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<p>The Shockers and Pirates are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates will host the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and East Carolina is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Wichita State.</p><h3>WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Wichita State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Wichita State enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they have gone just 1-9 as the underdog this season. The Shockers have struggled on the road this year, going just 2-7, and they have lost six straight games away from home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Wichita State defeated UTSA by a score of 84-64. Over their last 10 road games, the Shockers have gone just 2-8, and they have gone 0-5 on the road over their last five games.</p><p>Wichita State has an overall ATS record of 8-13-1 this season and they are 3-5-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Shockers are 3-6-1 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 1-2 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, Wichita State has an ATS mark of 3-6-1 in their last 10 games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in Wichita State's games this season (147.1). This year, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Wichita State offense put up 84 points against UTSA. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.7% and made 7 threes. Offensively, the Shockers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 202nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 347th in percentage and 294th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Shockers' defense is ranked 210th in the country at 73.9 points per contest. Wichita State's three-point defense is currently 200th in the country at 8.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.5% of their shots vs. Wichita State.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>East Carolina is favored by 1.5 points at home against Wichita State, and the Pirates have gone 8-4 this season when favored. So far, they have an average scoring differential of +2.6 points per game at home.</p>

<p>East Carolina comes into this game with a 12-12 record, including a 5-6 mark in American Athletic Conference play. In their most recent game, the Pirates defeated UTSA by a score of 84-73.</p><p>East Carolina's ATS record this season is currently 10-12-1. At home, their ATS mark is just 5-9-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pirates have gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>East Carolina has an over/under record of 8-15 this season, and today's line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.6). So far, 12 of their games have finished with less than 138 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 135 points.</p><p>East Carolina is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 84 points vs. UTSA. This figure is more than their season average of 69.5 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Russell Felton Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.2. Brandon Johnson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.5.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the East Carolina defense is giving up an average of 68.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, East Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.1% this season.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Pistons game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Pistons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Warriors come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 227.5 points.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors -6</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-97 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Warriors face the Pistons as they aim to keep their record above .500, currently standing at 5-2. Additionally, the team holds the 3rd position in the Western Conference and the 1st position in the Pacific division.</p><p>This season, Golden State has a 3-4 ATS record, including a three-game losing streak against the spread. When favored, they hold a 1-3 record against the spread, while as underdogs, they are 2-1.</p><p>Leading Golden State in scoring so far is Stephen Curry, who has a field goal percentage of 54.5%, 5.1 rebounds per game, and an average of 30.4 points per game this season (2023-2024).</p><p>Golden State's offense is ranked 12th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 46%. They are also ranked 10th in the league, averaging 115.6 points per game. However, their free throw attempts per game are the lowest in the NBA, ranking 30th.</p><p>Golden State's defense comes into the game with an average of 110.6 points allowed per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also have an average of 8.7 steals per game, ranking 14th in the league. Additionally, the Warriors' opponents shoot 32.7% from three-point range, ranking 5th in the league.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Detroit?</h3><p>The Pistons, with a record of just 2-5 so far this season, are aiming to secure a win against the Warriors. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, they hold the 13th position, while in the Central division, they rank 4th.</p><p>Detroit has an ATS record of 3-4 for this season, with a four game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Pistons hold a 2-2 ATS record, while at home they have a 1-2 record against the spread.</p><p>Detroit Pistons heads into the game with Cade Cunningham as their leading scorer, boasting an average of 23.1 points per game, a 42.2% field goal percentage, and 7.3 assists per game in the 2023-2024 season.</p><p>In terms of the Detroit Pistons' offensive performance in the 2023-2024 season, they rank 2nd in free throw attempts per game, 16th in possessions per game, and 20th in points per game among all NBA teams.</p><p>This season, the Pistons' defense is ranked 27th in the NBA for allowing 6.1 blocked shots per game. They also rank 15th in the league for allowing 111.9 points per game, and 11th for their field goal percentage allowed at 45.5%.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/6/23

<p>The Tigers and Pirates are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Pirates will host the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Memphis is favored by -4 in this American Athletic conference matchup the against East Carolina. The over/under for the game is set at 145 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +4</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Tigers Chances in Greenville</h3><p>Coming into today's game, Memphis has won two straight games, and they are 20-8 overall, including a 9-6 record in American Athletic Conference play. On the road, the Tigers are just 7-6, and their average scoring margin is -0.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Memphis has been favored in 21 of their 28 games, going 17-4 in those contests. In their last game, the Tigers beat Florida Atlantic by a score of 78-74.</p><p>As the favorite, Memphis has gone 7-14 vs. the spread this season and just 3-7 over their last 10 games as the favorite. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-8 this year and 0-3 in their last three road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Memphis games is 15-12-1 with their matchups averaging 155.5 points. Today's over/under line of 145 is lower than the average OU line in their games (151.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Tigers' offense tallied 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 80 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 140th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 182nd in terms of percentage and 115th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Tigers' defense is presently ranked 255th nationally, allowing an average of 75.6 points per contest. The Memphis defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Florida Atlantic to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>East Carolina enters this game with a 14-13 overall record, including a 10-7 mark at home. They have gone 7-7 in American Athletic Conference play, and they are currently on a two-game home winning streak. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pirates have gone 3-9 this season, and they are 3-6 on the road compared to 10-7 at home. So far, they have been the underdog in 12 of their 27 games.</p><p>As the underdog, East Carolina has gone 6-6 vs. the spread this season. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have an ATS record of 5-5. At home, their ATS mark is 7-9-1 for the year and they are 4-5-1 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>East Carolina's over/under record this season sits at 8-18 and today's line of 145 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (141.7). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than 145. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>The East Carolina offense is coming off a game in which they scored 52 points vs. Rice. Overall their field goal percentage was 35.2% while connecting on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Russell Felton Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.5. Brandon Johnson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.7.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the East Carolina defense is giving up an average of 67.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, East Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.4% this season.</p>

Memphis Tigers vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-271) will head to Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+217) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat (32-25) are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, while the Trail Blazers (15-41) are 14th in the West.</p>

<p>Portland (+6) is currently on an eight-game losing streak, while Miami (-6) has won four straight. The over/under line for this game is sitting at 214 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-77 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Miami?</h3><p>The Heat are favored by 6 points in today's game against the Trail Blazers. This season, Miami has been favored in 32 of their 57 games and has a record of 22-10 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Miami has won their last four games straight up and has covered the spread in their last seven games. On the road, the Heat have an ATS record of 15-11 and are 17-12 straight up.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Heat are currently in 6th place with a record of 32-25. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-16 compared to 10-9 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Heat defeated the Kings by a score of 121-110. They were 7-point underdogs going into the game and have an O/U record of 22-35 this season.</p>

<p>On average, the Heat's games have finished with 220.8 points this season, which is higher than today's O/U line of 214. In their last five games, their games have averaged 231 points.</p><p>This season, the Heat are 27th in the league in scoring, averaging 110.7 points per game. On the road, Miami is 28th in the NBA with 108.4 points per contest.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Heat are 28th in the league at 96.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Miami is 24th in the NBA at 46%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Heat have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.1% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, Miami is 27th in the league at 52%.</p><p>So far this season, the Heat defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 110.1 points allowed per contest. Miami's defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 30th in blocked shots, with an average of 3.3 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last 6 games, the Trail Blazers have gone 0-6 ATS at home and are 11-17 ATS at home for the season. As underdogs, their ATS record is 24-26 for the season and they have failed to cover the spread in 4 straight games as underdogs.</p>

<p>This season, Portland has an average scoring differential of -6.0 points per game at home. On the road, they are 6-22 and have an average scoring differential of -12.1 PPG.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Trail Blazers have lost 8 straight games overall. In their most recent game, they lost to the Hornets by a score of 93-80. The O/U line for that game was 213.5 points.</p>

<p>On the season, the Trail Blazers are 15-41 and are currently in 14th place in the Western Conference. Against Western Conference teams, they are 6-32 and 1-12 against teams in their division. In non-conference play, they are 9-9.</p>

<p>This season, Portland has an O/U record of 25-30-1 and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 214, with 54 of their games having higher O/U lines.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are below the NBA average in points per game at 107.4 (29th). However, they have been better at home, averaging 109.0 points compared to 105.9 on the road.</p>

<p>Portland has struggled with their three-point shooting this season, hitting just 34% of their attempts (27th). Overall, they are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%.</p>

<p>Despite being 30th in assists, the Trail Blazers are 5th in offensive rebounds. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.</p><p>The Trail Blazers' defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 116.5 points per contest. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.</p>

Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

<p>ABC will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are the heavy favorite at -20.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 47 points. Texas comes in with a 9-1 record, while Kentucky is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 27 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kentucky Wildcats at +20.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kentucky Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Kentucky enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, holding a 1.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. In six of their ten games, the Wildcats have been favored, but they’ve only managed a 2-4 record in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats have a +2.6 average scoring margin and are 5-4 against the spread. They’ve gone 3-0 ATS as underdogs and 2-4 as favorites. On the road, Kentucky is 2-1 ATS, while they are 3-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 47 points. Kentucky’s games have averaged 41.2 points, with an average line of 45.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-6, with seven games featuring lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Kentucky’s offense ranks 80th in points per game, averaging 21.9, and they sit 74th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 109th in passing yards per game, with just 183.4 yards. They are 82nd in passing completions, averaging 14.4 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 37.4%, ranking 85th. Kentucky’s passer rating is 73, placing them 120th nationally.</p> <p>Brock Vandagriff leads the Wildcats with 1,542 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 81. Kentucky is 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 37.1 per game, and they gain 159.1 rushing yards per game. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has 505 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dane Key leads the receiving corps with 686 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Kentucky's defense is ranked 19th nationally, allowing 19.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 134.4 rushing yards per game and 188.5 passing yards, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 80.2 and completing 64.2% of their throws against Kentucky.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Murray State, Kentucky's defense allowed just 6 points, giving up 259 total yards. They held Murray State to 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 169 passing yards, while also forcing three interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Texas Longhorns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>At 9-1, Texas is ranked first in our CFB power rankings. They have a 39% chance of winning the Southeastern and a 93.2% chance of making the playoffs. The Longhorns also have the best odds of reaching the national championship game at 32.3% and winning it at 19.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Texas is 5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all 10 games, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +25.1 points, and they are 6-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 47 points. Texas games have averaged 48.9 points, with an average line of 53.4 points. They are 4-5-1 against the over/under, with an average margin of -4.5 points.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 14th nationally with 288.5 yards per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 23.3 per game, and 27th in attempts. Their quarterback, Quinn Ewers, has thrown for 1,898 yards and has a passer rating of 109. Texas is 12th in scoring, averaging 37 points per game, and we have them 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Ewers has completed 68.4% of his passes, throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. Texas ranks 10th in passer rating. Isaiah Bond leads the team with 483 receiving yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Texas averages 162.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Texas' defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 11.9 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 136.5 passing yards per game, which is the 4th-lowest in the country, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 52 against them, the 3rd-lowest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Arkansas, Texas gave up only 10 points and 231 total yards. They held Arkansas to 82 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 149 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors (-487) are favored by 10 points over the Grizzlies (+364). The over/under for this Western Conference matchup is 217.</p>

<p>Golden State is 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-32, while Memphis is 13th with a mark of 23-46. The Grizzlies have lost three straight games.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +10</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-100 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 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Grizzlies Stand a Chance in San Francisco?</h3><p>The Grizzlies have lost three straight games and are 23-46 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Memphis has gone 17-36 this season and is 29-24 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 10 points against the Warriors.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Grizzlies have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 34-35. On the road, they are 20-14 ATS compared to 14-21 ATS at home.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Kings, the Grizzlies lost by a score of 121-111. They were 11.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 220 points.</p>

<p>This season, Memphis has an O/U record of 32-36-1, and the over has hit in three straight games. On average, the Grizzlies' games have finished with 218.3 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Grizzlies have struggled to score, ranking 30th in the NBA at 105.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.5 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, Memphis is 30th in the league at 43%. However, they are 10th in three-pointers made per game at 13.3.</p>

<p>Overall, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 20.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Grizzlies' defense is giving up an average of 112.4 points per contest. Memphis struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Kings, giving up 15. For the game, Sacramento scored 121 points in the game.</p><h3>Will the Golden State Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Golden State's ATS record at home is 14-20, and they have failed to cover the spread in three straight games at home. As the favorite, they are 21-22 ATS and 28-15 straight-up.</p>

<p>The Warriors are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-32. In the West, they are 18-23 and 6-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. In non-conference games, they are 17-9.</p>

<p>Their most recent game was a 119-112 loss to the Knicks, and the O/U line was 211.5. This improved their O/U record for the season to 33-33-1. The Warriors were favored by 6.5 points in that game.</p>

<p>On average, Golden State's games have finished with 235.1 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 217. The team's O/U record for the season is 33-33-1, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>At home, the Warriors are scoring 117.6 points per game which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in the league in scoring at 118.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the NBA at 47%.</p>

<p>Golden State is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in three-pointers made per game at 14.8. They are also 3rd in three-point attempts per game. From beyond the arc, the Warriors are shooting 37% which is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Golden State is 7th in the NBA at 100 possessions per game. They are also 5th in assists at 29 per game. When compared to the NBA scoring average, the Warriors have outscored it in 59.7% of their games this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Warriors' defense is giving up an average of 116.8 points per contest. Golden State's defense is currently forcing 13.8 turnovers per game, which is 23rd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.3 rejections per game.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/24

If you’d asked me if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would have a better record than the New Orleans Saints when the teams met in Week 9, I would have answered strongly in the negative. However, the Bucs come in at 6-2, while the Saints (already having had their bye) come in at 5-2. Tampa Bay just escaped Gotham with a win on <em>Monday Night Football </em>edging the G-men 25-23, now winners of three games in a row. The Saints have won four in a row since losing in prime time to the Packers in Week 3, most recently knocking off the Bears on the road. Those four wins, though, have come by a combined 15 points.

The Saints won the first meeting between these two teams, 34-23 at home, in the season opener. Can the Bucs get the split, or will the Saints move back into first place? Check out our preview, with odds courtesy of expert bookmaker <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/jazzsports/">JAZZSports.ag</a></strong>.

<strong>When: </strong>Sunday, November 8, 2020, 8:20 pm ET

<strong>Where: </strong>Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

<strong>TV: </strong>NBC

<strong>Radio: </strong>Westwood One

<strong>JAZZ Sports Odds: </strong>Tampa Bay -5.5 / Total 55.5
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<h4><strong>Why the Saints Will Win</strong></h4>
New Orleans is terrific against the run, but the unit will still have its hands full with Fournette and Ronald Jones pounding the ball. It’s also hard to see Drew Brees coming up short at home in prime time, when the Saints have become automatic over the past few years. The problems for the Saints come in passing defense; on paper, that secondary looks strong, with two shutdown corners, but in reality they get flagged way too many times for pass interference after taking bad angles to the ball.

This was a more automatic call for the Saints when Jameis Winston was the quarterback in Tampa Bay. Now, though, the Bucs have a seasoned veteran accustomed to winning running the offense, and the defense has solved a lot of the issues that plagued it in the Week 1 loss. If you like the Buccaneers, you see the defense shutting down New Orleans similarly to the way they made Aaron Rodgers and the Packer offense look silly three weeks ago.
<h4><strong>Why the Buccaneers Will Win</strong></h4>
Tampa Bay has one of the NFC’s best defenses and has been especially stout against the run. The Saints have a terrific running back in Alvin Kamara, so the Bucs’ front seven will have to focus on shutting him down. In their recent winning streak, the Buccaneers had run up the score against Green Bay and Las Vegas before struggling against the Giants, so it could be that the Bucs had a hard time getting intense about a Giants team that has struggled. The NFC East is now 1-16 against teams with a winning record, so if Tampa Bay wasn’t super hyped about the game, we could forgive them.

On offense, the Buccaneers actually have more weaponry. The Saints have Jared Cook at tight end and Leonard Fournette at tailback, but wide receiver Michael Thomas remains an enigma. Is his ankle healthy? He was ruled out of Week 8 and remains questionable for Week 9. The Saints have said they will not trade him ahead of the deadline, and the Saints could use him on the field. The Bucs have Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski to catch balls down the field, and they could slice and dice the New Orleans secondary.
<h4><strong>The Final Word</strong></h4>
I wasn’t sold on Tampa Bay winning the NFC South, but given the inconsistency in New Orleans, the chaos in Carolina and the nonsense in Atlanta, the Buccaneers could win this division and make a deep playoff run. I see Tampa Bay winning this one (and covering the spread too!)

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New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Odds & Pick 11/8/20

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Raiders and Sooners face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sooners are hosting the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Texas Tech.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Red Raiders Chances in Norman</h3><p>After 18 games, Texas Tech has a 15-3 record, including a 4-1 mark in Big 12 play. On the road, the Red Raiders are 4-3, and their average scoring margin away from home is +0.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Texas Tech has been the underdog in five games, and they have a 2-3 record in those contests. In their last game, the Red Raiders defeated BYU by a score of 85-78. Over their last 10 road games, they have a record of 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas Tech has gone 2-3 vs. the spread this season and is 9-9 overall. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Raiders are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Texas Tech this season is 11-7, and the average scoring total in their games is 142.9 points. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138). So far, 12 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line, and seven of their games have finished with fewer points than 141.5. The average scoring total in their last three games is 137 points, and their OU record over their last three games is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Texas Tech's offense scored 85 points against BYU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.5%, and they went 17/18 from the free-throw line. Pop Isaacs was the leading scorer for the Red Raiders, putting up 32 points. In addition, Warren Washington contributed 19 points.</p><p>This season, the Texas Tech defense has been impressive, holding the 46th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. BYU, the Cougars finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 78 points vs. Texas Tech.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Sooners Chances at Home</h3><p>After losing to Texas in their last game, the Sooners come into this one with a 15-4 record. At home, Oklahoma has been dominant, going 13-2, compared to their 2-2 record on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.4, and they have been favored in 14 of their 19 games this season, going 13-1.</p>

<p>So far, the Sooners have gone 3-3 in Big 12 play, and they are 12-1 in non-conference games. Over their last 10 games at home, Oklahoma has gone 8-2, and they are 4-1 in their last five.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oklahoma has gone 9-5 vs. the spread and their home ATS record is 9-6. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Sooners are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Oklahoma's games this season (145.1). 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 135 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Oklahoma offense finished with just 60 points vs. Texas. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.3%. The top scorer for the Sooners was Jalon Moore with 15 points, while Otega Oweh also added 10 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Sooners' defense is ranked 40th in the country at 65.6 points per contest. The Oklahoma defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Texas to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

It was great to have live sports to wager on in North America again. This week, we’ll get UFC on ESPN 9 on Wednesday, UFC on ESPN 10 on Saturday, and the Darlington Raceway 400 on Sunday. This is all part of our hopeful return to whatever normal is across the sports world.

It would be wrong to say that UFC 249 went off without a hitch, as Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and members of his team tested positive for coronavirus and had to be removed from the event, but everything else went extremely well for Dana White and especially well for ESPN, who saw some monster ratings.

We’ll likely see more of the same with UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Teixeira on Wednesday. The main event features light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira and the card will be more approachable for everybody than the pay-per-view event from this past weekend. All scheduled fights can be seen on ESPN. The card is quite a bit weaker than what we saw on Saturday, but sports fans will probably watch just about anything at this point, so expect another big set of ratings for ESPN.

We’ll take a look at the fight card with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> to break down the 11 scheduled bouts and take a deeper look at the main card scraps.

Action starts with the first of three heavyweight fights, as <strong>Chase Sherman</strong> squares off with <strong>Isaac Villanueva</strong>. Sherman is a -135 favorite over Villanueva as he looks to snap a three-fight losing streak. This is the UFC debut for “Ike”, who had a cameo appearance in Bellator back in 2016 and has won four straight fights in Fury FC. Villanueva has tapped out five times and been knocked out three times in his career en route to a 16-9 record. This is a big chance for the 36-year-old, who is giving up some size to Sherman.

Sherman fought to get back here after a stint as a bare knuckle boxer and with a couple of Island Fights appearances. He’s earned this right with a new contract and he should win his return match.

Speaking of UFC debutants, <strong>Hunter Azure</strong> was victorious in his first official UFC scrap. Azure won the judges’ approval over 15 minutes against Brad Katona. He’ll look to improve to 9-0 in his career in this featherweight fracas against <strong>Brian Kelleher</strong>. Azure is the big -165 favorite against the far more experienced Kelleher, who is fighting for the 31st time in his career. This is his eighth UFC fight and he is 4-3 in those. The 28-year-old Azure has won four of his last five fights by unanimous decision. The striking power isn’t totally there, but the cage IQ is high.

Kelleher has only gone to decision once in his seven UFC fights, so you do have to wonder a bit about the gas tank late in this one. He beat Ode’ Osbourne back in January following a year-long layoff. This is a good step up for Azure, but the -165 line and the movement in his direction suggests that he’ll be up for the task. Azure by decision would cut into the juice a bit in all likelihood.

Another unbeaten fighter looks to stay that way as <strong>Omar Morales</strong> of Venezuela tries to improve to 10-0. He is -150 to do that, with +130 on the come back for <strong>Gabriel Benitez</strong>. Morales scored an impressive knockout win over Harvey Park on the Dana White Contender Series back in August and followed that up with his first official UFC dub over Dong Hyun Ma in December. The 5-foot-11 Morales has a size advantage and Benitez is moving up from featherweight to lightweight for this fight. This line looks cheap at -150.

The lone female fight on the card features <strong>Sijara Eubanks</strong> and <strong>Sarah Moras</strong>. This fight was on the original bill for UFC 249 when Dana White was told to stand down by ESPN execs from his planned fight card at Tachi Palace. Now Eubanks and Moras fight here in Jacksonville. Eubanks is a massive -365 favorite. All four Eubanks fights have gone to the judges, so the round prop may be a less juicy option when that gets posted, but there aren’t likely to be many reasons to bet this one. That said, Eubanks has lost two straight to Bethe Correia and Aspen Ladd.

This could very well be the best fight on the prelim card as <strong>Michael Johnson</strong> and <strong>Thiago Moises </strong>square off in a closely-lined fight. Johnson is the slight favorite at time of writing at -115 and Moises is -105. This will be an interesting fight for the 25-year-old Moises. He’s facing a veteran in Johnson whose best days are behind him, but he still has a much more impressive résumé than Moises and he has a lot more experience.

Johnson needs a win here coming off of back-to-back losses in 2019. The 33-year-old is down to 20-15 in his career overall and has actually lost seven of his last 10 fights. It is hard to know what we will get from Moises, who was overmatched a bit by Beneil Dariush in his first UFC fight. He was a big underdog to Damir Ismagulov in his most recent fight and did lose after going the distance. Moises seems to have a much higher ceiling right now, so the -105 is preferred, but this is a tough handicap.

The last of the prelim fights brings us back to the heavyweight division for <strong>Andrei Arlovski </strong>vs. <strong>Philipe Lins</strong>. This is the UFC debut for Lins, who most recently was crowned the champion in PFL. Lins never defended the title because he got hurt. Now he gets a UFC shot and a good one at that with a -155 price tag. The 41-year-old Arlovski is +135 in hopes of better fortunes. Since the start of 2016, Arlovski is 3-9-1 against UFC competition. It is pretty easy to see why betting markets are down on him. He just doesn’t win fights. He probably won’t win this one either.

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<strong>Karl Roberson (+140) vs. Marvin Vettori (-160)</strong>

All in all, Karl Roberson had 371 pretty good days from November 3, 2018 to November 9, 2019. He won three of his four fights and his only loss came when he stepped up in class to fight Glover Teixeira with a pretty quick turnaround. Roberson beat Wellington Turman and Roman Kopylov to round out 2019. It was the UFC debut for both Turman and Kopylov.

Marvin Vettori is a different kind of animal. Vettori is a much better fighter than those two guys. Remember, this is a guy that took Israel Adesanya a full 15 back in 2018 and lost by split decision. He went 2-0 in 2019 with wins over Cezar Ferreira and Andrew Sanchez. Roberson seems to have some potential as a fighter at 29 with a lot of athleticism and a good skill set, but he isn’t as advanced as the 26-year-old Vettori, who got an earlier start and has more polish.

<strong>Pick: Marvin Vettori</strong>

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<strong>Ray Borg (+145) vs. Ricky Simon (-165)</strong>

This should be a quality fight. Ray Borg faces the +145 price tag coming off of two wins, including a win over Rogerio Bontorin back in February. Ricky Simon, meanwhile, comes in at -165 off of consecutive losses. Simon also fought Rob Font and Urijah Faber, who are two strong competitors in the bantamweight division. What’s interesting here is that Borg is just going to go ahead and fight as a bantamweight. He tried to return as a flyweight last time out against Bontorin and missed weight badly. Weight cuts have been a big issue for him regardless of division.

Simon has more size and a different method of fighting. He likes to strike. Borg likes the fight on the canvas looking for submissions. Whichever guy is able to dictate the nature of the fight should get the win. Truthfully, that should probably be Simon, who is a much more significant striker and doesn’t mind top control on the ground. He’s got more reach and more experience at bantamweight. Too many things are stacked against Borg here.

<strong>Pick: Ricky Simon</strong>

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<strong>Alexander Hernandez (+105) vs. Drew Dober (-125)</strong>

This should be a strong fight as well. Alexander Hernandez only has two losses in his MMA career and one of those came against Donald Cerrone 19 months ago. The other came in Hero FC to Jamall Emmers back in 2013. Emmers just made his UFC debut right before the quarantine hit. Drew Dober is a seasoned vet with 31 fights to his name, including a UFC career that spans back to 2013. Dober is the short favorite in this lightweight match.

This is a tough fight to handicap. Dober has won his two most recent fights by first-round knockout, showing some striking power that we had not seen in a while. Hernandez was knocked out by Cerrone, but it remains his only loss in that way. The 27-year-old Hernandez needs a win like this to take his career to the next step. He’s had some very good wins, but this is one that goes on the map and would prove that his Beneil Dariush win wasn’t a fluke.

This one is really too close to call. Dober is solid. Hernandez is solid. The fighters are similar in size and style. Dober is a harder worker, but Hernandez is the more efficient worker. This one has the makings of going the distance, but I’ll take the short underdog.

<strong>Pick: Alexander Hernandez</strong>

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<strong>Ben Rothwell (+130) vs. Ovince Saint Preux (-150)</strong>

Ovince Saint Preux has lost three of his last five fights, but his choke out win over Michal Oleksiejczuk felt like the clock turning back. Interestingly, OSP is moving up to heavyweight for the first time to take on Ben Rothwell. Rothwell ended a string of three straight losses by beating Stefan Struve back in December.

This will be an interesting fight for Rothwell. Saint Preux is going to be a much sleeker and quicker heavyweight than the guys he has fought previously. Rothwell may have more striking power than what OSP is used to seeing, especially with the 60-pound difference. Strength could be a big deal as well. Rothwell is also one of the better heavyweights on the mat. Saint Preux is stepping into some uncharted territory here with the change in class and I don’t think it benefits him against a highly versatile fighter like Rothwell. The size and strength edge at +130 is a lot to overlook.

<strong>Pick: Ben Rothwell</strong>

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<strong>Glover Teixeira (+155) vs. Anthony Smith (-175)</strong>

Glover Teixeira continues to get it done. The 40-year-old has won three straight and four of five as he heads into his match with Anthony Smith. Teixeira bested Nikita Krylov, Ion Cutelaba, and Karl Roberson to finish off a perfect 2019. He did win via split decision over Krylov, but it was still the 30th win of Teixeira’s career. He remains an accurate and busy striker, even in his relatively old age. It has been impressive to watch him adapt and better himself, even in his later years as a fighter.

Anthony Smith is a popular name in the light heavyweight division. He could have beaten Jon Jones had he wanted a disqualification for an illegal knee, but that fight is listed as a loss in his biggest opportunity. It didn’t take long for him to bounce back with a win over Alexander Gustafsson less than three months later. Now he faces Teixeira in a fight against another veteran with a lot of cage experience. Teixeira just isn’t on Smith’s level. Not as a striker. Not from a speed standpoint. That isn’t a criticism of Teixeira. It is praise of Smith.

<strong>Pick: Anthony Smith</strong>

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