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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Rattlers game? Catch the action at Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, FL, as the Rattlers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Ratt. Jackson State is favored by -5.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup the against Florida A&M. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Al Lawson Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Rattlers.</li><li>Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Jackson State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being just 4-10 on the road this season, Jackson State is favored by 5.5 points against Florida A&M. The Tigers have gone 4-3 as the favorite this year, compared to 3-8 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, Jackson State is 8-11, including a 4-2 record in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. The Tigers have gone 4-9 in non-conference action.</p><p>When looking at Jackson State's ATS record this season, they have gone 12-6. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, they have gone 8-1 ATS over their last 10 contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 for the Jackson State game is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season (147.1). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Jackson State offense put up 71 points against Bethune-Cookman. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.2% and made 10 threes. Ken Evans is leading the team in scoring at 19 points per contest. Jordan O'Neal has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 275th nationally, allowing an average of 77.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.4 threes per game vs. Florida A&M. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.</p><h3>Will Florida A&M Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Florida A&M comes into this game with a record of 3-14, including a 1-5 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. They have struggled at home this season, going 0-4, and they have lost four straight games overall.</p>

<p>As underdogs, the Rattlers have gone 1-13 this season, and they are 2-9 on the road. Their average scoring margin away from home is -19.6 points per game.</p><p>Florida A&M has an ATS record of 6-9 this season and they are 1-3 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rattlers have gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Florida A&M games is 7-8. On average, their games have finished with 146.8 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 140.8. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 162 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Rattlers' offense finished with 67 points, which is right in line with their current average of 68.5 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Keith Lamar, who is averaging 13.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Shannon Grant also maintains a PPG average of 9.6 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Rattlers' defense is positioned 310th in the country, permitting 82.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Florida A&M's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.9% this season.</p>

Jackson State Tigers vs Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

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<p>The Titans and Bills will face off on Sunday, October 20th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Bills are heavily favored with a money line of -450, and the point spread is -8.5 in their favor. The over/under line is set at 42.5 points. Buffalo is looking to add to their record, and Tennessee is the significant underdog on the road.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Titans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Titans winning this one by a score of 23 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Titans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Titans are 1-4, putting them 3rd in the AFC South. Their playoff chances sit at 7.8%, and they rank 23rd in our power rankings. Tennessee is 1-1 on the road and 0-3 at home, with their lone win coming in week 4 against the Dolphins. In that game, they were 2.5-point underdogs but pulled off a 31-12 victory. However, they couldn’t carry that momentum into week 6, falling 20-17 to the Colts.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Titans are 1-4, with their only win coming as underdogs vs Miami. They couldn’t cover as 2.5-point favorites against the Colts, and their scoring margin this season is -2.8 points per game. Their O/U record is 2-2-1, with their games averaging 41.2 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Titans are 27th in our offensive power rankings. They’re 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 19.2, but rank 31st in both passing yards (135 per game) and total yards (253.2 per game). Tennessee is 15th in rushing, with 118.2 yards per game, and 23rd in passing attempts. They’ve struggled on third down, converting just 29.3% of the time, but they’re 6th in the league in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p></p><p>Will Levis threw for 95 yards (16/27) in week 6, with one touchdown and one interception. DeAndre Hopkins led the team with 54 receiving yards on 4 catches, while Tony Pollard had 93 rushing yards on 17 carries. The Titans scored 17 points against the Colts, with 7 in the 1st quarter, 3 in the 2nd, and 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite allowing just 80 rushing yards on 2.9 yards per attempt, the Titans' defense gave up 189 passing yards to the Colts in their most recent game. Tennessee lost 20-17, with the defense allowing Indianapolis to convert 46.7% of their third down attempts. The Titans did force one interception but were unable to record any sacks.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Titans held the Colts to 269 total yards, and the defense was tough to move the ball on, with the Colts averaging just 5 yards per pass attempt. However, Tennessee did give up two passing touchdowns in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Buffalo’s week 6 win over the Jets put them at 4-2, keeping them in 1st place in the AFC East. The Bills have a +6.5 scoring margin this season and are 3-3 against the spread. They covered the 1-point spread against New York but failed to do so in their previous two games, including a 25-point loss to the Ravens in week 4 and a 3-point loss to the Texans in week 5.</p> <p>Heading into week 7, our analytics give Buffalo a 94.7% chance of making the playoffs and an 86.1% chance of winning the division. They rank 5th in our NFL power rankings. So far, the O/U line has gone 3-3 in their games, with an average of 48.5 points scored.</p><p>Josh Allen bounced back in week 6, posting a passer rating of 127 against the Jets, completing 19 of 25 passes for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. Buffalo's offense started strong, scoring 20 points in the first half, but they were held to just a field goal in the 4th quarter. Ray Davis led the team in rushing with 97 yards on 20 carries and also had 3 catches for 55 yards.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 6th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 27.5, but they are 21st in total yards per game. They are 28th in passing attempts and 25th in passing yards per game, while ranking 11th in both rushing attempts and rushing yards. On 3rd down, they rank 22nd in the league, converting 34.3% of their attempts.</p><p>In their 23-20 win over the Jets, the Bills' defense gave up 393 yards, with 272 yards coming through the air. The Jets completed 65.7% of their passes and averaged 7.8 yards per attempt. Buffalo defended 21 rushing attempts for 121 yards, allowing the Jets to gain 5.8 yards per attempt on the ground. <p></p>Buffalo's defense came up with three sacks and an interception, and they held the Jets to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite allowing two passing touchdowns, they were able to pressure the quarterback, coming out ahead in the QB hit, and tackles for loss differentials.</p>

Tennessee Titans vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers are roommates at the Staples Center, but one team has to be designated the home squad when the two teams meet. It isn’t like MLB or NHL where home field or home ice is a competitive advantage with the last chance at the plate or the last line change.

In any event, the Clippers have been designated the home team for this one and the Lakers will technically be the road team as TNT carries the Battle of Los Angeles as the second game of its doubleheader. The Clippers are favored by eight points with a total of 211 per the odds at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.

Let’s dig into both sides and find a play in this one.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Lakers</u></strong></h2>
If that line looks too high to you, keep in mind that LeBron James will not be playing. His return from a high ankle sprain hasn’t gone all that smoothly and with the playoffs on the horizon, the Lakers will err on the side of caution. LBJ will be sidelined, but the rest of the Lakers should be on the floor, as this isn’t a back-to-back or anything like that.

LeBron’s criticism of the play-in tournament may push his teammates to play a little bit harder in his absence. It worked on Monday when the Lakers edged out the Denver Nuggets 93-89 with a huge defensive effort to stay above the cut line for that tournament where the #7 plays the #8 and the loser of that game plays the winner of the #9 vs. #10 game in hopes of making it into a best-of-seven round.

The Lakers had lost six of seven, including the two games with LeBron prior to that win over Denver. James had 19 points in the loss to Toronto and 16 points in the loss to the Kings. The Lakers are just 2-5 since Anthony Davis returned. He has taken some time to get back into rhythm as well, but his 25 points against the Nuggets were very much needed in that victory. It was the second-most he had scored since leaving the Valentine’s Day game against Denver injured.

Los Angeles has lost both games to their roommates, so maybe they’ve had to do some extra chores or something as a result. Their chances of salvaging one of the regular season meetings would increase if Andre Drummond could be more effective on offense. He had four points and zero rebounds in 22 minutes on Monday in a back-to-back effort.

Looking at the full-season numbers for the Lakers is hard because LeBron and AD mean so much. Early in the year, Los Angeles looked pretty unbeatable, but they have looked anything but since.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>
The status of several players for the Clippers always seems to be in doubt as well. Kawhi Leonard has played the last two games and only scored 29 points in 63 minutes, but at least he’s been out there. It does look like they are trying to round into form now, though. Serge Ibaka remains sidelined with a back injury, but Paul George and Kawhi Leonard should play pretty frequently down the stretch.

George had 22 points in the win over Toronto that snapped a three-game skid for the Clippers. They had won eight of nine before losing to the Pelicans, Suns, and then Nuggets in the first game back from a four-game road trip. Marcus Morris also had 22 in the win, as he has stepped up a lot lately with over 16 points per game in April and 15 points per game in his two May showings.

The Clippers rank third in the NBA in NetRtg and second in eFG% offense, trailing only the Brooklyn Nets. They’re also a top-10 defensive squad per eFG%. They are far and away the best three-point shooting team in the NBA at 41.7%, but only rank 14th in percentage of field goal attempts from beyond the arc. They are just 18th in 2P%, so that will need to change heading into the playoffs.

How much does this game matter to the Clippers? They’ve already clinched a playoff spot and it looks as though they can only move down and not really move up, seeing as how they are 4.5 games behind Utah and still 3.5 behind Phoenix for second place. Does beating the Lakers and pushing LeBron &amp; Co. a step closer to that play-in tournament matter?
<h2><strong><u>Lakers vs. Clippers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Tough game to handicap here with missing pieces and questionable motivations. Perhaps that brings the over into play. Games that don’t have a lot of stake can be a lot more wide-open. The Lakers gave a huge defensive effort on Monday, but had allowed at least 110 points in each of the previous three games to the Raptors, Kings, and Wizards.

The Clippers should get an offensive bump with Kawhi back and should be a lot more focused on smoothing out the rough edges on that end of the floor.

<strong>Pick: Over 211</strong>

Lakers vs. Clippers Free Pick & Prediction 05/06/21

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Beach versus the Waves? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Pepperdine is favored by -6.5 vs. Long Beach State.</p><h3>LONG BEACH STATE BEACH VS PEPPERDINE WAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Firestone Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Waves.</li><li>Even though we have Pepperdine winning straight-up, we like Long Beach State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Beach Win in Malibu?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Long Beach State improved to 3-8 on the season with a 76-70 road win over San Diego on Tuesday. The Beach entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Long Beach State led 33-30 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 139.</p><p>Long Beach State's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 58.1% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range, finishing 7-of-13 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.1%, and they hit 19 of 25 free throws, good for 76%.</p> <p>Kam Martin led the way, going 8-of-10 from the field and hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 25 points. Devin Askew added 23 points and 8 assists, while Kjay Bradley Jr. contributed 19 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Long Beach State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 25 threes, shooting 44%. Long Beach State also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 9 free throws, an 81% rate.</p><h3>Will the Waves Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Pepperdine improved to 4-6 on the season with an 86-76 home win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. The Waves were -4 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 162, going over the pre-game O/U line of 146.</p> <p>Pepperdine led 44-42 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Lumberjacks to 34 points while scoring 42 of their own.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a 54.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61%, thanks in part to a 53.8% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 13 threes.</p> <p>The Waves dished out 21 assists, with Moe Odum contributing 8 along with 20 points and a perfect 3 for 3 from deep. Boubacar Coulibaly was flawless from the field, hitting all 10 of his shots for 22 points, while Carson Towt added 16 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Pepperdine's defensive struggles, they couldn't capitalize on offense, giving up 76 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Waves allowed their opponents to hit 25 of 46 two-point attempts, also at a 54% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pepperdine's defense gave up 7 threes on 13 attempts, a 53% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 75%.</p>

Long Beach State Beach vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Capitals and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+149)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Following a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now stand at 21-7-2 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing four unanswered goals after taking a 2-0 lead in the first period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. The Capitals, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with four straight, including an empty-netter in the final seconds.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play for the Capitals, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the year, and Dylan Strome notched his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal.</p> <p>Washington managed 21 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. The Capitals had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Hurricanes, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. The final goal was an empty-netter, but the defense also gave up two in the second period and one early in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 20 hits and 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 10-19-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, as underdogs on the puck line, covered in this one. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>Four different players found the net for Chicago, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen now has 4 goals on the year. Isaak Phillips also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and converted twice on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals to Anaheim. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves and posted a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Dragons game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NEC. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Drexel is favored by -16.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Even though we have Drexel winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Win at Daytona Beach?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 63-48 loss to Radford on Monday. The Cougars were +14 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, well under the O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 21-19 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring just 29. The Cougars will need to tighten up defensively and find more scoring options as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>Chicago State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 27.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 25% (10/40) and three-point shooting at 35.7% (5/14).</p> <p>They also shot 56.5% from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 23 attempts. The Cougars recorded 14 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Jalen Forrest leading the team with 12 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 41.7% overall and 33.3% from three.</p><p>Defensively, Chicago State put the clamps on, allowing just 63 points while holding their opponents to 27% shooting from the field. The Cougars were particularly effective inside, where they limited the opposition to 25% shooting on two-point attempts (10/40).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 for 56%. The Cougars gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Dragons dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 87-81 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday. Drexel entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, well over the pre-game O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring 44 of their own.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 51.6% shooting performance from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 29.2%.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, while Cole Hargrove added 19 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Drexel also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Drexel's defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 87 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Dragons couldn't contain their opponent inside, as they gave up 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 84%. Drexel did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Alabama is favored by -9.5 at home against Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charleston Southern Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern’s season struggles continued with an 82-63 loss to South Carolina State on Monday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Buccaneers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Charleston Southern fell behind early, trailing 42-28 at halftime. They managed 35 points in the second half but allowed 40, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense put up 63 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22/48). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.9%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Buccaneers shot 62.5% (20/32), and they connected on 58.6% of their free throws (17/29). Drayton Jones led the way with 34 points, shooting 76.5% (13/17) and adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Taje' Kelly contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Reis Jones added 15 points and 7 boards, hitting 7 of 8 shots (87.5%).</p><p>Despite Charleston Southern's struggles on defense, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Buccaneers held them to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, a 10% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Charleston Southern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of their attempts, shooting 72%. The Buccaneers also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Alabama improved to 5-4 on the season with a 74-67 win over East Carolina on Wednesday. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>North Alabama led 36-22 at halftime, but East Carolina made a push in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-38. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>North Alabama's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 attempts, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Jacari Lane led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while C.J. Walker added 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Taye Fields contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>North Alabama's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 41% shooting from the field. They gave up 55% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 20 of 36 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Alabama limited the damage, allowing just 5 threes on 24 attempts (20%). They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 (63%). North Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>We’ve already seen some pretty big golf news, as Jon Rahm once again tested positive for COVID-19 and so did Bryson DeChambeau, so Team Spain and Team USA have both lost key players.</p>



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Janewattananond&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+20000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Joachim B Hansen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+20000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jorge Campillo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+20000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kalle Samooja&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+20000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Maximillian 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Vincent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+25000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Gavin Green&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+30000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kristian Krogh Johannessen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+30000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Rafael Campos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+30000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Gunn 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<h2><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h2>



<p>We lost a couple of the favorites in Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, but there are still a lot of recognizable names on the betting board. The Open Champion Collin Morikawa is the favorite at +750 and what a treat it would be for Morikawa, who is of Japanese descent, to win gold.</p>



<p>Xander Schauffele is always around the leaderboard on the PGA Tour, but hasn’t finished off many events. He’s still the second favorite at +900, ahead of Justin Thomas and Viktor Hovland at +1000. There is a lot of pressure on Hideki Matsuyama, though probably not as much as if spectators were on hand. He’s +1200 along with Rory McIlroy.</p>



<p>There are a lot of recognizable names in here, including some interesting long shots, like Alex Noren at 66/1 and C.T. Pan at 125/1.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Kasumigaseki Country Club Profile</u></strong></h2>



<p>Obviously this is the first exposure to this course for most guys. Some of the Asian players may have played there, including Matsuyama and Japan’s other entrant, Rikuyo Hoshino. Matsuyama actually won an Asia-Pacific Amateur event here back in 2010 and also the Japan Junior in 2009. For the most part, guys are taking their practice rounds this week and that is about it.</p>



<p>The golf course is about 90 minutes from Olympic Village, so a lot of players have probably made accommodations out by the course and are tried to get as many rounds in as possible.</p>



<p>The course has bentgrass greens and zoysia everywhere else. A tropical storm is coming, so the course is going to likely get some wind and water heading into the weekend. Zoysia grass can take a lot of water, but the fairways probably won’t have a ton of roll this weekend. Players are obviously very familiar with bentgrass greens.</p>



<p>It is a Tom Fazio re-design and some have likened the course to Quail Hollow. Others say it feels like Monterey Peninsula, which is used during the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It will measure around 7,500 yards and bunkers and trees are the primary defense mechanisms for the course.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Recent Form</u></strong></h2>



<p>Course form seems irrelevant because Hideki is the only player with a lot of it there. Certainly Collin Morikawa tops that list with his win at Royal St. George’s in The Open Championship. Garrick Higgo won the Palmetto Championship and had a couple of Korn Ferry Tour wins prior to that. He is +5000 and has missed four of his last five cuts.</p>



<p>Xander Schauffele was 26th at The Open and has four top-15 finishes in his last five events otherwise. Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo at Quail Hollow, so he may be a guy to watch this week at +1200. Recently, he’s been kind of all over the place, but that seems to be a course comp a lot of people like this week.</p>



<p>Viktor Hovland and Shane Lowry were both 12th at The Open. Hovland also had a European Tour win a few weeks prior. Mackenzie Hughes was a solid sixth in The Open as he represents Canada this week. Abraham Ancer did not play well at The Open, but was in the top 15 in four of six previous events. Sebastian Munoz has a couple of recent top-five finishes.</p>



<h2 id="h-olympics-golf-picks"><strong><u>Olympics Golf Picks</u></strong></h2>



<p>This is certainly a tricky handicap with no prior data and not much truly known about one of Japan’s most exclusive golf clubs. Consider that Marcus Fraser was the 36-hole leader in 2016 down in Rio. It was a weaker field with a lot of dislike for the course, but still. Fraser would ultimately finish fifth behind Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar, and Thomas Pieters.</p>



<p>Tommy Fleetwood is +2800 and he seems to really be taking to the whole vibe and environment. He’s a big hitter and a strong player to be priced that low.</p>



<p>With wind in the forecast, Marc Leishman really comes into play at +3500 as a strong wind player and a guy that can mold and shape the golf ball to the conditions.</p>



<p>Among the short prices, you have to like the way that Viktor Hovland has been playing at +1000. He’s a great iron player, long enough off the tee, and a good putter.</p>



<p>Those are the three players on the list for this week.</p>



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<p>Monday's forecast in St. Louis calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the low 90s. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:45 PM ET. SN PT will be televising this matchup, and the Pirates are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -140 compared to the Cardinals at +119.</p>

<p>This NL Central matchup features the Pirates, who are 71-78 and the Cardinals, who are 74-75. Pittsburgh will be starting Paul Skene, while the Cardinals are sending Andre Pallante to the mound. St. Louis is currently on a three-game losing streak. </p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline +119</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Monday, September 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Royals, closing out their series with a 4-3 win. After allowing one run to the Royals in the top of the first, the Pirates responded with a run of their own. Pittsburgh went on to add another three runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Jared Jones got the start for the Pirates, going four innings and giving up just two runs on six hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the win. The Pirates's bullpen was excellent, as they didn't allow a run over the final five innings. Aroldis Chapman closed things out in the 9th, picking up the save.</p><p>Pittsburgh is on the road today, taking on the Cardinals with an overall record of 71-78. The Pirates are in 5th place in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 15 games. So far, they have gone 22-20 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 38-40 this season, and they are just below .500 at 33-38 on the road. This year, they have gone 34-27 as the favorite and 37-51 as the underdog. As the road favorite, the Pirates have gone 11-6 this season.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they do so by an average of 3.2 runs per game. However, when they lose, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game. Their run line record is 81-68, with a 43-28 mark on the road and a 38-40 mark at home. As the underdog, they are 57-31 on the run line, while they are 24-37 as the favorite. Their average run margin for the season is -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>Despite the Pittsburgh Pirates' combined run average of 8.8 runs per game, the over/under line for their game against the St. Louis Cardinals is set at just 7 runs. Pittsburgh has a record of 4-2-1 in games with an over/under line of 7 runs this season, and 93.3% of their games have had higher lines than this one. The under has hit in their last two games, but they have an overall over/under record of 73-74 this season.</p><p>Right-hander Paul Skenes gets the start for the Pirates today as he faces the Cardinals on the road. Skenes has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 10-2. His ERA for the season is an impressive 2.10, along with a WHIP of .99. Skenes has turned in 14 quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he allowed just one earned run in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up six hits and issued one walk. Skenes has won each of his last three starts.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Pirates offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. This is also the 22nd ranked home run hitting team in the league. As a team, they are batting .236, which is 19th in the league. The Pirates have two hitters with at least 20 homers, with Bryan Reynolds leading the team with 22 homers and a batting average of .282.</p>

<p>Reynolds has also been hot of late, going 10/23 in his last six games. Andrew McCutchen is 2nd on the team with 20 homers but is batting just .237 for the season. He has also gone just 4/17 in his last five games. McCutchen is also 5th on the team with 50 RBIs.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Lars Nootbaar had a big game for the Cardinals in their most recent game vs. the Blue Jays, going 2/4 with a homer and scoring both of their runs. However, the Cardinals couldnjson't come up with the win, as they fell 3-2. St. Louis was the +107 underdog going into this road game.</p>

<p>Miles Mikolas started for the Cardinals, going five innings and giving up two runs on three hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. The Cardinals' offense scored their other run in the 5th inning but couldn't complete the comeback.</p><p>St. Louis is currently 74-75 overall, and they are 12 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cardinals lost the final game of their series vs. the Brewers and then dropped the first two games of their series vs. the Blue Jays. St. Louis is 23-25 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 39-35 this season, and they are 35-40 on the road. St. Louis has dropped three straight games, and they are just 4-6 across their last 10.</p><p>When betting the Cardinals on the run line this season, it's been a better proposition to take them as the underdog. They have a run line record of 51-28 in those games compared to 23-47 when they're the favorite. Their overall run line record is 74-75, and their average run differential in those games is -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>St. Louis has been a high-scoring team this season, as their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game. Their O/U record for the season is 70-75, and the average O/U line for their games is 8 runs. When the O/U line has been set at 7 runs, their record is 2-2-2. The O/U line for their games has been set at 7 runs just 6 times this season, with the vast majority of their games having higher O/U lines.</p><p>Right-hander Andre Pallante gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Pirates at home. Pallante has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 6-8 with an ERA of 4.13. Looking back at his last outing, Pallante took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Reds. He has given up at least two home runs in three of his last four outings. One positive note is that Pallante has a WHIP of 1.40 and batting average allowed of .230. This season, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 6.77 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Cardinals offense is averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a collective batting average of just .246. Alec Burleson and Paul Goldschmidt are tied for the team lead with 21 homers apiece, but Goldschmidt is hitting just .246 this season, and Burleson's batting average is only .270.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Brendan Donovan has gone 4/16 with one homer and two RBIs. For the season, he is batting .270 with 12 homers. Masyn Winn and Nolan Gorman are also near the top of the Cardinals' home run leaderboard, but Gorman is hitting just .203, and Winn has gone just 4/18 in his last four games.</p>

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