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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Morehead State being favored by -4.5 at home against Tennessee State.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Morehead State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Tennessee State’s season woes continued with a 77-75 loss to Southern Indiana on Thursday, dropping their record to 1-8. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Tigers kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 152 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>The Tigers led 40-39 at halftime but were outscored 38-35 in the second half, leading to another loss.</p><p>Brandon Weston led the way for Tennessee State with 33 points, shooting 52.9% from the field in their last game. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, finishing with 19 points.</p> <p>The Tigers shot 43.6% overall, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range, and an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 21 of 28 free throws (75%) and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Tennessee State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. The Tigers allowed 42% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee State's defense saw the opposition hit 8 of 22 attempts, good for 36%. The Tigers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 67%. Tennessee State allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Eagles improved to 3-6 on the season with a 70-69 win over UT Martin on Thursday. Morehead State was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, the Eagles matched UT Martin’s 29 points in the 2nd half to secure the narrow victory at home.</p><p>Morehead State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, and went 18 for 35 on two-pointers, shooting 51.4% inside the arc.</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting just 28.6%, while Tyler Brelsford contributed 13 points, hitting 16.7% from deep.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposition shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Morehead State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The PGA Tour season has come to a conclusion, and the best golfers in the world will enjoy a few weeks off before the FedEx Cup Fall begins with the Fortinet Championship on September 14th.</p>



<p>With a break in action, it is a good time to preview the upcoming Ryder Cup that’ll take place at the end of September in Italy between the United States and Europe.</p>



<p>The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup starts on September 29th and concludes on October 1st. Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, just outside of Rome, Italy, will host the three-day international event.</p>



<p>The Americans won the 43rd Ryder Cup on U.S. soil in 2021, defeating the Europeans in convincing fashion, 19-9, at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin. Dustin Johnson led Team USA with a perfect 5-0 record, recording five of the 19 points for the Americans.</p>



<p>Leading into the event, the United States are currently favored (-125) over Europe (+140).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ryder-cup-history">Ryder Cup History</h2>



<p>The first Ryder Cup took place in 1927 between the United States and Great Britain at Worcester Country Club in Worcester Country, Massachusetts. The Americans won the inaugural event, 9.5-2.5 under the leadership of captain Walter Hagen.</p>



<p>Since the first playing, the United States own a 27-14-2 record against Europe, but that lead is shrinking, with the Europeans victorious in nine of the last 13 events. More so, the Europeans haven’t lost in Europe since a 1993 defeat at The Belfry in England.</p>



<p>The last two events played on European soil were blowouts for The Europe team, including a 16.5-11.5 victory at Gleneagles in 2014.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ryder-cup-format">Ryder Cup Format</h2>



<p>The Ryder Cup is played over three days, all featuring match play events, each worth one point.</p>



<p>Day 1 of the Ryder Cup features four foursomes playing alternate shot and four fourball (better ball) matches. On Saturday, Day 2, four foursomes matches will take place along with four fourball matches. The final day of the Ryder Cup is where the drama unfolds with 12 singles matches going on, all worth one point apiece.</p>



<p>There are a total of 28 points available, with 14.5 points required to win the Cup or 14 points required for the defending champion to retain the Cup. No matches will go longer than 18 holes, resulting in a halve (tie) if all square at the conclusion of the round.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-previewing-team-usa">Previewing Team USA</h2>



<p>Like years past, Team USA will be made of six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. This year’s captain is Zach Johnson, who is no stranger to Ryder Cup action.</p>



<p>The six automatic qualifiers are Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, and Xander Schauffele. While not official, it has been reported that the remaining six captain’s picks will go to Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, and Sam Burns.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-previewing-team-europe">Previewing Team Europe</h2>



<p>The European Team follows a different selection criteria with three qualifiers from each of the European and World points lists, and the number of captain’s picks bumped from three to six selections.</p>



<p>So far, four players have qualified for the event based on their spots on the European points list. Those players are Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Tyrrell Hatton. Expect Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, and Justin Rose as almost guarantees to make up four additional spots on the roster.</p>



<p>The final four selections are up in the air, with Robert MacIntyre, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg, Adrian Meronk, Seamus Power, and Alex Noran all in contention for the remaining slots.</p>



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<p>From Yankee Stadium in New York, we have the Royals and Yankees facing off in an AL matchup. The forecast for Tuesday's game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.</p>

<p>The Yankees are favored on the money line, and their odds are at -143 compared to the Royals at +121. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and Marcus Stroman will be starting for the Yankees, while the Royals are going with Seth Lugo. In the AL Central, the Royals are 2nd with a record of 79-66, while the Yankees lead the AL East at 83-61.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -143</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Royals 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>New York cruised to a 10-4 win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 4th inning, scoring eight of their ten runs. As for the Royals, they scored their final run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -185 on the money line.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodón got the win for the Yankees, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued five walks. James McArthur had a rough outing for the Royals, taking the loss after going just five innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Austin Wells and Alex Verdugo each homered for the Yankees, while Gleyber Torres scored three times and drove in a run while going 3/5. Aaron Judge also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City heads into today's road matchup vs. the Yankees with an overall record of 79-66, which has them 3.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Royals are 33-16 against other teams in the AL Central. They have lost six straight games on the road, and their overall road record is 34-36 this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Royals have been good as the favorite, going 46-26, and they are 33-40 as the underdog. Kansas City has an overall series record of 21-23-2 and have lost two straight series.</p><p>The Royals have been a solid bet on the run line this season, posting an 80-65 record. They have been slightly better at home, going 43-32, but have been profitable on the road as well at 37-33. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 42-31, compared to 38-34 as the favorite. Their average run differential for the season is +0.6 runs per game.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs for the Kansas City Royals' game against the New York Yankees is slightly higher than their combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season. The Royals have played 41 games with higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs this season, and in those games, the over has hit 16 times and the under has hit 25 times.</p><p>Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Yankees on the road. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 15-8 with an ERA of 3.05. Lugo's WHIP for the season is currently 1.11, and he has turned in 20 quality starts. Lugo's most recent outing was a good one, as he went seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Looking back over his last four outings, Lugo has gone 7 innings in three of them. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.69 strikeouts and just 2.18 walks.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez are not only the Royals' top two home run hitters, but they are also the team's top two hitters in terms of RBIs. Witt Jr. has gone deep 30 times this season, while Perez has 26 homers. Witt Jr. is batting .335 for the season, and Perez comes in with a batting average of .275. Witt Jr. is also on a three-game hitting streak. Over his last eight games, Witt Jr. has gone 7/30 (.233) with one home run.</p>

<p>Overall, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Royals are batting .253, which is 7th in the league, and they are also one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees hold a 1.5-game lead over the Orioles in the AL East and are 83-61 overall. New York is just 22-23 against other teams in the AL East this season. The Yankees took the first game of their series vs. the Royals and are 26-16-4 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 38-31 this year and have been really good on the road at 45-30. As the favorite, the Yankees are 65-54 this year and 18-7 as the underdog. Over their last 10 games, the Yankees are 5-5.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Yankees, it's been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 44-31. They are 32-37 vs. the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 55-64 vs. the run line, but as the underdog, they are 21-4. Their average run margin is +0.9 runs per game. In winning games, it's +4.2 runs per game, while in losing games, it's -3.6 runs per game.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs for the New York Yankees' home game against the Kansas City Royals is slightly below their season average of 9.2 runs per game. The Yankees have played 51 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs or fewer this season, going 32-19 in those contests. Overall, 79 of their 140 games have gone over the total, and the average over/under line for their games this year has been 9 runs.</p><p>New York starter Marcus Stroman is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rangers, as he took the loss and gave up five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win in two straight starts. Stroman's record for the season is 10-7, and his ERA is 4.03. Out of his 27 starts, Stroman has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.61 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 18 homers and is averaging 3.65 walks per nine innings. At home, his ERA is 5.79 compared to 3.81 on the road.</p><p>As a team, the Yankees are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. New York has the league's top home run-hitting offense, and they also lead the league in team OPS and are 2nd in on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Yankees fans are hoping that Aaron Judge and Juan Soto can continue to lead the league's top offense, as Judge is batting .322 with 51 homers, and Soto is hitting .292 with 38 homers. Gleyber Torres is also on a 10-game hitting streak and has gone 12/29 in his last seven games.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Towson is favored by -11.5 vs. North Carolina A&T. The over/under for the game is 129 points.</p><h3>TOWSON TIGERS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into their matchup with North Carolina A&T, Towson has an overall record of 17-12. They have gone 10-6 in Coastal Athletic Association games and 7-6 in non-conference matchups. On the road, the Tigers are 5-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is +0.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Towson has gone 5-5. In their most recent game, they fell to Charleston by a score of 72-56. For the season, the Tigers have been favored in 16 games and have gone 12-4 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin at home is +3.6 points per game.</p><p>When looking at Towson's ATS record this season, they are currently 14-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129 is lower than the average over/under line in Towson games this season (133). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points compared to their season average of 131.9 points per game. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Towson offense is coming off a game where they scored 56 points against Charleston. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.2% and connected on 4 threes. Dylan Williamson led the scoring for the Tigers, contributing 13 points. Additionally, Charles Thompson chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 19th in the country at 64.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Charleston, the Cougars finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 72 points vs. Towson.</p><h3>Can the Aggies Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T will look to snap a seven-game losing streak when it hosts Towson on Thursday. The Aggies are 7-22 overall this season, including a 4-8 record at home. They have gone 5-20 as underdogs compared to 2-0 as favorites.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Aggies lost to Monmouth by a score of 83-67. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 13-14 this season, including a mark of 5-7 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129 is lower than the average over/under line in North Carolina A&T's games this season (145.1). The Aggies' over/under record is 12-15 this season, and their games have averaged 143.4 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 136 points scored.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the North Carolina A&T offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Monmouth. Their field goal percentage for the game was 28.3%, and they made 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Landon Glasper, who is averaging 21.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Camian Shell also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 heading into game.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 291st nationally, allowing an average of 78.2 points per contest. The North Carolina A&T defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Monmouth to connect on 8 threes.</p>

Towson Tigers vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

In our last article we took a quick look at each of the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/popular-sports-betting-techniques/"><strong>three main handicapping techniques</strong></a> and will now look at each one a bit more in-depth, as well as show their strengths and weaknesses, along with their use in each of the four major sports.

One of the biggest strengths of statistical handicapping is that it removes all of the guesswork from the selection process. You run your calculations and you get an answer. The numbers that go into the process are entirely up to you, and they allow you to personalize the handicapping process to your liking.

As far as drawbacks, statistical handicapping doesn’t account for the human element of sports, which the other two techniques can do. The other drawback is that you are only as good as your numbers. Rather than explain, I’ll give a good example when we get to college basketball.

<strong>Baseball</strong>: Baseball would appear to be a statistical bettor’s dream and there is some degree of truth to that. You have countless statistics available, along with a 162-game schedule, so that you have plenty data to draw upon for a current sample size. Bettors have to be careful not to go overboard with the stats; however, as too much information can just dilute the equation.

<strong>Basketball</strong>: Statistical handicapping works pretty well in the NBA with its 82-game schedule. Bettors have plenty of statistics to choose from and the ability to get a good sample size. The strength of schedule factor is pretty much non-existent in the NBA.

College basketball is a bit more difficult, as there are fewer games and strength of schedule can be quite different between two teams. College athletes tend to be subject to highs and lows to a greater degree than their professional counterparts.

Strength of schedule factors can create problems for handicappers, especially those who use the power ratings of others. I have several different statistical systems that are based on AOPR, or strength of schedule, and I have seen different sets of AOPR ratings come up with opposite sides on the same game using the same stats with the exception of strength of schedule.

<strong>Football</strong>: There is a bit of differing opinions on how much statistical handicapping is beneficial in football, particularly college football, where not only do you have similar strength of schedule factors as you do in college basketball, but also just a 12-game schedule. By the time you have a solid statistical base, the season is about over. But a good statistical base is important for the bowl games and the conference championship games.

The NFL gives you a few additional games to accumulate stats from, along with a relatively even strength of schedule. Before the free agent rules were made more liberal for players, you could safely use the previous year’s stats for the first four to six games, but it’s a bit different now, as players are moving about more frequently. There’s a place for statistical handicapping in the NFL, but I’d be hesitant of making it the only handicapping technique used.

<strong>Hockey</strong>: Handicapping hockey on a statistical basis is another sport that’s a bit tricky due to how little scoring takes place. You can estimate shots on goal and a goalie’s save percentage, but you’re going to end up with many projections of 2.48 goals and the like. Those projections do enable to you convert the game to moneyline odds and look for value in that regard, as do looking at offensive and defensive differences compared to the league average.

Advanced statistics, such as Corsi and the like, are frequently debated among diehard hockey fans as to their usefulness, and they are more indicative on what a player or team has done in the past than they are predictive.

So it’s a bit of a mixed bag, in that you have a good-sized schedule to acquire a solid sample size, but it’s really a question of what you can do with those numbers.

Statistical Handicapping

<p>At 9:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+205) will travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (-251) in a Western Pacific division matchup. The Kings have won two straight games and are currently 7th in the Western Conference. The Clippers (-6.5) are 3rd in the West and have a 37-18 record.</p>

<p>ESPN will televise the game, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The over/under line for the game is 239.5 points.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-122 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Kings are 6.5-point underdogs on the road against the Clippers. This season, Sacramento has gone 6-10 as the underdog and has a scoring differential of -2 points per game in those games.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Kings are currently in 7th place with a record of 32-23. In Pacific Division play, they are 2nd with a record of 6-6.</p>

<p>Sacramento's ATS record for the season is 28-27, and they have covered the spread in two straight games on the road. Overall, their road ATS record is 17-13.</p>

<p>The Kings' O/U record for the season is 29-25-1, and their games have averaged 236.6 points per game. Today's O/U line of 239.5 is higher than 39 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings defeated the Spurs by a score of 127-122. The O/U line for that game was 243, and Sacramento was favored by 10.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>On offense, the Kings are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. However, they are scoring slightly less on the road at 115.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Sacramento is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 14.7 made threes per game (4th). They are also 3rd in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>When it comes to two-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in the league with a 57% success rate. Overall, they are 11th in field goal percentage.</p><p>At this time, the Kings' defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 118.0 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.3% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 39.5% from downtown.</p><h3>Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers have a record of 37-18 this season, which is currently 3rd in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-14 and 8-3 against Pacific Division opponents.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Clippers have gone 35-9 this season and are favored by 6.5 points today. In their games as the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +8.7 points per game compared to -9.5 points per game as the underdog.</p>

<p>Los Angeles' ATS record for the season is 29-26, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. On the road, they are 15-14 ATS compared to 14-12 at home.</p>

<p>The Clippers' O/U record for the season is 24-30-1, and their games have averaged 230.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 239.5, which is higher than 52 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 101-95. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and the Clippers were favored by 9 points going into the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Clippers have been a very efficient offensive team, ranking 7th in field goal percentage and 6th in true shooting percentage. They have also been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 39% of their attempts from beyond the arc (2nd).</p>

<p>Despite being 25th in pace, the Clippers are 10th in scoring at 117.7 points per game. However, they have actually scored more on the road (118.2 PPG) compared to at home (117.3 PPG).</p>

<p>Overall, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.7% of their games this season. They have also been streaky recently, scoring below their own average in each of their last two games.</p><p>At present, the Clippers' defense is ranked 9th, allowing 112.7 points per game. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Sooners. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -1 to win at home against BYU.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -1</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can BYU Stun the Crowd at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><p>BYU enters this game as the underdog, as they have been the underdog in all three of their games this season. The Cougars have a record of 16-5, including a 4-4 mark in Big 12 play. They have won their last two games, including an 86-73 win over West Virginia in their most recent contest.</p>

<p>So far this season, BYU has been much better at home than on the road. They have a record of 12-2 at home, compared to 4-3 on the road. Over their last ten road games, the Cougars have gone 5-5.</p><p>BYU's ATS record this season is 14-6-1, but they have yet to cover the spread in any of their three games as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cougars are just 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 for the BYU-Oklahoma game is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season (150.1). For the year, the over/under record in their games is 10-11. Over their last three games, the OU record is 3-0 and for the season, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 150.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the BYU offense ended with 86 points against West Virginia. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 13 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jaxson Robinson who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.8. Spencer Johnson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.2.</p><p>This season, the BYU defense has been impressive, holding the 45th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.0 points per contest. The BYU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed West Virginia to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Can the Sooners Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, Oklahoma is favored by 1 point. Overall, the Sooners have a record of 16-6, including a 13-3 mark at home. They have gone 7-3 in their last ten games at home, and their average scoring margin at home is +15.3.</p>

<p>Most recently, Oklahoma lost to UCF by a score of 74-63. Over their last five games at home, the Sooners have gone 3-2, and they are 4-5 in Big 12 play.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oklahoma has a record of 9-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Sooners are 5-5 ATS. At home this year, Oklahoma has gone 9-7 vs. the spread and their last 10 home ATS mark is also 5-5.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oklahoma games is 11-11. The average scoring total in their games is 143.9 points, which is similar to the average over/under line of 144. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>Against UCF, the Oklahoma had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 77.6 points per game. They scored 63 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37% in the game. One area that the Oklahoma offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 101st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense has been playing well, ranking 50th nationally, with 66.3 points allowed per game. The Oklahoma defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed UCF to connect on 6 threes.</p>

BYU Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Rams and Lobos game? Catch the action at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM, as the Lobos hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -2.5 at home against VCU.</p><h3>VCU RAMS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico Lobos -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rams Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>VCU improved to 8-2 on the season with a 76-68 win over Colorado State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Rams entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 136.5.</p> <p>After leading 33-32 at halftime, VCU pulled away in the second half, outscoring Colorado State 43-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Joe Bamisile's 25 points and 9 rebounds in 25 minutes helped VCU to a 76-point outing, as he shot 50% from the field and 4/8 from three. Max Shulga added a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3/5 from deep and 53.8% overall.</p> <p>VCU connected on 11 threes, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc and 43.9% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 60% of their attempts.</p><p>VCU’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 25 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VCU’s opponents hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 60%.</p><h3>Will the Lobos Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lobos dropped to 7-3 on the season after an 89-83 home loss to New Mexico State on Saturday. Entering the game as -20.5 favorites, New Mexico not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 47-38 at halftime, the Lobos tightened up defensively in the second half, holding the Aggies to 26 points while scoring 35 themselves. However, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>New Mexico's offense put up 83 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.7% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 59.1% of their attempts. The Lobos were strong on the offensive glass, grabbing 23 rebounds, and they dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Christian Cook led the way with 27 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Robert Carpenter added 20 points, making 6 of 12 from deep, while Dionte Bostick contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds. Nelly Junior Joseph also pulled down 17 boards, and Braden Appelhans was efficient off the bench, scoring 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 89 points, New Mexico's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with 30 made baskets on 84 attempts. They limited two-point shooting to 38%, with 20 makes on 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 13/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 59%. New Mexico gave up 23 offensive rebounds.</p>

VCU Rams vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>From PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Twins and Pirates face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 6:40 PM ET. APLTV is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently on a three-game losing streak, and they are 33-29 overall, which is good for 3rd in the AL Central. Pittsburgh has won two straight and they are 5th in the NL Central with a record of 29-33. The money line odds have the Twins at -123 compared to the Pirates at +104. Friday's over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and the forecast for the game is 73 degrees with a few clouds.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -123</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, June 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Yankees with an 8-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 1st inning before the Yankees scored two runs in the 2nd to take the lead. New York added another three runs in the 3rd to put things out of reach. Minnesota's offense scored their only other three runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Pablo Lopez had a rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on four hits and issuing six walks. The Twins also had to use four different relievers to get through the 3rd inning. Carlos Correa and Christian Vazquez each had two hits and scored a run. Correa hit a homer in the 1st but the Twins couldn't hold the lead.</p><p>Minnesota is on the road to take on the Pirates, having dropped three straight games, and they are 33-29 overall this season. In the AL Central, they are in 3rd place, 7.5 games behind the Guardians. So far, they have gone 15-11 in divisional games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Twins have put together a mark of 25-13 this year and are 8-16 as the underdog. They have lost three straight games on the road, and their overall road record is 17-16. Minnesota's series record is 11-7-2 this year, and they were swept by the Yankees in their most recent series.</p><p>Minnesota has been a good run line bet on the road this season, going 17-16. However, the Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three road games.</p><p>Minnesota is on the road against Pittsburgh today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The Twins' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 27-33. When the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 4-9-2, and 37.1% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Joe Ryan gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Pirates on the road. He has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA. Ryan's WHIP for the season is currently 1.01. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in eight quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Ryan took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. In his last six road appearances, Ryan is 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA.</p>
<p>Carlos Santana has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Twins, going 6/19 in his last six games with two homers and three RBIs. This has helped him move into 2nd on the team's home run leaderboard. For the season, he is batting just .222, but his nine homers are 12th best in the league. Ryan Jeffers is just 7th on the team in batting average (.239), but his 36 RBIs are the most on the team, and his 12 homers are 9th best in the MLB.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are 8th in the league in home runs. However, they are batting just .229 and have been one of the worst on-base percentage teams in the league. Minnesota's offense has been better on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Dodgers with an 11-7 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Dodgers scored six runs in the top of the 4th. Pittsburgh was the +151 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Bailey Falter had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and issuing two walks. The Pirates also wasted a big game from Oneil Cruz, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/5.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 29-33 overall, putting them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by seven games. The Pirates are 7-7 in divisional games this year. They are just a half-game behind the Cardinals for 4th place in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 14-16 this season and have gone 15-17 on the road. So far, they are 9-14 when favored and 20-19 as the underdog. Pittsburgh's overall series record is 7-9-4, and they are coming off winning their series vs. the Dodgers.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.0 runs per game. However, they are just 35-27 against the run line this season, with a negative run differential of -0.4 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 20-12 against the run line, compared to 15-15 at home. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 27-12, compared to 8-15 as a favorite.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Minnesota Twins is set at 8 runs. The Pirates have had an over/under record of 33-28 this season, with their games averaging a combined 8.7 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 9-8. In 41.9% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set at over 8 runs.</p><p>Mitch Keller has been pitching well for the Pirates, coming into the game with a record of 7-3 and an ERA of 3.42. He has made 12 starts this year and has pitched well at home, going 3-1 with a 3.71 ERA. Keller has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he went six innings, giving up just one earned run. In that start, he finished with eight strikeouts. Keller has won each of his last three starts.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Nick Gonzales has been swinging a hot bat for the Pirates, going 12/33 with two homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him move into a tie for the team lead in homers with Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, and Andrew McCutchen. Reynolds is also on a five-game hitting streak and leads the team with 34 RBIs. He is batting .255 for the season, while McCutchen comes into the game at just .228.</p>

<p>For the season, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. As a team, they are batting just .231 and have the 18th ranked home run total in the league. Overall, their team OPS of .660 is 25th in the MLB.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Texans and Lions game? Catch the action at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and the Lions are favored to win at home vs. the Texans.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Marymount Lions -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Marymount pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tarleton State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Tarleton State has a record of 8-4 this season and will be playing their 13th game. Looking at their last ten road games, Tarleton State has gone 3-7. Tarleton State's ATS performance shows a 5-3 record heading into today's game. This includes a 3-2 record vs. the spread on the road and a 2-1 record at home.</p><p>So far, Tarleton State's games have averaged 130.9 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.6 points. When looking at the Texans' last three games, their over/under record is 0-2, with their games averaging 123 points per game.</p><p>Against Tennessee, the Tarleton State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 70.2 points per game. They scored 46 points and posted a field goal percentage of 30% in the game. Jakorie Smith is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.2. Meanwhile, Kiandre Gaddy also brings a PPG average of 12.4 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Texans' defense is positioned 30th in the country, permitting 62.8 points per game. Tarleton State's three-point defense is currently 39th in the country at 5.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.3% of their shots vs. Tarleton State.</p><h3>Will Loyola Marymount Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>After defeating UNLV by a score of 78-75, Loyola Marymount now has a record of 7-6. This season, all of the Lions' games have been played on the road. Loyola Marymount's record vs. the spread heading into today's game stands at 4-6. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Loyola Marymount have had an average of 147.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 148 points. Their over/under record is 6-4-0. The Lions' last five games have culminated with an average of 136 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Lions' offense tallied 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.3 points per game. Offensively, the Lions hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 212nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 104th in terms of percentage and 50th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Lions' defense is positioned 105th in the country, permitting 68.3 points per game. Loyola Marymount's three-point defense is currently 36th in the country at 4.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.4% of their shots vs. Loyola Marymount.</p>

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