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<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Panthers face off at 5:00 ET on FloC. The Panthers are hosting the game at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. The odds for this non-conference game currently have High Point as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: High Point Panthers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Missouri State picked up a 78-68 win over UT Arlington on Tuesday, November 19th. The Bears, who were +1 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>After trailing 37-34 at halftime, Missouri State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mavericks 44-31.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they made up for it by hitting 85.3% of their free throws, going 29-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaxon Ellingsworth led the way with 19 points, while Zaxton King added 18. Jalen Hampton was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Bears also pulled down 13 offensive boards and finished with just 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Missouri State's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (22/57). They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 42 attempts (40%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 5 of 15 three-point attempts. Missouri State also sent them to the line 34 times, where they hit 29 free throws (85%). The Bears gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will High Point Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point picked up an 80-73 win over American on Monday, November 18th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -14 point favorites.</p> 

<p>High Point led 39-29 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The Panthers didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 153 went over the O/U line of 137.</p><p>High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They connected on 62.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 76.2%, hitting 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Abdoulaye Thiam led the way with 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting, while D'Maurian Williams added 21 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Elijah Stephens also had a strong performance, scoring 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Geoff Sprouse contributed 16 points, knocking down 4-of-7 from three-point range.</p><p>High Point's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point's opponent hit 6 of 14 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, a 76% rate. High Point gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 4:10 PM from Chase Field in Phoenix, we have an NL West matchup between the Padres and Diamondbacks. San Diego comes into the game with a record of 18-18, while the Diamondbacks are 14-20. The over/under line is at 9.5 runs, and the Padres are the slight favorite on the money line (-101).</p>

<p>Looking at Sunday's starting pitching matchup, we have Matt Waldron going for the Padres and Ryne Nelson for the Diamondbacks. You can catch this one on TV on MLB Network.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -119</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Diego cruised to an easy 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 7th inning, scoring eight of their thirteen runs. As for the Diamondbacks, their only run came in the 9th inning.</p>

<p>Michael King started for the Padres and went six innings while giving up just one run and striking out three. He picked up a win in the game, while Brandon Pfaadt got the loss for Arizona, going six innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim each homered for the Padres. Profar, Luis Arraez, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Jake Cronenworth each had two RBIs.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is currently 2nd in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 4.5 games. The Padres are at an even 18-18 overall, and they have won four straight games. These four wins have come after dropping four straight, so they are looking to keep things rolling today on the road vs. the Diamondbacks.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are just 8-12 this year, but they have been better on the road at 10-6. As the road favorite, the Padres are 4-2 this year, and they have won two straight as the road favorite. San Diego's overall series record is 5-5-2, and they are 5-5 over their last ten games.</p><p>The Padres have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 19-17 overall. They have been especially strong on the run line on the road, going 13-3. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.0, while it's -3.0 in losses. They have covered the run line in their last two road games and are 10-12 on the run line as the favorite this season.</p><p>San Diego's over/under record for the season is 19-16, and the average combined run total in their games is 9.7. The over/under line for today's game against the Diamondbacks is set at 9.5 runs, and when the line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, the over has hit in one out of one game. Overall, the Padres have played in just three games this season with an over/under line set at 9.5 runs, accounting for just 8.3% of their games.</p><p>San Diego is sending right-hander Matt Waldron to the mound today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. Waldron has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.36. Looking at his overall numbers, he has a WHIP of 1.35 and opponents are batting .250 this year. In his last outing, Waldron took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win and didn't allow a homer in three straight outings. So far, he has given up four homers.</p><p>So far this season, the Padres have been one of the league's best offensive teams, as they are 5th in scoring at 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 3rd in team batting average (.258) and 5th in home runs. San Diego also has a good team on-base percentage and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Jake Cronenworth and Jurickson Profar have been two of the Padres' top hitters of late, with Cronenworth batting .385 with three homers in his last six games, and Profar has gone 13/23 in his last six games. Cronenworth's eight-game hitting streak is the longest on the team. Fernando Tatis Jr. is the team's home run leader, but he is batting just .245 for the season.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is at home today, looking to pick up a win vs. the Padres and move to 15-20 overall. The Diamondbacks are currently 4th in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 7.5 games. So far, they have gone 8-8 in divisional matchups. Arizona has dropped three straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 2-5 as the underdog this season and 8-10 overall. On the road, they are 6-10 and 6-12 as the underdog. Arizona's overall series record is 3-6-1, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are 15-19 against the run line this season, including an 8-10 mark at home. They have lost three straight at home against the run line and are 6-10 vs. the run line as the favorite. Their average run differential in wins is +5.3, while it is -3.7 in losses.</p><p>Arizona's over/under record for the season is 14-19, and the average over/under line for their games is 9.0 runs. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, their record is 2-3. Overall, 67.6% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9.5 runs. In their most recent games, the over/under results have been as follows: 14 runs (over 8.5), 8 runs (under 9.0), 8 runs (under 8.5), 7 runs (under 9.5), and 12 runs (over 10.5).</p><p>Ryne Nelson has had a bit of an up-and-down start to the season, but he is coming off a win in his last start. He went 6 innings and struck out 4 in that outing, and he has 11 strikeouts on the year. Nelson has given up 2 home runs in his 3 starts.</p><p>Christian Walker has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Diamondbacks, going 7/23 in his last seven games with three homers and five RBIs. Overall, he is batting .270 with a team-high seven homers and 22 RBIs, which is 8th in the MLB. Ketel Marte is also among the league's top home run hitters, as his five homers are 6th in the league and 2nd on the team. Marte has also been swinging a hot bat, as he is batting .308 and is currently on a six-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>As a team, the Diamondbacks are 8th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts and are 5th in walks. Their team batting average is .245 (8th) and they are 8th in on-base percentage.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/5/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (6-7) will host the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Miami is currently favored by 3 points and has a moneyline of -146. The over/under line for this game is 221.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in the playoff picture in their respective conferences. The Mavericks are 9th in the West, while the Heat are 6th in the East. Dallas has won 4 straight games coming into this one.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-108 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season after a 123-120 win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 229.</p> <p>Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22, but the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77. Heading into the 4th with a 95-89 lead, the Mavericks held on despite being outscored 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>Naji Marshall's 26 points on 73.3% shooting, including 3 threes at 75%, led the Mavericks to a win over the Nuggets. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.</p> <p>Dallas shot 50.5% overall, hitting 10 threes at a 37% clip. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 of his 19 in the same period. Washington finished strong with 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had their best quarter in the 2nd, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36. Overall, they allowed 120 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Dallas sent Denver to the line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Mavericks also gave up 15 threes on 51% shooting. They finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Miami moved to 6-7 on the season with a 106-89 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Heat, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 28-23. A key 11-0 run broke a 62-62 tie, and they dominated the 3rd quarter 35-16 before edging out the 76ers 18-17 in the 4th.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 30-point, 10-rebound performance on 66.7% shooting led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, despite the team's overall shooting struggles. Miami shot just 41.4% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes in the game.</p> <p>Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Duncan Robinson contributed 13 points, 8 of which also came in the 3rd. Butler scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Heat's defense locked down the 76ers after the 1st quarter, allowing just 56 points over the final three quarters in their 106-89 win. Miami gave up 33 points in the 1st but tightened up, allowing 23 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Heat held the 76ers to 41% shooting, including just 24% from three-point range, with Philadelphia hitting only 10 threes. Miami also sent the 76ers to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Heat dominated the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, while also recording 10 steals.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Green Wave and Paladins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins will host the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157 points, and Furman is favored by -3.5 at home against Tulane.</p><h3>TULANE GREEN WAVE VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Green Wave.</li><li>Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Tulane Pull Off A Win at Bon Secours Wellness Arena?</h3><p>Tulane cruised to an 84-51 victory over Alcorn State on Monday, November 11th, in their latest home game. The Green Wave entered as heavy favorites, -21.5, and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 154-point O/U line.</p> <p>Tulane dominated early, leading 41-15 at halftime, but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own.</p><p>Tulane's offense put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They hit 15 threes at a 42.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. At the line, they were perfect, going 15-for-15.</p> <p>Kaleb Banks led the way with 25 points, hitting 5-of-8 from deep and 9-of-13 overall. He also grabbed 7 rebounds. Tulane dished out 21 assists and pulled down 13 offensive boards in the win.</p><p>Despite Tulane's defensive efforts, they allowed 51 points while giving up 45% shooting from the field. The Green Wave defense conceded 15 threes on 35 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Tulane also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted all their attempts. The Green Wave gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Paladins Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman picked up a 78-69 win over Jacksonville on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Paladins were -8 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 36-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Jacksonville 45-33 to secure the win.</p><p>Furman put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Paladins shot 70.8%, converting 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Robert McCray V led the way with 26 points and 4 assists, while Charles Johnston added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 88.9% from the field and 80% from three-point range. PJay Smith Jr. contributed 14 points and 6 assists, and Garrett Hien grabbed 14 rebounds to go with his 11 points.</p><p>Furman’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Paladins allowed 54% shooting, as their opponent connected on 17 of 31 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Furman’s opponent went 9 of 26, good for 34%. At the free-throw line, they hit 17 of 24, or 70%. The Paladins also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tulane Green Wave vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Eagles. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Get ready to place your bets! Albany is favored by -2 in this non-conference contest against American. The game's over/under currently sits at 136 points.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles +2</p><p>This game will be played at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Great Danes Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Albany picked up a 67-65 win over Kansas City on Saturday, November 23rd, in a game where they were +2 point underdogs. Playing at home, the Great Danes not only got the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Albany led 34-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Albany's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes for a 26.3% rate. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 23 attempts, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Anderson Kopp led the way with 20 points, shooting 42.9% from three (3/7) and adding 4 assists. Jayson Petty and Amar'e Marshall each contributed 18 points, though both shot 25% from deep (2/8). DeMarr Langford Jr. was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 16 points, while Kasheem Grady II also added 16 points, making 3 of 5 threes (60.0%).</p><p>Albany's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Great Danes allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/29 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts. The other team also went 16/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. Albany limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Eagles Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Eagles pulled off a 64-60 win over the Roos on Friday, November 22nd. American was a +4 underdog going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 29-27 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Roos 37-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>American's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 20 threes for 15% while shooting 41.9% overall. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%, but they were strong inside, connecting on 65.2% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles were nearly perfect, making 25 of 27 for 92.6%. They only recorded 5 assists, with Greg Jones leading the team with 16 points, and Kasheem Grady II contributing 14 points, including 3 made threes.</p><p>American's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 18 of 43 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent was efficient, hitting 15 of 23 two-point shots for 65%.</p> <p>From three-point range, American's defense was strong, limiting the opponent to just 3 of 20 shooting, or 15%. The opponent was effective at the free-throw line, making 25 of 27 attempts for 92%. American gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs American Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Pilots and Tigers game? Catch the action at The HTC Center in Conway, SC, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPNU. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Princeton is favored by -11.5 vs. Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 10:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pilots Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland fell to the Ohio Bobcats 85-73 on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they were +7.5 point underdogs. The Pilots didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-30 at halftime, Portland showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Ohio 43-39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Portland's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They hit 52.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes.</p> <p>The Pilots also shot 61.9% from the free-throw line and grabbed only 3 offensive rebounds. They finished with 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Portland's defense gave up 85 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (24/46). They did manage to hold them to 28% from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Portland's opponent shot 61%, hitting 13 of 21 attempts. The Pilots limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Princeton?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton fell to Texas State 83-80 on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they were -6 favorites. The Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 43-41 at halftime but were outscored 42-37 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points hit 163, surpassing the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes on 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.9%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14-for-17.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 30 points and 5 assists, while Tyrel Morgan added 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Blake Peters and Kaden Gumbs each contributed 17 points, with Peters knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 45% shooting. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 82%.</p>

Portland Pilots vs Princeton Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Black Bears face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears are hosting the game at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Maine as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears -6</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Holy Cross Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross picked up a 74-72 win over New Hampshire on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Crusaders were -4.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 went over the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Holy Cross turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding New Hampshire to 31 points.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), while their free-throw shooting lagged at 50% (10/20).</p> <p>Anthony McComb III led the team with 17 points, while Rex Sunderland contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Davide Poser and Aidan Richard each added 12 points, both shooting 4 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross's defense allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent opponents to the line 20 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Black Bears?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Maine fell 70-66 to Richmond on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs on the road, the Black Bears kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-25 at halftime, Maine allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 136 went over the pre-game O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Maine's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.2% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they found success at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 23 attempts for 78.3%.</p> <p>Jason Roche and AJ Lopez both hit 5 of 8 from deep, finishing with 19 points each. Kellen Tynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jonathan Beagle contributed 12 points and a team-high 8 boards.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, Maine's defense held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the Black Bears allowed 13 two-point field goals on 27 shots, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Maine's defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from three-point range. The Black Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 80%. Maine gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Maine Black Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Screaming Eagles and Thundering Herd. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Thundering Herd at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Marshall is favored by -9.5 at home against Southern Indiana.</p><h3>SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 92-57 in favor of the Thundering Herd.</li><li>Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Southern Indiana Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Indiana dropped their season opener on Thursday, falling 75-69 at home to Bucknell. The Screaming Eagles entered the game as +3 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just under the O/U line of 147.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-27 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Bucknell 36-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Southern Indiana put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 61.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Noah Williamson led the way with 32 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Jayland Randall added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Josh Bascoe and Damoni Harrison each contributed 15 points, with Harrison shooting 50% overall.</p><p>Southern Indiana gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 45% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/37 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Indiana's defense conceded 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%. Southern Indiana allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Marshall Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Marshall dropped to 0-1 on the season after a 90-80 loss to Toledo on Saturday. The Thundering Herd entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.</p> <p>Marshall trailed 47-41 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (20/40) but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% (9/32). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 76.5% of their attempts (13/17).</p> <p>Nate Martin, Sam Lewis, and Isaiah Adams each contributed 17 points, with Martin also grabbing 14 rebounds. Sonny Wilson and Javan Simmons added 16 points apiece, while Seth Hubbard chipped in 15. Dezayne Mingo and William Moore both scored 12, with Moore hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Marshall's defense gave up 90 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/40 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marshall's defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 9 threes made on 32 attempts. The Thundering Herd also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws for 76%. Marshall allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>Wednesday's Red Sox vs. Astros game has a first pitch set for 2:10 PM ET from Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Astros are the betting favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -150, while the Red Sox are at +127. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Justin Verlander will start for the Astros, while the Red Sox are sending Cooper Criswell to the mound. Boston is 66-59 this season, and they are 3rd in the AL East. The Astros lead the AL West with a record of 68-57.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 2:10 ET on Wednesday, August 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox 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>Boston rallied for three runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Red Sox vs Astros series. The Red Sox scored three runs in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the top of the 8th, picking up a 6-5 win. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were at -108 on the money line.</p>

<p>Nick Pivetta started for the Red Sox, going just five innings while giving up five runs and striking out two. Zack Kelly got the win out of the bullpen, and Kenley Jansen got the save. Ronel Blanco only went 3 2/3 innings for the Astros, giving up five runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Jarren Duran was the difference for the Red Sox, as he homered, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Triston Casas also had a two-hit game and drove in three runs. Yainer Diaz hit the game's other home run for the Astros, going 2/4 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is seven games behind the Orioles in the AL East, and they trail the Yankees by a half-game for the second Wild Card spot. The Red Sox are 66-59 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Astros. So far, they have gone 16-15 in AL East games and are 29-32 at home.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Red Sox have gone 37-27 this year compared to 29-32 at home. Boston has been good as the favorite this year, putting together a mark of 34-25. They are just below .500 as the underdog, coming in at 32-34.</p><p>On the road, the Red Sox have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 37-27. They are 2-0 against the run line in their last two games and 38-28 overall as the underdog. Boston's average run margin in winning games is 4.0, while it is -4.0 in losing games.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Houston Astros. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Boston's games have averaged 9.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 66-52. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 23-13. Overall, 39.2% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and their games have gone over the line in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Cooper Criswell gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Astros on the road. Criswell has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 5-4 with a 4.56 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Criswell has a WHIP of 1.36 and opponents are batting .282 this season. In his 19 appearances, Criswell has turned in just one quality start. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.84 strikeouts and 2.52 walks. Criswell's ERA on the road is 7.85 compared to 4.21 at home.</p><p>Not only do the Red Sox have the 2nd best batting average in the league this season, but they are also one of the top power-hitting teams in the league, coming in 5th in home runs and 4th in isolated power. Overall, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th best in the league. Boston has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.2 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 27 homers are 10th best in the league and leads the Red Sox. Devers also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak. Over his last six games, Jarren Duran has gone 9/27 with three homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .293 and is 2nd on the team with 64 RBIs.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston is currently 68-57 overall, putting them five games ahead of the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros are 21-18 in divisional matchups this season. So far, they have been good at home, going 35-28, and they are 33-29 on the road.</p>

<p>The Astros have won four straight series, and their overall series record is 23-16-1. As the favorite, the Astros are 52-41 this year, and they are an even 16-16 as the underdog. Looking at their most recent games, the Astros have gone 8-2 over their last 10.</p><p>When the Astros win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game. That's why their run line record is just 63-62 despite an average run margin of +0.6 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road (34-28) than at home (29-34), and they have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog (21-11) than as the favorite (42-51).</p><p>When the Astros play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Houston games this season is 50-71, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 16-24. Overall, 37 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 29.6% of their games. Their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Right-hander Justin Verlander gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Red Sox at home. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 3.95. Verlander's WHIP for the season is currently 1.21. Looking at his overall numbers, Verlander has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.05 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Verlander has not taken a loss since May 24th.</p>
<p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big power threat for the Astros this season, as his 25 homers are the best on the team and 12th in the league. He is also hitting .308, which is the 2nd best mark on the team. Yainer Diaz has been on a tear of late, as he has gone 12/39 in his last nine games with four homers and 10 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .301 with 15 homers and a team-high 71 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Jeremy Pena has gone 13/34 with three homers and five RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .300. Jose Altuve is also swinging a hot bat right now, as he is on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .300 for the season.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 8/21/24

As BetAnySports customers and others get ready to watch the Brooklyn Nets take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night (9 PM ET at The Arena, on NBA TV), might we be so bold as to extend the following hypothetical:

If they were going to vote for NBA "Coach of the Bubble," would the name of Jacques Vaughn have to be submitted?

We'd like to think so, although his reward at the end might be a pink slip.

It can be strongly argued that no coach was dealt a worse hand than Vaughn, who actually didn't know who he was going to have until after he got to the bubble.

We've mentioned it before on these pages, but it deserves to be mentioned again: the Nets were already without Kevin Durant, who sat out the season. And Kyrie Irving was ruled out with an injury. For various reasons, the team was also missing the likes of Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton, Taurean Prince, Michael Beasley, Wilson Chandler and DeAndre Jordan. In other words, they were stripped to the bone.

It was as if Vaughn had to put a whole new team together. And while this was going on, Nets management, which had fired Kenny Atkinson and replaced him with Vaughn on an interim basis, was shopping around for someone to take the job on a more "permanent" basis.

The Nets started the seeding games out in seventh place, just a half-game ahead of the Orlando Magic, and not only did we wonder whether they could even win a game or two, the prospects of staying out of one of those two-game play-in series for the final East playoff spot was almost nil.

So where are we now? The Nets are 3-2 in the seeding games, and not only have they clinched a playoff spot, they may just stay ahead of Orlando and in seventh place. What it amounts to there is the difference between getting throttled by either Milwaukee or Toronto in the first round of the playoffs, but then again, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>fans know that anything can happen.

One of the Nets' wins has come at the expense of Milwaukee, which has wrapped up the #1 East seed. And on Friday night they took care of business against the Sacramento Kings, who made made just twelve of 40 triples. Final score: 119-106.

Vaughn knew he did not have many guys who could score in bunches. And that meant Caris LeVert was going to get double-teamed a lot. But instead of going away from Levert, Vaughn tweaked things so that he could get his most potent player into the high post, into more 'space," running a slower, more deliberate offense, and that's been effective. LeVert had 22 against the Kings (he earlier had 34 against Washington), but he was hardly the only guy who contributed.

Joe Harris, a genuine long-range threat, made five triples. Chris Chiozza, a journeyman point guard at best, had a plus-minus figure of +24 off the bench (with 14 points). Tyler Johnson, who was amazingly on the open market as camp began, added 14 more. Rodions Kurucs is offering quality minutes at power forward, and moving into the pivot when the team needs to get "smaller."

There have been a few names floated for the head coaching job, among them Mark Jackson and Jason Kidd. General manager Sean Marks had said that Vaughn would have an opportunity to make a case for keeping the job beyond the end of this season.

Well, has he done that?

We're not sure, but we certainly didn't think we'd be talking "possible letdown" at this stage of the game on the part of the Nets.

This is the back end of a back-to-back for the Clippers. At press time we hadn't seen the Saturday result against Portland, but they had split the first four games of the restart. If you are coach Doc Rivers, you're thinking about staying healthy. You know you can't catch the Lakers, and that whether you're second or third in the conference isn't all that meaningful. owner Steve Ballmer did not shell out a lot of cash with the goal of getting past one playoff round, so the Clippers are in it to win it, and to do that they'll have to beat whoever is in front of them anyway.

They've been a little short-handed (Montrezl Harrell has been out of the bubble on a family matter), and what they really care about is getting to the post-season in one piece. It would not surprise us at all to see Brooklyn continue to overachieve in this most unlikely run. A straight-up win for the Nets? Not outside the realm of possibility.

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NBA Betting Picks -- Nets vs. Clippers August 9, 2020

<p>The Blue Raiders and Braves are set to face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN. The Braves will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -5.5 over Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Blue Raiders Secure a Win at Conway?</h3><p>Middle Tennessee picked up a 95-88 road win over South Florida on Friday, November 22nd. The Blue Raiders, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Middle Tennessee took control early, leading 51-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 57.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75.0% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points in just 22 minutes of action.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders allowed their opponent to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Middle Tennessee's opponent shot 38%, making 10 of 26 three-point tries. The Blue Raiders also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley picked up a 77-74 road win over Wright State on Friday, November 22nd. The Braves were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, exceeding the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Bradley turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Wright State to 37 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bradley Braves put up 77 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, with a strong 58.8% shooting on two-point attempts. They also connected on 10 of 15 free throws, hitting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range and shooting 62.5% overall. Zek Montgomery also knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 19 points. Darius Hannah and Ahmet Jonovic were both efficient inside, each going 5 for 6 from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws (73%). Bradley gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

The NASCAR Xfinity Series season gets underway this weekend as well with the NASCAR Racing Experience 300. Formerly known as the PowerShares QQQ 300, the kickoff to the “junior circuit” for NASCAR usually features a few Cup Series guys that want to get another feel for the track at Daytona International Speedway and this year’s version is no different.

As always when it comes to the Xfinity Series, there are plenty of driver and team changes to be aware of and also some new rules. Toyota will also be running the Supra instead of the Camry this year and Dodge will no longer be an Xfinity Series manufacturer. Ford will also be going with the Mustang instead of the Fusion.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the kickoff to the Xfinity Series season.
<h5><strong>The More Things Change</strong></h5>
Models and manufacturers are far from the only Xfinity Series changes this year. Races will now feature 38 cars instead of 40. Cars will now feature flange-fit composite bodies, which was tested last year, but is now mandatory for all races. The same post-inspection rules for the Cup Series will apply to the Xfinity Series. That means that the official race winner won’t be declared until 90-120 minutes after the race. The first and second-place teams will be inspected and so will one other randomly selected car.

A lot of drivers that were part-time have now gone full-time, including Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Matt Mills, Joey Gase, and Josh Bilicki. Elliott Sadler retired from full-time racing.

Roush Fenway Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing will not be running Xfinity Series this season.
<h5><strong>The Field and the Odds</strong></h5>
As you can see from the odds on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and below the comment box for mobile viewers, Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott are the Cup Series guys “dropping down” to participate in this race. Cup Series drivers and teams have to choose their spots wisely, as those guys are capped at seven races over the course of the 26 races prior to the playoffs. They also cannot run in the Dash 4 Cash events, which are at Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, and Dover from April 6 to May 4, with a week off for the Easter holiday.

As we’ll often see with the Xfinity Series, Cup guys are listed at the top of the board. If there aren’t any Cup guys, we’ll see Justin Allgaier, Christopher Bell, and Cole Custer at the top. Most of the other drivers will be priced in the same general area. With a plate race here, we do see them bunched up a little more than usual.
<h5><strong>Daytona Darts</strong></h5>
I’ve long operated on the theory that plate races or other tight racing conditions favor the veterans. The guys with the savvy knowhow in terms of maneuvering in tight spots. Then you look at the winners. Sure, Tony Stewart won this race seven times from 2005-13, but the last four winners have been young drivers in Ryan Reed twice, Chase Elliott, and Tyler Reddick.

Sometimes it’s just about being able to stay out of the crashes. Kyle Larson won the first stage and led the most laps last year, but finished 29th. Joey Logano, who usually runs well in plate races, was 34th. Austin Dillon, who won the Daytona 500, finished 32nd. Elliott won the second stage, but finished 12th. Larson actually won the second Xfinity race at Daytona and veteran Ryan Blaney finished fourth.

Guys like Kaz Grala and Garrett Smithley had their only top-five finishes in this race last year. Grala was fifth at Daytona in the summertime. Smithley didn’t have another finish higher than 10th.

Two-time winner Ryan Reed, who was formerly sponsored by Lilly Diabetes as a diabetic driver, is not running Xfinity Series races because his sponsor left the team.

That means that this race really is wide-open.
<h5><strong>Major Manufacturers</strong></h5>
In this race, equipment doesn’t matter quite as much, because drivers just mash the gas to the floor and go from there. With Chip Ganassi Racing and Roush Fenway Racing both out of the equation, you’ll have to really consider the teams for these drivers. Austin Cindric is the only full-time driver for Penske. Joe Gibbs Racing still has a lot of guys, including Brandon Jones and Christopher Bell. Stewart-Haas Racing has Cole Custer and Chase Briscoe. JR Motorsports will run out Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett, Ryan Preece, Zane Smith, Ryan Truex, Noah Gragson, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. for his cameo appearance.

Because of the nature of this race, there aren’t a ton of great betting opportunities, but we can plant some seeds for the future. It is really hard for smaller teams to win at any level of racing and the Xfinity Series is no different.
<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
Keep it real simple with this race. This is a beer money race. Not even like craft/microbrew. This is like that tallboy that you can get for $1.50 at the gas station. I’ll go with Christopher Bell at +1100. He was third at Daytona and ran well on smaller tracks like Richmond and Dover. He seems to like the tight racing on ovals.

The long shot prices aren’t all that great across the board, as all but three lines drivers are +1300 or lower. Even matchups are a dicey proposition here. Throw one dart with Bell and save the other two after qualifying to see who might get a head start and stay above the fray.

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