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There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>Betting on today's Shockers and Blazers game? Catch the action at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL, as the Blazers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 147 points, with UAB being favored by -8 at home against Wichita State.</p><h3>WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAB Blazers -8</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Not only will UAB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Shockers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Wichita State enters this game with a record of 11-17, including a 3-11 mark in American Athletic Conference play. On the road, the Shockers have gone just 2-9 this season, and they have lost their last eight games away from home.</p>

<p>For the year, Wichita State has been the underdog in 13 of their 28 games, and they have gone just 1-12 in those contests. In their last game, the Shockers defeated Tulsa by a score of 79-63.</p><p>As the underdog, Wichita State has struggled vs. the spread this year, posting a 3-9-1 mark. Their overall ATS record is 9-16-1. On the road, the Shockers are just 3-7-1 vs. the spread this season and 1-3-1 in their last five road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Wichita State games is 12-14. Today's over/under line of 147 is slightly higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (146.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points.</p><p>Wichita State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against Tulsa. This output exceeded their season average of 72.1 points per game. In terms of offense, the Shockers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 233rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 368th in percentage and 319th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Shockers' defense is nationally ranked 199th, allowing 73.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Wichita State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.8% this season.</p><h3>Can UAB Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>UAB comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 15 of their 27 games this season. So far, they have gone 10-5 in those games. At home, the Blazers are 11-4 this season, and over their last ten games at home, they are 9-1.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Wichita State is the underdog, and they have gone 7-4 in that situation this season. As the underdog, they have gone 11-16. Over their last ten games, the Shockers are 5-5, and they are 18-9 overall.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UAB has gone just 5-9-1 vs. the spread. However, over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blazers have a record of 4-5-1. At home, UAB has an ATS mark of 8-6-1 this year and they are 6-2-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.</p><p>UAB's over/under record for the season sits at 15-11 and today's line of 147 is below the average over/under line in their games this year (148.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is exactly 147 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the UAB offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against Tulane. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.6%, and they made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Yaxel Lendenborg with 26 points. Efrem Johnson also added 13 points for the Blazers.</p><p>The Blazers' defense is presently ranked 245th nationally, allowing an average of 75.0 points per contest. So far, the UAB defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (573rd).</p>

Wichita State Shockers vs UAB Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>With a money line of -453, the Eagles are the heavy favorite as they take on the Cowboys at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th. The Eagles are looking to improve their record, while the Cowboys are also looking to add to theirs. The over/under line is sitting at 43 points, and the Eagles are favored by -9.5 points. You can catch this week 17 NFC East matchup on FOX.</p><h3>DALLAS COWBOYS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 25 to 10</li><li>Not only do we have the Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With two straight wins, the Cowboys are now 7-8, but they have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. After a week 14 loss to the Bengals, Dallas bounced back with wins over the Panthers and Buccaneers, including a 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay in week 16. The Cowboys were 4.5-point underdogs in that game, and the 50 combined points were enough to hit the over (47.0).</p> <p>Dallas ranks 28th in our NFL power rankings and sits 10th in the NFC. They are 6-9 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of -5.3 points per game. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Cooper Rush has been solid over his last three games, posting passer ratings of 108 in week 16, 119 in week 15, and 77 in week 14. Against the Buccaneers, he threw for 292 yards on 26/35 passing, with one touchdown and no interceptions. CeeDee Lamb has also been consistent, with 105 receiving yards in week 16, following 116 yards in week 15 and 93 yards in week 14. Rico Dowdle struggled in week 16, rushing for just 23 yards on 13 carries after a 149-yard performance in week 15.</p> <p>Dallas ranks 25th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 21.6 points per game, which is 20th in the league. They are 16th in total yards per game with 328.1 and 10th in passing yards, averaging 232.9 per game. The Cowboys rank 24th in 3rd down conversions, with a 36% success rate, but they are 6th in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p>In the Cowboys' 26-24 win over the Buccaneers, their defense allowed 410 yards, including 134 rushing yards on just 23 attempts. Tampa Bay had some success on the ground, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt, but Dallas' defense made key plays when needed.<p></p>Dallas' defense recorded four sacks, intercepted one pass, and limited the Buccaneers to a 50% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up 276 passing yards and allowing Tampa Bay to complete 72.1% of their passes, the Cowboys managed to come out on top.</p><h3>Are The Eagles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Eagles hold a 12-3 record, giving them a 98.4% chance of winning the NFC East and a 100% chance of making the playoffs. They currently rank 5th in our NFL power rankings. Philadelphia is 9-6 against the spread, with a +7.9 scoring margin, and they are 3-0 ATS as underdogs.</p> <p>After winning five straight games, the Eagles lost 36-33 to the Commanders in week 16. They were 4-point favorites in this matchup but couldn’t get the win. The O/U line was 47 points, and the teams combined for 69.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Eagles are 4th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 8th in the NFL in points per game (26.8) and 6th in yards per game (370.9). Philadelphia has leaned heavily on the run game, leading the league with 36.9 rushing attempts per game and 187.9 rushing yards per game. On the other hand, they rank 31st in passing yards, averaging 183 per game, and are 27th in passing attempts.</p> <p>In week 16, the Eagles scored 33 points in a loss to Washington, with 21 of those points coming in the first quarter. Saquon Barkley rushed for 150 yards on 29 carries, while A.J. Brown had 8 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 16 attempts, but they did score on 2 of their 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 36-33 loss to the Commanders, the Eagles' defense allowed five passing touchdowns while giving up 255 yards through the air. They did manage to force two interceptions but struggled to get off the field, as Washington converted on 53.8% of their third down attempts. The Eagles allowed a completion percentage of 61.5% and gave up 368 total yards. Additionally, the Eagles' defense struggled to generate consistent pressure, finishing with only one sack and a negative tackles for loss differential.<p></p>

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which kicks off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164 and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 13-2 record, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from their week 15 loss to the Bills by beating the Bears 34-17 in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The O/U line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 51 points.</p> <p>Detroit has an average scoring margin of +12.9 points per game and is 10-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards per game (264.7) despite ranking 15th in pass attempts. Detroit also ranks 6th in rushing yards per game (143.9) on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 136 in week 16, with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/32 passing. He threw for 494 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 15 and had 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 16, with 5 catches for 143 yards.</p><p>In their 34-17 win over the Bears, the Lions' defense gave up 323 passing yards on 26 completions. Chicago had a tough time running the ball, with just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Despite allowing 382 total yards, Detroit's defense limited the Bears to a 20% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded two sacks and had two more quarterback hits than the Bears. Chicago did find the endzone twice through the air, with the Lions allowing two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going Win In At Upset At Levi's Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins in week 16. San Francisco was favored by 1.5 points in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 6-9. Despite their record, the 49ers rank 9th in our NFL power rankings, but their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Against the spread, the 49ers are 5-10 this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. They are 5-8 ATS as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers rank 16th in the NFL with 22.1 points per game and 8th in total yards, averaging 365.7 per contest. They are 21st in passing attempts but 7th in passing yards, with 235.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 13th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards, averaging 130 per game. San Francisco is 10th in 3rd-down conversions and 7th in red zone attempts, but they sit 21st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards (26/40) with 2 touchdowns and an interception in week 16 against Miami. George Kittle had 8 catches for 106 yards, and Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 4 carries. Before that, the 49ers scored just 6 points in week 15, with Purdy posting a passer rating of 45 against the Rams.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled to stop the run in their 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, giving up 166 yards on the ground across 30 attempts. They also allowed 215 passing yards, with Miami completing 64.7% of their passes. The 49ers' inability to generate pressure was evident, as they failed to record any sacks and finished with a -5 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Despite their struggles, the 49ers did manage to hold Miami to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Overall, the defense had a tough time slowing down the Dolphins' offense, as they allowed 381 total yards in the game.</p>

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Saturday, March 18, 2023, when the Golden State Warriors travel to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in this Western Conference affair at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. No line or total was set at the time this preview was written.</p>



<p>These teams have squared off three times this season, with the home team winning all three contests. That includes a 131-110 victory for the Grizzlies on March 9. They were the underdogs at 2.5 points with the total set at 236.5.</p>



<p><strong>Warriors Fall to Clippers in L.A.</strong></p>



<p>The Golden State Warriors (36-34, 33-35-2 ATS) lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, 134-126. It was the fourth loss in the last six games. They are in Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Friday, but this preview was written prior to the conclusion of that contest. Heading into Friday night’s game, Golden State had lost nine straight games on the road and are 7-27 on the road overall.</p>



<p>“It’s nice to play and shoot well. It is what I expect to do every night," <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469196">Steph Curry said</a>. "No matter what the stat sheet looks like after the game, it’s just frustrating when you can’t get over the hump and figure out a way to get a win.”</p>



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<p>Golden State found themselves trailing by five at the end of first quarter, and continued to remain within striking distance of the Clippers. However, despite shooting 55.7% from the field, the team could not battle their way back. Los Angeles took eight more shots and had eight more free throws in the game. The Clippers were 26-32 from the free-throw line while Golden State was 11-15, which proved to be the difference. Curry had a huge day, scoring 50 points, hitting 20 of 28 shots. Curry is listed as questionable for this contest.</p>



<p>Golden State is second in points per game (118.3) and third in three-point shooting (38.5%). However, they are 25<sup>th</sup> in points allowed per game (117.7) and have struggled over their last five, allowing 126.0 points per contest. They have allowed at least 131 points in three of their last five games and the Warriors are allowing 124.1 points per game on the road this season.</p>



<p><strong>Grizzlies Winning Streak Snapped in Miami</strong></p>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (41-27, 32-35-1 ATS) saw their three-game winning streak come to an end when they lost to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, 138-119. The Grizzlies take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, but this preview was written prior to the conclusion of that contest. Memphis returns home where they have won seven straight and are 28-5 overall.</p>



<p>“Credit to the Heat,” Memphis <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469191">coach Taylor Jenkins said</a>. “They played great tonight. They had an answer for everything we had. I thought our guys gave a great effort tonight. The Heat were just on a different level.”</p>



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<p>Miami used a 10 point second-quarter advantage to pull off the 19-point victory. The Grizzlies shot well in the contest, hitting 50.5% of their shots, but the Heat hit 59.8% of their attempts, and were 27-33 from the free-throw line, hitting 18 more free throws than Memphis did. Jaren Jackson led the team with 25 points and nine rebounds.</p>



<p>Memphis is one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA, third overall at 47.0 per contest, and are averaging 48.1 rebounds per game at home. The Grizzlies are a great defensive team, fifth in points allowed per game (111.9) and first in opponent field-goal percentage (45.0%). At home, opponents are hitting just 43.5% of their attempts and are averaging 107.8 points per game.</p>



<p><strong>Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick</strong></p>



<p>With both teams playing on Friday, no line or total was set for this contest, but expect Memphis to be favored by at least eight in this contest. They blew out Golden State the last time these teams met in Memphis, winning by 21 points as they hit 54.0% of their shots and recorded 10 more rebounds than the Warriors. That is a key to this contest, as Golden State simply cannot match up on the glass, especially with Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green out.</p>



<p>While both of these teams are in solid playoff position, Memphis has been spectacular at home while Golden State is struggling on the road. This is a clear victory for Memphis. Take them as long as they are favored by no more than 10.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take the Memphis Grizzlies ()&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>These teams have combined for at least 232 points in each of the three meetings this season, including 241 the last time they met in Memphis. Golden State has scored at least 123 points in four of their last five games, but have yielded at least 131 in three of their last five and are allowing 126.0 points per game over that stretch.</p>



<p>Memphis is not a great offensive team, but they have averaged 118.6 points per game at home and should have success against a Golden State team that simply cannot shut down opponents right now. Look for a total around 240 and go over as long as that number does not go above 243.5.</p>



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<strong>Golden State Warriors (36-34) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (41-27)</strong>

<p>The Panthers and Buccaneers will face off on Sunday, December 29th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Buccaneers are heavily favored with a money line of -416, and the point spread is -8 in favor of the Buccaneers. This week 17 matchup is an important one for both teams, and the over/under line is set at 49.5 points.</p><h3>CAROLINA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +8</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Buccaneers winning this one by a score of 27 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Buccaneers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Panthers at +8</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Panthers sit at 4-11, ranking 32nd in our power rankings. Carolina has a -11 scoring margin this season but is 7-8 against the spread, including a 7-7 record as an underdog. Their O/U record is 11-4, with the over hitting in two straight games.</p> <p>In week 16, the Panthers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 36-30 win over the Cardinals. They were 5.5-point underdogs but came away with the win, bringing their record to 4-11. The game’s 66 points easily cleared the 47-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Panthers are 24th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 26th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.9, and rank 30th in both passing yards (183.5) and total yards per game (295.8). Carolina is 16th in rushing, with 112.3 yards per game, and 27th in 3rd-down conversions, converting 35.3% of their attempts.</p> <p>Bryce Young had a strong performance in week 16, posting a passer rating of 107 with 158 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 152 yards on 25 carries, while Adam Thielen led the team with 43 receiving yards on 5 catches. Carolina scored 30 points in regulation and added 6 more in overtime in their win over Arizona.</p><p>In their 36-30 overtime win over the Cardinals, the Panthers' defense gave up 206 rushing yards on just 29 attempts. Despite this, they held Arizona to 176 yards passing and forced one interception. The Panthers allowed just 20 completions and limited the Cardinals to a passing yards per attempt of 5.5. Additionally, they gave up just one passing touchdown and recorded three sacks.<p></p>On the day, the Panthers allowed 382 total yards, with Arizona finding success on the ground. Carolina's defense also struggled on third downs, allowing the Cardinals to convert 46.2% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Buccaneers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After three straight wins, the Buccaneers couldn’t keep the streak going in week 16, falling 26-24 to the Cowboys. This dropped Tampa Bay to 8-7, leaving them 2nd in the NFC South. They have a +5 scoring margin this season and are 9-6 against the spread, including a 5-3 record as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 10-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Bucs have a 58.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 51.7% chance of winning the division. They rank 8th in our NFL power rankings. Tampa Bay is 3-4 at home and 5-3 on the road this season.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Buccaneers rank 9th in our offensive power rankings. They are 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 28.5, and they rank 3rd in passing yards per game with 246.1. On the ground, Tampa Bay is 7th in rushing yards per game, averaging 143.7. They have been strong on 3rd down, converting 48.4% of their attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league.</p> <p>In week 16, Baker Mayfield threw for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 31 of 43 passes against the Cowboys. Mike Evans led the team with 5 catches for 69 yards, while Bucky Irving had 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Tampa Bay scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and converted all 3 of their red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 26-24 loss to the Cowboys, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 31 rushing yards on 20 attempts, with Dallas finding more success through the air. The Bucs gave up 286 passing yards on 26 completions, including one touchdown. Despite this, Tampa Bay's defense held Dallas to a 33.3% conversion rate on third downs.<p></p>Tampa Bay managed just one sack in the game and didn't generate more quarterback hits than the Cowboys. The Bucs' defense will be looking to tighten up in the secondary, as Dallas completed 74.3% of their passes in the game.</p>

Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

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.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>At 4:07 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Royals and Angels. The forecast for Sunday calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 60s. Kansas City is 24-17 this season, while the Angels are 15-25.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Royals are the favorite on the money line at -136. Looking at Sunday's starting pitching matchup, we have Seth Lugo for the Royals and Patrick Sandoval for the Angels.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -136</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Sunday, May 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels 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>It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Royals by a score of 9-3. The Angels offense only had one more hit than the Royals and struck out four more times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +144 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got on the board first with one run in the first inning, but the Angels responded with three runs in the 2nd and added four more in the 7th. As for the Royals, they scored their final two runs in the 6th. </p>

<p>Tyler Anderson pitched well for the Angels in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just three hits and three earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts and picked up a win. On the other side, Cole Ragans got the start for the Royals and took the loss, going just 6 1/3 innings and giving up seven earned runs.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 24-17, the Royals are 2nd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by just a half-game. So far, they have gone 8-5 in divisional matchups. The Royals are winning the series vs. the Angels 2-1 heading into today's game.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals have been good, putting up a record of 15-8. On the road, they are just above .500 at 9-9 for the year. So far, they have been a bit better as the favorite, putting up an 11-6 record. As for their record as the underdog, the Royals are 13-11 this season. Looking at their overall record, the Royals have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Royals win, they win big. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.0, but when they lose, they lose by an average of -2.9 runs. This season, they've been a good bet on the run line, going 25-16 overall. They're 11-7 vs. the run line on the road and 14-9 vs. the run line at home.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today, and the O/U line is set at 8.5. The combined run average for Royals games this season is 8.1, and their O/U record is 15-24. When the O/U line is set at 8.5, their record is 5-13. Overall, 22.0% of their games have had O/U lines set at 8.5 or higher, and 34.1% have been set lower than 8.5.</p><p>Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made eight starts and has a record of 5-1. Lugo's ERA for the season is an impressive 1.74, along with a WHIP of 1.01. In his 51 2/3 innings of work, Lugo has allowed just one earned run in three of his last four starts. Most recently, he finished with a no-decision, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs to the Brewers. Lugo has been pitching well, as he has not lost back-to-back starts this season.</p><p>Salvador Perez has been the Royals' best hitter so far this season, batting .326 with a team-high eight home runs and 33 RBIs, which is 2nd in the league. Over his last eight games, Vinnie Pasquantino has gone 10/30 with one homer and 10 RBIs. Bobby Witt Jr. has also been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .296 over his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. Overall, they are the 10th-ranked team in terms of batting average and have the 9th most home runs in the league.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into today's game vs. the Royals, the Angels are 15-25 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 6.5 games behind the Rangers for the division lead. So far, they have yet to play a game vs. another AL West team.</p>

<p>The Angels have really struggled at home this year, going just 5-13. Los Angeles has been better on the road, where they are 10-12. So far, they have gone 4-12 in day games. As the underdog, the Angels are 14-22, while going just 1-3 as the favorite. The Angels' overall series record is 2-9-1, and they have dropped five straight series at home.</p><p>The Angels have been a solid run line bet this season, going 20-20 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 13-9 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games overall and as an underdog. They have struggled as a favorite, going 0-4 against the run line.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Angels play at home, the over/under line is set at an average of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game, and their over/under record is 22-17. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 10-6. In 30% of their games, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Royals at home. Sandoval has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 4.85. His WHIP for the season is 1.49. In his last outing, Sandoval picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Sandoval's ERA at home is 4.59, compared to 7.39 on the road. Opposing batters are hitting .253 this season off Sandoval.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense has been pretty average, as they are 18th in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 10th in the league, and they are also 7th in the league in home runs. Heading into the game, Jo Adell is on a five-game hitting streak but is batting just .207 over his last nine games. Adell is 2nd on the team with seven homers.</p>

<p>Mike Trout is just batting .220 this season, but he is 3rd in the league with 10 home runs. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the Angels, as he is batting .275 and is 9th in the league with 24 RBIs.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 5/12/24

<strong><u>Detroit</u></strong><strong><u> Tigers</u></strong>

They’re not grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-eat. At all. By any means. But, I have to say, as I see how this season is setting up, I won’t be surprised if I wind up with a lot of Tigers tickets as the season goes along. I think that there is a lot of hidden value in this team if we are responsible about it. I’m also not going to be surprised if the Tigers finish third in the AL Central. That’s right, I said it.

This was a bad team last season, but there were a lot of guys learning on the job and a lot of pitching hiccups to deal with. Also, Miguel Cabrera basically missed the entire year again. In a perfect world, Miggy is back, working on the hidden ball trick and hitting missiles off of pitchers. That would go a long way in aiding my Tigers positions.

This was a team that lost 98 games last season, but there are some signs of life. The Tigers were 45-74 against right-handed starters, but 19-24 against left-handed starters. Also, the Tigers were 43-45 against teams with losing records. They were 21-53 against teams .500 or better. Detroit was also 38-43 at home and 26-55 on the road.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

Which means you know where I’m going with this. The Tigers at home against bad teams will be a pretty popular play for me this season. Comerica Park has certain advantages for the Tigers and disadvantages for other teams. The outfield is a vast expanse of territory. It is huge. As a result, the Tigers ranked 28th in home runs.

I mentioned how well Rogers Centre in Toronto played on fly balls and line drives and how that was a reason to back the Jays at home in certain spots. Well, Comerica Park ranked 29th in wOBA on fly balls and line drives. Yes, this is a pedestrian Tigers rotation, but guys like Matt Boyd and Matt Moore have a much better chance at home than on the road. We’ll see if Michael Fulmer can get healthy, but these conditions should even help Jordan Zimmermann and wild card Tyson Ross.

Overall, the Tigers staff was 23rd in ERA, 25th in FIP, and 25th in xFIP. The Tigers were 20th in home ERA, but more than half a run lower than on the road. The Tigers were .29 runs better in FIP at home.

On the other side, anytime the price is right, we’ll be looking to fade the Tigers on the road.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

The Tigers were a stone cold under team. They were 83-71-8 to the under. Tigers home games averaged 8.55 runs. With a pitching staff that bad, we can assume that the markets aren’t taking home field advantage into the equation enough and the Tigers likely stayed under a lot of 9 and 9.5 totals. Per the KillerSports database, the under was 42-34-5 at Comerica Park with an average line of 8.8 runs. I would expect that to be even better this season.

The Tigers actually allowed 299 runs over their last 54 games of the season. Things really fell apart badly in that area. Maybe we get some early-season value, especially at home and especially when the weather is still cold in Motown.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Matt Boyd – </strong>I highlighted Matt Boyd at length in my season win total preview. That was one guy I had to elaborate on. Boyd had a 1.96/.257/.347 slash against at home with a .263 wOBA and a 2.63 ERA in his 78.2 innings. On the road, Boyd had a .250/.324/.462 slash against with a .338 wOBA and a 5.89 ERA in his 91.2 innings. I think he can be better on the road this year, as he had a 4.71 xFIP and dealt with a 66.7 percent LOB%, but he’ll clearly be a spot play guy in big parks or at home.

<strong>Matt Moore – </strong>I’m really intrigued by Matt Moore here. He was in Texas last season, which is an awful ballpark for a guy like him. He posted a 6.79 ERA with a 5.25 FIP and a 5.06 xFIP in 102 innings. What gives me pause is that Moore was really bad for San Francisco in 2017 over 174.1 innings with a 5.52/4.75/5.10 pitcher slash.

If we dig deeper, we see that Moore allowed a .318 wOBA at then AT&amp;T Park with a 4.21 ERA over 98.1 innings. On the road, he allowed a .396 wOBA with a 7.22 ERA in 76 innings. I can’t help but wonder if we see Moore post numbers like that at Comerica Park. It isn’t quite on the level of now Oracle Park as a haven for pitchers, but it is probably the best park in the AL at this point. I think we may get some really nice underdog numbers at plus money on Moore at home to play some 1st 5 bets.

<strong>Miguel Cabrera – </strong>What will Miguel Cabrera provide in 2019? We’re talking about some major injury issues the last two years for Miggy. Last season’s ailment was a ruptured biceps tendon. Cabrera slashed .299/.395/.448 in 38 games before his season ended. He had a 128 wRC+. Miggy’s not going to return to the elite hitter he once was, but before his season ended, he had a 14 percent BB% and he increased his exit velocity from 91.3 mph in 2017 to 94.4 mph in 2018. There’s some thunder left in that bat. His presence would obviously help this Tigers lineup a ton and make me a lot more excited to play the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

<p>Betting on today's Golden Gophers and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -11.5 vs. Minnesota in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Gophers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Minnesota will be the underdog in this game, as they have a record of 5-9 when not favored this season. They are coming off a 73-55 loss to Nebraska and have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Golden Gophers have a record of 17-10, including a mark of 8-8 in Big Ten play. They have been much better at home, going 15-3 compared to just 2-7 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Minnesota has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 10-4. On the road, the Golden Gophers are 6-3 vs. the spread this year and have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Overall, Minnesota has an ATS record of 21-5-1 this season.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record for the season is 15-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 145.7 points. Today's over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Minnesota offense put up 55 points against Nebraska. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 31% and made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Dawson Garcia, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.3, while Cam Christie also carries a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>The Golden Gophers' defense is presently ranked 111st nationally, allowing an average of 69.8 points per contest. Against Nebraska in their most recent game, the Minnesota defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Nebraska to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Illinois Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Illinois has been dominant at home this season, going 15-2 with an average scoring margin of +15.9 points per game. They have won five straight games at home and have an 18-4 record when favored. Over their last ten games at home, they are 9-1.</p>

<p>Coming off a 95-85 win over Iowa, the Fighting Illini are 20-7 overall and 11-5 in Big Ten play. They have a point differential of +4.8 on the road this season, going 5-5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Illinois has gone 11-10-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 8-8-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Fighting Illini have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Illinois games is 19-8 and the average over/under line in their games is 148.2. Today's over/under line is 155.5, and so far this year, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 174 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 9-1.</p><p>Illinois' offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 95 points against Iowa. They had an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 23/30 free throws. In terms of offense, the Fighting Illini have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 98th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 151st in percentage and 77th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, Illinois is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Iowa, the Hawkeyes finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 85 points vs. Illinois.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terriers and Runnin' Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin' Bulldogs are hosting the game at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Runnin' Bulldogs as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs -8</p><p>This game will be played at Paul Porter Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Runnin' Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Terriers Ready for a Win at Boiling Springs?</h3><p>Wofford's overall record is 3-5 after eight games. The Terriers have a 1-2 record on the road and a 1-3 record this season. As Wofford faces Gardner-Webb, their ATS record is 3-4. In their previous five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Wofford have had an average of 160.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.1 points. Their over/under record is 5-1-1. The Terriers' last five games have finished with a combined 156 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1-1.</p><p>In their recent game, the Terriers' offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.8 points per contest. Corey Tripp is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.6. Meanwhile, Dillon Bailey also brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>Looking at the Wofford defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 82.0 points per game (242nd). So far, the Wofford defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.9 times per game (488th).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Gardner-Webb?</h3><p>Today, Gardner-Webb will be playing against Wofford with a record of 4-5. In their previous three home games, which includes last year, Gardner-Webb has a record of 2-1. As Gardner-Webb enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 5-2. Looking back at their previous five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>After nine games, Gardner-Webb has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 141.4 points per game so far. The Runnin' Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense had a good outing, putting up 82 points against Western Carolina. They achieved a 41.4% field goal percentage and went 29/48 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 310th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 329th in percentage and 266th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Gardner-Webb defense is giving up an average of 69.2 points per contest. In today's game vs. Wofford, the Gardner-Webb defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Gardner-Webb made 29 free-throws vs. the Runnin' Bulldogs.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

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