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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 10/30/24

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<p>Carlos Rodon and the Yankees are hosting the Royals tonight at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the Yankees are the heavy favorites on the money line at -152. The Royals are +131 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>This AL matchup has a start time of 7:38 PM ET, and TBS will be televising the game. Cole Ragans is starting for the Royals, and they are 86-76, which has them in 2nd place in the AL Central. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -152</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:38 ET on Monday, October 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>New York rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Yankees vs. Royals series. The Yankees scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 6-5 win. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -202 on the money line.</p>

<p>Gerrit Cole started for the Yankees, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out four. Clay Holmes got the win out of the bullpen, and Luke Weaver got the save. Michael Wacha only went four innings for the Royals, giving up three earned runs on four hits.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Yankees were led by Gleyber Torres and Juan Soto, who each had three hits and two RBIs. Torres also homered in the game. Alex Verdugo scored twice for New York while going 2/3.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game two on the road, the Royals will look to even their series against the Yankees, who lead 1-0. Kansas City finished the regular season with an 86-76 record, including a 41-40 mark on the road and 45-36 at home. As favorites, they went 50-31, while posting a 38-46 record as underdogs.</p> 

<p>During the regular season, the Royals had a run line record of 92-73, with an average run margin of +0.6 per game. They’ve covered the run line in five straight road games. The under has been a common trend for Kansas City, as their over/under record stands at 70-90. Today’s line of 7.5 runs is well below their season average of 8.4.</p><p>Cole Ragans gets the start for the Royals today and is coming off a strong outing vs. the Orioles, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that outing, he went six innings and gave up just four hits. Looking back at his last three outings, Ragans has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has made 32 starts this season and has a record of 11-9, along with an ERA of 3.14. Opponents are batting .206 off the left-hander this season. Ragans has one complete game and 21 quality starts this year.</p><p>Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. have been the Royals' top power hitters this season, with Perez hitting 27 homers and Witt Jr. leading the team with 32 long balls. Perez is also 5th in the league with 109 RBIs, while Witt Jr. is right behind him, as he is 8th in the league in runs batted in. Witt Jr. comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .332, and Perez is also hitting well, with a batting average of .271.</p>

<p>Michael Massey has been hot at the plate for the Royals, going 8/21 in his last six games, including a homer and three RBIs. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez have both struggled of late, with Renfroe going 1/10 in his last three games and Melendez hitting just .167 in his last five games.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Leading their series against Kansas City 1-0, the Yankees are set to host game two of this best-of-five matchup. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. They’ve won two straight as favorites and at home.</p> <p>New York’s run line record is 84-79, with a home run margin of +0.4 compared to +1.4 on the road. As favorites, their run line record is 62-75. The Yankees’ over/under record is 87-71, and 85.2% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last three games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and comes into the game with a record of 16-9 and an ERA of 3.96. Looking at his overall numbers, Rodón has made 32 starts, and opponents are batting .226 this year. He has turned in 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.03 strikeouts per nine innings. Rodón's last outing came on September 27th vs. the Pirates, where he finished with a no-decision, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better at home, going 9-2 with a 3.58 ERA compared to 7-7 with a 5.25 ERA on the road.</p><p>Not only are the Yankees the top home run hitting team in the league, but they are also 3rd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. This is a lineup that doesn't strike out a ton and is also the most patient team in the league, as they lead the league in walks. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the Yankees' top power hitters this season, with Judge leading the league with 58 homers and Soto's 41 homers being the 4th most in the league. Judge has been especially hot of late, going 5/24 with five homers over his last seven games. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging the bat well, hitting .382 over his last eight games.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 10/7/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 2nd ranked Celtics (-591) will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls (+436). Boston is favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 243.5.</p>

<p>Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and has won 3 straight games. The Celtics are 21-6 and sit atop the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have A Chance at United Center?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 21-6 on the season after a 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Boston, who were -14.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points was well under the 240.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 86-82 going into the 4th quarter, but the Bulls went on a decisive 12-0 run after the score was tied at 90-90, taking a 102-90 lead and closing out the game strong, outscoring the Celtics 35-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-108 loss to the Bulls, the Celtics shot just 39.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Jayson Tatum led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Tatum also had 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Celtics held the Bulls to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 35 points, respectively, in a 117-108 loss. Boston allowed Chicago to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Boston allowed 19 three-pointers on 36% shooting and sent the Bulls to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Celtics finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 13-15 on the season with a 117-108 win over the Celtics on Thursday. Chicago, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 225, falling short of the 240.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago went on a decisive 12-0 run in the 4th quarter, breaking a 90-90 tie and taking a 102-90 lead. They outscored Boston 35-22 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls to a win over the Celtics with 36 points, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% rate. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 57.9% from the field. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bulls made 19 threes, shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 in the 4th, while Dosunmu also added 9 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls gave up 108 points but held the Celtics to just 22 points in the 4th quarter, helping secure the win. Chicago allowed 32 points in the 2nd quarter but limited Boston to 25 points in the 1st. Overall, the Bulls held the Celtics to 39% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls allowed 14 threes but held Boston to 25% shooting from deep. The Celtics also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago recorded 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Washington as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 9-2 on the season with a 91-78 home win over Missouri State on Saturday, December 14th. The Cougars entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Washington State led 34-27 at halftime and exploded for 57 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points to the Bears.</p><p>Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 91 points with a 62.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks to 76.7% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each contributed 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% and Watts hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7/7, while Jalen Hampton grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 11 points.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed 32 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Washington State allowed 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42%.</p><h3>Can Washington Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Washington improved to 6-3 on the season with an 87-69 win over Eastern Washington on Tuesday. The Huskies, playing at home, were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Washington led 39-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 48-37. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Washington's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 60.7% (34/56). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks to hitting 52.6% from beyond the arc (10/19) and 64.9% on two-point attempts (24/37).</p> <p>Mekhi Mason led the way with 23 points, shooting 71.4% from three (5/7) in just 24 minutes. Andrew Cook added 18 points, hitting all of his three-point attempts, while Zoom Diallo was perfect from the field, going 6/6 for 14 points.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made baskets on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Huskies gave up 24 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 10 makes on 19 attempts, or 52% shooting.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

There was very little drama on Monday night in the NBA Playoffs. Both home teams won in blowout fashion and the game between the Bucks and Nets was never even close. At least Denver and Phoenix played close until halftime.

The hope would be for a couple of better games on Tuesday night, including Game 1 of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz. The Clippers became the first home team to win a game in their series against the Dallas Mavericks and it was the deciding game, so here they are to take on the #1 seed Jazz.

Utah is -4 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/top-5-bitcoin-sports-books/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a> with a total of 220 for Game 1 of this best-of-seven series.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>
The Clippers had to spend a ton of energy to advance out of the first round and it may have come at a cost. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both battled injuries throughout the regular season and were tasked with playing a lot of minutes over the seven games of that series against the Mavericks.

Leonard had 225 points in 285 minutes of action, but he was on fire, shooting over 61% from the floor and nearly 90% from the free throw line. George also played 285 minutes with 165 points, but he was only 46% from the floor. George struggled to make threes, coming in at just 30.6%, while Leonard was a 42.5% distance shooter. The three-ball is such a big part of the Clippers offense and will need to be in this series as well.

Seven Clippers were in double figures in the deciding game, led by 28 from Kawhi, who simply took over the series late. In the Game 6 and Game 7 wins, Leonard combined to go 28-of-40 from the floor and had 73 points to go with 16 rebounds and 12 assists. He did what superstars do.

This series feels more like a Conference Final than a Conference Semifinal. These teams were first and second in NetRtg during the regular season. The Clippers were the best three-point shooting team and the Jazz were also in the top five. The Jazz were second in 3P% defense and the Clippers were sixth.

One huge difference in this series is that the Jazz were tops in the league in 2P% defense and the Clippers were 15th. We’ll see what kind of success Kawhi and PG can have when they step inside the arc against this stout Jazz D.
<h2><strong><u>Utah Jazz</u></strong></h2>
The Jazz have not played in what must feel like an eternity. Utah eliminated Memphis in five games, so the Jazz have not played in six days. It sure seems like it has been longer than that, but their playoff run began all the way back on May 23. There were some extra off days built into the schedule for that series early on, so it dragged out a little, but not very long and Utah was rarely tested in the series.

It was over when Donovan Mitchell returned to the lineup. After sitting out Game 1 and publicly criticizing the decision, Mitchell returned for Game 2. The Jazz won the next four games and scored at least 120 points in each one of them. Even though he missed a game, Mitchell was still easily the leading scorer for the Jazz and looked as sharp as ever, shooting 45% from the floor and 40% from three.

The Jazz were 48.8% from the floor overall, better than 40% from deep, and nearly 85% at the free throw line. Memphis provided very little resistance, though, and the Clippers should be a much more formidable foe. That means that somebody will need to step up and help Mitchell out on the scoring front, unless the Jazz plan to win a bunch of low-scoring games.

Mitchell was the only player to score at least 100 points in the series. Jordan Clarkson had 18.6 points per game, but was only 10-of-42 from three and scored based on volume, not efficiency. Bojan Bogdanovic may have to be a much bigger weapon in this series. His first-round Usage Rate was only 21.9%. He needs more touches here after shooting 49% in the first round. We could see more touches for Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert as well.

Salt Lake City is not Denver on the altitude front, but it will be interesting to see how the Clippers respond to playing in a little bit of elevation after that long series with Dallas that featured a lot of back-and-forth flights and a lot of minutes for the primary guys. Mitchell only averaged 30 minutes per game in the series and still put up huge numbers, so he’s fresh as a daisy here.
<h2><strong><u>Clippers vs. Jazz Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The Clippers have a good chance to draw first blood tonight. They’ll be facing a Jazz team that hasn’t been out there in a meaningful game in nearly a week and also wasn’t really tested the way that the Clippers were. It seems like a good spot for LAC to keep the momentum going, but then the series will really start in Game 2 when Utah has its legs.

<strong>Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +4</strong>

Clippers vs. Jazz Game 1 Free Pick & Prediction - 06/08/21

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the 76ers (+315) will take on the Kings (-407) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 219 points.</p>

<p>Currently, Sacramento is favored by 9 points. The Kings are 41-29 and sit 3rd in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is 39-32 and sits 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, March 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-103 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Philadelphia?</h3><p>Today, the 76ers are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-32. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place. On the road, the 76ers are 18-17 compared to 21-15 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the 76ers have a record of 8-19 this season. They have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog and have an ATS record of 12-14 on the road.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's O/U record for the season is 35-36, and their games have averaged 226.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 219, and 59 of their games have had higher O/U lines.</p>

<p>The 76ers' last game was a 121-107 win over the Clippers. They were 9-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total was 228 points, and the O/U line was 215.5.</p><p>The 76ers are 15th in the league in scoring at 114.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is 22nd in the league in field goal percentage at 46%. They are 20th in pace at 97.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 21st in the league at 35%. They are 26th in three-pointers made at 11.6 per game.</p><p>At present, the 76ers' defense is ranked 9th, allowing 112.1 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.4% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Will the Kings Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Sacramento is looking to extend their win streak to three games after defeating the Magic 109-107. The Kings were 2.5-point underdogs in that game.</p>

<p>This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 34-35-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 234.1 points, and today's O/U line is set at 219.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Kings are 35-35 overall and 13-20 ATS at home. They have failed to cover the spread in two straight games at home.</p>

<p>Sacramento's record of 41-29 has them in 7th place in the Western Conference. Against other teams in the West, they are 27-17 and 9-6 against division opponents.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Kings have a record of 30-18 and are favored by 9 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 21-27, while going 14-8 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the Kings have scored 120.2 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, Sacramento is 8th in scoring at 117.8 points per game. They have outscored the league average in 62.9% of their games this season.</p>

<p>Sacramento has been one of the more efficient teams from two-point range, hitting 57% of their attempts, which is 5th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, the Kings are 15th in three-point percentage at 36%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Kings are 10th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Sacramento is 6th in the league at 28.6 per game.</p><p>The Kings' defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 116.3 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Kings are forcing 12.7 per game, which is 17th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 4.1 per game.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/25/24

<p>It’s a busy day in the MLB as we have a 15-game card on Sunday, April 17, so don’t miss out on the best Braves vs. Padres betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>Atlanta won two of three games in this series and will be looking to clinch it with the third consecutive victory. Still, the Padres are -130 favorites, while the total is set at 7.5 runs.</p>



<h2>Braves secured the second 5-2 victory in a row</h2>



<p>For the second straight game, the Atlanta Braves recorded a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres. After losing the opening game of the series 12-1, the Braves bounced back with a pair of fine displays and improved to a 5-5 record.</p>



<p>Ian Anderson got his first win of the season as he pitched for 5.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Matt Olson had three hits, one of which was a home run, his second of the campaign.</p>



<p>Over the opening ten games of a new season, the Braves scored 40 runs (6th in the MLB) on a .234/.328/.383 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, Atlanta’s staff has a 5.18 ERA (26th) and 1.30 WHIP (18th).</p>



<h2>Padres looking to bounce back on Sunday</h2>



<p>Following a massive 12-1 win to open a home series against the Atlanta Braves, the San Diego Padres suffered a pair of 5-2 defeats and now are hoping to at least conclude the series with a W and tie it at 2-2.</p>



<p>San Diego, who lost four of the last five games to drop to a 5-5 record, wasn’t good enough in the latest 5-2 loss. The Padres recorded just four hits; Trent Grisham and Jurickson Profar got RBI apiece, while Nick Martinez struggled in his second start of the season by allowing four runs on seven hits with three Ks and four walks over 5.0 innings of work.</p>



<p>The Padres are just ahead of the Braves when it comes to runs as they scored 41 (5th in the MLB) on a .248/.335/.373 slash line. San Diego’s pitching has been better than Atlanta’s thus far, as its pitchers have a 3.92 ERA (17th) and 1.18 WHIP (11th).</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Atlanta</strong>:</p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five road games vs. a right-handed starter</li><li>1-4 in the last five games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30</li></ul>



<p><strong>San Diego:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-0 in the last four during Game 4 of a series</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-atlanta-braves-vs-san-diego-padres-pick">Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Pick</h2>



<p>I am backing San Diego to respond to a two-game losing run and win on Sunday. It’s going to be a close encounter, but I am going with Yu Darvish to bounce back from his horrific second start of the season when he lasted just 1.2 innings after allowing nine runs on eight hits for a dreadful 10.57 ERA. The Japanese pitcher threw for 5.2 innings against the Braves last year and recorded a 3.18 in a loss.</p>



<p>Atlanta will have a rookie pitcher Bryce Elder on the mound. His first-ever start in the MLB was decent, but he was credited with a win over Washington more thanks to his batters than his pitching. The 22-year-old righty finished the game with a 4.76 ERA over 5.2 innings, but the Braves’ batters got 16 runs in a massive 16-4 victory over the Nats. I expect him to struggle against San Diego’s hitters, who are better than Washington’s in every segment. It’s going to be an uphill battle for the Braves on Sunday, and I am backing the hosts to take this one.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Padres to win at -130</p>



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



<p>These two teams are fun to watch, even though they are playing without their superstars - Ronald Acuna Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. Still, there are numerous All-Stars on each team, and I expect to see a high-scoring affair after these rivals failed to combine for more than seven runs in the last two H2Hs.</p>



<p>Although I am backing Darvish to improve from his latest start, I don’t think he will have an easy job here. He will surrender a few runs in the opening three or four innings, that’s for sure, because it’s not 2013 or 2020, when Darvish dominated. Elder is going to struggle against Machado, Hosmer, and Profar, so I am going with Over in this one.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go with Over 7.5 runs at -120</p>

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/17/22

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Rams game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Temple in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Temple Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 62-61 win over Davidson on Wednesday. The Owls were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-24 at halftime, Temple turned things around by scoring 38 points in the second half while holding Davidson to 30. The Owls’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>In their last game, Temple's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19 points, while Bobby Durkin contributed 14 points and hit 50% of his threes. Quante Berry was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 50% from deep.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (23/54). They allowed 57% shooting inside the arc, with the opposing team making 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3/19 shooting (15%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-69 win over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Rams, who were favored by 9.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home.</p> <p>Rhode Island led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game ended at 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 52.9% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60.7%, converting 17 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from three. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists. Rhode Island finished with 20 assists as a team, with Joe Ostrowsky contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, while knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 34 shooting, which is 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense held the other team to 8 of 26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 60%.</p>

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redhawks and Texans face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Texans are hosting the game at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 139 points, and Tarleton State is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Seattle.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wisdom Gym at 5:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Redhawks.</li><li>Not only will Seattle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Redhawks Have What it Takes in Stephenville?</h3><p>Seattle enters this game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they are 2-6 this season as the underdog. The Redhawks have gone 4-8 on the road this year, and they have a scoring differential of -1.0 points per game in road games.</p>

<p>Overall, Seattle is 18-12, and they have lost two straight games. In their last game, they lost to Abilene Christian by a score of 64-59. Over their last 10 road games, the Redhawks have gone 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Seattle has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 7-1. Their overall ATS record is 16-13. On the road, the Redhawks are 7-5 vs. the spread this year and have gone 1-2 ATS in their last 3 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Seattle games is 11-18 and today's line of 139 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (140.7). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Recently, the average scoring total in their games is 135 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Seattle offense tallied 59 points in a matchup against Abilene Christian. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.9%, and they made 3 threes. One area that the Seattle offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 130th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.</p><p>So far, the Redhawks' defense is ranked 57th in the country at 67.2 points per contest. Against Abilene Christian in their most recent game, the Seattle defense gave up a total of 64 points while allowing Abilene Christian to hit 42% of their shots.</p><h3>Do the Texans Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Coming off a tough 63-60 loss to Utah Valley, Tarleton State will look to get back on track as 2.5-point favorites at home against Seattle. The Texans have been the favorite in 14 games this season, going 11-3.</p>

<p>On the year, Tarleton State has a record of 22-8, including a mark of 9-3 at home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Texans have gone 7-3, and their average scoring margin at home this season is +6.5 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Tarleton State has gone 8-6 vs. the spread this season. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Texans are 6-4 ATS. At home this year, they have an ATS mark of 7-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is similar to the average over/under line Tarleton State has seen this season (138.4). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those matchups is 150 points.</p><p>Against Utah Valley, the Tarleton State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 73.3 points per game. They scored 60 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.4% in the game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jakorie Smith who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.2. Lue Williams also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.5.</p><p>At present, the Texans' defense is nationally ranked 76th, allowing 68.2 points per game. In today's game, the Tarleton State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 63 points.</p>

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