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<p>The first-round series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is tied at two games apiece heading into game five. Tip-off is at 10:30 PM ET at Ball Arena in Denver and is being televised on TNT. The Nuggets are favored by four points at home and are -184 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +152, and the over/under line is 205.5 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, May 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Nuggets picked up an 8-point win in the most recent game of this series, beating the Timberwolves 115-107. Denver was a 3.5-point underdog heading into the game, but they easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 205 points, and the teams surpassed that by 17 points.</p>

<p>Denver got off to a good start in the game, outscoring the Timberwolves 29-24 in the first quarter and 35-25 in the 2nd. The Nuggets shot the ball well from the field, hitting 57% of their shots and 44.8% of their threes. Nikola Jokic had a big game for Denver, putting up 35 points and 7 assists. Anthony Edwards had a big game for the Timberwolves, scoring 44 points and hitting five threes.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Minnesota is 13-10 as the underdog this season and has covered the spread in their last four games as the underdog. In those games, they have gone 15-8 against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves' ATS record on the road is 26-18, and they have won four straight games against the spread on the road. As the underdog, they are 20-25 ATS on the road and 31-35 overall.</p>

<p>Minnesota's O/U record for the season is 47-43, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is 205.5, and their games have averaged 220 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nuggets, the Timberwolves lost 115-107. The O/U line for that game was 205, and Minnesota was favored by 3.5 points. This loss dropped their ATS record to 46-43 for the season.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 37-15 and 12-4 in their division. On the road, the Timberwolves are 30-15.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA's 8th-best shooting team, at 48% from the field. They are also the league's 2nd-best three-point shooting team, at 38%. Despite their strong shooting numbers, they are just 18th in scoring, at 113 points per game. The Timberwolves have been a little better on the road this season, averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 111.4 at home.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 34.6 points per game over his last five games while hitting 59.6% of his shots from the field. In this stretch, he is averaging 3.8 made threes per game. Karl-Anthony Towns has hit 58.3% of his threes in his last five games and averaged 2.8 made threes per contest. Rudy Gobert has yet to make a three this season.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best unit in the NBA this season, allowing just 106.2 points per game. That number is even better on the road, where they are giving up just 108.6 points per game (2nd).</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 79.3% of games vs. Minnesota. That number jumps to 76.8% when it comes to three-point shooting, as opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in nearly 77% of games vs. the Timberwolves.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 105.4 points per game (8th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 48.8% from the field and 40.7% from three.</p><h3>Will Denver Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Currently, the Nuggets are favored by 4 points at home against the Timberwolves. This season, Denver has been favored in 78 of their 82 games and has a record of 56-22 as the favorite. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.</p>

<p>Denver's ATS record for the season is 42-47, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 22-23 ATS compared to 20-24 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>In their win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Nuggets won by a score of 115-107. Going into the game, they were 3.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line was 205 points.</p>

<p>With a 57-25 record, the Nuggets are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they have gone 33-19 and are 24-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>This season, Denver has an O/U record of 37-52-2, and their games have averaged a combined 223.1 points. Today's O/U line is set at 205.5 points.</p><p>Denver comes into the game as the 15th ranked scoring offense, at 114.9 points per game. Their home scoring average of 116.5 points per contest is 11th in the league. The Nuggets have a field goal percentage of 49% this season, which is the 4th best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has been playing well of late, averaging 26.4 points, 8.4 assists, and 13 rebounds in his last five games. Over this stretch, he shot 51.5% from the field. Jamal Murray is questionable for the game, but over his last five, he has averaged 20 points and 5.2 assists while hitting 40% of his threes.</p><p>Coming into tonight's game, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the stingiest defenses in the league, allowing just 109.1 points per game, which is 6th best in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 103 points per contest.</p>

<p>One of the reasons for their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are allowing opponents to shoot just 35.2% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd best in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 35.7% from deep.</p>

<p>When it comes to rebounding, the Nuggets have been solid, ranking 7th in the league at 44.4 boards per game. They have also been able to protect the rim, blocking 5.6 shots per contest, which is 11th best in the NBA.</p>

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week five non-conference matchup between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Old Dominion Monarchs. The game is set to kick off at 5:00 ET from Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. The Falcons are the -9.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently set at 49.5 points. Bowling Green has a 1-2 record, while Old Dominion is looking for their first win of the season. The money line odds are +278 for Old Dominion and -355 for Bowling Green.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Doyt L. Perry Stadium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Old Dominion Monarchs winning this one by a score of 30 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Old Dominion Monarchs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Old Dominion Monarchs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Old Dominion is still searching for their first win of the season after a 37-17 defeat to Virginia Tech. The Monarchs, who were +16.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. This game's over/under line was set at 47.5 points, but the teams combined for 54 points, hitting the over.</p> <p></p><p>Old Dominion fell behind early, with Virginia Tech taking a 14-0 lead. The Monarchs responded by outscoring the Hokies 10-0 in the second quarter, but they were unable to maintain this momentum, trailing 20-10 heading into the fourth quarter. Virginia Tech outscored Old Dominion 17-7 in the final quarter to hand the Monarchs their third straight loss to start the season.</p><p>Old Dominion's offense was limited to 293 total yards in their 37-17 loss to Virginia Tech. The Monarchs found most of their success on the ground, rushing for 243 yards and two touchdowns. However, the passing game struggled, with just 50 yards through the air on 6 completions out of 14 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Quinn Henicle, the team's quarterback, threw for 38 yards, completing 41.7% of his passes and ending the game with a passer rating of 15.28 and one interception. On the ground, Bryce Duke led the team with 85 yards on just four carries, while Isiah Paige was the leading receiver with 18 yards on two catches.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground to Virginia Tech. The Monarchs gave up a total of 320 yards and 37 points, but they did manage to pick off one pass and hold the Hokies to 137 yards through the air.</p><h3>Are The Bowling Green Falcons Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Bowling Green is looking to bounce back after a 26-20 loss to Texas A&M on the road. Despite being +21 point underdogs, the Falcons kept it close and covered the spread. The game's total score of 46 points fell just short of the over/under line of 50.5 points. This brought Bowling Green's record to 1-2 for the season.</p> <p></p><p>After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, Bowling Green added a field goal in the second quarter, trailing 13-3 at halftime. The Falcons then outscored Texas A&M 14-7 in the third quarter, but they managed only a field goal in the fourth quarter, while the Aggies added 6 points to pull out the win.</p><p>In their 26-20 loss to Texas A&M, Bowling Green's offense totaled 339 yards, with 250 yards coming through the air. Connor Bazelak completed 55.6% of his passes, throwing for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 75. Harold Fannin Jr. was his top target, catching eight passes for 145 yards.</p> 
<p>Bowling Green's offense moved the chains 17 times but struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with 89 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Terion Stewart led the team in rushing with 42 yards on 13 carries.</p><p>Bowling Green's defense will need to tighten up after allowing 410 total yards in their last game. They had particular trouble stopping the run, giving up 237 rushing yards on 42 attempts. Despite holding Texas A&M to 173 passing yards on 16 completions, the Falcons allowed two passing touchdowns.</p>

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fighting Irish versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 116 points, and Virginia is favored to win by -13 at home vs. Notre Dame.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Even though we have Virginia winning straight-up, we like Notre Dame at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 116 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Fighting Irish Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Notre Dame enters this game with a 7-13 record, including a 1-7 mark in ACC play. The Fighting Irish have lost six straight games and are 2-10 as underdogs this season.</p>

<p>On the road, Notre Dame is 1-4 this year and has lost four straight games away from home. For the season, the Fighting Irish are being outscored by an average of 9.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>Notre Dame has a 9-10 record against the spread this season. On the road, they have an ATS mark of 4-1 and are 6-3 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Over their last three road games, the Fighting Irish have gone 2-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 116 is lower than the average over/under line in Notre Dame's games this season (134.2). So far, their over/under record is 4-15. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 124 points compared to their season average of 126.9 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Notre Dame offense put up 58 points against Boston College. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.5% and made 8 threes. Leading Notre Dame in scoring vs. Boston College was J.R Konieczny with his 15 points. Braeden Shrewsberry also added 14 points for the Fighting Irish.</p><p>So far this season, the Notre Dame defense has been performing well, ranking 40th in the country at 65.3 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Boston College, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 36% and a total of 61 points vs. Notre Dame.</p><h3>Can Virginia Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Virginia will look to extend their three-game winning streak as they host Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, and they have won their last 10 games at home. On the season, they are 15-5, including a 5-3 record in ACC play.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Virginia is 13-2 this season, and they have been favored in 15 of their 20 games. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.8 compared to -11.1 on the road.</p><p>Virginia has been solid against the spread this season, going 11-8 overall. At home, the Cavaliers have an ATS mark of 9-3 and they have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Virginia's over/under record for the season is 8-11 and today's line of 116 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (127.2). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 124 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Cavaliers' offense wrapped up their last game with 69 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 65.3 points per contest. Offensively, the Cavaliers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 237th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 164th in terms of percentage and 280th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Cavaliers' defense holds the 3rd rank in the nation, allowing 57.6 points per game. The Virginia defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 52 points and allowed Louisville to connect on 3 threes.</p>

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Golden Hurricane. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Hurricane at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152 points, with Tulsa being favored by -9 over Oral Roberts.</p><h3>ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES VS TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -9</p><p>This game will be played at Reynolds Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.</li><li>Not only will Tulsa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Eagles Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oral Roberts faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they went on the road to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, the Golden Eagles not only lost 80-57 but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-24 at halftime, Oral Roberts managed to put up 33 points in the second half but allowed Minnesota to score 42. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 146 O/U line.</p><p>Oral Roberts struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 23 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%.</p> <p>They did knock down 90.9% of their free throws, going 10 for 11, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. The Golden Eagles finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Oral Roberts struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponent hit 11 of 18 threes, shooting 61% from deep. Oral Roberts sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Golden Hurricane Win at Home?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Tulsa opened their season with a 103-80 win over UAPB on Saturday. Playing at home, they were -23.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 183, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> 

<p>Tulsa led 52-36 at halftime and kept the pressure on in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Tulsa's offense exploded for 103 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks to a dominant 71.9% shooting inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 12 of 39 attempts, connecting at a 30.8% rate.</p> <p>The Golden Hurricane dished out 24 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Isaiah Barnes led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Keaston Willis added 17 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three.</p><p>Tulsa's defense struggled, giving up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Hurricane couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 71% shooting on two-point attempts (23/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tulsa's opponent hit 12 of 39 threes, good for 30%. The Golden Hurricane also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws (72%). Tulsa gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Raiders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Colgate is favored by -18.5 to win at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Colgate winning straight-up, we like Holy Cross at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Through 25 games, Holy Cross has an overall record of 8-17, including a 5-7 record in Patriot League play. The Crusaders are 4-10 on the road this season, and they come into today's game at Colgate as 18.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>In their last game, Holy Cross took down American by a score of 58-56. Over their last 10 road games, the Crusaders have gone just 2-8. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 22 of their 25 games, going 5-17 in those matchups.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Holy Cross has a record of 7-15 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-8, and their last 10 road ATS record is 3-7. In their last 3 games as the underdog, the Crusaders are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Holy Cross games this season (138.4). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their games have had an average of 128 points compared to their season average of 140.5 points per game.</p><p>The Holy Cross offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 58 points versus American. During the game, they attempted 19 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.5%. Bo Montgomery was the leading scorer for the Crusaders, putting up 13 points. In addition, Caleb Kenney contributed 12 points.</p><p>At present, the Crusaders' defense is nationally ranked 224th, allowing 74.5 points per game. Against American in their most recent game, the Holy Cross defense gave up a total of 56 points while allowing American to hit 41% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Raiders Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Colgate enters tonight's game against Holy Cross as the heavy favorite, as they are 15-2 when favored this season. The Raiders have been especially good at home, going 9-2, compared to 7-6 on the road.</p>

<p>Colgate has won nine straight games and has an overall record of 17-8. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.9, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>When looking at Colgate's ATS record this season, they are currently 13-9-2. At home, their ATS mark is 7-4 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders are 7-3 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Colgate has gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>Colgate's over/under record for the season is 10-14 and the average scoring total in their games is 135.5 points. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (140.3). So far, 16 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and the OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>In their previous game, the Raiders' offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 71.6 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Braeden Smith, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.9, while Ryan Moffatt also maintains a PPG average of 10.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Raiders' defense is nationally ranked 23rd, allowing 64.6 points per game. The Colgate defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Loyola Maryland to connect on 9 threes.</p>

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<p>The Rays (71-49, 31-27 away) travel to take on the Giants (63-55, 34-26 home) in game one of this interleague matchup. Tyler Glasnow is getting the start for the Rays while Ryan Walker is starting for the Giants. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Francisco Giants showdown at Oracle Park.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants +116</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:45 ET on Monday, August 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>The Rays have gone just 2-3 in their last five games.</li><li>In their five most recent games as the favorite, the Rays have gone just 2-3 straight-up.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .193 against Ryan Walker in his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS STRUGGLING VS RUNLINE OF LATE</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Rays are 2nd in the AL East on a record of 71-49. Overall, they have played in 37 different series, going 20-12-5. When playing above .500 teams, the Rays are 71-49, and currently hold win percentages of 64.5% at home and 53.4% on the road.</p><p><p>The Rays will turn to Tyler Glasnow, who has an impressive 5-3 record through 12 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.15, with a K/9 of 12.58 and a FIP of 3.18, while opponents are hitting just .256 against him.</p></p><p>Tyler Glasnow earned a quality start and a victory in his most recent outing, as the Rays defeated the Yankees 5-1. The right-hander surrendered one run on three hits over seven innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Tampa Bay is the 16th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .235 and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Rays are hitting .255 with an OBP of .327 while averaging 5.2 runs per contest. This figure puts them 4th in the league.</p><p>Yandy Díaz has been a major offensive contributor for the Rays this season, boasting a .323 batting average and .512 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, he has been an even bigger asset, leading Tampa Bay in hits with a .415 average.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>San Francisco's record of 63-55 has them sitting 2nd in the NL West. At home, the Giants have won four straight series. Their overall home record is 34-26. Against the runline, the Giants are 57-61 along with an over/under record of 50-65.</p><p><p>Ryan Walker has been impressive in his 30 appearances this season, boasting a .380 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.19 WHIP. His overall record stands at 4-1 with an ERA of 2.40, and he has tallied 44 strikeouts, averaging 9.58 per nine innings. On the road, Walker is 2-1 with an ERA of 4.80; at home he is undefeated with a 2.82 ERA.</p></p><p>Ryan Walker's most recent performance saw him take the mound for one inning, during which he kept the Rangers off the scoreboard. Despite his success, the Giants were unable to come away with a win, losing 2-1 to Texas.</p><p>As a team, San Francisco has scuffled at the plate of late, with a combined batting average of just .196 over their last ten games. Compared to other teams, this is just 28th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .390% while going deep a total of 131 times (18th). Overall, the Giants are 17th in the MLB at 4.4 runs per contest.</p><p>J.D. Davis has been a major offensive contributor for the Giants this season, boasting a .245 batting average and driving in 56 runs. He has also hit 15 home runs in 2023, making him one of the team's top bats.</p>

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