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<p>Yusei Kikuchi will be on the mound for the Astros on Sunday, as they are facing off against the Orioles, who will be starting Dean Kremer. The game is set to get started at 7:10 PM ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the Astros are favored on the money line (-112).</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the Astros are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 69-60 and in 1st place in the AL West. The Orioles, meanwhile, have won two straight and are 76-55, which has them 2nd in the AL East. This game will be televised on ESPN.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -107</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:10 ET on Sunday, August 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore rallied for three runs in the 6th inning in the most recent game of this Orioles vs. Astros series. The Orioles scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the 6th, picking up a 3-2 win. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -111 on the money line.</p>

<p>Albert Suarez only went 5 2/3 innings for the Orioles but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Keegan Akin got the win out of the bullpen, and Seranthony Dominguez got the save. Framber Valdez went 5 2/3 innings for the Astros, giving up three runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, and Jose Altuve each homered for their respective teams. Rutschman and Holliday each had two hits and scored a run for the Orioles.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are 69-60 overall, putting them 1st in the AL West. Currently, they lead the Mariners by 4.5 games. Houston has dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Orioles 1-2. So far, they have gone 21-18 in AL West matchups.</p>

<p>As the road team today, the Astros are 34-31 this season, compared to 35-29 at home. This year, the Astros are an even 20-19 as the road favorite, and they are 52-43 overall as the favorite. They have been even as the underdog, going 17-17.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line, the Astros have been a better option on the road, where they are 36-29. Their average run differential is 0.5, and they have been the favorite in 95 of their games, going 42-53 against the run line in those contests. In their wins, they are covering the run line by an average of 3.7 runs per game.</p>The Houston Astros are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. Their combined run average for the season is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 51-74. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 16-26, and this season, 28.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.<p>Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is starting for the Astros today as he faces the Orioles on the road. Kikuchi has made 26 starts this year and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 4.37. So far, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Kikuchi finished with a no-decision, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. At home, his ERA is 4.82, compared to 5.56 on the road.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 25 homers is the best mark on the team and 11th in the league. He is also hitting .306 and is 2nd on the team with 67 RBIs. Yainer Diaz comes into the game with an eight-game hitting streak and has gone 9/24 in his last six games, including two homers. For the season, he is batting .302 with 15 home runs.</p>

<p>For the season, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a good home run hitting team and are 3rd in the league in batting average. As a team, they have been striking out at a low rate and have the 3rd best team batting average in the league.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles are 76-55 overall and trail the Yankees by just a half-game for the AL East lead. Baltimore has gone 28-15 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles have won two straight games, and they are 5-5 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles are 39-29 this season and 37-26 on the road. As the favorite, Baltimore is 62-42 and 14-13 as the underdog. They have won two straight at home, and their overall series record is 23-12-6.</p><p>When playing at home, the Orioles have a run line record of 33-35, and their average run margin is +0.4 runs per game. As the underdog, their run line record is 20-7, and they have covered the run line in five straight games when getting the runs. Overall, their run line record is 72-59, and their average run margin is +0.7 runs per game.</p><p>Today, the Baltimore Orioles are at home against the Houston Astros. The O/U line is set at 8.5, which is lower than their season average of 9.3 runs per game. Overall, the Orioles have been a good over team this season, with a 70-51 O/U record. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 21-17. However, the majority of their games have had lower O/U lines, with only 30.5% of their games having a line set at 8.5 or higher.</p><p>Dean Kremer will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win and gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that start vs. the Mets, he only gave up two hits and issued three walks. Looking back further, Kremer has made six straight starts, and he has allowed at least one homer in five of those outings. The right-hander has a record of 6-9 this season and an ERA of 4.30. For the year, he has made six quality starts and is averaging 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.83 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the best home run hitting team in the league and are also the top team in terms of isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in terms of team slugging percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander have been the Orioles' top power threats this season, with 33 and 38 homers, respectively. Henderson is batting .284 overall and Santander comes in at just .236. However, Santander has been struggling of late, hitting just .150 over his last five games. Colton Cowser has gone 6/18 in his last five games and has one home run during that stretch.</p>

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<p>The Red Sox will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston. However, they are facing a Rangers club that is 55-63 and Texas 3rd in the AL West. The money line odds have the Red Sox as the favorites, with their line sitting at -135 compared to the Rangers at +115. This game can be seen on ESPN, with the first pitch from Fenway set for 7:10 PM ET.</p>

<p>Monday's forecast in Boston calls for temperatures in the high 70s and partly cloudy skies. Brayan Bello is the Red Sox starter, while the Rangers are going with Tyler Mahle. The over/under line is at 9.5 runs.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +115</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Monday, August 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 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 Yankees with an 8-7 loss. Texas was the +124 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Rangers, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Yankees scored three times in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney had a rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on 12 hits and issuing two walks. The Rangers also wasted a big game from Carson Kelly, who went 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Texas will be on the road today vs. the Red Sox, and they are 55-63 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Astros by 7.5 games. The Rangers head into today's game with an overall division record of 14-18.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Rangers have gone 36-28 this year, and they are 19-35 as the underdog. Texas is just above .500 at home, going 31-27, and they are 24-36 on the road. The Rangers' overall series record is 15-22-1, and they have dropped five straight series.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers are on the road, they have a run line record of 26-34. They are 2-0 in their last two games against the run line and have covered in 28 of their 54 games as the underdog.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 53-61. The over/under line for their games is typically set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 9.5 runs, the over has hit in 6 of 8 games. Only 7.6% of their games have had an over/under line set at 9.5 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Tyler Mahle and the Rangers are on the road to face the Red Sox. Mahle is coming off a start in which he took a tough-luck loss to the Astros. In that outing, he went 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits and 2 walks.</p><p>Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers, going 11/38 with six homers and 11 RBIs over his last nine games. For the season, he is batting .274 with 25 homers and 61 RBIs. Adolis Garcia is also near the top of the league in homers, but he is batting just .220 for the season. Marcus Semien has 17 homers and is batting .241.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are 19th in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. The team's collective batting average on balls in play is also 19th in the league.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston closed out their series vs. the Astros with a 10-2 loss. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the +123 underdog at home. Things really got away from the Red Sox in the 4th inning, as the Astros scored five runs in the inning. Boston's offense scored their only two runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>James Paxton got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted two-thirds of an inning, giving up two runs on two hits. Ceddanne Rafaela pitched well in relief, going two innings and not giving up a run. The Red Sox's offense was carried by Rafaela, as he went 2/3 with two doubles and a run scored.</p><p>Boston opens their series vs. the Rangers having dropped four straight games, and they are 7.5 games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. This season, they are 14-13 in AL East matchups. The Red Sox are 61-55 overall.</p>

<p>So far, the Red Sox have gone 27-31 at home compared to 34-24 on the road. As the favorite, Boston is 32-24 and 29-31 as the underdog. At home, they have dropped three straight, and their overall series record is 19-14-5. The Red Sox lost their most recent series vs. the Astros.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Boston Red Sox, it's been a losing proposition this season, as they are just 54-62. They have been especially bad at home, going 21-37. Their average run margin for the season is just 0.2, but they have been outscored by 0.6 runs per game at home. They have also been favored in 56 games, going just 20-36 against the run line.</p><p>Today's game between the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers has an over/under line of 9.5 runs. The Red Sox have played in 15 games this season with over/under lines set at 9.5 runs, and their record in those games is 7-8. Overall, Boston games have averaged 9.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 61-49.</p><p>Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Rangers at home. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 5.16. Bello's WHIP for the season is currently 1.45. Looking back at his last four outings, Bello has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four starts. In his most recent outing, he gave up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Bello has allowed at least one home run in each of his last four starts.</p><p>The Red Sox come into the game as one of the league's best offensive teams, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. So far, they are the 3rd best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .261. As a team, they are also one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, ranking 7th in the league. Boston's lineup has been tough to strike out, as they are 28th in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's best hitter this season, batting .300 with 25 homers and 71 RBIs. He is also on a 1 game hitting streak. Devers is 2nd in the league in RBIs and is 8th in homers. Jarren Duran is also having a strong season, hitting .291 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs. In his last 4 games, Danny Jansen has gone 3/11 with 2 homers.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/12/24

<p>The Mean Green and Cowboys are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -2.5 against North Texas in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will McNeese State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Texas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas picked up a 54-51 road win over Minnesota on Wednesday, covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 129.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 23-14 at halftime, the Mean Green allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but managed to score 31 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 5 of 17 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 29.4% rate, and their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Mean Green made just 9 of 16 attempts, shooting 56.2%. They did grab 13 offensive rebounds, but managed only 9 assists as a team. Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Mean Green were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 25 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Texas allowed just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Mean Green also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 68% of their shots. North Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will McNeese State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State dropped their Monday matchup against Alabama, 72-64, in an away game. Entering as +17.5 point underdogs, the Cowboys kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-30 at halftime, McNeese State outscored Alabama 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>McNeese State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws (9/11).</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Sincere Parker added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Alyn Breed contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each chipped in 15 points, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.</p><p>McNeese State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. They were effective inside, hitting 68% of their two-point shots, going 11/16.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys shot 32%, making 11 of 34 three-point attempts. They also went 17/24 from the free-throw line, shooting 70%. McNeese State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Demon Deacons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are hosting the game at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -26.5 at home against USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell 93-74 to Virginia Tech on Friday, November 8th. The Spartans, who were +24 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, USC Upstate scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 50.9% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They also connected on 9 of 13 free throws, shooting 69.2% from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the way with 20 points, while Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon Rechsteiner each added 19 points. Carmelo Adkins was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots and both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 93 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 56% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent connected on 8 of 21 attempts, good for 38%. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 76% rate. The Spartans gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Demon Deacons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wake Forest pulled off a 72-70 win over Michigan on Sunday, November 10th. The Demon Deacons were +2 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Wake Forest trailed 38-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Michigan 38-32. The combined points for the game were 142, falling short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.6% (20/36) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20).</p> <p>Tre'Von Spillers was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 16 points. Hunter Sallis led the team with 18 points, while Juke Harris and Roddy Gayle Jr. each added 11 points.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Demon Deacons allowed 26 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Wake Forest allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (55%) and 6 three-pointers on 20 attempts (30%). They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws (73%).</p>

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The Los Angeles Chargers seem to have made a habit of blowing leads, and that does not represent the healthiest situation in the world. But they are very high on their rookie quarterback, and that is why they are happy to have gotten a head start on the Justin Herbert "project." They'll tackle the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA at 4:05 PM ET.
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The Chargers have dealt with more injuries than the average team, but I'm not sure that is the reason behind them blowing leads of 16 points or more in four consecutive games (in one of those games they did come back to beat Jacksonville). But last week they were up by 21 points against Denver and let the Broncos score 28 points in the second half.

We aren't necessarily going to call Justin Herbert a revelation just yet, but the rookie from Oregon has proven head coach Anthony Lynn to be correct in his decision to leave him out there even after Tyrod Taylor was able to play again.

Herbert is 67% accurate with 15 touchdown passes and just five interceptions, and I guess you could say the race is on as to whether he or Joe Burrow is going to be the offensive rookie of the year.

The latest word is that Keenan Allen, who has been targeted far more than any other Charger receiver, is questionable with a problem related to "illness," but unless he is ruled out entirely, I would expect him to go. The Raiders have had more than their share of problems in the defensive backfield, so it would be incumbent upon Herbert to exploit things, and we think we will.

The biggest difficulty with the Chargers is that their secondary hasn't been healthy. Derwin James and Chris Harris have been out. Desmond King has been a disappointment, and to a certain degree you can say that about Casey Hayward as well. Remember that Derek Carr is a guy who operates with low risk and high efficiency in Jon Gruden's system. He has only two interceptions, and perhaps his biggest concern here is that there could be absences along the offensive line.

Trent Brown, who they were expecting to play, was put back on a COVID list. The Raiders have not been following the COVID protocols too well and have taken a heavy fine for that. Then there is Kolton Miller, who didn't practice all week due to an ankle injury. Richie Incognito is out. Sam Young is banged up. So are others. It's a good thing Carr can get rid of the ball quickly in this scheme or there would be some real problems. It helps them that Joey Bosa won't likely play for L.A. (concussion).

It would be inaccurate to refer to the Chargers as a "bad team." Think about some of the top contenders for the Super Bowl. Kansas City, New Orleans, Tampa Bay - the Bolts could have easily seen things go their way against all three.

They are almost 47% on third downs, which is very good. They are holding teams under 40%, which is also real good. They have shown good balance for a team that lost Austin Ekeler. They just lost their end game somewhere.

I think they have an edge in this one. And I think we may also be catching a bit of a break with the total. Both teams ran the ball down the other team's throat last week - the Raiders had 209 yards against Cleveland, while the Chargers had 210 against Denver. That was under the expectation of getting different conditions. Now they are indoors, and while this does not create a "home field advantage" for Los Angeles, it may change the way these teams approach things. The public may believe that they are going to see teams chew clock. I would expect a donnybrook like many of the games they have both been playing.

Two secondaries that are lacking. Two quarterbacks who can put up numbers. We're comfortable going OVER the total in this one.

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week 13 matchup between the UL Monroe Warhawks and Arkansas State Red Wolves as they kick off at 3:00 ET from Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. The over/under line is currently set at 52.5 points, and the Red Wolves are the -3.5 point favorites at home. The Warhawks enter the game with a 5-5 record, while the Red Wolves are 6-4 on the season.</p><h3>UL MONROE WARHAWKS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Centennial Bank Stadium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arkansas State Red Wolves winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Arkansas State Red Wolves winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UL Monroe Warhawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UL Monroe enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, ranked 106th in our power rankings. They have a 58.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at the Sun Belt title. The Warhawks have been strong at home (3-1) but have struggled on the road (1-4) this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UL Monroe is 5-4, with a 3-1 record at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, covering the spread in that matchup. Their average scoring margin is -7.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52.5 points. UL Monroe’s games have averaged 48.8 points, with their over/under record at 6-3. Their average over/under line this season has been 48.1 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 1.2 points per game.</p><p>UL Monroe’s offense has been heavily reliant on their ground game, ranking 29th in rushing attempts per game and averaging 169 rushing yards per contest. Ahmad Hardy has been the focal point, amassing 977 rushing yards and scoring 10 touchdowns, while averaging 5 yards per carry.</p> <p></p><p>Overall, the Warhawks are 108th in our offensive power rankings and are scoring 20.8 points per game. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 126th nationally with 131.2 yards per game. Aidan Armenta has thrown for 989 yards, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 78.</p><p>UL Monroe's defense struggled in their recent game against Auburn, giving up 48 points and 509 total yards. They allowed 304 passing yards and five touchdowns through the air, while Auburn also rushed for 205 yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, UL Monroe ranks 34th in the nation, allowing 184.9 passing yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the run, ranking 142nd by giving up 204 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Arkansas State Red Wolves Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, hosting UL Monroe. They are 3-0 at home this season and rank 110th in our CFB power rankings. The Red Wolves have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible, but only a 0.1% chance of winning the Sun Belt.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in three games, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -8.8 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 4-5, with their games averaging 56.4 points. The average over/under line has been 57.7 points, and this week’s line is set at 52.5 points.</p><p>Arkansas State’s offense is averaging 23.8 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 72nd in the nation. They are ranked 95th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 39%, and their passer rating is 81, ranking 102nd nationally. On the ground, they average 162.5 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 2,131 yards with a passer rating of 78, completing 61.3% of his passes. He has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. Arkansas State ranks 26th in passing attempts per game. Leading receiver Corey Rucker has 782 yards and three touchdowns this season. Ja'Quez Cross leads the rushing attack with 543 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 32.6 points per game. They rank 149th in the nation against the run, giving up 208.1 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 253.3 passing yards per game, completing 63.9% of their throws.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Georgia State, Arkansas State allowed 20 points but limited the Panthers to just 65 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Georgia State threw the ball 49 times, accumulating 346 passing yards, while Arkansas State’s defense came away with two interceptions.</p>

UL Monroe Warhawks vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-127) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (+106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won four straight games. The 76ers are 2-9 on the season and have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 212 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-90 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Philadelphia Be The Talk of Kia Center?</h3><p>The 76ers fell to 2-9 on the season after a 114-106 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 220, just over the pre-game line of 218.5.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter, holding Cleveland to 17 points, the 76ers struggled in the 3rd, allowing a 10-0 run that put them behind 69-55. Philadelphia battled back to within four points heading into the 4th quarter but couldn’t close the gap, as the Cavaliers outscored them 32-28 in the final period.</p><p>Jared McCain led the 76ers with 34 points and 10 assists in their 114-106 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Kelly Oubre added 20 points, and Caleb Martin contributed 18, shooting 61.5% from the field.</p> <p>Philadelphia connected on 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from deep, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.6%. McCain scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Reggie Jackson added 8 of his 13 points in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Cavaliers to just 17 points, but they gave up 31 points in the 1st and over 30 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 114-106 loss. Cleveland shot 49% from the field.</p> <p>Philadelphia struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing the Cavaliers to hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers sent Cleveland to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Does Orlando Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 7-6 this season with a 94-90 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. The Magic were favored by 1 point and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 184 fell well short of the O/U line of 224.</p> <p>Orlando’s defense was key, as they held the Pacers to 18 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. A 10-0 run helped the Magic take control, and they finished strong by outscoring Indiana 26-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Pacers, the Magic managed just 94 points, shooting 40% from the field. They hit 13 threes at a 34.2% clip.</p> <p>Franz Wagner led the way with 29 points and 6 assists, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the floor.</p><p>The Magic's defense was strong against the Pacers, holding them to just 90 points on 38% shooting. Orlando clamped down in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing only 18 points in each.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic limited the Pacers to 10 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Indiana to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Orlando grabbed 37 rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Golden Eagles face off at 9:30 ET on FS1. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Marquette as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 9:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Find a Way to Win in New York?</h3><p>After a narrow 58-57 win over DePaul, Villanova's record stands at 17-14. The Wildcats have gone 11-10 in conference play compared to 6-4 in non-conference games. On the road, Villanova is 5-8 this season and has gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Wildcats have gone 3-7 this season. Overall, they have been the underdog in 10 of their 31 games. Villanova's average scoring margin on the road is -1.2 compared to +9.8 at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Villanova has gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 5-7-1 and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Villanova games is 10-21-1, and today's line of 143 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 124 points, and their OU record in their last 10 games is 1-9.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 70.7 points per game, Villanova struggled in their previous game. Against DePaul, the Wildcats scored 58 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.3%. The team's scoring leader is Eric Dixon, who holds an average of 16.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, TJ Bamba is averaging 10 points per game this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Villanova defense has been performing well, ranking 24th in the country at 65.6 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. DePaul, the Blue Demons finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 57 points vs. Villanova.</p><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Marquette has been a much better team at home this season, going 16-3 compared to 7-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +15.3, and they have been favored in 23 of their 31 games, going 19-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>Coming off an 86-80 win against Xavier, the Golden Eagles have gone 8-2 in their last 10 home games. For the season, they are 23-8, including a 14-6 record in Big East play.</p><p>Marquette has a solid ATS record of 18-12-1 on the season, going 12-6-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last three home games, the Golden Eagles are 2-1 ATS and they have gone 8-2 ATS over their last 10 home games. As the favorite this year, Marquette has gone 14-9 vs. the spread and they have a perfect 9-1 ATS mark over their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Marquette games is 13-18. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 149 points, which is just below the average over/under line of 149.8. Today's over/under line of 143 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 157 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Marquette offense tallied 86 points in a matchup against Xavier. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.9%, and they made 8 threes. Kam Jones is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.7. Meanwhile, Oso Ighodaro also brings a PPG average of 14.4 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Eagles' defense holds the 109th rank in the nation, allowing 69.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Marquette's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.0% this season.</p>

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