<p>At 7:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-277) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (+226) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 7 points and has a record of 17-16. They are 10th in the Western Conference and have lost their last two games.</p>

<p>Detroit, on the other hand, is 16-18 and has won two straight. The Pistons are 9th in the East and are currently 4th in the Central Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -7</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-100 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves dropped to 17-16 on the season after a 118-115 home loss to the Celtics on Thursday. Minnesota entered the game as +3 underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push for those who took the spread. The total points for the game reached 233, surpassing the O/U line of 215.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Minnesota started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 34-16. They battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 34-29 and the 4th quarter 30-27, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Timberwolves connected on 21 three-pointers at a 53.8% clip in their 118-115 loss to the Celtics, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 50%. Julius Randle led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Naz Reid added 20 points, making 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Randle scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 3rd. Jaden McDaniels and Reid also contributed 9 points in the 3rd, while Donte DiVincenzo scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Timberwolves gave up 118 points to the Celtics, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 34 points. They did manage to tighten up in the 4th, giving up 27 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.</p> <p>Defensively, Minnesota struggled to contain Boston's three-point shooting, allowing 22 made threes at a 38% clip. They sent the Celtics to the line just 6 times, with Boston hitting 4 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 30 defensive rebounds, while giving up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 1 steal and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Detroit?</h3><p>With a 98-94 win over the Hornets on Friday, the Pistons improved to 16-18 for the season. Detroit, who were -7.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 215.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 65-52 at halftime, the Pistons turned things around by outscoring Charlotte 32-17 in the 3rd quarter. They then edged the Hornets 14-12 in a low-scoring 4th quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Tobias Harris led the Pistons to a win over the Hornets, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He hit 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep and 56.2% overall. Cade Cunningham added 18 points and 5 assists, while Malik Beasley contributed 12 points despite shooting just 31.2% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 41.9% from the field and 32.4% from three, hitting 12 threes in total. Harris scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 3rd, finishing with 6 points in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a tough start, the Pistons' defense came alive in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points to the Hornets to secure a 98-94 win. Detroit gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, but clamped down in the 3rd, allowing just 17 points, and were even better in the 4th, giving up only 12 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Pistons held the Hornets to 41% shooting, including just 9 made threes at a 30% clip. Charlotte also went 19/30 from the free-throw line. Detroit finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 13 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Terriers and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Southern conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Wofford.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terriers Pull Off a Win at Chattanooga?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Terriers evened their record at 8-8 after an 81-62 road win over Furman on Monday. Wofford, who entered the game as +7 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Wofford dominated the first half, taking a 40-20 lead into halftime. They scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Wofford's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and hitting 40.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.9%, and they grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with 15 assists as a team.</p> <p>Dillon Bailey led the way with 19 points, shooting 7 of 10 overall and 5 of 7 from three-point range. Corey Tripp added 16 points, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Wofford's defense held their opponent to just 62 points on 33% shooting from the field, as they went 23/69 overall. Inside the arc, Wofford allowed 42% shooting, with the opponent hitting 15 of their 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford's defense limited their opponent to 8/34 shooting, just 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. Wofford gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Mocs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga improved to 8-7 on the season with a 91-66 win over VMI on Sunday. Playing at home, the Mocs entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Chattanooga dominated the first half, leading 51-22 at the break. While they scored 40 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points, which could be a concern moving forward.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a field goal percentage of 62%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 80%, thanks in large part to their 67.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 19 of 28 attempts. They also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 31 points, hitting 9 of 10 threes and shooting 75% overall. The Mocs dished out 24 assists, with Garrison Keeslar contributing 5 to go along with 11 points and 3 made threes. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Frank Champion and Bash Wieland both shot 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points on 62% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 54% from two-point range, making 12 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting performance. Their opponent also shot 83% from the free-throw line, hitting 10 of 12 attempts. Chattanooga did limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>The Racers and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Northern Iowa as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Murray State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Racers improved to 7-7 on the season with a 66-59 road win over Drake on Sunday. Murray State entered the game as +10 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 26-26 tie at halftime, the Racers outscored Drake 40-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 125, just under the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Murray State's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 65%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 46.7% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-15 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Racers made 15 of 20 attempts, good for 75%.</p> <p>Terence Harcum led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Kylen Milton added 15 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Isaia Howard was also efficient, making 6-of-8 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and finishing with 13 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, Murray State held their opponent to 59 points on 41% shooting from the field, including 45% from two-point range with 17 made shots out of 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Racers limited their opponent to 4 threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws (72%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Panthers?</h3><p>Northern Iowa’s season record dropped to 8-6 after a 80-73 road loss to Valparaiso on Saturday. The Panthers, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Northern Iowa couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 37 points after the break. The total points for the game ended at 153, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Northern Iowa put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 66.7% (20/30), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (5/20) of their threes.</p> <p>Tytan Anderson led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro added 20 points, hitting 50% of his threes (2/4), while Tyler Schmidt contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Even with Northern Iowa giving up 80 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team connecting on 16 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Iowa's defense saw their opponent hit 9 of 29 attempts, good for 31%. The Panthers also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 87%. Northern Iowa gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Murray State Racers vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Kraken and Penguins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Penguins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Kraken?</h3><p>Seattle’s record dropped to 18-23-3 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense faltered early, allowing Boston’s first goal just 3:23 into the game.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Seattle's offense was blanked in their 2-0 loss to Boston, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken were held scoreless in all three periods, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>None of Seattle's players scored, and they were unable to capitalize on any power-play opportunities. The Kraken's record now stands at 18-23-3 after the loss.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up two early goals, both in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at 10:03. However, they held strong after that, not allowing another goal. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Defensively, the Kraken recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Do the Penguins Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Pittsburgh moved closer to the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing their record to 18-19-8. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, including a goal in the first period to give them an early lead. The Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter sealed the win for Pittsburgh.</p><p>Sidney Crosby scored twice in the Penguins’ 3-1 win over the Canadiens, including his 5th goal of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal, which came on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Penguins fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Alex Nedeljkovic was solid in net, making 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. The Penguins' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

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College Basketball

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<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Clippers (-1598) are favored by 16 over the Pistons (+894). Detroit is 8-43 on the year and has won two straight games. The Clippers are 34-16 and are third in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will tip off at 3:30 ET. You can catch the game on BSSC.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -16</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-74 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>In Detroit's last game, they defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 128-122. The combined scoring total of 250 was well above the O/U line of 226.</p>

<p>As for their ATS record, the Pistons have covered the spread in their last two games and have an overall record of 25-25. On the road, they are 13-11 vs. the spread compared to 12-14 at home.</p>

<p>This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 31-19-1. The over has hit in their last two games, and today's O/U line of 235 is right around their season average of 235.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Detroit is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 5-39 as the underdog this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place with a record of 8-43.</p>

<p>So far, the Pistons have gone 20-13 on the O/U when the line is lower than 235. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 31-19-1.</p><p>So far this season, the Pistons are averaging 113.3 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 114.9 points per game compared to 111.9 at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 33.3% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Pistons are 8th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Pistons are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been one of the more efficient teams inside the arc, ranking 8th in two-point field goal percentage at 53%.</p><p>On defense, the Pistons come into the game ranked 27th in the league in points allowed at 122.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.7 points per contest (18th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pistons defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.8% while allowing 38.1% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Clippers Win at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers are 16-point favorites at home today against the Pistons. In their games as the favorite this season, LA has gone 33-8 and has an ATS record of 26-15 when favored.</p>

<p>On average, the Clippers have been favored by 9.6 points per game and have a scoring differential of +7.9 PPG at home. Overall, they are 19-5 at home this season.</p>

<p>When looking at their O/U record, the Clippers are 23-27 for the season. Today's line of 235 is higher than the average O/U line of 230.4 points in their games.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Pelicans, the Clippers lost by a score of 117-106. The O/U line for that game was 234.5 points, and LA was favored by 5.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Clippers are in a good position in the Western Conference, currently sitting in 3rd place with a record of 34-16. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-12.</p>

<p>On the road, the Clippers have an ATS record of 14-12 compared to 14-10 at home. However, they have won four straight games straight-up on the road. This season, their road ATS record is 14-12.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are one of the most efficient teams in the NBA. They are 8th in the league in scoring at 118.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 118.2 points per game this season.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Clippers are 4th in the league at 49%. They are also the best three-point shooting team in the NBA at 39%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the NBA at 26.2 per game.</p><p>The Clippers' defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 112.4 points per contest. For the season, Los Angeles is ranked 14th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 22.4 free-throws per game vs. the Clippers and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aliskerov-Whittaker Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Desperate Welterweights Ready to Fight</h2>



<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Senators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>With the Senators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Senators.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Canadiens?</h3><p><p>On the year, the Canadiens have gone 30-37-13 and sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In their division, they are 8th with a record of 5-18. Over their last ten games, Montreal has gone 5-5 and they have lost two straight games on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Canadiens have gone 25-36-13 this year, and in games against Eastern Conference opponents, they have gone 16-31. In their last five games, Montreal has gone just 1-4, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.</p></p><p>Montreal enters the game with a puck line record of 50-29 this season, including a road puck line mark of 25-14. So far, the Canadiens have had 13 wins by multiple goals and 17 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Montreal has gone 6-4 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.8 goals per game. In their last three road games, the Canadiens have a puck line record of 2-1.</p> <p>On average, Montreal's games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 39-38-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Montreal has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Canadiens come into the game scoring an average of 2.8 goals per game, putting them 27th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Montreal's offense is currently ranked 23rd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the league.</p><p>The leading scorer for Montreal's offense is Nick Suzuki. Coming into the game he has 33 goals, ranking 24th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 43 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators are currently 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Ottawa. They also are 26th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Cayden Primeau has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 8-9, and his save percentage is 0.509%.</p><h3>Can the Senators Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Senators have gone 20-18-2, and they have lost their last two home games. For the year, Ottawa is 35-40-4 and is in 7th place in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, the Senators have gone 25-22.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Ottawa has gone 6-4, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. As the favorite, the Senators have gone 16-16-0 this season, and they have been favored in 32 of their 79 games. For the year, Ottawa has scored 74 points.</p></p><p>When favored, Ottawa has a puck line record of just 10-22 and an average scoring margin of just 0.1 goals per game. So far, the Senators have 22 wins by multiple goals and 30 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Overall, Ottawa's puck line record is 38-41, including going 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. At home, the Senators have a puck line record of 19-21 and an average scoring margin of just -0.2 goals per game.</p> <p>On average, Ottawa's games have finished with 6.6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Senators come in with an over/under record of 40-36-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Montreal has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Senators come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position in the league. In terms of the Senators' offense during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Ottawa's leading goal scorer is Brady Tkachuk. So far this season, he has 35 goals, placing him 20th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 35 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Senators head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.5 shots per game against Ottawa. So far, they are 26th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joonas Korpisalo comes into the game having made 47 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-25 and he has a save percentage of 0.904%.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-852) will take on the Raptors (+578) in a divisional matchup. Boston is currently favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Celtics (28-11) are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors (9-31) are 13th.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-139 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Celtics Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Boston improved to 28-11 on the season with a 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The Celtics were at home and heavily favored by 15 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-29 in the 1st quarter, Boston took control by winning the 2nd quarter 33-26. They edged out the Pelicans 28-27 in the 3rd quarter and went into the 4th with a 90-88 lead. New Orleans won the 4th quarter 31-30, but Boston held on for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 38 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, adding 13 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points, with 9 coming in the opening period.</p> <p>Boston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.5% of their threes, making 13 in total. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.6%.</p><p>Even with a shaky start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 26 and 27 points, respectively. They gave up 31 points in the 4th but managed to hold on for the win, despite allowing the Pelicans to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>Boston struggled to defend the three-point line, where New Orleans hit 17 threes on 45% shooting. The Pelicans also went 22/26 from the free-throw line. The Celtics finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 9-31 on the season after a 104-101 home win over the Warriors on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 205, well below the O/U line of 229.5.</p> <p>Toronto fell behind after a 12-0 Warriors run, but they battled back. Golden State led 78-75 going into the 4th quarter, but the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 23 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 42.9% from the field. Chris Boucher added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency, and RJ Barrett chipped in 15 points despite shooting 42.9%.</p> <p>Boucher was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 of his 18 points. The Raptors made 12 threes, shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 47.7% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>The Raptors put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Warriors to 101 points on 39% shooting. Toronto allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Golden State hit 16 threes at a 34% clip, and the Raptors sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Toronto finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and recorded 9 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Davidson is favored bt -1.5 vs. La Salle. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 11-4 on the season with a 74-64 win over Fordham on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Davidson took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Davidson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% (5/16) of their three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor also dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 20 points as well, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three. Bobby Durkin chipped in 15 points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Davidson's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 44% (26/58). They allowed 21/42 (50%) shooting from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting (31%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 (70%). Davidson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>La Salle improved to 8-7 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Explorers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-30 at halftime, La Salle turned things around by scoring 44 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting overall. Deuce Jones and Jonah Hinton also shot 50% from deep, with Deuce adding 16 points and Hinton contributing 12.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

Davidson Wildcats vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's RedHawks and Eagles game? Catch the action at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Miami (OH) is favored by -4.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139 points.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the RedHawks Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>After a win over Bowling Green, Miami (OH) is 14-14 overall and 8-7 in Mid-American Conference play. The RedHawks have won two straight games and are 5-5 when favored this season. On the road, they are 5-10, compared to 7-4 at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Miami (OH) is 4-6, and their average scoring margin on the road is -7.3 points per game. On the season, they have been outscored by an average of 7.3 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Miami (OH) has gone 5-5 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 8-7 and over their last 10 road games, they are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last 3 road games, the RedHawks are 1-2 ATS and over their last 5 road games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Miami (OH) games is 11-14-1. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.7 and today's line of 139 is lower than that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 1-9.</p><p>Miami (OH) offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 66 points against Bowling Green. In that game, they made 9/17 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 45.8%. Offensively, the RedHawks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 168th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 46th in terms of percentage and 104th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the RedHawks' defense is nationally ranked 110th, allowing 70.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. Eastern Michigan. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.6%.</p><h3>Can the Eagles Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan will be the underdog for the 21st time this season, as they enter this game with a record of 7-14 in that role. They will also be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, which follows a 70-67 win over Western Michigan.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Eagles are 7-5, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4. For the year, they have an average scoring margin of -2.9 points per game at home.</p><p>Eastern Michigan has a solid ATS record of 13-12-1 this season. At home, the Eagles are 7-5 vs. the spread. As the underdog, Eastern Michigan is 12-9 vs. the spread this year. In their last 3 home games, the Eagles are 3-0 ATS.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's over/under record this season sits at 11-14-1, and today's line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (144.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points, and their OU record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>In their previous game, the Eagles' offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 67.4 points per contest. Arne Osojnik led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Tyson Acuff contributed 17 points for the Eagles.</p><p>So far, the Eagles' defense is ranked 227th in the country at 74.1 points per contest. So far, the Eastern Michigan defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.1 times per game (519th).</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>Betting on today's Mountaineers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Houston as the -16 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 121.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +16</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mountaineers Ready for a Win at Houston?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 12-3 on the season with a 78-70 road win over Colorado on Sunday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +3 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>West Virginia took control early, leading 40-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 41, but their strong first-half performance was enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Mountaineers put up 78 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 71.4%, making 20 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 40% from deep (4/10). Julian Hammond III added 23 points, hitting 42.9% from three (3/7), while Joseph Yesufu contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three (2/3). Eduardo Andre was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 for 12 points.</p><p>West Virginia’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia’s defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 19 attempts, or 31% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws, an 80% success rate. West Virginia allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Houston Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-57 road win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, covered the spread while the teams combined for 144 points, surpassing the over/under line of 128.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-24 at halftime. They maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 41-33.</p><p>Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14, and connected on 65% of their free throws, making 13-of-20 attempts.</p> <p>The Cougars dominated the glass with 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Emanuel Sharp and Brendan Hausen each scored 15 points, with Sharp hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Joseph Tugler and Ja'Vier Francis both contributed 11 points, with Tugler grabbing 10 rebounds and Francis adding 9 boards.</p><p>Houston's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 40% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 10 threes on 25 tries, also shooting 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14. The Cougars gave up just 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Racers and Flames game? Catch the action at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Murray State come into this Missouri Valley conference matchup as the -1 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +1</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Racers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Murray State improved to 9-7 on the season with a 58-47 win over Valparaiso on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Racers were -8 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Leading 26-21 at halftime, Murray State outscored Valparaiso 32-26 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Murray State managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 34% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, while they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24.</p> <p>Nick Ellington led the Racers with 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Cooper Schwieger added 12 points and 7 rebounds, also shooting over 50%. Darius DeAveiro contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc for a team-best 42.9% three-point shooting.</p><p>Defensively, Murray State held their opponents to just 47 points, allowing them to shoot 34% from the field (18/53). The Racers limited two-point opportunities, with their opponents hitting 14 of 37 attempts (37%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Murray State's defense was strong, as they gave up just 4 threes on 16 attempts (25%). Their opponents also went to the line 24 times, converting 18 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Will the Flames Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UIC fell to 8-6 on the season after a narrow 61-60 loss to Bradley on Saturday. The Flames, who were +3 underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t pull off the win. The game’s total points of 121 came in well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>UIC led 34-25 at halftime but were outscored 36-26 in the second half, allowing Bradley to make a comeback.</p><p>UIC's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 23 three-point attempts for an 8.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 35.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.1%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Flames connected on 51.3% of their two-point shots, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 23 attempts, shooting 60.9%.</p><p>UIC's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% shooting performance.</p> <p>However, UIC did allow 15 offensive rebounds, which contributed to their opponent's 23 free-throw attempts. The opposition made 14 of those, shooting 60% from the line.</p>

Murray State Racers vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Lions are favored by -590 on the money line as they host the Bears at 12:30 ET on Thanksgiving Day. This week 13 NFC North matchup is being televised on CBS, with the Lions at -10.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is sitting at 48.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 12:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 33 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Chicago’s losing streak now stands at five games following their 30-27 loss to the Vikings in week 12. This leaves the Bears with a 4-7 record, placing them 4th in the NFC North. They have a +0.4 scoring margin this season and are 6-4-1 against the spread. After the loss to Minnesota, our power rankings have Chicago 24th in the NFL.</p> <p>Heading into week 13, the Bears have just a 0.3% chance of making the playoffs. They are 0-4 on the road this season and will be in Detroit to take on the Lions this week.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Bears sit 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game, and rank 26th in total yards with 298.9 per game. Chicago ranks 29th in passing yards (187.1 per game) despite being 12th in pass attempts. On the ground, they are 15th in rushing attempts and 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 111.8 per game. The Bears have struggled on 3rd down, converting only 32.3% of their chances, which ranks 29th in the league. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 42.3% of their opportunities, which ranks 7th in the NFL.</p> <p>Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 12 against the Vikings, completing 32 of 47 passes without an interception. He also rushed for 33 yards on 6 carries. DJ Moore led the team with 7 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Bears scored 17 points in the 4th quarter and converted all 3 of their red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings, the Bears' defense allowed 452 total yards. They gave up 328 yards through the air on 23 completions, including two passing touchdowns. Minnesota also found success on the ground, rushing for 124 yards on 27 attempts.<p></p>Chicago's defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Vikings to convert 46.2% of their third down attempts. However, the Bears did manage to record three sacks and had a +5 advantage in quarterback hits.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 13, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 9-game winning streak, putting their record at 10-1. After a narrow 3-point win over the Texans in week 10, Detroit bounced back with two comfortable victories, beating the Jaguars 52-6 in week 11 and the Colts 24-6 in week 12. They covered the spread in both games, including a 46-point win over Jacksonville as 14-point favorites.</p> <p>According to our projections, the Lions have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and an 84.4% chance of winning the NFC North. They are 9-2 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +16.1 points per game. Their O/U record is 5-5-1, with their games averaging 49.4 points.</p><p>Jared Goff has rebounded nicely after a 5-interception game in week 10, throwing for 269 yards on 26/36 passing in week 12, following his 412-yard, 4-touchdown performance in week 11. Detroit has also been strong on 3rd down, converting 9/15 in week 12 and 60% in week 11. Heading into week 13, the Lions rank 4th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 46.8%.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is 2nd in our power rankings, leading the NFL with 32.7 points per game. They are 2nd in total yards per game (394.3) and 6th in passing yards, despite ranking 27th in pass attempts. The Lions are 4th in rushing yards, averaging 150.8 per game.</p><p>Indianapolis managed just 11 completions on 28 attempts for 172 yards through the air against the Lions in their most recent game. Detroit's defense was tough to move the ball on, holding the Colts to just 6 points in a 24-6 win. The Lions defended the run well, allowing only 96 yards on 21 attempts. They also limited the Colts to a 25% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>Despite not recording any sacks, the Lions' defense was disruptive in the backfield, winning the tackles for loss battle. They also held the Colts to a 39.3% completion percentage and didn't allow any passing touchdowns.</p>

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawkeyes and Trojans. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 162.5 points, and USC is favored by -1.5 vs. Iowa in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawkeyes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Iowa improved to 12-4 on the season with a dominant 85-60 win over Indiana on Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Leading 43-33 at halftime, Iowa’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 42. The game’s total points of 145 fell well short of the 166.5 O/U line.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 54.2% (32/59). Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 64.4%, thanks in part to their 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc (11/24). Inside the arc, they connected on 60% of their two-point attempts (21/35).</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Owen Freeman added 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Josh Dix also chipped in 12 points, knocking down 4 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Iowa's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 54% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 21/35.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 10/18 from the free-throw line. Iowa gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can USC Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>USC improved to 10-6 on the season with an 82-72 road win over Illinois on Saturday. The Trojans entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, USC turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Illinois 47-34. The game’s total points of 154 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>USC put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 52.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 56.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.7% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-14 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Trojans were efficient, making 81.8% of their attempts, hitting 9-of-11.</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 31 points, shooting 60.0% overall. Wesley Yates III was nearly perfect, hitting 7-of-8 shots for 15 points. Ben Humrichous also contributed 15 points, knocking down 3-of-8 from three. Rashaun Agee added 13 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>USC's defense held their opponent to 72 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense limited their opponent to 7/32 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Iowa Hawkeyes vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>The Ravens are favored on the road as they take on the Bills in an AFC matchup on Sunday, January 19th at 6:30 ET. The game, being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, has Baltimore at -117 on the money line and Buffalo at -102. The point spread is tight, with the Ravens at -1, and the over/under line is at 51.5 points. You can catch this one on CBS.</p><h3>BALTIMORE RAVENS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +1</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ravens Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record, the Ravens head into the divisional round on a four-game winning streak, including a 28-14 victory over the Steelers in the wild card round. Baltimore entered that game as 8.5-point favorites and covered the spread, but the teams fell short of the 44.5-point O/U line, combining for 42 points. The Ravens rank 2nd in our power rankings and finished the regular season 5-2 in the division and 9-4 in the conference, putting them 1st in the AFC North and 3rd in the AFC.</p> <p>Against the spread, Baltimore is 11-6-1, with four straight wins. They are 11-5-1 as favorites and 0-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 13-5, with their games averaging 51.2 points compared to a 47.1-point line.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Ravens sitting at the top of the league, and they lead the NFL in yards per game, averaging 427.1. Baltimore has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and leading the league with 193.8 rushing yards per game. Derrick Henry has been a big part of that success, rushing for 186 yards on 26 carries in the Wild Card round. Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 132 against the Steelers, throwing for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception.</p> <p>While the Ravens rank 6th in red zone attempts, they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage. However, they were 3/4 in the Wild Card round and converted 66.7% of their 3rd downs. Baltimore is 3rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 6th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p><p>Despite allowing 251 passing yards, the Ravens' defense held the Steelers to just 29 rushing yards on 11 attempts in their 28-14 win. Baltimore's defense recorded four sacks and won the quarterback hit battle by six, but they did allow two passing touchdowns. The Ravens also held the Steelers to 45.5% on third down.</p>
<p>Overall, the Ravens gave up 280 yards of total offense and 28 points. Pittsburgh found some success through the air, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt, and completing 66.7% of their passes against Baltimore.</p><h3>Will The Bills Win At Home Over The Ravens?</h3><p>Buffalo finished the regular season 13-4, good for 2nd in the AFC and 3rd in our power rankings. They went 5-1 in the division and 10-3 in conference play. The Bills were a perfect 9-0 at home but just 5-4 on the road. After losing to the Ravens in week 4, they bounced back with a 47-10 win over the Jaguars in week 3 and a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in week 2. They were 2.5-point underdogs against Miami but covered the spread.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +10.1 points per game and is 11-7 against the spread this season. They are 9-5 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 11-7, with the over hitting in their last two games. Their games have averaged 51.7 points, with an average line of 46.4.</p><p>Josh Allen was excellent in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 135 and throwing for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He completed 20 of 26 passes, with Curtis Samuel leading the team in receiving with 68 yards on 3 catches. James Cook had a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 120 yards on 23 carries. The Bills converted 8 of 15 third-down attempts but struggled in the red zone, going just 1 for 5.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.9 points per game. They are 9th in both passing and rushing yards per game, with 229.8 and 135.6, respectively. Despite ranking 24th in pass attempts, they are 5th in 1st-quarter scoring. The Bills are 7th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Buffalo Bills' defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 14 completions against the Broncos. They held Denver to a 60.9% completion percentage and only 224 total yards in a 31-7 victory. The Bills' run defense gave up 79 yards on 17 attempts, and they allowed just one touchdown while holding the Broncos to a 22.2% third-down conversion rate. Buffalo also recorded two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.<p></p>

<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Wednesday, and he is facing off against MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals. This interleague matchup has a first pitch time of 6:45 PM ET from Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The forecast for the game features broken clouds and temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.</p>

<p>New York is currently 78-55 and they are in first place in the AL East, while the Nationals are 60-73 overall and 4th in the NL East. The money line odds have the Yankees as the heavy favorite at -195, while the Nationals are sitting at +163. Wednesday's over/under line is at 9 runs, and AMZP will be televising this one.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +163</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Wednesday, August 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 5.1 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10.1 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Washington picked up a 4-2 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. The Nationals had a two-run lead going into the 8th inning, and the Yankees could only muster one run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +214 on the money line.</p>

<p>Patrick Corbin started for the Nationals and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Gerrit Cole got the start for the Yankees, going five innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Nationals were led by Jose Tena and Andres Chaparro, who each had two hits and an RBI. Dylan Crews also had a two-hit game for Washington. For the Yankees, the top hitter was Brett Gardner, who went 2/4 with an RBI.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 78-55 overall this season, putting them in 1st place in the AL East. They lead the Orioles by just one game for the top spot in the division. New York is 22-23 in divisional games and have gone 5-5 across their last 10. They will take on the Nationals today while being 42-26 on the road this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Yankees have gone 60-48 this season, and they are 18-7 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 25-13-4, and they have won two straight series. At home, the Yankees are 36-29 this year.</p><p>When betting on the run line, the Yankees have been a better play on the road than at home, going 41-27 on the run line away from Yankee Stadium. They have a run differential of +1.4 runs per game on the road compared to +0.6 runs per game at home. They are also 21-4 on the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs is slightly below the Yankees' season average of 9.2 runs per game. The Yankees have played in 88 games with over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 10-14-2. The under has hit in each of their last two games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Nationals on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 14-8 with an ERA of 4.16. Rodón's WHIP for the season is currently 1.23. In his last outing, he pitched well, going six innings and not giving up a run. He allowed four hits, one walk, and one homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. Rodón has made 13 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.79 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the league's top offense in terms of runs scored, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .251, which is 8th in the league, and have the best on-base percentage and OPS in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge has been on a tear of late, going 8/23 with six homers in his last seven games. For the season, he is batting .333 with 51 homers and 122 RBIs. Juan Soto is also having a big season, with 37 homers and 95 RBIs to go along with a batting average of .294.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 60-73 overall, and they are 18.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. So far, they have gone 18-20 in divisional matchups. The Nationals are hosting the Yankees today with an overall home record of 31-34 compared to 29-39 on the road.</p>

<p>The Nationals were able to pick up a win in the first game of this series vs. the Yankees, taking the game 4-2. New York bounced back to win 5-2 in the second game. So far this year, the Nationals have been the underdog in most of their games, and they are 48-62 in those matchups, including 23-26 at home. Washington's overall series record is 17-22-3, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Washington has been a solid run line bet this season, going 75-58 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 40-28 against the run line. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 64-46 against the run line. Their average run differential in games they win is +3.4, while it's -3.6 in games they lose.</p><p>Washington's combined run average is 8.9, and their over/under record is 64-64. When the over/under line is set at 9, their record is 13-16-3. The over has hit in 22 of their games this season, accounting for 16.5% of their games. Their under streak is at 5 games.</p><p>Left-hander MacKenzie Gore gets the start for the Nationals today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that outing, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back further, Gore has allowed five earned runs in three of his last four outings. His record for the season is 7-11, and his ERA is 4.51. Opponents have hit .272 off Gore this season. So far, he has made six quality starts and is averaging 9.57 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Washington's offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game this season, which has them 21st in the league. They are also just 24th in home runs and have a team slugging percentage of just .378. However, they have been a tough team to strike out and are batting a collective .244, which is 11th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Luis Garcia Jr. comes into the game with a team-high 63 RBIs and is batting .292 overall. He has also gone deep 15 times. CJ Abrams has 18 homers this season, but is batting just .245. Jacob Young and Jose Tena have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Young going 9/24 in his last seven games and Tena going 8/27.</p>

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