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<p>It's a beautiful day for baseball in Philadelphia as the Phillies look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Braves. First pitch is set for 1:35 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park, and you can catch the action on NSPPH.</p>

<p>Chris Sale takes the mound for Atlanta, while Ranger Suárez gets the start for Philadelphia. The Braves are currently favored at -137 on the money line, while the Phillies are sitting at +114. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline +114</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Phillies 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 Braves and Phillies played a high-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Braves coming out on top by a score of 12-4. Atlanta was the road favorite at -137. Despite the lopsided score, the Braves only hit one more home run than the Phillies and finished with four more hits.</p>

<p>Max Fried got the start for Atlanta but only went two-thirds of an inning, giving up three earned runs. Jesse Chavez got the win out of the bullpen, while Aaron Nola took the loss for the Phillies, giving up seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>The Braves' offense did most of its damage in the 2nd and 3rd innings, scoring two runs in the 1st and three in the 2nd and 3rd. Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, and Marcell Ozuna each drove in three runs, while both Albies and Harris went deep.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 20 starts, Chris Sale will be facing the Phillies in his first start of the season. Last year, Sale went 6-5 with an ERA of 4.29. He made one complete game and had six quality starts. Overall, Sale averaged 10.96 strikeouts per nine innings and 2.54 walks per nine. For the season, he allowed 15 home runs and had a strikeouts-to-walks ratio of 4.3.</p><p>When looking at the Braves' player projections for today, we see that Matt Olson has the highest home run projection on the team and the 6th best in the league. Austin Riley is 2nd on the team in terms of hits and has the 8th best home run projection in the league. Marcell Ozuna is 5th on the team in terms of hits and has the 7th best home run projection in the league. Ronald Acuña Jr. has the best hits projection on the team and the 16th best in the league.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 22 starts, Ranger Suárez will look to improve upon his 4-6 record and 4.18 ERA. Overall, Suárez made 22 appearances and turned in 11 quality starts. On the season, he allowed 13 home runs and averaged 2.2 walks per game. His WHIP was 1.42, and his FIP was 3.90. For the season, Suárez averaged 8.57 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.46 walks per nine innings.</p><p>According to our projections, Kyle Schwarber has the best chance to hit a home run for the Phillies in today's game, as his home run projection is 4th best in the league. Bryce Harper is also a top candidate to go deep, as his home run projection is 7th best in the league today. In terms of total hits, Trea Turner is our top projected hitter for the Phillies, with the 17th best hits projection in the league today. Alec Bohm has the 2nd best hits projection on the team.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Chippewas and Rockets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Rockets at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Toledo as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toledo Rockets -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Savage Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOLEDO ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Not only will Toledo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Michigan Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Chippewas fell to 2-8 on the season after an 87-71 road loss to Akron on Tuesday. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, Central Michigan not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Central Michigan trailed 41-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Central Michigan's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.1% of their threes, going 8-for-21, and were perfect from the free-throw line, making all 11 attempts. The Chippewas also grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Kyler VanderJagt led the way with 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while Seth Wilson added 18 points, hitting 6-of-12 from beyond the arc. Ugnius Jarusevicius and Jakobi Heady each contributed 14 points, with Heady shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Chippewas couldn't contain the three-point line, where the other team hit 18 of 41 attempts, good for 43%.</p> <p>On top of that, Central Michigan sent the opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of their attempts. The Chippewas also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Rockets?</h3><p>Toledo moved to 7-6 on the season with a 90-87 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. The Rockets were -9.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Toledo led 46-33 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The total points for the game were 177, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Toledo's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 51.7% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 22 of 29 shots, good for 75.9%.</p> <p>Jalen Terry led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 of 11 from three-point range and shooting 66.7% overall. Christian Henry added 22 points, and Bryce Ford was highly efficient, making 4 of 5 threes and shooting 85.7% from the field.</p><p>Toledo's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 87 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Rockets gave up 22 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Toledo's opponent hit 8 of 18 threes, shooting 44%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 free throws (75%). The Rockets allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Toledo Rockets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Peacocks and Purple Eagles game? Catch the action at Gallagher Center in Niagara Falls, NY, as the Purple Eagles hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. Saint Peter's is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Niagara. The game's over/under currently sits at 126.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS VS NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher Center at 6:30 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Purple Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Niagara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Peacocks Have a Shot at a Win at Niagara Falls?</h3><p>Saint Peter's dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 59-46 home loss to Quinnipiac on Friday. The Peacocks, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>They trailed 41-24 at halftime but held Quinnipiac to 18 points in the 2nd half while scoring 22. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Saint Peter's struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, and they hit only 23.8% of their three-point attempts (5/21).</p> <p>Jaden Zimmerman led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc (3/6). The Peacocks grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Saint Peter's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 12/33, a 36% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Peacocks' defense was equally effective, allowing just 5 made threes on 21 attempts (23%). They sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can Niagara Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Niagara dropped to 5-8 on the season after a 68-62 loss to Mount St. Mary's on Sunday. The Purple Eagles were +5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Despite leading 37-26 at halftime, Niagara struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 42 points to the Mountaineers.</p><p>Niagara's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They managed to hit all four of their free throws and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists on 25 made field goals.</p> <p>Jahari Williamson led the way with 15 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Carmelo Pacheco and Zion Russell each added 14 points. Arlandus Keyes was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3 for 3, and contributed 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Niagara's defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 22 of 46 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 13 of 27 attempts, good for 48% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 47%, making 9 of 19 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 20 times, converting 15 for a 75% success rate. Niagara limited them to just 2 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Niagara Purple Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Two of the Eastern Conference's top four teams will face off tonight in Milwaukee, as the Bucks (-105) host the Magic (-116) at 8:00 ET. Orlando is currently favored by one point on the road.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this conference matchup is set at 215.5. The Magic are 46-33 and sit fourth in the East, while the Bucks are 48-31 and second in the conference.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +1</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-108 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Orlando Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Magic lost to the Rockets by a score of 118-106. The O/U line for that game was also 215.5, and Orlando was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>For the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 36-43, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. Today's O/U line of 215.5 is lower than the season average of 221.4.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Orlando is 50-29 for the season, with a road ATS record of 23-16. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. As the favorite, the Magic are 25-11 ATS on the road and 28-8 straight up.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-33. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. This season, they have gone 31-18 against other teams in the East and 15-15 against the West.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 25th in the league at 110.5 points per game. However, they have been a better offensive team at home (112.6) compared to on the road (108.5).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in 35.4% of their games. They have also been below the league average in three-point shooting, making just 35% of their attempts (22nd).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Orlando is 26th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 27th in the league at 24.7 per game.</p><p>For the season, Orlando is sitting 3rd in terms of points allowed per game (108.4). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.</p><h3>Will the Bucks Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks have a record of 39-40-0 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 236.1 points per game. Today's O/U line of 215.5 is lower than all 79 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Celtics, the Bucks won by a score of 104-91. The O/U line for that game was 230.5 points. Milwaukee covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>Milwaukee is 34-45 against the spread this season, including a home ATS record of 18-23. As the underdog, they are 5-7 ATS, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bucks are 48-31 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 1st place.</p>

<p>Against Eastern Conference teams, the Bucks are 33-17 compared to 15-14 in non-conference games. At home, they are 30-11 and 18-20 on the road.</p><p>The Bucks are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 119.5 points per game (4th). At home, they are averaging 121.3 points per game this season (5th).</p>

<p>Milwaukee has been one of the most efficient teams in the league from beyond the arc, shooting 37% from three-point range (8th). Overall, they are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Bucks are 6th in the NBA at 100.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 16th in the league with an average of 26.7 per game.</p><p>At present, the Bucks' defense is ranked 21st, allowing 116.5 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 35.5% from downtown.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Warriors and Pioneers face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Merrimack College come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-63 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Merrimack improved to 6-8 on the season with a 67-54 win over Fairfield on Friday, January 3rd. The Warriors were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack took control early, leading 38-24 at halftime. They scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Devon Savage was a standout, going 7 for 8 from three-point range and overall, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Clark added 18 points, though he shot just 36.8% from the field, contributing 5 assists as well.</p><p>Even though Merrimack gave up 54 points, they allowed the other team to shoot 50% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 52 attempts. Defensively, they conceded 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, which is 45% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's defense allowed 9 threes on 15 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, also shooting 60%. Merrimack gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Sacred Heart Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart improved to 5-8 on the season with a 99-82 home win over Canisius on Sunday. The Pioneers entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Leading 48-43 at halftime, Sacred Heart outscored Canisius 51-39 in the second half. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They dominated inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc. The Pioneers also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 28 assists.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Paul McMillan IV added 21 points, and Griffin Barrouk contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Anquan Hill also recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Sacred Heart's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 27 two-pointers on 41 attempts (65%). From three, the opposing team hit 10 of 28 (35%).</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bison. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Bison at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -1.5 against Northern Colorado in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Even though we have North Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?</h3><p>Northern Colorado fell to 3-4 on the season after an 87-75 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Wednesday. The Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>After trailing 47-32 at halftime, Northern Colorado put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Isaiah Hawthorne and Miles Barnstable each scored 20 points, with Barnstable shooting 88.9% from the field. Hawthorne and Barnstable both hit 66.7% from three-point range, with Hawthorne going 4-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive struggles, allowing 87 points on 51% shooting, they couldn't contain their opponent's offense. The Bears gave up 16 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, resulting in a 66% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado allowed 9 three-pointers on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 66%.</p><h3>Will the Bison Win at Scheels Center?</h3><p>North Dakota State evened their season record at 4-4 with a 77-73 road win over Weber State on Wednesday. The Bison entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>They led 42-34 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, thanks in large part to hitting 15 of 34 three-point attempts at a 44.1% rate. They also made 12 of 16 free throws, good for 75%.</p> <p>Jacksen Moni led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Jacari White added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Viljami Vartiainen contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes.</p><p>North Dakota State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, going 27/61. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/36 shooting for 50%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 9/25 shots, good for 36%. North Dakota State also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws (71%). The Bison allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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