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The Portland Trail Blazers (28-37) will be at home in Moda Center at the Rose Quarter when they challenge the Phoenix Suns (26-38). Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, and it can be seen on Fox Sports - Arizona.
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The last time the Suns played, they were victorious over the Milwaukee Bucks, 140-131, despite being 6.5-point underdogs. With 25 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, Ricky Rubio led the way for Phoenix with his first triple-double this season. Phoenix dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.318 (above their season average of 0.224) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below their season average of 22.2). For those same stats, Milwaukee had marks of 0.168 and 15.2, respectively. The two teams combined to put up 271 points, which was well over the projected point total of 229.

The Trail Blazers were unable to cover as 2-point favorites in their 123-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings in their last game. With 19 points and 11 rebounds, Portland's Hassan Whiteside put together a solid game. Sacramento did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-23; 87.0 percent). Portland, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 12.8). The two squads collectively scored 234 points, which finished over the projected point total of 230.5.

Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a significant role in this matchup. Portland commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the NBA (turnover percentage of 12.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Phoenix forces the fourth-most (opponents' turnover percentage of 14.8 percent).

Of Phoenix's 64 games, 33 have finished over the O/U total, while 36 of Portland's 65 games have finished over the projected point total. Both teams have middling straight up (SU) records (26-38 for Phoenix; 28-37 for Portland), but the Suns have the advantage against the spread (ATS). Phoenix is 29-34-1 ATS, while the Trail Blazers are 26-37-2.

These two teams have already met three times this year, with the Suns winning two. In the most recent matchup, Aron Baynes scored a game-high 37 points and the Suns, who were 3.5-point underdogs, beat the Trail Blazers 127-117. He also had 16 rebounds. The two teams combined for 244 points, which was 11 points above the projected point total of 233 points. The Suns played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 and a turnover percentage of 10.8. The Trail Blazers were 22.0 and 14.1, respectively, for those same stats.
<h3>Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">NBA Tip:</a> SU Winner - Suns, ATS Winner - Suns, O/U - Over
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The Suns rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (32.1) while the Trail Blazers rank 27th (35.3).

Phoenix ranks 14th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8) while Portland ranks last (15.5).

Phoenix ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (43.6) while Portland ranks 29th (47.6).

Phoenix ranks 17th in points in the paint per game (47.7) while Portland ranks 26th (44.5).

Phoenix is 16-13 ATS on the road with 16 unders and 13 overs.

Portland is 12-18-1 ATS at home with 19 overs and 12 unders.

Phoenix is 7-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Portland is 4-0.

In games where they score over 100 points, the Suns are 25-30 and the Trail Blazers are 28-30.

The Trail Blazers rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Suns rank 22nd (8.1).

Phoenix ranks first in assists per game (27.2) while Portland ranks last (20.2).

The Trail Blazers rank second in blocks per game (6.2) while the Suns rank 28th (4.0).

The Suns rank ninth in fast break points per game (14.5) while the Trail Blazers rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (15.3).

Phoenix ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (18.8) while Portland ranks 28th (14.2).

Bettings Trends:

Portland is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under in its last five games.

Across its past five outings, Phoenix is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.

The Trail Blazers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland has lost by an average of 1.9 points.

During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 118.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 119.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hornets versus the Longhorns? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Texas as the -32.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +32.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +32.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Hornets Secure a Win at Austin?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hornets dropped a 76-66 decision on the road to Mount St. Mary's on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, Delaware State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-31 at halftime, the Hornets couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game hit 142, surpassing the over/under line of 139.</p><p>Delaware State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts for a 15.4% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%.</p> <p>The Hornets were led by three players with 16 points each: Dola Adebayo, Kaseem Watson, and Martaz Robinson. Jedy Cordilia and Carmelo Pacheco both added 14 points, with Pacheco hitting 4 of 5 threes. Delaware State also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Delaware State's defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their opponents connected on 19 of 37 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws, 77%.</p><h3>Does Texas Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Texas improved to 4-0 this season with a 67-58 win over Saint Joseph's on Friday. The Longhorns were -7.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Texas led 32-30 at halftime and held Saint Joseph's to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 points of their own. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Longhorns put up 67 points, shooting 43.6% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a 45.9% success rate on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 70.6% of their attempts, going 12-for-17.</p> <p>Texas recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game. Tre Johnson led the team with 17 points, while Rasheer Fleming added 16 points and an impressive 20 rebounds. Xzayvier Brown contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, and Arthur Kaluma chipped in 14 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 32% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas gave up 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 9 free throws for 52%.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

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Dartmouth Big Green vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Seattle Redhawks vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Betting on today's Rebels and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FOX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Purdue as the -4 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -4</p><p>This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Rebels Chances in San Diego</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ole Miss picked up a 96-85 win over BYU on Thursday, November 28th. The Rebels, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game was at home for Ole Miss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Ole Miss turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring BYU 38-35. The total points for the game reached 181, going over the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Ole Miss put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 80.6% of their attempts (29/36).</p> <p>Jaylen Murray led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field and 75.0% from three (3/4). Matthew Murrell and Dre Davis each added 18 points, while Kanon Catchings contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. The Rebels finished with 11 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite holding Ole Miss to just 5 made threes, the Rebels still managed to score 85 points, shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Ole Miss also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 29 of 36 attempts for 80%. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, contributing to their scoring output.</p><h3>Is It the Boilermakers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Purdue picked up a 71-61 win over NC State on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game. The Boilermakers were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After leading 33-32 at halftime, Purdue outscored NC State 38-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Purdue put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 31.2% from three-point range, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and shot 76.9% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 26.</p> <p>Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Camden Heide added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Jayden Taylor also contributed 15 points, along with 4 assists.</p><p>Purdue's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Boilermakers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, holding them to 23% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11, shooting 73%.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gaels versus the Texans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Iona is favored by -4 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137 points.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iona Gaels -4</p><p>This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Iona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Iona Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Iona’s season took a hit on Monday with an 84-68 home loss to Cornell. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Gaels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, falling just short of the O/U line of 157.</p> <p>Trailing 45-39 at halftime, Iona’s offense sputtered in the 2nd half, managing just 29 points while allowing Cornell to score 39.</p><p>Iona's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 21 threes for 19% shooting. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 50% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Cooper Noard led the Gaels with 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Dejour Reaves added 19 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Njie Jr. contributed 14 points, 6 assists, and was perfect from three, hitting his only attempt. The Gaels also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Iona's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting overall, with 26 made field goals on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gaels allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Iona's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 63%, making 12 of 19 attempts. The Gaels also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Tarleton State Win at Home?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 21st, as they went on the road to take on the Michigan Wolverines. The Texans came into the game as +31 point underdogs but managed to keep the score closer than expected, losing 72-49.</p> 

<p>Tarleton State trailed 40-30 at halftime and struggled offensively in the second half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Tarleton State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 41.5% (17/41). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.8%, and they hit 50% from three-point range, going 6/12. At the free-throw line, they connected on 9 of 10 attempts, good for 90%.</p> <p>Roddy Gayle Jr. led the Texans with 16 points, shooting 85.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Bubu Benjamin added 15 points, making 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. The team managed just 5 offensive rebounds and recorded only 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Tarleton State's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Texans allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tarleton State held their opponents to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting percentage. The Texans also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16, shooting 69%. Tarleton State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-319) will host the Toronto Raptors (+259) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are currently 6th in the East, while the Raptors are 13th. The over/under line for this game is 219.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami, and can be seen on SN.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 147-106 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 45.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raptors Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto improved to 5-14 on the season with a 119-93 road win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. The Raptors, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 222-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by Toronto turned a close 40-37 game into a 54-37 lead. They outscored New Orleans 35-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-17 in the 3rd, heading into the 4th with an 87-63 lead. The Raptors closed out the game by edging the Pelicans 32-30 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Raptors' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 119-93 win over the Pelicans, shooting 49.5% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 40.4% clip. Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each knocked down 6 threes, with Agbaji shooting 85.7% from deep and Battle hitting 75% of his attempts.</p> <p>Agbaji and Battle both finished with 24 points, while RJ Barrett added 22 points and 11 assists. Barrett scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Agbaji had 11 in the 2nd and Battle added 10 in the 4th.</p><p>The Raptors put on a defensive clinic on Wednesday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points on 38% shooting. Toronto's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. Even with a 30-point 4th quarter from New Orleans, the Raptors' defense was solid enough to secure the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Pelicans to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. Toronto also sent New Orleans to the line just 16 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Raptors finished with 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Heat Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 98-94 win over the Hornets on Wednesday, the Heat evened their season record to 8-8. Miami was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 218.5-point line.</p> <p>Miami took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 24-13, and extended their lead to 75-58 after the 3rd. However, the Hornets made a late push, outscoring the Heat 36-23 in the 4th, but Miami held on for the win.</p><p>Tyler Herro's 27 points and 8 rebounds led the Heat to a 98-94 win over the Hornets, with Herro adding 12 points in the 4th quarter. He hit 4 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Duncan Robinson contributed 22 points, making 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency, and scored 13 points in the 1st quarter. The Heat hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat were outstanding in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 13 and 19 points, respectively, helping them secure a 98-94 win over the Hornets. Despite giving up 36 points in the 4th quarter, Miami held Charlotte to just 94 points on 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 17 three-pointers on 33% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the free-throw line only 8 times, where Charlotte made 3. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kraken and Sharks. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Kraken are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Sharks.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+129)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Kraken Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Following a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken are now 11-11-1 this season. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing Boston’s first goal just 3:23 into the game.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The Kraken’s offense was held scoreless, managing 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their recent 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken fired 23 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net, marking a game with 19 giveaways.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in all three periods, including on their power play opportunities. This game saw no assists or goals from any Kraken players.</p><p>Defensively, Seattle gave up two early goals to Boston, both coming in the first period. The first was at 16:37, just 3:23 into the game, and the second at 10:03 on a power play. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Can San Jose Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 7-13-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless in the first period, but Nico Sturm put the Sharks ahead at 17:23 in the second. Vancouver tied it up later in the period and took the lead in the third. Mikael Granlund’s goal at 18:43 tied it again, but the Canucks scored with just 26 seconds left to secure the win.</p><p>San Jose took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, with Nico Sturm netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund followed with his sixth goal, tying the game at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>The Sharks struggled with giveaways, tallying 16 in the game. Luke Kunin earned his third assist on Sturm's goal, while Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist and William Eklund his seventh on Granlund's goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which resulted in a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. San Jose's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Betting on today's Beacons and Blue Demons game? Catch the action at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Blue Demons hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 150 points, and DePaul is favored by -14.5 against Valparaiso in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 1:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Blue Demons.</li><li>Even though we have DePaul winning straight-up, we like Valparaiso at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beacons Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Valparaiso picked up an 87-82 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, November 27th. The Beacons were at home and entered the game as -9.5 favorites.</p> <p>Valparaiso led 41-39 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.3% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, but they made up for it by hitting 35 of 44 free throws, shooting 79.5% from the line.</p> <p>Nasir Muhammad led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 7 threes. Quentin Jones added 20 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts. James Dent Jr. contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Quaran McPherson grabbed a team-high 11 boards.</p><p>Despite Valparaiso holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 82 points. The Beacons allowed 43% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 17 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Valparaiso's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 6 of 21 three-point attempts. However, the Beacons sent their opponent to the free-throw line 44 times, where they converted 35 for 79%.</p><h3>Will the Blue Demons Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>DePaul cruised to a 98-52 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Blue Demons were -18 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>DePaul dominated the first half, leading 51-15 at the break. They added 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>DePaul's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 98 points with a 54.5% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Layden Blocker led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Conor Enright was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 52 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as the other team hit 21 of 37 shots, good for 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul allowed 15 threes on 29 attempts, a 51% success rate. The other team also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. DePaul gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The Mets are the heavy favorite in this matchup, as they are on the money line at -172 compared to the Marlins at +145. This NL East matchup is set to get started at 4:10 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. Luis Severino is starting for the Mets, and the Marlins are going with Roddery Munoz. New York is 49-47, while the Marlins are 34-63, and they have won two straight.</p>

<p>WPIX will be televising Saturday's Mets vs. Marlins game, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. This game will be played in Miami, and the Marlins are 5th in the NL East, while the Mets are 3rd. </p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -172</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, July 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Miami picked up a 6-4 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Marlins had a two-run lead going into the 5th inning, and the Mets could only muster two more runs in the 6th. As for the Marlins, they scored an insurance run in the 8th, and the Mets went down quietly in the 9th.</p>

<p>Edward Cabrera got the start for the Marlins, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up one run and striking out five. Anthony Bender got the win out of the bullpen, and Tanner Scott got the save. Sean Manaea had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Jake Burger and Nick Fortes each homered for the Marlins, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/5. Jeff McNeil had a three-hit game for the Mets.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 49-47 overall this season, and they are 12.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. New York lost the first two games of this series vs. the Marlins. So far, they have gone 16-13 in divisional games. The Mets have dropped two straight games overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 26-26 this year compared to a 23-21 mark on the road. New York has won two straight series and has an overall series record of 15-12-5 this year. As the road favorite, the Mets are 10-9 this year, and they are 30-25 when favored overall. New York's two-game losing streak came as the favorite.</p><p>The Mets have been a solid team to bet on the run line when they are on the road, as they are 24-20 on the run line away from home. Their average run margin on the road is +0.2 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight road games, but they have failed to cover the run line in two straight games when they are favored.</p><p>Today, the New York Mets are on the road against the Miami Marlins. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below the Mets' season average of 9.7 combined runs per game. The Mets have hit the over in 52 of their 93 games this season, and they have hit the over in 16 of the 26 games where the line was set at 8.5 runs. The over has hit in each of the Mets' last four games.</p><p>Luis Severino is looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Nationals and picked up the win. In that July 10th start, he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and four hits. Looking at his overall numbers, Severino has made 18 starts, and his record for the season is 6-3. The right-hander's ERA is 3.77, along with a WHIP of 1.20. Opponents have a batting average of .223 off Severino this year. Out of his 18 starts, he has turned in eight quality starts. For the season, Severino has allowed 12 home runs and is averaging 6.65 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they also have a collective batting average of .250, which is 6th in the league. New York's offense has been very good at getting on base this season, as they are 6th in the league in OBP.</p>

<p>Brandon Nimmo has been swinging a hot bat for the Mets, as he has three homers in his last nine games and has driven in 11 runs during that stretch. However, he is batting just .237 during that time. Overall, he is hitting .248 for the season. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are the team's top home run hitters, with 19 and 17 homers, respectively.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 34-63 overall and trail the Phillies by 28 games in the NL East. So far, they are just 8-19 against other teams in the NL East. The Marlins have won two straight games and are 4-6 over their last 10. Miami took the series opener vs. the Mets and have an overall series record of 7-21-2 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 19-31 compared to 15-32 on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 30-50 this season, and they are 4-13 when favored. Their current home win streak is at three games, and their record as the home underdog is 15-18 this year.</p><p>The Marlins have been a profitable run line team this season, going 43-54 overall. They are 20-30 against the run line at home and 23-24 on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 41-39 as an underdog, compared to just 2-15 as a favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.6, while it drops to -3.8 in losses.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are playing host to the New York Mets today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Marlins have played 95 games this season, and their average combined run total is 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 52-43, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 16-15. So far this season, 16 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, which accounts for 16.5% of their games.</p><p>Roddery Muñoz will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Astros, as he gets the start today vs. the Mets. Against the Astros, he gave up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Looking at his overall numbers, Muñoz has made nine starts and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 5.47. Opponents are batting .228 off the right-hander this year. Muñoz has made two quality starts this year and is averaging 7.41 strikeouts per nine innings. His walk per nine innings figure is 4.59.</p><p>So far this season, the Marlins offense is averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3 runs per contest. Miami's team batting average is .234, and they have the league's worst team ISO at .121. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Jake Burger, who is 8/17 in his last four games with two homers and six RBIs.</p>

<p>Bryan De La Cruz has been one of the team's top power threats this season, as his 16 homers are the best mark on the team and 12th in the league. He also leads the Marlins with 44 RBIs. De La Cruz is batting just .240 for the season, but his on-base percentage is at .286. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is 2nd on the team with 12 homers and is batting .251.</p>

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