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<p>The Cubs are the heavy favorite on the money line today, as they are at -166 compared to the Marlins at +141. Today's over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and the game will be televised on MARQ.</p>

<p>First pitch from loanDepot Park in Miami is set for 4:10 PM ET. Chicago is currently 3rd in the NL Central, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East. Valente Bellozo is starting for the Marlins, and the Cubs are starting Shota Imanaga.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Chicago picked up a 6-3 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a big 3rd inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their three runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -125 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out two. Porter Hodge got the win out of the bullpen, and Jorge Lopez got the save. Max Meyer went six innings for the Marlins, giving up three earned runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ each homered for the Cubs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/3. Seiya Suzuki also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>After winning the series opener vs. the Marlins, the Cubs are 64-65 overall, putting them 3rd in the NL Central. They are 10.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead and trail the Cardinals by a half-game for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Chicago's record includes an 17-26 mark in divisional games.</p>

<p>Chicago has won two straight games, and they are 36-29 at home compared to 28-36 on the road. The Cubs have an overall series record of 17-21-3, and they have won two straight series. As the favorite, the Cubs are 32-31 this year.</p><p>When the Cubs are favored, they are just 18-45 against the run line. However, when they are the underdog, they are 44-22. They have a run line record of 37-27 on the road this season and have covered in two straight games.</p><p>The Cubs have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their combined run average sitting at 8.3 runs per game. They have hit the over in 57 of their 125 games, and their over/under record is 6-16-1 when the line is set at 8 runs. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Marlins on the road. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 9-3 with an ERA of 3.10. Looking at his overall numbers, Imanaga has a WHIP of 1.07 and has issued just 1.35 walks per nine innings. In his last outing, Imanaga took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Imanaga has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Chicago comes into the game averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and are also 16th in home runs. Currently, they are 7th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Ian Happ has been the Cubs' top power threat this season, as his 23 home runs is the best mark on the team and 14th in the league. He has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 10/37 in his last 10 games with four homers. Overall, Happ is batting just .232. Nico Hoerner has been a solid contact hitter for the Cubs, batting .252 with five homers.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 46-82 overall, and they are 28.0 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Marlins have dropped four straight games, and they are 13-26 against other teams in the NL East. The Marlins lost the series opener vs. the Cubs and have an overall series record of 10-25-6 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 24-43 compared to a 22-39 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 42-69 this season, and they are just 4-13 when favored. Their overall record as the underdog is much better than their record as the favorite.</p><p>When the Marlins win, they do so by an average of 2.7 runs per game, which has led to a run line record of 58-70. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 56-55 compared to 2-15 as the favorite. They have covered the run line in 30 of 61 road games, but have failed to cover in four straight games at home.</p><p>When the Miami Marlins have played at home this season, the over has hit at a 71-54 clip, and the average combined run total in those games is 8.8. The over/under line for today's game against the Chicago Cubs is set at 8 runs, and the Marlins have gone 16-10-2 in games with an O/U line of 8. Miami has seen 66 of their games this season with an O/U line set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 51.6% of their games. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Miami starter Valente Bellozo has made six starts this season and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 2.46. He has made one quality start this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Bellozo has been pitching well lately, as he hasn't taken a loss in his last three outings. Opponents are batting .218 off the right-hander this season. Per nine innings, Bellozo has 7.36 strikeouts and just 2.18 walks.</p><p>For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. Their home and road splits are pretty similar, with the team averaging 4.1 runs per game at home and 3.2 on the road. As a team, the Marlins are batting just .239, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Jake Burger has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 25 homers are 13th in the league. However, he is hitting just .248 for the season and has gone 7/32 in his last eight games. Burger also has two homers during that stretch. Josh Bell, Otto Lopez, and Jesús Sánchez are all on decent hitting streaks right now.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Great Danes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -7.5 at home against Albany.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like Albany at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Albany Shock Everyone at Rose Hill Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Great Danes improved to 5-6 on the season with a 74-66 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Albany, who entered the game as +3.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Albany trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-32. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, while they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>The Great Danes grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall each scoring 16 points. Thomas shot 50% overall, while Marshall hit 3 of 8 from deep. Nyle Ralph-Beyer was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three, contributing 13 points in 21 minutes.</p><p>Albany's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Great Danes allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany's defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate. The Great Danes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 90%.</p><h3>Will the Fordham Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fordham improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-84 win over Bryant on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 42-36 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Fordham put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from three. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, making both of his three-point attempts and shooting 66.7% overall. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 43 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they made 6 of 18 three-point attempts. However, Fordham sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 for 77%. Fordham also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Blue Devils and Tar Heels are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN. The Tar Heels will host the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -5 vs. Duke in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Devils Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, Duke defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 77-67. Over their last ten games, the Blue Devils have gone 7-3 on the road. On the season, they have an average scoring margin of +5.3 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Duke has been the favorite in 19 of their 20 games and has gone 15-4 in those matchups. For the year, they have an overall record of 16-4 and have won three games in a row.</p><p>As the underdog, Duke has gone 0-0 vs. the spread this season. Overall, the Blue Devils are 9-10 ATS this year. On the road, Duke has gone 2-4 vs. the spread this season and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Duke's games this year (146.4). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>The Blue Devils' offense wrapped up their last game with 77 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 81 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Blue Devils have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, putting them 56th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 39th in percentage and 104th in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the Duke defense has been impressive, holding the 72nd position in the country while permitting an average of 67.2 points per contest. Against Virginia Tech, the Blue Devils' defense gave up 67 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Virginia Tech only made 6 free-throws.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina comes into this game with a record of 17-4, including a 9-1 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. They have been especially dominant at home, going 11-1 with an average scoring margin of +19.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming off a 74-73 loss to Georgia Tech, the Tar Heels have gone 5-0 in their last five games at home. They have been favored in 19 of their 21 games this season, going 16-3 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite, North Carolina has a solid ATS record of 12-7 this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are an impressive 8-2 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, North Carolina has gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is lower than the average over/under line in North Carolina's games this season (153.6). 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 145 points and their over/under record for the season is 10-11.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the North Carolina offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Georgia Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.4%, and they made 8 threes. One area that the North Carolina offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 17th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>The Tar Heels' defense is presently ranked 109th nationally, allowing an average of 69.2 points per contest. North Carolina's three-point defense is currently 114th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.9% of their shots vs. North Carolina.</p>

Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Iowa being favored by -2 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -2</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in Kansas City?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 95-83 win over Montana on Monday. The Aggies were -16.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 178, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah State led 49-35 at halftime but allowed Montana to score 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The Aggies will need to tighten up defensively as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Utah State's offense put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 28-for-36 from the line.</p> <p>Ian Martinez led the way with 32 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while Mason Falslev and Money Williams each added 25 points. Joe Pridgen was nearly perfect, shooting 8-for-9 from the field, and Karson Templin chipped in 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 20 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State's defense gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 77%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Iowa?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes cruised to an 83-58 win over Rider on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, Iowa entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -19, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, falling short of the 155-point over/under line.</p> <p>Iowa took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, outscoring Rider 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Iowa's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 22 of 42 two-point shots for a 52.4% success rate. At the free-throw line, the Hawkeyes converted 15 of 21 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field despite hitting just 2 of 7 from three-point range. Owen Freeman added 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting, while Tariq Ingraham contributed 14 points, also going 6 of 11 from the floor. Iowa finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even though Iowa gave up 58 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (22/42). From beyond the arc, Iowa's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 22 threes, good for 36% shooting.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Iowa's opponent went 15/21, a 71% success rate. The Hawkeyes also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Mastodons and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and the Panthers are the home favorites against the Mastodons in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-64 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mastodons Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The upcoming game will be the 13th of the season for Purdue Fort Wayne, who currently have a record of 11-1. When playing away, the Mastodons have gone 4-1, while at home they are 3-0. Purdue Fort Wayne enters the game with a solid ATS record of 6-2, which is above .500. In their previous five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's games have, on average, featured 151 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 147.3 points so far. The Mastodons have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 86.8 points per game, Purdue Fort Wayne struggled in their previous game. Against Southern Indiana, the Mastodons scored 70 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.9%. Anthony Roberts was the leading scorer for the Mastodons, putting up 19 points. In addition, Jalen Jackson contributed 15 points.</p><p>So far, the Mastodons' defense is ranked 107th in the country at 68.3 points per contest. Against Southern Indiana in their most recent game, the Purdue Fort Wayne defense gave up a total of 57 points while allowing Southern Indiana to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>After playing a total of 11 games, Pittsburgh enters this matchup with a record of 8-3. In their two road games this season, the Panthers are 2-0, while they are 4-2 in games played at home. As Pittsburgh prepares to face Purdue Fort Wayne, they hold a 6-2 ATS record. This season, they have gone 2-0 ATS on the road and 4-2 ATS at home.</p><p>After 11 games, Pittsburgh has an over/under record of 6-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.2 points per game so far. Looking at the Panthers' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 143 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Panthers' offense tallied 80 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 82.8 points per game. The top scorer for the Panthers was Blake Hinson with 29 points, while Carlton Carrington also added 16 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Panthers' defense is ranked 53rd in the country at 65.0 points per contest. In today's game, the Pittsburgh defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 63 points.</p>

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