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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

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<p>At 7:10 PM ET, the Padres and Guardians will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is taking place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and the Guardians are favored on the money line (-139). The Padres are +118 on the money line, and their NL West record is 50-49. The Guardians lead the AL Central at 58-37.</p>

<p>Friday's forecast in Cleveland calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. APLTV will be televising this one, and the Guardians have the top spot in the AL Central, while the Padres are 3rd in the NL West. Matt Waldron is starting for the Padres, and he is facing off against Tanner Bibee.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -139</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 7:10 ET on Friday, July 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we 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>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Luis Campusano at the plate, the Padres are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Braves. Campusano went 1/1 with a homer and two RBIs. The Padres really needed a big game from him, as they were the +143 underdog at home going into this matchup.</p>

<p>Randy Vasquez got the start for the Padres and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four runs on four hits. The Padres also issued three walks and hit a batter.</p><p>San Diego is 50-49 overall and trails the Dodgers by seven games in the NL West. The Padres will be on the road today to take on the Guardians, and they are 3rd in the NL West, tied with the Diamondbacks, and two games ahead of the Giants.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 26-28 this year and have gone 24-21 on the road. San Diego lost the final two games of their series vs. the Braves and are just 4-6 over their last 10 games. As the underdog, the Padres are 21-20 this year and 29-29 as the favorite.</p><p>San Diego has been a strong bet on the run line this season, going 50-49 overall. The Padres have been especially good on the run line on the road, where they are 31-14. They have covered the run line in their last two road games and are 28-13 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>San Diego is on the road in Cleveland today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Padres have played in 58 games this season with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which represents 58.6% of their games. Their games have had an average of 8.9 runs scored per game this season, and their over/under record is 53-45 overall. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-16.</p><p>Right-hander Matt Waldron gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Guardians on the road. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 5-8 with a 3.71 ERA. Waldron's WHIP for the season is currently 1.17, and he has turned in eight quality starts. In his last outing, Waldron took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Waldron has given up at least one homer in four straight outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Padres offense is batting .261 as a team, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They are also the top strikeout team in the league and have the 10th best slugging percentage in the league. San Diego's offense is averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr. are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 14, and Profar's 59 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 11th in the league. Profar comes into the game with just a .179 batting average over his last seven games, while Jake Cronenworth is also struggling, hitting just .214 in his last seven games. Manny Machado is on a three-game hitting streak but is batting just .231 over his last seven games.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>The Guardians wrapped up their series vs. the Rays with a 2-0 loss on the road. Cleveland was the +111 underdog going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Guardians, as Ben Lively didn't give up a run in the first two innings but ran into trouble in the 3rd, giving up two runs. Cleveland's offense scored their only two runs in the 4th inning of their 7-4 win over the Rays on Saturday.</p>

<p>Angel Martinez had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with two singles. The Guardians really could have used a big hit from Martinez, as both of his singles came with two outs, but Cleveland couldn't score a run. Ben Lively took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits.</p><p>Cleveland is 58-37 overall this season, putting them atop the AL Central with a 4.5-game lead over the Twins. The Guardians will host the Padres today with an overall division record of 15-13. At home, the Guardians are 30-11 this season and 28-26 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Guardians have gone 42-20 this year and 27-10 as the favorite at home. Cleveland's series record is 20-9-2 this year, but they dropped their most recent series vs. the Rays. Heading into today's game, the Guardians are on a two-game winning streak at home.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Guardians have been a solid play at home, going 21-20, compared to 27-27 on the road. As the favorite, they have a losing record against the run line at 28-34, while they have been a profitable play as the underdog, going 20-13. Overall, their run line record is 48-47, with an average run margin of +0.9 runs per game.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians have played to the over in 47 of their 89 games this season, including 15 of 27 games with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Guardians have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their games have an average over/under line of 8 runs. Cleveland's games have had an over/under line of 7.5 runs in 63 of their 95 games this season, and the under has hit in three straight games.</p><p>Cleveland is sending right-hander Tanner Bibee to the mound today vs. the Padres. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 7-4 with a 3.77 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Bibee has a WHIP of 1.12 and has turned in seven quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.54 strikeouts. In his last outing, Bibee took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 3.11 compared to 5.26 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Guardians are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's 11th best team batting average at .243. Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been the team's top power threats, as Ramirez's 23 homers is 6th in the league, and Naylor is right behind him with 22.</p>

<p>Angel Martinez and Bo Naylor have both hit two home runs in their last eight games, with Martinez batting .250 in that stretch and Naylor hitting just .235. As a team, the Guardians are hoping to improve on their collective batting average, as their current BABIP of .28 is just 19th in the league.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 7/19/24

<h2 id="h-schiano-looks-to-take-next-step-with-scarlet-knights">Schiano Looks to Take Next Step with Scarlet Knights</h2>



<p>When <strong>Rutgers </strong>went through the process of bringing <strong>Greg Schiano</strong> back as head coach, it became a stop-and-go thing, with the deal thought to be lost until an artful recovery on the part of the athletic department brass to rescue it. The decision was very popular, although most skeptics, including some <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline </a></strong>customers, pointed out that there was a big difference between the Big Ten and the Big East, where Schiano experienced some success with this program, even getting it into the national rankings.</p>



<p>Well, last year the&nbsp;<strong>Scarlet Knights&nbsp;</strong>went 3-6 after going 0-9 in the conference in each of the previous two seasons. And they'll try to get off to a good start on Thursday night as they take on the&nbsp;<strong>Temple Owls</strong>&nbsp;in an interesting non-conference matchup that will get underway at 6:30 PM ET at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.</p>



<p>Rutgers managed to beat Michigan State right out of the box, which was big. They later scored wins over Purdue and Maryland, both times as an underdog. In fact, the Knights were favored only once in the 2020 season, and in that game they lost to Illinois.</p>



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<p>And this is why it's quite intriguing that Schiano's team is being asked to carry a heavy number on Thursday night. In the college football odds that have been posted on this game by the folks at&nbsp;<strong>BetOnline</strong>, they are laying more than two touchdowns:</p>



<p><strong>Rutgers Scarlet Knights -14.5 (-115)<br>Temple Owls +14.5 (-105)<br><br>Over 51.5 points -120<br>Under 51.5 points +100</strong></p>



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<p>What head coach&nbsp;<strong>Rod Carey</strong>&nbsp;has done is reach out into the Power 5 to stock his stop unit with transfers. That includes cornerback Cameron Ruiz, who was a starter at Northwestern.</p>



<p>Both Schiano and Carey will reap the benefit of being able to have a spring camp. Who does that help more? Well, it might be more difference-making for Temple, which had almost nobody who could appear in all seven games, with 40 different starters along the way.</p>



<p>There is some speculation here, but we think that the Owls may have found some useful new blood at the quarterback position, in the wake of the departure of Anthony Russo (grad school at Michigan State).</p>



<p>D'Wan Mathis was a starter at Georgia, albeit briefly, and he has had no problem picking up the full playbook. Mathis has already made a comeback from surgery to remove a brain cyst, and his versatility gives Temple a chance to be more dynamic on the offensive end.</p>



<p>We wonder a little about Noah Vedral, who Schiano has behind center for Rutgers. It's not that the guy isn't experienced; he's gone from Central Florida to Nebraska to the Scarlet Knights. He completed 61.5% of his passes and had a so-so ratio of nine TD's to eight interceptions last year.</p>



<p>Well, Schiano's team can score enough, with 20or more points in eight of nine games in 2020, compared to just three times in a dozen contests the year before. But we're very wary about laying this lengthy number.&nbsp;Take the points.</p>



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College Football Picks - Rutgers vs Temple Betting  Preview

The Missouri Tigers (-11) are heading neutral to face their SEC nemesis Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium. This Friday SEC game is scheduled to be nationally-televised on CBS and the opening kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. ET.
<h2>Missouri vs. Arkansas Betting Odds 11/29/2019</h2>
The spread for this SEC game is placed at 11 points in favor of Missouri. The Tigers are currently getting -450 moneyline odds while the Razorbacks are +325. The over/under has been set at 55 points, and if one side catches a lucky break early, it'll probably result in a solid live betting opportunity.

The game's total has been driven higher after originally being set at 53.5. The opening spread (11) has remained firm.

The Tigers are 5-6 straight up (SU), including 2-5 SU against conference opponents. The Razorbacks are 2-9 SU overall and 0-7 SU in conference play. The disappointing Tigers are 4-7 against the spread (ATS) and have lost 13.6 units so far. They've been a good under bet and have posted an O/U record of 2-9.

The Razorbacks have lost 4.2 units this season. They're 3-8 ATS and have an O/U record of 5-6.

The Tigers fell to Tennessee 24-20 in a contest where the defense allowed the Volunteers to pass for 415 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 111 yards. Josh Palmer had a productive day for the Volunteers in that one with 124 yards on six catches. Offensively, Kelly Bryant completed 16 passes for just 166 yards and one touchdown. Larry Rountree III (43 yards on 16 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Bryant (18 yards on 10 carries) led the ground attack. Barrett Banister (five receptions, 46 yards) and Daniel Parker Jr. (four catches, 25 yards) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.

Arkansas just fell 56-20 to LSU. The team's defense allowed the Tigers to pass for 352 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 260 yards and five scores. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was outstanding, putting up 188 rushing yards and three touchdowns on six attempts, along with 65 yards on seven catches for the Tigers. As a group, the Razorbacks collectively completed 13-of-28 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. K.J. Jefferson went seven-for-14 for 105 yards while Nick Starkel was three-of-10 for 34 yards. Rakeem Boyd (33 yards on 13 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Jefferson (zero yards on 12 carries) mounted the running attack as Treylon Burks (three receptions, 80 yards) and Mike Woods (three catches, 47 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the loss.

Missouri has run the ball on 54.9 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Arkansas has a rush percentage of 47.9 percent. The Tigers have rushed for 152 yards per game (including 129 per game against Southeastern opponents) and have 12 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Razorbacks are putting up 146 rush yards per contest (114 in conference) and have 14 total rushing TDs.

The Tigers have tallied 226 yards/contest in the air overall (199 per game versus conference opposition) and have 16 passing scores so far. The Razorbacks have recorded 203 pass yards per outing (185.6 in the SEC) and have 12 total pass TDs.

Defensively, Missouri should have the upper hand in both phases. The team has allowed opponents to run for an average of 130 yards and pass for 189 yards per game. Arkansas has allowed 228.5 yards per game on the ground and 233.2 to opposing teams in the air. The Tigers are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 5.49 to opposing QBs, while the Razorbacks have allowed an 8.06 ANY/A.

Bryant is up to 2,011 passing yards this season. He's connected on 156-of-253 attempts with 15 passing touchdowns and five interceptions. Bryant's got a 7.26 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number is 4.19 over the last two games.

We're looking for Tigers to control the clock by pounding the defense with their running backs. In addition to receiver Jalen Knox (254 receiving yards and one touchdown), Tyler Badie (396 rush yards, two rush TDs, 336 receiving yards, five receiving TDs) and Larry Rountree III (711 rush yards, eight rush TDs) have delivered in the offense for Missouri.

For the home team, K.J. Jefferson has produced 137 yards, zero TDs and zero INTs. Jefferson's ANY/A stands at 5.84 for the year and 2.21 over his past two games.

The Razorbacks also like to keep their RBs involved. In addition to Rakeem Boyd (158 receiving yards), Treylon Burks (35 rush yards, 410 receiving yards) and Mike Woods (381 receiving yards and four TDs) have seen a multitude of touches recently.

These two teams faced off a year ago with the final result being a 38-0 win for Missouri.
<h3>Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick</h3>
SU Winner - Missouri, ATS Winner - Missouri, O/U - Under
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Team Betting Trends

Both teams have lost six fumbles this year.

The Missouri defense has sacked opposing QBs 19 times this year. Arkansas has produced 18 sacks.

As a team, Missouri has averaged 2.2 yards per carry over its past three contests and 2.3 over its last two.

Arkansas has averaged 5.7 yards per carry over its last three matchups and 5.2 over its last two.

Over its last three contests, Arkansas is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.

The O/U for Missouri's last game going into it was 47.5. The under cashed in the team's 24-20 loss to Tennessee.

Over its last three games, Missouri is 0-3 ATS and the under cashed in each of those three.

The O/U for Arkansas' previous matchup going into it was 70. The over cashed in that 56-20 defeat to LSU.

Arkansas has dropped 10 of its last 11 games SU, with a 21-point win over Colorado State on September 14th accounting for its lone victory over that stretch.

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Missouri vs. Arkansas College Football Betting Pick 11/29/19

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Pride face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Pride are hosting the game at Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, NY. The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 154 points, with the Pride being the favored team playing at home against the Cougars.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS HOFSTRA PRIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hofstra Pride -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mack Sports Complex at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Pride.</li><li>Not only will Hofstra pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charleston Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>In their 14th game of the season, Charleston comes in with a 9-4 record. If Charleston can win today, they will improve their road record to 3-4. As of now, Charleston has a losing record vs. the spread, sitting at 5-7. When playing away games, the Cougars are 2-5 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.</p><p>After 13 games, Charleston has an over/under record of 7-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 152.9 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Cougars' games have averaged 160 points per game, along with an over/under record of 4-0.</p><p>Charleston recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 89 points against Saint Joseph's. This output exceeded their season average of 78.5 points per game. The top scorer for the Cougars was Reyne Smith with 31 points, while Ben Burnham also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Charleston defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. Against Saint Joseph's in their most recent game, the Charleston defense gave up a total of 82 points while allowing Saint Joseph's to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Hofstra Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In their most recent game, Hofstra lost to St. John's by a score of 84-79. The Pride currently have a 7-6 record. All of Hofstra's games this season have been played on the road. As of now, Hofstra's against the spread record stands at 6-5-1 heading into today's matchup. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Hofstra has an over/under record of 4-8-0, with their games averaging 148.1 points per game on average. When looking at the Pride's last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 141 points per game.</p><p>Hofstra's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against St. John's. They had an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 3/7 free throws. Offensively, the Pride hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 101st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 65th in terms of percentage and 9th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In terms of defense, Hofstra is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. The Hofstra defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed St. John's to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>The 2022 Stanley Cup continues Thursday, May 5, with the Eastern Conference Conference First Round clash at Madison Square Garden in New York, so we have prepared the best Penguins vs. Rangers betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Rangers host the Pens for Game 2, looking to tie the series as -140 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>. The Penguins are listed as +120 road underdogs with a total of 5.5 goals.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Pens hope for another upset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins took the first blood in this series, playing as +125 moneyline dogs. They beat the Rangers 4-3 in triple overtime thanks to Evgeni Malkin’s 21<sup>st</sup> goal in 2021-22, while Casey DeSmith and Louis Domingue combined for 65 saves.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Pens took a whopping 83 shots in Game 1. Jake Guentzel scored a couple of goals, Bryan Rust had one goal and a pair of dishes, while Sidney Crosby accounted for two assists. DeSmith yielded three goals on 51 shots, and the 30-year-old netminder exited midway through the second overtime period due to a lower-body injury.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Louis Domingue made 17 stops in relief last Tuesday. He’s guarded the cage only twice this past regular season, allowing four goals on 83 shots in the process. DeSmith is questionable to play in Game 2, so we could see Domingue in the crease Thursday at The Garden.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Rangers blew a two-goal lead in the opener&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The New York Rangers had a 2-0 lead after 3:08 of play in the second period of Game 1, but they allowed the Pens to tie the clash at 2-2. Chris Kreider’s shorthanded goal got the Rangers another lead that lasted for only a minute and a half, as we saw five goals in the second period.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Igor Shesterkin surrendered four goals on 83 shots, posting the second-best record in Stanley Cup history with 79 saves. The 26-year-old goalie made a few sensational stops on the night, and he’ll certainly get another starting call in Game 2.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Shesterkin was one of the best goaltenders in the league in 2021-22. He went 36-13-4 with a strong 2.07 GAA and .935 save percentage, tallying six shutouts in the process. The Rangers had the second-lowest scoring defense in the NHL, yielding just 2.52 goals per game.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends</strong><strong>:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 in the last seven games on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>NY Rangers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>19-11 in the last 30 games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Rangers won three of their four encounters with the Penguins last regular season. I’m expecting them to bounce back from a tough loss in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Pens, who might miss their starting goaltender.&nbsp;</p>



<p>New York, on the other side, can count on Igor Shesterkin to put on another strong performance. In four regular-season starts against the Penguins, Shesterkin has gone 3-1-0 with a ridiculous 1.01 GAA and .960 save percentage.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take New York Rangers at -140&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>After blowing a two-goal lead in the opener, the Rangers need to slow down things in Game 2, especially if they take the lead once more. New York cannot allow the Penguins to take a lot of shots, as Igor Shesterkin is not invincible, and the Pens certainly own some top-notch players on their roster.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I’ve mentioned how good the Rangers’ defense has been during the regular season. On the other side, the Penguins finished fifth in the league in goals allowed per game (2.74). Both teams are doing a great job with a man down, so I’m backing the under.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 5.5 goals at +110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/5/22

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-114) will host the Atlanta Hawks (-106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 1 point and have a record of 3-6, while the Hawks are 4-5. The over/under line for this game is 226.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Detroit?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 4-5 on the season with a 121-116 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta took an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 26-22. The 2nd quarter saw both teams score 39 points, and the Knicks edged the Hawks 28-24 in the 3rd. The game was tied at 89 going into the 4th, where the Hawks outscored the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Zaccharie Risacher's 33 points and 6 threes at 60% shooting led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks, with Atlanta hitting 15 threes at 39.5% overall. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each added 23 points, with Johnson also grabbing 15 rebounds.</p> <p>Risacher scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Clint Capela added 8 of his 18 points in the 4th. Young also contributed 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Hawks' defense held the Knicks to 27 points in the 4th, helping them secure a win. Overall, they gave up 116 points on 48% shooting.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing New York to hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 3-6 on the season after a narrow 108-107 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Detroit, who entered the game as 1-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Hornets early on shifted momentum, but the Pistons kept it close, trailing 77-76 going into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 31 points in the final period, but Detroit couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 21 points and 5 assists in their 108-107 loss to the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, despite shooting just 39.1%.</p> <p>Detroit shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 10 threes at 31.2%. Cunningham scored 12 of his 20 points in the 1st quarter, while Paul Reed added 8 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons held the Hornets to 108 points on 43% shooting, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Detroit gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, which proved costly.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed 14 made threes on 31% shooting from deep and sent the Hornets to the line 16 times, where they hit all their free throws. Detroit finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Foxes and Bobcats game? Catch the action at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Quinnipiac as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Marist as Away Dogs</h3><p>Marist has played 27 games this season and has a record of 16-11. The team is 11-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference games and 5-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Red Foxes are 8-7 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. So far, Marist has been the underdog in 12 games, and they have a record of 5-7 in those matchups.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Marist lost to Iona by a score of 71-64. The team's average scoring margin on the road this season is +.1, and they are 4-1 in their last five road games. This season, the Red Foxes have been the underdog in 12 games, and their record in those matchups is 5-7.</p><p>Marist has an ATS record of 16-11 this season and they are 7-5 vs. the spread at home. On the road, the Red Foxes are 9-6 vs. the spread and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, Marist has an ATS mark of 7-5 this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Marist's over/under record for the season is 8-18-1 and their games have averaged 126.7 points. Today's over/under line of 138 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (132.1). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and their games have averaged 125 points in those matchups.</p><p>The Marist offense is coming off a game in which they scored 64 points vs. Iona. Overall their field goal percentage was 48% while connecting on 7 threes. Josh Pascarelli is leading the team in scoring at 10.8 points per contest. Max Allen has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12 going into the game.</p><p>The Red Foxes' defense is presently ranked 6th nationally, allowing an average of 61.8 points per contest. Against Iona, the Red Foxes' defense gave up 71 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Iona only made 9 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Bobcats Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Quinnipiac enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 19 of their 29 games this season. So far, they have gone 16-3 when favored. At home, the Bobcats have gone 11-3 this season, and they have a scoring margin of +6.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Quinnipiac has won two games in a row, and they come into this matchup with a record of 21-8. In their most recent game, they faced off against Siena, and they won by a score of 71-57. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bobcats have gone 7-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Quinnipiac has gone 10-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bobcats are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, Quinnipiac is 7-7 vs. the spread this season and 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Quinnipiac's over/under record this season is 11-17 and the average over/under line in their games is 149.2. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year. So far, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138.</p><p>In their latest game, Quinnipiac offense put up 71 points against Siena. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.7% and made 6 threes. Leading Quinnipiac in scoring vs. Siena was Matt Balanc with his 26 points. Amarri Tice also added 19 points for the Bobcats.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Quinnipiac defense is giving up an average of 72.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Siena, the Saints finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 57 points vs. Quinnipiac.</p>

Marist Red Foxes vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>The Grizzlies and Nuggets are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ALT. The Nuggets will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 224.5 points, and the Nuggets are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +7</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-102 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Jamal Murray finishing with Jamal Murray points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Grizzlies?</h3><p>So far this season, the Grizzlies have an overall record of 10-19, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference. Within their division, they are currently in 4th place.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Memphis has gone 8-8 and have an average scoring differential of -3.4 points per contest.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Memphis has won three straight games and have an underdog record of 5-14. Against the spread, they have gone 9-7 on the road and have covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>When playing other teams in the Western Conference, Memphis is 7-16 compared to going 3-3 in non-conference matchups. Their current road trip has them playing their 3rd straight game away from home.</p>

<p>Memphis will look to keep their win streak alive, which currently sits at four games. In their last game, they defeated the Pelicans by a score of 116-115. Going into the game, the Grizzlies were 4.5-point underdogs and ended up winning by one point.</p>

<p>So far this season, the average over/under line in the Grizzlies' games is 223.7, and their games have finished with an average of 219.8 points. Their over/under record for the season is 12-17, including two straight overs.</p><p>Coming into the game, Memphis is averaging 107.3 points per game. However, they just put up 116 points against the Pelicans. Desmond Bane leads the team with 25.2 points per game while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.3 points per game.</p><p>The Grizzlies' defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.4 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.1% while allowing 38.5% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Win at Ball Arena?</h3><p>When playing at home, the Nuggets have been the favorites in 14 of their 14 games and have gone 12-2 straight up and 7-6 ATS at home. Denver is coming off a 120-114 win over the Warriors but did not cover the spread as 7.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>So far, Denver's average scoring margin at home is +10.4 points per game compared to +.8 on the road. Against the spread, the Nuggets are 13-15 as the favorite and 1-2 vs. the spread at home.</p>

<p>Denver's overall record this season is 22-10, which has them 3rd in the Western Conference. In their five straight wins, the Nuggets have picked up two wins at home and three on the road.</p>

<p>Against teams outside of the Western Conference, Denver is 8-2, compared to going 14-8 against other teams in the West. In the Northwest Division, the Nuggets are in 3rd place with a 2-2 division record.</p>

<p>Denver's over/under record for the season is 11-20-1, and their games have averaged 225.3 points per contest. Today's over/under line of 224.5 is slightly below their season average over/under line of 225.8.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Nuggets put up 120 points on the Warriors. They shot 48.8% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers. Jamal Murray led the team in scoring with 28 points, while Nikola Jokic was right behind him with 26 points.</p><p>Currently, the Nuggets' defense holds the 4th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.2 points per game. Opponents are hitting 52.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.6% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Cardinal. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Stanford being favored by -18 over Denver.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +18</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Denver at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Pioneers Secure a Win at Stanford?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Records</h3> 

<p>Denver finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, going 8-11 in Summit League play. At home, the Pioneers were 6-4, with an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. On the road, they posted a 7-13 record, losing by an average of 5.2 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, Denver went 14-15, with a 9-10 mark in road games. They were 7-5 straight-up when favored and 5-7 ATS. As underdogs, they went 6-12 straight-up but managed a 9-8 ATS record. Their games averaged 161.6 points, and they had a 19-10-1 O/U record, with their average O/U line set at 155.5 points.</p><p>Denver averaged 81 points per game last season, ranking 66th in possessions per game with 66.2. They shot 45% from the field, placing 179th, with an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 139th. The Pioneers made 8.6 threes per game, ranking 66th, and attempted 24.9, ranking 59th, with a 34% success rate, placing 151st. They were 27th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.7.</p> 

<p>Top returning players include DeAndre Craig, who averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game, and Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente, who averaged 6.4 points, 1.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds. Both played in 34 games last season.</p><p>Last season, Denver struggled defensively, allowing 80.5 points per game, which ranked 332nd in the nation. Opponents shot 33.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Pioneers 295th in 3-point defense. Denver was better at limiting free throws, allowing 17.5 per game, ranking 133rd nationally.</p> <p>Denver averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 218th, and they were 104th in blocked shots, with 3.9 per game.</p><h3>Can Stanford Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Records</h3> 

<p>Stanford finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, including a 9-13 mark in conference play. At home, they posted a 9-8 record, with an average scoring margin of +3.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-9, losing by an average of 4.4 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, Stanford was 15-15, and they went 7-6 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they were 10-7 straight-up and 8-9 ATS. As the underdog, they were 4-10 straight-up but 7-6 ATS. Their games averaged 152.5 points, and their over/under record was 17-14, with an average line of 150.2 points.</p><p>Stanford averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 14th in possessions per game with 70.1. They shot 46% from the field, placing 93rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54%, good for 67th. The Cardinal made 8.9 three-pointers per game, ranking 45th, and shot 36% from beyond the arc, placing 62nd. They attempted 24.2 threes per game, ranking 84th. Stanford struggled at the free-throw line, making 12.3 per game, which ranked 286th.</p> <p>Returning for Stanford are forwards Maxime Raynaud and Chisom Okpara. Raynaud averaged 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last season, while Okpara averaged 16.5 points and 5 rebounds. Both players also averaged 2 assists per game.</p><p>Stanford struggled defensively last season, allowing 76.5 points per game, which ranked 282nd in the country. Opponents shot 35.3% from beyond the arc against the Cardinal, placing them 396th in 3-point defense.</p> <p>Stanford was better at limiting free throws, allowing 16.0 per game, ranking 68th nationally. They averaged 5.5 steals per game (308th) and 3.1 blocks per game (223rd).</p>

Denver Pioneers vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers (-183) will host the Golden State Warriors (+154) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 231.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Win at Cleveland?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 7-1 on the season with a 118-112 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Golden State, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 230, just over the pre-game line of 228.5.</p> <p>A pivotal 12-0 run by the Warriors turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 44-40 to leading 52-44. After a 32-16 second quarter, the Celtics responded by outscoring Golden State 41-31 in the third. The Warriors entered the fourth quarter with a narrow 82-81 lead and finished strong, outscoring Boston 36-31 in the final period.</p><p>Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points and 9 assists in their win over the Celtics, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. Buddy Hield also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep and finishing with 16 points, matching Andrew Wiggins' total.</p> <p>Golden State hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. Curry scored 21 points in the 2nd half, including 11 in the 3rd quarter and 10 in the 4th, while Hield added 5 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Celtics to just 16 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 41 points. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Golden State sent Boston to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Celtics hit 19 threes at a 35% clip. The Warriors finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 9-0 on the season with a 131-122 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total score of 253 points exceeded the 224.5-point line by 28.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 48-39 to 58-39. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 40-29, and entered the 4th with a 99-88 lead. Although the Pelicans edged Cleveland 34-32 in the final quarter, the Cavaliers had already built a strong enough lead to secure the win.</p><p>The Cavaliers shot 54.2% from the field and knocked down 17 threes at a 48.6% clip in their 131-122 win over the Pelicans. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 29 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert each added 16 points, with Allen shooting 70% from the floor. Darius Garland scored 11 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Ty Jerome added all 11 of his points in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite giving up 122 points, the Cavaliers managed to secure a win over the Pelicans. Cleveland's defense was at its best in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 25 points. However, they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 34 points in each.</p> <p>The Cavaliers allowed New Orleans to shoot 47% from the field and 48% from three, with the Pelicans making 13 threes. Cleveland also sent New Orleans to the line 28 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Defensively, the Cavaliers recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>An interleague battle begins Tuesday night when the Toronto Blue Jays (21-14, 12-11 away) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (16-19, 9-7 home). Toronto has turned their season around over the past two weeks, while the Phillies have continued to sputter around the .500 mark. Below is my MLB pick for the Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toronto-blue-jays-vs-philadelphia-phillies-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -105</p>



<p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-toronto-blue-jays"><a></a>Why Bet the Toronto Blue Jays:</h2>



<p>✅ Toronto has had Philadelphia’s number having won five of their last six meetings.</p>



<p>✅ At Citizens Bank Park, the Blue Jays have won 14 of their last 19 games in Philadelphia.</p>



<p>✅ The Phillies are struggling having lost six of their last seven games played.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toronto-blue-jays-have-gotten-it-going"><a></a>Toronto Blue Jays Have Gotten it Going</h2>



<p>Toronto struggled to begin the season, but they have turned things around and are now seven games about .500. The American League East is the best division in baseball and the Blue Jays are already seven games back of first place. The past weekend, the Blue Jays visited the Pittsburgh Pirates and dominated in a series sweep. Toronto won each game by at least four runs and won by a combined 22-3 score line.</p>



<p>Alek Manoah is taking the mound for the eighth time this season and he will need to improve on his 4.71 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.</p>



<p>The Blue Jays have been balanced at the dish with Matt Chapman batting a team high .349, Vlad Guerrero Jr. has mashed seven home runs, and Bo Bichette has a team leading 22 RBIs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-philadelphia-phillies-are-very-lackluster">The Philadelphia Phillies are Very Lackluster</h2>



<p>Philadelphia appeared to be turning things around, but it was a poor last seven days for the defending National League Champions. The Phillies opened the week by getting swept by the Dodgers and then welcomed the</p>



<p>Aaron Nola is set to make his eighth start of the year and he has to improve on his 4.64 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.</p>



<p>The Phillies offense has been balanced this year with Brandon Marsh having a .314 batting average, Kyle Schwarber has eight home runs, and Alec Bohm has knocked in 25 RBIs.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction - 05/09/23

We were on track for a winner in college basketball on Saturday night with 76 points at halftime of Virginia vs. Duke, but the second half plodded along and with limited fouling because of the close score, the over fell one point short. A couple of tough losses by a point and a half-point this week have us 3-3 going into the swing day on Sunday.

Late options are few and far between, but we’ll have to pick one of the games and the one that makes the cut is Butler at Xavier in the Big East. Xavier is -8.5 with a total of 134 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> for this Sunday evening affair on the Cintas Center floor in Cincinnati.
<h3><strong><u>Butler</u></strong><strong><u> Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
Butler looks like a team just trying to survive until the one-shot deal that is the Big East Conference Tournament. This is not a good Butler team and we’ve seen that play out a lot lately. The Bulldogs have fallen short of 70 points in regulation in ever game since December 23. That is a span of 14 games. We know that Butler plays at a slow pace but LaVall Jordan’s team just isn’t gifted offensively.

Butler shoots 33.7% from three, which is decent, but only 45.7% from two-point land. That ranks 302nd in the nation. The Bulldogs are also at 62.7% from the free throw line, which ranks 332nd nationally. Their 319th-ranked adjusted tempo makes this Butler team one of the slowest in the nation and they’re trying to win by drawing out the game to limit the number of possessions, but it’s just not working.

In 16 conference games, Butler ranks 10th in adjusted offensive efficiency and also 10th in eFG%. About the only thing that the Bulldogs have done well in Big East play is rebound on the defensive side. They’re 10th in eFG% and 2P%. There are only 11 teams in the Big East. Only St. John’s is worse defensively, but the Red Storm make up for that on the offensive side. Only DePaul is worse offensively, but as bad as the Blue Demons are there, they are a decent defensive team. Except for when they’ve played Butler.

Butler has lost five of seven in conference action and got blown out at home on Wednesday by a Marquette team that was floundering. Given the 13-point loss to Xavier in the first meeting, a game that was played to just 64 possessions, can we expect any different here?
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<h3><strong><u>Xavier Musketeers</u></strong></h3>
This looks like a sizable number for Xavier to cover with how they’ve played recently. The Musketeers allowed 1.142 and 1.207 points per possession to UConn and St. John’s in a couple of losses. St. John’s exacted revenge from the first game, which was a 69-61 loss back on January 6.

In fairness, Xavier has had two extended breaks recently. The Musketeers went from January 10 to January 30 without playing, when they beat Butler by 13, and then went from that day until February 13 without a game. They lost at home to UConn and then lost that road game at St. John’s. Xavier took 40 three-pointers in that loss to the Johnnies. Grading Xavier in conference action is tough because of those two long breaks. They only have eight data points in league play compared to the 16 that the Bulldogs have. Xavier has taken great care of the basketball, but has struggled at the free throw line and is only shooting 32.2% on three-point efforts.

Will Xavier look crisper in this game now playing three times in eight days? This feels more like the routine for college basketball than what they’ve had to contend with in previous weeks. Travis Steele’s squad is fifth in Near Proximity Field Goal Percentage against an average opponent per Haslametrics, but the Musketeers have settled for a lot of three-point attempts and way too many mid-range shots this season. They are sixth in Mid-Range Attempt Percentage. Those are generally low-percentage shots.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Butler defends the three-point line better than the two-point line. In the first meeting, Xavier was 10-of-20 from three and 16-of-31 from two. The game still fell on 123 points, playing to just 64 possessions with Xavier off the layoff. I don’t really see Butler upping the pace here. Jordan knows his offense can’t really compete with teams if they want to run.

I think Xavier will try to make Butler uncomfortable here and press the tempo a little bit more. The Bulldogs could be in fouling range here if this is close. While Xavier as a team isn’t good, Paul Scruggs is 82% and Nate Johnson is 80%, so those would be the two guys taking them late.

Xavier looks like an uncomfortable favorite here, but with a little more rhythm and some actual practice time this week, I’ll lay the number.
<h4><strong>Pick: Xavier -8.5</strong></h4>
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Butler at Xavier College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/21/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The Tar Heels are the favorites in this Atlantic Coast conference matchup the against the Wolfpack. The over/under for the game is set at 154 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina is 11-3 overall and 3-0 in ACC play. The Tar Heels are favored by 3.5 points against North Carolina State. So far, North Carolina has been favored in 12 of its 14 games, going 10-2 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the road, the Tar Heels are 3-2 this season, and they have a +4.0 average scoring margin. Their road win streak is at three games, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>North Carolina has an ATS record of 8-6 this season and they are 7-5 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Tar Heels have gone 3-2 vs. the spread this year and they have an ATS mark of 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>North Carolina's over/under record for the season sits at 8-6 and today's line of 154 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games (153). So far, the average scoring total in their games is 154.4, which is nearly identical to today's line. Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 137 points.</p><p>North Carolina offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 65 points against Clemson. In that game, they made 8/23 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 41.7%. In terms of offense, the Tar Heels have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 172nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 116th in percentage and 157th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Tar Heels' defense is nationally ranked 137th, allowing 70.8 points per game. So far, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.8 times per game (378th).</p><h3>Will the Wolfpack Win at PNC Arena?</h3><p>North Carolina State is 11-3 overall and 3-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. They have won four straight games, including their most recent contest against Virginia by a score of 76-60. The Wolfpack has been perfect at home this season, going 8-0.</p>

<p>So far, North Carolina State has been the underdog in four games, going 1-3 in those contests. They have been the underdog in just four of their 14 games this season.</p><p>North Carolina State has an ATS record of 7-7 this season and they are 5-3 against the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wolfpack have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in North Carolina State games is 8-5-1. The average scoring total in their games this season is 145.9 points, which is very similar to the average over/under line in their games of 145.6 points. On the year, the average margin between the actual scoring total and the over/under line is 0.2 points. Today's over/under line of 154 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season and higher than the average over/under line in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 130 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Wolfpack's offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.7 points per contest. DJ Horne is leading the team in scoring at 14.4 points per contest. Jayden Taylor has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.1 going into the game.</p><p>The Wolfpack's defense is presently ranked 94th nationally, allowing an average of 68.1 points per contest. Against Virginia in their most recent game, the North Carolina State defense gave up a total of 60 points while allowing Virginia to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

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