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<p>Betting on today's Red Raiders and Bears game? Catch the action at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Baylor as the -6 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears -6</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Baylor pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Texas Tech Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Today, Texas Tech will be the underdog for the eighth time this season. So far, the Red Raiders have gone 3-4 when they are not favored. Over the course of the season, they have gone 16-5, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>On the road, Texas Tech has gone 5-4 compared to their 11-1 record at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -0.2, while it is +15.2 at home. In their last game, they lost to Cincinnati by a score of 75-72.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Texas Tech has gone 3-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5 this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 138.6 in Texas Tech's games this season. Their over/under record is 14-7 and their games have had an average of 145.3 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average of 159 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Red Raiders' offense finished with 72 points, which is right in line with their current average of 77 points per contest. Offensively, the Red Raiders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 123rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 55th in terms of percentage and 69th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas Tech defense is giving up an average of 68.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas Tech's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.7% this season.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Baylor?</h3><p>After a two-point win over Iowa State, Baylor is now 16-5 overall and 5-3 in Big 12 play. At home, the Bears are 12-1 this season, and they have won nine of their last 10 games at home. Baylor has been favored in 16 of their 21 games, going 14-2 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the year, Baylor's average scoring margin at home is +19.9, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.3. Overall, they have won two straight games and 11 of their 16 wins have come against non-conference opponents.</p><p>As the favorite, Baylor has gone 10-6 vs. the spread this season and 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Bears are 9-4 vs. the spread this year and have gone just 2-3 in their last 5 home games vs. the spread. Overall, Baylor is 12-8 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line for Baylor games this season (148.5). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 163 points, which is higher than their season average of 154.2 points per game.</p><p>The Baylor offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Iowa State. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.7% while connecting on 12 threes. RayJ Dennis led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, Jayden Nunn contributed 16 points for the Bears.</p><p>Currently, the Bears' defense holds the 133rd rank in the nation, allowing 70.8 points per game. In their most recent game, the Baylor defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Iowa State knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 68 points.</p>

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The Los Angeles Lakers have appeared ready to stay on track to the ultimate goal - winning an NBA title. BetAnySports customers shouldn't necessarily be swayed by their record in the "seeding games," but they might sense some concern with other factors.

Will this team take control of the other factors? That's a pertinent question as the top-seeded Lakers take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a first-round playoff series.

There is no one who wouldn't consider the LeBron James-Anthony Davis combination the major reason this team finished with a 52-19 straight-up record (36-34-1 against the points). And it is especially worthwhile to note that James shared the scoring load and became more of a playmaker, with a league-leading assist average. JaVale McGee, with championship experience, is a good complement to those guys up front, so L.A. is in pretty good shape there.

What they have to be a lot more worried about is the loss of two players in the backcourt who would have played a major role in any drive to the title, as it just so happens they would have been called upon to mitigate what Portland does best.

In the basketball playoff betting odds that have been posted on the series by the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, the Lakers are the favorites:

<strong>Los Angeles Lakers -550</strong>
<strong>Portland Trail Blazers +425</strong>

As everyone knows, Damian Lillard and CJ McCallum can combine for 50-60 on any given night. So it stands to reason that someone has to defend them. The last thing you want to do is rely on second and third team players to deal with the two potent scorers. But this is what the Lakers are faced with.

Avery Bradley elected not to go into the bubble, for personal reasons. He has developed a reputation as one of the league's best defenders at his position. And Rajon Rondo suffered a thumb injury that has taken him out of action. Also known as a defender, Rondo is not stranger to leading a team to a championship, having done so, and with a certain degree of aplomb, while playing alongside the "Big Three" in Boston.

It's not as if the Lakers don't have guards they can use. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a veteran. Quinn Cook operates with a pretty good motor. Dion Waiters and JR Smith were recent additions. But these guys are not going to serve as a major impediment to either Lillard or McCollum.

For those who put some stock in what happened in the seeding games, the Lakers were 21st of 22 teams in scoring during that period, and hit an awful 30.3% from three-point range.

So naturally they will be looking for contributions from people who can shoot long distance, like Kyle Kuzma, Waiters or Danny Green (another guys who's been in a lot of playoff games). One of the things that was critical in building out this roster was to surround James and Davis with players who had "been there before."

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard would have to be considered one of those players. And so they will directly challenge the Blazers, who may have to play Hassan Whiteside more than they intended.

Unless they can dominate things up front, against a Portland team that has fortified itself in that area, this might open the door for the Blazers to win at least a couple of games.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Heat and Suns. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on AZFa, and it's hosted by the Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 229.5 points, with the Suns being the favored team playing at home against the Heat.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-112 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with Tyler Herro points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Miami Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As the Miami Heat get ready to take on the Suns, they are the slight 3.5-point underdogs. Miami comes into today's game 4th in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast with a record of 20-14.</p>

<p>So far, the Heat have been slightly better on the road compared to their home games, both in terms of straight-up and ATS records. Miami's road record for the season is 11-8, and they have gone 11-7 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>Today's over/under line of 229.5 is just below the average over/under line for the season of 222.3. In their games, Miami has had higher over/under lines than this in 6 of their 34 games. Their over/under record in these games is 3-3.</p>

<p>When playing as the underdog, the Heat have an average scoring margin of -0.3 points per game vs. their average scoring differential of +2.3 on the road. This season, they have been the underdog in 15 games and have a record of 8-7 vs. the spread in those games.</p><p>The Heat offense scored 110 points vs. the Lakers in their most recent game. They shot 44.1% from the field and hit 16 threes. Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 21.7 PPG, is the team's leading scorer. Jimmy Butler is also averaging 21 PPG entering today's game.</p><p>This season, the Heat defense has been impressive, holding the 6th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 56.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With an overall record of 18-16, the Suns will look to pick up a win at home today as 3.5-point favorites vs. the Heat. If they are able to come through, the Suns will also move above .500 at home for the season, as they are currently 10-10.</p>

<p>When playing teams from the Eastern Conference, the Suns have gone 6-4 for the season compared to just 3-6 against other teams in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Phoenix has put together four straight wins and leads the way in terms of both straight-up and ATS records. So far, they have been favored in 24 of their 34 games and have gone 15-9 vs. the spread in those games.</p>

<p>The over/under record in their games is currently 19-15, and the over has gone 12-5 in their games when the OU line was lower than today's line of 229.5. The teams have combined to average 229.2 points per game this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Suns are coming off a strong offensive performance against the Clippers, where they scored 122 points. This is above their season-average of 115.4 PPG. Kevin Durant is the team's leading scorer, averaging 29.9 PPG. Devin Booker is also averaging 26.7 PPG.</p><p>This season, the Suns' defense is the 15th ranked defense in the NBA at 15th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 64.7% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Suns defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.2% while allowing 36.7% from downtown.</p>

Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and Great Danes game? Catch the action at SEFCU Arena in Albany, NY, as the Great Danes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Great Danes as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS ALBANY GREAT DANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at SEFCU Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Great Danes.</li><li>Not only will Albany pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sacred Heart Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>In today's matchup against Albany, the Pioneers of Sacred Heart come in with a 4-8 record. When playing on the road, they have a 1-5 record while going 2-2 at home. Sacred Heart's ATS performance reveals that they currently hold a 6-4 record. However, when examining their performance against the spread in the team's previous five games, they have only managed a 1-4 record.</p><p>After 12 games, Sacred Heart has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 146.5 points per game so far. The Pioneers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 138 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Sacred Heart offense put up just 64 points vs. the Providence Friars. Overall, they are now averaging 71.2 points per game which is 247th in the country. Offensively, the Pioneers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 308th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 194th in terms of percentage and 252nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Pioneers' defense is presently ranked 164th nationally, allowing an average of 71.8 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Sacred Heart defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Providence knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Great Danes?</h3><p>Albany comes into the game with a 6-5 overall record after playing 11 games. In their previous ten home games, Albany has a 6-4 record, which includes last year. As of today's game, Albany has a 6-4 record against the spread for the season. In their last ten games, Albany has covered the spread in three out of four.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 11 games, Albany has an over/under record of 5-4-1, with their games averaging 148.1 points per game on average. The Great Danes' last five games have finished with a combined 145 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2-1.</p><p>The Albany offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 52 points versus Drexel. During the game, they attempted 22 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 31.3%. The Albany offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 31% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Great Danes' defense is ranked 183rd in the country at 73.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Albany's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 24.7% this season.</p>

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Albany Great Danes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

<p>Jack Flaherty and the Dodgers will look to stay hot and make it six wins in a row when they host the Mets at Dodger Stadium. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -158 compared to the Mets at +136. Today's over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this NL matchup is set for 8:15 PM ET, and FOX will be carrying the TV rights for this one. The Mets are 2nd in the NL East and have an overall record of 89-73, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West at 98-64. Kodai Senga is expected to start for the Mets.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -158</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:15 ET on Sunday, October 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the 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>Heading into their last game vs. the Phillies, the Mets closed out the series with a 4-1 win. New York was the slight favorite at -120 on the money line. It was a big 4th inning for the Mets, as they scored all four of their runs in the inning. The Phillies could only score one run, and it came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Jose Quintana put together a good start for the Mets, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out six Phillies batters. Francisco Lindor was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>As the Mets prepare for their playoff opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, they’ll look to improve on their 43-38 road record. New York went 46-35 at home this season and posted a 60-39 mark as the favorite, while going 34-36 as the underdog.</p> 

<p>New York’s run line record for the season is 88-81, including 48-38 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in three straight road games. As underdogs, their run line record is 42-28. The Mets’ over/under record is 86-78, and today’s line of eight runs is below their season average of 9.</p><p>Kodai Senga will be making his second start of the season for the Mets, and it will come on the road against the Dodgers. In his first start of the season, Senga went 5 1/3 innings, picking up the win vs. the Braves. He struck out 9 in that start and gave up 2 earned runs. He also started one game last season, going 2 innings vs. the Phillies, giving up 1 earned run and striking out 3.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Mets are 7th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been a very consistent offense this season, as they are also 8th in home runs and have a team batting average of .246. The Mets have also been good at avoiding strikeouts and are 8th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are the Mets' top home run hitters this season, with 33 and 34 home runs, respectively. Alonso is 3rd on the team with 88 RBIs, while Lindor's 91 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Lindor comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has gone deep twice in his last nine games. Pete Alonso also has three homers in this stretch, batting .267.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Padres with a 2-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -149. Offensively, the Dodgers only had four hits but scored two runs. Both of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Enrique Hernandez hit a solo homer, and the Dodgers added another run on a Teoscar Hernandez single.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers, going five innings, and didn't give up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>As the Dodgers prepare to host the Mets, they’ll look to build on their 98-64 regular season record. Los Angeles went 52-29 at home this year, while posting a 46-35 mark on the road. As favorites, they finished 94-53, compared to 7-13 as underdogs.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had an 85-82 run line record this season, with a +1.0 average run margin per game. At home, their run line record was 42-42. The Dodgers’ over/under record was 93-69, and 70.4% of their games had higher totals than today’s 8-run line.</p><p>Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Padres, as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that start, he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Looking back over his last four starts, Flaherty has given up at least three earned runs in three of them. For the season, he has made 28 starts, has a record of 13-7, and his ERA is 3.17. Opponents are batting .216 off Flaherty this season, and his WHIP is 1.07.</p><p>Teoscar Hernández has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, as he is on an eight-game hitting streak and has gone 8/22 with two homers and seven RBIs over his last six games. For the season, Hernández is batting .272 with 33 homers, which is 2nd on the team and 11th in the league. Shohei Ohtani has been the Dodgers most consistent hitter this season, as he is batting .310 with a team-high 130 RBIs and 54 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers lead the league in OPS and slugging percentage, while also being 2nd in on-base percentage. They are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's 3rd ranked home run hitting team.</p>

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