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<p>Wednesday MLB action starts with the American League Central showdown at Target Field in Minneapolis, so here’s the best White Sox vs. Twins betting pick, as Chicago and Minnesota wrap up their regular-season series.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The White Sox dismantled the Twins as -210 road favorites this past Monday, 11-1, improving to 13-4 against Minnesota on the season. Excluding Tuesday’s clash at Target Field, the ChiSox have won 16 of their previous 21 encounters with the Twins. Chicago opens as a -169 fave for the closer, while the Twins are +156 moneyline dogs with a total of 9.5 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2><strong>The ChiSox are cruising through the AL Central</strong></h2>



<p>The Chicago White Sox improved to 67-46 on the season following that comfortable victory over Minnesota last Monday. It was their seventh win in the last ten outings, as the ChiSox continue to dominate the AL Central, ten and a half games ahead of the second-placed Cleveland Indians.</p>



<p>Chicago has scored 68 runs in its last 13 games overall, batting just .231. However, the White Sox have slugged 25 home runs in that stretch, posting a .750 OPS. On the other side of the ball, they’ve recorded the seventh-lowest ERA in the majors over the last two weeks (3.52).</p>



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<p>Lance Lynn will toe the slab Wednesday in Minneapolis, and he’s 2-0 with a sparkly 1.50 ERA in four starts against the Twins in 2021. The 34-year-old righty allowed only four earned runs to the Twins through 24 innings of work while striking out 21.</p>



<p>Lynn is 10-3 with a 2.04 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 20 starts this season. He’s surrendered more than one run just once in his previous seven starts.</p>



<h2><strong>The Twins have made a few upsets lately</strong></h2>



<p>The Minnesota Twins fell to 48-65 on the campaign following that embarrassing loss to the ChiSox, remaining the bottom-placed side in the AL Central, one game behind the Kansas City Royals. At least, the Twins have won five of their previous nine tilts, beating the mighty Houston Astros in a four-game series in the process.</p>



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<p>In the last two weeks, the Twins have registered a disappointing 5.83 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a .278 batting average against. Bailey Ober will get the starting call Wednesday, and the 26-year-old rookie is 1-1 with a pedestrian 4.99 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 12 starts.</p>



<p>Ober is 1-1 with a 6.23 ERA in four starts against the White Sox. The righty has allowed 13 runs (12 earned) to the ChiSox on 16 hits and seven walks while striking out 18 across 17.1 innings of work. Last week, he took a no-decision in a 5-4 win at Houston, yielding three earned runs on seven hits and a walk through five frames.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>ChiSox:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-3 in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>4-1 in the last five games on the road&nbsp;</li><li>5-1 in Lance Lynn’s last six starts</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 in the last six games at home</li><li>5-16 in the last 21 games against the White Sox&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-chicago-white-sox-vs-minnesota-twins-pick"><strong>Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Pick</strong></h2>



<p>I’m expecting the White Sox to extend their dominance over the Twins. Chicago’s offense has improved over the last ten days, while Lance Lynn has been a true ace for the White Sox all season long.</p>



<p>The current Twins have a .755 OPS against Lynn. On the other side, the current White Sox own a .992 OPS against Ober. The visitors have a huge advantage on the mound, so give me the White Sox to win straight up.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Chicago White Sox at -169</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The totals are a tricky wager in this one. Minnesota has scored 61 runs in the last 12 games overall, but the Twins have struggled mightily against Lance Lynn so far this season. Furthermore, the White Sox bullpen has a 3.04 ERA in the last 15 days, while the Twins’ relievers have a poor 5.34 ERA in that span.</p>



<p>The Twins bullpen is one of the worst in the league, capable of yielding a bunch of runs on a really bad day. The over is 9-4 in Minnesota’s last 13 outings, and it is 11-5-1 in the previous 17 encounters between Minnesota and Chicago, but I think Lance Lynn and the White Sox will shut the Twins down.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 9.5 runs at -120</strong></p>

Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/11/21

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<p>The Keydets and Wildcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Davidson as the -19 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>VMI KEYDETS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets +19</p><p>This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Davidson winning straight-up, we like VMI at +19.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Keydets Stand a Chance in Davidson?</h3><h3>VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>VMI faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 18th, as they took on the Panthers in Pittsburgh. The Keydets, who were +34.5 point underdogs, fell short in a 93-48 loss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-20 at halftime, VMI allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The total points for the game ended at 141, under the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>VMI's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 48 points on 25% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30%, and they hit only 25% of their shots from both two-point and three-point range, going 9/36 inside the arc and 6/24 from deep.</p> <p>Linus Holmstrom led the Keydets with 15 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range. Ishmael Leggett contributed 14 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Jaland Lowe recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, adding 10 assists as well.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. The Keydets had trouble defending inside, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VMI's opponent hit 12 of 28 three-pointers, shooting 42%. The Keydets also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%. VMI gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Davidson picked up a 76-70 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 146, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Davidson led 28-25 at halftime and then scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45 points to the Buccaneers.</p><p>Davidson's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.8% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from three, going 4/13 for 30.8%.</p> <p>Jaden Seymour led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 66.7% from deep. Quimari Peterson added 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Davidson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed their opponents to hit 25 of 38 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson held their opponents to 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 shots, shooting 67%. Davidson also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

VMI Keydets vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Temple comes in as the slight -2.5 point favorite in this matchup with Florida Atlantic, which is set to kick off at 2:00 ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The over/under line is at 50.5 points at this time. The game is being televised on ESPN+, and the money line odds are -144 for Temple and +120 for Florida Atlantic. Both teams are 2-7 for the season.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Florida Atlantic Owls winning this one by a score of 31 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Florida Atlantic Owls winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Florida Atlantic Owls Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic enters Week 12 with a 2-7 record, and they are out of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 119th in our CFB power rankings. On the road, the Owls are 0-4, while they have a 1-3 record at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>FAU has been favored in two of their nine games, going 1-1 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin this season is -9.3 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The Owls’ over/under record is 6-2, with their games averaging 55.1 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5 points, slightly above their average line of 49.2 points.</p><p>Florida Atlantic’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 119th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. They are averaging 22.9 points per game, which ranks 75th nationally, and their third-down conversion rate is just 31.9%, placing them 117th in the country. Quarterback Cam Fancher has thrown for 1,528 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 79.</p> <p></p><p>Overall, Florida Atlantic is 91st in passing yards per game, averaging 204 yards. They are 62nd in passing attempts per game and have completed 58.9% of their passes. On the ground, they are 41st in rushing attempts, averaging 168 yards per game. CJ Campbell Jr. leads the team with 540 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Omari Hayes is the top receiver with 498 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense has struggled this season, allowing 32.2 points per game. In their recent game against East Carolina, they gave up 49 points, including 583 total yards, with 343 passing yards and five touchdowns through the air.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 220.4 rushing yards per game against FAU, ranking them 167th nationally. Despite these challenges, FAU's defense has held quarterbacks to a 53.6% completion rate, the 13th-lowest in college football.</p><h3>Will The Temple Owls Win At Home Over The Florida Atlantic Owls?</h3><p>Temple enters Week 12 with a 2-7 record, ranked 130th in our power rankings. They are 2-2 at home this season but have gone 0-5 on the road. With no chance of becoming bowl-eligible, Temple looks to finish the season strong against Florida Atlantic.</p> <p></p><p>The Owls have been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite and 1-7 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -18 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread, including a 3-1 mark at home.</p> <p></p><p>Temple’s over/under record stands at 5-4, with their games averaging 56.4 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5 points, slightly above their average line of 50.2 points for the season.</p><p>Temple’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19.2 points per game, which ranks 88th nationally. They are 130th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 36.1%, and their rushing attack has been ineffective, averaging 94.4 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Evan Simon has thrown for 1,327 yards with a passer rating of 91. He has 13 touchdown passes and six interceptions. Temple ranks 44th in passing attempts and completions per game. Dante Wright leads the team with 517 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Temple's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 37.2 points per game. In their recent game against Tulane, they gave up 52 points, allowing 589 total yards, including 327 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 228.1 rushing yards per game against Temple, while the defense has allowed 190.1 passing yards per game, ranking 38th nationally. Quarterbacks have completed 58.7% of their passes against Temple’s defense.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Temple Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>This week 12 NFL showdown between the Chiefs and Raiders can be found on CBS at 4:25 (11/26/23). The game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (NV). This showdown between AFC West division opponents has the Chiefs as 9.5 point road favorites. Will they be able to clinch a road win and cover the spread?</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 25-21 in favor of the Chiefs.</li><li>Our projections have Patrick Mahomes finishing with 295.58 passing yards on 24.769/38.772 passing.</li><li>The Chiefs are projected to finish with 357 yards of offense compared to the 326 yards for the Raiders.</li></ul><h3>Can the Chiefs Grab a Win in Las Vegas?</h3><p>In their matchup against the Raiders, the Chiefs aim to build on their 7-3 record. This places them 1st in the AFC-West and 2nd in the AFC. Kansas City's scoring margin up to this point is currently at +6.1. The team comes in with an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>On the offensive front, the Chiefs are currently averaging 22.5 points per game, positioning them 13th in the NFL. As a team, Kansas City ranks 6th in the NFL for passing yards per game with an average of 255.2. Their passing yards per attempt of 6.7, places them at 10 in the league.</p><p>On the ground, the Chiefs have ran the ball an average of 25.6 times per game and are 14th in rushing yards. So far, they are averaging 4.2 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>On the defensive side of the ball, the Chiefs give up an average of 170.8 passing yards and 112.4 rushing yards per game. Looking at their sack numbers, Kansas City is currently ranked 3rd in the league. So far, they are giving up 16.4 points per game and 283.2 yards.</p><h3>Can Las Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Raiders currently hold the 3rd spot in the AFC-West this season, with an overall record of 5-6. In games outside their conference, they have a 2-2 record, and in AFC games, they have a AFC record. Thus far this season, the Raiders hold a record above .500 against the spread, marked at 6-5. Their average scoring margin in the current season is -3.6.</p><p>In terms of offense, the Raiders are at 16.8 points per game, ranking them 24th in the NFL. So far this season, Las Vegas' passing game is 22nd in passing attempts. Their average of 198.3 passing yards per game places them 23rd in the NFL rankings.</p><p>On the ground, the Raiders have ran the ball an average of 23.8 times per game and are 30th in rushing yards. So far, they are averaging 3.3 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>In terms of turnovers, the Las Vegas defense has 14 takeaways, which is 6th in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 20.5 points per game and 342.3 yards.</p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

<p>There looks to be some rain in the forecast for tonight's Orioles vs Red Sox AL East matchup. The forecast from Fenway Park in Boston calls for temperatures in the low 50s. The Orioles currently have a record of 7-4 and are up against a Red Sox club that is 7-5. This game can be seen on MASN, with the first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET.</p>

<p>Starting for the Orioles on Thursday night is Grayson Rodriguez, and he is matched up against Garrett Whitlock for the Red Sox. Baltimore is the favorite in this one, coming in with a money line payout of -125. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox 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>The Orioles and Red Sox played a high-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Orioles coming out on top by a score of 7-5. Despite being outhit by the Red Sox, the Orioles were able to pull out the win. Jordan Westburg had a big game, going 2/3 with a home run and three RBIs.</p>

<p>Neither starter factored into the decision, as Cole Irvin gave up five earned runs in five innings of work for the Orioles, while Kutter Crawford went five innings and didn't allow a run for the Red Sox. Mike Baumann got the win out of the bullpen for the Orioles, and Craig Kimbrel picked up the save.</p>

<p>The Red Sox tied things up heading into the 8th inning, but the Orioles put up four runs in the 7th inning and added an insurance run in the 6th. Triston Casas hit a home run for the Red Sox, while both Jarren Duran and Connor Wong drove in two runs.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Currently, the Orioles are on the road and have a 2.0 game lead over the Red Sox in the AL East. The Orioles have won two straight games and are 7-4 overall. They have a 2-0 record in the division, and their overall road record is 3-2.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have taken two of three from the Red Sox in this series. Overall, they are 2-1 in series this season.</p><p>The Orioles have been a solid play on the run line this season, going 6-5 overall. They have been particularly profitable on the road, where they are 3-2 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +2.1 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in their last two road games.</p><p>Through their first nine games, the Orioles have gone 5-4 against the over/under line, with an average line of 8 runs. Their games have averaged exactly 9 runs per contest, and their last game against the Red Sox went over the line of 9 runs. So far this season, the O/U line has been set at 9 runs only once, and that game went over the total.</p><p>Grayson Rodriguez is getting the start for the Orioles on the road against the Red Sox. He has been fantastic in his first two outings of the season, as he has picked up wins in both starts. Rodriguez has 16 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings of work and has only given up 2 earned runs in each of his first two starts.</p><p>When looking at the Orioles' offensive projections, Gunnar Henderson is a player to watch, as he has the highest hits projection on the team and the 12th highest in the league today. He also has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and the 9th best in the league. Anthony Santander has the top home run projection for the Orioles and the 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>After dropping the first two games of the series to the Orioles, the Red Sox will look to get back on track as they are currently on a two-game losing streak. Overall, they are 7-5 and are currently in 3rd place in the AL East, 2.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. They have struggled at home, going 0-2, but have been solid on the road, going 7-3.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Red Sox have been favored in six of their games and have gone 5-1 in those contests, but they have gone just 2-4 as an underdog. They have also been playing well in series, going 2-0-1, and have won their last two series.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 8-4 overall. However, they have struggled to cover the run line at home, going 0-2. Their average run margin for the season is +1.5, but they have been outscored by an average of 4.0 runs per game at home, where they are 0-2 against the run line.</p><p>The Red Sox and Orioles combined for 12 runs in their last game, pushing the over/under line of 9.0 runs. This season, the Red Sox have a combined run average of 7.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 6-5. The average over/under line in their games has been 8.0 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9.0 runs is 1-0. So far this season, none of their games have had an over/under line set at 9.0 runs.</p><p>Garrett Whitlock gets the start for the Red Sox today, as they take on the Orioles at home. Whitlock has been solid in his two starts so far, as he picked up a win in his first outing against the Mariners, and then went 4 1/3 innings without allowing a run in his last start against the Angels.</p><p>Our model is giving Triston Casas the best chance to have a big game at the plate for the Red Sox. Not only is he our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, but he also has the best odds on the team to hit a home run, with his home run projection ranking 6th in the league today. Rafael Devers is also near the top of our projections, as his total hits and home run projections are both 2nd best on the team and 9th best in the league today. If you're looking for a longshot to hit a home run, Enmanuel Valdez is 2nd on the team and 8th in the league in terms of home run projections.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

UFC 261 will be a monumental moment in the world of sports. Not only are there three title fights, but the first indoor sellout crowd for a sporting event since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold will be on Saturday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

We’ve got one perspective on the main event matchup between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal from Charles Jay, but now we’ll take a look at that fight and a few others on the April 24 fight card. There are a number of intriguing matchups, but the top three are the ones that everybody seems to be most focused on.

We’ll use the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong> </a>to find some bets and some betting value for the UFC 261 pay-per-view event.
<h3><strong>Jorge Masvidal (+350) vs. Kamaru Usman (-450); Total: 4.5 (-180/150)</strong></h3>
The first matchup went as a lopsided unanimous decision for champion Kamaru Usman, who won 5-0 in the eyes of two judges and 4-1 in the eyes of another for a couple of 50-45s and a 49-46 in the fight at UFC 251. Based on the betting odds for both the side and total, it doesn’t appear as though a different outcome is expected.

Usman nearly tripled Masvidal in strikes in the first fight. Credit to Masvidal for staying up and not getting knocked out, but it was clearly a one-sided affair. Masvidal has only lost via stoppage three times in his 14 career losses over a total of 49 fights. Hence the -180 and the big favorite number for Usman.

You can cut into the juice with Usman by decision, but it is worth noting that the champ has a couple of knockouts in his most recent scraps. He knocked out Gilbert Burns, who was thought to be a legit contender for the throne in the welterweight division. He also knocked out Colby Covington the fight prior to his win over Masvidal.

We don’t really have any reason to believe that Usman loses this fight. The question is whether or not you bet him straight or look for a prop, like a method of victory or something.

Under 4.5 makes some sense here. Masvidal is not going to beat Usman with a decision. He’ll have to catch a lucky shot or maybe catch Usman in a prone position on the ground to win. Usman’s most likely method of victory is a decision, but a KO is very possible, too.
<h3><strong>Rose Namajunas (+175) vs. Weili Zhang (-205); Total: 4.5 (-135/105)</strong></h3>
There are two burning questions for the Women’s Strawweight Championship bout between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. The first is about the challenger. Namajunas has had a couple of lackluster performances of late. She lost the championship to Jessica Andrade in 2019 and then got a measure of revenge with a win in 2020, though the title was already in the hands in Zhang by that point.

Maybe that was a #1 contender match for a chance at belt, so Namajunas earned her chance to get back on the mountaintop. Zhang beat Andrade and then followed it up with a split-decision with over Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Given that Zhang knocked out Andrade just 42 seconds into the fight, it is fair to wonder how things would have gone if the fight had gone longer.

With Jedrzejczyk, Zhang really struggled to secure takedowns. Strike numbers were about even. It truly was a split decision at 48-47 on all three scorecards. That performance wouldn’t inspire much confidence from me in backing her as more than a $2 favorite against a former champion with a higher pedigree. She did what she needed to do to gain the judges’ favor against JJ, but what about here against Namajunas?

Rose should be the aggressor here and fortune often favors the bold. I think the +175 is very much worth a look.
<h3><strong>Jessica Andrade (+375) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (-500); Total: 4.5 (-105/-125)</strong></h3>
Jessica Andrade tried and failed to get the belt back in the strawweight division. She’s now in the flyweight division. That is where longtime champion Valentina Shevchenko resides. It remains to be seen if it was in Andrade’s best interest to move to flyweight, but one thing we know for sure is that it should be in the UFC’s best interest. Shevchenko has not had a legitimate challenger.

Whether or not Andrade is that worthy challenger, we don’t know. The price implies that she won’t be. Until we see otherwise, I couldn’t bet on anybody against Shevchenko. That makes this write-up pretty easy.
<h3><strong>Anthony Smith (+180) vs. Jimmy Crute (-210); Total: 1.5 (-200/160)</strong></h3>
In this fight, we’ve got an accomplished, well-known name in Anthony Smith against a prospect in the light heavyweight division in Jimmy Crute. Crute is only 25 and he’s got some serious potential. Smith is only 32, but he has really struggled lately. He’s lost three of his last five fights and there were some questions about his motivation and focus level to keep going in UFC.

In this matchup, with three title fights, a full crowd, and all the pay-per-view buys, this feels like a spot where the UFC is trying to build up Crute with a “name” win. A victory over somebody that has done some good things in the UFC. A guy that actually went the full 25 during a title shot with Jon Jones.

We’ve seen the UFC do this before and sometimes you can look at the matchmaking strategies for context clues and I think we have quite a few here. Crute is a guy that the promotion thinks highly of and so he gets a headline type of match, but one against a guy that seems to be on the backside of his career already.

Crute is definitely a pick for me and could be a useful parlay piece with Usman if you wanted to go that route.

UFC 261 Betting Odds, Picks, & Predictions

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Huskies game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FOX. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Connecticut as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 6:30 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Marquette at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Eagles Grab a Win in New York?</h3><p>Marquette has been the underdog in eight games this season, going 4-4 in those contests. The Golden Eagles are 23-8 overall, including a 16-6 mark in Big East action.</p>

<p>On the road, Marquette has gone 7-5 this season, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. In their most recent game, the Golden Eagles defeated Providence by a score of 79-68.</p><p>Marquette's ATS record this season is 20-12-1, including a mark of 6-6 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Eagles have gone 6-3-1. However, they have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Marquette games is 15-18. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (149). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 149 points.</p><p>The Marquette offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. Providence. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.6% while connecting on 8 threes. On the offensive front, the Golden Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 51st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 73rd in terms of percentage and 47th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Golden Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 102nd, allowing 69.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. Providence, the Friars finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 68 points vs. Marquette.</p><h3>Do the Huskies Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a perfect 21-0 record at home this season, the Connecticut Huskies will look to extend their win streak to 22 games at home when they face the Marquette Golden Eagles. Connecticut is 31-2 this season when favored, and they have gone 10-0 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Marquette has gone 10-3 on the road this season, and they have a road average margin of +7.2. The Huskies' average margin at home this season is +22.7, and they have gone 5-0 in their last five games at home.</p><p>Against the spread, UConn is 20-13-1 this season. At home, the Huskies are 12-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UConn is 8-2 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Connecticut's games this season (145.3). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 155 points.</p><p>Connecticut's offense had a good outing, putting up 95 points against St. John's. They achieved a 57.4% field goal percentage and went 22/24 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Tristen Newton, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.2, while Cam Spencer also carries a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Huskies' defense is positioned 22nd in the country, permitting 65.4 points per game. Against St. John's in their most recent game, the Connecticut defense gave up a total of 90 points while allowing St. John's to hit 57% of their shots.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

<p>Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are the heavy favorites heading into Thursday's matchup vs. the Giants, with the money line odds sitting at -138 compared to the Giants at +117. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 4:10 PM ET, and NBCS will be televising this one.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Giants will be looking to Logan Webb to help them pull off the upset. Webb is 4th in the NL West, while the Dodgers are 1st in the division with a record of 61-42. </p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -138</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 ET on Thursday, July 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Giants 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>San Francisco cruised to an easy 8-3 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 8th inning, scoring six of their eight runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored their only three runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Giants were at +163 on the money line.</p>

<p>Robbie Ray only went five innings for the Giants but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued two walks. Tyler Glasnow struggled on the mound for the Dodgers, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Matt Chapman and Mike Yastrzemski each homered for the Giants, while Heliot Ramos scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/5. Chapman, Yastrzemski, and Ramos were the only three Giants hitters to have more than one hit.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 49-54 overall this season, and they are 4th in the NL West, 12 games behind the Dodgers. The Giants are 17-18 in divisional games this year, and they will be on the road for today's game vs. the Dodgers.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 28-22 this year, but they are just 21-32 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 50 games, going 27-23 in those games. As the underdog, the Giants are 22-31 this year, which includes an 14-23 mark on the road. San Francisco's overall series record is 16-13-2, and they are 1-2 in this series vs. the Dodgers.</p><p>When betting the Giants on the run line this season, bettors have been better off taking them as the underdog. San Francisco is 31-22 against the run line in those games, compared to 18-32 as the favorite. The Giants have been outscored by an average of 0.3 runs per game this season, and their run line record is 49-54. They have been outscored by an average of 0.6 runs per game on the road, but their run line record is 28-25 in those games.</p><p>The Giants have an over/under record of 54-46 this season, and their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 12-7, and they have played 15 games with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs. Overall, 67.0% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Logan Webb gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 7-8 with an ERA of 3.59. In his 21 appearances, Webb has turned in 14 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Webb took the loss vs. the Rockies, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings. Webb's ERA on the road is 4.84 compared to 3.33 at home.</p><p>San Francisco's offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game this season, which is 15th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.4 and 4.3 runs per game, respectively. The Giants are 19th in the league in home runs and have a team batting average of .242.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman are tied for the team lead with 14 home runs apiece, with Ramos also leading the team in RBIs (48) and Chapman is 2nd with 45 RBIs. Chapman is batting just .233 for the season, and Ramos is hitting .288. Jorge Soler is also near the top of the Giants' home run list, but he is batting just .220 for the season. Tyler Fitzgerald has been hot of late, going 8/14 in his last five games with four homers.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles currently leads the NL West by 7.5 games over the Padres and are 61-42 overall. The Dodgers are 20-16 in divisional games this year and are 32-20 as the favorite at home. On the road, the Dodgers have gone 28-22 this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Dodgers have gone 18-14-1 in series this year. Over their last ten games, the Dodgers are 6-4 and have gone 2-1 so far in this series vs. the Giants. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 58-35 and 3-7 as the underdog this year.</p><p>The Dodgers have been a solid run line team this season, going 50-53 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 26-24 compared to 24-29 at home. Their average run differential is +0.9 runs per game, and they have been a run line favorite in 93 of their 103 games.</p><p>When the Dodgers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 53-50, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 24-17. Overall, 31.1% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Clayton Kershaw is coming off a season in which he made 24 starts and finished with a record of 13-5. His ERA for the season was 2.46, and he averaged 9.36 strikeouts per nine innings. Last season, Kershaw made three starts against the Giants, going 2-1 with an ERA of 1.27. For the season, Kershaw allowed a total of 19 home runs and averaged 1.7 walks per game. His WHIP for the season was 1.06, and his FIP was 4.03.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been the Dodgers' top power threat this season, as his 30 homers are 2nd in the league and lead the team. Ohtani is also 4th in the MLB with 73 RBIs. Ohtani is batting .310 for the season and has an OBP of .396. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as his 21 homers are 9th in the league.</p>

<p>Over the team's last 10 games, Gavin Lux and Teoscar Hernandez have both been swinging the bat well, with Lux hitting .379 and Hernandez batting .361. Lux and Hernandez have also each hit three homers in this stretch. Austin Barnes comes into the game on a 10-game hitting streak, while Chris Taylor has a four-game streak going.</p>

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