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It’s time for another action-packed weekend of UFC action. The MMA promotion is Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Arena and we’ll see a number of up-and-comers that are sure to entertain. Plus, there will be some crucial matchups here between Ultimate Fighter competitors as they look to become new inductees.



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Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill



Odds At BAS: Hill -295



Two light heavyweights will be the main event here with Thiago Santos taking on Jamahal Hill. Santos came just short of taking the title against Jon Jones, losing by split decision. He’s been having trouble bouncing back from it. He enters this bout having lost four of his last five fights. This is looking like it’s going to be a must win matchup for him if he wants another shot at that title.



Meanwhile, Hill just picked up back-to-back wins in the first round and is now up to 10-1 across his career. Those recent victories came against Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute – both first-round stoppages – and if he can get another win here, we might be seeing him become the best ascending talent in the division.



This just feels like it’s two fighters heading in opposite directions. Go with Hill.



Pick: Hill



Mohammed Usman vs. Zac Pauga



Odds At BAS: Pauga -240



The heavyweight finale will be kicking off with Mohammed Usman taking on Zac Pauga. Each of these Ultimate Fighter competitors were the top two choices by Julianna Pena and will be looking to end their run-on top. Usman is the younger brother of champ Kamaru Usman and recently just got two strong decision wins coming into this matchup. He’s 8-2 across his career and is hoping to follow in his brother’s footsteps.



On the other hand, Pauga is a former professional football player that is 6-0 in his fighting career. He recently dominated a fight against Jordan Heiderman and also has a unanimous victory against Markus Perez under his belt.



Neither of these fighters look like they have a clear physical advantage, but skill and strategy will be a large component for which of them will win this fight.



Pick: Fight Will Go the Distance



Vicente Luque vs. Geoff Neal



Odds At BAS: Luque -180



Two ranked welterweights will be aiming to improve their numbers when they take to the Octagon in this one. Vicente Luque just took a tough loss to Belal Muhammad back in April but he’s never lost two straight fights in his career. Plus, all of the fights that he’s lost have been followed up by stoppage victories. Luque doesn't want to see this consistency slip away now.



Geoff Neal, on the other hand, just broke out of a two-fight losing streak by taking down Santiago Ponzinibbio. The challenge is that bout was a split decision win, so he was a hair away from losing his third in a row.



It feels like Luque is the fighter on the rise here, so lay the juice.



Pick: Luque

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Planning on watching today's Flyers and Tar Heels game? Catch the action at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI, as the Tar Heels hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -8 at home against Dayton.<h3>DAYTON FLYERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Dayton Flyers +8This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 11:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.<h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like Dayton at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dayton Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3>Dayton improved to 3-0 on the season with a 74-53 win over New Mexico State on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -15.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. After leading 29-28 at halftime, Dayton dominated the second half, outscoring the Aggies 45-25. The total points for the game ended at 127, falling short of the 141.5-point over/under line.Dayton's offense put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-27 from deep, while hitting 54.8% of their two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 55.6% from the line, going 10-for-18. The Flyers dished out 20 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Nate Santos led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 6-of-10 from three-point range. Peter Filipovity added 15 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Robert Carpenter contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds.Dayton's defense gave up 53 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 17 of 31 shots, good for 54%. From three-point range, Dayton's opponent hit 10 of 27 attempts, shooting 37%. They also went 10/18 from the free-throw line, making 55% of their foul shots. Dayton allowed 13 offensive rebounds.<h3>Will the Tar Heels Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3>North Carolina improved to 5-0 on the season with an 87-69 win over Hawaii on Saturday, November 23rd. The Tar Heels were -15.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 156, which went over the O/U line of 153. North Carolina led 41-34 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Hawaii 46-35. The Tar Heels’ ability to extend their lead in the 2nd half was key to covering the spread and securing the win.North Carolina put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field. They were 59% on two-point attempts, but just 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%. The Tar Heels connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 26 for 34. They had just 3 offensive rebounds but dished out 16 assists. Elliot Cadeau was efficient, shooting 7 of 8 from the field, while RJ Davis added 18 points and 4 assists.North Carolina held their opponent to 69 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-point attempts. The Tar Heels also limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 34% (8/23). From the free-throw line, the opponent went 16/22, hitting 72% of their attempts. North Carolina gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

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From Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an interleague matchup between the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM ET, and the Diamondbacks are favored on the money line (-155). The Blue Jays will be looking to end a two-game losing streak, and they are 5th in the AL East with a record of 43-52.

The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and Sunday's starting pitching matchup features Yusei Kikuchi for the Blue Jays and Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks. Gallen is 2-3 with a 2.72 ERA this season.<h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -155This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Sunday, July 14th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>It was all Arizona in the last game of this series, as the Diamondbacks took down the Blue Jays by a score of 12-1. The Diamondbacks offense only had three more hits than the Blue Jays and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -136 on the money line.

Toronto got on the board first with one run in the 2nd inning, but the Diamondbacks quickly responded with three runs in the bottom half of the 2nd and added two more in the 4th. After scoring one run in the 2nd inning, the Blue Jays offense went silent and didn't score another run.

Yilber Diaz started for the Diamondbacks and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with only two strikeouts but induced 11 ground balls. Jose Berrios had a rough outing for the Blue Jays, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up five earned runs.<h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3>The Blue Jays are 43-52 overall and trail the Orioles by 14 games in the AL East. Currently, they are 5th in the division and are four games behind the Rays for 4th place in the division. Toronto has dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Diamondbacks 0-2.

At home, the Blue Jays are 21-24 this season, and they have gone 22-28 on the road. This year, the Blue Jays are 30-20 as the favorite but just 13-32 as the underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 11-13-6, and they have won two straight series.When the Blue Jays are on the road, they are 31-19 against the run line, which is the best in the majors. Their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game on the road, but they are still covering the run line at a 62% clip. The Jays are 23-27 against the run line as the favorite and 23-22 as the underdog.The Toronto Blue Jays are on the road today against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Blue Jays have an over/under record of 47-45 on the season, and their games have had an average combined run total of 8.7. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Blue Jays have a record of 15-17. Overall, 54 of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs, which is 56.8% of their games this season. The Blue Jays have hit the over in four straight games.Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 4-8 with an ERA of 4.00. Kikuchi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.27. In his last outing, Kikuchi finished with a no-decision, going 7 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. He was excellent in that outing, striking out 13 batters. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Kikuchi has a record of 2-2 on the road this season with a 5.36 ERA.
So far this season, the Blue Jays offense has been one of the league's worst, as they rank 24th in runs per game at 4.0. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the team's few bright spots on offense, as he is batting .284 with a team-high 13 homers and 54 RBIs. Over his last five games, Ernie Clement has gone 6/18 with two homers and eight RBIs. Alejandro Kirk is currently on a six-game hitting streak for Toronto.<h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3>Arizona is currently 2nd in the NL West, seven games behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are 49-47 overall and have won four straight games, including taking the first two games of this series vs. the Blue Jays. In the NL West, the Diamondbacks are 19-14 in divisional games.

At home, the Diamondbacks are 26-23 this season and 23-24 on the road. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 25-18 this year and 24-29 as the underdog. Arizona has won four straight games at home, and their overall series record is 13-13-4 this year. Looking at their overall record, the Diamondbacks are 7-3 over their last 10 games.Arizona has been a solid run line bet this season, going 49-47 overall. They have been a better bet on the road, going 26-21 compared to 23-26 at home. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 31-22 against the run line, while they have struggled as a favorite, going 18-25. The average run differential in their games this season is just +0.2 runs per game.The Arizona Diamondbacks are at home tonight against the Toronto Blue Jays with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Diamondbacks have an over/under record of 51-42 on the season, and their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-12. Overall, 40.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs. Arizona's games have gone over the total in each of their last two contests.Right-hander Zac Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Blue Jays at home. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 3.33 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gallen has a WHIP of 1.14 and has turned in seven quality starts. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he hadn't allowed an earned run in three straight starts. Gallen has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 2.35 compared to 4.22 on the road.Arizona's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 4th in runs scored at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams, as their 101 homers is 12th in the MLB.

Christian Walker has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 22 homers is 6th in the league and the top mark on the Diamondbacks. Ketel Marte is 2nd on the team with a .288 batting average and has 18 homers. Marte has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/20 in his last six games.

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Betting on today's Spartans and Beach game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Beach hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. In this non-conference matchup, UNCG is favored by -7.5 against Long Beach State. The over/under for the game is 134 points.<h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +7.5This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.<h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3>UNCG’s 69-58 loss to Indiana on Thursday marked another road defeat for the Spartans. They entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. UNCG trailed 36-27 at halftime and were outscored 33-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 127 fell well below the O/U line of 146.5.UNCG struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 28.1% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit 60% of their free throws. Myles Rice led the way with 20 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field. Ronald Polite III added 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Bryson Tucker contributed 14 points, shooting 55.6%.UNCG's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the other team making 20 of 41 two-point shots. From three-point range, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they hit just 5 of 19 attempts. The Spartans also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 87%. UNCG allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.<h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Long Beach State?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Long Beach State dropped a close one at home to Fresno State on Saturday, losing 72-69. The Beach were -3.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5. 

Long Beach State appeared to be in control at halftime, leading 39-28. However, they were outscored 44-30 in the second half, allowing the Bulldogs to come back and steal the win.Long Beach State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. They connected on 41.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 29 from deep, while their overall effective field goal percentage was 51.6%. Amar Augillard led the way with 25 points, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 30.8% from three. Devin Askew added 19 points, hitting 50% of his threes, and Mykell Robinson contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds.Long Beach State's defense gave up 72 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 42%, hitting 15 of their 35 two-point attempts. From three-point range, Long Beach State allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. The opponent also went to the free-throw line just 4 times, making 3 of those shots. Long Beach State gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

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The Phillies head into Tuesday's interleague matchup vs. the Tigers looking to extend their winning streak to four games. They are currently 52-26 and 1st in the NL East. The money line odds have them at -126, while the Tigers are +106. This game is being played at 6:40 PM ET from Comerica Park in Detroit, and the forecast calls for light rain and temperatures in the low 70s.

Philadelphia will be starting Ranger Suarez, while the Tigers have Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal has a 4.36 ERA this season, while Suarez has made just one start and has a 6.75 ERA. NSPPH will be televising this one.<h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -126This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, June 25th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Philadelphia cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 1st inning, scoring four of their eight runs. As for the Tigers, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -179 on the money line.

Aaron Nola started for the Phillies and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but didn't issue a single walk. Casey Mize got the start for the Tigers, going just 4 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.

At the plate, the Phillies were led by Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper. Bohm went 4/5 with a home run, while Harper was 3/5 with a homer. Garrett Stubbs also had a two-hit game for Philadelphia.<h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3>Philadelphia is on the road today vs. the Tigers, and they lead the NL East by eight games over the Braves. The Phillies are 52-26 overall and have won three straight games, including taking the series opener vs. the Tigers. So far, they have gone 12-6 in divisional matchups.

At home, the Phillies have been great, going 31-12 this season. They have also been good on the road, coming in with a record of 21-14. This year, the Phillies have been favored in 66 of their games, and they are 46-20 in those games. As for their record as the road favorite, they are 16-10 this year. Philadelphia's overall series record is 16-7-4, and they have won two straight series.The Phillies have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 42-36 overall. They have been particularly good at home, going 23-20 on the run line. Their average run margin on the road is +1.1, and they are 19-16 on the run line away from home. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 36-30 on the run line as the favorite this season.Philadelphia has been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 34-39, and their games have had an average line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the Phillies have gone over the total in 5 out of 15 games. Overall, 67.9% of their games have had higher lines than today's 7.5-run total.Ranger Suárez gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Tigers on the road. So far this season, he has made 15 starts and has a record of 10-1 with an ERA of 1.75. Suárez's WHIP for the season is .89, and he has one complete game shutout. In his last outing, Suárez finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Suárez has been outstanding on the road, going 5-1 with a 2.09 ERA compared to 5-0 with a 1.59 ERA at home.
Philadelphia's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 2nd in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.4 runs per game. As a team, the Phillies are batting .260, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB right now. They also have the league's 4th best on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

Not only do the Phillies have two of the league's top home run hitters in Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, but both are also hitting over .300 for the season. Harper has been especially hot of late, going 18/39 in his last nine games with four homers and 10 RBIs. Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper are also on a three and nine-game hitting streaks, respectively.<h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3>Detroit is 36-42 overall and trails the Guardians by 15 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 12-10 against other teams in the AL Central. So far, they are 18-21 both at home and on the road. The Tigers have dropped five straight games as the underdog, and they are 17-26 as the underdog overall.

As for their overall series record, the Tigers are 10-11-4 this year. Detroit lost the series opener vs. the Phillies and has gone just 3-7 across their last 10 games overall.When betting the run line on the Detroit Tigers, it's been a better idea to take them as the underdog. They are 25-18 against the run line when getting points, but just 9-26 when favored. Their overall run line record is 34-44, and their average run margin is -0.2 runs per game.The Detroit Tigers are at home today against the Philadelphia Phillies, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Tigers' games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 42-34. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 13-10. Overall, 59.0% of their games have had over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs this season, and their current over streak is at 2 games.Tarik Skubal is getting the start for the Tigers today and comes into the game with a record of 8-3 and an ERA of 2.50. Looking at his overall numbers, Skubal has made 15 starts, and opponents are batting .205 this season. Skubal has made 10 quality starts this year and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Skubal took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. So far, he is 5-0 at home with a 2.0 ERA.Heading into today's game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. This is also where they rank in terms of home runs, as they have a total of 72 homers this season. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 17th in the MLB right now. Detroit's team on-base percentage of .298 is also one of the worst marks in the league.

Riley Greene has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 in his last seven games with a home run and four RBIs. This has helped him take over the team lead in RBIs (40) and put him 10th in the league in homers. Greene is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Matt Vierling is also near the top of the Tigers home run leaderboard, as he has nine homers this season while batting .254.

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