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<p>From Minute Maid Park in Houston, we have an AL West matchup between the Rangers and Astros. The Astros are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -158, while the Rangers are at +134. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 8:10 PM ET, and the Astros will be looking to extend their three-game win streak. Hunter Brown is starting for the Astros, while the Rangers are going with Andrew Heaney. Texas is 3rd in the AL West, and the Astros are 2nd overall. </p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -158</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Friday, July 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Angels, the Rangers closed out the series with a 7-2 loss. Texas was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Angels scored four times in the second.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Rangers only had two fewer hits than the Angels but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 5th inning. Leody Taveras hit a solo homer, and Jonah Heim had an RBI single. The Rangers also wasted a big game from Leody Taveras, who went 1/4 with a homer.</p><p>Texas is on the road today to take on the Astros, and they are seven games below .500 at 44-49. In the AL West, they are seven games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they are 11-15 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Rangers have won two straight series, taking two of three from the Angels in their most recent series. At home, the Rangers are 24-21 this year compared to 20-28 on the road. As the underdog, Texas has won three straight, and they are 17-26 as the underdog overall. Their series record is 13-15-1 this year.</p><p>When betting on the run line in Texas Rangers games this season, the underdog has been the way to go. The Rangers are 24-19 against the run line as the underdog, compared to 19-31 as the favorite. They have covered the run line in five straight games as the underdog, and their average run differential in winning games is +4.2.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 37-52. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-6. Overall, 83.9% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, with only 4 games having lower lines.</p><p>Left-hander Andrew Heaney gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Astros on the road. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 3-9 with a 3.80 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Heaney has a WHIP of 1.24 and opponents are batting .244 this year. In his last outing, Heaney finished with a no-decision, going 5 1/3 innings and not giving up a run against the Rays. Before that, he had given up two earned runs in three straight outings. Per nine innings, Heaney has 9.2 strikeouts and just 2.4 walks.</p><p>Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are tied for the team lead in homers, with both players having gone deep 17 times this season. Seager is batting .269 for the season and has gone 11/32 (.344) over his last eight games. Garcia is hitting just .215 for the season and has also been struggling of late, going just 6/28 in his last 10 games. Marcus Semien comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .235 for the season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games, Nathaniel Lowe and Wyatt Langford have both been swinging the bat well, with Lowe hitting .316 and Langford batting .368. Lowe has two homers and nine RBIs during this stretch, while Langford has also driven in nine runs.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Marlins, closing out their series with a 6-3 win. After allowing one run to the Marlins in the top of the first, the Astros responded with two runs of their own. Houston went on to add another four runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Astros was Jake Bloss, who picked up the win. He went four innings, giving up just two runs on four hits. Tayler Scott got the final three outs for the Astros to pick up the save.</p><p>The Astros are at home today, hosting the Rangers in an AL West matchup. Houston is 49-44 overall, putting them 2nd in the AL West, two games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Astros closed out their series vs. the Marlins with three straight wins.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 27-19 this season, and they are just above .500 at 22-25 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are 37-32 this season and 12-12 as the underdog. Houston's overall series record is 16-12-1 this year.</p><p>When the Astros are favored, they are 33-36 vs. the run line this season. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.0, while it is -3.3 in losing games. They have won two straight vs. the run line and have covered the run line in 24 of 46 games at home this season.</p><p>When the Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers today, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. This season, the combined run average in Astros games is 9.1 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Houston is 37-52, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 6-8. This season, 76 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 81.7% of their games. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Hunter Brown will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Twins, as he gave up seven earned runs in six innings of work. In that July 6th outing, he gave up six hits and issued one walk. Before that start, Brown had won three straight outings and didn't give up more than one earned run in any of those starts. His ERA for the season is 4.48, along with a record of 6-6. The right-hander has a WHIP of 1.39 and has issued 3.51 walks per nine innings compared to 9.75 strikeouts.</p><p>For the season, the Astros are the league's top-hitting team, batting .263 as a team. They also have the league's best team slugging percentage and have the fewest strikeouts in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game (9th) and have been even better at home, averaging 5.2 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have been a great 1-2 punch for the Astros this season, with Alvarez leading the team with 51 RBIs and Tucker right behind him at 40. Both players also have 19 homers, which is 9th best in the league. Over his last eight games, Alex Bregman is hitting .323 with two homers and nine RBIs.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Purple Eagles and Bonnies game? Catch the action at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -16.5 vs. Niagara.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Purple Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Niagara improved to 4-6 on the season with a 69-66 win over Saint Francis U on Saturday, December 14th. The Purple Eagles were favored by 4 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 135, just under the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Niagara turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 36-32 to secure the win at home.</p><p>Niagara's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 30 threes at a 43.3% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%.</p> <p>Miles Webb and Justice Smith each scored 17 points, with Smith going 3-for-3 from deep. Jahari Williamson and Juan Cranford Jr. both hit 3 threes, with Cranford shooting 50% from long range. Niagara finished with 17 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, while also hitting 85.7% of their free throws.</p><p>Niagara's defense gave up 66 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. They allowed 12 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Purple Eagles allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 6, shooting 85%. Niagara gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bonnies Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure improved to 10-1 on the season with a 65-48 road win over Siena on Tuesday. The Bonnies entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 113 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. Bonaventure took control early, leading 34-17 at halftime. They scored 31 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 31 points, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>St. Bonaventure managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a strong 56.4% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 20 threes (20%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Melvin Council Jr. added 14 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. As a team, the Bonnies recorded just 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>St. Bonaventure put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Bonnies were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 6/26 shooting, or 23%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, St. Bonaventure allowed 12 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 40% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. The Bonnies gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<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>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Utes and Hawkeyes game? Catch the action at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD, as the Hawkeyes hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 164 points, and Iowa is favored by -1 at home against Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -1</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Pentagon at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Runnin' Utes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Utah improved to 8-2 on the season with an 89-59 home win over Florida A&M on Tuesday. The Utes were heavy favorites at -32 going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah took control early, leading 50-31 at halftime. They added 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Florida A&M to 28 points.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.5%, thanks in large part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 37.9% of their shots, connecting on 11 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Despite their shooting success, the Utes struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 41.7% of their attempts. They dished out 25 assists, with Mason Madsen and Mike Sharavjamts each contributing 15 points. Sharavjamts was particularly efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and 75% from three-point range in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 59 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts (23/33). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 29 threes, good for 37%.</p> <p>Despite sending their opponent to the line 24 times, Utah caught a break as they only made 10 free throws, shooting 41%. The Utes also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Iowa Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes improved to 8-3 on the season after a dominant 104-57 win over New Orleans on Sunday. Iowa, who were -30.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 161 fell just short of the 162.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa jumped out to a 57-29 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Privateers 47-28.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 62.7% (42/67). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks to 73.7% shooting on two-pointers (28/38) and 48.3% from beyond the arc (14/29).</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points, while Owen Freeman added 22 on 10/12 shooting. The Hawkeyes dished out 28 assists, with Brock Harding contributing 6 assists and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Iowa's defense giving up 62% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Hawkeyes allowed 73% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 28 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa's opponent went 14 for 29, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 9 times, making 6 of those attempts.</p>

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Bruins are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-18-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Buffalo entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The long-awaited postseason in the MLB starts with this American League Wild Card game on Friday, October 7 in Cleveland, and here you can read the best Rays vs. Guardians betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Tampa Bay and Cleveland will play the first of a best-of-three ALWC series at Progressive Field, and the Guardians are -125 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 6.5 runs. These AL rivals have met six times this season, and the Guardians lead 4-2.</p>



<p><strong>Rays are not in a good mood for the postseason opener</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Rays ended the regular season with a 86-76 record, but even though they consciously rest some of their key players for the postseason, the fact that they lost five in a row is concerning. Tampa lost 12 of the previous 16 games and was swept by the Boston Red Sox over a three-game series to conclude the regular season.</p>



<p>The Rays scored a pair of homers in the most recent 6-3 defeat to the Red Sox. Ji-Man Choi and Vidal Brujan hit those home runs, but Choi was the only Ray with a multi-hit display. Josh Fleming dropped to a 2-5 record as he surrendered four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and no walks in 4.2 innings.</p>



<p>Shane McClanahan (12-8) is slated to start the opening game of this ALWC series against the Guardians on Friday. The 25-year-old left-hander had 28 starts this year and was excellent with a rock-solid 2.54 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 194/38 K/BB ratio over 166.1 innings.</p>



<p><strong>Guardians are red-hot at the moment</strong></p>



<p>The Cleveland Guardians are the hottest team in the MLB at the moment. They concluded the regular season with 22 wins out of 27 games and won four of six games of the final series against the Kansas City Royals at home. Cleveland had a 92-70 record, the third-best in the American League, and not many expected them to come this far in 2022.</p>



<p>The Guardians scored six quick runs in the opening three innings against the Royals and cruised to a 9-2 victory. Cleveland recorded 15 hits opposite Kansas City’s six; Josh Naylor contributed with three RBIs, while Jose Ramirez and Myles Straw added a pair of RBIs apiece. Aaron Civale improved to a 5-6 record after allowing two runs on five hits with nine strikeouts and a walk over 6.0 innings.</p>



<p>Shane Bieber (13-8) will start for the Guardians when they meet the Rays in the ALWC opener on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander started 31 games this year and will carry a great 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 198/36 K/BB ratio across 200.0 innings of work.</p>



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



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



<ul><li>0-5 in the last five overall</li><li>1-5 in the last six playoff games</li><li>0-6 in the last six games vs. a right-handed starter</li><li>2-11 in the last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15</li></ul>



<p><strong>Cleveland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-1 in the last eight games vs. a left-handed starter</li><li>16-5 in the last 21 games following a win</li><li>6-2 in the last eight home games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians Pick</strong></p>



<p>I don’t like how the Rays have been playing recently. They scored more than three runs only once in the last eight games, while the Guardians have been quite good defensively, and I am leaning toward the hosts in this one. Shane McClanahan struggled in his lone start against Cleveland this year; he took a loss after registering a 10.38 ERA in 4.1 innings. On the other hand, Shane Bieber started twice against the Rays and has a 1-0 record as he posted a solid 3.46 ERA over 13.0 innings. The Guardians are not great against lefties, but they are in better form and I am backing them to open this WC series with a victory.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Guardians to win (-125)</p>



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



<p>Even though McClanahan was disastrous in his start against Cleveland, I do expect him to show a much better display on Friday. The Guardians are averaging only .236 with 3.93 runs per nine innings against southpaws, so I don’t think they will dismantle McClanahan in this one. Tampa is struggling offensively and a high-scoring affair would be surprising. Under is 4-1 in the last five H2H meetings in Cleveland; Under is 4-1 in the Rays’ previous five overall, while Under is 5-1 in the Guardians’ last six vs. American League East rivals.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 6.5 runs (-110)</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/7/22

<p>At 7:15 PM from American Family Field in Milwaukee, we have an NL Central matchup between the Cardinals and Brewers. Heading into Saturday's game, the Brewers have a record of 23-15, while the Cardinals are just 15-23 overall.</p>

<p>Freddy Peralta is starting for the Brewers, and he is up against Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals. Milwaukee is the favorite at -174 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline -174</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 7:15 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Cardinals by a score of 11-2. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Cardinals and struck out 10 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -124 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Robert Gasser for the Brewers and Lance Lynn for the Cardinals. Gasser only went six innings but didn't give up a hit or a run and finished with four strikeouts. On the other side, Lynn was tagged for four runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two-through-five hitters did the most damage, as Willy Adames, Jake Bauers, Christian Yelich, and Rhys Hoskins each had two RBIs. Adames, Yelich, and Sal Frelick each scored two runs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is on the road today vs. the Brewers, and they are looking to snap a six-game losing streak, which includes losing the first two games of this series vs. the Brewers. Currently, the Cardinals are 5th in the NL Central with an 0-5 record in the division. Overall, they are 15-23, putting them eight games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are just 6-11 this year, and they are only one game above .500 at 9-12 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 5-15 this season. As the road underdog, the Cardinals are 6-9 this year, and they are 7-11 as the underdog overall. St. Louis' overall series record is 5-7, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>As a road team, the St. Louis Cardinals have a run line record of 10-11, with an average run margin of -1.3 runs per game. They have covered the run line in 18 of their 38 games overall, and are 8-9 against the run line at home. They have failed to cover the run line in their last three road games, and are 7-13 against the run line as the favorite this season.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals have had a combined run average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but their over/under record is just 15-22. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game, but when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit just twice in 11 games. Overall, 68.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their over streak is at three games.</p><p>Right-hander Kyle Gibson is getting the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made five quality starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 3.68. In his 44 innings of work, Gibson has allowed six home runs and is averaging 6.75 strikeouts per nine innings. Most recently, he finished with a no-decision against the Mets, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Gibson has finished with a no-decision in three straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Cardinals have really struggled to score runs, as they are averaging just 3.4 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. Their team batting average of .215 is also one of the worst marks in the league. One thing to keep an eye on is that they have three players who have gone deep at least five times this season, but all three of these players are also batting under .200 for the season.</p>

<p>Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras have been two of the Cardinals' most consistent hitters this season, as both are batting .280. Arenado has two homers and a team-high 20 RBIs, while Contreras has six homers and 12 RBIs. Arenado has gone just 1/7 in his last three games, while Contreras has gone 3/9 in his last three games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee is hosting the Cardinals today with an overall record of 23-15, good for 1st place in the NL Central. The Brewers hold a half-game lead over the Cubs for the division lead. So far, they have been good against other teams in the NL Central, putting together a record of 10-5. The Brewers have won two straight games and have won four straight at home, where they are 9-7 this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Brewers have been really good in day games, going 15-6 this season. As the favorite, Milwaukee has gone 10-6 and 13-9 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Brewers are 6-4-2 and have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Brewers have been a solid run line team this season, going 20-18 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 14-8 against the run line. However, they have struggled at home, going just 6-10 against the run line. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 15-7 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers have played in 27 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5, and the over has hit in 19 of those games. Their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and they have a record of 23-15 on the over/under for the season. Their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 4-4, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game this season.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending Freddy Peralta to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 3-1 with a 3.49 ERA. Peralta's WHIP for the season is currently .98. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Cubs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Peralta has three quality starts this year and is averaging 11.64 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has 50 strikeouts. Peralta didn't allow a run in his last outing vs. the Cardinals, going six innings and giving up four hits.</p><p>William Contreras has been on a tear of late for the Brewers, going 11/34 in his last nine games with seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .340 and leads the team with 30 RBIs. Rhys Hoskins has also been swinging the bat well, as he has a four-game hitting streak and is 8th in the league with five homers. However, he is batting just .230 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Brewers have been one of the league's best offenses so far, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game with the league's 4th best team batting average, at .256. Overall, they are 6th in home runs and have the league's 3rd best on-base percentage.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+358) will take on the Boston Celtics (-470) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings (44-32) are currently 8th in the Western Conference, while the Celtics (60-16) are first in the East.</p>

<p>Boston is favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +10</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-112 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Sacramento Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Sacramento has gone 36-39-1 on the over/under this season, and 63 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today's line of 225.5. This year, their games have averaged 232.8 points per game.</p>

<p>The Kings are 11-13 as underdogs this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as underdogs. On the road, they are 22-16 ATS compared to 16-22 at home.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Knicks, the Kings lost by a score of 120-109. The O/U line for that game was 212.5, and Sacramento was getting 3.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>Sacramento is currently in 8th place in the Western Conference with a record of 44-32. Against the West, they are 29-19 and 10-6 in their division. On the road, they are 21-17.</p>

<p>The Kings have lost their last two games as the underdog and are 11-13 as underdogs this season. Today, they are getting 10 points on the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 14-10 on the road and 24-28 overall.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game against the Celtics, the Kings are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league. They are currently 5th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 14.2. However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.</p>

<p>Overall, Sacramento is 9th in the league in scoring at 117 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.4 points per game compared to 118.7 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Kings are 13th in the NBA at 99.3 possessions per game. So far this season, they have outscored the league average in 59.2% of their games.</p><p>On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 115.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107 points per contest (22nd). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 39.1% from downtown.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Boston?</h3><p>The Celtics have won three straight games as the favorite and are 58-15 straight-up as the favorite this season. Today, they are favored by 10 points. In their other three games as the underdog, they are 2-1.</p>

<p>In their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have gone 37-33 against the spread and are 20-15 ATS at home. Overall, their ATS record is 39-34.</p>

<p>In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Celtics are 39-36-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 230.4 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>Boston is coming off a 135-100 win over the Thunder, where they were favored by 12 points. The teams easily surpassed the O/U line of 229. This win improved the Celtics' overall record to 60-16, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Celtics have gone 21-7 compared to 39-9 against the East. On the road, they are 27-13 compared to 33-3 at home.</p><p>When playing at home, the Celtics are averaging 123.7 points per game, which is 2nd in the league. Overall, they are 2nd in the NBA in scoring at 121 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they lead the NBA in both attempts and makes, hitting 39% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>For the season, the Celtics are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 1st in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, Boston is 18th at 97.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 75% of their games. When it comes to assists, they are 14th in the league at 26.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 14th in the NBA.</p><p>Not only do the Celtics' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 5th in the league in points allowed. Boston has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 29th in the league over their last three games at 98.7 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.2% while allowing 34.6% from downtown.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Predators versus the Ducks? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Predators come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Ducks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+132)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Predators have a record of 31-25-2 and have won four straight games. In the Western Conference, Nashville sits in 8th place and is 4th in the Central Division. On the road, the Predators have gone 17-10-2.</p>

<p>When favored, Nashville has gone 13-9-0 this season and has won two straight games as the favorite. In their last ten games, the Predators have gone 5-5 and are 19-18 against Western Conference opponents.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Predators have a puck line record of 18-11 and an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game. Nashville has gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games and 31-27 for the season.</p>

<p>So far, the team has 17 wins by multiple goals and a puck line record of 23-13 as the underdog. In their last three road games, the Predators have a puck line record of 3-0 and a road puck line mark of 7-3 in their last ten games.</p> <p>On average, Nashville's games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Predators come in with an over/under record of 26-26-6.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Predators come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 17th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. Looking at how the Predators' offense is performing during power plays, they are 14th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Nashville's leading goal scorer is Filip Forsberg. So far this season, he has 27 goals, placing him 21st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Forsberg has 30 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 6th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Kevin Lankinen has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 7-4, and his save percentage is 0.402%.</p><h3>Can The Ducks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p><p>At 20-34-3, the Ducks are 14th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, they have gone 4-6, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. In their last three games, they have gone 1-2.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Ducks have gone 8-19-1, and they have lost their last two home games. As the underdog, they have gone 18-29-3 this season, and they have been the underdog in 50 of their 57 games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Ducks have a puck line record of 13-15, and their average scoring margin is at -0.9 goals per game. So far, they have 11 wins by just one goal, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 29-21.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Ducks have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line at home, and their puck line record for the year is at 30-27. In their last 10 games played at home, the Ducks have a puck line record of just 3-7.</p> <p>For the season, Anaheim's games have finished with an average of 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Ducks have an over/under record of 26-28-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. Coming into the game, the Ducks have a 4-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 15-17.</p><p>Anaheim's leading goal scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far this season, he has 26 goals, placing him 24th in the NHL. Vatrano also comes into the game with 19 assists.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 6th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Goalie Lukas Dostal gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-14, and his save percentage is 0.701%.</p>

Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>At 4:07 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Orioles and Angels. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Orioles have a record of 15-8, while the Angels are 10-14.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Orioles are the favorite on the money line at -132. Tyler Anderson is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Dean Kremer for the Orioles.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +111</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels 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>It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Orioles by a score of 7-4. The Angels offense only had two more hits than the Orioles and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +132 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Griffin Canning for the Angels and Grayson Rodriguez for the Orioles. Canning only went five innings but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. On the other side, Rodriguez was tagged for seven runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Los Angeles got off to a fast start in this one, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. As for the Orioles, they didn't get on the board until putting up three runs in the 5th. Baltimore's offense went silent after that, scoring just one run in the 7th.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is 15-8 overall this season and is 2nd in the AL East, half a game behind the Yankees. The Orioles have won two straight games against the Angels after dropping the series opener. So far, they are a perfect 3-0 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Orioles have gone 12-7 this year and 3-1 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 5-2, and they have won two straight series. Baltimore has an 8-4 record at home compared to 7-4 on the road.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.0. Overall, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 14-9, including 7-4 on the road. They have been particularly good against the run line as the favorite, going 11-8.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the Baltimore Orioles' game against the Los Angeles Angels is set at 9 runs. The Orioles have had a combined run average of 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 14-7. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 2-1. Only 4.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Dean Kremer is on the mound for the Orioles today, as they take on the Angels. This is his third start of the season, and he has yet to pick up a win. In his first start, he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs, and then in his last outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs.</p><p>Colton Cowser has been a great addition to the Orioles lineup this season, as he is batting .345 with six homers, which is 3rd in the league. He is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, as he and Gunnar Henderson both have 17. Henderson is also having a great season at the plate, hitting .287 with seven homers, which is 2nd in the league. Henderson has also gone deep four times in his last eight games.</p>

<p>The Orioles come into the game as the league's top home run hitting team, and they are also 3rd in the league in scoring at 5.7 runs per contest. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per game. Overall, they are 4th in team batting average and have the league's best isolated power figure.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 10-14, the Angels are 3rd in the AL West, and they trail the Mariners by 2.5 games. So far, the Angels have yet to play a game against other teams in the AL West. In their most recent series, the Angels dropped three of four games to the Reds, but they did win the final game of the series.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has really struggled in day games this year, going 3-9. As the favorite, the Angels are just 1-2, and they are 9-12 as the underdog. At home, they are 3-5 compared to 7-9 on the road. The Angels have lost two straight series and are 1-5-1 in series this year.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run differential of 3.8 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run differential of -3.9 runs per game. They are 12-12 against the run line overall, but just 2-6 at home. As the underdog, they are 12-9 against the run line, but as the favorite, they are 0-3.</p><p>Despite the Angels and Orioles combining for 11 runs in their last game, the over/under line for today's game is set at 9 runs. The Angels have had 4 of their 24 games with an over/under line set at 9 runs, and the over has hit in just 1 of those games. Overall, the Angels and their opponents have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-12.</p><p>Coming into today's start for the Angels, Tyler Anderson has a 2-2 record on the year. He has had a couple of tough-luck losses, but did pick up a win in his first start of the season. Anderson has gone 7 innings in each of his last two outings and has 9 strikeouts on the year.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They have been a little better on the road (4.3 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and are 8th in home runs. Taylor Ward has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .278 with six homers and 21 RBIs. Mike Trout leads the team with nine homers but is batting just .237.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Mike Trout has three homers but is batting just .167. Taylor Ward has also struggled of late, going 8/35 in his last nine games. However, he is on a three-game hitting streak. Jo Adell has gone 7/16 in his last seven games and is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 4/24/24

<p>The Kings and Penguins are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With the Penguins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Kings have gone 26-16-10 and are in 7th place in the Western Conference. Against teams from the West, Los Angeles has gone 15-11. On the road, the Kings have gone 17-7-4, including a 2-game win streak.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Kings have gone 9-4-3 this season and have won 3 straight games when not favored. In their last 10 games, Los Angeles has gone 5-5, while their record over their last 5 games is 4-1.</p></p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with a puck line record of 24-28 and they have gone 4-1 vs. the puck line in their last five games. The Kings have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games and they are 15-13 vs. the puck line on the road for the year. Overall, the Kings have an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game, and they have 18 wins by more than one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Kings have gone 12-4 vs. the puck line, and they have gone 3-0 vs. the puck line in their last three games as the underdog. Los Angeles has gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three road games, and they have gone 12-24 vs. the puck line when favored. In their last ten games, the Kings have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Los Angeles' games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Kings come in with an over/under record of 21-29-2.</p><p>The Kings are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>The Kings come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 18th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. The Los Angeles offense is ranked 16th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 6th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Los Angeles' offense is Trevor Moore. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 39th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.</p><p>The Penguins defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Pittsburgh. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 1st with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.811%.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 13-9-3 and have been favored in 33 of their 51 games. In the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh is currently 12th and 7th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone just 4-6 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall this season, the Penguins have a record of 24-20-7 and have 55 points. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Pittsburgh has gone 12-17. Over their last five games, the Penguins have gone 2-3, and they are 1-2 in their last three games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Penguins have gone 25-26 against the puck line, including going 12-13 at home. So far, they have 17 wins by multiple goals and 13 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, Pittsburgh has gone 5-5 against the puck line and 3-2 in their previous five. Overall, the team's average scoring margin is +.3 goals per game, and they have been favored in 33 of their 58 games.</p> <p>On average, Pittsburgh's games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Penguins come in with an over/under record of 18-30-3.</p><p>Los Angeles has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Penguins come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 27th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Penguins offense is 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 21st in the NHL.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 30 goals, ranking 9th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Crosby has 24 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Penguins head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Pittsburgh. So far, they are 1st in shutouts, achieving 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Tristan Jarry comes into the game having made 34 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.83%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The Wild are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+155)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 10-2-2 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota entered the game as the puck line favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 3 goals fell short of the total, and the Wild didn’t cover the puck line.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against Toronto, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only scored twice. Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period, while Matt Boldy added his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. Marco Rossi picked up his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Chicago Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 5-9-1 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6.</p> 

<p>All four of the Blackhawks’ goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense allowed 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom’s 38 saves helped secure the win.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato picked up his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips got his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added two assists, giving him 4 for the season.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago finished with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to cut down on penalties, as they had 25 penalty minutes and allowed a late power-play goal to Anaheim.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Flames. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 home win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UT Arlington took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring Evansville 36-30.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, good for 36.7%, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.</p> <p>The Mavericks dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists. Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Lance Ware contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington's defense holding their opponent to 54 points, the Mavericks couldn't come out on top. They limited the opposition to 38% shooting overall, including 41% from two-point range, where they hit 10 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington allowed 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 27, shooting 75%. The Mavericks gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 home win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, December 14th. The Flames were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 9-for-15, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep. Liberty dished out 21 assists as a team, with Zach Cleveland contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Liberty's defense gave up 25 buckets on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%. Liberty also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 of their attempts.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. The Mavericks are 4th in the West and are favored by 2.5 points.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this matchup is set at 220 points and can be seen on KFAA. The Clippers are +121 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are -143. This game will take place at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have James Harden finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Dallas?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 16-12 this season with a 118-95 road win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the 23-point victory. The game’s total points of 213 fell just short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, going from 78-69 to 79-78. They outscored Dallas 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th to close out the game.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 118-95 win over the Mavericks, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. James Harden added 24 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 51.8% overall and connected on 14 threes at a 42.4% rate. Powell scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Amir Coffey added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Clippers’ defense was strong on Thursday, holding the Mavericks to just 95 points. After giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 19. They also had a solid 4th quarter, giving up just 18 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Clippers limited the Mavericks to 39% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 17-10 on the season after a 118-95 home loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Dallas, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas started strong, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 78-69 deficit into a 79-78 lead. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 118-95 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 39.5% from the field and making only 7 three-pointers at a 23.3% clip. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 19.</p> <p>P.J. Washington contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Thompson hit 2 threes, shooting 22.2% from deep, and added 7 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Clippers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Dallas allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but couldn’t keep the Clippers in check in the 4th, giving up 29 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Mavericks allowed the Clippers to shoot 51% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. Dallas sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</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 in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-125) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+105) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 233.5 points.</p>

<p>San Antonio is currently favored by 1.5 points and is 13-13 on the season. They are 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division. As for the Hawks, they are 14-13 and sit 7th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast Division.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Atlanta Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-13 on the season after a 110-102 road loss to the Bucks on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 212 fell short of the 233 O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter put the Hawks on their heels, but Atlanta battled back, outscoring the Bucks 34-27 in the 3rd. However, the Hawks couldn’t maintain their momentum, as they were outscored 28-19 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In the Hawks' 110-102 loss to the Bucks, Trae Young led the way with 35 points and 10 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. De'Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson each added 15 points, with Hunter connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made just 10 threes, but shot 41.7% from deep. Overall, they hit 42.7% of their shots. Young scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 9 more in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Hawks were consistent, allowing 26 points in the 1st quarter and never more than 29 in any period, but they still gave up 110 points in the loss to the Bucks. Atlanta held Milwaukee to 31% shooting from beyond the arc, where the Bucks made 14 threes.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Milwaukee to the line 27 times, where the Bucks converted 18 free throws. The Hawks secured 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks and 3 steals.</p><h3>Can the Spurs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Spurs fell to 13-13 on the season after a 106-92 home loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday. San Antonio, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 198 points was well below the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Minnesota broke the game open with an 11-0 run early, and while the Spurs fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-24, they couldn’t maintain the momentum. San Antonio was within six points heading into the 4th, but Minnesota pulled away, outscoring them 30-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their 106-92 loss to the Timberwolves, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting just 40.7% from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 40% from the floor.</p> <p>Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan each added 17 points, with Barnes hitting 4 threes at 57.1% and scoring 13 points in the 3rd quarter. Sochan was efficient, shooting 70% and grabbing 15 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs held the Timberwolves to 106 points on 40% shooting, including 28 points in the 1st and 30 in the 4th. They did a solid job in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 24 points in each.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Antonio gave up 12 threes on 34% shooting. Minnesota went to the line 16 times, hitting 14 free throws. The Spurs also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</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.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

<p>Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham will be the site for this week three non-conference matchup between the UConn Huskies and Duke Blue Devils. Kickoff is set for 6:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ACC Network. Duke comes in with a 2-0 record, while UConn is 1-1 on the season. The Blue Devils are favored by -17 points, and the over/under line is currently at 47.5 points.</p><h3>UCONN HUSKIES VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -17</p><p>This game will be played at Wallace Wade Stadium at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 36 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -17</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UConn is now 1-1 for the season after a 63-17 victory over Merrimack College. This game was not included in the betting lines. The Huskies and Merrimack combined for 80 points, with UConn putting up 63 of them.</p> <p></p><p>UConn dominated from the start, taking a 35-7 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, the score was 56-7, and the Huskies added one more touchdown in the third quarter. Merrimack scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, while UConn added a field goal to close out the game.</p><p>Quarterback Joe Fagnano led UConn's offense to a 63-17 victory, throwing for 328 yards and five touchdowns while completing 68.4% of his passes. Skyler Bell was the top receiver, with two catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>The Huskies' offense put up 624 total yards, with 278 yards coming on the ground. Durell Robinson led the rushing attack with 94 yards on 10 carries, averaging 9.4 yards per attempt, and scoring one of UConn's four rushing touchdowns.</p><p>UConn's defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 297 total yards to Merrimack. The Huskies gave up 142 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, while their secondary allowed 155 passing yards and one touchdown through the air. UConn's defense did manage to hold Merrimack to 17 points, but they'll be looking for more consistent play moving forward.</p><h3>Are The Duke Blue Devils Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Duke is now 2-0 after pulling off a road upset over Northwestern. The Blue Devils, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 37.5 points, and the teams combined for 46 points, surpassing the total.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 10-7 at halftime, Duke tied the game at 10-10 in the third quarter. The Blue Devils and Wildcats each scored a field goal in the fourth quarter, and Duke outscored Northwestern 7-3 in overtime to come out on top.</p><p>Quarterback Maalik Murphy led Duke's offense to a 26-20 overtime victory, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Jordan Moore was his top target, catching 11 passes for 121 yards.</p> 
<p>Duke's offense totaled 342 yards, with 249 yards coming through the air. The Blue Devils picked up 18 first downs and struggled to establish the run, finishing with 93 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Star Thomas led the ground game with 58 yards on 17 carries.</p><p>Duke's defense will be looking to tighten up against the run after allowing 133 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Northwestern. Overall, the Blue Devils gave up 289 total yards and 26 points, but they were effective against the pass, holding Northwestern to 156 yards through the air on 19 completions. Duke's defense also came up with one interception in the game.</p>

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<p>The first Sunday Night Football of the 2021 NFL season brings the NFC showdown from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, so here’s the best Chicago Bears vs. LA Rams betting pick along with the latest odds and betting trends.</p>



<p>The Rams are firm 7.5-point favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the totals are listed at 46.5 points. These two foes met in 2020, and Los Angeles defeated Chicago 24-10 as 6.5-point home favorites with a total of 44.0 points.</p>



<h2><strong>The Bears start Andy Dalton, but Justin Fields will take over eventually&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Chicago Bears will go with Andy Dalton under center in Week 1. It’s a proper test for the 33-year-old signal-caller, but also for the Chicago Bears’ offensive line that will have to deal with one of the best defensive units in football.</p>



<p>Last season, the Bears made it to the wild-card game despite scoring just 23.3 points per game (23<sup>rd</sup> in the NFL) on 331.4 total yards (26<sup>th</sup>). They allowed 36 sacks (tied-17<sup>th</sup>), and the Bears ground game ranked 25<sup>th</sup>, as they were racking up only 102.9 rushing yards per contest.</p>



<p>Chicago will need a lot from its defense once more in order to reach the playoffs in 2021. The Bears were yielding 23.1 points per game this past regular season (14<sup>th</sup>) on 344.9 total yards (11<sup>th</sup>). They will look to improve those numbers, as the Bears have a solid defensive core, at least on paper.</p>



<h2><strong>The Rams aim for the Super Bowl&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Rams have a new face under center, too, and the Chicago Bears are pretty familiar with Matthew Stafford, who spent 12 years with the Detroit Lions. Stafford is 11-9 SU against the Bears in his career, and the Rams hope he’s a missing puzzle in their loaded offensive unit.</p>



<p>Last season, Jared Goff led the Rams to a 10-6 record. LA was scoring only 23.3 points per game (22<sup>nd</sup> in the NFL), so Goff had to leave the city. On the other side of the ball, the Rams were leading the NFL in both points allowed (18.5) and total yards allowed per game (281.9).</p>



<p>Aaron Donald is arguably the most dominant defensive player in football. He had 13.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in 2021. Leonard Floyd, who joined the Rams from Chicago in 2020, was terrific last year, too, posting 10.5 sacks and 11 TFL.</p>



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



<p><strong>Chicago:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-6 ATS in the last nine games overall</li><li>5-10 ATS in the last 15 games on the road</li></ul>



<p><strong>LA Rams:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 games played in September</li><li>5-1 ATS in the last six outings in Week 1</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-chicago-bears-vs-los-angeles-rams-pick"><strong>Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams Pick</strong></h2>



<p>Chicago meets LA for the fourth straight season, and over the last two, the Rams have gone 2-0 straight up and ATS, outlasting the Bears 24-10 as 6.5-point home favorites and 17-7 as 5.5-point home favorites. They know each other very well, and I’m backing the Rams to extend their dominance and beat the Bears by a touchdown.</p>



<p>The Rams’ D should be among the best in the NFL once more. Matthew Stafford will need some time to settle down, but the Rams’ offense still looks more dangerous than the Bears’ offense with Andy Dalton under center.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Los Angeles Rams -6.5 at -138&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The under has hit in the previous three encounters between the Bears and Rams, and it is 6-2 in their last eight H2H duels. Also, the under is 11-4 in the Rams’ last 15 games overall and 8-0 in their last eight showings at home.</p>



<p>The Rams should shut down the Bears and send the message to the other rivals in the NFC. On the other side, the Bears can win this clash only if they put on a strong defensive performance and force a few turnovers. Hereof, take the under on the totals.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 46.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/12/21

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It only took four NASCAR Cup Series races to get a repeat winner in Joey Logano, but there have been a lot of really competitive cars over the first few events. As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, there are a lot of drivers that could be in contention at the 1.5-mile track.

We talked a little bit with Brian Blessing on <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-players-championship-nascar-betting-the-board-with-brian-blessing-march-10-2020/690642/"><strong>Tuesday’s edition of BangTheBook Radio</strong></a> about this race and he followed that up with some more detail and some more analysis for us with this video preview on our BangTheBook YouTube page.

Brian handicaps a little bit of everything and has been an excellent asset for us on the podcast and also on video. He’s also been able to have eyes on most of the action so far in NASCAR. As we know, the order of finish doesn’t always tell the whole story, as the best cars sometimes get caught up in wrecks or some tire trouble, so you want to get the context, rather than just the outcome.

Because of that, Brian has some interesting and intriguing picks for us for the fifth race of the season and the start of three straight events on 1.5-mile tracks. Give this video a look to get Brian’s take and then also check out Tuesday’s edition of the best betting podcast in the best business to hear from host Adam Burke, who will also have a preview for this race on Wednesday.

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Mavericks and Pioneers game? Catch the action at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO, as the Pioneers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ALT. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with Denver being favored by -5 at home against Omaha.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers -5</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Omaha Have A Chance at Hamilton Gymnasium?</h3><p>Omaha comes into this game as a 5-point underdog. So far this season, the Mavericks have gone 2-9 on the road, compared to their 4-3 record at home. Over their last three games, Omaha has gone 0-3 on the road.</p>

<p>For the season, Omaha has gone 10-12. In their last game, they lost to Oral Roberts by a score of 74-67. So far, they have gone 3-4 in Summit League play.</p><p>As the underdog, Omaha has gone 7-4 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-4 and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mavericks are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Omaha games is 8-10. The average over/under line in their games is 145.1 and the average scoring total is 144.8. Today's over/under line of 159.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 154 points.</p><p>The Omaha offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Oral Roberts. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.7% and connected on 6 threes. In terms of offense, the Mavericks have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 187th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 231st in percentage and 303rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Omaha is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.9 points per game. So far, the Omaha defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (394th).</p><h3>Is It the Pioneers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Denver comes into this game as a 5-point favorite, and they have gone 4-1 this season when favored. At home, the Pioneers have gone 3-1 this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +12.5.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 home games, Denver has gone 8-2, and they are coming off a loss to North Dakota, where they fell by a score of 92-78. So far this season, the Pioneers have gone 13-8, including a 3-2 mark in Summit League play.</p><p>Denver's ATS record this season is 9-6-1, including a mark of 3-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pioneers have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. Their ATS record as the favorite this year is 3-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 159.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Denver's games this season (154.4). So far, 13 of their games have had a lower over/under line than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 179 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Denver offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against North Dakota. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.9%, and they made 7 threes. Offensively, the Pioneers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 105th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 60th in terms of percentage and 77th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Pioneers' defense holds the 297th rank in the nation, allowing 80.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Denver's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.1% this season.</p>

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<p>Both the Mets and Braves will be looking to move into 2nd in the NL East, as they are currently tied with an overall record of 88-72. However, the Braves are the betting favorite heading into Monday's matchup, with their money line odds sitting at -157. The money line odds for a Mets win are at +133. Today's over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>SNY will be televising today's game, which gets underway at 1:10 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta. Tylor Megill is starting for the Mets, while the Braves are going with Spencer Schwellenbach.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline +133</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 1:10 ET on Monday, September 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Brewers, the Mets closed out the series with a 5-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -143 on the money line. It was a big first inning for the Mets, as they scored their first run of the game and added three more in the 4th.</p>

<p>David Peterson put together a good start for the Mets, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out eight Brewers batters. Francisco Lindor was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>The Mets will be on the road to take on the Braves with an overall record of 88-72, which has them six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. New York's overall record includes a mark of 29-21 against other teams in the NL East. They are also 21-21 as the road underdog this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets have gone 46-35 this year while posting a 42-37 record on the road. This season, the Mets are 59-39 when favored and 29-33 as the underdog. The team's series record is 27-18-8 this year.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, they have a run differential of +0.3 runs per game, which is slightly lower than their season average of +0.5 runs per game. They have a 43-36 run line record on the road, which includes a 36-26 record as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 7.5 runs for the New York Mets' road game against the Atlanta Braves is lower than their season average of 8 runs per game. The Mets have played 39 games with an over/under line of 7.5 runs this season, going 22-17 in those contests. Their games have averaged a combined 9 runs per game this season, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>New York is sending Tylor Megill to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he comes in with a record of 4-5 and an ERA of 3.98. Megill has made 14 starts this year and has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 6.1. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going four innings and giving up one earned run on six hits vs. the Phillies. Before that, he had gone six innings without giving up an earned run vs. the Nationals. Megill's WHIP for the season is 1.27, and he is averaging 10.33 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo are all tied for the team lead in RBIs this season, with each player having 88 RBIs. Alonso and Lindor are also 1st and 2nd on the team in home runs, respectively. Lindor is batting .272 for the season, while Alonso is hitting just .240. The Mets will be looking for both players to improve their batting averages.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 5th in home runs and are 7th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.7 runs per game. New York is also near the top of the league in terms of isolated power and slugging percentage.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Royals, the Braves closed out the series with a 4-2 loss. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -218. Offensively, the Braves only scored two runs on eight hits and didn't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton got the start for the Braves and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. The Braves also issued two walks in thejson to the Royals.</p><p>With an overall record of 88-72, the Braves are six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Currently, they are also tied with the Mets for the NL East, and both teams are six games behind the Phillies. Atlanta will host the Mets today, and they have an overall division record of 27-23 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 45-34 compared to a 43-38 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 75-54 this season, and they are 13-18 as the underdog. Atlanta has won three straight series, and they are 29-16-7 in series this year. Their overall record is 7-3 over their last ten games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Braves, it's been a better idea to take them on the road, where they are 43-38 compared to 33-46 at home. They have an average run margin of +1.2 on the road, compared to -.0 at home. They have been the favorite in 129 games, going 58-71 on the run line, while they are 18-13 as the underdog.</p><p>The Braves have played in 116 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs this season, which is 72.5% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has gone 13-22 in those games. Their over/under record for the season is 58-96, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 8-7. His ERA for the season is 3.47, along with a WHIP of 1.07. Schwellenbach has pitched much better at home this year, coming in with a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 3.78. In comparison, he is 3-3 on the road with a 3.61 ERA. The right-hander has won his last three starts, most recently going seven innings vs. the Mets and giving up just one run. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>For the season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Atlanta is 4th in the league in home runs and has a collective batting average of .243, which is 11th in the MLB right now. The team's collective on-base percentage and slugging percentage are both right around league average.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top offensive performer this season, as he is batting .304 with 39 home runs and 102 RBIs. He has been even better of late, going 8/20 in his last five games. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, as he comes into the game with 29 homers. Atlanta will look to get a boost from Ronald Acuña Jr., who comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

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