The Houston Astros are set to host the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS. The visiting Yankees currently maintain a 1-0 series lead. The game is slated to begin at 8:08 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on Fox Sports One.
<h2>New York Yankees at Houston Astros Odds</h2>
Southpaw James Paxton will get the start for the visiting Bronx Bombers. Paxton is 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA and 186 strikeouts. He's 1-1 with 12 strikeouts and a 6.00 ERA against Houston this year (two starts).

The Astros are going with righty Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA), who has 300 punchouts and 42 walks to his credit as well as a WHIP of 0.80. Verlander is 1-0 with 15 strikeouts and a 4.15 ERA across two starts against New York this year.

With a team slash line of .304/.396/.543, New York has averaged 7.5 runs scored through four playoff games. The Astros are hitting .224/.277/.365 and the team has put up 3.2 runs during this year's playoffs.

The Astros bullpen has registered a postseason ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 2.00, while Yankees relievers have fared significantly better with a 1.65 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.

Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and shortstop Gleyber Torres continue to lead New York’s offense. LeMahieu is slashing .327/.375/.521 with 27 home runs, 106 RBIs and 116 runs scored. Torres (.284/.341/.551) has produced 40 homers, 99 RBIs and 102 runs scored.

The Astros' batters have been led by left fielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Brantley is slashing .308/.368/.497 with 23 home runs, 91 RBIs and 91 runs scored, while Gurriel is hitting .297 with 31 homers, 108 RBIs and 86 runs.

The Yankees are coming off of a 7-0 victory in Game .
<h3>New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-mlb-playoffs-alcs-preview-prediction-new-york-yankees-vs-houston-astros/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Yankees, O/U – OVER
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New York has tallied 18 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Houston has 11 XBH over its last five.

The Yankees have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 15 over their last 10.

The Yankees have a total OPS of .833 this season and an OPS of .823 against right-handed pitchers. The Astros' OPS sits at .844 overall and .826 versus righties.

Houston has posted 19.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 16.2 over its last five.

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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros ALCS Betting Pick 10/13/19

<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Flyers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flyers are hosting the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Dayton as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like New Mexico State at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Mexico State Shock Everyone at UD Arena?</h3><p>New Mexico State narrowly edged out Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 83-82 on Thursday. Despite being -4.5 favorites at home, the Aggies didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 165, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>After leading 48-32 at halftime, New Mexico State allowed the Islanders to score 50 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 35 points themselves.</p><p>New Mexico State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They hit 31.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 22 attempts, and connected on 46.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Aggies went 26 for 36, hitting 72.2%.</p> <p>Isaac Williams led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Jaden Walker added 14 points, hitting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from deep. The Aggies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 9 assists as a team.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of 61 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, as opponents connected on 18 of 39 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Aggies' defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 26, shooting 72%. New Mexico State also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Dayton Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Dayton picked up a 77-69 win over Ball State on Wednesday, November 13th, at home. The Flyers were -16.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Dayton led 41-26 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points went over the O/U line of 143.5, with a combined score of 146.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-19 (21.1%).</p> <p>Malachi Smith was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts, and finished with 17 points and 10 assists. Jermahri Hill led the Flyers with 25 points, while Enoch Cheeks added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Dayton's defense allowed 69 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 22 two-pointers on 35 attempts, a 62% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton held their opponents to 4/19 shooting, just 21%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 attempts, a 72% success rate. Dayton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Demons and Owls game? Catch the action at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Rice as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls -9</p><p>This game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Rice pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Demons Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Northwestern State fell to Oklahoma 73-57 on Monday, November 11th. Despite being +25.5 point underdogs, the Demons kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Northwestern State led 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 45.</p><p>Northwestern State managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks to hitting 57.6% of their two-point attempts (19/33), though they struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of 17 threes (23.5%).</p> <p>The Demons also had just 7 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Jalon Moore led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Micah Thomas added 20 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three (44.4%).</p><p>Northwestern State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northwestern State held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 77%. The Demons allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Owls Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Rice Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls improved to 2-0 on the season with a 66-50 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Tuesday. Rice was favored by 11 points heading into the game and managed to cover the spread with the 16-point victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-21 at halftime, Rice picked up the pace in the second half, scoring 39 points while holding the Warhawks to 29. The total points for the game came in well under the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Rice managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 37.5% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.4%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Alem Huseinovic led the way with 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Trae Broadnax added 14 points and 7 assists, going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Rice also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists as a team.</p><p>Rice's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposition making 11 of 27 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rice allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 attempts for 66%. Rice gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Northwestern State Demons vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Highlanders and Bulldogs are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, RI. The odds for this America East conference game currently have Bryant as the -12 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +12</p><p>This game will be played at Chace Athletic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Bryant winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Highlanders Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Today, NJIT is a 12-point underdog against Bryant. So far, the Highlanders have gone 5-20 as the underdog this season. They come into this game with a record of 7-20, and they have lost five games in a row.</p>

<p>On the road, NJIT is 2-12 this season, and they have lost four straight games away from home. Their average margin of defeat on the road is -13.7 points per game. In their most recent game, they lost to UMBC by a score of 79-60.</p><p>As the underdog, NJIT has gone just 1-2 against the spread in their last 3 games and 9-16 vs. the spread overall this season. On the road, they have gone 6-8 vs. the spread this year and 5-5 in their last 10 games. Their overall ATS mark is 10-16.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 for NJIT's game against Bryant is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.2). This year, their over/under record is 8-18 and their games have averaged 140.1 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 141 points.</p><p>Most recently, the NJIT offense finished with just 60 points vs. UMBC. For the game, they hit 5/29 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 28.6%. Tariq Francis is leading the team in scoring at 14.8 points per contest. Mekhi Gray has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 9.9 going into the game.</p><p>The Highlanders' defense is presently ranked 226th nationally, allowing an average of 74.1 points per contest. The NJIT defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 79 points and allowed UMBC to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>After losing three straight games, Bryant is looking to get back on track as they host NJIT. So far, the Bulldogs have gone 6-3 at home compared to 9-9 on the road. This season, they have been favored in 14 out of 29 games, going 10-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Bryant lost to Massachusetts-Lowell by a score of 89-67. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bulldogs have gone 8-2.</p><p>As the favorite, Bryant has gone 7-7 vs. the spread this season. At home, they are just 4-5 ATS and have gone 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in Bryant's games this season (151.4). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 144 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Bryant offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Massachusetts-Lowell. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.8%, and they made 2 threes. Sherif Gross-Bullock is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 18.3. Meanwhile, Earl Timberlake also brings a PPG average of 15 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 263rd in the country at 75.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. NJIT. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.4%.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs Bryant Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Jets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets stormed back, with seven different players contributing goals. Two of Winnipeg’s goals came with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti netting his 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist earlier in the game.</p> <p>Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Alex Iafallo, who scored his first of the season on a power play. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a total of four to the Lightning. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves but finished with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Nashville?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 6-11-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players contributing goals. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons' first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal on another power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist, with his fourth goal, also scored on an empty net.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Josi, who scored his first goal, also picked up his sixth assist. Nyquist added his fourth assist on Forsberg's empty-netter.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 17:06 in the second period but held strong after allowing another late goal at 17:43 in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>One of the hottest teams in baseball is a massive favorite in this National League tilt on Tuesday, September 6, so make sure you don’t miss out on the best Nationals vs. Cardinals betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Washington and St. Louis will play the second of a four-game series at Busch Stadium, and the Cardinals are big -260 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 8 runs. These National League foes have met three times this season before this series, and the Cards lead 2-1. Game 1 of the current series is played on Monday night, at the time of writing.</p>



<p><strong>Nationals surprised the Mets in New York</strong></p>



<p>The Washington Nationals perhaps have the worst record in the entire MLB, but that didn’t bother them in a three-game series against the New York Mets on the road. After losing the opener, the Nats secured a pair of shocking 7-1 wins against the leading team in the NL East.</p>



<p>Cesar Hernandez blasted his first home run in more than a year, while Ildemaro Vargas and Keibert Ruiz contributed with two RBIs apiece in the most recent 7-1 win. Erick Fedde improved to a 6-9 record after surrendering one run on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk across 6.0 innings. It was Fedde’s first quality start in two months.</p>



<p>Paolo Espino (0-6) is still searching for his first win of the campaign as he takes the mound for the 16th time on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 4.22 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 75/19 K/BB ratio over 96.0 innings.</p>



<p><strong>Cardinals are red-hot right now</strong></p>



<p>The St. Louis Cardinals are the hottest team in the second half of the campaign. They lost only two series in this part of the season and won each of their last seven, including the latest one over the Chicago Cubs at home. It was a series sweep with just four runs allowed in three games. The Cards cemented their place at the top of the NL Central with nine wins ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers.</p>



<p>Albert Pujols was a game-winner for the Cardinals in a 2-0 victory over the Cubs. He entered in the 8th inning as a pinch-hitter and hit a two-run homer, the 695th home run of his illustrious career. Miles Mikolas pitched for eight scoreless innings to improve to an 11-10 record, while Ryan Helsley earned his 13th save of the season.</p>



<p>Jose Quintana (4-6) will get his 27th start of the year (7th in St. Louis’ uniform) when he faces the Nats on Tuesday. The 33-year-old southpaw owns a solid 3.47 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 109/43 K/BB ratio in 132.1 innings of work.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Washington:</strong></p>



<ul><li>16-44 in the last 60 games vs. a left-handed starter</li><li>1-4 in the last five vs. National League Central opponents</li><li>5-21 in the last 26 road games vs. a left-handed starter</li></ul>



<p><strong>St. Louis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>14-3 in the last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter</li><li>21-5 in the last 26 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5</li><li>6-2 in the last eight vs. National League East rivals</li></ul>



<p><strong>Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Paolo Espino is seeking his first victory of the season and I don’t think he will get it at Busch Stadium. He started once against the Cards this year and recorded a 7.71 ERA in 4.2 innings, and he allowed a .368 batting average to the Cardinals’ batter in his career. Considering that St. Louis is scoring 4.76 runs per game against right-handed pitchers, I am backing the hosts to get a comfortable win on Tuesday. The Cardinals are 5-0 in Quintana’s last five starts vs. a team with a losing record, while Jose has a 3.60 ERA in two starts against the Nats this season.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Cardinals at -1.5 Run Line (-120)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Espino surrendered four runs in his previous start against the Cards, and I expect St. Louis to score 4+ runs off of him once again. Quintana didn’t post a shutout start since he became a Cardinal a month ago and allowed precisely two runs in each of his last five starts. Washington’s offense is on the rise and I am backing the visitors to score at least one or two runs against Quintana, which is a good reason for me to go with Over. Over is 5-1 in Quintana’s last six starts overall, while Over is 4-1 in the Nationals’ previous five games vs. a left-handed starter.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 8 runs (-110)</p>

Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/6/22

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Highlanders versus the Titans? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Cal State Fullerton is favored by -2.5 to win at home against UC Riverside.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Titan Gym at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Highlanders Chances on the Road</h3><p>UC Riverside heads into tonight's game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they are 2-13 as the underdog this season. The Highlanders are 10-15 overall, including a 5-8 mark in Big West play. They have won two straight games, and their last victory came against UC Irvine, 88-78.</p>

<p>On the road this season, UC Riverside is 0-12, and they have lost 12 straight games away from home. For the year, they have been outscored by an average of 13.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, UC Riverside has an ATS record of 7-8 this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, their ATS mark is 5-5. On the road, the Highlanders are 4-8 vs. the spread this year and 1-4 over their last 5 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in UC Riverside's games this year (138.6). This season, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points.</p><p>In their latest game, UC Riverside offense put up 88 points against UC Irvine. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 13 threes. In terms of offense, the Highlanders have a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, putting them 398th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 325th in percentage and 87th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Highlanders' defense is nationally ranked 144th, allowing 71.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.2 threes per game vs. Cal State Fullerton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.0%.</p><h3>Do the Titans Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Cal State Fullerton enters tonight's game as 2.5-point favorites, and they are 4-1 this season when favored. They have gone 3-4 at home this season, including a 6-4 record over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Titans are 11-13 this season, and they have lost three straight games. Their record in Big West play is 4-8, compared to 7-5 in non-conference action.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton has an ATS record of 10-12 this season and they are 2-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Titans have gone just 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton has an over/under record of 11-11 this season, and today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 136.1 in their games. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 138 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Titans' offense concluded with 71 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 66.8 points per contest. Max Jones is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.4. Meanwhile, DJ Brewton also brings a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Titans' defense is ranked 79th in the country at 68.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Bakersfield, the Roadrunners finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 73 points vs. Cal State Fullerton.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

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

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

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinal and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -1.5 against Stanford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinal Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford improved to 3-1 on the season with a 70-63 win over Norfolk State on Wednesday. The Cardinal were heavy favorites at -21, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stanford led 38-33 at halftime and outscored Norfolk State 32-30 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinal’s inability to pull away from the Spartans may be a concern moving forward.</p><p>Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.9% overall and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, but they managed to grab 18 offensive rebounds, helping them score 70 points.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 24 points, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three. Stanford also made 24 of 37 free throws, shooting 64.9% from the line.</p><p>Stanford's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing just 33% shooting from the field. They gave up 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's defense limited their opponent to 8 three-pointers on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 24, shooting 64%. Stanford allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Santa Clara Win at Home?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara cruised to a 96-54 win over UC Riverside on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Broncos were -9 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara took control early, leading 43-21 at halftime. They scored 53 points in the 2nd half while holding UC Riverside to 33 points.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks to 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc (12/22) and 60.5% from two-point range (23/38). They also connected on 93.3% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Johnny O'Neil and Tyeree Bryan were perfect from the field, with Bryan going 5/5 and 2/2 from three-point range. O'Neil hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Christoph Tilly led the team with 20 points, shooting 8/10 from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 54 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (23/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Broncos allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. The opposing team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

The Big Ten was the only game in town on the Christmas holiday in college basketball. A handful of games will be played on December 26, including the marquee neutral-site game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

In this 4 p.m. ET tip-off, Gonzaga is a growing favorite up from -7 to -8 in early-morning action, but this line has been up for a while and a lot of money has already been bet on this contest. Some places are as high as 8.5, like <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>, where the total also sits at 140.5. The side and total are kind of all over the map here based on what the book needs.

We’ll handicap both teams and find a play on Saturday’s spotlight game.
<h3><strong><u>Virginia</u></strong><strong><u> Cavaliers</u></strong></h3>
The Cavaliers were one of many teams forced into a COVID pause. They beat Kent State by seven as an 18.5-point favorite on December 4 and then didn’t play again until December 22. William &amp; Mary got a well-rested UVA team and the Cavs had their best performance of the season in a 76-40 romp.

The Cavaliers are not unbeaten like their opponents. Virginia lost to San Francisco earlier this season by a point in a neutral setting as a 15-point favorite. Tony Bennett’s team is 4-1 straight up, 2-2 against the number, and 3-1 to the under.

Many will likely be scared of Virginia because their two data points against the best teams they’ve played have been poor. They had that loss to what is a good San Francisco team that shot 13-of-28 from 3 and then had to go to overtime to beat Kent State. Maybe that will yield some value against a Gonzaga team that doesn’t see defenses like this in the West Coast Conference.

After all, the Cavaliers still grade well both offensively and defensively, even with the adjusted metrics. Opponents are only shooting 38.6% on two-point shots thus far. Virginia is shooting nearly 81% from the free-throw line and 58.5 on deuces themselves. Seven-foot-one monster Jay Huff will provide a different sort of look for a Gonzaga team that has been very efficient at the rim.
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<h3><strong><u>Gonzaga Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
Most of Gonzaga’s offense is predicated on getting to the rim. On “Close Twos” as defined by Bart Torvik, Gonzaga is shooting almost 73%. They’ve had a hard time in the mid-range and are only shooting 34% from three-point land. The Bulldogs have beaten Kansas, West Virginia, and Iowa, but did allow over a point per possession to those three teams.

Auburn is down a few notches this season and the back-to-back against Northwestern State provided little resistance for Gonzaga. They’ve simply outscored the other top teams that they’ve played with 102 points against Kansas, 87 against WVU, and 99 against Iowa, all in neutral settings. This game will also be in a neutral setting in Fort Worth, Texas at Dickies Arena. It will also be seen on CBS.

The interesting thing about Gonzaga to this point is that they’ve played a top-40 schedule and rank third in adjusted offensive efficiency, but their shooting numbers against are not great. They’ve allowed the opposition to shoot 49.4% on twos and 33.3% on threes. Those are pretty average numbers overall. It has been the offense that has really carried Mark Few’s team to victories.

They’re shooting 64.1% on two-point shots. Most of the team has struggled from distance, which the exception of Corey Kispert at 46% and freshman Jalen Suggs at 50% going 12-for-24. That likely makes Kispert the most important factor in this handicap for the Zags, as he’ll need to keep up his three-point prowess or hope that Joel Ayayi or Andrew Nembhard get it going. Those two are 5-of-30 combined from distance.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Two very different teams here. Gonzaga is eighth in adjusted tempo. Virginia is 347th and one of the slowest teams in the country year in and year out. Gonzaga wins with offense. Virginia can win with both offense and defense. The Cavaliers aren’t exactly the same team as last season, but they allowed 80 points once and 70 points once.

Gonzaga will have to connect on a lot of long jumpers or really dazzle the Cavs with ball movement to have as much offensive success as they’ve been having. Virginia can and will trip up in ACC play against teams that see their style of defense often, but in the last four seasons, the Cavaliers have four non-conference losses.

This line is just too high. Find the best price and take Virginia.
<h4><strong>Pick: Virginia +8.5</strong></h4>
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