak, led by Alex Bregman, who has hit safely in five straight games.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak today, as they are down 0-2 in their series vs. the Astros. Currently, the Red Sox are 61-54 overall, which has them 3rd in the AL East, 7.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, they have gone 14-13 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 27-30 this season compared to 34-24 on the road. As the favorite, Boston has gone 32-24 and 29-30 as the underdog. The Red Sox have won three straight series and have an overall series record of 19-13-5 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Red Sox this season, it's been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 33-25. Boston's average run margin for the season is just +0.3, but they have been outscored by 0.4 runs per game at home. The Red Sox have been favored in 56 games this season and are just 20-36 against the run line in those contests.</p><p>Despite the high over/under line of 10.5 runs, the Boston Red Sox have played to a combined run average of just 9.7 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 60-49, with the average line set at 9 runs per game. When the line has been set at 10.5 runs, the Red Sox have gone over the total in three of five games, and only 1% of their games have had a higher line than today's. </p><p>James Paxton is coming off a solid outing in which he picked up the win. Against the Royals on August 5th, he went six innings, giving up just two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Paxton has made 20 starts and has a record of 9-3. His ERA for the season is 4.42, along with a WHIP of 1.44. Opponents have a batting average of .243 off Paxton this year. The left-hander has made seven quality starts and is averaging 6.59 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has issued 4.52 walks per nine innings.</p><p>As a team, the Red Sox are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been even better on the road, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are the 2nd best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .261. One of the keys to their strong offense has been their ability to limit strikeouts, as they are 27th in the league in strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Jarren Duran has gone 13/40, which is good for a batting average of .325. He also has one home run and five RBIs during that stretch. Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 25 homers are the best on the team and 9th in the league.</p>

Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/11/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) will host the San Antonio Spurs (12-12) at the Moda Center. The Spurs are favored by 3.5 and have a moneyline of -162. The over/under line is set at 225.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be televised on KATU. The Trail Blazers have lost four straight and are 13th in the West, while the Spurs are 12th. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 165-111 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does San Antonio Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 121-116 win over the Pelicans on Sunday, the Spurs are now 12-12 for the season. San Antonio was favored by -7 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 13.5 points.</p> <p>After falling behind 34-28 in the 1st quarter, the Spurs took control with a 43-28 2nd quarter, including an 11-0 run. The Pelicans narrowed the gap in the 3rd, but San Antonio maintained their lead, going into the 4th quarter up 92-87. Both teams scored 29 points in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Stephon Castle added 22 points, with 12 coming in the 4th quarter, while Harrison Barnes contributed 16 points, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>As a team, the Spurs shot 45.2% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 30.8% clip. Wembanyama scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Castle's 12-point 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>Despite giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Spurs tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 25 points, which helped them secure a 121-116 win over the Pelicans. Overall, San Antonio held New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs limited the Pelicans to 13 threes on 34% shooting. New Orleans also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. San Antonio grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 8-16 on the season after a 107-98 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Portland, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 28-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 15-0 run by the Lakers helped them take control. The Blazers fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-18, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Lakers pulled away in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 107-98 loss to the Lakers, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting 41.7% from the field and hitting just 25% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 9 threes overall. Shaedon Sharpe led the way with 19 points, adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons each contributed 14 points.</p> <p>Ayton also grabbed 19 rebounds, and Simons chipped in 4 assists. Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija both added 13 points, with Henderson scoring 7 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Sharpe also added 6 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, holding the Lakers to 22 and 18 points, respectively. However, a 37-point 2nd quarter and a 30-point 4th quarter from the Lakers contributed to Portland's 107-98 loss. The Blazers allowed the Lakers to shoot 45% from the field.</p>

<p>Portland limited the Lakers to 13 made threes on 38% shooting. The Lakers also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. The Blazers gave up 8 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

David Fletcher and the Los Angeles Angels are prepared to battle against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. ATTSN Southwest will be televising the matchup and the game gets underway at 3:07 p.m. ET.
<h2>Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Odds</h2>
The Astros are 106-55 SU and have gone 87-73 against the spread (ATS). The team hasn't moved the needle a whole lot this year, gaining 4.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.8 units ATS. The Angels, on the other hand, are 72-89 SU and 79-81 ATS. They've lost 17.3 units for moneyline bettors and 4.0 units ATS.

Angels games have a 76-73-11 over/under record in 2019. Houston has been a good under bet with a total record of 71-84-5.

Gerrit Cole will get the start for the visiting Astros. The right-handed Cole is 19-5 with a 2.52 ERA and 316 strikeouts. He's 2-0 with 20 strikeouts and a 0.64 ERA against Los Angeles this year (two starts).

The Angels are sending lefty Dillon Peters (4-3, 4.72 ERA) to the mound. Peters has 53 strikeouts and 24 walks as well as a 1.49 WHIP. Peters is 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 9.64 ERA in one start against Houston this year.

As a unit, Los Angeles' pitching staff has given up 5.3 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 5.58 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.67 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 9.0 K/9. In 75 divisional games, Angels starters have an ERA of 5.60 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.85.

The Los Angeles offense has produced 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.8 per game against divisional foes and 2.4 per game over its last five. The team's hit .187/.242/.295 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that span.

David Fletcher and Mike Trout have led the Angels' offense this year. Fletcher is hitting .291/.351/.386 with six home runs, 49 RBIs and 83 runs scored, while Trout is batting .291 with 45 homers, 104 RBIs and 110 runs.

For the visiting squad, Houston’s pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.62 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.50 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.71, along with a WHIP of 1.09.

The Astros offense has slashed .274/.355/.494 on its way to 5.7 runs scored per game this year, including 6.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.8 per game over the team's last five contests (4-1 SU).

Houston’s offense has been led by left fielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel, who collectively have blasted 52 home runs. Brantley is hitting .311/.372/.502 with 22 home runs, 89 RBIs and 88 runs scored, while Gurriel is hitting .298/.344/.538 with 30 homers, 102 RBIs and 84 runs scored.
<h3>Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Free MLB Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends

Houston has tallied 17 extra-base hits over its last five games. Los Angeles has 12 XBH over its last five.

The Astros have hit 23 home runs in their last 10 games. The Angels have hit seven over their last 10.

The Astros have a team OPS of .849 this season and an OPS of .868 against left-handed pitchers. The Angels' OPS sits at .748 overall and .740 against southpaws.

Houston has posted 20.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 17.4 over its last five.

The Astros have won five of their last six games SU while the Angels have dropped three of their last four.

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Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick 09/29/19

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Mocs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mocs at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southern conference contest is set at 141 points, with Chattanooga being favored by -10 at home against Citadel.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +10</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Citadel at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Citadel Stun the Crowd at McKenzie Arena?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Mercer by a score of 68-66, Citadel will look to snap a three-game road losing streak. So far this season, they have gone 2-7 on the road, and their average scoring margin in these games is -3.6.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Citadel has gone just 1-10 this season, and they will enter this game as 10-point underdogs. In their 20 games this year, they have gone 9-11, including a 1-6 mark in Southern Conference play.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Citadel has gone 4-6-1 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 3-6-1 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, the Bulldogs are 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141 is similar to the average over/under line in Citadel's games this season (139.8). So far, their over/under record is 5-10-2. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is lower than today's over/under line of 141. Over their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Bulldogs' offense concluded with 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71.3 points per contest. Elijah Morgan is leading the team in scoring at 14.9 points per contest. AJ Smith has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.7 going into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Bulldogs' defense is positioned 88th in the country, permitting 68.7 points per game. Against Mercer in their most recent game, the Citadel defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing Mercer to hit 41% of their shots.</p><h3>Are Chattanooga Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Wofford by a score of 79-65, Chattanooga comes into this game with a record of 13-7. Over their last ten games at home, the Mocs have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>So far this season, Chattanooga has been the favorite in 12 games and has gone 9-3. At home, they have gone 6-2 compared to their 5-5 record on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Chattanooga has gone 7-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mocs have a mark of 6-4 vs. the spread. At home, Chattanooga has an ATS record of 4-4 this season and they are 2-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Chattanooga games is 9-9 and their matchups have averaged 148.7 points per game. Today's over/under line of 141 is lower than the season-long average OU line of 148.7. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and those matchups have averaged 144 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Chattanooga's offense looked good, scoring 79 points against Wofford. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.1% and made 6/9 free throws. The team's top scorer is Honor Huff, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.4, while Jan Zidek also carries a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Chattanooga defense is giving up an average of 70.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Chattanooga's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Who would you say belongs on a list of “Must See Pitchers”? Randy Johnson? Sandy Koufax? Greg Maddux? Pedro Martinez? Nolan Ryan? Tom Seaver? Who would make the cut for you?</p>



<p>If your list doesn’t include Jacob deGrom, then your list is wrong. deGrom is having maybe the most dominant stretch in MLB history and he’ll look to put another notch in the proverbial belt with this Thursday July 1 start against the Atlanta Braves.</p>



<p>The Mets are a -165 favorite at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a> with a total of 6.5 for a nine-inning game. Ian Anderson will get the nod for the Braves and have a very small margin for error against the planet’s best pitcher.</p>



<h2 id="h-new-york-mets"><strong><u>New York Mets</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Mets are starting to get some position players back and have to hope that they’ve weathered all of the adversity that they need to deal with this season. For several weeks, the Mets were missing Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, JD Davis, Jeff McNeil, and Kevin Pillar, among others.</p>



<p>Davis and Nimmo remain out, but the lineup looks a lot better with four of those players back and also with the resurgent Francisco Lindor, who has officially shaken off his slow start to the season and has been the player that the Mets expected to get when they signed him to a contract worth over $300 million.</p>



<p>Overall, New York’s offense is still close to the bottom of the league, ranking well into the bottom third, but slightly above the bottom five. It will take some time to get those numbers up to a respectable place, but from a talent standpoint, the Mets certainly have a lot of it and should be able to put a dent in those early-season numbers as we go forward, so long as they stay healthy.</p>



<p>The nice thing is that even if it takes some time to generate more offense, the Mets don’t need a lot of run support for Jacob deGrom. Not like he gets any anyway, but deGrom has a 0.69 ERA and a 0.98 FIP, so he is plenty capable of holding his own. He’s also done well at the plate, but his pitching numbers are historic to say the least.</p>



<p>deGrom has 122 strikeouts in 78 innings of work to go up against just 11 walks. Somehow three guys have hit homers off of deGrom this season. They must have had a Will Ferrell in “Old School” sort of experience by blacking out when making contact, much like Frank The Tank did in the debate. deGrom is elite and we are witnessing history every time he pitches.</p>



<h2 id="h-atlanta-braves"><strong><u>Atlanta Braves</u></strong></h2>



<p>This will be a good test for deGrom. The Braves offense entered play on Wednesday barely inside the top 10 in the wOBA department. The problem for Atlanta has been a lack of consistency. The Braves have bunched all of their runs together some nights and have gone dormant other nights.</p>



<p>Case in point, the Braves scored 20 runs on Wednesday night against the Mets. That’s what they do. They’ll hang a huge number and then fail to surpass that number over the next 4-5 games combined. It is really hard to know what you are going to get on a daily basis, though the presence of deGrom makes it a lot easier to figure out for that night.</p>



<p>That means that the onus is on Ian Anderson to pitch well enough to give his team a chance. The total of 6 suggests that he has a shot. Anderson has a 3.42 ERA with a 3.21 FIP in his 81.2 innings of work. It sure seems like a lot of the narrative about the Braves has been more about what they don’t have instead of what they do.</p>



<p>Yes, Mike Soroka had a setback and is out for the season. Yes, Max Fried has spent some time on the IL and struggled to get into the rhythm of the season. Yes, depth guys like Kyle Wright and Bryse Wilson have continued to have their issues. But, what about focusing on the good? Like Anderson, who has excellent numbers this season with a 26.1% K% and a GB% over 50%.</p>



<p>The Braves bullpen has been a major hindrance, too. A lot of guys have experienced spin rate decreases with the crackdown on substances and that unit just has not been effective in general. That will have to change if the Braves want to make some noise in this division.</p>



<h2 id="h-mets-vs-braves-free-pick"><strong><u>Mets vs. Braves Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>So, what do we do here? Do we lay the lumber with deGrom? Bet under 6.5? Over 6.5? Try the Braves as an underdog? The only play I see here is the last one. To try the Braves in a big underdog role. deGrom can’t be this sharp every night, can he? Anderson is plenty good enough to keep Atlanta in the game and the bullpens aren’t that far apart, at least from a talent standpoint. Sometimes the tough bets to make are the right ones.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Atlanta Braves</strong></p>

Mets vs. Braves Pick & Prediction 07/01/21

<p>The Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) travel to take on the Orioles (101-61, 49-32 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Andrew Heaney is getting the start for the Rangers while Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles -149</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:03 ET on Saturday, October 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Orioles have a record of 3-2.</li><li>The Orioles are 4-1 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Across Kyle Bradish's 30 starts, the Orioles have put together a record of 19-11.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 90-72, the Rangers are 1st in the AL West. At home, they have put together a win percent of 61.7% compared to 49.4% on the road. This season, Texas has gone 44-45 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 29-20-2.</p><p><p>Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Rangers with a 10-6 record over 34 appearances. His ERA is 4.15, and his K/9 rate is 9.22. Additionally, his FIP is 4.66 and opponents have a .326 OBP against him this season.</p></p><p>Andrew Heaney's last outing saw him surrender five hits in 4 1/3 innings of work, yet he still managed to keep the Mariners off the scoreboard, as he exited with zero earned runs. His efforts were not rewarded with a win, however, as the Rangers went on to defeat Seattle 6-1.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 3rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.4 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>The Texas Rangers have been bolstered by the offensive production of Marcus Semien in 2023. Heading into tonight's game, Semien has a .276 batting average and has driven in 100 runs with 29 home runs on the season.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Orioles take on the Rangers sitting in first place in AL East on an overall record of 101-61. Overall, they have played in 50 series, going 32-13-5. This season, they have put together a 52-29 record on the road and 49-32 at home.</p><p><p>The Orioles will be sending Kyle Bradish to the mound for today's game, with a 12-7 record. Over 30 appearances this season, Bradish has an ERA of 2.83 and opponents are batting just .213 against him. He has 168 strikeouts and 44 walks, with a WHIP of 1.04 and SLG allowed of .327.</p></p><p>Pitching two scoreless innings in his last outing, Kyle Bradish was unable to help the Orioles avoid a 6-1 loss to the Red Sox. Despite not factoring into the decision, Bradish's performance was still impressive.</p><p>With a season-long average of 5 runs per game, the Orioles are the 7th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .255, with an OBP of .321. In Baltimore's last ten games, they are 14th in home runs, having gone deep three times in that span.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a major contributor to the Orioles' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the season is an impressive .489.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 10/7/23

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>