<p>The Blues and Oilers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Oilers will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>The Oilers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will St. Louis Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved above .500 for the season at 13-12-2. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>St. Louis scored four times in their 4-2 win over Toronto, with Colton Parayko netting two goals, including his 3rd of the season. He also picked up his 5th assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s 4th goal, which came on an empty net. Jordan Kyrou added his 3rd goal of the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second, with Parayko’s first goal coming at 16:31. Ryan Suter earned two assists, bringing his total to 3 on the year. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch that lasted from 14:35 in the first to 6:08 in the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 14-10-2 on the season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense came away with a 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed up with his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period. Zach Hyman, who had 3 shots on goal, scored his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, with just 3 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner's goal.</p><p>Edmonton's defense gave up the first goal of the game 4:33 into the 2nd period and another at 4:28 into the 3rd, but they held on to win 4-2. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Oilers' defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-467) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+359) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5.</p>

<p>The Pelicans (5-22) have lost four straight games and are 15th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Rockets (17-9) are 3rd in the West and 2nd in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-109 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Win at Houston?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-22 on the season after a 119-104 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. New Orleans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Indiana took control early with a 12-0 run, turning an 8-3 deficit into a 15-8 lead. New Orleans struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 14 points while allowing 28. They tried to rally, scoring 38 points in the 3rd quarter, but still trailed 99-80 heading into the 4th. The Pelicans outscored the Pacers 24-20 in the final period.</p><p>In their 119-104 loss to the Pacers, the Pelicans shot just 39.2% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range, making 10 threes overall. Brandon Boston led New Orleans with 20 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip.</p> <p>Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray each added 19 points, with Jones scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter. Murray contributed 9 points in the 3rd as well, while Boston added 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 40 points, and allowed the Pacers to shoot 50% from the field in a 119-104 loss. They tightened up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their earlier defensive lapses.</p> <p>New Orleans also had trouble defending the three, as the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Pelicans sent Indiana to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Does Houston Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Rockets fell to 17-9 on the season after a 111-96 loss to the Thunder on Saturday. Houston, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 207 points came in under the pre-game line of 215.</p> <p>Houston led 20-18 after the 1st quarter but saw the Thunder go on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 51-48 to 59-51. The Rockets trailed 75-69 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 36-27.</p><p>The Rockets struggled offensively in their 111-96 loss to the Thunder, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 23.9% from three-point range, making 11 threes in total. Amen Thompson led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor, while Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. each added 14 points, with Brooks hitting 4 threes despite shooting 29.4% overall.</p> <p>Thompson scored 10 of his 19 points in the 2nd quarter, while Brooks added 8 of his 14 in the 3rd. Jabari Smith and Alperen Şengün both contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter, with Şengün scoring 9 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Rockets started strong, giving up just 18 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points in the 3rd and 36 in the 4th, leading to a 111-96 loss to the Thunder. Houston held Oklahoma City to 11 made threes on 36% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Rockets sent the Thunder to the line 32 times, where they converted 28 free throws. Houston gave up just 4 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on SEC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Lock in a Win at Starkville?</h3><p>Bethune-Cookman will be playing their 13th game of the season, and currently have a 5-7 record. Over the past ten road games, including last year, Bethune-Cookman has a record of 3-7. Bethune-Cookman's ATS record sits at 4-6, which is below .500. In their last ten games, Bethune-Cookman has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman's games have, on average, featured 143.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 144.7 points so far. The Wildcats' last five games have culminated with an average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 73.3 points per game, the Bethune-Cookman had a below average performance. They scored 54 points against UCF and had a field goal percentage of 30.5%. Offensively, the Wildcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 356th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 394th in terms of percentage and 315th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Wildcats' defense is positioned 187th in the country, permitting 73.2 points per game. Against UCF in their most recent game, the Bethune-Cookman defense gave up a total of 98 points while allowing UCF to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, Mississippi State has a record of 10-2. The Bulldogs have played five games on the road and have a record of 4-1. They have also played seven games at home and have a record of 6-1. As of now, Mississippi State has a winning ATS record, sitting at 8-4. In their last ten games, Mississippi State has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Mississippi State has an over/under record of 4-7-1, with their games averaging 138.2 points per game on average. The Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 75.5 points per game, Mississippi State struggled in their previous game. Against Rutgers, the Bulldogs scored 70 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.5%. Leading the team in scoring was Cameron Matthews with 18 points. Jimmy Bell Jr. also added 17 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 20th in the country at 62.8 points per contest. So far, the Mississippi State defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.9 times per game (541st).</p>

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

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<p>At 3:00 ET, the Thunder (-161) will host the Kings (+135) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City (-3.5) is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 35-17 overall. Sacramento (30-21) is fifth in the West and second in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>This game will take place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 239.5.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-118 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Grab a Win in Oklahoma City?</h3><p>Sacramento's O/U record for the season is now 26-24-1 after hitting the over in their last five games. Today's line of 239.5 is higher than 38 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings beat the Nuggets by a score of 135-106. They were favored by 3 points and easily covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 27-24.</p>

<p>The Kings' games this season have averaged 236.6 points, which is lower than today's O/U line. In their last game, the O/U line was 230.5, and they combined for 241 points.</p>

<p>Sacramento's overall record is 30-21, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 19-13 and 11-8 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Kings are 15-12 straight-up and 16-11 against the spread. As the underdog, they are 5-8 straight-up and 8-5 ATS.</p><p>Offensively, the Kings have been one of the top scoring teams in the league this season, averaging 118.7 points per game (8th). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, where they are averaging 115.9 points per game (13th).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Sacramento is 7th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 48% from the field (11th).</p>

<p>One of the strengths of the Kings' offense has been their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 15, and they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (12th).</p><p>The Kings' defense is presently ranked 21st in the league, allowing an average of 117.9 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Kings' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.4% and allowing 39.3% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma City Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In their last game, the Thunder were favored by 1.5 points but lost to the Mavericks by a score of 146-111. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has an overall record of 35-17 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-13 compared to 14-4 against the East.</p>

<p>At home, the Thunder have won three straight games and have a record of 20-6 this season. In those games, they have gone 17-9 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +10.0 points.</p>

<p>On the season, the Thunder are 32-20 ATS, and they are favored by 3.5 points in today's game. Against the spread, they have gone 21-15 as the favorite and 26-10 straight-up as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Thunder have gone over the O/U line in their last four games, and their season record is 29-23. Today's O/U line is set at 239.5, and their games have averaged 234.2 points per game.</p><p>At home, the Thunder are averaging 122.8 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 120.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd in the league at 49%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Thunder are 11th in made threes at 13.4 per game. Overall, they are 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league at 27.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Thunder's defense is positioned 13th in the NBA, permitting 113.7 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.4% while allowing 36.8% from downtown.</p>

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<p>ABC will be covering this week two matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Kentucky Wildcats, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Kroger Field in Lexington. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game. The over/under line is currently at 45.5 points, with Kentucky favored by -10.5. The money line odds have the Wildcats at -400 and the Gamecocks at +307.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kroger Field at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kentucky Wildcats winning this one by a score of 27 to 14</li><li>Not only do we have the Kentucky Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Carolina Gamecocks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>South Carolina is looking to build on their 1-0 start after a 23-19 win over Old Dominion. Despite being -20.5 point favorites, the Gamecocks failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 49.5 points, but the game ended with a combined 42 points, hitting the under.</p><p></p><p>South Carolina trailed 13-7 at halftime but managed to tie the game at 16-16 by the end of the third quarter. The Gamecocks outscored Old Dominion 7-3 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.</p><p>South Carolina's offense put up 307 yards in their 23-19 win, with 193 of those yards coming on the ground. The Gamecocks rushed 53 times and found the end zone twice on the ground. LaNorris Sellers completed 10 of 23 passes for 114 yards, with Vandrevius Jacobs leading the receiving effort with 59 yards on two catches.</p> 
<p>Raheim Sanders was the team's leading rusher, gaining 88 yards on 24 carries and scoring one of South Carolina's two rushing touchdowns.</p><p>South Carolina's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 361 total yards in their most recent game. Old Dominion found success on the ground, rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown. The Gamecocks' secondary gave up 197 passing yards and a touchdown, but they did manage to come up with two interceptions to help secure the win.</p><h3>Are The Kentucky Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Kentucky is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 31-0 win over Southern Miss. The Wildcats, who were -25.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 50 points, but the combined score of 31 points fell short of this, resulting in an under.</p><p></p><p>Kentucky took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. They added 17 points in the second quarter, and by halftime, the Wildcats were up 24-0. A final touchdown in the third quarter sealed the win for Kentucky.</p><p>Quarterback Brock Vandagriff led Kentucky's offense to a 31-0 win, throwing for 169 yards and three touchdowns while completing 66.7% of his passes. Ja'Mori Maclin was his top target, with two receptions for 66 yards.</p> 
<p>The Wildcats' offense totaled 317 yards, with 148 yards coming on the ground. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye was the leading rusher, averaging 7.4 yards per carry, and he also added a rushing touchdown.</p><p>After holding Southern Miss to just 131 total yards in their most recent game, Kentucky's defense is looking strong. The Wildcats didn't allow a single point and gave up just seven first downs. Southern Miss couldn't get anything going on the ground, managing only 5 rushing yards on 12 attempts. Kentucky's secondary picked off two passes and held the Golden Eagles to 126 yards through the air.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

<p>Chris Sale and the Braves will host the Blue Jays today, with the game getting started at 1:35 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The forecast looks good for Sunday's interleague matchup, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.</p>

<p>Atlanta is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -272 compared to the Blue Jays at +223. Toronto will be starting Yariel Rodriguez, and they are 5th in the AL East with a record of 68-75.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline +223</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, September 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Toronto cruised to a 9-5 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had a huge 9th inning, scoring three runs in the 1st and then adding six more in the top of the 9th. As for the Braves, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were at +138 on the money line.</p>

<p>The Blue Jays got to Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach, who gave up three earned runs in just five innings of work and took the loss. As for the Blue Jays, they got a good outing from Jose Berrios, who gave up just one earned run across six innings of work and got the win.</p>

<p>Toronto's offense was led by a big game from Spencer Horwitz, who went 4/5 with two homers and three RBIs. Both Will Wagner and Nathan Lukes each had three hits and two RBIs. Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido each drove in two for the Blue Jays' offense.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 68-75 overall, and they are 14.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. The Blue Jays are also two games behind the Rays for 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone just 20-26 in AL East matchups. The Blue Jays have lost two straight series and are 16-23-6 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 34-35 this year, and they are just below .500 at 34-40 on the road. As the favorite, Toronto has gone 41-28 compared to 27-47 as the underdog. Their overall record has been hurt by going just 3-7 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they do so by an average of 3.3 runs per game, but when they lose, it's by an average of -3.7 runs. Overall, they are 72-71 vs. the run line this season, but have been much better vs. the run line on the road, going 47-27. As the favorite, they are just 31-38 vs. the run line, while as the underdog, they are 41-33.</p><p>When the Toronto Blue Jays are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Blue Jays have played 108 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which is 75.5% of their games. Their games have had an average combined run total of 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 75-65 overall. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 16-14.</p><p>Right-hander Yariel Rodríguez gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Braves on the road. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 1-6 with an ERA of 4.61. This season, opponents are batting .231 off Rodríguez, and his WHIP for the season is 1.38. In his 17 starts, he has turned in just two quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Rodríguez finished with a no-decision against the Twins. In that outing, he went three innings, giving up three hits, two walks, and no earned runs. Before that, he had allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>For the season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This is also where they rank in terms of home runs, as they have gone deep 147 times this season. As a team, they are batting a collective .243, which is 11th in the league. One thing that has helped their offense is that they are 6th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the league's top hitters this season, batting .326 with 28 home runs and 94 RBIs. He is also on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 13/34 in his last eight games. Guerrero Jr. has also driven in seven runs over that stretch. George Springer has 19 homers this season but is batting just .219.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 77-65, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by eight games. Atlanta will host the Blue Jays today, and they are 39-30 at home this season. So far, they are 38-35 on the road. In the NL East, they have gone 23-21 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Braves have put together a record of 65-49 this season, and they are 12-16 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 25-16-5, and they are 1-1-1 in their last two series.</p><p>The Braves have been a tough team to predict against the run line this season, as they have a record of 68-74. They have been slightly better on the road, going 39-34, compared to 29-40 at home. When they win, they win by an average of 3.6 runs, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs.</p><p>The Braves are at home today against the Blue Jays, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. Atlanta has played to an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 52-85. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone 11-18 on the year. Overall, 73.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's 7.5-run total.</p><p>Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and is coming off a dominant outing against the Rockies. In that September 3rd start, he went seven innings, didn't give up a run, and picked up the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Sale has made 26 starts, and his record is 16-3. Sale's ERA for the season is an impressive 2.46, and he has a WHIP of 1.01. Opposing batters are hitting .212 off the left-hander this season. Sale has made 16 quality starts and is averaging 11.54 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has 206 strikeouts, which ranks second in the league.</p><p>For the season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offense on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and are 5th in the league in home runs. Atlanta's team on-base percentage is just 17th in the league.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .307 with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. He is also on a six-game hitting streak. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 25 homers but has a batting average of just .232. Over his last four games, Jarred Kelenic has gone 4/13 with a home run and four RBIs.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Cowboys face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The odds for this Southland conference game currently have McNeese State as the -18.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Commerce at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's game against McNeese State, Texas A&M-Commerce is 8-14 overall and 2-7 in Southland Conference play. The Lions have gone 6-7 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Texas A&M-Commerce is just 2-9, and they have lost two straight games. Their average scoring margin on the road is -17.0 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone just 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 games and 6-8 on the season. On the road, the Lions are 4-7 ATS this year and 1-2 in their last 3 games. Overall, they have an ATS mark of 8-11 this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Commerce's games this season (141.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points and their over/under record for the season is 6-13.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Commerce offense is coming off a game in which they scored 57 points vs. Northwestern State. Overall their field goal percentage was 34.4% while connecting on 4 threes. Leading Texas A&M-Commerce in scoring vs. Northwestern State was Kwo Agua with his 15 points. Kalen Williams also added 12 points for the Lions.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas A&M-Commerce's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.6% this season.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored McNeese State?</h3><p>McNeese State has been dominant at home this season, as they are 7-0 with an average scoring margin of +17.3 points per game. They have also won 10 straight at home and are 12-1 when favored. On the year, the Cowboys are 19-3, including an 8-1 record in Southland Conference play.</p>

<p>Most recently, McNeese State suffered a 77-74 loss to Southeastern Louisiana. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cowboys are a perfect 10-0. For the season, they are scoring 82.9 points per game, while allowing just 70.7.</p><p>McNeese State has a 10-8 record against the spread this season and is 5-2 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cowboys have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135.5 for the McNeese State game is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (142). This year, their over/under record is 11-7. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>In their latest game, McNeese State offense put up 74 points against Southeastern Louisiana. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 7 threes. CJ Felder was the leading scorer for the Cowboys, putting up 16 points. In addition, Christian Shumate contributed 15 points.</p><p>So far, the Cowboys' defense is ranked 7th in the country at 62.0 points per contest. The McNeese State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Southeastern Louisiana to connect on 12 threes.</p>

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