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Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 9/12/24

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 9/5/24

Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Detroit Tigers vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

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<p>The North Carolina State Wolfpack look to build off a successful 8-4 2020 season when they welcome the South Florida Bulls on Thursday. South Florida opened last season with a victory, then lost eight of their next 10 games, finishing 1-8-2.</p>



<p>North Carolina State is favored by 18 points (-110) at most <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>sportsbooks</strong></a>. The Wolfpack and the Bulls have played each other just one time, when NC State defeated them on September 13, 2014, 49-17.</p>



<h2 id="h-only-way-to-go-is-up-for-bulls"><strong>Only Way to Go Is Up for Bulls</strong></h2>



<p>After a disheartening one-win season, South Florida has to feel like the only way they could go is up. However, this is not an easy schedule for the Bulls as they open with NC State, then take on Florida, Florida A&amp;M, before closing out the month with BYU. A 1-3 start could easily be the case for this team.</p>



<p>Last season, South Florida struggled on offense, despite averaging 365 yards per game. The 23 points per contest were simply not enough, but 10 starters are expected to return. Add in North Carolina transfer Cade Fortin and this offense has a chance to be something special. It will be the passing attack that needs to greatly improve, and Fortin must prove to be the answer.</p>



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<p>A huge key for the Bulls is going to be the offensive line. They provided absolutely no protection for their quarterback last season, and are going to have to step things up, not only protecting Fortin, but also creating room for Kelley Joiner. He only needs a small seam to create some big runs, so they have to be able to maintain blocks for that extra split second.</p>



<h2><strong>Wolfpack Will Be on the Prowl</strong></h2>



<p>North Carolina State closed the regular season with four victories to earn a bowl bid, where they lost to Kentucky, 23-21. However, this was an outstanding season for the Wolfpack who have a chance to do something special this season as well. With the exception of a September 25 battle against No. 3 Clemson, an October 23 battle against No. 14 Miami, and a November 26 game against No. 10 North Carolina, the schedule looks good, and this team could very well win nine, maybe even 10 games.</p>



<p>The 2019 season was a rebuilding year for the Wolfpack, but they rebounded well last season, averaging 385 yards and 30 points per game. The one challenge will be replacing Bailey Hockman at the quarterback position, as he left for Middle Tennessee. Ben Finley and Devin Leary will battle for the starting position, and it may be a game time decision before the coaching staff decides who will start this game.</p>



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<p>Four starters return for the offensive line, but there will be some shifting. Grant Gibson will remain at the center position and he is one of the best in the conference. That is good news for Zonovan Knight and Ricky Person, each of whom are fast, big backs who could have breakout seasons.</p>



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<p><strong>Temple:</strong></p>



<ul><li>None</li></ul>



<p><strong>Rutgers:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-1 ATS in their last six games at home.</li></ul>



<h2><strong>South Florida Bulls vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Pick</strong></h2>



<p>Both teams have some question marks at the quarterback position entering this contest, but North Carolina State has the far better unit overall. Plus, the combination of Knight and Person takes some pressure off whoever starts for the Wolfpack, which should allow this team to move the ball and dominate in the trenches.</p>



<p>I worry about the South Florida defense. They are not up to a team like North Carolina State, and this could get ugly early.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take North Carolina State Wolfpack at -18.0 (-110)</strong></p>



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



<p>I think a total set at 59.0 is far too ambitious. This is a solid Bulls offense, but they are facing a solid North Carolina State defense as well. It will be the Wolfpack who will have the most success on offense, and they have an All-American punter who will be creating long field situations for South Florida all night. For those reasons, 59 points seems like a stretch.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: under 59.0 at -105</strong></p>

South Florida vs. North Carolina State Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/2/21

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<p>The over/under line is set at 43.5 points for the week seven non-conference matchup between the Raiders and Rams. The game, which kicks off at 4:05 ET, is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Rams are favored at -247 on the money line and -5.5 on the point spread. You can catch this one on CBS.</p><h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 25 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Raiders are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 32-13 home loss to the Steelers in week 6. Las Vegas was a 3.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 37 points, with the teams combining for 45. The over has now hit in two straight Raiders games.</p> <p>Las Vegas currently sits 28th in our NFL power rankings and has a 6.8% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4th in the AFC West with a 2-4 record, including an 0-2 mark in division games. Against the spread, the Raiders are 2-4, with both of their ATS wins coming as underdogs.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Raiders rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.2, and they sit 27th in total yards per game with 293.3. Despite ranking 6th in pass attempts per game (35.3), they are 17th in passing yards, averaging 213.8 per game. On the ground, Las Vegas ranks 31st in rushing yards per game, with 79.5, on just 21.3 attempts per game, which ranks 29th. The Raiders are 23rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate at 33.3%.</p> <p>In week 6, Aidan O'Connell threw for 227 yards (27/40), with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Brock Bowers led the team in receiving with 9 catches for 71 yards, while Alexander Mattison had 33 rushing yards on 14 carries. The Raiders scored 6 points in the 4th quarter after being shut out in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 11 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.</p><p>The Raiders' defense managed to limit the Steelers to 110 yards passing in their most recent game, but they still gave up 183 yards on the ground, including a 5.2-yard average per attempt. Despite allowing just 14 completions, the Raiders lost 32-13, as Pittsburgh controlled the game on the ground and finished with 293 total yards.<p></p>Even though the Raiders' defense recorded three sacks and held the Steelers to a 30.8% third-down conversion rate, Pittsburgh's ability to run the ball was key to their victory. Las Vegas will be looking to shore up their run defense in upcoming games after this performance.</p><h3>Are The Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 7, the Rams are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve on their 1-4 record. After a week 3 win over the 49ers, L.A. has dropped two straight, including a 24-19 home loss to the Packers in week 5. The Rams were +3 underdogs in that game and failed to cover the spread, putting their ATS record at 1-4 this season.</p> <p>According to our power rankings, the Rams sit 18th in the NFL, and we give them an 11.6% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 3-2, with their games averaging 46.6 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Rams are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 21st in the NFL in points per game (18.8) and are 16th in yards per game, averaging 324. Los Angeles ranks 12th in passing yards per game (226.6) on 35.2 attempts per game, which is 7th in the league. On the ground, they are 27th in rushing yards per game, with 97.4, on 24.6 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 5, Matthew Stafford threw for 260 yards (29/45) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Kyren Williams rushed for 102 yards on 22 carries, while Jordan Whittington had 7 catches for 89 yards. The Rams converted 50% of their third downs (8/16) and scored on 2 of their 3 red zone trips.</p><p>The Rams' defense held the Packers to just 12.5% on third down conversions in their most recent game, but still came up short in a 24-19 loss. They allowed just 197 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions went for touchdowns. Los Angeles also came away with one interception. Despite the strong overall performance, the Rams allowed 126 rushing yards on 30 attempts.</p>
<p>Los Angeles' defense recorded two sacks in the game and limited the Packers to a 57.7% completion percentage. The Rams' offense struggled to sustain drives, resulting in the defense being on the field for 33:47 minutes.</p>

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

<p>Chris Sale will start for the Braves on Tuesday, as they are looking to extend their three-game winning streak. The Braves are 50-39 this season and they are 2nd in the NL East. Arizona has a record of 45-46 and they are 3rd in the NL West. Zac Gallen will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks.</p>

<p>At Chase Field in Phoenix, the over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Braves are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -124 compared to the Diamondbacks at +105. First pitch for this NL matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline +105</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, July 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Diamondbacks series came right down to the end, as the Braves rallied late for a 5-4 win. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -113 on the money line.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense got off to a fast start in the game, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. However, they went silent until breaking out for two more in the top of the 9th. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored four runs in the 6th but couldn't push across another run after that.</p>

<p>Sean Murphy and Austin Riley each homered for the Braves, while Yilber Diaz hit a home run for the Diamondbacks. Murphy, Riley, and Ronald Acuna Jr. each scored two runs for Atlanta's offense.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into today's road matchup vs. the Diamondbacks, the Braves are 50-39 overall, which has them 2nd in the NL East. They are 7.5 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. The Braves have won three straight games, and they are 14-12 in the division this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 29-17 this year, and they are just above .500 at 21-22 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves are 47-33 this year, and they are 18-16 as the favorite on the road. Atlanta's overall series record is 17-11-2, and they are winning their current series.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Braves this season, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. They've covered the run line in 42 of their 89 games, and they are 21-25 against the run line at home. Overall, their average run differential is +0.7 runs per game, and they've covered the run line in 21 of their 43 road games.</p><p>Atlanta's games have averaged 8.0 runs per game this season, but the Braves have been involved in high-scoring games more often than not. In fact, 78.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's 7.5-run total, and their over/under record is just 5-10 when the line is set at 7.5 runs. Overall, the Braves are 30-54 on the over/under for the season.</p><p>Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and comes in with a record of 11-3 and an ERA of 2.71. So far, he has made 16 starts, and opponents are batting .193 off the left-hander this season. Sale has been especially tough at home, going 8-0 with a 3.40 ERA. On the road, he is 3-3 with a 2.65 ERA. In his last outing, Sale gave up just one earned run in six innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Sale's ERA for July is 1.38.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been a key run producer for the Braves this season, as his 73 RBIs are 3rd in the league and lead the team. He also has a team-high 23 homers and is batting .292 overall. However, he has gone just 5/22 in his last six games. Ozzie Albies has been hot of late, going 8/23 in his last six games, with two homers and five RBIs.</p>

<p>Atlanta's offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. Overall, they are batting .242, which is 14th in the league. As a team, they are 10th in home runs and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 45-46 overall, and they are 3rd in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 10 games. So far, they have gone 19-14 in divisional matchups. The Diamondbacks are looking to even their series with the Braves today, and they are 22-22 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Arizona has gone 23-28 this year compared to a mark of 22-18 as the favorite. The Diamondbacks' overall series record is 13-13-3, and they have won three straight series overall and two straight series on the road. Their overall record over the last ten games is 6-4.</p><p>Arizona is 46-45 on the run line this season, including 20-24 at home. The Diamondbacks have been a run-line underdog in 51 of their games, going 30-21 in those contests. Their average run differential in wins is +4.4, while it's -4.1 in losses. </p><p>When the Arizona Diamondbacks play at home, the over/under line is typically set at 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 47-41. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-4. In 84.6% of their games, the over/under line has been set at more than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Zac Gallen will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Dodgers, where he gave up three earned runs in four innings of work. In that July 4th outing, he gave up four hits and issued three walks. Against the Braves today, Gallen will look to pitch more like he did on June 29th vs. the Athletics, where he pitched six scoreless innings and picked up the win. Gallen's ERA for the season is 3.06, along with a record of 6-4. Out of his 13 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 9.44 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Christian Walker has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Diamondbacks, going 9/26 in his last six games with four home runs and 10 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .265 with a team-high 22 homers and 65 RBIs, which is 6th best in the MLB. Ketel Marte is also a big threat in the lineup, as he is batting .281 with 17 homers and 51 RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Diamondbacks are 5th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is 6th in the league, and have the 5th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 7/9/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Wizards versus the 76ers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 228.5 points, with the 76ers being the favored team playing at home against the Wizards.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-104 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Make it Happen in Philadelphia?</h3><p>The Wizards, presently 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Southeast division, are 1-4 overall and looking to snap a three game losing streak as they prepare to face off against the 76ers.</p><p>So far this season, Washington has an overall ATS record of 3-2. On the road, the Wizards maintain a 2-1 ATS record, while they have a 1-1 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Kyle Kuzma comes into the game as the top scorer for the Wizards, averaging 22.8 points per game with a 53.1% effective field goal percentage and 3 assists per game in the 2023-2024 season.</p><p>In terms of the Washington Wizards' offense in the 2023-2024 season, they average 21.6 free throw attempts per game (22nd in the NBA), 104.6 possessions per game (19th in the league), and 115 points per game (12th in the NBA).</p><p>Washington's defense comes into the game ranking last in the league, allowing an average of 125.2 points per game. Additionally, they rank 23rd in steals allowed with 9.6 per game, and have the worst three-point percentage allowed at 39.8%.</p><h3>Will the 76ers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>In today's matchup, the 76ers, with an overall record of 4-1, aim to extend their current four-game winning streak. When playing away games this season, the 76ers have a 1-1 record, while boasting a perfect 3-0 record when playing at home.</p><p>The 76ers have a perfect record against the spread, going 5-0. On the road, they have a scoring margin of +3.0, while at home, their scoring margin is an impressive +18.3.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense is led by Joel Embiid, who currently holds the title of top scorer for the 76ers in the 2023-2024 season, boasting an average of 6.2 assists, 29.4 points, and a 50% field goal percentage per game.</p><p>This year's Philadelphia offense has displayed remarkable statistics in points per game, possessions per game, and free throw attempts per game. The team holds the 6th position in the NBA for points per game (116.6), ranks 28th for possessions per game (97.6), and secures the 5th spot for free throw attempts per game (26.4).</p><p>Philadelphia's comes into the game with a defense that ranks 13th in the NBA for allowing 7.4 blocked shots per game, 4th for allowing 104.4 points per game, and 3rd for allowing a 43.3 field goal percentage.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/6/23