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<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Maryland is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-71 win over Minnesota on Monday. The Terrapins were -15 favorites at home, but the Golden Gophers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Minnesota 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Maryland put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.2% (19/24).</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% (10/15) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Dawson Garcia each added 21 points, with Garcia hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Lu'Cye Patterson, and Isaac Asuma all contributed 15 points, with Gillespie dishing out a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Maryland gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern fell to 10-6 on the season after a 78-68 home loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled in the first half, trailing 47-28 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northwestern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.6% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to score 68 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jalen Leach added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Northwestern's strong defensive effort, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. The Wildcats held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 25 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Northwestern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Toreros game? Catch the action at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, as the Toreros hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. Washington State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cougars Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State fell to 13-5 on the season after an 88-75 road loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Cougars entered the game as +17 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 40-37 at halftime, Washington State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 163 fell just under the O/U line of 164.5.</p><p>Washington State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 53.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-21 from three-point range.</p> <p>Graham Ike and Nate Calmese each scored 20 points, with Ike shooting 72.7% from the field. Nolan Hickman added 19 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range. Calmese also dished out 8 assists, contributing to the team's 20 assists overall.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% from two-point range, with 24 made shots out of 40 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington State's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Will San Diego Win at Home?</h3><h3>San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Toreros' season struggles continued with a 103-56 loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-14. San Diego, who came into the game as +16 point underdogs, not only failed to cover the spread but also saw the total points go over the 136.5 line, as the teams combined for 159 points.</p> <p>After trailing 41-24 at halftime, San Diego allowed 62 points in the second half while scoring just 32. The Toreros will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.</p><p>San Diego managed just 56 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they hit all three of their free throw attempts.</p> <p>Mikey Lewis was a standout, shooting 87.5% overall and 80% from three, finishing with 18 points in 19 minutes. Mitchell Saxen added 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Joey Chammaa contributed 14 points on 63.6% shooting.</p><p>Despite San Diego's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent to just 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting performance from beyond the arc. The Toreros also sent the other team to the free-throw line only 3 times, where they converted all their attempts.</p> <p>San Diego gave up 9 offensive rebounds while allowing 103 points. Their opponent shot 44% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts, hitting 19 of 39 shots inside the arc.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>UCLA and Washington are set to face off in a week 12 matchup, with the game scheduled for Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 ET. The game will be played at Husky Stadium in Seattle and broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently set at 47 points, with Washington as the -3.5 point favorite at home. The money line odds stand at +147 for UCLA and -176 for Washington. UCLA enters the game with a 4-5 record, while Washington is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UCLA Bruins winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the UCLA Bruins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UCLA Bruins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UCLA heads into Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Washington on the road. They are ranked 57th in our power rankings and have a 41.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Bruins have been better on the road (3-2) compared to their 1-3 record at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UCLA is 6-3, with a 4-1 record on the road. They’ve only been favored once this season, and their average scoring margin is -7.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 47 points. UCLA’s games have averaged 45.4 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 47.1 points.</p><p>UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks 91st nationally. They are also 126th in rushing yards, with only 91.3 yards per game. T.J. Harden leads the team with 351 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown. Heading into week 12, UCLA is ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Ethan Garbers has thrown for 1,907 yards, leading UCLA’s passing game, and the team ranks 22nd in completion percentage, completing 65.3% of their passes. Garbers has 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85. Logan Loya is the leading receiver with 294 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>UCLA's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 11th nationally by allowing just 98.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Iowa, they held the Hawkeyes to 80 rushing yards on 31 carries. UCLA also forced two interceptions while allowing 185 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 252.8 passing yards per game against UCLA, completing 65.6% of their throws. On average, teams have thrown the ball 33.4 times per game against the Bruins, which ranks 90th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington enters Week 12 against UCLA with a 5-5 record and ranks 47th in our power rankings. They have a 68.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Huskies are 4-1, but they’ve struggled on the road with an 0-4 record.</p> <p></p><p>Washington’s ATS record is 3-6, and they’ve gone 0-4 against the spread on the road. At home, they are 3-2 ATS. Their average scoring margin this season is +1.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The Huskies’ over/under record is 2-7, with their games averaging 42.4 points. This week’s line is set at 47, slightly below their average over/under line of 47.7 points.</p><p>Washington’s offense has been heavily focused on the passing game, ranking 16th in the nation with 264.5 yards per game. They are 10th in completions, averaging 23.9 per game, and 20th in attempts with 33.5. Their completion percentage is 71.3%, the third-best in the country. Will Rogers has thrown for 2,343 yards, with a passer rating of 102. He has 13 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.</p> <p>Overall, Washington is 42nd in our offensive power rankings and 80th in scoring, with 21.8 points per game. On third downs, they have converted just 36.7% of their attempts. Jonah Coleman leads the rushing attack with 913 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Denzel Boston has 717 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 55 receptions.</p><p>Washington's defense will look to bounce back after a tough game against Penn State, where they allowed 35 points in a 35-6 loss. The Huskies gave up 486 total yards, including 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Penn State also threw for 220 yards against Washington’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Washington ranks 8th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 149.8 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 69.9 and are completing 52.5% of their passes against Washington. On the ground, the Huskies are allowing 163.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 108th in the country.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Betting on today's Pioneers and Saints game? Catch the action at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, as the Saints hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Siena is favored by -1.5 vs. Sacred Heart in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Saints.</li><li>Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Sacred Heart Have A Chance at MVP Arena?</h3><p>Sacred Heart dropped to 5-10 on the season after a 73-71 road loss to Mount St. Mary's on Sunday. The Pioneers, who entered the game as +3 underdogs, managed to cover the spread but couldn't pull off the win.</p> <p>After trailing 41-32 at halftime, Sacred Heart made a push in the second half, outscoring the Mountaineers 39-32. The total points for the game came in at 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Sacred Heart's offense put up 71 points, shooting 37.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a 31.6% mark from three-point range, hitting 12 of 38 attempts. They were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81.2% of their shots (13/16).</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way, scoring 25 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc (5/10 from three). Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each added 15 points, with Barrouk knocking down 5 threes at a 38.5% clip. The Pioneers also collected 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive struggles, giving up 73 points on 49% shooting, they allowed 62% from two-point range, with opponents hitting 15 of 24 attempts. From beyond the arc, the Pioneers conceded 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% success rate.</p> <p>Sacred Heart sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws for a 70% mark. The Pioneers also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Siena?</h3><p>The Saints fell to 7-9 on the season after a 72-53 road loss to Quinnipiac on Friday. Siena entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Siena struggled in the first half, trailing 43-15 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Quinnipiac 38-29, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Siena's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 29.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 30% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 29.2% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they managed just 53.3% on 8-of-15 shooting.</p> <p>Justice Shoats led the team with 17 points and 5 assists, while Amarri Monroe and Major Freeman each added 16 points. Freeman hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and Jaden Zimmerman also contributed, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Despite Siena's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Saints struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 23 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>Siena did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 for 84%. The Saints also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Philadelphia 76ers (3-12) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (10-7) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 2 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 209 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip off at 6:00 ET and will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this contest.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +2</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 100-94 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Los Angeles Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 10-7 on the season with a 104-88 win over the Kings on Friday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 192 points fell well below the O/U line of 218.5.</p> <p>Los Angeles took control early with a 14-0 run, turning an 8-4 deficit into an 18-8 lead. They held the Kings to just 12 points in the 1st quarter and 17 in the 2nd. Sacramento fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Clippers 35-25, but Los Angeles finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 28-24.</p><p>In their win over the Kings, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 23.8% clip. James Harden led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 27.8% and going 2-for-10 from deep.</p> <p>Derrick Jones Jr. added 17 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 14, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter. Harden scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, and Amir Coffey chipped in 7 of his 11 points in the opening period.</p><p>The Clippers' defense was dominant on Friday, holding the Kings to just 88 points. They were especially strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up only 12 and 17 points, respectively. Even with a 35-point 3rd quarter from the Kings, the Clippers held them to 24 points in the 4th to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Clippers limited the Kings to 38% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 20% shooting from deep. They also collected 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 8 offensive boards. The Clippers added 13 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Do the 76ers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 3-12 on the season with a 113-98 win over the Nets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 211 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 214.5.</p> <p>After a 14-0 run by the Nets put them ahead 69-53, the 76ers rallied, outscoring Brooklyn 60-29 the rest of the way. Philadelphia dominated the 4th quarter, holding the Nets to 21 points while scoring 34.</p><p>Jared McCain's 30 points and 6 threes led the 76ers to a win over the Nets, with McCain hitting 14 points in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points, scoring 9 in the final period.</p> <p>Philadelphia connected on 16 threes at a rate of 37.2%, with an overall FG% of 44.6%. Maxey hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while McCain shot 54.5% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense held the Nets to 98 points on Friday, giving up 24 in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Brooklyn shot 49% from the field.</p> <p>The 76ers limited the Nets to 13 made threes on 35% shooting. Brooklyn also went 7/7 from the line. Philadelphia grabbed 25 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 9 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>At 1:40 PM from Citi Field in New York, we have an NL matchup between the Cardinals and Mets. Heading into Sunday's game, the Cardinals are 13-14, and the Mets are 13-13. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Mets are the slight favorite on the money line at -123.</p>

<p>Jose Quintana will go for the Mets, and he is facing off against Lance Lynn for the Cardinals. You can watch this game on TV on BSMW.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -123</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 1:40 ET on Sunday, April 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>St. Louis picked up a 7-4 road win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Cardinals had a huge 1st inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Mets, they scored their first run in the 5th and added three more in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Cardinals were favored at -137 on the money line.</p>

<p>Sonny Gray got the win for the Cardinals, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued three walks. As for the Mets, Adrian Houser got the start and took the loss, giving up six earned runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Paul Goldschmidt, Brendan Donovan, and Nolan Gorman each had two hits and an RBI for the Cardinals' offense. Pete Alonso hit the game's only home run while going 1/4 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis will be looking for a win today, as they are just below .500 at 13-14 and trail the Brewers by 4.5 games in the NL Central. The Cardinals have yet to win a game against a division opponent this season, as they are 0-3 so far. Their three-game winning streak has come over the final three games of their series vs. the Diamondbacks and in the first two games of this series vs. the Mets.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 5-7 this year and have gone 8-7 on the road. As the road favorite, the Cardinals are 3-1 this year and 7-6 overall as the favorite. St. Louis has an even series record of 4-4 heading into today's game.</p><p>St. Louis is 16-11 against the run line this season. They are 7-5 at home and 9-6 on the road. The Cardinals are 6-7 vs. the run line as the favorite and 10-4 as the underdog. They have covered in two straight games and are 2-0 vs. the run line in those games. Their average run margin in wins is +2.5 and -3.9 in losses.</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals games have had an average of 8.0 runs scored per game this season, and their over/under record is 10-16. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 1-2-1. In 51.9% of their games, the over/under line has been set higher than 8 runs, and in 33.3% of their games, the line has been set lower than 8 runs. Their games have gone over the over/under line in 4 of their last 10 games.</p><p>Lance Lynn and the Cardinals are on the road to take on the Mets today. Lynn has been solid in his first two starts, picking up a win against the Athletics and then going 5 innings and giving up 3 earned runs in his last start against the Diamondbacks.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals are batting just .221, which is 20th in the league. As a team, they are averaging only 3.6 runs per game, and their home run total of 18 is the worst in the league. St. Louis does have three players with at least four homers, including Willson Contreras, who is batting .289 and has gone deep four times.</p>

<p>Nolan Gorman has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/16 in his last five games with a home run and four RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt has also been swinging well, going 7/20 in his last five games with a home run and three RBIs. Goldschmidt is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>After taking their series opener vs. the Giants, the Mets dropped the final game of that series. So far this season, the Mets are 13-13 overall and trail the Braves by 5.5 games in the NL East. New York is 2-1 in division games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 6-8 this year compared to 7-5 on the road. As the underdog, the Mets have dropped four straight, and they are 1-1 as the home underdog this year. New York's overall series record is 5-3 this season.</p><p>When the Mets win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.4 runs. As a result, they are just 13-13 against the run line this season, with a run line record of 5-9 at home. They have lost their last two games against the run line at home and are just 6-8 against the run line as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the Mets have played 26 games with over/under lines set at 8 or lower, and 14 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 or higher. The over/under record for Mets games this season is 14-12, and their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game. Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Jose Quintana is making his first start of the season at home for the Mets, and he has had a bit of a mixed bag to start the season. In his first start, he took a loss against the Giants, allowing 5 earned runs in 5 innings. He followed that up with a no-decision against the Pirates, where he went 5 innings and struck out 4.</p><p>So far this season, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 13th in the league, and have the 6th most home runs in the league. New York has been a tough team to strike out, as they have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor has been one of the league's top power hitters so far, as his 8 homers is 2nd on the team and 7th in the league. However, he is batting just .198 for the season. Lindor has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/33 in his last eight games with three homers. Pete Alonso is also near the top of the league in homers, as his eight long balls is 3rd in the MLB. He is batting .252 for the season and went 8/34 in his last eight games.</p>

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