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<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Nationals and Guardians face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and the Guardians are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -158. The Nationals are +134, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Ben Lively is starting for the Guardians, while the Nationals are going with Mitchell Parker. Washington is 3rd in the NL East, and the Guardians are leading the AL Central with a record of 38-19.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -158</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals 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>Cleveland cruised to a 7-1 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 3rd inning, scoring seven of their nine runs. As for the Nationals, they scored their only run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -241 on the money line.</p>

<p>Tanner Bibee started for the Guardians and picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. Patrick Corbin got the start for the Nationals and took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, David Fry was the only player in the game to homer, going 1/3 with three RBIs. Steven Kwan scored twice for the Guardians while going 3/4.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 26-30 overall and trails the Phillies by 13 games in the NL East. Currently, they are 3rd in the division and have an 8-6 record against other NL East teams. The Nationals will be looking to even up their series vs. the Guardians today, having dropped the first game of the series.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are just 10-13 this year, but they have been better on the road at 16-17. So far, they have gone 3-2 as the favorite and 23-28 as the underdog. Washington's overall series record is 7-10-1, but they have won two straight series.</p><p>Washington has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 34-22 overall. They have been particularly good on the road, where they are 21-12 against the run line. The Nationals have been a good bet as the underdog, going 31-20 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Washington Nationals are on the road against the Cleveland Guardians today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Nationals and their opponents have combined to average 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 25-29. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-10. Overall, 15 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, accounting for 26.8% of their games.</p><p>Washington is sending left-hander Mitchell Parker to the mound today vs. the Guardians. Parker has made eight starts this season and has a record of 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Parker has a WHIP of 1.10 and has issued just 1.62 walks per nine innings. Parker has turned in three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.71 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Parker gave up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work, coming out with the win. He has won two straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Nationals are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .231 and have the league's 20th ranked home run total. Washington's team OPS of .662 is also just 23rd in the MLB.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top two hitters in terms of batting average, with Garcia Jr. leading the team with a .274 average. Abrams comes into the game with a batting average of .249 but has gone just 4/22 in his last five games. Eddie Rosario has been one of the team's top power threats, but he is batting just .179 for the season.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is 38-19 overall and leads the AL Central by four games over the Royals. The Guardians are 10-5 against other teams in the division and have won eight straight home games. They are 19-6 at home this year and have gone 19-13 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have been good as the favorite, putting up a mark of 26-11. As the underdog, they are 12-8 this year, and they have an overall series record of 13-5. Cleveland has been playing well lately, going 8-2 over their last 10 games.</p><p>The Guardians have been a solid run line bet overall this season, going 33-24. They've been especially good at home, where they are 15-10 against the run line. Their average run margin this season is +1.4 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in two straight games.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-24. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-10. So far this season, 22.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, while 50.9% of their games have had lower lines.</p><p>Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and comes in with a record of 4-2 and an ERA of 2.80. So far, he has made eight starts and three of them have been quality starts. Lively has a WHIP of 1.18 and is averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Lively pitched well, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs. He picked up the win in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Lively has been much better at home, with an ERA of 1.5 compared to 3.68 on the road.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 16 homers lead the Guardians and are 3rd best in the MLB. He also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak and has five homers over his last 10 games. Over this stretch, he is batting .368. Josh Naylor is also near the top of the MLB home run leaderboard, as his 15 homers are 4th in the league. Naylor is batting just .235 for the season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Guardians are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Guardians are batting .240 and have the 8th best home run total in the league. Cleveland's offense has been good at avoiding strikeouts and has a collective on-base percentage of .317.</p>

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It may not be the last gasp, but the baseball season will be a lot more difficult to conduct, should the owners and players not be able to get together on a deal, which now may have a concession of sorts from the Players Association. But it may not be the kind of concession the owners are looking for, frankly.

To this point, the deadlock existed because the players were expecting to get prorated salaries, while the owners insisted that they had to come with a revenue-sharing situation, since the possibility of going the entire season without fans was a probability.

But the players are reportedly willing to defer some of the value of those prorated salaries to future seasons, so long as they don't have to submit to what they feel amounts to a salary cap.

The owners have ideas about a sliding pay scale, apparently, as a way to go forward to their satisfaction.

If the season CAN'T happen, who will the public, and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers, hold more accountable?

We're not sure that bettors will consider who is right and who is wrong. They just want to wager on something. So maybe they'll lay the blame at the feet of the side that turned down a compromise?

One can't be sure of that. But perception has a way of turning into reality. And in a scenario like this, where so many people have been out of work because of the virus-related shutdowns, it's likely that members of the general public won't be overly sympathetic toward those who have an opportunity to go back to work but "want more and more money" to do it.

Sure, the word "greed" will be brought up.

And even though it is conceivable that you could tag the owners with that word, the players are not going to win this battle for hearts and minds.

That's because there are only 30 owners, and they can very easily have a unified voice. Meanwhile, the players have a union that isn't, well, necessarily like other unions. After all, there is a tremendous disparity in income between the highest and lowest paid performers. And so the interests among these players could differ as well.

There are, for instance, a lot of players in a position of vulnerability if they are not getting a paycheck. That will especially be the case if they are near the bottom rung on the salary scale. When games are not played, these guys are not getting paid. And some of them had made certain financial obligations before the COVID-19 scare that put them in a bind. So you may wind up having a split, and then trouble if things get out into the press.

Even high-salaried players can feel the pressure.

Take Noah Syndergaard of the New York Met, for example. As some BetAnySports patrons know, he had Tommy John surgery, so he is done for the season. But he also signed for a lease on a penthouse apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan. The rent? A cool $27,000 per month.

Syndergaard hasn't paid any rent on it, and he is now being sued by the landlord for the full amount, which totals $250,000. His rationale is that because of the pandemic, he isn't going to use the place anyway (he is rehabbing in Florida), so he figured that a payment of $50,000 would be enough to let him walk away from it.

Obviously that didn't meet with approval from the landlord. And according to a New York Post, the right-hander they call "Thor" reacted angrily to one Twitter user who actually made a great point - “Yeah the guy is a monster for wanting you to live up to a lease agreement signed by both of you. How would you react if the team suddenly said yeah nah to your contract?"

Haha - yes, especially now that he isn't going to be of any use to the Mets this season. But he points out that since, in his view, the owners went back on their pledge to pay prorated salaries, he can apply the same standard. Then he told the Tweeter (is that the word?) to "Just shut up."

Whether players have had a legitimate beef or not, incidents like the one with Syndergaard or quotes like "I gotta get my money. I’m not playing unless I get mine, OK?” from Tampa Bay's Blake Snell are what fans retain in their consciousness. So I have a funny feeling they will always come up short if it came down to a PR battle.

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It seems a little bit ironic to say that the Toronto Blue Jays are taking their show on the road. Their entire season is a road show because of COVID-19 and the harsh protocols north of the border. They’re playing as the Dunedin Blue Jays for now and could very well become the Buffalo Blue Jays down the line.

But, everybody still refers to them as the Toronto Blue Jays and they’ll be out west at Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics. The A’s are a favorite in the -122 range at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a> with a total of 8.5 in this series opener. It will be Steven Matz for the Jays and Frankie Montas for the A’s.

Let’s dig into the matchup and find a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">free pick</a> for Jays vs. A’s.
<h2><strong><u>Toronto Blue Jays</u></strong></h2>
Steven Matz allowed six runs in his first four starts of the season. He allowed six runs in his fifth start of the season. Matz gave up six runs on eight hits to the Washington Nationals, a team that has a pretty good book on him from his days with the New York Mets. The BABIP gods found Matz in that one, as he allowed eight hits over just 3.2 innings of work.

Matz has 27 strikeouts in his 27 innings this season, so he’s thrown the ball really well for the Jays. He’s thrown the ball well against teams that haven’t seen him a lot. There are some people out there that subscribe to the Unfamiliar Lefty angle, wherein a team facing a lefty that they don’t usually see will have some issues in that matchup. Perhaps that is what happened to the Rangers, Angels, Royals, and Rays.

We’ll see if it happens to Oakland. We’ve seen a bit of line movement and investment in the A’s here, which is a trend that we saw basically all of the time against left-handed pitchers over the last few seasons.

The Toronto lineup is one that has had to adjust to the new baseball. The Jays were one of several teams actively working to increase their launch angles on batted balls, especially with a crop of good, young hitters graduating to the Majors. Then MLB decided to change the baseball and throw a wrench in a lot of those plans. Furthermore, the Jays are now in a new park in Dunedin, where they’ve played Spring Training games, but not regular season matchups.

At present, the Jays lineup grades a little bit better than league average with the park adjustments at TD Ballpark included in the calculation. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Jays improve in a lot of offensive categories as we go forward because George Springer is back at the top of the lineup and his presence will set the table for a lot of things.
<h2><strong><u>Oakland Athletics</u></strong></h2>
The A’s have had quite a season so far. They started off as one of the worst teams in baseball over the first week of the year and then racked up 13 wins in a row to vault to the top of the AL West standings. While Oakland grades just slightly above the bottom third of the league in wOBA, the park adjustment puts their offense right around where Toronto’s is.

Frankie Montas is a guy that has needed all of the run support he can get thus far, at least in two of his starts. Montas has allowed 17 runs on 30 hits in 24.2 innings of work, but 13 of those runs came in starts against the Dodgers and Twins. He’s had three quality starts of six innings with four total runs allowed and then those two clunkers.

The long ball has been his primary problem with six of those to this point, including three in the game against Minnesota that was at home at Oakland Coliseum, which is usually a very good pitcher’s park. Montas has struck out over a batter per inning, so the stuff has been good, but the command has been hit or miss.

This is an interesting offensive matchup in that the Blue Jays have done quite well with right-handed pitching and the A’s have fared better against lefties than righties to this point in the season. They’re hovering right around the top 10 in SLG against lefties, which is important because this isn’t a lineup that gets a lot of hits, but does have 35 home runs on the season.

Oakland’s bullpen has not been as strong as ones we’ve seen in the past, due in large part to low strikeout rates relative to the league averages. You always want to factor bullpens into the handicap. By FIP, Toronto’s has been slightly better, but has a much lower ERA with better fortunes in the LOB% department.
<h2><strong><u>Blue Jays vs. Athletics Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
This is a good matchup on Monday night. Matz and Montas are two guys that do have some upside, but also have some blow-up potential. The bullpens are pretty even by the advanced metrics. One thing I do like to consider is how hard it is to go play in Oakland. Teams make that long trip and go play games with the poor facilities by the bay. The A’s often have great success against AL East teams making the cross-country trek.

That is part of the reason I like Oakland, but there are others here, including my low level of belief in the sustainability of what Matz has done so far this season. He’s done much better in the contact management department, but his command profile has never been that great.

<strong>Pick: Oakland A’s</strong>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics MLB Betting Pick

<p>At 2:35 PM ET, the Astros and Rangers face off in an AL West matchup. This one is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington and has the Astros as the money line favorites (-120). The Rangers are 54-60 overall and José Ureña on the mound.</p>

<p>MLBN is carrying Wednesday's TV coverage, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs. Yusei Kikuchi is starting for the Astros, and they are 2nd in the AL West, while the Rangers are 3rd.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +100</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Wednesday, August 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers 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>Houston rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Astros vs. Rangers series. The Astros scored one run in the 4th inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 4-2 win. Heading into the game, the Astros were favored at -129 on the money line.</p>

<p>Framber Valdez pitched well for the Astros in the game, going 8 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished with five strikeouts but issued three walks. Josh Hader came out of the bullpen for the save. Tyler Mahle had a rough outing for the Rangers, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up one run.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers each homered for the Astros, while Alex Bregman scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/5. Jose Altuve also had a two-hit game for Houston.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is 58-55 overall and is 2nd in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by just a half-game. The Astros are 20-18 against other teams in the AL West. So far, they are on the road for today's game vs. the Rangers.</p>

<p>The Astros are looking to get back on track, as they have gone just 4-6 over their last ten games. Houston has dropped two straight series and has an overall series record of 19-16 this year. As the favorite, the Astros are 44-39 and 14-16 as the underdog. At home, they have gone 32-26 compared to 26-29 on the road.</p><p>When playing on the road, the Astros have a run line record of 29-26, with an average run margin of -0.2. Their overall run line record is 56-57, with an average run margin of 0.4. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 19-11 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>When the Houston Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their overall over/under record is 44-65. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 11-7-2. So far this season, 79 of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs, while 14 games have had lines set above 9 runs. Their current under streak is at 5 games.</p><p>Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Rangers on the road. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 4-9 with an ERA of 4.67. Kikuchi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.33. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Kikuchi has a total of 18 homers this season.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 21 homers lead the team and are 10th in the league. Alvarez is also 2nd on the team with 57 RBIs and comes into the game with a solid batting average of .300. Yainer Diaz is also having a strong season at the plate, as he is batting .296 and is the team's leader in RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Yainer Diaz has gone 11/26 (.423) with one home run and two RBIs. Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton are both looking to get back on track, as they have both gone 4/20 over their last seven games. Kyle Tucker is also looking to get back on track, as he has gone just 3/20 in his last seven games.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 54-60 overall, and they are 5th in the AL West, five games behind the Mariners for the division lead. Currently, they trail the Astros by 0.5 games for the second spot in the division. The Rangers are 14-17 against other AL West teams this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 31-26 this year compared to a 23-34 mark on the road. Texas has dropped three straight games, and they are just 3-7 across their last ten. So far, they have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 15-20 this year.</p><p>The Rangers have a run line record of 48-66 on the season, including 24-33 at home. They have a run line record of 26-24 as the underdog and are currently on a two-game run line losing streak as the favorite.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are hosting the Houston Astros today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. The Rangers have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 50-60. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 8-11-1. So far this season, 15 of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, accounting for 13.2% of their games. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>José Ureña gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Astros at home. So far this season, he has made 26 appearances and seven starts. Ureña's record for the season is 3-6, and he has an ERA of 3.70. Looking at his overall numbers, Ureña has a WHIP of 1.27 and has issued 3.02 walks per nine innings compared to 6.16 strikeouts. The right-hander has turned in three quality starts this year. In his last outing, Ureña gave up seven earned runs in four innings of work, taking the loss. He has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Corey Seager has been on a tear of late for the Rangers, going 12/37 in his last nine games with five homers and eight RBIs. Seager's 24 homers for the season is 7th best in the league and leads the Rangers. He also comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak. Marcus Semien has also been a solid power threat for the Rangers, as his 16 homers is 3rd on the team and 15th in the league. However, he is batting just .243 this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rangers are 18th in the MLB in runs scored, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .237 and have the 23rd best OPS in the league. Currently, the Rangers are 20th in team BABIP and have the league's 16th ranked on-base percentage.</p>

Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/7/24

<p>The Eagles and Chanticleers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in Conway</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 7-9 on the season after an 81-69 road loss to Marshall on Saturday, January 11th. Georgia Southern entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia Southern trailed 45-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 36.</p><p>In their recent game, Georgia Southern put up 69 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 51.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Eagles made 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. They finished with 8 assists as a team, with Nakavieon White and Mikal Dawson each hitting 50% of their three-point attempts, while Nate Martin went 6-for-7 from the field, adding 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 17 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Southern's opponents shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws. Georgia Southern gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Coastal Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina fell to 6-9 on the season after a 79-74 road loss to Georgia State on Saturday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 153, exceeding the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina led 44-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring just 30.</p><p>Coastal Carolina put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%, with a 51.3% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the team with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Toneari Lane and Rasheed Jones each hit 50% of their threes, with Jones connecting on 5 of 10 attempts. The Chanticleers finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting. The Chanticleers allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina's opponents shot 46%, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Scarlet Knights and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on TBS. In this non-conference matchup, Rutgers is favored by -2 against Notre Dame. The over/under for the game is 146 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +2</p><p>This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Not only will Notre Dame pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Scarlet Knights Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 79-77 loss to Kennesaw State on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights were -11 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Rutgers struggled early, trailing 44-26 at halftime. They mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Owls 51-35, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 8 of 25 from beyond the arc, shooting 32%, and connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field. Ace Bailey added 17 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Jamil Miller contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 85.7% overall and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Rutgers struggled defensively, allowing 79 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 8 of 27 three-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws (62%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Notre Dame?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Notre Dame’s season took a hit with an 84-77 loss to Elon on Friday, November 22nd. The Irish were -14.5 point favorites going into the home game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 46-41 at halftime, Notre Dame struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Notre Dame's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and hitting 41.4% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they made 7 of 9 free throws, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Markus Burton led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 57.1% from deep. Nick Dorn added 24 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 80% from the field, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 22 points, making 5 threes as well.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. Notre Dame also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7, for 77%.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Mean Green. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mean Green at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and North Texas is favored by -12.5 vs. Appalachian State.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Appalachian State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Appalachian State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 68-62 road loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, Appalachian State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 130 fell short of the 135.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State found themselves in a 35-21 hole at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 41-33 in the second half. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, Appalachian State managed just 62 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 53.3% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Mountaineers also shot 62.1% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 29 attempts. Dior Conners and Michael Thomas both hit 3 of 5 from three-point range, with Conners finishing with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil also added 15 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, opponents hit 9 of 24 shots, shooting 37%. Appalachian State also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 for 76%. The Mountaineers allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mean Green Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 5-3 on the season with an 83-42 win over Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday. The Mean Green were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 36-18 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing just 24. The game’s total points of 125 went over the 122.5-point line.</p><p>North Texas put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 63.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 72.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 42.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Mean Green added 15 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with Brenen Lorient leading the way, shooting 85.7% from the field and scoring 16 points in 22 minutes. Atin Wright and Arthur Tate also contributed 15 points each, with Wright hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 42 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 63% from the field, including 78% on two-point attempts. The Mean Green also allowed 8 made threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, North Texas sent their opponent to the stripe 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws (71%). The Mean Green gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Orioles (71-44, 35-21 away) travel to take on the Mariners (62-52, 33-26 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Kyle Gibson is getting the start for the Orioles while Luis Castillo is starting for the Mariners. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Baltimore Orioles vs. Seattle Mariners showdown at T-Mobile Park.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles +121</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 10:10 ET on Friday, August 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Orioles have a record of 7-3.</li><li>Over their last five games on the road, Baltimore has a straight-up record of 3-2.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .177 against Kyle Gibson in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>So far this season, Baltimore has played in 36 series, going 22-11-3. Their current record of 71-44 is good for first place in the AL East. On the road, the Orioles have gone 35-21 compared to 36-23 at home.</p><p><p>Kyle Gibson has been a reliable presence in the rotation for the 2023 season, going at least six innings in four consecutive games. His record stands at 11-6 through 24 appearances, with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.28. His K/BB ratio is 117/43 and opponents have managed to muster a .388 slugging percentage against him, while batting .255 on average.</p></p><p>Kyle Gibson earned the victory in his most recent start, surrendering three earned runs and four hits over seven innings against the Mets. The Orioles emerged victorious with a 7-3 scoreline.</p><p>For the season, the Orioles' offense is averaging 4.9 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 22 runs. Overall, Baltimore's team batting average is .253, putting them 10th in the MLB.</p><p>Anthony Santander has been one of the Orioles' most consistent offensive contributors in 2023. The outfielder has a .253 batting average, 63 RBIs, and 20 home runs on the season.</p><h3>WILL THE SEATTLE MARINERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 114 games, the Mariners have a record of 62-52. This mark includes going 18-16-2 across their 36 series. Currently, Seattle is 3rd in the AL West and have a 33-26 record at home while going 29-26 on the road. So far, the Mariners have gone 28-34 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Luis Castillo will take the mound for the Mariners with a 7-7 record in 23 appearances. His ERA is 3.21, and he has a K/9 rate of 10.16. Additionally, his FIP is 3.92 and his OBP is .262.</p></p><p>Luis Castillo was rocked for 10 hits and seven earned runs in six innings as the Mariners defeated the Angels 9-7 in his most recent start.</p><p>The Mariners have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 7 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 13th in home runs and 16th in slugging percentage. Overall, Seattle is averaging 4.6 runs per game (14th).</p><p>The Mariners' offense has been bolstered this season by Julio Rodríguez, who has posted a .257 batting average and driven in 62 runs. He's also gone yard 18 times, providing the team with a powerful presence at the plate.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 8/11/23

<p>At 9:00 ET, the 11-8 Suns (-277) will host the 11-9 Spurs (+225) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 229.</p>

<p>Phoenix is a 6.5-point favorite and owns the 7th seed in the West. San Antonio is 10th in the conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-131 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog San Antonio?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 11-9 on the season with a 127-125 win over the Kings on Sunday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 252, surpassing the pre-game line of 227 by 25 points.</p> <p>After falling behind 42-28 in the 1st quarter, the Spurs turned things around by outscoring the Kings 30-23 in the 2nd quarter and 34-32 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter trailing 97-92, San Antonio closed out the game strong, outscoring Sacramento 35-28 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 34-point, 14-rebound performance, including 13 points in the 4th quarter, led the Spurs to a 127-125 win over the Kings. Wembanyama hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep and 64.7% overall. Devin Vassell also made 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc and finishing with 21 points.</p> <p>The Spurs connected on 23 threes, shooting 50% from long range and 51.2% overall. Julian Champagnie added 19 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Keldon Johnson scored 7 of his 17 points in the final period.</p><p>The Spurs gave up 42 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 23 points. They allowed 32 points in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th but still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>San Antonio held the Kings to 12 made threes on 37% shooting. Sacramento went 19/24 from the free-throw line. The Spurs finished with 6 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Phoenix?</h3><p>The Suns improved to 11-8 with a 113-105 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 218 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Phoenix took control early, leading 66-49 at halftime after a strong 2nd quarter. The Warriors fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 29-19, but Phoenix responded with a 10-0 run in the 4th to extend their lead from 94-86 to 104-86, sealing the win.</p><p>Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Warriors, scoring 27 points and dishing out 9 assists, despite shooting just 40% from the field. Kevin Durant also struggled from the floor, shooting 35% but adding 21 points and 10 rebounds. Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p> <p>The Suns connected on 18 threes, shooting 51.4% from beyond the arc and 48.1% overall. Booker scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Durant added 10 in the 4th. Grayson Allen had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 13 of his 17 points.</p><p>The Suns held the Warriors to 105 points on Saturday, allowing 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, but tightening up in the 2nd with just 20 points allowed. They also gave up 27 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Defensively, the Suns limited the Warriors to 41% shooting overall and 35% from three, where Golden State hit 14 threes. The Warriors also went 15/18 from the free-throw line. The Suns grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 9 blocks.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cavaliers (15-0) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (11-3). The Celtics are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 235.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on TNT.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-124 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland Shock Everyone at TD Garden?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 15-0 this season with a 128-114 win over the Hornets on Sunday. Cleveland, who were favored by 10 points, covered the spread, while the total score of 242 points went over the 225.5-point line.</p> <p>At home, the Cavaliers opened the game with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 7-5 to 18-5. They led 38-28 after the 1st quarter and 72-59 at halftime. Charlotte battled back in the 3rd, outscoring Cleveland 40-30, but the Cavaliers’ defense held the Hornets to just 15 points in the 4th quarter, while they scored 26 to secure the win.</p><p>The Cavaliers shot 57.1% from the field in their 128-114 win over the Hornets, with a 43.3% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points and 12 assists, while Ty Jerome added 24 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p> <p>Evan Mobley contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Jarrett Allen also had a big night, scoring 21 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 40 points in the 3rd quarter, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 15 points to secure the win over the Hornets. Cleveland gave up 114 points on 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Cavaliers struggled to defend the three, allowing Charlotte to hit 20 threes at a 38% clip. Cleveland sent the Hornets to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Boston improved to 11-3 after a 126-123 win over the Raptors on Saturday. The Celtics were favored by 16.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 249.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 19.5 points.</p> <p>Boston went on a 12-0 run early, breaking a 4-4 tie and taking a 16-4 lead. However, the Raptors fought back, and the game was tight throughout. Boston led 86-85 going into the 4th quarter and narrowly outscored Toronto 28-29 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points and 7 assists in their 126-123 win over the Raptors, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Tatum hit 5 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep, and scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Boston made 21 threes as a team, despite shooting just 34.4% from beyond the arc and 44.4% overall. Al Horford and Derrick White each contributed 18 points, with Horford scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Even though the Celtics gave up 123 points to the Raptors, they managed to hold on for the win. Boston allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but Toronto scored 31 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. The Raptors shot 51% from the field.</p> <p>Boston did well defending the three, as Toronto made only 9 threes on 39% shooting. The Raptors went 14/21 from the free-throw line. The Celtics finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowed 15 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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.

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<p>At 2:10 from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have an American League matchup between the Rays and White Sox. Heading into Sunday's game, the Rays are 13-15 compared to the White Sox at 5-22. Tampa Bay is the favorite on the money line at -194.</p>

<p>Looking at the starting pitching matchup, we have Zack Littell going for the Rays and Erick Fedde for the White Sox. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and you can catch this one on NBCS.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, April 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago picked up an 8-7 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The White Sox had a two-run lead heading into the 10th inning, and the Rays could only muster one run in the bottom half of the inning. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +166 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jonathan Cannon got the start for the White Sox, going just five innings while giving up four runs and striking out five. He did not factor into the decision, as Deivi Garcia got the win out of the bullpen. Phil Maton took the loss for the Rays out of the bullpen. </p>

<p>Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham each homered for the White Sox, while Eloy Jimenez went 2/5 with an RBI. Richie Palacios hit the game's only other home run while going 3/3 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are on the road today vs. the White Sox, and they dropped the first two games of this series. Currently, they are 5th in the AL East, five games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Overall, they are 13-15 and have gone 3-4 in divisional matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 8-9 this season compared to 5-6 on the road. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 10-12 this season and 3-3 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight games as the favorite, and their overall series record is 3-3-2 this year.</p><p>When the Rays are favored, they are a good bet to lose against the run line, as they are just 6-16 in that situation. However, they are 4-2 vs. the run line as the underdog. Overall, the Rays are 10-18 vs. the run line, with a -1.1 run differential per game. They are 5-12 vs. the run line at home and 5-6 on the road.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox have combined to average 9.2 runs per game this season, but the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs. The Rays have played 28 games this season, and their over/under record is 17-11. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 6-6. In their last three games, the over has hit each time.</p><p>Zack Littell is getting the start for the Rays today on the road against the White Sox. Littell has started all four games for Tampa Bay this season and has yet to pick up a win. In his last start, he went six innings, giving up five earned runs on nine hits and striking out seven in a loss to the Tigers.</p><p>So far this season, the Rays offense has been pretty average in terms of batting average and on-base percentage, but they have been one of the worst teams in the league in terms of scoring runs, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. Tampa Bay has been a better offensive team on the road than at home, averaging 4.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are 10th in the league in home runs, but their isolated power of .120 is just 20th in the league.</p>

<p>Amed Rosario has been a bright spot for the Rays this season, as he is batting .323 with two homers and 13 RBIs. Isaac Paredes has also provided some pop in the lineup, as he is 11th in the league with 16 RBIs and has six homers. Paredes has gone 6/24 in his last six games, with one home run. Tampa Bay will need Randy Arozarena to pick things up, as he is batting just .154 this season and has gone 3/25 in his last six games.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 5-22 overall this year and is 14 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The White Sox have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 2-15 so far. They have lost seven straight series, and their overall series record is 0-7-1.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 4-9, and they are just 1-13 on the road. So far, they have not played well in day games, going 2-10, compared to 3-12 in night games. As the underdog, the White Sox have yet to win a game as the favorite this year.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid run line bet at home, going 7-6 on the season. They have covered the run line in three straight games at home and are 11-16 overall this season. They have been the underdog in all 27 games and have a run line record of 11-16.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox have been on a five-game over streak, and their games have had an average of 8.3 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 13-13, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 3-4. So far, 25.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Coming into today's matchup, Erick Fedde has started the year with a 1-0 record and has yet to allow an earned run. He has gone 5 2/3 innings in both of his starts and has 16 strikeouts to just 5 walks. He has been able to limit the long ball, as he has yet to give up a home run this season.</p><p>Chicago is hoping that Eloy Jiménez can continue his strong play of late, as he is batting .303 over his last eight games with three homers. Jiménez's eight RBIs in this stretch has also helped him move into the team lead in RBIs for the season. Jiménez, along with Gavin Sheets and Paul DeJong, are all tied for the team lead with three homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the White Sox are batting just .201 this season, and they are also dead last in the league in on-base percentage and OPS. Overall, they are averaging just 2.7 runs per game, and they are also the worst home run hitting team in the league.</p>

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