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Some regression to the mean has hit the spotlight picks this week in college basketball. It’s been ugly. You’ll have some variance when cherry picking one game a day, even if it’s one of your favorites, so we’ll just have to keep pushing forward.

Coastal Carolina only shot 32.8% from the field last night, despite pulling down 21 offensive rebounds. It is a lot harder to win basketball bets when that happens. Hopefully we get better fortunes on the side or total that we back in tonight’s action.

It is a huge basketball betting board today and the worst day for oddsmakers and risk managers of the season. Prop action is coming in fast and furious and there are well over 100 college basketball games taking money. It is a great day to try to find some value on the amateur hardwood.

Our focus will be on the game between Oral Roberts and North Dakota State. North Dakota State won by seven yesterday and they will look for the sweep on Saturday in this Summit League back-to-back. Odds options were limited with late postings and no overnight lines, but NDSU was -4 with a total of 139.5 at time of writing at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Oral Roberts Golden Eagles</u></strong></h3>
Oral Roberts jumped out to a 6-1 start in conference play before losing the second game of a back-to-back to UMKC by an 81-76 score. You have to give the Golden Eagles credit, as they endured a very challenging non-conference schedule and had competitive losses against Wichita State, Oklahoma State, and to some degree Oklahoma and Arkansas before moving into Summit League action.

Once they got there and played more comparable competition, the wins came. However, they came against some of the weaker teams in this league. The Golden Eagles took a ton of threes early in the season. For the overall campaign, ORU is 26th in 3P Rate at 45.1%, so they’ve taken a lot of threes this year. Ironically, their Assist Rate is just 42.1%, which ranks 333rd in the nation.

It is extremely rare and unexpected to see such a low assist rate with a team that takes a lot of jump shots. Usually teams have to pass the ball around the perimeter to find open looks and guys will rack up assists as a result. Max Abmas is really the only player getting it done in the assist department, averaging 3.6 assists per game.

The Golden Eagles are 27th in the nation at 38.1% from 3. They’re also 14th in the country at the free throw line at 78.6%, as their top-three free throw shooters are hitting 87.7%, 87%, and 90.9% from the stripe. In other words, Oral Roberts is a pretty trustworthy team with a lead late.

On the other hand, the Golden Eagles rank 308th in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency. They are also 310th in ORB% against. This is a team that ranks outside the top 200 defending both the two and the three. In other words, they need to outscore teams to win.
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<h3><strong><u>North Dakota</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Bison</u></strong></h3>
Defense is largely optional in the Summit League, but it is far from a coincidence that the teams that often fare well in this conference are the best defensive teams. One of them is North Dakota State. The Bison don’t force turnovers, but they are a top-100 squad in eFG% against and third in the nation in ORB%. They also play good defense without fouling, as their free throw rate against ranks eighth in the country.

North Dakota State won last night’s game by seven, even though ORU went 11-of-30 from three-point land. Oral Roberts also had just two free throw attempts. North Dakota State was able to take away a big component of ORU’s offense by not letting them get to the free throw line. It was a rather interesting game with a couple of outliers that I wouldn’t expect to carry over to tonight’s game.

NDSU is not a great offensive team, which is a bit concerning given the conference. The Bison did play a very good non-conference slate with Nevada, Nebraska, Creighton, Kansas, and TCU. In conference play, the offensive play has been a good bit better, though not earth-shattering. The Bison do lead the conference in 2P% at 53.1% and are also one of the few teams capable of pulling down some measure of offensive rebounds.

NDSU enters this game second in the conference in 3P% and 2P% defense at 32.1% and 44.1%, respectively. Their defensive numbers were negatively impacted by that non-conference schedule, but they’ve figured things out in conference action. That has been a major contributing factor to the 9-2 start.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Oral Roberts outscored North Dakota State by 18 points at the three-point line last night and still lost by seven points. The Golden Eagles are a regression candidate overall right now, especially when you consider that they play North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and then South Dakota to round out Summit League regular season play.

Those are the three best defensive teams in this conference. Oral Roberts has been able to pad some numbers against some subpar defensive teams. North Dakota State really dictated the tempo in the first game as well, which forces Oral Roberts to be efficient on those three-point shots and also to lock down defensively because it won’t be a shootout. As I said above, ORU needs to outscore teams to win. That means a faster-paced game. NDSU doesn’t play those.

I’d expect this line to go up a little bit and likely even be posted at 4.5 at some places. I like it all the way up to 6. This is a matchup I isolated early in the week and knew I was going to play at any reasonable number.
<h4><strong>Pick: North Dakota State -4</strong></h4>
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Oral Roberts at North Dakota State College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/6/21

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<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hytche Athletic Center in Princess Anne, MD, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on DSN. North Carolina Central come into this Mid-Eastern conference matchup as the -5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 136 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +5</p><p>This game will be played at Hytche Athletic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Maryland Eastern Shore pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>North Carolina Central has been much better at home this season, going 3-1 compared to 3-7 on the road. They come into this game as the favorite, as they have been in five of their 18 games this season. So far, the Eagles are 3-2 when favored.</p>

<p>After a 71-68 loss to South Carolina State, North Carolina Central's record now sits at 10-8. They have gone 2-1 in Mid-Eastern Conference play compared to 8-7 in non-conference games. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 8.7 points per game on the road.</p><p>North Carolina Central has a solid ATS record of 9-5 this season and they have gone 6-4 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles are 6-3-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136 for the North Carolina Central game against Maryland Eastern Shore is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season (139.2). So far, their over/under record is 7-7. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points and their over/under record is 0-3.</p><p>In their latest game, North Carolina Central offense put up 68 points against South Carolina State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Po'boigh King with 19 points. Ja'darius Harris also added 19 points for the Eagles.</p><p>So far this season, the North Carolina Central defense has been performing well, ranking 75th in the country at 67.7 points allowed per contest. In today's game vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, the North Carolina Central defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, North Carolina Central made 17 free-throws vs. the Eagles.</p><h3>No Pressure for Maryland Eastern Shore as Home Dogs</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Maryland Eastern Shore will look to get back on track as they host North Carolina Central. So far this season, the Hawks have gone 5-12, including a 1-2 mark in Mid-Eastern Conference play. Through 17 games, they have gone 0-10 on the road compared to a 2-1 record at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Hawks have gone 7-3, and they are coming off of a 72-61 loss to Howard. So far, they have been the underdog 11 times, going 1-10 in those games. As the underdog, they have gone 1-1 this season.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Maryland Eastern Shore has gone 5-6 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, the Hawks are a perfect 3-0 ATS. At home, their ATS record is 1-2 this season and 3-4 over their last 10 home games. Overall, they are 5-8 ATS this year.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in Maryland Eastern Shore's games this season (139.7). In the Hawks' last three games, the over/under record is 0-2 and the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Maryland Eastern Shore offense concluded with only 61 points against Howard. Throughout the game, they made 10/25 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 35.7%. On offense, Maryland Eastern Shore has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 38%. So far, they are 254th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 74%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maryland Eastern Shore defense is giving up an average of 72.3 points per contest. Maryland Eastern Shore's three-point defense is currently 68th in the country at 6.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.8% of their shots vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>The San Francisco Giants have been disrespected a lot for being a first-place team. On Tuesday night, they’ll be on the road as an underdog against the Los Angeles Angels, barring a significant swing in the line. It will be the 30th time this season in 73 games that the Giants are a pup. They’re 17-12 in those games to this point.</p>



<p>The Angels are a .500 team, trying as hard as possible to get back into the AL West race, but they already trail by eight games. We’ll see if they can get over .500 and get some positive momentum rolling for the week in this game against the Giants. Los Angeles is the favorite in the -125 range at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS</a> with a total of 8.5 that is showing 9 at some other <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">sportsbooks</a>.</p>



<h2 id="h-san-francisco-giants"><strong><u>San Francisco Giants</u></strong></h2>



<p>It is crazy that there are a lot of people still sleeping on the Giants. San Francisco is now third in position player fWAR according to FanGraphs and boasts a top-five offense by wOBA. Remember that Oracle Park is not exactly known as a hitter’s haven and wOBA does not adjust for park factors. wRC+ does and the Giants are a top-five offense in that metric as well.</p>



<p>This is a really good team and one that got even better recently with the return of Mike Yastrzemski to the lineup. His dramatic grand slam last week gave the Giants a happy highlight and was also an indication of what he can bring to the table for an offense that was already playing well without him. By wOBA, the Giants are effectively on the Dodgers’ level, just to give you a frame of reference on how strong this group is.</p>



<p>San Francisco draws a lefty today in Andrew Heaney and ranks 12th in wOBA in that split. One thing that the Giants rely on against southpaws is the free pass. Their 11.7% BB% is the best in baseball against left-handed pitchers. Heaney, though, only has 20 walks in 62.2 innings of work, so the Giants may have to hit themselves on base.</p>



<p>Anthony DeSclafani gets the call today for the Giants. He’s got a 3.01 ERA with a 3.51 FIP in his 80.2 innings of work. There are a few regression signs in the profile, like a .241 BABIP and a 76.6% LOB% with a below average strikeout rate, but DeSclafani has been able to navigate around hard contact with a solid defensive team behind him and by limiting the opposition to just eight home runs.</p>



<p>DeSclafani actually allowed 10 runs in 2.2 innings in his May 23 start against the Dodgers. We can’t magically remove outings from the ledger, but if we take that one away, he actually has only allowed 17 earned runs in 13 starts covering 78 innings. That would be a 1.96 ERA.</p>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-angels"><strong><u>Los Angeles Angels</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Angels offense has been quite a marvel this season. Mike Trout has not played in a while due to injury and Anthony Rendon is not having the type of season that we are used to seeing. Despite all of that, the Angels actually rank sixth in wOBA and have had a really nice season on that side. They’re doing it with quality contact, as the Angels have one of the lower walk rates in baseball at 7.4%. They’ve just been aggressive in the strike zone and have hit a lot of balls hard. Their .257 average ranks in the top five and they’ve hit for more power than expected.</p>



<p>Shohei Ohtani leads the charge with his .415 wOBA and 168 wRC+. He’s having a huge season on the mound and in the batter’s box and keeps doing things that we haven’t seen since Babe Ruth. Jared Walsh has also been a huge upgrade to the lineup with his 18 home runs and a .391 wOBA. Even Justin Upton has had a renaissance this season as an above average bat.</p>



<p>It is crazy to see a guy like Rendon with a .230/.305/.348 slash, but to see the Angels performing as well as they have offensively. If Rendon ever gets it going, this offense could really make a huge push when Trout returns from the IL. That should happen sometime next month.</p>



<p>Andrew Heaney goes into this start with a 4.45 ERA and a 3.64 FIP. The southpaw has struck out 75 and only has 20 walks in 62.2 innings of work. Heaney has allowed nine homers, but the rest of his peripherals look just fine and his HR/FB% isn’t that bad as a guy that tilts more towards the fly ball side of the spectrum. The Angels haven’t gotten great starting pitching this season, which is why they’re a .500 team through 72 games despite a top-five offense.</p>



<p>The bullpen has also been rather poor. The Angels pen has a 4.83 ERA with a 4.56 FIP heading into this one. The Giants bullpen has a 3.46 ERA with a 4.14 FIP, so that unit is a regression candidate, but that still looks like an upgrade to the Angels pen.</p>



<h2 id="h-giants-vs-angels-free-pick"><strong><u>Giants vs. Angels Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Angels have been able to pad their stats and their record against bad teams. Los Angeles is 17-7 against teams with a losing record and 19-29 against teams that don’t have more losses than wins. The Giants have also feasted on poor teams with a 33-14 record against teams under .500 and a 13-12 record against teams .500 or better, most of those being the Dodgers and Padres.</p>



<p>This game looks like a lot more of a toss-up to me than the line would suggest, so the plus-money price with the Giants is where I’m going in this game.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: San Francisco Giants</strong></p>

Giants vs. Angels Free Pick & Prediction 06/22/21

<p>From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an AL West matchup between the Angels and Mariners. The Angels are 44-57 and they will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak. Seattle, on the other hand, has lost two straight and they are 2nd in the AL West with a record of 53-50.</p>

<p>Wednesday's money line odds have the Mariners at -193, while the Angels are the +161 underdog. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the first pitch from Seattle is set for 3:40 PM ET. BSW is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 3:40 ET on Wednesday, July 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels 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>Thanks to a five-run 5th inning for the Angels' offense, they cruised to a 5-1 win over the Mariners in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +136 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jose Soriano for the Angels, and he went just 3 2/3 innings but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Logan Gilbert went 6 2/3 innings for the Mariners, giving up one run on four hits.</p>

<p>Seattle got on the board first in this game, scoring their only run in the 4th inning. As for the Angels, they didn't score their first run until putting up five in the 5th. After that, both offenses went silent, and the Angels took home the 5-1 win.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 44-57, the Angels are eight games behind the Astros for the AL West lead. Currently, they are 4th in the division and have gone 15-15 in AL West matchups. The Angels have won three straight games, and they have gone 7-3 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are just 22-29 this season, but they have gone 22-28 on the road. So far, they have been the underdog in 90% of their games, where they have gone 40-50. As the underdog, the Angels have won three straight games. They are also 4-7 when favored this year.</p><p>Despite a negative run differential on the season, the Angels have been a profitable team to bet on the run line, as they are 57-44 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 28-22 on the run line. They have covered the run line in three straight games and have been particularly good as the underdog, going 54-36 on the run line.</p><p>Today, the Los Angeles Angels are on the road facing the Seattle Mariners. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8 runs per game. The Angels have played 88 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 51-47. Their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game this season, and they have gone under the total in two straight games.</p><p>Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Mariners on the road. This year, he has made 20 starts and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 5.20. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.42. In his 20 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Canning took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up six earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had given up exactly four earned runs in three straight outings. The right-hander has given up at least one homer in four straight trips to the mound.</p><p>Jo Adell has been the Angels' most consistent power threat this season, as his 15 home runs are the best on the team and 1st in the league. However, he is batting just .197 for the season. Adell has been swinging a better bat of late, going 6/19 in his last six games. Zach Neto has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 7/18 in his last six games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Angels are batting just .234, which is 19th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .303 is also below average. Overall, they are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Their team OPS of .681 is also 24th in the MLB.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 53-50 overall this season, and they are in 2nd place in the AL West, tied with the Astros for the division lead. The Mariners have dropped two straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10. So far, they have gone 19-12 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mariners are 31-22 this season, but they are just 22-28 on the road. As the favorite, Seattle has gone 34-31 and 19-19 as the underdog. This season, the Mariners' series record is 13-16-2.</p><p>Seattle's run line record is 45-58, and they have a run line record of 23-30 at home. The Mariners have a run line record of 22-28 on the road. Their average run margin is +0.1 runs per game. In games they've won, their average run margin is +3.2 runs per game, while in games they've lost, their average run margin is -3.1 runs per game. Seattle has failed to cover the run line in their last two home games.</p><p>Seattle is 12-18 when the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and the over/under record for the season is 42-56. The over/under line for today's game is set at 7.5 runs, and the combined run average for Mariners games this season is also 7.5 runs. Seattle has played 39 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 37.9% of their games. They have played 34 games with lower over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 33.0% of their games. The under has hit in the last two games for the Mariners.</p><p>Seattle is sending Luis Castillo to the mound today vs. the Angels, and he comes into the game with a record of 8-10 and an ERA of 3.55. In his 21 starts, Castillo has pitched 124 1/3 innings and has a WHIP of 1.16. Looking at his overall numbers, Castillo has turned in 13 quality starts, and his ERA at home is 3.29 compared to 4.42 on the road. One of his best starts of the year came on July 11th vs. the Angels, where he went six innings, didn't allow a run, and got the win. Most recently, he gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work vs. the Astros.</p><p>Cal Raleigh is having a good season in terms of power numbers, as he leads the Mariners with 20 homers and is also 14th in the league with 62 RBIs. However, he is batting just .209 for the season. Julio Rodriguez has been a better all-around hitter, with a batting average of .263 and 11 homers, which is 3rd on the team. Mitch Garver is also in double-digits in homers but is batting just .168.</p>

<p>Over the team's last seven games, Victor Robles has gone 10/23 at the plate, but he has yet to go deep in this stretch. Julio Rodriguez has one homer in his last five games and is 4/16 in this stretch. J.P. Crawford and Luke Raley have both struggled of late, with Crawford going 2/20 and Raley going 1/21.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 7/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Jaguars face off at 6:30 ET on None. The Jaguars are hosting the game at F. G. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Southern as the -11.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS SOUTHERN JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at F. G. Clark Activity Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Even though we have Southern winning straight-up, we like Alabama A&M at +11.5.</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 Alabama A&M Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Alabama A&M will be the underdog by 11.5 points as they take on Southern. The Bulldogs are 5-17 overall, including a 4-5 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. So far, they have gone 2-13 on the road.</p>

<p>Alabama A&M is coming off a 72-68 win over Bethune-Cookman. Over their last 10 games, the Bulldogs have gone 2-8 on the road, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Alabama A&M has gone 7-12-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-9-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Alabama A&M's over/under record for the season is 12-10, and today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (148.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their latest game, Alabama A&M offense put up 72 points against Bethune-Cookman. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.2% and made 4 threes. The team's top scorer is Dailin Smith, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14, while Omari Peek-Green also maintains a PPG average of 8.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 328th, allowing 81.9 points per game. The Alabama A&M defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 68 points and allowed Bethune-Cookman to connect on 4 threes.</p><h3>Will Southern Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Southern has been dominant with a record of 5-0 and an average scoring margin of +18.2 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Jaguars have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, Southern has won three games in a row and they are 13-9 this season. In Southwestern Athletic Conference play, they are 6-2, compared to 7-7 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Southern has gone 6-2 vs. the spread this season and they are 5-0 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jaguars have a 6-4 ATS mark. At home, Southern has an ATS record of 5-2 in their last 10 games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Southern is 7-11 and their games have averaged 145.1 points. Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than their season average over/under line of 146.4. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-2 and the average scoring total is 135 points.</p><p>The Southern offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Jackson State. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.1% and connected on 6 threes. Tai'reon Joseph is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 20.5. Meanwhile, Brandon Davis also brings a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Southern is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game. In today's game, the Southern defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 63 points.</p>

Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Southern Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The Purple Eagles and Stags are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Fairfield is favored by -6.5 vs. Niagara in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Niagara Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into their game against Fairfield, Niagara has gone 12-11 overall and 8-5 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Purple Eagles are 4-6 in non-conference games compared to 7-4 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Niagara has been the underdog in 12 of their 23 games, going 6-6 in those matchups. As the underdog, the Purple Eagles have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Niagara has been an impressive 9-3 vs. the spread. On the road, the Purple Eagles have gone 10-1 ATS and are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 road games. Overall, Niagara has an ATS record of 14-8 this year.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Niagara is 0-3. On the season, the over/under record for the Purple Eagles is 14-7-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 147.5 points, compared to an average over/under line of 138.6. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than their season average. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points.</p><p>The Purple Eagles' offense finished with 71 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.1 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Ahmad Henderson II, who holds an average of 13 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Braxton Bayless is averaging 11.5 points per game this season.</p><p>On defense, Niagara is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.7 points per game. Niagara's three-point defense is currently 21st in the country at 5.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.4% of their shots vs. Niagara.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>With a 15-9 record, Fairfield has been a much better team at home than on the road this season. They have gone 6-3 at home compared to 8-6 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Stags have gone 7-3, and they have won their last two games at home. </p>

<p>Overall, Fairfield has been favored in 13 of their games, going 10-3 in those matchups. They are coming off a 64-62 win over Saint Peter's, and they have won their last three games. On the season, they have gone 9-4 in conference play compared to 6-5 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Fairfield has gone just 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 games. Their overall ATS record this season is 10-13, including a mark of 4-5 at home. Over their last three home games, the Stags are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Fairfield games is 16-7. The average over/under line in their games is 143.8 and today's line of 146.5 is higher than the average scoring total of 147.7. Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 140 points.</p><p>The Fairfield offense is coming off a game where they scored 64 points against Saint Peter's. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 7 threes. Jalen Leach is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.9. Meanwhile, Caleb Fields also brings a PPG average of 15.7 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Fairfield is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Niagara. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%.</p>

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Fairfield Stags Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Miami is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drake Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DRAKE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Drake pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Miami Be The Talk of TD Arena?</h3><p>Miami cruised to a 93-63 win over Coppin State on Sunday, November 17th, at home. The Hurricanes were heavy favorites, entering the game as 37-point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 141.</p> <p>Miami dominated the first half, leading 43-19 at the break. While they put up 50 points in the second half, they allowed Coppin State to score 44 points, which may be a concern for Miami moving forward.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points with a 56.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks in part to hitting 51.9% of their threes, connecting on 14 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>The Hurricanes dished out 21 assists, with Matthew Cleveland leading the way, scoring 15 points and hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. A.J. Staton-McCray was perfect from three, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Even with a strong offensive performance, Miami's defense couldn't hold up, conceding 63 points. They allowed their opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Miami's opponent connected on 14 of 27 threes, shooting 51%. They also went 7/9 from the free-throw line. Miami gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Drake Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drake edged out a 63-61 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game. The Bulldogs were -11 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Drake trailed 31-30 at halftime but outscored FGCU 33-30 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 130.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%, and they connected on 68% of their free throws, going 17 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 25 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Zavian McLean also contributed 17 points, shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Drake's defense gave up 61 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they were 14/24, hitting 58% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent went 6/21, shooting 28%. They also got to the free-throw line 25 times, making 17 for a 68% success rate. Drake allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Miami Hurricanes vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

A couple of teams that have put themselves squarely in the playoff picture, the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues take the ice at the Enterprise Center. This Central Division matchup gets started at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, and it can be viewed live on Fox Sports Southwest.
<h2>Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues Odds</h2>
With a moneyline of -140, St. Louis enters the game as the noticeable favorite. The line for Dallas now stands at +120, and the oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 5 goals (-135 for the over, +115 for the under).

St. Louis is 38-27 straight up (SU) and has netted moneyline bettors 3.9 units this season. That winning percentage, ranked second in the Central Division so far in this young season, is fairly close to what the team managed during last year's regular season (45-37). Through 65 regular season contests, 32 of the team's games have gone over the total, while 31 have gone under and just two have pushed. The team's 22-11 SU at home this year.

The Blues have been able to convert on 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that places them in the top-5 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 19th overall, and they've successfully killed off 79.7 percent of all penalties.

The Blues, as a collective unit, have been whistled for penalties 3.4 times per game overall this season, and 4.2 per game over their last ten games. The team's had to kill penalties for just 7.6 minutes per game over their last five outings, in total.

With a .910 save percentage and 25.9 saves per game, Jordan Binnington (29-18-7) has been the most dependable option in goal for the Blue Notes this season. If the Blue Notes, however, decide to give him the night off, St. Louis could turn to Jake Allen (9-12-12 record, .923 save percentage, 2.29 goals against average).

David Perron and Ryan O'Reilly will each be focal points for the Blues. Perron (59 points) has put up 24 goals and 35 assists and has recorded multiple points on 12 separate occasions this year. O'Reilly has 12 goals and 45 assists to his name and has recorded at least one point in 36 games.

On the other hand, Dallas is 37-27 straight up (SU) and has netted moneyline bettors 5.0 units this season. Through 64 regular season outings, 38 of its games have gone under the total, while 23 have gone over and just three have pushed. The Stars are 18-15 SU as the visiting team this season.

The Stars have scored on 21.6 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that's good enough for 10th-best in the league. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 14th overall and it's successfully defended 81.6 percent of all opponent power plays.

Dallas' players have been called for penalties 3.6 times per game in total this season, and 2.6 per game over their last five road outings. The team has been forced to kill penalties 8.5 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.

Ben Bishop (2.49 goals against average and .921 save percentage) has been the main option in goal for Dallas. Bishop is averaging 27.1 saves per game and owns a 23-19-4 record.

Tyler Seguin (16 goals, 33 assists) has been one of the primary playmaking threats for the visiting Stars.
<h3>Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Betting Predictions</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nhl-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Prediction:</a> SU Winner – Blues, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes

Power plays and penalty kills may be extremely important in tonight's matchup. The Stars are 12-8 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 21-19 in games where they serve fewer than 10 total penalty minutes. The Blues are 15-7 when the team serves fewer penalty minutes than the opposition and 30-18 in games where they're in the box for less than 10 minutes.

St. Louis is 1-3 in games decided by a shootout this season while Dallas is 2-2 in shootouts.

Three of St. Louis' last five games have gone under the total.

St. Louis has allowed 2.8 goals per game overall this year, but is allowing just 1.5 per contest on its six-game winning streak.

Dallas has averaged 9.2 giveaways over its last five home games, an improvement from its season average of 12.2 giveaways per game (ranked 28th).

One of the top teams when it comes to stickhandling and crisp passes, St. Louis is ranked 3rd this season with just 7.6 giveaways per game. That figure has improved recently, however, as the team's averaged 6.5 giveaways over its last 10 games and 6.4 giveaways over its last five.

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Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Free Pick 2/29/20

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on PEAC. The Wildcats are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Boilermakers. The over/under for the game is set at 159.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance in Indianapolis?</h3><p>So far this season, Arizona has played a total of 8 games, with a record of 8-0. Of those 8 games, 2 were played on the road and 5 were played at home. Arizona has a perfect ATS record of 7-0 going into today's game. In their last five games, the team is also a perfect 5-0 against the spread.</p><p>Arizona's games have, on average, featured 156 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 157.8 points so far. In the Wildcats' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 155 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Arizona offense ended with 82 points against Colgate. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.5% and made 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 51%, putting them 33rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 82nd in percentage and 135th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Wildcats' defense is nationally ranked 41st, allowing 63.9 points per game. Against Colgate in their most recent game, the Arizona defense gave up a total of 55 points while allowing Colgate to hit 46% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Purdue Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, Purdue has played 10 games and have a record of 9-1. In the three games they have played on the road, they are 2-1 and they are undefeated at home with a record of 5-0. Heading into today's game, Purdue holds a 4-2-2 ATS record. When playing away, the Boilermakers are 1-1-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 3-1-1 ATS.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Purdue have had an average of 151.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.9 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-0. The Boilermakers' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 171 points per game.</p><p>The Boilermakers' offense finished with 88 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 85.6 points per contest. Zach Edey is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 24.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Braden Smith brings a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Boilermakers' defense is ranked 108th in the country at 69.1 points per contest. The Purdue defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 92 points and allowed Northwestern to connect on 10 threes.</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Hatters game? Catch the action at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL, as the Hatters hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic Sun conference contest is set at 161.5 points, with Stetson being favored by -2.5 at home against Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS STETSON HATTERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edmunds Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hatters.</li><li>Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Owls Ready for a Win at DeLand?</h3><p>With a 15-13 record, Kennesaw State has been better at home with an 8-4 record compared to 5-9 on the road. As an underdog, the Owls have gone 2-6 compared to 11-7 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Coming off a 74-67 win over Florida Gulf Coast, Kennesaw State has gone 4-6 in its last 10 road games. Over the last five road games, the Owls are 2-3.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Kennesaw State has gone 4-4 vs. the spread and they are 10-15-1 overall. On the road, the Owls have an ATS mark of 6-8 and they are 2-1 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Kennesaw State games is 16-10 and today's line of 161.5 is consistent with the average OU line in their games (159.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 143 points and their over/under record over their last three games is 0-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Kennesaw State offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against Florida Gulf Coast. Their field goal percentage for the game was 49.1%, and they made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Terrell Burden, who is averaging 16.6 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Simeon Cottle also maintains a PPG average of 15.1 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 320th rank in the nation, allowing 79.9 points per game. In today's game vs. Stetson, the Kennesaw State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Kennesaw State made 19 free-throws vs. the Owls.</p><h3>Are the Hatters Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Stetson enters this game with a 17-11 record overall and a 9-4 mark in Atlantic Sun play. They have gone 9-2 at home this season, and they are 8-4 when favored.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Hatters have gone 8-2. In their most recent game, they lost to Queens (NC) by a score of 83-75.</p><p>As the favorite, Stetson has gone just 5-7 vs. the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 13-12, and they are 6-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hatters have a record of 4-6.</p><p>Stetson's over/under record this season is 9-14-2, and today's over/under line of 161.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Stetson offense put up 75 points against Queens (NC). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 6 threes. On the offensive front, the Hatters have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 137th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 100th in terms of percentage and 37th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Hatters' defense is nationally ranked 162nd, allowing 71.5 points per game. Against Queens (NC), the Hatters' defense gave up 83 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Queens (NC) only made 5 free-throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs Stetson Hatters Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

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<p>The forecast looks good for Thursday's Yankees vs. Royals matchup, as the temperature will be in the low 80s with a clear sky in Kansas City. The game is set to get started at 2:10 PM ET from Kauffman Stadium, and YES will be televising it.</p>

<p>The Yankees are currently on a four-game winning streak, and they are 49-21 overall, which has them in first in the AL East. The Royals have lost four straight and are 39-30, which has them in second in the AL Central. Today's money line odds have the Yankees at -157 compared to the Royals at +133. Thursday's over/under line is at 10.5 runs.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +133</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 ET on Thursday, June 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals 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 New York in the last game of this series, as the Yankees took down the Royals by a score of 11-5. The Yankees offense only had three more hits than the Royals and struck out five more times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -172 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got off to a good start in this one, scoring five runs in the first two innings. As for the Yankees, they didn't get on the board until the 5th but scored six runs in that inning and added three more in the 7th. Both teams went scoreless after that.</p>

<p>Cody Poteet got the win for the Yankees, going just 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Dan Altavilla had a rough outing for the Royals, taking the loss after going just one-third of an inning and giving up five earned runs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 49-21 overall and lead the AL East by 2.5 games over the Orioles. New York has won four straight games, and they are 8-2 over their last 10. So far, they are 8-8 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees have gone 22-10 this year, and they have been even better on the road at 27-11. New York has been tough to beat as the favorite, going 37-16 this year. As for how they have fared as the underdog, they are 12-5 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Yankees this season, it has been profitable to take them on the road. They have covered the run line in 25 of their 38 road games, including their last seven. Overall, they are 43-27 against the run line, with an average run margin of 1.8 runs per game. They have been favored in 53 games, covering in 29 of them. Their average run margin in wins is 3.8 runs per game.</p><p>The New York Yankees are on the road against the Kansas City Royals today, and the over/under line is set at 10.5 runs. The Yankees have an over/under record of 33-35 this season, and their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 10.5 runs, the over has hit in one game and the under in none. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Royals. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 3-5 with a 3.68 ERA. Cortes' WHIP for the season is currently 1.12. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work vs. the Dodgers. Before that, he had turned in three straight solid outings, not allowing more than two earned runs in any of them. Cortes has a batting average allowed of .233 this season.</p>
<p>As a team, the Yankees are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is good for 3rd in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in home runs and have a team batting average of .256, which is 4th in the MLB. New York is also 2nd in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.</p>

<p>Over the past five games, Aaron Judge has been on fire, going 10/20 with four homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him take over the team lead in homers (25) and RBIs (62). For the season, he is batting .306. Juan Soto is also having a great season, as he is 2nd on the team with 17 homers and is batting .317.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak today, with all four losses coming in the first three games of their series vs. the Yankees. Currently, the Royals are 39-30 overall, which has them 2nd in the AL Central, 5.5 games behind the Guardians.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 24-14 this year, but they are just 15-16 on the road. This season, the Royals are 19-9 when favored and 20-21 as the underdog. Looking back, the Royals have dropped four straight at home, and their overall series record is 11-9-1 this year.</p><p>When the Royals are the home team, they are 22-16 against the run line. Their average run margin in those games is 1.1. When they are the underdog, they are 26-15 vs. the run line. Their average run margin in those games is 0.9. As the favorite, they are 15-13 vs. the run line.</p><p>At home against the New York Yankees, the Kansas City Royals have an over/under line of 10.5 runs today. The Royals' games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 32-35. Their games have typically had lower over/under lines, with an average line of 8 runs, and they have only had one game with a line of 10.5 runs, which went over. In total, 68 of their games have had lower lines than 10.5 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 32-35. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Through 11 starts, Alec Marsh has a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 4.05 for the Royals. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.17. In his 11 appearances, Marsh has turned in two quality starts and is coming off a game in which he gave up four earned runs in five innings of work. He did come out on top in that outing, picking up the win. The right-hander has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Opponents are batting .231 off Marsh this season.</p><p>As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .253, and their team on-base percentage of .315 is 9th in the league. The Royals are also one of the best power-hitting teams in the league, as they are 13th in home runs and have the 5th best slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez have been two of the league's top power hitters this season, with Witt Jr. leading the team with 11 homers and Perez right behind him with 10. Witt Jr. is also batting .326 for the season and has gone 15/36 in his last eight games. Perez is also hitting well of late, going 7/18 in his last six games.</p>

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