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<p>It’s going to be a busy weekend on the race track, and the action is actually going to get going on Friday night. Keeneland is going to be the site of some big races this weekend, including the Sycamore Stakes on Friday night.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is going to be a thrilling race at Keeneland, and there are a number of horses that should be in the mix. Not only is this going to be a great race, but there will also be some excellent betting options that exist.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at the Sycamore Stakes and some of the top betting picks that should be made.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Look at the Favorites</h2>



<p>This is a Grade 3 horse race, and that means that all of the horses in this race are going to be some that have had success throughout the year. There isn’t one clear betting favorite in this race, but instead a strong group of contenders.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Tawny Port is coming into this event as the slight betting favorite at +400, and that is a horse that always seems to be in the mix. This horse likes to run from the front, and getting out in the lead is going to be a huge key for this horse.</p>



<p>The next horse on the list of betting favorites is Ohana Honor, and the odds for that horse are <a href="/s/betdsi">sitting at +450</a> to come away with a win. Ohana Honor has been a contender in some big races this year, and it will look to do the same at the Sycamore Stakes.</p>



<p>The third and final horse that you could consider a betting favorite in this race is going to be Bold Act at +500. Bold Act has seen its odds improve over the last few days, and there are plenty that are backing this horse to win.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Top Contenders</h2>



<p>You always want to check out the list of contenders in any horse race, and that group is rather long for this event. This is when you are going to get the best odds available, but you would also be rooting for a small upset.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Highway Robber is clearly the top contender at +600, and that’s another horse that has had a big shift in the odds of late. There is a big drop off in the odds after this horse, but still some horses that can make a nice run.&nbsp;</p>



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<li>Dataman +1000</li>



<li>Cathkin Park +1400</li>



<li>Verstappen +1500</li>



<li>Sugoi +1600</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Time to Make a Pick</h2>



<p>Tawny Port has been given the title of betting favorite for a reason, but proving that it’s the top horse in the field will come down to running a great race. There are some other betting favorites in the mix, and some other contenders that are looking to make a push as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This should be a race that is decided right before the finish line, and that is going to lead to a ton of excitement. Going with Bold Act at +500 is going to be the right pick to make as it will find a way to win the Sycamore Stakes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The money line odds for Tuesday's Brewers vs. Pirates matchup have the Brewers as the favorite, with their odds sitting at -140 compared to the Pirates at +120. First pitch from PNC Park is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>SN PT will be televising this game, and Milwaukee is currently 1st in the NL Central with a record of 89-67, while the Pirates are 5th in the division at 73-83. Tobias Myers will be going for the Brewers, while the Pirates are set to start Bailey Falter.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline -140</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, September 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BREWERS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 6 to 5</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 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Diamondbacks, the Brewers closed out the series with a 10-9 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -138 on the money line. It was a seven-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Diamondbacks could only score one run in the 3rd. Arizona added another three runs in the 7th to make things interesting, but the Brewers's bullpen was able to close things out. </p>

<p>Franke Montas had a rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. The Brewers also went deep three times in the 3rd inning, with Willy Adames, Rhys Hoskins, and Garrett Mitchell all going deep. Adames was 3/5 with two doubles, a run scored, and a RBI.</p><p>With an overall record of 89-67, the Brewers lead the NL Central by 9.5 games over the Cubs. The Brewers will be on the road for today's game vs. the Pirates, and they are 30-19 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>Milwaukee has dropped four of their last five games, with three of those losses coming vs. the Diamondbacks. The Brewers are 5-5 over their last 10 games and lost the final game of the series vs. the Diamondbacks.</p><p>When the Brewers are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, as they are 43-35 on the run line for the season. Their run line record is 4-0 over their last four road games, and their average run differential on the road is +1.1 runs per game. They have been a better bet against the run line as the underdog, going 44-23 on the run line in those games.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road today against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Brewers have played in games with an average combined run total of 8.8 this season, and their over/under record is 79-67. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-12-5. Overall, 53.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending right-hander Tobias Myers to the mound today vs. the Pirates. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 8-6 with a 3.05 ERA. Myers' WHIP for the season is currently 1.19, and opponents are batting .235 off him this year. In his 24 starts, Myers has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Myers took the loss vs. the Diamondbacks, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Myers has been much better at home this year, coming in with a 3.37 ERA compared to 3.27 on the road.</p><p>William Contreras has been swinging a hot bat for the Brewers of late, going 6/13 in his last four games with a home run. For the season, he is batting .285 and is 2nd on the team with 92 RBIs. Willy Adames has been the Brewers' top power threat, as his 32 home runs are the most on the team and 9th in the league. Adames is also 4th in the league in RBIs, with 110.</p>

<p>As a team, the Brewers are 5th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are a good offensive team in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Not only do they walk a lot, but they also don't strike out very often.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Reds, the Pirates closed out the series with a 2-0 win. This was especially big, as they were the slight favorite at -109 on the money line. It was a good start for the Pirates, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning and added another run in the 5th.</p>

<p>Paul Skenes put together a good start for the Pirates, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out nine Reds batters. Oneil Cruz came up with the big hit, a home run in the 1st inning, and Nick Yorke went 1/3 with a homer.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 5th in the NL Central with an overall record of 73-83, putting them 16 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Pirates are 24-25 in divisional games this year, and they trail the Reds by 2.5 games for the 4th spot in the division. The Pirates closed out their series vs. the Reds with a loss and are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 38-40 this year compared to a 35-43 mark on the road. As the underdog, Pittsburgh is 39-55 this year, and they are 34-28 when favored. So far, they have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 20-24-5.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Pirates have been a better bet on the road than at home, going 45-33 vs. 38-40. They've been a better bet as an underdog (59-35) than as a favorite (24-38). Their average run differential is -0.5 runs per game, and they've been outscored by 0.4 runs per game on the road and 0.5 runs per game at home.</p><p>Today, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play host to the Milwaukee Brewers in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The Pirates have seen an average of 8.7 runs per game in their contests this season, and their over/under record sits at 75-79. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the Pirates have gone 16-19. Overall, 50% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and their under streak is currently at 2.</p><p>Bailey Falter gets the start for the Pirates today vs. the Brewers and comes into the game with a record of 8-8 and an ERA of 4.15. Looking at his overall numbers, Falter has made 26 starts, and opponents are batting .251 off him this season. In his 26 appearances, Falter has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 6.16 strikeouts per nine innings. The left-hander most recently faced the Cardinals, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .236 and are near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage. However, they do have the 9th best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz have been the Pirates' top power threats this season, with Reynolds leading the team with 22 home runs and Cruz right behind him with 21. Reynolds also leads the team with 85 RBIs and is batting .276. Cruz comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 4/14 with two homers over his last five games.</p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 9/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:30 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kraken picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the St. Louis Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>St. Louis finished last season 5th in the Central Division with an 11-15 record in divisional games. They went 43-33-6 overall, placing them 9th in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record against other Western Conference teams. At home, the Blues were 25-14-2, while they went 18-19-4 on the road.</p> <p>As favorites, St. Louis went 12-9-1, and as underdogs, they finished 24-24-5. Their puck line record was 26-56 overall. The over/under record was 34-41-7, and their games averaged 6 goals each.</p><p>As they prepare to face the Seattle Kraken, the Blues are looking to improve on their offensive performance from last season, when they ranked 21st in the NHL with an average of 2.9 goals per game. They also finished 22nd in assists. Additionally, the Blues were 24th in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game.</p>

<p>Despite their overall struggles, the Blues were effective at scoring shorthanded, ranking 3rd in the NHL. However, their power play offense was 18th in the league.</p><p>Last season, the Blues had the top-ranked defense in terms of takeaways, finishing 1st in the NHL. They allowed 2.8 goals per game, which ranked 10th, and opponents averaged 31.9 shots on goal against them. St. Louis also recorded four shutouts, placing them 5th in the league.</p>

<p>Despite ranking 24th in defensive hits, the Blues were highly effective in generating takeaways, finishing 1st in the NHL last season. They allowed 2.8 goals per game, which ranked 10th, and opponents averaged 31.9 shots on goal against them. St. Louis also recorded four shutouts, placing them 5th in the league.</p><h3>Can Seattle Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Last season, the Blues finished 6th in the Pacific Division with a 12-14 record in divisional games. Overall, they went 34-35-13, placing them 12th in the Western Conference with a 19-31 record in those matchups. At home, they were 17-18-6, while on the road, they finished 17-17-7.</p> <p>As favorites, St. Louis went 17-9-4, and as underdogs, they were 26-26-9. Their puck line record was 21-61. Their games averaged 5.5 goals, and the average total line was 5.9. Their over/under record was 35-43-4.</p><p>Last season, the Seattle Kraken struggled offensively, ranking 25th in the NHL with an average of 2.6 goals per game. They also finished 26th in assists. This year, they hope to improve their offensive performance.</p>

<p>Despite their overall struggles, the Kraken did well in avoiding giveaways, finishing 1st in the league. They were 8th in shorthanded goals and 15th in power play goals.</p><p>Seattle’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, allowing just 2.6 goals per game, which ranked 7th in the league. They were also effective at limiting shots on goal, finishing 7th in that category. The Kraken were strong in terms of takeaways, ranking 6th, and they recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the NHL.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 10/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Aces and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and the Mocs are favored to win at home against the Aces.</p><h3>EVANSVILLE ACES VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Evansville Aces +8</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Evansville at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aces Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Evansville is entering their fourth game of the season, currently holding a perfect 3-0 record. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, Evansville has gone 1-4. As of today's game, Evansville has a perfect 3-0 record against the spread this season. Looking back at their previous ten games, including those from last season, Evansville is 4-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>After three games, Evansville has an over/under record of 0-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 131 points per game so far. The Aces' last five games have finished with a combined 79 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 84.5 points per game, Evansville struggled in their previous game. Against Ball State, the Aces scored 74 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8%. The top scorer for the Aces was Kenny Strawbridge Jr. with 13 points, while Ben Humrichous also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Aces' defense is ranked 4th in the country at 54.2 points per contest. In today's game, the Evansville defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 50 points.</p><h3>Will Chattanooga Win at Home?</h3><p>Chattanooga will face Evansville in their 4th game of the season, coming in with a 3-0 record. In their last five home games, which includes games from last year, Chattanooga has a 3-2 record. As of today's game, Chattanooga holds a 2-1 record against the spread. In their previous three games, the Mocs have gone 1-1 ATS with an average scoring differential of +15.</p><p>So far, Chattanooga's games have averaged 139.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 147.5 points. When analyzing the Mocs' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Chattanooga offense put up 68 points against Tennessee Tech. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42% and made 8 threes. Sam Alexis led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Jan Zidek contributed 18 points for the Mocs.</p><p>This season, the Chattanooga defense has been impressive, holding the 19th position in the country while permitting an average of 60.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Tennessee Tech, the Golden Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 63 points vs. Chattanooga.</p>

Evansville Aces vs Chattanooga Mocs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

<p>The Aggies and Razorbacks are set to face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Razorbacks will host the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The Aggies are the favored team in this Southeastern conference contest against the Razorbacks. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +3</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Aggies Have What it Takes in Fayetteville?</h3><p>After a 97-92 win over Kentucky, Texas A&M is 10-6 overall and 1-2 in Southeastern Conference play. On the road, the Aggies have gone 3-3 this season, and they are 8-3 when favored.</p>

<p>So far, Texas A&M has a scoring differential of -1.0 on the road. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Aggies have gone 5-5.</p><p>When looking at Texas A&M's ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at .500 with an 8-8 mark. On the road, the Aggies are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 favorite ATS record is 4-6.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Texas A&M's games this season (143). So far, the over/under record in their games is 9-7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points, which is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this season. Currently, their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M offense put up 97 points against Kentucky. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.2% and made 12 threes. Wade Taylor IV is leading the team in scoring at 18.2 points per contest. Henry Coleman III has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.9 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Aggies' defense is ranked 92nd in the country at 68.2 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Texas A&M defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Kentucky knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 92 points.</p><h3>Can the Razorbacks Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Arkansas enters this game as a 3-point underdog, and they have gone 1-6 as the underdog this season. The Razorbacks are 9-7 overall, and they have lost three straight games, all of which have come in Southeastern Conference play.</p>

<p>At home this season, Arkansas is 9-2, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.7 points per game, and their scoring margin on the road is -12.2 points per game.</p><p>Arkansas has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-12. They have been especially bad vs. the spread as the underdog, posting a 1-6 record. At home, the Razorbacks are 4-7 ATS this year and just 3-7 over their last 10 games in Fayetteville.</p><p>Arkansas' over/under record for the season is 11-5 and today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.7). Over their last three games, their games have finished with an average of 144 points compared to their season average of 156.1 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 78.4 points per game, Arkansas struggled in their previous game. Against Florida, the Razorbacks scored 68 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. The team's top scorer is Tramon Mark, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.8, while Khalif Battle also carries a PPG average of 12.1 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Arkansas will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.6 points per game (266th). Against Florida in their most recent game, the Arkansas defense gave up a total of 90 points while allowing Florida to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

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