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<p>The Guardians are the home favorite on the money line today, with their odds sitting at -136 compared to the Blue Jays, who are +114. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, with the forecasted temperature being 84 degrees.</p>

<p>First pitch for this AL matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET. SNET will be televising this game, and the Blue Jays are looking to end a four-game losing streak, as they are 35-40. Cleveland is 47-26 and will be starting Ben Lively.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays 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>Cleveland picked up a 7-1 win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Blue Jays, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Carlos Carrasco started for the Guardians and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Yariel Rodriguez got the start for the Blue Jays and took the loss, going just 1 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Josh Naylor was the top performer at the plate for the Guardians, going 2/4 with two RBIs. Austin Hedges also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2/4 with a home run for the Blue Jays.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 5th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 14.5 games. Overall, they are 35-40 and have lost four straight games, heading into today's matchup at the Guardians. The Blue Jays dropped the opening game of the series vs. the Guardians.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 18-19 this year, and they are just below .500 at 17-21 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Jays are 6-20 this year, and they have dropped two straight games as the road underdog. Toronto's overall series record is 9-11-4 this year, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Blue Jays have been a solid bet on the road this season, going 21-17. They have an average run margin of -0.4 on the road, which is better than their overall average run margin of -0.6. Their run line record as the favorite is 23-26, while they are 11-15 as the underdog.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have played in 73 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs for 22 of those games. In those 22 games, the over has hit 15 times, giving them a 7-15 record in games with that line. Overall, the Blue Jays have played in 73 games with an average of 8.3 runs scored per game. Their over/under record for the season is 32-41.</p><p>José Berríos is coming off a start in which he gave up four earned runs and one homer. In that outing vs. the Guardians, he got the win. Looking back over his last four starts, Berríos has finished with a no-decision in three of them. He has a record of 6-5 this season, along with an ERA of 3.13. Opponents are batting .233 vs. Berríos this season. Out of his 15 starts, Berríos has turned in 11 quality starts and one complete game. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.36 strikeouts and just 2.15 walks.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Blue Jays offense is near the bottom of the league in most major offensive categories, including being 27th in runs per game (3.8) and 24th in home runs. As a team, they are batting just .233, which is 17th in the league. Toronto's offense has been led by Daulton Varsho and Davis Schneider, who have 11 and 9 home runs, respectively, but Varsho is batting just .210 for the season, and Schneider is hitting .226.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays, as he is batting .281 for the season with a team-high 31 RBIs. He also has eight home runs. Guerrero Jr. is hitting .333 over his last five games, while Justin Turner is 5/13 in his last four games. Ernie Clement is also swinging a hot bat, going 6/12 in his last three games.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is hosting the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 47-26, good for 1st place in the AL Central. The Guardians currently lead the Royals by 7.0 games in the division. They have picked up three straight wins, and they are 11-6 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Guardians are 24-9 this season, and they have gone 23-17 on the road. So far, they have been really good in day games, going 19-8 this year. As the favorite, the Guardians are 33-15 this year and 14-11 as the underdog. Cleveland's overall series record is 16-6-2, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Guardians have been a solid bet on the run line this season, boasting a 42-31 record. They have been particularly good at home, going 19-14 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +1.4, and they have a run line win streak of three games. They are 24-24 against the run line as the favorite and 18-7 as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the Cleveland Guardians' season average of 8.7 combined runs per game. The Guardians' over/under record is 35-33 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Guardians' record is 7-11. Overall, 56.2% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and comes into the game with a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 3.02. In his 11 starts, he has pitched 59 2/3 innings and opponents are batting .231 this season. Lively has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.84 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Lively's ERA at home is 1.92 compared to 3.92 on the road.</p><p>Over the last seven games, Will Brennan and Steven Kwan have been swinging hot bats for the Guardians. Brennan has gone 11/26 in that stretch with three homers, while Kwan is also hitting over .400. Kwan's hot stretch includes one home run. Naylor is also on a four-game hitting streak and comes into the game as the team's leader in homers (19). Jose Ramirez is right behind him with 18 long balls and is 2nd in the league with 65 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are 2nd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. They have been especially good at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .243, which is 12th in the MLB, and have the league's 9th ranked home run total. Cleveland is also one of the toughest teams to strike out in the league.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

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<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Musketeers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Xavier as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Win in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Villanova's season record dropped to 11-6 after an 80-68 road loss to St. John's on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, just over the pre-game line of 145.5.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 36-31 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, as they were outscored 44-37 after the break.</p><p>Villanova's offense struggled in their previous game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 40% on two-point attempts. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 26 from deep, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar added 22 points, shooting 53.8% from the field. Eric Dixon contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, and Jhamir Brickus also hit 3 threes, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 48% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team hit 15 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense held the other team to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws at a 74% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Musketeers?</h3><p>Xavier improved to 10-7 on the season with a 77-63 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Musketeers, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>They led 38-23 at halftime, but DePaul outscored them 40-39 in the second half. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Xavier put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20.</p> <p>Zach Freemantle led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Ryan Conwell added 19 points and 4 assists, while CJ Gunn contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Defensively, Xavier held their opponent to 63 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. The Musketeers allowed 21 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Xavier's defense limited their opponent to 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 shots.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Only four NBA games are scheduled for Thursday, February 9, including this inter-conference duel in Atlanta, so make sure you take a look at the best Suns vs. Hawks betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Phoenix is looking for the fourth consecutive victory, while Atlanta wants to avoid the third straight loss when they meet at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are 4-point favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 228.5 points. These inter-conference rivals will face for the second time this season; the Hawks destroyed the Suns 132-100 in Phoenix a week ago.</p>



<p><strong>Suns Acquire Kevin Durant&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (30-26, 30-26-0 ATS) are in fine form right now; they won 11 of the previous 11 games and successfully bounced back from a devastating home loss to the Hawks with three straight wins. The Suns beat the Celtics, Pistons, and Nets to open a five-game road trip, and after this clash against Atlanta, Phoenix will meet Indiana on Friday and then will return home for a three-game stay. The Suns dominated the rebounds (48-36) in the most recent 116-112 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, 16 of which came on offense opposite Brooklyn’s five.</p>



<p>However, the story of the day was the blockbuster trade between the Nets and the Suns. Suns will get Kevin Durant, while the Nets will get Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and four unprotected first-round picks. Kevin Durant will so join Devin Booker and Chris Paul on the Suns team that have now become a contender again.</p>



<p>PG Cameron Payne (foot), and PG Landry Shamet (foot) are out indefinitely. SG Devin Booker will miss Thursday's game against Atlanta to manage a left groin injury.</p>



<p><strong>Hawks lost to the Pelicans on the road</strong></p>



<p>The Atlanta Hawks (27-28, 24-31-0 ATS) returned home from a five-game road trip on which they suffered three losses, including the last two to the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks will now spend seven of the next eight games at State Farm Arena and are hoping to return to over .500 following that stretch. Atlanta wasn’t good enough from the floor (44.7%) in a 116-107 defeat to the Pels, and that cost the Hawks in this loss.</p>



<p>Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Hawks with 22 points. Dejounte Murray added 19 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, Trae Young posted a double-double of 16 points and season-high 16 dishes, John Collins chipped in 15 points, six boards, and two blocks, while Clint Capela scored 13 points with eight rebounds.</p>



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<li>3-6 ATS in the last nine games against Atlanta</li>



<li>1-4 ATS in the last five games against the Southeast Division opponents</li>
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<li>8-3 ATS in the last 11 home games following a road trip of seven or more days</li>



<li>4-0 ATS in the last four games playing on one day of rest</li>
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<p><strong>Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick</strong></p>



<p>The Hawks are a better offensive team and are in the top 10 in that segment with 116.1 points per game. Phoenix is not very efficient when it comes to points; the Suns score 112.7 ppg and are not even in the top 20. Still, the Suns have a stronger defense, but it didn’t help them a week ago when they surrendered 132 points to the Hawks in a blowout loss. I have no doubt Phoenix will be looking for revenge here, but without Devin Booker (injury management) and with Kevin Durant expected to miss this game, I don’t think they will be able to outscore the hosts. That’s why I am backing the Hawks to get a win here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Hawks at -2.5 (-133)</p>



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<p>Booker is the Suns’ top scorer with 26.8 ppg and he will surely be missed on Thursday. Atlanta has more individuals who can score 20+ points and more firepower on offense in general, but the visitors will try to limit the Hawks and make a low-scoring tilt out of this game – their only chance to win. While I don’t think they’ll actually get a W in Atlanta, I believe Phoenix can limit the Hawks to around 110-115 points. Under is 6-2 in the Hawks’ last 8 games following an ATS loss, while the total has gone Under in seven of Atlanta's previous ten games played on a Thursday when at home.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 230.5 points (-133)</p>

Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/9/23

<p>The Patriots and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Flyers will host the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Dayton as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Patriots?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason improved to 11-5 on the season with a 77-70 win over UMass on Saturday. The Patriots were -11.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-32 at halftime, George Mason scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>George Mason put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes.</p> <p>The Patriots also made 23 free throws on 35 attempts, shooting 65.7% from the line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points.</p><p>George Mason's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. They gave up 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, George Mason held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 attempts. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 65% rate. George Mason also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Dayton's season record fell to 10-5 after a 76-72 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dayton led 39-36 at halftime but were outscored 40-33 in the 2nd half. This game was a missed opportunity for the Flyers, who were expected to win comfortably.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), while connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts (13/26). At the free-throw line, the Flyers made 28 of 38 attempts, shooting 73.7%.</p> <p>Daniel Rivera led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Rahsool Diggins, Nate Santos, and Marqui Worthy each added 18 points, with Diggins dishing out 6 assists. Worthy was efficient, hitting 63.6% of his shots, while Diggins struggled, shooting 30% overall and 25% from three.</p><p>Even with Dayton holding their opponent to just 3/20 from beyond the arc, the Flyers couldn’t stop them from scoring 76 points. They allowed 27 field goals on 60 attempts, giving up a 45% shooting percentage overall.</p> <p>Dayton struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, making 24 of 40 attempts. The Flyers also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 19 free throws.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mastodons and Phoenix. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Phoenix at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 140 points, with Green Bay being favored by -2.5 at home against Purdue Fort Wayne.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mastodons Have a Shot at a Win at Ashwaubenon?</h3><p>When playing on the road this season, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 7-5, and they have won their last three road games. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have a record of 5-5.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Mastodons have gone 4-5, and they are 17-10 overall. In their last game, they defeated Detroit by a score of 83-69.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Purdue Fort Wayne has an ATS record of 4-4-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mastodons have gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is currently 7-4-1 and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 road games.</p><p>When looking at the over/under record for Purdue Fort Wayne this season, it sits at 14-11. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 140. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points compared to their average over/under line of 151.6 points per game this year.</p><p>In their recent game, the Mastodons' offense concluded with 83 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 81.1 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jalen Jackson who comes into today's matchup averaging 16. Rasheed Bello also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.2.</p><p>On the defensive side, Purdue Fort Wayne is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Detroit, the Titans finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 69 points vs. Purdue Fort Wayne.</p><h3>Can the Phoenix Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Green Bay will be looking to bounce back after a one-point loss to Northern Kentucky. Over their last ten games at home, the Phoenix have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>On the season, Green Bay has been favored in seven games, going 5-2. They have an average scoring margin of +9.8 points per game at home this year.</p><p>Against the spread, Green Bay has an 18-7 record this season. At home, they have gone 8-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Phoenix have an 8-2 mark vs. the spread.</p><p>Green Bay's over/under record this season sits at 12-12-1, and today's line of 140 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (135.8). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Green Bay offense put up just 57 points vs. the Northern Kentucky Norse. Overall, they are now averaging 69.2 points per game which is 345th in the country. In terms of offense, the Phoenix have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 174th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 150th in percentage and 39th in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the Green Bay defense has been impressive, holding the 52nd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Northern Kentucky, the Norse finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 58 points vs. Green Bay.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Eagles and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Sun Belt conference contest is set at 139 points, with South Alabama being favored by -10.5 at home against Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Even though we have South Alabama winning straight-up, we like Southern Miss at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Eagles Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Miss improved to 6-9 on the season with a 92-88 home win over Texas State on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were +3 underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Southern Miss led 45-30 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 31. The total points for the game reached 180, well over the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 92 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 40.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a 40% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 25 threes. They also connected on 78.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>Mark Drone led the way with 30 points, shooting 60% overall and from three-point range (3/5). Alfred Worrell Jr. added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes. Denijay Harris contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while the team grabbed 21 offensive boards and dished out 15 assists.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. They conceded 32 field goals on 79 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Miss allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws (78%).</p><h3>Is It the Jaguars Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>South Alabama fell to 10-5 on the season after a 71-63 home loss to Old Dominion on Saturday. The Jaguars were -14.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 39-33 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 134 narrowly missed the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>South Alabama's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they hit 61.1% of their free throws.</p> <p>Sean Durugordon led the way with 27 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall. Robert Davis Jr. added 25 points, hitting 8 threes at 40% efficiency, while Myles Corey contributed 20 points despite shooting 35% from the field.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42%, with the opposition making 17 of 40 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Alabama allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%.</p>

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Miners? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have UTEP as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Mexico State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, New Mexico State has been the favorite in six games this season and has gone 6-0 in those games. The Aggies are coming off a 67-65 win over Jacksonville State, and they have won two straight games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, New Mexico State is 0-10, and the Aggies have lost their last 10 road games by an average of 16.3 points per game. So far this season, they are 11-12 overall, including a 5-3 record in Conference USA.</p><p>When looking at New Mexico State's ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at 9-9-1. As the underdog, they have gone 6-7 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-6 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Overall, their last 10 road ATS record is 4-6 and their last 10 underdog ATS record is 5-5.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for New Mexico State games sits at 10-9. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 140.8 and their matchups have averaged 142.8 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the New Mexico State offense ended with 67 points against Jacksonville State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.1% and made 9 threes. Christian Cook led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Jordan Rawls contributed 14 points for the Aggies.</p><p>On the defensive side, New Mexico State is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, New Mexico State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.7% this season.</p><h3>Does UTEP Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>UTEP enters this game with a record of 12-11 and a 3-5 mark in Conference USA action. At home, the Miners are 9-4 this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games played in front of their home crowd.</p>

<p>For the season, UTEP has been favored in 10 of its 23 games, and it has gone 9-1 in those matchups. As for the point spread, the Miners are favored by 5.5 points today.</p><p>So far this season, UTEP has an ATS record of 7-12-1, including a mark of 6-6-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Miners have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for UTEP sits at 8-12 and today's line of 138 is just below the average over/under line in their games this year of 139. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 132 points.</p><p>The UTEP offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Liberty. During the game, they attempted 21 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 44%. Leading UTEP in scoring vs. Liberty was Otis Frazier III with his 15 points. Tae Hardy also added 14 points for the Miners.</p><p>At this time, the Miners' defense is positioned 107th in the country, permitting 69.3 points per game. In today's game vs. New Mexico State, the UTEP defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UTEP made 15 free-throws vs. the Miners.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Betting on today's Rams and Ramblers game? Catch the action at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Ramblers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Loyola Chicago is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Rhode Island.</p><h3>RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -4</p><p>This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Ramblers.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Chicago pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Rhode Island?</h3><h3>Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Rhode Island improved to 12-3 on the season with a 67-64 road win over Richmond on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 131 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Rhode Island trailed 25-18 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Richmond 37-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rhode Island's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 27 attempts for a 22.2% rate, while connecting on 58.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 59.1%, and they recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Dusan Neskovic led the way with 28 points, and Sebastian Thomas added 23, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense held their opponent to just 64 points, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, limiting them to 6/27 shooting for 22% from three-point range. Overall, they allowed 21 field goals on 57 attempts, a 36% shooting percentage.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted all their attempts.</p><h3>Will the Ramblers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 9-6 on the season after a tough 93-57 road loss to Saint Joseph's on Saturday. The Ramblers entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago fell behind 53-29 by halftime and couldn't mount a comeback, scoring just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>Loyola Chicago struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points while shooting 34.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they hit only 32.6% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 21 threes, shooting 38.1%, but managed just 3 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>The Ramblers grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Xzayvier Brown led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Derek Simpson added 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago putting up 93 points, their defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They gave up 18 threes on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 54% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Chicago's opponent went 7/11, hitting 63%. The Ramblers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Rhode Island Rams vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on PEAC. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Seton Hall is favored by -3 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates -3</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Blue Demons Chances in Newark</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a tough 100-56 loss to Villanova on Saturday. The Blue Demons went into the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, going over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 48-32 at halftime and struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 52.</p><p>DePaul struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 33.3% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27, and connected on 60% of their free throws, making 9 of 15 attempts. The Blue Demons managed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led DePaul with 25 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 40% from three (4-for-10). Jordan Longino was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 19 points on 77.8% shooting. Wooga Poplar also went 3-for-3 from deep, contributing 17 points on 66.7% shooting.</p><p>DePaul’s defense struggled, giving up 100 points on 59% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul gave up 16 threes on 27 attempts, a 59% rate. They also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pirates?</h3><h3>Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seton Hall’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 5-9 after a 94-72 loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Pirates were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seton Hall was down 44-31 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 166, well over the pre-game O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, hitting 6 of 13 attempts, while their two-point shooting was only 35.4% (17/48). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 20 of 24 for an 83.3% rate.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Isaiah Coleman added 19 points, though he shot just 35.0% from the field. Dante Maddox Jr. was a standout, hitting 80.0% of his shots and 66.7% from deep, finishing with 14 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 17 baskets on 26 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From three-point range, Seton Hall allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they hit 30 free throws, a 75% clip. Seton Hall gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Wild face off at 8:30 ET on TNT. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Wild. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Wild.</li><li>We like the Wild on the moneyline (+158)</li><li>The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Edmonton Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 27-13-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, Zach Hyman put the Oilers ahead for good with a goal at 9:50 in the third period.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense struck early, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at the 11:48 mark of the first period. Zach Hyman, who had 3 shots on goal, scored his 3rd goal of the season on a power play in the third period. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left, bringing his season total to 2 goals.</p> <p>Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, now sitting at 8 for the season. Edmonton took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. The Oilers finished with 6 assists in their 4-2 win over Calgary.</p><p>Edmonton's defense gave up the first two goals in the previous game, but they shut down the Flames after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 27-13-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three this season. Marco Rossi also contributed with his seventh assist.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild allowed a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs, but they held Toronto scoreless for the rest of the game, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the Wild's defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<strong>Inside the Numbers</strong>

Bettors are generally familiar with sports wagering using a point spread. When we bet on a favorite using a point spread, in order to win our bet our team must win the game by more than the number. To win betting on the underdog, they can lose the game as long as it's not by more than the number. Quite simple, and anyone that has done that is keenly aware of the fact that we are <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-odds-how-to-win-and-beat-the-vig/"><strong>paying a vigorish of 10%</strong></a>.

Betting on baseball using the money line is the same but different. The only real difference is the vigorish, simply because we are betting on a team to win, whether it's by one run or ten runs. There are cases where the vig is indeed 10%, or the money line is -110, but that are the exception rather than the rule simply because all teams are hardly created equal.

Add to the mix the fact that the starting pitchers are the largest factor books use when determining where to set the opening line. For example, betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers to beat the Atlanta Braves, at home, is going to be expensive. That bet will be exponentially more expensive if Clayton Kerhsaw is pitching, upwards of -300, or risking $300 to win $100. Remember, winning by one run or ten does not matter.

Conversely, if we think Atlanta has a viable chance, we can bet on the Braves to win the game at +280, or bet $100 to win $280. It is virtually no different than betting on a football game without having a point spread. If the Patriots are playing the Steelers  and favored by six points, betting on them to win without having to do so by a touchdown is going to cost -300. It is all win probability percentage.

<strong>It is All Connected</strong>

This chart shows the correlation between the point spread in a football game and approximately what the corresponding money line would be There is also a column for <a href="http://bangthebook.com/odds-calculator/"><strong>expected win percentage based on the given line</strong></a>. Bear in mind these numbers vary from book-to-book and are adjusted throughout the betting cycle.

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<td width="138"><strong>Point Spread</strong></td>
<td width="150"><strong>Money Line</strong></td>
<td width="192"><strong>Expected Win %</strong></td>
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<td width="138">2</td>
<td width="150">-130</td>
<td width="192">56.52</td>
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<td width="138">-2.5</td>
<td width="150">-140</td>
<td width="192">58.33</td>
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<td width="138">-3</td>
<td width="150">-155</td>
<td width="192">60.78</td>
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<td width="138">-3.5</td>
<td width="150">-175</td>
<td width="192">63.63</td>
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<td width="138">-4</td>
<td width="150">-190</td>
<td width="192">65.51</td>
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<td width="138">-4.5</td>
<td width="150">-220</td>
<td width="192">68.75</td>
</tr>
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<td width="138">-5</td>
<td width="150">-240</td>
<td width="192">70.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="138">-6</td>
<td width="150">-270</td>
<td width="192">72.97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="138">-6.5</td>
<td width="150">-300</td>
<td width="192">75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="138">-7</td>
<td width="150">-330</td>
<td width="192">76.74</td>
</tr>
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<td width="138">-7.5</td>
<td width="150">-370</td>
<td width="192">78.72</td>
</tr>
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<td width="138">-8</td>
<td width="150">-400</td>
<td width="192">80.00</td>
</tr>
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<td width="138">-8.5</td>
<td width="150">-450</td>
<td width="192">81.81</td>
</tr>
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<strong>
Why Expected Win Rate Matters</strong>

When we bet football and are laying -110 on the majority of our bets, we must win at  rate of 52.38% to break even. For the novice, or beginner, that sounds relatively easy to accomplish. Those that have been around any length of time know better.

Since we are rarely laying -110 with a baseball team, that win rate matters even more. Using the above chart, if you are betting what most people call "short favorites", they are typically in the -140 range. That makes your expected win rate to break even 58.33%. On the surface that seem like not a huge increase, but the calculator tells us that it is an 8% increase in playing against the -110.

With that said, many people play underdogs. This chart shows the win rate for a typical range of underdog prices.

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<td width="137"><strong>Money Line</strong></td>
<td width="151"><strong>Expected Win %</strong></td>
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<td width="137">+130</td>
<td width="151">43.57</td>
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<td width="137">+150</td>
<td width="151">40.00</td>
</tr>
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<td width="137">+170</td>
<td width="151">37.03</td>
</tr>
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<td width="137">+190</td>
<td width="151">34.48</td>
</tr>
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<td width="137">+210</td>
<td width="151">32.25</td>
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The following chart is an example of how taking underdogs in the right situations can turn a profit winning less than the 52.38% we are familiar with from laying -110. This is an actual set of eight games the Atlanta Braves played in April, complete with the price they closed at as well as the result. As you can see they won four and lost four, or, won 50%.
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<td width="106"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td width="151"><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td width="116"><strong>Pitcher</strong></td>
<td width="64"><strong>Line</strong></td>
<td width="85"><strong>Score</strong></td>
<td width="87"><strong>Result</strong></td>
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<td width="106">April 30</td>
<td width="151">at Brewers</td>
<td width="116">Foltynewicz</td>
<td width="64">-105</td>
<td width="85">3-4</td>
<td width="87">Loss</td>
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<td width="106">April 29</td>
<td width="151">at Brewers</td>
<td width="116">Garia</td>
<td width="64">+110</td>
<td width="85">11-3</td>
<td width="87">Win</td>
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<td width="106">April 28</td>
<td width="151">at Brewers</td>
<td width="116">Colon</td>
<td width="64">-105</td>
<td width="85">10-8</td>
<td width="87">Win</td>
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<td width="106">April 27</td>
<td width="151">at Mets</td>
<td width="116">Dickey</td>
<td width="64">+150</td>
<td width="85">7-5</td>
<td width="87">Win</td>
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<td width="106">April 26</td>
<td width="151">at Mets</td>
<td width="116">Teheran</td>
<td width="64">+130</td>
<td width="85">8-2</td>
<td width="87">Win</td>
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<td width="106">April 23</td>
<td width="151">at Philadelphia</td>
<td width="116">Foltynewicz</td>
<td width="64">-105</td>
<td width="85">2-5</td>
<td width="87">Loss</td>
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<td width="106">April 22</td>
<td width="151">at Philadelphia</td>
<td width="116">Garcia</td>
<td width="64">+105</td>
<td width="85">3-4</td>
<td width="87">Loss</td>
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<td width="106">April 21</td>
<td width="151">at Philadelphia</td>
<td width="116">Colon</td>
<td width="64">+100</td>
<td width="85">3-4</td>
<td width="87">Loss</td>
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As you can see, if you had bet $100 on each game, in the four losses it would have cost you $410. In the four wins you would have profited $490, so a net gain without having to win more than 50%. These are simple examples. With this knowledge it is fairly simply to extrapolate what betting on bigger underdogs could net, but of course they're expected win rate is less as well.

<strong>The Timing of the Bet</strong>

We also need to factor in the market itself, which tends to be far less static and more fluid than a point spread might be in football. The following chart show the betting cycle for a recent game between Chicago and Kansas City. As you can see, the books opened the game with the White Sox being +124 underdogs. For our purposes here, the starting pitchers or the venue are irrelevant. Within an hour the books saw money come in on Chicago and adjusted the price to +118, trying to make the Royals look more attractive at a lesser price. Within the next several hours they did get some Kansas City money, but at the end of this particular window the White Sox were bet down to only +107.

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That may not seem like a big move, and in some respects it's not. However, if we'd have bet on Chicago early we would have a .17 better number. That is almost a 4% difference in win probability, or roughly one full point in the difference in a football spread. One little point. That one little point could be the difference between -3 and -2 in a football game, which we know is actually a huge difference. The difference is so drastic that most sharp bettors would not bet -3 and would gladly bet -2. We are making a mistake <a href="http://bangthebook.com/betting-money-lines"><strong>betting baseball lines</strong></a> by not searching for the best value or the best expected win percentage.

<strong>Dime Lines</strong>

Shopping for the best price on baseball money line bet is no different than any other shopping, and there are lots of options. You would not pay more for gasoline across the street, so you wouldn't pay more for a commodity like a money line.

A "dime line" refers to the amount of vig charged by the bookmaker. For example in baseball money lines, if a favorite is -120 and the underdog is +110, that would be a dime line.

As the favorites increase in price, what the books charge increases in price, and that graduated increase is by no means standard from one book to another. The price will go from the standard dime line to twenty cents, and more. So, being able to get a dime line is one of the biggest advantages in betting baseball.

Bear in mind that the bookmakers are not in business to lose and almost every numerical and statistical probability is set up in their favor, not ours.

This is an "average" chart that a reasonable book will charge.
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<td width="120">Favorite</td>
<td width="96">Underdog</td>
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<td width="120">-120</td>
<td width="96">+110</td>
</tr>
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<td width="120">-130</td>
<td width="96">+120</td>
</tr>
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<td width="120">-140</td>
<td width="96">+125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="120">-150</td>
<td width="96">+135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="120">-160</td>
<td width="96">+140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="120">-170</td>
<td width="96">+150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="120">-180</td>
<td width="96">+160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="120">-190</td>
<td width="96">+165</td>
</tr>
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<td width="120">-200</td>
<td width="96">+170</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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At -200 it is a thirty cent line, which is just that much more difficult to beat. It is almost cost-prohibitive to be taking the favorite and needing to win 66% of the time to just maintain is, well, very difficult. There is declining value in taking the underdog at +170 and having to win 37% to break even, as opposed to if it were a dime line, or +190, which changes the rate we need to 34%. Three percent, three more wins or three less losses out of 100. It sounds like an insignificant number, but to professional bettors it's the difference between winning and losing.

With that in mind you are rarely going to find a dime line on a favorite that high, but occasionally you might. The point is that there are better numbers available from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>sportsbooks</strong></a> just as there are for any other commodity.

Baseball money lines are a commodity just as gold and silver are. You would not pay more for the gold bracelet at the jewelers across the street, so don't leave your money with the sports book for no good reason other than convenience. At the end of the day you will have cost yourself as much by doing that as the teams on the field.

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-613) will travel to Washington to take on the Wizards (+446). The Rockets are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at Capital One Arena and can be seen on SCHN.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-120 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Rockets Have What it Takes in Washington?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 23-12 on the season with a 119-115 win over the Lakers on Sunday. Houston was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the combined score of 234 points went over the 217.5-point line.</p> <p>Houston jumped out to a big lead early, going on an 11-0 run to extend the score from 33-22 to 44-22. The Lakers fought back, outscoring the Rockets 40-24 in the 3rd quarter, but Houston held on by edging the Lakers 28-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jalen Green's 33-point performance, including 18 in the 1st quarter, led the Rockets to a 119-115 win over the Lakers. He hit 5 threes at 41.7% and shot 50% from the field overall. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the floor.</p> <p>The Rockets made 14 threes, shooting 35% from deep and 47.5% overall. Fred VanVleet added 15 points, with 6 coming in the 4th quarter. He also hit 3 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 40 points, the Rockets' defense held the Lakers to 115 points in a win. Houston gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points.</p> <p>Houston struggled with fouls, sending the Lakers to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Rockets also allowed 16 threes on 44% shooting. Defensively, they recorded 31 rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Wizards Win at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 6-27 on the season after a 110-98 home loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. Washington, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 208, well below the O/U line of 231.5.</p> <p>New Orleans took control early with a 17-0 run, stretching the score from 22-21 to 39-21. Washington was outscored 33-22 in the 1st quarter and 27-23 in the 2nd. They edged the Pelicans 25-24 in the 3rd and 28-26 in the 4th but couldn’t overcome the 84-70 deficit heading into the final quarter.</p><p>In their 110-98 loss to the Pelicans, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and 26.8% from three-point range, making 11 threes. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 28 points, hitting 40% from deep, while Alexandre Sarr added 18 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Jared Butler contributed 17 points, and Carlton Carrington scored 11 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter. Kuzma was consistent throughout, scoring 9 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Wizards gave up 110 points to the Pelicans on Sunday, with their worst defensive quarter coming in the 1st, where they allowed 33 points. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.</p> <p>Washington held New Orleans to 41% shooting but allowed 18 threes on 36% shooting from deep. The Pelicans also went 18/20 from the free-throw line. The Wizards finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>In a division matchup between the Grizzlies and Spurs, Memphis (-147) is favored by 3 points over San Antonio (+123) at the Frost Bank Center. The over/under line is set at 239 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is 25-15 overall and 3rd in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 19-19 and 10th in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-132 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 25-15 on the season after a 120-118 road loss to the Rockets on Monday. Memphis entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the two-point loss. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.5 by 4.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis started strong, leading 30-23 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Rockets shifted momentum. The Grizzlies regained control, taking a 92-87 lead into the 4th quarter, but Houston outscored them 33-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 120-118 loss to the Rockets, the Grizzlies shot 53.6% from the field, with a 43.8% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Morant and Bane each made 4 threes, with Bane shooting 80% from deep. Jaren Jackson added 17 points, and Jaylen Wells chipped in 14, scoring 4 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies started strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 33 points, respectively, in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies also had a tough time defending the three, as the Rockets hit 16 threes on 51% shooting. Memphis sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 17 steals.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio pulled their record to 19-19 with a 126-102 road win over the Lakers on Monday. The Spurs entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread with a +24 point victory. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-53 at halftime, the Spurs turned things around by winning the 3rd quarter 36-27. They then dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-13, including a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 84-76 to 94-76.</p><p>The Spurs shot 53.3% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes in their 126-102 win over the Lakers. Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle each scored 23 points, with Vassell knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p> <p>Castle did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 of his 23 points. Harrison Barnes added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th, while Chris Paul chipped in 5 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they allowed 36 points, the Spurs' defense locked down in the 4th, giving up just 13 points to secure the win. Overall, they held the Lakers to 102 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>San Antonio limited the Lakers' three-point shooting, allowing just 14 threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Spurs finished with 16 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Monday's matchup between the Rangers and Athletics is set for 9:40 PM from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland. The Athletics are the slight underdog on the money line at +113, and the over/under line is sitting at 8 runs. Texas comes into this one with a record of 19-16, while the Athletics are 17-18.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney is starting for the Rangers, and he is up against Alex Wood for the Athletics. You can catch this one on TV on BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Monday, May 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Royals, the Rangers closed out the series with a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -137 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning for the Rangers, as they scored all three of their runs in the inning. The Royals could only score two runs, both of which came in the 1st.</p>

<p>Jon Gray put together a good start for the Rangers, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. He also issued only two walks and struck out seven Royals batters. Texas's offense was carried by Jonah Heim, who went 1/3 with a homer.</p><p>Texas is 19-16 overall and trails the Mariners by just a half-game for the AL West lead. The Rangers will be on the road to take on the Athletics today, and they are 5-8 in AL West games this year. Texas has won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Royals with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 10-9 this year and 9-7 on the road. As the favorite, the Rangers are 10-8 this year and 9-8 as the underdog. Texas' overall series record is 6-4-1, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When the Rangers are on the road, they have been a good run line bet, as they are 8-8 against the run line. They have an average run differential of +0.7 runs per game overall, but that number jumps to +1.2 runs per game at home. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 10-7, compared to 6-12 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run differential of +4.0 runs per game, but that number drops to -3.2 runs per game in their losses.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have played 34 games this season, and 30 of them have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs. The over/under line for today's game against the Oakland Athletics is set at 8 runs, which is the lowest line the Rangers have seen all season. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 14-20 on the season.</p><p>Left-hander Andrew Heaney gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 0-4 with an ERA of 5.10. Looking at his home/road splits, Heaney is 0-1 on the road with a 4.08 ERA compared to 0-3 at home with a 7.34 ERA. He has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings and has a total of five homers allowed this year. Heaney's last outing came at home, where he gave up one earned run in seven innings of work.</p><p>Adolis García has been one of the Rangers' top power threats this season, as his eight home runs are the 3rd most in the league and the top mark on the team. He is also 5th in the league in RBIs, coming into the game with 27. Over his last seven games, he has gone 7/26 (.269) with one home run and four RBIs. Marcus Semien has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he is on a six-game hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with 22 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 10th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .252, which is the 6th best mark in the league.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Marlins with a 12-3 loss. The Athletics were actually the slight favorite at home going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Marlins scored four times in the first.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Athletics only had three fewer hits than the Marlins but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Brent Rooker was 2/3 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. The Athletics really missed Matt Olson in the middle of their lineup, as he was out with a hand injury.</p><p>The Athletics host the Rangers today with an overall record of 17-18, which has them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they are 2.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead, and they are 2-1 in divisional games this year. Oakland has been playing well recently, as they have won eight of their last ten games. At home, they are 9-10 compared to 8-8 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics have won four straight games, and they are 13-17 as the underdog overall. Oakland has been good as the favorite, putting up a mark of 4-1 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Athletics are 6-4-1 and have won three straight series.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.1 runs per game. When they lose, it's by an average of -4.2 runs. They've been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 20-15, and have been especially good as the underdog, going 18-12. They've covered the run line in four straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics have seen the over hit in two straight games, and their over/under record for the season is 15-19. The over/under line for today's game against the Texas Rangers is set at 8 runs, which is right in line with their season average of 8 runs per game. In games with an over/under line of 8 runs, they have gone 4-5-1 on the season.</p><p>Alex Wood gets the start for the Athletics today and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Pirates. In that start, he went 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs, 4 hits, and 4 walks. He finished with a no-decision in the outing. Before that, he had given up at least 4 earned runs in three straight starts. Wood's ERA for the season is 6.32, along with a WHIP of 1.98. Opposing batters are hitting .333 off Wood this season. His record for the year is 1-2.</p><p>So far this season, the Athletics have been one of the league's best home run-hitting teams, but they are batting just .215 as a team, which is 24th in the league. As a team, they are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. However, they are hoping that the recent play of Abraham Toro and Brent Rooker can help them get their offense on track. Toro is hitting .375 over his last 10 games, while Rooker has gone 11/31 with three homers over his last nine games.</p>

<p>Currently, Rooker is the team's leader in home runs, and his eight homers are the 3rd most in the league. He also leads the team with 20 RBIs. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with seven homers but is batting just .186 for the season.</p>

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