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<p>FOX will broadcast this week 13 NFC matchup between the Rams and Saints, taking place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game will kick off at 4:05 ET, with the Rams favored on the road with a point spread of -3. The Rams' money line odds are -153, while the Saints' money line odds are +129. The over/under line is set at 48.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Saints +3</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 24 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Rams to win, our ATS pick is to take the Saints at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After a week 11 win over the Patriots, the Rams couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 12, losing 37-20 at home to the Eagles. This dropped them to 5-6 on the season, putting them 3rd in the NFC West. Los Angeles has a 2-1 record in division games, but they are 3-5 against conference opponents.</p> <p>Heading into week 13, the Rams have a 14.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 12.6% chance of winning the NFC West. They are 17th in our NFL power rankings. So far, LA has an average scoring margin of -3.9 points per game and is 4-7 against the spread. Their O/U record is 6-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Matthew Stafford has posted passer ratings of 104 in week 12, 142 in week 11, and 77 in week 10. Against the Eagles in week 12, he threw for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 24 of 36 passes. In week 11, he had 295 yards and 4 touchdowns, with no interceptions. Stafford was sacked 5 times in week 12 after not being sacked in week 11.</p> <p>Puka Nacua led the Rams with 9 catches for 117 yards in week 12. Kyren Williams had 72 rushing yards on 16 carries, scoring a touchdown. The Rams struggled on third down, failing to convert any of their 8 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 4 red zone trips.</p><p>The Rams' defense gave up 314 rushing yards to the Eagles in their 37-20 loss, with Philadelphia finishing with 481 total yards. Despite their struggles against the run, the Rams defended the pass well, allowing just 167 yards through the air. The Eagles averaged 7 yards per rushing attempt, exploiting the Rams on the ground.</p><p></p><p>Los Angeles' defense managed only one sack in the game and allowed the Eagles to convert on 60% of their third down attempts. The Rams also struggled in generating pressure, losing the quarterback hit differential by -9.</p><h3>Will The Saints Win At Home Over The Rams?</h3><p>After snapping a six-game losing streak, the Saints have now won two in a row, including a 35-14 victory over the Browns in week 11. They were 1-point underdogs at home but covered the spread with ease. The O/U line was 44 points, and the teams combined for 49. In week 10, New Orleans edged the Falcons 20-17, ending their losing streak.</p> <p>New Orleans is 4-7 and ranks 20th in our power rankings. They have a +0.2 scoring margin and are 5-6 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-4, with their games averaging 47.5 points (43.5 O/U line). The Saints have a 3.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 2.0% chance of winning the NFC South.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Saints' offense ranks 16th in our power rankings. They are 11th in the NFL in points per game (23.8) and yards per game (347.4). New Orleans ranks 17th in passing yards per game (216.6) and 18th in passing attempts per game (31.2). On the ground, they are 9th in rushing yards per game (130.7) on 28.4 attempts per game.</p> <p>Derek Carr has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 129 in week 11, with 248 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21/27 passing. Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 87 yards on 2 catches, while Taysom Hill rushed for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns on 7 carries. The Saints scored 21 points in the 4th quarter against the Browns.</p><p>Despite giving up 377 passing yards to the Browns, the Saints' defense held them to just a 23.1% conversion rate on third down in their 35-14 win. The Saints allowed 443 total yards but limited Cleveland to 66 rushing yards on 20 attempts. New Orleans also recorded three sacks and won the quarterback hit differential.</p>

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<p>On the money line, the Buccaneers are -259 favorites as they head into their week 13 matchup against the Panthers. The game, set for 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, will be aired on FOX. The Panthers are +211 on the money line, and the Buccaneers are favored by -6 points. The over/under line is at 46.5 points.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Panthers winning this one by a score of 25 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 5-6 record, the Buccaneers sit 9th in our power rankings and have a 44.6% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the NFC South, with a 1-2 division record and a 5-3 mark in conference games. Tampa Bay is 3-2 on the road and 2-4 at home.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bucs are 7-4, including three straight wins. They covered in week 12, beating the Giants 30-7 as 6-point favorites. The O/U line was 40, and the teams combined for 37 points. Tampa Bay’s O/U record is 7-4, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Buccaneers are 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.1 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are also 7th in passing yards per game (241.5) and 10th in rushing yards, despite ranking 23rd in rushing attempts. On 3rd down, Tampa Bay has been excellent, converting 50.4% of their attempts, which is 2nd in the league. However, they have struggled in the red zone, ranking 27th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Baker Mayfield is coming off a strong performance in week 12, throwing for 294 yards on 24/30 passing without an interception. Bucky Irving led the team in rushing with 87 yards on 12 carries, while Mike Evans had 5 receptions for 68 yards. The Bucs scored 23 points in the first half against the Giants, including 16 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>In their 30-7 win over the Giants, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 169 passing yards on 22 completions. They also held the Giants to 76 rushing yards on 20 attempts. Tampa Bay's defense recorded four sacks and hit the quarterback seven more times than the Giants.<p></p>Despite allowing the Giants to convert on 45.5% of their third downs, the Buccaneers kept them out of the endzone and limited their overall yardage to 245. The Giants didn't score a touchdown through the air and averaged only 5.3 yards per attempt.</p><h3>Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 13, the Panthers sit at 3-8, placing them 4th in the NFC South. After back-to-back wins over the Saints and Giants in weeks 9 and 10, Carolina couldn’t make it three in a row, falling 30-27 to the Chiefs in week 12. Despite the loss, they covered the spread, entering the game as 11-point underdogs.</p> <p>Carolina currently ranks 29th in our NFL power rankings and has just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4-7 against the spread this season and have covered in three straight games. The Panthers have been underdogs in all of their games so far. Their O/U record is 8-3, with their games averaging 48.5 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Panthers sit 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.6 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NFL. They are 31st in passing yards per game with 177.8, despite being 17th in pass attempts. On the ground, Carolina ranks 24th in rushing yards per game, with 107.7, on 23.6 attempts per game. They have struggled on third down, converting just 33.8% of their attempts, but they rank 10th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In their week 12 loss to the Chiefs, the Panthers scored 11 points in the 4th quarter but came up short, losing 30-27. Bryce Young threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, completing 21 of 35 passes. Chuba Hubbard had 58 rushing yards on 16 carries, while David Moore led the team with 81 receiving yards on 6 catches, including a touchdown.</p><p>In their 30-27 loss to the Chiefs, the Panthers' defense allowed Kansas City to convert on 61.5% of their third down attempts. Despite recording five sacks and holding the Chiefs to 226 passing yards, Carolina gave up 165 rushing yards on just 26 attempts, with Kansas City averaging 6.3 yards per attempt on the ground. The Panthers also allowed three passing touchdowns and a 73% completion rate to the Chiefs.<p></p>

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>On the money line, the Ravens are -147 favorites as they host the Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Eagles and Ravens will kick off at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 1st, with CBS handling the television coverage. The Ravens are favored by -2.5 points in this week 13 non-conference matchup, and the over/under line is sitting at 50.5 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Ravens -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE RAVENS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 30 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Ravens winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 9-2 record, the Eagles sit atop the NFC East and have a 96.3% chance of winning the division. They also have a 100% chance of making the playoffs. Philadelphia is on a 7-game winning streak, including a 37-20 win over the Rams in week 12. They covered the 3-point spread in that game, and the 57 combined points went over the 48.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 13, the Eagles rank 5th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game and are 7-4 against the spread. They have covered in 3 straight games, including a 28-point win over the Cowboys in week 10 and an 8-point win over the Commanders in week 11.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Eagles sitting 5th in the NFL, and they are 7th in points per game, averaging 26.9. They’ve been leaning heavily on the run game, leading the league with 37.2 rushing attempts per game and 193.4 rushing yards per game. Jalen Hurts threw for 179 yards and a touchdown in week 12, going 15/22 with a passer rating of 107. Saquon Barkley had a huge game, rushing for 255 yards on 26 carries, while A.J. Brown had 6 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Philadelphia ranks 3rd in the NFL in total yards per game, averaging 389.1, despite being 32nd in passing attempts. They are 25th in passing yards per game with 195.7. On 3rd down, they are converting 43% of the time, which ranks 7th in the league, but they are struggling in the red zone, with a conversion rate of just 11.6%, ranking 24th.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Eagles' defense came up with five sacks and held the Rams to an 0% third-down conversion rate. Despite giving up 198 passing yards on 24 completions, Philadelphia came out on top with a 37-20 win. The Eagles also allowed 92 rushing yards on 18 attempts and gave up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Philadelphia's defense was tough on the quarterback, finishing with a +9 advantage in QB hits. The Eagles also limited the Rams to 290 total yards, and their two touchdowns came mostly in garbage time, with the Eagles holding a 28-3 lead in the third quarter.</p><h3>Will The Ravens Win At Home Over The Eagles?</h3><p>With an 8-4 record, the Ravens have a 99.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 56.8% chance of winning the AFC North. They currently rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Baltimore is 6-5-1 against the spread, including 6-4-1 as the favorite. Their O/U record is 10-2, with their games averaging 54.8 points per game.</p> <p>After losing to the Steelers in week 11, the Ravens bounced back with a 30-23 win over the Chargers in week 12. They were favored by 3 points and covered the spread. The O/U line was 51 points, and the teams combined for 53.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Ravens lead the NFL in passing yards per game (246.5) despite ranking 28th in pass attempts. They also rank 3rd in 3rd-down conversions, converting 47% of their attempts, and are 2nd in red zone attempts, though they rank 30th in red zone conversion percentage. Baltimore is averaging 4.0 points in the 1st quarter, which ranks 16th in the NFL.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 126 in week 12, completing 16 of 22 passes for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards on 24 carries, and Zay Flowers led the team with 5 receptions for 62 yards.</p><p>The Ravens' defense played a big role in their 30-23 win over the Chargers, as they allowed just 202 passing yards and no touchdowns through the air. Baltimore's defense recorded four sacks and held the Chargers to a 35.7% third-down conversion rate. The Ravens also limited the Chargers to 83 rushing yards on 20 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Ravens' defense allowed just 285 total yards in the game. They also won the QB hit differential by five and had two more tackles for loss than the Chargers.</p>

Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trailblazers versus the Pioneers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Denver being favored by -1 over Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trailblazers Grab a Win in Missoula?</h3><h3>Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game</h3> <p>On Monday, November 25th, Utah Tech fell to Montana 69-66 in an away game. Despite entering as +11 point underdogs, the Trailblazers kept it close and covered the spread.</p> <p>Utah Tech trailed 38-34 at halftime but edged Montana 32-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 147.</p><p>Utah Tech put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 53.3% success rate on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 threes for 21.1%.</p> <p>Beon Riley led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Brandon Whitney and Kai Johnson each added 16 points, with Johnson shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite Utah Tech's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game. The Trailblazers gave up 42% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 24 of 56 shots.</p> <p>Utah Tech struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 51% shooting on 21 of 41 attempts. However, they did well defending the three, with their opponents making just 3 of 15 for 20%. Utah Tech also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 75%. The Trailblazers gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Pioneers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pioneers fell to the Matadors 89-60 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Denver entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Denver trailed 48-33 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds, with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Marcus Adams Jr. and Keonte Jones were bright spots, both shooting 66.7% from the field. Adams added 11 rebounds, while Jones hit his only three-point attempt. Nicholas Shogbonyo contributed 15 points, shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Denver’s struggles, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 2 made threes on 14 attempts (14%). However, the Pioneers couldn’t contain the two-point attack, where they allowed 25 baskets on 38 attempts, resulting in a 65% shooting percentage.</p> <p>Denver also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 33 of those attempts for 86%. The Pioneers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>On Monday, December 2nd, the Browns and Broncos will face off on ESPN at 8:15 ET. The Broncos are the favorite with a point spread of -5.5, and the Browns' money line odds are +197. This week 13 AFC matchup is being played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The over/under line is set at 42 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Browns winning this one by a score of 23 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Browns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over the Steelers in week 12, the Browns are now 3-8 this season. They have a -7.4 scoring margin and are 21st in our power rankings, giving them just a 1% chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland is 2-1 in division games but sits last in the AFC North standings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 4-7, with all four of their ATS wins coming as underdogs. They were +3.5 vs. Pittsburgh in week 12. Their O/U record is 5-6, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 16.9 points per game, and 29th in total yards, with 292.5 per game. Despite ranking 3rd in passing attempts, Cleveland is 21st in passing yards per game. On the ground, they are 29th in rushing yards per game, with 88.2, on 22.8 attempts per game, which ranks 26th in the league. The Browns have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 27% of their attempts, which ranks last in the NFL, but they lead the league with a 66.7% red zone conversion rate.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 219 yards in week 12, completing 18 of 27 passes with 1 interception. Nick Chubb rushed for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries, while Jerry Jeudy had 6 catches for 85 yards. Cleveland scored 14 points in the 4th quarter against the Steelers, after being shut out in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>In their 24-19 win over the Steelers, the Browns' defense allowed 368 total yards, with Pittsburgh going for 248 yards through the air on 21 completions. Cleveland defended the run well, giving up just 3.5 yards per attempt and 120 yards on 34 attempts. The Browns also recorded four sacks and held the Steelers to a 43.8% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>Cleveland's defense pressured the quarterback effectively, coming out ahead in quarterback hits and recording 10 tackles for loss. Despite allowing a high completion percentage of 72.4%, the Browns limited big plays and held the Steelers to just one touchdown.</p><h3>Are The Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With two straight wins, the Broncos are now 7-5 on the season, including a 29-19 victory over the Raiders in week 12. Denver entered that matchup as 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 9-3. They’ve covered in three consecutive games and are 5-0 against the spread when favored.</p> <p>Our projections give the Broncos a 63.1% chance of making the playoffs, but just a 0.4% chance of winning the AFC West. Denver is 23rd in our NFL power rankings and is 3rd in the division with a 2-2 record. They are 3-2 at home and 4-3 on the road.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Broncos are 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22, and rank 23rd in both passing yards (201.9) and rushing yards (111.6) per game. Denver ranks 21st in third-down conversions, with a 37.3% success rate, and is 22nd in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 7th in red zone attempts. They have struggled early in games, ranking 25th in first-quarter scoring.</p> <p>Bo Nix has been solid at quarterback, throwing for 273 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 12 against the Raiders, with no interceptions. He posted a passer rating of 94 after ratings of 145 in week 11 and 115 in week 10. Courtland Sutton led the team with 8 catches for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 12.</p><p>The Broncos' defense played well in their most recent game, coming up with five sacks and holding the Raiders to a 28.6% third-down conversion rate. Despite giving up 300 passing yards on 31 completions, they still managed to limit Las Vegas to just 19 points in their 29-19 win. Denver's run defense was also strong, allowing only 69 yards on 16 attempts.</p><p></p><p>They also came away with one interception and limited the Raiders to a 58.5% completion percentage. Additionally, the Broncos' defense was able to generate 8 more QB hits than the Raiders, even though they did lose the tackles for loss battle.</p>

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<p>At 7:45 PM ET, the Rays and Cardinals will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is taking place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the Cardinals are favored on the money line (-144). The money line odds for a Rays win are sitting at +122.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the forecast for Tuesday's game in St. Louis features clear skies and temperatures in the mid-90s. Jeffrey Springs will start for the Rays, and the Cardinals are starting Sonny Gray. St. Louis is 57-56, while the Rays are 57-54.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline -144</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Astros, the Rays closed out the series with a 1-0 win. Tampa Bay was the +135 underdog on the money line going into Houston. It was a big performance from the Rays' offense, as they scored the game's only run in the 3rd inning. Tampa Bay's other big storyline was Tyler Alexander's start, as he went eight innings, and didn't give up a run.</p>

<p>Hunter Bigge only lasted two-thirds of an inning in his start for the Rays, but they still picked up the win. He was pulled early due to an injury, and Tampa Bay's bullpen was able to close things out. Pete Fairbanks picked up the save, and the Rays also got a scoreless 8th inning from Andrew Kittredge.</p><p>Tampa Bay is on the road today vs. the Cardinals, and they are nine games out of the AL East lead. Overall, they are 57-54, and they have gone 16-21 in divisional games this year. The Rays have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Astros with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 30-29 this year, and they have gone 27-25 on the road. As the road underdog, the Rays are 18-16 this year and have an overall series record of 20-12-4. As the underdog, Tampa Bay has won two straight games.</p><p>The Rays have been a strong bet on the run line this season, going 56-55 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, where they are 32-20. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and in seven straight games as an underdog. Their average run margin in wins is +2.8, while it is -3.8 in losses.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have an over/under record of 52-54 this season, and their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-16. The over/under line for today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals is set at 7.5 runs. The under has hit in each of their last three games.</p><p>Jeffrey Springs is getting the start for the Rays on the road against the Cardinals. He made his first start of the season at home against the Marlins, where he went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 strikeouts.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Rays, going 10/31 in his last eight games, including two home runs. Overall, he is batting .277 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 50 RBIs. Christopher Morel has struggled this season, hitting just .197, but he does lead the team with 20 homers. Morel has gone just 2/13 in his last four games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are 27th in the league in scoring, averaging 4 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .235, which is 15th in the league. As a team, they have the 24th home run total in the MLB.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with a 6-0 loss. St. Louis was actually the slight favorite at home going into the game but fell behind early, as the Mets scored four times in the second.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Cardinals only had six fewer hits than the Mets but didn't score a run. Their best chance to score came in the 2nd inning, but they left the bases loaded. Andre Pallante took the loss and only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs.</p><p>St. Louis is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 57-56, and they are six games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cardinals have dropped two straight games, and they went 1-2 in their series vs. the Mets. So far, they have gone 17-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 29-26 this season compared to a road record of 28-30. As the home favorite, St. Louis has gone 19-20 this year, and they are an even 28-28 as the underdog. This season, the Cardinals are 29-28 when favored and 18-16-3 in series matchups, with two straight series losses.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Cardinals, it has been more profitable to take them as underdogs, as they are 37-19 against the run line in those games. They have been favored in 57 games, and they are just 19-38 against the run line. Their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game, and they have a losing run line streak when favored of six games.</p><p>When the St. Louis Cardinals are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The team's games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 55-55. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 8-14. Overall, 77.0% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. The under has hit in the last two games.</p><p>Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and is facing the Rays at home. So far this season, he has made 20 starts, and his record is 10-6 with an ERA of 3.72. Gray's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, Gray finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. Gray has allowed 13 homers this season and is averaging 2.12 walks per nine innings compared to 11.15 strikeouts.</p><p>So far this season, the Cardinals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 9th in the league. St. Louis has been led in home runs by both Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman, who have 19 homers apiece. Burleson's 64 RBIs are the best mark on the team, and Gorman is 3rd with 50 RBIs.</p>

<p>St. Louis has two players who have been swinging the bat well of late, as Masyn Winn has gone 7/27 in his last six games with two homers, and Brendan Donovan is on a five-game hitting streak. For the season, Winn is batting .278, and Donovan is hitting .265.</p>

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