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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Kings? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kings are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 18-4-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but the game’s total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy added his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. The Wild took 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. Frederick Gaudreau added his third assist, while Marco Rossi notched his seventh on Boldy’s overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson posted 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings’ record stands at 15-8-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks eventually won in the shootout.</p>

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over that line.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to Chicago, scoring twice to bring his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, finding the net in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere scoring on one of his 3 shots and Danault on one of his 5. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the season. Los Angeles recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to rebound after giving up three 3rd period goals in their previous game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Kansas State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wildcats fell to 6-4 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Drake on Tuesday. Kansas State was a -1.5 favorite at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Kansas State trailed 36-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points while holding Drake to 27. Despite the strong finish, the Wildcats couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kansas State's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 55% from the line, making 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 21 assists, with Mitch Mascari leading the way offensively, scoring 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting from three-point range, finishing 8-of-11 overall. Bennett Stirtz added 22 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 16 points and 5 assists, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they allowed 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense conceded 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 11 shots, shooting 55%.</p><h3>Does Wichita State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 8-3 on the season after a surprising 74-64 home loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. The Shockers, who were -13.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Wichita State trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Kansas City 40-36. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Wichita State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 15.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they also had issues at the free-throw line, making just 54.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the Shockers with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each contributed 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. The Shockers managed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Wichita State's defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Shockers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wichita State's defense limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 13, shooting 54%.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Big South conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and UNC Asheville is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Winthrop.</p><h3>WINTHROP EAGLES VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Eagles?</h3><p>Winthrop enters this game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they have gone 0-6 as an underdog this season. They are coming off an 83-81 loss to High Point and have gone 5-5 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles are 14-9, including a 5-3 record in Big South play. They have gone 9-6 in non-conference games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.5 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Winthrop has an ATS record of 2-4. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-6 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in Winthrop's games this season (146.4). This year, the over/under record in their games is 10-10. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 150 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Winthrop offense ended with 81 points against High Point. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.4% and made 3 threes. For the season, the Winthrop offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.7 made three's per contest.</p><p>Currently, the Eagles' defense holds the 131st rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. So far, the Winthrop defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (619th).</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>UNC Asheville will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Gardner-Webb, as they are 14-9 overall and 6-2 in Big South play. At home, the Bulldogs are 5-3 this season, and they have won five straight games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, UNC Asheville is 8-1 when favored, and they come in as 2.5-point favorites for this one. So far, the Bulldogs have a scoring margin of +0.5 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UNC Asheville has gone 4-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-4, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 4-6. However, over their last 3 home games, they have covered the spread every time.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UNC Asheville is 12-8. Currently, the average scoring total in their games is 153.4 points. Today's over/under line of 150 is very close to their season average OU line of 149.6. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>The UNC Asheville offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Gardner-Webb. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.2% while connecting on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Drew Pember, who enters today's matchup with an average of 20.3, while Josh Banks also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 221st, allowing 74.2 points per game. So far, the UNC Asheville defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.9 times per game (583rd).</p>

Winthrop Eagles vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-395) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+309) in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 9 points and have won three straight games. The Blazers have lost six in a row and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-120 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 14-10 on the season with a 130-129 win over the Kings on Monday. Denver, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 259 points went over the pre-game line of 237.5.</p> <p>Denver opened the game with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 14-6 to 19-14. They led 41-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings stormed back, outscoring the Nuggets 82-55 over the next two quarters. Denver entered the 4th quarter trailing 103-96 but rallied to outscore the Kings 34-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 6 assists in their win over the Kings, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Aaron Gordon added 24 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Nikola Jokic contributed a 20-point, 14-rebound, 13-assist triple-double.</p> <p>Denver shot 50% from the field and 35.7% from three, making 10 threes in the game. Murray scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Gordon added 14 points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 47 points, the Nuggets managed to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 4th, helping them secure a 130-129 win. Denver's defense allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Denver also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 8-18 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 37-27 to 47-27. They outscored Phoenix 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but a 33-30 4th quarter in favor of the Suns sealed the game.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 20 points and 5 assists in their 116-109 loss to the Suns, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each added 17 points, with Avdija shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Portland made 15 threes in the game, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Grant and Simons each hit 4 threes, with Simons shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, which contributed to their 116-109 loss to the Suns. Despite a solid 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points, Portland couldn't contain Phoenix, who shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Blazers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored to win at home vs. the Panthers.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Panthers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>This season, the Panthers currently hold an overall record of 23-12-2. When playing on the road, Florida has a 11-7-2 record, while they are 12-5-0 at home. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 3rd in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Florida comes in with a 18-19 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 11-9, while their home record is 7-10. This season, Florida's games are averaging 5.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Panthers currently have an over/under record of 14-23-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>The Panthers come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 20th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 16-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 5-1 record.</p><p>Florida's leading goal scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 21 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 10th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 18-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.9411764705882353%.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Golden Knights come in with an overall record of 22-11-5. On the road, Vegas has a 9-8-3 record, whereas they are 13-3-2 at home. They are currently positioned 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 4th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Vegas comes in with a 18-20 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 9-11, while their home record is 9-9. For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 18-20-0.</p><p>Across their three previous home games, Vegas has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Looking at how the Golden Knights' offense is performing during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vegas will be looking for a good game from Jonathan Marchessault who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 10 assists.</p><p>Vegas defense takes on the Panthers ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Vegas. They alsso are 10th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Logan Thompson has started 20 games in this season. His current record is 11-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.7843137254901961%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>At 8:03 PM ET, the Padres and Dodgers will square off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -141. The Padres have a record of 93-69, while the Dodgers are 98-64 and Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak.</p>

<p>FS1 will be televising Sunday's game, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. Jack Flaherty is starting for the Dodgers, while the Padres are going with Yu Darvish. San Diego is +120 on the money line, and the Dodgers are in first place in the NL West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -141</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:03 ET on Sunday, October 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres 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>Even though the Dodgers were the slight favorites on the road, they still picked up a 7-5 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. Los Angeles had a huge 2nd inning, scoring three runs, and added four more in the 4th. As for the Padres, they scored two runs in the 1st and added their final three in the 4th.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers, going just three innings while giving up five runs and striking out one. Ryan Brasier got the win out of the bullpen, and Blake Treinen got the save. Adrian Morejon took the loss for San Diego, giving up five earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani hit the game's only home run while going 2/5 with three RBIs. Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez each had two hits and drove in a run for the Dodgers' offense.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game two against the Dodgers, the Padres are on the road, looking to even the series. San Diego finished the regular season with a 93-69 record, going 48-33 on the road and 45-36 at home. They’ve lost their last two games as road underdogs and as underdogs overall.</p> <p>San Diego’s run line record for the season is 85-80, with a 51-31 mark on the road. They’ve dropped their last two games against the run line as favorites. The over has hit in two straight Padres games, and their over/under record is 84-77. Today’s line of 8.5 runs is higher than most of their games this season, with 62.3% of their matchups having lower totals.</p><p>Yu Darvish gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-3 with an ERA of 3.31. Darvish's WHIP for the season is currently 1.06. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Darvish most recently faced the Diamondbacks, where he picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that outing, he had not allowed an earned run in three straight starts.</p><p>San Diego comes into the game as the league's top hitting team, batting a collective .263. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league, and their 4.7 runs per game is 8th in the MLB. The Padres are also the league's top team in terms of fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Manny Machado has been a big run producer for the Padres this season, as his 105 RBIs are 7th best in the league. He also leads the team with 29 homers. The Padres have a few other power threats in their lineup, as Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill are both tied for 2nd on the team with 24 homers. Luis Arraez has been a good contact hitter for the Padres, batting .314 for the season.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into game two of their series against the Padres, the Dodgers hold a 1-0 lead and are looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 51-29 mark this year.</p> 

<p>During the regular season, the Dodgers went 82-81 against the run line, with a +0.9 average run margin at home and +1.1 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two home games. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs, while Los Angeles has an over/under record of 91-68 this season.</p><p>Right-hander Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Padres. He has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 13-7 with an ERA of 3.17. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 5-4 with a 3.54 ERA compared to 8-3 with a 3.27 ERA on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 15/30 in his last seven games with two homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in batting average (.310) and RBIs (130). Ohtani's 54 homers are 2nd in the league and are the best mark on the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 10/28 in his last seven games, including two home runs and eight RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers have been the best offense in the league this season, leading the league in OPS and slugging percentage. They are also 2nd in team batting average and have the league's top isolated power mark. Overall, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest.</p>

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