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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Tennessee being favored by -11 at home against Georgia.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +11</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Georgia improved to 14-2 on the season with a 72-62 home win over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 
<p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Georgia's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia's offense put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, hindered by a 17.6% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 37 attempts for a 73% success rate. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jalon Moore led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew each added 15 points. Kobe Elvis and Duke Miles contributed 14 points apiece, with Elvis also leading the team with 5 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 27, good for 73%. Georgia allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Volunteers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Tennessee improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-70 road win over Texas on Saturday. The Volunteers were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three. Zakai Zeigler contributed 8 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Tennessee gave up a 51% shooting rate, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. Tennessee gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

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<p>First pitch for Friday's matchup between the Mets and Cubs is set for 2:20 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago. The money line odds have the Cubs as the favorite, with their odds sitting at -149 compared to the Mets at +125. Jose Quintana will start for the Mets, and he is facing off against Shota Imanaga. Chicago comes in with a record of 36-39, while the Mets are 35-38, and they are 4th in the NL East.</p>

<p>Chicago will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, while the Mets will be looking to pick up a win after losing four of their last five. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and MARQ will be televising Friday's game.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline +125</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Friday, June 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 4</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 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rangers with a 5-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Rangers scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th. New York was the -113 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Sean Manaea had a rough outing, giving up three earned runs on two homers and issuing three walks. The Mets also wasted a big game from Pete Alonso, who homered in the 1st inning but went just 1/4.</p><p>The Mets are 35-38 overall and trail the Phillies by 13.5 games in the NL East. New York is 11-10 in division games this season. The Mets are on the road today, taking on the Cubs and are coming in having won two straight games. This came after dropping four in a row.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 18-23 this season and have gone 17-15 on the road. As the underdog, the Mets are 15-20 this season and 11-10 as the road underdog. New York has won three straight games as the underdog overall, and they have won four straight series.</p><p>When the Mets are the underdog, they have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 20-15. Their overall run line record is 33-40, and they have a run line win streak of three games when they are the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.1, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.1.</p><p>The Mets are on the road today against the Cubs, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. New York's games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and their overall over/under record is 37-34. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 7-4. So far this season, 42.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs.</p><p>New York is sending left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound today vs. the Cubs. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 2-5 with a 4.98 ERA. Quintana's WHIP for the season is currently 1.37. In his 14 appearances, he has turned in four quality starts. Quintana's ERA at home is 3.82, compared to 8.27 on the road. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up one earned run on two hits. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight outings.</p><p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.7 runs per contest. New York's home run total of 83 is 9th in the league, and they are also one of the league's best hitting teams, with a team batting average of .246.</p>

<p>Over his last 10 games, J.D. Martinez has gone 11/35 with three homers and 11 RBIs. Brandon Nimmo has also been hot of late, batting .351 over his last nine games. This stretch has included two homers and nine RBIs. Nimmo also has the team's longest active hitting streak at six games.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cubs's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Giants, closing out their series with a 6-5 win. After allowing one run to the Giants in the top of the first, the Cubs responded with three runs of their own. Chicago went on to add another three runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks put together a good start for the Cubs, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and striking out eight. However, the Cubs needed to use four relievers to close things out, as the Giants scored four runs in the top of the 8th to tie things up. Colten Brewer picked up the save, and the Cubs were the -111 favorite at home going into the game.</p><p>With an overall record of 36-39, the Cubs are 4th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by eight games. The Cubs have gone just 9-17 in divisional matchups this year. They will take on the Mets at home today, having won two straight games. Chicago took the final two games of their series vs. the Giants.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 21-16 compared to 15-23 on the road. As the favorite, the Cubs are 19-17 this year and 17-22 as the underdog. Chicago's overall series record is 9-13-2 this year, and they are currently favored to win today's game vs. the Mets.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Cubs have been a better bet on the road this season, going 22-16 compared to 14-23 at home. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 26-13, compared to 10-26 as the favorite. Their average run margin is -0.2 runs per game, but in their wins, it's +2.9 runs per game, while in their losses, it's -3.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are playing at home against the New York Mets today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Cubs have an over/under record of 32-40 on the season, and their games have had an average combined run total of 8.6. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cubs have gone 2-9 on the season. Overall, 49.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Through 13 starts, Shota Imanaga has a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 1.90. Looking at his overall numbers, Imanaga has made eight quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he allowed just one earned run in seven innings of work. In that start vs. the Cardinals, he gave up just four hits and didn't issue a walk. Imanaga has been particularly tough at home, coming in with a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 1.28. On the road, his ERA is 3.11. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.24 strikeouts and just 1.3 walks.</p><p>Over the past 10 games, Cody Bellinger has gone 12/40 (.300) with one home run and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .263 with nine homers and 33 RBIs. Ian Happ has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/30 in his last nine games, including three homers and 11 RBIs. Happ has gone deep nine times this season, which is 2nd on the team and 15th in the league.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been the Cubs' top power threat this season, as he has 13 homers, but is batting just .197. Michael Busch and Happ are also tied for 2nd on the team with nine homers. Busch comes into the game with an eight-game hitting streak and is batting .266 for the season.</p>

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