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06-22-18 | Cardinals +113 v. Brewers | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Cardinals over Brewers- The Cardinals who have dropped their last two games and seven of their last nine are off their worst performance of the season as they committed four errors and allowed six unearned runs in yesterday's 11-3 loss to the Brewers. This is so unusual for a team that is built on fundamentals and play the game the 'right' way that I have to come back with them tonight. St. Louis will start Jack Flaherty (3-2, 2.66 ERA) who has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his nine starts this season and has 55 strikeouts in 50 innings. Milwaukee will start Junior Guerra (3-5, 2.89) who is 2-2 with a 3.83 ERA in six career starts against the Cardinals. Look for the Cardinals to bounce-back tonight. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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06-20-18 | Mets +102 v. Rockies | Top | 8-10 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
New York Mets at Colorado 8:40 ET Mets over Rockies- Ever since their inception the Rockies have had the pleasure at least for the batters a 'hitters' park where players pad their offensive stats while pitchers 'numbers' take a beating. This could not be more evident then when Chad Bettis (5-1, 4.65 ERA) take the hill as he is 0-0 with a 7.76 ERA in six home starts. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-2, 2.49) who is 1-0 in his one start against Colorado. The Mets hitting has picked up of late and playing in the Mile High City' will help. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-20-18 | Braves v. Blue Jays -137 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 55 m | Show |
Atlanta at Toronto 12:37 ET Blue Jays over Braves- The surprising Atlanta Braves are letting people know that they are for real as they have won six of their last seven moved a season high 14 games over .500. Toronto whose loss the the Braves yesterday ended a seven-game home winning streak and dropped them to 6-3 in inter-league play. The Blue Jays will start J.A. Happ (8-3, 3.48 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA in eight starts against Atlanta while the Braves will start Anibal Sanchez (3-0, 1.93) is 0-1 with a 10.13 ERA in two starts against the Jays. Take TORONTO! |
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06-20-18 | Tigers v. Reds -130 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 56 m | Show |
Detroit at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Reds ver Tigers- Detroit brought a five-game win streak into Cincinnati Tuesday and were up ended by the Reds 9-5 and have now dropped to 1-6 in inter-league play. The Tigers will start Michael Fulmer (3-5, 4.13 ERA) who will be facing the Reds for the first time and has allowed just two earned runs in his last two starts while Cincinnati will send Tyler Mahle (5-6, 3.96) who lost six of his first seven decisions is 2-0 with a 1.10 ERA in June's three starts. Take the REDS! |
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06-19-18 | Tigers v. Reds -118 | Top | 5-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
Detroit at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Tigers- One of the biggest surprises of the MLB season to date is the play of the Detroit Tigers as they are just 1-game under the breakeven mark after going 64-98 last year. What is even more surprising is that they have been doing it of late without slugger Miguel Cabrera who is down for the rest of the season. Matt Boyd (4-4, 3.23 ERA) has been outstanding but he is 1-3, with a 7.40 ERA in six inter-league games. Cincinnati will start Sal Romano (3-7, 5.67) who is off his best performance of the season allowing four hits and one run in eight innings his last time out. Take the REDS! |
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06-18-18 | Rangers v. Royals +105 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Texas at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Rangers- When the season started the Royals and White Sox were expected to be the weakest teams in the AL and they are just that...the worst. Kansas City is in the middle of a six game losing streak and have lost 12 of their last 13. One of those losses happened the last time Ian Kennedy (1-6, 5.13 ERA) pitched as we went eight scoreless innings and left with a 1-0 lead before the bullpen blew the lead and the game. Texas will start Bartolo Colon (3-4, 4.94) who has been reached for six earned runs or more in three of his last five outings including eight runs in three innings his last time out. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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06-17-18 | Cubs v. Cardinals +116 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 116 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Chicago at St. Louis 8:05 ET Cardinals over Cubs- Like I stated Saturday this matchup is one of the great baseball rivalries in America as these two have gone 'at' each other for eons. Chicago has a chance tonight to sweep the Cardinals for the first time in St. Louis since 2010. St. Louis has dropped a season-high four straight and will send Jack Flaherty (3-2, 2.96 ERA) to the mound and he is facing the Cubs for the first time. The 'Baby Bears' will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.09) who has had just six quality starts in 13 chances but is 3-1 lifetime against the Cards. Not, tonight...Take ST. LOUIS! |
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06-16-18 | Cubs -116 v. Cardinals | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- Aside from the Yankees/Red Sox (some may disagree) the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry is the most intense in baseball. After getting shut out in consecutive games Chicago won the 13-run pool (for you old-timers) and are still 1.5-games behind first place Milwaukee. St. Louis has lost four of their last five games and will start Carlos Martinez (3-3, 2.50 ERA) who is making his third start since coming of the Disabled List and has walked 12 in just 7.2 innings of work. He is 4-4, with a 4.53 ERA lifetime against the Cubs and just isn't up to par since his return. Take CHICAGO! |
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06-16-18 | Reds +105 v. Pirates | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 4:10 ET Reds over Pirates- After a quick start to the season the Pirates have leveled-off and their win Friday marked the first time in over a month that they have won consecutive games as they have fallen 1-game under the break even mark. They scored three runs in yesterday's 3-2 win with a run scoring double and two sacrifice flies. Pittsburgh was out-hit and maDe three errors. Cincinnati who is just 1-4 at PHC Park will send Luis Castillo (4-7, 5.79 ERA) to the hill and he posted a career high of 10 strikeouts in his last win against the Pirates on May 24. Ivan Nova starts for the Buc's and he is 3-7 with a 4.67 ERA lifetime against the Reds. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-15-18 | Phillies v. Brewers -134 | Top | 2-13 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Phillies- The Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in the National League and for the most part they are a team that relies on a powerful lineup but, it has been their pitching that has been dominate of late. Milwaukee starters have allowed no more then one run in four straight games and have a 2.55 ERA over their last 12 despite injuries to a pair of starters Jimmy Nelson and Zach Davies. Brent Suter (6-4, 4.61 ERA) gets the start for the Brewers and is 1-0 with a 0.91 WHIP in two starts against the Phillies. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-15-18 | Tigers v. White Sox -128 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -128 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Tigers- Detroit who lost their prolific offensive force Miguel Cabrera for the season have won both games played since his injury. The Tigers enter Chicago with the second worst road record in all of baseball winning just 10 of 30 as visitors. The White Sox will start Reynaldo Lopez (2-4, 3.26 ERA) who has had four quality starts in his last five outings and has had a pair of starts against Detroit this season allowing just one and two runs in pitching seven innings in both games. Take CHICAGO! |
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06-14-18 | Rays +163 v. Yankees | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The next three weeks will be a make or break for the Tampa Bay Rays as they play 16 games against MLB's best including the Yankees, Astros and Nationals. The reason I say this is that Tampa Bay has struggled against better competition as they are just 11-26 against winning teams. New York will start Domingo German (0-4, 5.32 ERA) and you are winless pitching for this power laden line-up you have issues. Blake Snell (8-3, 2.30) has a 0.98 WHIP on the season with an ERA of 0.89 in his last five starts. Take the RAYS! |
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06-13-18 | Giants v. Marlins +101 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 101 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Giants- Miami has a chance to win this series and their third in-a-row for just the second time this season with a victory tonight as they host the Giants. San Francisco will start Miami native Andrew Suarez (2-4, 5.06 ERA) who has just one quality start in seven outings and opponents are hitting .340 against him with a 6.75 ERA on the road while the Giants are just 14-23. The Marlins will also start a rookie in lefty Caleb Smith (5-6, 3.70) and he is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA in six turns at home. Smith leads the NL rookies in strikeouts averaging 10.8 per nine innings. Take MIAMI! |
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06-12-18 | Giants v. Marlins +110 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 110 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Giants- The Marlins were by far expected to be the worst team in baseball and have actually more wins then four other teams to date. San Francisco was another club that low expectations after a dismal 2017. The Giants were active in the off-season to help their pitching but have been beset with injuries to Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija and installed Chris Stratton (7-3, 4.63 ERA) as a starter. He will be facing Miami for the first time while the Marlins will start rookie Trevor Richards (0-3, 5.02) who is winless through six career starts. SF is just 14-22 on the road while Miami's 12-20 home record is not so hot but on par with the Giants. Take MIAMI! |
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06-11-18 | Cubs -114 v. Brewers | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Cubs over Brewers- The two top teams in the NL Central clash as the first place Brewers will host the second place Chicago Cubs in what is a huge series for Milwaukee. The reason I say this is because the Cubs who have won 11 of 14 are tracking down the Brewers who has lost five of their last eight. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.20 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 0.63 ERA in six starts against Milwaukee while the Brewers will start Junior Guerra (3-4, 2.83) who is back on track after a shaky May. He is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA lifetime against Chicago but will fall short here as they are just 2-8 in the Last 10 meetings in Milwaukee. Take the CUBS! |
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06-11-18 | Red Sox v. Orioles +110 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Boston at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Red Sox- Until two days ago the Red Sox had the best record in baseball and Baltimore had the worst record in MLB. Since then, Boston dropped 2-of-3 to the White Sox while the Orioles continue to lose (four straight). The O's still have the worst record in baseball and have dropped nine of the last 10 meetings against the Red Sox while Boston is now a half-game behind the Yankees. Tonight the Sawx will start Steven Wright (2-0, 1.57 ERA) and the right-handed knuckleballer has been outstanding in place of Drew Pomeranz who's on the DL. Baltimore will send Dylan Bundy (4-7, 4.04) to the hill who is 2-1 with 25 strikeouts in 22 innings in his last three outings since his record setting performance when he surrendered seven runs with out recording an out. With the difference in the talent between these two clubs so vast and Vegas making this contest a virtual pick-em, something in just not right. Take BALTIMORE! |
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06-10-18 | Cardinals v. Reds +110 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 110 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 1:10ET Reds over Cardinals- The 'Baker's Dozen' for St. Louis as they have defeated the Reds for the 13th straight time and 11th straight at the Great American Ball Park. The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez (3-2, 1.83 ERA) who has been shaky since his return but is 4-2 with a 2.86 ERA at Cincinnati and is 7-3 overall against the Reds. With the line what it is Las Vegas is telling me he will continue to struggle as Cincy hurler Anthony DeSclafani (0-1, 7.20) and is making his second start of the season after missing all of 2017. He is 4-1 with a 2.13 ERA in seven career appearances against the Cards and breaks the spell today. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-09-18 | Mariners v. Rays -135 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 4:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Two clubs moving quickly in opposite directions as Seattle has moved into first place in the AL West one-game ahead of Houston while Tampa Bay has lost their last eight. The Rays were 2-games above the break-even point before their losing streak and today they send out their 'stopper' Blake Snell (7-3, 2.36 ERA) who threw six shutout innings against the Mariners last Sunday. The Mariners will start Felix Hernandez (6-4, 5.33) who is 9-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 17 career starts against the Rays and my questions is why would a team on an 8-game losing streak be such a strong favorite against a team that has won 16 of their last 20. The 'stats' that surround this meeting are one-sided but the Las Vegas odds are reversing the 'number.' I trust Vegas...take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-09-18 | Padres v. Marlins +105 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
San Diego at Miami 4:10 ET Marlins over Padres- In 1993 I took my 'poppy' to the Florida Marlins inaugural game an 8-0 win over the Dodgers. He had turned off baseball after the '84 strike and it took some doing to get him to go the the game as he was very bitter' about the players letting down America. As a small payback for all the times he took me to the Polo Grounds (NY Giants), Ebbets Field (Brooklyn) and Yankee Stadium I insisted that he go and it was great. This weekend the original Marlins (Jeff Conine) are celebrating their 25th anniversary and like that first Marlins club that was expected to be the worst in baseball the team showed more then people expected. The same goes with this year's version as they are again expected to be the 'worst.' But, this club has more talent then people realize and they show it again today. Take MIAMI! |
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06-08-18 | Warriors v. Cavs +5 | Top | 108-85 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Golden State at Cleveland 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- Well, things are going as many expected as the Warriors need just one more win over Cleveland to complete the NBA Finals 4-game sweep. This is the 14th time an NBA team has gone done 3-0 in the Finals and no team has ever recovered to win the series. In Game 1 the Cavaliers blew their best chance at winning because JR Smith just doesn't have enough 'basketball IQ' and in Game 3 despite their best shooters (Curry and Thompson) having 'off' nights the Cavs couldn't over-come the talent deep Warriors. Golden State has won 10 of the last 11 meetings but Cleveland is 7-2 in elimination games. One last salvo for the Cavaliers. Take CLEVELAND! |
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06-08-18 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -103 | Top | 9-4 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- For the most part since the Rockies joined the NL they have had one of the strongest if not 'the' strongest home field advantage in baseball. This season things have turned upside down for Colorado as they are a dismal 11-16 but surprisingly enough Arizona is just 2-11 in their last 13 road games. First place is at stake tonight as there is just a half-game difference in the standings between these clubs as they will repeat a March 31 matchup between Zack Greinke (4-4, 3.44 ERA) and German Marquez (4-5, 4.38). In the first matchup Marquez surrendered allowed an unearned run and only four hits in five innings. Take COLORADO! |
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06-07-18 | Mariners v. Rays +102 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Hey, has anyone checked the standings in the AL West? Well, it has the Mariners on top of the division with a full game lead (two in loss column) over Houston. Seattle had won five straight before their loss to the Astros last night and are facing Tampa Bay who has dropped their last six. Veteran Mike 'Klepto' Leak (5-3, 4.71 ERA) will start for the Mariners who swept (3-0) the Rays at home last weekend and they are 5-0 in Leak's last five starts. Tampa Bay will start Ryne Stanek (1-1, 3.65) is expected to start and go an inning or two before the managerial 'genius' gets to use five or six relievers. But, pitching has not been the Rays problem as they have score just 12 runs in their six-game losing streak. Although they are 2-8 in the last 10 games Stanek has pitched it won't matter as he won't be around that long. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-06-18 | Warriors -160 v. Cavs | Top | 110-102 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Golden State at Cleveland 9:00 ET Warriors (-) over Cavaliers- If you don't expect the Warriors to sweep this series then tonight is the time to bet on Cleveland as they return home down 0-2 in this NBA Final. I has worked long and hard on this encounter and believe that the Cavaliers are done with or without James and with or without the home court. Golden State has won seven of the last 10 meetings and just have too many loaded guns while everyone except LeBron James is shooting blanks. Warriors just have too many weapons. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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06-06-18 | Phillies v. Cubs -130 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over 76ers- Two of the better NL clubs will play their second of a 3-game set in Chicago after the Phillies took the first meeting 6-1 ending the Cubs four game win streak. Philadelphia will start budding ace Aaron Nola (7-2, 2.18 ERA) who has posted nine quality starts in his last 10 outings and is 1-0 lifetime with a 4.70 ERA in his lone career start against the Cubs. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.30) who has won two of his last three starts. Take the CUBS! |
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06-05-18 | Rockies v. Reds +101 | Top | 9-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Colorado at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Rockies- Cincinnati has dropped their last two and is off a 3-6 road trip which included a series loss at Colorado. The Rockies have lost their last four all at home and will start Kyle Freeland (5-5, 3.43 ERA) who is 1-1 in a pair of starts against the Reds. Cincinnati will start Anthony DeSciafani who is making his first start of the season and first appearance since 2016 and has no decisions against the Rockies with one career start. This time it's...CINCINNATI! |
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06-03-18 | Cavs v. Warriors -11 | Top | 103-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Cavaliers- I just can't see Cleveland being ready in the 'head' after what they went through in Game 1. That is a lot to recover from and aside from Lebron James I don't believe the rest of his teammates can do it. James himself has got to be discouraged. Klay Thompson will be out for Golden State but they are used to playing with out all of their cylinders and still get the job done as they will tonight! Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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06-03-18 | Rays -104 v. Mariners | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Seattle 4:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Hard to believe that Seattle is in first place in the AL West percentage points ahead of Houston as they have won their last three and 12 of their last 15. Now, in the mist of their hottest streak of the season they send Felix Hernandez (5-4, 5.83 ERA) to the hill against Blake Snell (7-3, 2.56). So, the Rays open the favorite on the road against 'King Felix' 8-2 record and 1.94 lifetime ERA against Tampa Bay. Snell is 1-1 lifetime with an ERA of 0.87 in two starts against the Mariners. Numbers don't lie and they say that the Rays are the side here. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-02-18 | Phillies v. Giants -117 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:05 ET Giants over Phillies- This is my 'Don't Make Sense' winner as their is very little evidence to support my 'side!' But, it's not about the players now is it anyway. (Ck NBA Finals Game 1) The Phillies will be starting Vince Velasquez (4-5, 4.08 ERA) and he has been over-powering in his last five starts going 3-1 while striking out 36 in just 27 innings. Meanwhile, the Giants will be starting Suarez (1-4, 5.65) and he has gotten worse as the season moves on. Well, here's the thing. Velasquez opened -125 and the line jumped to the Giants as the favorite as the 'money' poured in on San Francisco. I may be wrong but my instincts smell a rat. Take a shot with the GIANTS! |
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06-02-18 | Reds +103 v. Padres | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Cincinnati at San Diego 8:40 ET Redlegs over Padres- Oh boy! I get to bet Matt Harvey (1-3, 5.63 ERA). Since being traded from the Mets to Cincinnati he is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA and he is 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA lifetime against the Padres. His stats are not all that great but the banana that's starting for San Diego has been even worst as Eric Lauer (1-3, 7.67 ERA) is just terrible with opponents batting .359 against him with a 2.08 WHIP. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-01-18 | Red Sox v. Astros -117 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
Boston at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Red Sox- Looking for strike-outs, look no further as the AL's top two K leaders face-off on Minute Maid Park in Houston where the Astros will start Gerrit Cole (5-1, 2.05 ERA) who leads the league with 109 strikeouts and ranks second in WHIP (0.83) and opponents battings average (.169). Boston will start lefty Chris Sale (5-2, 2.76) who has 104 strikeouts in 75 innings and is 5-1 with a 1.31 ERA in six starts against the Astros. But, this one goes to HOUSTON! |
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05-31-18 | Cavs +13 v. Warriors | Top | 114-124 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- I realize the odds are insurmountable against the Cavaliers as well they should be with the talent laden Warriors at home. We all know five beats one and Golden State has more weapons but really haven't played a complete game in the playoffs (oh yeah, their was one in Houston). This is the 4th straight season that these two clubs have meet in the finals with the Warriors winning twice while the Cavaliers victory came after trailing the series 3-1. With such a huge physical and psychological advantages I can see the Warriors just playing good enough to win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-31-18 | Nationals v. Braves -117 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Nationals- A couple of under-appreciated pitchers will take the hill tonight as the Braves start Sean Newcomb (5-1, 2.75 ERA) and Washington will send out Tanner Roark (2-4, 3.17). Roark who is 7-2 with a 2.77 ERA lifetime mark against Atlanta and has surrendered only 46 hits in 65.1 innings while Newcomb has given up just 42 hits in 55.2 innings. Newcomb has won his four starts in May while posting a 0.36 ERA allowing opponents a .110 batting average. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-30-18 | Cardinals -114 v. Brewers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -114 | 4 h 52 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 1:10 ET Cardinals over Brewers- Milwaukee who leads the NL in wins haven't dropped two straight since losing four in-a-row on April 26-29. They will start Junior Guerra (3-3, 2.98 ERA) who has limited the opposition to two runs or fewer in seven of his nine starts and ended a three game losing streak his last time out against the Mets (does that count). The Cardinals will start Alex Reyes who makes his 2018 debut has been untouchable in thee minors striking out 44 in just 23 innings. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-29-18 | Nationals v. Orioles -105 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Washington at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Nationals- Washington has won four straight and is just a half-game behind Atlanta as their pitching has held opponents to three runs or less in six of their last seven games. Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 2.13 ERA) who was a starter for Baltimore last year has surrendered one or no runs in each of his last four starts and is 4-4 with a 5.80 ERA at Camden Yards. The Orioles will start Dylan Bundy (3-6, 4.45) who set a MLB record two weeks ago by giving up seven runs without recording an out but has rebounded in strong fashion. He is coming off a 14 strike out two-hit complete game. Take BALTIMORE! |
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05-28-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +6.5 | Top | 101-92 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 6:05 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- The question here is how will Houston react after blowing 17-point lead in Game Six and scoring only 25 points in the second half after scoring 61 before the break. The Rockets won more games then any other NBA club and were 41-9 straight-up at home. Chris Paul is questionable in this the deciding and 7th game by the Rockets will regroup and get the money here. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-28-18 | Cardinals +100 v. Brewers | Top | 3-8 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 59 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Cardinals over Brewers- The storyline behind this matchup is that Milwaukee the winningest team in the National League have won five straight series and three straight games. Yet, the Brewers are home underdogs to St. Louis who trails them by two full games. Brent Suter (4-3, 4.56 ERA) who has won his last two starts is 0-2 lifetime against the Cardinals with a 3.80 ERA while the 'Red Birds' with start Luke Weaver (3-4, 4.31) who is 2-1 with a 4.40 ERA in his career versus Milwaukee. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-27-18 | Cavs +3 v. Celtics | Top | 87-79 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- This has been the 'easiest' playoff series to handicap I have ever seen as the key is to just take the home team. Boston took the first three home games by an average 17 points and have never lost a Game 7 at home after taking a 2-0 series lead. They are undefeated at home 10-0 in the playoffs and are 32-17-2 ATS at home. The conflict comes when one sees that LeBron James is at his best in elimination games and Cleveland with be without second leading scorer Kevin Love. Well, their will be no 'Love' for Boston tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-27-18 | Diamondbacks v. A's +100 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Arizona at Oakland 4:05 ET Athletics over Diamondbacks- Arizona will need their former Cy Young Award winning ace Zach Greinke (3-3, 3.71 ERA) to stop the bleeding as their downward spiral continues. The D'backs broke a seven-game losing streak with a win Friday in the series opener but fell Saturday for their 14th loss in their last 16 games. Oakland will counter with Frankie Montas who was called up from Triple-A to make this start in place of Trevor Cahill who is getting an extra-days rest. Greinke who has one of the best home pitching records in all of baseball has struggled on the road going 1-3 with a 6.94 ERA. The fact that he is an underdog here gives me...OAKLAND! |
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05-26-18 | Twins v. Mariners -117 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
Minnesota at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Twins- Very quietly the Mariners has managed to stay a float (30-20) despite having had six different players having spend time on the disabled list and Robinson Cano being suspended for half the regular season. Minnesota who has struggled scoring runs this year will start Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 3.17 ERA) who is unbeaten in his last five starts but is 1-3 with a 4.11 ERA in seven career starts against the Mariners. Seattle is 16-8 against the AL Central and take this game too. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-26-18 | Rockets +12.5 v. Warriors | Top | 86-115 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Houston at Golden State 9:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- Taking the Rockets without Chris Paul may be a mistake but I am one of the few that just doesn't care for his game. But, the real issue here is the pysch of the Warriors who just don't look like the championship team that we are used to seeing (especially in big games). Golden State has more injury problems that we can not see. Although they have won a game in this series by 41 points the Warriors are falling short on the court. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-25-18 | Celtics +7 v. Cavs | Top | 99-109 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Indians- If there has ever been a home-court advantage in the NBA Playoffs this series is it! The margin of victory for the home team has totaled 92 points with a 'perfect' ATS 5-0 record. Despite this Cleveland still has the worst ATS home record in the entire NBA and have the elimination game pressure tonight. But, with LeBron out-scoring his four other starting teammates combined points five times already this post-season the Cavaliers just don't have enough fire-power to overcome J.R Smith. Smith was washed-up five years ago and is just around because the Cavs are not allowed to play with four players. Boston has grown during this series and will get the 'money' tonight. Take BOSTON! |
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05-25-18 | White Sox +100 v. Tigers | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Detroit 7:10 ET White Sox over Tigers- A pair of the lesser talented teams in MLB face each other as they have two of the five worst records in all of baseball. Chicago started the season 10-29 but have managed to go 5-3 in their last eight contests while the Tigers who has already swept (3-0) the White Sox finally won after dropped their previous four. The Sox will start Reynaldo Lopez (1-3, 2.98 ERA) who lost a start to Detroit while allowing just one unearned run over seven innings. Mike Fiers (4-3, 4.57) gets the start for the Tigers and he is 2-0 lifetime against Chicago. Lopez has been a hard luck hurler surrendering just 40 hits in 54.1 innings. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-24-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +1 | Top | 94-98 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 9:00 ET Rockets over Warriors- Losing one game should not be a big deal especially in the playoffs but the way the Golden State Warriors lost at home in the Playoffs for the first time in three years brings doubt into one mind. They scored just 12 points in the final quarter and none in the final 3:40 looking dazed and confused. Houston trailed 12-0 to start the game and then overcame a double-digit lead by the Warriors in the final quarter. The Rockets have won seven more games then Golden State this season and will take advantage of home floor. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-24-18 | Royals -114 v. Rangers | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
Kansas City at Texas 8”05 ET Royals over Rangers- Texas has won two straight and is coming off a huge 3-game set against the New York Yankees winning the series 2-of-3 including yesterday's 12-10 slugfest. The Royals have picked up the pace as well winning their last two and will be sending lefty Danny Duffy (1-6, 6.88 ERA) to the hill and he is favored with that kind of record on the road. Does that seem 'right' to you...not to me. Bibens-Dirkx will replace Matt Moore in the rotation and if you can't beat out Moore you aren'y very good. Take KASNAS CITY! |
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05-23-18 | Cavs +1.5 v. Celtics | Top | 83-96 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:35 ET Cavaliers over Celtics- Talk about home floor advantage...four games four home team blowouts! Boston is 9-0 at TD Garden this postseason and Cleveland would have to win their third straight in this series to break the Celtics streak. The Cavaliers who somehow just continue to advance are 3-4 on the road this postseason and James was they only player to score double-figures in both Games 1 & 2. The fact the Cavs came up the favorite in this game after what we have already witnessed makes me wonder. It's James...LeBron James! Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-23-18 | Braves +111 v. Phillies | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Braves over Phillies- These two will meet for the 12th time tonight in this early season with the first-place Braves taking 7-of-11 but they will not play again until late September. Tonight, Philadelphia will start their huge off season acquisition Jake Arrieta (3-2, 2.82 ERA) who has surrendered just two runs or less in seven of his eight starts and is 3-1 with a 2.76 lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will start Luiz Gohara (0-0, 1.29) who has allowing just one run in seven innings of work this season. Gohara made one start against the Phillies last season as he had nine strikeouts in seven innings while allowing just one run. The Braves are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-22-18 | Rockets +9 v. Warriors | Top | 95-92 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Houston at Golden State 9:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- I believe the Warriors have established themselves as the 'best' team in the NBA at least for this season. The only issue I can see is if Stephen Curry is ailing and even then they are deeper then any other NBA club. Golden State who posted the largest playoff margin victory in franchise history (41-points) last time out has a habit of sleep-walking nest time out after a blowout win. The Rockets will attempt to play a little more defense this time out but truthfully they will need to make some shots as well. They will tonight...Take HOUSTON! |
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05-22-18 | Marlins +103 v. Mets | Top | 5-1 | Win | 103 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Miami at New York Mets 7:10 ET Marlins over Mets- The banged-up Mets have won their last four and will send Zach Wheeler (2-3, 5.92 ERA) to the mound against Miami who most consider the worst team in baseball. The Marlins have lost their last three and will send left-hander Caleb Smith (2-5, 4.22) who has pitcher better then his record indicates. I hate saying that but Smith has allowed just 32 hits in 43 innings and just needs a little more support offensively from his teammates while Wheelers has surrendered 42 hits in 38 innings. Even though he is 3-1 lifetime against Miami, Wheeler appears to be one of the Mets deep staff that just doesn’t make the grade. Take MIAMI! |
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05-22-18 | Angels v. Blue Jays +100 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
L.A. Angles at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over Angels- With the best road record (14-4) in MLB the Angels will send Garrett Richards (4-2, 3.47 ERA) out against one of his AL nemesis as he is 2-3 with a 5.74 ERA against the Blue Jays and 1-2 with a 5.12 ERA at Toronto. The home club who has lost their last four will send left-hander J.A. Happ (5-3, 4.15) to the hill and seeing him as an underdog brings questions. I though why, until I saw his lifetime record against Los Angeles as he is 1-6 with a 6.17 ERA in seven career starts against Los Angeles. This is Happ's tenth start of the season and he has allowed just 46 hits in 56 innings and gets the win tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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05-21-18 | Celtics +7 v. Cavs | Top | 102-111 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- Boston is undefeated at home (9-0) in the NBA Playoffs but have struggled (1-5) on the road and are off the Game 3 beating where LeBron James claimed it was their best effort 'in a long time.' No Boston team has even lost a playoff series after leading 2-0 and they don't necessarily have to win the game outright here. I expect Celtics head coach Brad Stevens to make the proper adjustments and slow down LeBron and the rest of the weak shooting Cavaliers. Take BOSTON! |
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05-21-18 | Braves v. Phillies -114 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Braves- Both these clubs were expected to be bottom feeders this season and they have turned the standings upside down. Atlanta has a 1.5-game lead in the NL East and the team that they are ahead of is Philadelphia. A balanced lineup and improved pitching has been the key for both squads as their starting rotations have allowed one less run per game this season. Atlanta will start Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 2.87 ERA) who is making his fourth start of the year against the Phillies and is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17 innings. Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (3-2, 3.72) has given up just one run on six hits with 18 strikeouts in his last two starts. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-20-18 | Rockets v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 85-126 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Houston at Golden State 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Rockets- Houston won the had they 'had' to win as they evened this Best-of-7 at 1-1. But, the Rockets no longer have the home floor advantage and that is not good news. Golden State carries a 15-game home winning streak in the playoffs and with a win Sunday night will establish a new NBA record. Many are beginning to think that Stephen Curry is not at full strength and is actually 'hurting' the Warriors cause. Think again boys, it's just an anomalies...Take the WARRIORS! |
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05-20-18 | Padres +120 v. Pirates | Top | 8-5 | Win | 120 | 3 h 8 m | Show |
San Diego at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET Padres over Pirates- The Padres are last in MLB getting on base but are brimming with confidence after posting consecutive road wins at Pittsburgh where the Pirates have dropped two straight for just the second time this season. San Diego will send 'Near Perfect' Jordan Lyles (1-1, 2.53 ERA) against a club he has never beaten going 0-5 with a 7.82 ERA in nine appearences. His mound opponent will be the Buc's Trevor Williams (5-2, 2.72) who is making his first career start against the Padres but is 3-1 with a 2.22 ERA at home this season. San Diego is 9-8 this month after a slow start (10-20) in April and now Pittsburgh has dropped their last two after winning eight of nine. Follow the trend take...SAN DIEGO! |
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05-19-18 | Celtics v. Cavs -6 | Top | 86-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 8:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Celtics- Well, my thinking here is that J.R. Smith will hit at least one shot at home during this game. Last time out he had more flagrant fouls then points as he failed to get on the board, but Smith has always been a 'front-runner' and with King James leading the way he will not feel the playoff pressure as much. I know that it is difficult to lay points after what we have all seen the first two games of the playoffs between these two but now Cleveland is at home where they are (ready for this) a putrid 14-33 ATS. Still, it is now or never for the Cavs. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-19-18 | Phillies v. Cardinals -126 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -126 | 4 h 26 m | Show |
Philadelphia at St. Louis 2:15 ET Cardinals over Phillies- This is the third of a four-game series and they have split the two previous game with St. Louis winning Friday 12-4 with this biggest offensive output of the season. The loss was just the Phillies 2nd in their last nine games and they will send rookie Zach Eflin (1-0, 0.71 ERA) to the mound to face the Cardinals for the first time. The 'Red Birds' will start John Gant (1-1, 4.15) who is taking the spot in the rotation vacated by injured ace Carlos Martinez. The Cards seem to have the Phillies number as they have won 16 of the last 21 meetings. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-18-18 | Padres +125 v. Pirates | Top | 3-2 | Win | 125 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
San Diego at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Padres over Pirates- Things have not gone as expected with the Pirates as they are one of the better hitting teams in the NL and their 'ace' Ivan Nova has not pitched like a No. 1 starter. Nova hasn't won since April 15 and las allowed 14 earned runs in his last three starts. Still, Pittsburgh has won eight of their last nine and will face San Diego's Tyson Ross (2-3, 3.40 ERA) who has 53 strikeouts in 48 innings. In pitching comparison Nova has surrendered 60 hits in 50 innings while Ross has given up just 37 hits in 48 innings. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-16-18 | Warriors v. Rockets -115 | Top | 105-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 9:00 ET Rockets over Warriors- Well, we all watched it and saw what most expected on Game 1 where the Warriors just came out and strutted their stuff an handled the Rockets on their home floor. Golden State looks like an eight cylinder team that played on six-cylinders during the regular season and now has gone from regular fuel to 'high-test' in the playoffs. The Warriors have gained home-floor advantage and the pressure in now on the Rockets. Houston is now 39-9 straight-up at home and haven't lost back-to-back home games this season and it won't happen here. Take the ROCKETS! |
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05-16-18 | Brewers -110 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Arizona 3:40 ET Brewers over Diamondbacks- In a truly 'Don't make sense' situation the Brewers come up the favorite at Arizona where they have beaten Milwaukee seven of the last 10 meetings. To further my claim of 'Don't make sense' Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 8.03 ERA) who has surrendered 19 hits in just 12 innings and will be opposed by the D'backs Matt Koch (1-1, 2.79) who has given up just 25 hits in 33.1 innings. These numbers just don't add up...Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-15-18 | Cavs +1 v. Celtics | Top | 94-107 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:30 ET Cavaliers over Celtics- After what 'we' saw in Game 1 where the Celtics took control early and dominated Cleveland from start to finish it doesn't look like the Cavaliers have any chance. I know the Cavaliers looked bad and LeBron just went through the 'motions' as he 'knew' early that his club just wasn't in it. We had the winner in Game 1 and I feel after they way the Cavs looked that I must come back with them after that lackluster performance. They is only one way to go here as most think with a Cavs win the series is virtually over. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-14-18 | Rockies v. Padres -106 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
Colorado at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Rockies- If you want to find out who these two clubs have done against each other in their last 10 meetings one only has to go back to April 2nd as this is the 11th meetings between these two already this season. The Rockies have managed wins in six of those 10 meetings and are 15-7 in the last 22 but have lost four of their last five overall and are struggling to put the ball in play. Colorado has struck out 60 times in their last six games and will be facing Joey Lucchesi (3-2, 2.98 ERA) who has 46 strike outs this season in 42 innings. Lucchesi is 1-0 against the Rockies allowing two earned runs and has 15 K's in just 11 innings. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-14-18 | Warriors v. Rockets -105 | Top | 119-106 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 48 m | Show |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- So Houston has the home court series advantage as they had the best record in the NBA and the No.1 seed in the West. But, everybody's 'favorite' including the Las Vegas oddsmakers is Golden State. And why not! They are the defending NBA Champions and have been running on six-cylinders all season when an eight-cylinder engine. Well, those that were supposed to rest got it when needed and the most valuable Warrior of them all is back and as sharp as ever. For the series Stephen Curry may be the difference between these two clubs but tonight the Rockets have much more to prove. They opened a small favorite in Game 1 but I believe that 'we' Houston the home team with be getting points at tip-off. I don't believe that the Rockets will be intimated tonight if so it will be a short series. Tonight its HOUSTON! |
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05-13-18 | Nationals +120 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 6-4 | Win | 120 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Washington at Arizona 8:08 ET Nationals over Diamondbacks- Things have started to 'turn' for both these clubs but in different directions. Washington was won three straight and have won 12 of their last 14 while Arizona has lost four straight and a series for the first time this season. Pitching has been the key for the Nationals as they have taken the D'backs down 2-1, 3-1 and 2-1 and tonight they send Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 2.28 ERA) to the hill and he has allowed three or fewer runs in all five of his starts this season. The Nationals have won 17 of the past 22 meetings in Arizona and get one more win tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-13-18 | Cavs v. Celtics +2 | Top | 83-108 | Win | 100 | 26 h 34 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- Well, when the season started everyone most likely thought these two to be playing in the East Finals and they are, but not how most expected. Boston has been crippled by their two best players going down Hayward five-minutes into the season and Irving just the final month and playoffs. Meanwhile, Cleveland who is 36-56-1 ATS on the year are totally unlikely for their roster expect for one MAN...LeBron James. The Celtics with all their injuries are 50-33-2 ATS and undefeated at home during the playoffs. With Brad Stevens running the show Boston will find a way to slow down (not stop) James. Take the CELTICS! |
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05-12-18 | Cardinals v. Padres +103 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 103 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
St. Louis at San Diego 8:40 ET Padres over Cardinals- This is going to be a difficult game to justify as the Padres are last in the NL West and have so many short-comings. To start with they have the lowest On-Base-Percentage of any team in baseball and the only team under .300 OBP. They are just 8-17 at home and have lost seven of their last wight meetings against the Cardinals. But, there is one bright spot for San Diego and that is starting pitcher Tyson Ross (2-3, 3.67 ERA) who has allowed just 34 hits in 41.2 innings of work but has received kittle offensive support. Tonight, San Diego will hopefully put enough runs together to win at home. Take the PADRES! |
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05-11-18 | Rays v. Orioles -123 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rays- Tampa Bay has cooled off since their eight-game winning streak and have lost their last three and six of nine since. The Rays will start Jake Faria (3-1, 4.15 ERA) who has won his last three decisions and is 1-0 with a 4.78 ERA against Baltimore. The lowly Orioles will start their lone bright spot on the hill as Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.30) gets the starts and he has had four quality starts in his last five outings including nine shutout innings last Saturday posting a 2.26 ERA. Looking better...take BALTIMORE! |
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05-10-18 | Red Sox +130 v. Yankees | Top | 5-4 | Win | 130 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Red Sox over Yankees- True blue baseball fans are excited about what the season will bring from what they have seen in the AL East. The Yankees and Red Sox are battling in what is considered baseball's greatest rivalry and they are matching each other blow-for-blow. Boston started the season winning 17 of their first 18 with their lone loss coming at the hands of the Yankees. Now, it's New York that is 17-1 in their last 18 and have taken over the AL East lead. Both clubs will send an undefeated hurler to the hill tonight as Boston sends Eduardo Rodriguez (3-0, 5.29 ERA) to the bump and he has had great support (Sox 6-0 in his starts) with his teammates giving him 7.2 runs per outing. The Yankees will send CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.39) to the mound and he has dominated Boston going 4-0 with a 1.04 ERA in four starts last season. The Red Sox look to leave town even with New York and get the win tonight. Take BOSTON! |
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05-09-18 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -118 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- Boy, this one hurts. With the bases loaded and only one out the Dodgers failed to push across the winning run last night and lost in 12. When looking at the 'numbers' surrounding this contest it is all one-sided as the Diamondbacks have dominated this series that past two regular seasons. The pitching matchup appears one-sided as Arizona's Patrick Corbin (4-0, 2.15 ERA) has thrown 13.1 innings against the Dodgers this season allowing just one run but, his lifetime record against them is just 4-9. Alex Wood (0-3, 3.83) has not picked up a win despite allowing no more then three runs in five of his seven outings. This time he picks up the win. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-09-18 | 76ers +2 v. Celtics | Top | 112-114 | Push | 0 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET 76ers over Celtics- It's backs up against the wall time once again for the 76ers as they face their second straight elimination game but this time in Boston. This time and for the first time in this series the Celtics are favored and it may not seem like much when it's under a bucket but shows the 'public' sentiment. The trends are still strong against a team coming back to win the series after trailing 3-0. No team in NBA history had made it all the way back after trailing 0-3 (129-0). Boston is 36-0 when leading a series 2-0 and they are 11-1 at home including 6-0 in the playoffs. But, the 76ers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 following an ATS win. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-18 | Pirates v. White Sox +105 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Pirates- The White Sox have turned the home field 'advantage' into something different as they have won just three of 17 games as hosts. Chicago has now lost four in-a-row and at 9-24 are second worst to the Orioles. Pittsburgh has been a huge surprise out of the gate as their lineup has provided runs for their starters including Trevor Williams (4-2, 2.63 ERA) who has allowed just 27 hits in 41 innings. Chicago's bright spot on the mound is Reynaldo Lopez (0-2, 2.43) who has yet to win as he has received just 2.8 runs per game support. Lopez has allowed just 28 hits in 37 innings as he looks to take the Pirates down here as they are 3-9 in their last 12 road games. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-08-18 | Pelicans +11.5 v. Warriors | Top | 104-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
New Orleans at Golden State 10:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- It appears with Stephen Curry back on the court that the Warriors are back in championship form and should make it to the conference final once again. Golden State has had difficulties keeping focused the entire 48 minutes as they are just 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up win while New Orleans is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Add that the Pelicans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games makes them the side. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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05-08-18 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -123 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -123 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- Arizona is beginning to run away with the NL West as the Dodgers are trying to stay within range until their depleted line-up gets healthy. The Diamondbacks have won 10 series with one split (2-2) and it was against the Dodgers last week. With three players going on the DL in their 3-7 road trip Los Angeles will start Rich Hill (1-1, 6.00 ERA) who will be coming off the DL to get the start. He is a horrid 1-6 with a 5.50 ERA in 10 career starts versus Arizona as the Dodgers are 3-7 against the D'backs this season. Tonight the Dodgers suck it up behind Hill. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-07-18 | Celtics v. 76ers UNDER 205.5 | Top | 92-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Boston at Philadelphia 6:00 ET Celtics/76ers (UNDER)- This series has not progressed the way most pundits predicted as the 76ers sweep just didn't manifest itself. Teams that are down 3-0 in NBA playoff history are 0-129 and Philadelphia know what they are up against. Brad Stevens knows that defense is key on NBA Playoff action and he has the Celtics playing intense pressure on the ball. Sixers games went 25-19 UNDER at Wells Fargo Center and they are 4-1-1 'Under' the last six. Play UNDER! |
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05-07-18 | Celtics v. 76ers -6 | Top | 92-103 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Boston at Philadelphia 6:00 ET 76ers (-) over Celtics- What can anyone say about this series...that they expected Philadelphia to be the team up 3-0 and now the Sixers are at the cliffs edge. The youth of the 76ers has reared its head as Joel Embiid can just do so much without help from Ben Simmons who has been atrocious. Coaching has had its impact on this series as Brad Stevens shows his brilliance. Still, the 76ers are professionals and will lay it all out tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-06-18 | Cubs v. Cardinals -107 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
hicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:05 ET Cardinals over Cubs- Aside from the Yankees/Red Sox this is the most intense series in baseball. St. Louis is a win away from sweeping the Cubs in this three-game set. Chicago will send Jon Lester (2-1, 2.73 ERA) who appears to have regained his previous form as he has not allowed a run in three of his six starts and defeated the Cards in April when allowing just one run in six innings. St. Louis will send Michael Wacha (4-1, 3.62) to the hill and he has won four straight decisions and St. Louis has won each of his last five starts. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-06-18 | Warriors v. Pelicans +6 | Top | 118-92 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
Golden State at New Orleans 3:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- After their Game 1 blowout loss the Pelicans have responded with two 'covers' and an impressive home win in Game 3 to bring the series to 1-2. Most of the attention has gone to Anthony Davis as expected and deserved but the key clog for the Pelicans is Rajon Rondo who had 21 assists in Game 3. The Warriors are still great but not as dominate as in recent years as New Orleans evens the series. Take the PELICANS! |
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05-05-18 | Astros -116 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -116 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Houston at Arizona 8:10 ET Astros over Diamondbacks- A pair of veterans whose careers are moving in opposite directions will face-off in Phoenix tonight as Arizona's four time All-Star Zack Greinke (3-2, 4.50 ERA) take the mound against the Astros' Charlie Morton (4-0, 1.72). The West Division leading Diamondbacks have dropped three straight for the first time this season and now face Morton who is 4-1 with a 3.57 ERA in seven career starts against Arizona. Greinke who was 13-1 at home last season and 2-0 this year have been established as an underdog against Morton who has allowed just 23 hits in 36.2 innings. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-05-18 | Celtics v. 76ers -8.5 | Top | 101-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
Boston at Philadelphia 5:00 ET 76ers (-) over Celtics- Of course every one has now written the 76ers 'off' and are talking about the Boston/Cleveland matchup. Well, really now, don't count your chickens! The facts are that the Celtics have never lost a playoff series that they have led 2-0 and Philadelphia has never won a playoff series after trailing 0-2 but individual games are a different matter. The playoff atmosphere in Boston was a bit overwhelming to the young Sixers (especially for Simmons) but returning home should be a huge benefit. Philly was a dominating 29-14 ATS at home although Boston is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 6-2 in their last eight in Philadelphia. Still, this is a huge 'line' and I expect the 76ers smother Boston and post a convincing victory. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-04-18 | Rockets v. Jazz +4.5 | Top | 113-92 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
Houston at Utah 10:30 ET Jazz (+) over Rockets- The Jazz finally broke through against Houston after losing all four regular season games and the first game in this playoff round Utah posted their first win against the Rockets. Houston won the both visits to Utah by 11 points and tonight they will struggle. Teams that rely strictly on offense seem to bog down when the playoff pressure hits them and their opposition plays tougher defense. Houston coach Mike D'Antoni said that the Game 2 loss was a 'wake-up call.' Let me say something, if you need a 'wake-up call' in the payoffs you have issues. Take UTAH! |
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05-04-18 | Tigers v. Royals -127 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Detroit at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Tigers- The Royals had lost 10 straight at home but have turned things around at Kauffman Stadium winning their last four. Detroit like Kansas City is not expected to compete this season and have lost All-Star and former MVP Miguel Cabrea to the DL with a strained hamstring. The Tigers are sending Francisco Liriano (3-1, 3.38 ERA) who is 8-5 with a 4.21 ERA lifetime against the Royals who will send veteran Ian Kennedy (1-3, 3.48) who is 3-4 with a 4.01 lifetime ERA. The fact that the Royals are 'hot' at home averaging 6.2 runs makes them the side to me. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-04-18 | Warriors v. Pelicans +5 | Top | 100-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Golden State enters New Orleans with a 2-0 series lead and have Stephen Curry back who played 27 minutes last time out an is expected to play more tonight. The Warriors were inconsistent on the road posting a 19-24 ATS record while the Pelicans have played well at home and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 contests. The foul shooting disparity should change here as New Orleans should gain the home court advantage and get 'some' calls. Take the PELICANS! |
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05-03-18 | A's v. Mariners +110 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 110 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over A's- With all the 'big' names and quality pitchers Oakland's Sean Manaea (4-2, 1.03 ERA) was named AL Pitcher of the Month holding opponents to a .134 batting average and on base percentage (.178) the lowest in the majors. In eight career starts against Seattle Manaea is 4-3 with a 3.88 ERA. The Mariners start Wade LeBlance (0-0, 4.61) will be making his first start since August 2016 and is 2-0 lifetime against Oakland. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-03-18 | 76ers v. Celtics +4.5 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over 76ers- Can lighting strike twice...maybe it doesn't have too. A close game decided by a bucket should do the trick. The betting world has fallen in love with the 76ers and for good reason the are great take at a Plus+17 games over ATS. Boston is doing it with mirrors and coaching and they have the 'mentality' it take to win again. Joel Embiid is now my 'favorite' player because of the impact he has when on the floor but the Celtics have Brad Stevens and he will find a way to make hime uncomfortable. Philadelphia has beaten up on a lot of garbage and facing Boston they are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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05-03-18 | Cavs v. Raptors -6 | Top | 128-110 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
Cleveland at Toronto 6:00 ET Raptors (-) over Cavaliers- Yeah, the Cavs finally 'covered' and even won Game 1 and there are many that still don't know how they did it! After all Lebron had by his account 'his worst game of the year,' don't believe it he went 26, 16, 13 and they still lost. Toronto naysayers are yapping' like crazy and have all but buried the Raptors after an opening game loss. Well, it's not just that, but more the way they blow it...I've said all along that this Canadian back-court is the 'most over-rated' in the NBA. But, that doesn't mean that they can't still have their days or nights and here is one of them. LeBon might be better but his surrounding support is really weak. Raptors claw Cavaliers apart...take TORONTO! |
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05-02-18 | Yankees -123 v. Astros | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 8:10 ET Yankees over Astros- There is something 'rotten' about this match-up. Houston's Dallas Keuchel (1-4, 4.00 ERA) has dominated the Yankees with the Astros going 6-2 in his starts against New York with Keuchel throwing to a 1.41 ERA in six starts including two shutouts. Add that the Astros are 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Houston and they are 45-21 in their last 66 overall. But, New York has won 13 of their last 16 and will be sending Luis Severino (4-1, 2.61) to the hill and he is 0-1 with a 8.38 ERA in three appearances against the 'Stros. So, why are the Yankees favored? It's because Keuchel is out of sync. Take the YANKEES! |
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05-02-18 | Jazz v. Rockets UNDER 206.5 | Top | 116-108 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Chip's NBA Playoff 'Total' (Jazz/Rockets) Jazz/Rockets (UNDER)- Last night it took five extra minutes of play in overtime to take our 'Under' total (Cavs/Raptors) over and that is the biggest risk at times when playing the 'Under.' Tonight the Jazz will once again be without catalyst Rickie Rubio and they will adjust on offense and try and slow to Rockets offense down a bit. Rudy Gobert is a Defensive Player of the Year candidate who failed to block a shot for the first time this season in Game 1 will have a stronger presence tonight. lPay the UNDER! |
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05-01-18 | Pelicans +11.5 v. Warriors | Top | 116-121 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
New Orleans at Golden State 10:35 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Had a pair of winners between these two in Game 1 laying the Warriors and playing the Under and I expect more of the same (winners that is) in tonight's match-up. I don't believe that if Stephen Curry plays or not won't effect the outcome but possibly the line. And we will take advantage of the movement. New Orleans came rolling into Golden State in Game 1 with eight straight 'covers' including a 4-0 playoff sweep but found out what 'big-boy' basketball is all about. But, the Pelicans have a 'big-boy' of their own and Anthony Davis will have the difference tonight. Take the points and NEW ORLEANS! |
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05-01-18 | A's +105 v. Mariners | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET Athletics over Mariners- Seattle just completed their longest road trip of the season and returned home after winning seven of 10 on their trip. The Mariners return to Safeco Field where they are just 5-5 and will have former Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez (3-2, 4.96 ERA) on the hill bringing his 25-10 lifetime mark against the A's with him. But, things are different now for the 32-year old who has had just two quality starts in six starts and the Vegas oddsmaker has seen the difference. Oakland is start Andrew Triggs (2-0, 4.70) who is off his best outing of the year. Take the ATHLETICS! |
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04-30-18 | Blue Jays v. Twins -113 | Top | 7-5 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Blue Jays- The Twins were 'bombed' out of New York getting swept in a 4-game series had lost eight straight before a win over the Reds. Toronto has been nothing to brag about as they had dropped six of seven before defeating Texas their last time out. Although Toronto has dominated this series winning 51 of the last 72 meetings but Minnesota won four of seven meetings last season. The Twins Lance Lynn (0-2, 7.71 ERA) is 0-2 with a 2.25 ERA lifetime against the Blue Jays and looks tp pick up his first AL win. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-29-18 | Yankees v. Angels -108 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
New York Yankees at LA Angels 8:07 ET Angels over Yankees- The Yankees have reeled off eight straight wins aided by a power packed line-up that have hurt you from top to bottom. Former Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia (1-0, 1.86 ERA) has been though of my Yankee fans as the weak link in the rotation. Off the DH CC had his best and longest stint of the season picking up his first win against the Twins last time out. He is 9-9 lifetime against the Angels with a 3.91 ERA. LA has lost seven of their last eight at home and will counter with Tyler Skaggs (3-1, 2.96) who is facing the Yankees for the first time, that is to his advantage. Look for the Angels to rebound from Saturday's beating. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-29-18 | Jazz v. Rockets -11 | Top | 96-110 | Win | 100 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
Utah at Houston 3:30 ET Rockets (-) over Jazz- Hey how 'bout' that MV-ME from OKC taking 43 shots and missing 25 of his 45 shots while only one other teammate scored in double figures. That made it easy for the Jazz as they are good enough to put away selfish players but, playing against a team willing to sacrifice for the 'common' good we find the Rockets. Houston can do it any way they wish and they are 4-0 ATS against Utah in the past four meetings and they are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 with three days rest. The Jazz had their moment in the sun but the heat from this blast gives the Rockets and easy victory. Houston has won 23 of their last 24 home games. Once again..take HOUSTON. |
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04-29-18 | Pacers v. Cavs -5 | Top | 101-105 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
Indiana at Cleveland 1:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Pacers- This isn't even funny anymore! The Cavaliers manage to get bye and 'burn' their backers money day in and day out. This applies particularly against Indiana who with Lance Stephenson being the pest he is are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings including 7-1 ATS at Cleveland. I just keep waiting for someone anyone on that Cavaliers club to just help LeBron James a little bit. Really now, J.R. Smith has been useless and Kevin Love just disappears while Kyle Kover couldn't play for the 76ers. The 'King' has never lost a first round playoff series and he'll get it done here. Still, Vegas 'hung' a hung number here, the 'public' will take the points and most likely 'cover.' But, I have to play my side...take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-18 | Pelicans v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 101-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
New Orleans at Golden State 10:30 ET Warriors (-) over Pelicans- New Orleans has won nine straight riding the spectacular play of Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday as the swept Portland in the opening round of the playoffs. The question on the Warriors side is Stephen Curry be available and how effective will he be if he does play. With the Pelicans playing at such a high level why is Golden State almost a double-digit favorite? New Orleans just breezed past the Blazers and were never really challenged. That changes tonight as the Warriors defense will slow down Davis. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-28-18 | Braves v. Phillies -130 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Phillies over Braves- My first though is 'how many times do these two play each other?' This is the eighth meeting already this season as each has played about 1/3rd of their games against each other with Atlanta holding a 4-3 series lead. There are two trends surrounding this game that can not be ignored. To start with Philadelphia is 5-0 in Nick Pivetta's (1-0, 2.57 ERA) starts while the Braves are now 1-11 in Mike Foltynewicz's (1-1, 2.77) last 12 starts. Add that the Phillies are 13-4 in their last 17 overall and 22-8 in their last 30 home games...take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-27-18 | Reds +103 v. Twins | Top | 15-9 | Win | 103 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Minnesota 8:10 ET Redlegs over Twins- Minnesota just finished a 10-game road trip 0-7 which included three games cancelled by an April blizzard in Chicago and the blown 3-run lead against the Yankees yesterday. Cincinnati who may be the worst team in baseball have dropped seven of their last nine and 15 of 18. The Reds will start Luis Castillo (1-3, 6.51 ERA) who has pitched five innings in each of his five starts while the Twins starter Phil Hughes (0-0, 5.40) struggled in his lone appearance against Tampa Bay allowing five hits and two walks in 3.1 innings. Somehow it's...CINCINNATI! |
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04-27-18 | Cavs +2 v. Pacers | Top | 87-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Cleveland at Indiana 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pacers- Okay, Cleveland once again left their backers in the 'gaff' last time out as they blew a 13-point fourth quarter lead and won but did not cover. Indiana seems to give the Cavaliers fits as they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and 10-4 ATS the last 14 meetings in Indiana. The Cavs will win here on LeBron James' will alone, he gets very little help from his teammates especially washed-up J.R Smith who hurts more then helps. The series ends here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-26-18 | Mariners -103 v. Indians | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Seattle at Cleveland 6:10 ET Mariners over Indians- Both these clubs are off to decent starts to the season as the Indians have won four of their last five and Seattle has won four of their last six games. The Mariners will start left-hander James Paxton (1-1, 5.61 ERA) who has been inconsistent this season after a stellar 2017 when he was 12-5 with a 2.98 ERA. Paxton is 0-3 lifetime against Cleveland with a 5.87 ERA including an Opening Day loss while giving up six runs in four innings. Mike Clevinger (2-0, 1.75) who has never faced the Mariners as he is making just his 36th career start. The Indians have only two true right-handed hitter in their lineup and today Paxton makes adjustments and Seattle who is 6-2 on the road get it done. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-25-18 | Jazz +4 v. Thunder | Top | 99-107 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Utah at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Jazz (+) over Thunder- I ideal scenario here would be for the Thunder to win and not 'cover' so that we can play against this gutless team again. But, lets not get ahead of ourselves. MV-ME Russell Westbrook has been exposed and he doesn't like it. Aside from all the fluff and stuff the inflated and superficial numbers that don't translate to wins. Westbrook dominates to ball so much that the rest of the club gets stale can't get their proper rhythm. Utah is tougher physically and more importantly mentally and will prevaIl tonight. Take UTAH! |
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04-25-18 | Jazz v. Thunder UNDER 207.5 | Top | 99-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Utah at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Jazz/Thunder- UNDER- Pressure and I don't mean on defense is what will keep Oklahoma City's shooting percentage lower then usual. Now, you add the Utah's defense and and patient offense that sets the pace when in control of the ball that will keep points at a premium. The Thunder are 11-5 UNDER in their last 16 games in Oklahoma City. Take the UNDER! |
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04-25-18 | Diamondbacks v. Phillies -107 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Arizona at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Diamondbacks- This is a great pitching match-up as a pair of former Cy Young Award winners face-off in Philadelphia. Zack Greinke (2-1, 4.13 ERA) takes the mound for Arizona and the Phillies will counter with the fee-agent signing Jake Arrieta (2-0, 2.04). Both these guys are off stellar performances as Arrieta allowed just an infield hit with 10 K's in a 7-0 win over Pittsburgh while Grienke surrendered just two-hits in seven innings in his 3-1 win over the Giants. The D'Backs are 11-4 against the Phillies since the beginning of 2016 but this version of the 'Wiz Kids' is different. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-24-18 | Bucks +4 v. Celtics | Top | 87-92 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:00 ET Bucks (+) over Celtics- I know one thing...I will have the best player on the floor on my side. The problem is my 'side' has struggled the last two seasons against Boston going 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Celtics won and 'covered' the first two in this series as -4 and then -1.5 favorites. This is a team of underachievers who manage to win the close ones and the oddsmaker has put Milwaukee in a position where they virtually have to win this game on the road. Looks awful easy to take the Celtics...so I won't. Take the points with MILWAUKEE! |