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<p>Betting on today's Grizzlies and Trail Blazers game? Catch the action at Moda Center in Portland, OR, as the Trail Blazers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ROOT. The Grizzlies are favored in this Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 218.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-105 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Shaedon Sharpe finishing with Shaedon Sharpe points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Memphis Be The Talk of Moda Center?</h3><p>The Grizzlies, with a record of 0-6 so far this season, aim to approach the .500 mark against the Trail Blazers. On the road, the Grizzlies have a 0-3 record, contrasting their 0-3 record at home.</p><p>Memphis, with an overall ATS record of 1-5 so far this season, has gone 0-4 against the spread when favored and holds a 1-1 record as underdogs.</p><p>Memphis' offense is led by Desmond Bane, who averages 26 points per game, holds a 47.1% field goal percentage, and provides 3.8 assists per game in the 2023-2024 season. Bane boasts a 55.4% effective field goal percentage, a 58.7% two-point field goal percentage, and a 34.5% three-point field goal percentage. Despite these impressive stats, he has yet to achieve a double-double or triple-double.</p><p>On offense, Memphis is currently ranked 16th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 43%. They are 9th in the league for averaging 24.7 assists per game and 23rd in scoring with 107.7 points per game.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies rank 24th in the NBA, allowing an average of 117.5 points per game. They excel in steals, ranking 3rd in the league with 9.5 steals per game. However, they struggle with three-point defense, allowing the lowest percentage at 40.8, placing them 30th in the NBA.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>With a current standing of 3-3, the Trail Blazers are preparing to face the Grizzlies in an effort to surpass a .500 record. In terms of Western Conference matchups, they have achieved a 1-1 record, while in non-conference games they have gone 2-2.</p><p>Portland currently stands at 3-3 ATS for the season, maintaining a .500 record. On the road, the Trail Blazers have a 2-2 ATS record, while at home they have a 1-1 record against the spread.</p><p>So far, the Trail Blazers' leading scorer is Shaedon Sharpe, who has an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%, 2.8 assists per game, and 20.5 points per game this season (2023-2024). Additionally, he has a field goal percentage of 45.2%, a two-point field goal percentage of 50%, a three-point field goal percentage of 37.8%, 5.5 rebounds per game, and has recorded 0 double doubles and 0 triple doubles.</p><p>The Trail Blazers' offense is ranked 27th in the NBA for points per game, 20th in the league for possessions per game, and 17th in the NBA for field goal percentage. They average 105 points per game, 99.8 possessions per game, and a 42% field goal percentage.</p><p>Portland's comes into the game with an average of 9 steals per game, which places them 24th in the NBA defensively. They rank 9th in the NBA by allowing an average of 109.3 points per game, and also rank 13th in the NBA by allowing 21.2 free throw attempts per game.</p>

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<p>The Colts and Vikings will face off on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Vikings are the heavy favorite with a money line of -240, and they are favored by -5 points in this week nine non-conference matchup. The game, being played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, has an over/under line set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts +5</p><p>This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 22 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colts Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 9 with a 4-4 record, the Colts have a 64% chance of making the playoffs and a 15.7% chance of winning the AFC South. They currently rank 9th in our NFL power rankings. After two straight wins, Indianapolis couldn’t make it three in a row, losing 23-20 to the Saints in week 8. Despite the loss, they covered the spread as 5-point underdogs, extending their ATS winning streak to six games.</p> <p>Indy is 7-1 against the spread this season, including a 5-0 record as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is +0.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 3-5, with the under hitting in three straight games. The average O/U line in Colts games has been 43.7 points, with their games averaging 43.4 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Colts rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.9, and 16th in yards per game with 326. Indianapolis is 19th in passing attempts per game and 20th in passing yards, averaging 198 per game. On the ground, they rank 15th in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, with 128. The Colts are 19th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 17th in red zone conversion rate, despite being 9th in red zone attempts. They have been strong in the 1st quarter, ranking 5th in the league in points scored.</p> <p>In week 8, Anthony Richardson threw for 175 yards, completing 10 of 32 passes, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. He was sacked 5 times. Jonathan Taylor led the rushing attack with 105 yards on 20 carries, while Josh Downs had 4 receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown. The Colts struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 13 attempts, but scored on 1 of their 2 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 23-20 loss to the Texans, the Colts' defense allowed 267 passing yards and 96 rushing yards on 29 attempts. They held Houston to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down and recorded two sacks. The Colts also allowed the Texans to complete 67.6% of their passes and finish with 363 total yards.<p></p>Despite the loss, the Colts' defense had a positive 5-2 advantage in tackles for loss compared to the Texans.</p><h3>Are The Vikings Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After starting the season with five straight wins, the Vikings have now dropped two in a row, including a 30-20 loss to the Rams in week 8. Minnesota was a 2.5-point favorite in that game, but the loss dropped their record to 5-2 and their NFC North record to 1-1. The Vikings now sit 3rd in the division and 6th in the NFC. Our projections give them a 67.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 10.5% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Vikings rank 11th in our NFL power rankings. They have a +7.3 scoring margin this season and are 5-2 against the spread. They have covered in all three games they’ve been underdogs but are 2-2 as favorites. Their O/U record is 3-4, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Vikings are 12th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 7th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.9, and lead the league in first-quarter scoring. Minnesota is 16th in passing yards per game (213.6) and 22nd in rushing yards, with 111.4 per game. They are 13th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, converting 39.5% of their attempts, and rank 11th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Sam Darnold posted a passer rating of 128 in week 8, throwing for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18/25 passing. Justin Jefferson led the team with 8 catches for 115 yards, while Aaron Jones had 58 rushing yards on 19 carries. Minnesota scored 14 points in the first quarter against the Rams but managed just 6 points the rest of the game.</p><p>In their 30-20 loss to the Rams, the Vikings' defense gave up four passing touchdowns and allowed the Rams to complete 73.5% of their passes for 279 yards. Minnesota's defense struggled to get off the field, allowing the Rams to convert on 40% of their third downs. They also failed to record a sack in the game.<p></p>Despite their struggles, the Vikings did manage to force one interception. Offensively, the Rams finished with 386 total yards, and the Vikings' run defense held up relatively well, allowing just 107 yards on 32 attempts (3.3 yards per attempt).</p>

Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/3/24

<p>The 2021-22 NHL season continues Sunday, April 10 with this interconference showdown at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, so we have prepared the best Predators vs. Penguins betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Nashville and Pittsburgh will be playing the second of their two-game series. The Predators easily defeated Pittsburgh in the first meeting, winning 4-1 on March 15, but with Pittsburgh at home they are the favorite on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a> at -180. The Penguins are 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings.</p>



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<p>The Nashville Predators (41-25-4; 39-31 ATS) rallied for two goals in the final 13 minutes to defeat Ottawa on Thursday, 3-2. The victory was the second straight for Nashville, moving them to 6-4-0 over their last 10 games. That has them atop the wild card standings, four points ahead of third-place Vegas. The Predators are 19-14-4 on the road.</p>



<p>Roman Josi led the way in the victory, recording three assists. He has seven assists and eight points over his last five games, giving him a total of 87 points. That is a team record for points in a season. He also leads the club with 68 assists. Ryan Johansen has also been playing well of late, recording four goals in his last five games, giving him 21 total.</p>



<p>The offense has been outstanding for the Predators this season. They are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.30), and it has been a potent power-play leading the way, sixth overall at 25.0%. Josi has been leading the way with 34 total power-play points, while Matt Duchene has 14 power-play goals and 24 power-play points.</p>



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<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins (41-21-10; 35-37 ATS) were shut out by the New York Rangers on Thursday, 3-0. That was the third straight loss for the Penguins, who are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. Pittsburgh is fighting to secure one of the top three spots in the Metropolitan Division, currently third, six points ahead of Washington.</p>



<p>Tristan Jarry stopped 21 of 23 shots in the loss, as his team provided him with no support. Jarry has been outstanding this season, as the All-Star goaltender is 33-17-6 with a 2.38 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. His two-goal performance came after giving up five against Colorado on Tuesday, but he has held eight of his last 10 opponents to three goals or fewer.</p>



<p>Goaltending has been the key for the Penguins this season. They are fifth in the NHL in goals allowed per game at 2.65. However, the team has not been nearly as good at home, posting a 2.89 GAA. Part of the success has been due to an outstanding penalty killing unit, second overall at 86.0%.</p>



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<p><strong>Nashville Predators:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 in their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.</li><li>2-5 in their last seven games as the road underdog.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh Penguins:</strong></p>



<ul><li>19-8 in their last 27 games against Central Division opponents.</li><li>174-83 in their last 257 games as the home favorite.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-nashville-predators-vs-pittsburgh-penguins-pick">Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pick</h2>



<p>Pittsburgh enters this contest in a bit of a slump. They are losers of four of their last five games, and are 3-9 in the third game of the last 12 three games in four days situations. That would seem to bode well for Nashville, but these Penguins have been very good at home this season.</p>



<p>It is true that they have lost their last two home contests, but those are to the New York Rangers and the Colorado Avalanche, two very difficult opponents. Prior to that, the team was 5-1-0 in their previous six home contests and they are 19-11-5 overall. Nashville has been good on the road, but they have lost three of their last four road games. The home team is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take the Pittsburgh Penguins</strong></p>



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<p>The way that Pittsburgh wins games is with their goaltending. While they still have a lot of good offensive pieces, they need Jarry to be the difference. He has done that for them this season, as Jarry is 16-9-4 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage at the PPG Paints Arena. He should help to keep scoring down which benefits the Penguins in this contest.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 6.5</strong></p>

Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/10/22

<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -8.5 vs. Louisville in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Even though we have Syracuse winning straight-up, we like Louisville at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Louisville Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Louisville has a record of 7-15, including a 2-9 mark in ACC play. On the road, the Cardinals are just 1-6 this season, and they come into this game with a three-game losing streak away from home.</p>

<p>So far, Louisville has been an underdog in 15 of their 22 games, going just 2-13 in those contests. Overall, they are 5-2 when favored, compared to their 2-13 record as the underdog.</p><p>When looking at Louisville's ATS record this season, they are currently 10-10-2. However, their record vs. the spread when they are the underdog is 8-6-1. On the road, the Cardinals have gone 4-3 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 ATS mark as the underdog is 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Louisville's games this year (146.6). This season, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and in their last 10 games, it is 7-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Louisville offense tallied 101 points in a matchup against Florida State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.4%, and they made 3 threes. Coming into the game, the Cardinals offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 17.7 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 17.5 made free-throws.</p><p>The Cardinals' defense is presently ranked 283rd nationally, allowing an average of 78.0 points per contest. Louisville's three-point defense is currently 172nd in the country at 7.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.4% of their shots vs. Louisville.</p><h3>Are Syracuse Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite losing their last two games, Syracuse is still 12-1 when favored this season. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.2 compared to -6.6 on the road.</p>

<p>Syracuse's record at home this season is 11-2, and they have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games at home.</p><p>When looking at Syracuse's ATS record this season, they are currently 9-13. At home, their ATS mark is 6-7. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Orange have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Syracuse's games this season (150.6). Currently, the over/under record for Syracuse this season is 11-11. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 155 points.</p><p>Against Wake Forest, the Syracuse had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 75.1 points per game. They scored 70 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40.3% in the game. On the offensive front, the Orange have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 250th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 306th in terms of percentage and 245th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Syracuse's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.6 points per game. Syracuse's three-point defense is currently 143rd in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.2% of their shots vs. Syracuse.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-287) will host the Toronto Raptors (+234) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 226.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are coming off of losses, with the Clippers (5-4) falling to the Timberwolves and the Raptors (2-7) losing to the Kings. The Clippers are favored by 7 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Raptors Grab a Win in Inglewood?</h3><p>The Raptors dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 122-107 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total score of 229 points fell short of the 237.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Toronto started strong, leading 33-30 after the 1st quarter, but a 27-21 2nd quarter for the Kings shifted momentum. The Raptors regained the lead with a 39-32 3rd quarter, but the Kings dominated the 4th, outscoring Toronto 33-14, including a decisive 12-0 run.</p><p>In their 122-107 loss to the Kings, the Raptors shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes, making 10 in total. RJ Barrett led the team with 23 points, including 11 in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Davion Mitchell added 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 66.7%. Chris Boucher contributed 17 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors allowed 122 points to the Kings, who shot 46% from the field. Toronto gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd, with Sacramento scoring 33 in the 4th to seal the win.</p> <p>Toronto did well defending the three, holding the Kings to 28% shooting and just 10 made threes. However, they sent Sacramento to the line 32 times, where they hit 28 free throws. The Raptors also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers moved above .500 for the season, improving to 5-4 after a 107-98 win over the Kings on Friday. Los Angeles picked up the victory on the road and covered the spread as +6.5 point underdogs.</p> <p>Los Angeles jumped out to a 34-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but things slowed down in the 2nd, with both teams scoring 17 points. The Kings edged the Clippers 28-27 in the 3rd, but Los Angeles pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Sacramento 29-25. The game’s total of 205 points fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.</p><p>Norman Powell's 31 points and 12 rebounds helped the Clippers to a win over the Kings, with Powell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. James Harden added 22 points, 15 of which came in the 1st quarter, despite shooting 31.2% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers made 14 threes, shooting 46.7% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%. Derrick Jones hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, while Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Clippers shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Kings to just 17 points, and they kept Sacramento under 30 points in every quarter, allowing 98 points overall. Los Angeles excelled at defending the three, limiting the Kings to just 3 made threes on 11% shooting.</p> <p>The Clippers gave up 24 free throw attempts, with the Kings converting 21. On the boards, the Clippers grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 5 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Roadrunners and Owls face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this American Athletic conference game currently have Temple as the -5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 156 points.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -5</p><p>This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Roadrunners Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UTSA enters this game with an overall record of 8-17 and a conference record of 2-10. They have lost five straight games and currently sit at 2-15 when listed as the underdog this season. On the road, the Roadrunners are 2-10 this season, and their average scoring margin is -10.5 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, UTSA lost to Charlotte by a score of 79-70. Over their last ten road games, the Roadrunners have gone 2-8, and they are currently on a five-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, UTSA has gone 7-10 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 4-8 and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UTSA games is 17-7 and today's line of 156 is below the average over/under line in their games (153). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 78.9 points per game, UTSA struggled in their previous game. Against Charlotte, the Roadrunners scored 70 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. Christian Tucker is leading the team in scoring at 12 points per contest. Jordan Ivy-Curry has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.7 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Roadrunners' defense is nationally ranked 344th, allowing 83.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Charlotte, the 49ers finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 79 points vs. UTSA.</p><h3>Will Temple Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a record of 8-17, Temple has lost 10 straight games and is 1-11 in American Athletic Conference play. The Owls have gone 4-9 at home this season, including a current five-game losing streak.</p>

<p>As for UTSA, they have gone 3-8 on the road this season and are 2-13 when they are the underdog. Temple is favored by five points in this game, and they have gone 5-4 in their nine games as the favorite this season.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Temple has gone just 3-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls are 4-6 ATS.</p><p>This season, Temple's over/under record is 11-12-1 with their games averaging 145 points. Today's over/under line of 156 is higher than the average OU line in their games (142.4). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than 156. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with those matchups averaging 150 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Temple offense put up 68 points against Florida Atlantic. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.1% and made 7 threes. Hysier Miller is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jordan Riley brings a PPG average of 12.5 into the game.</p><p>The Owls' defense is presently ranked 224th nationally, allowing an average of 74.0 points per contest. Temple's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Florida Atlantic offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 80 points.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs Temple Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24

<img class="alignleft wp-image-599036" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/series-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />The <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">Major League Baseball</a> regular season is definitely unique compared to the rest of the pro sports leagues.

Not only does the MLB schedule span 162 games, but it is the only league in which<strong> teams play their games in a series format.</strong> Every other sport seems to leave the series format to the playoffs. Not baseball.

This creates a betting opportunity exclusive to<a href="/mlb-betting-guide/"> MLB bettors</a>. Most sportsbooks will offer series odds before the start of a new set of games. The team that wins the best-of-three will be the team that wins the series.

<em><strong>When it comes to those dreaded four-game series</strong>, odds will still be posted, but those bets <strong>will only be graded on the first three games.</strong></em>

Series betting requires bettors to look into the future a little bit. You have to try to project out the lines for the games and then see if you have an edge.
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<h2>How to bet MLB series</h2>
Let’s say that the series odds for the Yankees vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park has the Red Sox as a -150 favorite, <a href="https://www.oddsshark.com/tools/odds-calculator">which implies a 60 percent</a> chance that the Red Sox take two of the three games.
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 	<li>If <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salech01.shtml">Chris Sale</a> is pitching in the first game of the series and the Red Sox are a -200 favorite, it seems likely that they will get the first game and then only need to win one of the next two games to cash that series ticket.</li>
 	<li>If the Yankees avoid Chris Sale in that series, things become a lot tougher at that point with the drop-off behind Sale.</li>
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<h2>Projecting MLB Series Odds</h2>
<strong>Modelers have an advantage over more traditional bettors</strong> when it comes to series betting because they can calculate odds in advance based on the pitching matchup and the expected lineups.

Casual bettors may have to guesstimate a little bit more to see if there is going to be value later in the series.

Odds don’t appear out of nowhere in this business. A <strong>base number is created from probability</strong> and then <strong>bettors move the numbers around</strong> based on how they believe the game will play out.

You can do the same with your lines or with your projected lines and then play them out with a probability formula to see if you have an edge relative to the series price on either the underdog or the favorite.
<h2>Final Thoughts on Betting MLB Series</h2>
Keep in mind that <strong>some series prices will force you to pay a lot of juice</strong> on the favorite, so it may not be the best approach for your bankroll.

Similarly, it may <strong>be a better option for you to simply bet the underdog in the game(s)</strong> where you believe that they have the best chance <strong>instead of playing the plus money odds on winning the series.</strong>

<em>For example, an underdog might be +125 to win the series, but +150 in one of those games where you thought that they had a good chance of the upset. It might make more sense to bet the +150 on its own.</em>

Like all betting options, just because series odds are listed doesn’t mean that you need to bet them, but a primary component of being a successful handicapper is being able to find value whenever present.

Sometimes that will be on a straight wager, a money line parlay, or a series price, but you want to<strong> keep an open mind and a diverse portfolio if you want to be a successful MLB handicapper.</strong>

MLB Series Betting Tips

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Gauchos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Gauchos at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and UC Santa Barbara is favored by -14 against Fresno State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +14</p><p>This game will be played at The Thunderdome at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Gauchos.</li><li>Even though we have UC Santa Barbara winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>Fresno State opened their season with a 64-57 win over Sacramento State on Friday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 159.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Fresno State turned things around in the 2nd half, holding the Hornets to just 20 points while scoring 34 of their own. They were trailing 37-30 at halftime but clamped down defensively to secure the win.</p><p>Fresno State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41%. They hit 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Amar Augillard led the way with 30 points in 22 minutes, shooting 47.4% overall and 30.8% from three-point range. Julian Vaughns added 17 points, hitting 8 of 12 shots, including his only three-point attempt, while Zaon Collins contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, along with 4 assists.</p><p>Fresno State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 41% (13/31) and three-point attempts to 26% (8/30).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Fresno State's opponent shot 73%, hitting 14 of 19 attempts. The Bulldogs gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Gauchos Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>UC Santa Barbara opened their season with a dominant 94-53 win over Portland on Saturday. The Gauchos, who were -7.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 47-28 at halftime, UCSB maintained their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring another 47 points while holding Portland to just 25. The game’s total points of 147 fell just short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 52.9% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 43.2% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.7%.</p> <p>Vukasin Masic led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, while Jason Fontenet II added 21 points in just 21 minutes, shooting 88.9% from the field and 83.3% from three. The Gauchos also dished out 23 assists as a team.</p><p>UC Santa Barbara's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Gauchos were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 31 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UC Santa Barbara's defense allowed 15 made two-point shots on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%.</p>

Fresno State Bulldogs vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>JP Sears is starting for the Athletics on Tuesday vs. the Padres and Randy Vasquez. Oakland is currently on a three-game losing streak, and they are 5th in the AL West with an overall record of 26-42. San Diego is 2nd in the NL West with a record of 35-35.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Padres are favored at -160 on the money line. This interleague matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego. </p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -160</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, June 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</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 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Diego cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 3rd inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the A's, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -237 on the money line.</p>

<p>Dylan Cease pitched well for the Padres in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued five walks. Joey Estes had a rough outing for the A's, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Padres were led by Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill, as they were the only two Padres hitters to have more than one hit. Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Manny Machado each had one RBI for San Diego's offense.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 26-42, the Athletics are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 12 games. The Athletics have lost three straight games, and they are 6-14 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland lost the series opener vs. the Padres and are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>So far, the Athletics have gone 15-20 at home compared to an 11-22 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Athletics are 20-40 this season, and they have dropped three straight as the underdog overall. Oakland's overall series record is 7-13-1, and they have lost five straight series.</p><p>At 32-36, the Athletics have been a losing proposition on the run line this season. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 30-30, compared to just 2-6 as a favorite. Their average run differential this season is -1.2 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 1.6 runs per game on the road.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road today against the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right in line with their season average of 8.3 combined runs per game. The A's over/under record for the season is 29-37, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 8-10-1. So far this season, 35.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Oakland is sending JP Sears to the mound today vs. the Padres, and he comes in with a record of 4-5 and an ERA of 3.93. Sears has made 13 starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.09. Looking back at his last outing, Sears took the loss vs. the Mariners, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Sears' ERA on the road is 4.51, and he has a record of 1-3 away from home.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Athletics are near the bottom of the league in runs scored, averaging just 3.6 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .219 and are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging. However, the Athletics do have the 5th most home runs in the league.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics offense this season, as he is batting .269 with a team-high 13 homers and 40 RBIs. However, he has gone just 5/26 in his last seven games. Rooker is also on a four-game hitting streak. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 12 homers but is batting just .199 for the season.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is at an even 35-35 overall this season, and they are 7.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West and have gone 14-15 against other teams in the division. San Diego took the first game of this series vs. the Athletics and has an overall series record of 12-8-3.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are just 16-21 this year compared to 19-14 on the road. So far, they have been an even 22-22 as the favorite and 13-13 as the underdog. San Diego will host Oakland with an overall record of 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run-line bet on the road this season, going 24-9. The Padres have an average run margin of +1.3 in road games, which is significantly better than their average run margin at home (-0.5). San Diego's overall run-line record is 37-33, but they are just 13-24 against the run line at home.</p><p>The Padres have played in 61 games this season with an average combined run total of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 35-34, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 7-7-1. 40.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, while 38.6% have had lines set lower than 8 runs.</p><p>Randy Vásquez gets the start for the Padres today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he didn't give up a homer. Vásquez's record for the season is 1-3, and he has an ERA of 5.40. Opposing batters are hitting .301 this season off Vásquez. So far, he has made seven starts and two of them have been quality starts. Per nine innings, Vásquez is averaging 5.67 strikeouts and just 1.35 walks.</p><p>San Diego's offense has been one of the best in baseball this season, as they are leading the league in batting average and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the league. The Padres are also 5th in runs per game on the road at 5.0 per contest. Overall, they are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. San Diego has been tough to strike out, as they are 4th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Fernando Tatis Jr. has been red hot of late, going 11/26 in his last six games with three homers. He is also on a 16-game hitting streak. Tatis Jr. is 9th in the league with 13 homers and is 3rd on the team with 35 RBIs. Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth are also near the top of the Padres' home run and RBI leaderboards.</p>

Oakland Athletics vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 6/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Trojans. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and USC is favored by -17.5 at home against UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like UT Arlington at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes in Los Angeles?</h3><h3>UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UT Arlington fell 92-77 at home to Louisiana Tech on Saturday, November 9th. The Mavericks entered the game as +1 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 51-37 at halftime, UT Arlington couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 41.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They connected on just 28.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 32 attempts, while their two-point shooting was more efficient at 54.3%.</p> <p>Daniel Batcho led the way with 28 points, shooting 10 for 12 from the field. Amaree Abram added 23 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes, and Troy Hupstead contributed 20 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 92 points, UT Arlington's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UT Arlington's defense limited their opponent to 9 made threes on 32 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. The Mavericks gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will USC Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>USC opened their season with a 75-69 win over Idaho State on Thursday. The Trojans were heavy favorites at -24, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>USC led 38-35 at halftime and outscored the Bengals 37-34 in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>USC's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with a 52.8% success rate on two-point attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Trojans shot 64.7%, making 22 of 34 attempts. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 20 assists, with Dylan Darling contributing 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Josh Cohen added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>USC's defense gave up 69 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, USC allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, USC's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, USC sent them to the stripe 34 times, where they converted 22 for 64%. USC also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PACN. The odds for this Pac-12 conference game currently have USC as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</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 Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Oregon State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Oregon State?</h3><p>As an underdog, Oregon State has gone 3-10 this season, and on the road, the Beavers have lost all 10 of their games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -16.4 points per game, and they come into this game on a five-game losing streak away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Oregon State is 11-10 this season, and in Pac-12 play, they are 3-7. In their last game, they lost to UCLA, 71-63. So far, the Beavers are 0-5 on the road, and they have gone 8-3 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oregon State has an ATS record of 8-5 and they are 11-10 overall vs. the spread. On the road, the Beavers have gone 3-2 ATS this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 5-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Oregon State is 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oregon State games is 15-6 and today's line of 140 is higher than the average OU line in their games (137.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Oregon State offense put up just 63 points vs. the UCLA Bruins. Overall, they are now averaging 70.6 points per game which is 311st in the country. Offensively, the Beavers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 188th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 277th in percentage and 307th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Oregon State defense is giving up an average of 72.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. USC. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.9%.</p><h3>Can the USC Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>USC enters this game as a 7.5-point favorite, and they have gone 8-6 as the favorite this season. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5, and they are 6-6 at home this season.</p>

<p>Overall, USC is 8-13 this season, and they have lost six games in a row. In Pac-12 play, they are just 2-8.</p><p>As the favorite this season, USC has gone 7-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Trojans have a 5-5 ATS mark. At home this year, USC is just 5-7 vs. the spread and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three home games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in USC games is 13-7-1. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (147.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 with an average scoring total of 137 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the USC offense ended with 69 points against Oregon. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and made 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Trojans have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 235th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 117th in terms of percentage and 127th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the USC defense is giving up an average of 74.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, USC's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.3% this season.</p>

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