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Marcus Semien and the Oakland Athletics are playing host to the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. NBC Sports - California will be showing the matchup and the game will get going at 10:07 p.m. ET.
<h2>Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics Odds</h2>
Oddsmakers have listed Texas (+145) as the underdog to Oakland (-155). If you think the game's total will go under 8.5 runs, bookmakers are currently offering -105 odds. Playing the over will return -115 odds. There's a runline of Rangers +1.5 (-150) and Athletics -1.5 (+130) for this matchup.

The Rangers have gone 74-79 SU this year and are 83-70 against the spread (ATS). They've accumulated 6.8 units for moneyline bettors and 4.0 units ATS. Texas is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 92-61 SU and 86-67 ATS. The team has gained 25.4 units for moneyline bettors and 16.9 units ATS. Oakland has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.

Oakland games have an over/under record of 70-78-5 in 2019. The Rangers have also been a good under bet with a total record of 68-82-3.

Mike Minor will get the start for Texas. The southpaw Minor (13-9, 3.33 ERA) has recorded 188 strikeouts in 194.2 innings so far. He's 0-2 with nine strikeouts and a 9.00 ERA against Oakland this year (two starts).

The Athletics are putting the ball in the hands of righty Mike Fiers (14-4, 4.09 ERA), who has 117 strikeouts and 51 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.23. Fiers is 0-0 with 13 strikeouts and a 7.82 ERA over three starts against Texas this year.

Oakland’s pitching staff has yielded 4.3 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 4.07 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.98 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 67 games against AL West opponents, Athletics starters have an ERA of 5.21 and the bullpen's ERA is 3.98.

Oakland’s offense is putting up 5.3 runs per outing, including 5.4 per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .218/.303/.431 over its last five contests and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.

The Athletics' batters have been led by shortstop Marcus Semien and third baseman Matt Chapman. Semien is hitting .283/.365/.517 with 31 home runs, 87 RBIs and 117 runs scored, and Chapman is batting .245 with 34 homers, 85 RBIs and 96 runs.

For the visiting squad, Texas' pitchers have allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starters own a 5.22 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 8.33 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.62, along with a WHIP of 1.46 and a K-per-9 of 8.79.

Rangers hitters have slashed .247/.320/.428 on their way to 4.9 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.8 per game over the team's last five contests (0-5 SU).

Elvis Andrus and Shin-soo Choo have led Texas' offense. The speedy Andrus is hitting .272/.310/.385 with 10 home runs, 67 RBIs, 73 runs and 28 stolen bases, while Choo is hitting .264/.366/.449 with 22 homers, 57 RBIs and 85 runs scored.

The Rangers have gained 6.0 units and are 54-44 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 43 of those games, as opposed to 54 that've gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Athletics have netted 19.4 units and are 28-15 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 20 of those games, compared to 21 that went under.
<h3>Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Rangers, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

The over has hit in three of Texas' last seven outings.

The Rangers have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Athletics have hit 22 over their last 10.

The Rangers have a team OPS of .748 this season and an OPS of .762 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Athletics' OPS stands at .779 overall and .772 versus righties.

Oakland has recorded 25.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 19.6 over its last five.

The Athletics have won eight of their last nine games SU.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Phoenix. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Phoenix at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Green Bay is favored by -12 to win at home against Detroit.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +12</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Even though we have Green Bay winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Detroit as Away Dogs</h3><p>Despite their 0-21 record, Detroit enters this game as a 12-point underdog. The Titans are 0-18 as the underdog this season. They have also lost 14 straight road games, and their average margin of defeat on the road is -18.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Detroit fell to Milwaukee by a score of 87-71. Over the last 10 games, the Titans have gone 0-10 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Detroit has gone 5-13 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-10, including a 1-2 record in their last three road games and a 3-7 mark in their last 10.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average OU line of 143.1 in Detroit's games this season. So far, 15 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 176 points.</p><p>The Detroit offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Milwaukee. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.6% while connecting on 10 threes. Marcus Tankersley is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, Jayden Stone also brings a PPG average of 19.5 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Detroit will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.9 points per game (298th). Detroit's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Milwaukee offense to knock down 57% of their shots on their way to putting up 87 points.</p><h3>Will Green Bay Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Green Bay has been outstanding at home this season, going 6-1, and they have won their last four games at home. For the season, the Phoenix have a scoring margin of +8.9 at home, compared to -6.8 on the road.</p>

<p>Green Bay is 3-1 as the favorite this season, and they have been the underdog 16 times. In their last game, the Phoenix defeated Oakland, 69-59, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Green Bay has an ATS record of 3-1 this season and they are 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home this year, the Phoenix have an ATS mark of 6-1 and they are 6-2 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Green Bay's over/under record for the season sits at 9-11, and today's line of 138 is just a bit higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (135.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Phoenix's offense finished with 69 points, which is right in line with their current average of 67.7 points per contest. For the season, the Green Bay offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9 made three's per contest.</p><p>In the current season, the Green Bay defense has excelled, sitting 57th in the nation by allowing 66.7 points per game. Against Oakland, the Phoenix's defense gave up 59 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Oakland only made 3 free-throws.</p>

Detroit Titans vs Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Leathernecks and Eagles game? Catch the action at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. This Ohio Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Morehead State is favored to win by -10.5 at home vs. Western Illinois.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Morehead State winning straight-up, we like Western Illinois at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Western Illinois enters tonight's game against Morehead State with a 13-7 record, including a 6-1 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Leathernecks have been especially strong on the road, going 6-5 compared to 3-2 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Western Illinois is 4-6 this season, and they have gone 5-1 when favored. Their average scoring margin on the road is -5.7, and they have won their last six games away from home.</p><p>Western Illinois has been solid against the spread this season, going 9-7. Their road ATS record is 7-4, and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three road games. As the underdog, the Leathernecks have an ATS mark of 5-5 this year and are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Western Illinois' over/under record for the season is 4-12 and over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 2-7. The average scoring total in their last three games is 126 points, which is lower than today's over/under line of 131.5. So far this year, 13 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 131.5 and their games have averaged 134.6 points.</p><p>The Western Illinois offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Southern Indiana. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.2% and connected on 5 threes. Leading Western Illinois in scoring vs. Southern Indiana was Ryan Myers with his 23 points. James Dent Jr. also added 14 points for the Leathernecks.</p><p>Western Illinois' defense has been playing well, ranking 38th nationally, with 65.5 points allowed per game. Western Illinois will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Southern Indiana to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Eagles Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Morehead State is 5-0 at home this season, and they have won their last five games at home. They have a scoring margin of +13.6 points per game at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home over their last 10 games is +13.6 points per game. </p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles have a record of 15-5, and they have won their last two games. In Ohio Valley Conference play, they are 6-1, and their record in games where they are favored is 8-1.</p><p>Morehead State has been exceptional against the spread this season, posting a mark of 12-3-1. Their ATS record at home is a perfect 5-0 and they have gone 8-2 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Morehead State's games this season (138.6). So far, 15 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points, which is lower than the season average of 140.8 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Eagles' offense concluded with 81 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.4 points per contest. Riley Minix is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jordan Lathon brings a PPG average of 16.1 into the game.</p><p>In the current season, the Morehead State defense has excelled, sitting 12th in the nation by allowing 63.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Morehead State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.1% this season.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Morehead State Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>The Avalanche and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Avalanche in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Avalanche (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Avalanche Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Avalanche are 4th in the Western Conference with 107 points and a record of 50-25-7. In their last ten games, they have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Colorado has gone 19-16-6, and they have been the underdog in 13 of their 82 games, going 5-7-1 in those matchups.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Avalanche have gone 6-7 vs. the puck line this season. So far, Colorado has 36 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. Their overall puck line record is 40-42.</p>

<p>On the road, the Avs have gone 16-25 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 6-4 in their last ten games. In their last three road games, Colorado is 2-1 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Colorado's games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Avalanche have an over/under record of 47-32-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Colorado 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>The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Looking at how the Avalanche's offense is performing during power plays, they are 2nd in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Colorado's leading goal scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. So far this season, he has 51 goals, placing him 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 89 assists so far.</p><p>Winnipeg defense takes on the Avalanche ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. They also are 2nd in shutouts, with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alexandar Georgiev gets the start and has made 62 starts this season. His record at this point is 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.</p><h3>Can Winnipeg Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Jets have gone 27-11-3, and they are currently on an eight-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they have gone 8-2, and they are 52-24-6 overall, which has them in second place in the Western Conference and the Central Division. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Winnipeg has gone 33-17 this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Jets have gone 39-14-3, and they have won each of their last four games when favored. In their last three games, Winnipeg has gone 3-0, and they have won each of their last five games. So far this season, the Jets have gone 110 points, and they have been favored in 56 of their 82 games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Jets have a puck line record of 22-19, and they have gone 44-38 on the puck line for the year. So far, Winnipeg has 37 wins by multiple goals and 15 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 games at home, the Jets have a puck line record of 5-5.</p>

<p>Overall, the Jets have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and they have gone 27-29 against the puck line when favored. So far, Winnipeg has gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games and 4-1 in their last five.</p> <p>This season, Winnipeg's games have an average of 5.6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 5.9. The Jets come in with an over/under performance of 36-39-7.</p><p>Colorado 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>When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. This season, the Jets have a 24-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 26-11 record.</p><p>Winnipeg will be looking for a good game from Kyle Connor who leads the team in scoring with 34 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 27 assists so far.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 2nd with 8 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 60 games in this season. His current record is 37-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncs and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, MD, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Mount St. Mary's is favored to win by -5 at home vs. Rider.</p><h3>RIDER BRONCS VS MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -5</p><p>This game will be played at Knott Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Mount St. Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Saint Peter's, the Rider Broncs will look to build some momentum as they head on the road to take on the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. So far this season, Rider has gone 6-13 overall and 3-5 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Broncs have gone 2-10 this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -12.6 points per game. Over their last ten games on the road, Rider has gone just 2-8.</p><p>As the underdog, Rider has struggled vs. the spread this season, going 3-8-1. However, they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games and 2-3 ATS in their last 5 as the underdog. For the year, their road ATS mark is 3-8-1 and their overall ATS record is 6-11-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Rider's games this season (142.4). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Against Saint Peter's, the Rider had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 71.3 points per game. They scored 62 points and posted a field goal percentage of 43.6% in the game. On offense, Rider has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 41%. So far, they are 206th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 70%.</p><p>At this time, the Broncs' defense is positioned 243rd in the country, permitting 75.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Rider's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Mountaineers?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Rider. So far this season, the Mountaineers have gone 7-12, including a 3-5 record in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action.</p>

<p>At home, Mount St. Mary's is 5-2, and their average scoring margin is +11.6 points per game. For the year, they have been favored in 10 games, going 7-3.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has an overall ATS record of 8-10-1 this season, including a home ATS mark of 4-3. Over their last three home games, the Mountaineers are 2-1 vs. the spread, and they are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 home games. As the favorite, Mount St. Mary's has an ATS record of 5-4-1 this season and they are 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Mount St. Mary's is 12-7 and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (137.9). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 136 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Mount St. Mary's offense put up just 65 points vs. the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Overall, they are now averaging 72.1 points per game which is 275th in the country. On the offensive front, the Mountaineers have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 94th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 313rd in terms of percentage and 280th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Mountaineers' defense holds the 145th rank in the nation, allowing 71.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the Mount St. Mary's defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Quinnipiac knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 79 points.</p>

Rider Broncs vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Vikings and Titans game? Catch the action at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Cleveland State is favored by -7.5 in this Horizon League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Calihan Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cleveland State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>After winning two straight games, Cleveland State will look to improve on their 2-8 road record when they take on Detroit as 7.5-point favorites. So far this season, the Vikings have gone 13-9.</p>

<p>On the year, Cleveland State has gone 6-4 in Horizon League play, compared to their 7-5 non-conference record. In their last game, the Vikings took down Robert Morris by a score of 66-64.</p><p>Overall, Cleveland State has an even ATS record of 10-10 this season. However, their ATS mark as the favorite is just 5-7. On the road, the Vikings are 4-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Cleveland State has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Cleveland State games is 10-10. Today's line of 146 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (146.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points and over their last 10 games, their OU record is 6-4.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 77.3 points per game, the Cleveland State had a below average performance. They scored 66 points against Robert Morris and had a field goal percentage of 49%. Tristan Enaruna led the team in scoring, putting up 28 points. Additionally, Jayson Woodrich contributed 12 points for the Vikings.</p><p>The Vikings' defense is presently ranked 216th nationally, allowing an average of 73.9 points per contest. Against Robert Morris, the Vikings' defense gave up 64 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Robert Morris only made 9 free-throws.</p><h3>Can Detroit Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>It has been a tough season for Detroit, as they are still searching for their first win after 22 games. They have lost by an average of 18.1 points per game on the road, where they are 0-15 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Titans have gone 0-7, and they are coming off a 78-64 loss to Green Bay. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone just 1-9.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Detroit's ATS mark is just 5-14. At home, the Titans have gone 1-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Detroit is just 3-7 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146 is very close to the average over/under line in Detroit's games this season (142.8). Their over/under record is 11-10-1, and their games have finished with more points than 146 in 11 of their 22 games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.</p><p>The Detroit offense is coming off a game where they scored 64 points against Green Bay. They posted a field goal percentage of 38.8% and connected on 4 threes. Offensively, the Titans hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 385th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 403rd in terms of percentage and 327th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Titans' defense holds the 308th rank in the nation, allowing 80.7 points per game. In their most recent game, the Detroit defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Green Bay knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs Detroit Titans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Penguins? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. The odds for this Horizon League conference game currently have Youngstown State as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Cleveland State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Cleveland State?</h3><p>After winning their last two games, Cleveland State is 19-13 overall and 12-9 in Horizon League play. They are 5-10 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -4.1 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Vikings are 4-9 this season. In their last game, they defeated IUPUI by a score of 85-66. Over their last 10 games on the road, Cleveland State has gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Cleveland State has an ATS record of 8-5 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-8 and over their last three road games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread. For the year, the Vikings are 15-16 vs. the spread.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Cleveland State is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points. On the season, their over/under record is 15-16 and 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 this year (147.1) and there have been more games that have finished with fewer points than today's OU line (19) than games with more points (12).</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Cleveland State's offense scored 85 points against IUPUI. Their field goal percentage for the game was 60%, and they went 5/11 from the free-throw line. Jayson Woodrich led the scoring for the Vikings, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Tristan Enaruna chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Currently, the Vikings' defense holds the 202nd rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. Cleveland State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the IUPUI offense to knock down 60% of their shots on their way to putting up 66 points.</p><h3>Can Youngstown State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Youngstown State will look to continue their strong play at home, where they are 10-1 on the season. They have won two straight games and are 15-3 as the favorite this season. On the year, they are 22-9, including a 13-5 mark in Horizon League play.</p>

<p>Recently, the Penguins have been even better at home, going 8-2 over their last 10 games. In their most recent game, they defeated Detroit, 69-55. This season, Youngstown State is outscoring opponents by an average of 12.3 points per game at home.</p><p>Youngstown State has an ATS record of 14-11 this season, including a mark of 6-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Penguins are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Youngstown State games is 12-12-1 with an average scoring total of 149.5. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is slightly higher than the average OU line in their games (149.9). Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points. On the year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Youngstown State offense tallied 69 points in a matchup against Detroit. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.6%, and they made 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Ziggy Reid, who is averaging 14.7 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, DJ Burns also maintains a PPG average of 12.9 heading into game.</p><p>At present, the Penguins' defense is nationally ranked 128th, allowing 70.5 points per game. The Youngstown State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 55 points and allowed Detroit to connect on 12 threes.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs Youngstown State Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cardinal game? Catch the action at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA, as the Cardinal hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on PACN. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Stanford is favored to win by -10 at home vs. Oregon State.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +10</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Oregon State at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Despite going 0-8 on the road this season, Oregon State has been perfect when favored, going 8-0. However, the Beavers are 3-16 when listed as underdogs. They have lost their last seven games and are 11-16 overall.</p>

<p>Stanford comes in as 10-point favorites and the over/under is set at 143.5. Oregon State's average scoring margin on the road is -17.0 compared to +1.5 at home. In their last 10 road games, the Beavers are 0-10.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oregon State has gone 11-8 vs. the spread. On the road, they are 4-4 ATS and 5-5 in their last 10 road games. Overall, the Beavers' ATS record is 14-13.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Oregon State's games this season (138.2). Currently, their over/under record is 17-10. Over their last three games, their games have finished with an average of 137 points compared to their season average of 140.4 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Beavers' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 68.2 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Beavers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 252nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 340th in percentage and 313rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Oregon State is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.2 points per game. Oregon State's three-point defense is currently 119th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.8% of their shots vs. Oregon State.</p><h3>Do the Cardinal Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Stanford has been favored in 14 of their 26 games this season, going 8-6 in those games. At home, the Cardinal are 9-7, and they have gone 5-5 in their last ten games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Stanford is 12-14, and they come into this game on a three-game losing streak. Their record in Pac-12 games is 7-9.</p><p>Stanford's ATS record this season is currently at .500 (12-12-1). At home, they are 8-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cardinal have gone just 4-6.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Stanford games is 14-11. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 152.8 points. Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this season (150.2). Over their last three games, Stanford's over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 141 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 77 points per game, Stanford struggled in their previous game. Against Oregon, the Cardinal scored 65 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Leading the team in scoring is Maxime Raynaud, who is averaging 14.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Brandon Angel also maintains a PPG average of 13.3 heading into game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Stanford is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.1 points per game (272nd). Stanford's three-point defense is currently 206th in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.0% of their shots vs. Stanford.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Sun Devils face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sun Devils are hosting the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. Washington State is favored by -5.5 in this Pac-12 conference matchup the against Arizona State. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Washington State comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 18 of their 27 games this season. They have gone 15-3 in those games, including a 7-3 record on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Cougars have been outstanding this season, going 21-6, including a current win streak of eight games. They have a record of 12-4 in Pac-12 play, and they are coming off a 77-74 win over Arizona.</p><p>Washington State has an overall ATS record of 15-11-1 this season. On the road, the Cougars have an ATS mark of 6-3-1. As the favorite, Washington State is 9-9 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, the Cougars are 3-0 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Washington State games is 12-15 and today's line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 143 points compared to their season average of 142.3 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Cougars' offense tallied 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.6 points per game. On the offensive front, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 71st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 151st in terms of percentage and 276th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Cougars' defense is positioned 49th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Arizona State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Sun Devils?</h3><p>Arizona State enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and the Sun Devils have gone 5-8 in their 13 games as an underdog this season. They are 10-5 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +2.1 points per game.</p>

<p>After a 105-60 loss to Arizona, the Sun Devils' record now stands at 13-14, and they are 7-8 in Pac-12 play. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p><p>Arizona State has an ATS record of 11-15 this season and they are 7-8 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Sun Devils have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Arizona State games is 14-12. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.8 and their games have averaged 143 points. Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and their games have averaged 156 points.</p><p>The Arizona State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Arizona. During the game, they attempted 24 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 36.2%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Frankie Collins who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.8. Jose Perez also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.</p><p>So far, the Sun Devils' defense is ranked 219th in the country at 73.8 points per contest. Against Arizona in their most recent game, the Arizona State defense gave up a total of 105 points while allowing Arizona to hit 57% of their shots.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>At 6:05 PM from Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia, we have an interleague matchup between the White Sox and Phillies. Heading into Saturday's game, the White Sox have a record of 3-16, while the Phillies are 12-8. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line at -309.</p>

<p>Chicago is starting Michael Soroka, and he is facing off against Zack Wheeler for the Phillies. You can catch this one on NSPPH.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:05 ET on Saturday, April 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a three-home run performance from Alec Bohm and a good outing from Spencer Turnbull, the Phillies cruised to a 7-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -182 on the money line.</p>

<p>Bohm got the scoring started for the Phillies with a two-run homer in the first inning. He added another two-run shot in the 3rd and capped off his big day with a two-run homer in the 4th. Whit Merrifield also had a two-run homer for Philadelphia.</p>

<p>Turnbull went seven innings for the Phillies, giving up just one hit and no earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Garrett Crochet had a rough outing for the White Sox, giving up seven runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>As the White Sox are on the road today vs. the Phillies, they are looking to snap a four-game losing streak, as they closed out their series with the Royals with a win. Currently, the White Sox are in 5th place in the AL Central, 10.5 games behind the Guardians.</p>

<p>So far, Chicago has been the underdog in all of their games, and they have yet to win a series this season (0-5-1). At home, they are 2-9 compared to 1-7 on the road.</p><p>When the White Sox win, they do so by an average of 1.3 runs per game. However, when they lose, they do so by an average of 4.1 runs per game. Overall, the White Sox are 8-11 against the run line this season, including a 3-5 mark on the road. They are currently on a run line losing streak of one game.</p><p>The White Sox have played 18 games this season, and 14 of them have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 7.2 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 6-12. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the under has gone 1-4, and the under has hit in each of their last four games.</p><p>Michael Soroka and the White Sox are on the road to take on the Phillies. Soroka has had a tough start to the season, as he has taken the loss in both of his starts. He has given up 4 earned runs in each of his outings, and in his last start, he gave up 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>The White Sox are facing a tough pitching matchup today, but if they are going to get their offense going, we like Martín Maldonado to have a good game. He has the highest home run projection on the team and the 13th best in the league today. Andrew Benintendi has the best hits projection on the team and the 21st best in the league. Gavin Sheets also has a good chance to go deep, as his home run projection is the best on the team and 13th in the league.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 12-8, the Phillies are on a four-game winning streak. In the NL East, they are chasing the Braves and are currently two games behind them. So far, they have gone just 3-3 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have been good, putting together an 8-6 record. And while they have been above average on the road at 4-2, they have yet to win a road series this season. Philadelphia is coming off a series win over the Rockies.</p><p>The Phillies have been a below-average run line team this season, going 8-12. They have been better on the road, where they are 3-3, compared to 5-9 at home. They have been favored in 16 games, going 6-10, and have been an underdog in four games, going 2-2. Their average run differential is 0.0 this season.</p><p>Philadelphia's over/under record for the season is 7-13, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Phillies have gone under in all five games. In total, 14 of their 20 games have had over/under lines set above 7.5 runs, and the combined run average in their games this season is 7.8 runs per game.</p><p>After starting the season with a no-decision, Zack Wheeler has taken the loss in each of his last two starts. He is coming off a 5-4 loss to the Pirates, where he struck out 10 batters but gave up 3 home runs. He also took a loss in his first start of the year, going 6 innings and striking out 10.</p><p>Our player projections for the Phillies today have Trea Turner as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His total hits projection is 13th best in the league today. Bryce Harper is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total hits projection is 23rd in the league today. However, Harper has the 3rd best odds to hit a home run in today's games, while Kyle Schwarber has the best odds to hit a home run for the Phillies and the 3rd best odds in today's games.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/24

<p>From Minute Maid Park in Houston, we have the Athletics and Astros facing off in an AL West matchup. This one gets started at 8:10 PM ET and is being televised by NSPCA. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Astros are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -242. Oakland is +201 on the money line, and they will be looking to pull off the upset and end their three-game losing streak.</p>

<p>Wednesday's pitching matchup features Aaron Brooks for the Athletics and Framber Valdez for the Astros. Oakland is 19-25 this season, while the Astros are 17-25.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics 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>Houston picked up a 2-1 win over the A's in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a late rally, scoring one run in the 8th and another in the 10th. As for the A's, they scored their only run in the 8th. Heading into the game, the Astros were favored at -187 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ronel Blanco started for the Astros and went just three innings, giving up four hits and striking out four. Josh Hader got the win out of the bullpen. JP Sears put together a good outing for the A's, going five innings and giving up just one run on five hits.</p>

<p>Alex Bregman and Abraham Toro each homered for the Astros, while Shea Langeliers went 2/3 with an RBI. Bregman scored both of the Astros' runs. As for the A's, their top hitter was Elvis Andrus, who went 2/4.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are on the road today vs. the Astros, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, having dropped the first two games of this series. Currently, the Athletics are 3rd in the AL West, 4.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 4-8 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics are 15-24 this season compared to 4-1 as the favorite. At home, they are 10-13 and 9-12 on the road. Oakland's overall record is 19-25, and they have really struggled lately, going just 2-8 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Oakland Athletics are the underdog, they have been a solid bet on the run line, going 22-17. Their overall run line record is 24-20, and their average run differential is -0.9 runs per game. The A's have been a better run line bet on the road (12-9) than at home (12-11), where they have a run differential of -0.6 runs per game.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season. The A's over/under record is 22-21 for the season, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-5. Only 6.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher this season.</p><p>Aaron Brooks takes the mound for the Athletics in today's game versus the Astros. It's his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are batting just .222 this season, which is the 24th best mark in the league. However, they do have the 4th best isolated power figure in the league and are 4th in home runs. Overall, they are averaging 3.9 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. At home, they have been a bit better, averaging 4.5 runs per game.</p>

<p>Abraham Toro and Brent Rooker have been two of the team's top hitters this season, with Toro batting .295 and Rooker at .298. Rooker's 10 home runs are the best on the team and the 11th best mark in the league. Toro has gone 10/28 in his last six games, including one home run and six runs scored. Rooker has also gone deep once in this stretch.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are hosting the Athletics today with an overall record of 17-25, which puts them 4th in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Mariners by 5.5 games in the division. Houston has won three straight games, and they are 7-5 against other teams in the AL West this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Astros have gone 9-12 at home compared to an 8-13 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are 13-19 this year and 4-6 as the underdog. Houston's overall series record is 5-7-1, and they are coming off a series vs. the Rangers, where they lost two of three games.</p><p>The Astros have been a poor run line bet this season, going just 16-26. They have been slightly better at home, going 8-13. Their average run margin is -0.5, and they have been outscored by 1.6 runs per game on the road. Their run line record as the favorite is 11-21.</p><p>The Houston Astros have had 25 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 59.5% of their games. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 16-24. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 4-6. In their most recent game, they combined for just 3 runs against the Oakland Athletics, which was well under the 8.5 run total.</p><p>Framber Valdez is getting the start for the Astros today as they take on the Athletics. Valdez has been solid in his first 3 starts of the season, going 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA. He picked up a win in his last start, going 7 innings and giving up 2 earned runs on 6 hits.</p><p>Jeremy Peña has been on a tear for the Astros of late, going 12/35 in his last nine games, and is batting .329 for the season. He is also 4th on the team with four homers. Kyle Tucker has been red hot of late, going 5/27 in his last eight games, and has gone deep five times during that stretch. For the season, Tucker is batting .278 and leads the team with 29 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 2nd in the league in batting average and are the top home run hitting team in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. Houston is also the best team in the league at avoiding strikeouts.</p>

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