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You had to go into these NBA playoffs with the possibility that some of the top teams on the ladder were going to have some momentum upset by the hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

When we talk about the Western Conference, an example of that may turn out to be the Los Angeles Lakers, listed as a +325 choice to win the crown in the NBA futures odds at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.

The Lakers were in a groove with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a slam-bang duo, but you knew that already. As you travel down the road through the playoffs, however, it becomes a burden if you are lacking in some department. Yes, the Lakers added JR Smith and Dion Waiters to their backcourt, but having to play without the likes of Avery Bradley and Rajon Rondo produces a negative that outweighs any positives.

Teams need defenders, particularly people who can get out to the perimeter. Bradley and Rondo were guys capable of that. And against highly productive backcourts, there is liability. However, at the same time it must be mentioned that the Lakers held the Portland duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum well below their season average in the first two games of the series.

I'd expect that as they progress, for as far as they go, LeBron will assume more and more of the scoring burden. Whether that makes things rougher or easier for an opponent to defend is something that remains to be seen.

A lot of people in the media have talked about the Los Angeles Clippers (+240 to go all the way) as if they were a horse that was staying just behind the front-runner, pacing themselves for a huge run down the home stretch. And that is exactly what may happen. Doc Rivers' team seems to have all the ingredients - dynamic offensive people in the starting lineup (Kawhi Leonard and Paul George); renowned defensive stoppers (those two guys plus Patrick Beverley); a center (Ivica Zubac) who concentrates on rebounding and blocking shots; and extraordinary offensive firepower off the bench, which can give them an edge over just about anyone's second unit.

The West is very competitive. Who else might have a chance? Here are some bullet points:

* Denver Nuggets (+6600): If they win it, chalk it up as a triumph for going against the grain, with a BIG lineup. Bol Bol, where are you?

* Oklahoma City Thunder (+20000): Tight, dynamic, well-coached and lots of comeback wins (16 when trailing after three quarters). Also the NBA's best against the pointspread; don't forget that. But they'll need quite a comeback now, won't they?

* Houston Rockets (+900): Two superstars, and lots of analytics, but ultimately may prove TOO small be vault themselves over the top.

* Utah Jazz (+5000): Donovan Mitchell has picked up the slack, as promised.

* Dallas Mavericks (+5000): We all know how great Luka Doncic is, but they don't have enough players.

* Portland Trail Blazers (+5000): They're a tougher matchup for the Lakers than Memphis would have been, but the metrics don't look sensational.

The Milwaukee Bucks (+325 to win the title at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/betonline"><strong>BetOnline</strong></a>) created some doubts in the minds of their supporters last year when they blew a 2-0 lead against Toronto in last year's East finals. Was their Game 1 loss to Orlando just a hiccup? Or perhaps a harbinger of things to come?

The Achilles heel of the Bucks is their defensive scheme, where they appear to bank on the proposition that their opponents won't make enough three-pointers to really make a difference. Lord knows they allow them to take enough (more than any other NBA team).

Still, they're tough inside the arc, and not a lot of teams can keep up with their tempo. Plus, if you are of the belief that the team with the best player has a leg up on the others, you'll like this Milwaukee crew and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who knows how to beat opponents every way imaginable.

The Toronto Raptors (+700 to win it all) have looked like team that has had everything moving in the right direction. And we may suggest, even quietly so, as the L.A. teams get a lot of attention and the Bucks, of course, have been the #1 team in the East much of the campaign.

But who would have thought at the season's outset that the Raptors would have been able to sustain the loss of an MVP-level player (Kawhi Leonard), without major personnel changes, and be a legitimate contender for a championship repeat?

Let's concede that any team aspiring to win this thing needs to be proficient on the defensive end. Well, not only have the Raptors had the best Defensive Rating of any team in the bubble, they have managed to stay near the top of the NBA on the stop end without - again - Leonard, who is arguably the best defender at his position. It helps when Fred VanVleet can make 17 of his first 31 triples.

These are good omens for this team. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if they were one of the last two teams left in the bubble.

Let's look at the others:

* Boston Celtics (+1000): Can't count them out because we've seen the way Brad Stevens has surprised before in the playoffs. The sense here is that they won't be able to get it done without elite big people.

* Philadelphia 76ers (+40000): They didn't get the chance to implement their lineup tweak, with Ben Simmons injured. Will they get the opportunity next season?

* Miami Heat (+2500): Erik Spoelstra has put together a nice ensemble, but they are probably one player away. Those benchings (Kendrick Nunn, Meyers Leonard) were strange.

* Indiana Pacers (+30000): Are they more cohesive with Victor Oladipo, or without him? Tough to tell, really.

* Orlando Magic (+50000): Even one win over Milwaukee is a major accomplishment.

* Brooklyn Nets (+100000): Purely a "wait 'til next year" scenario. Fortunately the off-season won't be long.

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The Missouri Tigers (-11) are heading neutral to face their SEC nemesis Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium. This Friday SEC game is scheduled to be nationally-televised on CBS and the opening kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. ET.
<h2>Missouri vs. Arkansas Betting Odds 11/29/2019</h2>
The spread for this SEC game is placed at 11 points in favor of Missouri. The Tigers are currently getting -450 moneyline odds while the Razorbacks are +325. The over/under has been set at 55 points, and if one side catches a lucky break early, it'll probably result in a solid live betting opportunity.

The game's total has been driven higher after originally being set at 53.5. The opening spread (11) has remained firm.

The Tigers are 5-6 straight up (SU), including 2-5 SU against conference opponents. The Razorbacks are 2-9 SU overall and 0-7 SU in conference play. The disappointing Tigers are 4-7 against the spread (ATS) and have lost 13.6 units so far. They've been a good under bet and have posted an O/U record of 2-9.

The Razorbacks have lost 4.2 units this season. They're 3-8 ATS and have an O/U record of 5-6.

The Tigers fell to Tennessee 24-20 in a contest where the defense allowed the Volunteers to pass for 415 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 111 yards. Josh Palmer had a productive day for the Volunteers in that one with 124 yards on six catches. Offensively, Kelly Bryant completed 16 passes for just 166 yards and one touchdown. Larry Rountree III (43 yards on 16 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Bryant (18 yards on 10 carries) led the ground attack. Barrett Banister (five receptions, 46 yards) and Daniel Parker Jr. (four catches, 25 yards) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.

Arkansas just fell 56-20 to LSU. The team's defense allowed the Tigers to pass for 352 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 260 yards and five scores. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was outstanding, putting up 188 rushing yards and three touchdowns on six attempts, along with 65 yards on seven catches for the Tigers. As a group, the Razorbacks collectively completed 13-of-28 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. K.J. Jefferson went seven-for-14 for 105 yards while Nick Starkel was three-of-10 for 34 yards. Rakeem Boyd (33 yards on 13 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Jefferson (zero yards on 12 carries) mounted the running attack as Treylon Burks (three receptions, 80 yards) and Mike Woods (three catches, 47 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the loss.

Missouri has run the ball on 54.9 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Arkansas has a rush percentage of 47.9 percent. The Tigers have rushed for 152 yards per game (including 129 per game against Southeastern opponents) and have 12 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Razorbacks are putting up 146 rush yards per contest (114 in conference) and have 14 total rushing TDs.

The Tigers have tallied 226 yards/contest in the air overall (199 per game versus conference opposition) and have 16 passing scores so far. The Razorbacks have recorded 203 pass yards per outing (185.6 in the SEC) and have 12 total pass TDs.

Defensively, Missouri should have the upper hand in both phases. The team has allowed opponents to run for an average of 130 yards and pass for 189 yards per game. Arkansas has allowed 228.5 yards per game on the ground and 233.2 to opposing teams in the air. The Tigers are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 5.49 to opposing QBs, while the Razorbacks have allowed an 8.06 ANY/A.

Bryant is up to 2,011 passing yards this season. He's connected on 156-of-253 attempts with 15 passing touchdowns and five interceptions. Bryant's got a 7.26 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number is 4.19 over the last two games.

We're looking for Tigers to control the clock by pounding the defense with their running backs. In addition to receiver Jalen Knox (254 receiving yards and one touchdown), Tyler Badie (396 rush yards, two rush TDs, 336 receiving yards, five receiving TDs) and Larry Rountree III (711 rush yards, eight rush TDs) have delivered in the offense for Missouri.

For the home team, K.J. Jefferson has produced 137 yards, zero TDs and zero INTs. Jefferson's ANY/A stands at 5.84 for the year and 2.21 over his past two games.

The Razorbacks also like to keep their RBs involved. In addition to Rakeem Boyd (158 receiving yards), Treylon Burks (35 rush yards, 410 receiving yards) and Mike Woods (381 receiving yards and four TDs) have seen a multitude of touches recently.

These two teams faced off a year ago with the final result being a 38-0 win for Missouri.
<h3>Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick</h3>
SU Winner - Missouri, ATS Winner - Missouri, O/U - Under
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<h2>Notes</h2>
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Both teams have lost six fumbles this year.

The Missouri defense has sacked opposing QBs 19 times this year. Arkansas has produced 18 sacks.

As a team, Missouri has averaged 2.2 yards per carry over its past three contests and 2.3 over its last two.

Arkansas has averaged 5.7 yards per carry over its last three matchups and 5.2 over its last two.

Over its last three contests, Arkansas is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.

The O/U for Missouri's last game going into it was 47.5. The under cashed in the team's 24-20 loss to Tennessee.

Over its last three games, Missouri is 0-3 ATS and the under cashed in each of those three.

The O/U for Arkansas' previous matchup going into it was 70. The over cashed in that 56-20 defeat to LSU.

Arkansas has dropped 10 of its last 11 games SU, with a 21-point win over Colorado State on September 14th accounting for its lone victory over that stretch.

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Missouri vs. Arkansas College Football Betting Pick 11/29/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Flash and Tigers game? Catch the action at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -30 at home against Saint Francis U.</p><h3>SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +30</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Saint Francis U at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Francis U Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 87-57 to Dayton. The Red Flash were +22.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U trailed 40-28 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 47.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 37.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they hit only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-21 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>On the inside, they shot 43.2% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-37. Zed Key and Jeremy Clayville each contributed 14 points, with Clayville hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range. Malachi Smith added 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense gave up 87 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 32 threes, shooting 25%. Saint Francis U also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws, a 68% rate. The Red Flash gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Clemson Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers opened their season with a decisive 91-64 win over Charleston Southern on Monday. Playing at home, Clemson entered the game as -21.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, exceeding the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Clemson dominated early, leading 48-24 at halftime. While they scored 43 points in the 2nd half, they allowed Charleston Southern to put up 40 points, a number they’ll likely want to improve on moving forward.</p><p>Clemson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points and shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.5%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Chase Hunter and Myles Foster each contributed 17 points, with Foster hitting 6 of 8 shots and going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Hunter was a perfect 3 for 3 from deep, while also adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists in just 23 minutes of action.</p><p>Despite Clemson's defensive efforts, they gave up 64 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Clemson allowed 21 two-point field goals on 44 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Clemson's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Clemson also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 66% success rate. Clemson allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Carnage is expected this week at Winged Foot Golf Club for the 120th U.S. Open. There have been six previous U.S. Opens at Winged Foot and only one has ended with the victor under par. Geoff Oglivy won at 5-over back in 2006. Par generally isn’t a very good score in DFS circles, but it will have to be this week.

This is a monster of a course at around 7,500 and just a par 70, so birdies could be few and far between, especially with the greens and the extremely penal rough. With a course setup like this, finding value picks for DFS contests is an even more difficult challenge because a lot of these guys could eject and wind up not making it to the weekend.

We’ll try our best to find guys you can rely on in this week’s DFS value picks article. Salaries are from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/draftkings"><strong>DraftKings</strong></a>.

<strong>Kevin Kisner ($7,600) – </strong>Kevin Kisner is my favorite long shot on the board this week. Kisner is a guy that can and will pepper fairways, but he’s annually one of the best putters on tour as well. Kisner was a top-15 putter last season on the PGA Tour and 33rd in driving accuracy. He’s not the biggest hitter and that could hurt him here, but fairways and greens are the recipe for success at Winged Foot. He’s a low-risk player in those two regards and a guy that probably has a higher ceiling than most of the players priced around him for this tournament.

<strong>Ian Poulter ($7,300) – </strong>Ian Poulter has seen all of the tough courses around the world that have hosted major tournaments, Ryder Cups, Presidents Cups, etc. Poulter finished last season tied for sixth in SG: Putting with Matt Kuchar. Poulter is not in the greatest current form and he only made it one event into the FedEx Cup Playoffs before bowing out, but he’s a guy that plays well on some of the toughest U.S. courses, like Augusta National, and the greens have been compared to the greens there by some pundits in the past. Poulter shouldn’t be fazed by the stakes, the field, or the course. While there isn’t a ton of statistical justification here, we can call it a hunch.

<strong>Cameron Champ ($7,300) – </strong>The higher-risk play here at $7,300 is Cameron Champ. Champ hits it a country mile. He was second to Bryson DeChambeau in percentage of yardage covered off the tee. DeChambeau is 500 times the putter that Champ is, but Champ has the length to shorten this course and give himself a chance. He’s got a lot of upside in that regard, but he has a lot of risk as well, considering that he was 136th in SG: Putting last season. He also hits fewer fairways than DeChambeau. But, you need big, strong dudes to get out of the foot-long rough at Winged Foot and Champ can at least grip it and rip it and see what happens.

<strong>Jason Kokrak ($6,800) – </strong>In terms of recent form, Jason Kokrak has been really good. He was 15th in the Wyndham Championship, 13th in the Northern Trust, and sixth in the BMW Championship before failing to qualify for the TOUR Championship. Kokrak is a pretty pure ball striker and a guy that can really get it out there off the tee. Kokrak was actually top 10 in SG: OTT last season and 41st in SG: Tee-to-Green. He’s not a great putter, but most guys that are long off the tee struggle with that. He was seventh in driving distance, so if he can find some fairways, he’s definitely got the length to attack this par 70 track.

<strong>Ryan Palmer ($6,600) – </strong>Ryan Palmer is just a solid player. Palmer had five top-10 finishes last season and did make it all the way into the TOUR Championship, where he finished T-24th. Palmer did struggle with his putter last season, but was 29th in SG: T2G and 40th in SG: OTT. He’s not a prolific hitter, but he’s a solid driver and doesn’t really have any major weakness to his game until he gets to the greens. Even with a poor display of putting, he was a top 30 player in the FedEx Cup standings and had a bunch of top-10 finishes, so why not take a look at him here at a really cheap price?

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<p>Betting on today's Hornets and Spartans game? Catch the action at Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 135 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -9 vs. Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +9</p><p>This game will be played at Echols Hall at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Norfolk State winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Delaware State enters this game with a record of 10-11, including a 3-2 mark in Mid-Eastern Conference play. They have lost two straight games, and they are 5-9 when playing as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Hornets are 5-7 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. For the year, they have been outscored by an average of 7.7 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Delaware State has an ATS record of 9-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hornets have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, Delaware State has an ATS mark of 8-4 this year and they are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road contests. Overall, the Hornets are 10-9 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>Delaware State's over/under record for the season is 9-10 and today's line of 135 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Delaware State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 66 points against North Carolina Central. In that game, they made 4/9 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 48%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Martez Robinson who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.6. Jevin Muniz also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.</p><p>At this time, the Hornets' defense is positioned 167th in the country, permitting 72.0 points per game. Delaware State's three-point defense is currently 164th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.0% of their shots vs. Delaware State.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Spartans?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Morgan State, Norfolk State's record now sits at 14-8. Their record at home this season is 5-1, and they have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Spartans have been favored in five games this season, and they are a perfect 5-0 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +9.3 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Norfolk State has gone just 2-3 against the spread this season and they are 5-5 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Spartans have an ATS record of just 2-4 this year and they are 0-2 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 135 for Norfolk State's game against Delaware State is lower than the average over/under line of 138.9 in their games this season. Their over/under record is 7-11. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and their OU record is 1-2.</p><p>Norfolk State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 83 points versus Morgan State. This output is higher than their season-average of 75.3 points per game. The team's top scorer is Jamarii Thomas, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.9, while Allen Betrand also carries a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Spartans' defense is positioned 78th in the country, permitting 67.5 points per game. Norfolk State's three-point defense is currently 125th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.6% of their shots vs. Norfolk State.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Norfolk State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, is one of the most important non-grand-slam tournaments of the season, both on the ATP and WTA Tours. The ATP 1000 outdoor hard court tournament attracted all of the top 32 players in the world, each of which earned an automatic bye into the second round.

With the exception of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who was shockingly eliminated in the Round of 32, things have mostly gone as expected with three of the same semi-finalists as the 2023 BNP Paribas Open.

Here's a look back at the early round results and a preview of what to expect this weekend.
<h2>Early Rounds Recap</h2>
Djokovic needed three sets to win his first match against Aleksander Vukic and looked surprisingly human in his third-round match against Luca Nardi. The Italian, who only earned a spot in the tournament as the lucky loser, beat Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Nardi lost in the fourth round to Tommy Paul, who is one of the four semi-finalists this year.

Paul will take on Russian Daniil Medvedev in one of the two semi-finals on Friday. Medvedev, a runner-up in last year's BNP Paribas Open, has dropped just one set while beating Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune, and Sebastian Korda.

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 3 and No. 2 players in the world, respectively, meet in the other semi-final. Sinner has yet to lose this season and could move into the world No. 2 spot with a win over Alcaraz, who won last year at Indian Wells. Alcaraz is coming off an impressive 6-3, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, while Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 in the quarters.
<h2>Semi-Final Matches</h2>
<strong>Daniil Medvedev (-260) vs. Tommy Paul (+220)</strong>

Medvedev is 2-0 in two career matches against Paul and should improve to 3-0, despite the fact Paul is playing some of the best <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/tennis/">tennis</a> of his career right now. The American won his second career ATP Tour title this season and also reached another final, but Medvedev beat him 6-2, 6-1 last September at the China Open in Beijing.

<strong>Carlos Alcaraz (+120) vs. Jannik Sinner (-140)</strong>

This will be the ninth match on the ATP Tour between Alcaraz and Sinner and they've split the first eight. Sinner, however, has won each of the last two matches, both of which were in 2023, and is a remarkable 16-0 this season. He won the Australian Open and ABN AMRO Open and has only dropped four sets in those matches. He's 2-2 in four career matches against Alcaraz.
<h2>Final Betting Prediction</h2>
While a rematch of last year's final at Indian Wells (Alcaraz vs. Medvedev) is entirely possible, it's hard to bet against Sinner right now. The Italian led his country to a Davis Cup victory in late 2023 and has been literally unbeatable since, going 16-0 in 2024. A Medvedev-Sinner final would be a rematch of the 2024 Australian Open final, which Medvedev lost after winning the first two sets. Should they meet, he would be especially motivated to get the job done.

<strong>Finals Pick: Medvedev def. Sinner</strong>

Preview of ATP BNP Paribas Open Weekend Matches

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and Charleston is favored by -3.5 against South Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Florida Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Florida dropped their season opener to the Gators on Monday, falling 98-83 on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 40-39 at halftime, South Florida couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, allowing 59 points while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>South Florida put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 26 attempts. They also made 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Will Richard added 25 points, while Jamille Reynolds contributed 17 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots. Kasen Jennings knocked down 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held the other team to 20% shooting, as they made just 5 of 25 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cougars?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars opened their season with a 90-80 win over Southern Illinois on Monday. Charleston, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 45-42 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring another 45 points while holding the Salukis to 38. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts, while shooting 62.9% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 63.3% from the line.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 75% rate.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Demons and Tigers game? Catch the action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 146 points, and the Tigers are favored to win at home against the Demons.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Northwestern State at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Demons Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Northwestern State enters today's game against LSU with a season record of 2-10. Looking back at their previous ten road games, Northwestern State has a 1-9 record on the road, going back to last year. Regarding ATS, Northwestern State currently has a winning record, sitting at 5-4. In their last ten games, Northwestern State has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Northwestern State's games have averaged 150.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.2 points. The Demons' last five games have culminated with an average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Northwestern State offense tallied 54 points in a matchup against Boise State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37.5%, and they made 10 threes. Cliff Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Chase Forte contributed 8 points for the Demons.</p><p>Currently, the Demons' defense holds the 257th rank in the nation, allowing 79.0 points per game. Northwestern State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Boise State offense to knock down 59% of their shots on their way to putting up 95 points.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 13th game of the season, LSU currently holds a 7-5 record. In away games, the Tigers are 1-2, while they have a 4-2 record when playing at home. As of now, LSU has a 3-6 record against the spread heading into today's game. In their previous five games, they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 12 games, LSU has an over/under record of 5-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 147.3 points per game so far. Looking at the Tigers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 154 points per game.</p><p>LSU recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 85 points against Texas. This output exceeded their season average of 75.2 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 107th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 201st in percentage and 247th in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the LSU defense has been impressive, holding the 100th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.8 points per contest. LSU's three-point defense is currently 164th in the country at 9.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.7% of their shots vs. LSU.</p>

Northwestern State Demons vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/23

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bison and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Missouri being favored by -19 over Howard.</p><h3>HOWARD BISON VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +19</p><p>This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Missouri winning straight-up, we like Howard at +19.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Howard faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Jayhawks in an away game. The Bison entered the game as +27.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 87-57, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half where they trailed 46-19, Howard managed to score 38 points in the second half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 144, which was under the 155.5-point line.</p><p>Howard's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8-for-22 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 12 attempts, shooting 41.7%.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Blake Harper and Hunter Dickinson each added 16 points. Flory Bidunga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and grabbing 8 rebounds. Howard finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's opponent shot 50%, connecting on 11 of 22 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%). Howard limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Missouri dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-75 to Memphis on the road. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Missouri led 42-32 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri's offense put up 75 points, shooting 45.6% from the field. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 52.6%.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 80% from the field. Missouri finished with 16 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, shooting 64% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Missouri's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 18/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tigers' defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws, a 79% success rate. Missouri gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Howard Bison vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<h2 id="h-schiano-looks-to-take-next-step-with-scarlet-knights">Schiano Looks to Take Next Step with Scarlet Knights</h2>



<p>When <strong>Rutgers </strong>went through the process of bringing <strong>Greg Schiano</strong> back as head coach, it became a stop-and-go thing, with the deal thought to be lost until an artful recovery on the part of the athletic department brass to rescue it. The decision was very popular, although most skeptics, including some <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline </a></strong>customers, pointed out that there was a big difference between the Big Ten and the Big East, where Schiano experienced some success with this program, even getting it into the national rankings.</p>



<p>Well, last year the&nbsp;<strong>Scarlet Knights&nbsp;</strong>went 3-6 after going 0-9 in the conference in each of the previous two seasons. And they'll try to get off to a good start on Thursday night as they take on the&nbsp;<strong>Temple Owls</strong>&nbsp;in an interesting non-conference matchup that will get underway at 6:30 PM ET at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.</p>



<p>Rutgers managed to beat Michigan State right out of the box, which was big. They later scored wins over Purdue and Maryland, both times as an underdog. In fact, the Knights were favored only once in the 2020 season, and in that game they lost to Illinois.</p>



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<p>And this is why it's quite intriguing that Schiano's team is being asked to carry a heavy number on Thursday night. In the college football odds that have been posted on this game by the folks at&nbsp;<strong>BetOnline</strong>, they are laying more than two touchdowns:</p>



<p><strong>Rutgers Scarlet Knights -14.5 (-115)<br>Temple Owls +14.5 (-105)<br><br>Over 51.5 points -120<br>Under 51.5 points +100</strong></p>



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<p>What head coach&nbsp;<strong>Rod Carey</strong>&nbsp;has done is reach out into the Power 5 to stock his stop unit with transfers. That includes cornerback Cameron Ruiz, who was a starter at Northwestern.</p>



<p>Both Schiano and Carey will reap the benefit of being able to have a spring camp. Who does that help more? Well, it might be more difference-making for Temple, which had almost nobody who could appear in all seven games, with 40 different starters along the way.</p>



<p>There is some speculation here, but we think that the Owls may have found some useful new blood at the quarterback position, in the wake of the departure of Anthony Russo (grad school at Michigan State).</p>



<p>D'Wan Mathis was a starter at Georgia, albeit briefly, and he has had no problem picking up the full playbook. Mathis has already made a comeback from surgery to remove a brain cyst, and his versatility gives Temple a chance to be more dynamic on the offensive end.</p>



<p>We wonder a little about Noah Vedral, who Schiano has behind center for Rutgers. It's not that the guy isn't experienced; he's gone from Central Florida to Nebraska to the Scarlet Knights. He completed 61.5% of his passes and had a so-so ratio of nine TD's to eight interceptions last year.</p>



<p>Well, Schiano's team can score enough, with 20or more points in eight of nine games in 2020, compared to just three times in a dozen contests the year before. But we're very wary about laying this lengthy number.&nbsp;Take the points.</p>



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<p>At 4:10 PM ET, the Twins and Red Sox face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Fenway Park in Boston, and the Twins are the slight road favorite on the money line (-137). The Red Sox have won two straight and their record is 76-78, while the Twins are 81-73 overall.</p>

<p>BSN is carrying Saturday's matchup on TV, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. Kutter Crawford is starting for the Red Sox, while the Twins are going with Pablo Lopez. In the AL Central, the Twins are in 3rd place, while the Red Sox are 4th in the AL East.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +117</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Red Sox series. Minnesota went into the matchup as slight favorites at -120 and squeaked out a 4-2 win. The Twins offense only had one more hit than the Red Sox and struck out eight times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>David Festa got the start for the Twins, going five innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. Scott Blewett came out of the bullpen for the win, and Griffin Jax got the save.</p>

<p>Byron Buxton, Trevor Larnach, Carlos Correa, and Matt Wallner each had two hits for the Twins. Royce Lewis also had a two-hit game and scored a run. Jarren Duran did the most damage for the Red Sox, going 2/4 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 81-73 overall and trail the Guardians by 8.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 29-23 against other teams in the division. The Twins are on the road today, where they are 39-40 this year. At home, they have gone 42-33.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Twins have put together a record of 64-43 this year. Minnesota is 17-30 when coming into a game as the underdog. They have an overall series record of 26-19-4 this year and have dropped two straight series.</p><p>In games where the Twins have won, they have done so by an average of 3.7 runs per game. In their losses, they have lost by an average of 3.6 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 72-82, and they have been a better bet on the run line at home, where they are 32-43. As the favorite, they are 47-60 on the run line, and as the underdog, they are 25-22. On the road, they are 40-39 on the run line, and their average run margin is +0.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Twins have played in 60 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 39.0% of their games. Their over/under record is 77-71 on the season, and their combined run average in games this season is 9.1 runs per game. Their under streak is currently at 2 games, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 13-21-5. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs per game.</p><p>Pablo López gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. This year, he has made 30 starts and has a record of 15-8 with an ERA of 3.84. Looking at his overall numbers, López has a WHIP of 1.15 and has turned in 18 quality starts. In his 30 outings, he has allowed a total of 23 home runs. The right-hander has been pitching well recently, as he hasn't taken a loss in his last three starts. In his most recent outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>Carlos Santana comes into the game as the Twins' leader in home runs, but he is batting just .238 for the season. However, he has gone 7/30 in his last seven games, including one home run. Willi Castro has also gone deep in his last eight games and is batting .250 for the season. He is 8/25 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are averaging 4.7 runs per game and are one of the league's top home run-hitting clubs. Overall, they are batting .248, which is 8th in the league, and have the 6th best on-base percentage in the league. Minnesota's top home run hitter is Ryan Jeffers, who has 20 homers but is batting just .228 for the season.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 76-78 overall and trails the Yankees by 14 games in the AL East. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they lost the series opener vs. the Twins. In the AL East, they are in 4th place and are 17 games out of the Wild Card.</p>

<p>As the home underdog, the Red Sox have gone 9-13 this year, and they are 35-41 at home overall. On the road, Boston is 41-37 this season. So far, they have been the favorite in 76 games, going 41-35, and 35-43 as the underdog. The Red Sox' overall series record is 23-20-6 this year.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a run line bettor's dream on the road, going 44-34 against the run line. However, they have been a different story at home, going 28-48 against the run line. The average run differential in their games is dead even at 0.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are at home today against the Minnesota Twins. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Red Sox games this season is 9.3 runs per game. The Red Sox have a 75-71 over/under record on the season, with an average over/under line of 9 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Red Sox have a 13-10-3 over/under record. Overall, 68.2% of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Yankees, where he took the loss. In that start, he gave up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Crawford has taken the loss in each outing. His record for the season is 8-15, and he has an ERA of 4.19. Opposing batters have hit .217 this season off Crawford, and his WHIP is 1.10. Crawford has made 31 starts, and his ERA at home is 4.12 compared to 4.77 on the road.</p><p>As a team, the Red Sox are 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, putting up 4.8 runs per contest. Boston is also one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they have the league's best BABIP at .32. Overall, they are 6th in team batting average, hitting a collective .252.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 28 homers are 2nd on the team and 15th in the league. Devers also leads the Red Sox with 83 RBIs and is batting .272. Tyler O'Neill has 31 homers this season, which is the top mark on the team and 12th in the league, but he is hitting just .244. However, O'Neill has gone just 1/19 in his last five games.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Pride face off at 7:00 ET on FloH. The Pride are hosting the game at Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, NY. The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 154 points, with the Pride being the favored team playing at home against the Cougars.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS HOFSTRA PRIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hofstra Pride -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mack Sports Complex at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Pride.</li><li>Not only will Hofstra pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charleston Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>In their 14th game of the season, Charleston comes in with a 9-4 record. If Charleston can win today, they will improve their road record to 3-4. As of now, Charleston has a losing record vs. the spread, sitting at 5-7. When playing away games, the Cougars are 2-5 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.</p><p>After 13 games, Charleston has an over/under record of 7-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 152.9 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Cougars' games have averaged 160 points per game, along with an over/under record of 4-0.</p><p>Charleston recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 89 points against Saint Joseph's. This output exceeded their season average of 78.5 points per game. The top scorer for the Cougars was Reyne Smith with 31 points, while Ben Burnham also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Charleston defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. Against Saint Joseph's in their most recent game, the Charleston defense gave up a total of 82 points while allowing Saint Joseph's to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Hofstra Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In their most recent game, Hofstra lost to St. John's by a score of 84-79. The Pride currently have a 7-6 record. All of Hofstra's games this season have been played on the road. As of now, Hofstra's against the spread record stands at 6-5-1 heading into today's matchup. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Hofstra has an over/under record of 4-8-0, with their games averaging 148.1 points per game on average. When looking at the Pride's last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 141 points per game.</p><p>Hofstra's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against St. John's. They had an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 3/7 free throws. Offensively, the Pride hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 101st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 65th in terms of percentage and 9th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In terms of defense, Hofstra is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. The Hofstra defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed St. John's to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>It's a chilly night in Chicago for an interleague matchup between the Reds and White Sox. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the temperature currently sitting at 55 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are blowing out to right field at 17 MPH.</p>

<p>Looking at the pitching matchup, the Reds will send Andrew Abbott to the mound, while the White Sox counter with Chris Flexen. Cincinnati comes into this one as the favorite, with a money line payout of -178 compared to +148 for Chicago. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over carrying a payout of -120 compared to -102 for the under.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +148</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Friday, April 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox 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>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 7-2 loss. This was especially tough, as it was the Reds' Hunter Greene taking the loss. He only lasted six innings, giving up six earned runs on six hits. The Reds were actually the slight favorite at home going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Brewers scored two in the 1st and added another three in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Reds only had two fewer hits than the Brewers but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 4th inning. Elly De La Cruz hit a homer, and the Reds added another run on a single by Mike Freeman. They didn't have any other timely hitting, as they went 0/5 with runners in scoring position.</p><p>The Reds are on the road to face the White Sox and have a record of 6-6. They are currently in 4th place in the NL Central, trailing the Cubs by 1.5 games. Cincinnati has dropped two straight and is 1-2 against division opponents so far this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Reds are 4-5 at home and 2-1 on the road. They have gone 3-4 as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. In series play, they have gone 2-1.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 2-1. They have an average run margin of +0.3 runs per game on the road, compared to -0.1 runs per game at home. Cincinnati is 3-2 against the run line as an underdog and 2-5 as a favorite.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have been a consistent over team this season, with a 9-3 over/under record. Their games have averaged 10.5 runs per game, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. The over has hit in three straight games, and the over has hit in 50% of their games when the over/under line is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Andrew Abbott and the Reds are on the road to take on the White Sox. Abbott has started 2 games this season and has a 0-1 record. In his last outing, he took the loss vs. the Mets, going 5 innings and giving up 3 runs. He has 4 strikeouts in each of his first 2 starts.</p><p>Looking at the Reds' player projections, we see that Christian Encarnacion-Strand is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is 16th best in the league today. His home run projection is also the best on the team and 6th best in today's slate. Will Benson is 2nd in terms of total hits for the Reds and has the 11th best odds to hit a home run today.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Guardians with a 7-6 loss. Chicago was the +224 underdog on the money line going into this road game. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with two runs in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Guardians scored three times in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Chicago started Erick Fedde, and he took the loss, going five innings and giving up four earned runs on four hits. The White Sox's offense scored three more runs in the 3rd inning but only one more run over the final 7 innings. Gavin Sheets had a big game at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and five RBIs.</p><p>The White Sox are back at home for a series against the Reds after playing the Guardians. They are currently in last place in the AL Central, seven games behind the Twins. So far, they have gone just 1-9 in division games.</p>

<p>Chicago has not fared well in series so far this season, as they have yet to win one, going 0-2-1. They have been the underdog in every game this season and have gone 2-10 in those games.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid run line bet this season, going 7-5 overall, including a 4-1 mark at home. The White Sox have been underdogs in all 12 games and have covered the run line in seven of them. Their average run margin for the season is -2.4 runs per game, but they have been able to cover the run line in two straight games as underdogs.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox have gone under in eight of their 12 games this season, including the last two. Their games have averaged 7.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 4-7. The over/under line for today's game against the Cincinnati Reds is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Chris Flexen will be making his third start of the season for the White Sox, and he will be taking on the Reds at home. Flexen has taken the loss in each of his first two starts, going 4 1/3 innings in his first start and 6 1/3 in his last outing. He has given up a total of 7 runs over those two starts.</p><p>When looking at the White Sox player props, we see that Kevin Pillar has the highest home run projection on the team and the 11th highest in the league today. Andrew Benintendi has the highest hits projection on the team and the 12th highest in the league. Andrew Vaughn is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his home run projection is 14th in the league today. Martin Maldonado is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his total hits projection is 8th on the team.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/24

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<p>In a Western Conference matchup, the Golden State Warriors (39-34) are taking on the San Antonio Spurs (18-56) at the Frost Bank Center. The game is set to tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently favored by 8.5 points and has a moneyline of -347. The over/under line for the game is 227.5. The Warriors are 10th in the Western Conference while the Spurs are 15th.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-104 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Grab a Win in San Antonio?</h3><p>Golden State is favored by 8.5 points today, and they have a record of 31-16 as the favorite this season. In their last three games, they have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 24-23 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Warriors have won three straight games on the road and have an ATS record of 25-11 on the road. Overall, they are 21-15 on the road this season.</p>

<p>In Western Conference play, the Warriors are 19-24 compared to 20-10 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 10th place in the West, and they are 5th in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>Golden State's O/U record for the season is 35-37-1, and the under has hit in three straight games. This season, their games have averaged 233.9 points per game compared to today's line of 227.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Hornets by a score of 115-97. They were favored by 12 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 219.5.</p><p>This season, the Warriors are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 118 points per game. On the road, they are 3rd in the league, averaging 118.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.5% of their games. They have also made the 2nd most three-pointers per game in the league at 14.7.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Warriors are 15th in the NBA at 47%. They are also 10th in the league in pace at 99.6 possessions per game.</p><p>At present, the Warriors' defense is ranked 17th, allowing 115.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.7% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>San Antonio has won three straight games as the underdog and is 13-54 as the underdog this season. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs at home vs. the Warriors.</p>

<p>The Spurs' O/U record for the season is 37-36-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 231.5 points, which is higher than today's line of 227.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Spurs beat the Knicks by a score of 130-126. They were 8-point underdogs going into the game and have now covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>San Antonio's overall record this season is 18-56, which is 15th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 11-34 and 1-13 against their division. At home, the Spurs are 10-27 compared to 8-29 on the road.</p>

<p>The Spurs' ATS record for the season is 38-36, and they have covered in their last two home games. On average, they have an ATS scoring margin of -5.1 points per game at home and -9.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>At home, the Spurs have outscored their season average of 112.2 points per game by averaging 113.5 points per game. Overall, they are 22nd in the league in scoring. In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the NBA at 101.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Spurs have made 12.5 three-pointers per game, which is 17th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting percentage, they are 27th at 34%. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 25th in the league at 46%.</p>

<p>One area where the Spurs have excelled is in assists, as they are 2nd in the NBA at 29.8 per game. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 24th in the league in free throws made per game and 27th in free throw attempts.</p><p>So far, the Spurs' defense is ranked 25th in the league at 119.3 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Spurs defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.9% while allowing 37.7% from downtown.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Raptors and Lakers game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lakers hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on SN-LA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Lakers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 233.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-112 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Raptors Chances in Los Angeles</h3><p>Heading into today's game vs. the Lakers, the Raptors are the 5-point underdogs. Before we look at their stats, it's important to note that the Raptors picked up a 133-118 win over the Warriors.</p>

<p>Overall, Toronto is 15-21 this season and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, the Raptors have gone just 9-17 compared to 6-4 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Toronto is sitting at 18-18, which includes going 11-10 as the underdog. On the road, the Raptors have an average scoring margin of -1.8 points per game and a record of 6-12.</p>

<p>So far, 30 of Toronto's games have had lower over/under lines than today's line of 233.5. The Raptors' over/under record for the season is 20-15-1, and they have finished above today's line in each of their last two games.</p>

<p>Lastly, the Raptors' average scoring differential when playing on the road is +1.8 points per contest. This has translated to a road ATS record of 9-9 for the season.</p><p>Coming into this game, Toronto is averaging 115 points per game. However, in their last game, they put up 133 points against the Warriors. In that game, RJ Barrett led the team in scoring with 37 points while Chris Boucher added 17 points.</p><p>The Raptors' defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 115.7 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.7% while allowing 38.2% from downtown.</p><h3>Are the Lakers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's game vs. the Raptors, the Lakers are 5-point favorites at home. If they are able to cover, they will snap a couple of streaks as the favorite. Los Angeles has failed to cover in each of their last two games as the favorite. Overall, they have gone 14-8 straight up when favored.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into today's game 10th in the Western Conference with an overall record of 18-19. Against other teams in the West, the Lakers have gone 14-12 compared to just 4-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>When playing at home, Los Angeles has put together a solid 12-6 record for their fans. The average scoring margin at home this season is +5.4 points per contest. So far, they have gone 8-10 ATS at home.</p>

<p>When looking at the over/under results for the Lakers, they are 19-18 for the season. In their previous games with higher over/under lines than today's line of 233.5, their OU record is 5-4, and 27 of their games have had lower over/under lines than this season's average of 229.3.</p><p>At home this season, the Lakers are putting up 113.9 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in the league with 113.5 points per game. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both averaging 25.2 points per game.</p><p>On average, the Los Angeles defense is giving up 114.6 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. On two point field goal attempts, the Lakers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.6% and allowing 38.1% from beyond the arc.</p>

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