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<p>Planning on watching today's Sharks and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Ducks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With the Ducks being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Take the Ducks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>San Jose enters tonight's game with a record of 14-32-4 and are in 15th place in the Western Conference. In their last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 5-5 and have won four of their last five games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, San Jose has gone just 5-19-2, and they have lost 11 of their 16 games against Pacific Division opponents. As the underdog this season, the Sharks have gone 14-32-4.</p></p><p>On the season, the Sharks have an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game, and they have gone 22-28 against the puck line as the underdog. So far, San Jose has lost 28 games by more than one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Sharks have gone 7-3 against the puck line, and they are 4-6 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games. On the year, the team's puck line record on the road is 10-16.</p> <p>This season, San Jose's games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Sharks come in with an over/under performance of 20-27-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2.1 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sharks offense is 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the NHL.</p><p>San Jose's leading goal scorer is Tomas Hertl. So far this season, he has 15 goals, placing him 84th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hertl has 19 assists this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Ducks' defense is 27th in takeaways at 6 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen comes into the game having made 20 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.728%.</p><h3>Can Anaheim Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Ducks have gone just 7-17-1, and they are 14th in the Western Conference standings. In the Pacific Division, Anaheim is 7th with a record of 17-30-2. Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 4-6, and they enter this game having lost four straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far this season, Anaheim has been the favorite in just five of their 49 games, and they have gone 1-4-0 in those games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Ducks have gone 8-18 this season. In their last three games, Anaheim has gone 2-1, and they are 16-26-2 this year when they are the underdog.</p></p><p>When favored, the Ducks have gone just 1-4 against the puck line this season, and they have gone just 13-12 at home. So far, their average scoring margin at home is at -0.8 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, Anaheim has gone 27-22 against the puck line, and they come in having won three straight games vs. the puck line. Across their last ten games at home, the Ducks have gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>The average goal total for Anaheim's games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 22-24-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, San Jose has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 1 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Ducks are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. The Anaheim offense is ranked 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.</p><p>Anaheim's leading goal scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far this season, he has 21 goals, placing him 32nd in the NHL. Vatrano also comes into the game with 14 assists.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 27th in takeaways, averaging 6 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 6th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 30 games this season. His current record stands at 9-19, and his save percentage is 0.869%.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.</p> <p>Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

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<p>The forecast for Sunday's Nationals vs. Cardinals game calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s. This NL matchup is set for 2:15 PM ET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the Cardinals are favored on the money line (-153). The Nationals have a money line odds of +129, and they are 4th in the NL East with a record of 49-56.</p>

<p>Washington is currently on a two-game winning streak. The over/under line for Sunday's game is at 8.5 runs, and the under is paying out at +100 compared to -120 for the over.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline -153</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 2:15 ET on Sunday, July 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals 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>It was all Washington in the last game of this series, as the Nationals took down the Cardinals by a score of 14-3. The Nationals offense only had one more hit than the Cardinals and struck out five more times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +131 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Jake Irvin for the Nationals and Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals. Irvin only went 5 1/3 innings but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. On the other side, Gibson was tagged for two homers and six runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Washington's two homers came from Keibert Ruiz and James Wood. Ruiz, Juan Yepez, and Luis Garcia Jr. each had three RBIs for the Nationals' offense.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 49-56 overall and trails the Phillies by 16.5 games in the NL East. The Nationals have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 over their last 10. In the NL East, they are 16-15 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>So far, the Nationals have gone 23-27 at home compared to 26-29 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 39-47 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog. As the favorite, the Nationals are 10-9 this year. Washington's overall series record is 13-18-2, and they will be looking to close out their series with a win today on the road.</p><p>Washington is 59-46 against the run line this season, including a 32-23 mark on the road. The Nationals have covered the run line in two straight games and are 50-36 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while it's -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>Washington is on the road in St. Louis today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Nationals have played 101 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 51-50, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 16-16. So far this season, 37 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 35.2% of their games. Their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Washington is sending left-hander DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made eight starts this season and has a record of 1-4 with a 4.95 ERA. Herz's WHIP for the season is 1.40. In his last outing, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits vs. the Padres. Herz has given up at least one homer in four of his last five outings. So far, he has turned in one quality start, and his ERA at home is 4.44 compared to 9.08 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Nationals offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .239, which is 12th in the league, and are 6th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game. However, they are dead last in the league in home runs and have just the 24th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. have been the Nationals' top power threats this season, as they have 15 and 11 homers, respectively. Abrams and Garcia Jr. also come into the game as the team's top two hitters in terms of RBIs. Over his last eight games, Juan Yepez is hitting .375 with two homers and 10 RBIs. Keibert Ruiz has also gone deep twice in his last seven games, but is just 5/26 in that stretch.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is six games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, and they are 53-51 overall. The Cardinals have dropped three straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Nationals 0-2. So far, they are just 16-16 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 26-24 this year and 27-27 on the road. As the favorite, St. Louis has gone 28-26 and 25-25 as the underdog. This season, the Cardinals have an overall series record of 17-13-3.</p><p>When the Cardinals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.6 runs. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs. St. Louis has a run line record of 52-52, and they are 25-25 at home and 27-27 on the road. They are 19-35 against the run line as the favorite, but 33-17 as the underdog. They have failed to cover the run line in three straight games, and they are 3-3 against the run line in their last six games.</p><p>St. Louis is playing at home against the Nationals with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Cardinals have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 49-52. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 23-13. The over has hit in two straight games for St. Louis.</p><p>Right-hander Miles Mikolas gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Nationals at home. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and is coming off a game in which he gave up just two earned runs and got the win. Looking back over his last four starts, Mikolas has given up two earned runs in three of them. His ERA for the season is 5.02, along with a record of 8-8. Opponents are batting .272 off Mikolas this season. In his 21 starts, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Per nine innings, Mikolas is averaging 6.08 strikeouts and just 1.45 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Cardinals offense has been pretty average, as they are 23rd in scoring at 4.1 runs per game. Their team batting average of .245 is 9th in the league, and they are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. However, they have been near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs and isolated power.</p>

<p>St. Louis has a few guys who have hit a lot of home runs this season, with Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman both in the top 15 in the league in homers. Burleson's 60 RBIs are the best mark in the league right now, and Gorman is 13th in the league in homers. However, Gorman is batting just .204 for the season and Arenado has hit just .179 over his last eight games.</p>

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