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<p>Planning on watching today's Red Wolves and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Troy as the -6 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 156.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Troy Trojans -6</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 8:30 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will Troy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Red Wolves Secure a Win at Troy?</h3><p>Arkansas State has struggled on the road this season, going just 4-11 away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -4.8 compared to +8.8 at home. The Red Wolves are 2-9 as underdogs this season.</p>

<p>Arkansas State is coming off a 100-87 win over Ohio. Over their last 10 road games, they are 3-7, and they are 1-4 in their last five.</p><p>Arkansas State has an ATS record of 15-10-1 this season, including a road ATS mark of 7-7-1. As the underdog, the Red Wolves have gone 6-4-1 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Arkansas State is 6-3-1.</p><p>Arkansas State's over/under record for the season sits at 13-12-1, and the average over/under line in its games is 153.5. So far, 15 of its games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line of 156.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 170 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 6-3-1.</p><p>The Arkansas State offense is coming off a game where they scored 100 points against Ohio. They posted a field goal percentage of 63.8% and connected on 11 threes. On the offensive front, the Red Wolves have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 230th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 140th in terms of percentage and 17th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Red Wolves' defense holds the 300th rank in the nation, allowing 78.9 points per game. So far, the Arkansas State defense is giving up an average of 9.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (501st).</p><h3>Can the Trojans Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>As the favorite, Troy has gone 13-2 this season, and they are favored by six points against Arkansas State. At home, the Trojans are 11-1 this season, and they have won their last 11 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Troy has won six games in a row, and they have a record of 17-8. In Sun Belt play, the Trojans are 10-2, and they have gone 7-6 in non-conference games.</p><p>When looking at Troy's ATS record this season, they have been very solid at 16-6. At home, they have gone 10-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Trojans are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Troy games this year (146.6). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their games this year have averaged 148.5 points.</p><p>The Troy offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Kent State. They posted a field goal percentage of 53.2% and connected on 4 threes. Offensively, the Trojans have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 269th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 162nd in percentage and 60th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Troy defense is giving up an average of 69.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kent State, the Golden Flashes finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 68 points vs. Troy.</p>

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<p>The Jaguars are favored at -152 on the money line as they face off against the Colts at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 6th. The Colts and Jaguars are both looking to even out their records in this week five AFC South matchup. The Jaguars are -3 point favorites on the point spread, and the over/under line is set at 46 points. CBS is handling the television coverage of this one.</p><h3>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts +3</p><p>This game will be played at EverBank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 25 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colts Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>The Colts picked up a 27-24 win over the Steelers in their most recent game, bringing their record to 2-2 for the season. Despite falling behind 14-0 early, Indianapolis fought back to take a 27-24 victory. They were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and their comeback win was capped off by a touchdown from Joe Flacco to Drew Ogletree at the start of the 4th quarter and a late defensive stand to secure the win.<p></p>The Colts initially took a 14-0 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Steelers fought back to take a 17-3 lead going into halftime. However, the Colts scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and their defense held strong to pull off the comeback. Justin Fields and Najee Harris connected for a touchdown for the Steelers, giving them a 24-10 lead in the 4th, but Indianapolis responded with two touchdowns to pull ahead.
</p><p>Indianapolis' offense picked up 22 first downs in their 27-24 win over the Steelers, as they put up 225 yards through the air on 30 passing attempts. Joe Flacco, who threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns, led the passing game. The Colts' running game saw Jonathan Taylor rush for 88 yards on 21 attempts, including a long run of 21 yards and one touchdown.</p><p></p><p>Michael Pittman Jr. was the leading receiver in the game, with 113 yards on six catches. The Colts converted on 53.3% of their third down attempts and allowed two sacks in the game.</p><p>In the Colts' 27-24 win over the Steelers, their defense allowed 404 yards, with Pittsburgh converting on 46.2% of their third down attempts. Despite giving up 122 rushing yards on 30 attempts, Indianapolis' defense came away with four sacks and held the Steelers to 3.7 yards per carry. They also limited Pittsburgh to 64.7% completions and forced a +1 advantage in both tackles for loss and quarterback hits.<p></p>The Colts' secondary gave up 282 passing yards, including one touchdown. Indianapolis will look to improve their overall defensive performance in the upcoming weeks, as they allowed the Steelers to move the ball effectively for most of the game.</p><h3>Will The Jaguars Win At Home Over The Colts?</h3><p>Jacksonville's 24-20 loss to the Texans dropped them to 0-4 for the season. The Jaguars were looking for their first win of the season but blew a 20-17 4th quarter lead in their latest game. They were +5.5 point underdogs heading into the game and ended up losing by 4 points, as the Texans outscored them 7-0 in the final quarter.</p><p></p><p>Despite the tough loss, the Jaguars got off to a good start, leading 10-7 after the 1st quarter and adding a late touchdown in the 3rd quarter to take the lead. However, the Texans took the lead for good with 19 seconds left in the 2nd quarter, and the Jaguars couldn't capitalize on their 3rd quarter momentum. Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence connected with Brian Thomas Jr. for two touchdowns in the 3rd quarter to briefly give them the lead.</p><p>The Jaguars' offense put up 155 yards through the air in their 24-20 loss to the Texans, with 169 yards coming from quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence completed 18 of 33 passes and threw two touchdowns. The Jaguars finished with 17 first downs and 158 yards on the ground, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Brian Thomas Jr. led Jacksonville with 86 yards receiving and one touchdown. Tank Bigsby was the top rusher with 90 yards on just seven attempts, including a 58-yard run. The Jaguars struggled on third down, converting only 33.3% of their chances.</p><p>In their 24-20 loss to the Texans, the Jaguars allowed 27 completions for 334 yards through the air. The defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Texans to convert 53.8% of their third down attempts. Despite this, Jacksonville's defense did come up with two sacks and had more QB hits and tackles for loss than Houston.<p></p>The Jaguars' run defense allowed 101 yards on 26 attempts (3.9 yards per attempt) and gave up two passing touchdowns while allowing the Texans to complete 67.5% of their passes. Jacksonville's offense put up 435 yards in the game.</p>

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 10/6/24

<p>At 3:30 ET, Penn State and USC will face off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The game is being televised on CBS, and Penn State is coming in with a 5-0 record, while USC is 3-2. The Nittany Lions are favored at -5.5 points, with the over/under line set at 47.5 points for this week seven college football matchup.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the USC Trojans winning this one by a score of 30 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the USC Trojans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Penn State Nittany Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Undefeated at 5-0, Penn State heads into Week 7 against USC ranked 9th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 12.6% shot at winning the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions also have a 62.8% chance of making the CFB playoff, the 7th best odds in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>Penn State has been favored in all five games this season, going 2-3 against the spread with a +23 average scoring margin. They are 1-3 ATS at home and 1-0 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Penn State’s games have averaged 45.8 points, and their over/under record is 1-4, with an average line of 50.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 7, Penn State’s offense is averaging 34.4 points per game, ranking 28th nationally. However, they are 16th in our offensive power rankings. Their run game is strong, with 220.6 rushing yards per game on 39.8 attempts.</p> <p>Nicholas Singleton leads the ground attack with 408 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 1,101 yards with nine touchdowns and one interception, giving him a passer rating of 130.</p><p>Penn State's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 11.4 points per game. In their latest game, they held UCLA to 11 points, giving up only 260 total yards, including 93 rushing yards on 29 attempts and 167 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 81.4 rushing yards per game against Penn State, the 8th lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have managed a 70.1 passer rating, completing 53.4% of their passes for an average of 157 yards per game, which ranks 16th nationally.</p><h3>Are The USC Trojans Going Win In At Upset At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum</h3><p>USC enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, ranked 13th in our CFB power rankings. They are unbeaten at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-2). The Trojans have been favored in four of their five games, going 2-2 as the favorite. They have a 93.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.7% chance of winning the Big Ten.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, USC is 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 record at home and 0-2 on the road. As the favorite, they are 2-2 ATS, and they’ve covered in all three home games.</p><p></p><p>USC’s over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 49.2 points. Their average over/under line is 54.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>USC’s offense is averaging 30.8 points per game heading into week 7, placing them 42nd nationally. They rank 29th in our offensive power rankings. The Trojans are 7th in passing attempts, with 42.4 per game, and 9th in completions, averaging 27.4. They are converting 51.5% of their third downs, which ranks 10th. USC is 27th in passing yards, averaging 292.8 per game, and they are 36th in completion percentage at 64.6%. Their rushing game ranks 80th, with 151.4 yards per game.</p> <p>Miller Moss leads the team with 1,398 passing yards and a passer rating of 91, matching the team’s overall rating. He has thrown nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 468 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Ja'Kobi Lane has 234 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 21 catches.</p><p>USC's defense has allowed 18.4 points per game this season, ranking 22nd nationally. In their recent 24-17 loss to Minnesota, they gave up 24 points, including three rushing touchdowns, while allowing 364 total yards, 195 of which came on the ground.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 158.4 passing yards per game against USC, ranking 19th in the country, and 158.4 rushing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 66.2% of their passes against USC, with a passer rating of 80.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Monarchs game? Catch the action at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA, as the Monarchs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152 points, and Old Dominion is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia Southern Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia Southern is 4-16 overall and 4-4 in Sun Belt games. They are coming off an 84-74 loss to Appalachian State. On the road, they are 1-13 this season and have lost three straight.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Georgia Southern is 3-15 this season. They are 3-3 at home and have won three in a row. So far, they have been the underdog in 18 of their 20 games.</p><p>Georgia Southern has an overall ATS record of 7-11-2 this season. On the road, they are 4-9-1 vs. the spread and 2-1 in their last 3 road games. As the underdog, the Eagles have gone 7-10-1 vs. the spread this year and 2-1 in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152 is much higher than the average over/under line in Georgia Southern's games this year (145.3). So far, 19 of their 20 games have had lower over/under lines than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Eagles' offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.2 points per contest. The Georgia Southern offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 27.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Georgia Southern is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.4 points per game (288th). The Georgia Southern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed Appalachian State to connect on 7 threes.</p><h3>Can the Old Dominion Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Old Dominion enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in eight of their 20 games this season. So far, they are 3-5 in those games. At home, the Monarchs have gone 4-6 this season, including a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>Overall, Old Dominion has gone 5-15 this season, and they have lost two straight games. In their most recent game, they lost to James Madison by a score of 78-62.</p><p>Old Dominion has not been a good team against the spread this season, going just 4-15. That includes a 2-6 mark vs. the spread when favored. Their home ATS record is just 3-7 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Monarchs are just 3-7.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Old Dominion games is 10-7-2 and today's line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145.2). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 149 points.</p><p>Old Dominion offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 62 points against James Madison. In that game, they made 6/18 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 39.7%. The team's scoring leader is Vasean Allette, who holds an average of 17.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Chaunce Jenkins is averaging 15.6 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Monarchs' defense is nationally ranked 264th, allowing 77.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. James Madison, the Dukes finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 78 points vs. Old Dominion.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

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.

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We can cancel the season, right? The Los Angeles Dodgers got Mookie Betts and the best team in the National League from last season is now even better. There is no point in playing out the rest of this whole charade.

Ah, but remember what happened on Washington’s path to the World Series? The Nationals won Game 5 on the road at Dodger Stadium and used that as a springboard to win the Fall Classic. Furthermore, the Nationals did so as a Wild Card team. If you ever need a reminder of how crazy the MLB Playoffs, aka the Tournament of Variance, can be, think back to that one. And countless other examples.

Like the AL Pennant chase, it would be nice to see some new blood in the mix in the Senior Circuit. We could get it, to be totally honest. This author is actually high on the Cincinnati Reds as one example. The New York Mets are another example of a team that could make an appearance. Some would even suggest the San Diego Padres as a Wild Card contender.

Over the last three years, the Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves, Brewers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Nationals, and Rockies have made the playoffs. In the AL, only seven different teams have qualified for the postseason. Eight teams have made it in the NL, so there has been a little more parity, at least in terms of qualifiers. It is entirely possible that we add a new one or two to the list for this season.

That being said, only four teams across the league have made the World Series the last three seasons – the Nationals, Astros, Dodgers, and Red Sox. The Dodgers certainly look poised to have a third bite at the apple in the World Series again this season, but we all thought that last season, too.

The Braves have won back-to-back <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nl-east-division-betting-odds-prediction/608060/"><strong>NL East</strong></a> titles. The Dodgers have won seven <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nl-west-division-betting-odds-prediction/608063/"><strong>NL West</strong></a> titles in a row. The Cubs, Brewers, and Cardinals have taken turns in the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/nl-central-division-betting-odds-prediction/608066/"><strong>NL Central</strong></a>. Two of the division races look pretty wide open, while the third is already decided.

Here are the NL Pennant futures odds per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> as of February 20, 2020:
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/los-angeles-dodgers-win-total-analysis/149/"><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+190</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/atlanta-braves-win-total-analysis/161/"><strong>Atlanta Braves</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/st-louis-cardinals-win-total-analysis/137/"><strong>St. Louis Cardinals</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+700</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/washington-nationals-win-total-analysis/133/"><strong>Washington Nationals</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+700</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/new-york-mets-win-total-analysis/145/"><strong>New York Mets</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/philadelphia-phillies-win-total-analysis/142/"><strong>Philadelphia Phillies</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/cincinnati-reds-win-total-analysis/155/"><strong>Cincinnati Reds</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+1300</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/chicago-cubs-win-total-analysis/158/"><strong>Chicago Cubs</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+1350</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/milwaukee-brewers-win-total-analysis/147/"><strong>Milwaukee Brewers</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/arizona-diamondbacks-win-total-analysis/162/"><strong>Arizona Diamondbacks</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/san-diego-padres-win-total-analysis/140/"><strong>San Diego Padres</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+2350</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/san-francisco-giants-win-total-analysis/139/"><strong>San Francisco Giants</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/colorado-rockies-win-total-analysis/154/"><strong>Colorado Rockies</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/pittsburgh-pirates-win-total-analysis/141/"><strong>Pittsburgh Pirates</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295"><a href="http://bangthebook.com/miami-marlins-win-total-analysis/148/"><strong>Miami Marlins</strong></a></td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
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It kind of astounds me that the Yankees have lower odds in the AL than the Dodgers do in the NL at 5Dimes. First of all, the Dodgers won their division by 21 games last season and are a virtual lock to do so again and avoid the Wild Card Game. It is nowhere near as hard to see a path to Tampa Bay winning the East in the Junior Circuit as it would be to see the Diamondbacks or Padres doing so.

Also, the Yankees would have to likely face the Astros in the ALCS and the Astros are a better team than any non-Dodgers team in the NL. This seems like a pricing error. I wouldn’t take the Dodgers at +190 because anything can happen in the playoffs, but there is no way that the Dodgers should have longer odds than the Yankees.

In any event, we see the byproduct of not having a real clear second team like we have in the AL with the Astros. Prices are depressed on teams like Washington, St. Louis, and the Mets.

There are two very obvious picks in the NL if you are so inclined. They both come from the Central Division. The Chicago Cubs are clearly mispriced at +1350. They were 82-68 through 150 games last season and were right there with the Cardinals before going 2-10 over the final 12 games. The Cardinals are going to take a step back this season and I do not really see a path for them to repeat in the NL Central. If the Cubs can win the division and avoid the Wild Card Game, that would be a really nice advantage. They would play the winner of the NL East in all likelihood and none of the top three teams in that division would be a massive favorite over the Cubs.

The second is the Reds at +1300. In my mind, either the Cubs or the Reds win the NL Central more often than anybody else. That would mean a chance to get right into the NLDS as opposed to the Wild Card Game. It is entirely possible that both of these teams make it in to be totally honest.

In the NL East, any one of the Braves, Nationals, or Mets could win the division and I wouldn’t be shocked. If the Cardinals or the Brewers win the NL Central, I will be surprised.

Therefore, the Cubs and the Reds carry the most value to me in the NL Pennant futures market.

2020 National League Pennant Futures Odds

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-165) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+138) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 205.5.</p>

<p>Heading into tonight's game, the Pelicans are 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 42-27, while the Heat are 7th in the East with a record of 38-31.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-112 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pelicans Have a Shot at a Win at Miami?</h3><p>In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 228.6, which is higher than today's line of 205.5. Their games have averaged 226.7 points per game.</p>

<p>New Orleans is 30-39 on the over/under for the season, and their last game against the Magic went over the O/U line of 207.5. The teams combined for 227 points.</p>

<p>The Pelicans are 38-30 against the spread this season, going 19-16 ATS on the road and 19-14 ATS at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.</p>

<p>After losing to the Magic (121-106), the Pelicans are now 42-27 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 5th place and are leading the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>In the West, the Pelicans have gone 26-18 against other teams and are 16-9 against the East. On the road, they are 22-14 compared to 20-13 at home.</p>

<p>In their games this season, the Pelicans have been the underdog in 25 of their 69 games. As the underdog, they are 15-10 vs. the spread and have a scoring margin of -0.6 PPG.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 115.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.1 points per game this season.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, New Orleans is 17th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the NBA at 48%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.6% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in the NBA at 37%.</p><p>At present, the Pelicans' defense is ranked 8th, allowing 110.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pelicans squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 34.6% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Heat Win at Kaseya Center?</h3><p>The Heat have a record of 38-31 this season, which has them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-18 and 11-3 against their division.</p>

<p>Miami's ATS record for the season is 32-34, and they have covered the spread in their last four home games. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points and have a record of 16-19 ATS at home.</p>

<p>In their win over the Cavaliers, the teams combined for 211 points, surpassing the O/U line of 207.5. This season, the average O/U line in Miami's games is 221.9, and their games have averaged 218.9 points.</p>

<p>In the Heat's 107-104 win over the Cavaliers, they were 3-point underdogs going into the game. This was their 2nd straight win as the favorite, and they have a record of 27-11 as the favorite this season.</p><p>The Heat have been a below-average offensive team this season, ranking 27th in the league in points per game at 109.7. At home, they are averaging 112.7 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, Miami has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.2% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Heat are 10th in the league with a three-point percentage of 37%. They are also 10th in free throw attempts per game, but just 23rd in two-point field goal attempts.</p>

<p>So far this season, Miami has made an average of 25.6 assists per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 29th in the league at 95.8 possessions per game.</p><p>Not only do the Heat's overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 4th in the league in points allowed. Miami has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 4th in the league over their last three games at 101 PPG allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Heat are causing 11.9 turnovers per game, ranking 6th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 30th in rejections, averaging 3.4 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>ESPN+ has the television coverage for this Mountaineers vs. Bearcats matchup. Kickoff takes place at 2:30 on Saturday, November 18th. This week 12 CFB showdown is being played at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown WV. The odds for this week 12 Big 12 matchup have the Mountaineers as the 6.5 point favorites at home. Will the Mountaineers pull this one out? Find out how I see this game playing out on Saturday.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Milan Puskar Stadium at 2:30 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 31-24 in favor of West Virginia.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 54.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 55 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cincinnati Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-7 record, the Cincinnati Bearcats take on West Virginia. Their road record so far is (2-2) and at home (0-4).</p><p>Against the spread, Cincinnati has gone 3-5 this season. The Bearcats have been favored two times compared to five games as the underdog.</p><p>Over 10 games, the average over/under line for Cincinnati's games has been 50.5 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 52.1 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-4.</p><p>The Bearcats come into their matchup vs. West Virginia 8th in college football at 443 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 223.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 7th nationally. Additionally, they've been airing it out 30.2 times each game, accumulating an average of 220.6 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 67th, with 25.2 points per game.</p><p>The Bearcats defense comes into the game with 18 sacks, and ranked 1st in QB hurries. In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 26.9 points per game (102nd). When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 89th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 225 passing yards per game. Additionally, Cincinnati's run defense comes in allowing 140 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Mountaineers Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, the West Virginia Mountaineers take on Cincinnati. Their road record so far is (2-3) and at home (3-1).</p><p>Against the spread, West Virginia has gone 5-4 this season. The Mountaineers have been favored four times compared to five games as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the average over/under line for West Virginia's games has been 52 points. The Mountaineers have an over/under record of 5-4 heading into this week's game.</p><p>Heading into their matchup vs. Cincinnati, the Mountaineers' offense is averaging 214.6 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 9th rank in rushing yards and 99th rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 196.7 yards per game. In terms of scoring, West Virginia is at 30.3 points per game, which is 42nd in the NCAA.</p><p>As we head into this week's game, the West Virginia defense ranks 108th for points allowed, with an average of 27.8 points per game. Teams have been gaining 247.3 passing yards per game against them (137th nationally). Against the run, they've given up 147.8 rushing yards, placing them 82nd in college football.</p>

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<p>ESPN2 is handling the broadcast as the UCF Knights and Cincinnati Bearcats face off at 3:30 ET this Saturday, October 12th. The game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. The over/under line is currently sitting at 58.5 points. UCF is the -3.5-point favorite at home. Both teams come into this one with 3-2 records on the season.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning this one by a score of 35 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Cincinnati Bearcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cincinnati Bearcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Cincinnati enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, ranking 48th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 63.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-1 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Bearcats have been favored in three of their five games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +11.8 points per game, and they are 2-1-1 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Cincinnati’s over/under record is 1-3, with their games averaging 55 points. The average over/under line for their games is 54.1 points, while this week’s line is set at 58.5 points.</p><p>Cincinnati’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 23rd nationally with 301.2 yards per game. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,481 yards, boasting a passer rating of 117. He has 12 touchdowns and just one interception. The Bearcats are 30th in scoring, averaging 33.4 points per game, and they rank 11th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7.</p> <p>Sorsby has completed 66.3% of his passes, and Cincinnati ranks 25th in third-down conversions, converting 47.6% of their attempts. Xzavier Henderson leads the receiving corps with 450 yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Corey Kiner has rushed for 413 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry.</p><p>Despite allowing 44 points in their recent 44-41 loss to Texas Tech, Cincinnati’s defense gave up just 333 total yards, including 119 rushing yards on 27 attempts and 214 passing yards. They allowed three rushing touchdowns but no passing scores.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Cincinnati ranks 33rd nationally, giving up 21.6 points per game. Opponents have averaged 157.6 rushing yards per game and 249 passing yards, with quarterbacks completing 61.1% of their passes and posting a 93 passer rating.</p><h3>Are The UCF Knights Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>UCF enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, facing Cincinnati at home. They are ranked 39th in our power rankings and have a 77.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>The Knights have a +9.6 average scoring margin and are 2-2 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-1, with an average line of 59.5 points. This week’s line is set at 58.5 points, just below their average line.</p><p>UCF’s offense is centered around their rushing attack, ranking 4th nationally with 282.4 rushing yards per game on 49.8 attempts per game. RJ Harvey leads the team with 600 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored 9 touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, UCF is 29th in scoring, averaging 34.2 points per game, and they have converted 47.1% of their third-down attempts. KJ Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards with 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. UCF ranks 91st in passing yards per game. Kobe Hudson has 363 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>UCF's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 18th nationally by allowing just 92.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Florida, they gave up 135 rushing yards on 29 attempts. The Knights also allowed 229 passing yards and one passing touchdown, while forcing no interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 93.7 passer rating against UCF, completing 70.7% of their passes. UCF's secondary has allowed 247 passing yards per game, ranking 121st nationally. On average, opposing offenses have thrown the ball 33.2 times per game against UCF’s defense.</p>

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