<p>Grayson Rodriguez will get the start for the Orioles (81-49, 40-25 home) as they host the White Sox (52-79, 24-42 away) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The White Sox will give the starting nod to Michael Kopech. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Monday, August 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>Against the runline, the Orioles have gone 3-2 in their five games at home.</li><li>The Orioles are on a six game runline winning streak as the home underdog.</li><li>Across Grayson Rodriguez's 17 starts, the Orioles have put together a record of 10-7.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>The White Sox will be looking for their 3rd straight win in today's game and have an overall record of 52-79. At home, Chicago has put together a record of 28-37 while going 24-42 on the road. Currently, they are in 4th place in the AL Central.</p><p><p>Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech has had a challenging season thus far, with an overall record of 5-11 and an ERA of 4.95. On the road, his ERA stands at 9.95, while it is slightly better at home with 4.83. Kopech's WHIP for the season is 1.49, and opposing teams are batting .212 against him with a slugging percentage of .437.</p></p><p>Michael Kopech's most recent start against the Mariners saw him surrender no runs and just one hit over four innings. Despite not earning a decision, the White Sox ultimately emerged victorious in a 5-4 final score.</p><p>The White Sox have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 8 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 5th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 16th in home runs and 22nd in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 4.2 runs per game (22nd).</p><p>The White Sox's offensive leader, Andrew Benintendi, is having a strong season at the plate. He currently leads the team in hits with a batting average of .277 and has an impressive SLG% of .374 as well as an OBP of .342.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Orioles are 81-49 overall, including going 41-24 on the road and 40-25 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Baltimore is above .500 at 25-13-3. In the AL East, the Orioles are currently 1st.</p><p><p>Baltimore Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez has a 3-3 record and 5.38 ERA this season. On the road, his ERA is 4.79, while it's 7.94 at home. His WHIP is 1.43 and opponents are hitting .265 against him with a slugging percentage of .450.</p></p><p>Grayson Rodriguez was unable to secure a win in his most recent start, as he pitched six innings and allowed three runs. The Orioles ultimately fell to the Blue Jays, 6-3, despite Rodriguez's quality start.</p><p>For the season, the Orioles are 10th in batting average, hitting a combined .253. Over their last five games, they have hit .255 which is 9th in that span. Baltimore's average of 4.9 runs per game puts them 8th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 154 times and have a team slugging percentage of .424.</p><p>Anthony Santander has been a major contributor to the Orioles' offense in 2023, leading the team with 24 home runs and 70 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .478 is indicative of his powerful bat.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 8/28/23

<p>With the point spread at -3.5 in favor of the Jets, this week's pre-season matchup between the Jets and Panthers is a good one to keep an eye on. The Jets are 1-0 in the pre-season, and the Panthers are 0-1. This one kicks off at 7:00 ET on Saturday, August 17th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Unfortunately, there isn't any TV coverage for this one.</p><h3>NEW YORK JETS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, August 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Panthers winning this one by a score of 23 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 34.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jets Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, the Jets battled back and came out on top vs. the Commanders, with a final score of 20-17. Our point spread pick was to take the Jets at +3, and they not only won but covered the spread with their 3-point victory.</p><p></p><p>Heading into the game, the O/U line was at 34.5 points, and with 37 combined points, the over was the right pick. The Jets and Commanders were tied at 10 heading into the 4th quarter, and after the Commanders took a 17-20 lead, the Jets capped off their comeback with a touchdown and a game-winning field goal from Austin Seibert.</p><p>Adrian Martinez led the Jets with 104 passing yards on 6 of 10 passing in their 20-17 win over Washington. Martinez didn't throw any touchdowns and was not sacked. New York's offense finished with 174 yards passing on 23 attempts.</p><p></p><p>On the ground, the Jets rushed for 118 yards, with Braelon Allen leading the way with 54 yards on just six attempts. Overall, the Jets finished with 13 first downs and 331 yards of total offense.</p><p>In their 20-17 win over Washington, the Jets' defense allowed 17 first downs and 331 yards. They did a nice job vs. the pass, holding Washington to 212 yards through the air, and they didn't allow any passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, Washington finished with 119 yards on 34 attempts, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt against the Jets. Although they didn't force a turnover, the Jets did come away with one sack and held Washington to a 52.9% third-down conversion rate.</p><h3>Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium</h3><p>Unfortunately for the Panthers, they didn't just lose this one, they failed to cover the spread. Our point spread lines had them at +6.5, but they ended up losing 17-3 to the Patriots. This one was tough to watch, as the Panthers didn't get on the board until there was 1:58 left in the 4th quarter, and the Panthers' 3 points came from a late field goal.</p><p></p><p>Heading into the 4th quarter, the Panthers were down 10-0, and the Patriots added a late touchdown to put the game out of reach. This one was a tough one to watch, as the Panthers and Patriots didn't even hit the 20-point mark, finishing with a combined 20 points.</p><p>It was a tough game for the Panthers' offense, as they managed just 89 yards passing in their 17-3 loss to the Patriots. Carolina finished with only seven first downs and 30 passing attempts, averaging just 3 yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Jack Plummer was under constant pressure, taking five sacks and finishing with 86 yards passing and 11 completions (52%). He didn't throw any touchdowns but also didn't have any interceptions.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Panthers' defense held the Patriots to just 161 passing yards on 18 completions. Despite this, the Panthers still came out on the losing end of a 17-3 scoreline. Their defense was tough to move the ball against, as the Panthers allowed just 274 total yards.<p></p>On the ground, the Panthers gave up 113 rushing yards on 30 attempts, with six rushing first downs. Even though they held the Patriots to 2-of-9 on third down (33.3%), the Panthers' offense couldn't capitalize on their strong defensive performance. The Panthers' defense also finished with two sacks in the game.</p>

New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/24

<p>With the point spread sitting at -3 in favor of the Browns, this week two pre-season matchup is a good one to keep an eye on. The Browns are the favorite, sitting at -156 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 37.5 points. This one is being played at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH, and the Vikings and Browns are looking to bounce back after each going 0-1 in the pre-season.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Browns -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cleveland Browns Stadium at 4:25 ET on Saturday, August 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Browns winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Browns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 37.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After trailing 20-7 at halftime, the Vikings made a big comeback in the 2nd half and pulled off a 24-23 win over the Raiders in their week one pre-season matchup. Heading into the game, the Vikings were +3 point underdogs, and with the 1-point win, they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p><p></p><p>Minnesota's comeback started in the 3rd quarter, with two touchdowns from J.J. McCarthy, one to Trishton Jackson and another to Trent Sherfield Sr. Although the Raiders added a field goal with 9:45 remaining in the 4th, the Vikings still pulled off the comeback with a late field goal.</p><p>The Vikings' offense finished with 18 first downs and 310 yards passing in their 24-23 win over the Raiders. Minnesota's running game was efficient, averaging 6.5 yards per attempt and 142 yards on 22 attempts. However, their ground game was limited to 33.3% on third down.</p><p></p><p>Quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for 188 yards on 11 completions, finishing with two touchdowns and a passer rating of 116. McCarthy was also the team's leading passer, and he ended the game with 188 yards.</p><p>In their most recent game vs. the Raiders, the Vikings' defense was able to come up with four sacks and really limited their opponent's passing game. They allowed just 188 yards through the air and held the Raiders to 14 completions on 24 attempts. Despite this, they did give up one passing touchdown.<p></p>On third down, the Vikings' defense was tough to move the ball against, as they held the Raiders to a 31.2% conversion rate. And even though they finished with 120 rushing yards allowed, they did hold the Raiders to just 3.2 yards per attempt.</p><h3>Will The Browns Win At Home Over The Vikings?</h3><p>After dropping their pre-season opener to the Packers by a score of 23-10, the Browns are now 0-1. Not only did they lose this one, but they also failed to cover the spread, as they were 5.5-point favorites heading into this one.</p><p></p><p>As for the game itself, the Browns got off to a good start with a 55-yard field goal from Cade York, but the Packers responded with a touchdown to take a 7-3 lead after the first quarter. From there, the Browns didn't score until the 4th quarter, when Aidan Robbins rushed for a 1-yard touchdown.</p><p>The Browns' offense struggled to get anything going in their most recent game vs. the Packers, finishing with just 188 yards passing and no touchdowns. They were held to 56 yards on the ground, averaging only 2.7 yards per attempt, and their running game never got going with just 21 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson finished with 134 yards passing, going 14/18 (77%) in the game. He was unable to find the endzone, and the Browns' offense as a whole managed just 10 points and 16 first downs in the 23-10 loss.</p><p>In their most recent game vs. the Packers, the Browns' defense allowed 155 rushing yards on 4.6 yards per attempt, despite holding Green Bay to just 7 rushing first downs. Overall, they finished with 220 passing yards allowed on 17 completions, and the Browns' offense finished with 375 yards in their 23-10 loss.<p></p>The Browns' defense allowed the Packers to convert on 57.1% of their third down attempts and finish with 1 defensive sack. They also allowed one passing touchdown and had a tough time defending the big play, as the Packers finished with 7.9 yards per attempt in the passing game.</p>

Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/24

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Heading into game two of this National League matchup, it will be Peter Lambert on the mound for the Rockies (49-82, 28-34 home), facing off against the Braves (85-45, 41-23 away) and Charlie Morton. Find out my prediction for today's Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies game in Denver.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Tuesday, August 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous three games, the Rockies are 2-1 vs. the runline.</li><li>The last three times the Rockies have been the underdog, they are 2-1 against the runline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .198 against Peter Lambert in his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES LOOKING TO EXTEND NL EAST LEAD</h3><p>Atlanta comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 16-4. Currently, the Braves are 1st in the NL East with an overall record of 85-45. Against the runline, they are 69-61 and have an over/under mark of 70-56. On the road, Atlanta has a runline record of 35-29.</p><p><p>The Braves will give the ball to Charlie Morton, who holds a record of 13-10. The right-hander is riding a three-game streak of allowing fewer than three earned runs. His ERA stands at 3.37, with a FIP of 3.88, while opponents have managed just a .361 slugging percentage against him this season. Morton has also racked up 157 strikeouts so far in 2023.</p></p><p>In his most recent start, Charlie Morton earned the win in a 7-0 shutout against the Mets. The veteran righty tossed seven scoreless frames, allowing just two hits. This was Morton's second consecutive quality start.</p><p>So far this season, the Braves' has gone deep 246 times, placing them 1st in the league. Over Atlanta's previous five games, they are 11th in runs scored, with their season average of 5.8 runs per game putting them 1st in the league. The Braves' overall team batting average stands at .275 along with an OBP of .345.</p><p>Austin Riley has been a major contributor to the Braves' offense this season, leading the team with 31 home runs over their last five games. His batting average stands at .274, making him one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup.</p><h3>WILL THE COLORADO ROCKIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Heading into their 131st game of the season, the Rockies have an overall record of 49-82, and have a win percentage of just 45.2% at home. Currently, Colorado is 5th in the NL West and has a 14-25-3 record across their 42 series.</p><p><p>Peter Lambert will take the mound for the Rockies with a 3-4 record. In his 22 appearances this season, he has an ERA of 4.92 and has allowed batters to hit .250 against him. He has issued 25 walks and struck out 62 batters, resulting in a WHIP of 1.33 and a SLG allowed of .489.</p></p><p>Peter Lambert was unable to secure a victory in his last outing, going five innings as the Rockies fell 5-3 to the Rays. The right-hander allowed two runs on four hits, but did not factor into the decision.</p><p>Having gone deep 4 times in their last five games, the Rockies are 9th in that span. At 4.4 runs per game, Colorado is 18th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .250 while hitting a total of 132 home runs (22nd).</p><p>The Rockies' Ryan McMahon has been a major contributor to the team's offense this season. He boasts a .253 batting average, with 67 runs batted in and 22 home runs.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 8/29/23

<p>The Reds (68-64, 37-30 away) travel to take on the Giants (67-63, 36-30 home) in game one of this National League matchup. Andrew Abbott is getting the start for the Reds while Kyle Harrison is starting for the Giants. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants showdown at Oracle Park.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants -116</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:45 ET on Monday, August 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>The Reds have gone just 2-3 in their last five games.</li><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Reds have gone just 3-7 straight-up.</li><li>Andrew Abbott has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 5.76 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>For the season, the Reds have put together a record of 68-64 and are 3rd in the NL Central, putting them six games out of first place. Cincinnati's overall series record sits at 19-17-5. On the road, they have gone 37-30 and 31-34 at home.</p><p><p>Andrew Abbott has been a reliable starter for the Reds this season, boasting an 8-3 record in 15 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.16, while his K/9 is 9.81 and FIP is 4.01. Opposing hitters have had trouble getting on base against him, as evidenced by his .282 OBP.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing against the Angels, Andrew Abbott surrendered three runs on five hits over four innings of work. Although he did not factor into the decision, Abbott's efforts enabled the Reds to secure a 9-4 win.</p><p>For the season, the Reds' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 27 runs. Overall, Cincinnati's team batting average is .248, putting them 12th in the MLB.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a major contributor to the Reds' offensive success this season. He currently holds a .270 batting average and has driven in 71 runs, as well as hitting 18 homers. His production at the plate has been essential for Cincinnati's success in 2023.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Giants head into today's game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (36-30). Their overall record of 67-63 has them placed 3rd in the NL West. Through 42 series, the Giants are 18-22-2.</p><p>In Kyle Harrison's most recent outing, the Giants starter went 3 1/3 innings against the Phillies, surrendering two runs on five hits. Despite his efforts, Harrison was unable to secure a win as the team fell 4-3.</p><p>This season, the Giants are 19th in the league at 4.3 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .248 (12th) leading to 4.6 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. San Francisco's on-base percentage of .314 has them 15th in the MLB.</p><p>J.D. Davis has been a major contributor to the Giants' offense this season, boasting a .246 batting average and driving in 60 runs. The slugger has also hit 15 home runs in 2023.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 8/28/23

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<p>The Padres (62-71, 27-38 away) and Cardinals (57-76, 29-38 home) head into game three of this National League matchup all tied at 1-1. Rich Hill is scheduled to get the start for the Padres against Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals. Check out my best bet for today's San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals showdown.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres -109</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 2:15 ET on Wednesday, August 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO PADRES:</h3><ul><li>The Padres will be taking on a Cardinals club that is just 3-7 over their last ten games.</li><li>Coming into the game, the Cardinals have gone just 1-4 in their last five home games.</li><li>Miles Mikolas has given up three away runs across his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Padres are 4th in the NL West with an overall record of 62-71. When looking at their performance in their 43 series, San Diego is 17-21-5. Against below .500 teams, the Padres are 23-23 while going 27-38 on the road and 35-33 at home.</p><p><p>The Padres will turn to veteran starter Rich Hill, who has a 7-13 record in 26 appearances so far this season. His ERA stands at 5.21, while his K/9 is 7.78 and FIP is 4.81. Hill has also allowed an OBP of .331 against opposing batters.</p></p><p>Rich Hill recently pitched 2 2/3 innings in a game against the Brewers, allowing two runs before exiting without a decision. Unfortunately, the Padres were unable to capitalize on his performance and eventually fell 7-3.</p><p>The Padres have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 14 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 12th in home runs and 15th in slugging percentage. Overall, San Diego is averaging 4.5 runs per game (15th).</p><p>Manny Machado has been the Padres' most prolific home run hitter this season, with 25 long balls over the course of the campaign. The slugger has been particularly hot lately, leading San Diego with two homers in their last ten games. His overall batting average for 2023 stands at .249.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>With an overall record of 57-76, the Cardinals are 5th in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 29-38 and 28-38. So far, St. Louis has a record of 24-24 against below .500 teams and have played in 42 series, going 15-22-5.</p><p><p>Miles Mikolas has taken the mound 28 times for the Cardinals this season, with a record of 6-10. His ERA is 4.66, K/9 is 6.25, FIP is 4.02 and OBP is .310.</p></p><p>Miles Mikolas took the loss in the Cardinals' 7-2 defeat to Philadelphia, surrendering five earned runs on eight hits over six innings.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Cardinals are ranked 19th in the league in scoring at 2 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.5 per contest puts them 16th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, St. Louis is 8th, with an OBP currently sitting at .328. The team's collective batting average is .254 (10th).</p><p>Paul Goldschmidt has been a consistent force for the St. Louis Cardinals this season, boasting a .280 batting average and .463 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Goldschmidt has been particularly impressive, leading the Cards in hits with an impressive .372 average.</p>

San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/23

<p>Getting the start for the Reds (68-66, 37-32 away) will be Hunter Greene  against Logan Webb for the Giants (69-63, 38-30 home). Today marks game three of their series, with the Giants currently holding the 2-0 lead. Read on to see my best bet for this Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants matchup.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants -167</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, August 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>Over their previous five games as the underdog, the Reds are just 1-4 straight-up.</li><li>San Francisco is on a two game winning streak when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>The Reds are just 1-2 in Hunter Greene's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN NL CENTRAL</h3><p>For the season, the Reds are 68-66 overall, including going 37-32 on the road and 31-34 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Cincinnati is above .500 at 19-18-5. In the NL Central, the Reds are currently 3rd.</p><p><p>Today marks Hunter Greene's 17th appearance of the 2023 season, and his record is 2-6. His ERA currently stands at 5.06, with an OBP allowed of .331. He has struck out 108 batters and has a WHIP of 1.52. When pitching away from home, Greene's ERA is 4.52 compared to 8.09 when he takes the mound in front of his home crowd.</p></p><p>Hunter Greene and the Reds were unable to come away with a win after the right-hander gave up five runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings against Arizona.</p><p>The Reds have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 4 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 8th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 17th in home runs and 14th in slugging percentage. Overall, Cincinnati is averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th).</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a key contributor to the Reds' offense this season. With a batting average of .268 and 72 runs batted in, he has been an invaluable asset to the team. Additionally, Steer has hit 18 home runs so far in 2023.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Giants are 2nd in the NL West on a record of 69-63. Overall, they have played in 43 different series, going 18-23-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Giants are 69-63, and currently hold win percentages of 55.9% at home and 48.4% on the road.</p><p><p>The Giants will turn to Logan Webb, who has a 9-10 record in 27 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 3.51, and he has an impressive 8.41 K/9 ratio. Additionally, his FIP is 3.35 and opponents have a .276 OBP against him.</p></p><p>After suffering a defeat to the Braves, Logan Webb's most recent outing saw him surrender five runs on six hits across 5 1/3 innings.</p><p>For the season, the Giants are 16th in batting average, hitting a combined .239. Over their last ten games, they have hit .261 which is 10th in that span. San Francisco's average of 4.3 runs per game puts them 19th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 143 times and have a team slugging percentage of .388.</p><p>Wilmer Flores is the Giants' home-run leader in 2023, having already blasted 19 long balls and driven in 49 runs. His slugging percentage for the season is a robust .531.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/23

<p>In this National League matchup, the Cardinals (56-76, 28-38 home) play host to the Padres (62-70, 27-37 away) at Busch Stadium. Taking the mound for the Cardinals is Zack Thompson, while the Padres will go with Seth Lugo. Check out my pick for two of this St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres matchup.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres -149</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Tuesday, August 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO PADRES:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Cardinals have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>The Cardinals have been struggling of late, having lost each of their last four straight games.</li><li>Over his last two starts, Seth Lugo has an ERA of just .00.</li></ul><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>For the season, the Padres have put together a record of 62-70 and are 4th in the NL West, putting them 20 games out of first place. San Diego's overall series record sits at 17-21-5. On the road, they have gone 27-37 and 35-33 at home.</p><p><p>Seth Lugo has had a solid season thus far, with 20 appearances and a 5-6 record. His ERA stands at 3.70, while his WHIP is 1.23 and slugging percentage allowed is .408. He has 107 strikeouts on the year, averaging 8.81 K/9 innings pitched. Lugo's record is 2-2 on the road and 3-4 at home, with an ERA of 3.41 away from home and 6.37 at home.</p></p><p>Seth Lugo earned the win in his most recent start, a 4-0 shutout of the Marlins. The right-hander tossed six innings of three-hit ball, notching a quality start in the process.</p><p>During their last five games, San Diego is the 16th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .236 and are averaging 4.2 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Padres are hitting .238 with an OBP of .325 while averaging 4.5 runs per contest. This figure puts them 14th in the league.</p><p>Manny Machado has been a major contributor to the Padres' offense this season, leading the team in home runs with 25 over the course of the year. In their last ten games, Machado has hit four long balls and is batting .249 overall.</p><h3>WILL THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>With an overall record of 56-76, the Cardinals are 5th in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 28-38 and 28-38. So far, St. Louis has a record of 23-23 against below .500 teams and have played in 42 series, going 15-22-5.</p><p><p>Starter Zack Thompson has had a mixed season thus far for the Cardinals, with an overall record of 3-5 in 19 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.86, and he has an impressive K/9 rate of 11.31. Additionally, his FIP is 3.53 and his OBP is .335.</p></p><p>Zack Thompson earned the victory in his most recent start against the Pirates, surrendering two runs on six hits. The Cardinals emerged victorious with a 6-4 final score.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Cardinals are ranked 20th in the league in scoring at 2 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.5 per contest puts them 16th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, St. Louis is 8th, with an OBP currently sitting at .328. The team's collective batting average is .254 (9th).</p><p>Over the Cardinals' last five contests, Paul Goldschmidt has topped the team in hits, boasting a .292 batting average. For the 2023 campaign, Goldschmidt is hitting .278 and has plated 69 runs.</p>

San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/29/23

<p>The Red Sox (69-61, 36-29 home) will host the Dodgers (79-49, 36-28 away) in game three of this interleague series. Starting for the Red Sox is Tanner Houck, while the Dodgers are giving the ball to Caleb Ferguson. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -120</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, Los Angeles has a straight-up record of 3-2.</li><li>Looking at the Dodgers' last five games as the underdog, they are just 2-3.</li><li>The Red Sox's are just 6-8 in Tanner Houck's 14 starts.</li></ul><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS LOOKING TO EXTEND NL WEST LEAD</h3><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 13-7. Currently, the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 79-49. Against the runline, they are 71-57 and have an over/under mark of 72-50. On the road, Los Angeles has a runline record of 38-26.</p><p><p>Caleb Ferguson has been a reliable starter for the Dodgers this season, boasting an impressive 7-3 record. He has made 54 appearances and his ERA stands at 2.81, with a K/9 of 10.12. His FIP is 3.58 and OBP is .350, making him a valuable contributor to the team's success.</p></p><p>Caleb Ferguson's last outing saw him give up no runs on one hit in a single inning of work. Despite this, the Dodgers emerged victorious in their 9-3 win over the Guardians, and Ferguson avoided a loss.</p><p>Across their last ten games, the Dodgers' offense is 10th in batting average, leading to an average of 4.7 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 3rd ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .793 on 198 (2nd).</p><p>Mookie Betts has been a force at the plate for Los Angeles this season, boasting a .312 batting average and .605 slugging percentage. Over the last ten games, Betts has been on fire, leading the team in hits and batting an impressive .537.</p><h3>WILL THE BOSTON RED SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Boston heads into today's game ranked 4th in the AL East on an overall record of 69-61. The Red Sox have won two straight series at home and have an overall home record of 36-29. Against the runline, their overall record is 68-62, including going 34-31 vs. the runline at home. When looking at their over/under mark, the Red Sox are 68-60.</p><p><p>Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has posted a 3-7 record and 5.08 ERA through the 2023 season thus far. His ERA on the road is 4.67, while his home ERA stands at 5.63. Houck's WHIP for the season is 1.27, and he has allowed a .244 batting average against him. Opposing teams have compiled a .391 slugging percentage against him.</p></p><p>Tanner Houck was handed the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits in his most recent start against the Astros. The Red Sox were ultimately defeated 7-3.</p><p>Having gone deep 10 times in their last five games, the Red Sox are 2nd in that span. At 5 runs per game, Boston is 6th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .266 while hitting a total of 154 home runs (14th).</p><p>Adam Duvall has been a major contributor to the Red Sox's offensive success this season, as he leads the team with 15 home runs and has hit four in their last ten games. His overall batting average stands at .267.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/27/23

<p>It’s been another interesting offseason in the NBA, as players have been switching teams throughout the last few months. Just like any other offseason, there have been some big names that have switched teams as well, and that’s going to create some intrigue heading into 2023-24.</p>



<p>The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics made some of the biggest moves this year as they are hoping to find the missing piece to a championship puzzle. Jordan Poole is out in Golden State, and Chris Paul has been brought in to try and help them get back on top.</p>



<p>Boston traded away Marcus Smart in hopes of finding more offense, and they were able to bring in Kristaps Porzingis. All three of these players are expected to have an impact next season, but the real question is just how much impact will be had.</p>



<p>Here is a bet to make on all three of these players when looking at the betting options.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-much-will-paul-play">How Much Will Paul Play?</h2>



<p>Chris Paul has been a starter for his entire NBA career, but rumors have already been floating around about the possibility of him being a reserve player this season. Paul has not taken too kindly to those rumors, as he wants to be with the first until that includes Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.</p>



<p>The early lines for total points per game for Chris Paul make it seem as if he is going to have a big impact this season, but that’s still unclear. The over/under for Paul is currently set at 11.5 points per game at BetOnline, and that’s a pretty big total.</p>



<p>Even if Paul were to get with the first unit, his best skill is his ability to pass the ball and find open teammates. Paul is nearing the end of his career, and the best bet to make is taking him at under 11.5 points per game at +130.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-poole-should-excel">Poole Should Excel</h2>



<p>Jordan Poole had an interesting career with the Golden State Warriors, but it appeared that he wore out his welcome eventually. Poole had some massive shots for the Warriors during his career, but he really struggled in the 2023 postseason.</p>



<p>The one thing that is clear about Poole is that he has the ability to score points with the best of them, and that’s exactly what the Washington Wizards are hoping to get. Washington should be a team that is on the cusp of making the postseason in 2023-24, and Poole is going to need to be at his best.</p>



<p>Poole has never been the top-scoring option on a team, but he is going to be that player with the Wizards this season. The over/under is set at 25.5 points per game for Poole, and it will be fun to watch him go for that number.</p>



<p>Take the over 25.5 total points in this game at the odds at -115.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-will-porzingis-get-shots">Will Porzingis Get Shots?</h2>



<p>The Boston Celtics now have a “big three” of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis, but it’s going to be hard to share the basketball. Porzingis has proven that he can be the number 1 option on any team, but he won’t need to be in Boston.</p>



<p>The over/under for total points per game on Porzingis is currently set at 20.5, and that number just seems way too high. That is why the under option is the clear favorite, but this is still a bet that you should make.</p>



<p>Take the under 20.5 points per game for Porzingis, as he isn’t going to do a ton of scoring with the Celtics.</p>



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<p>Already leading the series 3-0, the Yankees (65-68, 29-35 away) are sending Clarke Schmidt to the mound to take on the Tigers (59-74, 28-40 home) and Matt Manning in game four of this series. See who I like to come out on top in this American League matchup between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers in Detroit.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees -128</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, August 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, New York has a straight-up record of 3-2.</li><li>The Yankees head into the game having won three straight games.</li><li>Over his last two starts, Clarke Schmidt has an ERA of just 2.26.</li></ul><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>133 games into the season, the Yankees have a record of 65-68, putting them 5th in the AL East. This mark includes an overall series 16-20-7. At home, they are 36-33 compared to 29-35 on the road.</p><p><p>Clarke Schmidt has an 8-8 record and a 4.51 ERA heading into the game. On the road, he has a 5-3 record and 6.78 ERA in 12 appearances, while at home he is 3-5 with an ERA of 3.96. His WHIP for the season is 1.32, with opponents hitting .261 against him and slugging .447.</p></p><p>Clarke Schmidt will look to build on his previous outing, a 6 2/3 inning performance in which he gave up one earned run on six hits. Unfortunately, the Yankees were unable to capitalize on his efforts and lost 3-0 to the Rays.</p><p>In their five most recent games, the Yankees have put together a batting average of only .164, placing them 29th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.2 runs per game, New York is 21st in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .228 and OPS of .707 which has them 20th in baseball.</p><p>Gleyber Torres has been a key contributor to the Yankees' offense in 2023. He currently holds a .273 batting average and has driven in 57 runs, while also hitting 23 home runs.</p><h3>WILL THE DETROIT TIGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Tigers' record of 59-74 has them sitting 3rd in the AL Central. Detroit's overall series record is 17-22-5, which includes dropping each of their last two series at home. The team's season-long over/under record is 65-63 while going 69-64 against the runline. At Comerica Park, they have a runline mark of 33-35.</p><p><p>Matt Manning has been a reliable force for the team this season, going at least six innings in two consecutive starts and boasting a 5-4 record. His ERA stands at 3.93, WHIP at 1.06, K/BB ratio of 45/18, and .392 slugging percentage allowed. Opposing batters have only managed to hit .219 against him thus far in 2023.</p></p><p>Despite a quality start in his most recent outing, Matt Manning was not credited with the win as the Tigers defeated the Astros 4-1. He allowed one run on one hit over 6 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>As a team, Detroit has scuffled at the plate of late, with a combined batting average of just .210 over their last ten games. Compared to other teams, this is just 24th in that span. When looking at the team's power numbers, they have a season-long slugging percentage of .378% while going deep a total of 136 times (22nd). Overall, the Tigers are 26th in the MLB at 3.9 runs per contest.</p><p>Spencer Torkelson is the Tigers' top slugger in 2023, leading the team in home runs with 24 and RBIs with 69. His season-long slugging percentage stands at .436.</p>

New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/23

<p>Both the Tigers and Astros are sending a rookie to the mound on Friday, as Tarik Skubal is starting for the Tigers, and Hunter Brown is starting for the Astros. The money line odds have the Tigers at -108 compared to the Astros at -110, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch from Minute Maid Park is set for 8:10 PM ET, and the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central with a record of 33-35. The Astros are 3rd in the AL West at 31-38.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -110</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Friday, June 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit closed out their series vs. the Nationals with a 7-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -155. It was a big 3rd inning for the Tigers, as they scored five runs in the inning. The Nationals could only score two runs, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Casey Mize put together a good start for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Justyn-Henry Malloy, who went 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Detroit is 33-35 overall and trails the Guardians by 11 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 10-9 against other teams in their division. Today, they are on the road to face the Astros, and they are 9-9-4 in series this year and have dropped two straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 16-19 this year and have gone 17-16 on the road. So far, they have been good as the road favorite, going 5-2 this year. As for their overall record, the Tigers are 17-15 as the favorite and 16-20 as the underdog.</p><p>The Tigers have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 30-38 overall. They have been particularly good on the run line on the road, going 18-15. They have also been a good bet as the underdog, going 22-14 on the run line.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road today against the Houston Astros, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average in Tigers games this season is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 39-27. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 12-8. Overall, 58.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Tarik Skubal will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Brewers, he picked up the win. Skubal has been pitching well lately, as he has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three outings. The left-hander has a record of 8-1 this season and an ERA of 1.92. Skubal's WHIP for the season is .89, and opponents are batting .192 vs. Skubal this year. Out of his 13 starts, he has turned in 10 quality starts. Skubal's ERA at home is 2.0, compared to 1.95 on the road.</p>
<p>Over the Tigers' last seven games, Gio Urshela has gone 8/24, and Riley Greene and Justyn-Henry Malloy each have two homers in this stretch. However, Greene is batting just .219 in this stretch and is also hitting just .245 for the season. Greene does lead the team with 30 RBIs and is tied for the team lead with 12 homers. Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter are also tied for 2nd on the team with eight homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They are also just 18th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .231. Detroit comes into the game with a team OPS of just .673, which is 22nd in the league.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Giants with a 5-3 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the slight favorite at +100 on the money line. Things started off well for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Giants scored twice in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Framber Valdez had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and issuing three walks. The Astros also wasted a big game from Yordan Alvarez, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 2/4.</p><p>Houston is 31-38 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West, eight games behind the Mariners for the division lead. In the AL West, they are 8.0 games behind the Mariners and have gone 15-12 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 17-18 this year compared to 14-20 on the road. So far, they have really struggled as the favorite, going 24-30. As the underdog, they are 7-8 this year, including 1-3 at home. The team's overall series record is 10-11-1 this year.</p><p>When the Astros win, they win by an average of 4.1 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Their run line record is 29-40, and they have been a better bet on the run line at home (15-20) than on the road (14-20). As the favorite, they are 21-33 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are 8-7.</p><p>The Houston Astros are playing at home against the Detroit Tigers today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 25-41. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and they have played 57 games with lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 82.6% of their games. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 4-7, and they have had just one game with a lower line than that this season.</p><p>Hunter Brown is coming off a strong outing vs. the Angels, as he went six innings, got the win, and didn't give up a run. In that outing, he only gave up two hits and issued four walks. Looking back at his last three outings, Brown has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with a 5.58 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .254 off Brown this year. The right-hander has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 9.83 strikeouts per nine innings.</p>
<p>At 4.4 runs per game, the Astros have the 12th best scoring offense in the league this season. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams and have the 2nd best team batting average in the MLB. Houston has also done a great job of putting the ball in play this season, as they lead the league in fewest strikeouts.</p>

<p>Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez have been swinging the bat well of late, with Altuve going 9/23 in his last five games and Alvarez hitting .350 with two homers in this stretch. Kyle Tucker has been the Astros' top power threat this season, as his 19 homers are the best mark on the team and 3rd best in the league.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 6/14/24

<p>Heading into game three of this NL Central matchup, it will be Kyle Hendricks on the mound for the Cubs (70-62, 36-31 home), facing off against the Brewers (74-58, 36-31 away) and Brandon Woodruff. Find out my prediction for today's Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs game in Chicago.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -109</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Wednesday, August 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>In their previous ten games, the Cubs have a record of 7-3.</li><li>The Cubs are 7-3 straight-up in their ten most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Over his last two starts, Kyle Hendricks has an ERA of just 2.30.</li></ul><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>On a record of 74-58, the Brewers are 1st in the NL Central. At home, they have put together a win percent of 58.5% compared to 53.7% on the road. This season, Milwaukee has gone 38-37 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 22-17-2.</p><p><p>Brandon Woodruff takes the mound for Milwaukee with a 3-1 record. Through six appearances, he has an ERA of 2.65 and a K/9 of 10.85. His FIP is 4.42 and opponents are batting .235 against him.</p></p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers earned a victory the last time Brandon Woodruff toed the rubber, defeating the San Diego Padres 7-3. The right-hander tossed six frames, surrendering three hits and one earned run while notching his sixth win of the season.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Brewers' offense is 5th in batting average, leading to an average of 5.6 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 17th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .695 on 138 (21st). On average, they have struckout 8 times per game compard to 3.6 walks.</p><p>William Contreras has been a consistent force in the Brewers' offense this season, as evidenced by his 2 home runs over the team's last ten games. His season-long total of 14 homers is a testament to his power at the plate, and he also holds an impressive overall batting average of .279.</p><h3>WILL THE CHICAGO CUBS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Chicago's overall record currently stands at 70-62, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. The Cubs will look to extend their current series winning streak to 42 and have an overall series record of 23-13-5. At home, Chicago is 36-31 and 34-31 on the road.</p><p><p>The Cubs will turn to starter Kyle Hendricks, who has a 5-7 record this season. After 18 appearances, the right-hander has an ERA of 3.80 and a K/9 of 5.87. Additionally, he has put up a FIP of 3.97 and an OBP of .273.</p></p><p>In his most recent start, Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs fell to the Pirates 2-1. The right-hander surrendered two runs on six hits across 5 2/3 frames.</p><p>With a season-long average of 5 runs per game, the Cubs are the 6th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .253, with an OBP of .329. In Chicago's last ten games, they are 13th in home runs, having gone deep nine times in that span.</p><p>The Cubs have been on a roll lately, with Ian Happ leading the way. In their last five games, Happ has tallied the most hits, batting .350 in that span. On the year, he is hitting .243 and has driven in 64 runs.</p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/23

<p>Heading into game three of this interleague matchup, the Phillies (74-58, 41-25 home) will send Cristopher Sánchez to the mound against the Angels (63-70, 31-37 away) and Reid Detmers. Check out my pick for today's Los Angeles Angels vs. Philadelphia Phillies game in Philadelphia.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 1:05 ET on Wednesday, August 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>Against the runline, the Phillies have gone just 2-3 in their last five home games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Angels' runline win streak currently stands at three games.</li><li>Cristopher Sánchez has given up five away runs across his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>On a record of 63-70, the Angels find themselves in 4th place in the AL West. When playing away from home, Los Angeles is just 31-37 and come into the game with an overall series record of 18-22-3.</p><p><p>Today marks Reid Detmers' 24th outing of the season, and his record stands at 3-10. His ERA is 5.03 and opponents are hitting .324 against him. He has racked up 139 strikeouts, with a WHIP of 1.38. On the road, Detmers' ERA is 7.71 compared to 5.06 in home games.</p></p><p>After a defeat to the Reds, Reid Detmers was charged with four runs on seven hits across five innings of work.</p><p>This season, the Angels are 12th in the league at 4.7 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .231 (17th) leading to 4.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Los Angeles' on-base percentage of .323 has them 11th in the MLB.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the Angels' most potent offensive weapons in 2023. His .307 batting average and 94 RBIs have been integral to the team's success, and his 44 home runs are a testament to his power at the plate.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Phillies have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 14-7 at Citizens Bank Park. Their overall record of 74-58 puts Philadelphia 2nd in the NL East. Against the runline, their overall record is 59-73 and 29-37 at home. This year's Phillies' games have an over/under record of 58-65.</p><p><p>The Phillies will turn to starter Cristopher Sánchez, who has a 2-3 record through 13 appearances this season. His ERA is 3.33, and his K/9 stands at 8.19. Additionally, Sánchez has a FIP of 4.31 and an OBP of .261.</p></p><p>Cristopher Sánchez earned a victory in his most recent outing, guiding the Phillies to a 7-2 triumph over the Cardinals. He pitched six frames, allowing two runs and five hits, to notch a quality start.</p><p>For the season, the Phillies' offense is averaging 4.9 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 3rd in the league in scoring, with a total of 33 runs. Overall, Philadelphia's team batting average is .260, putting them 5th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the last five games, Bryce Harper has been the Phillies' offensive leader, batting .483 and collecting the most hits. This season, Harper is hitting .309 and has 53 RBIs.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/23

<p>Lance Lynn will get the start for the Dodgers (83-49, 46-21 home) as they host the Braves (87-45, 43-23 away) at Dodger Stadium. The Braves will give the starting nod to Spencer Strider. Check out my prediction for game one of this National League matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers +119</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Thursday, August 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Dodgers have a record of 4-1.</li><li>The Dodgers are riding a five game home win streak heading into today's game.</li><li>The Dodgers are 3-0 in Lance Lynn's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES LOOKING TO EXTEND NL EAST LEAD</h3><p>Atlanta head into today's game seeking their 4th straight win and are in 1st place in the NL East. On the road, Atlanta is 43-23 and 44-22 at home. With an overall record of 87-45, the Braves have a series win percentage of 78% (31-9-3).</p><p><p>Today marks Spencer Strider's 27th outing of the 2023 season, and he has been nothing short of impressive. His overall record stands at 15-4, with an ERA of 3.46 and an OBP allowed of .267. Strider has racked up 236 strikeouts thus far, while maintaining a WHIP of 1.06. When away from home, his ERA is 4.13 compared to 4.40 when playing in front of the home crowd.</p></p><p>Spencer Strider earned a quality start and the win in his last outing against the Giants, leading the Braves to a 5-1 victory. Over seven innings, he allowed one run and three hits.</p><p>For the season, the Braves are 1st in batting average, hitting a combined .276. Over their last five games, they have hit .260 which is 6th in that span. Atlanta's average of 5.8 runs per game puts them 1st in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 250 times and have a team slugging percentage of .500.</p><p>Over the Braves' past five contests, Marcell Ozuna has been a major contributor to the offense, leading the team with three home runs. His season total of 31 long balls is complemented by a .267 batting average.</p><h3>WILL THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Dodgers take on the Braves sitting in first place in NL West on an overall record of 83-49. Overall, they have played in 43 series, going 28-13-2. This season, they have put together a 37-28 record on the road and 46-21 at home.</p><p><p>Lance Lynn, the Los Angeles starter, has a 10-9 record and a 5.55 ERA so far this season. When pitching away from home, Lynn's ERA is 5.91, and it rises to 6.26 when he's at home. His WHIP for the season is 1.38 with an allowed batting average of .258, and opposing teams have posted a .474 slugging percentage against him.</p></p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping Lance Lynn can lead them to another victory, as they emerged victorious the last time he took the mound. He allowed three earned runs on 10 hits over six innings in their 7-4 win against the Boston Red Sox.</p><p>Having gone deep 11 times in their last five games, the Dodgers are 2nd in that span. At 5.7 runs per game, Los Angeles is 2nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .257 while hitting a total of 208 home runs (2nd).</p><p>The Dodgers have been bolstered by Freddie Freeman's offensive production in 2023. His .338 batting average and 89 RBIs have been key contributors to the team's success, while his 25 home runs are a testament to his power at the plate.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/23

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Celtics (-1092) will host the Pelicans (+687) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 226 points.</p>

<p>Currently, the Celtics are 14.5-point favorites over the Pelicans. Boston is 27-11 on the season and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while New Orleans is 8-31 and 15th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-134 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 8-31 on the season after a 123-115 road win over the 76ers on Friday. New Orleans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>New Orleans led 87-78 going into the 4th quarter, but the 76ers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead. The Pelicans responded by outscoring the 76ers 36-37 in the final period. The total score of 238 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 19.5 points.</p><p>CJ McCollum's 38 points, including 18 in the 1st quarter, led the Pelicans to a win over the 76ers. He hit 6 threes at 54.5%, while Jordan Hawkins added 21 points, knocking down 5 threes, with 10 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>The Pelicans connected on 18 threes, shooting 45% from deep and 48.4% overall. Dejounte Murray contributed 17 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans were strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 24 and 23 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points. Despite this, they managed to hold the 76ers to 115 points on 46% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pelicans allowed 14 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the 76ers to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. New Orleans also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Boston’s season record dropped to 27-11 after a 114-97 loss to the Kings on Friday. The Celtics were favored by 12 points but failed to cover the spread, losing by 17. The total points of 211 fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston went on a 10-0 run early, but after taking the lead, they couldn’t maintain momentum. They outscored the Kings 28-19 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 23-21 in the 3rd. The game was tied at 76 heading into the 4th, where the Celtics were outscored 38-21.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Kings, the Celtics managed just 97 points, shooting 40.5% from the field and 26.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 11 threes. Jaylen Brown led the way with 28 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, and added 5 assists.</p> <p>Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at a 57.1% rate. Jayson Tatum added 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, making 3 threes at 42.9%.</p><p>The Celtics put together strong defensive efforts in the 2nd and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 34 and 38 points, respectively, in a 114-97 loss to the Kings. Boston held Sacramento to 43% shooting overall, but the Kings hit 18 threes at a 38% clip.</p> <p>Boston sent the Kings to the line just 9 times, where they made 8 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 35 defensive rebounds but gave up 16 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

<p>We are just one week away from the start of the 2023-24 NFL season, and teams throughout the league are making final preparations for Week 1. There were some quarterback battles taking place in the preseason, but we now know who will be starting for each team.</p>



<p>Quarterbacks will start to feel the pressure right away with the season opener, and that’s also going to be true for the head coaches. Rookie quarterbacks have to perform right away to keep their jobs as well, although some teams will give rookies a longer leash.</p>



<p>It’s time to start thinking about those who will fold under pressure, and here are three unique ways to bet on that sort of action.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-first-head-coach-fired">First Head Coach Fired</h2>



<p>NFL general managers and owners don’t usually wait around long to get rid of a coach, especially teams that believe they have a chance to be a contender. There is usually at least one coach fired before the first half of the season is over, but there could be multiple as well.</p>



<p>There is a ton of parity in the NFL outside of the top three or four teams, and that means that more franchises believe that they can get into the Super Bowl mix. Certain head coaches are going to enter the season with a short rope, while others could get fired out of nowhere.</p>



<p>The top five coaches to be fired first, according to the odds, are:</p>



<ul>
<li>Ron Rivera +500</li>



<li>Josh McDaniels +600</li>



<li>Mike McCarthy +600</li>



<li>Todd Bowles +600</li>



<li>Dennis Allen +850</li>
</ul>



<p>Ron Rivera looks like the easiest choice on the list, as he is the head coach of a Washington team that just got a new owner. There aren’t a ton of expectations in Washington, though, and that should keep him safe.</p>



<p>The pick to make here is Mike McCarthy, as his rope continues to get smaller in Dallas. If the Cowboys get off to a slow start, then it will be McCarthy that pays the price.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-first-quarterback-benched">First Quarterback Benched</h2>



<p>If you are going to bet on the first quarterback benched, then you will need to get those bets in early. There could be a starting quarterback taken out of a game in Week 1, as coaches don’t like to wait around at all to make a change.</p>



<p>Here are the odds that you are going to see when you look to make this bet:</p>



<ul>
<li>Baker Mayfield +200</li>



<li>Sam Howell +400</li>



<li>Ryan Tannehill +600</li>



<li>CJ Stroud +700</li>



<li>Mac Jones +900</li>
</ul>



<p>Baker Mayfield and Sam Howell are going to be on a short leash with their respective teams, but they should at least last a few games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders don’t have high expectations, and there is no reason to bail on a quarterback.</p>



<p>The situation you should be focusing on is in Tennessee, as the Titans simply have to get good quarterback play to balance out with Derrick Henry. Ryan Tannehill is going to start the season under center, but Tennessee also has Will Levis ready to go.</p>



<p>It’s going to be a short run for Tannehill as he is the first QB that gets benched as the Titans give their young rookie a shot.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rookie-qb-to-make-most-starts">Rookie QB to Make Most Starts</h2>



<p>This is a betting option that is really going to come down to just three options, and there are plenty of factors at play here. Injuries can always impact a bet on the NFL, but you also have to predict which rookie QB will be able to play well enough to stay on the field.</p>



<p>The odds for this bet look like this:</p>



<ul>
<li>Bryce Young +125</li>



<li>Anthony Richardson +150</li>



<li>CJ Stroud +175</li>
</ul>



<p>Richardson is going to get hurt with all of his rushing attempts, which then leads you to compare Young and Stroud. This is really a toss-up, but going with Stroud at +175 gives you the best value for this bet.</p>



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<p>Former UFC interim heavyweight champion and two-time undisputed challenger Ciryl Gane is back headlining his home country’s event, and this time, he’s gatekeeping a title shot from rising contender Sergey Spivak.</p>



<p>Since MMA was legalized in Paris, the first event last year was one of the most memorable moments of the year in the UFC. Watch from home, enjoy the rowdy crowd, and bet on the great slate of fights on Saturday.</p>



<p>Let’s take a closer look at the main event and other key fights to bet on to really bang the book this weekend.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-main-event-gane-vs-spivak">Main Event - Gane vs. Spivak</h2>



<p>In the main event, we are going to see how Gane does against his biggest weakness in the sport of MMA–wrestling. Spivak is an elite MMA wrestler with tons of strength and relentless pressure.</p>



<p>Gane will have the support behind him and good vibes all week, but Spivak is coming in as the hungry contender who is willing to do anything for this first title shot. Spivak has shown that he also has the power to KO anybody in the division with one clean shot landed.</p>



<p>The key to this matchup will be how the first round plays out. If Gane can stuff takedowns while they are still fresh and their skin is dry, it makes this fight a lot more interesting. Gane is an incredible athlete with elite footwork and distance control. The fact is, there might not be a single heavyweight that will be able to beat Gane in a kickboxing fight.</p>



<p>Spivak will need to close the distance and get his hands on Gane as soon as possible. The leg kicks from Gane can accumulate some serious damage in a short amount of time with the power behind those techniques.</p>



<p>With how the odds are looking right now during fight week, it would be dumb to not bet on Spivak as the +155 underdog. There’s too much talk around Gane saying that he isn’t committed. Spivak is a killer who is giving his life to become a world champion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-other-key-fight-picks">Other Key Fight Picks</h2>



<p>Other than the heavyweights in the main event, we have a few interesting matchups to bet on. In the co-main, the rising French contender Manon Fiorot is welcoming former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas to the flyweight division.</p>



<p>Namajunas is going to have a tough time with the bigger and stronger Fiorot and her elite striking. Fiorot’s wrestling skills are improving every time she steps into the octagon as well. This is a good chance to take Fiorot by decision for a nice payout.</p>



<p>In the featured bout, French rising contender Benoit Saint-Denis is looking to beat the tough Thiago Moises. This might be a card where it’s tough to bet against any of the French fighters because of the atmosphere, but this is a tough matchup.</p>



<p>Go with Thiago Moises as a key underdog pick on your betting slate. He is going to be able to mix up his offense more and win this fight with his output.</p>



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<p>The Cubs (71-62, 34-31 away) travel to take on the Reds (69-66, 31-34 home) in game one of this NL Central matchup. Jordan Wicks is getting the start for the Cubs while Graham Ashcraft is starting for the Reds. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds showdown at Great American Ball Park.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 1:10 ET on Friday, September 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO CUBS:</h3><ul><li>The Cubs will be taking on a Reds club that is just 1-2 vs. the runline in their last three games.</li><li>Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Reds are just 2-8 against the runline.</li><li>Graham Ashcraft has given up five away runs across his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CHICAGO CUBS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN NL CENTRAL</h3><p>Winners of two straight games, the Cubs are in 2nd place in the NL Central. So far, they have a series win percentage of 62% (23-14-4). Chicago has gone 34-31 on the road this season compared to 37-31 at home.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are banking on Jordan Wicks to bring them another victory, as the last time he was on the mound they emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-6). Wicks had a solid outing, allowing just one earned run on two hits in five innings of work.</p><p>Offensively, Chicago is ranked 6th in the league with an average of 5 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Cubs averaged 5.2 runs per contest, which is 7th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Chicago is 14th in all of baseball, with a total of 158 home runs.</p><p>Over the Cubs' past five contests, Ian Happ has been the leader in home runs with one. He has hit a total of 16 long balls this season and holds a batting average of .244.</p><h3>WILL THE CINCINNATI REDS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Reds have put together a record of 69-66 and are 3rd in the NL Central, putting them six games out of first place. Cincinnati's overall series record sits at 19-18-4. On the road, they have gone 38-32 and 31-34 at home.</p><p><p>Graham Ashcraft takes the mound for the Reds with a 7-8 record. He has made 25 appearances so far this season, boasting an ERA of 4.74 and a K/9 of 6.72. His FIP stands at 5.11, while his OBP is .329.</p></p><p>Despite a quality start in his most recent outing, Graham Ashcraft was unable to secure the win for the Reds as they fell to the Diamondbacks 5-2. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits, but was left with a no-decision.</p><p>With a season-long average of 4.7 runs per game, the Reds are the 10th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .247, with an OBP of .323. In Cincinnati's last ten games, they are 12th in home runs, having gone deep two times in that span.</p><p>Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been a bright spot for the Reds' offense over their last five games, leading the team in hits and batting .312. The veteran infielder is hitting .252 on the season and has driven in 19 runs.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/23

<p>The Twins (69-65, 29-36 away) travel to take on the Rangers (75-58, 42-24 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Joe Ryan is getting the start for the Twins while Max Scherzer is starting for the Rangers. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers showdown at Globe Life Field.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers -155</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Friday, September 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Rangers are 3-2 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Texas is taking on the Twins at the right time, as the Twins have dropped two straight games.</li><li>Joe Ryan has given up five home runs across his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>This season, the Twins have played a total of 42 series and are above .500 at 20-17-5. On the road, Minnesota is 29-36 and 40-29 at home. Their overall record of 69-65 has the Twins sitting 1st in the AL Central.</p><p><p>Joe Ryan has a 9-8 record and 4.33 ERA heading into the game. On the road, he has an ERA of 6.17 and 3-4 record in 11 appearances, while at home he is 6-4 with a 4.21 ERA. His season-long WHIP is 1.15, with opponents batting .242 against him and slugging .439.</p></p><p>Joe Ryan's latest outing saw him take the mound for five innings, but the Twins were unable to come away with a victory, falling 6-2 to the Rangers. Despite not earning a decision, Ryan was solid on the hill, giving up just one run on five hits.</p><p>The Twins have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 7 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 6th in home runs and 11th in slugging percentage. Overall, Minnesota is averaging 4.5 runs per game (15th).</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have seen Royce Lewis take the lead in home runs over their last five games, with three long balls. His season total is now at nine, and he's also batting .307.</p><h3>WILL THE TEXAS RANGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Texas enters today's matchup with an overall record of 75-58, placing them 3rd in the AL West. The club has played in 42 series so far, and has a record of 24-16-2, including dropping each of their past three sets. The Rangers are 42-24 at home and 33-34 and 42-24 at home.</p><p><p>Max Scherzer is set to take the mound for Texas with a 12-5 record. The veteran pitcher has made 24 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 3.71 and a K/9 rate of 10.47. His FIP stands at 4.24, while his OBP is .279.</p></p><p>Max Scherzer was unable to secure a victory in his last outing, as the Rangers emerged victorious over the Twins by a score of 6-2. Despite not factoring into the decision, Scherzer had a quality start, surrendering two runs on four hits over seven innings of work.</p><p>Having gone deep 6 times in their last five games, the Rangers are 8th in that span. At 5.5 runs per game, Texas is 3rd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .268 while hitting a total of 184 home runs (7th).</p><p>Corey Seager has been a major offensive contributor for the Texas Rangers this season, boasting a .346 batting average and slugging .651. Over the team's last ten games, he has been on fire, leading the Rangers in hits and hitting at an impressive .369 clip.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/23

<p>The Red Sox (69-65, 33-32 away) travel to take on the Royals (41-94, 23-43 home) in game one of this American League matchup. James Paxton is getting the start for the Red Sox while Jordan Lyles is starting for the Royals. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals showdown at Kauffman Stadium.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Friday, September 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>The Red Sox have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games vs. the runline.</li><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Red Sox have gone just 4-6 against the runline.</li><li>James Paxton has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 6.20 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>BOSTON RED SOX LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Entering with a record of 69-65, the Red Sox are in 4th place in the AL East and are losers of four straight games. So far, they have a road win percentage of 50.8% compared to 52.2% at home. Boston's overall series record stands at 22-17-4.</p><p><p>James Paxton has a 7-4 record and 3.99 ERA heading into the game. On the road, he has an ERA of 6.19 and record of 4-3, while at home he is 3-1 with an ERA of 3.36. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.26, with a batting average allowed of .239 and teams facing him have a slugging percentage of .424.</p></p><p>James Paxton was unable to secure the win in his last outing against the Dodgers, as he allowed four runs and four hits. Despite this, the Red Sox were able to come away with a 8-5 victory.</p><p>The Red Sox have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 16 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 6th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 13th in home runs and 6th in slugging percentage. Overall, Boston is averaging 5 runs per game (7th).</p><p>Adam Duvall has been a major contributor to the Red Sox's offensive success this season, hitting 18 home runs and maintaining a .276 batting average. Over their last five games, he has been especially impressive, leading the team with three home runs.</p><h3>WILL THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>135 games into the season, the Royals have a record of 41-94, putting them 5th in the AL Central. This mark includes an overall series 6-34-3. At home, they are 23-43 compared to 18-51 on the road.</p><p><p>Jordan Lyles has had a difficult season thus far for the Royals, with a record of 3-15 in 25 appearances. His ERA stands at 6.51, while his K/9 is 6.13 and his FIP is 5.82. Additionally, Lyles' opponents have an OBP of .304 against him.</p></p><p>The Royals were unable to overcome the Mariners, as they fell 15-2 in Jordan Lyles' last start. The right-hander was unable to make it through the outing, surrendering seven earned runs on six hits.</p><p>With a season-long average of 3.9 runs per game, the Royals are the 26th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .240, with an OBP of .297. In Kansas City's last ten games, they are 12th in home runs, having gone deep two times in that span.</p><p>The Royals' offensive leader, Bobby Witt Jr., has been a consistent presence in the batting order this season. His .276 batting average is the highest on the team, and his .501 slugging percentage and .317 on-base percentage are also impressive figures.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/23

<p>The PGA Tour returns to the country of Japan for the 2023 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP for the fifth edition of the event.</p>



<p>The tournament has been played at Narashino Country Club in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, during three of the four iterations of the tournament, with one stop in America due to COVID. As in the past, the 72-hole event features a reduced field of 78 players and no cut.</p>



<p>Keegan Bradley returns as the defending champion after firing a total score of 265 (15-under) to return to the winner’s circle for the first time since 2018. Bradley’s score bested Rickie Fowler and Andrew Putnam by one shot. The Tour veteran would go on to add the Travelers Championship to his win total in June of this year.</p>



<p>The total purse for the tournament is $8.5 million dollars, with $1.53 million going to the winner. Additionally, the winner will receive the standard 500 FedEx Cup points.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-narashino-country-club">Narashino Country Club</h2>



<p>Narashino Country Club is located just east of Tokyo and features a parkland-style layout designed by Kinya Fujita. The 36-hole course that features two greens on every hole opened for play in 1965 and has hosted numerous high-profile golf events.</p>



<p>For the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, the layout will be a blend of the property’s King and Queen Courses, creating a par-70 that measures just over 7,000 yards in length. There will be five par 3s and three par 5s on the scorecard.</p>



<p>In the last two seasons, the winning score has been 15-under par.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-s-in-action-this-week">Who’s in Action this Week</h2>



<p>The field is full of top talent, as sixteen of the top 50 players in the world are in action this week.</p>



<p>Headlining the field is the No. 6 ranked player in the world and No. 2 in the FedEx Cup standings, Xander Schauffele. Collin Morikawa, Bradley, and Adam Schenk round out the players in the field sitting inside the Top 10 of the FedEx Cup.</p>



<p>Fowler will try his luck again in Japan after coming up just short last year. The fan-favorite broke his win drought with a triumph at the Rocket Mortgage Classic this summer.</p>



<p>Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama returns to action this week on the PGA Tour. The 2021 ZOZO winner hasn’t played in an event since the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August.</p>



<p>Other notable players in the field include Min Woo Lee, who has earned Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour thanks to his finish at the PGA Championship.</p>



<p>European Ryder Cup player Nicolai Hojgaard will tee it up for the second week in a row after a T56 at the Shriners Children’s Open last week.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-betting-favorites">Betting Favorites</h2>



<p>Schauffele (+750 at <a href="/s/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmaker</a>) is the betting favorite as the tournament closes in. The 29-year-old hasn’t won since the Genesis Scottish Open in July of last year.</p>



<p>Right behind Schauffele is Morikawa (+1200) and South Korea’s Sungjae Im (+1400). Morikawa tees it up for the first time since representing the United States in the Ryder Cup.</p>



<p>Matsuyama (+1600), Fowler (+1800), and Lee (+1800) round out the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP betting favorites. Both Matsuyama and Fowler have had success at the course in the past, while Lee will test his game at the Narashino for the first time in his career.</p>



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ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 Betting Odds; Schauffele Leads the Field at +750

<p>Now that the Associated Press has released its preseason Top 25 list for college basketball, it’s time to really start to focus on that sport. Even though football is still going to dominate the action over the next few weeks, basketball will have its moment later this year as well.</p>



<p>The preseason rankings don’t necessarily mean anything once the action begins; it’s still a great way to break down teams prior to the season starting. Betting odds at <a href="/s/BetOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline</a> have also been released for the conference champion in many of the biggest leagues.</p>



<p>Here is a look at three of the top conferences in college basketball and the teams that are going to end up winning those races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-drama-in-big-12-kansas-favored-at-200">No Drama in Big 12; Kansas Favored at +200</h2>



<p>The Kansas Jayhawks were the number 1 team in the AP preseason poll, and they were in that position by a wide margin. Kansas is a team that is loaded with talent, and it’s going to take a supreme effort from another program if they are going to knock them off this season.</p>



<p>Not only are the Jayhawks the number 1 ranked team in the preseason, but they are also a big betting favorite to win the Big 12 Conference. Kansas has odds set at +200 to win the Big 12 Conference this season, but there are some other great teams in this conference as well.</p>



<p>The Houston Cougars are joining the Big 12 Conference this season, and they are next on the list at +325. Beyond that, you are going to see the Texas Longhorns at +450 and the Baylor Bears at +650.</p>



<p>While there are certainly plenty of teams that can win the Big 12 Conference this season, you need to take the Jayhawks at +200 as they are not going to be denied in the Big 12 Conference this season.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-battle-in-the-big-east-golden-eagles-at-260-to-upset-the-odds">Battle in the Big East: Golden Eagles at +260 to Upset the Odds</h2>



<p>The Creighton Bluejays are the betting favorites to win the Big East this season, but this is a league that is going to be loaded with solid teams. UConn just won the national championship out of this league, and they aren’t even expected to win the conference this season.</p>



<p>Connecticut does have odds set at +300 to win the Big East this season, and those are the third-best odds on the board. Creighton is the leader at +220, and the Marquette Golden Eagles are in the middle of those teams at +260.</p>



<p>This conference always seems to be a league that is extremely competitive, and there will be about six teams that actually can win this title. Since there isn’t much separation between these teams, it’s best to take the best player.</p>



<p>Bet on Tyler Kolek and the Marquette Golden Eagles at +260 to win the Big East Conference.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dynamic-duo-in-big-ten-purdue-and-michigan-state-at-275">Dynamic Duo in Big Ten: Purdue and Michigan State at +275</h2>



<p>You can usually make the argument that the Big Ten Conference is the deepest in the country, and that will likely be the case this season as well. There are about ten teams in the Big Ten that can make the NCAA Tournament this season, but that doesn’t mean that they can all win the conference title.</p>



<p>In fact, this title race is going to come down to just two teams, and they are two of the best teams in the entire country. Those two teams are Purdue and Michigan State, and each team currently has betting odds at +275 heading into this season.</p>



<p>Purdue was the best team in the conference a season ago, but that’s not going to be the case this time around. Bet on the Michigan State Spartans at +275 to win the Big Ten Conference championship.</p>



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NCAAB Odds Overview - Big 12, Big East, and Big Ten Betting Markets

<p>Looking to win big? The Rams and Bonnies face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bonnies are hosting the game at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. VCU is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against St. Bonaventure. The game's over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.</p><h3>VCU RAMS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Saint Bonaventure Possible for the Rams?</h3><h3>VCU Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>VCU improved to 9-3 on the season with a 90-70 home win over William & Mary on Sunday, December 22nd. The Rams entered the game as 17-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.</p> <p>Leading 42-37 at halftime, VCU clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 48 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>VCU's offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 60.9% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (7/28).</p> <p>Joe Bamisile led the Rams with 20 points, shooting 60% overall and hitting 2 of 6 from deep. The team dished out 25 assists, with Max Shulga contributing 6, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Jack Clark added 10 boards, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite VCU giving up 70 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts. The Rams did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 25% on 28 attempts.</p> <p>VCU also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts for 72%. The Rams gave up 16 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive challenges in this game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for St. Bonaventure?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. Bonaventure improved to 11-1 on the season with a 71-52 win over Niagara on Saturday. The Bonnies were -17 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 123 fell short of the O/U line of 129.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-20 at halftime, St. Bonaventure scored 38 points in the 2nd half, allowing 32 points to Niagara.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks to hitting 11 of 24 from beyond the arc, good for 45.8%. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 41.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Olumide Adelodun led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Lajae Jones and Chance Moore each added 16 points, with Jones hitting 4 of 5 from three. Melvin Council Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 assists, also knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense held their opponent to 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bonnies limited their opponent's two-point shooting to 41% on 13/31 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure's opponent hit 11/24 threes, shooting 45%. The Bonnies also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws (70%). St. Bonaventure gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

VCU Rams vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>ESPN is covering the action as the Syracuse Orange host the Stanford Cardinal in a week four college football matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET from the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. The Orange are 2-0 on the season, while the Cardinal come in with a 1-1 record. Syracuse is the -10-point favorite at home, and the over/under line is currently at 57.5 points.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +10</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:30 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 26 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Syracuse Orange to win, our ATS pick is to take the Stanford Cardinal at +10</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Stanford Cardinal Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Stanford is now 1-1 for the season after a 41-7 victory over Cal Poly. There were no betting lines available for this game.</p><p></p><p>The Cardinal took an early 7-0 lead, but Cal Poly managed to tie the game at 7-7. Stanford then dominated the game, outscoring Cal Poly 34-0 in the remaining quarters. At halftime, Stanford led 14-7 and then pulled away in the second half, outscoring Cal Poly 27-0 after the break.</p><p>Stanford's offense was in sync in their 41-7 win, racking up 437 total yards and 22 first downs. The Cardinal's passing game was particularly effective, with Ashton Daniels completing 82.6% of his passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Sedrick Irvin was his top target, hauling in two receptions for 92 yards.</p> 
<p>Stanford's offense was balanced, with 318 yards coming through the air and 119 yards on the ground. Chris Davis Jr. led the rushing attack with 53 yards on just six carries. The Cardinal's passing game was responsible for all three of their touchdowns.</p><p>Stanford's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Cal Poly to just 7 points and 230 total yards. The Cardinal's defense was particularly strong against the run, allowing only 26 yards on 19 carries. In the passing game, they gave up 204 yards, with 21 completions on 30 attempts. Stanford's defense also came up with an interception in the game.</p><h3>Are The Syracuse Orange Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Syracuse is now 2-0 after their 31-28 win over Georgia Tech. The Orange, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was an important win for Syracuse, as it was an Atlantic Coast matchup. The over/under line was set at 60.5 points, but the combined score of 59 points fell just short of this, resulting in the under hitting.</p> <p></p><p>After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, Syracuse outscored Georgia Tech 14-7 in the second quarter. The Orange added a field goal in the third quarter and then held off a late Georgia Tech push in the fourth quarter to secure the win. At halftime, Syracuse trailed 21-14 but managed to outscore Georgia Tech 17-7 in the second half.</p><p>Syracuse's offense was explosive in their 31-28 win, racking up 520 yards of total offense. The Orange moved the chains 27 times, and their passing game was particularly strong, accounting for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Kyle McCord completed 69.6% of his passes, throwing for 381 yards and ending the game with a passer rating of 123.55. Oronde Gadsden II was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 93 yards.</p> 
<p>The ground game, while not as dominant, still contributed 139 yards on 29 carries. LeQuint Allen was the leading rusher, gaining 83 yards on 15 attempts.</p><p>Syracuse's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 572 total yards to Georgia Tech in their last game. The Orange allowed 382 passing yards, with Georgia Tech completing 23 of 32 pass attempts. On the ground, Syracuse gave up 190 yards and four touchdowns. Overall, the Orange defense allowed 31 points and 30 first downs.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

Prior to Saturday’s main event at Gulfstream Park, a full field of 12 fillies will grace the track for the 2020 Gulfstream Oaks. This is a premier prep race for the Kentucky Oaks, which typically takes place the day before the Kentucky Derby in May, but has also been pushed back to September due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Twelve horses and two alternates have been cleared for the race, which is slated for a 4:49 p.m. ET post time in Race 11. The Florida Derby will be at 6:36 p.m. ET and you can read about that one in our preview of the 14th and final race of Saturday.

Like the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Road to the Kentucky Oaks has been interrupted by COVID-19. The Sunland Park Oaks was cancelled as the last race of the first leg of the series. Next week’s Ashland Stakes and Beaumont Stakes at Keeneland have already been cancelled and so has the Gazelle Stakes at Aqueduct. We’ll see if the Santa Anita Oaks stays on the calendar for April 4.

It is great to see a full-field event here after only six horses participated in Champagne Anyone’s win last year.

Here are the post positions, horses, trainers, jockeys, and morning line odds for the 2020 Gulfstream Park Oaks:
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="62">Post</td>
<td width="160">Horse</td>
<td width="160">Trainer</td>
<td width="160">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">1</td>
<td width="160">Inveterate</td>
<td width="160">D. Magner</td>
<td width="160">M. Franco</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">2</td>
<td width="160">Bajan Girl</td>
<td width="160">R. Crichton</td>
<td width="160">M. Vasquez</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">3</td>
<td width="160">Spartanka</td>
<td width="160">M. Maker</td>
<td width="160">D. Davis</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">4</td>
<td width="160">Lake Avenue</td>
<td width="160">W. Mott</td>
<td width="160">J. Rosario</td>
<td width="48">9/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">5</td>
<td width="160">Spice Is Nice</td>
<td width="160">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="160">TBD</td>
<td width="48">3/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">6</td>
<td width="160">Swiss Skydiver</td>
<td width="160">K. McPeek</td>
<td width="160">P. Lopez</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">7</td>
<td width="160">Lucrezia</td>
<td width="160">A. Delacour</td>
<td width="160">J. Leparoux</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">8</td>
<td width="160">Dream Marie</td>
<td width="160">M. Williams</td>
<td width="160">R. Mitchell</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">9</td>
<td width="160">Tonalist’s Shape</td>
<td width="160">S. Joseph Jr.</td>
<td width="160">T. Gaffalione</td>
<td width="48">5/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">10</td>
<td width="160">Mrs. S</td>
<td width="160">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="160">J. Velazquez</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">11</td>
<td width="160">Addilyn</td>
<td width="160">A. Sano</td>
<td width="160">E. Zayas</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">12</td>
<td width="160">Sunset Promise</td>
<td width="160">M. Maker</td>
<td width="160">F. Geroux</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">13(AE)</td>
<td width="160">Four Grands</td>
<td width="160">D. Romans</td>
<td width="160">L. Saez</td>
<td width="48">10/1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="62">14(AE)</td>
<td width="160">Marialuisa</td>
<td width="160">J. Rodriguez</td>
<td width="160">S. Gonzalez</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Second favorite Spice Is Nice, who had a duel to the finish with Tonalist’s Shape in the Davona Dale Stakes last month, will have a new rider in the mount. Originally, Javier Castellano was supposed to ride her, but he is under quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.

Interestingly, it was John Velazquez in the mount on Spice Is Nice for that race. Will Pletcher pull a switcheroo and put Velazquez back on Spice Is Nice now and find a new rider for 15/1 shot Mrs. S? That sure seems like a possibility.

Let’s roll through the 12 contenders and two alternates and put together a card for Saturday’s 11th race:

<strong>1. Inveterate (20/1) – </strong>The daughter of Palace Malice is running in her first stakes race. She was a winner in her last maiden special weight at Aqueduct with a one-mile time of 1:41.93 on the dirt. It was a return to dirt after a stop on the turf at Belmont for a one-mile trip. She, like so many other fillies, is just outgunned in this field.

<strong>2. Bajan Girl (20/1) – </strong>Another stakes debutant here with Bajan Girl, the daughter of Speightstown. The Kentucky-bred bay filly is coming off of her maiden win, but it came on the turf at Gulfstream. This looks like another horse outgunned in the field.

<strong>3. Spartanka (20/1) – </strong>This filly was heavily raced as a two-year-old, but really didn’t have much to show for it. Now the Godolphin-bred filly and daughter of Street Sense has a win and a second at Gulfstream Park thus far in 2020. All of the sudden, Spartanka is showing some decent speed for Dylan Davis and Michael Maker. She is stepping up in class and distance to run at 1 1/16 miles here, but she may be something of a popular filly for exotics on Saturday.

<strong>4. Lake Avenue</strong><strong> (9/2) – </strong>The daughter of Tapit certainly has the connections and the bloodline to be a threat with legendary trainer Bill Mott and Hall of Fame rider Joel Rosario. This Godolphin-owned filly had a horrible run in the Busher Invitational at Aqueduct back on March 7. She’s coming back quickly here, which is kind of interesting given the difficulty she seemed to have over the second half of that race. But, maybe it was the long layoff of over five months that hurt her in the Busher.

Lake Avenue has actually run at 1 1/8 miles and it was in the Demoiselle Stakes, a Grade 2 race in December. She pulled away in the final 1/8 mile in that race. So what happened in the Busher? She just stopped running and stopped responding to Junior Alvarado. Can Joel Rosario get the most out of her here?

<strong>5. Spice Is Nice (3/1) – </strong>Spice Is Nice adds a little bit of distance here to what was a fairly disappointing ending to the Davona Dale Stakes. She didn’t have nearly enough to compete with Tonalist’s Shape, but John Velazquez seemed to know that and didn’t attempt to go to the well for more out of her in her first big step up in class. Now she is in her second career stakes race and is looking for revenge.

Perhaps the daughter of Curlin needs some more distance and a second turn. We’ll see if Velazquez draws the mount now that Javier Castellano is out of commission for the Gulfstream Oaks.

<em>Author update: With no scratches, Four Grands is not in the race and Luis Saez now has the mount with Spice Is Nice.</em>

<strong>6. Swiss Skydiver (10/1) – </strong>Swiss Skydiver narrowly held off Tempers Rising for third place in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes at Fair Grounds last month, but it was a game effort for the Kenneth McPeek filly. Swiss Skydiver got stuck behind the sliding leader His Glory and had to move to path 2 and even path 3 in order to get out into some open racing just to narrowly hold on and finish third in that 1 1/16 mile race.

It was actually a pretty good run, all things considered for Brian Hernandez Jr. Paco Lopez now draws the mount in a venue he is very comfortable with. It is tough to know whether or not Swiss Skydiver has the speed to get up to the front, as Finite and British Idiom were clearly better in the Rachel Alexandra, but she is a persistent horse that didn’t mind the increase in distance. She’s a clear candidate for exotics and could spoil the party to hit the board.

<strong>7. Lucrezia (8/1) – </strong>This wasn’t the target race for Lucrezia, as Arnaud Delacour seemed to want to take a shot in the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland, but the daughter of Into Mischief now winds up in the Gulfstream Oaks. This will be a distance test for her and Julien Leparoux, who is a great rider that got a firsthand look when he finished second on Turtle Trax to Lucrezia in the Suncoast Stakes.

Lucrezia had a pretty easy trip staying on the rail out of the gate until the half mile when Daniel Centeno took her out wide and she used her speed to get to the front and stay there. There was no traffic. She didn’t have to navigate a pack or go anywhere until Centeno decided he had the best speed in the race. It won’t be that easy of a trip this time in a stronger field, but she didn’t mind going from six furlongs to one mile and 40. Maybe she won’t mind another jump in distance.

<strong>8. Dream Marie (15/1) – </strong>Dream Marie finished a solid third to Tonalist’s Shape and Spice Is Nice in the Davona Dale last month right here at Gulfstream. Richard Mitchell gets to stay on the mount here for the 15/1 shot. It was a good run at 28/1 and a race that got her on the map, but she really feels like a long shot to be a factor here. With extra distance and stronger speed horses out there, she just doesn’t look to have enough. Her Davona Dale performance looks like an outlier, though there is a small chance she can sustain it.

She has had great workouts lately, which is why so many are enamored with her chances.

<strong>9. Tonalist’s Shape (5/2) – </strong>The favorite for the Gulfstream Oaks is the filly that bested Spice Is Nice in the Davona Dale and that is Tonalist’s Shape. The daughter of, you guessed it, Tonalist, is undefeated in her career for Saffie Joseph and she’ll have Tyler Gaffalione up in the mount once again. This is the best horse in the field, even though some do believe that Spice Is Nice will get revenge. This will be a bump in distance for Tonalist’s Shape, who has an excellent bloodline with Tapit and Tonalist in the pedigree. Tonalist was the 2014 Belmont Stakes winner.

Ultimately, this probably ends up a two-horse race, much like the Davona Dale. Tonalist’s Shape had a stronger trip over the last few furlongs for Gaffalione than Spice Is Nice had for Velazquez with a wide final turn. Tonalist’s Shape also has to come from the outside and that could cost her some important early energy.

<strong>10. Mrs. S (15/1) – </strong>Again, we’ll be watching for a jockey change here in the event that Pletcher opts to go with John Velazquez on Spice Is Nice and somebody else on the longer shot Mrs. S. The Pletcher/Velazquez team is a formidable one and especially in this race. But, as good as the driver is, you have to have the car. To her credit, Mrs. S has gone distances in maiden special weight races, including a 1 1/8-mile win here at Gulfstream last month.

This is just a major step up in class, as we know. Her return to dirt went well last time out. While many are looking at Dream Marie as the long shot sleeper, Mrs. S is on my radar.

<strong>11. Addilyn (30/1) – </strong>Addilyn ran fifth in the Davona Dale and hasn’t won in her last six races. She ran second to Dream Marie in an allowance race back in January over one mile. She went 1 1/16 in the Pocahontas back in September at Churchill Downs and finished a disappointing eighth. She looks to be a non-factor here.

<strong>12. Sunset Promise (20/1) – </strong>Sunset Promise returns to dirt for the first time since May. Trainer Michael Maker seems to just want to get her some work in a stakes race and hope something crazy happens and she can hit the board. She hasn’t hit the board in 2020 after finishing second to Cheermeister in the Wait a While Stakes back in November. She looks like a non-factor here as well, though the distance shouldn’t be an issue for her, having run some length on turf previously.

<strong>13AE. Four Grands (10/1) – </strong>This is a horse that could hit the board if given the chance. Dale Romans and Luis Saez team up here for the daughter of Honor Code. She won her maiden by over six lengths as an 8/5 favorite earlier this month at six furlongs. The distance would be a big difference for her here, but she has a strong pedigree and profiles well with distance.

If Four Grands gets a chance because of a scratch, don’t be surprised if she gets some love on the betting board. She’ll have to come from the far outside post, but she has a bright future after being unraced as a two-year-old. If she can’t get in this one, maybe Romans takes a shot with a summer prep in hopes of getting into some part of the Triple Tiara.

<strong>14AE. Marialuisa (30/1) – </strong>The other also-eligible, Marialuisa, has no shot if she gets in the field. Another daughter of Tonalist, Marialuisa was eighth in her maiden all the way back in November.

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<strong>Picks</strong>

You know a horse has a lot of promise when Godolphin holds onto it and that is why Lake Avenue is very much on my radar here. Does she have enough to run with Tonalist’s Shape and Spice Is Nice? I think so. Whether or not she has enough to win is another story, but I’d put her up there with those two in exactas or trifectas, as I will here.

<strong>Exacta Box: 4/5/9</strong>

Of the horses guaranteed to be in the field, Swiss Skydiver intrigues me more than Dream Marie in the 10/1 range. If you like exotics, I’m considering a trifecta that includes Swiss Skydiver along with the aforementioned three horses.

The issue here is that she doesn’t have the top-end speed, but Paco Lopez is a Gulfstream Park fixture, so he knows the lines and knows every step of the track. It would take a perfect trip, but Lopez could have that in him and Swiss Skydiver is a consistent competitor. She’s had some good speed figures in her last two races.

<strong>Trifecta Box: 4/5/6/9</strong>

If Four Grands makes her way into the field, I really think there’s a chance that she could make some noise. It would require a big ride from Saez and enough of a stalking pace to give it a go on the second turn, but she’s got a fine bloodline and good barn with Romans at the helm. I may put something on her if she gets in.

Post time is 4:49 p.m. ET on Saturday March 28.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/florida-derby-odds-picks-predictions-tiz-the-law-deserving-favorite/691521/"><strong>For my thoughts on the Florida Derby, the main event of the evening, take a look through my race preview</strong></a>.

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The NBA Draft will take place at some point. It may to an empty room with a commissioner just announcing the picks, but a new crop of potential superstars will be making its way to the Association sometime in the not too distant future.

Unfortunately, with the cancellation of most of the major conference tournaments, the NCAA Tournament, and the NIT, players were unable to improve their draft stock with some big performances under the bright lights. Who knows how much those data points could have altered the trajectories and projected draft spots of those that were going to declare or run out of eligibility after this season, but NBA teams have plenty of time to go over film and conduct phone and online interviews with players and their representation.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> has put together some NBA Draft props for the top five picks. Obviously it is difficult to pinpoint who get picked where because we don’t know what the draft order is going to look like, but all of these players are at plus prices and there could be some good values on the board.

These are all players that are going to help the bad lottery teams. As of 2019, the NBA changed its Draft Lottery rules in an effort to limit tanking. The three worst teams all have equal odds of 14% to get the first pick. The chances for the remaining 14 teams are 12.5%, 10.5%, 9%, 7.5%, 6%, 4.5%, 3%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%, and 0.5%.

We’ll have to see how the rest of the season and the Draft Lottery play out, but we can take a look at these odds and the players in the meantime as a point of discussion.

Here are the odds and the players for the top five picks as of March 29 from BetOnline Sportsbook:

<strong><u>1st Overall Pick</u></strong>

Anthony Edwards +125

James Wiseman +150

LeMelo Ball +400

Obi Toppin +1000

Deni Avdija +1200

Cole Anthony +2000

Cole Anthony probably wouldn’t have gotten the chance to improve his draft stock in the NCAA Tournament, but it was clear how important he was to the North Carolina Tar Heels given how they played without him. The guy that could have gotten the biggest boost from the NCAA Tournament was Dayton’s Obi Toppin. Many felt like he was the player of the year for what he was doing with that Dayton Flyers juggernaut. We could have seen it firsthand in March Madness, but the coronavirus outbreak took that opportunity away.

Anthony Edwards of Georgia is the favorite here at +125. There wasn’t a lot that Edwards could do on his own to elevate the Bulldogs, who did underachieve given the talent level on that team. We didn’t see much from James Wiseman of Memphis, as he only played three games while under NCAA investigation for improper benefits by head coach Penny Hardaway. Wiseman has the size at 7-foot-1, but missed out on an important season from a development standpoint.

LaMelo Ball opted to go play overseas in Australia. Like Deni Avdija, playing against grown men should certainly help his chances of going high in the NBA Draft and some believe he could very well be the #1 overall pick. At +400, Ball is the best value on the board here.

<strong><u>2nd Overall Pick</u></strong>

Anthony Edwards +150

James Wiseman +250

LaMelo Ball +250

Obi Toppin +400

Deni Avdija +600

It is certainly a guessing game as to which player will go first overall and then who winds up being the “consolation” prize. The reality is that there is no clear #1 pick, which means that the teams picking in the top five all seem to have a relatively equal chance of ending up with the best player.

If the Cavaliers got the second pick, it sure seems like they would want to go with size, so James Wiseman would make a lot of sense here. Obi Toppin could also go a long way in drawing some of that Cleveland-area Dayton fan base and he’s a big guy at 6-foot-8 with a lot of wing skills that the Cavaliers sorely need.

<strong><u>3rd Overall Pick</u></strong>

LaMelo Ball +250

James Wiseman +300

Obi Toppin +300

Anthony Edwards +500

Deni Avdija +500

Cole Anthony +800

At this point, looking at a guy like Edwards at +500 makes a ton of sense. If he doesn’t go in the first two picks, it seems hard to envision him getting picked that far down the board. Basically, if he doesn’t go first or second and you keep getting better and better prices on him, that seems like a good investment. And there is a real chance that he does not go first or second overall with the teams that are in the mix and the respective needs that they have.

<strong><u>4th Overall Pick</u></strong>

LaMelo Ball +300

Obi Toppin +300

Deni Avdija +400

James Wiseman +450

Cole Anthony +600

Onyeka Okongwu +800

Anthony Edwards +1000

Deni Avdija is a real wild card in this draft. For one thing, he got to play against adults for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. For another, we didn’t get to see a lot of these highly-touted college players on the ultimate stage. Some teams are inherently hesitant to gamble on European players. Other teams welcome the challenge. Without knowing how the draft order will fall, it is kind of tough to pinpoint exactly where he could go or if he’ll even be a top-five pick.

To say that there’s betting value on him with that in mind would be disingenuous, but if you start projecting out the potential top five, if there are teams that don’t mind going the non-North American route, you could find an opportunity.

<strong><u>5th Overall Pick</u></strong>

Cole Anthony +400

Deni Avdija +400

LaMelo Ball +400

Obi Toppin +400

James Wiseman +600

Onyeka Okongwu +600

RJ Hampton +900

Anthony Edwards +1600

Onyeka Okongwu is an interesting name. Scouts will love the athleticism. But, what is his position at the next level? At 6-foot-9, can he bang down low with bigger players? Can he handle the ball well enough to play on a wing? Will teams play the risk-reward game or will they look for more certainty?

The fourth or fifth picks honestly feel like landing spots for Cole Anthony. His skill set was obscured by the injury and how bad the Tar Heels were, but teams are going to love a lot of what they saw and understand that a kid who could have been the #1 pick is a great value at a spot like this.

Again, we’ll see when the NBA Draft Lottery takes place and have a better idea of where these guys could go, but for now, there may be some values to be had.

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<p>Looking at the money line odds, the Steelers are -161 favorites on the road as they face the Broncos at 4:25 ET on Sunday, September 15th. The Broncos' money line odds are +135, and the Steelers are -3 point favorites. The over/under line is 36.5 points. This week two AFC matchup is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:25 ET on Sunday, September 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>The Steelers picked up an 18-10 win over the Falcons, giving them a 1-0 record to start the season. Pittsburgh came into the game as +4 point underdogs, and their 8-point win also resulted in a win against the spread. The combined 28 points was lower than the over/under line of 43 points.</p><p></p><p>After the Falcons opened the scoring with a field goal, Pittsburgh added one of their own to tie things at 3. The Steelers then added two more field goals in the 2nd quarter to take a 12-10 lead heading into halftime and added another field goal in the 3rd and 4th quarters each.</p><p>The Steelers' offense managed just 133 yards passing in their 18-10 win over the Falcons. Pittsburgh's running game was more effective, with 137 yards on 41 attempts. They finished with 16 first downs and converted 47.1% of their third down chances. Justin Fields, filling in at quarterback, threw for 156 yards and completed 73% of his passes but didn't find the endzone.</p><p></p><p>Najee Harris rushed for 70 yards to lead the team, while George Pickens was the top receiver with 85 yards on six catches. Pittsburgh's offensive line allowed two sacks, and the team failed to score a passing touchdown.</p>
</p><p>In their most recent game, the Steelers' defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 137 passing yards on 16 completions. They came away with two interceptions and held Atlanta to a 61.5% completion percentage. Despite giving up 89 rushing yards on 22 attempts, the Steelers' defense was strong on third down, allowing the Falcons to convert just 22.2% of their third down chances.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense also gave up only 226 total yards in their 18-10 win over the Falcons. They allowed just one touchdown and pressured the quarterback with two sacks and a positive quarterback hit differential, although they did lose the tackles for loss battle.</p><h3>Will The Broncos Win At Home Over The Steelers?</h3><p>The Broncos' most recent game was a 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, dropping their record to 0-1 for the season. Denver exceeded expectations on the road, as they were +6.5 point underdogs but lost by only six points. The combined 46 points exceeded the over/under line of 42 points. Denver battled to a 3-3 tie after the 1st quarter and took a 13-9 lead into halftime after Bo Nix found Josh Reynolds for a 25-yard touchdown with 19 seconds left in the 2nd quarter.<p></p>However, the Broncos didn't score at all in the 3rd quarter, and the Seahawks outscored them 10-7 in the 4th. Geno Smith's 34-yard touchdown run and Bo Nix's touchdown pass to Reynolds helped Denver take the lead in the 2nd quarter. The Seahawks took control in the 3rd quarter, with Kenneth Walker III scoring on a 23-yard run and Jason Myers adding a field goal to put Seattle back in front.</p><p>The Broncos' offense struggled in their 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, managing just 13 first downs and 132 total yards. Bo Nix, playing at quarterback, threw for 138 yards, completing 61% of his passes, but failed to get into the endzone and threw two interceptions. Denver's running game finished with 99 yards on 25 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Josh Reynolds led the team with 45 yards receiving. On the ground, Nix was the leading rusher with 35 yards, including a 23-yard run and one touchdown. The Broncos also had a tough time on third down, converting only 27.8% of their chances.</p><p>In their 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, the Broncos' defense gave up 146 rushing yards on 33 attempts. Despite this, they held Seattle to just 304 total yards. The Broncos' run defense allowed 4.4 yards per attempt. In the passing game, they allowed just 158 yards through the air, with Seattle completing 72% of their passes. Denver defended well on third downs, allowing the Seahawks to convert only 33.3% of their third down attempts.<p></p>The Broncos' defense also came up with one interception and two sacks in the game. Denver's offense turned the ball over twice in the loss.</p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. In this non-conference matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Penguins winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+135)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Dallas?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 8-5-0 with a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period to tie it up, but Florida pulled away with two more goals, the last coming with 1:00 left in the game.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Stars’ first goal came at 8:38 in the second period, after the Panthers had already scored twice.</p><p>Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season on a power play. Matt Duchene added his seventh goal and picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at 8:38 in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Dallas' defense allowed the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2 in the second period, they conceded two more, including the game-winner at 2:32 into the third period. Casey DeSmith ended with 21 saves and a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 6-8-2 this season. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including one at 4:03 in the first period. Montreal scored at 14:28 in the third period to cut the lead to 2-1, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter at 19:15 sealed the victory for Pittsburgh.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal, capitalizing on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Crosby's first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Alex Nedeljkovic posted a 96.2% save percentage and made 25 saves, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed with 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period, making it a 2-1 game at the time.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>The Patriots are +150 on the money line as they host the Seahawks at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 15th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -178 and a point spread of -3.5. This week two non-conference matchup is being televised on FOX, and the over/under line is set at 38 points.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New England Patriots +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gillette Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Patriots winning this one by a score of 19 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Patriots winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 38 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle's most recent game was a 26-20 win over the Broncos, bringing their record to 1-0 for the season. The Seahawks were favored by -6.5 and didn't cover the spread, with the game finishing with a combined 46 points, exceeding the over/under line of 42 points. The Broncos led 13-9 at halftime, but the Seahawks took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Broncos 10-0, and holding a 19-13 lead heading into the 4th quarter.</p><p></p><p>In the 4th quarter, Seattle extended their lead with a touchdown, making the score 26-13. The Broncos made it interesting late in the 4th, as Bo Nix found the endzone on a 4-yard touchdown run, and the Seahawks were unable to add any more points. Geno Smith and Zach Charbonnet connected for two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter to keep the game close, and in the 3rd quarter, Kenneth Walker III added a rushing touchdown to give the Seahawks the lead for good.</p><p>Geno Smith, filling in at quarterback for the Seahawks, completed 18 of 25 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown in Seattle's 26-20 win over the Broncos. Smith also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks' offense gained 231 yards, with 146 coming on the ground and 158 through the air.</p><p></p><p>Kenneth Walker III rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries, including a long run of 23 yards and one touchdown. Tyler Lockett led the receiving corps with 77 yards on six catches. Seattle's offense picked up 19 first downs and went 33.3% on third down in the victory.</p><p>The Seahawks' defense was tough to move the ball against in their most recent game, as they allowed just 231 yards to the Broncos. Seattle's run defense was solid, giving up only 99 yards on 25 attempts. In the passing game, they allowed just 132 yards and 3.1 yards per attempt, not giving up any touchdowns while coming away with two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Their performance on third downs was also strong, allowing the Broncos to convert just 27.8% of their third down attempts. Seattle's defense also came away with two sacks and held Denver to a 61.9% completion percentage.</p><h3>Are The Patriots Going Win In At Upset At Gillette Stadium</h3><p>The Patriots are coming off a 16-10 win over the Bengals, giving them a 1-0 record. New England was +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and with the 6-point win, they covered the spread. The combined 26 points was well below the over/under line of 41 points.</p><p></p><p>After the Bengals scored with 8:25 remaining in the 4th quarter, the Patriots were up 16-10, and Cincinnati added a field goal with 6:18 left. New England didn't score in the 1st quarter, but they scored a touchdown early in the 2nd quarter and added a field goal just before halftime. The Bengals also scored in the 3rd quarter, but the Patriots added a field goal to maintain the lead.</p><p>The Patriots' offense struggled in the passing game in their 16-10 win over the Bengals, managing just 120 yards through the air. Jacoby Brissett completed 62% of his passes for 121 yards, with no touchdowns. New England had 17 first downs and 224 total yards. Brissett was also the team's top rusher, with 32 yards on seven attempts.</p><p></p><p>New England found more success on the ground, rushing 39 times for 170 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 120 rushing yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt and scoring one touchdown. Austin Hooper was the top receiver with 31 yards.</p><p>New England's defense was tough to move the ball against in their 16-10 win over the Bengals, allowing just 224 yards and 70 rushing yards on only 16 attempts. The Patriots' defense gave up just 154 passing yards and held the Bengals to 5.3 yards per attempt. They also limited Cincinnati to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>The Patriots' defense was able to get to the quarterback, finishing with three sacks. Despite this, they did lose the tackles for loss differential by a margin of -2.</p>

Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

<p>From Oracle Park in San Francisco, we have the Twins and Giants facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying it on TV.</p>

<p>The Giants are slight money line favorites, with their odds sitting at -102 compared to the Twins at -117. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and Saturday's forecast in San Francisco calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 60s. Hayden Birdsong is starting for the Giants, while the Twins are going with Simeon Woods Richardson. Minnesota is currently 2nd in the AL Central, and the Giants are 4th in the NL West.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -102</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, July 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants 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 San Francisco in the last game of this series, as the Giants took down the Twins by a score of 7-1. The Giants offense only had two more hits than the Twins and struck out seven times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +126 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kyle Harrison got the win for the Giants, going just 5 1/3 innings and giving up one run on five hits. Joe Ryan had a rough outing for the Twins, taking the loss after going 5 1/3 innings and giving up five earned runs on six hits.</p>

<p>San Francisco's two, three, and four hitters did the most damage, as Brett Wisely, Jorge Soler, and Heliot Ramos each had two RBIs. Wisely and Michael Conforto each had two hits and two RBIs.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 53-41 overall and 2nd in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have gone 19-13 in AL Central matchups. The Twins are on the road today, hosting the Giants, and they have gone 26-23 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Twins have been really good as the favorite this year, going 44-24, and they are 21-9 as the favorite on the road. Minnesota has an overall series record of 19-9-2 this year and have won six straight series. Their road series winning streak is at four straight series.</p><p>Minnesota's run line record is 44-50, with a run line record of 26-23 on the road. Their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game, and they have a scoring margin of +0.4 runs per game on the road. They have been favored in 68 games and have gone 31-37 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are on the road today to face the San Francisco Giants. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right around their season average of 9.3 runs per game. The Twins have gone over the total in 47 of their 92 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone over the total in 7 games, under in 13 games, and pushed in 2 games. Overall, 40.4% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, while 36.2% have had lines set lower than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson is getting the start for the Twins today as he faces the Giants on the road. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Woods Richardson has a WHIP of 1.11 and opponents are batting .216 this season. Out of his 15 starts, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 7.42 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Woods Richardson finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. He has not taken a loss since June 19th.</p><p>Carlos Correa has been red hot at the plate of late for the Twins, going 7/22 in his last six games with two homers. Correa also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa are both tied for the team lead in homers, with Jeffers batting just .243 this season and Correa at .308. Jeffers has also gone deep twice in his last five games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game, and they have been one of the best home run hitting teams in the league this season. Overall, they are batting .255, which is the 3rd best mark in the MLB.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 46-49 overall, and they trail the Dodgers by 10 games in the NL West. Currently, they are 4th in the division, two games behind the Padres for the 3rd spot. The Giants won the first game of their series vs. the Twins.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 27-21 this year, and they are two games under .500 at 19-28 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 45 games, going 25-20 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, the Giants are 21-29 this year. San Francisco's overall series record is 15-13-2, and they are looking to snap a two-game series losing streak.</p><p>San Francisco has been a solid run line team overall this season, going 47-48. They have been better on the road, where they are 26-21, compared to 21-27 at home. The Giants have been a strong run line bet as the underdog, going 29-21, compared to 18-27 as the favorite. They have covered the run line in their last five games as the underdog.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants have been a solid over team this season, with a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 53-39, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 8-10-2. The over has hit in three straight games for the Giants.</p><p>Hayden Birdsong has been solid through his first two starts of the season for the Giants. He picked up a win in his first start, but his last time out, he took a no-decision against the Guardians. In that start, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits.</p><p>Heliot Ramos comes into today's game on an eight-game hitting streak and has been on fire at the plate of late, going 12/33 (.364) over his last eight games. During this stretch, he has three home runs and seven RBIs. Ramos is currently leading the Giants in home runs, with 14, and is also first on the team with 45 RBIs. Matt Chapman is also near the top of the Giants' home run and RBI leaderboards, with 13 homers and 43 RBIs. However, he is batting just .240 for the season.</p>

<p>For the season, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. This is also where they rank in terms of team batting average, at .244. As a team, they have been good at avoiding strikeouts and are 6th in the league in walks. Overall, they are 16th in home runs and have a collective slugging percentage of .391.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 7/13/24

<p>From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the Astros and Athletics facing off in an AL West matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 9:40 PM ET, and the Astros are currently in first place in the AL West, while the Athletics are 5th with an overall record of 39-62.</p>

<p>Spencer Arrighetti is starting for the Astros, while the Athletics are going with Hogan Harris. On the money line, the Astros are favored at -149 compared to the Athletics at +126. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the game can be seen on AT&T SportsNet-SW and NBC Sports California.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +126</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Monday, July 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 7 to 6</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 6-4 loss. Houston was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind early, as the Mariners scored two runs in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Astros only had four fewer hits than the Mariners but scored just four runs. Yordan Alvarez was hot at the plate, going 4/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Astros also had a big 6th inning, scoring three runs to take the lead, but they couldn't hold on, and the Mariners scored two runs in the bottom of the 6th to pick up the win.</p><p>Houston is on the road today to take on the Athletics with an overall record of 52-47, which has them tied with the Mariners for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 18-15 against other teams in the AL West. The Astros won the final two games of their series vs. the Mariners.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 28-21 this season, and they are just above .500 at 24-26 on the road. This year, the Astros have been the favorite in 71 of their games, and they are 38-33 in those games. As the underdog, Houston is 14-14 this season. They have an overall series record of 17-13-1 this year.</p><p>When betting on the Astros' run line, it's important to consider their overall run differential, which is +0.5 runs per game. They are 52-47 against the run line this season, including a 26-23 mark at home. Their average run differential on the road is -0.2, and they are 26-24 against the run line away from home. As the favorite, they are 34-37 against the run line, while they are 18-10 as the underdog. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.9, while it's -3.2 in losses.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8 runs for their game against the Athletics. The combined run average for Houston's games this season is 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 39-56. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 7-9-2. Over the course of the season, 61.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Houston is sending right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 4-7 with a 5.62 ERA. Arrighetti's WHIP for the season is 1.60. In his 17 appearances, he has turned in three quality starts. Arrighetti's ERA at home is 8.59, compared to 7.79 on the road. He most recently faced the Rangers, where he gave up one earned run in six innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Astros are the top hitting team in the league with a batting average of .261. They also have the league's 3rd ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. This number jumps up to 5.1 runs per game when they are at home. Overall, the Astros are 10th in the league in home runs and have the 7th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez is the Astros' top power hitter this season, as his 20 home runs are the best mark on the team and 7th best in the league. He is also leading the team with 54 RBIs. Jose Altuve is on a 6-game hitting streak and is batting .304 for the season. Altuve is 3rd on the team with 14 homers and has driven in 44 runs.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Angels with an 8-5 loss. Oakland was the slight favorite at -126 on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Angels scored five times in the 2nd. The Athletics could only score two runs in the 3rd and added another three in the 4th to tie things up. However, they couldn't complete the comeback, and Oakland's offense scored just one run over the final three innings.</p>

<p>Joey Estes got the start for the Athletics and took the loss. He only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits and issuing two walks. Miguel Andujar was hot at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and scoring a run. The Athletics also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>The Athletics are 39-62 overall, putting them 5th in the AL West. Currently, they are 14.0 games behind the Astros for the lead in the division. Oakland's division record is 11-18 heading into today's game, and they are coming in with an overall series record of 11-19-1.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 24-26 this year, compared to a 15-36 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Athletics are 30-59 this season, and they have gone 9-3 when favored. Oakland's overall series winning streak is two games, and they are 5-5 across their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they do so by an average of 3.8 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.5 runs per game. They are 51-50 against the run line this season, including a 27-23 mark at home. As the underdog, they are 46-43 against the run line, while as the favorite, they are just 5-7.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are playing at home today against the Houston Astros, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for A's games this season is 8.9, and their over/under record is 46-53. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-12-1. The over has hit in their last 5 games.</p><p>Left-hander Hogan Harris gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 1-3 with a 3.40 ERA. Harris' WHIP for the season is 1.45, and opponents are batting .247 off him this year. Harris has made two quality starts this year and is coming off a short outing vs. the Phillies, where he went just three innings, giving up two earned runs, and six hits. In that outing, he gave up a homer. Harris has taken the loss in three straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Athletics offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 21st in the MLB, and are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts. However, they have been one of the better power-hitting teams in the league, as they are 4th in home runs and have the 8th best isolated power mark in the league.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics offense this season, as he is hitting .294 with a team-high 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. He is also on a six-game hitting streak. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 18 homers but has a batting average of just .213.</p>

Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 7/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Raiders and Colonials game? Catch the action at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA, as the Colonials hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Horizon League conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Wright State Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wright State improved to 7-8 on the season with a 66-62 win over Oakland on Thursday, January 9th. The Raiders were favored by 3 points and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 28-23 at halftime, Wright State turned things around by scoring 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Oakland to 34. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wright State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 56.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, hitting just 30.4% of their threes (7/23). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, going 11/14 for 78.6%.</p> <p>The Raiders dished out 16 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jack Doumbia and Buru Naivalurua each scored 16 points, with Doumbia shooting 70% from the field. Keaton Norris added 14 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Wright State allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts (17/30). From beyond the arc, the Raiders held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts.</p> <p>Wright State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. The Raiders also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Colonials Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Colonials fell to 9-7 on the season after an 80-69 home loss to Cleveland State on Wednesday. Robert Morris entered the game as 2-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-37 at halftime, the Colonials struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 43 points while scoring 31. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and went 14 of 23 from the free-throw line, shooting 60.9%.</p> <p>The Colonials dished out 15 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Kam Woods led the team with 18 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Arnett added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Tevin Smith contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Robert Morris gave up 80 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Robert Morris sent their opponents to the stripe 23 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 60%. The Colonials also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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