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UTEP Miners vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Game one of this Eastern Conference second-round series between the Cavaliers and Celtics is set to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden in Boston. TNT is carrying the game on TV, and the Celtics are the home team and the number one seed in the series. They are favored by 11.5 points and are at -627 on the money line. The Cavs are at +452, and the over/under line is at 208 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, May 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-106 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><p>Donovan Mitchell had a huge game for the Cavaliers, finishing with 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. He hit two threes and shot 40.7% from the field. Cleveland picked up a 106-94 win over the Magic, closing out the series in seven games. The Cavaliers won the series 4-3.</p>

<p>Cleveland's offense was below average, as they hit just eight threes and shot 44.2% from the field. As a team, they finished with 106 points. Caris LeVert added 15 points for the Cavaliers, while Max Strus finished with 13 points and knocked down three threes.</p><p>The Celtics are coming off a 118-84 win over the Heat, which clinched the series in five games. Boston won the series 4-1 and will now advance to the next round. Their 118 points in the win was right on the over/under line of 201.5 points.</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes and shot 40% as a team. Derrick White and Sam Hauser each hit five threes for Boston. Jaylen Brown also added 25 points for the Celtics.</p><h3>Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic by a score of 106-94. The over/under line for that game was 195.5, and the teams combined for 200 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 44-44-1, with an average over/under line of 221 points. Today's line is set at 208, and 13 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that. On average, their games have finished with 220.8 points.</p>

<p>Cleveland's ATS record for the season is 41-46, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 14-17 (19-23 on the road), and they are 11-21 as the underdog straight-up.</p>

<p>For the season, the Cavaliers have gone 48-34 and are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they have a record of 31-21 and are 2nd in the Central Division.</p>

<p>Today, the Cavaliers are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 9 straight games as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 14-17, and they are 11-21 straight-up as the underdog.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.6 points per game over his last five games while shooting 45.7% from the field. In these games, he also averaged 5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Darius Garland is averaging 15 points per game in his last five games while hitting 43.3% of his shots from the field. In these games, he averaged 5.2 assists.</p>

<p>Cleveland's offense is averaging 112.6 points per game this season, which is 23rd in the NBA. On the road, they are at 109.3 points per game, compared to 113.3 at home. The team's field goal percentage for the season is 13th in the league, and they are 10th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been a top-10 defense, allowing just 109.4 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.6% from beyond the arc, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Cavaliers have been even better, giving up just 110.0 points per contest, which is 5th in the NBA. Over their last five games, Cleveland has been even stingier, allowing just 106.6 points per game, which is 9th in the league during that stretch.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 69.5% of games against the Cavaliers. However, teams have shot 45.1% from three-point range against Cleveland this season.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Celtics are favored by 11.5 points against the Cavaliers. This season, Boston has been favored in 83 of their 82 games and have gone 66-17 in those games. As the favorite, they have won three straight games and have an average scoring margin of +12.3 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Celtics are 45-38 for the season and have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, their ATS record is 24-18, and their average scoring margin vs. the spread is +15.2 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 45-41-1, with an average over/under line of 227.8. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 228.1 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Heat by a score of 118-84. The O/U line for that game was 201.5, and Boston covered the spread (-13.5).</p>

<p>Boston is currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 41-11 and 23-7 against the West. The Celtics have won three straight games and are 29-14 on the road compared to 39-5 at home.</p><p>Looking at the Celtics' three-point shooting numbers, they are averaging 16.5 made threes per game, which is the best mark in the league. They are also leading the league in three-point attempts, putting up 42.5 shots per contest. Overall, the team is shooting 38% from beyond the arc. This season, the Celtics are the second-highest scoring team in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.8 points per game in his last five games while hitting 52.2% of his shots from the field. Over his last five games, Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Derrick White is averaging 22.4 points per game in his last five games on 57.7% shooting.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Celtics are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.3. This season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72% of games against Boston. In terms of three-point shooting, teams have made more threes than their season average in 52.4% of games vs. Boston.</p>

<p>On the season, the Celtics have been one of the best at defending the paint, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.9%. They are also 2nd in blocked shots per game at 6.6. When it comes to personal fouls, Boston is 29th in the league.</p>

<p>In their last five games, opposing teams have shot just 44% from the field against the Celtics. During this stretch, Boston is 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 31.1%. They have also done a good job of not fouling, giving up just 9.8 made free throws per game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Cyclones. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and the Cyclones are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Hampshire Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>New Hampshire heads into their 13th game of the year with a record of 8-4. Should they come out on top today, they will bring their road record to .500, which currently sits at 3-4. Up to this point, New Hampshire has been solid against the spread, boasting a record of 7-4. This includes a positive ATS mark of 5-2 when playing on the road and an even 2-2 when playing at home.</p><p>New Hampshire comes in with an over/under record of 6-4-1 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 150.6 points per game so far. The Wildcats' last five games have culminated with an average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, New Hampshire's offense scored 81 points against Rhode Island. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.1%, and they went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Leading New Hampshire in scoring vs. Rhode Island was Clarence O. Daniels II with his 27 points. Naim Miller also added 17 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>On the defensive side, New Hampshire is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.9 points per game. In today's game vs. Iowa State, the New Hampshire defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Hampshire made 16 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.</p><h3>Can Iowa State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The game against New Hampshire today will showcase a 10-2 Iowa State team. In away games, the Cyclones are 2-1 this year, while they are 8-1 at home. Iowa State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 8-3-1. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Iowa State comes in with an over/under record of 8-4-0 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 144.5 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Cyclones' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 86.3 points per game, the Iowa State had a below average performance. They scored 80 points against Eastern Illinois and had a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tamin Lipsey who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.5. Keshon Gilbert also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.8.</p><p>In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the nation by allowing 58.2 points per game. Iowa State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Eastern Illinois offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 48 points.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

<p>ABC will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are the heavy favorite at -20.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 47 points. Texas comes in with a 9-1 record, while Kentucky is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 27 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kentucky Wildcats at +20.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kentucky Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Kentucky enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, holding a 1.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. In six of their ten games, the Wildcats have been favored, but they’ve only managed a 2-4 record in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats have a +2.6 average scoring margin and are 5-4 against the spread. They’ve gone 3-0 ATS as underdogs and 2-4 as favorites. On the road, Kentucky is 2-1 ATS, while they are 3-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 47 points. Kentucky’s games have averaged 41.2 points, with an average line of 45.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-6, with seven games featuring lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Kentucky’s offense ranks 80th in points per game, averaging 21.9, and they sit 74th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 109th in passing yards per game, with just 183.4 yards. They are 82nd in passing completions, averaging 14.4 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 37.4%, ranking 85th. Kentucky’s passer rating is 73, placing them 120th nationally.</p> <p>Brock Vandagriff leads the Wildcats with 1,542 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 81. Kentucky is 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 37.1 per game, and they gain 159.1 rushing yards per game. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has 505 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dane Key leads the receiving corps with 686 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Kentucky's defense is ranked 19th nationally, allowing 19.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 134.4 rushing yards per game and 188.5 passing yards, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 80.2 and completing 64.2% of their throws against Kentucky.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Murray State, Kentucky's defense allowed just 6 points, giving up 259 total yards. They held Murray State to 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 169 passing yards, while also forcing three interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Texas Longhorns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>At 9-1, Texas is ranked first in our CFB power rankings. They have a 39% chance of winning the Southeastern and a 93.2% chance of making the playoffs. The Longhorns also have the best odds of reaching the national championship game at 32.3% and winning it at 19.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Texas is 5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all 10 games, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +25.1 points, and they are 6-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 47 points. Texas games have averaged 48.9 points, with an average line of 53.4 points. They are 4-5-1 against the over/under, with an average margin of -4.5 points.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 14th nationally with 288.5 yards per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 23.3 per game, and 27th in attempts. Their quarterback, Quinn Ewers, has thrown for 1,898 yards and has a passer rating of 109. Texas is 12th in scoring, averaging 37 points per game, and we have them 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Ewers has completed 68.4% of his passes, throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. Texas ranks 10th in passer rating. Isaiah Bond leads the team with 483 receiving yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Texas averages 162.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Texas' defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 11.9 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 136.5 passing yards per game, which is the 4th-lowest in the country, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 52 against them, the 3rd-lowest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Arkansas, Texas gave up only 10 points and 231 total yards. They held Arkansas to 82 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 149 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Capitals versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Capitals.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+137)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Capitals Defense Show Up in Pittsburgh?</h3><p><p>So far this season, the Capitals have gone 28-23-9 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, Washington is in 5th place with a record of 13-8. On the road, the Capitals have gone 12-13-4.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. As the underdog, the Capitals have gone 16-20-7 this season.</p></p><p>Washington comes into the game with an average scoring margin of -0.6 goals per game. So far, the Capitals have had 14 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's puck line record is 28-32, and their puck line record as the underdog is 24-19. In their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Washington's games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Capitals come in with an over/under record of 28-30-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. The Capitals went 9-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 19-17.</p><p>Washington's current leading scorer is Dylan Strome. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 51st in the NHL. Strome also comes into the game with 25 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins are currently 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 13-12, and his save percentage is 0.694%.</p><h3>Can the Penguins Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 16-10-4, including a three-game win streak. In the Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh is 8-8 and sits in sixth place. Overall, the Penguins are 28-24-8 and are 11th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Pittsburgh has gone 19-14-5 this season and has won three straight games when favored. In their last ten games, the Penguins are 5-5 and have gone 2-3 in their last five games.</p></p><p>At home, the Penguins have a puck line record of 14-16 and an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game. So far, they have 19 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Overall, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 29-31, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last five games, the Penguins have a puck line record of 3-2.</p> <p>This season, Pittsburgh's games are averaging 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Penguins currently have an over/under record of 24-33-3.</p><p>Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Penguins are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 25th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 11th in the league. Coming into the game, the Penguins have a 18-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 9-9.</p><p>The leading scorer for Pittsburgh's offense is Sidney Crosby. Coming into the game he has 32 goals, ranking 11th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Crosby has 31 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins are currently 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Tristan Jarry comes into the game having made 41 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-19 and he has a save percentage of 0.889%.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Wednesday night's interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Braves is set for 7:20 PM from Truist Park in Atlanta. The forecast for Wednesday's game calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80s. Boston comes in with a record of 19-17, while the Braves are 21-12.</p>

<p>Chris Sale will start for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Nick Pivetta for the Braves. Atlanta is at -197 on the money line compared to the Red Sox at +164. The over/under line is at 9 runs.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox 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>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Red Sox series came right down to the end, as the Red Sox rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -188 on the money line.</p>

<p>Atlanta got to Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford, scoring two runs in the first and adding two more in the 3rd. On the other side, the Red Sox got on the board with two runs in the 6th and added their final run in the 8th.</p>

<p>Reynaldo Lopez pitched well for the Braves in this one, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. Joe Jimenez got the win out of the bullpen, and Raisel Iglesias got the save.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 3rd in the AL East and is 4.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Currently, they are 0-3 in divisional games. Overall, the Red Sox are 19-17, and they are looking to even up their series with the Braves today.</p>

<p>So far, the Red Sox have gone 9-5 as the favorite this year compared to 10-12 as the underdog. On the road, they are 12-8 and 7-9 at home. Heading into today's game, they are 6-4-1 in series this year. Over their last 10 games, the Red Sox are 5-5.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a profitable run line team this season, going 19-17 overall. They have been even better on the run line on the road, going 13-7. Their average run margin on the season is +1.1, and they have been particularly strong as an underdog, going 14-8 on the run line.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5, the Red Sox and Braves combined for just six runs in their most recent matchup. The Red Sox have gone under the over/under line in 77.8% of their games this season.</p><p>Nick Pivetta is on the mound for the Red Sox today, as they are taking on the Braves on the road. Pivetta is 1-1 on the year, with a win over the Athletics and a loss to the Mariners. In his last outing, he went 6 innings, striking out 10, but did give up a home run.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. One area they have been good at is avoiding strikeouts, as their average of 9 per game is the 29th worst mark in the league. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 11th in the league, and have the league's 8th ranked home run total.</p>

<p>Over the team's last seven games, Jarren Duran has gone 9/27, while Rafael Devers has also been swinging a hot bat, going 8/25 in that stretch. Duran is 2nd on the team with 15 RBIs, while Ceddanne Rafaela is the team's current leader in RBIs and is on a six-game hitting streak. For the season, Rafaela is batting just .211.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 21-12, the Braves are three games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have been good against other teams in the NL East, putting up an 8-4 record. The Braves took the series lead vs. the Red Sox with a win in the most recent game.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 12-4 this season and are just above .500 at 9-8 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 21-10 and are 0-2 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight series and have an overall series record of 7-3-1 this year. Heading into today's game, the Braves are 4-6 in their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Braves win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, and when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Their overall run-line record is 16-17, and they have been slightly better on the road (9-8) than at home (7-9) against the run line. As the favorite, they are 15-16 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 1-1.</p><p>Atlanta's over/under record is 12-19 this season, and the over/under line for today's game against the Boston Red Sox is set at 9 runs. The Braves' games have had an average of 9.0 runs scored per game this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 2-5-1. So far this season, 30.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and their under streak is currently at 2 games.</p><p>Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and has been pitching well as of late. He has won each of his last three starts and is 4-1 with a 3.44 ERA for the season. Opponents are batting .201 off Sale this year, and his WHIP is currently .95. Sale has made six starts this year and has two quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.31 strikeouts and just 1.72 walks. The last time he pitched, Sale went five innings, giving up one earned run and picking up the win. In that outing, he had nine strikeouts. Sale's ERA at home is 2.84 compared to 3.87 on the road.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna comes into the game as the MLB's leader in RBIs, as his 34 runs batted in are also a team best. He has also been a big power threat for the Braves, as his 10 homers are the 2nd most in the league. However, he has gone just 4/24 in his last seven games. Travis d'Arnaud is also a power threat in the lineup, as his five homers are the 2nd most on the team and 7th in the MLB. He comes into the game with a batting average of .262.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Austin Riley has gone 8/28 with a home run and four RBIs. Ronald Acuna Jr. has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 9/29 in his last seven games. However, he has just one home run over that stretch.</p>

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<p>With a money line of -558, the Commanders are the heavy favorite as they face the Cowboys on Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 ET on FOX. The Commanders are favored by -10 in this week 12 matchup, which is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The over/under line is set at 44.5 points.</p><h3>DALLAS COWBOYS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +10</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 24 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Commanders to win, our ATS pick is to take the Cowboys at +10</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Dallas heads into week 12 against Washington looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 34-10 home loss to the Texans in week 11. This dropped the Cowboys to 3-7, leaving them 15th in our power rankings and giving them just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are now 3rd in the NFC East with a 1-1 division record.</p> <p>Against the spread, Dallas is 2-8 and has failed to cover in five straight games. They were 7-point underdogs against the Texans in week 11. The O/U line was 41.5, with the teams combining for 44 points. The Cowboys’ O/U record is 6-4 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the league in passing attempts per game (41.1), resulting in 240.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 7th. However, they are 23rd in points per game, averaging 18.7. Dallas has struggled on the ground, ranking 28th in rushing attempts and 31st in rushing yards per game (81.7). On 3rd down, they rank 23rd with a conversion rate of 35.6% but are 2nd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Cooper Rush threw for 354 yards (32/55) in week 11, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, but Dallas scored just 10 points, all in the 2nd quarter. Rico Dowdle led the team with 28 rushing yards on 10 carries, while CeeDee Lamb had 8 receptions for 93 yards. Dallas has failed to score in the 4th quarter in their last three games.</p><p>In their 34-10 loss to the Texans, the Cowboys' defense gave up 141 rushing yards on just 25 attempts, allowing Houston to control the game on the ground with 5.6 yards per attempt. Despite this, Dallas did limit the Texans to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. They also defended the pass well, not giving up any touchdowns through the air and holding Houston to 250 passing yards.<p></p>The Cowboys' defense managed one interception and held the Texans to a 67.6% completion rate. However, they struggled to generate consistent pressure, finishing with only one sack and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington enters week 12 with a 7-4 record, putting them 2nd in the NFC East despite two straight losses. After a narrow home loss to the Steelers in week 10, the Commanders couldn’t bounce back in week 11, falling 28-16 to the Eagles. Washington was a 4.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-3-1 this season.</p> <p>According to our projections, the Commanders have an 87.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 15.1% chance of winning the division. They currently rank 13th in our NFL power rankings and have a +5.9 scoring margin this season. Their O/U record is 7-4, with their games averaging 50.1 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Commanders rank 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 4th in the NFL in points per game (28) and 6th in total yards, averaging 366.7 per game. Washington has been run-heavy, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 6th in rushing yards, while sitting 24th in passing attempts and 14th in passing yards. They are 8th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions and rank 2nd in red zone attempts, but their 8.7% conversion rate in the red zone ranks 26th.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 191 yards and a touchdown in week 11, completing 22 of 32 passes and posting a passer rating of 81. He was sacked 3 times and threw an interception. Brian Robinson Jr. led the team with 63 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Austin Ekeler had 8 catches for 89 yards.</p><p>Washington's defense gave up 228 rushing yards to the Eagles in their 26-18 loss, with Philadelphia averaging 5.7 yards per attempt on the ground. Despite this, they did a good job against the pass, allowing just 206 yards through the air and no passing touchdowns. The Commanders also held the Eagles to a 64.3% completion rate.</p><p></p><p>On third downs, however, Washington struggled, allowing the Eagles to convert 56.2% of their chances. They did manage two sacks and had a positive quarterback hit differential, but they were at a -5 disadvantage in tackles for loss.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, this Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars matchup will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston. The game will be broadcast on FS1, and Baylor comes in as the -7.5-point favorite on the road. The over/under line is currently 50.5 points. The money line odds have Baylor at -302 and Houston at +244. The Bears have a 6-4 record, while the Cougars are 4-6 this season.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Cougars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at TDECU Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Houston Cougars winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Houston Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Baylor Bears Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, Baylor is guaranteed bowl eligibility, but their chances of winning the Big 12 are slim at 0.6%. The Bears are 3-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in five of their ten games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Baylor’s average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Baylor has a 6-2 record against the spread, covering the line in both home (3-1) and away (3-1) games. As the favorite, they are 4-1 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under record for Baylor’s games is 6-2, with their contests averaging 62.7 points. Their average over/under line is 53.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Baylor’s offense ranks 19th in points per game, averaging 35.1, and they are 20th in our offensive power rankings. Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 2,112 yards with 20 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 105.</p> <p>Baylor ranks 26th nationally in passer rating and 49th in passing yards per game, averaging 243.8. On the ground, they average 185.4 rushing yards per game. Bryson Washington leads the rushing attack with 699 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Josh Cameron leads the receivers with 525 yards and 8 touchdowns.</p><p>Baylor's defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.6 points per game. In their recent game against West Virginia, they gave up 35 points and 499 total yards, including 262 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 157.5 rushing yards per game against Baylor, while quarterbacks have posted a 56% completion rate and 230.2 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Houston Cougars Going Win In At Upset At TDECU Stadium</h3><p>Houston enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Baylor at home. They’ve gone 3-2 at home this season and are ranked 82nd in our power rankings. With just a 3.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, the Cougars are looking to finish strong.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in only two games this year, going 1-1 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -8.5 points per game, and they’ve gone 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-9, with an average line of 46.7 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5, with eight games having lower totals and two higher than this week’s line.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Houston’s offense ranks 118th in our CFB offensive power rankings, averaging just 14 points per game. They’ve struggled on third downs, converting only 26.3% of their attempts, and their passing game ranks 122nd nationally with 152.9 yards per game. Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards with a passer rating of 68, recording four touchdowns and eight interceptions.</p> <p>Smith has completed 65.4% of his passes, and Houston ranks 18th in the nation in completion percentage. On the ground, they average 144.1 rushing yards per game. Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the team with 376 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Joseph Manjack IV has 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Houston's defense has allowed 22.5 points per game this season, ranking 38th nationally. In their recent game against Arizona, they gave up 27 points, including 224 passing yards and two touchdowns, while forcing one interception. Arizona also rushed for 117 yards on 34 carries.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 189.5 passing yards per game against Houston, completing 61.7% of their passes. Houston's defense has faced the 40th fewest pass attempts in the country, and they’ve allowed 134.1 rushing yards per game on average.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinal and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -1.5 against Stanford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinal Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford improved to 3-1 on the season with a 70-63 win over Norfolk State on Wednesday. The Cardinal were heavy favorites at -21, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stanford led 38-33 at halftime and outscored Norfolk State 32-30 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinal’s inability to pull away from the Spartans may be a concern moving forward.</p><p>Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.9% overall and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, but they managed to grab 18 offensive rebounds, helping them score 70 points.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 24 points, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Stanford also made 24 of 37 free throws, shooting 64.9% from the line.</p><p>Stanford's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing just 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense limited their opponent to 8 three-pointers on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 24, shooting 64%. Stanford allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Santa Clara Win at Home?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara cruised to a 96-54 win over UC Riverside on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Broncos were -9 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara took control early, leading 43-21 at halftime. They scored 53 points in the 2nd half while holding UC Riverside to 33 points.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks to 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc (12/22) and 60.5% from two-point range (23/38). They also connected on 93.3% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Johnny O'Neil and Tyeree Bryan were perfect from the field, with Bryan going 5/5 and 2/2 from three-point range. O'Neil hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Christoph Tilly led the team with 20 points, shooting 8/10 from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (23/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Broncos allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. The opposing team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Cleveland is currently favored, with money line odds of -146 compared to the Royals at +124. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and the game is being played at 6:40 PM ET from Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Guardians are 75-57, while the Royals are 74-58. Gavin Williams is starting for Cleveland, and the Royals are going with Michael Lorenzen. Kansas City is 2nd in the AL Central, and the Guardians are on a two-game losing streak and are 1st in the division.</p>

<p>This AL Central matchup can be seen on BSGL, and the forecast for Tuesday's game calls for temperatures in the upper 80s with a few clouds in Cleveland. Kansas City comes in on a two-game winning streak, while the Guardians are 1-2 over their last three games.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -146</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, August 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS 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 Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a four-run 6th inning for the Royals' offense, they cruised to a 9-4 win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were at +117 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got to Guardians starter Logan Allen, who gave up five earned runs in just five innings of work and took the loss. As for the Royals, they got a good outing from Alec Marsh, who gave up just two earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Salvador Perez and Paul DeJong each homered for the Royals, while Daniel Schneemann hit a home run for Cleveland. Perez finished the game with six RBIs.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 74-58 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by just one game. The Royals have gone 28-13 against other teams in the division. They have won two straight games and are 7-3 over their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 41-28 this year. On the road, they are above .500 at 33-30. Kansas City has been good as the favorite this season, putting up a mark of 43-25. As the underdog, the Royals are 31-33 this year. One impressive part of their road resume is that they have won six straight as the road underdog.</p><p>When the Royals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0 runs. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.4 runs. Their overall run line record is 74-58, and they are 39-30 against the run line at home. As the underdog, they are 39-25 against the run line, and as the favorite, they are 35-33.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road today to face the Cleveland Guardians. The over/under line for today's game is set at 9 runs, which matches the combined run average of these two teams. The Royals' over/under record for the season is 61-67, and their average over/under line is also 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 14-12-1. So far this season, 84 of their games have had over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, which accounts for 63.6% of their games.</p><p>Michael Lorenzen has made 22 starts for the Royals this season and has a record of 7-6. His ERA is 3.48, along with a WHIP of 1.25. This year, opponents are batting .218 off the right-hander. Lorenzen's most recent outing was on August 21st, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. In that outing, he gave up four hits, issued two walks, and didn't allow a homer. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight outings. Lorenzen has a total of 17 homers this season.</p><p>For the season, the Royals are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .258 (5th) and have the 7th best slugging percentage in the league. The Royals have been one of the hardest teams to strike out this season, but they don't draw a lot of walks.</p>

<p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the best hitters in the league this season, batting .347 with 27 home runs and 94 RBIs. Salvador Perez is also having a big season, hitting .282 with 25 homers and 94 RBIs. Perez has gone deep three times in his last 10 games, while MJ Melendez and Dairon Blanco also have three homers in this stretch. Melendez is 10/27 in his last 10 games, while Blanco is 9/19 in his last seven games.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is hosting the Royals today, and they are looking to avoid dropping the series, as they are currently down 0-2. The Guardians hold a one-game lead over the Royals in the AL Central, and their overall record is 75-57. The Guardians lost the first two games of this series after going 3-1 in their previous series vs. the Tigers.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have gone 21-19 in AL Central games. Overall, they have gone just 3-7 across their last ten games. At home, Cleveland is 40-23 this year and 35-34 on the road. As the favorite, the Guardians are 52-28 and 23-29 as the underdog.</p><p>When playing at home, the Guardians have a run line record of 30-33, with an average run margin of 0.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 65-67, with an average run margin of 0.5 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 30-22 against the run line.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians will be playing at home against the Kansas City Royals today. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs, which is slightly higher than their combined run average of 8.6. The Guardians have had a record of 63-60 on the over/under line this season, and their average line is set at 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 8-10-2. This season, only 4.5% of their games have had lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Cleveland is sending Gavin Williams to the mound today vs. the Royals, and he will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Yankees. In that start, he went 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and taking the loss. Williams has given up at least two homers in three of his last four starts. Overall, he has an ERA of 5.13 and a record of 2-6. Williams has made 10 starts, and opponents are batting .259 this season. Looking back, he has made two quality starts this year. Per nine innings, Williams is averaging 9.89 strikeouts and 3.61 walks.</p><p>Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been the Guardians' top power hitters this season, as Ramirez's 33 homers is 5th in the league and Naylor's 28 is 8th. Ramirez also has the 2nd most RBIs in the league at 104, while Naylor is 6th with 92. Naylor comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak, and Jhonkensy Noel has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/26 with three homers in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Guardians are averaging 4.5 runs per game and have been a better offensive team at home than on the road. As a team, they are batting just .237, which is 17th in the league, and their collective on-base percentage of .308 is also below the league average. Cleveland's offense has been good at avoiding strikeouts this season, and they have the league's worst BABIP.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 8/27/24

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<p>This week 13 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Utah Utes is set for 7:30 ET at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, with FOX handling the broadcast. Iowa State comes in with an 8-2 record, while Utah is 4-6. The Cyclones are -6.5-point favorites on the road, and the over/under line is currently at 42.5 points.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS UTAH UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Utes +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa State Cyclones winning this one by a score of 27 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa State Cyclones to win, our ATS pick is to take the Utah Utes at +6.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Iowa State Cyclones Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Iowa State enters Week 13 with an 8-2 record and a 23rd-place spot in our power rankings as they face Utah. The Cyclones are already bowl-eligible and have an 11.1% chance of winning the Big 12. They also rank 22nd in the nation with a 10.2% chance of making the CFB playoff.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Iowa State has been favored in eight of their ten games, going 6-2 as the favorite. They are 3-1 on the road and 4-1 at home, with a +12.8 average scoring margin. Against the spread, they’ve posted a 6-3 record, covering in three of four road games.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 42.5 points. Iowa State’s games have averaged 50 points, with an average line of 48.8. Their over/under record stands at 5-4, with their games typically going over by an average of 4.1 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Iowa State’s offense ranks 32nd in points per game, averaging 31.4, and they are 43rd in our offensive power rankings. Rocco Becht has thrown for 2,628 yards with a passer rating of 98, leading the Cyclones’ passing game. He has 17 touchdown passes and has been intercepted seven times.</p> <p>Overall, Iowa State is 30th in passing yards per game, averaging 267.7 yards. They are 37th in passing attempts. Carson Hansen leads the rushing attack with 503 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Jaylin Noel has 935 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 57 catches.</p><p>Heading into this week, Iowa State’s defense ranks 16th nationally, allowing just 18.6 points per game. They’re 8th in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up only 153.4 yards per game, and opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 54.8, the 4th-lowest in college football. Iowa State’s defense has faced 27.6 pass attempts per game, allowing a completion percentage of 50.8%, the 5th-lowest in the nation.</p> <p>In their last game, a 34-17 win over Cincinnati, Iowa State’s defense allowed 17 points and 15 first downs. Cincinnati ran the ball 39 times for 287 yards, while Iowa State’s secondary gave up just 66 passing yards on 18 attempts.</p><h3>Are The Utah Utes Going Win In At Upset At Rice-Eccles Stadium</h3><p>Utah enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Iowa State at home. They rank 53rd in our CFB power rankings and have just an 11.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. Utah is 1-3 at home this season and has been favored in seven of their ten games.</p> <p></p><p>Despite a +2.4 average scoring margin, Utah is 2-7 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 1-6 ATS and 1-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 42.5 points. Utah’s games have averaged 43 points, with their average O/U line at 46.4 points. Their over/under record this season is 3-6.</p><p>Utah’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 22.7 points per game, which ranks 76th nationally. They are 109th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 33.8%, and their rushing game is producing 139.7 yards per game.</p> <p>Isaac Wilson leads Utah’s passing attack with 1,436 yards, but he has 11 interceptions and 10 touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 69. Utah ranks 37th in passing attempts per game. Micah Bernard has rushed for 880 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Dorian Singer has 681 receiving yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Utah's defense, ranked 26th nationally, has allowed 20.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 131.7 rushing yards per game and 191.5 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing just 51.6% of their passes, the 7th-lowest rate in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Colorado, Utah allowed 49 points, including three rushing touchdowns, despite limiting Colorado to 65 rushing yards. The Utes gave up 340 passing yards but also recorded an interception.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Penguins face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Penguins as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+118)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Red Wings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 6-7-1 this season. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both, bringing his season total to seven goals.</p><p>Detroit’s offense was held in check, as they managed just two goals on 23 shots in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Both of their goals came on power plays, with Dylan Larkin netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Larkin took four shots on goal, and the Red Wings recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, Detroit found the net twice in the second, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond notched his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they didn't allow another, leading to a 2-1 win over the Sabres. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Can the Penguins Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 6-9-2 this season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the scoring with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept Montreal off the board until the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He now has four and five goals on the season, with his second coming on a power play. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the year.</p> <p>Pittsburgh registered 24 shots on goal and picked up four assists. They scored once in the first period, another early in the second, and sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15 in the third. The Penguins had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they conceded came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>Missouri is favored by -4.5 points as they host Auburn at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ESPN. The money line odds have Missouri at -193 and Auburn at +159. The over/under line is currently at 51.5 points. Missouri comes in with a 5-1 record, while Auburn is 2-4 on the season.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Auburn Tigers winning this one by a score of 34 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Auburn Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Auburn Tigers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Auburn enters Week 8 with a 2-4 record and a 34th-place spot in our power rankings. They have a 22.9% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. On the road, they are 0-1, while their home record stands at 1-3 this season.</p><p></p><p>The Tigers have been favored in four of their six games but have gone 1-3 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is +9.2 points, and they are 2-3 against the spread, going 1-0 ATS on the road and 1-3 at home.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 51.5 points, close to their season average line of 51.6. Auburn’s over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 50.8 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 8, Auburn’s offense is averaging 30 points per game, placing them 42nd in the nation. Our power rankings have them 68th overall. Their passing game is the strength of the offense, averaging 279 yards per game, which ranks 28th nationally. They are 52nd in passing attempts per game, with 29, and 47th in completions, averaging 17.7 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 41.3%.</p> <p>Payton Thorne leads the passing attack with 1,238 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 98. Auburn’s rushing game ranks 63rd, with 165.8 yards per game. Jarquez Hunter has 528 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. KeAndre Lambert-Smith leads the receiving corps with 510 yards and 6 touchdowns on 24 catches.</p><p>Auburn's defense has allowed an average of 20.8 points per game this season, ranking 32nd nationally. They’ve given up 213.3 passing yards per game (78th) and 126.3 rushing yards per game (55th).</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Georgia, Auburn allowed 31 points and 609 total yards, including 459 passing yards, but also forced two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Missouri Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Missouri enters Week 8 with a 5-1 record and a 99.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 19th in our power rankings but have just a 0.5% chance of winning the Southeastern. However, they hold the 22nd best odds to make the CFB playoff at 15%.</p> <p></p><p>The Tigers are 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in three of their six games, going 3-0 as the favorite. Missouri’s average scoring margin is +18.2, and they are 2-2 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Missouri’s over/under record is 1-3, with their games averaging 48.8 points. Their average over/under line is 51.3 points, and this week’s line is 51.5 points.</p><p>Missouri’s offense is averaging 33.5 points per game heading into week 8, placing them 28th in the nation. They are ranked 40th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has been efficient, completing 67% of their passes, which ranks 21st. They are 22nd in passing completions, averaging 23 per game, and 29th in attempts, with 34.3 per game. Overall, they are averaging 246.5 passing yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Brady Cook has thrown for 1,351 yards, completing 64.7% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and one interception. He has a passer rating of 96. Missouri is converting 50.6% of their third downs, ranking 11th nationally. In the run game, they are averaging 190.5 rushing yards per game. Nate Noel leads the team with 471 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Theo Wease Jr. has 407 receiving yards on 31 catches.</p><p>Missouri's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 15.3 points per game. In their recent game against UMass, they gave up only 3 points, allowing 237 total yards, including 95 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 142 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 116.7 rushing yards per game against Missouri and 154.5 passing yards, which is the 12th-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have completed just 56.1% of their passes with a passer rating of 71.5 against Missouri’s defense.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-175) will host the Denver Nuggets (+146) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 4 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.</p>

<p>Memphis (8-6) is currently 7th in the Western Conference, while Denver (7-5) is 6th. The Nuggets have lost two straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -4</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-107 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with Jaren Jackson Jr. points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.0% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Nuggets Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 7-5 after a 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Denver, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 195 points was well below the O/U line of 228.</p> <p>Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 33-26 to 44-26. Denver struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, being outscored 56-39. They entered the 4th quarter down 84-64 but managed to outscore Memphis 26-21 in the final period.</p><p>In their 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies, the Nuggets shot just 41.7% from the field and made 10 threes at a 32.3% clip. Julian Strawther led Denver with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p> <p>Strawther scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each added 13 points overall. Braun and Russell Westbrook both contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Even with a solid defensive effort, the Nuggets couldn’t pull off the win, allowing 105 points to the Grizzlies. Denver gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points.</p> <p>The Nuggets held Memphis to 33% shooting from three, with the Grizzlies making 13 threes. Denver also sent Memphis to the line just 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does Memphis Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 8-6 on the season after a 105-90 win over the Nuggets on Sunday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with a 15-point victory. The game’s total score of 195 points fell well short of the 228-point O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 33-26 to 44-26. They outscored Denver 27-18 in the 2nd quarter and 29-21 in the 3rd, going into the 4th with an 84-64 lead. Though the Nuggets won the final quarter 26-21, the Grizzlies’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 20 points in their 105-90 win over the Nuggets, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at a 40% clip. Jaylen Wells added 15 points, with 10 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Desmond Bane contributed 11 points, 7 assists, and 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies shot 45.1% from the field, making 13 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Nuggets, holding them to just 90 points on Sunday. Memphis was especially tough in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, they limited Denver to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Nuggets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Memphis also sent Denver to the line just 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 10 steals and 10 blocks in the game.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>The New Orleans Pelicans will look to snap their six-game losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:00 ET. The Pelicans (+176) are 15th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division. The Nuggets (-214) are 7-3 and are favored by 5.5 points.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The over/under line is set at 221 points. The game can be seen on Gulf TV.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-72 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Nuggets Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Denver improved to 7-3 on the season with a 122-120 win over the Mavericks on Sunday, November 10th. Playing at home, the Nuggets were favored by 2 points, and the final score resulted in a push for those who bet on the spread. The total points for the game were 242, surpassing the over/under line of 233 by 9 points.</p> <p>Denver started strong with a 35-29 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Mavericks responded by outscoring them 34-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Nuggets regained control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 37-31, and entered the 4th quarter with a 97-94 lead. Denver held on for the win, despite being outscored 26-25 in the final period.</p><p>Nikola Jokić was dominant in the Nuggets' 122-120 win over the Mavericks, finishing with 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. He shot 61.9% from the field and hit all three of his three-point attempts. Jamal Murray added 18 points, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17.</p> <p>Denver shot 50.6% from the field and made 14 threes at a 48.3% clip. Jokić scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Murray chipped in 8 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 120 points, the Nuggets managed to pull off a win against the Mavericks on Sunday. Denver allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 31 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points. The Mavericks shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did well defending the three, holding Dallas to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. Denver also sent the Mavericks to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Nuggets grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Are New Orleans Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 3-9 on the season after a 106-88 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 194, well under the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a competitive first half, the Thunder went on a decisive 16-0 run, stretching the score from 61-59 to 77-59. New Orleans couldn’t recover, getting outscored 28-18 in the 3rd quarter and 24-20 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their loss to the Thunder, managing just 88 points on 39.5% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 24.3% with 9 made threes.</p> <p>Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 18 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at a 50% rate. Trey Murphy added 14 points, while Jamal Cain contributed 11 points on 80% shooting, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Pelicans couldn’t overcome a tough 1st quarter, where they allowed 33 points, in their 106-88 loss to the Thunder. New Orleans tightened up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but Oklahoma City still managed to shoot 44% from the field overall.</p> 

<p>The Pelicans allowed 15 threes on 38% shooting from beyond the arc and sent the Thunder to the line 16 times, where they hit 13 free throws. On the boards, New Orleans gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Vegas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 12-6-2. Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, but the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas fell behind 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 6th of the season in OT. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, now with 7 goals, while Noah Hanifin added his 2nd.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 this season. Vegas had 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look for a stronger start, as they gave up the first two goals in their last game. The first came at the 11:52 mark of the first period, and the second at the 12:00 mark of the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they also allowed a late goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 7-10-2 this season. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Penguins scored the first two goals before Christian Dvorak found the net for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal, handing the Canadiens another regulation loss.</p><p>In their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but only found the net once. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh.</p> <p>Montreal was held scoreless until the third period, when Dvorak scored at the 14:28 mark. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also gave up an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canadiens' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

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<p>Major League Baseball returns on Friday night with a full slate of games. Action was supposed to return on Thursday, but the Yankees are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, one that includes Aaron Judge, who was just at the All-Star Game in Denver, so it will be interesting to see if any other teams are affected.</p>



<p>Let’s start with a spotlight preview for the game on the South Side of Chicago, where the White Sox and Astros fire up a weekend three-game set. We’ll see Lance McCullers for the road favorites from Houston and Dylan Cease for the home dogs from the Windy City, as the Astros are -120 at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 8.5.</p>



<h2 id="h-houston-astros"><strong><u>Houston Astros</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Astros were the only team in baseball to have a full-fledged All-Star Break. While the other 29 teams sent at least one representative to the Mile High City, Houston did not. That is because the Astros that were selected for the game opted not to go. That meant extra rest for Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, Carlos Correa, and Ryan Pressly, though Correa was recently placed on the COVID-19 IL.</p>



<p>Correa seems unlikely to be activated by tonight, so the lineup will be without him and also Alex Bregman, who is nearing a Triple-A rehab assignment. Even without those two, this is still a strong and potent lineup that ranks first in wOBA at .339. Correa is having an MVP type season, so his bat will be missed, but Houston’s low K% leads to a lot of balls in play and a lot of chances with men in scoring position.</p>



<p>The Astros turn to Lance McCullers Jr. in this one, as he takes the hill with a 2.94 ERA and a 3.64 FIP. McCullers does have an elevated walk rate this season, but has overcome that with a solid strikeout rate and a high ground ball rate to have a lot of success. McCullers has made 14 starts and worked 79.2 innings, the most for him since 2018. He missed the entire 2019 season with Tommy John surgery.</p>



<p>McCullers is on a week’s worth of rest, which is something we have to contend with coming out of the Break. Guys will not be on their normal routines, so it can be something of a guessing game to determine who will be sharp and who will not be. McCullers had allowed nine runs in five starts since June 15 after returning from the IL.</p>



<h2 id="h-chicago-white-sox"><strong><u>Chicago White Sox</u></strong></h2>



<p>If the White Sox want to be taken seriously, they’ll need to start winning games like this. Chicago is doing what the Indians did for years by beating up on bad teams at a high enough rate to win the weak AL Central Division. The White Sox go into this game at 38-11 against teams with losing records, but just 16-24 against teams .500 or better.</p>



<p>That includes a four-game sweep at the hands of the Astros, who outscored Chicago 27-8 in that series down at Minute Maid Park in June. Chicago won five in a row heading into the Break and has the third-highest win percentage in baseball, but good teams have been a problem.</p>



<p>Chicago’s offense is a M*A*S*H unit to some degree. Yasmani Grandal, Nick Madrigal, Eloy Jimenez, and Luis Robert are all sidelined. Grandal is the latest in the line of injuries as a big loss both offensively and defensively. Jimenez has started a minor league rehab assignment and will serve as a solid Trade Deadline addition for the White Sox.</p>



<p>Through it all, Chicago is third in wOBA at .332 and has provided a lot of run support for starters like Dylan Cease. Cease gets the call after Lance Lynn and Carlos Rodon both represented the White Sox at the Midsummer Classic, though Rodon did not pitch in the game. Cease has a 4.11 ERA with a 3.68 FIP in his 92 innings of work. He’s struck out 29.5% of batters faced and has walked 9.8%, his first BB% under 10% at the MLB level.</p>



<p>Cease has struggled since June 1, though, with a 5.53 ERA and a 4.15 FIP. His June 1 start was ugly, though right before the MLB memo about foreign substances. Cease has experienced decreased spin rates, but has pitched well against the bad offenses in that span. Against the Astros and Twins, though, Cease has allowed six earned runs in those starts.</p>



<h2 id="h-astros-vs-white-sox-free-pick"><strong><u>Astros vs. White Sox Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>The White Sox opted to keep Cease on his regular turn, as he just pitched Sunday, so there is a chance that he will be sharper than McCullers. There is also a good chance that Cease, whose spin rates have declined of late, fails to match up with the Houston starter. The Astros offense is in better shape now without the injuries and Cease’s best weapon, the strikeout, is mitigated by Houston’s league-leading K%. It’ll be the Astros here.</p>





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Astros vs. White Sox Free Pick & Betting Prediction 07/16/21

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Shock Everyone at Little Caesars Arena?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 9-9-3 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle off the board.</p><p>In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins netted both goals in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who added his 2nd goal on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They registered 4 assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm adding his 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid, allowing 0 goals and 23 shots on goal from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also had 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Detroit?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 8-9-2 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his second coming 5:22 into the second period.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut down Buffalo the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 12-3-3. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, finding the net at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with only 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota, scoring 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, getting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came in overtime to secure the win. Both Hartman and Boldy took three shots on goal.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy's overtime winner. Minnesota had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they gave up came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-8-2 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, who took an early lead with a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Edmonton led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal this year.</p> <p>The Oilers had 10 giveaways but managed to find the net twice in the 1st period and added two more in the 3rd. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal of the game at 4:33 into the 2nd period and another at 4:28 into the 3rd. However, they didn’t allow another, helping secure a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<strong>Atlanta Braves at Cleveland Indians – Sunday, 4:10pm (PST)</strong>

After a successful debut with NFL Prop Bets, I’m back for the MLB season taking a slightly different approach to betting these games. You can find one of the most thorough daily MLB write ups here on this site from Adam Burke so I’ll be doing something a bit different.

Every weekend, I’ll be posting a play from Sunday Night Baseball looking along the edges for opportunities in the prop betting market. Some good bets can be found looking at 1st inning scoring, 1st five innings sides or totals and looking at individual player props. Let’s get creative and have some fun!

We’re back in the black baby! Week 3 was a successful one, going 6-2 making some cash and putting us in profit for the year (13W-11L +$245)

Holiday Easter isn’t going to slow us action junkies down, so keep reading and hopefully we’ll find a couple winners to distract you from having to discuss your career ambitions with your father in law over some lame ass dried ham.

This week feels eerily similar to last week’s write up where I’m leaning towards a pitcher’s duel but again don’t have much faith in the bullpens so I’m a bit cautious. Atlanta, specifically used up 11 bullpen innings yesterday in their double header compared to Cleveland’s 4.2 so if Max Fried doesn’t go 6+ innings then they’ll be in trouble. This is one of the reasons I like Fried to get some K’s as I think they’ll leave him in there as long as possible and the Indians rank 8th in the league for the most strike outs. More stats you say? Well Cleveland also ranks 28th in OPS and 27th in BAA versus lefties so there’s some reason to think they’ll struggle today. I know, I know….Lindor is back and they scored 15 runs yesterday (2 games) but I’ll still be siding with the lefty here for a good outing.

On the other side, we have Shane Bieber, who has been solid this year up against an above average hitting line up in Atlanta. The thing to note here is that the Braves have crushed lefties this year (#2 in OPS) but have been just average versus right handed pitching. (Hint: The Biebs is a righty)

In 3 starts this year, his stat line looks pretty impressive (2W, 19IP, 9H, 3ER, 6BB, 20k) and it actually looks pretty similar to Max Fried’s (2W, 18IP, 13H, 2ER, 3BB, 12K in his 3 starts) This combination of solid starting pitching and the fact that the Braves aren’t as good versus righties and that the Indians struggle versus lefties is part of the reason I like the 1st 5 innings under.

I’ll leave you with a PSA for future parents out there….Don’t name your kid something that you don’t like the shortened nick name for. I recently came across a child named Maximillian where the Father corrected me when I called him Max. Just ridiculous!

Happy Easter and cheers to a good performance from Max Fried tonight.

BETS:

Max Fried over 4.5 Strikeouts (-115) 1 unit
1st 5 Innings under 4 runs (-105) 1 unit
Markakis over L. Martin - Hits/R/RBIs (-115) 1 unit
Acuna over J. Ramirez – Hits/R/RBI’s (-115) 0.5 unit
No score in the first inning (-120) 0.5 unit
Total hits/runs/errors under 25.5 (-115) 0.5 unit
Cleveland to win the 2nd half (Innings 6-9) (+110) 0.5 unit
Double Result (ATL to win the 1st half, CLE to win the 2nd half (+650) 0.25 unit
Carlos Santana Home Run (+500) 0.25 unit

For record keeping, I’ll be using a 1 to 3 unit bet stake where 1 unit will equal $100 and I’ll try to stick to commonly found bets/lines from one of six offshore books. I’ll take the vig into account during my tracking so on a -110 line, I’ll be betting $110 to win $100.

2019 MLB Record = 13W-11L / + $245

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Props: Braves vs. Indians 4/21/19

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Jaguars. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jaguars at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have South Alabama as the -3 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -3</p><p>This game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center at 12:30 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Georgia Southern Be The Talk of Pensacola Bay Center?</h3><p>Georgia Southern comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been for 25 of their 31 games this season. The Eagles are 4-21 as the underdog, compared to 4-2 as the favorite. They have gone 2-16 on the road this season, with an average scoring margin of -12.6 points per game.</p>

<p>After defeating Old Dominion by a score of 92-75, Georgia Southern has won two games in a row. Their overall record this season is 8-23, and they have gone 8-10 in Sun Belt Conference play.</p><p>Georgia Southern has an ATS record of 14-15-2 this season, including a mark of 6-11-1 on the road. As the underdog, the Eagles have gone 11-13-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Georgia Southern is 6-4 ATS, and they are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Georgia Southern games is 20-11. On average, their games have finished with 152.4 points compared to an average over/under line of 147. Today's line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and their games have averaged 160 points in their last three.</p><p>Georgia Southern is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 92 points vs. Old Dominion. This figure is more than their season average of 73 points per game. The top scorer for the Eagles was Tyren Moore with 32 points, while Malik Tidwell also added 14 to the scoreboard.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Georgia Southern is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.3 points per game (324th). The Georgia Southern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Old Dominion to connect on 12 threes.</p><h3>Will the South Alabama Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>South Alabama will be looking to extend their win streak to three games when they take on Georgia Southern. So far this season, the Jaguars have gone 9-4 when favored, and they have gone 9-5 at home.</p>

<p>Through 31 games, South Alabama has a record of 16-15. At home, they have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, and they are coming off an 80-69 win over Louisiana-Monroe.</p><p>South Alabama's ATS record this season is 15-13. At home, they are 8-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jaguars have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>This season, South Alabama's over/under record is 14-14. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 149.4 points. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (145.3). Across their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 155 points.</p><p>South Alabama finished with 80 points in their game against Louisiana-Monroe. This total surpasses their season-average of 74.1 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Isiah Gaiter who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.8. Tyrell Jones also heads into the game with a PPG average of 12.4.</p><p>At this time, the Jaguars' defense is positioned 274th in the country, permitting 76.0 points per game. Against Louisiana-Monroe in their most recent game, the South Alabama defense gave up a total of 69 points while allowing Louisiana-Monroe to hit 55% of their shots.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>The 2022 MLB season continues Sunday, July 10, with the interleague showdown from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, so we bring you the best Rays vs. Reds betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Tampa Bay and Cincinnati close down their three-game series, and the Rays are listed as -145 road favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>. The Reds are +134 moneyline dogs, and the totals sit at 9.0 runs.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Rays hope Shane Baz continues to shine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a tough 2-1 defeat in ten innings at Great American Ball Park this past Friday. They failed to extend their winning streak to three games and fell to 45-38 on the season. The Rays were second in the AL East on Saturday, half a game ahead of the Boston Red Sox and 15.5 behind the New York Yankees.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The second game of this series has been excluded from the analysis. Tampa Bay was listed as a -141 moneyline fave to beat the Reds and grab its sixth win in eight outings at any location. Over the last seven days, the Rays have recorded an excellent 2.35 ERA while slashing .235/.330/.369 at the dish.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Shane Baz will toe the slab Sunday and shoot for his second consecutive win. Last Sunday, Baz whiffed seven across six innings of a one-run ball in a 7-3 road victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 23-year-old right-hander is now 1-1 with a strong 2.92 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 28/9 K/BB ratio in five starts (24.2 innings) this season.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Reds beat Tampa for their second straight W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Rays in Friday’s opener to improve their record to 30-54 for the season. The Reds grabbed their second straight victory and fourth in the last seven games overall. They were still sitting bottom of the NL Central, miles away from the wild-card spot in the National League.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Reds’ pitching staff has done a surprisingly good job in the last seven days, tallying a 3.06 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and .233 opposing batting average across 67.2 innings of work. Nick Lodolo will get the nod Sunday, and the 24-year-old southpaw is 1-2 with a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 27/8 K/BB ratio in four starts (19.1 innings) in 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Lodolo has recently recovered from a back injury. The talented rookie pitched 4.2 frames in a no-decision against the Mets this past Tuesday, surrendering three hits and three free passes while punching out eight.&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Tampa Bay:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-2 in the last seven games overall&nbsp;</li><li>16-4 in the last 20 games against the National League&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Cincinnati:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-13 in the last 20 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>4-13 in the last 17 games at home&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>We’ll see a great matchup on the mound between a couple of future stars. The Rays and Reds haven’t impressed at the plate of late, so both Shane Baz and Nick Lodolo should have a good game. Hereof, I’m expecting the Rays’ bullpen to make the difference down the stretch.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Tampa Bay’s relievers have a 3.32 ERA in 2022, while the Reds’ bullpen sits at 5.44 ERA for the season. Cincinnati’s relievers hold an underwhelming 4.76 ERA, 4.34 FIP, and 7.7 K/9 in July, so give me the Rays at the moneyline odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Tampa Bay Rays at -145&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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>I’ve mentioned the Rays’ mediocre triple-slash in the last seven days, while the Reds were hitting a poor .201/.283/.330 across 224 at-bats in that span. Baring any meltdown on the mound, we shouldn’t see a high-scoring affair, though Great American Ball Park is a hitter-friendly environment.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Three of the Rays’ previous four contests have gone under the total. On the other side, the under is 6-2 in the Reds’ last eight outings.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 9.0 runs at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds, Pick, Prediction 7/10/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Marquette is favored by -6.5 against Georgia. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Marquette Be The Talk of Imperial Arena?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 3-0 this season with a 76-58 win over Purdue on Tuesday, November 19th. The Golden Eagles were -5.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Marquette led 35-28 at halftime and outscored Purdue 41-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marquette put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Golden Eagles were nearly perfect, going 14-for-15 for a 93.3% success rate.</p> <p>Stevie Mitchell led the way with 21 points, shooting 54.5% from the field. Kam Jones contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, adding 10 assists for a double-double. Trey Kaufman-Renn was efficient, hitting 70% of his shots for 16 points, while Braden Smith knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 9 assists.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 58 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Marquette allowed 55% shooting, with their opponents hitting 19 of 34 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 attempts. Marquette also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. On the boards, Marquette gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia cruised to a 93-45 victory over Alabama A&M on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs entered the game as -26.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>Georgia led 46-25 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring Alabama A&M 47-20. The game’s total points reached 138, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Bulldogs poured in 93 points in their latest game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25.</p> <p>Georgia also made 28 free throws on 41 attempts, shooting 68.3% from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Asa Newell led the way with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Silas Demary Jr. added 15 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 45 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they were even more vulnerable, with their opponents hitting 67% of their two-point attempts, going 19/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 28 for 68%. Georgia gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill (MA) will be the site for this week 13 matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Boston College Eagles. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, and the game can be seen on CW. The Tar Heels come in with a 6-4 record, while the Eagles are 5-5. North Carolina is the slight -2.5-point favorite on the road, with the over/under line at 56.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Stadium (MA) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning this one by a score of 32 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The North Carolina Tar Heels Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>North Carolina enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible. The Tar Heels are 2-3 at home and 3-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>North Carolina has gone 4-2 as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +7.5 points per game, but they are 2-6-1 against the spread. At home, they are 0-5 ATS, while they have a 2-1-1 record on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 3-6, with an average line of 55.7 points. North Carolina games have averaged 59.9 points, and their average margin against the over/under is +4.8 points.</p><p>North Carolina’s offense is averaging 33.7 points per game, placing them 25th in the nation heading into week 13. They are ranked 45th in our offensive power rankings. The Tar Heels have relied heavily on their ground game, ranking 12th in rushing attempts and 19th in rushing yards, with 205.1 yards per game.</p> <p>Omarion Hampton leads the rushing attack with 1,422 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell has thrown for 2,003 yards and 12 touchdowns, with three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 94. J.J. Jones is the leading receiver with 528 yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>North Carolina's defense allowed 24 points in their recent game against Wake Forest, but they also forced two interceptions. Wake Forest managed 355 total yards, including 115 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 240 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, North Carolina's defense is giving up 26.2 points per game. They rank 112th in passing yards allowed at 235.7 per game, but they are 21st in completion percentage allowed at 54.8%. Opponents are averaging 130.3 rushing yards per game against them.</p><h3>Will The Boston College Eagles Win At Home Over The North Carolina Tar Heels?</h3><p>Boston College enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, hosting North Carolina. They’ve been strong at home, going 3-1, and are ranked 59th in our CFB power rankings. The Eagles have a 73.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>Boston College’s average scoring margin is +3.1 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread this season. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite, but have a 4-2 record ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Boston College’s over/under record is 4-5, with their games averaging 52.1 points and an average line of 50.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Boston College’s offense ranks 53rd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.6 points per game. Their run game is their strength, with 180.7 rushing yards per game on 40 attempts, ranking 18th nationally in rushing attempts.</p> <p>Kye Robichaux leads the ground attack with 561 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,366 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 113.</p><p>Boston College's defense has allowed 24.5 points per game this season, ranking 48th nationally. In their recent game against SMU, they gave up 38 points, including 298 passing yards and three touchdowns, though they did manage to force an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 248.8 passing yards per game against Boston College, the 131st highest in the country, completing 62.2% of their passes. The Eagles have allowed 131.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 56th, on an average of 32 rushing attempts per game, which is the 34th fewest in the nation.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Boston College Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MSG, and it's hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 7 goals, and the Canucks are favored to win at home vs. the Devils.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>The Devils come in with an overall record of 11-10-1. On the road, New Jersey has a 6-4-0 record, whereas they are 5-6-1 at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 7th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 13th.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, New Jersey has a 5-17 record. On the road they are 4-6 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is1-11. On average, New Jersey's games have finished with 7.4 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Devils come in with an over/under record of 17-5-0.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Devils offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. New Jersey posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Devils are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 10th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. New Jersey's offense comes into the game ranked 2nd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.</p><p>New Jersey's leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. So far, he has 12 goals which is 17th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Toffoli has 9 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Vitek Vanecek gets the start and has made 14 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-5, and his save percentage is 87.9%.</p><h3>Can Vancouver Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>For the season, the Canucks currently hold an overall record of 16-8-1. On the road, Vancouver has gone 8-6-0 and they are 8-2-1 at home. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 2nd, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Vancouver has a 17-8 record. On the road they are 9-5 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-3. The average goal total for Vancouver's games is sitting at 6.4. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 15-8-2.</p><p>In their last three home games, Vancouver has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Canucks are scoring an 3.8 goals per game this season, ranking 1st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 17th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canucks offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Vancouver's offense is Brock Boeser. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 11 assists this season.</p><p>The Canucks defense is currently 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Vancouver. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 12-6, and his save percentage is 92.4%.</p>

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<p>Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK, will be the site for this week 13 matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET, and ABC will be handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 47.5 points, and Alabama is the heavy favorite at -14 points. The money line odds are currently -615 for Alabama and +433 for Oklahoma. Alabama comes in with an 8-2 record, while Oklahoma is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -14</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning this one by a score of 29 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Alabama Crimson Tide Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Alabama heads into Week 13 with an 8-2 record, holding the 2nd spot in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 40% shot at winning the Southeastern. The Crimson Tide also have a 71.1% chance of making the playoff, the 8th best odds in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>Alabama is 5-0 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in eight of their ten games, going 6-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +22.6 points, and they are 5-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Alabama’s games have averaged 56.4 points, with an average over/under line of 54.8 points. They are 5-4 against the over/under this season, with eight games featuring higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Alabama’s offense ranks 7th in scoring, averaging 39.5 points per game, and they are 5th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Jalen Milroe has thrown for 2,237 yards, completing 67.6% of his passes, and has a passer rating of 108. He has 15 touchdowns and 6 interceptions this season.</p> <p>Alabama is 32nd in rushing, averaging 194.4 yards per game. Jam Miller leads the team with 512 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 yards per carry. Ryan Williams has 767 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns on 40 catches.</p><p>Alabama’s defense heads into their matchup against Oklahoma ranked 9th nationally, allowing just 16.9 points per game. They’ve given up 192.5 passing yards per game (48th) and 133.7 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their last game, Alabama’s defense allowed just 7 points, giving up 202 total yards, including 62 rushing yards on 24 attempts and 140 passing yards. They also forced an interception.</p><h3>Are The Oklahoma Sooners Going Win In At Upset At Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)</h3><p>Oklahoma enters Week 13 at 5-5, ranked 27th in our power rankings. They have a 47.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Sooners are 3-3, while their road record stands at 1-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>Oklahoma’s ATS record is 4-5, with a 2-1 mark on the road and 2-4 at home. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 ATS as the favorite and 2-3 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +3.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The Sooners’ over/under record is 4-5, with their games averaging 47 points. This week’s line is set at 47.5, slightly below their average line of 48.7 points.</p><p>Oklahoma’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 25.1 points per game, which ranks 67th nationally. They are 99th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Their third-down conversion rate is just 34.2%, and they rank 110th in passing yards, averaging 183.3 yards per game. Quarterback Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,243 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 90.</p> <p>The Sooners are 13th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.9 carries per game, but they are 77th in rushing yards, with 149.7 yards per game. Jovantae Barnes leads the team with 577 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 4 yards per carry. J.J. Hester is the leading receiver with 265 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense, ranked 34th nationally, is allowing 21.9 points per game this season. In their recent game against Missouri, they gave up 30 points, allowing 381 total yards, including 237 passing yards and 144 rushing yards. Missouri also recorded 20 first downs.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 210 passing yards per game against Oklahoma, completing 61.8% of their passes. On the ground, Oklahoma's defense ranks 26th, allowing just 111 rushing yards per game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

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<p>The NCAAF season continues with Week 10 games on Saturday, November 5, and we have a conference tilt in Virginia, so feel free to take a look at the best Tar Heels vs. Cavaliers betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>North Carolina is looking for the fifth win in a row when they visit Virginia at Scott Stadium. The Tar Heels are -7.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 59.5 points. These ACC foes have met once in 2021, and the Tar Heels won 59-39 at home.</p>



<p><strong>Tar Heels breezed past Pittsburgh</strong></p>



<p>The North Carolina Tar Heels (7-1-0, 5-3-0 ATS) responded to the first defeat of the season against Notre Dame and won the next four games. The latest one came against the Pittsburgh Panthers at home, and the Tar Heels covered a 3-point spread with ease by winning 42-24. North Carolina was better in first downs (26-14), while the visitors couldn’t stop Drake Maye, who dismantled their secondary</p>



<p>Drake Maye completed 34 of 44 passes for career-high 388 yards and five touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing yards with 61 on 14 carries, while Elijah Green scored a rushing TD. Antoine Green was impressive through the air with career-high 180 yards and two touchdowns on ten catches, while Josh Downs had 102 yards and a pair of scores on 11 receptions. When it comes to defense, Cedric Gray posted a game-high nine tackles.</p>



<p>RB Caleb Hood departed the last game with an injury, and he is not expected to be active on Saturday versus Virginia.</p>



<p><strong>Virginia returned to losing ways</strong></p>



<p>The Virginia Cavaliers (3-5-0, 3-5-0 ATS) snapped a three-game losing skid with a road win over Georgia Tech but returned to losing ways with a 14-12 home defeat to the Miami Hurricanes. It was a peculiar game with four overtimes after the regulation ended 6-3. The teams exchanged field goals in the first and second OT before Jake Garcia scored a two-point rush in the fourth OT to seal a victory for the Canes.</p>



<p>Brennan Armstrong completed 15 of 25 passes for 208 yards. Mike Hollins led the Cavaliers with 64 receiving yards on one reception, while Lavel Davis Jr. also had one catch for 47 yards. On the ground, QB Armstrong registered 67 yards on 20 rushing attempts. Nick Jackson and Coen King were excellent on defense with 27 combined tackles.</p>



<p>RB Perris Jones (ankle) is doubtful to play on Saturday against North Carolina. Brennan Armstrong left the last game with a lower-leg injury, and it is unclear if he will play.</p>



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



<p><strong>North Carolina:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five conference games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Virginia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 ATS in the last six home games</li><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games following a straight-up loss</li></ul>



<p><strong>North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Virginia has one of the weakest offenses in college football that averages 16.5 points per game, and even though North Carolina allows 31.4 ppg, I don’t think the Cavs are good enough to get something out of this game. The Tar Heels have a frightening offense that scores 41.8 ppg and one of the best young quarterbacks in the country, who already threw for 29 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Drake Maye is actually a two-way threat as he is the team’s leading rusher, so the hosts will have a lot of work to do in order to limit him. North Carolina won all away games this year and I am backing them to get another one on Saturday.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Tar Heels at -6.5 (-135)</p>



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



<p>Virginia scored more than 20 points just once this season and it was in Week 1 against Richmond. In the previous four games, the Cavaliers failed to score more than 17, and I don’t think they will have more than that against North Carolina. The Tar Heels have the ability to unlock any defense as they scored 27+ points in each game this year, but I am backing a low-scoring affair because of Virginia’s offensive woes. Under is 15-5-1 in the Cavaliers’ last 21 games overall, while Under is 5-1 in Virginia’s previous six home games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 60.5 points (-120)</p>

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