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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tommies versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Milwaukee as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 2:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tommies Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. Thomas (MN) cruised to a 91-65 road win over Portland State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Tommies were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 156 went over the 151.5-point line.</p> 

<p>St. Thomas dominated early, leading 53-21 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38.</p><p>St. Thomas put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 54.5% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, and they hit 87.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Ben Nau led the way with 18 points in 18 minutes, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from deep. The Tommies also got 17 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) put together a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Tommies were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, St. Thomas (MN) managed to keep their opponent in check by sending them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 23 attempts for 79% shooting.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Milwaukee?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Milwaukee picked up a 76-74 win over Wofford on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game. The Panthers were -4 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-29 at halftime, Milwaukee scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 150, just over the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Milwaukee put up 76 points, shooting 45.6% from the field. They connected on just 29.4% of their threes, hitting 5 of 17 attempts, while shooting 52.5% inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making only 57.6% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Themus Fulks led the way with 24 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while AJ McKee added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Dillon Bailey also had an efficient night, shooting 72.7% and contributing 18 points. Corey Tripp added 18 points as well, but shot just 35.0% overall and 12.5% from three.</p><p>Milwaukee's defense gave up 74 points, with the opponent shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 21 two-pointers on 40 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Milwaukee held the opponent to 5/17 shooting, just 29%. The Panthers also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 57%. Milwaukee gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Bulldogs and Bears are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Farris Center in Conway, AR. UNC Asheville is favored by -9 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144 points.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +9</p><p>This game will be played at Farris Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Central Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UNC Asheville?</h3><p>UNC Asheville picked up a 72-64 win over Southeast Missouri State on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulldogs were at home and entered the game as -9.5 favorites.</p> <p>Leading 30-27 at halftime, Asheville scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 136, which was under the O/U line of 148.</p><p>UNC Asheville struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 17 threes for a 23.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%.</p> <p>Josh Banks led the way with 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 threes, while Toyaz Solomon added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Asheville also got 15 points from Teddy Washington Jr., who shot 2 of 8 from deep.</p><p>UNC Asheville's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets out of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, with the opponent hitting 20 of 42 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNC Asheville limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The opponent also went 20/29 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. UNC Asheville gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bears Win at Farris Center?</h3><h3>Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Arkansas dropped a close one at home on Thursday, falling 77-73 to Southeast Missouri State. Entering the game as 1.5-point favorites, the Bears not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>The game was tied 34-34 at halftime, with both teams scoring 32 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.</p><p>Central Arkansas struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 14.3% (3/21) from three-point range. Overall, they connected on 38.7% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, hitting 51.2% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bears were able to get to the free-throw line frequently, converting 22 of 32 attempts (68.8%). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Elias Cato and Brayden Fagbemi each scored 20 points, with Cato adding 7 rebounds. BJ Ward contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes (44.4%).</p><p>Central Arkansas gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field on 24 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 21 for 41 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Central Arkansas held their opponent to just 3 of 21 shooting, or 14%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22, shooting 68%. Central Arkansas allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Central Arkansas Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Runnin' Utes and Trojans face off at 11:00 ET on FS1. The Trojans are hosting the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and USC is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Utes Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah is 2-5 on the road this season, and they have lost five straight away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -10.0 points per game, and they are 2-4 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the Runnin' Utes are 15-9 this season, including a 6-6 record in Pac-12 play. They are coming off an 85-77 loss to Arizona State, and they are 0-5 in their last five road games.</p><p>Utah's ATS record this season is 11-12, including a 2-5 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Runnin' Utes are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Utah games is 10-11-2. On average, their games have finished with 150.2 points compared to an average over/under line of 146.7, resulting in an average margin of 3.5 points. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 148.5. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Runnin' Utes' offense tallied 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 79.2 points per game. Branden Carlson is leading the team in scoring at 17 points per contest. Gabe Madsen has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.1 going into the game.</p><p>Utah's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.5 threes per game vs. USC. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%.</p><h3>Can USC Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>USC comes into this game as a 1.5-point favorite, and they have gone 9-6 in their 15 games as the favorite this season. Overall, the Trojans are just 9-15 this year after losing to Stanford 99-68 in their last game. They are also just 3-10 in Pac-12 games compared to 6-5 in non-conference matchups.</p>

<p>So far, USC has gone 7-6 at home this year, and their average scoring margin in those games is +4.8 points per game. Over their last 10 home games, they have gone just 5-5, and their record in their last five home games is 2-3. For the season, they have gone 2-9 on the road, and their average scoring margin in those games is -7.8 points per game.</p><p>USC has an ATS record of 10-14 this season, which includes going 6-7 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Trojans are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>USC's over/under record for the season sits at 15-8-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 149.7 points, which is higher than the average OU line of 147.7. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 148.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 153 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the USC offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Stanford. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.8%, and they made 6 threes. Isaiah Collier led the scoring for the Trojans, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Kijani Wright chipped in with 9 points.</p><p>So far, the Trojans' defense is ranked 245th in the country at 75.3 points per contest. USC's three-point defense is currently 227th in the country at 8.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. USC.</p>

Utah Runnin' Utes vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pirates versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -23.5 against Hampton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 11:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Hampton at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pirates Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hampton picked up a 78-68 road win over UMBC on Tuesday, November 19th. The Pirates entered the game as +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton led 40-36 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring UMBC 38-32. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Hampton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They also hit 81.8% of their free throws, finishing with 78 points and 11 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>George Beale Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 21 points, connecting on 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Noah Farrakhan and Josh Odunowo both shot 77.8% from the field, with Farrakhan going 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Hampton's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton's defense saw 8 threes go in on 23 attempts, a 34% success rate. They sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 66%. Hampton also limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can Boise State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boise State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 84-71 home win over Clemson on Sunday, November 17th. The Broncos entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 36-35 at halftime, Boise State pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Clemson 48-36. The Broncos’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their win.</p><p>Boise State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 30 points and 6 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Tyson Degenhart added 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70% overall. The Broncos were strong from the free-throw line, making 27 of 30 attempts (90%).</p><p>Boise State's defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Broncos struggled, with the other team hitting 58% of their two-point shots, going 18 for 31.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boise State held the opponent to 29% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, the opposing team was efficient from the free-throw line, making 27 of 30 attempts, a 90% success rate. Boise State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Hampton Pirates vs Boise State Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Kings (-344) will host the Nets (+275) in a non-conference matchup. Sacramento is favored by 8.5 points and the over/under is currently 222.5.</p>

<p>Brooklyn is 6-10 on the season and 10th in the Eastern Conference. The Kings (8-8) are 12th in the West and have dropped their last two games.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-110 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 6-10 on the season after a 113-98 road loss to the 76ers on Friday. Brooklyn entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 211 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 214.5.</p> <p>Brooklyn went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 55-53 to 69-53, but the 76ers stormed back, outscoring the Nets 34-21 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Cameron Johnson's 37-point performance, featuring 9 threes at a 69.2% clip, was a bright spot for the Nets in their 98-point effort against the 76ers. Johnson added 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Cam Thomas contributed 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>Brooklyn shot 49.4% from the field, but their 3-point shooting was below average at 35.1%, with 13 made threes. Nic Claxton chipped in 12 points, scoring 6 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets held the 76ers to 113 points on 44% shooting, but a 34-point 4th quarter from Philadelphia sealed the loss. Brooklyn allowed 16 threes on 37% shooting.</p> <p>The Nets sent the 76ers to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Brooklyn gave up 15 offensive rebounds while recording 1 steal and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 8-8 on the season after a 104-88 road loss to the Clippers on Friday. Sacramento, who entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in well below the O/U line of 218.5, with the teams combining for just 192 points.</p> <p>After the Clippers went on a 14-0 run early, Sacramento struggled to recover, scoring only 12 points in the 1st quarter and 17 in the 2nd. They made a push in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 35-25, but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 28-24.</p><p>The Kings struggled offensively in their loss to the Clippers, managing just 88 points on 38.6% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 7 threes at a 20% clip.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Domantas Sabonis added 24 points and 15 rebounds, contributing 11 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Kings couldn’t capitalize, allowing 104 points in a loss to the Clippers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 26 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in both the 2nd and 3rd, before giving up 28 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Kings limited the Clippers to 41% shooting from the field, including just 10 made threes on 23% shooting. Sacramento also recorded 8 blocks and 5 steals.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Roadrunners? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL. Northeastern comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135 points.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bakersfield Roadrunners +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will Bakersfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Northeastern Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Northeastern Huskies Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Huskies picked up a 59-55 road win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Northeastern not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-26 at halftime, the Huskies outscored FGCU 33-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 114 fell well below the O/U line of 135.</p><p>In their last game, Northeastern's offense managed just 59 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 35% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 54.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>Rashad King led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from deep. Dallion Johnson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three, while Masai Troutman contributed 17 points in 22 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Huskies were strong, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposition making only 10 of 28 attempts for 35%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies allowed 10 three-pointers on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 5, shooting 55%. Northeastern gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Roadrunners Chances at Home</h3><p>Bakersfield dropped a tight one at home on Saturday, falling 76-73 to FIU. The Roadrunners were +1.5 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Bakersfield looked strong early, leading 38-26 at halftime. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing FIU to put up 38 points after the break.</p><p>In their last game, the Roadrunners put up 73 points, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 54.5% of their threes (6/11) and were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 88.9% (16/18).</p> <p>Jemel Jones led the way with 18 points, while Dashon Gittens and Jonathan Aybar each hit 2 threes at 50% shooting. Fidelis Okereke was efficient inside, going 5/6 from the field.</p><p>Despite Bakersfield's defensive efforts, they gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. This included 42% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/35.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bakersfield allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 88%.</p>

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<p>The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks lock horns Tuesday night to open a three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix, so we’re taking a closer look at this National League matchup to get you the best Phillies vs. D-backs betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Philadelphia meets Arizona for the first time since 2019, and the Phillies are 5-14 in their previous 19 games against the Diamondbacks. The visitors open as slight favorites to win this one, while the totals are set at 9.0 runs on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Phillies lost four of their last six games&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The 61-57 Philadelphia Phillies are sitting at the second spot of the NL East standings, just one game behind the Atlanta Braves. They’ve won seven in a row to start this month, but the Phillies have slowed down a bit recently. After a couple of defeats in a three-game home set against the Dodgers, the Phils suffered a 2-1 series loss to the Reds over the last weekend.</p>



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<p>The Phillies are 10-4 in August, scoring 70 runs on a .252/.318/.449 batting line in the process and registering a 4.00 ERA. Kyle Gibson will toe the slab Tuesday in Phoenix, and the 33-year-old right-hander is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance with the Phillies this season.</p>



<p>After a couple of strong starts for his new team, Gibson struggled against the Dodgers last week and surrendered six runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks across 4.1 frames in relief. He’s 8-4 with a strong 2.91 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 21 starts and one relief app in 2021 (19 starts with Texas).&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Diamondbacks aim for another upset&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The 38-81 Arizona Diamondbacks still have the worst record in the majors, but they’ve just beat the Padres in a four-game series at Chase Field. The D-backs lost the closer last Sunday, 8-2, and failed to earn a huge sweep over their divisional rivals.</p>



<p>Arizona is 5-9 in August, tallying 59 runs on a disappointing .249/.315/.378 slash line in the process to go with a poor 5.34 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and a .263 batting average. Besides Tyler Gilbert’s no-no against the Padres last Saturday, the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff has struggled mightily over the last two weeks.</p>



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<p>The D-backs haven’t announced who’ll get the starting call in the opening clash of the Phillies series. Their bullpen has registered a 5.57 ERA and 4.73 FIP so far this month, allowing 1.22 home runs per nine innings while striking out 7.49 and walking 3.66.</p>



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<ul><li>10-4 in the last 14 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>5-0 in the last five games on the road</li></ul>



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<ul><li>5-10 in the last 15 games overall</li><li>4-12 in the last 16 games against the NL East</li></ul>



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<p>Kyle Gibson is having a good season, while the current Diamondbacks are slashing just .237/.237/.270 against him, so I’m backing the Phillies to win. Arizona has a .669 OPS against the righties this term. The D-backs have way too many problems in their bullpen as well and will struggle to cope with their rivals on both sides of the ball.</p>



<p>The Phillies bullpen hasn’t impressed in August, posting a 4.61 ERA and 5.90 WHIP. This won’t be an easy game for the visitors by any means, but they should thrive under pressure and outlast the worst team in the majors.</p>





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<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The under is 7-2 in the Phillies’ last nine games overall, but their previous five road contests went in the over. On the other side, the over is 4-2 in Arizona’s last six outings, and it is 5-1 in the D-backs’ last six encounters with the NL East.</p>



<p>I’m expecting these betting trends to continue, considering the Diamondbacks’ pitching woes and the Phillies’ solid form at the plate. I don’t trust the Phillies ‘pen either, so give me the over on the totals.</p>





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