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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulls and Pilots face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Pilots are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. South Florida is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference contest against Portland. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Portland at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Florida Have A Chance at The HTC Center?</h3><p>South Florida moved to 2-0 on the season with a 74-55 win over West Georgia on Friday. The Bulls, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>USF led 37-24 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Florida put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. They were especially strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 21 threes for a 23.8% rate.</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Jimmie Williams added 14 points in 19 minutes, and Kolten Griffin contributed 13 points and 9 boards, despite shooting just 30.8% overall.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 55 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 28 of their 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 67% of their two-point shots with a 23/34 performance.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The other team also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, making 72% of their attempts. South Florida allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Pilots Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Portland picked up a 63-61 road win over Long Beach State on Saturday, November 16th. The Pilots, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 124, falling short of the O/U line of 141.</p> <p>Portland led 35-30 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win despite being outscored 31-28 in the 2nd half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Portland Pilots managed 63 points, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 8 of 20 from three-point range for a 40% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 64.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Austin Rapp led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes at a 62.5% clip. Cam Denson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. The Pilots recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Portland's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They limited two-point shooting to 42% (12/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33% (9/27). Portland also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws (52%).</p>

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<p>From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Athletics and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 2:10 PM ET, and NBCS will be televising it.</p>

<p>JP Sears is starting for the Athletics, and they are the heavy favorites, with their money line odds sitting at -185 compared to the White Sox at +156. Chicago is starting Sean Burke and they are looking to avoid falling to 34-116, as they are just 5th in the AL Central. Oakland is 4th in the AL West, and the Athletics are 65-84 this season.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +156</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, September 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS 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><p>Chicago rallied for three runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this White Sox vs. Athletics series. The White Sox scored two runs in the 2nd inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the top of the 9th, picking up a 7-6 win. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +146 on the money line.</p>

<p>Oakland wasted a good outing from J.T. Ginn, as he gave up just three earned runs in four innings of work for the A's. Hogan Harris took the loss. Gus Varland got the win out of the bullpen for the White Sox as Chris Flexen went five innings, giving up six hits and no earned runs.</p>

<p>Offensively, the White Sox were led by Andrew Benintendi, Gavin Sheets, Nicky Lopez, and Luis Robert Jr., as they were the only four White Sox hitters to have more than one hit. Brent Rooker went 3/5 with two RBIs for the A's.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 65-84 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, 15.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. So far, they have gone 21-25 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland is on the road today, and they are 29-45 as the visiting team.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics have gone 53-78 this year, while they are 12-6 as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 18-24-5, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games. The Athletics will be looking to bounce back today after dropping their most recent game vs. the White Sox.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they do so by an average of 3.2 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs per game. As a result, they have a run line record of 82-67, including a 41-33 mark on the road. They are 41-34 against the run line at home and have been a better bet as an underdog (75-56) than as a favorite (7-11).</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road in Chicago to face the White Sox. The O/U line for today's game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Athletics games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Their O/U record is 70-77, with an average O/U line of 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 8 runs, their O/U record is 18-16-1. Overall, 49.7% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, while 26.8% have had lines set at under 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the White Sox on the road. Sears has made 29 starts this year and has a record of 11-10 with a 4.18 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.19 and opponents are batting .242 this season. In his 29 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 6.76 strikeouts per nine innings. Sears most recent outing came against the Astros, where he went six innings, giving up no earned runs, one hit, and two walks. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are batting just .235 this season, which is 17th in the league. However, they do have the 6th most home runs in the league and are averaging 4.1 runs per game. This puts them near the bottom of the league in terms of scoring. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts and on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 36 home runs are the best mark on the team and 6th in the league. He is also 3rd in the league with 105 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Rooker has gone 16/43 with three homers and 12 RBIs. Lawrence Butler is also on a long hitting streak for the Athletics.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 34-115, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 51 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41. Chicago will be at home today, where they are just 19-58 compared to 15-57 on the road.</p>

<p>Chicago has dropped 20 straight series, and their overall series record is 6-40-2. As the underdog, the White Sox are 29-112 this year and 5-3 when favored. Looking at how they have done in day games, the White Sox are 14-50 and 20-65 in night games. They are also just 3-7 over their last 10 games and are tied in their current series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>Chicago has a run line record of 59-90 this season, with a run line record of 30-47 at home and 29-43 on the road. The White Sox have an average run margin of -2.1 runs per game this season, with a -1.9 run margin in home games and a -2.3 run margin in road games. They have a run line record of 5-3 as the favorite and 54-87 as the underdog.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox are playing at home against the Oakland Athletics today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right in line with the teams' combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season. The White Sox have a 64-77 over/under record this year, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 12-12-3. Overall, 51.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, while 30.9% have had lines set lower than 8 runs.</p><p>Sean Burke will be making his first start of the season for the White Sox, as he was used out of the bullpen in his first outing. In that appearance, he went 3 innings, giving up 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 3 batters. He did not allow a home run in that outing.</p><p>Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn have both been swinging the bat well of late for the White Sox. Benintendi has gone 10/33 in his last nine games, including two homers, and six RBIs. Vaughn has also gone deep twice in this stretch while batting .394. For the season, Vaughn is batting .246 with a team-high 17 homers, and Benintendi is also at 17 homers but is batting just .225.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense has really struggled this season, as they are last in home runs and are averaging only 3.1 runs per game. Their team OPS of .618 is also the worst mark in the league. Overall, they are batting just .222. This has led to the White Sox having the league's worst on-base percentage and walk rate.</p>

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<p>The Royals are currently on a two-game winning streak and they are 59-49 overall, which has them 2nd in the AL Central. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 27-83 and have lost 16 straight. This game is being played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, and the forecast calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid 80's.</p>

<p>Kansas City is heavily favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -193 compared to the White Sox at +162. First pitch for this one is set for 2:10 PM ET, and NBCS is carrying this game on TV. Wednesday's starting pitching matchup is Brady Singer for the Royals and Drew Thorpe for the White Sox.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +162</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Wednesday, July 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS 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><p>Thanks to a three-run 8th inning for the Royals' offense, they picked up a 4-3 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -197 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got to White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon, who gave up just one run in seven innings of work but took the loss. As for the Royals, they got a good outing from Michael Wacha, who gave up just two earned runs across seven innings of work and got the win.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Royals were led by Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino, as they were the only two Royals hitters to have more than one hit. Massey, Andrew Vaughn, and Nick Senzel each homered for the Royals' offense.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 59-49 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the AL Central, 6.5 games behind the Guardians. The Royals are 21-10 against other teams in the AL Central. They have won two straight games, and they are 2-0 in this series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have gone 36-22 this season. On the road, they are just under .500 at 23-27. As the favorite, the Royals are 33-19 this year, and they are 26-30 as the underdog. Kansas City's overall series record is 14-18-1, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Royals have been a good bet on the run line this season, as they are 61-47 overall. They are 34-24 on the run line at home and 27-23 on the run line on the road. Their average run differential is +0.7 runs per game, and they have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog this season, going 34-22.</p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road against the Chicago White Sox today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Royals have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 45-60. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 9-11. So far this season, 13.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with 67.6% of their games having lower lines.<p>Brady Singer has been pitching well for the Royals, as he comes into the game with a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 2.82. Singer has made 21 starts this year and has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 4.49. In his last outing, Singer was fantastic, as he didn't give up a run in seven innings of work vs. the Cubs. He gave up just two hits in that outing. Singer has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 8.47 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. At home, they have been even better, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Royals are batting .251, which is 9th in the league, and they also have the fewest strikeouts in the league. Kansas City's top two home run hitters are Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez, who both have 19 homers this season.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Bobby Witt Jr. has gone 11/24, and he is currently on a 12-game hitting streak. Witt Jr. is also 1st on the team with 76 RBIs and is batting .347 for the season. Salvador Perez is also having a strong season at the plate, batting .273 with 71 RBIs.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 27-83, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 39.5 games. Currently, they are on a 16-game losing streak, and they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-30 this year.</p>

<p>So far, the White Sox have gone 5-3 as the favorite and are just 22-80 as the underdog. At home, the White Sox are 17-39 compared to 10-44 on the road. This season, they are just 10-37 in day games and 17-46 in night games.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Chicago White Sox, it's been a losing proposition overall, as they are 48-62 on the run line this season. They have been slightly better at home, going 25-31, but their average run margin is -2.0 runs per game overall and -1.6 runs per game at home. They have been a run line underdog in 102 of their 110 games and are 43-59 in those games. Their average run margin in their 48 wins is +3.0 runs per game, but it's -3.7 runs per game in their 62 losses.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 49-57. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 7-10-1. Only 3.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, with just four games having higher lines. The vast majority of their games (88) have had lines set at fewer than 9 runs, accounting for 80% of their contests.</p><p>Chicago is sending right-hander Drew Thorpe to the mound today vs. the Royals. He has made eight starts this season and has a record of 3-2 with a 4.80 ERA. Opponents are batting .185 off Thorpe this season, and he has turned in five quality starts. In his last outing, Thorpe took the loss, going just two-thirds of an inning and giving up eight earned runs. Before that, he had not given up more than two earned runs in an outing since June 10th. So far, he has a 38.0 ERA at home compared to 4.42 on the road.</p><p>Paul DeJong and Andrew Vaughn have been two of the White Sox's most consistent power threats this season, with DeJong leading the team with 18 homers and Vaughn sitting in the 2nd spot with 13. DeJong comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak, and over his last eight games, he is batting .280 with two homers. Vaughn has also gone deep twice in his last eight games while hitting .250.</p>

<p>As a team, the White Sox are the worst hitting team in the league, with a batting average of just .218. This has led to them being 30th in the league in runs scored (3.1 per game). Their team on-base percentage of .278 and OPS of .622 are also the worst in the league.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 7/31/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th-ranked Raptors (-1594) will travel to take on the 2nd-ranked Bucks (-16.5) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto has lost 15 straight and is 23-53 on the year, while Milwaukee has lost two in a row and is 47-29 overall.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on WMLW. The over/under line for the game is 225.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-108 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Toronto as Away Dogs</h3><p>The Raptors have lost 15 straight games and are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-53. In non-conference games, they are 7-23 compared to 16-30 against the East.</p>

<p>Toronto's ATS record for the season is 32-44, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five games. On the road, they are 19-18 ATS compared to 9-13 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Toronto's O/U record for the season is 39-36-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 231 points per game, and today's line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>The Raptors are coming off a 133-85 loss to the Timberwolves. They were 17.5-point underdogs in that game and are 11-43 as underdogs this season. The game's O/U line was 213.5.</p><p>On the road, the Raptors are scoring 115.2 points per game compared to their season average of 112.3 (21st). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.1% of their games. In terms of pace, Toronto is 12th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA at 47%. Inside the arc, they are 5th in two-point field goal attempts and makes. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage and 26th in three-point makes.</p>

<p>So far, the Raptors have been one of the better passing teams in the league, averaging 28.8 assists per game (5th). In terms of free throws, Toronto is 19th in attempts and 22nd in makes.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Raptors is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.7 points per game (24th). Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.5% and 37.6% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can Milwaukee Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>As the favorite, the Bucks have a record of 44-20 this season and are favored by 16.5 points in today's game. In their last two games as the favorite, they have failed to cover the spread. Overall, they are 28-36 vs. the spread as the favorite this season.</p>

<p>In their games as the favorite, Milwaukee has gone 38-38 on the over/under this season. Today's O/U line of 225.5 is lower than the season average of 235.2 for their games. This year, their games have averaged 236.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's last game vs. Memphis finished with a combined score of 212 points, falling short of the O/U line of 217.5. The Bucks lost the game by a score of 111-101. This loss was their second straight.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bucks are 47-29 this season, which is the best record in the Central Division. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 2nd place. At home, Milwaukee is 29-9 compared to 18-20 on the road.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks have an ATS record of 33-43, including a mark of 17-21 at home. Their games have averaged a scoring differential of +6.7 points per game at home and they are 5-7 vs. the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks are 3rd in the NBA in scoring at 120 points per game. When playing at home, they have increased their scoring to 122.3 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Bucks are 5th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, Milwaukee has outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bucks are 7th in the league at 48%.</p><p>On defense, the Bucks are ranked 22nd in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 57.9% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bucks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.4% from downtown.</p>

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