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<p>Betting on today's Hatters and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on SEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -24.5 at home against Stetson.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hatters Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hatters dropped their recent game on Monday, November 11th, falling 74-52 to the Citadel Bulldogs on the road. Stetson entered the game as +3 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Stetson trailed 34-22 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stetson's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 52 points on 35.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit only 2 of 17 three-point attempts, shooting 11.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Hatters also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 19 attempts (52.6%). They finished with 5 assists and 10 offensive rebounds. Keynan Davis led the team with 18 points, while Brody Fox added 13 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Stetson's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Hatters allowed 29 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Stetson allowed 20 two-point field goals on 40 attempts (50%) and 9 three-pointers on 27 attempts (33%). They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Does Oklahoma Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Oklahoma picked up a 73-57 win over Northwestern State on Monday, but the Sooners didn’t cover the -25.5 spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-28 at halftime, Oklahoma turned things around by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while holding the Demons to just 23 points.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22.</p> <p>Jalon Moore led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Micah Thomas added 20 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Willie Williams was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 and grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. They gave up 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

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<p>ABC will be covering this week 12 college football matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. The Longhorns are heavy -13.5-point favorites on the road, with the over/under line currently at 57.5 points. Texas enters the game with a record of 8-1, while Arkansas is 5-4 on the season.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 37 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Texas Longhorns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -13.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Longhorns Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>At 8-1 this season, Texas is ranked 2nd in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 38% chance to win the Southeastern. Texas also holds the 4th best odds to make the playoff at 81.4%, and the 2nd best odds to reach the national championship game at 28%.</p> <p></p><p>Texas has been favored in all nine games, going 8-1 with a +26.8 average scoring margin. Their ATS record stands at 6-3, with a 4-2 mark at home and 2-1 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Texas games have averaged 51 points, and their average over/under line is 53.1 points. They are 4-4-1 against the over/under this season.</p><p>Heading into week 12, Texas ranks 10th in points per game, averaging 38.9, and they are 14th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 14th nationally with 301 yards per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 23.7 per game, and 9th in completion percentage at 68.5%. Texas is also 8th in passer rating.</p> <p></p><p>Quinn Ewers leads the team with 1,722 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 111. On the ground, Texas averages 164.8 rushing yards per game. Quintrevion Wisner has 409 rushing yards this season. Isaiah Bond leads the receivers with 435 yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Texas' defense has been impressive this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 12.1 points per game. In their latest matchup, they held Florida to 17 points, giving up 329 total yards but also forcing two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 117.6 rushing yards per game against Texas and 135.1 passing yards, the 4th-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have struggled, posting a passer rating of just 50.4, the 2nd-lowest in college football.</p><h3>Are The Arkansas Razorbacks Going Win In At Upset At Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium</h3><p>Arkansas enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, but they have a 96.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Razorbacks are 2-2, while they’ve gone 2-1 on the road. So far, they’ve been favored in just two games this season, and they’ve won both of those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Arkansas is 4-3, with a perfect 3-0 record on the road and a 1-3 mark at home. They’ve gone 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points, slightly above their average line of 56.2 points. Arkansas games have averaged 59.3 points, and their over/under record stands at 3-4 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 12, Arkansas ranks 32nd in points per game, averaging 33, and they sit 37th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is the focal point, ranking 17th nationally with 292.2 yards per game. They convert 47.9% of their third downs, 12th best in the nation.</p> <p>Quarterback Taylen Green has thrown for 2,213 yards, completing 61.2% of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 91. Leading rusher Ja'Quinden Jackson has 592 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Andrew Armstrong leads the receivers with 857 yards on 55 catches, but has just one touchdown.</p><p>Arkansas's defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 63 points in a 63-31 loss to Ole Miss. Despite giving up just 396 total yards, including 133 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 263 passing yards, the Razorbacks forced one interception.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Arkansas ranks 42nd in the nation against the run, allowing 121.8 rushing yards per game. However, they’ve given up 266.2 passing yards per game, ranking 153rd, with opposing quarterbacks completing 62.6% of their passes and posting a 92.8 passer rating.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Predators? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSSW. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Stars are favored in this Central division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Predators to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+113)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Dallas Pull Off A Win at Bridgestone Arena?</h3><p>Coming into today's action, the Stars have rattled off two straight wins which has them sitting with an overall record of 19-8-4. At home, they are 10-5-1 and 9-3-3 on the road. Their current record places them 2nd in the Western Central division and 4th in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Dallas have posted a 11-20 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 7-8, while they are 4-12 at home. The average goal total for Dallas' games is sitting at 6.7. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Stars come in with an over/under record of 20-11-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 27th in the league. So far this year, the Stars are 10-5 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-3 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Dallas' leading goal scorer is Joe Pavelski. So far this season, he has 13 goals, placing him 45th in the NHL. Pavelski also comes into the game with 17 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Scott Wedgewood has started 10 games in this season. His current record is 8-1, and his save percentage stands at 0.5510204081632653%.</p><h3>Will the Predators Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>This season, the Predators have an overall record of 19-14-0. On the road, Nashville holds a 8-7-0 mark, and they are 11-7-0 when playing at home. In the Western Central division, they are currently 4th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 7th.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Nashville heads in with a 17-16 record. On the road, their mark is 7-8 and their overall home performance is 10-8 vs. the puck line. The average goal total for Nashville's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under record of 14-14-5.</p><p>Across their last three home contests, Nashville has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Predators are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 13th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 15th in the league. This season, the Predators have a 8-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-7 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Nashville's offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 16 goals, ranking 16th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Juuse Saros has started 26 games in this season. His current record is 15-11, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

<img class="alignleft wp-image-599030" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/totals-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />When it comes to <a href="/mlb-betting-guide/">baseball betting</a>, <strong>the <a href="/mlb-money-line-betting-tips/">money line</a> is the most common bet</strong> in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">Major League Baseball</a>, but <strong>the total is a close second.</strong>

Also known as the over/under, the total in an MLB game is the betting odds for the combined number of runs that the two teams will score in that game. Totals are set based on the offenses, the starting pitchers, the bullpens, and the ballpark.

Some ballparks are known for higher-scoring games and those totals are going to be higher.

For example, two starting pitchers at Oakland Coliseum might have a total at 8. The same two starting pitchers might have a total at Coors Field of 11.5.
<h2>Factors Affecting MLB Totals Odds</h2>
Weather plays a big factor in betting MLB totals. If the wind is blowing out, oddsmakers may set the total a little bit higher or those that are betting the game may push the total higher.

Similarly, the date of the game may have an impact. Baseballs travel better in the summer months, so total will be higher in June and July than they are in April and May.
<h2>Where MLB Totals Come From</h2>
Most MLB totals are going to be in the 7.5 to 9 range.
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 	<li>For the game to go over a total of 7.5, the teams must combine to score at least eight runs.</li>
 	<li>Something like a 5-2 score would be an under, but a 5-3 score would be an over.</li>
 	<li>A total of 8.5 would require the two teams to score at least nine runs to go over.</li>
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Like all other forms of betting odds, totals also have what is called the "vig" or "juice".

<em>Sometimes you will see a total of 8 with -110 on the over and -110 on the under. That means that you will have to bet $110 on the over to win $100 or $110 on the under to win $100.</em>

A lot of times, <strong>totals will be shaded</strong>, which means that the sportsbooks will attempt to <strong>balance their risk by moving the juice on a total.</strong>

In a game with two below average starting pitchers and two above average offenses,<strong> a total of 9 may be -120 on the over and +100 on the under.</strong> That would mean betting <em>$120 to win $100 on the over or betting $100 to win $100 on the under.</em>
<h2>Final Thoughts on Betting MLB Totals</h2>
Games with very good starting pitchers will have lower totals. It is important to remember that <strong>starting pitchers are only part of the equation.</strong>

In another part of this “<a href="/mlb-betting-guide/">How to Bet on Baseball Guide</a>”, you will see a section on<a href="/handicapping-mlb-first-five-inning-bet/"> betting the first five innings</a>.
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 	<li>If the bullpens are good, but the starters are not, you can bet the over for the first five innings.</li>
 	<li>Usually the first five innings will have a total that is half of the full game total plus half a run.</li>
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As an example, a game with a total of 8 is likely to be 4.5 for the first five innings. Sometimes oddsmakers will have the total at 4, but increase the vig on the over to -120 or -125.

That is how they attempt to manage risk and balance their books on that game.

Betting MLB Totals

<p>BYU comes into this week 12 matchup with a perfect 9-0 record, and they are the -3.5 point favorites over the Kansas Jayhawks. The game is set for 10:15 ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo and will be broadcast on ESPN. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. The Jayhawks are 3-6 on the season and looking to pull off the upset on the road.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: BYU Cougars -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at LaVell Edwards Stadium at 10:15 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BYU COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 30 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the BYU Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kansas Jayhawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Kansas enters Week 12 against BYU with a 3-6 record, ranked 29th in our power rankings. They have a 10.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, the Jayhawks are 0-4, while they are 2-2 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin is +5.8 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread. Kansas has been favored in four games, going 1-3 ATS as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 55.5 points. Kansas games have averaged 57.6 points, with their over/under record at 5-3. Their average over/under line this season has been 54.3 points.</p><p>Kansas heads into week 12 averaging 31.7 points per game, placing them 34th nationally. However, they are ranked 20th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is the strength of the offense, averaging 215.4 yards per game on the ground, ranking 17th in the nation.</p> <p>Devin Neal leads the team with 874 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Kansas is converting 51.4% of their third-down attempts, the fourth-best mark in the country.</p><p>Kansas' defense has allowed 25.9 points per game this season, including 36 points in their recent win over Iowa State. They gave up 461 total yards, with 383 passing yards, though they limited Iowa State to 78 rushing yards on 24 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 233.4 passing yards per game against Kansas, completing 59% of their throws. The Jayhawks’ defense is also giving up 150.7 rushing yards per game on 34 attempts.</p><h3>Are The BYU Cougars Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>BYU enters Week 12 with a perfect 9-0 record, and they are already bowl-eligible. They have a 40% chance of winning the Big 12 and rank 13th in the nation with a 58.6% chance of making the College Football Playoff, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>The Cougars have been favored in four of their nine games this season and have gone 4-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +13.9 points per game, and they are 6-2 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>BYU’s over/under record is 6-2, with an average total of 53.4 points per game. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, higher than their average over/under line of 48.4 points.</p><p>BYU’s offense is averaging 33.7 points per game, ranking 25th in the nation, and they are 23rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 2,089 yards with 17 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94.</p> <p>BYU is 60th in passing attempts, averaging 238.8 yards per game. They are converting only 32.1% of their third-down attempts, ranking 116th nationally. LJ Martin leads the rushing attack with 425 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Chase Roberts has 586 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>BYU's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 20th nationally by allowing just 19.8 points per game. They are also ranked 29th in passing yards allowed, giving up 176.9 yards per game, and opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of only 56.1, the fifth-lowest in the country.</p> <p>In their recent game against Utah, BYU's defense allowed 21 points but also forced two interceptions. They gave up 259 total yards, including 112 passing yards and 147 rushing yards on 30 carries.</p>

Kansas Jayhawks vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Stars and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this division matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 against the Predators. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Dallas Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Last season, the Stars finished 1st in the Western Conference with a 34-16 record in those games and an overall mark of 52-21-9. In the Central Division, they went 17-9, also placing them 1st. On the road, Dallas was 26-10-5, while at home, they finished 26-11-4.</p> <p>Against the puck line, the Stars struggled, going 29-53. Of their 52 wins, 23 were by one goal, and 29 were by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 42-39-1, with their games averaging 6.5 goals per game.</p><p>Heading into their season opener against Nashville, the Dallas Stars are coming off a strong offensive season, ranking 3rd in the NHL with 3.6 goals per game. They were also 3rd in assists, highlighting their effective puck movement. Even when shorthanded, they were 2nd in the league in shorthanded goals.</p>

<p>Dallas averaged 31.6 shots on goal per game, placing 11th in the NHL. They were 8th in power play goals, showing solid performance with the man advantage. In terms of giveaways, the Stars ranked 21st.</p><p>Last season, the Stars ranked 9th in goals allowed, giving up 2.7 per game on average. They were also 9th in shots on goal allowed, with opponents averaging 28.6 per game. Dallas had four shutouts, which ranked 5th in the NHL. They finished 15th in takeaways and 31st in defensive hits.</p>

<p>Despite ranking 31st in defensive hits, Dallas had a solid season defensively, finishing 9th in goals allowed at 2.7 per game. They also ranked 9th in shots on goal allowed and had four shutouts, which was the 5th most in the NHL. The Stars finished 15th in takeaways last season.</p><h3>Can Nashville Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Last season, the Stars finished 6th in the Western Conference with a 28-22 record in Conference play and an overall mark of 47-30-5. In the Central Division, they went 16-10, placing 4th. On the road, Dallas posted a 24-14-3 record, while they were 23-16-2 at home.</p> <p>As favorites, the Stars went 26-11-2, and as underdogs, they were 19-19-3. Their puck line record was 29-53. Their games averaged 6.3 goals per game, and their average total line was 6.2.</p><p>Last season, Nashville ranked 10th in the NHL with an average of 3.2 goals per game. They were also 11th in assists. The Predators did a good job limiting giveaways, finishing 27th in the league.</p>

<p>In terms of shots on goal, Nashville was 8th, averaging 32.1 per game. They were effective while shorthanded, ranking 7th in shorthanded goals, and they were 8th in power play goals.</p><p>Defensively, Nashville ranked 12th in the NHL last season, allowing 2.8 goals per game. They were strong in terms of takeaways, finishing 7th in the league, and they also ranked 5th in defensive hits. The Predators recorded four shutouts, placing them 5th in the NHL.</p>



Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Dons? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Francisco as the -22.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State’s season-opening game against Texas on Tuesday didn’t go as planned. The Cougars, who were +31 point underdogs, lost 105-58 on the road. The total points for the game hit 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 50-18 at halftime, Chicago State showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points. However, they couldn’t slow down Texas, who put up 55 points after the break.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.7% from the field and 28.9% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they hit 30.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 26 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the Cougars with 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Ze'Rik Onyema added 18 points, shooting 87.5% from the field. Chicago State finished with 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, shooting 63.2% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Chicago State's defensive efforts, they gave up 105 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. The Cougars struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team converting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Chicago State also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponent hit 50% of their three-point attempts, going 9/18. Additionally, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 24 shots, a 72% success rate.</p><h3>Can San Francisco Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons cruised to an 84-54 win over Long Beach State on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, they were -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>San Francisco led 36-24 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Long Beach State to 30.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points on 59.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with strong performances inside the arc, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 41.2% of their shots, going 7-for-17.</p> <p>The Dons dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Malik Thomas led the way with 15 points, while Tyrone Riley IV was perfect from the field, shooting 5-for-5, including 2-for-2 from three-point range. Marcus Williams also contributed, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Even though the Dons allowed 54 points, they couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 59% from the field. The defense struggled inside, giving up 67% shooting on two-pointers (25/37).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons allowed 41% shooting, with the opponent hitting 7 of 17 threes. San Francisco also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws (68%).</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The over/under line for Tuesday's Pirates vs. Rangers interleague matchup is currently at 8 runs, with the under paying out at -112 compared to -108 for the over. The game is being played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, and the Rangers are the betting favorite at -150. The money line odds for a Pirates win are sitting at +126.</p>

<p>First pitch from Arlington is set for 8:05 PM ET, and this one will be televised on SN PT. Mitch Keller is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Cody Bradford for the Rangers. Pittsburgh is 5th in the NL Central, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West. Both teams are 58-68.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Tuesday, August 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</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 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Pirates series. Texas went into the matchup as -158 favorites and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Rangers offense only had two more hits than the Pirates and struck out 11 times.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh had a three-run 4th inning but didn't score another run in the game. As for the Rangers, they scored one run in the 1st inning and didn't score another run until putting up three in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Rangers had the 2nd worst offense in the league in terms of runs scored.</p>

<p>Dane Dunning got the start for the Rangers, going just four innings while giving up three runs and striking out four. Jose Urena got the win out of the bullpen, and Kirby Yates got the save. Luis L. Ortiz only went six innings for the Pirates, giving up four runs on five hits.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 58-66 overall and 14 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Pirates are also 5th in the division, trailing the Cubs by 2.5 games for the 4th spot in the division. The Pirates have dropped two straight games, and they are just 2-8 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 29-32 this season, and they are 29-34 on the road. As the underdog, Pittsburgh is 33-45 this year, and they are 25-21 when favored. Pittsburgh has dropped eight straight games as the road team, and their overall series record is 17-18-5 this year.</p><p>The Pirates are 70-54 against the run line this season, and they have been a profitable bet on the run line in road games, going 38-25. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 52-26. Their average run differential in games they have won is +3.2 runs, while their average run differential in games they have lost is -3.3 runs.</p><p>The Pirates are on the road against the Texas Rangers today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Their combined run average this season is 8.5 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 60-63. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-14. This season, 64 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, which accounts for 51.6% of their games. Meanwhile, 34 games have had over/under lines set below 8 runs, making up 27.4% of their games.</p><p>Mitch Keller will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing as he gets the start for the Pirates today. The right-hander is coming off a start in which he gave up 8 earned runs in 5 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up 2 homers. Keller has an overall record of 10-7 and an ERA of 3.95. Looking at his home/road splits, he is 5-5 on the road with a 5.77 ERA. At home, he is 5-2 with a 2.83 ERA. Keller has made 24 starts, and opponents are batting .245 this season. He has one complete game and 12 quality starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Pirates offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. This number is slightly better than their home and road splits, where they are averaging 4.1 and 4.2 runs per game, respectively. As a team, they are batting just .234 and have the league's 22nd ranked home run total. However, they do have three players who have hit at least 18 homers this season.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Jared Triolo is 3/10 with two homers and four RBIs. Joey Bart is also swinging a hot bat right now, going 7/16 with two homers over his last four games. Bart is also on a five-game hitting streak heading into today's game. Bryan Reynolds and Bryan De La Cruz are the Pirates' top two power threats this season, with 19 and 18 homers, respectively.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 58-68 overall and 3rd in the AL West, 11 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Rangers have gone 14-18 in divisional games this year. They have won two straight games, and their series lead over the Pirates has them on the verge of snapping a seven-series losing streak.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 33-30 this year and 25-38 on the road. As the favorite, Texas is 38-30 and 20-38 as the underdog. The Rangers are 15-24-1 in series this year and have lost seven straight series.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.7 runs per game. Their run line record this season is 53-73, and they are 25-38 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are just 22-46 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 31-27.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9 runs. The Rangers have played 84 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 66.7% of their games this season. Their combined run average is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 56-65.</p><p>Texas is sending left-hander Cody Bradford to the mound today vs. the Pirates. He has made six starts and three of them have been quality starts. Bradford's ERA for the season is 3.50, and he has a record of 4-0. Opposing batters are hitting .213 off Bradford this year. In his last outing, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and finished with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. Bradford's ERA on the road is 12.15 compared to 3.03 at home.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien have been swinging the bat well of late for the Rangers, with Garcia going 9/28 in his last seven games with three homers and six RBIs, while Semien has also been hot, going 11/33 with a homer during that stretch. Semien is also on an eight-game hitting streak. For the season, Corey Seager is leading the team with a .273 batting average and is 9th in the league with 28 home runs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers are 18th in the league in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They have been a slightly better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .239 and have a collective on-base percentage of .307.</p>

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