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Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Cubs and Royals will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and the Royals are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -145. The money line odds for a Cubs win are at +123, and they are 5th in the NL Central, while the Royals are 3rd in the AL Central.</p>

<p>Chicago comes in with a record of 49-55, while the Royals are 56-47 overall. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs, while the Royals are sending Brady Singer to the mound. BSKC will be televising this one.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -145</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Friday, July 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs 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>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 3-2 loss to the Brewers, Justin Steele was solid on the mound, allowing just two runs on six hits and striking out four. However, the Cubs couldn't get the win, and Héctor Neris took the loss out of the bullpen. The Cubs were also without a big game from Seiya Suzuki, who homered but went just 2/4.</p>

<p>Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Cubs were the heavy favorite at -148. Things started off well for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Brewers scored in the top of the first.</p><p>Chicago will be on the road for today's matchup vs. the Royals, and they are looking to get back to .500, as they are currently 49-55 overall. The Cubs are in 5th place in the NL Central, 11 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 13-23 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Cubs lost the final two games of their series vs. the Brewers, dropping the series 2-1. This year, the Cubs are 23-25 as the favorite and 26-30 as the underdog. As the road underdog, Chicago has gone 16-24 this season. They have an overall series record of 11-19-3 this year and have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Cubs have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 31-21. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and have a run line record of 50-54 overall. The Cubs have been a better run line bet on the road than at home, where they are just 19-33.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs is slightly higher than the Chicago Cubs' season average of 8.2 runs per game. The Cubs have played to the under in 74% of their games this season, with a record of 43-57 on the over/under line. The under has hit in each of their last six games, and they have only played in 14.4% of games with an over/under line of 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Royals on the road. This year, he has made 13 starts and is 2-8 with a 6.69 ERA. Looking at his home/road splits, Hendricks is 1-4 on the road with a 7.59 ERA compared to 1-4 at home with a 6.53 ERA. In his last outing, he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had pitched seven scoreless innings and got the win. Hendricks has given up at least one homer in each of his last four outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs have not been a strong offensive team, as they are just 24th in runs per game at 4.1. Not only are they near the bottom of the league in scoring, but they also have a team batting average of just .233 (18th) and are 20th in home runs. Chicago does have a good team walk rate and have the 5th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has struggled this season for the Cubs, hitting just .199, and is batting only .200 over his last seven games. However, he does come into the game with two homers over this stretch. Ian Happ and Morel are the Cubs' top home run hitters this season, but both players have had a rough stretch at the plate of late.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Vinnie Pasquantino at the plate, the Royals are coming off a game in which they scored six runs on 12 hits. Pasquantino went 3/4 with two RBIs and a run scored. The Royals really broke things open with a three-run 4th inning but couldnjson't hold the lead, and the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the top of the 9th to steal the win from the Royals. Kansas City was the -127 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Michael Wacha got the start for the Royals and took the loss. He only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. The Royals's bullpen also struggled, as James McArthur took the loss out of the bullpen and the Royals allowed five runs in the top of the 9th.</p><p>Kansas City opens their series vs. the Cubs having dropped two straight games, and they are 3rd in the AL Central, 5.5 games behind the Guardians. So far, they have gone 19-10 in divisional games. This year, the Royals are 35-20 at home and 21-27 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Royals have gone 30-17 this year, and they are 26-30 as the underdog. At home, they are 21-9 when favored. The team's overall record is 56-47, and they lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Diamondbacks.</p><p>The Royals have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 59-44 overall. They've been especially good at home, where they are 33-22 against the run line. Their average run differential for the season is +0.7 runs per game. They have a run line losing streak of two games, and in those two games, they were favored. Overall, they are 25-22 against the run line as the favorite and 34-22 as the underdog.</p><p>The Royals have an over/under record of 42-58 this season, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, they have gone 7-9, and they have played a total of 15 games with an over/under line of 9 runs. Overall, 69.9% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs.</p><p>Brady Singer will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. Against the White Sox on July 20th, the right-hander pitched seven innings, picking up the win in the process. Looking at his overall numbers, Singer has made 20 starts and has a record of 6-6. His ERA for the season is 3.00, along with a WHIP of 1.22. Opposing batters are hitting .235 off Singer this year. In his 20 appearances, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 8.59 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Singer has given up 13 homers. At home, his ERA is 2.54 compared to 4.49 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Royals are 11th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.6 runs per game. This number jumps to 5.2 runs per game when they are at home. Kansas City's offense has been led by Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez, who are both in the top 11 in the league in home runs. Witt Jr. has been especially hot of late, going 21/39 in his last 10 games, with three homers and nine RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are the league's best team at avoiding strikeouts and have the league's top team batting average. However, they are just 23rd in walks and have a collective on-base percentage of just .309. Overall, they are 8th in the league in batting average.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/26/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Hurricanes? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With the Hurricanes being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Minnesota Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild moved to 24-11-4 on the season. Minnesota, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild, at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the 2-1 win over the Maple Leafs.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild took 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy’s overtime winner. Minnesota had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the defense contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded came on a power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can Carolina Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 23-13-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>After taking a 1-0 lead, the Hurricanes allowed two goals in the final minute of the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on just 3 shots. Orlov now has 3 goals this season. Martin Necas added his 6th goal and also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s second goal. Andrei Svechnikov capped the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter.</p> <p>Carolina’s first goal came at 5:59 in the first period, with Necas scoring again at 17:31 in the second. Orlov’s second goal followed at 14:34 in the second period, and Svechnikov’s empty-netter came with just 9 seconds left in the game. The Hurricanes recorded 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a tough end to the first period, allowing two goals in the final minute, but they tightened up after that, giving up none in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage. The Hurricanes' defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Magic (-214) will host the Warriors (+175) at the Kia Center in Orlando. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 217.5.</p>

<p>Orlando (-5.5) is 42-29 and currently sits 5th in the Eastern Conference. Golden State (37-34) is 10th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-108 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>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>In their games this season, the Warriors have averaged a combined 234.7 points per game, which is higher than today's O/U line of 217.5. Overall, their games have averaged an O/U line of 232 points.</p>

<p>Golden State's O/U record for the season is 35-35-1, and 68 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 217.5. In games with higher O/U lines, they are 34-33-1.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Warriors are 38-32 this season and 23-11 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 15-9 vs. the spread and 7-18 straight-up.</p>

<p>The Warriors are coming off a 113-92 win over the Heat, where they were favored by 5 points. The combined scoring in that game was 205 points, and the O/U line was 216.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Warriors are in 10th place in the Western Conference with a record of 37-34. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 19-24 and 6-9 against the Pacific Division.</p><p>The Warriors have been one of the NBA's top offensive teams this season, ranking 7th in scoring at 118.3 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 118.6 points compared to 117.9 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Golden State is 8th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, the Warriors are 15th in field goal percentage at 47%.</p>

<p>One area where the Warriors have excelled is three-point shooting, as they are 2nd in the NBA in made threes at 14.8 per game. Overall, they are hitting 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc.</p><p>The Warriors' defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 116.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.9% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Do the Magic Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Magic are 5.5-point favorites today against the Warriors, and they have a 23-7 ATS record as the favorite this season. In games where they are favored, Orlando has gone 25-5 straight up and have a scoring margin of +9.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Orlando's O/U record for the season is 33-38, and 51 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 217.5. This year, their games have averaged 219.6 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Kings, the Magic lost by a score of 109-107. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and Orlando was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Magic are currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 42-29. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Orlando is 30-17 compared to 12-12 against the West.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic are 47-24 ATS, including a 25-10 record at home and 22-14 on the road. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +7.1 points per game.</p><p>This season, the Magic have been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts per game at 24.7. At home, they are averaging 113.7 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the league in made threes per game at 11. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 21st in the NBA.</p>

<p>So far, Orlando has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.2% of their games. They are 26th in the league in assists at 24.7 per game.</p><p>In the current season, the Magic defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 108.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Magic are forcing 14 per game, which is 24th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 13th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 3/27/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-1900) will host the Jazz (+996) in a Western Northwest divisional matchup. Utah is currently on a three-game losing streak and has a record of 10-31, which is 15th in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City is 35-7 and is favored by 17.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this game.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-107 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 10-31 on the season after a 123-119 road loss to the Pelicans on Monday. Utah entered the game as +11 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 230.</p> <p>Utah started strong, going on a 14-0 run early and leading 38-19 after the 1st quarter. They maintained their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 31-30, but the Pelicans took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 33-20. Despite leading 89-82 going into the 4th, Utah was outscored 28-21 in the final quarter.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Pelicans, the Jazz shot just 39.6% from the field and 23.9% from three-point range, hitting only 11 threes. Keyonte George led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 30% from the field and 18.2% from deep.</p> <p>Isaiah Collier contributed 20 points and 11 assists, while Svi Mykhailiuk added 19 points, making 4 threes at a 40% clip. George scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 5 more in overtime.</p><p>The Jazz put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the Pelicans to just 19 points. However, they allowed 30 points in the 2nd quarter and 33 in the 3rd, contributing to their 123-119 loss. Utah gave up 28 points in the 4th quarter, and overall, New Orleans shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pelicans hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. The Jazz also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 26. On the boards, Utah secured 44 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma City Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Oklahoma City improved to 35-7 this season with a 127-101 win over the Nets on Sunday. The Thunder, who were -16.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 228.5 went over the pre-game line of 217.5.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Thunder jump out to a 14-2 lead. They dominated the 1st quarter, outscoring the Nets 39-19. After an even 2nd quarter (30-30), Oklahoma City edged the Nets 29-28 in the 3rd and closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 29-24.</p><p>In their win over the Nets, the Thunder shot 55.2% from the field and connected on 19 threes at a 44.2% rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, while Isaiah Joe hit 8 threes, finishing with 24 points on 80% shooting.</p> <p>Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and Joe added 6 in the 4th. Ousmane Dieng also contributed 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>The Thunder put on a strong defensive performance against the Nets, holding them to 101 points on 42% shooting. Oklahoma City set the tone early, allowing just 19 points in the 1st quarter. They gave up 30 points in the 2nd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 24 points to seal the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Nets to 12 made threes on 27% shooting. Brooklyn also went to the line 19 times, hitting 15 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25