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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>On Monday, November 18th, the Texans and Cowboys will face off at 8:15 ET on ESPN. The Texans are the heavy favorite with a money line of -364, and they are favored by -7.5 on the road. This non-conference matchup is being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The Cowboys' money line odds are +288, and the over/under line is set at 42 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS DALLAS COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Texans to win, our ATS pick is to take the Cowboys at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Texans remain atop the AFC South with a 6-4 record. After a week 8 win over the Colts, Houston has dropped two straight, including a 26-23 loss to the Lions in week 10. The Texans were +4 at home in that game, so they managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 49, and the teams combined for exactly that, resulting in a push.</p> <p>Our projections give Houston a 94.8% chance of making the playoffs and a 92.6% chance of winning the division. The Texans rank 13th in our power rankings heading into week 11. They have a -0.2 scoring margin and are 4-6 ATS this season. Their O/U record is 2-7-1, with their games averaging 45 points compared to an average line of 45.6.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Texans rank 18th in our offensive power rankings, sitting 14th in the NFL with 22.4 points per game. They are 15th in passing yards per game (218.7) and 10th in passing attempts (34.4). On the ground, they average 119.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 18th, on 28.4 attempts per contest. Houston has been strong early in games, ranking 4th in the league in 1st quarter scoring.</p> <p>In week 10, the Texans scored all 23 of their points in the first half against the Lions, failing to score in the 3rd and 4th quarters. C.J. Stroud threw for 232 yards, completing 19 of 33 passes, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Joe Mixon rushed for 46 yards on 25 carries, while John Metchie III led the team with 74 receiving yards on 5 catches.</p><p>In their 26-23 loss to the Lions, the Texans' defense allowed just 15 completions but gave up 240 passing yards, including two touchdowns. Despite this, they did manage to come up with five interceptions. The Texans' run defense held up well, allowing just 105 yards on 32 attempts (3.3 yards per attempt). Houston's defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Lions to convert 58.3% of their third down attempts. They also failed to record any sacks in the game and had a tackles for loss differential of -6.</p><h3>Are The Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At AT&T Stadium</h3><p>With a 3-6 record, the Cowboys rank 32nd in our NFL power rankings and have just a 0.9% chance of making the playoffs. Dallas has lost four straight games, including a 34-6 home loss to the Eagles in week 10. They were unable to cover the spread as 7-point underdogs and are now 2-7 ATS this season. Their O/U record stands at 5-4, with the under hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>Dallas is 0-4 at home this season but has gone 3-2 on the road. Their last win came in week 5, when they beat the Steelers 20-17. In that game, the Cowboys covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Cowboys rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing attempts per game (39.4), averaging 231.3 passing yards, which ranks 10th. On the ground, Dallas ranks 27th in rushing attempts and 31st in rushing yards per game, with just 83.7. They are converting 35.9% of their third-down attempts, ranking 21st in the league, but have been strong in the red zone, converting 66.7% of their opportunities, which ranks 2nd.</p> <p>In week 10, Cooper Rush struggled, throwing for just 45 yards on 13/23 passing. Rico Dowdle led the team with 53 rushing yards on 12 carries, and Jake Ferguson had 4 catches for 24 yards. Dallas scored only 6 points against the Eagles, failing to score in the second half.</p><p>In the Cowboys' 34-6 loss to the Eagles, their defense allowed 187 rushing yards on 38 attempts, with Philadelphia finishing the game with 348 total yards. Despite giving up a big day on the ground, Dallas did manage to sack the quarterback five times and held the Eagles to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>In the passing game, the Cowboys allowed just 161 yards through the air on 15 completions. However, they did give up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Eagles to complete 68.2% of their passes. Dallas also came up with one interception.</p>

Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Privateers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers are hosting the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Lindenwood is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against New Orleans. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +1</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-65 in favor of the Privateers.</li><li>Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Lions?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions faced a tough challenge in their season opener, losing 93-60 to Oklahoma on Monday. Lindenwood, who were +27.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, the Lions allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 140.</p><p>Lindenwood struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.1% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 4 assists.</p> <p>Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Jeremiah Fears contributed 16 points and 6 assists, while Duke Miles added 14 points, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Lindenwood's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 93 points in their last game. The Lions shot 52% from the field, hitting 34 of their 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lindenwood connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 11/17 from the free-throw line, making 64% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Will the Privateers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>New Orleans fell 78-61 to Troy on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they were +12.5 point underdogs. The Privateers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-20 at halftime, New Orleans showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while holding Troy to 35. However, their 2nd half effort wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>The Privateers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 17.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit only 50% of their free throws.</p> <p>James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Jackson Fields added 15 points and 10 boards, while Tayton Conerway contributed 11 points and 6 assists.</p><p>New Orleans gave up 78 points despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Privateers limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 4/23, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, New Orleans sent their opponent to the stripe 22 times, where they converted 11 attempts. The Privateers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Lindenwood Lions vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Jets and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lightning winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>The Lightning should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Winnipeg Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 15-1-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Jets fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying to score seven unanswered goals. Seven different players found the net for Winnipeg, with two of their goals coming with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, taking 34 shots on goal and scoring twice on empty nets. The Jets had 7 different players score, with Alex Iafallo netting his 1st goal of the season on a power play in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg with his 3rd goal of the season. Nikolaj Ehlers added his 9th goal on an empty net, while Cole Perfetti chipped in with his 4th, also on an empty net. The Jets recorded 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and another at the 6:51 mark in the third period, which tied the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. Defensively, the Jets finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 7-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning led 2-0 in the first period, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the game’s final nine goals. Tampa Bay entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the 6.5 line.</p> <p>Four different Lightning players scored in the game. They held a 4-3 lead until the Jets tied it early in the third period. Winnipeg then added two empty-net goals to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Hagel got the Lightning on the board with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point's 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third period.</p> <p>Tampa Bay fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. The team finished with 4 assists.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled late, allowing four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Defensively, the Lightning recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -7 at home against South Carolina State.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Carolina State Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina State's season opener against the Gamecocks ended in an 86-64 loss. The Bulldogs, who were +18.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-25 at halftime, the Bulldogs put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45 points, making it difficult to close the gap.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 54.2% of their free throws, making 13 of 24.</p> <p>Jacobi Wright led the Bulldogs with 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 57.1% from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field. The Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and recorded 13 assists as a team.</p><p>South Carolina State Bulldogs gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 22 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 72% rate.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville dropped to 0-2 this season after a 78-69 loss to Furman on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the road matchup.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 69 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 75% of their free throws.</p> <p>Robert McCray V and Charles Johnston led the way, with McCray scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Johnston added 25 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Zach Bell had a tough night from deep, making just 1 of 11 attempts.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/31 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Jacksonville's opponents shot 34%, hitting 9 of 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws for 70%. Jacksonville gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>First pitch for Thursday's Rangers vs. Mariners matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. The Mariners are favored on the money line (-158) and will be looking to move above .500, as they are 74-72. Texas, on the other hand, has lost two straight and is 3rd in the AL West at 70-76.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Rangers at +133, and the over/under line is currently 7 runs. Starting for the Mariners is Bryce Miller, while the Rangers are sending Kumar Rocker to the mound.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -158</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Thursday, September 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers 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>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rangers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Diamondbacks with a 14-4 loss. Texas was the +141 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Rangers in the 4th inning, as the Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the inning. Texas's offense scored their only four runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Cody Bradford got the start for the Rangers and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up eight earned runs. Offensively, the Rangers had nine hits but only scored four runs. Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia each had two hits and scored one run apiece.</p><p>Texas is 70-76 overall and trails the Astros by 7.5 games in the AL West. The Rangers head into today's game having lost two straight games, and they lost the final two games of their series vs. the Diamondbacks. So far, they are 19-20 against other teams in the AL West.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 41-34 this year compared to 29-42 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers are 16-31 this year and 23-43 as the favorite. Texas' overall series record is 20-25-1 this year.</p><p>When the Rangers are on the road, they are 30-41 against the run line, including a current 4-game losing streak. They have been favored in 80 games and have covered the run line in just 27 of those games.</p><p>Today's game between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners has an over/under line of 7 runs, which is lower than the average over/under line for the Rangers this season. Texas games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for Rangers games this season is 66-75. The Rangers have played in just one game this season with an over/under line of 7 runs, and the over/under record in those games is 2-4. Overall, 95.2% of Rangers games this season have had higher over/under lines than 7 runs.</p><p>Kumar Rocker takes the mound for the Rangers in today's game versus the Mariners. It's his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.</p><p>Over their last seven games, Marcus Semien has gone 9/30 with two homers and five RBIs. This has improved his season-long batting average to just .238, but his 20 homers are 3rd most in the lineup. Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are the team's leaders in RBIs, with both players having gone deep 22 and 30 times, respectively. Seager is also batting a team-high .278.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game and are 16th in batting average. Their team OPS of .683 is 21st in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and isolated power.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Padres, the Mariners closed out the series with a 5-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -107 on the money line. Offensively, the Mariners scored their five runs on just five hits and didn't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Bryan Woo got the start for the Mariners, going 6 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up two runs on two hits and issued just one walk. The Mariners also got a big game from Cal Raleigh, going 2/4 with a double, run scored, and RBI.</p><p>Seattle is 74-72 overall and 3.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West. They host the Rangers today with an overall division record of 22-17. The Mariners are 42-29 at home compared to 32-43 on the road this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Mariners have gone 54-46 as the favorite and 20-26 as the underdog. They have been good at home when favored, going 34-23 this season. Seattle's overall series record is 19-23-4, and they split their most recent series vs. the Padres.</p><p>Seattle has been a solid run line bet at home this season, going 30-41 against the run line in games played at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners have an average run margin of +0.6 runs per game at home this season, and their overall run line record is 62-84.</p><p>Seattle's over/under record is 66-71 this season, and the over/under line for today's game against the Texas Rangers is set at 7 runs. The Mariners' games have averaged a combined 7.9 runs per game this season, and when the over/under line has been set at 7 runs, their record is 13-19-7. Overall, 65.8% of Seattle's games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs.</p><p>Seattle is starting right-hander Bryce Miller vs. the Rangers today, and he comes into the game with a record of 11-8 and an ERA of 3.18. Miller has made 28 starts this year and has pitched well at home, going 6-3 with a 2.31 ERA. In his last outing, Miller picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run vs. the Cardinals. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Miller's WHIP for the season is .99, and opponents are batting .202 vs. Miller this year.</p><p>Cal Raleigh and Luke Raley have been swinging the bat well of late for the Mariners, with Raleigh hitting .364 over his last eight games and Raley batting .308 over his last seven. Raleigh has also gone deep twice during this stretch, and Raley has two homers in his last seven games. For the season, Raleigh is batting just .216, but his 30 home runs are 1st on the team and 12th in the league.</p>

<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. They are also the league's worst team in terms of batting average and are 29th in strikeouts. Overall, they have been better on the road (4.4 runs per game) than at home (3.7).</p>

Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/12/24

The NCAA Tournament officially starts today with the four play-in games with tip times (ET) of 5:10, 6:27, 8:40, and the late one at 9:57 between UCLA and Michigan State. The NIT also continues tonight with NC State vs. Davidson and SMU vs. Boise State. Only six games are on the card, but all of them have some degree of importance.

With that in mind, our spotlight game does fall in the Big Dance and it will be the late game between UCLA and Michigan State. The Spartans have taken money throughout the week to push this line out to -2.5 with a total of 135 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a>. This week is unique in that these first-round lines, play-in games, and NIT matchups have been up for several days in advance of the game and have had a lot of time to marinate.

While this isn’t the sexiest game of the play-in round, it is the late one and we like to highlight those as much as possible so readers have lots of time to find it.
<h3><strong><u>UCLA Bruins</u></strong></h3>
Is this a Pac-12 vs. Big Ten commentary more than anything? We all know that the Big Ten is clearly the best conference in college basketball this season. It is a big reason why Michigan State made the field of 68 to begin with. The Spartans scored some big wins and beat both #1 seeds from the conference and also Ohio State.

UCLA’s resume is a lot less exciting, especially because the end of the year featured four straight losses. The Bruins fell in overtime to eventual Pac-12 winner Oregon State in the conference tournament on the heels of losses to Colorado, Oregon, and USC. Even in the non-conference, UCLA lost to San Diego State and Ohio State. This is a Bruins team that went 2-6 in Quadrant 1 games, 3-3 in Quad 2 games, and padded some numbers by going 12-0 against Q3 and Q4 teams.

This is also a UCLA team that fell on the right side of variance in close games with a record of 10-3 in games decided by six or fewer points. So, no, it isn’t all about the gap between the Big Ten and the Pac-12. UCLA just doesn’t have a savory profile, even if Michigan State has plenty of warts as well.

What does UCLA do well? The Bruins do turn the ball over only 16.6% of the time, which ranks in the top 60 nationally. They’ve also made just shy of 37% of their three-point shots, a skill that will have to be on display here tonight if the Bruins want to have a good chance of advancing. The problem is that UCLA only takes a three 31.7% of the time, which ranks 300th in the nation.

The worst part for the Bruins is that this is the second year for defensive-minded head coach Mick Cronin and the Bruins are not good defensively. Their 50.7% eFG% against ranks 196th in the nation. They don’t force turnovers. They do rebound well overall and especially on the defensive end, but this is a hard profile to love.
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<h3><strong><u>Michigan</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Spartans</u></strong></h3>
Speaking of hard profiles to love, Michigan State went 5-10 in Quadrant 1 games, but 10-2 against teams Quad 2 or lower. Unfortunately, you face a lot of really good teams in the Big Ten on a regular basis. At the time, Duke was a Quad 1 game back in December and that was a big non-conference win, but we saw what the Blue Devils did from that point forward.

Recency bias seems to be a big deal in the eyes of the Selection Committee. Nobody thought Michigan State had a chance to make the Dance with a 4-9 record in conference play and a 10-9 record overall, but Sparty went 5-2 over the last seven conference games, including wins over Illinois, Ohio State, and Michigan, so that was enough for the Committee to give MSU the benefit of the doubt.

The Committee seemed to have its mind made up and ignored the 11-point loss to Maryland in Indianapolis during the Big Ten Tournament.

The Spartans have one of the lower turnover rates in the country on defense, which is both a byproduct of the Big Ten, where ball security is high, and also that this just isn’t that great of a defense. Opponents have only made 31.5% of their three-point attempts against the men from East Lansing. Michigan State has only made 32% of its own shots from beyond the arc.

This is a very experienced team, though. Upperclassmen play the bulk of the minutes and sophomore Malik Hall played a good amount as a freshman. UCLA is a team led by sophomores primarily, so it will be interesting to see which team has more poise in this win or go home format.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This game looks like an under to me. Games with high levels of importance are often played to slower tempos. UCLA will be happy to oblige, as they play at a glacial pace under Cronin. Michigan State is much quicker on the tempo side, but also a poor offensive team, so it would behoove them to slow it down.

Fouling at the end of the game would obviously be a concern, so maybe the FIRST HALF UNDER is the best look here at 63. I would anticipate a feeling-out process between these teams as well. There wasn’t a lot of non-conference basketball this season and these are two good coaches that should have been able to accomplish a lot during film study.

The official pick will be the full-game under, just to ensure that everybody has access to it, but I do think a slow start is my preferred course of action because teams foul religiously to extend games when they have one opportunity to extend the season.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 135</strong></h4>
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