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The Philadelphia Phillies will make a road trip to Nationals Park to face their NL East nemesis Washington Nationals. The matchup will begin at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to NBC Sports Philadelphia to catch the action.
<h2>Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Odds</h2>
Washington (-175) is favored over Philadelphia (+165) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this game at 9.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game's total sit at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game's spread with the most recent runline odds sitting at -135 for the Phillies +1.5 runs and +115 for the Nationals -1.5.

The Nationals are 85-69 straight up (SU) and 85-68 against the spread (ATS). The team's lost 2.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 12.5 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in three of those seven. The Phillies have gone 79-75 SU this year and are 74-79 ATS. They're down 3.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.5 units ATS. Philadelphia's covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in five of those seven.

Nationals games have a 72-73-8 over/under record in 2019. Phillies games have gone under 77 times, gone over 72 times and pushed on four occasions.

Zach Eflin will get the start for Philadelphia. The right-handed Eflin (9-12, 4.00 ERA) has racked up 121 strikeouts in 150.2 innings so far. He's 2-1 with 21 strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA against Washington this year (three starts).

The Nationals are turning to lefty Patrick Corbin (13-7, 3.10 ERA), who's got 224 strikeouts and 64 walks, along with a 1.16 WHIP. Corbin is 1-0 with 24 strikeouts and a 3.32 ERA across three starts against Philadelphia this year.

Philadelphia’s pitchers have allowed 4.9 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.56 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8.32 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.49, along with a WHIP of 1.36 and a K/9 of 8.90.

Phillies hitters have slashed .247/.323/.428 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over the team's last five contests (2-3 SU).

Second baseman Cesar Hernandez and shortstop Jean Segura continue to lead Philadelphia’s hitters. Hernandez is slashing .282/.335/.403 with 12 home runs, 68 RBIs and 71 runs scored. Segura (.281/.326/.427) is up to 12 homers, 59 RBIs and 78 runs scored.

For the home team, Washington’s pitchers have yielded 4.5 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 3.53 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 5.89 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 9.1 K/9. In 71 games against divisional foes, Nationals starters have an ERA of 3.55 and the bullpen's ERA is 6.50.

The Washington offense is putting up 5.3 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 5.2 per game over its last five. The team's hit .278/.360/.394 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.

The Nationals' batters have been led by third baseman Anthony Rendon and right fielder Adam Eaton. Rendon is slashing .325/.410/.609 with 34 home runs, 120 RBIs and 114 runs scored, while Eaton's line is .280/.363/.427 with 14 homers, 47 RBIs, 97 runs and 14 steals.

The Phillies have lost 9.0 units and are 17-24 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 23 that've gone under against lefties. On the other hand, the Nationals have lost 3.4 units and are 63-51 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over's hit in 56 of those games, compared to 54 that went under.
<h3>Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes

Philadelphia has recorded 20 extra-base hits over its last five games. Washington has 12 XBH over its last five.

Washington has posted 22.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 25.2 over its last five.

The Phillies have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Nationals have hit 10 over their last 10.

The Phillies have a team OPS of .751 this season and an OPS of .782 against left-handed pitchers. The Nationals' OPS stands at .792 overall and .818 against lefties.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals Free Pick 09/23/19

<p>The Astros and White Sox are set to face off in an AL matchup at 8:10 PM ET at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. The forecast for Wednesday's game calls for temperatures in the low 90s and partly cloudy skies. Houston is 2nd in the AL West, while the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central with an overall record of 33-40.</p>

<p>Garrett Crochet is starting for the White Sox, and they are the slight underdog on the money line (+101). The Astros are starting Hunter Brown, and they are the favorites on the money line (-120). The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +101</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Wednesday, June 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a dominant outing from Jonathan Cannon, the White Sox picked up a 2-0 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +149 on the money line.</p>

<p>Cannon went eight and two-thirds innings for the White Sox, giving up just two hits and no earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued five walks. As for the Astros, Framber Valdez got the start and went six innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn provided the offense for the White Sox, as he went 1/4 with two RBIs. Trey Cabbage also had a two-hit game for the Astros. </p>
<h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is 33-40 overall, and they trail the Mariners by 10 games in the AL West. So far, they have gone 15-12 in divisional games. The Astros lost the first game of their series vs. the White Sox and are 11-11-1 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 19-19, and they are 14-21 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are just 26-32 this year, and they are 7-8 as the underdog. Looking at their overall play, the Astros are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>The Astros are 31-42 against the run line this season, including a 14-21 mark on the road. They are 8-7 vs. the run line as an underdog and 23-35 when favored. Houston has an average run margin of 0.0 this season, but that number jumps to 4.1 in wins and drops to -3.3 in losses.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the road against the Chicago White Sox today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 26-44. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 5-7. Overall, 80.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the White Sox on the road. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and six of them have been quality starts. Brown's record for the season is 3-5, and his ERA is 5.00. Opponents are batting .248 off Brown this season, and his WHIP is 1.43. In his last outing, Brown didn't allow a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>As a team, the Astros are the top hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .258. They are also among the league leaders in home runs and have the fewest strikeouts in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. At home, they have been a little better, putting up 4.8 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez have been swinging the bat well of late, with Altuve going 14/41 in his last 10 games and Alvarez going 11/33 in his last nine games. Kyle Tucker is also on a three-game hitting streak and is the team's leader in RBIs and home runs.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 20-54, the White Sox are 26 games out of the AL Central lead, and they are 5-19 against other teams in the division. Chicago won the first game of this series vs. the Astros and will be the home team for today's game. So far, they are just 7-31 on the road this year.</p>

<p>Chicago has gone 4-6 over their last 10 games and are 13-31 in night games this year. As the underdog, the White Sox are 17-54 this year, and they are 10-23 as the underdog at home. So far, they have yet to lose a game as the favorite this year, going 3-0. The team's overall series record is 4-17-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the White Sox win, they do so by an average of 2.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.9 runs per game. This season, they have a run line record of 33-41, including 18-18 at home and 15-23 on the road. They have been the underdog in 71 games and have covered the run line in 41 of those games, compared to just 3-0 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Chicago White Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs for their matchup against the Houston Astros. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 35-36. On average, their games have had an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 8-13. So far this season, 60.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 3.16 ERA. Crochet's WHIP for the season is currently 0.90. In his 15 starts, he has turned in nine quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow an earned run. Against the Mariners on June 13th, Crochet went seven innings, giving up one unearned run, and had 13 strikeouts. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had allowed at least one earned run in three straight starts.</p><p>For the season, the White Sox are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. They have also been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and have the worst team batting average in the league. However, they do have a couple of hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, as Andrew Vaughn has gone 10/30 in his last seven games with three homers, and Paul DeJong has a team-high 14 homers this season.</p>

<p>Chicago will be looking to get their offense going today, as they are coming off a game in which they were shut out and have scored just one run in two of their last four games. As a team, they are batting just .219 and have the worst on-base percentage in the league.</p>

Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 6/19/24

<p>Betting on today's Tribe and Pirates game? Catch the action at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Tribe are the favored team in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against the Pirates. The game's over/under currently sits at 153.5 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tribe Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>William & Mary will look to snap their six-game road losing streak when they take on Hampton. So far this season, the Tribe have gone 0-6 on the road, compared to 4-3 at home. On the year, they are 6-9 overall, including a 1-1 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play.</p>

<p>As the favorite, William & Mary has gone 3-1, while they are 1-8 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin at home is +1.0, while it is -15.3 on the road.</p><p>When looking at William & Mary's ATS record this season, they are currently 5-8. However, they have gone 3-1 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tribe have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in William & Mary games this season (143.7). So far, 12 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's total. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.2 points per game, the William & Mary had a below average performance. They scored 55 points against Drexel and had a field goal percentage of 37.5%. The team's top scorer is Gabe Dorsey, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.1, while Trey Moss also maintains a PPG average of 14.1 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Tribe's defense is positioned 209th in the country, permitting 73.9 points per game. So far, the William & Mary defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (403rd).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Hampton?</h3><p>Hampton will look to snap their seven-game losing streak as they host William & Mary. The Pirates are 4-11 overall and have gone 0-3 in Coastal Athletic Association play. As the underdog, Hampton is 1-8.</p>

<p>On the season, the Pirates have gone 0-3 at home and are being outscored by an average of 10.7 points per game. They are coming off an 80-69 loss to Campbell and have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Hampton has gone 4-5 against the spread. Their overall ATS record is 4-7, but they are 0-3 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have an even 5-5 mark vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Hampton's games this season (151.5). So far, their over/under record is 5-6. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Hampton offense ended with 69 points against Campbell. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 10 threes. Kyrese Mullen is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.1. Meanwhile, Tedrick Wilcox Jr. also brings a PPG average of 12.9 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Pirates' defense holds the 268th rank in the nation, allowing 77.5 points per game. The Hampton defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 80 points and allowed Campbell to connect on 10 threes.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/24

<p>First pitch for Saturday's matchup between the Diamondbacks and Phillies is set for 4:05 PM ET from Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line (-241) and will be looking to end a two-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks are +199 on the money line, and they are 2nd in the NL West with a record of 38-38.</p>

<p>NSPPH will be televising Saturday's game, and Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies. The Diamondbacks are starting Tommy Henry, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Phillies series. Arizona went into the matchup as +122 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Diamondbacks had a three-run 3rd inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 8th. As for the Phillies, they scored two runs in the 7th and could only muster one run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Jordan Montgomery got the win for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. As for the Phillies, Taijuan Walker had a rough outing, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up four earned runs.</p>

<p>Trea Turner hit the game's only home run while going 2/4 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Gabriel Moreno also had a two-hit game for the Diamondbacks and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is currently at .500 with a record of 38-38, and they are eight games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have won two straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the best mark in the NL West over that span. So far, they are 15-12 against other teams in the NL West.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 19-18 this season and 19-20 on the road. As the road underdog, the Diamondbacks have gone 15-15 this year, and they have won two straight as the road underdog. Arizona has an overall series record of 10-11-3 this year and have won three straight series.</p><p>When the Diamondbacks are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 21-18. They have covered the run line in two straight games and in four straight as an underdog. Their average run differential on the road is +0.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have seen the under hit in four straight games, and they have played to the under in 59.2% of their games this season. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 36-38. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, they are 6-10-1 on the season. Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is their average over/under line for the season.</p><p>Left-hander Tommy Henry is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 6.23 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .299 off Henry this year. In his 34 2/3 innings of work, Henry has allowed a total of seven home runs. Per nine innings, he is averaging 4.15 walks compared to 7.27 strikeouts. Henry's last outing came out of the bullpen, where he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.</p><p>Arizona's offense has been one of the league's best this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 6th in the MLB. They are also among the league's best in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks have been a good home team this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game.</p>

<p>Ketel Marte and Christian Walker have been the team's top power threats this season, with Marte having 15 homers and Walker at 17. Walker has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/24 in his last five games, with two homers and four RBIs. Walker also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 49-26, the Phillies lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. The Phillies have dropped two straight games, and this came after winning three in a row. In their 75 games, the Phillies have gone 12-6 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies are 29-12 this season, and they have gone 20-14 on the road. The team has been really good in night games, going 34-12 this year. As the favorite, the Phillies have gone 43-20 and 6-6 as the underdog. Philadelphia has an overall series record of 15-7-4 this year.</p><p>At home, the Phillies have been a solid run line bet, going 21-20. They have a run differential of +1.7 runs per game at home, and their average run differential in wins is +3.7. They have been favored in 63 games and have gone 33-30 against the run line in those games. They have failed to cover the run line in their last three home games, and they have failed to cover the run line in three straight games overall.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are playing host to the Arizona Diamondbacks today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Phillies games this season is 8.6, and their over/under record is 32-38. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Phillies have gone 1-3-1. So far this season, only 12.0% of Phillies games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and the under has hit in their last three games.</p><p>Right-hander Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Diamondbacks at home. Wheeler has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 8-4 with a 2.84 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Wheeler has a WHIP of 1.01 and has turned in 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Wheeler took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Wheeler's ERA at home is 1.88 compared to 5.29 on the road.</p>
<p>Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the league's best offensive teams, as they are 5th in runs per game (5) and are 5th in home runs. The Phillies are also near the top of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Not only are they good at putting up runs, but they don't strike out a ton and are 3rd in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Kyle Schwarber has gone deep three times, while going 6/22 overall. Alec Bohm has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/25 in his last six games, including a home run. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both tied for the team lead in homers, with 17 apiece.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

<p>The final event of the season for the PGA Tour will be taking place this weekend as it’s time for the Tour Championship. This event is reserved for the top 30 players in the standings, and there will be a big advantage for those that have had the best years up to this point.&nbsp;</p>



<p>All of the action is going to be taking place at the East Lake Golf Course, and this is a course that has been challenging to players in the past. Scottie Scheffler will have the biggest advantage to start the weekend, but there is no guarantee that he will come away with a win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the top odds, and a prediction as to how things will play out this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamic Duo Sitting on Top</h2>



<p>When looking at the betting odds to win the Tour Championship, there are two golfers that are well ahead of the rest of the field. That is how things have played out throughout the year as well, and those two players will now have a big advantage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Scottie Scheffler will start with a score of -10 this weekend, and that will give him a two-stroke lead over the rest of the field. That can be seen in the betting odds as well as Scheffler is the clear betting favorite at +110 (<a href="/s/betdsi/">at BetDSI</a>).</p>



<p>While most would agree the Scheffler is the best player on the PGA Tour, you could make a strong case for Xander Schauffele as well. Schauffele will begin the weekend at -8, and he is sitting at +230 to come away with a win this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>These two could easily be battling it out all weekend long, but there are other golfers that will be trying to break through in a big way.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Some Top Contenders</h2>



<p>Hideki Mastuyama has been playing well during the playoffs, but he is starting this weekend at a big disadvantage. The odds for Matsuyama are sitting at +1200, but that still means that he is a significant underdog.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The odds just continue to fall off from there, and making up ground just won’t be easy at East Lake. Rory McIlroy is another player that is always in the mix, but at some point he has to start winning tournaments.&nbsp;</p>



<p>McIlroy is at +1600, and then it is Ludvig Aberg at +1800. That really ends the group of top contenders, and then you will be looking to back on a big underdog from a wide range of players.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Picking a Winner</h2>



<p>There just isn’t a ton of value in betting on Scheffler this weekend, and he is starting with a sizable advantage on the rest of the field. Scheffler just hasn’t been playing his best golf since the Paris Olympics, and others will be able to take advantage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this event then you will want to jump on Xander Schauffele at +230 as he will catch his rival and end the year with a massive tournament win.&nbsp;</p>



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Overtime magic was the story for the Nashville Predators on home ice in Games 3 and 4. Overtime, regulation, whatever it takes to extend the series to a decisive Game 7. That will be the goal for the Predators on Thursday night in Game 6. The Hurricanes returned the overtime favor with a Jordan Staal goal less than two minutes into the extra period to swing the balance of the series in favor of the favorites.

Carolina is priced in the -135 range per BetOnline a <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/top-5-bitcoin-sports-books/">Bitcoin Sportsbook</a></strong> for Game 6 at Bridgestone Arena in what will be a loud, prideful pack of patrons down on Broadway in the Music City. The total for the game is 5.5 after Game 5 just snuck under the total. Three of the five games in this series have gone over.
<h2><strong><u>Carolina Hurricanes</u></strong></h2>
This has been a wide-open series at 5-v-5 and one that has clearly favored the Hurricanes. Game 5 did as well. Carolina did buckle down defensively on Tuesday night and held the Predators to just 13 scoring chances at full strength and only five high-danger chances. Despite those big defensive efforts, Nashville still had the 2-1 scoring edge at 5-v-5.

Martin Necas scored twice, including the game-tying goal with just over seven minutes left in the third period. It was that kind of game, as most of the top players from each team failed to find the stat sheet, but sometimes you need the role players to find a way. Something interesting for Carolina is that no forward logged more than 19:34 of ice time. After back-to-back overtime games in Nashville, the Hurricanes were able to roll all four lines and give everybody a chance to play. They could be the fresher unit for Game 6.

Then again, it was a different story on defense. Jake Bean only played 7:54 and Jani Hakanpaa only played 14:57. The Big Four for Carolina logged huge minutes once again, including a lot of time on special teams. Nashville was able to balance the ice time out a bit better among the defensemen.

Carolina brought some additional physical play to the table and also had the advantage in the faceoff circle. Four one-goal games have been played in this series and even though we’ve seen some goals, both Alex Nedeljkovic and Juuse Saros have played well. With 23 saves on 25 shots in Game 5, Nedeljkovic now sports a 2.10 GAA and a .927 SV% in the series.
<h2><strong><u>Nashville Predators</u></strong></h2>
Yakov Trenin scored his first two goals of the series for the Predators, but assists from Roman Josi and Colton Sissons were the only other points on the stat sheet. The Predators need more from a lot of their top guys. Matt Duchene had the overtime game-winner in Game 3, his only goal of the series. Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen, and Game 4 hero Luke Kunin are the only guys with multiple goals other than Trenin.

Nashville was 0-for-3 on the power play again in Game 5 and is now just 2-for-22 with the man advantage in this series. Carolina is only 3-for-17, but Carolina has been the better team at 5-v-5. Nashville desperately needs to take advantage of some of these power play opportunities, otherwise this series isn’t going seven games. Even if it does, it would be hard to advance. Those should be premier scoring opportunities and it just hasn’t come together for the Predators. A lot of that could have to do with needing to use all their top players extensively at 5-v-5 to try and slow down Carolina’s attack.

Nashville seemed to be a very tenacious bunch at home. Having the crowd and the last change certainly help. They were still outplayed a bit in the xGF department, but Juuse Saros played extremely well and the Predators just found ways to make things happen offensively. They can’t play a skill game with Carolina. They have to find a way to get down and dirty in Game 6 and make things happen.

Saros has truly been good in this series with a 2.59 GAA and a .928 SV%. This has been a continuation of a strong season for Saros, who posted a 2.28 GAA and a .927% SV% in what really amounted to a breakout year for the 26-year-old. Confidence in your goaltender is huge when forced to take chances in an elimination game.
<h2><strong><u>Hurricanes at Predators Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
It seemed like the price was too big on Carolina in Game 5 and it even got bet up throughout the day, but Nashville hung right in there yet again and made it a game. Unfortunately, I see Game 6 playing out the same way. Nashville will give a big effort, but the Hurricanes are too deep and too balanced the longer a series goes. It’s been a fun series and a good one to watch and wager on, but it ends on Thursday.

<strong>Pick: Carolina Hurricanes</strong>

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<p>Zack Thompson will get the start for the Cardinals (65-81, 31-40 home) as they host the Phillies (79-67, 36-36 away) at Busch Stadium. The Phillies will give the starting nod to Aaron Nola. Check out my prediction for game one of this National League matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals +115</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 8:15 ET on Friday, September 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>The last ten times the Cardinals have been the underdog, they are 6-4.</li><li>So far this year, the Cardinals lead the season series against the Phillies 0-3.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .357 against Aaron Nola in his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN NL EAST</h3><p>With an overall record of 79-67, the Phillies are 2nd in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 43-31 and 36-36. So far, Philadelphia has a record of 36-36 against below .500 teams and have played in 46 series, going 25-18-3.</p><p><p>Aaron Nola is making his 30th outing of the season with a 12-9 record. His ERA stands at 4.64, while opponents are batting .234 against him. On the road, he has gone 6-6 with a 6.20 ERA, and 6-3 at home on an ERA of 3.68. Teams have a slugging percentage of .428 when facing Nola this season.</p></p><p>Aaron Nola's most recent start against the Marlins saw him surrender four runs and seven hits over 4 1/3 innings, though the Phillies ultimately emerged victorious with an 8-4 scoreline. Despite not earning a decision, Nola's performance has been indicative of his season thus far.</p><p>Having gone deep 16 times in their last ten games, the Phillies are 5th in that span. At 4.9 runs per game, Philadelphia is 9th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .258 while hitting a total of 195 home runs (9th).</p><p>Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies' home-run king in 2023, swatting 43 round-trippers and driving in 94 runs. His slugging percentage for the season is a solid .475.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>St. Louis' overall record currently stands at 65-81, placing them 5th in the NL Central. The Cardinals will look to extend their current series winning streak to 47 and have an overall series record of 18-23-5. At home, St. Louis is 31-40 and 34-41 on the road.</p><p><p>The Cardinals will turn to starter Zack Thompson, who has a 5-5 record through 22 appearances. His ERA is 4.06, and his K/9 is 10.41, with a FIP of 3.51 and an OBP of .332. So far this season, Thompson has put together an impressive stat line.</p></p><p>Zack Thompson notched a victory in his last outing against the Reds, surrendering three runs and five hits. The Cardinals ultimately prevailed 4-3, with Thompson's performance proving to be the difference-maker.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Cardinals are ranked 14th in the league in scoring at 3.2 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.6 per contest puts them 16th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, St. Louis is 7th, with an OBP currently sitting at .327. The team's collective batting average is .253 (9th).</p><p>Richie Palacios has been a key contributor to the Cardinals' offense over their last five games, leading the team with three home runs. He's tallied four long balls on the season thus far, and boasts a .311 batting average.</p>

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