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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</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>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

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<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Cardinals and Pirates will face off in an NL Central matchup. This one is taking place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, and the Pirates are the slight favorites on the money line (-125). The Cardinals have a record of 43-40, while the Pirates are 40-43.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and BSMW will be televising this one. Kyle Gibson is starting for the Cardinals, and he will be facing off against Mitch Keller.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, July 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates 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 over</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Reds, the Cardinals closed out the series with a 2-0 win. Leading up to thethe game, they were the slight favorite at -120 on the money line. Offensively, the Cardinals only scored two runs but did so on seven hits. Pedro Pagés was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Lance Lynn got the start for the Cardinals, going six innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six Reds batters. Ryan Helsley closed things out in the 9th, picking up the save.</p><p>St. Louis is on the road today to take on the Pirates, and they are 2nd in the NL Central, six games behind the Brewers. The Cardinals have an overall record of 43-40, and they are 11-11 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Cardinals have been good at home, going 24-18, and they are just below .500 at 19-22 on the road. St. Louis has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a mark of 22-19. As for their record as the underdog, they are 21-21 and have dropped two straight on the road as the underdog.</p><p>When the Cardinals are on the road, they have a run line record of 18-23, and their average run margin is -0.8 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 26-16 vs. the run line, but as the favorite, they are just 16-25.</p><p>St. Louis has been a slightly below-average team in terms of runs scored and allowed, with a combined average of 8.4 runs per game. The Cardinals have played 80 games this season, and 56 of them have had over/under lines set at 8 or lower. When the line has been set at 8.5, the over has gone 15-11. Today's line is set at 8.5, and the over has hit in 20.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Right-hander Kyle Gibson gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Pirates on the road. He has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 5-3 with a 3.70 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gibson has a WHIP of 1.24 and opponents are batting .225 this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gibson's ERA on the road is 2.82, compared to 4.69 at home.</p><p>For the season, the Cardinals are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .239, which is 14th in the league, and have the 17th home run total in the league.</p>

<p>St. Louis has a few guys who are among the league leaders in home runs, including Nolan Gorman, who is batting just .187 but has 16 homers, and Alec Burleson, who has 12 homers and is batting .278. Brendan Donovan is batting .264 and has driven in a team-high 41 runs. Over his last six games, Nolan Arenado has gone 6/22 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Braves, picking up a 4-2 win. Pittsburgh was the +166 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things really turned in their favor with a four-run 5th inning, and the Braves could only score two runs, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Bailey Falter put together a good start for the Pirates, going five innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Pittsburgh's offense was carried by Oneil Cruz, who went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Pittsburgh will host the Cardinals with an overall record of 40-43, which has them 3rd in the NL Central. Currently, they are nine games behind the Brewers for the division lead. In the NL Central, they have gone 12-11 this season. The Pirates closed out their series vs. the Braves with a loss, dropping the series 2-1.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 19-20 this season compared to 21-23 on the road. So far, they have been under .500 both as the favorite and underdog, going 15-18 as the favorite and 25-25 as the underdog. Pittsburgh's overall series record is 11-12-4 this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid run line play this season, going 45-38 overall. They have been better on the road, going 26-18, compared to 19-20 at home. They have been a better play as an underdog, going 34-16, compared to 11-22 as the favorite. Their average run margin is -0.4, with a -0.1 run differential on the road and -0.7 at home. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.0, compared to -3.6 in their losses.</p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen their share of low-scoring games this season, with an average combined run total of 8.4 runs per game. Their over/under record is 38-44, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 14 times and under 11 times. Overall, 53% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs, and they are currently on a four-game under streak.<p>Pittsburgh is turning to right-hander Mitch Keller today vs. the Cardinals. Keller has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 9-4 with a 3.20 ERA. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts, and opponents are batting .240 off him this year. In his last outing, Keller picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone seven innings without giving up an earned run. Keller's ERA at home is 2.65 compared to 4.04 on the road.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 23rd in the MLB. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .227 and have the 18th most home runs in the league.</p>

<p>One bright spot for the Pirates has been the play of Bryan Reynolds, who is batting .275 for the season and has gone 9/29 in his last seven games. Reynolds also has a team-high 46 RBIs and 13 homers. Oneil Cruz is 2nd on the team with 12 homers but has struggled of late, going just 5/25 in his last seven games.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 7/2/24