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<h3><strong>AFC Wild Card Game</strong>
<strong>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at BUFFALO BILLS, 1:05 PM ET (Saturday)</strong></h3>
<h4><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports">BetAnySports</a> AFC Wild Card Betting Odds: Bills -6.5, Total 51</strong></h4>
Coming into this game, Buffalo is the "hot" side, with nine wins in the last ten games and eight consecutive covering efforts.

The greater strength with the Colts as far as their defense is concerned lies in their ability to slow down opposition ground attacks. They have, in fact, allowed just 90.5 yards a game and a nifty 3.7 yards a carry.

And that is all well and good, except for the fact that Buffalo, which used to have a very ground-centric offense (well, at least when Rex Ryan and Anthony Lynn were over there), is now throwing the ball extensively, if not necessarily exclusively.

The Bills have, in fact, gone to the air on 60.2% of their plays, which does not indicate overload, but definitely a less conservative approach than Sean McDermott had been used to taking.

And why not? Josh Allen, who's been taking lessons from passing guru Jordan Palmer (yes, brother of Carson) and simply learned a lot while taking his lumps over two seasons in the league, blossomed in 2020, with 4544 yards and 39 touchdown passes. And what is extraordinary is that while he covers a lot of ground (throwing 8.5 yards on average beyond the line of scrimmage), he also has a 69% completion rate, which compares favorably with that of counterpart Philip Rivers (26th among NFL QBs in 'Intended Air Yards').

And with the addition of Stefon Diggs (listed as questionable, but should play), he's got a receiver that was arguably the most productive in the NFL (127 catches, 1532 yards). Then add the likes of Cole Beasley, the short-range guy (967 yards) and speed demon John Brown, and you have an offense that might be as threatening as any, with only a couple of exceptions.

Indianapolis is not one of those exceptions. Rivers does not have receivers who get down the field and stretch a defense like the Bills do. TY Hilton used to be one of those guys, but not any more. What the Colts have to do is kill the clock. And that means heavy doses of rookie Jonathan Taylor, who appears to be peaking right now (253 yards last week). But we doubt that the Colts are going to win simply by running the ball, even though Buffalo has allowed 4.6 yards per attempt. The Bills could stack up against the run, and even though it is a small sampling, the results show that when Rivers has to throw the ball 40 or more times, Indy loses (three out of four, in fact).

And now let's talk about the Colts' perceived edge on the defensive end for a second. We could see that fundamentally this team was very sound. But we also knew that the schedule was going to get more challenging as the season progressed.

In the first nine games of the season, Indy gave up just 17.8 points per game. Over the last seven games, that average was 26.4, and that's quite a jump.

And if you want to look at some advanced metrics, when it comes to yardage allowed on a per drive basis, the Colts and Bills are only one place apart in the NFL rankings. And for what it's worth, it's Buffalo that is ahead in that category.

Because of this slide on defense, the Colts played nine games over the total. And the Bills have just been an "over" team all year (10-4-2 to that side). That's one way we'll go.

But we also see the Colts having a problem trading here, even if Frank Reich is able to come up with an industrious game plan. So we would lay the points as well, as Allen shows he's learned some lessons from last year's collapse in the overtime playoff loss to Houston.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Redhawks versus the Paladins? Tip off is at at 11:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Seattle is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142 points.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins +1</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 11:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Redhawks Lock in a Win at Las Vegas?</h3><p>Seattle picked up a solid 84-71 win over UCSD on Saturday, November 16th. The Redhawks were +7 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Seattle took control early, building a 49-28 lead by halftime. While they allowed UCSD to score 43 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to add 35 points of their own. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (10/20) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%.</p> <p>Maleek Arington led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points. DaSean Stevens was perfect from the field, going 5/5 overall and 3/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Seattle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's defense held the opposing team to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 73%. Seattle limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p><h3>Can Furman Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman picked up a 67-46 road win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, November 23rd. The Paladins entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 113, well under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Furman led 34-22 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Buccaneers 33-24. Their defense played a key role in the win, holding Charleston Southern to just 46 points.</p><p>Furman put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-pointers.</p> <p>The Paladins struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%), and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They dished out 18 assists, with PJay Smith Jr. contributing 5 assists to go along with his 13 points. Daylen Berry led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 12.5% from three.</p><p>Furman’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making only 13 of 31 attempts, a 41% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense was even more effective, as their opponent shot just 17%, hitting 4 of 23 three-point attempts. The Paladins also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 57%.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Raiders and Bearkats game? Catch the action at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC, as the Bearkats hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FloC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Sam Houston as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bearkats.</li><li>Even though we have Sam Houston winning straight-up, we like Colgate at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Raiders Grab a Win in Wilmington?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colgate dropped a 72-50 decision to Appalachian State on Friday, November 29th. The Raiders, who were -1 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 134.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 40-25 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32.</p><p>Colgate's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 50 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 29.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 27 attempts, and their free-throw shooting was a mere 40%.</p> <p>CJ Huntley led the way with 17 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Myles Tate added 15 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Colgate's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 53% shooting from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, where their opponents shot 66% on two-pointers, hitting 20 of 30 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colgate allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. Their opponents also went to the free-throw line 5 times, making 2 of those shots. Colgate gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Sam Houston Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Sam Houston fell 69-60 to UNCW on Friday, November 29th, in an away game where they were -1.5 point favorites. The Bearkats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, well under the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 
<p>Sam Houston struggled early, trailing 33-20 at halftime. They improved in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points and allowing 36, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.4% from the field and 27.3% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, but they managed to hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, with 8 made threes.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson and Donovan Newby both hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Bo Montgomery connected on 3 of 4 attempts, finishing with 17 points on 75% shooting overall. The Bearkats grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and made 18 of 25 free throws, shooting 72% from the line.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats' defense conceded 10 threes on 27 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 37%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. Sam Houston allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Sam Houston Bearkats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>The Fighting Camels and Phoenix are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Phoenix will host the game at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Green Bay as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149 points.</p><h3>CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Defense Show Up in Ashwaubenon?</h3><p>Campbell’s recent road game against Evansville ended in a 66-53 loss on Sunday, November 24th. The Fighting Camels entered the game as +4 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 119, falling well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Campbell trailed 34-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 32.</p><p>In their last game, Campbell's offense struggled, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, finishing with 53 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Jasin Sinani led the team with 22 points, shooting 35.7% overall and 14.3% from deep. Tayshawn Comer added 18 points and 6 assists, while Cam Haffner contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 2 of 9 from three-point range.</p><p>Campbell's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They struggled to defend inside, allowing 63% shooting on two-pointers (17/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Campbell held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can Green Bay Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Green Bay's recent game against Ohio State on Monday ended in a 102-69 loss. The Phoenix, who were +25.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 171, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 155.5.</p> <p>Green Bay trailed 42-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 60 points while scoring 37.</p><p>Green Bay's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 49% from the field and hitting 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, with 10 made threes on 24 attempts.</p> <p>Anthony Roy and Bruce Thornton led the way, with Roy hitting 8 threes at a 66.7% clip and Thornton connecting on 5 of 7 from deep. Thornton also dished out 9 assists.</p><p>Green Bay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Green Bay's opponent shot 45%, making 14 of 31 three-pointers. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 attempts, and gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Campbell Fighting Camels vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>Betting on today's Thundering Herd and Hilltoppers game? Catch the action at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY, as the Hilltoppers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Western Kentucky being favored by -7 over Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7</p><p>This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hilltoppers.</li><li>Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</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>Do the Thundering Herd Have What it Takes in Bowling Green?</h3><p>Marshall cruised to an 82-53 win over South Carolina State on Wednesday, November 27th, at home. The Thundering Herd, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Marshall dominated the first half, leading 46-21 at the break. While they outscored the Bulldogs 36-32 in the second half, the game had a more competitive feel after halftime.</p><p>Marshall put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they connected on 53.6% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Thundering Herd grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Mikal Dawson led the way with 18 points in 17 minutes, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate.</p><p>Marshall's defense held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Thundering Herd gave up 15 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marshall's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, with the opponent hitting 34% of their shots. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19, shooting 70%.</p><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Western Kentucky’s season continued with an 87-68 road loss to the Wildcats on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers entered the game as +24.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, which was under the O/U line of 165.5.</p> <p>After trailing 45-33 at halftime, WKU scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Despite the loss, covering the spread against a strong Kentucky team is a positive takeaway for the Hilltoppers.</p><p>Western Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.8% from the field and 15.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.8%, but they did manage to connect on 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 from the line.</p> <p>Andrew Carr, Otega Oweh, and Julius Thedford each scored 18 points, with Carr shooting 75% from the field and adding 10 rebounds and 3 assists. The Hilltoppers finished with just 7 assists as a team, with Lamont Butler contributing 4 of them.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense struggled, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (17/33).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky's defense held their opponent to 27% shooting, with 8 threes made on 29 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 29 free throws (69%). The Hilltoppers also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 14 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Georgia State Panthers matchup, set to kick off at 2:00 ET from Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The Chanticleers are coming in with a 5-6 record this season, and the current point spread has them as the -1.5 point favorites on the road. The over/under line is at 55.5 points at this time.</p><h3>COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Center Parc Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Georgia State Panthers winning this one by a score of 25 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Georgia State Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, facing Georgia State on the road. They are ranked 100th in our power rankings and have a 47.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Chanticleers are 2-3 at home and 2-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Coastal Carolina has been favored in four of their 11 games, going 2-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2.7 points per game, and they have a 3-7 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 5-5, with an average total of 59.1 points per game. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, just below their average over/under line of 55.6 points.</p><p>Coastal Carolina’s offense is averaging 28.2 points per game, placing them 52nd nationally. They are ranked 90th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their rushing game is the strength of the offense, with 172.9 yards per game on 34.6 attempts.</p> <p>Braydon Bennett leads the rushing attack with 684 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Ethan Vasko has thrown for 1,910 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 80.</p><p>Coastal Carolina’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 30.9 points per game. In their recent game against Georgia Southern, they gave up 26 points and allowed 21 first downs. While they limited Georgia Southern to 91 rushing yards, they surrendered 294 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 225.4 passing yards per game against Coastal Carolina, completing 60.7% of their passes. On the ground, Coastal Carolina ranks 131st nationally, allowing 182.5 rushing yards per game on nearly 40 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Will The Georgia State Panthers Win At Home Over The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?</h3><p>Georgia State heads into Week 14 with a 3-8 record and no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 104th in our CFB power rankings and have gone 1-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Panthers have been favored in three games this season but have lost all three, going 0-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -9 points per game, and they are 3-6-1 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Georgia State’s over/under record stands at 5-4-1, with their games averaging 56.1 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, slightly above their average line of 54.2 points.</p><p>Georgia State’s offense is averaging 23.5 points per game heading into week 14, placing them 80th nationally. They are ranked 83rd in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 35.1%, and they are 100th in rushing, averaging 128.5 yards per game.</p> <p>Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,842 yards this season, leading Georgia State’s passing attack. The Panthers are 16th in passing attempts per game. Veilleux has 13 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 83. Ted Hurst has 830 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>Georgia State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 32.5 points per game. In their recent game against Texas State, they gave up 44 points, including 302 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, though they did manage to force two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 209.1 passing yards per game against Georgia State, completing 62.5% of their passes. On the ground, the Panthers have allowed 206.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 156th nationally.</p>

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia State Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

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<img class="alignleft wp-image-599031" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/first-5-innings-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />First five inning betting has really grown in popularity in recent years. Instead of <a href="/mlb-money-line-betting-tips/">betting the money line</a>, <a href="/betting-mlb-totals/">total</a>, or <a href="/betting-mlb-run-lines/">run line</a> for all nine innings of a game, bettors can decide to bet the first five innings of a game.

In that scenario, <strong>bets are graded the same as the full game, just with a shorter number of innings.</strong>

Perhaps bettors got tired of bullpens blowing games or they realized that there were more advantageous opportunities with this form of betting, but this really is a betting option that has gotten a lot more traction.
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 	<li>Lines are set for favorites and underdogs</li>
 	<li>Overs and unders are available</li>
 	<li>The bet is graded based on the first five innings of play</li>
 	<li>The full game favorite is going to be the favorite for the first five innings bets as well.</li>
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<h2>Why First Five Bets are Popular</h2>
One of the advantages to this style of betting is that the <strong>starting pitchers are generally going to be the only pitchers to perform</strong> in the first five innings, unless they have a really bad day or get hurt. The managers decide which bullpen pitchers will be used and bettors have no way to handicap those players because they don't know who will pitch.

<strong>Because we know the starting pitchers, we can home in more on what we expect out of them</strong>. That allows us the ability to have a better idea of what to plan is for during the game and also bet the game accordingly.
<h2>Differences in Odds When Betting MLB First Five Innings</h2>
Usually, there won't be big differences in the full game line and the first five line.

A great starting pitcher on a bad team may get more respect in the first five innings, but that bad team is still likely to be an underdog against a better team. The favorite may be a bigger favorite with a top starting pitcher on the mound, but usually the lines are very close.
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 	<li>A -125 favorite may be more like a -135 favorite on the first five innings money line. A +140 underdog may be more like +135 or +130 depending on the pitcher. For the most part, the lines will be in the same range.</li>
 	<li>Totals are going to be about half of the full game total, but usually with half of a run added to the line. A total of 8 will have a first five innings total of 4 with extra juice or maybe 4.5. After all, five innings are more than half of a regulation nine-inning game.</li>
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<h2>Final thoughts on Betting MLB First Five Innings</h2>
There are few annoyances greater in this business than a bullpen blowing a lead, whether it is for the favorite or the dog. First five betting mostly takes this out of the equation. That being said, starting pitchers can certainly blow a lead to cost a first five bet in the middle innings.

In another <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/mlb-betting/">MLB article here at BangTheBook</a>, you can read about starting pitchers and the <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/28506/baseball-therapy-is-there-a-times-through-the-order-penalty/">Times Through the Order penalty</a>, which is a big deal when it comes to first five betting.

Keep this betting option in mind as an alternative to betting full game money lines and totals because it can be very profitable and can have more edges.

Handicapping MLB First Five Inning Bet

<p>ESPN will be covering the South Carolina vs. Clemson matchup, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. The Tigers are the -2.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 49 points. The money line odds stand at +116 for South Carolina and -139 for Clemson. South Carolina enters the game with an 8-3 record, while Clemson is 9-2 on the season.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Carolina Gamecocks winning this one by a score of 22 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the South Carolina Gamecocks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Carolina Gamecocks Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>South Carolina enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Southeastern title. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 23.6% chance of making the playoff, according to projections. The Gamecocks have gone 4-2 at home and 3-1 on the road this season, and they are ranked 16th in our power rankings heading into their matchup with Clemson.</p> <p></p><p>South Carolina has a +14.7 average scoring margin this season and a 7-3 record against the spread. They are 4-0 ATS on the road and 3-3 at home. The Gamecocks have been favored in five games, going 3-2 ATS as the favorite and 4-1 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is set at 49 points. South Carolina’s games have averaged 51.1 points per contest, with an average over/under line of 45.6 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 6-4.</p><p>Heading into week 14, South Carolina’s offense is averaging 32.9 points per game, ranking 29th nationally. They are 42nd in our offensive power rankings. The Gamecocks have focused on their ground game, ranking 9th in rushing attempts per game, with 184.4 rushing yards per contest.</p> <p>Raheim Sanders leads the rushing attack with 821 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 5-yard average per carry. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 2,110 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 105.</p><p>South Carolina's defense has been solid this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 18.2 points per game. They’ve given up 109.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country, and 200.3 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 69.1 passer rating, the 15th-lowest in the nation.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Wofford, South Carolina's defense allowed just 12 points and 252 total yards, including only 33 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Wofford completed 17 of 31 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown.</p><h3>Will The Clemson Tigers Win At Home Over The South Carolina Gamecocks?</h3><p>Clemson enters Week 14 with a 9-2 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, they have just a 10.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. The Tigers are ranked 14th in our power rankings and have a 23.9% chance of making the playoff.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Clemson is 4-1 at home and 4-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in nine of their 11 games, going 8-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +15.6 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 49 points. Clemson’s games have averaged 59.6 points, with an average over/under line of 53.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-6-1, with seven games featuring higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Clemson’s offense is averaging 37.6 points per game, ranking 11th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are 6th. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,761 yards, completing 63.9% of his passes, and has 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108.</p> <p>Clemson is 19th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37, and 17th in completions, with 23.4 per game. They are 23rd in passing yards, averaging 274.6 per game. On the ground, they average 196.3 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 1,022 yards. Antonio Williams has 687 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns this season.</p><p>This season, Clemson's defense is ranked 33rd nationally, allowing 22 points per game. They have given up 210.8 passing yards per game, ranking 73rd, and 141.5 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 52.6% of their passes against Clemson, the 9th-lowest percentage in the country, with a passer rating of 74.7, which ranks 30th.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against The Citadel, Clemson’s defense allowed 14 points. They gave up 387 total yards, including 288 rushing yards on 55 attempts, while The Citadel completed just 3 passes for 99 yards. Clemson’s defense also recorded an interception in the game.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering the UConn Huskies vs. UMass Minutemen matchup, set to kick off at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th, at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst. UConn comes in with a 7-4 record for the season, while UMass has struggled to a 2-9 record. The over/under is at 50 points, and UConn is the heavy favorite at -10.5 points.</p><h3>UCONN HUSKIES VS UMASS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UConn Huskies -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCONN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the UConn Huskies winning this one by a score of 35 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the UConn Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>UConn enters Week 14 with a 7-4 record, but they are 1-3 on the road this season. They’ve gone 5-1 at home and are 6-0 as the favorite. UConn is 81st in our power rankings, and they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible heading into their matchup with UMass.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UConn is 6-3-1, with a 3-1 mark on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their 11 games and have a 4-1-1 record ATS as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +8.8 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>UConn’s over/under record is 5-4-1, with their games averaging 53.2 points. This week’s line is set at 50 points, slightly above their average line of 48.9 points for the season.</p><p>UConn’s offense has been driven by their run game, averaging 197.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 27th in the nation. They are 28th in rushing attempts, with 38.5 per game. Durell Robinson leads the team with 648 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. UConn is scoring 31 points per game, placing them 40th nationally, but they are ranked 108th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>Quarterback Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,299 yards and 15 touchdowns, with just three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 107. UConn ranks 86th in passing yards per game, averaging 204.3. Skyler Bell leads the receiving corps with 759 yards and four touchdowns on 45 catches.</p><p>UConn's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 31 points in their recent 31-24 loss to Syracuse. Despite holding Syracuse to just 76 rushing yards on 30 attempts, the secondary struggled, giving up 470 passing yards and two touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, UConn ranks 34th nationally, allowing 22.2 points per game. They’ve given up 225.4 passing yards per game (99th) and 136.5 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 60.1% of their passes, with a passer rating of 76.3 against UConn’s defense.</p><h3>Are The UMass Minutemen Going Win In At Upset At Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium</h3><p>UMass enters Week 14 against UConn with a 2-9 record, ranked 126th in our power rankings. They have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season. At home, the Minutemen are 0-2, and they’ve been favored in just one game all year.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin is -13.7 points per game, and they are 2-4-1 against the spread. UMass is 0-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-3-1 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>UMass games have averaged 55.2 points, and their over/under record is 4-3. This week’s line is set at 50 points, slightly below their average line of 50.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 14, UMass is averaging 20.7 points per game, placing them 91st in the nation. Our offensive power rankings have them at 87th. Their rushing game is the focal point, with 39.9 attempts per game, ranking 18th nationally, and they average 161.9 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Jalen John leads the rushing attack with 505 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Quarterback Taisun Phommachanh has thrown for 1,590 yards, with eight touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 78. Jakobie Keeney-James has 771 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>UMass's defense has struggled this season, allowing 34.5 points per game, including 59 points in their recent game against Georgia. They gave up 550 total yards, with 342 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 195.2 rushing yards per game against UMass, ranking them 143rd nationally. Despite facing the 10th fewest pass attempts in the country, they’ve allowed a 57.4% completion rate and 176.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th nationally.</p>

UConn Huskies vs UMass Minutemen Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>At 2:10 PM from Target Field in Minneapolis, we have an AL Central matchup between the Tigers and Twins. Heading into Saturday's game, the Tigers are 11-9 compared to the Twins at 6-12. Toeing the rubber for the Tigers is Reese Olson, while the Twins are set to go with Bailey Ober.</p>

<p>Minnesota comes into this one as the betting favorite, with money line odds of -136. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and you can catch this one on BSN.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 2:10 ET on Saturday, April 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Detroit rallied for four runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Tigers vs. Twins series. The Tigers scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up four in the top of the 9th, picking up a 5-4 win. Heading into the game, the Tigers were at +131 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jack Flaherty started for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Andrew Chafin got the win out of the bullpen, and Jason Foley got the save. Caleb Thielbar took the loss for the Twins out of the bullpen. </p>

<p>Kerry Carpenter went 4/5 with two RBIs, while Wenceel Perez and Spencer Torkelson each had three hits and two RBIs for the Tigers' offense. Trevor Larnach hit the game's only home run and drove in three runs for the Twins.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit's overall record currently sits just above .500, at 11-9, as they are on the road today vs. the Twins. In the AL Central, they are 3rd, three games behind the Guardians. So far, they have been good vs. other teams in the division, putting together a record of 6-2.</p>

<p>The Tigers have been good on the road this season, going 7-2 compared to 4-7 at home. Detroit is coming off a series win, taking the final game vs. the Rangers. This year, the Tigers are 6-4 as the favorite and 5-5 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Detroit Tigers are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 5-4 this season. Their average run margin in those games is +1.1, and they have covered the run line in two straight games. As the underdog, they have been even better, going 6-4 against the run line.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers have been trending towards the over recently, with their last three games all going over the total. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 9-10. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 3-3. Overall, 55.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Reese Olson is getting the start for the Tigers on the road against the Twins. He's had a tough start to the year, as he's taken the loss in both of his outings. In his last start, he went 6 1/3 innings and gave up just 1 earned run, but took the loss. He finished that game with 8 strikeouts and gave up 6 hits.</p><p>For the Tigers, we have Gio Urshela with the highest total hits projection on the team and the 17th highest in the league today. His home run projection is 8th on the team and 19th in the league. Riley Greene is 2nd on the team in total hits and 3rd in terms of home run projection. Kerry Carpenter is 3rd in total hits and 2nd in terms of home run projection. Spencer Torkelson has the highest home run projection on the team and 8th in the league today.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Twins are at home today vs. the Tigers, they are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, as they are currently 6-12 this season. In the AL Central, they are in 4th place and trail the Tigers by four games for 3rd place and the Guardians by seven games for the division lead.</p>

<p>So far, Minnesota has been really struggling at home, going 1-5, and they are just above .500 at 5-7 on the road. Coming into today's game, they are 1-4 in night games.</p><p>Minnesota has been a better bet on the run line on the road this season, going 7-5 compared to just 1-5 at home. As the favorite, the Twins are 5-4 vs. the run line, while they are just 3-6 as the underdog. Their average run differential this season is -1.2 runs per game.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have seen their over/under line set at 7.5 runs in just one game this season, and the over hit in that contest. Overall, the Twins have played in 14 games with higher over/under lines, and the over has hit in eight of those games. The Twins have an over/under record of 8-10 on the season, and their games have averaged a combined 8.1 runs per game.</p><p>Minnesota's Bailey Ober is set to make his third start of the season, and he will be facing the Tigers for the second time this year. Ober's first start of the year was a rough one, as he only went 1 1/3 innings and gave up 8 runs to the Royals. However, he bounced back in his last start, going 6 innings and striking out 7 without allowing a run.</p><p>When looking at the Twins' top hitting projections for today's game, we see that Alex Kirilloff has the highest total hits projection on the team, as well as the 14th highest in the league. His home run projection is 4th best on the team and 11th best in the league. Ryan Jeffers is our top projected home run hitter for the Twins, and his total hits projection is 4th on the team and 25th in the league. Jose Miranda's total hits projection is 2nd best on the team and 17th in the league, and his home run projection is 5th on the team and 13th in the league. Edouard Julien has the 3rd best total hits projection on the team and the 2nd best home run projection.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Huskies and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 137 points, and the Tigers are favored to win at home against the Huskies.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies +15</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Princeton winning straight-up, we like Northeastern at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Huskies Pull Off a Win at Princeton?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 7th game, Northeastern, who currently have a 3-3 record, will face off against Princeton. Northeastern has played 3 games on the road this season and have a 1-2 record. At home, they are 2-1. Northeastern's performance against the spread heading into today's game stands at 3-3. Over their last five games, they have a 2-3 record vs. the spread.</p><p>After six games, Northeastern has an over/under record of 5-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 149.5 points per game so far. The Huskies' last five games have finished with a combined 76 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.</p><p>The Northeastern offense is coming off a game where they scored 93 points against Georgia Southern. They posted a field goal percentage of 58.5% and connected on 11 threes. The team's top scorer is Luka Sakota, who enters today's matchup with an average of 12.3, while Chris Doherty also carries a PPG average of 11.3 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Huskies' defense is ranked 141st in the country at 74.7 points per contest. So far, the Northeastern defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.5 times per game (469th).</p><h3>Will Princeton Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Princeton comes into the game with a perfect 5-0 record, having played five games. So far this season, all of the Tigers' games have been on the road. Princeton is currently 5-0 against the spread, meaning they have a winning record. Looking back at the previous season, Princeton has gone 5-4 vs. the spread in their last ten games.</p><p>Princeton's games have, on average, featured 135.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-4-1. Their average over/under line is currently 140.3 points so far. Looking at the Tigers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-1-1 with their games averaging 79 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Tigers' offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Matt Allocco, who holds an average of 17.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.6 points per game this season.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 26th nationally, allowing an average of 61.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Old Dominion, the Monarchs finished with a field goal percentage of 36% and a total of 56 points vs. Princeton.</p>

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