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Starling Marte and the Pittsburgh Pirates will head west to Miller Park to face their division rival Milwaukee Brewers. The matchup begins at 8:10 p.m. ET and fans can watch the game on both ATPT and FSWI.
<h2>Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds</h2>
Vegas has listed Pittsburgh (+165) as the underdog to Milwaukee (-175). If you think the game's total will go under 9 runs, bookmakers are currently offering even money odds (+100). Taking the over will give you -120 odds. This game currently has a runline of Pirates +1.5 (-135) and Brewers -1.5 (+115).

The Brewers are 83-70 straight up (SU) and 70-82 against the spread (ATS). They've gained 2.1 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 18.4 units ATS. Milwaukee has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in five of those seven. The Pirates are 65-88 SU and have gone 73-79 against the spread. They're down 11.8 units for moneyline bettors and 22.7 units ATS. Pittsburgh has covered the spread just twice over its last seven games and the under has hit in three of those seven.

Milwaukee games have had an over/under record of 65-82-5 in 2019. Pittsburgh has been a strong over bet with a total record of 86-58-8.

The southpaw Steven Brault is projected to start for the visiting Pirates. Brault is 4-5 with a 4.98 ERA and 84 strikeouts. He's 0-0 with 20 strikeouts and a 2.66 ERA against Milwaukee this year (four starts).

The Brewers are turning to righty Chase Anderson (6-4, 4.50 ERA), who's got 118 strikeouts and 47 walks as well as a WHIP of 1.29. Anderson is 1-0 with 19 strikeouts and a 3.48 ERA across four starts against Pittsburgh this year.

Milwaukee’s pitching staff has allowed 4.8 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The team's starters have a 4.57 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.45 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 10.2 K/9. In 70 games against divisional foes, Brewers starters have an ERA of 4.92 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.96.

The Milwaukee offense has produced 4.7 runs per contest, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over its last five. The team's hit .217/.285/.420 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.

The Brewers' batters have been led by outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain. Yelich is hitting .329/.429/.671 with 44 home runs, 97 RBIs, 100 runs and 30 stolen bases, while Cain's line is .251/.316/.357 with 10 homers, 45 RBIs, 72 runs and 17 stolen bases.

In the visiting dugout, Pittsburgh’s pitchers have allowed 5.7 runs per game and its starters own a 5.45 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.27 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.93, along with a K/9 of 9.94.

Pirates hitters have slashed .267/.326/.426 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this year, including 4.6 runs per game against divisional foes and 2.6 per game over the team's last five outings (0-5 SU).

Outfielders Starling Marte and Bryan Reynolds continue to lead Pittsburgh’s hitters. Marte is hitting .295/.342/.503 with 23 home runs, 82 RBIs, 97 runs and 25 stolen bases, while Reynolds (.317/.383/.510) is up to 16 homers, 67 RBIs and 83 runs scored.

The Pirates have lost 2.7 units and are 56-56 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 59 of those games, compared to 46 that've gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Brewers have lost 3.0 units and are 19-28 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 15 of those games, compared to 29 that went under the total.
<h3>Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Brewers, ATS Winner – Pirates, O/U – OVER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
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Pittsburgh has recorded 12 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Milwaukee has 17 XBH over its last five.

The Pirates have an OPS of .752 this season and an OPS of .771 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Brewers' OPS sits at .767 overall and .764 versus righties.

The Brewers have won five of their last six games SU.

Milwaukee has posted 16.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 17.8 over its last five.

The Pirates have hit three home runs in their last 10 games. The Brewers have hit 14 over their last 10.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick 09/20/19

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</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 Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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