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<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Pistons (3-35) will host the Rockets (18-18) in a non-conference matchup. Houston is favored by 7.5 points and is currently on a two-game losing streak. The over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Rockets are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division. Meanwhile, the Pistons have lost six straight and are 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-109 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Rockets Chances in Detroit</h3><p>So far this season, the Rockets have an overall record of 18-18. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and 3rd in the Southwest Division. When playing against other teams in the West, they are 14-10 compared to 4-8 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Houston is 3-12 straight up and 6-8 against the spread. As the favorite, they have an average scoring differential of +10 PPG, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 9-2 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The average over/under line in Houston's games this season is 222.1, which is lower than today's line of 227.5. For the season, their games have averaged 223.2 points per game, and the over has hit in two straight games. Their O/U record for the season is 16-20.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Rockets lost to the Bulls (124-119). Going into the game, they were 4-point underdogs, and their ATS record fell to 21-14 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 243, surpassing the O/U line of 216.5.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockets have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 24th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 111.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 41.7% of their games. They have also struggled with their field goal percentage, shooting 46% on the season.</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, Houston is averaging 12.6 made threes per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in pace at 98.4 possessions per game.</p><p>This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 110.6 points per contest. So far this season, the Rockets' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 3rd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.8 times per game vs. Houston.</p><h3>Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>At 3-35, the Pistons find themselves in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 0-15 and 3-20 against other teams in the East.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pistons have gone 3-32 this season and have an average scoring differential of -11.6 points per game. They have also lost six straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Detroit is 14-20 as the underdog and has failed to cover in their last three games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 5-12 at home.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Spurs by a score of 130-108. The game's over/under line was 237.5, but the teams combined for 238 points.</p>

<p>This season, the average over/under line in Detroit's games is 229.3, and their games have averaged 234.3 points. In 20 of their 38 games, the over/under line has been higher than 227.5.</p><p>This season, the Pistons are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 111.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Pistons have scored less than the NBA average in 76.3% of their games. In their last two games, they have scored below their season average.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 6th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th at 46%.</p><p>On defense, the Pistons are ranked 27th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 76.3% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 38.4% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/24

Paul Goldschmidt and the ice-cold St. Louis Cardinals are trying to stave off their fifth consecutive loss as they play host to the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The matchup starts at 3:15 p.m. ET and you can watch it on WLS and FSMW.
<h2>Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds</h2>
The Cubs are 84-77 SU and have gone 75-85 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 12.2 units for moneyline bettors and 10.1 units ATS. The Cardinals, on the other hand, are 90-71 SU and 84-76 ATS. The team has gained 5.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 4.5 units ATS.

St. Louis games have an over/under record of 65-83-12 in 2019. The Cubs have an over/under record of 74-75-11.

Derek Holland will get the nod for the visiting Cubs. The left-handed Holland (2-4, 5.47 ERA) has recorded 82 punchouts in 82.1 innings so far. He's 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA against St. Louis this year.

The Cardinals will send righty Jack Flaherty (10-8, 2.85 ERA) to the mound. Flaherty has 225 strikeouts and 54 walks as well as a WHIP of 0.99. Flaherty is 1-1 with 34 strikeouts and a 3.07 ERA across five starts against Chicago this year.

As a unit, St. Louis' pitchers have allowed 4.1 runs per game overall this year. The club's starting pitching staff has a 3.81 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.90 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.8 K/9. In 75 games against NL Central opponents, Cardinals starters have an ERA of 3.93 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.51.

The St. Louis hitters have produced 4.7 runs per outing, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 5.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .226/.326/.413 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and second baseman Kolten Wong have led the Cardinals' batters this year. Goldschmidt is hitting .256/.342/.469 with 33 home runs, 95 RBIs and 95 runs scored, and Wong is hitting .285 with 11 homers, 59 RBIs, 61 runs and 24 stolen bases.

In the other dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.99 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.99, along with a WHIP of 1.30 and a K/9 of 9.07.

The Cubs offense has slashed .253/.334/.454 on its way to 5.1 runs scored per game this season, including 5.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team's last five contests (2-3 SU).

Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo continue to lead Chicago’s offense. Bryant is slashing .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs and 108 runs scored. Rizzo is hitting .293/.405/.520 with 27 homers, 94 RBIs and 89 runs scored.
<h3>Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Cardinals, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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Chicago has logged 18 extra-base hits over its last five outings. St. Louis has 17 XBH over its last five.

The Cubs have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.

The Cubs have an OPS of .788 this season and an OPS of .800 against right-handed pitchers. The Cardinals' OPS sits at .738 overall and .736 versus righties.

Chicago fielders have committed 11 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only six errors for St. Louis over its last 10.

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Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick 09/29/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bengals. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bengals at Holt Arena in Pocatello, ID. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Sky conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Idaho State is favored to win by -2 at home vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -2</p><p>This game will be played at Holt Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough in Pocatello?</h3><p>So far this season, Northern Colorado has gone 17-12, including a 10-5 record in Big Sky games. On the road, the Bears are 6-7 compared to a 9-4 mark at home.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Northern Colorado has gone 3-6, and they come into this matchup with Idaho State having lost their most recent game to Eastern Washington by a score of 85-76.</p><p>As the underdog, Northern Colorado has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 6-3. Overall, their ATS mark is 11-14-1. On the road, the Bears are 7-6 vs. the spread and have gone 1-2 in their last three games as the visitor.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Northern Colorado games is 16-8-2, and the average scoring total in their games is 158.9 points. Today's over/under line of 145 is lower than the average OU line in their games (151.3). So far, 23 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The Bears' offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 80.3 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bears offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 22.6 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 48%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northern Colorado defense is giving up an average of 77.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Eastern Washington, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 85 points vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>Can Idaho State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak at home when they take on Northern Colorado. The Bengals have gone 6-3 at home this season and have an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Idaho State is 12-17 this season and 7-8 in Big Sky Conference play. They have been the favorite in seven games, going 5-2 in those contests.</p><p>When looking at Idaho State's ATS record this season, they are currently 11-14-1. At home, their ATS mark is just 3-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bengals are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Idaho State games is 15-9-2. The average point total in their games this year is 139, while the average over/under line is 135.9. Today's over/under line of 145 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>Idaho State's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Weber State. They achieved a 59.6% field goal percentage and went 8/13 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bengals have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 110th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 305th in percentage and 269th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bengals' defense is presently ranked 100th nationally, allowing an average of 69.5 points per contest. Against Weber State, the Bengals' defense gave up 62 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Weber State only made 8 free-throws.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Idaho State Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Nationals and Braves square off in an NL East matchup. This one is being played at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -201. The Nationals are +170 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 9 runs.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton is starting for the Braves, and he is facing off against Mitchell Parker for the Nationals. Washington is 23-28 this season, while the Braves are 30-20 and are 2nd in the NL East. MASN will be televising Monday's game.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 4:10 ET on Monday, May 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Braves to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 9-5 loss. Washington was the +150 underdog at home going into this game. Things started off well for the Nationals, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Mariners scored three times in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Washington started Patrick Corbin, and he took the loss, going six innings and giving up six earned runs on four hits. He also issued three walks and hit a batter. The Nationals's offense scored their other four runs in the 5th inning but couldn't complete the comeback. CJ Abrams had a big game, going 1/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Washington is on the road today, taking on the Braves, and they are 13.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Overall, the Nationals are 23-28 and have gone 5-5 against other teams in the NL East this year.</p>

<p>The Nationals won their series vs. the Mariners, taking two of three games. Overall, they are 3-7 in their last 10 games. As the road underdog, the Nationals are 11-14 this year compared to 20-26 as the underdog overall. As for their record at home, they are 10-13 this year.</p><p>Washington is 31-20 against the run line this season, including an 18-10 mark on the road. The Nationals have been a run line underdog in 46 of their 50 games, going 28-18 in those contests. Washington's average run differential in all games is -0.4, but it jumps to +3.4 in their wins and -3.5 in their losses.</p><p>Washington's over/under record is 22-27, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. Their combined run average is 8.4 runs per game, and when the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-3. Only 17.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Left-hander Mitchell Parker gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Braves on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.32 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Parker has a WHIP of 1.16 and opponents are batting .248 this year. In his last outing, Parker picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had taken the loss in two straight outings. Parker has given up at least one homer in three of his last four starts.</p><p>Washington's offense has been one of the worst in the league so far, averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 22nd in the MLB. They are also near the bottom of the league in team slugging percentage and OPS. The Nationals have been striking out at a good rate but are just 15th in walks.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top two hitters in terms of batting average, with Garcia leading the team with 26 RBIs. Abrams has gone just 3/19 in his last five games, while Eddie Rosario is also looking to turn things around, as he is batting just .172 for the season and went 1/18 in his last five games. However, Rosario does have seven homers, which is 2nd on the team.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Pirates, closing out their series with an 8-1 win. After allowing one run to the Pirates in the 2nd inning, the Braves responded with a run of their own and added another three runs in the 3rd. Atlanta went on to close things out with another two runs in the 8th.</p>

<p>Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Pirates batters. Matt Olson was hot at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>With a record of 30-20, the Braves are six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 10-5 in divisional games. Atlanta will open their series vs. the Nationals today, and they are 16-8 at home this season.</p>

<p>As for how they have fared as the favorite this season, the Braves are 29-17, and they are 1-3 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 11-5-1, but they dropped their most recent series vs. the Pirates. Heading into today's game, the Braves are just 4-6 over their last ten games.</p><p>The Braves have a run line record of 26-24 this season, with a +0.9 average run margin per game. They are 11-13 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.5 runs per game. They are 15-11 against the run line on the road, where they have a run differential of +1.3 runs per game. As the favorite, they are 23-23 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 3-1. In their wins, their average run differential is +3.8 runs per game, while in their losses, it is -3.4.</p><p>When the Braves play at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. This season, their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 17-31, and when the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 4-7-1. So far, 11 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 9 runs, which accounts for 22.0% of their games.</p><p>Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Cubs, he went five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. Morton was able to work out of trouble in that outing, as he issued four walks and gave up a homer. Looking back further, he has made four straight quality starts and has a record of 3-1 this season. Morton's ERA is 3.35, and his WHIP for the season is 1.20.</p>
<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .311 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs, which is 2nd in the league. Ozuna has also been very good at getting on base, as his OBP of .396 is the best mark on the team. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 29 RBIs, but he is batting just .230 this season.</p>

<p>Over the Braves' last six games, Adam Duvall has gone just 3/14, but two of his three hits have been home runs. Matt Olson has also gone deep twice in this stretch, but he is just 6/26 in his last six games. Michael Harris II has gone 8/25 in his last six games and is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 5/27/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Starling Marte and the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to host their NL Central foe Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The matchup will get underway at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago to catch the game.
<h2>Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds</h2>
The Cubs are 82-76 SU and are 74-83 against the spread (ATS). They've lost 11.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.8 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread just once over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Pirates, on the other hand, are 67-91 SU and 75-82 ATS. The team's lost 14.6 units for moneyline bettors and 23.8 units ATS. Pittsburgh has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.

Pirates games have an over/under record of 90-59-8 in 2019. Chicago has an over/under record of 72-74-11.

The southpaw Jose Quintana will get the nod for the visiting Cubbies. Quintana is 13-8 with a 4.55 ERA and 148 strikeouts. He's 4-0 with 29 strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA against Pittsburgh this year (five starts).

The Pirates will turn to righty Joe Musgrove (10-12, 4.49 ERA), who's got 149 strikeouts and 37 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.23. Musgrove is 0-1 with 19 strikeouts and a 1.08 ERA across three starts against Chicago this year.

Pittsburgh’s pitchers have yielded 5.7 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starters have a 5.44 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.97 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. In 72 games against divisional opponents, Pirates starters have an ERA of 5.71 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.37.

Pittsburgh’s hitters are putting up 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over their last five. The team's hit .211/.243/.295 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.

The Pirates' batters have been led by outfielders Starling Marte and Bryan Reynolds. Marte is slashing .295/.342/.503 with 23 home runs, 82 RBIs, 97 runs and 25 steals, while Reynolds is hitting .314 with 16 homers, 68 RBIs and 83 runs scored.

For the visiting squad, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.12 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.92 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.93, along with a WHIP of 1.30 and a K/9 of 9.07.

The Cubs offense has slashed .252/.334/.453 on its way to 5.0 runs scored per game this season, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.0 per game over the team's last five outings (0-5 SU).

Third baseman Kris Bryant and first baseman Anthony Rizzo continue to lead Chicago’s hitters. Bryant is slashing .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs, 77 RBIs and 108 runs scored. Rizzo (.293/.405/.520) has produced 27 homers, 94 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

The Cubs have lost 3.6 units and are 61-64 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 59 of those games, compared to 57 that've gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Pirates have lost 10.4 units and are 17-24 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 28 of those games, compared to 12 that went under the total.
<h3>Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Pirates, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends

Chicago has logged 16 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Pittsburgh has eight XBH over its last five.

The Cubs have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Pirates have hit two over their last 10.

The Cubs have a team OPS of .786 this season and an OPS of .796 against right-handed pitchers. The Pirates' OPS sits at .746 overall and .765 against righties.

Chicago has recorded 22.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.2 over its last five.

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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick 09/26/19

<p>Light rain is in the forecast for Monday's Reds vs. Cardinals game in Cincinnati, with the temperature sitting in the mid to upper 60s. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 4:10 PM ET. Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds, and he is facing off against Lance Lynn and the Cardinals, who are 25-26 overall. St. Louis is on a five-game winning streak and is 3rd in the NL Central, while the Reds have won three straight and are 5th in the division.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Reds as the slight favorite, with their line sitting at -135 compared to the Cardinals at +115. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs, and BSOH is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 ET on Monday, May 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Paul Goldschmidt had a big game for the Cardinals in their most recent win over the Cubs, going 2/4 with two homers and four RBIs. The Cardinals really needed a big game from Goldschmidt, as they only scored four runs on six hits. Goldschmidt got the Cardinals on the board with a two-run homer in the 3rd inning and added another two-run shot in the 5th.</p>

<p>Sonny Gray started for the Athletics, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out eight Cardinals batters. However, the Athletics bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and St. Louis's Ryan Helsley picked up the save.</p><p>St. Louis is currently 3rd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 4.5 games. Overall, the Cardinals are 25-26 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Reds. The Cardinals have won five straight games, and they are 3-6 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won four straight series, and they are 9-8 in series matchups this year. As the road underdog, the Cardinals are 7-10 this season, and they are 12-14 on the road overall. St. Louis has been good at home, going 13-12 this season.</p><p>As an underdog, the Cardinals have been a solid bet on the run line, going 15-9. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.9, which is a full run worse than their overall run line record. They have been a better run line bet at home (13-12) than on the road (12-14).</p>The St. Louis Cardinals are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds, with the over/under line set at 9.5 runs. The Cardinals and their opponents have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 24-25. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, the Cardinals have hit the over in their only game. This season, only 2.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.<p>St. Louis is sending right-hander Lance Lynn to the mound today as he faces the Reds on the road. Lynn has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three outings, Lynn has given up at least two homers in each. So far, he has allowed a total of six homers and is averaging 3.51 walks per nine innings compared to 8.42 strikeouts.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with the worst scoring offense in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Cardinals are batting .234, which is 14th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Nolan Gorman has gone 8/21 with three homers and six RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt is also on a four-game hitting streak and comes into the game with six homers and 21 RBIs, but he is batting just .222 for the season. Willson Contreras is batting .280 and has also hit six home runs.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Dodgers, picking up a 4-1 win. Cincinnati was the +177 underdog at home going into this matchup. It was a four-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Dodgers could only score one run, which came in the 9th.</p>

<p>Brent Suter only lasted two-thirds of an inning in his start for the Reds, but the Cincinnati offense picked up the slack, and the Reds's bullpen was excellent. Nick Martini went 2/4 with two RBIs, and the Reds's starter, Nick Martinez, got the win, going five innings and not giving up a run.</p><p>Cincinnati is hosting the Cardinals today with an overall record of 23-30, which has them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 7.5 games in the division and are 1-2 in division games. The Reds have put together a three-game winning streak, and they closed out their series vs. the Dodgers with three straight wins.</p>

<p>So far, the Reds have gone 13-15 at home compared to 10-15 on the road. As the favorite, Cincinnati is an even 10-10 this year and 13-20 as the underdog. One thing to note is that the Reds have dropped six straight games when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 5-11-1, and they are just .500 (5-5) over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Reds are 28-25 against the run line this season. They are 12-16 vs. the run line at home and 16-9 on the road. Cincinnati has covered the run line in three straight games, but they have failed to cover in six straight games when favored. The Reds are 9-11 vs. the run line when favored and 19-14 when they are the underdog.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are at home against the St. Louis Cardinals today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average in Reds games this season is 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 25-26. The average over/under line in Reds games is 9 runs, but when the line is set at 9.5 runs, the over has hit in 10 of 12 games. Only 3.8% of Reds games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher this season, and their under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.34 ERA. Lodolo's WHIP for the season is currently .94. The last time he pitched, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work and took the loss. Looking back over his last three starts, Lodolo has given up at least one homer in each outing. His strikeout numbers for the season are solid, coming in at 11.06 per nine innings. Lodolo has made two quality starts this year.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz comes into today's game as the Reds' top home run hitter, as his nine homers is good for 9th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team with 24 RBIs and has a batting average of .247. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .205 over his last 10 games. Spencer Steer has also been struggling, as he is hitting just .230 for the season and has gone 5/29 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>Stuart Fairchild has been swinging a hot bat for the Reds, going 7/19 in his last nine games, including two home runs. As a team, the Reds are batting just .218, which is 20th in the league, and are averaging only 4.2 runs per game. This is also the 14th ranked home run hitting team in the MLB.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 5/27/24