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<p>If the odds are any indication, we should have a lot of competitive games lined up on the betting board for Wednesday. That includes the game at Wrigley Field between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. The Reds defied a line move against them on Tuesday night to secure a 7-4 win and keep pace with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central race.</p>



<p>The Cubs could have some trying days ahead. Friday’s Trade Deadline looms large and players like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Wednesday’s starter, Zach Davies, could all be on the move. Davies is scheduled for today’s start against Tyler Mahle, but we could have a Tyler Anderson situation today, so stay up on the latest.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>Sportsbooks</strong></a> have lined the game is lined with the Reds as a slight road favorite and a total of 9.5.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Cincinnati Reds</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Reds haven’t really been a buyer or a seller yet at the Trade Deadline. They don’t really have a lot to sell, but the idea of giving up assets to be a buyer while trailing the Brewers by seven games doesn’t seem to make much sense, even if there are clear needs in the bullpen.</p>



<p>The Reds would be a buyer for the future if they were interested in adding pieces. They’d be adding cost-controlled players that may or may not have a 2021 impact, but would have an impact from 2022 on. Offensively, the Reds don’t really need a ton of help. Their .326 wOBA ranks seventh, though they do have the lowest wRC+ of the teams in the top eight in wOBA.</p>



<p>A large part of that stems from the fact that the Reds have been great at home in a ballpark tailored for offense and have struggled on the road. Cincinnati is third in wOBA at home, but 18th in wOBA on the road. They’ll be on the road at Wrigley Field tonight with warm and humid conditions and a breeze blowing out to left. It could be a nice night for hitting.</p>



<p>While Tyler Mahle would enjoy the run support, he’d certainly like some more pitcher-friendly conditions. Mahle has a 3.92 ERA with a 4.03 FIP in his 105.2 innings of work. Mahle is one of the pitchers that has seen a huge drop in his spin rates since the foreign substance crackdown took hold in June. Over his last nine starts in that span, he has a 4.47 ERA with a 4.48 FIP and has allowed nine home runs with a 20.5% HR/FB%.</p>



<p>Mahle has competed well for the most part, as the home runs have been the biggest blemishes, but each and every starter for the Reds is tasked with doing more because the bullpen is downright awful. The Reds pen ranks 26th in fWAR and dead last in ERA at 5.36.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Chicago Cubs</u></strong></h2>



<p>There are a lot of things up in the air for the Cubs today, tomorrow, and Friday. Chicago has already been a seller, trading Joc Pederson and Andrew Chafin, but more trades are undoubtedly coming. For those that are looking at the betting markets in the morning, it is in your best interest to consider each team’s situation. For example, if the Cubs were to trade Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, or even change starters for today, the line would likely go up.</p>



<p>Don’t bet on a clear seller like the Cubs early in the morning. Wait and see what happens throughout the day and then determine once the game rolls around what you want to do with that team. Any trade of a big-name player is going to alter the line for any team. That isn’t exclusive to the Cubs. It is simply another wrinkle of betting baseball around the Trade Deadline.</p>



<p>The Cubs are hard to bet anyway. They’re a well below average offense this season and the pitching staff has been going in the wrong direction, most notably in the bullpen. The Cubs are 18th in wOBA and have just a 92 wRC+ for the season. They have hit significantly better at home with a .330 wOBA and a 106 wRC+.</p>



<p>Zach Davies will have to put any trade speculation behind him as he makes this start. Davies probably isn’t a sought-after commodity with a 4.30 ERA and a 4.65 FIP, but pitchers are at a premium this season going from 60 games to 162, so somebody might bite. His 15.5% K% represents a huge decrease from last season, but is a lot closer to his previous seasons. The 11.9% BB% is the stat that stands out in a negative way.</p>



<p>That being said, outside of allowing eight runs to the Marlins on June 18, Davies has been pretty decent for the last little while. Dating back to the start of May, he has a 3.12 ERA with a 4.29 FIP. He just hasn’t given the Cubs a lot of length, which has put a bullpen going in the wrong direction into a lot of high-pressure spots in his starts.</p>



<h2 id="h-reds-vs-cubs-free-pick"><strong><u>Reds vs. Cubs Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>As mentioned, you can’t take the Cubs today until you know how the offense is going to look. By default, that means taking a look at the Reds, but they look like the better bet here anyway. The Cubs have a lot of things going in behind the scenes and in the clubhouse. The Reds are just trying to win games. This is a pitching matchup that looks to favor them and the weather conditions also look favorable for their offense as well.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Cincinnati Reds</strong></p>

Reds vs. Cubs Free Pick & Prediction 07/28/21

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<p>Betting on today's Blue Hose and Penguins game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -5 vs. Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Blue Hose Have a Shot at a Win at Nacogdoches?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3>  
<p>Presbyterian pulled off a 58-55 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, November 21st. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Blue Hose not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p>  
<p>After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while holding the Lumberjacks to 22. The game’s total points of 113 fell well below the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Presbyterian struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jonah Pierce was a bright spot, posting a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Kyle Hayman added 12 points, while Kory Mincy and Carl Parrish each contributed 11 points.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. Inside the arc, the opposition went 17/37, hitting 45% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Presbyterian limited their opponent to 4/17 shooting, or 23%. The Blue Hose also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 40%.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Penguins picked up a 72-62 win over Monmouth on Thursday, November 21st. Youngstown State, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State turned things around after trailing 38-29 at halftime. They clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 43 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points, with Galette also grabbing 10 boards. The Penguins recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 23 of 56 shooting. Inside the arc, the Penguins allowed 15 of 29 shooting, or 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Youngstown State's defense limited their opponent to 8 of 27 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18, or 66%. The Penguins gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Mean Green and Panthers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPNU. The Panthers will host the game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. North Texas is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Northern Iowa. The game's over/under currently sits at 127.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Mean Green?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas picked up a 58-55 win over Oregon State on Monday, November 25th. The Mean Green were favored by 5 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 113, which was below the over/under line of 127.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas held a narrow 26-25 lead at halftime and outscored the Beavers 32-30 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Latrell Jossell led the Mean Green with 15 points each, with Jossell hitting 3 threes. Brenen Lorient was efficient, shooting 5 of 6 from the field, while Johnathan Massie added 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Mean Green limited damage inside, with the other team hitting only 43% of their two-point attempts (10/23).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws (66%).</p><h3>Can the Panthers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Iowa cruised to an 82-56 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Panthers entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 138, just over the 135-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>UNI took control early, leading 42-24 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Western Illinois to 32 points, maintaining their dominance throughout the game.</p><p>Northern Iowa put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 60.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 5/17 (29.4%).</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 18 points, shooting 4/7 from three, while Tytan Anderson added 17 points. The Panthers had 14 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, with Ben Schwieger contributing 5 boards and 13 points.</p><p>Northern Iowa's defense struggled, allowing 56 points while the opposing team shot 60% from the field, including a dominant 76% on two-point attempts (26/34). The Panthers did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, where the other team went 5/17 for 29%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 71%, converting 15 of 21 attempts. Northern Iowa gave up just 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

<p>USC comes in as the -4.5 point favorite over UCLA this week, with kickoff set for 10:30 ET at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The game will be broadcast on NBC, and the over/under line is currently at 51.5 points. The money line odds have USC at -195 and UCLA at +162. Both teams are looking to get to .500 on the season, with USC at 5-5 and UCLA at 4-6.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Bowl at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the USC Trojans winning this one by a score of 29 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the USC Trojans to win, our ATS pick is to take the UCLA Bruins at +4.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The USC Trojans Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>USC heads into their Week 13 matchup against UCLA with a 5-5 record. They are 5-0 at home but have struggled on the road, going 0-4. The Trojans have been favored in eight of their ten games, with a 4-4 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +8.3 points, and they have an 82.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, USC is 5-4, covering all five home games but failing to cover on the road. As the favorite, they are 4-4 ATS, and they’ve gone 1-0 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>USC’s over/under record is 3-5-1, with their games averaging 52.3 points. Their average over/under line is 54.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 51.5 points.</p><p>USC’s offense is ranked 14th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. They are 40th in points per game, scoring 30.3. Miller Moss has thrown for 2,555 yards, and the Trojans are 7th in both passing attempts and completions per game. They average 288 passing yards per game and have converted 46.8% of their third downs.</p> <p>Moss has 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, with a passer rating of 91. USC ranks 61st nationally in passer rating. Woody Marks leads the ground game with 1,024 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>USC's defense has allowed 22 points per game this season, ranking 35th nationally. In their recent game against Nebraska, they gave up 20 points, allowing 310 total yards, including 119 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 191 passing yards. The Trojans also forced two interceptions in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 233.1 passing yards per game against USC, completing 67% of their passes. USC's defense has faced the 21st fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 133.7 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The UCLA Bruins Going Win In At Upset At Rose Bowl</h3><p>UCLA enters Week 13 against USC with a 4-6 record, ranked 61st in our power rankings. They have just a 19% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Bruins are 1-3, while they’ve gone 3-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UCLA is 6-4, with a 4-2 record on the road and 2-2 at home. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, and their average scoring margin is -8.3 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. UCLA’s games have averaged 45.9 points, with an average over/under line of 47 points. Their over/under record for the season is 4-6.</p><p>UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. They are 122nd in rushing, with only 87.4 yards per game, and T.J. Harden leads the team with 384 rushing yards. He has one rushing touchdown and averages 3 yards per carry. UCLA is 58th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Quarterback Ethan Garbers has thrown for 2,174 yards, and UCLA ranks 35th in passing attempts per game. Garbers has 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 86. UCLA is 26th in completion percentage, connecting on 64.7% of their passes. Logan Loya leads the receivers with 299 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>UCLA's defense, ranked 12th nationally against the run, has allowed just 101.3 rushing yards per game on 29.8 attempts, the 16th fewest in the country. In their recent game against Washington, they gave up 124 rushing yards and 182 passing yards, while forcing two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 92 passer rating and 245.7 passing yards per game against UCLA, ranking the Bruins 124th in the nation. This season, quarterbacks have completed 65.9% of their passes against UCLA’s defense.</p>

USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Ravens are favored on the money line at -266 as they host the Bengals at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 7th. The game is being televised by AMZN, and the over/under line is sitting at 53 points. The Ravens are -6 point favorites on the point spreads, and both teams need to add to their records. The game is being played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BENGALS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +6</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Ravens to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bengals at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bengals Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 4-5 record, the Bengals sit 15th in our power rankings and have a 35.6% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3-1 on the road this season but just 1-4 at home. In division games, Cincinnati is 1-1, putting them 3rd in the AFC North.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bengals are 5-4, including a 7-point win over the Raiders in week 9, covering as 7.5-point favorites. The over hit in that game, and the Bengals’ O/U record is 6-3 this season. Their games have averaged 51.4 points, compared to an average line of 45.4.</p><p>Joe Burrow is coming off a 5-touchdown performance in week 9, throwing for 251 yards (27/39) against the Raiders. He posted a passer rating of 115, marking an improvement from week 8's 84. Burrow's top target in week 9 was Mike Gesicki, who had 5 catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chase Brown also had a strong game, rushing for 120 yards on 27 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, the Bengals rank 7th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.2. They are 17th in yards per game (330.6) and 7th in passing yards per game (236.3). On 3rd down, they have a conversion rate of 46.9%, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>In their 41-24 win over the Raiders, the Bengals' defense allowed just 60 rushing yards on 21 attempts and limited Las Vegas to 217 total yards. They recorded five sacks and held the Raiders to a 38.5% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up 157 passing yards, the Bengals allowed just one touchdown and held the Raiders to 4.8 yards per attempt.<p></p>The Bengals' pass rush was effective, winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials in this game. This was a big factor in their ability to keep the Raiders in check offensively and secure the win.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a week 8 loss to the Browns, the Ravens bounced back with a 41-10 win over the Broncos in week 9, improving their record to 6-3. Baltimore was a 9-point favorite and easily covered the spread, with the 51 combined points going over the 46.5-point line. The Ravens are 5-3-1 against the spread this season and have an O/U record of 8-1, with the over hitting in 5 straight games.</p> <p>Heading into week 10, our power rankings have the Ravens 2nd, and they have a 96.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 63.4% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 3-1 at home and 3-2 on the road, and their +7.1 scoring margin ranks 5th in the NFL.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Ravens hold the top spot in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in yards per game (445.9) and are 2nd in scoring, averaging 31.4 points per game. Despite ranking 22nd in passing attempts, Baltimore is 3rd in passing yards per game (254). Lamar Jackson has been outstanding, posting a passer rating of 158 in week 9, with 280 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16/19 passing.</p> <p>On the ground, the Ravens are 3rd in rushing attempts and lead the league with 191.9 rushing yards per game. Derrick Henry rushed for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23 carries in week 9. Baltimore ranks 5th in 3rd-down conversions and is 29th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 2nd in red zone attempts.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Ravens' defense was dominant, coming away with four sacks and holding the Broncos to just 10 points in a 41-10 victory. They limited Denver to 197 passing yards on 20 completions and intercepted one pass. The Ravens also defended the run well, allowing just 4.1 yards per attempt and 122 rushing yards on 30 attempts.<p></p>Opponents struggled on third down against Baltimore, converting just 42.9% of their attempts. The Ravens also held Denver to 319 total yards and finished with four quarterback hits and one interception.</p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 11/7/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Anteaters game? Catch the action at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 157 points, with UC Irvine being favored by -11.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Owls Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Owls pulled off a surprising 79-77 win over Rutgers on Sunday, November 24th. Kennesaw State, who were +11 point underdogs going into the game, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 44-26 at halftime, the Owls allowed Rutgers to score 51 points in the 2nd half while managing 35 points themselves. The game’s total points of 156 just missed the over/under line of 157.5.</p><p>Kennesaw State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% overall. Jamil Miller was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Ricardo Wright knocked down 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. The Owls struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc (20/33).</p> <p>From three-point range, Kennesaw State held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 8 of 27 attempts. The Owls also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 for 62%. Kennesaw State allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does UC Irvine Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>UC Irvine picked up a 93-87 road win over Weber State on Friday, November 22nd, but they didn’t cover the -6.5 spread. The total points for the game reached 180, well over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>The Anteaters led 37-33 at halftime and exploded for 56 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 54 points to the Wildcats.</p><p>UC Irvine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 56.2% of their threes (9/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>The Anteaters dished out 20 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Bent Leuchten and Blaise Threatt both shot 9/18 from the field, with Leuchten adding 11 rebounds. Justin Hohn hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Dyson Koehler knocked down 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep. Devin Tillis was perfect from the field, going 6/6.</p><p>UC Irvine's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Anteaters allowed 31 field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine allowed 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

<p>There is an NL Central matchup between the Pirates and Cardinals, with this one getting started at 7:45 PM ET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Cardinals are the heavy favorite on the money line at -202, while the Pirates are +168 underdogs. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 71-80 overall. Jake Woodford will start for the Cardinals, who are 76-75 and have won two straight. Sonny Gray is slated to start for the Cardinals. SN PT will be televising this matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.</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>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>St. Louis picked up a 3-1 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. The Cardinals had a huge 2nd inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the Pirates, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Cardinals were favored at -153 on the money line.</p>

<p>Lance Lynn started for the Cardinals and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Pirates, Bailey Falter got the start and took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Jordan Walker was the difference for the Cardinals, as he homered and scored three times. Bryan De La Cruz also had a home run for the Pirates, going 1/4.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 71-80 overall this season, and they are 16 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Pirates have gone 22-22 against other teams in the NL Central. Pittsburgh is looking to snap a two-game losing streak today, and they have dropped two straight to the Cardinals in this series.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 38-40 this season, and they are 33-40 on the road. As the underdog, the Pirates are 37-52 this year, and they have dropped three straight as the underdog overall. Pittsburgh's overall series record is 20-21-6, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When looking at the Pittsburgh Pirates' run line record, they have been a better bet on the road, going 43-30 compared to 38-40 at home. They have failed to cover the run line in three straight road games and have failed to cover in their last three games overall when they have been favored.</p><p>The Pirates have been one of the most unpredictable teams in terms of over/under lines this season. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, but their over/under record is just 73-76. When the line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone over 16 times and under 18 times. In total, 75 of their games have had lines set at over 8 runs, which is 49.7% of their games. They have gone under in four straight games.</p><p>Jake Woodford gets the start for the Pirates today and comes in with a record of 0-6 and an ERA of 8.01. So far, he has made one quality start and is averaging just 6.23 strikeouts per nine innings. Woodford's ERA at home is 11.74 compared to 0.75 on the road, where he is 0-1. In his last outing, he gave up three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work. Woodford has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings. The right-hander has taken the loss in four straight appearances.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen are tied for the Pirates' team lead in home runs, with 20 apiece. Reynolds is also the team's leader in RBIs, with 85, while McCutchen is 5th on the team in RBIs, at 50. Reynolds comes into the game with a batting average of .280, while McCutchen is hitting just .235 for the season. However, Reynolds has gone 11/38 in his last 10 games, while McCutchen is batting just .207 over that stretch.</p>

<p>As a team, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. Their team batting average of .235 is 16th in the MLB, and they are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts and on-base percentage. Overall, the Pirates are 21st in home runs and have a collective slugging percentage of just .370.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is hosting the Pirates today with an overall record of 76-75, which has them 3rd in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 11 games in the division. The Cardinals have gone 25-25 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won two straight games, and this comes after taking the final game of their series vs. the Reds. At home, the Cardinals are 41-35 this year and 35-40 on the road. As the favorite, St. Louis has gone 36-35 and 40-40 as the underdog. They have won four straight games at home, and their overall series record is 23-20-5.</p><p>St. Louis has been a solid run line bet in 2021, going 76-75 overall. They are an even 38-38 against the run line at home and 38-37 on the road. The Cardinals have covered the run line in three straight home games and are 52-28 against the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals are playing at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Cardinals games this season is 8.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 70-77. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cardinals have gone 11-17-1 in those games. The over/under line for 54.3% of their games this season has been set at over 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and is facing the Pirates at home. He has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 13-9 with a 3.75 ERA. Gray's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his 27 appearances, he has turned in 13 quality starts. Gray's ERA at home is 2.74 compared to 5.58 on the road. Looking back at his last outing, Gray gave up just one earned run in six innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game as one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 4 runs per contest. As a team, the Cardinals are batting .245, which is 10th in the league, and are 10th in on-base percentage. However, they are just 18th in slugging and have a collective OPS of .697.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Brendan Donovan has gone 9/27, and he is batting .270 for the season. Donovan is 3rd on the team with 64 RBIs and is 6th in home runs. Alec Burleson and Paul Goldschmidt are tied for the team lead with 21 homers, with Goldschmidt batting just .244 for the season.</p>

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