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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>From Citi Field in New York, the Athletics and Mets face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is 7:10 PM ET, and NSPCA is carrying it on TV. The Mets are the heavy favorites on the money line at -173, while the Athletics have a line of +140. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Paul Blackburn is starting for the Athletics, and he is facing off against Ross Stripling for the Mets. Oakland comes in with a record of 50-69, while the Mets are 61-57. New York is currently on a three-game losing streak, while the Athletics have won two in a row. The Athletics are in 5th place in the AL West, and the Mets are 3rd in the NL East.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -173</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, August 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets 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><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Blue Jays with an 8-4 win on the road. Oakland was the +133 underdog going into this matchup. It was a six-run 1st inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Blue Jays could only score four runs, all of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>JP Sears put together a good start for the Athletics, going seven innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Oakland's offense was carried by JJ Bleday, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>The Athletics come into today's road matchup vs. the Mets with an overall record of 50-69, putting them 5th in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Astros by 13.5 games in the division. Oakland has gone 16-20 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Athletics have gone 29-30 at home compared to a 21-39 mark on the road. They have won two straight games, and this came after taking the final two games of their series vs. the Blue Jays. Oakland's overall series record is 15-21-2 this year.</p><p>When it comes to run line betting, the Oakland Athletics have been a solid choice this season, going 63-56 overall. They have been especially good as the underdog, going 57-47, and have covered the run line in two straight games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.5, while it drops to -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road against the New York Mets today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for A's games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 53-64. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-13-1. Overall, 51.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.</p><p>Ross Stripling gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 2-11. Stripling's ERA is 5.72, and he has pitched much better on the road, coming in with a record of 1-5 and an ERA of 5.42. At home, his ERA is 8.82. In his last outing, Stripling gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He took the loss in that game. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, they are one of the league's top power-hitting teams, but are batting just .231 as a team. Oakland also has a lot of work to do in terms of cutting down on strikeouts, as they are 26th in the league in this category.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .291 with a team-high 29 home runs and 83 RBIs. Zack Gelof has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last six games, with two homers in that stretch. Shea Langeliers comes into the game with 21 homers but is batting just .217 for the season.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>New York closed out their series vs. the Mariners with a 12-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Mets were the slight favorite at +106 on the money line. Things really got away from the Mets in the 5th inning, as the Mariners scored three runs in the inning. New York's offense scored their only run in the 6th.</p>

<p>Luis Severino had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. Jeff McNeil hit a homer for the Mets but went just 1/3. Francisco Lindor scored the team's only other run, going 2/4 at the plate.</p><p>The Mets will host the Athletics today with an overall record of 61-57, which has them 3rd in the NL East. They are eight games behind the Phillies for the division lead. New York heads into today's game having dropped three straight games, and they are just 4-6 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 30-29 this year and 31-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets have gone 38-31 this year and 23-26 as the underdog. New York has won two straight games when favored. So far, their overall series record is 19-15-7, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Mariners.</p><p>When the Mets win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, while their losses come by an average of 3.5 runs. Their run line record is 56-62 on the season, and they have covered in two straight games. At home, they are 25-34 against the run line, while on the road, they are 31-28. As the underdog, they are 28-21 against the run line, compared to 28-41 as the favorite.</p><p>The Mets have played in 64 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs this season, and the over has hit in 13 of those contests. Their games have featured an average of 9.3 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 59-55.</p><p>New York is sending Paul Blackburn to the mound today, and he is coming off a start in which he didn't factor into the decision. Against the Rockies on August 7th, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits. Looking back further, Blackburn has picked up the win in two straight outings. He has made 11 appearances this year and has a record of 5-2, along with an ERA of 3.86. Opponents are batting .229 off the right-hander this year. Blackburn has made six quality starts and is averaging 7.14 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. At home, they are averaging 4.5 runs per game and 5 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 10th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in home runs. Over their last six games, Francisco Lindor has gone 10/27, while Pete Alonso has two homers in this stretch but is batting just .217.</p>

<p>For the season, Alonso is batting .240 with a team-high 25 homers, while Lindor is hitting .260 with 22 homers. Lindor's 67 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Lindor is also on a six-game hitting streak, while Jesse Winker has a three-game streak going.</p>

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