Southpaw starters take center stage for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN when the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres meet at Petco Park to round out this weekend series. It will be Kwang Hyun Kim for the Redbirds and Ryan Weathers for the Friars as San Diego is slotted in the -125 range with a total of 7 at the <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">top US sportsbook</a></strong> BetUS.

Let’s take a look at the only night game on the board for Sunday and see if we can find a good bet.
<h2><strong><u>St. Louis Cardinals</u></strong></h2>
The Cardinals did not get a very good start from Adam Wainwright on Saturday. With Kwang Hyun Kim not able to work very deep into games, the Cardinals will have to hope that he is efficient with his pitches against a very tough San Diego lineup. The Padres have one of the highest walk rates in baseball, but Kim has only walked 17 batters in his 62 MLB innings.

Kim has only thrown 23 innings over his five starts, but has a 2.74 ERA with a 2.37 FIP. He’s seen a nice strikeout rate increase and it seems pretty legit based on his swinging strike rate and just the overall improved quality of his stuff. Remember that Kim, an import from the KBO, got to spend his first season in a new country dealing with the pandemic and probably an even higher degree of isolation with things closed and the weird schedule for the baseball season.

The Cardinals offense is a below average unit once again, but this is a group doing a better job of making more hard contact than in past seasons. St. Louis entered Saturday’s game with a 95 wRC+ and didn’t make many strides in terms of improving that number, but they have made better contact this season and should see some positive regression as we go forward.

It wasn’t on display in Saturday’s game, though a lot of balls were hit over fielder’s heads, but the Cardinals do grade as one of the better defensive teams in baseball. That should always be a factor in your handicapping, especially with a guy like Kim, who has seen a nice K% bump, but that could regress at any time.
<h2><strong><u>San Diego Padres</u></strong></h2>
Saturday’s offensive explosion should not have come as a big surprise. When you look at the Padres, there are a lot of things that you notice, including their contact quality as a team and how they’ve underachieved badly in light of it. San Diego is a team that makes a lot of hard contact, but has ranked in the bottom five in batting average on high-velocity batted balls.

When that does come around and gets up to where it should be, the Padres are going to be quite a juggernaut. They already have one of the best bullpens in baseball, which is almost a nightly advantage for them. It has simply been about the offense, how much production the Padres can find, and then how the starting pitching does in terms of working deep into the game or at least minimizing the damage.

Ryan Weathers has done a phenomenal job of limiting damage. He’s allowed just two runs on nine hits in 22.1 innings of work. He’s provided an enormous lift for a Padres team that expected to have Adrian Morejon and others on the front lines. Instead, Morejon had to have Tommy John surgery. Mike Clevinger was lost to the same procedure. Dinelson Lamet has spent time on the IL.

The Padres have needed Weathers badly and he has delivered. That being said, Weathers is something of a negative regression candidate with his .157 BABIP against and his 96.2% LOB%. Nothing against him, but nobody runs numbers like that in those two stats. More balls will find holes. The timing of those hits will have a lot to do with how soon Weathers allows more runs and sees those numbers change.
<h2><strong><u>Cardinals vs. Padres Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Give me the Padres here in this one. San Diego stock is rising and it is a good time to buy. The Cardinals look to be a bit of an overachiever to this point in the season. San Diego could very well have the better starter, but definitely has the better lineup and the better bullpen. That is more than enough for me to lay this price in the -125 to -130 range.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinal and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -1.5 against Stanford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinal Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford improved to 3-1 on the season with a 70-63 win over Norfolk State on Wednesday. The Cardinal were heavy favorites at -21, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stanford led 38-33 at halftime and outscored Norfolk State 32-30 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinal’s inability to pull away from the Spartans may be a concern moving forward.</p><p>Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.9% overall and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, but they managed to grab 18 offensive rebounds, helping them score 70 points.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 24 points, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Stanford also made 24 of 37 free throws, shooting 64.9% from the line.</p><p>Stanford's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing just 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense limited their opponent to 8 three-pointers on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 24, shooting 64%. Stanford allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Santa Clara Win at Home?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara cruised to a 96-54 win over UC Riverside on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Broncos were -9 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara took control early, leading 43-21 at halftime. They scored 53 points in the 2nd half while holding UC Riverside to 33 points.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks to 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc (12/22) and 60.5% from two-point range (23/38). They also connected on 93.3% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Johnny O'Neil and Tyeree Bryan were perfect from the field, with Bryan going 5/5 and 2/2 from three-point range. O'Neil hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Christoph Tilly led the team with 20 points, shooting 8/10 from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (23/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Broncos allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. The opposing team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>Betting on today's Blue Hose and Penguins game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -5 vs. Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Blue Hose Have a Shot at a Win at Nacogdoches?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3>  
<p>Presbyterian pulled off a 58-55 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, November 21st. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Blue Hose not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p>  
<p>After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while holding the Lumberjacks to 22. The game’s total points of 113 fell well below the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Presbyterian struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jonah Pierce was a bright spot, posting a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Kyle Hayman added 12 points, while Kory Mincy and Carl Parrish each contributed 11 points.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. Inside the arc, the opposition went 17/37, hitting 45% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Presbyterian limited their opponent to 4/17 shooting, or 23%. The Blue Hose also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 40%.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Penguins picked up a 72-62 win over Monmouth on Thursday, November 21st. Youngstown State, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State turned things around after trailing 38-29 at halftime. They clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 43 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points, with Galette also grabbing 10 boards. The Penguins recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 23 of 56 shooting. Inside the arc, the Penguins allowed 15 of 29 shooting, or 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Youngstown State's defense limited their opponent to 8 of 27 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18, or 66%. The Penguins gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Owls as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 164 points.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE 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 Rice pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Skyhawks Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>The UT Martin Skyhawks, who are currently 5-2, will be taking on Rice. So far this season, all of the Skyhawks' games have been on the road. As UT Martin gets ready to face Rice, their ATS record stands at 2-3. So far this season, they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread on the road and 0-2 when playing at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving UT Martin have had an average of 164.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 151.9 points. Their over/under record is 3-2-0. In their most recent three games, the Skyhawks' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 172 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, UT Martin's offense looked good, scoring 94 points against Chicago State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.4% and made 21/27 free throws. Jordan Sears is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 22.3. Meanwhile, Jacob Crews also brings a PPG average of 16.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Skyhawks' defense is nationally ranked 212nd, allowing 80.1 points per game. UT Martin will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Chicago State to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will Rice Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>In their first six games of the season, Rice has a record of 1-5. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, Rice has a record of 2-8. As of now, Rice has a 2-4 record vs. the spread. In home games this season, Rice is 1-3 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 5-5.</p><p>Through six games, Rice has an over/under record of 3-2-1 with their games averaging a combined 159.2 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Owls' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 167 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Rice offense ended with 68 points against UC Irvine. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Owls was Travis Evee with 17 points, while Mekhi Mason also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Owls' defense is ranked 235th in the country at 83.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. UC Irvine, the Anteaters finished with a field goal percentage of 51% and a total of 83 points vs. Rice.</p>

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Rice Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23

The Georgia Bulldogs are in a much different spot than usual this season as their bowl game approaches. Instead of being disappointed about missing out on the College Football Playoff because of a loss in the SEC Championship Game, they weren’t even a contender because of earlier losses to Florida and Alabama.

Perhaps that is a reason why you’re forced to take -7.5 if you like the Bulldogs in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Though the Bearcats haven’t lost a game, this line, even with some Georgia opt-outs, has spent most of its time sitting on 7 or above and Thursday’s tipping point added the hook market-wide. We’re looking at -7.5 and a total of 52 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.

We’ll break down both sides of this matchup and see if we can’t find an edge one way or the other for the first game of the New Year.
<h3><strong><u>Cincinnati</u></strong><strong><u> Bearcats</u></strong></h3>
The Cincinnati Bearcats wanted to believe that they had a chance to be in the College Football Playoff. It’s all about dollars when it comes to the big ratings from those National Semifinal games, so it didn’t even matter that the Bearcats went 9-0. To be fair, the odds are extremely long to make it as a Group of Five team, simply because the strength of schedule does pass the sniff test.

It rings true in this game. Cincinnati has had an excellent season and can’t really help the conference or the schedule, but the SOS per Jeff Sagarin ranks 90th. Georgia’s on the other hand, ranks seventh.

A lot of people will look at that as a negative for the Bearcats here and it’s hard to do anything other than that. There is a talent disparity here. There is no coaching disparity, as Luke Fickell has done a phenomenal job in the Queen City and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is sitting on a head coaching job at some point. It could even be here if Fickell jumps for a bigger gig.

While the strength of schedule leaves something to be desired, Cincinnati did outgain the opposition 6.87 to 4.32 from a yards per play standpoint. Cincinnati’s defense wound up with the best yards per play against on defense. They only allowed 3.3 yards per carry on the ground and opponents only completed 51.3% of their passes. Bad schedule or not, those are dominant numbers.

There were a lot of questions about the Cincinnati offense coming into the season, but Desmond Ridder improved from his first year as a starter to post a 17/6 TD/INT ratio with a 66.4% completion percentage. Ridder also ran for 7.3 yards per carry on 83 rushing attempts. Cincinnati dominated opponents on the ground with 5.7 yards per play. The question here is whether or not UC can have that measure of success against a SEC defense.
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<h3><strong><u>Georgia</u></strong><strong><u> Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
When it comes to the Georgia Bulldogs, it is really a tale of two seasons. JT Daniels stepped in to start the final three games and posted a 66.7% completion rate with a 9/1 TD/INT ratio. Walk-on Stetson Bennett completed 55.2% of this throws with an 8/6 TD/INT ratio. Improved quarterback play gave Georgia the chance to be a multi-dimensional offense and it helped in all facets of the game.

While Daniels made two of his three starts against South Carolina and Missouri teams that really fell apart as the year went along, he did shred a solid Mississippi State defense for 400 yards in his first start. Daniels’s takeover of the offense also helped Zamir White and James Cook, who combined for over 1,000 yards on 178 carries. White, who has been the feature back this season, may wind up with an even heavier workload because Cook will miss the game. UGA will also be missing NFL Draft prospect Ben Cleveland on the offensive line, as he is preparing for his pro career.

It may fall on the Georgia offense to some degree in this game because there are multiple opt-outs on defense. The fact of the matter is that the Bulldogs defense has been in a state of flux all season because of injuries, COVID, and now opt-outs. Azeez Ojulari opted out, along with fellow linebacker Monty Rice and defensive back DJ Daniel. Ojulari was the leading sack man for Georgia.

Through it all, the Georgia defense wound up 13th in yards per play allowed. They gave up almost 7.3 yards per play in the Alabama and Florida losses. They allowed 4.01 yards per play in their seven wins. I think we can all agree that Alabama and Florida have two of the best offenses in the nation.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
We’ll find out a lot about how good Cincinnati really is in this game. UCF was a disappointment to a degree and so, too, were Memphis, SMU, and Houston. It was a down year in the AAC. Of course, it was a down year to some degree in the SEC East as well, where Georgia was able to pummel some bad teams in that half of the conference.

It is interesting to see the total up to 52. These are two quality defensive teams, but it is fair to re-evaluate Georgia’s offensive upside relative to the last three games and not the whole body of work because Bennett and D’wan Mathis played so badly.

The idea that the side and total are going up in concert suggests that Georgia’s offense could rule the day based on what the sharper money is saying.
<h4><strong>Pick: Georgia -7.5</strong></h4>
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