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<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Twins and Guardians face off in an AL Central matchup. This one is being played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and the Guardians are slight favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -106. The Twins are -112 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Matthew Boyd is starting for the Guardians, and he is facing off against Pablo Lopez for the Twins. Minnesota is currently 3rd in the AL Central, while the Guardians are on a two-game winning streak and are 1st in the division.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -106</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:40 ET on Monday, September 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Guardians 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>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Reds, closing out their series with a 9-2 win. After allowing two runs to the Reds in the top of the 4th, the Twins responded with three runs of their own. Minnesota went on to add another six runs in the 6th inning.</p>

<p>Cole Sands put together a good start for the Twins, going 3 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on three hits. He also issued three walks and struck out three. Carlos Santana was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota is 79-70 overall and is 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 6.5 games. So far, they are 28-20 against other teams in the AL Central. The Twins kick off their series vs. the Guardians on the road, where they are 37-37 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 42-33 this season. They have really struggled on the road, having lost three straight and are just one game above .500. As the favorite, the Twins are 63-41 and 16-29 as the underdog. Minnesota's overall series record is 26-17-4, and they are coming off losing their series vs. the Reds.</p><p>Minnesota has a run line record of 69-80 this season, and they have been a .500 team against the run line on the road at 37-37. The Twins have been a favorite in most games, and their run line record as the favorite is 46-58. Their average run margin on the road is +0.1 runs per game, and they have failed to cover the run line in their last five road games.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are on the road today against the Cleveland Guardians, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Twins have an over/under record of 76-67 on the season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.2 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over the total in 19 of 36 games. The over has hit in five straight Twins games.</p><p>Pablo López has been pitching great for the Twins, as he comes into the game with a record of 15-8 and an ERA of 3.88. Looking at his overall numbers, he has made 29 starts, 17 of which were quality starts. Per nine innings, López is averaging 9.73 strikeouts compared to just 1.86 walks. So far, he has allowed 23 home runs. In his last outing, López went seven innings, giving up four earned runs and picking up the win. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer. López has won each of his last four starts.</p><p>Carlos Santana has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Twins, going 8/18 in his last five games with two homers and six runs scored. For the season, he is batting .243 and is currently the team's leader in RBIs (65) and home runs (22). Ryan Jeffers is also near the top of the Twins' home run leaderboard, as he has 20 homers this season but is batting just .232.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are 9th in home runs and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. This is a team that has been good at avoiding strikeouts and has a collective batting average of .249. Minnesota comes into the game as one of the league's top home run-hitting clubs.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Rays, the Guardians closed out the series with a 2-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -126 on the money line. It was a good all-around performance, as the Guardians's offense scored their only two runs in the 2nd inning and their pitching staff held the Rays scoreless. Cleveland's bullpen was especially good, as they picked up the save and didn't allow a run.</p>

<p>Ben Lively put together a good start for the Guardians, going five innings and not giving up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win. The Guardians's offense scored their only two runs in the 2nd inning. Angel Martinez and Jose Ramirez each had two hits. Ramirez also scored a run and drove in the other run.</p><p>Cleveland will open up their series vs. the Twins having won two straight games, and they lead the AL Central with an 86-64 record. The Guardians hold a four-game lead over the Royals for the division lead. So far, they are 27-21 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>The Guardians have been good at home this season, going 45-27, and they are just above .500 on the road at 41-37. This year, the Guardians are 61-32 when favored and 25-32 as the underdog. At home, they have won two straight and are 5-7 as the underdog this year. Cleveland's overall series record is 26-15-6, and they are coming off splitting their series with the Rays.</p><p>The Guardians are 76-74 against the run line this season, including a 35-37 mark at home. They have a run differential of +0.5 runs per game on the season. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 41-37. They are 44-49 against the run line as the favorite and 32-25 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. This season, their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 66-73. The over/under line for their games has averaged 8 runs per game, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-20. Overall, 70.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their games have gone under the line in four straight contests.</p><p>Through six starts, Matthew Boyd has a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 2.18. He has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow a run. Boyd went 4 1/3 innings against the White Sox, giving up just one earned run. In that outing, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back over his last four starts, Boyd has given up just one earned run in three of them. His ERA for the season is 1.56 at home compared to 2.88 on the road.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 35 home runs are 6th best in the MLB and the most on the Guardians roster. His 107 RBIs are also the best in the league. Ramirez comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak and has gone 6/20 in his last five games, including one home run. Josh Naylor is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 29 homers this season, which is 11th best in the league.</p>

<p>Overall, the Guardians are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .238, which is 17th in the league, and have the worst BABIP in the league.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/24

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<p>There appears to be a chance for light rain in Cleveland on Saturday, where the Guardians and Astros will face off at Progressive Field. First pitch is currently scheduled for 6:10 PM ET. Justin Verlander is starting for the Astros, while the Guardians are going with Ben Lively.</p>

<p>Houston is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -101 compared to the Guardians at -117. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and this AL matchup can be seen on BSGL. The Astros are 87-73, while the Guardians are 92-68 and are first in the AL Central.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -101</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:10 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians 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>Houston picked up a 5-2 road win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. The Astros offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Guardians got on the board with two runs in the 4th and added their final run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Ronel Blanco only went five innings for the Astros but didn't give up a run and picked up the win. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and allowed two hits. Joey Cantillo struggled on the mound for the Guardians, giving up three earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Zach Dezenzo and Victor Caratini each homered for the Astros, while Alex Bregman went 3/4 with two doubles. Kyle Tucker also had a three-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are 87-73 overall this season, and they lead the AL West by four games over the Mariners. Houston will be on the road today, facing the Guardians. So far, they have gone 29-23 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 46-35 this season, and they are just above .500 at 41-38 on the road. Heading into today's game, the Astros have gone 6-4 over their last 10. As the favorite, the Astros are 67-51 this season, and they are 24-22 as the favorite on the road. Houston's overall series record is 27-22-2 this year.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 44-35, which is better than their overall mark. They have a run line record of 27-15 as the underdog and 55-63 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.7, while it is -3.1 in losing games.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Houston games this season is 65-89, with an average line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 15-14-2. This season, 57.5% of their games have had higher lines than 8 runs, while 23.1% have had lower lines.</p><p>Right-hander Justin Verlander gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Guardians on the road. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 4-6 with a 5.55 ERA. Verlander's WHIP for the season is 1.40. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Verlander's ERA at home is 9.44 compared to 4.6 on the road. This year, he has allowed a total of 14 home runs.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Astros offense is 11th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up an average of 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, Houston is batting .262 as a team, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They also do a great job of putting the ball in play, as their team strikeout rate is the 3rd best in the MLB.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 35 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th best in the league. Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve have also been key run producers this season, with 26 and 20 homers, respectively. Bregman has been hot of late, going 13/38 in his last 10 games with three homers.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland comes into today's game vs. the Astros with an overall record of 92-68, which is good for a six-game lead in the AL Central. The Guardians lead the Tigers in the division and are 50-29 at home this season. On the road, Cleveland has gone 42-39 this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Guardians have gone 64-35 this year, and they are 28-33 as the underdog. Cleveland's overall series record is 29-16-6, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>One of the most consistent teams against the run line this season has been the Cleveland Guardians, who have posted a run line record of 82-78. Their average run margin for the season is +0.6 runs per game, and they have been slightly better at home, where they are 39-40 against the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 36-25, compared to 46-53 as the favorite.</p><p>Today, the Cleveland Guardians are hosting the Houston Astros in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The Guardians' games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 68-81. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-21-6. Overall, 44.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 4 games.</p><p>Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing, he only gave up two hits and issued three walks. Lively has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 13-9 with a 3.80 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 8-2 at home with a 3.96 ERA compared to 5-7 on the road with a 3.95 ERA. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.98 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/27 in his last seven games, including three homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .277 with a team-high 38 homers and 115 RBIs, which is 3rd best in the league. Josh Naylor is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 31 homers this season, which is 11th best in the MLB.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are batting .238 overall. At home, they are averaging 4.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have been good at avoiding strikeouts. However, they are near the bottom of the league in terms of walks and have the worst BABIP in the league.</p>

Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Islanders versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, October 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+141)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for New York as Away Dogs</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 0-1-1 with a 3-0 loss to the Stars. New York’s defense struggled throughout the game, and their offense couldn’t find the net despite putting up 34 shots.</p> 

<p>Going into the game, the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and their loss in regulation meant they didn’t cover.</p><p>Despite firing 34 shots on goal, the Islanders were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Stars. They had 20 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities.</p> <p>New York didn't find the net in any period, leaving them with no goals or assists in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up the first goal 7:59 into the first period and another at 10:58 in the second. They also allowed a late empty-netter with 1:03 left in the third. Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage. The Islanders' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Colorado Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>After a 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche are now 0-2-0 this season. Colorado was favored by -1.5 goals and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 10 goals easily surpassing that mark.</p> 

<p>Columbus jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period before Nathan MacKinnon scored with just 8 seconds left in the period. The Avalanche managed to tie it at 3-3 in the second, but the Blue Jackets pulled away with three more goals, including an empty-netter with 12 seconds remaining.</p><p>In their 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal and scored 4 times. Nathan MacKinnon netted his second goal of the season, while Ross Colton added his first, scoring with 1:20 left in the third period. Miles Wood also got on the board for the first time this year, and Casey Mittelstadt scored his second goal of the season.</p> <p>The Avalanche scored twice on power plays, with MacKinnon's goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the first period. They had 11 giveaways and scored twice in the second period, including Mittelstadt's power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to improve after giving up 6 goals to the Blue Jackets. They had tied the game at 3-3, but allowed the next two goals, and then another with just 12 seconds left in the 3rd period. Goalie Justus Annunen posted a save percentage of 84.6% on 13 shots from Columbus. The Avalanche defense finished with 10 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24

<p>PEAC will be handling the television broadcast as the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan State Spartans face off in a week five matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The Buckeyes are favored by -24.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 49.5 points. Ohio State is 3-0 coming into this game, while Michigan State has a 3-1 record for the season.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spartan Stadium (MI) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 36 to 10</li><li>Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -24.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ohio State Buckeyes Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 3-0 with a 49-14 victory over Marshall, but they failed to cover the -40 point spread. The game’s total score of 63 points surpassed the over/under line of 56.5 points. This was a non-conference matchup for the Buckeyes.</p><p></p><p>Ohio State was tied 7-7 after the first quarter but took a 28-14 lead by halftime. The Buckeyes then shut out Marshall in the second half while adding 21 points of their own.</p><p>Ohio State's offense was unstoppable in their 49-14 win, racking up 570 total yards. The Buckeyes' ground game was particularly dominant, with 281 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Quinshon Judkins averaged 12.4 yards per carry, finishing with 173 yards and two touchdowns. The passing game added 289 yards and two scores, with Will Howard completing 80% of his passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <p>Emeka Egbuka was the top receiver for the Buckeyes, recording 117 yards on five receptions. Ohio State's offense picked up 23 first downs and limited their turnovers to just one interception.</p><p>Ohio State's defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 269 total yards to Marshall in their last game. The Buckeyes gave up 130 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, while Marshall's passing attack managed 139 yards and one score through the air on 18 completions.</p><h3>Are The Michigan State Spartans Going Win In At Upset At Spartan Stadium (MI)</h3><p>Michigan State is looking to bounce back after a narrow 23-19 road loss to Boston College. Despite the defeat, the Spartans covered the spread as +4.5 point underdogs. The game’s over/under was set at 45.5 points, but the teams combined for just 42 points, resulting in the under hitting. Michigan State is now 3-1 for the season.</p> <p></p><p>The Spartans fell behind early, with Boston College taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Michigan State managed to take a 10-6 lead in the second quarter, but Boston College outscored them 10-3 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Spartans added seven points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston College.</p><p>Michigan State's offense generated 368 yards in their 23-19 loss to Boston College, with 241 yards coming from the passing game. Aidan Chiles completed 17 of 35 passes (48.6%) for 241 yards, but he also threw three interceptions and ended the game with a passer rating of 35.54. Montorie Foster Jr. was his top target, hauling in four receptions for 87 yards.</p> 
<p>The Spartans' ground game produced 127 yards on 33 carries, with Kay'ron Lynch-Adams leading the way with 61 yards on 15 attempts. Michigan State's offense picked up 21 first downs but failed to score a touchdown through the air, while Chiles threw three interceptions.</p><p>Michigan State's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 303 total yards and 23 points in their most recent game. The Spartans had difficulty stopping the run, giving up 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. In the passing game, they allowed 140 yards on just 10 completions, with Boston College attempting 16 passes against them.</p>

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