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Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/12/22

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Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/28/22

Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/27/22

Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/26/22

San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/25/22

The New York Knicks have 42 playoff appearances in franchise history, but haven’t made the postseason since 2013. That is about to change. Whether or not the Knicks draw closer on Monday will depend on how things go against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sure, the Knicks could get closer based on results from teams that are close to elimination, but taking the bull by the horns is more fun.

The Memphis Grizzlies also appear to be playoff-bound, but they are ticketed for the NBA’s first play-in tournament between the 7 through 10 seeds. Every win increases their chances of advancing to the actual postseason, so they have some incentive in this game on May 3 as well.

As we survey the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, we see the Grizzlies a short road favorite of -3.5 against a Knicks team in a back-to-back. The total on the game is 218.
<h2><strong><u>New York Knicks</u></strong></h2>
The Knicks are in a back-to-back with travel here after playing on Sunday against the lowly Houston Rockets. New York is in a great situation right now and a lot of it has to do with how the team has played over the last several weeks. The Knicks were 25-27 not that long ago. They head into this game with 11 wins in their last 12 games after last night’s blowout victory.

Knicks fans probably don’t know what to do with themselves regarding this stretch. It has been a long time since the team was competitive, let alone a legitimate playoff contender. The Knicks won 17 games in the 2018-19 season. There’s a chance that they could win 17 games from April 9 through the end of the season.

The Knicks have stayed healthier than other teams, which has been a big positive, but the biggest positive is that Julius Randle has become a superstar. Randle leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game. It isn’t like he hasn’t had a supporting cast, but he’s been the catalyst more often than not.

The spot could be viewed as  a concern for the Knicks here with the back-to-back with the second game of this six-game road trip. But they were not overly busy before hitting the road and seem to be firing on all cylinders right now.
<h2><strong><u>Memphis Grizzlies</u></strong></h2>
The rested Grizzlies have the rest advantage, but that seems to be about it. Memphis has dropped three of four and hasn’t really be able to put together any sustained run of success to make a push towards getting out of the play-in tournament. Memphis’s defense has been rather poor lately and this is not an overly gifted offensive team, so they’ve had a hard time stringing together wins.

One night after allowing 75 points to Orlando, the Grizzlies turned around and gave up 112 in a losing effort. In their other two losses, they’ve allowed 130 and 120 points. They happened to outscore Portland 130-128 in one of their recent wins. It has not been the best of looks for them on that end of the floor. They’ll have to play better defensively down the stretch and especially once the play-in tournament arrives.

Bench production has been another problem area for Memphis. Ja Morant, Jonas Valanciunas, and Dillon Brooks have all averaged over 16 points per game, but the rest of the team has been hit or miss. Valanciunas, who has been a double-double machine this season with 17 and 12 on average, has been limited a little bit lately with his minutes and also his production. He’s the key for the team in order to perform up to its capabilities.

The only injury concern for the Grizz is that Grayson Allen is day-to-day. He should be able to give it a go here, but teams are definitely erring on the side of caution with their players with the postseason looming.
<h2><strong><u>Knicks vs. Grizzlies Pick</u></strong></h2>
These teams rank 22nd and 23rd in eFG% offense on the season. Scoring options are few and far between, so a lot of the top players for each team have to play well in order for points to be scored. The concern with the under is that the Memphis defense has not played well at all of late. However, with the Knicks in a back-to-back and a strong sense of playing defense, they should keep this game lower-scoring.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/nba/">NBA Pick</a>: Under 218</strong>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Oregon Ducks will be on the road vs. the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The game will be broadcast on NBC. Oregon comes in with a perfect 10-0 record, while Wisconsin is 5-4 this season. The Ducks are -14.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is currently at 52.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Camp Randall Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 32 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the Oregon Ducks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Wisconsin Badgers at +14.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oregon Ducks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Oregon enters Week 12 against Wisconsin with a perfect 10-0 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They have a 38% chance of winning the Big Ten and a 95.5% chance of making the playoff, according to projections. Oregon ranks 4th in the nation with a 19.6% chance of reaching the national championship game and a 7.7% chance of winning it all.</p> <p></p><p>The Ducks have gone 5-0 at home and 4-0 on the road this season, with an average scoring margin of +19.7 points per game. They’ve been favored in eight of their ten games, going 8-0 as the favorite. Oregon’s ATS record stands at 5-4, with a 3-1 mark on the road and 2-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 52.5 points. Oregon’s average over/under line this season is 54.3 points, and their games have averaged 51.7 points. They are 4-5 against the over/under, with an average margin of -1.1 points.</p><p>Oregon’s offense has been led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has thrown for 2,848 yards and 22 touchdowns. He has a passer rating of 117 and has completed 74.1% of his passes. Oregon ranks first in the nation in completion percentage and eighth in passing completions per game. They are ninth in passing yards per game, averaging 287.7 yards.</p> <p>Oregon is 19th in scoring, averaging 35.7 points per game, but they are ranked third in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. They have converted 50.4% of their third-down attempts, ranking seventh nationally. On the ground, Jordan James has rushed for 946 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been strong this season, ranking 12th nationally by allowing just 16 points per game. In their recent game against Maryland, they gave up 18 points but forced two interceptions. Maryland managed only 85 rushing yards on 30 attempts, while Oregon's secondary allowed 206 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 119.5 rushing yards per game on 29.7 attempts against Oregon, while quarterbacks have posted a passer rating of just 66.5, the 12th-lowest in the country. Oregon’s defense has allowed 176.1 passing yards per game, ranking 27th nationally, with a completion rate of 54.8%.</p><h3>Are The Wisconsin Badgers Going Win In At Upset At Camp Randall Stadium</h3><p>Wisconsin enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, ranked 34th in our CFB power rankings. They have an 82% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Big Ten. The Badgers are 2-2 at home and 2-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Wisconsin is 3-0 as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game. Against the spread, they are 3-5, going 2-1 as favorites and 1-4 as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 5-3, with an average line of 46.6 points. This week’s line is set at 52.5 points, with seven of their games having lower lines and five games exceeding this total.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense has been underwhelming this season, ranking 77th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 25.1 points per game, placing them 64th nationally. Braedyn Locke leads the passing game with 1,418 yards, but he has thrown eight interceptions and has a passer rating of 74. Overall, Wisconsin ranks 114th in passer rating and 90th in passing yards per game.</p> <p>Locke has completed 56.8% of his passes, and Wisconsin ranks 53rd in passing attempts per game. On third downs, they convert 40.7% of the time. Tawee Walker leads the rushing attack with 676 yards and 10 touchdowns, as Wisconsin averages 173.9 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense will look to bounce back after giving up 42 points in a 42-10 loss to Iowa. Despite the high score, they allowed just 12 first downs and 265 total yards, including 80 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 185 passing yards. They also forced two interceptions in the game.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Wisconsin ranks 30th nationally, allowing 21.4 points per game. They are 12th in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up just 158.9 yards per game. Opponents have completed 59.4% of their passes and averaged 165.3 rushing yards per game against Wisconsin’s defense.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

David Fletcher and the Los Angeles Angels will take the field against their division rival Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. ATTSN Southwest will showcase the matchup and the first pitch will be at 7:10 p.m. ET.


<h2>Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Odds</h2>

The Astros are 101-53 straight up (SU) and 82-71 against the spread (ATS). The team hasn't moved the needle a lot for gamblers, gaining 4.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 1.4 units ATS. The Angels, on the other hand, are 69-85 SU and have gone 75-78 ATS. They're down 19.8 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.0 units ATS.

Houston games have an over/under record of 68-80-5 in 2019. The Angels have an over/under record of 73-69-11.

Patrick Sandoval will get the start for the visiting Angels. The left-handed Sandoval is 0-3 with a 4.91 ERA and 38 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Astros this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.

The Astros will turn to lefty Wade Miley (14-5, 3.71 ERA), who has 138 strikeouts and 58 walks as well as a 1.31 WHIP. Miley is 3-0 with nine strikeouts and a 2.20 ERA over three starts against Los Angeles this year.

As a unit, Houston’s pitching staff has given up 4.0 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have an ERA of 3.65, a WHIP of 1.09 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 10.5. The bullpen has a 3.81 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.8 K/9. In 68 divisional games, Astros starters have an ERA of 3.79 and the bullpen's ERA is 3.45.

Houston’s offense is putting up 5.7 runs per contest, including 6.2 per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over its last five. The team has hit .278/.362/.563 over its last five contests and is 5-0 SU during that span.

Outfielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel have led the Astros' hitters this year. Brantley is hitting .315/.377/.506 with 21 home runs, 86 RBIs and 86 runs scored, and Gurriel's line is .304/.349/.553 with 30 homers, 102 RBIs and 82 runs scored.

In the visiting dugout, Los Angeles' pitching staff allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starters own a 5.61 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.49 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.68, along with a WHIP of 1.39.

The Angels offense has slashed .249/.328/.425 on its way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 4.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 2.8 per game over the team's last five outings (2-3 SU).

Los Angeles' offensive production has been led by David Fletcher and Mike Trout. Fletcher is hitting .288/.348/.383 with five home runs, 46 RBIs and 79 runs scored, while Trout (.291/.438/.645) has produced 45 homers, 104 RBIs and 110 runs scored.

The Angels have lost 10.5 units and are 24-27 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 23 of those games, compared to 26 that've hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Astros have netted 13.2 units and are 24-20 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has cashed in 15 of those games, compared to 27 that went under the total.


<h3>Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros MLB Tip</h3>

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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The under has hit in four of Los Angeles' last seven games.

The Angels have an OPS of .754 this season, including an OPS of .735 against left-handed pitchers. The Astros' OPS stands at .852 overall and .875 against lefties.

The Angels have dropped three of their last four games SU.

Houston has recorded 26.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 25.8 over its last five.

The Angels have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 30 over their last 10.</div>

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<p>At 8:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (+487) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (-691) in a division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference with a 4-10 record. On the other side, the Mavericks are 11th in the West and have won two straight games. Dallas is favored by 12 points and the game will be played at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -12</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-74 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 4-10 on the season after a 104-99 loss to the Lakers on Saturday. New Orleans, +8 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected at home. The game’s total points of 203 fell well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans started strong, going on an 11-0 run and leading 30-21 after the 1st quarter. They edged the Lakers 26-25 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 29-15 in the 3rd. Despite a 28-point effort in the 4th, the Pelicans couldn’t close the gap, losing the final quarter 29-28.</p><p>Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 32 points and 8 assists in their 99-point effort against the Lakers, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Jaylen Nowell added 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 28.6% from deep, while Brandon Boston contributed 12 points, also shooting 33.3% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, but struggled overall, hitting just 42.2% of their field goal attempts. Ingram scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Nowell added 5 in the final period.</p><p>The Pelicans held the Lakers to 104 points on Saturday, allowing 21 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. The Lakers scored 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. New Orleans limited Los Angeles to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans also did well defending the three, with the Lakers hitting 12 threes at a 30% rate. New Orleans sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Pelicans recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Dallas Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Mavericks evened their record at 7-7 with a 121-119 win over the Thunder on Sunday. Dallas, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 240 went well over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Dallas took control early, leading 39-34 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead by outscoring the Thunder 27-24 in the 2nd. Although the Thunder made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 34-31, Dallas held a 97-92 lead going into the 4th. The Thunder edged out the Mavericks 27-24 in the final quarter, but Dallas held on for the win.</p><p>P.J. Washington's 27 points and 17 rebounds powered the Mavericks to a win over the Thunder, with 13 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. He hit 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Kyrie Irving also connected on 3 triples, finishing with 23 points and 6 assists.</p> <p>Dallas shot 47.6% from the field, making 11 threes at a 40.7% rate. Jaden Hardy and Naji Marshall each contributed 13 points, with Hardy scoring 8 in the opening period.</p><p>Despite giving up 119 points, the Mavericks managed to come out on top against the Thunder. They allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 24 points. Dallas also limited Oklahoma City to 27 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>The Mavericks held the Thunder to 33% shooting from beyond the arc, with Oklahoma City making 14 threes. Dallas sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 attempts. The Mavericks finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>Georgia is the heavy favorite in this week six matchup against Auburn, with the point spread set at -24.5. The game is scheduled for 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 5th, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, and will be broadcast on ABC. The over/under line is currently 53.5 points. The Bulldogs come in with a 3-1 record, while Auburn is 2-3 on the season.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Georgia Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 35 to 12</li><li>Even though we like the Georgia Bulldogs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Auburn Tigers at +24.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Auburn Tigers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Auburn comes into Week 6 with a 2-3 record, facing Georgia on the road. They’ve gone 1-3 at home this season and are ranked 38th in our power rankings. Auburn has a 26% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>The Tigers have been favored in four of their five games but have only gone 1-3 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +14.6 points per game, and they are 1-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 53.5 points. Auburn’s games have averaged 52.2 points, with their average over/under line at 51.9 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-2 for the season.</p><p>Auburn’s offense is averaging 33.4 points per game heading into week 6, placing them 35th in the nation. Our power rankings have them at 82nd overall. They are 15th in passing yards per game, averaging 294.8 yards, and they rank 38th in both passing and rushing attempts.</p> <p>Payton Thorne leads the passing attack with 1,038 yards and 10 touchdowns, though he has thrown six interceptions. His passer rating is 102. Jarquez Hunter has rushed for 437 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. KeAndre Lambert-Smith has 415 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 17 catches.</p><p>Auburn's defense has allowed an average of 18.8 points per game this season, ranking 34th nationally. In their recent game against Oklahoma, they gave up 27 points but allowed just 11 first downs and 291 total yards. Auburn’s defense held Oklahoma to 130 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 161 passing yards, with no passing touchdowns allowed.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 123 rushing yards per game on 36 attempts against Auburn, while quarterbacks have completed 55.2% of their passes, averaging 208 passing yards per game. Auburn’s defense has held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 75.3, which ranks 40th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Georgia Bulldogs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Georgia enters Week 6 against Auburn with a 3-1 record and ranks 4th in our power rankings. They have a 99.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, and we project a 5.3% chance of winning the Southeastern. However, they have a 71.7% chance of making the playoff, which is the 5th highest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>So far, Georgia is 1-0 at home and 1-1 on the road, with a +17.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in three of their four games, holding a 2-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This season, Georgia’s over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 47 points. Their average over/under line is 48.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 6, Georgia’s offense is averaging 32.2 points per game, placing them 40th in the nation. However, they are ranked 14th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is averaging 302.2 yards per game, and they are 40th in passing attempts, with 36 per game.</p> <p>Carson Beck has thrown for 1,119 yards, completing 62.9% of his passes, with 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. His passer rating is 105. Georgia is converting only 33.3% of their third downs and is 107th in rushing, averaging 129.8 yards per game. Trevor Etienne leads the team with 212 rushing yards, while Arian Smith has 274 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Georgia's defense, ranked 10th nationally, has allowed an average of 14.8 points per game this season. However, in their recent game against Alabama, they gave up 41 points, including 551 total yards, with 374 passing yards and 177 rushing yards.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 127.5 rushing yards per game and 162 passing yards against Georgia, completing 64.6% of their passes. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of 77.7 when facing Georgia’s defense.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24

<p>From Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have the Padres and Rays facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-122). The Rays have lost two straight and their money line odds are sitting at +104.</p>

<p>Both of Saturday's starting pitchers are rookies, with Randy Vasquez going for the Padres and Shane Baz for the Rays. San Diego is currently 3rd in the NL West, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, August 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Diego cruised to a 13-5 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 2nd inning, scoring four of their thirteen runs. As for the Rays, they scored their final run in the 8th inning. Heading into the game, the Padres were at +105 on the money line.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay wasted a good outing from Taj Bradley, as he gave up just two earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Martin Perez struggled on the mound for the Padres but still got the win, going five innings and giving up four earned runs.</p>

<p>Manny Machado and David Peralta each homered for the Padres, while Xander Bogaerts scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/3. Jake Cronenworth also had a two-hit game and scored twice.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is 77-60 overall this season, and they are five games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Padres are 20-20 in divisional games this year. San Diego is on the road today, and they have gone 40-28 away from home.</p>

<p>The Padres have been good as the underdog this year, putting up a record of 29-23 in those games. As the favorite, San Diego is 48-37 this season. They have an overall series record of 26-14-5, and they are currently up 1-0 in their series vs. the Rays.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run line bet on the road, going 44-24, but they have been a poor run line bet at home, going 27-42. They have an overall run line record of 71-66. They have been a good run line bet as the underdog, going 36-16, but a poor run line bet as the favorite, going 35-50. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.7, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5.</p><p>San Diego Padres games have gone over the total 74 times and under 62 times this season. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 11-11-1. Overall, 58 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, while 56 games have had lines set below 8 runs.</p><p>Randy Vásquez gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Rays on the road. So far this season, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 4-6. Vásquez's ERA for the season is 4.52, along with a WHIP of 1.49. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without a win. Vásquez has a batting average allowed of .294 and has given up a total of 12 homers this season.</p><p>San Diego's offense has been one of the league's best this season, as they are the top hitting team in the league and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Padres have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Not only are the Padres the top hitting team in the league, but they also have the fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Manny Machado has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/34 in his last eight games with three homers and 10 RBIs. For the season, Machado is batting .274 with 23 homers and 83 RBIs. Jurickson Profar is 2nd on the team with 21 homers and has driven in 80 runs so far this season.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are 66-68 overall, putting them 4th in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by 12.5 games for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 17-23 in AL East matchups. They are also coming off a loss in the series opener vs. the Padres and have dropped two straight games overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 34-35 this season compared to a 32-33 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Rays are 33-30 this season and 33-38 as the underdog. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 21-17-5, but they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Rays are favored, they are a run line bet to avoid, but as an underdog, they are a run line bet to consider. They have a losing run line record at home, but a winning run line record on the road. Their average run differential is -0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are at home today against the San Diego Padres. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right around the combined average runs per game for these two teams this season. The Rays have played 128 games this season, and 45 of them have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 33.6% of their games. Their over/under record for the season is 60-68, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 13-18-1. They have hit the over in their last two games.</p><p>Shane Baz has made eight starts this season and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.48. In his 44 innings of work, Baz has issued 17 walks compared to 36 strikeouts. Looking back at his last outing, Baz was fantastic, going 7 2/3 innings and not giving up a run. He only allowed three hits in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Baz has made four quality starts this year. The right-hander has a WHIP of 1.32 for the season.</p><p>So far this season, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the majors. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.7 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230 and have the 22nd ranked home run total in the league.</p>

<p>Yandy Diaz has been the Rays' most consistent hitter this season, batting .276 with 12 home runs and a team-high 59 RBIs. Over his last eight games, he has gone 9/31 with two homers. Jose Siri and Christopher Morel are also near the top of the home run leaderboard, but both are batting under .200 for the season. Siri has gone 4/18 in his last five games with two homers.</p>

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