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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-7) will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors (+7) in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves come in with a record of 8-6 and are currently 6th in the Western Conference. They are on a two-game winning streak. The Raptors are 3-12 and are 13th in the Eastern Conference. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.</p>

<p>SN will have the TV coverage for this matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -7</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-112 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Timberwolves Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 8-6 on the season with a 120-117 win over the Suns on Sunday. Minnesota, playing at home, was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>After the Suns went on a 10-0 run early, the Timberwolves battled back. Minnesota outscored Phoenix 32-26 in the 3rd quarter and 34-27 in the 4th, overcoming a 90-86 deficit heading into the final period.</p><p>Julius Randle's 35 points and 7 assists led the Timberwolves to a win over the Suns, with Randle hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Anthony Edwards added 24 points, scoring 13 in the 3rd quarter, and Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, making 5 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Minnesota hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 43.6% from deep and 52.5% overall. Randle scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Edwards and Naz Reid each added 8 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 117 points, the Timberwolves managed to pull off a win against the Suns. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd but tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.</p> <p>Minnesota's defense struggled overall, allowing Phoenix to shoot 54% from the field, including 45% from beyond the arc, where the Suns hit 14 threes. The Timberwolves sent the Suns to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Raptors Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 3-12 on the season with a 130-119 win over the Pacers on Monday. Toronto, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 249, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 236.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>Toronto took control early, leading 34-27 after the 1st quarter and 35-30 in the 2nd. They extended their lead by outscoring Indiana 27-25 in the 3rd, going into the 4th with a 96-82 advantage. Although the Pacers won the final quarter 37-34, the Raptors’ strong start was enough to secure the win.</p><p>The Raptors' offense shone in their win over the Pacers, putting up 130 points on 58.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 14 threes, hitting 48.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>RJ Barrett led the way with 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, while Jakob Poeltl added 30 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 14 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors had a strong 3rd quarter, allowing just 25 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points. Overall, they allowed 119 points, with the Pacers shooting 44% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Toronto gave up 15 made threes at a 37% clip. They also sent Indiana to the line 20 times, where the Pacers converted 16 free throws. The Raptors finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 9 blocks.</p>

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<p>The 2023 NBA Draft brings back a classic feature of draft night: Which players will be taken first? We know that the No. 1 overall pick to the San Antonio Spurs will be Victor Wembanyama, who will leave French basketball to pursue his NBA dream. After that, it’s a lot less clear.</p>



<p>You will get plenty of props at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports/">BetAnySports.eu</a> in which you are asked: which player of two will go first? Let’s tackle four and see which offer the best value.</p>



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<p><strong>Amen Thompson (-270) or Ausar Thompson (+210)?</strong></p>



<p>Amen is picked multiple spots ahead of Ausar in several different draft projections. This brings up a fundamental point: If you see players separated by only one spot in potential draft projections, and it’s clear that the player projected higher is not an absolute lock (the way Wembanyama is at No. 1 in this draft), you should strongly consider taking the underdog for the plus money. If, however, projections have players separated by at least two spots and ideally three, you should take the favored player. Amen Thompson is a heavy favorite here, but at -270, the price is pretty reasonable. It’s not -350 or -400. You don’t have to say any prayers. Just choose “Amen” and get decent value.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-anthony-black-190-or-taylor-hendricks-150">Anthony Black (-190) or Taylor Hendricks (+150)?</h2>



<p>A number of projections have Black just one spot ahead of Hendricks. This could be at No. 8 and No. 9, but it might also be at No. 9 and No. 10. At any rate, with just one spot separating these players in the projections, taking Hendricks at the plus-money price is worth the risk. It is not viewed as a certainty that Black will go at No. 8 in the draft. One should expect a certain degree of fluidity in the back end of the top 10, so Hendricks is a reasonable play. The point of emphasis is to differentiate between closely bunched projections on the draft board and situations in which there are several slots of separation between any two players.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rayan Rupert (-170) or Gregory Jackson (+140)?</h2>



<p>This <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/nba/">NBA</a> Draft drama applies to the back end of the first round, as opposed to the lottery (the top 14 picks). Rupert is appearing multiple spots ahead of Jackson in a number of projections, so according to the principle that you should base your selections on whether they are multiple spots apart or just one spot apart, the right play is on the favorite, Rupert, for what is a pretty reasonable price. If you see some reshuffling of projections which puts these two players in back-to-back spots – meaning they are no longer separated by two or more positions – you should reconsider your play. If the information and analysis provided leads you to think there is real and substantial separation between Rupert and Jackson, stick with Rupert.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jordan Hawkins (-115) or Keyonte George (-115)?</h2>



<p>This is priced basically as a toss-up, but there are some experts who have George going four spots ahead of Hawkins. It could be that Hawkins is an equally good or better player, but part of the reality of a draft in any sport is that a team might have a specific need to fill instead of going for the best player available. Based on what teams need with the 14<sup>th</sup> through 18<sup>th</sup> picks in the first round of the draft, George appears to be a player who will be more acutely needed than Hawkins. Take George as a result.</p>



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<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Pioneers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Central Connecticut State is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 143 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Connecticut State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State fell to 0-3 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Northeastern on Saturday. The Blue Devils were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 142, going over the pre-game line of 138.</p> <p>Central Connecticut State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-28 at halftime. They played better in the second half, outscoring Northeastern 34-30, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's offense managed 62 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%).</p> <p>Rashad King led the way, scoring 27 points on 11 of 15 shooting, including 3 of 4 from deep. Harold Woods added 26 points, hitting 11 of 16 shots and 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 53% shooting. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 65% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Blue Devils allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made all their attempts. Central Connecticut State limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will Sacred Heart Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart's season took a hit with an 89-70 loss to Brown on Sunday. The Pioneers were +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p> <p>After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Sacred Heart struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring only 35 themselves.</p><p>In their last game, Sacred Heart's offense put up 70 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points, making 4 of 10 from deep. Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6, and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Pioneers recorded 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive struggles, allowing 89 points on 56% shooting, they gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. The Pioneers also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Sacred Heart allowed 16 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 69% rate. They did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>At 4:10 PM from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an interleague matchup between the Giants and Rays. Heading into the game, the Giants are 5-9, while the Rays come in with a record of 8-6. San Francisco is starting Logan Webb, and he is facing off against Ryan Pepiot for the Rays.</p>

<p>On the money line, the Giants are the slight favorite at -111, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by NBCS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -111</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays 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>The most recent game o of this Rays vs Giants series came right down to the end, as the Giants rallied late but still fell short with the Rays winning 2-1 at home. Heading into the game, the Rays were favored at -114 on the money line.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay's offense was led by Harold Ramirez, who went 3/4 with two runs scored. Amed Rosario also had two hits and an RBI for the Rays. As for the Giants, Thairo Estrada had a two-hit game and drove in the team's only run.</p>

<p>Jacob Waguespack got the start for the Rays, going just four innings but not giving up a run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. Garrett Cleavinger got the win out of the bullpen, and Pete Fairbanks got the save. Keaton Winn only went five innings for the Giants, giving up two earned runs on five hits.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants are on the road today, as they are set to take on the Rays in the series finale. Currently, the Giants are 4th in the NL West, four games behind the Dodgers. So far, they have a record of 5-9.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall series record, the Giants are 1-2-1, and they are currently on a five-game losing streak on the road. When playing at home, they have gone 3-3 compared to 2-6 on the road.</p><p>When the Giants are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, going 5-3. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and have an average run differential of -1.4 runs per game away from home. They have been the underdog in eight of their road games and have gone 5-3 against the run line in those contests.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants have an over/under record of 8-6 on the season, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. The over/under line for their games is set at an average of 8 runs, but when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 4-2. The over has hit in 57.1% of their games this season, but they are currently on a three-game under streak.</p><p>Logan Webb is on the mound for the Giants as they take on the Rays in Tampa Bay. Webb has had a no-decision in each of his first two starts of the season. He went 7 innings in his last outing, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 3. In his first start, he took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up 5 earned runs.</p><p>For the Giants, our hitting projections are favoring LaMonte Wade Jr., as he has the 3rd highest total hits projection in the league today. Jorge Soler is our top projected Giants hitter in terms of home runs, as he has the 3rd best home run projection in today's slate of games. Our model also likes Jung Hoo Lee to have a strong game at the plate, as he has the 2nd best total hits projection in the league today.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are currently on a three-game winning streak, taking the series opener vs. the Giants. In the AL East, they are 3rd, trailing the Yankees by 2.5 games. So far, they have gone 8-6 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are just above .500 at 4-4, and they have gone 4-2 on the road. Tampa Bay has won two straight series and is 2-1 as the underdog this season.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.6 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of -5.2 runs per game. Overall, they are 6-8 against the run line, including a 3-5 mark at home and a 3-3 record on the road. As the favorite, they are 6-7 against the run line, while they are 0-1 as the underdog.</p><p>With an average combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season, the Tampa Bay Rays have seen their games go over the 7.5 run over/under line in 7 of 14 games. Their over/under record is 7-7 on the season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs per game. The under has hit in their last two games, and their games have had an average of 8.5 runs per game this season.</p><p>After taking a loss in his first start of the season, Ryan Pepiot bounced back with a strong outing, picking up a win against the Rockies. He struck out 11 batters in that start, but did give up 3 hits and 4 walks. He has yet to give up a home run this season.</p><p>If you are looking for some Rays player props, we have some projections for a few players. Yandy Díaz has the highest total hits projection for the Rays and is 6th in terms of total hits in the league today. Isaac Paredes has the best odds to hit a home run for the Rays and his home run projection is 7th in the league today. Jose Siri is 2nd in terms of home run projections for the Rays and 8th in the league.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/24

<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Justin Verlander will get the start for the Astros (90-72, 39-42 home) as they host the Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) at Minute Maid Park. The Rangers will give the starting nod to Jordan Montgomery. Check out my prediction for game one of this AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros -141</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:15 ET on Sunday, October 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>The Astros have been playing well of late, rattling off four contests.</li><li>So far this year, the Astros lead the season series against the Rangers 9-4.</li><li>Justin Verlander has done a good job at avoiding the long-ball of late, having not given up a home-run in each of his past four starts.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST</h3><p>Overall, the Rangers have a record of 90-72 which has them 1st in the AL West. Texas has rattled off two straight series victories and have an overall series record of 31-19-2. This season, Texas is 50-31 at home and 40-41 on the road.</p><p><p>Jordan Montgomery will take the mound for the Rangers with an overall record of 10-11. The lefty has made 34 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 3.20 and a K/9 of 7.92. His FIP is 3.56, while his OBP stands at .288.</p></p><p>In his latest outing versus the Orioles, Jordan Montgomery allowed five runs on nine hits over four innings of work. Although he did not factor into the decision, the Rangers still emerged victorious in an 11-8 slugfest.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 3rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.4 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>Over the Rangers' past ten games, Adolis García has been a force at the plate, leading the team with two home runs and bringing his season total to an impressive 39. García's batting average for the year is currently .245.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Astros have an overall record of 90-72, placing them 2nd in the AL West. Against other AL West opponents, they are 32-20 along with going 39-42 and 51-30 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 51 series, going 27-19-5.</p><p><p>The Astros will turn to starter Justin Verlander, who has compiled a 13-8 record in 28 appearances. His ERA is 3.22, with a K/9 of 7.98, and he has posted a FIP of 3.85 and an OBP of .277 so far this season.</p></p><p>The Houston Astros were victorious in Justin Verlander's last start, defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-4. The veteran right-hander pitched six innings of shutout ball, surrendering only four hits and notching a win in the process.</p><p>During their last ten games, Houston is the 16th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .242 and are averaging 4 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Astros are hitting .259 with an OBP of .331 while averaging 5.1 runs per contest. This figure puts them 5th in the league.</p><p>The Astros' offense has been led this season by Kyle Tucker, who has a .284 batting average and 112 RBIs. He's also hit 29 home runs, providing a major boost to the team's offensive production.</p>

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