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<p>A nine-game slate in the NBA scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, will conclude with this conference clash in Portland, so make sure you read the best Warriors vs. Trail Blazers betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Golden State is searching for the third straight win, while Portland is hoping to avoid the third defeat in a row when they meet at Moda Center. The Blazers are -3.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 234 points. These conference rivals will meet for the second time this season; the Warriors won 118-112 in San Francisco.</p>



<p><strong>Warriors dismantled the Thunder at home</strong></p>



<p>The Golden State Warriors (28-26, 25-28-1 ATS) successfully swept their two-game home stand with wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Warriors had some troubles against Luka Doncic-less Mavs, but they destroyed the Thunder 141-114, mostly thanks to an excellent third quarter in which the hosts scored 44 and allowed 26 points. Golden State shot 57.7% from the field and made even 26 triples opposite Oklahoma City’s 11, while they also dominated the boards (45-36) and assists (43-21).</p>



<p>Klay Thompson erupted for 42 points (15-22 FG, 12-16 3PT), becoming the second player in NBA history with 10+ three-pointers in a game behind his teammate Stephen Curry. Jordan Poole posted a double-double of 21 points and game-high 12 assists with four rebounds, Andrew Wiggins had 18 points and four dishes, while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in a 14/4/7 line.</p>



<p>PG Stephen Curry (leg) is out indefinitely, while SF Andre Iguodala (hip) is questionable to face Portland on Wednesday.</p>



<p><strong>Trail Blazers couldn’t cope with the Bucks at home</strong></p>



<p>The Portland Trail Blazers (26-28, 28-26-0 ATS) were on a three-game winning streak but suffered a couple of defeats to the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. The Blazers returned home from a three-game road trip with a pair of wins in the pocket but opened a five-game homestay with a 127-108 loss against the Bucks. While Milwaukee was very good from the floor (54.0%), Portland shot only 40.7% and hit nine triples opposite the Bucks’ 16. Also, the visitors destroyed the Blazers in rebounds (55-28); Portland had just one offensive board!</p>



<p>Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 28 points, team-high five assists, and four rebounds. Anfernee Simons had 21 points and five dimes, Josh Hart contributed 14 points and eight boards, while Jerami Grant finished with 13 points and two blocks.</p>



<p>C Jusuf Nurkic (calf) and PF Justise Winslow (ankle) are out indefinitely. SF Keon Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Warriors.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Golden State:</strong></p>



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<li>2-5 ATS in the last seven games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game</li>



<li>2-5 ATS in the last seven games playing on one day of rest</li>



<li>1-5-1 ATS in the last seven games following a straight-up win of more than ten points</li>
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<p><strong>Portland:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>7-3 ATS in the last ten games following a straight-up loss of more than ten points</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick</strong></p>



<p>Golden State has the second-best offense in the NBA that averages 118.4 points per game, and although it worked against the Thunder, I think the absence of Stephen Curry will be felt in this one. Portland is scoring 114.5 ppg but has a stronger defense than the Warriors. The Blazers are allowing 114.3 ppg opposite Golden State’s 118.2 ppg – the fifth-worst defense in the league. Damien Lillard always likes to play against the Warriors and I expect him to bring his A-game on Wednesday and lead his team to victory.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Trail Blazers at -2.5 (-125)</p>



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



<p>Even though I don’t expect the Warriors to score 140+ again, Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, and co. have what it takes to pour 115+ against Portland here. On the other hand, I expect to see an improved offensive display from Portland after a weak one against Milwaukee, so a high-scoring affair is on the cards. Over is 16-5-1 in the last 22 H2H meetings in Portland; Over is 5-1 in the Warriors’ previous six overall, while Over is 35-14-3 in Golden State’s last 52 road games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 232.5 points (-125)</p>

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/8/23

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<p>Looking to win big? The Runnin' Bulldogs and Eagles face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and North Carolina Central is favored by -4.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina Central winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Runnin' Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb fell to the Volunteers 80-64 on Monday, November 4th. The Runnin' Bulldogs were +27 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Gardner-Webb trailed 44-32 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, Gardner-Webb scored 64 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 56.2% success rate on two-point attempts and just 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 threes.</p> <p>The Runnin' Bulldogs had 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists. Darryl Simmons II led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 10 threes, while Chaz Lanier connected on 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 20/32 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb's opponent shot 34%, making 8 of 23 attempts. The Runnin' Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 76% rate. Gardner-Webb gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does North Carolina Central Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles opened their season with a 75-58 road loss to George Mason on Monday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 133, just under the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>North Carolina Central trailed 32-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 36 points but allowed 43.</p><p>North Carolina Central struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 28.1% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles were strong, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, while Josh Smith added 14, both shooting 4 of 11 from the field.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense gave up 75 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 41% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc, going 19/34.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponent to just 2/17 shooting, or 11%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 31 of those attempts, shooting 75%. North Carolina Central also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>At 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, the Virginia Tech Hokies and Duke Blue Devils will face off at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. The Hokies are on the road for this one, and the game will be broadcast on ACCN. Virginia Tech is favored by -3 points, with the over/under line set at 47.5 points. The Hokies come in with a 5-5 record, while the Blue Devils have been solid this season at 7-3.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils +3</p><p>This game will be played at Wallace Wade Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Virginia Tech Hokies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Virginia Tech enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, but they have an 89.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are 3-2 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Hokies have been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. They hold a +6.6 average scoring margin this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia Tech is 5-3, with a perfect 3-0 record on the road and a 2-3 mark at home. As the favorite, they are 4-2 ATS. The Hokies’ over/under record is 4-4, with their games averaging 51.6 points. The average over/under line this season is 50.6 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p> <p></p><p>Virginia Tech ranks 33rd in our power rankings, but they have a 0.0% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are 19th in the nation in terms of odds to win the national championship.</p><p>Virginia Tech’s offense is averaging 29.1 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 46th in the nation. They are ranked 64th in our offensive power rankings. The Hokies have relied on their run game, averaging 186 rushing yards per game on 36.3 attempts.</p> <p>Bhayshul Tuten leads the ground attack with 950 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,562 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 85.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense is ranked 38th nationally, allowing 22.5 points per game this season. In their recent game against Clemson, they gave up 24 points, including 288 passing yards and two touchdowns. They also held Clemson to just 58 rushing yards.</p><p></p><p>On average, Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 160.6 rushing yards per game and 206.1 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56% of their passes, with a passer rating of 83.3 against the Hokies.</p><h3>Will The Duke Blue Devils Win At Home Over The Virginia Tech Hokies?</h3><p>Duke enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to projections. However, they are 100% likely to be bowl-eligible. The Blue Devils are 3-0 at home this season and rank 58th in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Duke’s average scoring margin is +4.7 points per game, and they have a 4-2-1 record against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games this season, going 2-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-1-1 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 2-5, with their games averaging 48.9 points. This week’s line is set at 47.5 points, compared to their average over/under line of 49.3 points.</p><p>Duke’s offense is averaging 26.8 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 59th in the nation. They are ranked 88th in our offensive power rankings. The Blue Devils have focused on their passing game, ranking 24th in passing attempts per game, with 35.3 attempts, and 33rd in completions, averaging 21.2 per game. They are 54th in passing yards, with 237.3 yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is just 28.9%, ranking 120th nationally.</p> <p></p><p>Maalik Murphy leads Duke’s passing attack with 2,366 yards and 22 touchdowns, though he has thrown eight interceptions. His passer rating is 91. Star Thomas leads the rushing game with 742 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Jordan Moore has 632 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 42 catches.</p><p>Duke's defense has been solid this season, ranking 36th nationally by allowing just 22.1 points per game. They’ve given up 191.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 47th, and 149.9 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 71.4 against Duke, completing 56% of their throws.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against NC State, Duke’s defense allowed 19 points but held the Wolfpack to just 84 rushing yards on 29 attempts. NC State threw the ball 39 times, completing 16 passes for 184 yards, while Duke’s defense also came up with an interception.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. Boise State is favored by -9.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against Air Force. The game's over/under currently sits at 135 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Boise State Have A Chance at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Boise State heads into tonight's game against Air Force as a 9.5-point favorite. The Broncos have a record of 19-8 this season, including a 10-4 mark in Mountain West Conference play. They have won three straight games and are 13-3 when favored.</p>

<p>On the road this year, Boise State is 6-5, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. In their most recent game, the Broncos defeated Wyoming by a score of 92-72.</p><p>Boise State has an ATS record of 14-12 this season and they are 9-7 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135 is lower than the average over/under line in Boise State's games this season (139.2). This year, 15 of the Broncos' games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Boise State offense ended with 92 points against Wyoming. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54% and made 10 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tyson Degenhart who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.6. Chibuzo Agbo also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.7.</p><p>So far this season, the Boise State defense has been performing well, ranking 55th in the country at 66.9 points allowed per contest. So far, the Boise State defense is giving up an average of 6.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.7 times per game (476th).</p><h3>Can the Falcons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After winning their last game against New Mexico 78-77, Air Force will look to snap their 10-game home losing streak. So far this season, the Falcons have gone 4-11 at home and 9-17 overall.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone 3-11 this season. They have been the underdog 14 times compared to being favored 12 times. Their average scoring margin at home this season is -5.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone just 5-9 vs. the spread this season and they are 8-18 ATS overall. Their ATS record at home is just 2-13 and they have failed to cover in their last 10 games at Clune Arena.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Air Force games is 19-7, and today's line of 135 is right around the average over/under line of 134.4 in their games. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line, including four of their last five contests.</p><p>In their latest game, Air Force offense put up 78 points against New Mexico. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.7% and made 11 threes. Beau Becker is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Ethan Taylor brings a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Air Force defense is giving up an average of 71.3 points per contest. In today's game vs. Boise State, the Air Force defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Air Force made 18 free-throws vs. the Falcons.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs Air Force Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

<p>The Eastern Conference Finals have entered do-or-die as the Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics in game seven Monday night. The Heat were cruising in this series, but a heart-breaking game six loss may be too much to come back from. Below is my NBA pick for the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miami-heat-vs-boston-celtics-betting-pick">Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Miami Heat +8.0</p>



<p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-miami-heat"><a></a>Why Bet the Miami Heat:</h2>



<p>✅ I think Boston will win the game, but Miami has covered the spread in 11 of their last 15 games.</p>



<p>✅ Against the Celtics, the Heat have covered the spread in six of their last eight games.</p>



<p>✅ Game seven’s tend to bring out the nerves in people and that could lend to a tough, tight, game.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miami-heat-were-01-away"><a></a>Miami Heat Were .01 Away</h2>



<p>Just one week ago the Miami Heat had a 3-0 series lead and were looking good at the half to finish up this series in four games. Fast forward one week and the Celtics have tied the series up at three and now have game seven on their home floor. Game six is going to be tough to back from for Miami, but they have the chance to forget about it Monday night.</p>



<p>It was a chaotic game six that started with Boston grabbing a five-point first quarter lead and holding on for a four-point advantage at the half. It was not the prettiest basketball, but the Celtics will not care. The third quarter was bad basketball, with Boston winning the quarter 22-19, but the Celtics extended their lead to seven points. Let’s fast forward to the final 2.1 seconds of the game when Jimmy Butler got fouled by Al Horford while attempting to shoot a three. Butler hit all three free throws to give Miami a 103-102 lead, however the refs put .09 back on the clock giving the Celtics three seconds to win it. Boston missed the out of bounds shot, but Derrick White grabbed the rebound and scored as time expired to give the Celtics a 104-103 win. A chaotic ending to a chaotic game. On to game seven.</p>



<p>Jimmy Butler had a terrible game, shooting 5-21 from the field, but he led Miami with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Caleb Martin added 21 points and 15 rebounds in the defeat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boston-celtics-are-on-the-verge-of-history">The Boston Celtics Are on the Verge of History</h2>



<p>Boston looked down and out in game four, but things have changed, and they are now just one win away from becoming the first NBA team to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. The Celtics role players have picked it up in the latter half of this series and it has changed the path for the number two seed.</p>



<p>In the game six win, Jayson Tatum led the way with 31 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. Jaylen Brown added 26 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals on the night.</p>

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 7 Betting Pick & Prediction

<p>Game three of this interleague series sees the Rockies (50-85, 29-37 home) and Blue Jays (74-62, 39-32 away) facing off at Coors Field. The starting pitcher for the Rockies will be Chase Anderson, while the Blue Jays are turning to Kevin Gausman. Find out who I like to win in this Colorado Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays showdown.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 3:10 ET on Sunday, September 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>The Blue Jays are just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three road games.</li><li>Against the runline, the Rockies have gone 4-1 in their five games at home.</li><li>Chase Anderson has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a away-run in each of his past two starts.</li></ul><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Entering game 137 of their season, the Blue Jays are 10.5 games out in the AL East and are in 3rd place. So far, their overall series record stands at 24-17-2. Toronto's road winning percent is currently 54.9% (39-32) compared to 53.8% at home (35-30).</p><p><p>Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays in his 27th appearance of the season. The right-hander has posted a 10-8 record thus far, with an ERA of 3.30 and a K/9 rate of 11.7. His FIP is 2.83 and opponents have a .280 OBP against him.</p></p><p>Kevin Gausman earned a win in his last start against the Nationals, despite allowing three runs on seven hits. The Blue Jays ultimately triumphed 6-3.</p><p>Having gone deep 13 times in their last ten games, the Blue Jays are 6th in that span. At 4.6 runs per game, Toronto is 14th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .260 while hitting a total of 160 home runs (14th).</p><p>Over the past ten games, Davis Schneider has been a key contributor to the Blue Jays' offensive success, leading the team with three home runs. His season-long total of six long balls has been instrumental in Toronto's success this year, and his .407 batting average is indicative of his impressive performance at the plate.</p><h3>WILL THE COLORADO ROCKIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West on an overall record of 50-85. So far, they have played in 43 series, and are below .500 at 14-26-3. This season, the Rockies are 29-37 at home and 21-48 on the road.</p><p><p>Starter Chase Anderson has not had the most successful season thus far, with an 0-4 record in 14 appearances for the Rockies. His ERA of 6.08 is accompanied by a K/9 figure of 6.53, as well as a FIP of 6.10 and an OBP of .353.</p></p><p>Chase Anderson provided the team with a quality start in his most recent outing, going six innings while giving up three runs on seven hits. Despite his efforts, the Rockies ultimately emerged victorious in a 4-3 victory over the Marlins, leaving Anderson without a decision.</p><p>Offensively, Colorado is ranked 17th in the league with an average of 4.4 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Rockies averaged 5 runs per contest, which is 8th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Colorado is 23rd in all of baseball, with a total of 135 home runs.</p><p>Charlie Blackmon has been a key contributor to the Rockies' offensive success this season, boasting a .292 batting average and .458 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading Colorado in hits with a .389 average.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/3/23

<p>Betting on today's Falcons and Broncos game? Catch the action at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Boise State as the -13 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +13</p><p>This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Falcons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Through 20 games this season, Air Force has an 8-12 record, including a 1-7 record in Mountain West play. On the road, the Falcons are 4-4, and they come into tonight's game with a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Air Force is 2-7 this season, and they have been the underdog in nine of their 20 games. In their last outing, the Falcons fell to Wyoming, 83-72. Over their last 10 road games, Air Force is 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Air Force has gone 4-5 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Falcons are 5-3 vs. the spread and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games vs. the spread on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Air Force games is 14-6 and today's line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (134.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points and the over/under record in their last 10 games is 9-1.</p><p>The Air Force offense is coming off a game in which they scored 72 points vs. Wyoming. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Ethan Taylor, who is averaging 16.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Beau Becker also maintains a PPG average of 15.2 heading into game.</p><p>The Falcons' defense is presently ranked 118th nationally, allowing an average of 69.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. Boise State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.9%.</p><h3>Can the Broncos Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Boise State comes into this game with a 15-6 record, including a 9-2 record at home. They are currently on a three-game win streak and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. On the season, they have been favored in 11 games, going 9-2.</p>

<p>The Broncos' average scoring margin at home is +11.7, compared to +0.4 on the road. They have gone 5-3 on the road this season, including a four-game win streak.</p><p>Boise State's ATS record for the season is 10-9, including a mark of 6-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Boise State is just 1-2 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Boise State's games this season (138.6). So far, eight of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.</p><p>The Boise State offense is coming off a game where they scored 86 points against New Mexico. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.5% and connected on 9 threes. The top scorer for the Broncos was Max Rice with 35 points, while Chibuzo Agbo also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far this season, the Boise State defense has been performing well, ranking 65th in the country at 67.0 points allowed per contest. Against New Mexico in their most recent game, the Boise State defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing New Mexico to hit 40% of their shots.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Vaqueros and Badgers face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Badgers are hosting the game at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -21.5 at home against Texas-Rio Grande Valley.</p><h3>TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Texas-Rio Grande Valley at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Texas-Rio Grande Valley Win on the Road?</h3><p>Texas-Rio Grande Valley improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-58 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday. The Vaqueros were -7 point favorites and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UTRGV led 41-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Golden Eagles 42-27 to seal the win.</p><p>In their last game, Texas-Rio Grande Valley put up 83 points, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 30 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they shot 73.3%, hitting 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>The Vaqueros grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Hasan Abdul Hakim led the team with 15 points, shooting 66.7% from three-point range (2/3). Howie Fleming Jr. was perfect from the field, going 5/5, including 1/1 from three, and added 9 rebounds in just 19 minutes.</p><p>Even though Texas-Rio Grande Valley allowed 58 points, they gave up a 48% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 31 of 64 shots. Inside the arc, the Vaqueros struggled defensively, allowing 61% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team connected on 21 of 34 shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Vaqueros held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 10 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 73%. Texas-Rio Grande Valley gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Wisconsin Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Wisconsin pulled off a big win on Friday, November 15th, defeating Arizona 103-88 at home. The Badgers, who were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 55-44 at halftime, Wisconsin continued to play strong in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 191 went well over the O/U line of 152.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense exploded for 103 points in their last game, with John Tonje leading the way, scoring 41 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. Jaden Bradley also contributed 22 points, hitting 7 of his 14 shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Badgers shot 48.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 12 of 27 three-pointers (44.4%) and were nearly automatic from the free-throw line, hitting 41 of 47 attempts (87.2%).</p><p>Wisconsin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 13/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wisconsin's opponent shot 44%, making 12 of 27 threes. The Badgers also sent them to the line 47 times, where they converted 87% of their free throws.</p>

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Orioles (61-38, 31-18 away) travel to take on the Phillies (53-46, 26-19 home) in game one of this interleague matchup. Dean Kremer is getting the start for the Orioles while Cristopher Sánchez is starting for the Phillies. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Baltimore Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies showdown at Citizens Bank Park.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles +109</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, July 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>The Orioles will be taking on a Phillies club that is just 1-4 over their last five games.</li><li>On the road, the Orioles have picked up two straight victories.</li><li>For the season, the Orioles have gone 14-6 with Dean Kremer on the mound as the starter.</li></ul><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>As the Orioles head into today's game vs. the Phillies, they have the top spot in the AL East with an overall record of 61-38. Currently, their home/away splits sit at 30-20 and 31-18, respectively. Through 31 series, they have gone 18-10-3.</p><p><p>Today marks Dean Kremer's 21st outing of the season, with an impressive 10-4 record to show for it. His ERA stands at 4.80 and opponents have a .320 OBP against him. He has racked up 101 strikeouts and owns a WHIP of 1.34. On the road, his ERA is 4.90, slightly higher than his 6.35 mark at home.</p></p><p>Dean Kremer's most recent outing saw him surrender four hits over 4 2/3 innings, resulting in five earned runs. Fortunately for the Orioles, they were able to come away with a 8-5 victory over the Dodgers despite Kremer not factoring into the decision.</p><p>This season, the Orioles are 9th in the league at 4.9 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .229 (15th) leading to 4.6 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 8 strikeouts. Baltimore's on-base percentage of .320 has them 12th in the MLB.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a consistent presence in the Baltimore lineup this season, boasting a .247 batting average and .477 slugging percentage. Over the past ten games, Henderson has been particularly impressive at the plate, leading the team with hits and hitting .250.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 53-46, the Phillies come into today's game 2nd in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 26-19 and 27-27 on the road. Philadelphia has played in 32 series thus far, and have gone 17-13-2. </p><p><p>Cristopher Sánchez has made eight appearances in the 2023 season, entering with a 0-3 record. His ERA stands at 3.06 and he has allowed a batting average of .226. On the road, Sánchez is yet to earn a win, but his ERA is an impressive .75. At home, he has gone 0-3 with an ERA of 4.07. Across all games this season, teams have managed a slugging percentage of .387 against him.</p></p><p>Cristopher Sánchez's most recent outing saw him take the mound for five innings against the Brewers. Despite his efforts, the Phillies fell 5-3. Sánchez was tagged with a no-decision after surrendering three runs on six hits.</p><p>So far this season, the Phillies' has gone deep 109 times, placing them 18th in the league. Over Philadelphia's previous five games, they are 16th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.5 runs per game putting them 16th in the league. The Phillies' overall team batting average stands at .256 along with an OBP of .320.</p><p>Bryson Stott has been a consistent presence at the plate for the Phillies this season, boasting a .304 batting average and .436 slugging percentage. During Philadelphia's last ten games, Stott has been their most productive hitter, racking up the most hits with a .273 average.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 7/24/23

<p>Betting on today's Pioneers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Marriott Center in Provo, UT, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 158 points, and the Cougars are the home favorites against the Pioneers in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +27</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Denver at +27.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pioneers Make it Happen in Provo?</h3><p>Denver, who currently has a 6-4 record on the season, has a chance to even out their road record at 3-3 if they are able to secure a victory against BYU. As of today's game, Denver holds a 4-4 record against the spread. In their previous five games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Denver have had an average of 159.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 150.5 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. Over the course of the last five games, the Pioneers' games have averaged 151 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-2.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 83.2 points per game, Denver struggled in their previous game. Against Idaho, the Pioneers scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.1%. The team's scoring leader is Tommy Bruner, who holds an average of 24 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Touko Tainamo is averaging 18.2 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Pioneers' defense is ranked 188th in the country at 75.0 points per contest. So far, the Denver defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.8 times per game (284th).</p><h3>Will BYU Win at Home?</h3><p>Heading into their 10th game of the season, BYU currently holds a record of 8-1. In away games, the Cougars have gone 2-1 so far this season, while at home they have a perfect 5-0 record. BYU has a winning record against the spread at 7-1. In their last five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>BYU's games have, on average, featured 149.8 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 151.3 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Cougars' over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 144 points per game.</p><p>BYU's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Fresno State, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 89.3 points per game. Offensively, the Cougars have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 90th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 99th in percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 8th nationally, allowing an average of 59.0 points per contest. So far, the BYU defense is giving up an average of 5.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (333rd).</p>

Denver Pioneers vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

<p>The Aggies and Fighting Camels are set to face off at 4:00 ET on FloH. The Fighting Camels will host the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have Campbell as the -10 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +10</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Even though we have Campbell winning straight-up, we like North Carolina A&T at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Carolina A&T Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T has struggled all season, as they have a 7-23 record and are currently on an eight-game losing streak. Their record on the road is 3-12, and they have lost their last six games away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Aggies have been the underdog in 26 of their 30 games, going 5-21 in those contests. They will be the underdog again today, as they are getting 10 points against Campbell.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 13-15 this season, including a mark of 8-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's over/under record is 13-15 this season and today's line of 143.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (144.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, but the average over/under line in their last 10 games is 130 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 65.8 points per game, North Carolina A&T struggled in their previous game. Against Towson, the Aggies scored 58 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 33.3%. On offense, North Carolina A&T has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 38%. So far, they are 118th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 71%.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 306th rank in the nation, allowing 78.4 points per game. The North Carolina A&T defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed Towson to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Camels Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite being favored in just nine of their 30 games this season, Campbell has a winning record in those contests, going 4-5. The team is 6-6 at home, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4. They are also coming off a loss to Charleston, 96-73.</p>

<p>Overall, Campbell is 13-17, and they are 6-10 in Coastal Athletic Association games. On average, they have been outscored by 0.5 points per game at home this season.</p><p>As the favorite, Campbell has gone just 3-6 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Fighting Camels are just 3-7 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Campbell is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Campbell games is 15-10-1. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 143.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 171 points.</p><p>The Fighting Camels' offense wrapped up their last game with 73 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 71.4 points per contest. Anthony Dell'orso is leading the team in scoring at 19.6 points per contest. Laurynas Vaitaras has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.7 going into the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. Campbell's three-point defense is currently 211st in the country at 8.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.0% of their shots vs. Campbell.</p>

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Kings and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p><p>With a record of 24-16-10, the Kings are currently in 4th place in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone just 3-7, including a record of 2-3 in their last five games. On the road, the Kings have gone 15-7-4 this season.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Kings have been the underdog in 14 of their 50 games, going 7-4-3 in those contests. Against other Western Conference teams, Los Angeles has a record of 15-11, and they have been favored in 36 of their 50 games, going 17-12-7 in those games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Kings have gone 13-13 on the puck line. Overall, their puck line record is 22-28, and they have 18 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Across their last 10 games, Los Angeles has gone just 2-8 on the puck line, and their average scoring margin for the year is +.3 goals per game. So far, the Kings have been the underdog in 14 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 10-4.</p> <p>The average goal total for Los Angeles' games is sitting at 5.9. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 20-28-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 19th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.</p><p>Los Angeles will be looking for a good game from Trevor Moore who leads the team in scoring with 21 goals, ranking 36th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 15th in takeaways and an average of 6.8 takeaways per contest. They hold 21st place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.817%.</p><h3>Will the Devils Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Devils are 12-12-2 and have gone 16-14 in Eastern Conference games. Overall, the team is 27-21-4 and is in 4th place in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, New Jersey has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Devils have been favored in 36 of their 52 games and have gone 22-12-2 in those games. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is in 9th place and has earned 58 points. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils have gone 8-7.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Devils have gone just 4-22 against the puck line, but their puck line record overall is 19-33. So far, New Jersey has had 15 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Devils have been favored in 36 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 11-25. In their last ten home games, New Jersey has a puck line record of just 3-7.</p> <p>On average, New Jersey's games have finished with 6.8 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Devils come in with an over/under record of 30-21-1.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Devils have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. Looking at how the Devils' offense is performing during power plays, they are 11th in power play goals and 23rd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>New Jersey's current leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. This season, he has 22 goals, which puts him 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Toffoli has 13 assists this season.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 15th in takeaways and an average of 6.8 takeaways per contest. They hold 21st place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Nico Daws has started 10 games this season. His current record stands at 5-5, and his save percentage is 0.365%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The Devils come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 13-7-2 with a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 14:26. Blake Coleman added another goal at 14:54, and then sealed the win with an empty-netter at 16:45.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their recent game against the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 offensive giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p> <p>New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Capitals Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 13-5-1. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, and failed to hold onto a lead after scoring twice in the first period.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that exact number. The Capitals, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with four unanswered goals.</p><p>Washington's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington's goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at the 19:49 mark. Ovechkin's goal was his 7th of the season. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist, and Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal.</p><p>Washington’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after taking a 2-1 lead, they allowed three more, including two in the second and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense recorded just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the Giants and Athletics facing off in an interleague matchup. This one gets started at 4:07 PM ET, and NSPCA is carrying it on TV.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Giants at -172 compared to the Athletics at +145. Sunday's forecast in Oakland calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 60s. Blake Snell is starting for the Giants, and the Athletics have JP Sears on the mound. Oakland comes in with a record of 53-70, while the Giants are 62-63.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +145</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Sunday, August 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a dominant outing from Osvaldo Bido, the A's cruised to a 2-0 win over the Giants in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the A's were at +107 on the money line.</p>

<p>Bido went six innings and didn't give up a run as he picked up a win in the game. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Giants, Hayden Birdsong only went 4 2/3 innings and gave up one run on three hits.</p>

<p>The only two runs of the game came in the 5th inning for the A's. Seth Brown scored the game's first run on a wild pitch, and Mark Canha added an RBI single. Brown finished the game 3/3 with a run scored.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco heads into today's road matchup vs. the Athletics with an overall record of 62-63, putting them 4th in the NL West. They are 10.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead and are 21-19 in divisional matchups. The Giants lost the series opener vs. the Athletics and are 20-16-3 in series record this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 36-27 this year, but they are just 26-36 on the road. As the favorite, the Giants are 39-29 compared to 23-34 as the underdog. They have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Giants win, they tend to do so by an average of 3.2 runs per game. However, in their losses, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs per game. Their run line record is 60-65 overall, but they have been a better bet on the road, where they are 33-29. They are 27-41 against the run line as the favorite and 33-24 as the underdog.</p><p>The Giants are on the road against the Athletics today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 64-58. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 26-21. Overall, 54.4% of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at two games.</p><p>Left-hander Blake Snell gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Athletics on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and has a record of 2-3 with a 3.91 ERA. Snell's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07, and opponents are batting .172 off him this year. Snell's most recent outing came against the Braves, where he finished with a no-decision after going 6 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had picked up the win in two straight outings. One of those wins was a complete-game shutout. Per nine innings, Snell is averaging 11.87 strikeouts and 3.65 walks.</p><p>San Francisco's offense has been pretty consistent this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game both at home and on the road. Overall, they are 16th in the league in scoring. The Giants have been a good team at avoiding strikeouts this season and are also among the league leaders in walks. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 12th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Tyler Fitzgerald has gone 9/29 with two home runs. For the season, he is batting just .245. Matt Chapman and Heliot Ramos are the Giants' top home run hitters this season, with 19 and 17 homers, respectively. Chapman also leads the team with 61 RBIs.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 53-70 overall, and they trail the Astros by 13.5 games in the AL West. Currently, they are 4th in the division, two games behind the Rangers for 3rd place. Oakland has taken two straight games overall and are 7-3 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 30-30 this season compared to a 23-40 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Athletics are 42-66 this year and 11-4 when favored. Oakland has an overall series record of 16-21-2 this year, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When the A's win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, averaging a +3.5 run differential. They've been profitable on the run line this season, going 66-57 overall, including a 33-27 mark at home. They've been especially good against the run line as an underdog, going 60-48. They've also covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics have an over/under record of 56-65 this season, with an average combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 10-15, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. The over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs in 14.7% of their games this season.</p><p>Left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Giants at home. Sears has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 10-8 with a 4.32 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.19 and has turned in nine quality starts. In his 24 outings, he has allowed a total of 18 home runs. Sears has won each of his last three starts, most recently coming out on top vs. the Blue Jays on August 11th. In that outing, he gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. The Giants did get to him for one homer in that start. Sears' ERA at home is 8.4 compared to 4.25 on the road.</p>
<p>For the season, the Athletics are 6th in the league in home runs, but they are batting just .232 as a team, which is 19th in the league. As a team, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. One thing that has hurt their offense is that they are striking out 9 times per game, which is also 25th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is hitting .290 with a team-high 29 home runs and 83 RBIs. JJ Bleday has also been hot of late, going 8/18 with two homers over his last five games. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team in homers but is batting just .228 for the season.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 8/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mustangs and Gaels game? Catch the action at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -19.5 at home against Cal Poly.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL POLY MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Cal Poly at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mustangs Stand a Chance in Moraga?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mustangs put up a strong fight against Arizona State on Wednesday, losing 93-89 on the road. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, Cal Poly kept the game much closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly trailed 46-38 at halftime but came out strong in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 47. The total points for the game hit 182, going over the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Cal Poly's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 74.1% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 13 of 37 threes, good for 35.1%.</p> <p>Jarred Hyder led the way with 27 points, connecting on 7 of 14 threes, while Joson Sanon added 22 points. Isaac Jessup contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Adam Miller knocked down 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 16 points. The Mustangs dished out 18 assists, with Alston Mason and BJ Freeman each recording 5.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Mustangs allowed 18 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cal Poly's opponents hit 10 threes on 24 attempts, shooting 41%. The Mustangs also sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 65% success rate. Cal Poly gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Gaels Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Mary's picked up a 77-74 win over Nebraska on Sunday, November 17th. The Gaels were -4 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Mary's led 46-43 at halftime and both teams scored 31 points in the 2nd half, resulting in a tight finish.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts. They struggled inside, making just 39.5% of their two-point shots, and shot 56% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the Gaels with 28 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Mikey Lewis added 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Saint Mary's grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 22 of their 49 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gaels allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Saint Mary's held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 17 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 25 for 86%. The Gaels also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Michael Lorenzen gets the start for the Phillies (58-50, 30-30 away) against Johnny Cueto and the Marlins (58-51, 34-23 home). Today will be game four of their series, with the Phillies leading 2-1. Check out who I like to see who comes out on top in today's Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -128</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 12:10 ET on Thursday, August 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>The Phillies will be taking on a Marlins club that is just 2-3 over their last five games.</li><li>Looking at the Phillies' last five games as the underdog, they are just 2-3.</li><li>Michael Lorenzen has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past three starts.</li></ul><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES HAVE STRUGGLED AGAINST THE NL EAST</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Phillies are 2nd in the NL East on a record of 58-50. Overall, they have played in 33 different series, going 18-13-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Phillies are 58-50, and currently hold win percentages of 58.3% at home and 50.0% on the road.</p><p><p>Michael Lorenzen has taken the mound 18 times in 2021, with a 5-7 record. He's on a five-game streak of not allowing a home run, and his slugging percentage allowed is .364. The right-hander has struck out 83 batters and his WHIP sits at 1.10.</p></p><p>Michael Lorenzen was unable to lead the Phillies to victory in his last outing, as they fell 6-0 to the Angels. The right-hander surrendered three runs on five hits in five innings of work.</p><p>With a season-long average of 4.4 runs per game, the Phillies are the 17th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .254, with an OBP of .322. In Philadelphia's last ten games, they are 14th in home runs, having gone deep six times in that span.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies have seen Alec Bohm lead the team in hits over their last five games, batting .437. On the season, Bohm is hitting a solid .293 and has driven in 69 runs.</p><h3>WILL THE MIAMI MARLINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Entering game 110 of their season, the Marlins are 12.5 games out in the NL East and are in 3rd place. So far, their overall series record stands at 17-15-1. Miami's road winning percent is currently 46.2% (24-28) compared to 59.6% at home (34-23).</p><p><p>Johnny Cueto has gone six or more innings in two consecutive starts, but his record is 0-2. Through four outings, his ERA is 5.06 and WHIP .88. He's posted a K/BB ratio of 14/4 and allowed a slugging percentage of .421. Opposing hitters have mustered a batting average of just .175 against him this season.</p></p><p>Johnny Cueto was dealt a loss in his latest start, as the Marlins were shut out 5-0 by the Tigers. The right-hander pitched six innings, but allowed four runs on four hits.</p><p>For the season, the Marlins are 3rd in batting average, hitting a combined .265. Over their last ten games, they have hit .261 which is 8th in that span. Miami's average of 4.1 runs per game puts them 23rd in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 99 times and have a team slugging percentage of .400.</p><p>Jorge Soler has been a major contributor to the Marlins' offensive success in 2023. The slugger leads the team with 26 home runs and 57 RBIs, and his season-long slugging percentage is an impressive .494.</p>

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