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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.

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<p>At 10:15 PM ET, the Pirates and Giants will face off in an NL matchup. Friday night's matchup is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are the favorite at -150. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and tonight's game can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>Quinn Priester is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Kyle Harrison for the Giants. Heading into Friday's game, the Pirates are 13-13, and the Giants are 12-14.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 10:15 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS GIANTS:</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 Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 7-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Brewers scored two runs in the top of the 9th. Pittsburgh was the +117 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Mitch Keller got the start for the Pirates and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Offensively, the Pirates scored their five runs on eight hits and only had one home run.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be on the road today vs. the Giants, having lost the final two games of their series vs. the Brewers. Currently, they are 13-13 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central, four games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates have gone just 5-7 this year, but they have been better on the road at 8-6. As the underdog, the Pirates have gone 10-8 this year compared to 3-5 when favored. Pittsburgh's series record is 3-2-3 this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 15-11 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 9-5 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 12-6 against the run line, compared to 3-5 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0, while it drops to -3.2 in their losses.</p><p>With an over/under line of 8 runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are projected to score a combined 0.5 runs less than their combined average of 8.5 runs per game this season. The Pirates have played in 26 games with over/under lines this season, and 57.7% of those games have had higher lines than today's 8-run line. The Pirates have gone 13-13 on over/under lines this season, and they have gone 3-3 in games with an 8-run line.</p><p>Quinn Priester and the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the San Francisco Giants. Priester's first start of the season was a loss, as he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits. However, he did strike out 7 batters and only allowed 1 home run.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. At home, they have been one of the worst offenses in the league, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. However, on the road, they have been much better, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams and are 12th in team batting average.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, and Edward Olivares are all tied for the team lead with three homers. Reynolds has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/26 in his last eight games with one homer. Joey Bart is also batting .304 for the season and is on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with an 8-2 loss. San Francisco was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Mets scored three times in the third.</p>

<p>Ryan Walker only lasted one inning, taking the loss, and the Giants's offense scored their only two runs in the 4th. Tyler Fitzgerald had a homer and went 1/4, and Wilmer Flores scored the other run, going 2/4.</p><p>San Francisco will host the Pirates today with an overall record of 12-14, which has them 4th in the NL West. The Giants are 3.5 games behind the Dodgers for the lead in the NL West and are 6-8 in divisional matchups this year. The Giants dropped the final game of their series vs. the Mets but won the first two games of that series. This season, their series record is 3-3-2.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants are 7-6 this year compared to a 5-8 mark on the road. San Francisco has been the favorite in 15 of their games, and they are 8-7 in those matchups as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Giants are 4-7 this year.</p><p>When the Giants win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs in their victories. However, they are just 12-14 against the run line this season, including a 5-8 mark at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 7-6 on the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are just 5-10 against the run line, while they are 7-4 as the underdog.</p><p>San Francisco has had 25 games with an over/under line of 8 runs this season, and the over/under record in those games is 2-2-1. The Giants' games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 14-11. In their last 10 games, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 4 games, and the over/under record in those games is 2-2. </p><p>Coming off a win in his last start, Kyle Harrison will be taking the mound for the Giants at home against the Pirates. Harrison has started 3 games this season and is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. He picked up a win in his last start against the Marlins, where he went 6 innings and struck out 8.</p><p>After a slow start to the season, Matt Chapman has turned things around of late, going 10/32 in his last nine games with four RBIs. This has helped him move into the team's 2nd spot in RBIs and 2nd in home runs. Chapman is also on a six-game hitting streak. Michael Conforto is also on a solid stretch of play, batting .277 for the season and 5/18 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>San Francisco's offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, the Giants are 10th in home runs and have the league's 9th best batting average.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rockets versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. Toledo is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>TOLEDO ROCKETS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Toledo?</h3><p>As the Toledo Rockets get set to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks, they come in as slight favorites on the road. For the season, Toledo is 7-6 on the road, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rockets have gone 18-11 this season, and they are 12-4 in Mid-American Conference play. They have gone 14-5 when favored, and their average scoring margin on the road is +0.9.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Toledo has gone 7-12 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rockets are 4-6 ATS. On the road, Toledo has gone just 6-7 ATS this year and their last 3 road ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Toledo games sits at 15-14. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 157 points, which is 2.1 points higher than the average over/under line of 154.9. This year, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 149.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Toledo's offense looked good, scoring 85 points against Buffalo. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 27/30 free throws. Ra'Heim Moss is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.9. Meanwhile, Dante Maddox Jr. also brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Rockets' defense is positioned 288th in the country, permitting 77.1 points per game. Against Buffalo in their most recent game, the Toledo defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing Buffalo to hit 49% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Miami (OH) Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Miami (OH) RedHawks will be at home as they look to extend their three-game win streak. So far this season, the RedHawks have gone 7-4 at home, and they are averaging a scoring margin of +7.5 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Miami (OH) has gone 7-9 this season. Their record in the Mid-American Conference is 9-7, and they are coming off a 52-37 win over Eastern Michigan.</p><p>As the underdog, Miami (OH) has a solid 10-6 record vs. the spread this season. Their ATS mark at home is 7-4, and they have gone 5-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Overall, the RedHawks are 16-11 vs. the spread in 2020-21.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Miami (OH) games this season (143.4). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 119 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 1-9.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 71.5 points per game, Miami (OH) struggled in their previous game. Against Eastern Michigan, the RedHawks scored 52 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.8%. Leading the team in scoring was Anderson Mirambeaux with 11 points. Darweshi Hunter also added 10 points for the RedHawks.</p><p>At present, the RedHawks' defense is nationally ranked 89th, allowing 68.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (OH)'s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.1% this season.</p>

Toledo Rockets vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24