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Horse racing can be unpredictable, so you don’t want to just give the win in the 146th Kentucky Derby to Tiz the Law, but with some top contenders hurt and others scratched for this race, it sure seems like the overwhelming favorite will hold serve in the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The Derby was moved from May 4 to September 5 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the day of racing at iconic Churchill Downs will be done without fans in attendance. The celebration, the outfits, the hats, the mint juleps, all of it adds to the ambiance and the allure of this event, so it is a shame to see this year’s Derby going off like this. And who knows when, if ever, the Kentucky Derby fanfare will return to its normal levels.

In any event, the show will go on with lots of undercard races, but our focus will be on the main event that has a 7:01 p.m. ET post time in Louisville, Kentucky.

Here are the post positions, the horses, trainers, and jockeys, and the odds for the 146th Run for the Roses:
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Finnick the Fierce</td>
<td width="166">R. Hernandez</td>
<td width="166">M. Garcia</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Max Player</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Enforceable</td>
<td width="166">M. Casse</td>
<td width="166">A. Beschizza</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Storm the Court</td>
<td width="166">P. Eurton</td>
<td width="166">J. Leparoux</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Major Fed</td>
<td width="166">G. Foley</td>
<td width="166">J. Graham</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">King Guillermo</td>
<td width="166">J.C. Avila</td>
<td width="166">S. Camacho</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Money Moves</td>
<td width="166">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="166">J. Castellano</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">South Bend</td>
<td width="166">B. Mott</td>
<td width="166">T. Gaffalione</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Mr. Big News</td>
<td width="166">B. Calhoun</td>
<td width="166">G. Saez</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">10</td>
<td width="166">Thousand Words</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">F. Geroux</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
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<td width="43">11</td>
<td width="166">Necker Island</td>
<td width="166">C. Hartman</td>
<td width="166">M. Mena</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">12</td>
<td width="166">Sole Volante</td>
<td width="166">P. Biancone</td>
<td width="166">L. Panici</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">13</td>
<td width="166">Attachment Rate</td>
<td width="166">D. Romans</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">14</td>
<td width="166">Winning Impression</td>
<td width="166">D. Stewart</td>
<td width="166">J. Rocco Jr.</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">15</td>
<td width="166">Ny Traffic</td>
<td width="166">S. Joseph Jr.</td>
<td width="166">P. Lopez</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">16</td>
<td width="166">Honor A.P.</td>
<td width="166">J. Shirreffs</td>
<td width="166">M. Smith</td>
<td width="48">5/1</td>
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<td width="43">17</td>
<td width="166">Tiz the Law</td>
<td width="166">B. Tagg</td>
<td width="166">M. Franco</td>
<td width="48">3/5</td>
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<td width="43">18</td>
<td width="166">Authentic</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Velazquez</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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Tiz the Law is the chalk favorite here. It was a bad spring and summer for three-year-olds, as horses like Maxfield, Nadal, Charlatan, and Wells Bayou were forced out of action among others. Tiz the Law has had a dominant summer and who knows what would have happened if the others were in the field. They aren’t, unfortunately, but there is still money to be made this weekend.

Normally, I list all the horses and my thoughts on them, but that seems like a fool’s errand this time around. This is a top-heavy field, with Tiz the Law, the winner of the Travers, Belmont, and Florida Derby in a class of his own. Honor A.P. and Authentic are in the next tier, followed by Thousand Words and Ny Traffic. It wouldn’t be a total shocker if a 50/1 or longer hits the board, just given the nature of this year’s race, but it does seem pretty unlikely, as the odds would suggest.

Here are a few things that we know. The first is that Authentic will be popular on race day. Even though people probably aren’t having as many Kentucky Derby parties or things like that, people know Bob Baffert’s name and they know the jockey John Velazquez. Everybody will be scrambling to put together some exotics with Tiz the Law in an effort to sweeten the prices a little bit. Authentic is also coming off of a strong performance, a career-best performance, to win the Haskell at Monmouth Park, so we are buying a little high, but the good speed in the Santa Anita Derby with the follow-up win in the Haskell suggests that Authentic is hitting his stride.

Honor A.P., who beat Authentic in the Santa Anita Derby, ran a final tune-up at Del Mar and lost to Thousand Words in the Shared Belief. He got bumped at the start and got thrown a little off-stride, but would have won the race if it had another eighth of a mile to it. Honor A.P. was coming on strong.

Ny Traffic is the one that I have my eye on. He was second-best to Maxfield in the Matt Winn and Wells Bayou in the Louisiana Derby, but those were two really game efforts. He also wound up second to Authentic in the Haskell with a career-best speed figure.

This isn’t a horse with an elite bloodline or anything like that, but it is a gamer. It is a horse that seems capable of overachieving and making some really good runs. He’s also gotten better with each passing race and has some experience on the Churchill surface from that Matt Winn Stakes effort. He’s been right there with some of the top three-year-olds. He’s not “beat Tiz the Law” good, but he’s plenty good enough to finish second in this race.

Ny Traffic should also be okay with the traffic. The Matt Winn field had 10, the Louisiana Derby 14, and the Risen Star Stakes had 11. Honor A.P. has run one race with at least 10 horses. Authentic hasn’t run with more than seven. Thousand Words ran the Oaklawn Stakes with 13 and got tripped up out of the gate.

Major Fed has run in traffic, but has not had great finishes in those races. Storm The Court ran with 13 in the Grade 3 Ohio Derby and finished third. Maybe the jockey change to Julien Leparoux will be the difference, but Flavien Prat is a very good jockey. The horse just doesn’t have enough speed.

One horse that has run a lot in crowded fields is Enforceable for Mark Casse. The son of Tapit has some underwhelming finishes and speed figures and that concerns me. Adam Beschizza is also in the mount for the first time. Some people like Enforceable’s chances to hit the board, but I’m not buying that stock.

Instead, I’d look inside of Enforceable and prefer Max Player. Steve Asmussen has taken over as the trainer. Asmussen has his top rider Ricardo Santana Jr. in the irons. The most recent workouts at Churchill Downs have been pretty solid and he’s hit the board in all five races, including a big speed effort in the Travers Stakes. It was a distant third behind Tiz the Law, but the speed numbers are trending in the right direction for the son of Honor Code.

<strong>Ny Traffic and Max Player are the two that I’ll put together with Tiz the Law</strong>. I’ll <strong>box trifecta</strong> them together in hopes that one of the two upsets the heavy favorite for a little bit bigger of a pay day. Ny Traffic has been consistently competitive against top-end horses and Max Player is trending in the right direction and has an upgraded trainer.

This may not be the sexiest Kentucky Derby ever, but it’ll be one that I watch closely, as I always do.

Post time is 7:01 p.m. ET for Race 14 at Churchill Downs.

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One of the more interesting things to follow about the 2021 MLB season is to see how teams fare with long trips. The Cleveland Indians head to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Mariners for a weekend set at T-Mobile Park. The Indians haven’t played there since 2019. They’ll also play their first game of the season in a ballpark with a humidor.

Does any of this matter? Maybe, maybe not. But it does speak to just how unique and different the 2020 season really was.

Zach Plesac and Chris Flexen are the listed starters here and the Indians are favored in the -120 range for this game with a total of 8 at BetOnline a <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">Top US Sportsbook</a></strong>.
<h2><strong><u>Cleveland Indians</u></strong></h2>
The only team outside the AL Central Division that the Indians have faced on the road this season is their in-state rivals down I-71 in Cincinnati. It will feel like being in another world playing in Seattle. The Indians did hit 85% with their vaccination rate earlier this week, so maybe being on the road won’t be as excruciating as it was last season or to start this season, but this is still a long trip and a long way from home.

This is also the first time since 2019 that the Indians have played regular season games more than one time zone away. The body clock may need a little bit of an adjustment for Friday’s game at T-Mobile Park.

The Indians are a better offense than what their traditional metrics show from a contact quality standpoint. They are one of the league’s biggest underachievers on hard contact of 95+ and 100+ mph in terms of batting average. The team’s BABIP ranks among the lowest in the league and Cleveland’s crop of position players grades worse than everybody but Detroit at this point in time in fWAR. It is hard to paint a rosy picture with those kinds of numbers, but trust me when I say that they should be better.

Friday’s starter, Zach Plesac, seems to be right about where he should be at this point in time. Plesac has a 3.83 ERA with a 3.45 FIP in his 40 innings across seven starts. While his K% increase from last season hasn’t stuck around, he continues to force batters to put balls in play with an extremely strong walk rate. Plesac also has greatly increased his GB% more than 16% to 55.4%.

Cleveland’s bullpen is also one of the best in baseball, so the Mariners could have a tough time scoring runs.
<h2><strong><u>Seattle Mariners</u></strong></h2>
What is really tough for Seattle in this game is that the Mariners employ an offensive philosophy that consists of hitting a ton of fly balls. Plesac used to be a pretty neutral pitcher in that regard, but now he’s an extreme ground ball guy. The fly ball strategy has been a dud for the Mariners, as the changes to the baseball have hurt, but this is also just a poor offensive team as a whole.

The hope is that Jarred Kelenic’s call-up will spark a dormant unit that ranks right around the bottom five in wOBA. Seattle has had some better offensive fortunes recently, but this is not a team that has a high projection in the batter’s box and this is also a tough park for hitting, even with the humidor that has been MLB’s attempt to level the playing field.

At least one bright spot this season for the Mariners has been Chris Flexen. Seattle took a chance on the former Mets farmhand after a really successful season in the KBO. Obviously Seattle’s proximity to Asia gives them a bit of an inside track with those players, including signings of guys like Yusei Kikuchi, Hisashi Iwakuma, and others in the past. They pay close attention to those leagues and saw enough from Flexen to sign him.

Flexen has rewarded their confidence with a 3.78 ERA and a 3.61 FIP to this point. Increased slider usage has been a big part of the equation for Flexen, who, like Plesac, doesn’t have a lot of strikeouts, but has kept the ball on the ground and minimized his walks. Another big development for Flexen has been increased curveball usage. He’s not the 60% fastball guy that got knocked around with the Mets.
<h2><strong><u>Indians vs. Mariners Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Flexen’s improvements seem to be quite legit. Plesac looks like a bad matchup for a Mariners team that wants to elevate the baseball. These two teams have scored a high percentage of their runs with the long ball, but T-Mobile Park is very stingy in that regard. This is a low total of 7, but with the Indians making that Circadian Rhythm adjustment to the travel and the late start and two pitchers that don’t hurt themselves with walks, it looks like a low-scoring series opener.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">MLB Pick</a>: Under 7</strong>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bears face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA. This Southern conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Mercer is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Citadel.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hawkins Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Citadel Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 10-17 record, Citadel has struggled this season, but they have been much better at home compared to the road. Their record at home is 5-6, while they are just 2-11 on the road. As the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 1-16 this season.</p>

<p>Coming off a 76-51 win over VMI, Citadel will look to snap their seven-game losing streak on the road. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 2-8.</p><p>Against the spread, The Citadel is 12-11-1 this season. As the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 7-9-1 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-7 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, The Citadel is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Citadel games this season is 9-13-2, and the average scoring total in their games is 137.9 points. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (140.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 135 points.</p><p>The Citadel offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against VMI. They posted a field goal percentage of 52.6% and connected on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 176th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 260th in terms of percentage and 294th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 113rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. Citadel's three-point defense is currently 157th in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.0% of their shots vs. Citadel.</p><h3>Will the Bears Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Mercer has gone 6-5, and they have won three straight games at home. They are 5-4 when favored this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +.8 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Bears have gone 12-15, including a 5-9 record in Southern Conference games. In their last game, they beat Samford by a score of 88-84.</p><p>As the favorite, Mercer's ATS record this season is 4-4-1. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 12-11-1, and they are 7-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have gone 5-4-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Mercer's games this year (140). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>The Mercer offense is coming off a game in which they scored 88 points vs. Samford. Overall their field goal percentage was 54% while connecting on 4 threes. Jalyn McCreary is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.2. Meanwhile, Jake Davis also brings a PPG average of 9.1 into the game.</p><p>The Bears' defense is presently ranked 144th nationally, allowing an average of 71.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Citadel, the Mercer defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Mercer made 16 free-throws vs. the Bears.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -2.5 against Lamar in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Lamar Be The Talk of Cajundome?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 84-52 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Lamar, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Lamar jumped out to a 46-23 lead at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Vaqueros 38-29. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lamar's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 60.8% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 18 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Ja'Sean Jackson added 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Adam Hamilton was efficient as well, going 6 of 8 from the field in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Lamar's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 29 attempts, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lamar's opponent shot 91%, making 11 of 12 attempts. The Cardinals also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-8 after a 68-61 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 144.</p><p>In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 12 for 24.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 9 for 12 overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kyndall Davis added 15 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil contributed 13 points, making 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 33%, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/18, shooting 77%. Louisiana-Lafayette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Dolphins and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Dartmouth is favored by -4.5 against Le Moyne in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Find a Way to Win in Hanover?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Le Moyne fell to 2-8 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Binghamton on Saturday, December 7th. The Dolphins, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 140.</p> <p>Le Moyne trailed 33-22 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39. However, their comeback effort fell short.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, scoring 30 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens added 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 6 of 10 from the field.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. The Dolphins allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Le Moyne held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. The opposing team also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Le Moyne gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Big Green Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Dartmouth dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 92-83 road loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday. The Big Green entered the game as +11 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-35 at halftime, Dartmouth allowed 57 points in the second half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 154.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 45.9% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, thanks in large part to their 47.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 of 36 attempts. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Connor Amundsen led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers and adding 6 assists. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 12 for 12 and finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Quinton Mincey also had a strong performance, scoring 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep, and contributing 6 assists.</p><p>Dartmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point shots, with 30 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dartmouth's opponents shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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The Xfinity Series will partake in some Friday night racing this week with the Circle K Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway on July 5. Formerly sponsored by Coca-Cola for over a decade, a Polar Pop might be the only thing cool in hot and humid Daytona Beach for this race. The racing should be hot as well, as each of the last seven and 13 of the last 14 races have required NASCAR’s version of Overtime.

Odds for this Xfinity Series event are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers.

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<h5><strong>100 Circles</strong></h5>
Drivers will make at least 100 trips around the 2.5-mile track in the Sunshine State. This is one of the longer Xfinity Series races, so that will be a pretty interesting development with only AJ Allmendinger in the field as a full-time Cup Series driver. The first Daytona race this season was won Michael Annett, who is the only points driver not named Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, or Cole Custer to have a win.

Crazy things tend to happen on this track, but there has been one constant of late. Chevy has fared very well. Chevrolet has won nine of the last 11 installments of this race. In fact, Toyota’s only win came back in 2008 when Tony Stewart won in Toyota’s first year in NASCAR. He won the next three years in a Chevy and won in a Chevy in 2013 for good measure.

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<h5><strong>Daytona Drama</strong></h5>
We could use some drama at Daytona because there isn’t any in the standings. Tyler Reddick has 693 points and a commanding lead over Cole Custer, who has 622. Custer did pick up his fourth win last week to tie Christopher Bell for the most this season. Bell was disqualified following a post-race inspection at Chicagoland and went from third to 38th. He’s third with 599 points. Austin Cindric and Justin Allgaier round out the top five.

The Xfinity Series Playoffs take the top 12 drivers in either points or wins. So far, the aforementioned Michael Annett is the only driver outside the top three with a win, but he is ninth in points. Ryan Sieg is 98 points ahead of Gray Gaulding for the last playoff spot. That means that we have very little question as to the drivers that will be in the playoffs.

Also, the wins need to be from full-time drivers in order to get in, so road course ringers and part-timers don’t count.

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<h5><strong>The Big Board</strong></h5>
In the Cup Series race on Saturday, the co-favorites were +880 as of Wednesday afternoon. In the Xfinity Series race, the favorite is +495 and that is Tyler Reddick, who won the PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona to open last season and was victorious at Talladega earlier this year. He was 27th on the Cup Series side in the Daytona 500 earlier this year.

Justin Allgaier is +550, with Christopher Bell at +770, Cole Custer at +880, and everybody else +1320 on down. This week’s Cup Series sandbagger is AJ Allmendinger, who is going off at +1400. This is just the second Xfinity Series start for Allmendinger since 2013. He was second last year at Watkins Glen. He’s known as more of a road course guy, so I’m sure we’ll talk about him in a few weeks.

Annett checks in at +1980, so he’s well down the board. He isn’t the only one, as a lot of drivers are, but the spread on these odds is a lot different because of the plate race element. A lot of guys that would be +2500 are down under +2000. These are some of the hardest handicaps because of the mechanical failures and the crashes, but also because there are lower values on the board.

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<h5><strong>Sidewalk Chalk</strong></h5>
You may want to go chalky here as a result. On the Cup Series side, guys like Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Erik Jones, David Ragan, and Aric Almirola have won in the past in the first weekend of July. Almirola has a win in this race, but the last five winners are Kyle Larson, William Byron, Almirola, Austin Dillon, and Kasey Kahne. Before that, it was all Cup Series guys.

Some races are all about equipment. Some races are all about driver. Daytona tends to be the latter. That’s why you want to look at lower prices in this race. Some of the upstarts could get up there if there are accidents or other malfunctions, like how Cindric was fifth earlier this year or how Sieg was fourth. Cindric was also fifth at Talladega, so maybe he’s an option, but his price is already depressed around 13/1.

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<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
With that in mind, Reddick, even at +495 is probably the way to go. He’s arguably the most accomplished driver in the field as far as plate racing goes. Plus, this has been a top-notch race for Chevrolet in the past. Reddick also had the pole in that first race.

Bell is also a compelling pick this weekend because you’re never going to get him at +770 again. It’s not like his success is solely tied to his team. He’s one of the most promising prospects in quite some time.

2019 Circle K Firecracker 250 Betting Odds & Picks

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Bulls (+695) will be in Boston to take on the Celtics (-1090) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 242.5.</p>

<p>Chicago (12-15) is currently on a two-game win streak and is 9th in the East. Boston (21-5) is also on a two-game win streak and is 2nd in the East. The Celtics are favored by 14.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-141 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Bulls moved to 12-15 on the season after a narrow 122-121 win over the Raptors on Monday. Chicago, who were favored by 1 point, pushed the spread with the win. The game’s total of 243 points edged past the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>Chicago jumped out to an early lead, taking a 33-25 advantage after the 1st quarter. After a 2nd quarter where Toronto outscored them 25-20, the Bulls responded with a big 3rd quarter, putting up 42 points to the Raptors’ 34. Chicago entered the 4th quarter with a 95-84 lead but had to hold off a late Raptors rally, as Toronto outscored them 37-27 in the final period.</p><p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 24 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50% in their 122-121 win over the Raptors. Coby White added 19 points, despite shooting 33.3%, and made 3 threes at 42.9%.</p> <p>The Bulls connected on 14 threes, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 46.2% overall field goal percentage. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 15 points, including 7 in the 1st quarter, while Vucevic and White each scored 7 points in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Bulls' defense held strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 points in each. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, but managed to hold on for the win.</p> <p>Chicago limited the Raptors to 9 threes on 34% shooting from deep. They also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Celtics?</h3><p>Boston improved to 21-5 this season with a 112-98 win over the Wizards on Sunday. The Celtics were favored by 17.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 210 fell short of the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when Boston went on a 15-0 run, extending the score from 26-23 to 38-26. They led 91-72 going into the 4th quarter, but the Wizards outscored them 26-21 in the final period.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 28 points and 12 rebounds in their win over the Wizards, adding 11 points in the 1st quarter and another 9 in the 4th. Boston's offense struggled from the field, shooting just 43%, but they connected on 18 threes at a 39.1% clip.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard and Derrick White each contributed 15 points, with Pritchard hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency. White added 5 points in the 4th quarter, while Pritchard scored 6 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Wizards to 98 points on 40% shooting. Boston's best defensive quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed just 20 points.</p> <p>Boston did a good job defending the three, with Washington hitting 13 threes on 32% shooting. The Celtics also sent the Wizards to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Angels and Cubs facing off in an interleague matchup. Saturday's forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s.</p>

<p>First pitch for Saturday's matchup is set for 2:20 PM ET, and MARQ will be televising this one. The Cubs are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -144, while the Angels are +123. Today's pitching matchup features Tyler Anderson for the Angels and Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +123</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Saturday, July 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels 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>Chicago cruised to an easy 5-1 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their five runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -192 on the money line.</p>

<p>Justin Steele pitched well for the Cubs in this one, going nine innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels, going just 4 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Cubs were led by Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ, as they were the only two Cubs hitters to have more than one hit. Suzuki also hit the game's only home run. For the Angels, David Fletcher went 2/4.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is on the road today vs. the Cubs, and they come in having dropped five straight games. The Angels are 4th in the AL West, and they trail the Mariners by 11.5 games. So far, they are 8-10 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>This season, the Angels are 18-26 at home compared to an 18-25 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 32-44 this season, and they are 4-7 when favored. Los Angeles' overall record is 36-51.</p><p>When the Angels are on the road, they have a run line record of 24-19, but they are currently on a five-game run line losing streak. They have been favored in seven games and are just 2-5 in those contests. As an underdog, they are 45-31 on the run line.</p><p>When the Angels are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs for their game against the Cubs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 9.0 runs, and their over/under record is 44-41. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have gone 19-18. Overall, 25.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current under streak sits at three games.</p><p>The Angels are sending left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound today vs. the Cubs. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 7-8 with a 3.03 ERA. Anderson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings vs. the Tigers and giving up six earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Anderson has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has allowed 12 homers and is averaging 4.07 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Coming into the game, Luis Rengifo is hitting .315 for the Angels, and he has been even better of late, going 9/24 in his last six games. During this stretch, he has two home runs and five RBIs. Taylor Ward has a team-high 14 home runs but is batting just .236 this season. However, he has gone 8/24 in his last seven games, with two homers and four RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Angels are 23rd in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .236, which is 13th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .302 is 20th in the MLB, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of walks. So far, they have been an average home run hitting team.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 41-48 overall and 11 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs are 5th in the division and have gone just 10-19 against other NL Central teams. They will be at home today, and they have an overall record of 24-20 at home.</p>

<p>The Cubs have won two straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10. At home, Chicago has gone 15-15 as the favorite and 17-28 as the underdog this year. The Cubs' overall record as the favorite is 21-21.</p><p>Chicago is 42-47 on the run line this season, including a 17-27 mark at home. The Cubs are 25-20 on the run line on the road, where they have a -1.0 run differential. They have covered the run line in two straight games at home and are 30-17 as an underdog on the run line this season.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have had an average combined run total of 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record is 39-46. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-8. Overall, 28.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Brewers. In that start, he gave up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Hendricks has a record of 1-6 this season and an ERA of 7.48. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 0-4 on the road with an 8.54 ERA compared to 1-2 at home with a 6.33 ERA. So far, he has made one quality start and is averaging 6.75 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Hendricks has allowed 13 homers.</p><p>For the season, the Cubs are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 16th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Ian Happ has been one of the Cubs' most consistent hitters this season, batting .242 with a team-leading 52 RBIs and 13 home runs. Happ has also been hot of late, hitting .417 over his last eight games with four homers. Christopher Morel has also been swinging the bat well, as he has three straight games with a hit and has gone deep 15 times this season.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/6/24

<p>The first-round series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is tied at two games apiece heading into game five. Tip-off is at 10:30 PM ET at Ball Arena in Denver and is being televised on TNT. The Nuggets are favored by four points at home and are -184 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +152, and the over/under line is 205.5 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, May 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Nuggets picked up an 8-point win in the most recent game of this series, beating the Timberwolves 115-107. Denver was a 3.5-point underdog heading into the game, but they easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 205 points, and the teams surpassed that by 17 points.</p>

<p>Denver got off to a good start in the game, outscoring the Timberwolves 29-24 in the first quarter and 35-25 in the 2nd. The Nuggets shot the ball well from the field, hitting 57% of their shots and 44.8% of their threes. Nikola Jokic had a big game for Denver, putting up 35 points and 7 assists. Anthony Edwards had a big game for the Timberwolves, scoring 44 points and hitting five threes.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Minnesota is 13-10 as the underdog this season and has covered the spread in their last four games as the underdog. In those games, they have gone 15-8 against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves' ATS record on the road is 26-18, and they have won four straight games against the spread on the road. As the underdog, they are 20-25 ATS on the road and 31-35 overall.</p>

<p>Minnesota's O/U record for the season is 47-43, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is 205.5, and their games have averaged 220 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nuggets, the Timberwolves lost 115-107. The O/U line for that game was 205, and Minnesota was favored by 3.5 points. This loss dropped their ATS record to 46-43 for the season.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 37-15 and 12-4 in their division. On the road, the Timberwolves are 30-15.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA's 8th-best shooting team, at 48% from the field. They are also the league's 2nd-best three-point shooting team, at 38%. Despite their strong shooting numbers, they are just 18th in scoring, at 113 points per game. The Timberwolves have been a little better on the road this season, averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 111.4 at home.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 34.6 points per game over his last five games while hitting 59.6% of his shots from the field. In this stretch, he is averaging 3.8 made threes per game. Karl-Anthony Towns has hit 58.3% of his threes in his last five games and averaged 2.8 made threes per contest. Rudy Gobert has yet to make a three this season.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best unit in the NBA this season, allowing just 106.2 points per game. That number is even better on the road, where they are giving up just 108.6 points per game (2nd).</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 79.3% of games vs. Minnesota. That number jumps to 76.8% when it comes to three-point shooting, as opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in nearly 77% of games vs. the Timberwolves.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 105.4 points per game (8th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 48.8% from the field and 40.7% from three.</p><h3>Will Denver Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Currently, the Nuggets are favored by 4 points at home against the Timberwolves. This season, Denver has been favored in 78 of their 82 games and has a record of 56-22 as the favorite. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.</p>

<p>Denver's ATS record for the season is 42-47, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 22-23 ATS compared to 20-24 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>In their win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Nuggets won by a score of 115-107. Going into the game, they were 3.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line was 205 points.</p>

<p>With a 57-25 record, the Nuggets are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they have gone 33-19 and are 24-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>This season, Denver has an O/U record of 37-52-2, and their games have averaged a combined 223.1 points. Today's O/U line is set at 205.5 points.</p><p>Denver comes into the game as the 15th ranked scoring offense, at 114.9 points per game. Their home scoring average of 116.5 points per contest is 11th in the league. The Nuggets have a field goal percentage of 49% this season, which is the 4th best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has been playing well of late, averaging 26.4 points, 8.4 assists, and 13 rebounds in his last five games. Over this stretch, he shot 51.5% from the field. Jamal Murray is questionable for the game, but over his last five, he has averaged 20 points and 5.2 assists while hitting 40% of his threes.</p><p>Coming into tonight's game, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the stingiest defenses in the league, allowing just 109.1 points per game, which is 6th best in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 103 points per contest.</p>

<p>One of the reasons for their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are allowing opponents to shoot just 35.2% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd best in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 35.7% from deep.</p>

<p>When it comes to rebounding, the Nuggets have been solid, ranking 7th in the league at 44.4 boards per game. They have also been able to protect the rim, blocking 5.6 shots per contest, which is 11th best in the NBA.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulls and Celtics game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Celtics hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on NBCS. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 217 points, and the Celtics are favored to win at home vs. the Bulls.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +13</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-107 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulls Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, the Bulls have a record of just 5-13, as they look to pick up a win over the Celtics. The Eastern Conference sees the Bulls currently at 13th, and in the Central division, they are 4th.</p><p>Chicago's ATS record is currently below .500 at 6-12 for the season. When playing on the road, the Bulls hold an ATS record of 2-6 in contrast to a 4-6 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Most recently, the Bulls' offense finished with just 109 points vs. the Nets. For the game, they hit 12/32 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 48.2%. The team's top scorer is Zach LaVine, who enters today's matchup with an average of 22.1, while DeMar DeRozan also carries a PPG average of 21.5 into the game.</p><p><p>The Bulls' defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.2 points per contest.</p><p>The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.</p></p><h3>Can Boston Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Looking at the Celtics' previous ten games, they are 8-2 and face the Bulls with an overall mark of 13-4. Across 17 games, the Celtics have a 12-3 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 1-1 record in non-conference games.</p><p>Boston's  ATS record sits below .500 (7-9). Boston has struggled to cover the spread in their last four road games and has an ATS record of 2-7 on the road, while it is 5-2 at home.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Celtics offense tallied 113 points in a matchup against the Hawks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.2%, and they made 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 28.1 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jaylen Brown also maintains a PPG average of 21.4 heading into game.</p><p><p>So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 107.3 points allowed per contest.</p><p>On two point field goal attempts, the Celtics' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 49.8% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.</p></p>

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Ducks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Canucks come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Ducks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+191)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Canucks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the top team in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks are in a great position to make a deep playoff run. With a record of 38-17-7, the Canucks have 83 points and are 1st in both the Pacific Division and the Western Conference.</p>

<p>On the road, Vancouver has gone 18-11-4 this season, and they have lost three straight games away from home. In games where they have been favored, the Canucks have gone 25-11-4, and they have gone 4-6 in their last ten games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Canucks have gone 35-27 against the puck line, including a road record of 18-15. Overall, Vancouver has 25 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Canucks have been favored in 40 games and have a puck line record of 18-22 in those contests. In their last ten games, Vancouver's puck line record is just 2-8, and their puck line losing streak is at seven games.</p> <p>Games involving Vancouver have an average of 6.4 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Canucks come in with a record of 35-23-4.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Canucks come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 2nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Looking at how the Canucks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 9th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver will be looking for a good game from Brock Boeser who leads the team in scoring with 35 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 27 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 27th in takeaways, averaging 5.9 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 4th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Casey DeSmith has started 16 games this season. His current record stands at 7-4, and his save percentage is 0.454%.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Ducks have gone 9-20-1, and overall, they are 22-35-3. In the Western Conference, they are 14th and 7th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Anaheim has gone 4-6, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Ducks have gone 19-30-3, and they are 3-5-0 when favored. Against teams from the Western Conference, they have gone 10-21, and in divisional games, they are 5-10. Over their last three games, Anaheim has gone 2-1, and they are 2-3 in their last five games.</p></p><p>When it comes to puck line results, the Ducks have gone 32-28 this season, including 14-16 at home. So far, they have 10 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 25 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Heading into this contest, Anaheim has a puck line mark of 5-5 across their last ten games and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -1 goal per game. The Ducks have gone 30-22 vs. the puck line as the underdog this season.</p> <p>For the season, Anaheim's games have finished with an average of 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Ducks have an over/under record of 28-29-3.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>The Ducks come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Coming into the game, the Ducks have a 5-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-17.</p><p>The leading scorer for Anaheim's offense is Frank Vatrano. Coming into the game he has 29 goals, ranking 20th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 19 assists this season.</p><p>The Ducks' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 27th in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 4th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 13-20, and his save percentage is 0.88%.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Nittany Lions will face the Spartans in this week 13 CFB game, airing on NBC at 7:30 (11/24/23). The contest is set to occur at Ford Field in Detroit (MI). This week's Big Ten clash features the Nittany Lions as 20 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread?</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan State Spartans +20</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 31-12 in favor of Penn State.</li><li>Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Michigan State at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 42.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 43 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Penn State Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Penn State Nittany Lions are 9-2, including going 3-1 on the road and 5-1 at home.</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with Michigan State, the Nittany Lions have been favored in eight games and the underdog in two. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 7-3.</p><p>Through 11 games, the average over/under line in Penn State's games is 46.4 points. Their games have averaged a combined 49.2 points leading to an OU record of 5-5.</p><p>Heading into their matchup vs. Michigan State, the Nittany Lions' offense is averaging 179.4 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 36th rank in rushing yards and 98th rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 195.4 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Penn State is at 36.7 points per game, which is 14th in the NCAA.</p><p>So far this season, the Nittany Lions' defense has given up 79.7 rushing yards per game against the run (204th). Opponents are averaging 159.5 passing yards and opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 67.5 against Penn State. In terms of points allowed, they are 106th in the NCAA.</p><h3>Can Michigan State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-7 record, the Michigan State Spartans take on Penn State. Their road record so far is (1-4) and at home (2-3).</p><p>Michigan State has gone into one game as the favorite this season and nine games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 4-5-1.</p><p>So far this season, the average over/under line for Michigan State's games has been 44.6 points. The Spartans have an over/under record of 4-6 heading into this week's game.</p><p>The Spartans' offense is gearing up to take on Penn State, with an average of 100.1 rushing yards per game and an 3 yards per attempt. In the college football rankings, they are currently in 118th place for rushing yards and 86th place for passing yards, accumulating an average of 207.1 yards per contest. Michigan State's overall scoring average is at 17.4 points per game, placing them 100th rank nationally.</p><p>The Spartans defense faces off against Penn State with 27 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. When it comes to points allowed, they're giving up 27.1 points per game which is 109th in the nation. Against the pass, they're 103rd in the NCAA, allowing 231.5 passing yards per game. Michigan State's run defense is yielding 144.1 rushing yards per contest.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

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