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Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Picks and Predictions November 7th 2024
Cincinnati vs. Baltimore Key InformationThe LeanRavens Riding High Offense Led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick HenryBengals Counting on Joe Burrow and Key Returns Amid InjuriesDefensive Matchup: Hendrickson’s Dominance vs. Ravens’ Stout LineKeys to the GameOutlook The Ravens are favored at -266 on the money line as they host the Bengals on Thursday, November 7th at 8:15 ET. The game, being televised on AMZN, is a week 10 AFC North matchup. The Ravens are favored by -6 on the point spread, and the over/under line is 53 points. Cincinnati vs. Baltimore Key Information Teams: Bengals at Ravens Where: M&T Bank Stadium Baltimore Date: Thursday, November 7th Betting Odds BAL -266 | CIN +218 O/U 53 The Bengals Can Win If… Heading
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions November 6th 2024
Chicago Blackhawks Return Home With Renewed Confidence to Face Detroit Red Wings The Chicago Blackhawks are heading home after a promising five-game road trip that saw them win three games, sparking optimism within the team. With key victories against the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks following a tough loss to San Jose, Chicago is eager to build on this momentum as they prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Although the recent wins have boosted team morale, the Blackhawks remain focused on continuous improvement. Road Trip Success Breeds Cautious Optimism The Blackhawks showed resilience during the California leg of their trip, rallying to secure wins against both the Kings and Ducks. Head Coach Luke Richardson reflected
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Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions November 6th 2024
Ovechkin and Offensive MomentumNashville’s Struggles to Find the NetKey Matchup and Outlook The Washington Capitals are riding a wave of success at home and will look to extend their six-game home winning streak on Wednesday night when they host the Nashville Predators. The Capitals have been one of the NHL’s highest-scoring teams on home ice this season, tallying at least four goals in five of their past six games at Capital One Arena and racking up 18 goals over the last three games alone. Washington’s goal-scoring rate at home — 4.86 goals per game — ranks second in the NHL, underscoring their offensive potency when playing in front of their home crowd. Ovechkin and Offensive Momentum Alex Ovechkin, named the
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions November 6th 2024
Golden Knights Look for First Road Win Against McDavid-less Oilers The Vegas Golden Knights are set to begin a two-game road trip with a Wednesday night matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, marking the first encounter of the season between these two Pacific Division rivals. With Connor McDavid sidelined due to an ankle injury, the Golden Knights have a unique opportunity to secure their first road win of the season. Golden Knights Seek to Convert Home Success to Road Wins The defending Stanley Cup champions, Vegas Golden Knights, have shown a stark contrast in performance between home and away games so far this season. They’ve tied a franchise record with eight straight wins on home ice, boasting a perfect 8-0-0 home
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East Carolina Pirates vs Florida Atlantic Owls Picks and Predictions November 7th 2024
East Carolina Pirates vs Florida Atlantic Owls November 7th 2024 East Carolina comes into this matchup as the -7.5-point favorite over Florida Atlantic, with the over/under line set at 57.5 points. The game is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th, with a 8:00 ET kickoff at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville. ESPN2 will be covering this week 11 college football matchup. The money line odds have East Carolina at -294 and Florida Atlantic at +236. East Carolina has a 4-4 record this season, while Florida Atlantic has struggled to a 2-6 record. Florida Atlantic vs. East Carolina Key Information Teams: Owls at Pirates Where: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Greenville Date: Thursday, November 7th Betting Odds ECAR -294 | FLATL +236 O/U 57.5 The Owls

Ny Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Ny Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Picks and Predictions September 29th 2024

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From Yankee Stadium in New York, we have the Pirates and Yankees facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 3:05 PM ET, and YES will be televising the game. The Yankees are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -193 compared to the Pirates at +162. Sunday’s over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and Clarke Schmidt is starting for the Yankees, while the … more

Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics

Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions September 29th 2024

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First pitch for Sunday’s matchup between the Athletics and Mariners is set for 3:10 PM ET from T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Athletics are on a two-game losing streak and are 69-92 this season, putting them 4th in the AL West. Seattle is 2nd in the AL West with a record of 84-77 and they are the heavy favorites on the money line today at -172. NSPCA will be televising Sunday’s matchup, and Mitch Spence … more

Rays, Red Sox Playing for Pride in Season Finale The visiting Tampa Bay Rays will aim to complete a three-game sweep as they meet the Boston Red Sox in their regular season finale on Sunday. With both teams currently holding identical records of 80-81, the outcome of this game will decide who finishes third in the American League East. For both sides, it’s about ending a disappointing season on a positive note. Rays Eyeing Sweep and Avoiding Losing Season After taking the first two games of the series, including a 7-2 win on Saturday, the Rays will look to cap off the year by avoiding their first losing season since 2017. The Rays have had their ups and downs, but a strong performance on Sunday could ensure a .500 finish and some solace heading into the offseason. Junior Caminero provided the highlight on Saturday, hitting a two-run home run off Boston starter Kutter Crawford, who allowed his 34th home run of the season—the most by any major league pitcher this year. Despite the setback, Boston manager Alex Cora defended Crawford’s season. "If you look at his season overall, it was a solid one," Cora said. "This is a kid ... he understands how to pitch. Uses both sides of the plate. He can go up, he can go down. He's a guy we expect him to keep getting better. He's been good for us." For Tampa Bay, a major positive was the continued strong showing by reliever Drew Rasmussen, who pitched two scoreless innings on Saturday. Returning from elbow surgery, Rasmussen ends the year with a 2.83 ERA over 28 2/3 innings as a reliever. "It wasn't perfect (Saturday), but you just look back over where I've been over the last 18 months or so, and I'm truly just blessed to have the opportunity to be back playing on the field," Rasmussen said. "Pretty good year, and we're excited about things moving forward." Probable Starters: Ryan Pepiot vs. Quinn Priester The Rays will start Ryan Pepiot (8-7, 3.64 ERA), who has been consistent throughout the season. Despite taking the loss in a 2-1 game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Pepiot allowed just two runs on three hits over five innings, striking out six and walking four. Impressively, Pepiot has allowed two earned runs or fewer in 12 of his past 13 starts. Pepiot has limited experience against the Red Sox but has fared well, recording 15 strikeouts over 10 innings in two career starts against Boston with a 3.60 ERA. The Red Sox, on the other hand, are expected to start Quinn Priester (2-6, 5.04 ERA), who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in July. This will be Priester's first start for Boston, after spending time with Triple-A Worcester to work on his mechanics. Priester went 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in nine starts for Worcester and 4-2 with a 4.38 ERA overall in 16 Triple-A starts this year. The right-hander has focused on mechanical adjustments that have helped improve the performance of all his pitches, which he attributes to a rise in confidence. "Ultimately making some mechanical adjustments that felt really natural and led to better performance of all my pitches," Priester said. "And feeling that and seeing that just let the confidence build up to where it should be." Red Sox Struggling Down the Stretch For the Red Sox, it’s been a tale of two halves this season. Boston was 10 games over .500 at the All-Star break but has struggled significantly since, posting a 27-38 record. The team's home struggles continued, with a 37-43 record at Fenway Park, being outscored by 33 runs in those games. Saturday’s 7-2 loss marked the Red Sox’s third straight defeat, during which they've scored a combined four runs. Manager Alex Cora, while optimistic about some of his players' individual performances, knows the team needs a more complete approach if they are to close out the year positively. Key Players to Watch Junior Caminero (Rays): Caminero has shown potential with his power and will look to contribute again after his two-run shot on Saturday. Drew Rasmussen (Rays): The reliever, who has battled back from surgery, will aim to end his season on a high note, continuing his recent solid performances. Kutter Crawford (Red Sox): Despite allowing the most home runs in the league, Crawford has had moments of brilliance and will be looking to reflect on the positives as the Red Sox head into the offseason. Quinn Priester (Red Sox): Making his first start for Boston, Priester will try to show he can be a part of the rotation next season with a strong showing in the season finale. Pride and Positioning at Stake The outcome of Sunday’s game will determine who finishes third in the American League East, with both teams sitting at 80-81. For Tampa Bay, avoiding a losing record is a significant incentive, especially given their consistent performance in recent years. For Boston, a victory would at least allow them to finish the year with some pride after a challenging second half. Both teams will be playing for pride, and with a chance to finish the year on a high note, expect a competitive game as these AL East rivals close out their 2024 campaigns.

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Picks and Predictions September 29th 2024

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At 3:05 PM from Fenway Park in Boston, we have an AL East matchup between the Rays and Red Sox. Tampa Bay is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 80-81 overall, while the Red Sox have lost three straight and are 80-81. The money line odds have the Rays at -115 compared to the Red Sox at -105, and the over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. Sunday’s starting pitching matchup is Ryan … more

Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles

Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Predictions September 29th 2024

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From Target Field in Minneapolis, the Orioles and Twins will face off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 3:10 PM ET, and MASN will be televising the game. The Twins are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -169, while the Orioles are the +141 underdog. Albert Suarez will be starting for the Orioles, and they are 90-71 overall and have won two straight. Bailey Ober is on the … more

San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals

San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Predictions September 29th 2024

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At 3:05 PM ET, the Cardinals and Giants square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are favored on the money line (-122). The money line odds for a Cardinals win are sitting at +104. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the forecast for Sunday’s game calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Michael McGreevy … more