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09-04-21 | Georgia v. Clemson -3 | 10-3 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
SEC/ACC Power Play Georgia at Clemson 7:30 ET Tigers (-) over Bulldogs- Can anyone ever live up the billing and the headliner here is not perennial national contender Clemson it's the national perennial short-comers...Georgia. When I first saw this match-up I thought that the SEC Bulldogs plus the points would be a good take but I wasn't alone and it seems both 'pros' and public are in lock step. That has me moving toward Clemson who may have lost Trevor Lawrence but will just reload this season. JT Daniels the transfer from USC starts for Georgia and maybe we will see why he left. Take CLEMSON! |
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09-04-21 | Indiana +4 v. Iowa | 6-34 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Big Ten Money Game winner Indiana at Iowa 3:30 ET Hoosiers (+) over Hawkeyes- When the headlines for your football team is that you have a leading candidate is a center no matter how good he is I think what else you got. Indiana not know to be a football powerhouse won six games last season the most Big Ten wins they have had since 1987. The Hoosiers are led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and they are 10-2 when he starts as he returns from a torn ACL. Indiana returns eight starters both on offense and defense and should win this one outright. Take INDIANA! |
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09-04-21 | Alabama v. Miami-FL +19.5 | Top | 44-13 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
A-Play Megabucks Alabama vs. Miami-FL 3:30 ET Hurricanes (+) over Crimson Tide- Okay here's the gig...Alabama will be starting a Million-dollar quarterback that has yet to throw a pass at the NCAA level. The formidable Crimson Tide lost six offensive players in the first round and now matter what kind of system you have that is a lot of talent to replace. Miami who is 'Up and Coming' will have D'Eriq King back leading the attack and the 6th year senior has recovered from a torn ACL. Alabama is Big and Bad but that doesn't mean they would face some competition that stands up to them.Take MIAMI! |
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09-03-21 | Dodgers v. Giants +105 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 105 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Dodgers- What I've was told when I was a child was that the MLB season is a long one and the 'cream will rise to the top.' Well, that's what has happened in the NL West as the Giants dominated past for five months and now the 'cream' the Dodgers are making their move and have caught their bitter rivals. LA will send David Price (4-2, 3.88 ERA) and while he is 0-3 lifetime against the Giants he owns a 2.88 ERA. The Jints will send Anthony DiSclafani is 1-8 lifetime against the Dodgers with a 6.47 ERA. Still, this is a spot for SAN FRANCISCO! |
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09-03-21 | North Carolina v. Virginia Tech +6 | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
North Carolina at Virginia Tech 6:00 ET Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina has received plenty of 'hype' this year and for good reason as they return a prolific offense that put up 56 points against Virginia Tech last season. The Tar Heels with have three year starting quarterback Sam Howell leading the charge but they have to replace a pair of stellar running backs. The Hokies at 5-6 last season ending a 27-year bowl streak but the home team have won the past four meetings and VT is 6-3 at home in the series. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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09-02-21 | Ohio State v. Minnesota +14 | Top | 45-31 | Push | 0 | 31 h 55 m | Show |
Ohio State at Minnesota 8:00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Buckeyes- I'm willing to take my possible lumps if I have to, but I can in no-way pass on the Golden Gophers here. To start with even after suffering a 52-24 beating by Alabama 'The Ohio State' will always be overrated especially starting the season and are always a popular public choice. Minnesota is in a great spot with many returning starters including a fourth year senior at quarterback and the Big Ten Running Back of the Year last season. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS! |
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09-01-21 | Red Sox v. Rays -105 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- Boston's Chris Sale (3-0, 2.35 ERA) returns to his native Florida to pitch for the first time in over two years and he is coming off his'immaculate inning' Thursday when he fanned three Twins on nine pitches. He has recorded wins over the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins in his three starts and now he faces a real baseball team. Tampa Bay has won nine straight and were 21-6 in August and will probably use their famous 'All-Staff' as a starter. Boston is 0-8 in their last eight game at Tropicana Field and 9-24 in the last 33 meetings overall. Take the RAYS! |
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08-31-21 | Brewers -115 v. Giants | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 60 m | Show |
Milwaukee at San Francisco 9:45 ET Brewers over Giants- Once again we have the Brewers favored on the road over San Francisco the MLB's team with the best record who is 42-20 at home. Granted Milwaukee may have the edge on the mound as Brandon Woodruff (8-7, 2.38 ERA) takes the hill for the visitors but the Giants are sending Alex Wood (10-4, 4.08) and his teammates are 16-7 when he starts on the bump. Johnny Cuerto (7-6, 2.73) is 11-4 with a 2.99 ERA in 23 career starts against the Brewers but it won't matter today. Giants are in a soon and Brewers are hot. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-31-21 | A's v. Tigers +105 | 9-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Oakland at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over A's- The A's seem to have lost their 'mojo' as they have lost their last three and 4-of-5 while slipping out of wild card position as the Red Sox and Yankees have passed them in the standings and they trail by 2-games. In the last series between these two Oakland swept the Tigers four straight games outscoring Detroit 21-6. This time around the line is a mere pick-em and this time it reflects their current play. The A's will start Cole Irvin (9-12, 3.68 ERA) who has struck out only seven batter in his four August starts. His mound opponent will be Tarik Skubal (8-11, 4.01) racked up 10 K's in his last start in five innings against St. Louis. Take DETROIT |
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08-30-21 | Brewers -135 v. Giants | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at San Francisco 9:45 ET Brewers over Giants- Talk about a 'Don't Make Sense' game this is it. Here is San Francisco with the best record in baseball at home where they are 42-19 a heavy underdog to the Brewers. Milwaukee had lost three in-a-row before defeating the lowly Twins 6-2 Sunday, but still they have scored just 11 runs in their last four games and that includes the six runs they scored yesterday and yet...favored here. Add that the Brew Crew is just 6-14 in their last 20 games at Frisco! What I guess is that Milwaukee starter Corbin Burnes (8-4, 2.30 ERA) is primed and ready to go while the Giants hurler Johnny Cueto (7-6, 3.73) must be in a bad way. Milwaukee is 36-16 in their last 51 games as favorites, 22-8 on the road and 42-18 against right handed starters. Take the BREWERS! |
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08-29-21 | Patriots v. Giants +3.5 | Top | 22-20 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
New England at New York Giants 6:00 ET Giants (+) over Patriots- New England is 2-0 in this year's preseason games while the Giants are 0-2 entering the final tune-up game before the records really count. This New York/Boston rivalry doesn't match the Yankees and Red Sox intensity but for some reason the Giants have always given the Patriots a difficult time winning five straight matchups ATS until their last meeting in 2019. Bill Belichick is pleased with the Pats play this preseason and now is looking toward their opener against the Dolphins in two weeks. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-29-21 | Giants v. Braves -127 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 100 | 4 h 36 m | Show |
San Francisco at Atlanta 1:20 ET Braves over Giants- One of the biggest pitching surprises this season has been the effectiveness of the Giants Anthony DeSclafini (11-5, 3.26 ERA) who entered the season with a lifetime record below .500 and with a career ERA over 4.50 having surrendered more hits than innings pitched. Atlanta will start Ian Anderson (5-5, 3.56) who has allowed less hits than innings pitched and has averaged 1.3 strikeouts per inning. Despite their win yesterday San Fran is just 3-9 in their last 12 games in Atlanta and the Braves are 20-6 following a loss and 21-6 in their last 27 games as favorites. Take ATLANTA! |
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08-29-21 | Jaguars -4 v. Cowboys | Top | 34-14 | Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show |
Jacksonville at Dallas 1:00 ET Jaguars (-) over Cowboys- Both of these clubs are winless in the preseason and neither are looking like playoff teams at this time. Through the years Dallas has been one of the worst preseason bets as they are 21-41 as favorites and 26-38 as underdogs in these meaningless games. Jacksonville is going with Trevor Lawrence for sure as they traded Gardner Minshew to the Eagles just days ago and will have veteran CJ Beathard in reserve. Jaguars coach Urban Meyer is looking for his first win as an NFL coach even if it is the preseason and will not be shy here while the Cowboys will sit at least 30 payers according to coach Mike McCarthy. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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08-28-21 | Chargers v. Seahawks -5 | 0-27 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show | |
LA Chargers at Seattle 10:00 ET Seahawks (-) over Chargers- During the preseason there are a few coaches that look to win every time out and until this year Pete Carroll gas been stellar going 37-19 ATS. But, this time around his club the Seahawks are 0-2 scoring just one touchdown and one field goal in their two losses and now are a 5-point favorite against the Chargers who are 2-0 ATS in this preseason. I expect LA to protect their prized QB in Justin Herbert while Seattle will look to end the preseason on a positive note. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-28-21 | Giants v. Braves -114 | Top | 5-0 | Loss | -114 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
San Francisco at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Giants- The pundits are still trying to figure how the Giants have the best record in MLB and one reason for their success is their balance as the lead the majors in home runs with 195 and their team leader has just 20 dingers. San Francisco has assembled a pitching staff that is second in ERA at 3.70 and will start Logan Webb (7-3, 2.84 ERA) and his mates are 14-4 in his 18 starts. Atlanta leads the NL East as they are 20-7 in their last 27 games overall. The Braves who are 6-1 in the last seven meetings will start Huascar Ynoa (4-3, 2.89) and he is facing the Giants for the first time in his short career. Today, it is the BRAVES! |
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08-28-21 | Nebraska -7 v. Illinois | 22-30 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
Nebraska at Illinois 1:00 ET Fighting Illini (+) over Cornhuskers- So here comes Nebraska favored by a touchdown or less after four straight losing seasons under Scott Frost. The Cornhuskers were 3-5 in 2020 while Illinois was 2-6 but there have been changes in Champaign as former Big Ten coach at Wisconsin Brett Bielema and more recently at Arkansas has 17 returning seniors for the Illini. I believe the 'fresh' blood and attitude will aid Illinois but the Cornhuskers have a 4-year starter at quarterback as Scott Frost panics over his job. Take NEBRASKA! |
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08-27-21 | Steelers v. Panthers -3.5 | Top | 9-34 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Carolina 7:30 ET Panthers (-) over Steelers- The Steelers who faltered down the stretch last season are off to a 3-0 preseason and will rest key players in their final preseason clash with Carolina. Pittsburgh will sit quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Mason Rudolph as well as running back Najee Harris but will go with their starting offensive line for a good portion of the game. Carolina is 0-2 in the preseason and coach Matt Rhule is looking to close on a positive note and will get the most out of running back Chuba Hubbard and Sam Darnold as well as newly signed WR Robby Anderson. Take the PANTHERS! |
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08-27-21 | Reds v. Marlins +134 | 6-0 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Reds- Granted the Reds are hot having swept a three games series at Milwaukee and they have won 5-of-7 moving into the second Wild Card spot in the NL. Cincinnati will start lefty Wade Miley (10-4, 2.88 ERA) and they are 15-8 in his starts and has won his last six decisions. Miami will send Zach Thompson (2-5, 2.97) to the hill and the 27-year old rookie can handle the Reds lineup. The Marlins are 12-5 as hosts in the last 17 meetings and get the cash here. Take MIAMI! |
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08-25-21 | Giants v. Mets -106 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
San Francisco at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Giants- When Francisco Lindor was placed on the IL six weeks ago the Mets were in first place leading the Phillies and Braves by 3-games but over the past six weeks they have dropped faster than Biden's approval ratings. Today, the Mets trail Atlanta by 6.5 games as they have lost 9-of-11 against the Giants and Dodgers and are 6-16 in August as Lindor returned Tuesday going 0-4. New York will start Taijuan Walker (7-8, 3.86 ERA) who is 0-5 with a 7.49 ERA, with opponents averaging .284 while allowing 11 home runs. Walker is 3-2 with a 3.82 era in six appearances against the Giants who will start Johnny Cueto (7-6, 3.89) who is 4-4 with a 3.53 lifetime against the Mets. Although the number are ugly New York is 4-1 when favored in last five and are 25-12 at home. Take the METS! |
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08-24-21 | Giants v. Mets -106 | Top | 8-0 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
San Francisco at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Giants- New York returns home after win over the Dodgers Sunday but had a nightmare west coast road trip and are 6-15 in August. The Giants who lead the majors with 80 wins are 15-5 in their last 20 games and will start rookie left-hander Sammy Long (1-1, 5.72 ERA) who in his last five appearances has an ERA of 7.43 allowing opponents to hit .276. The Mets will also start a rookie in Tylor Megill (1-2, 3.21) who has a 27-5 strikeout to walk ratio. New York is 15-games under .500 on the road but a healthy 36-23 at home and 13-3 following a day off. Take the METS! |
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08-23-21 | Jaguars +4 v. Saints | Top | 21-23 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Jacksonville at New Orleans 8:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Saints- The coaching change in Jacksonville by bringing Urban Meyer to take over the reins may help, but even with Meyer at the helm the Jaguars lost their fifth straight pre-season game last week to Cleveland 22-13 opening as the favorite and are 0-5 ATS in those losses. New Orleans had quite a day in their opener as begun the post-Drew Brees era by committing six turnovers in their 19-16 loss to Baltimore with each quarterback throwing an interception while getting penalized 10 times. But, the true reason I like the Jags here is coaching. I just believe that Meyer will look to establish a positive mantra with his 'new' club here. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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08-23-21 | White Sox v. Blue Jays -101 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Chicago W.S. at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over White Sox- The Blue Jays are blowing their Wild Card chances as they have dropped 7-of-9 losing in extra innings nine times in 11 tries. Chicago enters this fray losing 3-of-4 and will start their ace Lance Lynn (10-3, 2.26 ERA) and he is 3-0 with a 2.44 ERA in his last nine starts but is 1-3 with a 4.73 ERA against Toronto. Rookie Alek Manoah (5-2, 3.34) will start for the Blue Jays who are 10-4 when playing in Toronto. Take the BLUE JAYS! |
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08-22-21 | Mets +175 v. Dodgers | 7-2 | Win | 175 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
N.Y. Mets at L.A Dodgers 4:10 ET Mets over Dodgers- Since losing Jacob deGrom from their rotation the Mets have dropped in the standing even faster than the 1964 Phillies. (Am I dating myself) LA has won nine straight and 13-of-14 and are 44-19 as favorites. The slumping nets will send veteran Marcus Stroman (8-12, 2.84 ERA) o the mound who has just one career start against the Dodgers. LA will counter with David Price (4-1, 3.62) who has just one appearance again New York nine years ago. In a surprise the Mets are the side here. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-22-21 | Giants v. A's -108 | 2-1 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Oakland 4:05 ET A's over Giants- San Francisco is looking to sweep this 3-game set against their Bay rivals in Oakland after they posted a dramatic 6-5 come-from-behind win on Saturday. Previous to this series Oakland had defeated the Giants in 7-of-9. The Jints have the best record in MLB as they are 10-games better than Oakland and are 35 games over .500. SF will start Logan Webb (7-3, 2.92 ERA) and he is 4-0 in his last 10 starts while Oakland will send Frankie Montas (9-9, 4.04) to the hill and he has no decisions against the Giants while Webb is 0-2 against the A's. Take OKLAND! |
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08-22-21 | Royals v. Cubs -106 | Top | 9-1 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
Kansas City at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Royals- The Cubs organization should be ashamed of themselves after sending the heart of their line-up and ballplayers away to leading contenders. Chicago has now lost 14 of 16 which is a part of a 12-game home losing streak their longest since 1900. The oddity here is that Kansas City is 2-8 in their last 10 games on the road against teams with losing records and both wins came against the Cubs. Chi-town will start Alec Mills (5-5, 4.19 ERA) who has hd one career start against the Royals earned the win after throwing seven scoreless innings allowing just three hits. Despite their home losing streak Chicago is 31-30 at home. Today they break their home losing streak with a win. Take the CUBS! |
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08-21-21 | White Sox v. Rays -134 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 2 h 46 m | Show |
Chicago W.S. at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over White Sox- Chicago leads the AL Central Division by 11.5 games and are 52-29 against non-playoff teams but, are just 20-22 on the road. Tampa Bay has the best record in the AL and have won six of their last nine. The White Sox will start Dallas Keuchel (8-6, 4.48 ERA) and he is 2-5 with a 4.18 ERA in nine starts against Tampa. The Rays wills start Luis Pation (2-3, 4.73) who is facing the White Sox who are 15-37 as road underdogs for the first time. Tampa is 43-17 as favorites in their last 60 games. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-20-21 | Giants -112 v. A's | 1-4 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Oakland 9:40 ET Giants over A's- The biggest surprise in baseball this season is season has been the play of the Giants who own the best record in MLB as they are now 35-games over .500. Oakland, meanwhile has a half-game lead over Boston for the final wild card spot and will start James Kaprielian (6-4, 3.33 ERA) who has just two innings of work against the Giants surrendering one run. San Francisco will start lefty Alex Wood (10-3, 4.14) who is 1-2 with a 5.66 ERA in four lifetime starts against the A's. The Giants are 16-6 as inter-league favorites and the sliding A's are 1-5 in their last six overall. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-20-21 | Bengals v. Washington Football Team -5.5 | 13-17 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Washington 8:00 ET FT (-) over Bengals- I really like this spot as Washington is coming off the 22-13 loss at New England and Cincinnati posted an upset road win over Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay 19-14. The Bengals held the Buccaneers to 29 yards rushing while gaining 118 on the ground themselves. I look for Ron Riviera to establish a positive mental attitude with a win here. This week it with the Football Team that controls the ball and the scoreboard. Take WASHINGTON! |
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08-19-21 | Patriots v. Eagles OVER 38 | 35-0 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
New England at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Pats/Eagles OVER- I always like to back teams that have a strong quarterback competition working for them during the NFL preseason and that fits the bill for New England. After a painful losing season last year the Patriots have three QB's taking snaps with Cam Newton, Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham who has played in eight games the past two seasons. Philadelphia jumped out to a 16-0 halftime lead against the Steelers first time out and went scoreless with the scrubs in the second half losing 24-16 as the Eagles had just 10 first downs. Tonight they will be focused on moving the football behind Jalen Hurts and Joe Flacco. Play OVER! |
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08-18-21 | Red Sox v. Yankees -111 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
Boston at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Red Sox- Boston will certainly have the best of it on the mound as Nick Pivetta (9-5, 4.20 ERA) takes the hill against New York's newly acquired Andrew Heaney (7-8, 5.78). Heaney who was the Angels Opening Day starter has been atrocious since coming over to the Yankees and has a 9.00 ERA in three starts. In less than a month the Red Sox have lost a 9.5-game lead over New York and have lost 10 of their last 13 games. They won the first eight meetings of the season against the Bronx Bombers but are just 17-38 at Yankee Stadium. The Yanks are 17-5 since blowing a 4-0 lead at Fenway and don't worry about Heaney (I will do that) as they have their 'mojo' working while the 'Dead Sox' are gagging. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-17-21 | A's v. White Sox +102 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 102 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Oakland at Chicago W.S. 8:10 ET White Sox over A's- Oakland's Chris Bassitt (12-3, 3.06 ERA) and he is 9-1 with a 2.61 ERA in his last 15 starts and he is 2-1 with a 3.04 Era in four starts against Chicago. The White Will send Reynaldo Lopez (1-0, 1.35) who replaces Carlos Rodon in the rotation and he is 1-1 with a 0.98 ERA against the A's in three starts with 20 K's in 18 innings. The White Sox ave been dominate at home going 56-26 in their last 82 although until last night they have struggled against Oakland. This time Sox surprise. Take CHICAGO! |
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08-16-21 | A's -105 v. White Sox | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Oakland at Chicago W.S. 8:10 ET A's over White Sox- A pair of AL playoff clubs confront each other where the White Sox will host Oakland and both clubs are coming off losses. The A's trail Houston by 2.5-games in the AL West while Chicago is on cruise control in the Central leading Cleveland by 10-games. Oakland will start Frankie Montas (9-8, 3.98 ERA) who has had six quality starts in-a-row will be making his first career start against the White Sox while the Pale Hose will start veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel (7-6, 4.51) who has gone five starts without a win and is 1-2 with a 5.06 ERA in his last four starts against the A's. Oakland is 4-0 in their last four after a loss and are 7-3 in their last ten games in Chicago and 38-15 against left-handed starters. The White Sox are strong at home but just 18-38 as underdogs. Take OAKLAND! |
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08-14-21 | Jets v. Giants UNDER 35 | 12-7 | Win | 100 | 26 h 29 m | Show | |
N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants 7:10 ET Totals (35) UNDER- After what I've seen in training camp between these two New York Metropolitan clubs it will be a long while before either of their offense will reach NFL playoff caliber. Staring with the Jets who have zero quarterback experience and none of their three roster QB's has yet to appear in an NFL game and have a new coach and system after winning just four games last season. This is a big year for Daniel Jones but he won't be active here and the Giants will still be without Barkley and defense is what the are made up of posting the 9th best last season. Play UNDER! |
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08-14-21 | Reds -136 v. Phillies | 1-6 | Loss | -136 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Philadelphia 4:10 ET Reds over Phillies- Philadelphia has moved into a 1st place tie with Atlanta on the heels of a 9-3 run in their last 12 games. Cincinnati is nine-games over .500 and are in a solid wildcard position as they send Luis Castillo (6-11, 4.53 ERA) to the mound. He started the season 1-8 when he allowed eight ru8ns in his first start and was hit up for 8-runs for the third time this season last time out against the former Indians. After both of those previous outings he produced quality starts so I expect him to bounce back here. The Phillies are starting Matt Moore (1-3, 6.79) and the veteran lefty just doesn't have it! Castillo was 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his previous six starts before his disaster last time out. Take CINCINNATI! |
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08-13-21 | Bills v. Lions -115 | 16-15 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 19 m | Show | |
Buffalo at Detroit 7:00 ET Lions over Bills- I can't wait to see Detroit's new head coach Dan Campbell in action and even though this is preseason game I think to him it's the Super Bowl any game he's in is an intense experience. Buffalo will not play Josh Allen or anyone else who is in their plans and as coach Sean McDermott said he's approaching this like it's the 4th preseason game and Bills are 1-5 Ats in last six preseason openers. Series wise Detroit is 8-2 and Goff is looking to get off on the right paw and the Lions is roar here. Take DETROIT! |
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08-12-21 | Blue Jays -128 v. Angels | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -128 | 12 h 47 m | Show |
Megabucks Toronto at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Blue Jays over Angels- The 'Shohei Ohtani Show' continues tonight as Ohtani (6-1, 2.93 ERA) takes the hill leading the majors in home runs with 38 as well as scoring 76 runs and stolen 17 bases. But, he has struggled at the plate of late going 1-for-15 with just one homer since July 28 and he has never faced the Blue Jays. Toronto will start Jose Berrios (8-5, 3.23) who is 1-0 with a 0.75 ERA in a pair of starts for the Jays. The Blue Jays have MLB's three top run scorers in Bichette and Guerrero lead with 87 each and Semien is at 84. Jays have won 12 of last 15 and Springer is hot as they dash to the playoffs. Take TORONTO! |
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08-12-21 | Reds v. Braves -142 | 12-3 | Loss | -142 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Power Play Cincinnati at Atlanta 5:10 ET Braves over Reds- As the Mets are free falling both the Phillies and Braves have moved ahead of New York in the NL East standings. After five straight home wins the Reds have taken to the road and have lost three in-a-row but still have a 1.5-game lead in the NL Wild Card standings. Atlanta will most likely need to win the division for the fourth straight year to qualify for this season's playoffs and Cincinnati needs just to keep pace right now. The Reds will start Vladimir Gutierrez (7-3, 4.15 ERA) who has won his last three starts posting an ERA of 1.86 and he will be opposed by Kyle Muller (2-3, 2.88) who held Cincy scoreless in five innings with nine strikeouts on June 27. The Braves have lost 4-straight in Atlanta and the beat goes on today. Take ATLANTA! |
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08-12-21 | Rays v. Red Sox -102 | 8-1 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Money Game Tampa Bay at Boston 4:10 ET Red Sox over Rays- The Red Sox stopped the bleeding for at least for a day with their 20-8 pounding of the Rays yesterday and are waiting for the return of Chris Sale this week and they have added also rookie Tanner Houck (0-2, 2.45 ERA) to the rotation. Tampa Bay who scored seven runs in the ninth inning yesterday will start Drew Rasmussen (1-1, 4.15) out of the bullpen who is making just his third start in 25 appearances. Boston is 15-6 in their last 21 home games and are 4-1 against the Rays. Take the RED SOX! |
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08-11-21 | A's v. Indians +137 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
Oakland at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over A's- A huge conflict in trends are surrounding this contest as Oakland has won five straight games overall and six straight at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians who managed just one-hit in the final 8.1 innings of yesterday's 4-3 loss are now 8-20 in their last 28 games as home underdogs. The A's will start Frankie Montas (9-8, 4.10 ERA)and he is 1-2 with a fine 2.86 ERA in seven career appearances against the Tribe. The conflict appears when Indians starter Can Quantrill (3-2, 3.14) who is 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in his last six starts takes the hill. He has an ERA of 0.47 in his last three outings and has allow just 19 hits in his last 30 innings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-10-21 | Tigers v. Orioles -101 | 9-4 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
AL Money Game Detroit at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Tigers- This pitching matchup is appears to be a bit one-sided as Detroit's heralded rookie Casey Mize (6-6, 3.57 ERA) will start against the Orioles. Mize, whose best outing of the season came just 10 days ago against the Orioles not allowing an earned run and only four hits in seven innings in a 6-2 Tigers win. On the flip side Baltimore will start left-hander Keegan Akin (0-5, 7.66) and he has surrendered 70 hits in just 51.2 innings of work. With this numbers between the two starters it makes no sense for this contest to be even close to the opening line of pick-em.' As bad as the O's are they are still 8-3 in their last 11 games against teams with losing records and the Tigers are horrid on the road going 43-90 on their last 133 away games. Take BALTIMORE! |
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08-10-21 | Reds -102 v. Braves | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Atlanta 7:20 ET Reds over Braves- Things are shaping up as the season moves on and two playoff contenders who met in last years playoffs face off in Atlanta. The Reds will send inconsistent Sonny Gray (4-6, 4.44 ERA) to start and he has yet to defeat the Braves in four career starts (0-2, 3.16) while Bravo starter Drew Smyly (7-3, 4.50) is 2-0 with a 3.12 ERA in four career appearances against the Reds. Cincinnati is playing well and is 8-3 in their last 11 on the road and 5-1 in their last six games overall while Atlanta hasn't won two straight home games since July 2. Take CINCINNATI! |
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08-10-21 | Rays v. Red Sox -120 | 8-4 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
AL Power Play Tampa Bay at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Rays- The Red Sox who have been leading the way in the AL East for most of the year have fallen four-games behind Tampa Bay after dropping 8-of-10 on their most recent road trip that began with tree losses at Tampa Bay. The Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 games and started their nine-game road trip by sweeping the Orioles in Baltimore. Tampa Bay is start rookie right-hander Luis Patino (2-3, 4.42 ERA) who will face Boston for the first time and he will be opposed by left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (8-6, 5.33) who is 1-3, with a 5.33 ERA in 10 starts against Tampa Bay. The Rays are the hot team right now, but, this is a huge series for the Sawx. Take BOSTON! |
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08-08-21 | Giants v. Brewers +101 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
San Francisco at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Giants- And the 'beat goes on'...the Giants just continue to win and right now they are the only club with 70 wins and they have a 4-game lead on the rest of baseball. Milwaukee has the deepest and strongest pitching staff which keeps opponents at a .213 batting average the low in MLB. Sunday, San Francisco will start their version of a 'Brewer Beater' as Johnny Cuerto (7-6, 3.83 ERA) who is 11-4 lifetime over Milwaukee while the Brewers will start lefty Brett Anderson (4-5, 3.67) who is 2-5 lifetime against the Jints who has surrendered just three hits in each of his last three starts going 2-0 with 1.80 ERA. The Brewers are 5-2 in the last seven meetings and are 9-3 against teams with winning records above .600 and the Giants are 1-4 in their last five starts against lefties on the road. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-07-21 | Mets v. Phillies -105 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 4:15 ET Phillies over Mets- I never feel comfortable when taking a 'popular' or 'public' side in games and this one stands out. Philadelphia has won six straight and after trailing New York for the entire season have caught up to the MUTS and have moved into the top spot in the NL East as the Metropolitan's have dropped 5-of-6 seven of their last nine games. Home field has been important to both clubs as the Phillies are 32-21 at home while New York are 23-33 on the road and have lost 15 of their last 22 meetings in Philadelphia. The mets are 3-9 in their last 12 starts against a left-handed starter while the 'Whiz Kids' are 8-2 against right-handed starters. Tylor Megill (1-1, 2.68 ERA) gets the nod for the Mets and he has shown well but it's a team game and New York is in a funk. The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez (5-3, 1.04) who has allowed just 21 hits in 43.1 innings although he is 1-2 with a 5.11 ERA in eight appearances against the Mets. Still, it's the 'mojo'...take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-06-21 | Red Sox v. Blue Jays -130 | 4-12 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over Red Sox- MLB plays the most games and has the longest schedule of any professional team sports and it is expected that the better clubs will rise to the top before the season's end. Boston after starting 0-3 getting swept by the Orioles of all teams and from that point posted the best record in the AL until this past week as they have now lost seven of their last nine games and are 1-5 on their current road trip. Toronto is at a season high 8-games over .500 and now trail the Red Sox by just 3-games in the loss column and are hosting Boston in Toronto for the first time in two years where the Jays are now 6-1 in their first home stand. Boston will start Nathan Eovaldi (9-6, 3.71 ERA) who at times has 'electric' stuff when in command and he will be opposed by rookie right-hander Alek Manoah (3-1, 2.47) who has held opponents to just 30 hits in 47.1 innings. Toronto playing with confidence and loving the home support. Take BLUE JAYS! |
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08-01-21 | A's v. Angels -113 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -113 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:04 ET Angels over A's- It looks like I was a day early with the release of the Angles in the first game of this series and now I hope that I'm not a day late with this one. The Halos have been a thorn in my side so to speak as I have not been able to cash-in on them very often. Oakland has yet to name its starter although Daulton Jerreries most likely get the nod here. The Angels with send 2020 No. 1 pick Reid Detmers to the mound who is making his MLB debut. The A's are 3-7 in their last 10-games as underdogs and LA is 12-5 in their last 17 as home favorites. Take the ANGELS! |
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07-31-21 | Red Sox v. Rays -100 | Top | 5-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Boston at Tampa Bay 6:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- Tough matchup between the two top teams in the AL East as host Tampa Bay who trails the Red Sox by a half-game have won the last three meetings after dropped the first four this season. Boston will start 12-year veteran Nathan Eovaldi (9-5, 3.39 ERA) and the righty has always had electric stuff and has managed to win a pair of playoff games in 2018 and had an ERA 1.18 in the World Series but, has never reached the heights from a guy that knows how to win. He is 3-5 with an ERA of 4.91 lifetime against his former teammates while Ryan Yarbrough (6-4, 4.38) gets the nod for the Rays. He has struggled against the Red Sox as he is 3-3 with a 6.79 ERA in 13 career games (six starts) against Boston. Tampa Bay is 5-2 in their last seven meetings as hosts and 17-8 in the last 25 meetings. Take the RAYS! |
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07-30-21 | A's v. Angels +110 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 0 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Angels over A's- This will be the third time this season that the respective starting pitchers have already faced each other twice with the A's winning both 6-2 and 5-0 in May. LA will start Patrick Sandoval (3-4, 3.52 ERA) and he is off a 13 strikeout and one hit in 8.2 innings. Oakland will send their winningest hurler in Chris Bassitt (10-3, 3.46) and he has struggled in three of his last four starts. The Angels are are 4-1 in their last five and 19-9 in their last 28 home games. GO OHTANI! Take the ANGELS! |
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07-29-21 | Dodgers -119 v. Giants | Top | 0-5 | Loss | -119 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 3:45 ET Dodgers over Giants- A pair of veteran hurlers will take the mound for the two best teams in the NL as David Price (4-0 3.35 ERA) gets the nod for Los Angeles and Johnny Cueto (6-5, 4.09) starts for the Giants. The Dodgers have picked up the pace as they are 9-4 in their last 13 against teams with winning records and are 7-1 in the last eight meetings in San Francisco. Price is 0-2 lifetime against the Giants with a 2.45 ERA in five meetings (4 starts). L.A. arms silence the Giants bats allowing just two runs in the first two games of the series. That do it again...take the DODGERS! |
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07-28-21 | Diamondbacks v. Rangers -108 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Diamondbacks- As this game will prove what Lee Wills once said about a pair of garbage teams playing each other is that 'there's got to be a winner. Arizona is 9-52 in their last 61 games as an underdog and 0-7 in inter-league games while lowly Texas is 6-2 in their last eight as home favorites but they are 8-20 in their last 28 inter-league home games. The D'backs will start veteran lefty Madison Bumgarner (4-6, 5.09 ERA) who is in the twilight of his career and is just playing out the string. The Rangers should start Jordan Lyles (5-7, 5.20) who is off a six-inning two-run performance against Oakland and they broke an 11-game losing streak last night and like Lee said 'somebody' has got to win. Take TEXAS! |
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07-27-21 | A's +137 v. Padres | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
MLB Power Play Oakland at San Diego 10:10 ET A's over Padres- Let me start by saying that I think this line is awful high considering all factors. San Diego starter Chris Paddack (6-6, 4.76 ERA) has been sharp of late as he isn 4-1 since June 13 but still has a 1.3 WHIP on the season and that's not so hot. Both clubs enter on losing notes as the Padres dropped their last two to Miami and the A's fell 3-straight to Seattle. Oakland will start James Kaprielian (5-3, 2.65) and he's been tough on batters allowing just 50 hits in 68 innings with 73 strikeouts. Take OAKLAND! |
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07-27-21 | Marlins -134 v. Orioles | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Money Game Miami at Baltimore 7:05 ET Marlins over Orioles- A pair of cellar dwellers meet with both clubs coming off winning series. Baltimore just defeated Washington 3-straight for their first series sweep of the season while Miami took a pair of wins over the Padres. The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (5-9, 3.23 ERA) who hasn't pitched since July 16 and has an ERA of 2.60 when getting at least six days between starts. Baltimore is just 16-30 at home and are an underdog to a 19-34 road team in the Marlins. That should tell you something...take MIAMI! |
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07-26-21 | Reds +118 v. Cubs | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Reds over Cubs- Chicago manager David Ross admits that the Cubs will most likely be 'sellers' before the trade deadline on Friday as they closed the first half of the season losing 13 of their last 15 and are 3-6 since. Cincinnati will start Wade Miley (8-4, 2.72 ERA) and he is 7-4 lifetime against the Cubs including 2-1 with a 4.88 ERA in four starts at Wrigley Field while Chicago's ace Kyle Hendricks (12-4, 3.61) ands he is 6-5 with a 4.24 ERA in 20 career starts against the Redlegs. Cincy has won the last four meetings and are 5-1 in their last six when underdogs while the Cubs are 0-8 in their last eight against teams with winning records. Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-25-21 | White Sox v. Brewers -132 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -132 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee 7:05 ET Brewers over White Sox- 'We' are looking for a Brewers sweep of the White Sox here as their pitching staff is setting strikeout records. Chicago has lost their offensive 'mojo' as they have scored just four runs in their last three games and it won't get any better tonight. Milwaukee will start Brandon Woodruff (7-4, 2.04 ERA) and his 'numbers' are impressive as he has a 6.8/1 strikeout to walk ratio and opponents are hitting .168 against him. Chicago's Lance Lynn (9-3, 2.03) is having a huge comeback season allowing more than two runs only three times in 17 starts this season. The White Sox don't play well as road dogs where they are 14-37 in their last 51 in that role. Brewers 16-7 as favorites and 8-3 against right handed starters. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-24-21 | White Sox v. Brewers -118 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Brewers over White Sox- In what should be a great pitching matchup a pair of All-Stars will oppose each other for their respective first place teams. Chicago who is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings will send Carlos Rodon (8-3, 2.14 ERA) to the bump and he will be facing off against Milwaukee's Corbin Burnes (5-4, 2.16). Both hurlers were impressive on the return from the break as Rodon hurled seven scoreless innings surrendering just one hit striking out 10 and walking none and speaking about few walks, Burnes has 140 K's on the season with just 16 walks in 96 innings and an ERA of 0.84 in his last three starts. The Brewers are 15-7 in their last 22 as home favorites and 7-3 against left-handed starters. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-24-21 | Tigers v. Royals -113 | 8-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Money Game Detroit at Kansas City 7:10 ET Royals over Tigers-I sort of hate myself after 'passing' with this one yesterday as the Royals posted a victory and now I'm coming with them against Detroit's bright young emerging star in Casey Mize (5-5, 3.44 ERA) the No. 1 overall pick by the Tigers in 2018. Detroit had their 7-game win streak stopped last night and with 47 wins have surprised the experts and are just five games under the break-even mark. Mize will most likely be limited to 60 pitches and his mound opponent Carlos Hernandez (1-1, 4.91) and he is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.79 in two chances against the Tigers. The third time is a charm...take KANSAS CITY! |
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07-24-21 | Braves v. Phillies -122 | 15-3 | Loss | -122 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Power Play Atlanta at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Phillies over Braves- Two of the more disappointing clubs with identical records under .500 square off as the Phillies host Atlanta with both teams entering the contest 47-48. The difference is that at $100 per game you are stuck -$1300 with the Braves and -$235 with Philadelphia. It seems that the Phillies are being more aggressive as Bryce Harper stole three bases in Friday's game for the first time in his career. Atlanta is one hurting team and will send their most effective hurler lefty Drew Smyly (7-3. 4.50 ERA) to the mound and his counterpart will be Vince Velasquez (3-4, 5.00) who is 1-6 lifetime against Atlanta. Smyly has made three appearances against the Braves and has a 6.10 ERA with no decisions with his mates are 3-9 in their last 12 games in 'Liberty Bell City.' Take PHILLIES! |
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07-23-21 | White Sox v. Brewers -122 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over White Sox- These two clubs are the respective leaders in their divisions as Chicago is 02-games over .500 and lead the AL Central by 9-games and Milwaukee leads the NL Central 6.5-games. Lucas Giolito (8-6, 3.90 ERA) starts for the White Sox and he is off a 107 pitch complete game effort against the Astros while the Brewers Freddy Peralta (7-3, 2.39) is making his first appearance since July 10 and has an ERA of 1.91 in his last 10 starts. Although Chicago is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings the Brewers are 15-5 in their last 20 games against right-handed starters. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-22-21 | Yankees +126 v. Red Sox | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 26 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET Yankees over Red Sox- It looks as though the 'worm has turned' for the Yankees as they are now riding a 4-game winning streak and have won 9-of-12. After dropping the first seven meetings to the Red Sox, New York has won the last two and will send Jordan Montgomery (3-5, 4.18 ERA) to the hill and he is 1-2 with a 4.24 ERA in eight starts against Boston with both losses this season. The Sox will send Tanner Houck (0-2, 3.38) to the mound and he has one start against the Bombers surrendering just one unearned run in a six inning win. This time tables are turned. Take NEW YORK! |
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07-21-21 | Cubs +110 v. Cardinals | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Chicago at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- How does a team react after blowing a ninth inning five-run lead against their hated rivals, that is the question St. Louis has to answer as they continue to batting the 500 mark. Both of these inconsistent clubs are at 47-48 and will be sending their best to the hill as Chicago sends Kyle Hendricks (12-4, 3.65 ERA) against Adam Wainwright (7-6, 3.71) who is 17-13 with a 4.00 ERA in 43 lifetime starts against the Cubs while Hendricks who won his 10th consecutive decision is 12-3 with a 2.82 ERA in 23 career starts against the Cardinals. Take the CUBS! |
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07-20-21 | Suns v. Bucks -4.5 | Top | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at Milwaukee 9:00 ET Bucks (-) over Suns- Well, well, well...it took a real 'pressure' game for the true Chris Paul to show up like the CP we are used to seeing when it counts. Phoenix had the best road record in the NBA going 24-12 SU during the regular season but they are facing a Bucks team that is 9-1 at home during the Playoffs. From what I've seen the 'Greek Freak' has just taken over the in side game both offensively and defensively and he is just too strong inside when he has the ball and manages to dish the ball off for teammates easy buckets. Always a danger of the desperate Suns coming in under the 'number' but I don't believe this one will even be that close. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-20-21 | Phillies -126 v. Yankees | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -126 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Phillies over Yankees- So here comes Philadelphia into Yankee Stadium where Joe Girardi was last seen by fans managing New York in the AL Championship series in 2017. In 2020, he made an August appearance that had no one in the stands. Tonight the Phillies will start Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.53 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 0.66 ERA in two career starts against the Yankees including a 7-0 win in June where he allowed just three hits in 7.2 innings striking out nine. New York will start Domingo German (4-5, 4.72) who is 0-1 with an ERA of 11.81 against the Phillies. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-19-21 | Rangers -105 v. Tigers | Top | 0-14 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Texas at Detroit 7:10 ET Rangers over Tigers- Go figure! Detroit closes the first have of the season with four straight losses to the Twins and then opens the second half with a 3-game sweep of Minnesota. Texas meanwhile was swept in double-header at Toronto managing just three hits in both seven inning games. The Tigers will start Casey Mize (5-5, 3.59 ERA) who hasn't allowed more then three runs in any of his last 13 starts. The Rangers will go with Kyle Gipson (6-1, 2.29) whose only loss came against Mize in Arlington. Texas is 25-9 in their last 34 games against the Tigers including 20-8 in the Motor City. Take TEXAS! |
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07-17-21 | Bucks +4 v. Suns | Top | 123-119 | Win | 100 | 27 h 57 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee was once again down 0-2 in a playoff series as they were against Brooklyn and Atlanta are now facing the Suns who have lost two straight for the first time in the playoffs. for the first time since 1993 and are on the brink of their first NBA Championship. The Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in action but hasn't received the support from his mates on the road that are needed to win. The home team has dominated this series and a tight game is in the cards. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-17-21 | Marlins +102 v. Phillies | Top | 2-2 | Push | 0 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- These two squads split a twin-bill Friday with Miami winning the second game 7-0 as the Phillies managed just a pair of hits. Philadelphia will send inconsistent Vince Velasquez (3-4, 5.35 ERA) to the mound and he is 6-4 with an ERA of 4.19 in 19 starts against the Marlins. Miami will start rookie Zach Thompson (2-2, 2.25) who spent seven years in the White Sox farm system and is making the best of his opportunity and is facing the Phillies for the first time. The Marlins are 5-1 in their last five against right-handed starters but just 6-16 in their last 22 road games. Still, it's MIAMI! |
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07-14-21 | Suns +4.5 v. Bucks | 103-109 | Loss | -107 | 50 h 25 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Milwaukee 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Bucks- Ha, I'm the guy that stated 'take the Bucks when they are down,' yeah right, easier said than done, as I didn't believe it would happen again and it DID. It did and Milwaukee appears confident after having dropped the opening series games on the playoff road and then the big come back and recovery. The 'Freaks' supporting cast shows up at home and since his knee injury upon his return Antetokounmpo has been unstoppable. Phoenix is looking to do is attack him to the point of what he's at the foul line numerous times because that is his weakness. Suns 20-6 ATS after an ATS loss and gets the money here. Take PHOENIX! |
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07-11-21 | Blue Jays -117 v. Rays | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Blue Jays over Rays- Tampa Bay like the 'A' Play is seeking their 7th straight win and they are an underdog at home and that seems a bit off to me The Blue Jays are favored on the road but haven't played a home game in two years as it is. Toronto as they haven played a game in Canada in over two years. But, the Blue birds are favored here. It doesn't figure...Take TORONTO! |
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07-10-21 | Yankees -108 v. Astros | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 7:10 ET Yankees over Astros- 'Spin rate'...that's the word surrounding Geritol Cole (8-4, 2.91 ERA) who seems to be more affected by the 'new' rules enforcement concerning foreign substances that most. In his last two starts he has been roughed for nine runs in just 8.1 innings getting racked by the Mets and Red Sox and he faces the best hitting team in MLB. Houston will start the nervous Zack Greinke (8-2, 3.64) who realizes this is a 'big' series, it's the first visit to Houston for the Yankees since the Astros signal stealing cheating scandal. Yankees get more revenge. Take NEW YORK! |
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07-09-21 | Reds -105 v. Brewers | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 18 h 46 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Reds over Brewers- Here I go again looking for the Reds to make up for spoiling what could have been a MLB sweep as the Megabucks and Power Player were winners. So, when a club starts their best I feel more confident backing them and today Cincinnati will start Wade Miley (6-4, 3.16 ERA) on the hill and his opposition will be Eric Laura (3-3, 4.11) who has allowed just six hits in his last 12.1 innings of work but walked six as control is still his biggest nemesis. Reds entered this series with five straight wins at Milwaukee and are 16-6 on Fridays (HA!). Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-08-21 | Bucks +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 108-118 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 57 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Phoenix 9:00 ET Bucks (+) over Suns- Okay, guys and gals, many of my peers were taken back when I released Phoenix in Game 1 as I am for the most part looking for an underdog that can win the game. Now, when I post the Bucks in Game two I will hear 'Oh, the zig-sag', well it might seem that way and it works often enough but Milwaukee has responded throughout the playoffs this far when you would least expect it. I still can't figure out how a player can be named MVP twice in consecutive seasons and yet is a liability during crunch time in the biggest games. Defense yes, rebounding yes, and assists yes, but 3-point and free throw shooting are a terrible no-no. Still, an MVP responds here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-08-21 | Reds +101 v. Brewers | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
NL Money Game Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Reds over Brewers- There is something about this Cincinnati team that keeps me 'wanting' to win with them and I don't want to become locked-in or fixated with any team. I do like Tyler Mahle ( 7-3, 3.63 ERA) as he shows me impressive number where I like them like allowing just 74 hits in 89.1 innings while striking out 112 and walking just one every three innings. The Reds are 12-2 versus the NL Central and that including 5-0 at Milwaukee. Brewers Adrian Houser (6-6, 3.94) gets the start his 16th of the year with a 5-year lifetime 12-18 record. Crew have won hot and hare 13-3 in last 16 games at home...should be a good one...Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-08-21 | Phillies +105 v. Cubs | 8-0 | Win | 105 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
NL Power Play Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 7:10 ET Phillies over Cubs- So, the Cubs finally won after 11 straight defeats but they lost a part of starters as Jav1er Baez when down along with Kris Bryant who is ailing once again. Chicago will start Adbert Alozlay (4-8, 4.48 ERA) who has had some success at home but it was a while ago as the Cubs have lost his last four starts. Despite yesterday's loss the Phillies had won the previous six meetings although they are 16-35 as road underdogs. They have been know to lay down themselves, but after a beating they took I expect a rebound here. Philadelphia will start Zack Elfin (3-6, 4.18) and he is off a six inning outing against the Padres while surrendering just two hits his best of the season. Cubs 1-6 last six against right-handers after last night's win. Take the PHILLIES! |
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07-08-21 | Royals v. Indians -132 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Royals- Neither of these two clubs were expected to contend for the AL title but they both are looking like they will exhaust any chance they might have had they way they are playing now. Cleveland has lost nine straight while Kansas City has dropped 12 of their last 15. The Royals will start Danny Duffy (4-3, 2.60 ERA) and the veteran lefty has struggled against the tribe lifetime going 5-13 with a 4.81 ERA in 25 career appearances. Meanwhile, Cleveland starter Dan Plesac (4-3, 4.14) has dominated the Royals in six career starts going 5-0 with a 1.83 ERA) Take the INDIANS! |
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07-07-21 | Yankees -108 v. Mariners | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 10:10 ET Yankees over Mariners- The Bronx Bombers have been ready to explode for a while now and it is happening fight now, too bad for Seattle who held the Wild Card lead over New York before this series started but it won't end that way. The Yankees heavy laden lineup will start nine right-handed batters (as they always do as that's all they have) and they will face Seattle's lone All-Star Yusei Kikuchi (6-3, 3.18 ERA) who has a 2-year career record of 8-15 with a 5.39 ERA and is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA against New York. The Yankees will start the struggling Domingo German (4-5, 4.50) but is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA against Seattle. New York has dominated the Mariners over the years going 35-17 at Seattle and are 43-19 in the last 62 meetings. Take the YANKEES! |
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07-06-21 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks -124 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Colorado at Arizona 9:10 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- The 23-63 Diamondbacks are favored and even at home that shouldn't be as they are 13-27 when playing as hosts. Maybe it's starter Merrill Kelly (5-7, 4.67 ERA) 89 K's and only 25 walks in 98.1 innings because their lineup is nothing to fear, as this team is challenging the 1960 inaugural New York Mets season played at the Polo Grounds and they were 40-120 .250 with a pair of games that weren't made up. But, this Colorado team is one of the worst even on the road and are 6-31 including a 23-game away losing streak. Jon Gray (5-6, 3.89) takes the hill for the Rockies and he is 4-3 with a 3.86 ERA at Chase Field but are 1-6 in last seven games when underdogs. Take ARIZONA! |
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07-06-21 | Bucks v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 105-118 | Win | 100 | 28 h 42 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (-) over Bucks- Milwaukee defied the odds at Atlanta ion Game 6 with the 'Freak' but are up against them again Tuesday as they are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs and 13-27-1 in their last 41 as playoff underdogs. The 'number' behind the Suns are almost too good...almost. But, they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 overall and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as playoff favorites. I'm not worried about matchup or who's on the court really what I like is that the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings at home. Take PHOENIX! |
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07-06-21 | White Sox v. Twins +110 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Chicago W.S. at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over White Sox- The 2-time defending AL Central Champions Minnesota has finally started to pick up the pace after dropping 14-games below .500. The current Division leader White Sox have lost their last three and will send All-Star Carlos Rodon (6-3, 2.37 ERA) to the mound and he is just 2-3 with a 5.32 ERA at Target Field. The Twins will start Jose Barrios (7-2, 3.52) who has won five straight decisions and is 12-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 18 career starts against Chicago. Once again I'll mention that the Twins are 14-6 over the White Sox in their last 20 meetings at Target Field. Take MINNESOTA! |
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07-05-21 | White Sox v. Twins +102 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 102 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over White Sox- Let just say that the third time is a charm. Minnesota will send Bailey Ober (0-1, ERA) to the mound against the White Sox for the third time in seven starts this season as he took the loss last Wednesday and has an 11.81 ERA against the Chisox. Chicago 8-1 this season against and will start Dylan Cease (7-3, 3.75) who is 1-2 with a 7.54 ERA in five career start against the Twins. Minnesota is the two-time defending Central Division champs and trail the Pale Hose by 14.5 games. The White Sox are 2-7 in their last nine road games and are 10-23 on the road against right handed starters while the Twins are 13-6 over the Sox in the last 19 games at home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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07-04-21 | Padres -127 v. Phillies | Top | 11-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
San Diego at Philadelphia 1:5 ET Padres over Phillies- After opening this series with the Phillies and a win 'we' passed on them Saturday and they won without 'us'! Well, not this time, nope they are not going to suck me in after missing Saturday's win that WE will collect with Black Snell (3-3, 5.29 ERA) who found himself last time out shutting out the Dodgers over five innings allowing just four hits with 5-K's. Streaking Phillies have won their last two while San Diego has dropped three straight. A guy I like for who knows what reasons will start for the home team as Vince Velasquez (3-2, 4.22) takes the hill. My main man Vince is off his best performance of the season (by far) going seven innings allowing no runs on just two with 7-K's and NO walks...yep that why I like him but, inconsistency has been his trademark and I don't expect him do as well Sunday. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-03-21 | Cardinals -107 v. Rockies | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -107 | 20 h 32 m | Show |
St. Louis at Colorado 9:10 ET Cardinals over Rockies- St. Louis is at the point where they will try 14-year veteran Wade LeBlanc who is with his 12th different team (although he was with Seattle twice). The 37 year-old lefty is 46-48 lifetime and has already been with two teams this season starting the year with the Orioles. Colorado's Kyle Freeland (1-2, 6.54) (34-34 lifetime) has not developed they way the Rockies had hoped, although both these guys give up more hits than innings pitched, I think at this time LeBlanc might be better at getting more hitters to miss. Red Birds are 23-11 as favorites and 47-20 last 60 meetings while Colorado is 19-7 at home and 8-2 at home against a left-hander. This will be a team victory for the Cardinals. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-03-21 | Bucks +2 v. Hawks | 118-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:30 ET Bucks over Hawks- To start with both these teams most likely will be without their star players as Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Atlanta's Trae Young are nursing injuries. If you look closely on the statistical trends on this meeting between the Bucks and Hawks they all point toward the same result. The Hawks are outstanding at home going 29-14 SU and 27-16 ATS the Bucks are 18-26 ATS on the road including 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs while the Hawks are 18-3 ATS in their last 21 as home favorites. The difference when these two clubs play home or away is like night and day (ha) as their role players perform much better when in their comfort zone at home then when playing on the road. Middleton and Lopez for Milwaukee are different depending on where they are playing and the same goes for Atlanta Capella and Hunter. So who shows up here with the Hawks favorited at home for the first time in the series...too much money on the Hawks...Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-02-21 | Dodgers -112 v. Nationals | Top | 10-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 7:05 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Streaks are a major part of baseball over the long season and the Dodgers have won seven in-a-row while Washington is off a 14-3 run in their previous 17 games prior to last night's rain shortened 6-2 loss to L.A. The Nationals will send Max Scherzer (7-4, 2.14 ERA) to the mound and he has given up more than two runs just twice this season in 15 starts but has had poor support especially at home where he has loss his last three starts. The Dodgers will start Julio Urias (9-3, 3.95) who with that ERA and nine wins has received plenty of support when hurling. LA is 4-0 against the Nats this season and have outscored them 19-7. Oddsmakers have Scherzer an underdog at home and that speaks volumes. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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07-01-21 | Padres v. Reds -115 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
San Diego at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Padres- The Padres swept a 4-game series earlier this season against the Reds in San Diego and can sweep this 3-game set and the season series in Cincinnati with a win tonight. The Padres will go with left-hander Ryan Weathers (3-2, 2.47 ERA) who will make his ninth start and 15th appearance of the season. The Reds will counter with the hottest pitcher in their rotation as Luis Castillo (3-10, 5.14) gets the call in the series finale. The right-hander finished June with a 2-2 record and a 1.71 ERA in five starts. Over five starts in the month, he was 2-2 with a 1.71 ERA. One of the losses was to the Padres in a 3-2 game on June 20. Castillo surrendered three runs (two earned) in six innings. Take the REDS! |
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06-30-21 | Suns v. Clippers +1 | Top | 130-103 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at LA Clippers 9:00 ET Clippers (+) over Suns- here we go again with the Clippers who have become so predictable I can't wait for their next game and only wish that his was a Best of 21 series. It's simple, go down 0-2 and then make a series out of it it's what they do! L.A.'s Paul 'Playoff P' George finally had a game that counted going 15-of-20 from the floor with 13 rebounds as the Suns just couldn't keep pace. Phoenix still has plenty of room only having to win one of the next two but they are some are only 2-10 ATS at LA with one of those 'covers' coming in Game 4 their 84-40 victory! I look for the Clippers to extend the series to seven games and expect an easy win here. Tale LOS ANGELES! |
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06-30-21 | Angels v. Yankees -125 | Top | 11-8 | Loss | -125 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Angles- The Yankees' bats came alive yesterday as they banged out three homers and 11 hits in their 11-5 victory over the Angels as they produced a season high for runs and hits. Today L.A. will start Shohei 'The Nippon Babe' Ohtani (3-1, 2.58 ERA) on the hill against the Bronx Bombers and his fastball averages 95.4 MPH as he makes his 12th start of the season. Ohtani will hit for himself as the MLB Home Run leader (28) will take swings for himself. New York will start Domingo German (4-5, 4.32) who has a six start winless streak working since shutting out Texas on May 20 and is 0-3 with a 6.28 ERA in his last six starts and hasn't gotten past the fifth inning in his past three starts. But, he is 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA in three career appearances against the Angels. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-30-21 | Rays v. Nationals +109 | 6-15 | Win | 109 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Washington 4:05 ET Nationals over Rays- When you're HOT you're HOT and Washington's Kyle Schwarber is setting records with his Home Run production this month as he has hit 12 long balls in the past 10 games and has hit 16 in his last 18 games leading the Nationals to a 13-3 streak that has them 1-game over .500 for the first time this season since Opening Day. Washington will send veteran lefty Jon Lester (1-3, 4.99 ERA) to the mound and the question is does he have anything left in the tank after coming off his worst outing of the season against the marlins surrendering seven runs in 2.1 innings. The stumbling Rays are coming back to the pack and are 4-9 in their last 13 games overall as they are 1-7 in their last eight games after a loss and 0-7 in their last seven road games as well as 0-5 in their last five at Washington. Take the NATIONALS! |
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06-29-21 | Bucks -6.5 v. Hawks | Top | 88-110 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 19 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Hawks- I've been led to believe that in the long run the 'cream will rise to the top' and I'm thinking that is what is happening in this series. Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead by catching the Bucks unprepared for the Hawks high flying offense but have made the necessary adjustments in Games 2 and 3 holding Atlanta to 25 points less in Game 2 than in Game 1 and 14 points below that number in Atlanta in Game 3. I stated half jokingly that after the way Brooklyn blew out Milwaukee in the first two games of that series that I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucks came back and won it...and they did and 'we' did cash-in. Trae Young is questionable and that may be the death nil for the Hawks. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-29-21 | Padres -147 v. Reds | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
San Diego at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Padres over Reds- The Reds are the prefect middle of the road club posting a .500 record both on the road and at home and they will send rookie Tony Santillan (1-1, 3.29 ERA) who is making his fourth career start and has logged just 13.2 innings this season. He is coming off a 104 pitch outing against the Braves where he stuck out eight in six innings while giving up one run on just three hits. His previous start was at San Diego where the Padres roughed him up four three runs in three innings handing him his first career loss as control has been his major issue walking eight in his 13 innings although he does have 16 strikeouts. Blake Snell (3-3, 5.29) is looking to regain his form and is off his best outing of the season shutting down the Dodgers in five innings allowing no runs and just four hits. Snell has 90 K's in 66 innings. The Padres have won 9-of-10 including 801 as favorites and they are 4-0 in the last four meetings versus the Reds. Cincy is just 3-7 in their last 10 and they are 4-9 at home as underdogs. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-29-21 | Mets v. Braves -152 | 4-3 | Loss | -152 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Mets- The Braves who were the odds-on favorites in the NL East trail the Division leading Mets by 7-games in the loss column and will send Charlie Morton (7-3, 3.68 ERA) to the mound and he threw seven shutout innings against New York a week ago in New York allowing just 1-hit is seven innings while striking out 11 Mutts. Morton is hot and hasn't allowed a run in his last two starts covering 14.2 innings giving up just four hits, no runs with 18 K's and he has won five of his last six decisions. New York's Tylor Megill (0-0, 4.15) is making his second career start receiving a no decision in start against the Braves allowing two runs in 4.1 innings averaging 21.2 pitches per inning. Take ATLANTA! |
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06-29-21 | Marlins -107 v. Phillies | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- One of the best kept secrets in baseball is the talents that take the mound for the Miami Marlins and one of their best is Trevor Rodgers (7-4, 2.08 ERA) whose teammates have dropped four of his last five starts although he has given up three runs once in his last 11 starts while surrendering just 62 hits in 87 innings of work this season. Philadelphia will send out Vince Velasquez (2-2, 4.74) who has himself shown signs of brilliance giving up just 47 hits in 57 innings but has allowed 10 home runs and 33 walks and average of more than 5.6 per nine innings. Marlins are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings including 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Philly. Take MIAMI! |
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06-28-21 | Clippers +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 116-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET Clippers over Suns- Chris Paul is on the brink of playing in his first NBA Finals after 15 frustrating years of falling short as Phoenix needs but one more win to enter their first Championship round since 1993. Los Angeles is still without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Paul 'Playoff P' George depicts the adage 'Statistics never lie but they can be very misleading.' Although leading the Clippers with 23 points last time out he was 5-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-9 from 3-point range before fouling out and was also charged with a technical foul. In Game 3 he once again was LA's leading scorer but was 9-of-26 with six turnovers. But, with the Clippers on the edge of elimination they will scrape and claw until the final horn. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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06-27-21 | Bucks v. Hawks +5 | Top | 113-102 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:30 ET As Trae Young goes so go the Hawks as his performance has pretty much dictated the outcome of Games 1 and 2 scoring 48 in the Game 1 win and just 16 in the game 2 loss. So, Young is averaging 29.4 points in the playoffs with the next teammate in scoring is John Collins with just 14.4 ppg. Milwaukee of course has leading scorer, rebounder and assist man Giannis Antetokounmpo at 28.9 points with Khris Middleton next at 22.0 ppg and he is followed by Jrue Holiday (17.1). The Bucks are 2-0 in Game 3 of their playoffs series with the last a win over Brooklyn when down 0-2. But, here's the lowdown...Atlanta is 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall and the Bucks are just 2-5 ATS as road favorites and only 1-5 ATS in their last six Conference Finals. Plus I am always looking to take a team off a 34-point loss to rebound! Take ATLANTA! |
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06-27-21 | Royals -106 v. Rangers | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
Kansas City at Texas 2:35 ET Royals over Rangers- If 'chicks really do dig the long ball' they should squirm when the Rangers' Jordan Lyles (2-5, 5.47 ERA) takes the mound. They should be in the mood soon as he has surrendered 16 home runs already this season while giving up 90 hits in just 77.1 innings. With a career record of 46-71, an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.45 he is very hittable and that is what the Royals need right now as they are struggling having lost 15 of their last 19 games. Kansas City who has a horrendous record of only seven wins in the last 32 meetings including 16-37 at Texas. The Royals will send Brady Singer (3-5, 4.77) to the mound and he hasn't been at his best this season but he surrenders less than one homer a game and he has been throwing better of late. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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06-26-21 | Suns -114 v. Clippers | Top | 84-80 | Win | 100 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 9:00 ET Suns over Clippers- I have to label this game my 'Don't Make Sense' playoff selection. Once again the Clippers went down 0-2 in these 2021 playoffs and managed to win Game 3 and now they are faced with still another 'must win' situation. Phoenix came to Los Angeles laid a huge egg in Game three shooting 39% from the floor and 31% from beyond the arc. The one thing they did well once again was make their free throws as they were 9-of-9 and are 36 of 39 from the charity stripe in this series. The Clippers took advantage of a stale Chris Paul who was just 5-19 from the floor and with a game under his belt I expect a much better performance this time out and so do the oddsmakers. I will explain why I consider this my 'Don't Make Sense' game. LA have owned the Suns over the recent seasons going 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in LA. So how is it the Suns come up favored here? Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 playoff games and 7-2-1 ATS as favorites while the Clippers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after a win of 10 points or more. I have to believe the 'bookies' have this one right...take PHOENIX! |
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06-26-21 | Braves v. Reds -112 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Braves- Interesting matchup of a pair of clubs that are struggling to keep their heads above water with the Braves who have yet to reach .500 this season at Cincinnati who is at .500 after a loss to Atlanta last night. Cincinnati will start right-hander Luis Castillo (2-10, 5.61 ERA) who is making his 16th start of the season while the Braves will send Ian Anderson (5-3, 3.33 ERA) to the hill. Castillo who has a 1st inning ERA 11.40 and 4.21 from that point and started the year 1-8 with a 7.22 ERA in his first 11 starts and is 1-2 with a 2.19 ERA in June holding opponents to a .155 average. Atlanta is just 3-7 I their last 10 road games and 2-5 after a win while going 1-5 in their last six as underdogs. The Reds meanwhile are 6-1 as favorites including 5-0 as home favorites. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-25-21 | A's -108 v. Giants | 0-2 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 53 m | Show | |
Oakland at San Francisco 9:45 ET A's over Giants- The best in the West square off in an inter-league play as the first place Giants host cross the bay rival Oakland with a pair of capable starters for each. San Francisco will start Johnny Cueto (5-3, 4.05 ERA) while the A's send out Sean Manaea (6-3, 3.01) to the hill. Cueto has struggled in his last three starts allowing 10 runs and 21 hits in his last 15.2 innings and has been very hittable this season allowing 68 hits in 60 innings with just 47 K's. Manaea is off a loss to the Yankees where he struck out 11 in 5.1 innings while allowing just three hits and two runs as he has surrendered just five runs in his last six starts throwing to a 1.44 ERA min his last 37.2 innings of work. They A's are 5-1 in the last six meetings and Manaea is 2-1 lifetime against SF and picks up another win here. Take OAKLAND! |
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06-25-21 | Hawks v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 91-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Hawks- The high-flying Hawks swooped down on the Bucks in Game 1 and are fearless and playing with the utmost confidence. Milwaukee on the other hand continues to put themselves in jeopardy as they once again fall behind in a playoff series. Game 2 of a NBA Playoff series provides us with some interesting facts. To start with when a home team favored by 7-or-more points and loses Game 1 outright they are than an amazing 18-2 ATS in Game 2. Atlanta has had the best of Milwaukee going 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings but will have to overcome this unbelievable trend. Look for then Bucks to rebound here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-25-21 | Royals v. Rangers -109 | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
AL Power Play Kansas City at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Royals- In an AL battle between a pair of bottom feeders Texas will host Kansas City who has dropped 9-of-12 while the Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 overall. The Royals will start their only starter with a winning record in lefty Mike Minor (6-4, 4.48 ERA)and he is 1-23 lifetime against the Rangers. Texas will start Dane Dunning (2-6, 4.71) who is off his worst outing of the season surrendering 10 hits in four innings against the Twins. Minor has thrown 310 pitches in his last three starts and that will weigh on him tonight. Texas is 23-7 in the last 30 meetings and are 35-16 at home against the Royals. Take the RANGERS! |
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06-25-21 | Yankees -118 v. Red Sox | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET Yankees over Red Sox- The last time these two bitter rivals met the Red Sox swept a 3-game set at Yankee Stadium. But, this time around it is New York that has the 'mojo' as they have won 7-of-9 and their last three series as they are starting to hit the ball the way it has been expected. Domingo German (4-4, 4.17 ERA) gets the start for New York and he had no decision against Boston in that series holding the Red Sox to one run and three hits in 5.2 innings. Boston after a great start is beginning to come back to the pack trading water going 10-11 in their last 21 games. The Sox will start Martin Perez (5-4, 4.32) who has given up 12 runs in his last three starts covering 15 innings. Surrendering four homers. Despite the 3-game swept in NY the Red Sox are just 9-23 in the last 32 meetings including 5-1 in their last six at Fenway Park. Take the YANKEES! |
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06-24-21 | Suns -111 v. Clippers | Top | 92-106 | Loss | -111 | 13 h 18 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns over Clippers- There seems to be a pattern with these Clippers as they go down early in these playoff series and then make an epic comeback and advance with or without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Suns with also be without one of their prime time players in Chris Paul whose absence has been overcome by Devin Booker's play. Both starts Paul and Leonard again will be sidelined. Phoenix is 8-0 in their last eight games overall sort of the way they closed last season in the 'Bubble' and they are 23-9 as home favorites. Take the SUNS! |