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<p>Joe Ryan and the Twins (59-48) will host the White Sox (27-84) at Target Field in Minneapolis, and they'll be looking to keep their momentum going after winning three straight. Chicago, on the other hand, is 5th in the AL Central and has lost 17 in a row.</p>

<p>Minnesota comes into the game as heavy money line favorites, with their odds sitting at -303 compared to the White Sox at +246. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and NBCS will be televising Friday's AL Central matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, August 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Royals with a 10-3 loss. Chicago was the +198 underdog at home going into the game. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with three runs in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Royals scored two in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Chicago started Drew Thorpe, and he took the loss, going five innings and giving up six earned runs on seven hits. The White Sox also issued four walks and hit a batter. Andrew Benintendi was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored and two RBIs.</p><p>With an overall record of 27-84, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 40.5 games. Chicago is on a 17-game losing streak, and they are just 8-31 against other teams in the AL Central. This season, they are just 10-43 on the road and 17-40 at home.</p>

<p>So far, the White Sox have really struggled as the underdog, going 22-81. As for their performance in day games, they are 10-37 and 17-47 in night games. Chicago's overall series record is 6-27-2, and they have dropped eight straight series.</p><p>The White Sox are 23-31 against the run line on the road this season, and their average scoring margin is -2.4 runs per game. They are 5-3 against the run line as the favorite, but 43-60 as the underdog. In their wins, their average scoring margin is +3.0 runs per game, while in their losses, it is -3.7.</p><p>Today's game between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins has an over/under line of 8.5 runs, which is higher than the combined run average of 8.2 runs per game for these teams. The White Sox have a 50-57 over/under record on the season, and their games have averaged 8 runs per contest. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, Chicago's games have gone over 13 times and under 14 times. Overall, 55% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Davis Martin and the White Sox are on the road to take on the Twins. Martin has made one start this season, and it came at home against the Mariners. In that outing, he went 2 2/3 innings, giving up 1 earned run and striking out 3.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is dead last in the MLB. They are also the league's worst hitting team, with a combined batting average of just .218. The White Sox also have the worst on-base percentage and OPS in the league. Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are the team's top power hitters, with 13 and 12 homers, respectively.</p>

<p>Andrew Benintendi has been swinging a hot bat for the White Sox, going 5/16 in his last five games. However, Andrew Vaughn has struggled during that stretch, going just 3/17. Paul DeJong, Martín Maldonado, and Tommy Pham are all on hitting streaks for the White Sox.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with an 8-3 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the 2nd inning, the Twins responded with a big five-run 2nd of their own. Minnesota went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Pablo Lopez put together a good start for the Twins, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. He also issued only three walks and struck out seven Mets batters. Matt Wallner was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota will host the White Sox today with an overall record of 59-48, which has them 3rd in the AL Central. The Twins are 6.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead, and they are 21-14 against other teams in the AL Central. Minnesota is coming off a series loss, dropping two of three games to the Mets.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins are 29-21 this season and 30-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Twins have gone 47-27 this year and 12-21 as the underdog. They have won two straight games as the favorite, and their overall series record is 20-12-2 this year.</p><p>Minnesota has a run line record of 51-56 on the season, including a 20-30 mark at home. The Twins' average run margin for the season is +0.4, and they have a run line record of 31-26 on the road. When favored, they are 34-40 vs. the run line, and they have covered in their last two games.</p><p>The Twins are at home today against the White Sox, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Minnesota's games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their overall over/under record is 55-50. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 15-15. The Twins have had 12 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 11.2% of their games this season.</p><p>Twins starter Joe Ryan will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Tigers, as he finished with the loss and gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Before that, he had pitched well, going 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in his previous two outings. Ryan's ERA for the season is 3.62, along with a record of 6-7. Looking at his overall numbers, he has made 21 appearances, 12 of which were quality starts. Ryan's WHIP for the season is .99, and he is averaging 9.81 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Twins are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league and have been a very consistent offense, averaging 4.8 runs per game both at home and on the road. As a team, they are batting .252, which is 7th in the MLB, and are 5th in the league in slugging percentage. The Twins have also been good at not striking out, as their 8 strikeouts per game is the 9th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers have been the Twins' top power threats this season, with Santana's 14 homers being the 2nd most in the league, and Jeffers' 15 homers leading the team. Jeffers comes into the game on a 5/17 stretch with three homers and five RBIs. Matt Wallner has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/17 with three homers over his last five games.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/2/24

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<p>The Cowboys and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Cincinnati is favored by -10.5 vs. Oklahoma State in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cowboys Defense Show Up in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Today, the Oklahoma State Cowboys will be on the road against the Cincinnati Bearcats. So far this season, the Cowboys have gone 0-8 on the road, and they have lost their last eight games away from home. On average, they have been outscored by 12.2 points per game on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Oklahoma State has a record of 11-14, and they have gone 3-9 in Big 12 play. In their last game, they were victorious over BYU by a score of 93-83. So far this season, the Cowboys have been the underdog in 12 games, and they have gone 2-10 in those games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 5-7 and an overall ATS mark of 10-14. In their last three games as the underdog, the Cowboys have gone 3-0 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 3-5 this year and 3-6 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oklahoma State games sits at 13-11. On average, their games have finished with 142.8 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 140.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Oklahoma State offense tallied 93 points in a matchup against BYU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.6%, and they made 11 threes. Javon Small is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.2. Meanwhile, Eric Dailey Jr. also brings a PPG average of 8.7 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Cowboys' defense holds the 138th rank in the nation, allowing 70.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p><h3>Will the Bearcats Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After winning their last game against UCF by a score of 76-74, Cincinnati is 16-9 on the year. At home, the Bearcats are 12-4, and over their last ten games at home, they have gone 6-4.</p>

<p>As 10.5-point favorites, Cincinnati has gone 13-5 this season. So far, the Bearcats have gone 5-7 in Big 12 play, and their record in non-conference games is 11-2.</p><p>Against the spread, Cincinnati is 12-12-1 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 7-8-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bearcats have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>On average, Cincinnati games have had a higher over/under line (144.8) than the scoring average in their games (142.8). Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their last three games (134) and their last five games (137). Over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 3-7.</p><p>The Bearcats' offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.6 points per contest. Daniel Skillings was the leading scorer for the Bearcats, putting up 15 points. In addition, Aziz Bandaogo contributed 13 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Cincinnati defense has excelled, sitting 61st in the nation by allowing 67.2 points per game. So far, the Cincinnati defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (541st).</p>

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Diamondbacks and Brewers will square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are the favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at +107. The money line odds have the Diamondbacks at -126.</p>

<p>Arizona will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, as they are 85-68 and 3rd in the NL West. Milwaukee is 1st in the NL Central with a record of 88-65. MLBN will be televising this matchup.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers 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>Arizona cruised to a 5-1 win over the Brewers in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 5th inning, scoring three of their five runs. As for the Brewers, they scored their only run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were favored at -126.</p>

<p>Brandon Pfaadt pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with 12 strikeouts and picked up a win. On the other side, Tobias Myers only went four innings for the Brewers, giving up one earned run on four hits.</p>

<p>Pavin Smith and Garrett Mitchell were the only two hitters in the game to have more than one hit. Smith also homered for the Diamondbacks.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 85-68 overall this season, and they are 6.0 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Diamondbacks picked up their two straight wins over the Padres and have an overall division record of 26-20. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 50-30 this season, and they are 35-38 when listed as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 42-33 this season, and they have gone 43-35 on the road. Arizona has won two straight games as the road favorite, and they are 15-11 in this spot this season. The Diamondbacks' overall series record is 26-19-4, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been a solid bet on the run line overall this season, going 79-74. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 45-33. Their average run margin on the road is +0.6 runs per game. They have covered the run line in their last two games and are 45-28 against the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>Arizona's games have averaged 10.3 runs per game this season, and the Diamondbacks have gone over the total in 87 of their 146 games. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, they have gone over 11 times, under 6 times, and pushed twice. Overall, 71.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Zac Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 12-6 with a 3.61 ERA. Gallen's WHIP for the season is currently 1.28. In his 26 appearances, he has turned in 11 quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Gallen finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts without giving up a run. So far, he has done a better job of keeping the ball in the park on the road, with his ERA there sitting at 3.6 compared to 3.83 at home.</p><p>Arizona's offense has been the best in the league this season, averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also the league's top team in terms of on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are batting .264, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB.</p>

<p>Over his last 10 games, Eugenio Suarez has been on fire, going 15/39 with three homers and nine RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 97 RBIs. Pavin Smith has also been swinging a hot bat, going 13/30 with four homers in this stretch. Smith has also scored nine runs in his last 10 games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee currently leads the NL Central by 10 games over the Cubs, and their overall record is 88-65 heading into today's game vs. the Diamondbacks. The Brewers are looking to bounce back, as they dropped the first game of the series. So far, they have gone 30-19 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 44-31 this year, and they have been really good on the road, going 44-34. As the home underdog, the Brewers have gone 10-11 this season, and they are 37-29 as the underdog overall. Milwaukee's overall series record is 28-17-4, and they have won three straight series and four straight on the road.</p><p>When the Brewers are favored, they are a team to avoid on the run line, as they have a 34-53 record. However, when they are underdogs, they are a team to back, as they are 44-22 on the run line. Their overall run line record is 78-75, and their average run margin in winning games is +3.6.</p><p>When the Milwaukee Brewers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Brewers games this season is 8.8 runs per game. The over/under record for Milwaukee is 77-66 this season, with an average line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 11-11-5. Overall, 54.2% of Milwaukee's games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs this season. The under has hit in the last three games for the Brewers.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending right-hander Colin Rea to the mound today vs. the Diamondbacks. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 12-5 with an ERA of 4.14. Rea's WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 29 appearances, Rea has turned in eight quality starts and is coming off a short outing out of the bullpen. In that outing, he went 2 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Rea has allowed a total of 27 home runs this season.</p><p>Heading into today's game, Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins are the Brewers' top power threats, with Adames leading the team with 32 homers and Hoskins right behind him with 25. Adames is also 4th in the league in RBIs, with 109. However, Adames is just 7/33 in his last five games, and Hoskins is batting just .212 for the season. William Contreras has been a nice surprise for the Brewers, as he is batting .280 with 22 homers and 90 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Brice Turang is batting .348 with five runs scored. Garrett Mitchell has also been swinging a hot bat, going 5/16 with two homers in his last five games. As a team, the Brewers are 6th in runs per game, averaging 4.8 runs per contest.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

<p>The Lakers (-1245) are favored by 15.5 points over the Grizzlies (+745) in this Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Memphis has lost three straight games and is 13th in the Western Conference, while Los Angeles has dropped two in a row and is 10th in the West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-109 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>In the Lakers' last game, the teams combined for 254 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 235. This marked the third straight game that has gone over the Lakers' current O/U line of 226.5.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, the Lakers were 2-point underdogs against the Warriors, and they lost the game by a score of 134-120. This brings their record to 45-35 for the season, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 46-34, and 60 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today's line of 226.5. On average, their games have finished with 235.4 points.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Lakers are 37-43 for the season, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 20-24, and they have been favored in 31 of their 44 games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 17-21 and have won three straight games. Their average scoring differential on the road is -4.1 points per game.</p>

<p>The Lakers are 31-13 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 44 of their 80 games. In the Western Conference, they are 25-25 against other teams and have gone 20-10 in non-conference play.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are one of the NBA's most potent offenses, averaging 117.9 points per game (7th). In terms of pace, they are 3rd in the league at 101.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Lakers have outscored the league average in 57.5% of their games. However, they are 30th in offensive rebounds, which could be a concern against the Grizzlies.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. From three-point range, they are 8th in the league at 37%. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 3rd in both attempts (24.1) and makes (18.8) per game.</p><p>At this time, the Lakers' defense is positioned 23rd in the NBA, permitting 117.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 37.6% from downtown.</p><h3>Will Memphis Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Today's game vs. the Lakers will mark the 63rd time this season that the Grizzlies have been the underdog. In those games, they have gone 20-43 and have lost their last three as the underdog. As the underdog, they are 8.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 110-98. They were 19-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 213.5. This gave them a cover against the spread.</p>

<p>This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 36-43-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have had a combined scoring total of 218.1 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-53. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. At home, they are 9-30 straight up and 15-24 against the spread.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Grizzlies are 13-18 compared to 14-35 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 18-23 straight up and have an ATS record of 24-17.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are last in the NBA at 105.6 points per game. At home, they have averaged 103.4 points compared to 107.7 on the road. In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is ranked 30th at 43%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Grizzlies have scored below the NBA scoring average in 80% of their games. They have also failed to reach their own scoring average in three straight games. In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 12th in made threes at 13.1 per game. However, they are last in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. In terms of assists, Memphis is 25th in the NBA at 24.8 per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 45.0% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 4th in rejections, averaging 6.2 blocked shots each game.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/24

<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Friday, as they are looking to extend their two-game winning streak. They are currently 35-17 and Rodon will be facing off against Yu Darvish and the Padres. San Diego has won two straight and is 2nd in the NL West. The money line odds have the Yankees at -115 compared to the Padres at -103. This interleague matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, and the forecast calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 60s.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and YES will be televising this one. The Yankees are in 1st place in the AL East, while the Padres are 2nd in the NL West.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -103</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Friday, May 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Aaron Judge at the plate, the Yankees are coming off a 5-0 win over the Mariners to close out their series. Judge went 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs. The Yankees really broke things open with a three-run 7th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Yankees were at -154 at home.</p>

<p>Luis Gil started for the Yankees, going 6 1/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out eight Mariners batters. New York's bullpen closed things out with Clay Holmes picking up the save.</p><p>The Yankees are currently 35-17 overall, putting them 1st in the AL East, leading the Orioles by three games. The Yankees will be on the road for today's game vs. the Padres, and they are 8-5 as the road favorite this year. New York has been good at home, putting together an 18-8 mark while going 17-9 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Yankees have gone 8-8 in AL East matchups. They have won two straight games and are 8-2 over their last 10. This year, the Yankees have been the favorite in 39 of their games, and they are 26-13 in those matchups. As for playing as the underdog, the Yankees are 9-4 this season.</p><p>The Yankees have been a strong run line bet on the road this season, going 16-10 against the spread. Their average run margin in those games is +1.5, and they have covered the run line in four straight road games. Overall, they are 29-23 ATS on the season, with an average run margin of +1.6 runs per game.</p><p>When the Yankees are on the road, the over/under line is typically set higher than 7.5 runs. In fact, 86.5% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. The Yankees have an over/under record of 22-28 on the season, and their games have averaged a combined 8.1 runs per game.</p><p>Left-hander Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Padres on the road. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 5-2 with a 3.27 ERA. Opponents have a batting average of .228 this year off Rodón, and he has turned in six quality starts. Rodón has done better at home, coming in with a 2.21 ERA compared to 4.78 on the road. In his last outing, he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees are the league's top home run hitting team, and they are also near the top of the league in terms of runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage. As a team, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Heading into the game, they are also the league's top team in terms of on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Juan Soto has been the Yankees' top hitter this season, batting .312 with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. He is also coming off a stretch in which he went 9/23 with four homers in his last six games. Aaron Judge is also having a strong season, hitting .276 with 15 homers and 35 RBIs. Judge has also been hot of late, going 7/20 in his last six games with three homers.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Luis Arraez at the plate, the Padres are coming off a 6-4 win over the Reds to close out their series. Arraez went 4/5 with a run scored and an RBI. The Padres really broke things open with a two-run 2nd inning and added another two runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Matt Waldron got the start for the Padres, going five innings and giving up just two runs on six hits. He only had seven strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>San Diego is 27-26 overall and trails the Dodgers by 6.5 games in the NL West. The Padres will host the Yankees today, and they have won two straight games, taking the final two games of their series vs. the Reds. So far, they are 12-13 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 10-16 this year, but they have been good on the road at 17-10. As the favorite, the Padres are 16-15 and 11-11 as the underdog. So far, they have struggled at home as the underdog, going 1-5. San Diego's overall series record is 10-6-2, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>The Padres have been a solid run line bet this season, going 29-24 overall, but they have been much better on the road than at home. San Diego is just 8-18 against the run line at Petco Park, compared to 21-6 on the road. They have lost three straight run line bets at home and are 14-17 vs. the run line as the favorite.</p><p>The Padres have been a solid over team this season, with a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 28-24, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit in 9 of their 17 games. Overall, 64.2% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs, and their over streak is at 2 games.</p><p> Yu Darvish has been dominant this season, coming into the game with a record of 4-1 and an ERA of 2.08. He has made nine starts this year and has come away with the win in each of his last four outings. In his most recent start, Darvish didn't give up a run, going seven innings and picking up the win. Darvish has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 8.69 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has only allowed two home runs. At home, his ERA is 2.94 compared to 1.80 on the road.</p><p>The Padres come into today's game as one of the league's top home run hitting teams, and they have been one of the best road teams in terms of scoring runs this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Overall, they are 11th in the league at 4.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .259, which is the 3rd best mark in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Padres, going 11/26 in his last seven games. He is also 2nd on the team with seven homers and is 12th in the league with 32 RBIs. Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. are tied for the team lead in home runs, with eight apiece. Tatis Jr. has gone deep three times in his last seven games, but he is batting just .246 for the season.</p>

New York Yankees vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 5/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Black Bears and Retrievers game? Catch the action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Retrievers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears are the favored team in this America East conference contest against the Retrievers. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Black Bears Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Maine Black Bears are favored by 3.5 points in their game against the UMBC Retrievers. Maine has an overall record of 8-9 and has lost five straight games. They are 0-2 in America East games and 8-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Black Bears are 5-7 this season, and their average scoring differential is -3.2 points per game. They have lost four straight road games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Maine has gone 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, the Black Bears are 6-6 vs. the spread this year and their last 3 road ATS mark is 1-2.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Maine games is 7-9 and today's line of 151.5 is significantly higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (136.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and the over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Maine offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against New Hampshire. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.3%, and they made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Peter Filipovity, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13.5, while Kellen Tynes also maintains a PPG average of 13.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Black Bears' defense is positioned 70th in the country, permitting 66.9 points per game. So far, the Maine defense is giving up an average of 7.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.3 times per game (418th).</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>UMBC enters this game with a record of 5-13 and a losing streak of eight games. They are 0-3 in America East play and 3-10 when listed as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the Retrievers are 3-4 this season and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games at home. Their average scoring differential at home is -1.9 points per game.</p><p>UMBC has an ATS record of 9-8 this season, going 3-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Retrievers are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games at home, UMBC is 0-3 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is lower than the average over/under line in UMBC games this season (155.9). So far, 10 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points and their over/under record this season is 12-5.</p><p>UMBC's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Massachusetts-Lowell. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50.8% and made 6/8 free throws. On the offensive front, the Retrievers have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 142nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 79th in terms of percentage and 85th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Retrievers' defense is ranked 308th in the country at 83.6 points per contest. Against Massachusetts-Lowell in their most recent game, the UMBC defense gave up a total of 86 points while allowing Massachusetts-Lowell to hit 48% of their shots.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs UMBC Retrievers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The River Hawks and Great Danes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Great Danes are hosting the game at SEFCU Arena in Albany, NY. The River Hawks come into this America East conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS ALBANY GREAT DANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SEFCU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Great Danes.</li><li>Not only will Albany pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Massachusetts-Lowell Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Massachusetts-Lowell has been on a roll as of late, winning four straight games to improve to 12-4 overall. The River Hawks are a perfect 3-0 in America East games and have gone 9-4 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>On the road, Massachusetts-Lowell has been strong, going 6-3 this season and 6-4 in its last 10 games away from home. The River Hawks are favored by 1.5 points tonight and have gone 7-2 when they are the favorites.</p><p>Against the spread, the River Hawks have gone 6-7 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 6-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UMass-Lowell has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Massachusetts-Lowell games is 5-8. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (146.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell's offense had a good outing, putting up 86 points against UMBC. They achieved a 48.5% field goal percentage and went 17/21 from the free-throw line. Leading Massachusetts-Lowell in scoring vs. UMBC was Max Brooks with his 24 points. Quinton Mincey also added 17 points for the River Hawks.</p><p>This season, the Massachusetts-Lowell defense has been impressive, holding the 62nd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.4 points per contest. In today's game, the Massachusetts-Lowell defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 82 points.</p><h3>Will the Great Danes Win at Home?</h3><p>Albany will be looking to extend their two-game win streak when they take on Massachusetts-Lowell. So far this season, the Great Danes have gone 10-7, including a perfect 5-0 mark at home. As the underdog, they have gone just 2-7.</p>

<p>Albany has been playing well at home, as they have won their last five games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. In their most recent game, they defeated Binghamton by a score of 95-75.</p><p>As the underdog, Albany has gone 4-5 vs. the spread this season and is 0-3 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. However, they have a 4-1 ATS mark at home this year and are 6-3 in their last 10 games vs. the spread at home.</p><p>Albany's over/under record this season is 8-6-2 and today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (147.4). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany's offense looked good, scoring 95 points against Binghamton. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.8% and made 10/15 free throws. Leading Albany in scoring vs. Binghamton was Sebastian Thomas with his 30 points. Amar'e Marshall also added 17 points for the Great Danes.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Albany defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Albany's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.6% this season.</p>

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Albany Great Danes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Tigers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Tigers at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! Florida Atlantic is favored by -1.5 in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 159.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</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>Is a Win at Memphis Possible for the Owls?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic has been a much better team at home this season, going 13-1 compared to 8-5 on the road. They have won 12 straight home games and are 19-6 when favored.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Owls are just 5-5, including a 3-2 mark in their last five.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 13-14 this season, going 5-8 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's over/under record for the season is 14-13 and the average scoring total in their games is 156 points. Today's over/under line of 159.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (150) and they've had 16 games finish with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Atlantic offense tallied 80 points in a matchup against SMU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.5%, and they made 7 threes. Vladislav Goldin led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Alijah Martin contributed 20 points for the Owls.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.4 threes per game vs. Memphis. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.</p><h3>Can the Memphis Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Memphis is coming off a 76-52 win over Charlotte, and they have won three straight games at home. For the season, they are 12-2 at home, compared to 7-6 on the road. As the underdog, they are 2-4, and they have gone 17-4 as the favorite.</p>

<p>On the year, Memphis is 19-8, and they have gone 8-6 in American Athletic Conference games. They are 11-2 in non-conference games, and they have an average scoring margin of +8.6 points per game at home.</p><p>Memphis has not been a good bet this season, going just 9-18 against the spread. They have been even worse at home, posting a 4-10 ATS mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Memphis games sits at 15-11-1 and today's line of 159.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games of 151.6. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Tigers' offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 80 points per contest. David Jones is leading the team in scoring at 21.6 points per contest. Jahvon Quinerly has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.3 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 266th, allowing 75.6 points per game. Memphis' defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Charlotte offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 52 points.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Memphis Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

I get asked by people quite often if we are betting any more than a game or two on any given day. The answer doesn't vary. It's always "I don't know yet."

Recreational and casual bettors feel either the need for action, or the need to have a certain amount of wagers in play. As we've discussed before, if you are in this for entertainment purposes only then that's all well and good. If you are in the serious business of making money then that way of thinking should go out the window.

If you're one of those people that likes 3+ bets a day, you may struggle on a Monday in NFL. Then again, you can generally find baseball or basketball to add to the portfolio on a Monday night, but that would be what we call "forcing plays". If you are going to take this seriously you need to bet a game when you feel you have an edge and simply pass if you don't.

There is a reason there are any number of tout picks available on Monday Night Football, or better yet, the last College football game on a Saturday, generally in Hawaii when many of us are looking at the inside of our eyelids. It's because people crave action. There cannot be an edge on every Rainbow football game or every Monday Night Football game. Add to that the fact that they are very <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-public-money/"><strong>public/stand-alone games, so there is more recreational money</strong></a> involved, which of course can skew the numbers.

There are days when I will bet one or two games and there are days when we might have action on five or more. If you do the work and feel that you have an edge, you bet the game. There is simply no finite way of calculating your edge, at least in my book. A game is either a bet or it is not. Often times I look back at a game and say "I knew that," and wish I'd have bet it.

Take out the emotion for a bit. Over the years we have NOT bet games that we considered that would have lost. That is as good as winning; saving a loss. That would be the quintessential example of not making the work/handicapping/numbers say what you WANT them to say, because we can extrapolate exactly what we want to make our case. Don't do that!

That's also the definition of betting what we'd like to have happen rather than what most likely WILL happen. Don't do that, either. If there is any hesitation, don't bet the game. I know that many of you buy plays of subscribe to a service, and I also know that many off you are very sharp in your areas of expertise. If you get a play you simply don't agree with, don't bet it. I have a great deal of clients that know far more than me about a Conference or a team I don't follow as regularly as they do.

So to summarize, let's look at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/how-to/"><strong>sports betting</strong></a> as if it were the stock market. In a way, it is. You don't look at the NYSE on a daily basis and say you are going to buy five stocks that day. You look at the <a href="https://www.nyse.com/index"><strong>NYSE</strong></a> and know you have $500 to invest, and you either buy one stock, or spread the risk around. When people start looking at sports betting that way, they will either make more money, or lose less.

Dave Essler is a handicapper at Pregame, featured on ESPN, CNN, Fox Sports, and more.

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<p>The Toronto Raptors will host the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena in a divisional matchup. The Raptors have lost 10 straight games and are 12th in the Eastern Conference, while the Nets have dropped six in a row and are 11th in the East. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET and the game will be shown on SN.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have made the Nets 6-point favorites (-234) with the over/under line at 215.5 points.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +6</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have Gary Trent Jr. finishing with Gary Trent Jr. points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 7 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nets Secure a Win at Toronto?</h3><p>Brooklyn is favored by 6 points today against the Raptors. As the favorite, the Nets are 14-8 on the season, and they have gone 12-10 ATS. In their last three games as the favorite, they have not covered the spread.</p>

<p>The Nets are 26-45 this season, which is 11th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are 4th. On the road, Brooklyn is 10-26 compared to 16-19 at home.</p>

<p>Brooklyn has lost six straight games, with their most recent loss coming against the Knicks (105-93). In that game, the O/U line was 204.5, and the Nets were 7.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 35-36, and their games have averaged 224.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 215.5, and their games have averaged 225.4 points.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are 18-25 against other teams in the East and 8-20 against non-conference opponents.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 25th in the league at 111.1 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 109.1 points compared to 113.2 at home (20th).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Nets have scored below the NBA scoring average in 60.6% of their games. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 25th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Nets are 28th in the league at 45%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 26th in the league at 52%.</p><p>Currently, the Nets' defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 9th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5 per game.</p><h3>Does Toronto Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Toronto has lost 10 straight games and is 23-48 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place and 5th in the Atlantic Division.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Raptors are 11-38 and are 9-13 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6 points against the Nets and have gone 23-26 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>In terms of their O/U record, the Raptors are 35-35-1 for the season. In their last six games, the under has hit and today's O/U line is 215.5, which is lower than their season average of 231.2.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Wizards by a score of 112-109. They were 6-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 232.5.</p>

<p>Toronto's games have averaged a combined scoring total of 231.2 points per game this season. Today's over/under line is 215.5, and their games have averaged an O/U line of 229.5.</p>

<p>The Raptors are 32-39 ATS this season, including a 13-22 ATS record at home. Today, they will be looking to cover the spread at home for the first time in seven games.</p><p>At home, the Raptors are averaging 110.1 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 13th at 99.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Toronto has outscored the league average in 43.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the NBA at 47%. From three-point range, the Raptors are 26th in three-point shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to assists, Toronto is 5th in the league at 29.1 per game. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 16th in the NBA.</p><p>So far, the Raptors' defense is ranked 24th in the league at 118.1 points per contest. The Raptors defense is coming off a game in which they held the Wizards offense to just 42.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 112 points to Washington.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:45 ET on CW, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -7 vs. North Carolina State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -7</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:45 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Be The Talk of Petersen Events Center?</h3><p>North Carolina State heads into tonight's game as a 7-point underdog. The Wolfpack have gone 2-10 this season when they are the underdog. They are 17-13 overall and have lost three games in a row. In their last game, they lost to Duke by a score of 79-64.</p>

<p>On the road, North Carolina State is 5-8 this season, and their average scoring margin is -4.2 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6. So far, they have gone 9-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p><p>North Carolina State has an ATS record of 13-16-1 this season and they have gone 5-7-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Wolfpack have a mark of 5-6-1 vs. the spread this year and they are 1-2 ATS in their last three games as the underdog.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for North Carolina State games is 17-12-1 with an average over/under line of 147.3. So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 144.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>Most recently, the North Carolina State offense finished with just 64 points vs. Duke. For the game, they hit 3/9 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Leading the team in scoring is DJ Horne, who is averaging 17.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, D.J. Burns also maintains a PPG average of 12.1 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Carolina State defense is giving up an average of 72.5 points per contest. North Carolina State's three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.3% of their shots vs. North Carolina State.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>After defeating Florida State by a score of 88-73, Pittsburgh has now won two games in a row. The Panthers have an overall record of 20-10 and are 11-7 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +12.8.</p>

<p>So far, Pittsburgh has been favored in 20 of their 30 games, going 17-3 in those contests. They have a 12-5 record at home and have won their last five games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Panthers have gone 7-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 15-4-1. At home, their ATS mark is 10-6-1. Over their last three home games, the Panthers are 3-0 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 8-1-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is very close to the average over/under line in Pittsburgh's games this year (145.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense had a good outing, putting up 88 points against Florida State. They achieved a 55.9% field goal percentage and went 11/18 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Panthers have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 284th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 119th in percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Panthers' defense is positioned 59th in the country, permitting 67.3 points per game. So far, the Pittsburgh defense is giving up an average of 6.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.9 times per game (362nd).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/24

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