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<p>Looking to win big? The Antelopes and Sun Devils face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sun Devils are hosting the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Arizona State. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.</p><h3>GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State 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>Can Grand Canyon Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon edged out a 74-72 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday, November 9th. Despite being -12.5 favorites, the Antelopes didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon trailed 36-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 36. The combined points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range (4/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 75.9% of their free throws (22/29).</p> <p>Collin Moore and Don McHenry each scored 23 points, with Moore shooting 63.6% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. McHenry shot 56.2% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc (3/6).</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with 20 of 43 two-point shots finding the mark.</p> <p>From three-point range, Grand Canyon held their opponents to just 4 of 17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 for 75%. On the boards, Grand Canyon gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Arizona State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Arizona State’s season opener against Gonzaga ended in an 88-80 loss on Sunday. Despite being +22 point underdogs, the Sun Devils kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Arizona State scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 50. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game line of 156.5.</p><p>Arizona State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes (9/29). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%).</p> <p>Basheer Jihad led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Braden Huff added 21 points on 69.2% shooting. Khalif Battle and Alston Mason each contributed 19 points, with Mason also dishing out 3 assists. Ryan Nembhard finished with 13 points and a team-high 11 assists.</p><p>Arizona State's defense struggled, giving up 88 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They conceded 31 field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arizona State allowed 23 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 24 shots, or 33%. Arizona State also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, an 81% success rate.</p>

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<p>Thursday's interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Marlins is set for 1:10 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Marlins are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are +136 on the money line, while the Red Sox have won three straight and are the -161 favorite.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and today's starting pitching matchup features Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox and Kyle Tyler for the Marlins. In the AL East, the Red Sox are 46-39, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East with a record of 30-56.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -161</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins 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>Boston picked up a 7-2 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 9th inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O'Neill each homered for the Red Sox. Devers, Yoshida, and O'Neill each scored twice. Connor Wong also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello pitched well for the Red Sox in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Trevor Rogers had a rough outing for the Marlins, giving up two earned runs in just three innings of work.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 46-39 overall this season. The Red Sox will be on the road today, taking on the Marlins. So far, they have gone just 11-10 in AL East matchups, putting them 8.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 20-23 this year, and they have gone 26-16 on the road. Boston has won three straight as the favorite, and they are 25-18 overall as the favorite this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are an even 21-21.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid team to bet on the run line. They are 25-17 on the run line on the road, and their average run differential is +1.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight games, and they have been the underdog in 42 of their 65 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the combined run average of 8.8 runs per game in Boston Red Sox games this season. The Red Sox have played to the over in 41 of 80 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 15 of 26 games, including their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Marlins on the road. Pivetta has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 4-5 with a 4.52 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Pivetta has allowed at least one homer in each outing. His ERA at home is 6.72 compared to 4.06 on the road. Pivetta's WHIP for the season is 1.22.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been on a tear of late for the Red Sox, going 13/31 in his last eight games with four homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 18 homers this season, which is 9th in the MLB. Devers also leads the Red Sox with 49 RBIs. Devers' recent hot streak has also put him 3rd on the team in batting average at .291.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 6th in batting average and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are 10th in home runs and have the league's best BABIP at .32. Boston also comes into the game with the league's 5th best OPS.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 5th in the NL East, 27 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. Overall, they are 30-56 and have lost three straight games, and they are just 7-19 against other NL East teams. The Marlins have dropped three straight games, and they are 4-6 over their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 16-29 compared to 14-27 on the road. So far, the Marlins have really struggled as the favorite, going just 3-12 this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are 27-44, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.</p><p>Despite a losing record overall, the Marlins have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 37-49. They have been especially good on the road, going 21-20, but have struggled at home, going just 16-29. Miami has been a better bet as an underdog this season, going 36-35 on the run line in those games.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Miami Marlins have seen their fair share of high-scoring games this season. In fact, their over/under record for the season is 45-40. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs, but they've seen the line set at 8.5 runs in 29.3% of their games. Their over/under record in games with a line set at 8.5 runs is 15-14, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Kyle Tyler will be making his first start of the season for the Marlins and will be at home against the Red Sox. Tyler has made 2 appearances out of the bullpen this season, with his most recent outing coming on June 28th. In that game, he went 4 2/3 innings and took the loss, giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits.</p><p>As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3 runs per game. Miami's offense has also struggled in the power department, as they are 22nd in home runs and have the worst isolated power figure in the league. Looking at their team batting average, they are 17th in the league at .231.</p>

<p>Bryan De La Cruz has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 15 homers is the best mark on the team and 12th in the league. So far, he is batting .240. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is 2nd on the team with 10 homers and has a batting average of .256. Over his last nine games, Jake Burger has gone 9/36 with two homers.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 7/4/24

<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Bookmakers and oddsmakers are in the gambling business as a business and they need to make money. The -110 figure that they establish for many bets is the amount that a bettor needs to bet in order for them to win $100. This extra $10 is called the juice that the bookmaker needs in order to remain in business.

<strong>As Far As The Bettor Is Concerned</strong>

Just like with anything, consumers need to find the best prices they possibly can before they spend their money. The same thing goes for laying down a bet. Different oddsmakers and bookmakers will set reduced juice for bettors in order to attract new bettors or increase the action on a particular game. These reduced lines are commonly known as “reduced juice” or “nickel lines.”

Bettors need to shop around for the best they can find so that they need to put up the least amount of money possible to place their bets. The bettor needs to put themselves in a position to make the most they can off the least amount of money possible.

The ultimate objective for any bettor is to minimize their losses and maximize their wins, obviously right? There are going to be times when a bettor will spend a little more on a bet because they are confident in the team. This bet could be upwards of -120 or even -130. If a bettor is going to do this, they need to make sure that they are extremely confident in the bet that they are making.

<strong>As Far As The Sportsbook Is Concerned</strong>

No business is going to last long if they are not making money. This is why bettors have to spend $110 to win $100. The sportsbook needs to be able to make money for being available to bettors to broker the bets. This seems like a small commission, but sportsbooks make a majority of their money on losses.

Between a cashed out winning bet and a losing bet, the bookmakers will come out up $10. This is not a lot of money, which is why a bookmaker banks on the fact that there are going to be a large number of bettors who are going to lose. Also, what most bettors don’t take into account is the number of bets that a bookmaker takes throughout the scope of a single game. The more bets they take, the more money they make.

For an even more detailed discussion on betting vig and how to beat it, check out <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-odds-how-to-win-and-beat-the-vig/"><strong>this article</strong></a>.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Horned Frogs game? Catch the action at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Horned Frogs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and TCU is favored by -12.5 to win at home against West Virginia.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can West Virginia Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>West Virginia heads into their matchup against TCU as 12.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Mountaineers have gone 3-12 when listed as the underdog. They are also 0-6 on the road, where they have been outscored by an average of 17.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last outing, West Virginia fell to Texas by a score of 94-58. Over their last 10 road games, the Mountaineers have gone just 1-9.</p><p>West Virginia has not been a good bet against the spread this season, going 9-14. Their road ATS mark is just 1-5 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. As the underdog, the Mountaineers are just 5-10 vs. the spread this year and they are 1-4 in their last 5 games as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for West Virginia games is 12-11. On average, their games have finished with 141.8 points, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line of 141.3. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>Most recently, the West Virginia offense finished with just 58 points vs. Texas. For the game, they hit 3/13 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 38.2%. The top scorer for the Mountaineers was Jesse Edwards with 17 points, while Noah Farrakhan also chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>West Virginia's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.7 threes per game vs. TCU. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.</p><h3>Does TCU Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, TCU will look to get back on track when they host West Virginia. So far this season, the Horned Frogs have gone 10-4 at home, compared to 6-3 on the road. TCU is 14-4 when favored, and they have been favored 18 times this year.</p>

<p>TCU's average scoring margin at home is +14.1, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. The Horned Frogs' overall record this season is 16-7, and they are 5-5 in Big 12 play. Their average scoring margin on the road is +5.4. In their last game, TCU lost to Iowa State by a score of 71-59.</p><p>TCU has an ATS record of 13-10 this season and they are 7-7 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Horned Frogs have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in TCU's games this season (149.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 81.8 points per game, the TCU had a below average performance. They scored 59 points against Iowa State and had a field goal percentage of 44.2%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Horned Frogs offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 18.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 48%.</p><p>Currently, the Horned Frogs' defense holds the 149th rank in the nation, allowing 71.1 points per game. The TCU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Iowa State to connect on 8 threes.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

<p>The Jaguars and Lions are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at The Field House in Commerce, TX. Southern is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will East Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Can Southern Pull Off A Win at The Field House?</h3><h3>Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Thursday, falling 89-74 to the Hawkeyes. Southern was a +26.5 point underdog going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-37 at halftime, Southern put up 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 163 went over the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Southern Jaguars put up 74 points, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts and 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 threes on 19 attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, connecting on just 6 of 15 attempts for 40%.</p> <p>Pryce Sandfort led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 80% overall. Payton Sandfort added 17 points and 7 assists, while Owen Freeman contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Josh Dix also had 14 points and 5 assists, and AJ Barnes chipped in 14 points in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 32 of 60 shots, including 18 threes on 40 attempts, a 45% clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Southern's defense allowed 14 of 20 two-point attempts to fall, a 70% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws (58%). Southern limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on the Aggies on the road. Entering the game as +31 point underdogs, East Texas A&M fell short of covering the spread, losing 87-55.</p> <p>After trailing 50-24 at halftime, the Lions managed to put up 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The combined points for the game ended just under the O/U line of 143.5, with a total of 142 points.</p><p>East Texas A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points and shooting 39.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with a 29.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Zhuric Phelps led the way with 18 points in 17 minutes, shooting 61.5% from the field. Henry Coleman III and Manny Obaseki each added 14 points, with Coleman grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>East Texas A&M struggled defensively, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Lions couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with the opposing team hitting 63% of their shots inside the arc, going 29/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, East Texas A&M allowed 5 threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 14. The Lions gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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