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<p>FOX will broadcast the week seven NFC East matchup between the Eagles and Giants at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th. The Giants are the home team for this one, which is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Eagles are favored on the road with a money line of -179 and a point spread of -3.5. The Giants' money line odds are +149, and the over/under line is set at 43 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Giants +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning this one by a score of 21 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Giants winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Eagles have a 3-2 record, which puts them 2nd in the NFC East. After losing to the Bucs in week 4, they bounced back with a 20-16 win over the Browns in week 6, but they didn’t cover the 8.5-point spread. Philly is 2-3 against the spread this season and has failed to cover in two straight games.</p> <p>Our power rankings have the Eagles 7th, and they have a 61.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 42.2% chance of winning the division. Their average scoring margin is -1.2 points per game, and their O/U record is 2-3, with their games averaging 43.6 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Eagles rank 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are 16th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.2, and 10th in yards per game with 366.8. Philadelphia has leaned on the run game, ranking 5th in rushing attempts and 6th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 16th in the league with a 39.7% conversion rate, and they rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jalen Hurts posted a passer rating of 126 in week 6, throwing for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns on 16/25 passing. A.J. Brown led the team with 6 catches for 116 yards. Saquon Barkley had 18 carries for 47 yards, and the Eagles scored 7 points in the 4th quarter after being shut out in the 1st quarter.</p><p>In the Eagles' 20-16 win over the Browns, Philadelphia's defense allowed just 144 passing yards. They defended the run well, holding the Browns to 100 yards on 25 attempts. The Eagles' secondary limited Cleveland to a 69.6% completion percentage and kept them out of the end zone through the air. Additionally, their defense was tough on third downs, allowing only a 25% conversion rate.<p></p>Philadelphia's pass rush was effective, recording five sacks and generating eight more quarterback hits than the Browns. Despite this, the Eagles did allow 244 total yards, and the Browns had a few big plays, but were unable to capitalize with touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The Giants Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Giants sit 26th in our NFL power rankings and have just a 3.5% chance of making the playoffs. New York is 2-4, including an 0-3 mark at home. In week 6, they couldn’t capitalize on home-field advantage, losing 17-7 to the Bengals. The Giants were 4.5-point underdogs in that game, and the combined 24 points fell short of the 46-point line. Their O/U record now stands at 1-5.</p> <p>New York is 3-3 against the spread and has been the underdog in all of their games so far. Their average scoring margin is -4.2 points per game. In week 5, they picked up a 9-point road win over the Seahawks, but they couldn’t build on that in week 6, dropping to 2-4.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Giants rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 26th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 16, and are 20th in total yards per game with 319.3. New York has been pass-heavy, ranking 5th in passing attempts, but they are 18th in passing yards per game. On the ground, they rank 14th in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Daniel Jones struggled in week 6, posting a passer rating of 57, with 205 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception against the Bengals. The Giants were shut out in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, scoring just 7 points in the 3rd. Jones also led the team in rushing with 56 yards on 11 carries, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 6 catches for 57 yards.</p><p>In their 17-7 loss to the Bengals, the Giants' defense allowed 183 passing yards and forced four sacks. The Giants' defense also limited Cincinnati to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down. However, they did give up 121 rushing yards on just 20 attempts, allowing the Bengals to gain 6.0 yards per attempt on the ground. <p></p>The Giants' defense did not give up any big plays in the passing game, as the Bengals averaged just 6.5 yards per attempt. New York's defense also won the battle in quarterback hits and had four tackles for loss in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-158) will host the Phoenix Suns (+133) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and the over/under is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and will be televised on ESPN. The Suns come into this game with a record of 7-1, while the Mavericks are 5-3.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -3</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-118 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Suns?</h3><p>The Suns improved to 7-1 on the season with a 115-112 win over the Heat on Wednesday. Playing at home, Phoenix came into the game as -5.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 227 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.</p> <p>After trailing 87-84 going into the 4th quarter, the Suns outscored Miami 31-25 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Kevin Durant's 32 points and 8 rebounds led the Suns to a win over the Heat, with 12 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 11 in the 4th. Devin Booker added 22 points and 9 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic contributed 20 points and 18 rebounds, going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Phoenix hit 18 threes at a 41.9% clip, with a 50% overall shooting percentage. Durant connected on 4 threes, despite shooting just 36.4% from deep, while Booker made 2 threes at 28.6%.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns gave up 112 points to the Heat but held them to 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Phoenix allowed 33 points in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd. Overall, the Heat shot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting. Miami also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Suns finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will Dallas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 5-3 on the season with a 119-99 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Dallas, playing at home, covered the -10.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 218 points fell short of the 236.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 17-0 run early in the game helped the Mavericks take control, turning a 9-6 deficit into a 23-9 lead. They led 88-68 going into the 4th quarter, and both teams scored 31 points in the final period.</p><p>Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 27 points and 13 assists in their win over the Bulls, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Daniel Gafford and Kyrie Irving both added 17 points, with Gafford shooting 77.8% and Irving hitting 63.6% of his shots.</p> <p>Dallas made 12 threes at 31.6%, shooting 48.4% overall. Irving scored 15 of his 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaden Hardy added all 11 of his points in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Bulls to 99 points. Dallas was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they limited Chicago to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks held the Bulls to 28% shooting, with Chicago making just 12 threes. Dallas also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>At 3:45 PM ET, the Mets and Giants will square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco and features a Mets club that is 12-11 compared to the Giants at 12-13. Blake Snell will go for the Giants, while the Mets are sending Sean Manaea to the mound.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Giants are the favorite at -133. If you're looking to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by NBCS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets 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>San Francisco cruised to a 5-1 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 5th inning, scoring all five of their runs. As for the Mets, they scored their only run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -136 on the money line.</p>

<p>Logan Webb pitched well for the Giants in this one, going eight innings and striking out four without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Camilo Doval closed things out. Luis Severino had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Giants were led by Thairo Estrada and Mike Yastrzemski, who each had two hits and scored twice. Michael Conforto also had a two-hit game for San Francisco. For the Mets, Starling Marte went 3/4 with an RBI.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>New York is looking to snap a three-game losing streak today, as they take on the Giants. The Mets are 12-11 this season, putting them 4.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East. So far, they have gone 2-1 against other teams in the NL East. In their most recent series vs. the Dodgers, the Mets dropped two of three games.</p>

<p>The Mets have won five of their seven series this year, and they have won five straight series. This year, the Mets are 6-6 at home compared to 6-5 on the road. They have also been good in night games, going 6-2. As the underdog, the Mets have lost three straight games and are 5-5 this year as the road underdog.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, they are 12-11 against the run line, with a scoring margin of +0.2 runs per game. They are 7-4 against the run line on the road, but have failed to cover in their last three games. They are 5-7 against the run line as the favorite and 7-4 as the underdog.</p><p>With a combined run average of 9.0 runs per game, the New York Mets have seen their games go over the over/under line in 12 of their 23 games this season. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 1-1. So far, 60.9% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, and their games have gone under in each of their last two outings.</p><p>Sean Manaea and the Mets are on the road taking on the Giants. Manaea has started 3 games this season, and he is coming off a start in which he took a loss to the Dodgers. In that outing, he went 5 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 3. In his first start of the year, he picked up a win against the Reds, going 5 innings and striking out 6.</p><p>Over his last five games, Starling Marte has gone 9/20 with a home run and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .305 with four homers. Pete Alonso is also swinging a hot bat right now, going 6/22 in his last five games, including a home run and two RBIs. Alonso is 2nd in the league with seven homers. Alonso is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, the Mets are batting .245, which is 10th in the league.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco will be looking to move above .500 today, as they come into the game with a record of 12-13. The Giants have won two straight games, with both of those wins coming in this series vs. the Mets. In the NL West, the Giants are tied with the Diamondbacks for 3rd place and are two games behind the Dodgers for the division lead.</p>

<p>So far, the Giants have gone 6-5 when favored at home and are 7-5 overall at home. On the road, they are 5-8. San Francisco has not been good in night games, going just 3-9. Their overall series record is 2-3-2.</p><p>San Francisco has been a tough team to figure out on the run line this season, as they are just 12-13 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 7-6, but are just 5-7 at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games, both as the underdog, and are 7-3 against the run line when getting points this season. Their average run differential in wins is +3.7, while their average run differential in losses is -4.5.</p><p>San Francisco's over/under record is 13-11, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 2-2-1. The over has hit in 40% of their games this season, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Blake Snell is taking the mound for the Giants as they host the Mets. Snell has had a tough start to the season, as he has taken the loss in each of his first 3 starts. He has yet to make it through 5 innings in a start, and in his last outing, he gave up 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings.</p><p>Michael Conforto and Matt Chapman are the Giants' top power threats this season, as Conforto's five homers are the best on the team and Chapman is right behind him with four. Conforto's 16 RBIs are also the best on the team and 8th in the league. Chapman is batting just .227 for the season, but he has gone 9/32 in his last nine games. Jung Hoo Lee has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's 9th best batting average.</p>

New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 4/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Leopards and Terriers game? Catch the action at Case Gym in Boston, MA, as the Terriers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Patriot League conference matchup has an over/under of 125.5 points, and the Terriers are favored to win at home vs. the Leopards.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Terriers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Case Gym at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Leopards Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup, Lafayette is 2-12 overall and 0-7 on the road this season. They have been the underdog in all 14 of their games and are 0-12 as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, Lafayette took on Army and won by a score of 52-47. Over their last 10 road games, the Leopards have gone just 1-9.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Lafayette's ATS record is just 3-9 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog. On the road, the Leopards are 2-5 ATS this season and they have gone 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Lafayette is just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 125.5 for the Lafayette vs Boston game is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year of 137.4. So far, their over/under record is 4-9. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 111 points, which is lower than their season average of 128.6. Over their last 10 games, their over/under record is 4-6.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 58.4 points per game, the Lafayette had a below average performance. They scored 52 points against Army and had a field goal percentage of 40.4%. Mark Butler led the scoring for the Leopards, contributing 13 points. Additionally, Justin Vander Baan chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>At present, the Leopards' defense is nationally ranked 119th, allowing 69.7 points per game. Lafayette's three-point defense is currently 132nd in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Lafayette.</p><h3>Are the Terriers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup, Boston is favored by 6.5 points and has an overall record of 5-9. So far this season, the Terriers have gone 2-2 at home, with an average scoring margin of +2.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Boston is 6-4 and has gone 3-2 over their last five games at home. In their last game, the Terriers lost to Navy by a score of 62-60.</p><p>As the favorite, Boston's ATS record is 0-0 this season and 3-7 over their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, their ATS record is 2-2 this year and 4-5 over their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 125.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Boston's games this season (134.9). So far, the over/under record for the Terriers is 5-8. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points and their over/under record during this span is 1-2. For the year, their OU mark is 4-5 in their last 10 games and 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 65.6 points per game, the Boston had a below average performance. They scored 60 points against Navy and had a field goal percentage of 33.9%. The team's top scorer is Miles Brewster, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 10, while Otto Landrum also maintains a PPG average of 8.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Terriers' defense is presently ranked 65th nationally, allowing an average of 66.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Lafayette, the Boston defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Boston made 15 free-throws vs. the Terriers.</p>

Lafayette Leopards vs Boston Terriers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points in tonight's Eastern Conference matchup against the Bucks. The over/under line is set at 225.5, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Madison Square Garden. Milwaukee is 2-6 on the season, while New York is 3-4.</p>

<p>MSG will have the television coverage for this game, and the Knicks are -314 on the moneyline. The Bucks are +255 underdogs.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-115 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Milwaukee Shock Everyone at Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 2-6 on the season with a 123-100 win over the Jazz on Thursday. Milwaukee, playing at home, was favored by 10 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 223 points fell short of the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>Milwaukee went on an 11-0 run early, taking the score from 9-7 to 18-9. Although the Jazz outscored the Bucks 32-26 in the 2nd quarter, Milwaukee responded by holding Utah to 16 points in the 3rd and closed out the game by outscoring them 35-23 in the 4th.</p><p>Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 34 points and 7 assists in their win over the Jazz, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 31 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the floor.</p> <p>Milwaukee shot 51.2% overall and 42.9% from three, making 15 threes in the game. Lillard scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 3rd, while Bobby Portis added 10 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points in the 1st half, the Bucks tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 16 points to the Jazz. They also held Utah to 23 points in the 4th, finishing with a strong defensive effort in a 123-100 win. Milwaukee limited the Jazz to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain Utah from beyond the arc, where the Jazz hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. Milwaukee also sent Utah to the line 18 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Bucks recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Knicks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 3-4 on the season after a 121-116 road loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. New York, favored by seven points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>New York trailed 26-22 after the 1st quarter but kept pace with a 39-point 2nd quarter. They took a slight edge by outscoring Atlanta 28-24 in the 3rd, but the Hawks pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns hit 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency, finishing with 34 points and 16 rebounds in the Knicks' 121-116 loss to the Hawks. Jalen Brunson added 21 points and 4 made threes, while Miles McBride contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Knicks connected on 22 threes as a team, shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc and 48.8% overall. Towns scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Brunson added 9 of his points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 121-116 loss to the Hawks. However, they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points. Overall, New York allowed Atlanta to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks gave up 15 three-pointers on 39% shooting from deep. They also sent the Hawks to the line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws. New York finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on None. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -21.5 vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Georgia State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia State opened their season with a 71-66 win over Ball State on Monday. The Panthers were -3 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 27-27 tie at halftime, Georgia State outscored Ball State 44-39 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 137 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgia State's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 11 threes for 18.2%.</p> <p>They connected on 25 of 54 two-point attempts (46.3%) and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%). The Panthers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.</p><p>Georgia State's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 25 two-point baskets on 54 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia State limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 11 attempts, an 18% success rate. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15, shooting 68%. Georgia State allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Mississippi State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Mississippi State cruised to a 95-60 win over West Georgia on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -26.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>After leading 40-29 at halftime, Mississippi State turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 55 points while holding West Georgia to 31.</p><p>Mississippi State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.2%, thanks in part to their 46.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 62.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Josh Hubbard was a standout performer, scoring 26 points in 26 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 85.7% from three, hitting 6 of 7 attempts. Claudell Harris Jr. added 20 points, making 6 of 10 threes, while Tamaury Releford contributed 16 points on 70% shooting.</p><p>Despite Mississippi State's defensive struggles, allowing 60 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 60 points. The Bulldogs gave up 22 two-point baskets on 62% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's defense allowed 14 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 56%. The Bulldogs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>At 4:05 PM from Oracle Park in San Francisco, we have an NL West matchup between the Diamondbacks and Giants. Heading into Saturday's game, the Diamondbacks are 10-11 compared to the Giants at 9-12. Arizona is currently favored on the money line at -122.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8 runs, and Zac Gallen is starting for the Diamondbacks. He is facing off against Kyle Harrison for the Giants. You can catch this one on TV on MLB Network.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +102</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS GIANTS:</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>Arizona cruised to a 17-1 win over the Giants in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 5th inning, scoring 13 of their 17 runs. As for the Giants, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were at +105 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jordan Montgomery pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts and didn't issue a walk. On the other side, Blake Snell had a rough outing for the Giants, giving up five earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Diamondbacks were led by a huge game from Blaze Alexander, who went 3/5 with a home run and five RBIs. Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Gabriel Moreno each drove in three runs for Arizona's offense.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 10-11, the Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West, trailing the Padres by half a game for the 2nd place in the division. Overall, they Diamondbacks are 6-3 against division opponents. At home, they have gone 7-6, and they are just under .500 at 3-5 on the road.</p>

<p>When favored, Arizona has gone 8-5 this season compared to 2-6 as the underdog. Their overall series record for the season is 3-3, and this comes after splitting their two-game series with the Giants.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 11-10 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 4-4 on the run line. The Diamondbacks have been a better bet as an underdog, going 5-3 on the run line, compared to 6-7 as a favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 5.7, while it drops to -2.5 in losses.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have had a high percentage of games with over/under lines set above 8 runs, with 90.5% of their games having higher lines. Their games have averaged 10.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 10-11 on the year. Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 0-0.</p><p>Zac Gallen and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Giants. Gallen has been solid in his first three starts of the season, picking up a win in each outing. He's coming off a 6-inning start in which he struck out 7 and gave up 4 hits. He's also got 10 strikeouts in his first start of the season.</p><p>If you're looking for some Diamondbacks player props to target, we have Ketel Marte with the 22nd highest hits projection in today's slate, as well as the 11th best odds to hit a home run. Randal Grichuk has the top odds to hit a home run for the Diamondbacks and the 10th best odds in the league. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has the best odds to hit a home run for the Diamondbacks and the 10th best odds in the league. If you're looking for a player to get a few hits, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has the 22nd best hits projection in today's slate.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Giants are set to take on the Diamondbacks today, they are in 4th place in the NL West. Currently, they are 2.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. In the division, they have gone just 5-7.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall record, the Giants are 9-12. At home, they are just above .500 at 4-4, and on the road, they are 5-8. San Francisco is coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks.</p><p>San Francisco has an average run differential of -1.1 runs per game this season, and they have a run line record of 9-12. They are 2-6 against the run line at home, where they have a scoring margin of -2.0 runs per game. The Giants are 7-6 against the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of -0.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in four straight games as the underdog, and they are 6-3 against the run line in those games.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the San Francisco Giants' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks is set at 8 runs. The Giants' games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-9. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 1-2. In total, 42.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs.</p><p>After starting the season with a win over the Padres, Kyle Harrison has picked up a win and a no-decision in his last two starts. He has 2 home runs allowed on the season, but has been able to rack up 15 strikeouts in 17 innings of work. Today's start is at home against the Diamondbacks.</p><p>If you are looking to bet on some Giants players to have a big game at the plate, we have some projections for you. Jorge Soler has the 5th highest total hits projection on the team, and he also has the top odds to hit a home run for the Giants. In fact, his home run projection is 8th best in the league today. LaMonte Wade Jr. is 3rd on the team in total hits projection, and his odds to hit a home run are 11th best in the league. Thairo Estrada is 2nd on the team in total hits projection, and his home run odds are 13th best in the league. Jung Hoo Lee has the top total hits projection on the team, and his odds to hit a home run are 15th best in the league.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 4/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Roos versus the Golden Eagles? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Oral Roberts is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Kansas City.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROOS VS ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mabee Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Oral Roberts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After starting the season with a 6-10 road record, Kansas City has won four straight games on the road. Overall, the Roos are 15-15 this season.</p>

<p>In the team's last game, they defeated Denver by a score of 84-69. Over the last 10 games, the Roos have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Kansas City has an ATS record of 11-9. Their overall ATS record is 16-12. On the road, the Roos are 9-7 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 3-0 in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Kansas City has an ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Kansas City games is 13-12-3. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 142.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>Kansas City's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Denver, finishing the game with a total of 84 points. Their season average is now 72.3 points per game. Jamar Brown led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Allen Mukeba Jr. contributed 15 points for the Roos.</p><p>The Roos' defense is presently ranked 115th nationally, allowing an average of 70.1 points per contest. Kansas City will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Denver to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will the Oral Roberts Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Oral Roberts is 11-17 overall and 5-11 in Summit League games. They have lost seven straight games, including a 77-76 loss to South Dakota in their most recent game. At home, the Golden Eagles are 6-4 this season and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games.</p>

<p>For the year, Oral Roberts has been the favorite in 12 games and has gone 5-7 in those matchups. They are favored by 2.5 points today, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five home games.</p><p>Oral Roberts has an ATS record of 11-15 this season and they are 4-8 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Eagles have gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Oral Roberts' over/under record for the season sits at 12-14, and today's line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, which is higher than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their latest game, Oral Roberts offense put up 76 points against South Dakota. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 7 threes. Offensively, the Golden Eagles hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 213rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 80th in terms of percentage and 42nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Oral Roberts will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.8 points per game (267th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oral Roberts' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.9% this season.</p>

Kansas City Roos vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. American is favored by -1.5 in this Patriot League conference contest against Navy. The game's over/under currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will American Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, American has gone 13-12, including a 7-5 mark in Patriot League action. The Eagles have lost two straight games, and they are 5-9 on the road compared to 7-3 at home. They have been favored in 15 of their 25 games, going 11-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their last game, American fell to Holy Cross by a score of 58-56. Over their last 10 games, the Eagles have gone 5-5 on the road, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>Overall, American has an ATS record of 13-11 this season. On the road, they are 7-7 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Eagles are 10-5 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 7-3 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for American games is 13-11 and their matchups have averaged 138.4 points per game. Today's over/under line is set at 132.5. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than that. Over their last three matchups, their over/under record is 1-2 and their games have averaged 114 points.</p><p>Most recently, the American offense finished with just 56 points vs. Holy Cross. For the game, they hit 7/16 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.8%. Matt Rogers is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Elijah Stephens brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the American defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. So far, the American defense is giving up an average of 7.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (412nd).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Midshipmen Chances at Home</h3><p>After a 69-67 loss to Army, Navy is 8-15 overall and 4-8 in the Patriot League. The Midshipmen are 6-4 at home this season, and they are 7-2 when favored.</p>

<p>For the year, Navy has been an underdog in 13 of its 23 games, going 0-13 in those contests. The Midshipmen's average scoring margin at home is +3.1 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Navy has gone just 4-8-1 against the spread this season. Their home ATS mark is 3-6-1, and over their last three games at home, they are 0-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Navy's games this year (133.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>The Midshipmen's offense finished with 67 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 67.4 points per contest. One area that the Navy offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 97th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 39%.</p><p>At this time, the Midshipmen's defense is positioned 77th in the country, permitting 68.0 points per game. So far, the Navy defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (393rd).</p>

American Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Patriots and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on None. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -12 vs. George Mason.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +12</p><p>This game will be played at Al McGuire Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will George Mason Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Patriots opened their season with a 75-58 win over North Carolina Central on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, George Mason entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>George Mason led 32-22 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 43-36 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>George Mason's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 17 attempts for an 11.8% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Patriots were strong from the free-throw line, making 31 of 41 attempts for a 75.6% success rate. They also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, shooting 4 of 11 from the field and 2 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 41 free-throw attempts, George Mason's defense held their opponent to just 58 points in their previous game. The Patriots allowed a 41% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 19 of 34 two-pointers.</p> <p>George Mason's defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 17 attempts, an 11% shooting rate. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette opened their season with a commanding 102-62 win over Stony Brook on Monday. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -23.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette took control early, leading 48-30 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Stony Brook to 32.</p><p>Marquette's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points with a 58.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.7%, thanks to an 83.8% success rate on two-pointers, though they hit just 29% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way, scoring 32 points in 26 minutes, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Chase Ross added 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 81.8% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. The Golden Eagles also dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive boards.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled, allowing 62 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 31 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, an 83% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette allowed 9 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 29%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 76% rate.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>In this NL Central matchup, the Pirates (57-71, 31-34 home) play host to the Cubs (67-60, 32-30 away) at PNC Park. Taking the mound for the Pirates is Mitch Keller, while the Cubs will go with Kyle Hendricks. Check out my pick for two of this Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -119</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 7:05 ET on Friday, August 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>The Cubs have put together a 4-1 record in their last five games as the favorite.</li><li>Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Pirates are just 4-6 (straight-up).</li><li>Over his last two starts, Kyle Hendricks has an ERA of just 2.96.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>On an overall record of 67-60, the Cubs are 2nd in the NL Central. On the road, Chicago has put together a record of 32-30 while going 35-30 at home. Against teams with below .500 records, the club has gone 38-38. Overall, the Cubs have played in 40 series, going 21-14-5.</p><p><p>Kyle Hendricks is set to take the mound for the Cubs in his next start, having pitched at least six innings in each of his last two outings. The right-hander has a 5-6 record and 3.83 ERA this season, along with 64 strikeouts and a 1.14 WHIP. Opponents have managed a .279 wOBA against him, while he's issued 17 walks so far in 2021.</p></p><p>Kyle Hendricks earned a quality start and a win in his last outing against the Royals, leading the Cubs to a 4-3 victory. In 6 1/3 innings, he gave up just one run and five hits.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs' has gone deep 154 times, placing them 13th in the league. Over Chicago's previous five games, they are 11th in runs scored, with their season average of 5 runs per game putting them 5th in the league. The Cubs' overall team batting average stands at .254 along with an OBP of .330.</p><p>Nico Hoerner has been one of the Chicago Cubs' most productive hitters in 2023. His .278 batting average and 62 RBIs have been instrumental in the team's success, while his nine home runs have provided a spark to the offense.</p><h3>WILL THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Looking to snap a two game losing streak, the Pirates are in 4th place in the NL Central. Pittsburgh's overall record sits at 57-71 while going 26-37 on the road and 31-34 at home, respectively. So far, they have played in 40 series, and have gone 13-22-5.</p><p><p>Mitch Keller is set to take the mound for the Pirates, having gone six or more innings in his last two starts. So far in 2023, Keller has posted a 10-8 record with a 4.22 ERA and 173 strikeouts. His WHIP is 1.28 and opposing batters have a .310 WOBA against him. He has also issued 47 walks this season.</p></p><p>Mitch Keller's most recent outing saw him earn a quality start and the win for his team, who ultimately triumphed 7-4 over the Twins. The right-hander allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings of work.</p><p>During their last ten games, Pittsburgh is the 20th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .230 and are averaging 4.5 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Pirates are hitting .235 with an OBP of .314 while averaging 4.2 runs per contest. This figure puts them 22nd in the league.</p><p>Connor Joe has been a key contributor to the Pirates' offense over their last five games, leading the team in hits and batting .517. This season, Joe is hitting .255 with 33 RBIs.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 8/25/23

<p>The Ducks and Kraken are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Kraken are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kraken picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Ducks Grab a Win in Seattle?</h3><p><p>With just 52 points this season, the Ducks are sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference and 7th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Anaheim has gone just 1-9, and they have dropped five straight games on the road.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Ducks have been the underdog in 63 of their 72 games and have gone 20-39-4 in those games. In games against Western Conference opponents, Anaheim has gone just 11-29, and they have gone 5-12 in divisional matchups.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Ducks have gone 18-17 against the puck line and 36-36 overall. Their average scoring margin on the road is at -1.3 goals per game, and they have dropped five straight games vs. the puck line away from home.</p>

<p>So far this year, Anaheim has been the underdog in 63 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 33-30. In their last ten road games, the Ducks have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Anaheim's games are averaging 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.3. The Ducks currently have an over/under record of 32-36-4.</p><p>Across the Ducks last three road games, the team averaged 0 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Ducks come in averaging 2.4 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. This season, the Ducks are 4-17 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 18-24 record.</p><p>Anaheim's leading goal scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far this season, he has 30 goals, placing him 27th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Vatrano has 21 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 13th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Lukas Dostal has started 30 games in this season. His current record is 11-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.736%.</p><h3>Will Seattle Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 15-16-6, and overall, they are 29-29-13. In the Pacific Division, Seattle is in 6th place and 12th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, the Kraken have gone 14-25 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone just 2-8, and they have lost four straight games. As the favorite this season, Seattle has gone 13-8-4, and they have been favored in 25 of their 71 games.</p></p><p>Seattle comes into the game with a puck line record of 39-32 and an average scoring margin of -0.2 goals per game. So far, the Kraken have had 17 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, the team's puck line record is 10-15 when favored, and they have been favored in 25 games this season. In their last 10 home games, the Kraken have a puck line record of 5-5.</p> <p>For the season, Seattle's games have finished with an average of 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Kraken have an over/under record of 30-37-4.</p><p>Although Anaheim has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 0 goals per game in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Kraken are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Kraken have a 11-12 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 17-16 record.</p><p>Seattle will be looking for a good game from Jared McCann who leads the team in scoring with 27 goals, ranking 39th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 28 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 13th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Anaheim, goalie Joey Daccord has started 42 games in this season. His current record is 18-15, and his save percentage stands at 0.882%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Dukes game? Catch the action at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-37 at halftime, Princeton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Princeton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in large part to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.7% (23/30) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% (11/22) from the line. Xaivian Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Adam Njie added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 55% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 76% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 22 attempts. Princeton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne dropped their season opener at home, losing 77-72 to Lipscomb on Monday. The Dukes were -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Duquesne outscored Lipscomb 38-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacob Ognacevic led Duquesne with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three in their last game. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Dukes shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 30% of their threes (6/20) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19). Duquesne recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points while their opponent shot 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Dukes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Duquesne allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers (-183) will host the Golden State Warriors (+154) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 231.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Win at Cleveland?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 7-1 on the season with a 118-112 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Golden State, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 230, just over the pre-game line of 228.5.</p> <p>A pivotal 12-0 run by the Warriors turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 44-40 to leading 52-44. After a 32-16 second quarter, the Celtics responded by outscoring Golden State 41-31 in the third. The Warriors entered the fourth quarter with a narrow 82-81 lead and finished strong, outscoring Boston 36-31 in the final period.</p><p>Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points and 9 assists in their win over the Celtics, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. Buddy Hield also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep and finishing with 16 points, matching Andrew Wiggins' total.</p> <p>Golden State hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. Curry scored 21 points in the 2nd half, including 11 in the 3rd quarter and 10 in the 4th, while Hield added 5 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Celtics to just 16 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 41 points. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Golden State sent Boston to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Celtics hit 19 threes at a 35% clip. The Warriors finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 9-0 on the season with a 131-122 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total score of 253 points exceeded the 224.5-point line by 28.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 48-39 to 58-39. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 40-29, and entered the 4th with a 99-88 lead. Although the Pelicans edged Cleveland 34-32 in the final quarter, the Cavaliers had already built a strong enough lead to secure the win.</p><p>The Cavaliers shot 54.2% from the field and knocked down 17 threes at a 48.6% clip in their 131-122 win over the Pelicans. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 29 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert each added 16 points, with Allen shooting 70% from the floor. Darius Garland scored 11 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Ty Jerome added all 11 of his points in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite giving up 122 points, the Cavaliers managed to secure a win over the Pelicans. Cleveland's defense was at its best in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 25 points. However, they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 34 points in each.</p> <p>The Cavaliers allowed New Orleans to shoot 47% from the field and 48% from three, with the Pelicans making 13 threes. Cleveland also sent New Orleans to the line 28 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Defensively, the Cavaliers recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Eagles and Bearcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Morehead State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 93-45 to Louisville on Monday. The Eagles were +21.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, which was under the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Morehead State struggled early, scoring just 14 points in the first half while allowing 41. They managed to put up 31 points in the second half, but their defense gave up 52 points after the break.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points while shooting 23.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.9%, and they hit only 3 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out just 4 assists as a team. Kasean Pryor contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while J'Vonne Hadley added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Morehead State's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% on two-pointers, with 21 makes on 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense gave up 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Morehead State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cincinnati as Home Favorites</h3><p>Cincinnati opened their season with a dominant 109-54 win over UAPB on Monday. The Bearcats, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After leading 55-32 at halftime, Cincinnati continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 54-22.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 109 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3% (42/72). They were equally effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>The Bearcats also dominated on the boards, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds, and dished out 27 assists. Simas Lukosius led the way with 20 points on 8/10 shooting, while Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jizzle James contributed 10 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 54 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's opponent hit 12 of 24 threes, good for 50% shooting.</p> <p>Cincinnati also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 56%. On the boards, Cincinnati gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Morehead State Eagles vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Clemson is the heavy favorite in this week 10 matchup against Louisville, with the point spread set at -10.5 in their favor. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 2nd, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. ESPN will be covering the action as the Tigers, with a 6-1 record, look to handle the 5-3 Louisville Cardinals. The over/under line is at 61.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Clemson Tigers -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEMSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Clemson Tigers winning this one by a score of 34 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Clemson Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 61.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisville Cardinals Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Louisville enters Week 10 against Clemson with a 5-3 record, ranked 17th in our power rankings. They have a 98.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.1% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Cardinals are 2-2 at home and 2-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Louisville has been favored in five of their eight games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +12, but they are 2-5 against the spread, including an 0-3 mark on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 61.5, higher than any other game this season. Louisville’s over/under record is 5-2, with their games averaging 61.2 points and an average line of 54.5 points.</p><p>Louisville’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 10th in the nation with 302.8 yards per game. Tyler Shough has thrown for 2,348 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108. The Cardinals are 17th in scoring, averaging 36.6 points per game, and we have them 16th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.</p> <p>Louisville is 12th in passing completions, with 23.2 per game, and they are 21st in passing attempts. Shough has completed 64.3% of his passes. Ja’Corey Brooks leads the receiving corps with 799 yards and eight touchdowns on 44 catches. On the ground, Isaac Brown has rushed for 649 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry.</p><p>Louisville's defense will need to step up as they face Clemson, having allowed 24.6 points per game this season, ranking 56th nationally. In their last game, a 31-27 win over Boston College, they gave up 27 points and 318 total yards, including 154 rushing yards on 41 attempts and 164 passing yards, while allowing three passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 137.5 rushing yards per game on 34.8 attempts against Louisville’s defense. Through the air, quarterbacks have completed 63.5% of their passes, averaging 222.8 yards per game and posting a 98.1 passer rating, which ranks 131st in the country.</p><h3>Are The Clemson Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Clemson enters Week 10 with a 6-1 record, ranked 13th in our power rankings. They are projected to be bowl-eligible but have a 22.9% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Tigers hold the 16th-best odds to make the CFB playoff at 33.1%.</p> <p>At home, Clemson is 4-0, and they’ve gone 2-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their seven games, going 6-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +19, and they are 4-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p>This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points. Clemson’s games have averaged 65 points, with an average line of 53. Their over/under record is 3-3-1, and they’ve exceeded the line by an average of 12 points.</p><p>Heading into week 10, Clemson’s offense is averaging 42 points per game, ranking 4th in the nation, and they are also 4th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has thrown for 1,836 yards, completing 66.7% of his passes, with 20 touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating is 117.</p> <p>Clemson is 38th in passing yards per game, averaging 290.6 yards, and they are 29th in completions, with 23.3 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 45.5%. On the ground, they are averaging 201 rushing yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 692 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns.</p><p>Heading into their matchup against Louisville, Clemson's defense ranks 31st nationally, allowing 23 points per game. They’ve given up 218 passing yards per game (86th) and 133 rushing yards per contest. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56% of their passes, with a passer rating of 81.7 against Clemson’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Virginia, Clemson allowed 31 points but limited the Cavaliers to just 18 rushing yards on 28 attempts. Virginia threw the ball 41 times, completing 24 passes for 281 yards, while Clemson’s defense also recorded two interceptions.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

<p>The 2021-22 college basketball season continues Friday, January 28, with the Mid-American showdown from Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio, where the Rockets welcome the Zips for their lone regular-season encounter.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, the Rockets are firm 9.5-point favorites with a total of 141.0 points, so let’s see what’s the best Akron vs. Toledo betting pick. Last season, the Zips and Rockets split a two-game set, as each team emerged victorious on the home court.</p>



<h2 id="akron-eyes-its-fifth-consecutive-w">Akron eyes its fifth consecutive W</h2>



<p>The Akron Zips (13-5; 8-8 ATS) improved to 6-2 in the conference play following a 60-56 victory at the Central Michigan Chippewas this past Tuesday. John Groce’s boys extended their winning streak to four games but failed to cover a 12.5-point spread.</p>



<p>Sophomore forward Enrique Freeman led the way for Akron at Central Michigan, posting a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double. Junior guard Xavier Castaneda had 16 points and six boards, while the Zips held Chippewas to only 36.1% shooting from the field.</p>



<p>Akron sits at the third spot of the Mid-American Conference table. The Zips are No. 151 in both of the latest NCAA NET Rankings and KenPom rankings. They score 103.8 points per 100 possessions (152<sup>nd</sup> in the country) on 45.3% shooting from the field (125<sup>th</sup>) and 34.8% from downtown (132<sup>nd</sup>).</p>



<h2 id="toledo-shoots-for-its-eighth-straight-victory">Toledo shoots for its eighth straight victory </h2>



<p>The Toledo Rockets improved to 16-4 straight up and 15-5 ATS on the season following an 86-75 victory to the Buffalo Bulls this past Tuesday. It was their seventh SU and ATS win in a row, as the Rockets dominated the Bulls down the stretch to cover a 4.5-point spread in front of the home fans.</p>



<p>Toledo allowed Buffalo to score only 13 points in the final ten minutes. The Rockets held the Bulls to 37.0% shooting from the field, making 50.9% of their field goals. Sophomore guard Ryan Rollins led the charge with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while freshman guard Ra’Heim Moss added 12 points and six assists.</p>



<p>The Rockets top the Mid-American Conference with an 8-1 record. They are No. 61 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 67 in the KenPom rankings. Toledo scores 110.8 points per 100 possessions (47<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 47.1% shooting from the field (46<sup>th</sup>) and 36.3% from beyond the arc (66<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Akron:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>2-9 ATS in the last 11 games against Toledo&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toledo:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-0 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>5-0 ATS in the last five games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-akron-vs-toledo-pick">Akron vs. Toledo Pick</h2>



<p>Both Akron and Toledo lack height and matchup each other well, but the Rockets look like a more talented bunch of the two, especially on the offensive end. Ryan Rollins has been terrific so far this season, averaging 20.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while junior forwards J.T. Shumate and Setric Millner have combined for 29.4 points and 12.3 boards a night.</p>



<p>I’m expecting the Rockets to extend their dominance over the Zips. Toledo is 9-2 SU and ATS in its last 11 meetings with Akron. The Zips rank 164<sup>th</sup> in the country in points allowed per 100 possessions (102.8) and 231<sup>st</sup> in the opponent 3-point percentage (34.1%).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Toledo -9.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The totals are a tricky wager in this matchup because we’ll see the clash of two different styles. While the Rockets play at a steady pace, averaging 69.4 possessions per 40 minutes (79<sup>th</sup> in the nation), the Zips register only 62.8 possessions per 40 minutes (344<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p>Furthermore, the betting trends are not helping a lot. The total has gone over in the last three meetings between Akron and Toledo, but the under is 8-4 over their previous 12 encounters. The over is 4-2 in Toledo’s last six games, while the under is 5-1 in Akron’s previous six road tilts. As I’ve mentioned, the Zips matchup the Rockets well and should be able to slow down things, so give me the under.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 141.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Akron vs. Toledo Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/28/22

<p>The Owls and Bulls are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Bulls will host the game at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. Florida Atlantic is favored by -5.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Tampa Possible for the Owls?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic enters this game with a 20-5 record, including a 9-2 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Owls have been especially strong at home, going 12-1 this season, compared to a 7-4 record on the road.</p>

<p>Florida Atlantic has been the favorite in 22 of its 25 games this season, going 17-5 in those contests. The Owls have won four of their last five games on the road and are coming off an 80-68 win over Temple.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 11-13 this season. On the road, they are 4-7 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Owls have gone 9-13 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's over/under record this season sits at 12-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 154.5 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 147.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Temple, finishing the game with a total of 80 points. Their season average is now 83.3 points per game. Offensively, the Owls hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 51st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 85th in terms of percentage and 39th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Owls' defense is nationally ranked 177th, allowing 72.1 points per game. Florida Atlantic's three-point defense is currently 162nd in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.7% of their shots vs. Florida Atlantic.</p><h3>Can South Florida Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>South Florida has been dominant at home this season, going 13-2 with an average scoring margin of +10.8 points per game. They have won their last 11 games at home, and they are 10-0 in their last 10.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bulls have won 10 straight games, and they are 18-5 on the season. In American Athletic Conference play, they have gone 11-1, and they are 7-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>South Florida has been a solid bet all season long, going 15-5-3 against the spread. At home, their ATS record is 11-3-1, including a perfect 3-0 mark in their last three games. As the underdog, the Bulls are 4-2-1 vs. the spread this year and 5-4-1 in their last 10 games in that role.</p><p>South Florida's over/under record this season is 7-16, and today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.6). This year, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 74.8 points per game, the South Florida had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against Tulsa and had a field goal percentage of 45.8%. Offensively, the Bulls have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 271st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 120th in percentage and 54th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bulls' defense is presently ranked 82nd nationally, allowing an average of 68.0 points per contest. In their most recent game, the South Florida defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Tulsa knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 50 points.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Eagles. The game is starting at 5:45 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with the Eagles being the favored team playing at home against the Pirates.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -10</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 5:45 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pirates Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into their 4th game of the season, Hampton has yet to record a win, going 0-3 so far. Looking back at the last three games where they were the underdogs, Hampton's straight-up record is 0-3. As of today's game, Hampton has a 0-3 record against the spread. However, when considering their performance over the last ten games, including the previous season, Hampton is 5-4 ATS.</p><p>Through three games, Hampton has an over/under record of 2-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 159 points per game so far. When analyzing the Pirates' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 76 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Hampton offense ended with 62 points against Kent State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 36.5% and made 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Pirates have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 166th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 243rd in terms of percentage and 133rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Pirates' defense is presently ranked 130th nationally, allowing an average of 78.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Hampton's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.4% this season.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast will be playing their 4th game of the season against Hampton, and they have yet to win a game, currently sitting at 0-3 overall. In their last ten games at home, which includes games from last year, Florida Gulf Coast has a 2-8 record. As Florida Gulf Coast enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 0-3. Looking back to last season, when they played at home, Florida Gulf Coast went 7-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Florida Gulf Coast has an over/under record of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 141 points per game on average. The Eagles' last five games have finished with a combined 80 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Gulf Coast offense tallied 61 points in a matchup against Missouri State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.8%, and they made 4 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Keeshawn Kellman who comes into today's matchup averaging 12. Zach Anderson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.2.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 105th in the country, permitting 74.0 points per game. Against Missouri State, the Eagles' defense gave up 70 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Missouri State only made 8 free-throws.</p>

Hampton Pirates vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

<p>Betting on today's Blue Hose and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -21.5 over Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Blue Hose Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Presbyterian dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 88-79 to Charlotte on the road. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Blue Hose kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Presbyterian trailed 45-33 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Charlotte 46-43. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 136.</p><p>Presbyterian's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 56.1% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range in their latest game, finishing with 79 points. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, with a 63.9% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Jonah Pierce was perfect from the field, hitting all 11 of his shots and finishing with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Jaehshon Thomas each added 18 points, with Braswell connecting on 5 of 6 threes and Thomas hitting 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense struggled in this one, giving up 88 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Presbyterian's defense gave up 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, or 78%.</p><h3>Will North Carolina State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>North Carolina State opened their season with a dominant 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were favored by 24 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 163 exceeded the over/under line of 147.</p> <p>NC State took control early, leading 50-35 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 47-31.</p><p>NC State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 97 points with a field goal percentage of 55.9% in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.8%, thanks to a dominant 70.7% shooting from two-point range, while they hit 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Wolfpack also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each contributed 14 points, with Pass knocking down 2 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite North Carolina State's defensive struggles, allowing 66 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 66 points. The Wolfpack gave up 70% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent hitting 29 of 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Carolina State's defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%. The Wolfpack gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Normally we only preview the PGA Tour events here at BangTheBook, but this week’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open has a star-studded field and is the final official tune-up for The Open Championship, so we’ll go across the pond to Gullane Golf Club to break this one down.

One spot remains for the PGA Tour players that are not in next week’s major and they’ll fight for that in the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. A lot of players that are playing at Carnoustie are at Gullane to get acclimated to the conditions and also avoid the jet lag that would come with a same-week trip.

This isn’t a new thing, as the Scottish Open has preceded The Open Championship every year since 1987. This year’s event is at Gullane, which last hosted the Scottish Open in 2015. The Scottish Open was actually held at Carnoustie in 1995 and 1996. Last year’s tournament was at Dundonald Links and the 2016 version was at Castle Stuart. In terms of course form data, we have the 2015 Scottish Open. The city of Gullane held the 2013 Open Championship, but that was at Muirfield.

There are 13 Americans in the field and a whole bunch of European Tour regulars that are either looking to secure a spot at The Open Championship or just play well in a very tough field. A lot of PGA Tour regulars are on hand as well, as this is probably the absolute strongest field we’ll see in a European Tour event thanks to the major that is on deck. Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, and Phil Mickelson are the four biggest names from the US that will tee it up at Gullane.

One of the big stories so far this week in Scotland is that Henrik Stenson has withdrawn with an injury. Stenson expects to play at Carnoustie, but that can’t be a good sign for his chances. Tommy Fleetwood is bypassing this week to rest for The Open. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, and Justin Thomas are among those sitting this one out.

The favorite this week per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> is Justin Rose at +900. Rose started out well with a couple of 66s back in 2015, but then he shot 72-76 to finish his weekend at even par. That was a 74th-place finish. Rose is playing very well right now. He was 10th at the US Open at Shinnecock after finishing sixth at Muirfield Village and first in Fort Worth at Colonial. His start in 2015 has to be promising for those looking at the lowest price on the board.

Rickie Fowler, who won this event back in 2015, is the second favorite at +1000. Fowler went 66-68-66-68 for the win, one shot ahead of Matt Kuchar and Raphael Jacquelin. Only six players were at least 10-under in that 2015 event and Fowler was the one that managed to come out on top. He finished 30th the following weekend at St. Andrews. Since missing the cut at The PLAYERS Championship, Fowler has four top-20 finishes, so he’s in decent form.

Masters champ Patrick Reed is at +1800 along with Tyrrell Hatton. Reed did not play here in 2015. It has been a mixed bag for Reed since that win at Augusta. He had back-to-back top-10 finishes at the Zurich Classic team event and the Wells Fargo Championship. Then he finished outside to top 40 at TPC Sawgrass and 29th at The Memorial. He was fourth at Shinnecock in the US Open and then missed the cut at the Travelers. It’s hard to pinpoint what he might do this week. Hatton tied for 22nd in 2015 at the Scottish Open, sliding up the board with a final-round 66 on a day when scoring was tricky. Hatton is 24th in scoring average on the European Tour this season across 28 rounds. He’s played very well on par 4s, which is a big deal this week with only two par 5s and some lengthy par 4s.

Hideki Matsuyama is also making an appearance this week. He’s +2000. We haven’t really seen or heard much from Matsuyama this season. Matt Kuchar, who was one of the runners-up in 2015, is at +2200 along with Andy Sullivan, a name that isn’t very well known to PGA Tour fans. Sullivan is fourth on the European Tour in scoring average across his 56 rounds. The only downside for Sullivan is that he tends to make up a lot of ground on par 5s, but he’s still at a decent price this week. He’s also been one of the better putters among regular European Tour players and is ninth in strokes gained off the tee.

Russell Knox is another interesting player at +2200. Knox is fifth in strokes gained tee to green over his 11 rounds. He also just won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at around +2800. Usually we see players lower than that following a win, but Knox is in a field with some very good players this week, which improves his price.

Those looking for a longer shot dart to throw at the board should check out Eddie Pepperell at +10000. Pepperell, the winner of the Qatar Masters earlier this year, tied for fourth here back in 2015 at 10-under with a 70-66-65-69.

Golf Channel will have coverage of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open throughout the week.

Odds as of July 9, 2 p.m. ET

Justin Rose +900

Rickie Fowler +1000

Patrick Reed +1800

Tyrrell Hatton +1800

Hideki Matsuyama +2000

Matt Kuchar +2200

Andy Sullivan +2200

Russell Knox +2200

Phil Mickelson +2500

Rafa Cabrera-Bello +2500

Louis Oosthuizen +2500

Ian Poulter +2500

Chris Wood +4000

Alexander Bjork +5000

Matthew Fitzpatrick +5000

Ryan Fox +5000

Thomas Pieters +5000

Peter Uihlein +5500

Paul Dunne +5500

Martin Kaymer +5500

Jorge Campillo +5500

Charley Hoffman +6000

Ross Fisher +6000

Julian Suri +6600

Haotong Li +6600

Lee Westwood +6600

Dylan Frittelli +6600

Kiradech Aphibarnrat +7000

Graeme McDowell +8000

Kevin Chappell +9000

Lucas Bjerregaard +10000

Matt Wallace +10000

Matthew Southgate +10000

Mike Lorenzo-Vera +10000

Eddie Pepperell +10000

Erik Van Rooyen +10000

Danny Willett +10000

Cameron Smith +10000

Alexander Levy +10000

Adrian Otaegui +10000

Thomas Detry +11000

Soren Kjeldsen +12500

Andrew Johnston +12500

George Coetzee +12500

Nicolas Colsaerts +12500

Martin Laird +12500

Luke List +12500

Jordan Smith +12500

Joakim Lagergren +15000

Mikko Ilonen +15000

Padraig Harrington +15000

Fabrizio Zanotti +15000

Dean Burmester +15000

Ashley Chesters +15000

Aaron Rai +15000

Benjamin Hebert +15000

Sam Horsfield +16000

Robert Rock +16000

Shubhankar Sharma +16000

Richie Ramsay +17500

Raphael Jacquelin +17500

Pablo Larrazabal +17500

Nacho Elvira +17500

Matthieu Pavon +17500

Marc Warren +20000

Chris Paisley +20000

David Horsey +20000

Gonzalo Fdez-Castano +20000

Hideto Tanihara +20000

Jeunghun Wang +20000

Bradley Dredge +20000

Callum Shinkwin +20000

Richard Sterne +20000

Scott Hend +20000

Wade Ormsby +20000

Yusaku Miyazato +20000

Christiaan Bezuidenhout +22500

Austin Connelly +25000

Andrea Pavan +25000

Jacques Kruyswijk +25000

David Drysdale +25000

David Lipsky +25000

Lorenzo Gagli +25000

Julien Guerrier +25000

Maximilian Kieffer +25000

Matteo Manassero +25000

Lee Slattery +25000

Oliver Fisher +25000

Thomas Aiken +25000

Thongchai Jaidee +25000

Stephen Gallacher +25000

Zander Lombard +27500

Nino Bertasio +27500

Justin Walters +30000

James Morrison +30000

Jamie Donaldson +30000

Adrien Saddier +30000

Scott Jamieson +30000

Romain Wattel +30000

Ricardo Gouveia +35000

Paul Waring +35000

Pedro Oriol +35000

Peter Hanson +35000

Jason Scrivener +35000

Haydn Porteous +35000

Gregory Bourdy +35000

Jens Dantorp +40000

Darren Fichardt +40000

Edoardo Molinari +40000

Ernie Els +40000

Andrew Dodt +40000

Ashun Wu +40000

Connor Syme +40000

Brandon Stone +40000

Brett Rumford +40000

Richard Bland +40000

Renato Paratore +40000

Steven Brown +40000

Alvaro Quiros +45000

Duncan Stewart +45000

Gavin Green +50000

David Howell +50000

Jinho Choi +50000

Gregory Havret +50000

Lasse Jensen +50000

Marcel Siem +50000

Adam Bland +50000

Andres Romero +50000

Bradley Neil +50000

Charlie Ford +50000

Daniel Brooks +50000

Chris Hanson +50000

Sebastien Gros +50000

Scott Fernandez +50000

Ryan Evans +50000

Phachara Khongwatmai +50000

Robert Karlsson +50000

Sam Brazel +50000

Soomin Lee +60000

Tapio Pulkkanen +60000

Oliver Farr +60000

Jamie McLeary +60000

Thomas Bjorn +62500

Peter Whiteford +75000

Jason Norris +75000

Clement Sordet +75000

Chase Koepka +75000

Carlos Pigem +100000

Daniel Im +100000

Conor O'Neil +100000

Darren Clarke +100000

Rak Hyun Cho +100000

S.S.P. Chawrasia +100000

Trevor Immelman +100000

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The tragic and terrible flooding in West Virginia has left us with only one golf event this week. It’s across the pond at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Scotland. This is the last chance for European Tour players to gain entry into The Open Championship, which will be played at Royal Troon next week. The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open is a great appetizer for next week’s main course and there are a lot of top-notch players in attendance this week.

As mentioned, awful floods washed out the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, so this is the only event that golf fans will have to follow this week. That’s certainly not a bad thing because it is a loaded event. Rory McIlroy and the Big Three from the PGA Tour are not there, but a handful of very familiar Americans, including a past champion, are on hand to tee it up this weekend.

This is the fourth time that Castle Stuart Golf Links has held the Scottish Open. The first time was when the tournament was under the sponsorship of Barclays and Luke Donald was victorious in the weather-shortened event. Only 54 holes were played and Donald was 19-under. This is a course that can see some very good scores. Jeev Miikha Singh won in 2012 at 17-under by topping Francesco Molinari in a playoff. Phil Mickelson had the same winning score after topping Branden Grace in a playoff.

Castle Stuart is your typical course in that region of the world. Wind and rain can play a factor on the par 72, 7200-yard track. There are a lot of undulating greens and plenty of sand traps. There are a lot of long, straight holes that require accuracy off the tee and on the approach. There isn’t a lot of margin for error because areas of rough are basically unplayable, so anything outside the first cut can lead to doubles and triples. As seen by the winning scores posted here in the past Scottish Open events, it can be a good course for birdies or better with clean swings and good putting. The cut was 1-under in both 2013 and 2012 here at Castle Stuart.

The name at the top of the odds board at <strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong> is Henrik Stenson. Stenson (+805) hasn’t played this event since 2013, the last time it was at Castle Stuart Golf Links. He played extremely well that week and finished tied for third at 15-under, but he certainly could have done better. Stenson’s 70-64-66 had him in the catbird’s seat for a while, but he fired a 73 on Sunday and wound up losing by two shots to Phil Mickelson and Branden Grace. Mickelson ended up victorious in a playoff, but Stenson was on his game. He also tied for eighth in 2012 at this same course. Stenson withdrew from the US Open a couple weeks ago and has missed two straight cuts, so he’s not in the greatest form.

Speaking of Branden Grace, he’s the second favorite at +1100. Grace was the runner-up here in 2013 when he lost to Phil Mickelson in a playoff. He narrowly made the cut in 2012, but finished tied for 68th at 3-under. He did not play here in 2011. Grace has been in really solid form recently. He was 57th at the PLAYERS Championship, but he was 10th at Firestone last week and fifth at Oakmont three weeks ago. He won the RBC Heritage in April. He hasn’t played a European Tour event since he won the Qatar Masters back in January. He’s been in the top five of his last three European Tour starts.

Martin Kaymer is the third favorite at 5Dimes at +1400. Kaymer hasn’t played this event since 2012, when he finished 29th at Castle Stuart. He shot 67-68-69, but then finished with a final-round 74 that cost him a lot of money and some points in the standings. Kaymer doesn’t have much of a track record in this event over the last five years, but he won at Loch Lomond in 2009. He’s played well in European Tour events, with three straight top-seven finishes, but he hasn’t cracked the top 35 in a PGA Tour event since the Dell Match Play.

Phil Mickelson has one win in a European Tour exclusive event. It was this one in 2013 when he topped Branden Grace in a playoff on this very course. His other European Tour wins are in majors or WGC events. Because this event often falls right before The Open Championship, it’s almost an annual staple on Lefty’s calendar. He was 31st last year at Gullane and 11th at Royal Aberdeen in 2014. His win in 2013 really stands out and he also was 12-under here in 2012, though it wasn’t the prettiest of events. He shot an opening-round 73, but then went 64-65, before finishing with a 74. Mickelson is at +1600 here this week and could be knocking on the door of a win.

Shane Lowry will get a lot of consideration at +1800. In the three previous Scottish Opens at Castle Stuart, Lowry has finished 31st (7-under), 11th (13-under), and 14th (12-under). Lowry was second at the U.S. Open. He struggled at Firestone, but got better as the weekend went on, so he does carry a little bit of momentum into this event.

This has been a good course for Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts. Colsaerts checks in at +4500 this week. He finished tied for eighth in 2013, four shots back of the pace set by Mickelson and Grace. In 2012, Colsaerts played well, but 8-under was only good enough for 36th. In 2011, Colsaerts was 14-under through 54 holes before weather caused the tournament to end at that point. He was third to start June at the Nordea Masters and was 22nd last week on a tough track at Le Golf National.

Those looking for a Hail Mary can give Simon Dyson a shot. Dyson is +50000 this week. He was 12th in 2013 at 10-under, shooting a consistent 70-69-69-70 over the course of the weekend. He was 10-under in 2012 as well, as a final-round 74 pushed him down the board. Dyson was 11-under through 54 holes in 2011, as the soft conditions allowed for a lot of low scores. He plays really well here, so top five or top 10 props could be in the works for him.

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