Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05-05-21 | Braves -125 v. Nationals | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET Braves over Nationals- As the song goes 'what a difference a day makes,' and in this case what a difference a year can make. Atlanta's Max Fried (0-1, 11.45 ERA) was a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award last season going undefeated 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 11 starts. And he is 1-2 with a 6.48 ERA including 0-1 with a 14.21 ERA at Washington. The Nationals will start Erick Fedde (2-2, 4.43) and he is 0-2 with a 14.06 ERA against the Braves in five games. The Braves are 5-1 in the last six meetings in DC but the Nats are 5-1 in their last six home games. Still, take ATLANTA! |
|||||||
05-05-21 | Brewers -130 v. Phillies | 4-5 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Brewers over Phillies- I know my first instinct in this matchup isn to take Milwaukee and I have two issues with my own selection. To start with the brewers have lost three-in-a-row and I don't like playing teams that are losing and the 'public' will be and is all over the Brew Crew here. They like them for the same reason I do and that is the pitching advantage the Brewers have with Freddy Peralta (3-0, 2.25 ERA) on the hill against the Phillies Chase Anderson (1-3, 5.40). Milwaukee is 4-1 in Peralta's starts while the Phillies are 1-4 in Anderson's starts and just 7-15 in the last 22 meetings in Philadelphia. Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 following a loss and 8-3 in their last 11 road games against right-handed pitchers. Take MILWAUKEE! |
|||||||
05-05-21 | White Sox v. Reds -124 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 3 h 2 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 12:30 ET Reds over White Sox- After scoring 13 runs in their Sunday night victory over the Cubs, Cincinnati was shut down with just two hits getting shutout themselves 9-0 last night by the White Sox. Chicago will send veteran Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 4.65 ERA) to the hill and he has a 2.50 ERA in three career starts at Cincinnati with no record but an ERA of 2.50. Reds starter Sonny Gray (0-2, 5.93) is 11-2 with a 2.66 ERA in the Great American Ball Park and is 4-0 lifetime against Pale Hose. Take CINCINNATI! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | Raptors v. Clippers -9 | 100-105 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (-) over Raptors- The Clippers who are supposed to contend for the Western Conference title have dropped three straight and will be facing Toronto for the first time this season although there will be many former teammates on each side. Neither team has been working at full strength but the Clippers Kawhi Leonard is back and he make all the difference. The raptors are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 3-8 ATS after a SU win and they are off a victory over the Lakers Sunday. LA is 10-4 ATS as home favorites and 39-17 after a SU loss and they were defeated at home on Saturday to Denver. Take the CLIPPERS! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | Warriors v. Pelicans -129 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans over Warriors- Golden State has pushed the Pelicans virtually out of the NBA playoff chase as they now trail San Antonio by 3.5-games with seven games remaining. This game take even more importance as New Orleans embarks on a five-game road trip after this and finished the season with their final home game. Curry has been at his best but the Warriors are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs. New Orleans is 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. They streak ends tonight. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | Nets +2 v. Bucks | 118-124 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- Sunday's matchup of these two offensive juggernauts was one for the ages with the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 49 points and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant putting up 42 points of his own in Milwaukee's 117-114 win on Sunday. The Nets are 7-3 as road underdogs while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS as home favorites and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. Milwaukee has dominated the series going 28-11-1 in the last 40 meetings but the Nets are a different team now. Take BROOKLYN! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | White Sox -108 v. Reds | Top | 9-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET White Sox over Reds- Cincinnati who leads MLB in runs scored averages 7.7 runs when hosting at home but just 2.9 runs on the road. Tonight, they will start Jeff Hoffman (2-1, 3.33 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three home starts. Chicago will start Dylan Cease (1-0, 2.96) who is off a career best outing against Detroit shutting them out in seven innings striking out nine with no walks. In Hoffman's lone appearances against the White Sox he surrendered four runs and seven hits in seven innings. The White Sox are 21-8 in their last 29 games against teams that have a losing record and 22-9 as road favorites and the Reds are 2-6 in their last eight games as underdogs. Take WHITE SOX! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | Astros v. Yankees -120 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Houston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Astros- In New York this game is being billed as a revenge game for New York as this is the first time Houston is to play at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the Astros cheating scandal. The quotes go like this 'they cheated and never faced any consequences' and that's just the fan base, the Yankees themselves feel that Houston's 2019 walk off win was tainted. Zack Greinke (2-1, 3.44 ERA) is 4-4 with a 5.05 ERA in 12 starts against New York with an 0-3 record with an ERA of 8.46 in Yankee Stadium. Domingo German (2-2, 4.05) gets the nod for the Bronx Bombers who are 8-3 in their last 11 to reach .500. Yankees are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in NYC. Take YANKEES! |
|||||||
05-04-21 | Braves -127 v. Nationals | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET Braves over Nationals- Washington off a 3-game weekend sweep of Miami has won four straight while the Braves were swept by Toronto and have lost their last four. Atlanta is stuck for pitching and has the worst ERA 5.06 in MLB while the Nationals currently reside at the top of the NL East. Joe Ross (2-1, 4.64) gets the start for Washington and he is 1-3 lifetime against Atlanta who hasn't named a starter for this game yet opened the 'favorite' on the road and that is telling. Teams win games...BRAVES! |
|||||||
05-03-21 | Rays -114 v. Angels | Top | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Rays over Angels- The call it 'The Show' and tonight in Los Angeles you will see why. The Angels multi-talented do it all pitcher, first-baseman, outfielder and DH Shohei Ohtani (1-0, 3.29 ERA) will get to start on the mound tonight and last year's AL Champions. Ohtani has has seen limited action on the bump this season having worked just 13.2 total innings striking out 23 and allowing just six hits. His pitching opponent today will be Tyler Glasnow (3-1, 1.67) who has allowed only 19 hits in 37.2 innings with 56 strikeouts. Oddly enough Ohtani has five MLB wins and one of them is against the Rays and tonight they even his record. Take TAMPA BAY! |
|||||||
05-03-21 | Indians -118 v. Royals | 8-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Kansas City 8:10 ET Indians over Royals- Kansas City with be starting their former No. 1 draft pick as Daniel Lynch (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his major league debut. Cleveland will start their bright spot in their rotation as Aaron Civale (4-0, 2.94) get another shot at the Royals is he is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his lone start against KC striking out seven in six innings while surrendering four runs with just one walk. The Indians have played well as road favorites going 40-16 and are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings in Kansas City. Take CLEVELAND! |
|||||||
05-03-21 | Blazers v. Hawks -2.5 | Top | 114-123 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show |
Portland at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks over Trailblazers- Portland has been one of the NBA's best when on the road and are 20-12 both SU and ATS and currently 4-0 on their six-game road trip coming off a 119-109 win at Boston Sunday. Atlanta just ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over Chicago Saturday and clinched them at least the 10th seed while they currently sit fifth. Trae Young is back for Atlanta after missing four games and Kevin Hunter returned yesterday with Bogan Bogdanovic returning tonight. The hawks fly high tonight...take ATLANTA! |
|||||||
05-03-21 | Brewers v. Phillies -113 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Brewers- The Phillies just at times seem snake bitten as find different ways to blow games like last night's 8-7 defeat to the Mets their second straight loss. As far as losses go it's a good thing for the Brewers that wins are not determined by margin of victory as they were pasted by the Dodgers 16-4 Sunday. Usually, I look to play on teams after such a loss but Milwaukee is truly banged -up with their two best player Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain among 17 players listed on the IL. The Brewers will start Adrian Houser (2-2, 3.65 ERA) and he has worked a total of five innings against the Phils allowing just one run. The Wiz-Kids will start Vince Velasquez (0-0, 6.57) who is making his third start in place of Matt Moore and are 22-10 in their last 32 home games and 5-1 after a loss. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
|||||||
05-02-21 | 76ers v. Spurs +6 | 113-111 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over 76ers- While Philadelphia is coming off their largest 3-game winning margin in franchise history the Spurs set a record of sorts at Boston Friday night blowing a 32-point halftime lead becoming only the second NBA team to blow a 30-point lead at the half. The 76ers are in 2nd place in the East trailing the Nets by 1-game while San Antonio is ninth and is now desperate for a win to atone for Friday's loss. The Sixers are 3-7 ATS after SU win and the Spurs are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven as underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
|||||||
05-02-21 | Blazers v. Celtics -109 | 129-119 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Portland at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics over Trailblazers- After having posted Portland as a Megabucks winner over Brooklyn Friday for their third straight win on their six-game road trip. After the way Boston started against the Spurs on Friday (trailing by 32 points at the half) and with the Blazers coming into Bean-town hot, I suspect the Celtics will be ready from the opening jump. Portland is just 2-5-1 ATS in their last trips to Boston. Take the CELTICS! |
|||||||
05-02-21 | Mets +100 v. Phillies | Top | 8-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- The Mets finally got their offense going after going 25 straight innings without scoring a run and defeated the Phillies 5-4 Saturday on a Mike Conforto ninth inning homer. New York's David Peterson (1-3, 5.59 ERA) will be making his fifth start of the season and his third against the Phillies. In his first start against them he allowed six runs and followed that a week later with a six inning gem surrendering only three hits, no walks while striking out 10. Philadelphia starter Zach Efflin (1-1, 3.58) is making his sixth start this season his first against the Mets this season and is 3-4 with a 5.21 ERA lifetime against them. The Mets are 4-1 in the last five meetings and get the money here. Take the M-E-T-S! |
|||||||
05-02-21 | Nets +2 v. Bucks | Top | 114-117 | Loss | -104 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:30 ET Nets over Bucks- A pair of the NBA's top contenders face-off with clubs that look like that have already been to battle. Brooklyn was without Kevin Durant, Bruce Brown, Nic Clayton and of course James Harden while the Bucks have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets are no longer the league top scoring team with harden out for the past month as the Bucks now have that honor averaging 119.3 PPG. Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Milwaukee and the Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as home favorites. Take BROOKLYN! |
|||||||
05-01-21 | Nuggets v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 110-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (-) over Nuggets- These two are about as close as you can get as they both have 21 losses with the Clippers having 43 wins and Denver 42. With nine games to go both clubs realize this is just one-game and they both will be without the leading scorers. Jamal Murray is out for the Nuggets and Kawhi Leonard has missed the last three weeks. Denver is 8-1 without Murray and have won four straight and are meeting the Clippers who have lost their last two on the road and return home to host a conference rival and the Clippers are 6-1 ATS in last seven as home favorites. Take LOS ANGELES |
|||||||
05-01-21 | Dodgers v. Brewers +120 | 5-6 | Win | 120 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Los Angeles at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Brewers over Dodgers- Los Angeles who's win total was posted at 104 for the season have lost nine of 12 as their bats like so many other clubs has been a disappointment as they have scored three runs or fewer in seven of their last 11 games. The Dodgers will start Dustin May (1-1, 2.53 ERA) who has 32 strikeouts in just 21.1 innings work and is making his first career start against Milwaukee. The Brewers will start April sensation Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 1.55) and they are 7-2 in their last nine games when underdogs. Take the BREWERS! |
|||||||
05-01-21 | Cubs v. Reds -155 | 3-2 | Loss | -155 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Cubs- Both starting pitchers have struggled in April with the Reds Luis Castillo (1-2, 6.29 ERA) taking the hill and opponents are batting .311 against him in three home starts. Chicago's Zach Davies (1-2, 9.47) hasn't been any better as the Cubs have lost six of their last seven and are 3-8 on the road and are 7-19 in their last 26 starts against right-handers. Cincinnati playing well when holding the hammer and is 15-6 in their last 21 when favored at home. Take CINCINNATI! |
|||||||
05-01-21 | Royals v. Twins -121 | Top | 11-3 | Loss | -121 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
Kansas City at Minnesota 2:10 ET Twins over Royals- The 'numbers' here so overwhelming as the trends support for the Royals as they start Danny Duffy (3-1, 0.39 ERA) who has allowed just one earned run in 23 innings. Duffy is 8-3 with na 3.21 ERA lifetime against Minnesota who will start Matt Shoemaker (1-2, 5.49) who is 0-3 with a 9.41 ERA in five career starts against Kansas City. While KC may have the pitching advantage the Twins own the series and are 20-6 in the last 26 meetings at home and are 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
|||||||
04-30-21 | Blazers -114 v. Nets | Top | 128-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Portland at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Trailblazers over Nets- this situation in Brooklyn has become beyond laughable with Kyrie Irving having to research medical book to find a reason to miss another day's work, With Harden sidelined and Durant day-to-day or minute-to-minute Blake Griffin has picked up some of the slack on a team of slackers. Portland trails Dallas by one-game for the all important sixth seed and will be playing at full strength. This one belongs to the Trailblazers. Take PORTLAND! |
|||||||
04-30-21 | Cubs v. Reds -115 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cubs- Cincinnati started the season like gangbusters after dropping their opener they won six straight and now have dropped four in-a-row at the Great All American Ballpark. Meanwhile, the Cubs are going nowhere and are just b3-7 on the road. Chicago will start veteran Jake Arrieta (3-2, 2.57 ERA) and he is 5-0 with a 2.56 ERA in his last six starts against the Reds. Cincinnati will send Wade Miley (2-2, 2.45) who is 6-4 with an ERA of 4.50 in 11 starts against the Cubs. Neither team has fared well in their last 10 games with the Cubs going 3-7 and the Reds 2-8, but tonight is a spot for the Reds. Take CINCINNATI! |
|||||||
04-30-21 | Astros -118 v. Rays | 9-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Houston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Astros over Rays- A re-match of last season's starting pitchers battle in the ACLS when Tampa Bay defeated the Astros 5-2 on their way to the World Series. Ryan Yarbrough (1-2, 4.28 ERA) got the win and Lance McCullers (1-1, 4.58) the loss there and in Game 7, although striking out 18 Rays in 10.2 innings work. The Rays have a huge home field advantage overall (52-23) and in this series (22-7) but just don't look the same to me this season. I just think McCullers is better than the Rays. Take HOUSTON! |
|||||||
04-30-21 | Mets -145 v. Phillies | 1-2 | Loss | -145 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Mets over Phillies- This game troubles me a bit as the Mets once again come up a strong favorite on the road against a division contender. New York will start Marcus Stroman (3-1, 2.22 ERA) who to me was a guy that had great stuff but could never get it done and I had thoughts that he was done. But, Stroman has new 'life' and his stuff is as lovely as ever despite coming off his worst performance of the season I expect him to bounce back here. Chase Anderson (0-3, 6.48) has get to get out of the fifth inning and he is making his fifth start of the year and is 2-4 with a 4.47 ERA against New York. Take the M-E-T-S! |
|||||||
04-29-21 | Warriors v. Wolves +6 | 114-126 | Win | 100 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET T'wolves (+) over Warriors- After getting blown-out by Dallas 133-103 Golden State will take their 31-31 record and 10th seed on the road where they haven't fared all that well. The Warriors are 12-20 both SU and ATS on the road including 3-7 ATS in their last 10 away from home. Minnesota has shown signs of life when healthy as they are 9-6 when their 'Big-3' Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins are on the floor together. The Timberwolves have lost twice this season to the Warriors both times without Towns and Russell and even so they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games hosting GS. This time the get the money once again. Take MINNESOTA! |
|||||||
04-29-21 | A's v. Rays +102 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 2 m | Show |
Oakland at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over A's- Tampa Bay seems able to put out a quality team on the field no matter who has come and gone and will send first time starter Shane McClanahan to the hill and he will be making his regular season MLB debut. Actually McClanahan was the first pitcher to ever make his MLB debut in the playoffs as he got a start in last year's postseason. Oakland will start Chris Bassitt who is 2-2 with impressive outings against dregs like Detroit and Baltimore. The Rays are 52-22 in their last 74 home games while the A's are 3-8 on astroturf and just 1-4 in the last five meetings. Take TAMPA BAY! |
|||||||
04-28-21 | Clippers +4 v. Suns | 101-109 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Suns- The Suns sit in the second spot in the West with the Clippers a game behind as they chase the Jazz for the top spot. These two have had a couple of contentious outings with chippy fouls and technical fouls being dished out against both clubs including Paul George and Devin Booker. LA is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix. The Suns are 0-7-1 ATS after and ATS win and LA is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs . Take the CLIPPERS! |
|||||||
04-28-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Grizzlies | 130-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Portland at Memphis 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is off a two-game sweep of the Blazers in Portland last Friday and Sunday and now they are a virtual 'Pick-em' at home and that raises a red flag. The Grizzlies finished their seven-game road trip 4-3 after dropping their finale at Denver 120-96 on Monday. Portland got back in to the win column after five straight losses with a win at Indiana and are 4-0 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Take PORTLAND! |
|||||||
04-28-21 | Pelicans +4 v. Nuggets | 112-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Denver 9:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- New Orleans who sits 11th in a 10-team race has dropped five of their last seven including their win over the Clippers Monday night. Denver meanwhile is beset with injuries and yet are 6-1 in their last seven games without Jamal Murray, Monte Morris and Will Barton. The Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four games at Denver. The Nuggets are 2-5 in their last seven games following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
04-28-21 | Angels v. Rangers +118 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Angels- For years now we've been waiting for the Angels to be a legitimate contender and it seems this might be the season they get to the playoffs but they are still just a .500 team at 11-11. Alex Cobb (1-1, 6.28 ERA) with start for Los Angeles and although he has 21 K's in just 14 innings when anyone puts the bat on the ball he gives up runs. Texas will start Dane Dunning (1-0, 3.06) who after 16 scoreless innings was pounded for five runs in 2.2 innings against the White Sox last time out. The Angels are just 2-8 in their last 10 meetings in Texas and are 2-5 in their last seven against right-handed starters. Take TEXAS! |
|||||||
04-28-21 | Royals v. Pirates +109 | Top | 9-6 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Kansas City at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET Pirates over Royals- Both of these clubs are playing above expectations especially the Pirates who are 12-11 while Kansas City is 14-8 after Tuesday's 2-1 loss. The Royals will start Mike Minor (2-1, 4.64 ERA) who is off his best performance of the season taking a no-hitter into the sixth before allowing two runs at Detroit. Pittsburgh starter is also off a game against the Tigers but he didn't fare as well allowing a pair of homers struggling with his command. Teams win games and the Bucs should win this one. Take PITTSBURGH! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Mavs +2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 133-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- When these two clubs matchup points abound, in their last four meetings they have averaged 137 for the winner and 121 for the loser with Dallas winning 3-of-4. Golden State has won their last four at home but has been blown-out by the Mavericks twice 147-116 and 141-121 at home. The Mavs are 5-2 on the road against team with winning home records and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take DALLAS! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Red Sox v. Mets -146 | 2-1 | Loss | -146 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Boston at New York Mets 7:05 ET Mets over Red Sox- After an 0-3 start getting swept at home against the lowly Orioles, Boston has rebounded by winning nine straight. New York actually leads the NL East (Least) at 9-8 and will start left-hander David Peterson (1-2, 6.75 ERA) who won his first MLB start against the Red Sox last July. His mound opponent Garrett Richards (0-2, 6.48) was pounded by the Blue Jays last time out and has yet to have a quality outing. The Mets are 5-1 versus right-handed starters and are 5-1 in last six at home. Take NEW YORK METS! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Thunder +11.5 v. Celtics | 119-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00 ET Thunder (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have lost their last two but that pales with OKC who has lost 14 games in-a-row! The Thunder haven't won a game in April and were just routed by the 76ers 121-90 and have already been routed by Boston earlier this season 111-94 ay OKC. But, the Celtics are dealing with injuries as Jaylen Brown just returned after a shoulder injury and Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker out for tonight and Robert Williams is questionable. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Blazers -5 v. Pacers | 133-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland is now doing what I expected and waited for, they have lost five straight and 9-of-11 and have dropped from a 1/2-game out of the fourth spot and now they have fallen in to the 7-10 seeds. Indiana meanwhile has won their last three despite playing without Domantas Sabonis and three others with all three wins coming against non-playoff clubs. This may be why a team that has lost five straight is favored on the road against a team that has won three in-a-row or because the Blazers have dominated the series going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Indiana. Pacers are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 as underdogs. Take PORTLAND! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Royals v. Pirates +101 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 101 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Kansas City at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET Pirates over Royals- Both of these clubs are performing above the 'experts' expectations as Kansas City has the best record in the AL (14-7) and the Pirates are at 11-11. The Royals will start Jakob Junis (1-0, 3.71 ERA) has made three starts going five innings in each. Pittsburgh will start Tyler Anderson (2-2, 3.92) who has gone at least five inning in each of his four starts not allowing more than three runs in any start. The Royals are 0-4 in their last four inter-league road games and are 0-6 in their last six games at Pittsburgh while the Pirates are 7-3 as home dogs and 6-1 versus right-handed starters. Take PITTSBURGH! |
|||||||
04-27-21 | Twins -110 v. Indians | 4-7 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Cleveland 6:10 ET Twins over Indians- Today's starters have had different starts to the season as Cleveland's Aaron Civale (3-0, 2.42 ERA) who his first three starts while Kenta Maeda (1-1, 6.11) was bashed for seven runs including three homers against Oakland last Wednesday. But, his numbers against the Indians are impressive as in his three career starts has a 0.50 ERA, a 0.78 WHIP and has held the tribe to a .161. team batting average. The Twins are 14-6 in their last 20 division games while the Indians are 3-8 in their last 11 games as home underdogs. Take MINNESOTA! |
|||||||
04-26-21 | Clippers v. Pelicans +2 | Top | 103-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Clippers- Despite injuries the Clippers keep rolling and have won four straight and 11 of their last 12 games while the Pelicans have dropped 5-of-6 and with 12 games left to play. New Orleans is off tough 2-point loss to the Spurs but have had their highest scoring total of the season against the Clips scoring 135 in a victory over LA in March. For whatever reason the Pelicans give the Clippers fits as they are 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
04-26-21 | Phillies -110 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at St. Louis 7:45 ET Phillies over Cardinals- This is the second series between these teams as the Phillies took the first series 2-1. St. Louis is starting Adam Wainwright (0-2, 5.03 ERA) ho after a rocky start to the season pitched a gem last time out holding Washington to one run while striking out 10 in seven innings. He is 7-3 with a 3.10 ERA lifetime against the Phillies. Philadelphia is starting Zack Wheeler (1-2, 3.80) who after a great start but has faltered in his next three starts allowing 10 runs on 22 hits in 16.2 innings and he is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals. Still with the Cards opening the dog in this one tells me something. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
|||||||
04-25-21 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Memphis at Portland 4:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is 2nd of back-to-back meetings as the Grizzlies posted a 130-128 win over the Blazers on Friday winning a Power Play. Memphis is now 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and Portland is 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites. The Griz are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 35-17 ATS overall in their last 52 games while Portland is 2-7 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MEMPHIS! |
|||||||
04-25-21 | Brewers -123 v. Cubs | 6-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 59 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs Brewers over Cubs- The rivalry between the Brewers and Cubs has become more intense this season than ever before after Chicago's Ryan Tepera threw at Milwaukee's starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 1.96 ERA) in their meeting April 13. Chicago will start veteran Jake Arrieta (3-1, 2.86) who was beaten by the Brewers 7-0 the following day is 9-8 lifetime versus the Brew Crew. The Cubs are just 2-6 in the last eight meetings as hosts and the Brewers are 6-1 on the road while Chicago is 4-12 in their last 16 starts against right-handers. Take MILWAUKEE! |
|||||||
04-25-21 | Nationals v. Mets -149 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
Washington at New York Mets 1:10 ET Mets over Nationals- This one looks way out of whack as the Mets who were trounced Saturday afternoon at home by Nationals face veteran lefty Patrick Corbin (0-2, 10.95 ERA) who is coming off a great performance against St, Louis allowing no runs and no walks in six innings. Corbin of course started the year with tow terrible outings surrendering 15 reared runs to Arizona and the LA Dodgers. The Mets will start Taijuan Walker (0-1, 3.21 ERA) will make his fourth start of the year after starting only 18 games in the last five injury plagued seasons. So far this season he appears healthy and has thrown well striking out 17 in 14 innings work ...Books like the Mets and so do I. Take NEW YORK! |
|||||||
04-25-21 | Yankees -119 v. Indians | 3-7 | Loss | -119 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Cleveland 1:10 ET Yankees over Indians- The Yankees are off to a slow start as their bats were quite for the first three weeks starting the year 6-11 and this is the team that is supposed to run away with the AL East. But, New York's bats have shown signs of life of late although it was a 2-1 win yesterday against Shane Bieber as have six home runs that last two games. Cleveland has lost four straight and eight of 11 and the Yankees are 4-1 in their last five and have scalped the Indians six straight times in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame city. Take NEW YORK! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Lakers +3 v. Mavs | 93-108 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at Dallas 8:30 ET Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has managed to hang-on without their super-stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis and are putting out professional efforts night after night. Davis returned to action Thursday and the rust we was evident as he was just 2-of-10 from the floor. Dallas is 15-14 SU at home and and even more disappointing ATS going 11-18. The Lakers are 6-1 Ats after a SU loss and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Mavericks are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall and 1-5 ATS as favorites. Take the LAKERS! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Spurs +3 v. Pelicans | Top | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
San Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Pelicans- San Antonio has been a bit of a mystery this season as they are 13-19 SU at home and 16-10 SU and 18-8 ATS which is total turn-around from last season. The Spurs holds a 3.5-game lead over the Pelicans and this game will be the tie-breaker if it comes down to that at season's end. New Orleans I off their biggest margin of victory this season defeating Orlando 135-100 on Thursday and I expect a drop off in performance here. San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games while New Orleans is 4-9 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Yankees -113 v. Indians | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Cleveland 6:10 ET Yankees over Indians- A great early season pitching matchup as the Yankees Gerrit Cole (2-1, 1.82 ERA) takes the hill against the Indians Shane Bieber (2-1, 2.45). Bieber is off one of the most dominating performances this season shutting down the White Sox with a 3-hit, 11-K and only one walk hurling a complete shutout. Cole has 39 strikeouts in just 34 innings with only three base-on-balls. The Yankees after a horrid start have put a pair of wins together and get their third here today. Take NEW YORK! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Brewers -108 v. Cubs | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 32 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Brewers over Cubs- For years I have used the 13-run rule...what is it? Well, over the years in MLB we have found that when a team gets blasted by 13-runs or more, they respond to their embarrassment with a big effort. Milwaukee will send Freddy Peralta (2-0, 2.00 ERA) to the hill and he will be opposed by Adbert Alzolay (0-2, 6.10). The Brewers are 5-1 I their last six games on the road and are 5-2 in their last seven meetings in Chicago. The Cubs are just 3-9 against right-handers at home and are a go against here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Royals -110 v. Tigers | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 21 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Detroit 1:00 ET Royals over Tigers- Kansas City is off to a unexpected but profitable start winning 11 of their 18 games this season while Detroit is where 'we' expect them to be at the bottom of the AL Central at 7-13. The Tigers will send Matthew Boyd (2-0, 2.03 ERA) who has been their lone high-light from the mound allowing just 20 hits in 26.1 innings but is just 7-9 with a 6.05 ERA in 22 games against the Royals. Kansas City will start Brady Singer (0-2, 3.77) who threw six scoreless innings in his last start against Toronto last Sunday surrendering just a pair of hits and is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Tigers. Add that KC is 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take KANSAS CITY! |
|||||||
04-24-21 | Raptors +2 v. Knicks | 103-120 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 24 m | Show | |
Toronto at New York 1:10 ET Raptors (+) over Knicks- The last time the Knicks had a winning streak of eight or more games was the last season that the qualified for the playoffs in 2013. Currently with the NBA's longest win streak the Knicks come up a very short favorite at home where they are 20-10 SU and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New York. But, Toronto is on a mini streak of their own having 'covered' four straight games. It's a tough call to make against the red-hot Knicks but the 'line' is the clue. Take TORONTO! |
|||||||
04-23-21 | Grizzlies +3.5 v. Blazers | 130-128 | Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis at Portland 10:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is the first meeting between these two clubs this season and they both are playoff bound with the seeding the only question. Memphis is 18-10 ATS on the road this season while Portland is just 13-17 ATS at home and have lost their last two games by one-point and eight of the past 11 and the Blazers are just 4-10 ATS against teams with winning road records. The Grizzlies have been playing better basketball as they are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games overall including 6-0 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
|||||||
04-23-21 | Phillies v. Rockies -109 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Phillies- A pair of struggling clubs clash in Colorado where the rockies will send right-hander German Marquez (1-1, 3.57 ERA) to the hill while Philadelphia will use Vince Velasquez (0-0, 9.00 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 4.91 ERA in seven starts against Colorado. Velasquez who has worked exclusively in relief this season is a spot starter for Matt Moore who is dealing with protocol issues. The Rockies have yet to win on the road which won't affect them here while the 'Wiz Kids' are 1-5 away from home and 1-7 in their last eight meetings in the Mile High City. Take COLORADO! |
|||||||
04-23-21 | Reds -105 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals-Both of these clubs are reeling and both of their starting pitchers have back issues. Cincinnati's Sonny Gray (0-0, 4.15 ERA) will make his second start of the season for his struggling clubs that has lost four straight at home while St. Louis has dropped eight of their last 11 and will be starting Kwang Hyun Kim (0-0, 9.00). Kim won both his starts as a rookie against Cincy last year while Gray was 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA in two starts against the Red Birds. So, may question here is why are the Reds favored bat St. Louis. Take CINCINNATI! |
|||||||
04-23-21 | Cavs +2 v. Hornets | Top | 102-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Cleveland at Charlotte 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Hornets- Although Charlotte has a better record by 7-games than the Cavaliers they are a virtual pick-em at home as they have lost six of their last seven games and are off a beatdown at Chicago. Cleveland has won the previous two meetings this season and are 7-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with losing SU records. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers are 14-6-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings and 6-1 ATS at Charlotte. Take CLEVELAND! |
|||||||
04-23-21 | Heat -5 v. Hawks | 103-118 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Miami at Atlanta 7:30 ET Heat (-) over Hawks- Again the 'price' on this game is very suspect as the Hawks have a 1-game lead over Miami and yet are an underdog at home. This is due most likely to the return of players for the Heat who have been hit with a rash of injuries and COVID issues. Atlanta has their own injury problems as Trae Young is scoring 25.3 PPG but turned his ankle and was removed from the game against the Knicks in the third quarter not to return and besides him the Hawks have five other players dealing with healthy issues. Miami is 7-3 Ats in their last 10 games as road favorites and Atlanta is 1-6 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI! |
|||||||
04-22-21 | Lakers +2 v. Mavs | 110-115 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 23 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Dallas 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Although Los Angeles is playing with a skeleton crew because of the severity of their injuries they have been totally professional and come to play every night. The Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up loss and are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The struggling Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last six games and are 3-7 ATS with no rest and 0-5 ATS as favorites. LA is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings including 4-1 ATS at Dallas. Take the LAKERS! |
|||||||
04-22-21 | Hornets v. Bulls -135 | 91-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Chicago 9:00 ET Bulls over Hornets- These two clubs are struggling to make that playoffs as Charlotte currently seeded eighth have dropped five of the last six games SU while the Bulls currently seeded 12th and have dropped five of seven. The Hornets have been great against the 'number' after a loss going 12-3 ATS if by 10-points or more but are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as road underdogs and 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Look for the Bulls to rebound from last night's loss to Cleveland. Take CHICAGO! |
|||||||
04-22-21 | Suns -5.5 v. Celtics | Top | 86-99 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
Phoenix at Boston 7:00 ET Suns (-) over Celtics- These 'prices' on NBA games have had so many anomalies because of the virus and this is one of them. Phoenix is vastly improved this year but so much so that they are this strong a favorite non the road against the Eastern Conference leader. The Suns have won 13-of-15 including an outright win over the 76ers last night and are 10-4 ATS playing with no rest. The Celtics are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games and are only 5-17 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 0-4 ATS at home. Take PHOENIX! |
|||||||
04-21-21 | Mets -117 v. Cubs | Top | 4-16 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Mets over Cubs- I don't like laying this kind of number on the road especially a team coming off a loss. New York will send left-hander David Peterson (1-1, 6.30 ERA) to the mound against the Cubs. He has had two starts both against the Phillies and he was bombed the first time out and responded with a great performance the second time around allowing one run on three hits with 10 strikeouts and zero walks! Zach Davies (1-2, 10.32) gets the nod for Chicago and he has been a horror show and is 3-2 with a 5.06 ERA in seven starts against the Mets. New York is 5-17 their last 22 games in Chicago and yet after a loss yesterday they are a strong favorIte here. Take the M-E-T-S! |
|||||||
04-21-21 | Warriors v. Wizards +2.5 | Top | 114-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Golden State at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards over Warriors- The NBA's two top scorers will face off in Washington where Bradley Beal will try and recapture the top scoring spot from a red-hot Stephen Curry who scorched the 76ers with 49-points and has shot 55% from 3-point range while leading the Warriors to wins in 3-of-4. But, the Wizards have won five in-a-row and 7-of-8 including a 110-107 win at Golden State while the Warriors are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Washington. Take the WIZARDS! |
|||||||
04-21-21 | Bulls v. Cavs +2.5 | 105-121 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
Chicago at Cleveland 7:10 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- At 24-33 Chicago is tied with Washington for the 10th and final playoff spot with the new format adding two extra teams for a 'Playdown' to qualify for the playoffs. Cleveland coach Bernie Bickerstaff has chastised his team's lack of effort last time out against Detroit and I expect a full game hustle out of the Cavaliers. The Bulls are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games nut have dominated the Cavs 20-6 ATS in Cleveland. Still, this time around it is CLEVELAND! |
|||||||
04-21-21 | Suns -114 v. 76ers | Top | 116-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Phoenix at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Suns over 76ers- Phoenix is the most improved team in the league (yes even more so than the Knicks) so much so that they are favored on the road against the Eastern Conference leader. Philadelphia is always a question mark when it comes to the line on the game because players claim injuries so often. Of course Embiid and Simmons are the most important factors but when you add Tobias Harris to the list their depth falls fast. The Suns are an amazing 36-21 ATS on the season and are 10-2 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Take PHOENIX! |
|||||||
04-20-21 | Brewers +106 v. Padres | 6-0 | Win | 106 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at San Diego 10:10 ET Brewers over Padres- I'm sick about not using the Brewers yesterday because Yelich was put on the IL and now here I am taking them with the best pitcher in MLB this season. Corbin Burnes (1-1, 0.49 ERA) has gone 18 inning allowing just four (4) hits with 30 strikeouts and he has no decisions against the Padres. San Diego will start Chris Paddack (1-1, 4.15) who hasn't been as sharp as season's past. Pitching will be the difference here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
|||||||
04-20-21 | Mets -123 v. Cubs | 1-3 | Loss | -123 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Mets over Cubs- I guess this one is just a matter of numbers good but mostly bad for both clubs. To start with why is former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta (2-1, 3.18 ERA) an underdog at home against a journeyman Taijuan Walker (0-0, 2.61) who has had only one winning season in nine years and is 0-1 lifetime against Chicago. This seem even more off the wall as the Mets are just 3-14 SU in their last 17 games against the Cubs. Maybe it's because the little bears are hitting .192 as a team for the season. Take the M-E-T-S! |
|||||||
04-20-21 | Nets v. Pelicans -2.5 | Top | 134-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New Orleans 7:30 ET Pelicans over Nets- Bot these clubs blew late leads in their last contests one good Nets blowing to Miami and one bad Pelicans falling in OT at New York. So now, New Orleans is the host and somehow become the favorite. Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and the Pelicans are just 6-13 ATS as home favorites. Tell me how this makes any sense as the Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. As a matter of fact this is now my 'Don't Make Sense' game of the day. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
04-20-21 | Diamondbacks +129 v. Reds | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Arizona at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- I tried to avoid this one but it keeps coming back at me. We are aware that Arizona is one of the weaker teams in the NL and that Cincinnati a playoff team last year plays their best at home. Reds lost their first home game of the season and once again yesterday but managed six wins between those losses. The D'backs won 5-2 Sunday at Washington and will be sending Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.25 ERA) to the mound and is just 0-1 lifetime against the Reds while Cincy will send Luis Castillo (1-1, 7.04) who is 2-4 lifetime against Arizona. Castillo was bombed in his first start and has yet to be sharp this season. Take the DIAMONDBACKS! |
|||||||
04-19-21 | Grizzlies +6.5 v. Nuggets | 137-139 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- No Jamal...no worries! Since the season ending injury to Denver's high-scoring Jamal Murray but the Nuggets have managed to pull together and won their last two without him. Led by leading scorer Nikola Jokic the Mile-High guys have won four straight against teams with winning records. Memphis has won 7-of-10 and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as underdogs 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games and are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MEMPHIS! |
|||||||
04-19-21 | Bulls +6.5 v. Celtics | 102-96 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won a season high six straight games and host the Bulls who just ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland but has still lost 11 of their last 15 games overall. Chicago enters this fray in the 10th spot for the expended NBA playoffs tied with Toronto and they are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 road games including 14-6 ATS as road dogs although they are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to Bean-town. Still, it is CHICAGO! |
|||||||
04-19-21 | Cavs -3.5 v. Pistons | 105-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Detroit 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pistons- Now, this one 'gets' me...the Cavaliers favored on the road has to raise an eyebrow now matter who they are playing. Both clubs have lost 4-of-5 but Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings and is 4-1 ATS in their last five games in Detroit. Although at home the Pistons are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eighth games as underdogs. The Cavs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against teams with losing records. Kevin Love has returned to action for Cleveland and can be the difference here. Take CAVALIERS! |
|||||||
04-19-21 | Giants -109 v. Phillies | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Giants over Phillies- This is a homecoming of sorts as Giants manager Gabe Kapler who spent two inept seasons as manager of the Phillies before being replaced by Joe Girardi. San Francisco is off to a quick start at 9-6 and will be sending nine year veteran Kevin Gausman ((0-0, 3.20 ERA) to the mound who has lasted six innings in all of his three previous starts has yet to get a decision. Philadelphia will start 33-year-old Chase Anderson (0-1, 4.00) who is 3-2 with a 4.76 ERA in nine career starts against the Jints. Wiz-kids are great at home but an underdog here...Take the GIANTS! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Blazers v. Hornets +4.5 | 101-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Portland at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- I have to admit that I enjoy and feel more confident when I am playing 'against' the Trailblazers! Although they are 9-games over .500 they are 27-28 ATS so that makes 'us' a plus 10 playing against them. Charlotte has dropped four straight for the second team this season and they have a tough task in front of them as they are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings against the Blazers. But, inconsistent Portland is 1-5 ATS after a win and the Hornets are 11-3 ATS after a loss by 10 or more points and they are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 as home underdogs. Take CHARLOTTE! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Astros v. Mariners +111 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 111 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Houston at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Astros- Houston who is playing five-guys short because of COVID protocol managed to score one run yesterday and the won 1-0 ending a six-game losing streak. Seattle had won three in-a-row before the loss and six of seven and are 8-1 following a loss. The Astros will start newcomer Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 13.50 ERA) and he is 1-3 with a 4.24 ERA in eight career starts against Seattle. Houston is just 1-6 in their last seven games when favored and the Mariners are 6-2 in their last eight games as home underdogs. Take SEATTLE! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Nets v. Heat +4 | Top | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Miami 3:30 ET Heat (+) over Nets- Jimmy Butler is pissed! Miami dropped their third straight game Friday night to lowly Minnesota and he says that his teammates 'take too much for granted.' Well, they would be able to take anything for granted today as the Nets come to South Beach. The Heat after winning the East last season find themselves currently a seventh seed as injuries and virus protocols have hindered their season. Brooklyn must be a Saturday night 'party' team as thy are 1-7 ATS on Sunday's and 4-10 in their last 14 games as favorites. Take MIAMI! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Blue Jays v. Royals -107 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show | |
Toronto at Kansas City 2:10 ET Royals over Blue Jays- Kansas City at 8-5 has yet to lose a series and needs a win here as they have won two series and split two series and if they do it will be their first series win over the Blue Jays since 2017. The Royals will send Brady Singer (0-2, 6.48 ERA) to the mound and is making his first career appearance against Toronto. The Jays will use their fourth straight left-handed starter, former Diamondbacks hurler Robbie Ray (0-1, 3.60) who has not faced the Royals. KC is 4-1 in their last five at home and the Blue Jays are just 2-6 in their last eight games against right-handed starters. Take KANSAS CITY! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Giants v. Marlins -130 | 1-0 | Loss | -130 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Miami 1:10 ET Marlins over Giants- The surprising Marlins have won six of their last seven games and will start their ace Pablo Lopez (0-1, 4.60 ERA) who has faced the Giants just once with no decision has a 3.14 ERA when pitching at home. San Francisco will start Alex Wood who is making his first appearance of the season and is 6-4 with a 2.77 ERA in 15 appearances against Miami. SF is 0-5 in their last five road games against right-handed starters. While the Marlins are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Miami. Take the MARLINS! |
|||||||
04-18-21 | Pelicans +1 v. Knicks | 112-122 | Loss | -103 | 3 h 43 m | Show | |
New Orleans at New York 1:10 ET Pelicans over Knicks- Does this look right to you...it doesn't look right to me. New York is playing well and is 17-10 SU at home and the lines-maker has opened the Pelicans a small favorite despite being six-games under. 500 and just 9-17 SU on the road. This gets even more confusing when we realize the Knicks have won five straight and are 23=8 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Something smells here. I'm taking NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
04-17-21 | Cavs +2 v. Bulls | Top | 96-106 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- Chicago is reeling having lost five straight and 11 of 14 and will be without Zach LaVine who is in the NBA health and safety protocol. Cleveland as expected hasn't seem much better losing 3-of-4 and eight of 11 and will be missing two back court players as well. Good news (maybe) for Cleveland is that Kevin Love has returned to action and should help (?). Although the Cavs are just 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings they are 4-1 ATS in Chicago. Take CLEVELAND! |
|||||||
04-17-21 | Cardinals +101 v. Phillies | Top | 9-4 | Win | 101 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
St. Louis at Philadelphia 4:10 Cardinals over Phillies- Philadelphia who has won 6-of-7 while playing at home will send Matt Moore (0-0, 7.56 ERA) who spent last season in Japan to the mound has surrendered 13 hits in 8.1 innings. The Cardinals will start Kwang Hyun Kim in his season debut and he was terrible in the spring posting a 16.2- ERA in five inning. In his rookie season last year Kim was 3-0 with a 1.62 ERA and I expect him to return to ford here opening as the favorite on the rod. Take ST. LOUIS! |
|||||||
04-17-21 | Braves -113 v. Cubs | 4-13 | Loss | -113 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Chicago 2:20 ET Braves over Cubs- Both these clubs are off to slow starts but only one of them is expected to compete for the crown. Atlanta is the odds on favorite in the NL in the East while the Cubs are to be also rans. Chicago has lost seven of nine and has scored two runs or fewer six times in those games and currently is the worst hitting team in baseball. The Cubs will start Trevor Williams (1-1, 6.75 ERA) who has no win/loss record against the Braves who will start Huascar Ynoa (0-0, 0.75) who has 15 K's and just two walks in 12 innings. Take ATLANTA! |
|||||||
04-17-21 | Diamondbacks +104 v. Nationals | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 11 m | Show | |
Arizona at Washington 1:05 ET Diamondbacks over Nationals- What a difference a year can make. Last season Arizona starter Luke Weaver (1-0, 3.13 ERA) was 1-9 with a 6.58 ERA in 12 games but this year he has already equalled his win total and took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his lats start allowing just one hit against the Reds. Erick Fedde (0-1, 8.53) makes his third start of the season and is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA in his lone start against Arizona. The fact the the Nationals opened a home dog here tell you something. Take ARIZONA! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Blazers v. Spurs +2.5 | Top | 107-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Portland at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who was playing well when CJ McCollum returned to action are struggling now and have lost four of five and are 2-8 SU since the ALL-Star break. The Spurs are off a loss at Toronto where the short-handed Raptors had four players missing due to injuries. Despite going 1-4 ATS in their last five home games the Spurs coach Gregg Popovich insists that they will rebound better after getting killed on the board by Toronto. If 'Pop' sez it it must be true. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Magic +2.5 v. Raptors | 102-113 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- Toronto who is off a win over San Antonio while have four key players sidelined will face a squad that they defeated Orlando 123-108 with Fred VanVleet setting a franchise recording 54 points. VanVleet has been out since April 5th and tonight the Magic will perform their tricks as they have had four personnel changes since the trade deadline. Orlando is 5-1 ATS as road underdogs and 19-7 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Toronto is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games a home favorites and 1-8 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take ORLANDO! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Pelicans -2 v. Wizards | 115-117 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Washington 7:00 ET Pelicans over Wizards- Washington believes that they have finally developed some chemistry between Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal and have won four-of five and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. So, why I ask are they underdogs at home to the Pelicans who are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Maybe it's because the Wizards are just 2-6 ATS in their first game at home after a 7-day road trip. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Giants -126 v. Marlins | 1-4 | Loss | -126 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET Giants over Marlins- The Giants are No. 2! they are second to last in runs scored (3.42 RPG) and 2nd overall in MLB with a 2.78 ERA. They will start Anthony DeSclafani (1-0, 0.82 ERA) who is 2-2 with an ERA of 3.04 against Miami in four career starts. The Marlins were three outs away from a 4-game sweep of the Braves but blew a 6-5 lead in the ninth inning and will now send Daniel Castano a 26-year-old rookie who will be making his first appearance of the season to the hill. The Giants who are 6-1 in their last seven games overall are 4-0 in their last four games when favored while the Marlins are 3-8 against right-handed starters and they are 7-20 in their last 27 as home underdogs. Take the GIANTS! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Indians +108 v. Reds | Top | 3-10 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
Cleveland at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Indians over Reds- Cincinnati returns home after a 2-4 road trip where they have won five straight after an Opening Day loss to St. Louis. The Reds batted .320 and averaged 9.5 runs at home but hit .206 averaging 3 RPG on the road. Now, they host the Indians who have dominated the Reds winning 21 of the last 28 meetings including 7-1 in their last eight meetings in Cincinnati. Cleveland will start lefty Logan Allen (1-1, 2.70 ERA) while the Reds send Jeff Hoffman (1-1, 3.96) to the hill. Take CLEVELAND! |
|||||||
04-16-21 | Cardinals +127 v. Phillies | 2-9 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Philadelphia 7:05 Cardinals over Phillies- both of these clubs have been struggling of late each losing 5-of-6 with the Phillies having lost their last three and the cardinals are off a 6-0 whitewash inflicted by the Nationals. Carlos Martinez (0-2, 6.30 ERA) gets the nod for St. Louis and he has been abysmal this season getting racked by the Reds and Brewers. I fully expect hime to bounce back he as he is 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts against Philadelphia. The Phillies are just 3-7 in their last 10 games as favorites and the Red Birds are 4-1 in their last five games as underdogs. Take ST. LOUIS! |
|||||||
04-15-21 | Red Sox v. Twins -1.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 27 m | Show | |
Boston at Minnesota 1:10 ET Twins over Red Sox- When you are hot you are hot 'you're HOT' and I don't mean me (9-1 90% w/Megabucks) I mean the Boston Red Sox who opened the season with three straight home losses to Baltimore and now have reeled off nine straight wins. Minnesota on the flip side of the coin has dropped five straight including losing a double-header yesterday to these Sox. The Twins who are just 1-for-24 in this series with runners in scoring position will start Michael Pineda (1-0, 1.64 ERA) against Boston's Garrett Richards (0-1, 10.29). Take MINNESOTA! |
|||||||
04-14-21 | Mavs v. Grizzlies +2 | Top | 114-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
Dallas at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks players are so concerned with the playoff format so much that they would rather bitch and complain then actually play basketball. So, it looks like Dallas has a mind set that they will finish 7, 8, 9 or 10th will have to deal with the silly playoff scheduling. Memphis has struggled against Dallas at home as they are just 1-5 ATS hosting the Mavs but are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
|||||||
04-14-21 | Nets v. 76ers -8.5 | 117-123 | Loss | -104 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (-) over Nets- This game of for the top spot in the East as both the Nets and 76ers stand at 37-17 on the season. Normally when we see a game between equal opponents the 'line' will reflect the 'home court' advantage. Now, there is one thing I know and that is in the NBA there is no 7-point home court advantage. Brooklyn had their cancelled game rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Minnesota and won by 30 points and now find themselves huge underdogs. I have to suspect that the Nets will be short-handed against as players on that team slack off whenever they get 'soreness.' Take PHILADELPHIA! |
|||||||
04-14-21 | Phillies v. Mets +106 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 106 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- The Mets have come back to life with a twin bill sweep of the Phillies yesterday and returning to New York will be starter Zack Wheelers (1-1, 2.31 ERA) who 1-0 with a 3.54 ERA against his former team last season. New York will start David Peterson (0-1, 13.50) who was shelled by the Phillies in his first start giving up six runs and seven hits over four innings in an 8-2 defeat. With the 'Amazings' 3-1 at home and the Phillies 1-4 on the road this time around the Mets get it done. Take the NEW YORK METS! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Heat +3.5 v. Suns | 86-106 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 29 m | Show | |
Miami at Phoenix 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Suns- This line can't be justified in my mind the way these two teams have played this season. At best I can say Miami has been in consistent having battled a number of issues while Phoenix is the comeback (Knicks as well) team of the year and are an amazing 37-15 including 20-8 at home. Both these teams play great defense but the Heat play it a little bit better and with a win at Portland and six of their last seven, I'll stay with the hot club. Get this Miami is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Phoenix. Take MIAMI! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Celtics +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 116-115 | Win | 100 | 14 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Portland 10:00 ET Celtics (+) over Trailblazers- I don't know what it is with the Trailblazers but they opening a dog at home against Miami and were never in it as the Heat led from start to finish. Now, Portland comes up a virtual pick'em against a Boston team that is 11-6 on the road while the 31-22 Blazers are 16-11 at home. What makes this even more intriguing is that Portland is 11-4 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. One thing though, the Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetIngs. Take BOSTON! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Indians v. White Sox -104 | 2-0 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 53 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Indians- You've got to love the pitching matchup with Shane Bieber (0-1, 3.65) taking to mound for Cleveland and Chicago countering with Lucas Giolito (1-0, 4.22). The White Sox are looking to get off the snide having lost six straight to the Tribe. Cleveland is just 2-7 in their last nine games on the road against right-handed pitchers, while the White Sox are 17-5 in their last 22 home games. Take CHICAGO WS! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Nationals v. Cardinals -109 | Top | 3-14 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
Washington at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Nationals- It hasn't been such a great start for Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (1-0, 5.23 ERA) but it's been even worse for the Nationals. At least Flaherty got some run support and was able to post a win while shutting down the Marlins while Washington starter Stephen Strasburg (0-0, 0.00) like deGrom get little support. St. Louis has dominated this series at home going 40-17 over the Nats in the last 57 meetings ans Washington is a mere 3-12 in their last 15 games against right-handed starters. Take ST. LOUIS! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Clippers v. Pacers +2.5 | 126-115 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 60 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Indiana 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Clippers- A pair of winning streaks clash in Indiana where the Pacers winning of three straight host the LA Clippers who have won five straight. The Clippers are starting to put things together and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the Pacers are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games at home. This time they turn it around. Take INDIANA! |
|||||||
04-13-21 | Yankees +108 v. Blue Jays | 3-7 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
New York vs Toronto 7:05 ET Yankees over Blue Jays- The Yankees are supposed to run away from everybody else in the East with the lone exception of the Blue Jays who many feel can give New York some competition. But, the Bronx Bombers have a few weaknesses, like pitching, catching and defense. Jameson Taillon (0-0, 3.86 ERA) with be making his second start in two years and he went 4.2 innings in his first start against the Orioles. After dropping three straight the yankees have won their last two. Take NEW YORK! |
|||||||
04-12-21 | Nuggets v. Warriors +4.5 | 107-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Nuggets- More bad news for the Warriors as No. 1 draft pick James Wiseman is out for the year as beleaguered Golden State plays out their final 19 games. After losing 7-of-9 they managed a win over Houston last time out while Denver just had their 8-game win streak halted by Boston 105-87 last night. Most of the trends favor the Nuggets except they are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
|||||||
04-12-21 | Reds v. Giants -111 | 3-0 | Loss | -111 | 12 h 44 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Reds- A pair of 6-3 clubs go at it in San Francisco where Wade Miley (1-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for Cincinnati against former Astros teammate Aaron Sanchez (0-0, 1.80). Miley is 4-4 lifetime against the Giants with a 3.88 ERA in 12 career appearances. The Reds lead the league in runs averaging 7.43 per game with a .289 average and hitting 1.8 homers per game. But, the Giants are top ranked in fewest home runs allowed. Cincy who is 5-1 at home is just 1-4 in their last five road games and 1-5 versus a right-handed starter. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
|||||||
04-12-21 | Kings +2.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 110-117 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Sacramento at New Orleans 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Pelicans- This looks like a very short line to me as New Orleans who has a 2-game lead over the Kings for the final playoff spot and have won their last two are less than a long shot favorite. Sacramento has dropped six straight and are 8-21 ATS after a SU loss and yet this price is so low. But, the Pelicans are 5-12 ATS as home favorites and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. Take SACRAMENTO! |
|||||||
04-12-21 | Bulls +2.5 v. Grizzlies | 90-101 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Chicago at Memphis 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- It's difficult for me to believe that the Bulls are 29-23 ATS on the season including 18-8 ATS on the road because it seems when I have them they fall apart like their last time out at Atlanta. Both of these clubs have lost their last two games and the Grizzlies may have an excuse as Justin Winslow, Jontay Porter and De'Anthony Melton will be sidelined while the Bulls will be at full strength. Like I said Chicago is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 road games and 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CHICAGO! |