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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -2.5 against Lamar in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Lamar Be The Talk of Cajundome?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 84-52 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Lamar, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Lamar jumped out to a 46-23 lead at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Vaqueros 38-29. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lamar's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 60.8% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 18 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Ja'Sean Jackson added 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Adam Hamilton was efficient as well, going 6 of 8 from the field in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Lamar's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 29 attempts, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lamar's opponent shot 91%, making 11 of 12 attempts. The Cardinals also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-8 after a 68-61 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 144.</p><p>In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 12 for 24.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 9 for 12 overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kyndall Davis added 15 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil contributed 13 points, making 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 33%, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/18, shooting 77%. Louisiana-Lafayette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Rockets and Penguins face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are hosting the game at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 148 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -2.5 against Toledo in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TOLEDO ROCKETS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Toledo Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Toledo's season record dropped to 5-3 after a tough 85-52 loss to Oakland on Saturday. The Rockets, who were -8.5 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The combined 137 points in the game fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toledo trailed 34-23 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 51. They'll need to regroup after this disappointing home performance.</p><p>Toledo struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 38.2% (21/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 3 of 16 from beyond the arc, shooting 18.8% from three.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 17 attempts (41.2%). On the glass, they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, Toledo allowed 85 points in their last game. They held the opposing team to 38% shooting overall, with 21 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Toledo's defense limited the team's three-point shooting, allowing just 3 made threes on 16 attempts (18%). They also sent the team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 7 free throws (41%).</p><h3>Can the Penguins Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Youngstown State improved to 4-5 on the season with a 66-50 win over Oakland on Saturday. The Penguins, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.</p> <p>Youngstown State led 32-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Oakland 34-27. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 14 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>EJ Farmer led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Allen Mukeba added 17 points, while Nico Galette contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Penguins recorded 14 assists as a team, with 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Penguins gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 for 85%.</p>

Toledo Rockets vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Thursday's matchup between the Giants and Pirates is set to get started at 12:35 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Giants are 24-26 this season and are starting Mason Black, while the Pirates are 23-27 and will have Paul Skenes on the mound.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh is currently favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -162, while the Giants are at +135. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and NBCS will be carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +135</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 12:35 ET on Thursday, May 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants 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>It was all San Francisco in the last game of this series, as the Giants took down the Pirates by a score of 9-5. The Giants offense only had two more hits than the Pirates and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +104 on the money line.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh wasted a good outing from Jared Jones, as he gave up just three earned runs in six innings of work for the Pirates. Carmen Mlodzinski was tagged for four earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning. He took the loss.</p>

<p>Blake Snell only went 3 1/3 innings for the Giants but gave up just four hits and struck out five. Ryan Walker got the win out of the bullpen. </p>
<h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 24-26 overall this season, and they are eight games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Giants are 12-11 against other teams in the NL West. The Giants will be on the road today, and they are 9-16 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Giants have been playing well lately, going 7-3 over their last 10 games. As the underdog, the Giants have won two straight, and they are 8-14 as the underdog overall. San Francisco is 16-12 as the favorite this year, and their overall series record is 7-6-2.</p><p>San Francisco is 24-26 against the run line this season, including a 13-12 mark on the road. The Giants are 11-14 against the run line at home, where they have an average run differential of +0.2 runs per game. Their overall run differential is -0.5 runs per game, and they have gone 13-9 against the run line as underdogs.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are on the road to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. The Giants have played 48 games this season, and their over/under record is 25-23. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 8-6. So far this season, only 8.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Mason Black and the Giants are on the road to take on the Pirates. Black is still looking for his first win of the season, as he has a loss and 2 no-decisions in his first 3 starts. His last outing was a no-decision vs. the Rockies, where he went 3 innings and gave up 4 runs.</p><p>Over the Giants' last 10 games, Matt Chapman has been on fire, going 15/37 with three homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into 2nd on the team with seven homers this season. Thairo Estrada is also near the top of the Giants' home run leaderboard, as he has gone deep eight times this season, which is 10th in the league. However, he is just 9/40 in his last 10 games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are batting .248, which is 8th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. Currently, they have two players in the top 15 in RBIs, with Thairo Estrada leading the team and Michael Conforto sitting in 3rd.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 23-27 overall and 5.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Pirates are 7-7 against other NL Central teams this year. The Pirates will host the Giants today, and they are 5-9 as the home favorite this year.</p>

<p>On the road, the Pirates are 13-14 compared to a 10-13 mark at home. Pittsburgh has dropped two straight series at home, and their overall series record is 5-7-3. As the underdog, the Pirates are 16-14 this year, and they are 7-13 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Pirates are the underdog, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 22-8. They have also been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 17-10. They have been a bad bet as the favorite, going 6-14.</p><p>Today's over/under line is 8.5 runs, which is right around the combined run average for Pittsburgh Pirates games this season. The Pirates have gone over the line in 11 of their 18 games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs this season, and their games have gone over the total in two straight contests.</p><p>Paul Skenes will be making his third start of the season for the Pirates, and he has been off to a strong start. He picked up a win in his last outing, going 6 innings and striking out 11 without allowing a run. In his first start, he went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs vs. the Cubs.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates offense is averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .226 and are near the bottom of the league in both slugging percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Bryan Reynolds has gone 6/23 with three runs and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .251 and is the Pirates' leader in RBIs. Oneil Cruz and Connor Joe have been the team's top power threats, with seven homers apiece. Andrew McCutchen has also gone deep six times this season but is batting just .218.</p>

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