<p>Betting on today's Bobcats and Peacocks game? Catch the action at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ, as the Peacocks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Saint Peter's is favored to win by -2 at home vs. Quinnipiac.</p><h3>QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks -2</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bobcats Grab a Win in Jersey City?</h3><p>Quinnipiac has been a much stronger team at home this season, as they have gone 12-3 compared to 9-5 on the road. They have also been the favorite in 20 of their 30 games, going 17-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, the Bobcats have gone 7-3. In their most recent game, they defeated Marist by a score of 73-64.</p><p>Quinnipiac's ATS record this season is 16-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-6. As the underdog, the Bobcats have gone 5-4 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Quinnipiac is 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Quinnipiac's over/under record for the season is 11-18 and today's line of 140 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (148.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 78.1 points per game, Quinnipiac struggled in their previous game. Against Marist, the Bobcats scored 73 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6%. The team's scoring leader is Matt Balanc, who holds an average of 18.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Amarri Tice is averaging 13.3 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Bobcats' defense holds the 184th rank in the nation, allowing 72.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Marist, the Red Foxes finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 64 points vs. Quinnipiac.</p><h3>Can the Peacocks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Saint Peter's has gone 7-4 and they have won their last three games at home. For the season, they have been favored in 13 games, going 10-3.</p>

<p>Overall, the Peacocks have gone 16-12, and in their last game, they lost to Rider by a score of 61-56. So far, they have gone 12-7 in conference play.</p><p>As the favorite, Saint Peter's has been strong vs. the spread this season, going 9-4. Their ATS mark at home is 7-4 and they are 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Peacocks have an 8-2 ATS record.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140 is higher than the average over/under line in Saint Peter's games this year (130.4). So far, 25 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 130 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Saint Peter's offense tallied 56 points in a matchup against Rider. Their field goal percentage for the game was 30.2%, and they made 3 threes. Corey Washington is leading the team in scoring at 16.6 points per contest. Latrell Reid has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.5 going into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Peacocks' defense is positioned 13th in the country, permitting 63.2 points per game. Against Rider in their most recent game, the Saint Peter's defense gave up a total of 61 points while allowing Rider to hit 35% of their shots.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The NBA Playoffs have been marred by injuries and just about every series here in the second round has been impacted. The series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers has been just as impacted as any. Donovan Mitchell is not 100% and Kawhi Leonard is out as we head into Game 6, where the Clippers can finish off the Jazz and limp into the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns will be rooting for Utah on Friday, as the more days that pass with Chris Paul under isolation, the better off Phoenix is going to be. Utah is a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 219.5 at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">Bet Us Sportsbook</a></strong> to force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday. Will we be rooting for the Jazz alongside the Suns or are the Clippers going to end this series?
<h2><strong><u>Utah Jazz</u></strong></h2>
The Jazz blew a golden opportunity on their home floor in Game 5. With a five-point lead going into halftime, Utah completely collapsed in the third quarter. We’ve seen the teams trade off bad first and bad third quarters in this series. It was Utah’s turn, getting outscored 32-18 on the third period and the Clippers coasted to an eight-point win.

Utah was 6-of-22 in the third quarter and missed all 10 three-point shots. They scored six twos and six free throws in the period, a quarter that saw Donovan Mitchell score one measly point over nine minutes of action. Mitchell had 11 in the fourth quarter, but that was also on 10 field goal attempts and four trips to the line.

It is pretty clear that Mitchell, who was 6-of-19 in the game for just 21 points, is not healthy and is trying to do too much. Without a huge 32-point effort from Bojan Bogdanovic, Game 5 would not have even been close. The Jazz had six players with at least 12 points, but Mitchell had a bad game and the team fired up 54 three-pointers instead of attacking the basket.

Now they’re on the brink of elimination and we have to wonder how healthy Mitchell is and what the mindset of the Jazz is going to be. They’ve lost three in a row now in this series after taking a 2-0 lead. They weren’t even competitive in the first two games at the Staples Center. Now they’ll be there with the season on the line.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>
There is something to be said about the Superstar Subtraction Theory. There is this idea that everybody does a little bit more when a star player gets sidelined. Just about everybody did more for the Clippers in the absence of Kawhi Leonard for Game 5. Leonard reportedly told his teammates that he knew something was wrong right after Game 4 and everybody had the chance to realize the gravity of the situation.

Rather than pout, the Clippers went out and got huge games from Paul George, Marcus Morris, and Reggie Jackson, as that trio combined for 84 of the Clippers’ 119 points. George played over 40 solid minutes with 16 rebounds to go with his 37 points. Jackson stayed out of foul trouble and had 22. Morris, who has been the unsung hero of the series, had 25.

The starters made up for a rather lame effort from the Clippers bench, as Luke Kennard and Patrick Beverley did virtually nothing in 37 combined minutes of action. Head coach Tyronn Lue put it on his starting five and they delivered. That was especially true of Morris coming out of halftime with 12 points in the third quarter. He set the tone and the team followed his lead.

The question now is whether or not the Clippers can keep up the intensity and that next man up mindset. The Jazz will be better prepared for what the Clippers are doing during life without Kawhi. It’s also fair to wonder if we get 10-of-16 from Marcus Morris again and also get another full game of Jackson without the foul trouble.
<h2><strong><u>Jazz vs. Clippers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Utah is up against it now, but at least the Jazz know what to do in terms of adjusting to what the Clippers are planning to do without Kawhi. There is an element of the unknown in terms of how a team will adjust to life without a star. For the Jazz, now they know. They also probably won’t settle for 54 threes again and we just got Mitchell’s worst game of the series. It feels like we’ll get a Game 7 here, one that makes the Phoenix Suns very happy.

<strong>Pick: Utah Jazz</strong>

Jazz vs. Clippers Game 6 Free Pick & Prediction - 06/18/21

<p>On Sunday, December 29th, the Falcons and Commanders will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Commanders are favored at -204 on the money line in this week 17 NFC matchup. The Falcons' money line odds are +171, and the Commanders are -4 point favorites on the point spread. The game is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the Giants in week 16 put them back above .500 at 8-7 and extended their winning streak to two games. The Falcons are now 4-1 in the NFC South, giving them a slight edge over the Saints for first place. Our projections give them a 48.3% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Atlanta ranks 21st in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-10, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Falcons rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. Atlanta is 9th in the league in total yards per game (360.9), with 236.5 passing yards per game (6th) on 32.4 attempts per game. On the ground, they average 124.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 28.9 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 16, the Falcons scored 34 points in their win over the Giants, with 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 in the 3rd. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 202 yards (18/27), while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Darnell Mooney led the team with 5 catches for 82 yards.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was dominant in their 34-7 win over the Giants, allowing just 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and forcing two interceptions. The Falcons held the Giants to 234 total yards and limited them to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up a late touchdown, Atlanta's defense held the Giants to just 189 passing yards and kept them out of the endzone for most of the game.</p><p></p><p>They also recorded three sacks and held the Giants to a 56.4% completion rate on their passes. Additionally, Atlanta won the quarterback hit differential with a +4, even though they lost the tackles for loss differential.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington heads into week 17 on a three-game winning streak, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16. The Commanders were 4-point underdogs but managed to pull off the victory, bringing their record to 10-5. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC East and 7th in the conference, with a 93.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game and is 9-5-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-5, with their games averaging 52 points compared to an average line of 46.1.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Commanders sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in total yards per game (373.5) and 16th in passing yards per game (220.9), despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd, on 31.5 attempts per game. Washington has been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.5% of their attempts, and they rank 2nd in red zone attempts, although they are 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions, in a 36-33 win over the Eagles. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus 5 times for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Washington scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, converting 3 of 4 red zone attempts and 7 of 13 3rd downs.</p><p>In their 36-33 win over the Eagles, Washington's defense allowed just 127 passing yards on 15 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 yards on 39 attempts. Despite this, they held Philadelphia to an 18.8% third-down conversion rate and recorded four sacks. The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground.<p></p>Washington's defense also picked off one pass and limited the Eagles to a 53.6% completion percentage. On the defensive front, they won the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials in the game.</p>

Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Tigers game? Catch the action at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on None. This Southwestern Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 133 points, and Texas Southern is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Grambling State.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +4</p><p>This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Grambling State enters this game with an 11-13 overall record, including a 4-8 record on the road. As an underdog, the Tigers are 4-10 this season, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five road games.</p>

<p>Most recently, Grambling State lost to Alabama A&M by a score of 60-50. Through 24 games, the Tigers have an average scoring margin of -13.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>Grambling State has been a solid bet on the road this season, going 7-5 vs. the spread away from home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>Grambling State's over/under record this season is 10-11 and today's line of 133 is lower than the average OU line in their games (136.6). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points and their OU record during that stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 66.2 points per game, the Grambling State had a below average performance. They scored 50 points against Alabama A&M and had a field goal percentage of 29.1%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Kintavious Dozier who comes into today's matchup averaging 14. Tra'Michael Moton also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.6.</p><p>At this time, the Tigers' defense is positioned 134th in the country, permitting 70.7 points per game. Grambling State's three-point defense is currently 50th in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.2% of their shots vs. Grambling State.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Despite being just 9-13 on the season, Texas Southern has been solid at home, going 4-3 compared to 4-10 on the road. The Tigers have won three straight at home and are 5-2 when favored this season.</p>

<p>In their last outing, Texas Southern fell to Bethune-Cookman, 83-79. Over their last 10 games at home, the Tigers are 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas Southern has gone 3-4 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have a 4-6 ATS mark. At home, Texas Southern is 3-4 ATS this year and 9-12 overall.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Texas Southern games is 9-12 and today's line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (141.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points and the over/under record in their games over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Texas Southern's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 79 points vs. Bethune-Cookman. Overall, they hit 50% of their shots from the field and went 24/33 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is PJ Henry, who is averaging 14.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jonathan Cisse also maintains a PPG average of 11.2 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas Southern defense is giving up an average of 72.1 points per contest. Texas Southern's three-point defense is currently 99th in the country at 6.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.6% of their shots vs. Texas Southern.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Texas Southern Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-135) will host the Golden State Warriors (+114) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 235.5.</p>

<p>Golden State (14-11) is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 8th in the Western Conference. Memphis (18-9) is 2nd in the West and 1st in the Southwest Division. NBCS will televise the game, which will be played at FedExForum.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-126 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Offense Score Enough in Memphis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-11 on the season after a 143-133 home loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. Golden State, favored by 1 point, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 276 points far exceeded the O/U line of 228.5.</p> <p>After a rough start, where they trailed 46-33 after the 1st quarter, the Warriors went on a 12-0 run to close the gap from 114-101 to 114-113. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as Dallas outscored them 29-26 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 143-133 loss to the Mavericks, the Warriors hit 27 threes at a 50% clip. Andrew Wiggins led the way with 29 points, making 5 threes at 55.6%, while Stephen Curry added 26 points and 7 threes, shooting 53.8% from deep.</p> <p>Draymond Green also connected on 5 threes, finishing with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 20 points, scoring 7 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 143 points to the Mavericks. They allowed 46 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 3rd and 4th, where they gave up 33 and 29 points, respectively.</p> <p>Golden State allowed Dallas to shoot 59% from the field, including 51% from three-point range, where the Mavericks hit 21 threes. The Warriors sent Dallas to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will Memphis Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Memphis fell to 18-9 on the season after a 116-110 road loss to the Lakers on Sunday. The Grizzlies, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 226 points came in under the pre-game O/U line of 235.</p> <p>Memphis found themselves down early after a 10-0 Lakers run stretched the score from 36-29 to 46-29. The Grizzlies battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 31-22 and outscoring the Lakers 33-30 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>The Grizzlies struggled offensively in their 116-110 loss to the Lakers, shooting just 39.2% from the field and hitting only 9 three-pointers at a 32.1% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 69.2% from the floor and 66.7% from deep.</p> <p>Ja Morant added 20 points despite shooting 28.6%, scoring 10 of his points in the 4th quarter. Zach Edey contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Luke Kennard scored 9 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 30 and 34 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding the Lakers to 22 points. However, they allowed another 30 points in the 4th, leading to a 116-110 loss.</p> <p>Memphis did well in limiting the Lakers' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting. The Grizzlies also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>While it's a relatively quiet week in the tennis world following the conclusion of the Australian Open, there's still a few events worth tracking. The Open Sud de France is the only ATP Tour event ongoing this week, while the WTA Tour is hosting the Thailand Open and Upper Austria Ladies Linz.</p>



<p>The Thailand Open, a WTA 250 indoor hard courts event also known as the Hua Hin Championships, is being held at the True Arena Hua Hin in Thailand for the fourth time. The event, formerly known as the Toyota Thailand Open, began in 2019, but wasn't held in either 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thailand-open-history">Thailand Open History</h2>



<p>While it's only a WTA 250 event, the Thailand Open has had three worthy champions thus far. Dayana Yastremska, who made the semi-finals of the 2024 Australian Open, won the inaugural tournament by defeating Ajla Tomljanovic 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (3) in the final. Magda Linette, a semi-finalist at the 2023 Australian Open, won the 2020 Thailand Open.</p>



<p>Zhu Lin, who is into the semi-finals at this year's Thailand Open and was the second seed in the draw, is the defending champion. The 30-year-old Chinese player beat Lesia Tsurenko in last year's final.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-weekly-recap">Weekly Recap</h2>



<p>Linette, the 2020 champion and top seed in the draw, was ousted early in the tournament with a first-round loss to Diana Shnaider, who has since rode that momentum into the semi-finals. Shnaider beat Linette 6-4, 1-6, 6-1, and followed that up with straight set victories over Paula Badosa and qualifier Dalma Galfi. The 19-year-old Russian was the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2023 and has already made quite an impact on the WTA Tour, reaching three semi-finals and one final.</p>



<p>Lin, the second seed, earned her way into the semi-finals with straight set victories over Taylah Preston, Linda Fruhvirtova, and Arina Rodinova. She'll meet fellow Chinese player Yafan Wang, who overcame an early set deficit to beat America Katie Volynets in the quarter-finals early Friday morning.</p>



<p>Xin Wang, one of three Chinese players to make the semi-finals, will meet Shnaider on Saturday. She reached the semis with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Yulina Putintseva on Friday. She previously beat Viktorija Golubic and wildcard Thasporn Naklo, one of two Thai players in the draw.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-semi-final-betting-previews">Semi-Final Betting Previews</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-diana-shnaider-vs-xinyu-wang">Diana Shnaider vs. Xinyu Wang</h3>



<p>Shnaider has only played a handful of matches on the WTA Tour, but she has already met Wang on the court. Wang, the world No. 63, beat Shnaider 6-4, 7-5 at the Guangzhou Open last September. However, Shnaider has been much improved since then and has scored wins over quality opponents like Badosa, Fruhvirtova, and Petra Kvitova. She is a slight betting favorite against Wang and should advance to her second career WTA final.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lin-zhu-vs-yafan-wang">Lin Zhu vs. Yafan Wang</h3>



<p>Zhu and Wang have met seven times in their careers, with Wang holding a 4-3 advantage. However, Wang will be in tough on Saturday in a match that is less than 24 hours after her 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over American Katie Volynets. Wang has been on court much longer than Zhu and has lost two of her last three matches against her semi-final opponent.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-prediction">Final Prediction</h2>



<p>Shnaider has been quietly building momentum on the WTA Tour after a successful year with the UNC Tar Heels last year. She's certainly a player to keep an eye on in the near future and is a good pick to break through here with her first career victory. She beat Zhu 6-4, 6-0 last year at the Jiangxi Open.</p>



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<p>The Rams and Bears are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. Rhode Island is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.</p><h3>RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Brown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rams Pull Off a Win at Providence?</h3><h3>Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rhode Island improved to 8-0 on the season with a 69-63 win over Providence on Saturday. The Rams, who were +2 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rhode Island turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Providence 41-28 after trailing 35-28 at halftime. Their defense stepped up, allowing just 28 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-15, and hit 45.7% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Sebastian Thomas led the way, hitting 3-of-5 from deep and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Jaden House and Bensley Joseph each added 16 points, with Joseph also shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 21 two-pointers on 46 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense limited the damage, with the opponent hitting just 5 of 15 threes, a 33% success rate. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12, shooting 63%.</p><h3>Can the Bears Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Brown improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-75 win over Bryant on Friday. The Bears were +6 underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Brown trailed 40-36 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Bryant 40-35. The game’s total points of 151 fell just under the O/U line of 154.</p><p>In their latest game, the Brown Bears put up 76 points, shooting 49.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.6% (12/17).</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Rafael Pinzon added 22 points, while Landon Lewis contributed 21 points, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 24 of 43 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown's defense held their opponent to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 60%. Brown gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Rhode Island Rams vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Golden Grizzlies and Vikings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings will host the game at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. Oakland come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Grizzlies Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Oakland's season record dropped to 2-6 after a 77-58 loss to Michigan State on Tuesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just over the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Oakland kept things close in the first half, trailing 31-30 at the break. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Oakland struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.2% from the field and 25% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit 35.5% of their threes, making 11 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they connected on just 52.9% of their shots. Xavier Booker led the way with 18 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes, while DQ Cole added 17 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 26 of 60 shots. From two-point range, they connected on 20 of 43 attempts, good for 46%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 35%, making 6 of 17 three-pointers. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times, converting 19 for 82%. Oakland allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Cleveland State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-61 win over Green Bay on Saturday. Cleveland State, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread in the process.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-24 at halftime, the Vikings scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Cleveland State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 19 for 21 (90.5%).</p> <p>Je'Shawn Stevenson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Tevin Smith added 16 points and 3 assists. Chase Robinson contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, Cleveland State's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, allowing just 19 made baskets on 46 attempts. Inside the arc, the Vikings conceded 13 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cleveland State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. The Vikings also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws for an 81% shooting performance. Cleveland State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>At 1:40 from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an interleague matchup between the Giants and Rays. Heading into Sunday's game, the Giants are 6-9, while the Rays are 8-7. San Francisco is sending Blake Snell to the mound vs. Shawn Armstrong for the Rays.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and the Giants are the favorite on the money line at -125. This game can be seen on BSSUN.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 1:40 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to an 11-run 6th inning for the Giants' offense, they cruised to an easy 11-2 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Giants were at -105 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Logan Webb for the Giants, and he went seven innings while giving up just one run and picked up a win. Ryan Pepiot got the start for the Rays and went five innings while giving up four runs and took the loss.</p>

<p>SF got a huge performance from Thairo Estrada, as he went 3/4 with two homers and three RBIs. Both LaMonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman each drove in two for the Giants' offense.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants are currently on the road and are looking to get back to an even record, as they are currently 6-9. In the NL West, they are 4th and have a four-game deficit, as they come into the day with a 4-6 record against divisional opponents.</p>

<p>So far, the Giants have been just below average both at home (3-3) and on the road (3-6). San Francisco finally picked up their first series win in their most recent matchup with the Rays. This came after going winless in three straight series.</p><p>San Francisco has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 7-8 overall. They've been even better on the run line on the road, going 6-3. They've covered the run line in four straight road games and have a run line scoring margin of -0.2 on the road. As an underdog, they are 6-3 on the run line.</p><p>San Francisco's games have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 9-6. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over is 5-2. So far this season, 53.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 7.5 runs, and the over has hit in five of those seven games.</p><p>Blake Snell is on the road for his second start of the season, and he'll be facing his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. In his first start of the season, Snell took the loss, going 3 innings and giving up 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He struck out 5 and didn't allow a home run.</p><p>Our model is projecting a strong offensive performance from the Giants today, with Jorge Soler having the 9th highest total hits projection in today's slate of games. Soler is also our 3rd highest projected player to hit a home run today. Thairo Estrada is another Giants player to keep an eye on, as his total hits projection is 3rd best in the league today. Matt Chapman has the 9th best home run projection in today's games.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are currently in 3rd place in the AL East, as they are just half a game behind the Orioles for the 2nd place in the division. Right now, they are four games behind the Yankees, who lead the division.</p>

<p>So far, the Rays have gone 8-7, and they have won their most recent series, taking the series opener vs the Giants. This year, Tampa Bay is 4-5 at home and 4-2 on the road. They have also won two straight series and are 2-1 as the underdog this year.</p><p>The Rays have been a tough team to predict against the run line this season, as they have an overall run line record of 6-9. They have performed slightly better against the run line on the road, going 3-3, compared to 3-6 at home. When they are favored, they are just 6-8 against the run line, but they are 0-1 as an underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.6, while it is -5.7 in losing games.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays play, the over/under line is typically set at 9 runs, but today's line is 7.5 runs. The Rays' games have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 8-7. In games with a line of 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 2-1. So far, 80% of their games have had higher lines than today's 7.5-run total.</p><p>Shawn Armstrong will be making his first start of the season for the Rays, as he has been used out of the bullpen in his first three appearances. He has not factored into a decision yet, and his last outing was a 2-inning appearance against the Rockies, where he gave up one run on one hit. In his first outing of the season, he took the loss against the Blue Jays, giving up one run in one inning of work.</p><p>For the Rays, we have Yandy Díaz as the top projected hitter in terms of total hits, with his projection being 6th best in the league today. If you are looking for a Rays player to hit a home run, we have Isaac Paredes as the top projected player on the team, with his home run projection being 7th best in the league today. Jose Siri is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, with his odds being 8th best in today's slate.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Orlando Magic (-132) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (+112) at Footprint Center. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points and have won five straight games. The Suns, on the other hand, have lost three in a row and are currently 5th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 ET and will be televised on AZFa. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 210.5 points.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-101 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Orlando?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 8-6 on the season with a 98-86 win over the 76ers on Friday. Orlando was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 184 points fell well short of the 209-point line.</p> <p>Orlando overcame a 14-0 run by the 76ers, who extended their lead from 24-17 to 38-17. The Magic responded by outscoring Philadelphia 30-27 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the 76ers to just 14 points while scoring 25 of their own.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the Magic to a win over the 76ers, as he hit 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Overall, the Magic shot just 29.7% from deep and 43.6% from the field.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs added 19 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Wagner had 12 points in the 3rd, while Jonathan Isaac scored 7 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Magic's defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 86 points on Friday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 27 in the 3rd, but really clamped down in the 4th, allowing only 14 points. Overall, they limited the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic held the 76ers to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Philadelphia to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Orlando grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Suns Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>After a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Suns’ record now stands at 9-5. Phoenix was +7.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>Phoenix went on a 10-0 run early, turning a 22-14 deficit into a 24-22 lead. They led 90-86 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 34-27 in the final period, resulting in the loss.</p><p>Devin Booker led the Suns with 44 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Timberwolves, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Grayson Allen added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.</p> <p>The Suns shot 54.1% from the field and 45.2% from deep, making 14 threes overall. Booker scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Allen added 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Suns' defense started strong but faltered in the final three quarters, giving up 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 34 in the 4th, leading to a 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Suns sent Minnesota to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

Best MLB Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 165.5 points, with Charleston being favored by -1 over Florida Atlantic.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars -1</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Owls Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic's season got off to a rocky start with a 100-94 loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Owls were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The game was high-scoring, with a total of 194 points, well over the pre-game O/U line of 155.</p> <p>After trailing 46-36 at halftime, the Owls put up 58 points in the 2nd half but couldn't stop UCF, who scored 54 points after the break.</p><p>Florida Atlantic put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 14 threes at a 41.2% rate and went 22/29 from the free-throw line, good for 75.9%.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry and Darius Johnson both added 21 points, with Johnson hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 19/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Owls gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 23 free throws, or 92%. Florida Atlantic allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston opened their season with an 86-71 win over South Florida on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 155.</p> 

<p>After a tight first half, where Charleston led 33-32, they pulled away in the second half, scoring 53 points while holding South Florida to 39.</p><p>Charleston put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 53.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were impressive, converting 83.9% (26/31) of their attempts.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 34 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. CJ Fulton added 16 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Kasen Jennings and Quincy Ademokoya each chipped in 14 points, with Jennings also connecting on 3 of 4 three-point attempts.</p><p>Charleston's defense allowed 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 21 of 39 shots for 53%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 31 times, converting 26 for 83%. Charleston gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Pelicans (-365) will play the Grizzlies (+288) in a Southwest division matchup. The Grizzlies are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans are 6th in the West.</p>

<p>This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on BSSE. The Pelicans are favored by 8.5 points and the over/under is 222.5.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-82 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pelicans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>In Western Conference play, the Pelicans are 22-18 compared to 9-4 against non-conference opponents. This has helped them secure the 6th seed in the West, and they are currently in 1st place in the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>New Orleans has a record of 31-22 this season and is 16-12 on the road. In terms of straight-up betting, the Pelicans are 30-23 and 15-13 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Pelicans have a record of 18-11 and are 15-14 ATS in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 29-24 straight-up and have a scoring margin of +7.7 PPG.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 93-84. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and the Pelicans were 8-point favorites going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Pelicans have gone 25-28 on the O/U, and 43 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 222.5. On average, their games have finished with 229 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116.5 points per game. However, they have scored slightly more at home (117.0) compared to on the road (116.1).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, New Orleans is 19th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game. As a team, they are shooting 48% from the field, which is 9th in the NBA.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in three-point percentage at 37%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pelicans' defense is giving up an average of 112.4 points per contest. The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.5% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.</p><h3>Will Memphis Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Hornets by a score of 115-106. The over/under line for that game was 216 points, and Memphis was favored by 5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 23-29-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. Today's O/U line is set at 222.5 points, which is slightly higher than their season average of 220.5.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Memphis is 24-29 this season and has failed to cover in their last two games. As the underdog, they are 19-20 ATS and have gone 12-27 straight-up as the underdog.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Grizzlies are 18-35 on the season and are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, Memphis is 6-12 compared to 12-23 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 13-16 compared to just 5-19 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the NBA's least efficient teams, ranking 30th in points per game at 107.1. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (109.1) than at home (104.6).</p>

<p>Overall, Memphis has been held below the NBA scoring average in 79.2% of their games. In terms of field goal shooting, the Grizzlies are 30th in the league at 43%.</p>

<p>One area where the Grizzlies have excelled is three-point shooting, as they are 8th in the league in made threes per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage of 34% is just 28th in the NBA.</p><p>At this time, the Grizzlies' defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 113.4 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 38.3% from downtown.</p>

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<p>The final Triple Crown race of 2023 is creeping into sight, as the Belmont Stakes will be staged on Saturday, June 10. A Triple Crown winner won’t be crowned this year, as Mage won the Kentucky Derby, before the same runner could only finish third behind National Treasure in the Preakness Stakes three weeks ago. However, a thrilling renewal of the Belmont Stakes looks set to be staged this year, with no shortage of realistic win contenders involved.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-belmont-stakes-2023-odds">Belmont Stakes 2023 Odds</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Forte</td><td>+200</td></tr><tr><td>Angel of Empire</td><td>+350</td></tr><tr><td>Tapit Trice</td><td>+375</td></tr><tr><td>National Treasure</td><td>+700</td></tr><tr><td>Arcangelo</td><td>+1200</td></tr><tr><td>Hit Show</td><td>+1200</td></tr><tr><td>Raise Cain</td><td>+1600</td></tr><tr><td>Red Route One</td><td>+1600</td></tr><tr><td>Tapit Shoes</td><td>+2500</td></tr><tr><td>Il Miracolo</td><td>+5000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-previous-belmont-stakes-winners">Previous Belmont Stakes Winners</h2>



<p>The final Triple Crown race often attracts the smallest field, with horses aged three competing over 1 ½ miles for the first time. There have been some standout winners of the race in recent years, including American Pharoah and Justify in 2015 and 2018, respectively.</p>



<p>Todd Pletcher registered a victory in the race last year, with Mo Donegal landing a stunning victory under Irad Ortiz Jr. Essential Quality also landed a first success in the race for Brad Cox and Godolphin back in 2021.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forte-the-horse-to-beat">Forte The Horse To Beat</h2>



<p>Todd Pletcher has an incredibly strong hand in his bid to win the Belmont Stakes for the fourth time. Forte had been the main hope to win the Triple Crown since the start of the year, but those plans were dashed on Derby day morning, as he was scratched late through injury.</p>



<p>However, the three-year-old remains the standout star based on the form in the book, with his victory in the G1 Florida Derby over Mage being the best run of any horses aged three in Grade 1 company in 2023. The main doubts surrounding his chances this weekend will come from the fact that this is his first start since injury, but there is certainly value in siding with last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile hero.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-angel-of-empire-could-be-the-progressive-contender">Angel of Empire Could Be The Progressive Contender</h2>



<p>Brad Cox landed a first win in the Belmont Stakes with Essential Quality two years ago, and there are certainly similarities with his leading chance this year. Angel of Empire ran a storming race in the Kentucky Derby to finish third, and there is every chance that he will be even more progressive over this new trip.</p>



<p>Angel of Empire could be the standout runner this weekend after previously landing the G1 Arkansas Derby and G2 Risen Star. A solid run this weekend on his first effort over this new distance could see him emerge as the top choice in the Breeders’ Cup Classic betting for later in the season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-national-treasure-represents-preakness-form">National Treasure Represents Preakness Form</h2>



<p>The Preakness Stakes form is represented by the winner of the middle Crown race, as National Treasure battled well to get the better of Blazing Sevens at Pimlico in the middle of May. However, it isn’t a given that he will enjoy this step up in distance, as he appeared to be full out when waiting for the line in the Preakness Stakes.</p>



<p>He also has form to merit taking him on this weekend, including being well beaten by Forte in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in November, and his comeback efforts in the G3 Sham and G1 Santa Anita Derby could also highlight limitations in this company.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-belmont-stakes-2023-prediction">Belmont Stakes 2023 Prediction</h2>



<p>Forte is certainly the correct favorite this weekend, but Angel of Empire could be the best win play. The Cox-trained runner was excellent in the Kentucky Derby, and there is every indication that the three-year-old will continue to thrive over the Classic distance. Forte looks a solid underneath play, while Red Route One is a contender that connections have been bullish about when talking about this Belmont Stakes distance.</p>

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<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast for this week's IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, which features a matchup between the South Alabama Jaguars and Western Michigan Broncos. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET from Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Even though Western Michigan is considered the home team, the game is being played on a neutral site. The over/under line is at 59.5 points, and South Alabama is favored by -10 points. Both teams come into this game with a 6-6 record for the season.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -10</p><p>This game will be played at Cramton Bowl at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 33 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the South Alabama Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 59.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, going 3-3 on the road and 2-3 at home. They’ve been favored in seven of their 12 games, holding a 3-4 record as the favorite. As the underdog, they’ve gone 2-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Jaguars have a +9.4 average scoring margin but are 4-7 against the spread. They’ve gone 2-5 ATS as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>South Alabama’s over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 60.1 points. Their average over/under line is 58.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 59.5 points.</p><p>South Alabama’s offense is averaging 34.8 points per game, ranking 17th nationally. They are 28th in rushing, with 196.3 yards per game. Fluff Bothwell has 834 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, and averages 7 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 2,557 yards and has a passer rating of 103. The Jaguars are 24th in completion percentage, completing 65% of their passes. Lopez has 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett leads the receivers with 1,126 yards and nine touchdowns on 91 catches.</p><p>South Alabama's defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 45 points in a 45-38 loss to Texas State. They gave up 534 total yards, including 286 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while also allowing 248 passing yards. Despite forcing two interceptions, the defense allowed 28 first downs.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, South Alabama is giving up 25.3 points per game. They rank 146th in the nation in passing yards allowed, surrendering 253.2 yards per game, with a 63.9% completion rate. Against the run, they are allowing 149 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Western Michigan Broncos Upset The South Alabama Jaguars?</h3><p>Western Michigan enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, hosting South Alabama. They’ve gone 3-1 at home but are 2-5 on the road. As the favorite, the Broncos are 4-1, while they’ve gone 0-5 as the underdog this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record is 5-6, with a 3-1 mark at home. They’ve covered three of five games as the favorite, going 3-0 ATS at home in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Western Michigan’s over/under record stands at 6-5, with their games averaging 60.8 points. The average line has been 54.8 points, and this week’s total is set at 59.5 points.</p><p>Western Michigan’s offense is averaging 29.4 points per game, placing them 42nd nationally, and they are ranked 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. Their rushing game is their strength, averaging 191.2 yards per game on 36.6 attempts. Jaden Nixon leads the ground attack with 876 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Hayden Wolff has thrown for 2,212 yards with 17 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 99. The Broncos are 96th in passing attempts per game, averaging 186.1 yards through the air. Kenneth Womack leads the receivers with 456 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.4 points per game. They rank 141st nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 188.3 yards per game on the ground. Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 95.9 passer rating and averaged 218.6 passing yards per game against the Broncos.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game, Western Michigan's defense gave up 18 points but held Eastern Michigan to just 91 passing yards, while allowing 203 rushing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.</p>

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The importance of following team’s news leading up to game time cannot be understated. It can be extremely profitable for a bettor to find a motivational edge for teams. Reading the situation correctly for motivational edges can be difficult at times. Paying attention to the news cycle and identifying patterns can be useful in identifying who the public will be backing. Every other sports article I read this week seemed to be focused on how easy Kentucky’s route to the Final Four is. I guarantee the Kansas State basketball team has been seeing the same thing. Motivational factors can include the opponent trash talking, an event that rallies the team, or the underdog theme (see Philadelphia Eagles).

When a player runs his mouth before a collegiate or professional level game, it can be a sign of a lack of discipline, nerves getting the best of someone, and a secret admiration for the opponent. NFL players take shots at the Patriots all the time, but they rarely feel the need to disrespect the Browns before a game. There is nothing to prove by trashing the Browns. Trash talking an opponent is oftentimes a way to get inside their head, possibly because the initiator is worried about the outcome.

The University of Louisiana Lafayette’s head basketball coach did a pregame interview last week before playing LSU in the NIT tournament. He railed on LSU for being afraid to play them, claiming the game should have been a home game for the Ragin’ Cajuns. If you listened to Monday’s edition of the BangtheBook podcast featuring Kyle Hunter, you heard about the edges that can be found by following news. He went on and predicted LSU’s basketball team was going into a bad spot in the following game, facing Utah. Sure enough, LSU lost by 24 points.

Flashback to the 2017 AFC Divisional Round football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Le’veon Bell and several other Steelers mentioned throughout the week how excited they were to play the New England Patriots the following week. They spoke as though they were not playing a professional football game the next day against some of the best athletes in the world. Le’Veon Bell’s demeanor carried throughout the locker room and the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to lose outright to the 7.5 point underdog Jacksonville Jaguars, giving up 4.5 times more points than the Buffalo Bills did to the Jags the week before.

Another example occurred during the last College Football Playoffs. Dabo Swinney, before Clemson faced Alabama in the first round, stated that he voted for Ohio State instead of Alabama to be in the playoffs. Alabama won 24-6, and covered the spread. During postgame interviews Alabama players thanked Dabo Swinney for all the bulletin board material he gave them. If the head coach is setting examples like that, it’s certainly going to be imitated by the team. Athletes rallying during tough times is one of my favorite aspects about sports.

Last NFL season, the Houston Texans were getting prepared to travel to Seattle as 5.5 point underdogs. During the week, news broke that their owner had referred to football players as “inmates.” The initial reaction was to fade the Texans who moved to a 6.5 point underdog. The Texans went on to play in the one of the best games of the season and cover the spread, nearly winning outright in Seattle.

You should never blindly bet a game solely based on a motivational factor, but it certainly can provide edges. Everyone should be checking team social media accounts and websites for injuries, but do not overlook the importance of motivational edges in the news stream. With the NBA playoffs starting soon, some of the premier trash talkers will be showcasing their skills in a very drama-filled league. I will be looking for matchups with history between the teams and slights by opponents. The same concept applies to baseball. If you see a nasty series, circle the next time those teams play and look for slumping teams to get up in those spots.

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<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Diamondbacks and Cubs facing off in an NL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying it on TV.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Diamondbacks favored at -136 compared to the Cubs at +116. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and Kyle Hendricks will be on the mound for the Cubs vs. a Diamondbacks club that is starting Zac Gallen. Arizona is 2nd in the NL West, while the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central. </p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:15 ET on Saturday, July 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Arizona in the last game of this series, as the Diamondbacks took down the Cubs by a score of 5-2. The D-backs offense only had two more hits than the Cubs and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +126 on the money line.</p>

<p>Chicago got off to a slow start in this one, scoring their only two runs in the 6th inning. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored three of their five runs in the 3rd and added two insurance runs in the 5th. Both teams went scoreless after that.</p>

<p>Ryne Nelson got the win for Arizona out of the bullpen, while Paul Sewald got the save. Justin Steele had a rough outing for the Cubs, taking the loss. </p>
<h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 50-48 overall this season, and they are seven games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are on the road today, taking on the Cubs, and they lead the series 1-0. Arizona took the series opener 6-4. So far, they have gone 19-14 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 26-24 this season, and they have been an even .500 at 24-24 on the road. Arizona has won three straight road games coming into today's matchup. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 25-19 this year and 25-29 as the underdog. The Diamondbacks' overall series record is 14-13-4 this year.</p><p>Arizona is 27-21 against the run line on the road this season, and they have covered in three straight games. Their average run differential in road games is +0.5, and they are 32-22 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>Arizona's over/under record for the season is 52-43, and the average line for their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-12. The Diamondbacks have played 39 games with lines higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 39.8% of their games. They have played 28 games with lines set lower than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 28.6% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Zac Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Cubs on the road. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 3.87 ERA. Gallen's WHIP for the season is currently 1.21. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had pitched well, going 6 innings and not giving up an earned run vs. the Athletics. Gallen has made seven starts on the road, coming in with a record of 2-2 and 4.22 ERA.</p><p>Arizona's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 4th in the league in runs per game at 5.0. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams, and they have the 3rd best team batting average in the MLB.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been two of the Diamondbacks' best hitters this season, with Walker leading the team with 22 homers and 68 RBIs, while batting .264. Marte is hitting .295 and is 2nd on the team with 57 RBIs. Marte comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 12/29 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 5th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by nine games. Overall, the Cubs are 47-52 as they get set to host the Diamondbacks today. Chicago is 12-21 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 25-22 and 22-30 on the road. This year, they have really struggled as the underdog, going 25-29. As for their record as the favorite, the Cubs are 22-23 this year. So far, their series record is 11-17-3.</p><p>Chicago is 49-50 against the run line this season, but they are 31-21 on the road. They are 18-29 against the run line at home. The Cubs have been an underdog in 54 games and have gone 36-18 against the run line in those games. They have been a favorite in 45 games and are just 13-32 against the run line in those games. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.4, while it is -3.2 in losing games.</p><p>The Cubs have played 27 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record in those games is 12-11. Overall, their over/under record is 43-52, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. Their combined run average for the season is 8.5 runs per game.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Cardinals and picked up the win. In that July 12th outing, he went seven innings and didn't give up a run. Looking at his overall numbers, Hendricks has made 12 starts and has a record of 2-7. His ERA for the season is 6.78, along with a WHIP of 1.51. Opposing batters are hitting .295 this season off Hendricks. The right-hander has only made two quality starts this year and is averaging 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has allowed 13 homers.</p><p>Over the team's last 10 games, Nico Hoerner has been on fire, going 17/42 (.405) with eight runs scored. For the season, he is batting .261 and has four home runs. Christopher Morel has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 9/36 with three homers over his last nine games. Morel is batting just .203 for the season but does have a team-high 18 homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Cubs are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They are also below average in terms of home runs and team slugging percentage. However, they do have the league's 5th ranked walk rate. Chicago's top run producer so far has been Ian Happ, who is 15th in the league with 58 RBIs and is 2nd on the team with 15 homers.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/20/24

The Sunshine Forever Stakes looks to be the highlight horse race of the weekend. The 1 1/16 mile turf race takes place at Gulfstream Park and features War of Will and the team of Mark Casse and Tyler Gaffalione that was victorious in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course during the 2019 Triple Crown series.

War of Will isn’t the only legitimate contender in this year’s Sunshine Forever Stakes, which features a very strong field for the 4:29 p.m. ET post time during the 12-race program on Saturday May 9.

We should be a week removed from the Kentucky Derby, but we are instead a week removed from two divisions of the Arkansas Derby. Things are starting to come together a bit for the Kentucky Derby prep races over the summer, but our focus here is on horses that are four years old and up. We’ll keep tabs on all the major prep races, so that’s your reminder.

In any event, the Sunshine Forever Stakes has a $75,000 purse and an accomplished field, so we wanted to highlight this one.

Here are the post positions, the horses, trainers, and jockeys, and the odds from the form:
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Just Whistle (MTO)</td>
<td width="166">M. Matz</td>
<td width="166">L. Saez</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Sand Dancer</td>
<td width="166">T. Hills</td>
<td width="166">M. Meneses</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">El Tormenta</td>
<td width="166">G. Cox</td>
<td width="166">D. Davis</td>
<td width="48">12/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Aquaphobia</td>
<td width="166">M. Maker</td>
<td width="166">I. Ortiz</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Cullum Road</td>
<td width="166">I. Correas</td>
<td width="166">J. Bravo</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Halladay</td>
<td width="166">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="166">L. Saez</td>
<td width="48">4/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Hawkish</td>
<td width="166">J. Toner</td>
<td width="166">E. Jaramillo</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">Regally Irish</td>
<td width="166">G. Motion</td>
<td width="166">R. Maragh</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Social Paranoia</td>
<td width="166">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="166">E. Zayas</td>
<td width="48">3/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">10</td>
<td width="166">Highland Sky</td>
<td width="166">B. Tagg</td>
<td width="166">M.A. Vasquez</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">11</td>
<td width="166">Admission Office</td>
<td width="166">B. Lynch</td>
<td width="166">J. Rosario</td>
<td width="48">5/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="43">12</td>
<td width="166">War of Will</td>
<td width="166">M. Casse</td>
<td width="166">T. Gaffalione</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
War of Will draws the far outside post for Casse and Gaffalione at 10/1, but Social Paranoia is at 3/1 and Halladay comes in at 4/1 as Todd Pletcher has two excellent contenders in the field. Admission Office is the 5/2 favorite. Just Whistle will enter the field if the race is run on dirt. The MTO stands for “Main Track Only”.

Only Social Paranoia and Halladay are coming off of wins. Social Paranoia took down the Appleton Stakes, a Grade 3 race at Gulfstream back on March 28. That was with Florent Geroux in the mount. Edgard Zayas will be in the irons this time around. Maybe the fact that Saez has opted to stay on Halladay is a sign of the veteran jockey’s preference or maybe he just wanted to keep things consistent.

Halladay is a pretty safe pick to be part of your exotics or even for a crack at a win. Since his transition to turf back on September 22, 2018, he’s finished off the board once and that was a fourth-place finish in the Tampa Bay Stakes in February. He bounced back with an allowance win last time out with Saez in the mount for the first time. Previously, Halladay had the Pletcher/John Velazquez combo that we’ve seen so many times before.

Aside from that fourth, Halladay has four wins, two seconds, and two thirds in his turf career.

Social Paranoia finished second in his turf maiden back on August 25, 2018 and has run in stakes races ever since. The interesting thing about Social Paranoia and the interest in him this week is that his Appleton Stakes win was his first stakes victory. It came at a distance of one mile, which is shorter than this race and shorter than his previous six races.

Like Halladay, he’s consistently hit the board, but unlike Halladay, he hadn’t gotten a win. That was his four-year-old debut, so maybe he’s made a turn for the better. Previously, Social Paranoia’s claim to fame was a good second-place finish in the Belmont Derby on July 6, 2019.

That race was run with Manuel Franco on the mount. The win in the Appleton came with Geroux. Now he has another new jockey in Zayas.

War of Will is going to get a ton of attention this week for the return to turf. This ends a string of 10 straight turf races for War of Will, who ran nine times as a three-year-old last year. This is also his first race since finishing ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. His turf career seemed to end with a fifth-place finish in that Juvenile Turf race, but the timing of the return to the inner track is rather interesting.

Casse believes that War of Will was bred for turf. His sire, War Front, is also the sire of Halladay. If that is truly the case, wouldn’t the horse that’s been running on turf make more sense?

Brian Lynch isn’t a high-percentage trainer, but he has a high-percentage rider in Joel Rosario atop Admission Office. The son of Point of Entry hasn’t won in a while, but finished second to Zulu Alpha in the Mac Diarmida Stakes back in February. You may remember Zulu Alpha as the winner of the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational at Gulfstream on January 25.

Admission Office was 11/1 in that race and wasn’t good enough to beat Zulu Alpha in the sprint to the finish, but only lost by a length. He was second to Instilled Regard in the Fort Lauderdale Stakes last year. Instilled Regard was third the next time out in the Pegasus Turf. The speed figures have been good. The seconds and thirds have been to excellent horses. Perhaps this is the breakthrough race. Perhaps Rosario is the difference maker. He's the 5/2 favorite for a reason.

We’ve got a lot of speed in this race. So much so that El Tormenta, who has had some huge speed figures in his career, is an afterthought at 12/1. His Appleton Stakes effort was his worst race in a while, so he could be in a bounce back spot for Dylan Davis.

Rather than El Tormenta though, Aquaphobia looks a little more appetizing with Irad Ortiz Jr. in the mount. This is the third race with trainer Mike Maker and Aquaphobia has a win and a fourth on the turf. Ortiz had an excellent ride on Hawkish on the turf last year in the Appleton, but he assumes the Aquaphobia mount in this one.

<strong><u>Picks</u></strong>

All of that considered, the Pletcher horses are on my card here. I’ll look up Halladay and Social Paranoia to finish 1-2 in any order with a nice exacta box. If War of Will beats me, so be it, but he won’t be on my card with the long layoff and the turf return. I’m also going to skirt Admission Office, who is a promising horse, but just hasn’t won enough for me, particularly in stakes competition.

<strong>Exacta Box: 6/9</strong>

Sunshine Forever Stakes Betting Odds, Picks, and Predictions May 9, 2020

<p>Betting on today's Tommies and Pioneers game? Catch the action at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO, as the Pioneers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on Summ. St. Thomas (MN) is favored by -1.5 in this Summit conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 151 points.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-61 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Tommies Chances in Denver</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) is favored by 1.5 points in today's game against Denver. The Tommies have gone 9-6 this season when favored and are 16-9 overall.</p>

<p>St. Thomas' average scoring margin on the road this year is +4.8. They are 6-6 away from home and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>St. Thomas has been a solid bet this season with a 14-8 ATS record. However, they are only 7-8 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Tommies have gone 9-3 ATS and are 1-2 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this year, the over/under record for St. Thomas sits at 9-13. The average over/under line in their games this season is 137, and their games have had an average of 134.6 points. Today's over/under line of 151 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and their games in the last five have had an average of 137 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, St. Thomas (MN)'s offense scored 85 points against Oral Roberts. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.3%, and they went 10/14 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Tommies was Parker Bjorklund with 19 points, while Kendall Blue also chipped in with 18 points.</p><p>This season, the St. Thomas (MN) defense has been impressive, holding the 16th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.6 points per contest. Against Oral Roberts in their most recent game, the St. Thomas (MN) defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Oral Roberts to hit 53% of their shots.</p><h3>No Pressure for Denver as Home Dogs</h3><p>Denver is coming off a 82-76 loss to Oral Roberts, and they have lost three straight games. They are 13-12 overall and 4-5 in Summit League play.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Pioneers are 4-2, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 home games. For the year, they have been the underdog 13 times, going 4-9.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Denver has gone 6-6-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pioneers have a record of 5-4-1 vs. the spread. Denver's overall ATS mark is 9-10-1.</p><p>Denver's over/under mark for the season sits at 15-5 and today's line of 151 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year (166.4). Over their last five matchups, the average scoring total is 175 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Denver offense ended with 76 points against Oral Roberts. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40.3% and made 13 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Pioneers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 24 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Denver is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 81.4 points per game (322nd). In their previous game vs. Oral Roberts, the Golden Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 82 points vs. Denver.</p>

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