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At the 11th hour, the Xfinity Series found a sponsor for this weekend’s race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Say hello to the Production Alliance Group 300. This race will consist of 150 laps around the two-mile track. The Xfinity Series will be idle next week when the Cup Series heads to Martinsville.

This is the fifth race of 26 set for the regular season. The next race, which takes place at Texas Motor Speedway on March 30, will also seem as a qualifying race for the first Dash 4 Cash event. The three races in April and the first race of May will be Dash 4 Cash events. No Cup Series drivers can run those events, so we’re getting into a sweet spot on the schedule for the points-eligible guys.

Odds are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers as we look at the Production Alliance Group 300 with help from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a>.
<h5><strong>Busch Bash</strong></h5>
Kyle Busch is in the field this week. Kyle Busch is the favorite at -145. This will be the third straight Xfinity Series race for Busch and he is looking for his third straight win. He led the most laps at both Las Vegas and Phoenix en route to the win. Stage wins went to Cole Custer and Tyler Reddick at Las Vegas and to Austin Cindric and Christopher Bell at Phoenix, but the all-important wins went to Busch.

This development is suboptimal for the Xfinity Series guys. As mentioned last week, Busch only won once in his seven starts last year. Over the previous two years, Busch won 15 of his 27 races. Busch is 16-for-34 over the last three years. This is an oversimplification of odds and implied probabilities, but 47.06 percent would be +112.

Busch actually hasn’t won in his last three tries at California at this level, but has been in the top three each of those years.

Oh, yeah, and he’s a four-time winner of this race.
<h5><strong>Xtra Intrigue?</strong></h5>
Here is the Xfinity Series, wins can be tough to come by. Austin Dillon won this race in 2016. Outside of that, dating back to 2009, Busch has four wins, Joey Logano has two, Kyle Larson has two, and Kevin Harvick has one. In other words, the Xfinity drivers haven’t stood much of a chance in this race in the past.

This week, Busch is the only Cup guy that they have to worry about. Christopher Bell is the closest thing to a Cup guy in the Xfinity Series and he is the second favorite at +450. He could have won last week, but went into the wall after another driver’s engine blew in front of him. That wreck also took out Justin Allgaier. That made it real easy for Busch to win.

Speaking of Allgaier, he’s the fourth favorite this week at +1050. Cole Custer is +780. Nothing against the 21-year-old, but he has two wins in more than two full years of Xfinity Series starts. It is really, really hard to take him at any price point under double digits. Anytime there is a Cup Series guy or two in the field, it adjusts Bell’s price, making him just about the only guy worth taking.
<h5><strong>Cats, Bags, Etc.</strong></h5>
So, with that in mind, are there any value guys or did I let the cat out of the bag? Look, it’s NASCAR. There is always the chance that somebody else wins. Allgaier had five wins last year. Spencer Gallagher, Ryan Preece, and Chase Briscoe had wins. Tyler Reddick had wins at Daytona and Homestead. John Hunter Nemechek won at Kansas.

It happens. Of the regular season races that weren’t Dash 4 Cash events or solo events, Cup Series guys had 13 wins. That means we exclude the four Dash 4 Cash events, Iowa twice, Road America, and Mid-Ohio. Of those 18 races, Cup guys won 13. It’s a tough sell when any are in the field. Fortunately, there is only one this week.

You can look for some value bets in races without Cup Series guys. For now, when those guys are present, your options are basically Cup guys, Bell, or Allgaier.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
It’s hard to lay -145 with Kyle Busch, but he’s 2-for-2 in the Toyota Supra at this level. Justin Allgaier ran really well here last year and Christopher Bell runs well just about everywhere. It would be nice to have something creative or outside of the box for you here, but it’s just too hard to find given how top-heavy this field is.

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<p>From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., the Angels and Nationals face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is set for 6:45 PM ET, and BSW is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9.5 runs, and the Nationals are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -110. The Angels have an overall record of 51-65, while the Nationals are 53-64, putting them 4th in the NL East. The Angels are 4th in the AL West, and Griffin Canning will start vs. Patrick Corbin for the Nationals.</p>

<h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline -110</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Saturday, August 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Nationals vs. Angels series. Washington went into the matchup as +101 underdogs and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The Nationals had just two more hits than the Angels and struck out seven times, but still picked up the win.</p>

<p>Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Angels could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Nationals, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 8th, and the Angels had a chance to tie it in the 9th but went down quietly.</p>

<p>Mitchell Parker got the win for the Nationals, going 6 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued five walks. On the other side, Jose Soriano gave the Angels a good outing, giving up just one run in six innings of work.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 51-65, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 9.5 games. Overall, they have gone 17-18 in divisional games. The Angels are on the road today, and they are 25-30 on the road compared to 26-35 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Angels are 45-52 this season, and they are just 6-13 when favored. So far, they have yet to win a game as the road favorite, going 0-4. Los Angeles' overall series record is 12-23-2, and they are currently down 0-1 in the series vs. the Nationals.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Angels, it's been a good idea to take them as the underdog, as they are 59-38 against the run line in that scenario. They are also 31-24 against the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of -0.7 runs per game. The Angels have lost three in a row against the run line when favored, and they are just 5-14 against the run line in that scenario.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Angels are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. Overall, the Angels have gone 57-55 on over/under bets this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 9.5 runs, the Angels have gone 4-7 on over/under bets, and only 1.7% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Griffin Canning is looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win and gave up just one earned run. In that start vs. the Mets, he went five innings and gave up one homer. Looking back over his last four outings, Canning has finished with a no-decision in three of them. He has a record of 4-10 and an ERA of 5.10. Canning's WHIP for the season is 1.41. Out of his 23 starts, Canning has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 6.88 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 21 homers and is winless on the road at 0-8 with a 6.61 ERA.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with a team batting average of .237, which is 16th in the league and are averaging 4.1 runs per game. So far, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game (23rd) compared to 4.0 runs per game on the road. The Angels have been one of the league's worst home run hitting teams this season and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of OPS and isolated power.</p>

<p>Jo Adell comes into the game with a team-high 17 home runs but is batting just .202 for the season. Zach Neto has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/29 in his last eight games with three homers. He is batting .262 for the season and has 60 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 53-64 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East. So far, they have gone 16-15 against other teams in their division. Currently, they trail the Phillies by 16.5 games. The Nationals closed out their series vs. the Braves with a win and are leading their series vs. the Angels 1-0.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 27-31 this season compared to 26-33 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 43-55 this season, and they are 10-9 when favored. Heading into today's game, they are 15-20-2 in series this year. Over their last ten games, the Nationals are 4-6.</p><p>As a run line bet, the Nationals have been a solid play this season, going 66-51 overall. They have been even better on the road, going 35-24. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 57-41 against the run line. Their average run margin is -0.5 runs per game, and they have been outscored by 0.6 runs per game at home.</p><p>Washington is 7-7 in games with an O/U line of 9.5 this season. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game, and their O/U record is 59-54 overall. The O/U line for their games this season has averaged 9 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Angels at home. Corbin has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 2-12 with a 5.88 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Corbin has a WHIP of 1.52 and has given up a total of 18 home runs. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.73 strikeouts and 2.83 walks. Corbin has finished with a quality start in six of his outings this year. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had lost three straight starts.</p><p>Washington's offense has been pretty average this season, as they are 16th in the league at 4.3 runs per game. They have been even worse in the power department, as their 95 home runs are the fewest in the league. The team's collective batting average of .243 is 12th in the league, and they have been good at putting the ball in play, as they have the 7th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Luis Garcia Jr. has gone 11/24 with three homers. For the season, he is batting .293 and is 2nd on the team with 56 RBIs. CJ Abrams has a team-high 17 homers but is batting just .249 for the season. Alex Call has also been hot of late, going 13/28 in his last seven games.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/10/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Tigers and Ducks face off at 9:00 ET on P12. The Ducks are hosting the game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and the Ducks are favored to win at home vs. the Tigers.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers +20</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Tennessee State at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tennessee State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After playing one game, Tennessee State comes into this matchup with a 1-0 record. In their last five games away from home, including last year, Tennessee State has a 4-1 record. Against the spread, Tennessee State is currently 1-0 this season. Taking into account the previous season as well, Tennessee State has a 5-3 ATS record in their last ten games.</p><p>Tennessee State has started the season with an over/under mark of 0-1-0 after one game, after going 19-9-0 last season. The Tigers have an over/under record of 0-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 78 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Tigers' offense concluded with 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78 points per contest. The top scorer for the Tigers was Christian Brown with 24 points, while EJ Bellinger also added 18 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Tennessee State defense is giving up an average of 61.3 points per contest. In today's game vs. Oregon, the Tennessee State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Tennessee State made 17 free-throws vs. the Tigers.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>After two games, Oregon is currently 2-0. In their last five games played at home, including last year, Oregon has a record of 2-3. Entering today's game, Oregon holds a 1-1 ATS record. Taking into account their performance from the previous season, Oregon has gone 6-4 against the spread in their last ten games.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Oregon have had an average of 144.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 140.8 points. Their over/under record is 1-1-0. Looking at the Ducks' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 71 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Oregon offense put up 75 points against Montana. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 7 threes. Nate Bittle was the leading scorer for the Ducks, putting up 17 points. In addition, Brennan Rigsby contributed 12 points.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been playing well, ranking 50th nationally, with 66.0 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oregon's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.2% this season.</p>

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