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05-03-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -7.5 | Top | 87-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Boston was beaten as a double-digit favorite in Game 1 of this series and they did it without Joel Embiid stepping on the court. They were able to win because James Harden picked up the slack matching his career playoff high by scoring 45 points. Boston dominated the inside game with Embiid missing and had a 66-42 advantage in points in the paint. I would actually feel better if Joel played but either way the Celtics should prevail here. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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05-03-23 | Twins v. White Sox -117 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET White Sox over Twins- After losing 10 straight game the White Sox have managed their longest win streak of the season by winning their second straight walk-off victory. Minnesota has called up Louie Varland (0-0, 4.50 ERA) from Triple-A who will be making the second start of this year while Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-1. 4.15) who is off his worst outing of the year. The Twins are 17-37 in their last 54 road games and are 2-6 in their last eight games in Chicago. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-03-23 | Guardians -120 v. Yankees | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New York 7:05 ET Guardians over Yankees- I have been saying it for years while Brian Cashman has been the Yankees GM that they are not built for the playoffs. Now, after playing decades in the weak AL East New York has some competition in the division and are currently in last place. The Bronx Bombers are shooting with pop guns at the plate as their power hitters have been sidelined with both Arron Judge and Mike Stanton inactive. The former Tribes-mens will start Justin Beiber (2-1, 3.11 ERA) and his mound opponent is one of the Yankees weakest links in Clarke Schmidt (0-3, 6.84) who has yet to post a quality start. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-02-23 | Diamondbacks -141 v. Rangers | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -141 | 17 h 37 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 8:05 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- Okay, well Arizona is much better than any recent seasons and so is Texas. The Rangers who are 11-5 at home scored 15 runs against the Yankees Sunday and are now an underdog to the D’Backs. Arizona is starting Zac Gallen (4-1, 2.15 ERA) and have won four of their last six while Gallen has gone four starts without allowing a run covering 28 innings and four wins. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.91) to the hill and he has struggled with his control this season and is 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA against Arizona. Snakes are off a 10-4 loss at Colorado and are 10-3 following a loss. Take ARIZONA! |
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05-02-23 | Heat v. Knicks -6.5 | Top | 105-111 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-01-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -9 | Top | 119-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Of course the question here is can Philadelphia play well enough to win or even cover without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Coach Doc Rivers has said that he mostly will miss at least Game 1 of this series. Boston is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings including last time out when the 76ers won but did not cover as Embiid posted 52 points. if Joel can have an unbelievable night and still not get the money I can not see how they can stay with Boston without him. Sixers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 trips to Beantown and Celts are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take BOSTON! |
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05-01-23 | Blue Jays v. Red Sox +142 | 5-6 | Win | 142 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Blue Jays- Boston starting pitcher Cory Kluber (1-4, 6.75 ERA) believe it or not ( I find it hard to believe) that he is in his 14th major league season and that he was a 20-game winner five years ago. Since reaching that milestone Kluber has won just 18 games. One of those wins was i his most recent start as he shut down the high scoring Orioles. Jose Berrios (2-3, 4.71) the Toronto starter has had eight straight winning seasons five of which happened while a member of the Twins. The Blue Jays won 16 of 19 meetings last season and the Red Sox know this a division team that they must beat. Take BOSTON ! |
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04-30-23 | Warriors +1.5 v. Kings | Top | 120-100 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Golden State at Sacramento 3:30 ET Warriors over Kings- This one is simple...are you willing to play against Steph Curry is a game of this significance and I am not! Golden State slept-walked though their last encounter not playing with the urgency that the Kings put out. Are the Warriors good enough to turn it on against a team that has outplayed them all season. It was thought that the defending champs would only have to win once on the road to win this series but now it must happen twice in-a-row. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points and the Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-30-23 | Yankees -115 v. Rangers | Top | 2-15 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 3 m | Show |
New York at Texas 2:35 ET Yankees over Rangers- new York is looking to gain a split of this four-game series after dropping the last two scoring just two runs in the last two and only six for the three games. Yankee bats have gone silent with Judge and Stanton sidelined but, today they will send their most effective starter over the past two seasons and that is Nestor Cortes (3-1, 3.49 ERA) who has allowed three runs or less in 17 consecutive starts. Martin Perez (3-1, 2.60) gets the nod for Texas and the left-hander is just 2-5 with a 5.80 ERA in 11 starts against the Yankees. Bombers are 9-4 after a loss and the Rangers are 3-10 in their last 13 starts against left-handers. Take NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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04-30-23 | Heat v. Knicks -4.5 | 108-101 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 1:00 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- Miami dominated the Milwaukee Bucks without leading scorer Tyler Herro and is just the sixth No. 8 seed to advance into the second round, one other team to do it was the Knicks in 1999. Jimmy Butler has gone nuts offensively to pick up the slack left while Herro is out and shot 45% from 3-point range against the Bucks after being ranked 27th during the regular season. Look for New York coach Tom Thibodeau to tie up Butler run the Heat down. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-29-23 | Suns +3.5 v. Nuggets | 107-125 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Denver 8:30 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- We all have seen what the addition of Kevin Durant has meant to the Suns as they have become virtually unbeatable and are the favorites to win this series. Denver the No. 1 overall seed is 37-7 SU at home and a handsome 28-16 ATS while Phoenix is 19-24 SU on the road. The teams split four games with season with the Nuggets getting the money the last three meetings. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Denver and get the money here. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-29-23 | Yankees v. Rangers -141 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Texas 7:10 ET Rangers over Yankees- I realize that the Rangers are greatly improved but to see them open this big a favorite against the Yankees is a bit surprising. New York is having problems not only does the club have major flaws (not according to GM Cashman) and now are without Aaron Judge and the over-rated and injury plagued Michael Giancarlo (I can’t play today and I won’t hustle if I do.) Stanton. Former Yankee Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20 ERA) get a shot at his former team while Jhony Brito (2-2, 6.11) take the hill for New York. Since winning his first two starts Brito has lasted just 7.1 innings in his last three starts surrendering 11 runs and 12 hits with seven walks. Take TEXAS! |
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04-29-23 | Phillies +113 v. Astros | 6-1 | Win | 113 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Houston 6:10 ET Phillies over Astros- Last season it wasn’t until the manager was fired did the Phillies make their move on the rest of the NL. It appears that they started a bit sooner this year as they have finally moved over the .500 mark by winning nine of their last 12 ball games. Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (2-1, 4.73 ERA) gets the nod for Philadelphia and he has won his last two starts and he will be opposed by Cristian Javier (2-0. 3.21) who in his lone start against the Phils pitched six no-hit innings in a combined team no-hitter. Not, this time...take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-29-23 | Guardians +118 v. Red Sox | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 4:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Scoring five runs may not seem like a big deal but for these former warpath tribe from Lake Erie it was an offensive outbreak as they had scored just 15 runs in their previous six games going 2-4. Zach Plesac (1-1, 6.50 ERA) get the nod for Cleveland and he has yet to reach his best form. Boston called up Brayan Bello (0-1, 9.82) and he will be today’s punching bag. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Reds v. A's -105 | 11-7 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Oakland 9:40 ET Athletics over Reds- Oakland has dropped 12 of their last 14 games and are close to setting a MLB record for most losses in April. They really do not field a major league on a nightly basis and Cincinnati is just a shade better. The Reds will send Luis Cessa (0-3, 10.80 ERA) to the hill and the former Yankee has done nothing but struggle this season. The Reds are 4-13 in their last 17 road games against losing teams. Take OAKLAND! |
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04-28-23 | Kings v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 118-99 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
Sacramento at Golden State 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Kings- The defending NBA Champion Warriors are seed sixth but are ready to close out Sacramento and reclaim it’s northern California dominance. Golden State won only 11 games on the road this regular season but have come up with the one road win they need to win this series. I expect the Warriors to hold serve and end this series tonight. The Warriors are 40-17-1 ATS in their last 58 home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-28-23 | Guardians -123 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Boston at 13-13 is about where most experts expected them to be in the AL East. With New York and Toronto the powerhouse teams the Red Sox have been passed by Baltimore with their youth movement. Nick Pivetta (1-1,4.58 ERA) leads the Boston staff and his mound opponent with be Shane Bieber (1-1, 3.23) who has gone six inning in four of his five starts. Former Tribe are 4-1 in their last five starts against right handed pitchers while Boston is 1-5 at home against right handed starters. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Mariners -101 v. Blue Jays | 2-3 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Seattle at Toronto 7:05 ET Mariners over Blue Jays- For some unexplained reason certain team have a hold over other clubs for no know reason and it appears here as Seattle has defeated Toronto seven straight times including a two game sweep in last season’s Wild Card Playoffs. Right-hander Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.52 ERA) who pitched 7.1 scoreless innings in that playoff series and his mound opponent will be Alex Manoah (1-1, 5.16). THE Blue Jays are 5-13 against the AL West and the Mariners are 12-2 in their 14 games against the AL East. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Heat v. Bucks -11 | Top | 128-126 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 9:30 ET Bucks (-) over Heat- Milwaukee is one game away from elimination trailing 3-1 in games to Miami and yet they are still favored in Las Vegas to win this series. That speaks volumes as Giannis has not be at full strength. Only 13 teams in NBA history have recovered from a 3-1 hole and the odds are the Bucks will be number 14. The Heat have scored more points in this four-game series than any span of four games this entire season and it is not even close. Bucks clamp down...Take MILWAUKEE! |
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04-26-23 | Mariners -114 v. Phillies | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Seattle at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Mariners over Phillies- When I hear managers speak highly of a player that is clearly in over his head (i.e.-Hicks with the Yankees) the Phillies have three such players that are just not cutting it. Both of these clubs are expected to contend but slow starting have them already with a hill to climb. a bit of revenge might apply here as Logan Gilbert (1-1, 3.57 ERA) was tagged with his loss by Philadelphia. Mariners are 7-2 on inter-league road and Philly is 2-7 in last nine starts against lefties. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Yankees v. Twins -110 | 12-6 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Minnesota 1:00 ET Twins over Yankees- It may not be history but it is a stat with noting and that is with the twins victory over New York yesterday (Megabucks winner) it was the first series win for Minnesota over the Yankees since 1991. Not, the first series sweep but the first series win of any kind. NY will start Domingo German (1-2, 4.50 ERA) who retired 16 straight Twins on April 15 but was being checked for sticky substance three times. This time...take MINNESOTA! |
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04-26-23 | Rangers v. Reds +100 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show | |
Texas at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Reds over Rangers- Cincinnati has a chance for their first series sweep of the season after they overcame a 6-0 deficit yesterday for their first win after trailing by six runs in 23 years. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.72 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 3.94 ERA against the Reds in five career starts. Cincy will start Graham Ashcraft (2-0, 1.88) and he will be starting against Texas for the first time in his career. The Rangers are 1-5 in inter-league road games and the Reds are 11-4 in their last 15 inter-league games vs. a team with a winning record. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-25-23 | Clippers v. Suns -12 | Top | 130-136 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Clippers- I’d like to be able to say that like most other teams who enters a game without their top player that they rally and come up with superior efforts. But, even the best of efforts does not make up for the absence of Kawaii Leonard. Phoenix seems to have made the adjustment of adding Kevin Durant to the lineup and they are now the favorites in the West. Russell Westbrook has filled in quite well for the Clippers but for the most part his contribution become meaningless with a bulk of turnovers that e commits. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-25-23 | Yankees v. Twins -123 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over Yankees- I really am between a rock and a hard place when playing this game as I have Nestor Cortes Jr. (3-0, 3.09 ERA) the Yankees left-handed starter as the AL long shot Cy Young award winner. So, I am rooting for him every outing except of course for today. Today, his mound opponent will be stellar Joe Ryan (4-0, 3.24) who is pitching to a 0.76 WHIP and has allowed just 15 hits in 25 innings. Unbelievably the Yankees are 9-21 in their last 30 road games against teams with winning records while the Twins are11-2 in their last 13 home games against left-handed starters. Take MINNESOTA!. |
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04-24-23 | Cardinals v. Giants +110 | 0-4 | Win | 110 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
St. Louis at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Cardinals- Both of these clubs are off to slow starts and I don’t believe that either of them will recover enough to make the playoffs, yes even the Cardinals who will start Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA) today. The Giants are slated to start veteran Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79) who has not surrendered more tan two runs in any start but is still searching for his first win if the season. The Cards are 2-6 in their last eight road games against right-handed starters and the Giants are 16-6 at home against teams losing records. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-24-23 | Bucks v. Heat +7.5 | Top | 114-119 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Chip’s NBA Playoff Power Play Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Heat- At first glance this series is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo and if he will or will not be playing. Miami has been applying pressure defensively and the Bucks without the Freak in the lineup have turned the ball over 18 time a game. Without the big guy in the lineup for the Bucks Jimmy Butler has become a bully once again even without Tyler Herro. The Bucks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games in Miami while the Heat are 5-1 ATS in the ir last six home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-23-23 | Nuggets v. Wolves +4 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Money Game Denver at Minnesota 9:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Minnesota has been able to play tough for a period of time but just don’t seem to execute very well during crunch time. The Timberwolves have yet to cover any of the three games and like Brooklyn can be ousted without cashing a ticket. The Wolves were expecting a breakout season and have wallowed in mediocrity the entire season. Denver feels no pressure and surely who like to complete the 4-game sweep but they won’t be all that upset if they have to return home to finish off their already wounded prey and if the win under the number all the better. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-23-23 | Mets v. Giants +105 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 105 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 7:10 ET Giants over Mets- I love when these two clubs play each other as it brings me back to the original meeting between they first played at the Polo Grounds when Willie Mays returned to New York and hit a Home Run over the roof of the left field stands that will be remembered as a classic baseball moment. Now a days it is the Mets with the firepower and the giants that ae fading fast after a number of seasons of championship contending baseball. Look for the Giants to put the Mets away one more time. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-23-23 | Celtics v. Hawks +6 | Top | 129-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- The high flying Hawks are brimming with confidence and are even a bit cocky when playing on their home court. There can be no doubt that Atlanta likes shooting the basketball at home as Trey Young was just 14-of-40 in the first two games on the road and was 12-of-22 in his own environment. The Celtics are tough no doubt and the Hawks win in Game 3 was the first in eight tries against Boston. Still, it is bravado that keeps this one close. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-23-23 | Cavs +2.5 v. Knicks | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Power Play Cleveland at New York 1:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Is it too good to be true...the Knicks actually leading a Playoff series and winning convincingly at home. New York handed Cleveland their worse loss of the season as they jumped out to a 32 point lead hold the Cavaliers to 79 points the lowest offensive output in the NBA this season. I have to believe that they rebound here as they are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a double-digit loss. The Cavs got a taste of what a hungry New York Madison Square Garden playoff crowd can be like and coach J.B. Bickerstaff admitted his club was unnerved. They should be better prepared Sunday. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-22-23 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 101-111 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Memphis at LA Lakers 10 ET grizzlies (+) over Lakers- I have stewed over this game longer than Ja’s playing time as he is supposed to sit this one out (something about a sore trigger finger). Okay, deciding to take some heat off Draymond Green, Dillion the Villian is making life miserable for LeBron even if his antics have no affect on the basketball court it has to wear James down mentally. 11 years his junior Brooks is quickly becoming the NBA’s newest version of Ron Artest. This one is funky but...take MEMPHIS! |
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04-22-23 | Bucks v. Heat +5 | Top | 99-121 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- Okay so the big guy was out and the Bucks romped 138-122 at home in Game 2 to even the series against the stubborn Heat. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a late decision but Miami knows for sure that Tyler Herro will be out and are planning ways to combat the Bucks big center Brook Lopez. The Bucks struggled on the road of late going 1-4 ATS in their last five as well as 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to South Beach and the Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-22-23 | Astros -110 v. Braves | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Houston at Atlanta 7:20 ET Astros over Braves- Kyle Wright (0-0, 6.23 ERA) won 21 games last year and was dominate from start to finish last season but spring problems have carried over into the regular season. Even with this slow start by Wright the Braves still have the best record in the National League but they are only a virtual Pik-em game at home, That just doesn’t sit right...Ha. Framber Valdez (1,2, 1.85) won 17 games last year and is 28-12 the past two seasons and that is 70%. Although a losing record this season Famber’s ERA is under two as five of the ten runs he has surrendered were unearned. Stros 6-1 last seven inter-league games against right-handed starters and Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 home inter-league games against left-handed starters. Take HOUSTON! |
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04-22-23 | Mets v. Giants -120 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 5 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Mets- I love this match-up as San Francisco stalwart Logan Webb (0-4, 4.91 ERA) throws against the New York Mets who crushed the Giants 7-0 Friday night. New York will start their weak link in David Peterson (1-2, 6.10) who the Mets are waiting to blossom and it is just not going to happen as he has surrendered 26 hits in just 20 innings. Webb puts it together after a horrid start. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-22-23 | White Sox v. Rays UNDER 7 | 3-4 | Push | 0 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay 4:05 ET White Sox/Rays UNDER- Both of today’s starters are pitching like the ace’s that they are billed to be. Chicago’s Dylan Cease (2-1, 2.01 ERA) has allowed just 12 hits in 21.1 innings which is even better than last year’s ratio of 12 hits per 18 innings. Tampa Bay will send their best out to the mound as Shane McClanahan (4-0,1.57) allowing just 15 hits in 24 innings. Play UNDER! |
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04-21-23 | Padres -105 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 0-9 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
San Diego at Arizona 9:40 ET Padres over Diamondbacks- So, the long awaited return of Fernando Tatis Jr. was a disappointment in yesterday’s 7-5 win the Padres over San Diego as he went hitless in five at bats. Tonight, Seth Lugo (2-0, 2.70 ERA) is fighting for this starting roll after years of relief pitching with the Mets. San Diego is 3-0 when Lugo gets the start while Arizona will start ace Zac Gallen (2-1, 3.33) who has not allowed a run in his last 13.2 innings of work. The Padres are 5-0 on the road against teams with winning records and are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings including 4-0 at Arizona. Take SAN DIEG |
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04-21-23 | Cavs +2 v. Knicks | Top | 79-99 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Cleveland at New York 8:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Does this line look short to you it certainly does to me. The storyline in New York is not about the Knicks but about what if, what if Donovan Mitchell had signed with his home town club...but alas he is a Cavalier and they team from Gotham still covets him. The Cavs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six road games and 8-3 ATS after a win by 10 points. These clubs were seeded 4 and 5 and the difference really should not be that much but, this price does not pass the eye test and maybe it is me but it just looks like a come-get-me! Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-20-23 | Dodgers v. Cubs -115 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cubs over Dodgers- Okay here it is...the Dodgers are not the same clubs we have seen in the past decade and will send their weak link to the mound tonight. They will start Michael Grove (0-1, 9.00) who has surrendered 16 hits in just 13 innings. The Cubs are 10-3 after a 1-3 start and have won four in-a-row. Cubs will start James Tallion (0-2, 4.50) who is 0-1 lifetime against the Dodgers but get the win tonight. Take CHICAGO CUBS! |
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04-20-23 | 76ers v. Nets +5 | Top | 102-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- How to stop Joel Embiid is the major issue the Nets are facing once again. His dominance on the boards have given Philadelphia a 56-33 rebounding advantage. Brooklyn’s offense leaves much to be desired as they scored just 35 points in the second half as Spencer Dinwiddie is shooting under 40% from the field and is just 2-of-18 from downtown.The Nets have plenty of pride and will bring a huge effort into the Barkley Center tonight. Take BROOKLYN! |
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04-19-23 | Blue Jays -110 v. Astros | Top | 1-8 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto at Houston 7:30 ET Blue Jays over Astros- Let us just hope that Toronto doesn’t turn out to be that one team you just can not seem to be able to get by without incurring some sort of damage. Right now with Jose Altuve on the shelf Houston does not appear to be the same club as two other joined him on the bench and a pair of others are day-to-day. The Blue Jays will start Jose Berrios (1-2, 7.98 ERA) who has yet to reach expectations since joining Toronto and is 4-3 with a 4.81 ERA in seven career starts against the Astros. Houston will start Luis Garcia (0-2, 7.71) and he is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in three starts against the Jays. Jays are 6-2 last eight on the road and get the money here. Take TORONTO! |
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04-19-23 | Lakers v. Grizzlies +1.5 | Top | 93-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Memphis 7:30 ET Grizzlies over Lakers- The question here is will he or won’t he be able to play in Game Two tonight. Ja Morant may be sidelined although he was able to practice yesterday and if has not pistol whipped a high school student or pulled a gun on a teammate Commission Silver has encouraging words. If Morant is not able to play Memphis has shown that they can win without him going 6-3 SU down the stretch while he was in counseling. LA wins Game 1 128-109 and are 0-7 ATS after scoring 125 or more points and the Grizzlies are 37-16 ATS in their last 53 games after a loss of 10 points or more. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-18-23 | Clippers v. Suns -8 | Top | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Clippers- While everyone’s eyes were on Devin Durant a two-time Finals MVP stole all the attention. The Clippers Kawhi Leonard poured in 38 points on 13-of 24 shooting in his first playoff game in nearly two years. Durant who had 27 points himself with 11 rebounds and nine assists took just one shot in the final 7:30 of the game. Just a note that my favorite...The Clips Russell Westbrook was 3-of-19 and the Clippers still managed to win Game 1 but that will not stand this time around. At this given moment both clubs support the same record but the Suns are perceived as the better team...and for good reason as they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Quarterfinals game. The Clips are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-18-23 | Rays v. Reds +110 | Top | 10-0 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Rays- Since opening the MLB season with 13 straight wins Tampa Bay has now dropped 3-of-4 and will send rookie Taj Bradley (1-0, 5.40 ERA) who will be making his second career start. In his first start against Boston he allowed three runs in five innings but had eight strikeouts while walking just one. Cincinnati will start Nick Lodolo (2-0, 2.12) who we have had luck with and we will go at it once again. The Reds defeated the Rays 8-1 yesterday and Tampa is 2-7 in their last nine games following a loss and 0-5 in their last five games in Cincinnati. Reds are 9-2 in the last 11 inter-league games. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-17-23 | Warriors v. Kings +1.5 | Top | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings over Warriors- Okay so now Golden State has lost 31 of 42 road games and there is no reason that we should believe that like magic they will turn that around. for the most part I expect the majority of people to believe that the Warriors will not go down 0-2 in the playoffs and will rise defeat the Kings. But, they are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 51 road games overall. It had been 17 years since the Kings won a playoff game and they liked it, like it so much they are going to do it again. They are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and go up 2-0 in the series. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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04-17-23 | Brewers v. Mariners +133 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Seattle 9:40 ET Mariners over Brewers- Milwaukee’s Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (1-1-, 5.19 ERA) had a pair of rough outing to start the season but responded as a Megabucks winner last time out allowing just three hits in eight innings with no walks and eight strikeout Tuesday at Arizona. He has never faced Seattle and they will start Chris Flexen (0-2, 8.74) who has had three straight poor outings surrendering 10 hits in 2.1 innings allowing eight runs against the Cubs last Tuesday. Flexen was more than disappointed as he had a 7-0 lead against Chicago and could get out of the third inning. This time things will be different for both starters. Brewers are 2-5 in the last seven meetings and Mariners are 4-0 in their last four games. Take SEATTLE |
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04-17-23 | Braves -140 v. Padres | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Diego 9:40 ET Braves over Padres- Ha, most of what I have heard this spring is how San Diego is loaded and can give the Dodgers a run for the money in the NL West. Okay, so they are off to a slow start but so is LA so not to panic. But, I would never expect the Dodgers to be an underdog at home like this. Atlanta will start lefty Max Fried (0-0, 2.70 ERA) who will be making just his second start of the season. The Padres will start Ryan Weathers (2-0, 2.70) who has worked five innings in both of his starts gaining wins over the Mets and Arizona. Take ATLANTA |
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04-17-23 | Blue Jays -114 v. Astros | Top | 2-9 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Toronto at Houston 8:10 ET Blue Jays over Astros- Does Altuve mean so much to Houston that they not only do not seem able to play .500 ball but now they an underdog at home. The Astros will send Cristian Javier (1-0, 4.24 ERA) to the hill and he has been no where as dominant this season as he has been in the past with strikeout ratio down 40%. Toronto veteran Kevin Gausman (1-1, 1.35) is in his 11th season and he has never been better going 27-16 the past two seasons. Blue Jays are 5-1 on the road and 14-6 following a loss. Take TORONTO! |
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04-16-23 | Lakers +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 128-112 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Memphis 3:00 ET Lakers (+) over Grizzlies- A very good friend of mine who will remain nameless and works in one of the major sports books knows a little about the numbers that come out and he asked me why the Grizzlies are such a short favorite...I wonder myself. Although LeBron James and Anthony Davis will on the floor the most dynamic player in the NBA whose all eyes will be upon is Ja Morant providing he hasn’t pistol whipped any high school students before game time. People keep talking about the Suns having so little time to mess Kevin Durant into the flow, well LA was floundering and first Davis an then Lebron returned and they are 18-7 SU when it counted most. The experience the Lakers possess dwarfs any perceived talent advantage THE Grizzlies and long rests for Memphis is not a good thing as they are 7-19-1 ATS with 3 or more days rest. Take LAKERS! |
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04-16-23 | Rays v. Blue Jays +110 | Top | 8-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Toronto 1:30 ET Blue Jays over Rays- Was it Sir Issac Newton that said what goes up must come down or was it fig newton(sorry about that)but either way Tampa Bay has lost their karma and it might be a while before it returns They will be starting their best Sunday in Shane McClanahan (3-0, 1.59 ERA) and if the most over-rated manager in baseball does his thing he will be out of the game before it even get interesting. After a pair of stellar seasons Alex Manoah (1-0, 4.91) is having trouble finding the plate and has walked 11 in 14.2 innings while his career average was 2.2 entering this season. Rays 3-8 in last 11 road games while the Jays are 8-2 last 10 and 6-1 versus lAL East. Take TORONTO! |
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04-15-23 | Knicks v. Cavs -5 | Top | 101-97 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Knicks- New York tried desperately to acquire native Donovan Mitchell more than one and ended up with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks couldn’t be happier. He averaged 24.0 points and 6.2 assists and he started in all 68 games he played in. The impact that Mitchell has had on the Cavaliers can not be denied as they posted their most James-less team wins since 1993 with 51. The Knicks went 3-1 against the Cavs this season but Julius Randle is questionable and in games like this on the road it is difficult to overcome. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-15-23 | Phillies v. Reds +102 | 0-13 | Win | 102 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Redlegs over Phillies- I expect it to be a long season for Philadelphia and I don’t expect there to be a second half run like they made last year after falling 20-games back even after Bryce Harper returns. Today, they will send Matt Strahm (1-0,0.00 ERA) who has thrown a total of 10innings in four appearances and in four shots against the Reds he is 0-1, with a 2.84 ERA. Cincinnati will start Graham Ashcraft (1-0, 2.08) who will be making his first start against the Phils and has allowed just 10 hits in 13 innings. Phillies just 3-7 last 10 against righties and are 2-8 on the road in their last 10 and 9-22 at Cincy. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-15-23 | Hawks +9.5 v. Celtics | 99-112 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Boston 3:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Tough call for me as I am award just how good these Boston Celtics can actually be. I do not in my wildest dreams have any vision of Atlanta making a run to the NBA Championship of even conference finals. But, the Hawks do have depth with seven players averaging over 11 points per game although they were 0-3 (1-2 ATS) against the Celtics this season. because their isn’t a positive trend that I can find on the Hawks so this play has been down graded. Take the HAWKS! |
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04-15-23 | Rays v. Blue Jays -104 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 4 h 9 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Toronto 3:07 ET Blue Jays over Rays- It seems that Toronto has unlocked the secret to beating Tampa Bay and that is get them out of the country. The Blue Jays handed the Rays their first loss of the season after a record tying 13 straight wins to open the season. I believe that Tampa is going to use the All-staff in this contest as their listed starter has not pitched more than two innings in any of his four relieve appearances. Toronto will start Yusei Kikuchi (1-0, 6.75 ERA) who is 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA lifetime against the Rays Take TORONTO! |
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04-15-23 | Orioles v. White Sox +100 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 7:00 ET Orioles over White Sox- These are not the same Orioles that we have been used to seeing, this young bunch of guys can hit and when their pitching comes up to speed they will become a legitimate treat in they AL East. Saturday they will start Kyle Gibson (3-0, 3.44 ERA) who has received great support from his mates who have scored 22 runs in his three starts. For Chicago Michael Kopech (0-2, 6.75) who has yet to find himself this season gets the nod. Turnabout of fortunes here. Take WHITE SOX! |
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04-15-23 | Nets +8.5 v. 76ers | 101-121 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 55 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- No. 3 seed Philadelphia is hosting Brooklyn the sixth seed tipping off the NBA Playoffs. The 76ers swept the beleaguered Nets 3-0 this season with all three wins in double digits. Joel Embiid certainly gets my vote for MVP and with NBA assist leader James Harden running the point they can beat anybody anytime. But, playoff history has not been kind to James Harden played teams as his early departures are common. This Nets team has been hit with more crap including player demands of trades and defections as well as a coaching change and they are still standing. Their is something about the integrity of this team I like and will play them in game one. Take BROOKLYN! |
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04-14-23 | Braves v. Royals +120 | 10-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Kansas City 8:00 ET Royals over Braves- Kansas City is one of the weakest hitting teams in baseball but it is a long season of 162 games and all clubs will have their ups and downs even a weak hitting team like the Royals. Atlanta will send veteran Charlie Morton (1-1, 4.35 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 4.44 ERA lifetime against the Royals. Father time is starting to take its toll on Morton who is not giving up more hits then innings pitched and his strike outs are down over 30%. KC will send Brady Singer (1-0, 4.91) to the mound as he makes his first appearance against the Braves. Royals 1-6 at home and look to change that starting here tonight as they are 4-1 in the last five meetings. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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04-14-23 | Orioles -110 v. White Sox | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 7:00 ET Orioles over White Sox- If you haven’t noticed what is going on in Baltimore it is time to wake up. This clubs has suffered for the past two decades but right now have one the better balanced line-ups tat is producing runs as their average of 5.81 RPG ranking third in MLB. Chicago who is always expected to make a run have been disappointing this year surrendering 6.19 RPG. Mike Clevinger (2-0, 3.48 ERA) starts for the White Sox and he is 4-1 with a 3.69 ERA lifetime against the Orioles. Tyler Wells (0-1, 3.27) who will notch is first win of the season. Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-14-23 | Angels -109 v. Red Sox | 3-5 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
LA Angels at Boston 7:00 ET Angels over Red Sox- Interesting pitching match-up here as Boston will send Tanner Houck (2-0, 4.50 ERA) this season defeating the Orioles and Tigers. His mound opponent will be Patrick Sandoval (1-0, 1.64) has a win over Toronto as the Angels look to win their third straight game. The Red Sox have dropped four in-a-row and are just 2-4 at home as their pitching gives up 5.81 RPG. Boston is 18-39 after a loss. Take LA ANGELS! |
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04-14-23 | Bulls v. Heat -5.5 | Top | 91-102 | Win | 100 | 16 h 28 m | Show |
Chicago at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (-) over Bulls- Yep, here it is...this is one of those games that my ex-partner used to say ‘If this game don’t win I’m out of the business’...he lasted 30 years. Miami looked so bad while getting swamped by Atlanta and never looked like they had a chance if or were even interested as they fell 116-105 at home. Now, here comes Chicago who bullied the Raptors in the second half and looked really good and have defeated the Heat all three times they faced each other this season. The South Beach crew was favored by minus-1.5 in the last meeting as hosts in December and after losing all three to the Bulls and off a horrendous loss they are a bigger favorite. Don’t make sense either. Take MIAMI! |
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04-13-23 | Phillies v. Reds -129 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Redlegs over Phillies- Returning home after a 1-5 road trip Cincinnati will turn to 25-year old No. 1 draft pick Nick Lodolo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) who started against the Phillies last Saturday and he was terrific. In seven full inning he had 12 strikeouts, allowing just three hits and no runs in a no decision appearance. Philadelphia like last season is off to a slow start and can only wait for MVP Bryce Harper to get back in the lineup. Bailey Falter (0-1, 2.61) has thrown five innings in both of his starts while surrendering 11 hits and three runs. Philly is 0-5 on the road in their last five against lefties and are 8-21 in their last 29 games in Cincinnati. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-12-23 | Thunder v. Pelicans -5.5 | Top | 123-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Thunder- It has been four years now and New Orleans can not wait any longer this season for Zion Williamson to display his talents and they play often enough like he will never be a part of the team on the court. Oklahoma City posted the best point spread record in the NBA this season and closed the year with two victories which will be their last wins of the season. The Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall and just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Pelicans have won three of four meetings and are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 11 overall. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-12-23 | Padres +110 v. Mets | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 30 m | Show |
San Diego at New York Mets 1:10 ET Padres over Mets- Both of these clubs are favored to win their divisions and most likely are expected to meet for the NL Pennant. New York has run into problems delivering hits when needed most as they are hitting .222 with runners in scoring position. San Diego who has a much firepower at the plate are still waiting for the return of Fernando Tatis who once again is sidelined because he has been a bad boy. The Mets will start Tylor Megill (2-0, 1.64 ERA) who has had a pair of quality starts defeating Miami twice and this time he will face a real offense. The Padres will send Blake Snell (0-1, 7.88) to the hill who has been roughed up twice already by both Atlanta and Colorado. Fortunes change today. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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04-11-23 | Wolves +8.5 v. Lakers | Top | 102-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
Minnesota at LA Lakers 10;00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Lakers- Well, since Rudy Gobert is the first Frenchman we have actually seen fight but of course he directed his anger at a teammate instead of the opposition. Now, most might consider this a negative thing but I do not as the Wolves had a better winning percentage when Gobert was sidelined then when he played this season. The play on thee Lakers is heavy as many now believe that they will make it to the finals as they have the best record in the NBA 16-7 since the All-Star break. But, Minny is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and but also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meets in LA. Take MINNESOTA. |
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04-11-23 | Brewers -124 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Arizona 9:40 ET Brewers over Diamondbacks- I can not help myself here as once again i am going to play against my personal House Rules...but we all won last time I did it, so it is with confidence and the same applies here. Well, except for my basis toward Milwaukee starter Corbin Burnes (0-1, 9.64 ERA), after having seen him up-close I know how difficult he is to hit against. The Cy Young Award Winner has already walked five in nine+ innings and he is better than that having once started the season with 59 strikeouts before he walked a better. Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (0-1, 3.86) was roughed up by the Dodgers last time out and happens to be up against a determined Burnes. Brewers are 18-8 in the last 26 meetings and D backs are 3-8 following a win. Take MILWAUKEE |
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04-10-23 | Brewers v. Diamondbacks -140 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Brewers- Off to a quick 7-2 start Milwaukee takes to the road after a 5-1 home stand and will start left-hander Wade Miley (1-0, 0.00) who shut down the Mets on three hits in six innings and no walks or runs. Arizona will start their ace Zac Gallen (0-1, 7.59 ERA) who is win less in two starts and has been rocked for 13 hits and 10 runs in 10.2 innings against the Padres and Dodgers.The trends are not any different as it is all Brewers and no backs but, things change! Take ARIZONA! |
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04-09-23 | Jazz v. Lakers -16.5 | 117-128 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
Utah at LA Lakers 3:30 ET Lakers (-) over Jazz- As the regular NBA season comes to a close the Utah Jazz have actually outperformed expectations . When Donovan Mitchell was sent packaging it was thought the Jazz would just limp through the season but they posted a 46-33-2 ATS for the season second only to Oklahoma City. The LA circus has had quite a year getting over .500 after a 2-10 start the Lakers turned it around after the jettison of Russell Westbrook to who knows where. Utah with an upset win over Denver yesterday will find tonight’s opponent a bit more competitive. Take the LAKERS |
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04-09-23 | Rangers v. Cubs -103 | 8-2 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
Texas at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Rangers- Take out the brooms and sweep the Rangers away as they are about to start their season 0-3 on the road after today’s loss. Chicago has no pressure on them as little is expected of the Cubbies this season. Texas has made some off season moves that will certainly help this year and the lone star boys just do not get it done outside the largest mainland state as they are 8-19 in their last 27 games against a right-handed starter and 33-77 on the road against righties. Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 home games and complete the sweep here, Take CHICAGO CUBS! |
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04-09-23 | Cardinals v. Brewers -1.5 | 1-6 | Win | 130 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Cardinals- I’m going to break one of my own in-house rules in that I am taking a team that lost the day before (stay away from team losing streaks) but, the team they lost to was my Megabucks winner. Saturday, the road Cardinals starving for a win at 2-5 with four straight losses were favored against a hot home club that had won six of seven. I was Megabucks right with the Red Bird and will double up on the Brewers who are now favored at home once again. Cards are 2-7 in last nine starts against right handed pitchers and Brewers are 4-1 at home against right-handed starters. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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04-09-23 | Astros -105 v. Twins | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
Houston at Minnesota 2:10 ET Astros over Twins- Okay, let us stop the nonsense and get serious and that will be the attitude of the Astros Sunday after losing their first two road game of the season. Houston will send Hunter Brown to the hill and hr picked up two wins in 20 innings of work in 2022 but is still considered a rookie and is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in just 4.2 innings of work. Minnesota looking for the home sweep with send Tyler Mahle (1-0, 1.80 ERA) to the mound and if things are right and he is as inconsistent as he has ever been the Astros will will hit Moon shots. Take HOUSTON! |
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04-08-23 | Cardinals -135 v. Brewers | Top | 6-0 | Win | 100 | 17 h 34 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Cardinals over Brewers- To me and many others that a close to the situation say that when Jordan Montgomery (1-0, 5.40 ERA) was traded to the Cardinals from the Yankees that it GM Brain Cashman gave away their only left-handed pitcher but one that will prove to be a contender for the Cy Young before his career is done. That broke the locker room mojo and New York still hasn’t recovered and their pitching is a mess. The Brewers will counter with Eric Lauer (1-0, 3.83) who picked up a win against the Cubs last Sunday surrendering six hits in 5+ innings. Second time out he will not be so lucky. The Red Birds are 21-8 on the road against lefties. Take ST.LOUIS! |
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04-08-23 | Yankees v. Orioles +125 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Yankees- It is said that opposites attract and these two starters actually repel from each others performance. New York rookie Jhony Brito (1-0, 0.00 ERA) pitched five shut out innings in his major league debut striking out six and allowing only two hits against the Giants winning 6-0. Baltimore will give the ball to Cole Irvin (0-1, 13.50) who was acquired from Oakland and was bombed by Boston lasting just four inning surrendering eight hits and six runs. But, the Yankees are 7-19 on the road against teams with winning records and are 3-9 in their last 12 games against left-hand throwers. These young Orioles are 1-0 at home an expect to win...Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-08-23 | Rangers v. Cubs -112 | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Texas at Chicago Cubs 4:05 ET Cubs over Rangers- Well the way I see it, Texas who I believe is much improved opened the season in impressive fashion sweeping the Phillies with three straight wins and then took to the road for the first time Friday and were shutout 2-0 by the Cubs. After winning their first two Chicago lost four in-a-row before Friday and today they will start lefty Justin Steele (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who had eight strikeouts in six inning allowing just three hits and no runs without a decision against Milwaukee last Saturday. Martin Perez (1-0, 1.59) gets the nod for the Rangers and he was hit hard giving up eight hits in 5+ innings against Philadelphia but surrendered just one run. Texas 65-133 the past three years on the road. take the CUBS! |
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04-08-23 | Nuggets -6.5 v. Jazz | Top | 114-118 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
Denver at Utah 3:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Jazz- Denver has already clinched the top spot in the West for the NBA Playoffs but ave dropped four of five after a 119-115 loss to Phoenix. In their loss to the Suns the Nuggets did not play any starters but it does not matter against the Jazz who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Utah has lost eight of their last nine games and are ready to play golf...take DENVER! |
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04-07-23 | Blue Jays v. Angels -115 | 4-3 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 51 m | Show | |
Toronto at LA Angels 9:35 ET Angels over Blue Jays- It isn’t as if the Angels have never seen Chris Bassitt (0-1, 24.30 ERA) who was bombed by St. Louis for 10 hits in 3.1 innings giving up nine earned runs and four home runs. Los Angeles (AL version) looks like a different team winning four of their first six games on the road and this will be their home opener. Toronto who is 4-3 is playing their eighth straight road game and will face Patrick Sandoval (1-0, 1.80 ERA) who had an ERA of 2.91 in 26 games last season Blue Jays are 2-10 in their last 122 games against the AL West and just 3-10 in their last 13 starts against a left-hander. Take LA ANGELS! |
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04-07-23 | Knicks v. Pelicans -8 | 105-113 | Push | 0 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Chip’s Highest-Rated NBA Megabucks (71-51-1 59%) Chip Chirimbes, Las Vegas Hilton Champion and Big-Game Player SWEPT (3-0) the NBA board yesterday winning his Highest-Rated Megabucks Oklahoma City (-7) 114-98 over Utah. Chip is now 10-2-1 86% the past five days in NBA action and his Highest-Rated Megabucks Best Bet winners are 71-51 59%. Today the winner is between Memphis and Milwaukee for just $49 or as part of Chip’s Triple-Play of NBA Best Bets! Chip’s FREE NBA Winner New York at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (-) over Knicks- New York is locked-in to their playoff position and just want to get through the rest of it until it all starts up again and will already be without Julius Randle. The Knicks are No. 5 and will be playing Cleveland in the playoffs no matter what else happens until them]n. No motivation. Take NEW ORLEANS! Chip’s NBA Triple-Play of Best Bets Chip Chirimbes, Las Vegas Hilton Champion and Big-Game Player SWEPT (3-0) the NBA board yesterday winning his Highest-Rated Megabucks Oklahoma City (-7) 114-98 over Utah. Chip is now 10-2-1 86% the past five days in NBA action and his Highest-Rated Megabucks Best Bet winners are 71-51 59%. Today, receive his Triple-Play of NBA winners including his Highest-Rated Megabucks winner between Memphis and Milwaukee, his Money Game between Toronto and Boston and his Power Play winner between Philadelphia and Atlanta. Get it all for just $69. |
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04-07-23 | Grizzlies -7.5 v. Bucks | Top | 137-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Memphis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Grizzlies (-) over Bucks. Milwaukee is locked into the No. 1 seed and there is more to taking Memphis than that. The Grizz just lost as a 6.5-point underdog at New Orleans an now come to play the Bucks on their court and are now favored over the top seed. We don’t have to be in Denmark to realize something is rotten here and it stinks to high heaven. Lay it with MEMPHIS! |
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04-07-23 | 76ers v. Hawks -10.5 | Top | 136-131 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over 76ers- I believe the Sixers are 86 for the rest of the regular season and it is the odds maker that believes it too.(well, I believe it because they are dictating it to us, just look at this price...absurd. I can not say why or how it will happen but the Hawks fly high tonight. Philly a no-show tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-07-23 | Raptors +1.5 v. Celtics | 102-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- I don’t know what was going on when these two played Wednesday night as the Raptors when for a 5-point dog to being favored at Boston. and of course the Celtics just went out and won by four failing to beat the opening line but getting their for all the late action. This time the Raptors get it done as Boston has clinch the second seed in the East. Raptors are 6-0-1 ATS with one days rest and 5-1 ATS after a loss. Take TORONTO! |
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04-07-23 | Astros v. Twins -120 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Houston at Minnesota 4:10 ET Twins over Astros- There is something no so kosher about this game with these tow named starters and with Minnesota being named listed as the favorite over the world series champions. Let me think a minute Sonny Gray the 13-year veteran has never attained the success many believe he should have. Houston will be starting Jose Urquidy who was pounded in his first start surrendering seven hits in four innings in a no decision with two homers hit by the White Sox. This is the Twins are 11-4 in last 15 games as hosts and this is their home opener for 2023 and it will be the Astros first road game of the season. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-07-23 | Rangers v. Cubs -118 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Texas at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Rangers- I like the Rangers this season I really do and their 4-2 start is encouraging but this will be their first venture on the road. Veteran Marcus Stroman will start for Chicago and the 10-year veteran is 1-0, 0.00 ERA allowing just three hits in six innings with eight strikeouts in a 4-0 win against Milwaukee. Texas will send newcomer Nathan Eovaldi who received a win in his first outing going five rough innings in a 16-3 romp over the Phillies as he was tagged for three runs and six hits with a couple of walks. Stroman has won his last four start at Wright after going 0-5 with a 7.11 ERA in his first nine start at home as a Cub but as of late he has allowed hits 15 hits in his last four home starts. Eovadli was 0-1 versus Chicago when he was with Miami! Take the CUBS! |
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04-06-23 | Dodgers v. Diamondbacks +137 | 5-2 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at Arizona 10:00 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers- It looks like small ball in Arizona as the Diamondbacks are using speed and basic fundamentals of the game and are winning. They will send Merrill Kelly (0-0, 0.00 ERA) out against the Dodgers are team he has never beaten and is 0-9 lifetime with a 5.84 ERA in 13 career starts. LA will send Dustin May (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who has already worked seven scoreless innings against the D’backs already. But, this time the second time around the snakes will catch up with May in early April. Take ARIZONA! |
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04-06-23 | Nuggets +7.5 v. Suns | 115-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET Nuggets (+)move Suns- O expect there to be plenty of action on Phoenix the rest of the way and for good reason as they are undefeated with Kevin Durant in the lineup and 6-0 SU and ATS in their last six overall. But, it is Denver that clinches the No. 1 seed in the West with a win here tonight. The Nuggets won the first two meetings this year with Phoenix capturing their win a week ago with Durant in the lineup scoring 30 points while Nuggets star Nikola Jokic rested with a sore calf. They lost last time out at Houston 124-103 and are 6-1 in their last seven games after a loss of 10 points or more while the Sins are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records. Take DENVER! |
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04-06-23 | Thunder -6.5 v. Jazz | Top | 114-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET Thunder (-) over Jazz- This is the time of the year that we can see some pretty wild and unusual things as point spread makers try and keep up with teams attitude toward certain games. Things have come full circle as it was exactly one year ago today that OKC visited the Jazz and Utah was a minus-15.5 point favorite. This time around the Thunder are favored and by more than a handful. The Jazz are out of tune and will be drowned out by the Thunder. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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04-06-23 | Heat +3.5 v. 76ers | 129-101 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Heat (+) over 76ers- I expect this line to shrink as the day wares on and the pros play against the joes. Philadelphia is coming off an epic win and performance by the most likely MVP (he deserves it) Joel Embiid who poured in 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting and 13 rebounds going 12 of 13 from the free throw line.After losing three straight the Heat have bounced back with a pair of victories and Jimmy Butler and crew have held Embiid at bay in the past. Not, the same intensity for the 76ers as when they play Boston. Take MIAMI! |
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04-05-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans -5 | Top | 131-138 | Win | 100 | 17 h 12 m | Show |
Memphis at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (-) over Grizzlies- Both of these clubs was in action last night and neither of them cover the number as Memphis was -19 against Portland and waltzed through a 119-109 victory while the Pelicans non-cover came with a 121-103 thumping at home by Sacramento. The Grizzlies just don’t play well with others on the road as they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games and are 7-19 ATS against teams with winning home records. The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last five at home and 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings against the Griz as hosts. This price looks outrageously high. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-05-23 | Raptors +5.5 v. Celtics | 93-97 | Win | 100 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- The NBA is packing the games in this the final regular season week as like many others they both these clubs played last night with Boston falling 103-101 at Philadelphia and Toronto (-16) winning on the road 120-100. The Celtics must have had that loss affect them as this line is a bit short and as it means so much more to the Raptors. Boston has won 4-of-5 meetings going 4-1 ATS and hey are 7-3-1 ATS playing with no rest, but the Raptors are 6-2 ATS with no rest and 7-2-1 ATS in their lat 10 games overall while Celts are 5-5. Take TORONTO! |
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04-05-23 | Bulls +7.5 v. Bucks | 92-105 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 43 m | Show | |
Chicago at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- Once again both teams in action last night with very different results as Milwaukee held serve winning at Washington while Chicago was taking it on the chin at home by Atlanta. The Bulls clinched a playoff spot despite their loss last night as Orlando was eliminated by Cleveland. The Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS i their last seven road games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 overall. The Bucks are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games and are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meeting in Milwaukee. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-05-23 | Twins v. Marlins +105 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 105 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 1:10 ET Marlins over Twins- It is difficult for me to play against any one named Jesus no matter how you pronounce it. It is even more difficult if he is a starting pitcher named Jesus Luzardo who has come into his own as a member of the Marlins. Last season just 69 hits, and in his first start against the Mets (Megabucks Winner) he surrendered just two its in six innings. Minnesota will send former Miami start pitcher Pablo Lopez who opened his season with a win over Kansas City also allowing just two hits in six innings. Home field and being familiar with their opponent a former teammate give the edge to...MIAMI! |
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04-04-23 | Hawks +3.5 v. Bulls | 123-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bulls- With four games remaining these tow teams are 1-game apart in the standings and on the cusp of making or being left out of the play-in round of playoff games. The Hawks (39-39) need to win here otherwise Chicago would hold the tie breaker and they would have the same record entering their final three games. This will be the Hawks first back-to-back wins since March 8th. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-04-23 | Celtics v. 76ers -2 | 101-103 | Push | 0 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 8:00 ET 76ers over Celtics- Can Philadelphia play with the Celtics, so far they have not been able to get by them and are 0-3 against them this season. The 76ers have dropped four of their last six while Boston is still two games behind Milwaukee for the best over record in the NBA. The 76ers are 6-1 ATS at home following an ATS loss and are 24-10 ATS in their last 34 home games. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-04-23 | Braves v. Cardinals -130 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -130 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Atlanta at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Braves- Early in the baseball season it takes a bit of time to fully realize the movement of players to different clubs. Steven Matz start for St. Louis and the former New York Mets and Blue Jays lefty was 5-3 last season with a 5,25 ERA as her dealt with shoulder issues. He is 6-3 with a 3.42 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will start Dylan Dodd who is making his MLB debut and will have to face a deep hitting Cardinals squad. His first experience at this level will not be pleasant. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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04-04-23 | Wolves -125 v. Nets | Top | 107-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
Minnesota at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Timberwolves over Nets- Both of these clubs are looking to secure their playoff position and a win for Minnesota would guarantee them at least a play-in spot. The Nets can use a win to put them in the sixth seed while the Timberwolves need a win to reach .500. The Wolves have put themselves in this position by losing their last three even losing to an 18-point underdog Portland who has actually given up on the season. Bounce back here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-03-23 | Diamondbacks +129 v. Padres | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Arizona at San Diego 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Padres- This season it seems more people are on the San Diego bandwagon as they continue to add talent into their lineup. This of course raises the price of backing them especially on a daily basis and they started 2-2 splitting a 4-game home series with Colorado dropped the last two games. The Padres will start Ryan Weathers who is 4-7 lifetime and 0-1 against Arizona. The D’backs will start Ryne Nelson the prized prospect who is 1-1 lifetime but has allowed just nine hits in 18 innings. Despite a poor spring he will be ready tonight. Take ARIZONA! |
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04-03-23 | San Diego State +7.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 59-76 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 1 m | Show |
San Diego State vs. Connecticut 8:30 ET Aztecs (+) over Huskies- What can be said about Connecticut that you haven’t already heard or already know and that is they are the best of all this season hands down when it counted. The Huskies were 14-0 on December 30 and ranked No. 1 before starting Big East play. They promptly lost seven of nine and then went untouched until Marquette got them 70-68 in the conference tourney. San Diego State plays really tough defense and never gives you anything easy. They also have something no one else has and is rarely seen today, and that is a veteran senior laden team. A roster that has been together for four and five years. They know each other and are mature enough to handle this moment. Aztecs will keep this close! Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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04-02-23 | Suns v. Thunder +5.5 | Top | 128-118 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Phoenix at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET Thunder (+) over Suns- Phoenix has won four consecutive games and are undefeated when Kevin Durant has taken the floor for the Suns. Durant made his bones for nine years as a start for Oklahoma City before starting his sojourn through the NBA. The surprising Thunder at 38-40 ave plenty to play for as they hold the 10th and final play-in spot one-game ahead of Dallas. The Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to OKC and the Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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04-02-23 | Mavs +3.5 v. Hawks | 130-132 | Win | 100 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Dallas at Atlanta 6:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Hawks- Okay, it is getting easy to blame Kyrie Irving for what is going on with Dallas and their lack of game in the NBA. Last night at Miami Irving put up 24 points with eight assists and fed Doncic who had 42 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists himself. Tim Hardaway had 31 points and the remaining squad that played (7 other players) had a total of 26 points and played to a minus -45. This time out the Mavericks run by the Hawks. Take DALLAS! |
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04-02-23 | Grizzlies v. Bulls +3 | Top | 107-128 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
Memphis at Chicago 3:30 ET Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- Ja Morant is back and Memphis has won eight of nine and 11 of 13 as they chase Denver for the top spot in the West trailing the Nuggets by two-games. Chicago is chasing Atlanta and Toronto as they sit with a 3-game lead over Washington and are in the final play-in spot. The Grizzlies are just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games and 15-22 SU on the road and the Bulls are 31-15-1 ATS in their last 47 home games against teams with losing road records. Taken CHICAGO! |
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04-02-23 | Blue Jays +101 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-9 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
Toronto at St. Louis 2:30 ET Blue Jays over Cardinals- The Toronto batters have been getting on base but bringing them around to score has been an issue for the Blue Jays. In their opener they scored 10 runs but left 12 men on base and yesterday they fell 4-1 and once again left 12 men on base while going 0-for-11 with men in scoring position. St. Louis will start Jordan Montgomery who was 6-3 with a 3.11 ERA in 11 starts after coming over to the Cardinals from the Yankees in mid season last year. Chris Bassitt (15-9. 3.48) had 32 starts for the Mets last season and gets his first win for the Jays today. Take TORONTO! |
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04-01-23 | Miami-FL +5.5 v. Connecticut | 59-72 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 58 m | Show | |
Miami-Fl. vs Connecticut 9:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Huskies- What in the name of all that is holy did we end up with the two squads that I have faded and lost to Miami (0-4 ATS) in the tourney and with the Huskies 1-3 ATS winning in their opener against Iona and then three straight losses getting crushed with St. Mary’s, Arkansas and Gonzaga. So, who do you like! Interesting note about this encounter is the Miami who was seeded No.1 in the ACC tournament actually has a one-game better record then Connecticut as the Huskies have and additional loss while both have 29 wins. The Huskies who finished fourth in the Big East behind Marquette, Xavier and Creighton and have had an average margin of victory of 22.5 points and are prohibitive favorites (-130) to win it all. Series history has the underdog going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings other wise both sides have nothing but positive trends (that is why when I faded them I lost). So where to now...the dog. Take MIAMI! |
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04-01-23 | Clippers +3.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 114-122 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
LA Clippers at New Orleans 8:30 ET Clippers (+) over Pelicans- I just saw New Orleans take apart the Nuggets in Denver and the Clippers get run out in Memphis last night and I wonder if the long trip back home for the Pelicans or the game in Tennessee would be more worrisome. With Zion Williamson in the wings the Pelicans have won eight of nine and starting to garner some attention as they have moved over the .500 mark with five games to play. The Clippers have more then struggled against New Orleans over the years as they are 6-22 ATS in the last 28 meetings in New Orleans and 17-40 ATS in the last 57 meetings overall. I know, is that not amazing. Nothing is 100%...take LA CLIPPERS! |