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04-13-19 | Cardinals v. Reds +107 | 2-5 | Win | 107 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cardinals- Cincinnati enters Monterrey Mexico on a three-game winning streak taking out Miami 21-1 in the last three games. They will start Tanner Roark (0-0, 5.79 ERA) who started the past six seasons with Washington. St. Louis will start veteran Adam Wainwright (1-0, 4.50) who had only seven starts last season and has missed two full seasons in the last four years. Wainwright is 9-11 with a 5.09 ERA lifetime against the Reds as the Cardinals have won five in-a-row after sweeping the Dodgers in a four-game series. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-13-19 | Pirates +108 v. Nationals | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 10 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Washington 4:05 ET Pirates over Nationals- Washington as expected fell short last night against the Pirates after winning a pair of 'revenge' games over Philadelphia. (The whole Harper deal) Pittsburgh will start the much over-rated Chris Archer (1-0, 2.45 ERA) who is pitching while appealing his five-game suspension. Having spent his career with Tampa Bay Archer is just 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA in a pair of starts against the Nats. Anibal Sanchez (0-1, 6.52) is 3-5 with a 3.45 ERA in nine starts against Pittsburgh but has been hit hard in his work so far this season. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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04-12-19 | Rockies v. Giants -134 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 24 m | Show | |
Colorado at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Rockies- Rockies have lost five straight and nine of 10 and are at 3-9 while San Francisco is 4-9 including 2-4 at home. Coming out of the Cactus League Colorado had four of the the top 10 hitters and they all went cold when the team moved north, as a matter of fact they have yet to win at home going 0-5. The Giants are an awful mess and have lost eight of their last 10 at home while the Rockies are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Both starters have had issues with Colorado's Chad Bettis (0-2, 11.88 ERA) getting rocked for 14 hits and 11 runs in eight innings. Drew Pomeranz (0-1, 4.00) hasn't had much support in his pair of starts but that changes today. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-12-19 | Astros -138 v. Mariners | 10-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 10 m | Show | |
Houston at Seattle 10:10 ET Astros over Mariners- These clubs enter this fray with six game winning streaks as Houston just swept the A's and Yankees in a pair of three-game sets at Minute Maid park. Seattle with the best record in baseball (13-2) just swept a pair three-game sets at the White Sox and Kansas City scoring 54 runs. So, when I look at this line with Houston favored on the road I become a little skeptical about why the Mariners are an underdog here. Wade LeBlanc (2-0, 4.76 ERA) is very capable. For the Astros it will be Wade Miley (1-1, 2.31) and he is the better of the two Wades! I'll be selective with the trends and will say Houston is 19-7 in their last 26 trips to Seattle. Take HOUSTON! |
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04-12-19 | Mets v. Braves -105 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
New York Mets at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Mets- A pair of huge trends go head-to-head as the Mets invade Atlanta to face the red hot Braves. Atlanta has won their last three and will be sending Kyle Wright to the mound and the Braves are 0-6 in his six starts since his arrival in September but they have provided him with just 11 runs of support in six games. The Mets will start another of their 'great' pitching prospects as Zack Wheeler (0-2, 10.24 ERA) takes the hill. Zack had a great spring but faced the Nationals twice and was lucky to come away with just one loss as New York lost both of his starts. Atlanta is much better at home going 11-2 in their last 13 while New York still have problems with the Braves going 5-12 in the last 17 meetings and Braves are 7-1 in last eight overall. I don't care who pitches for the Braves, it won't matter! Take ATLANTA! |
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04-12-19 | Angels v. Cubs -147 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Angels- I still contend that one of the best ways to win handicapping baseball is to ride the winning streaks and play 'against' when teams are on losing streaks. Okay, that being said I just want to note that Los Angeles somehow has won six in-a-row the last two without Mike Trout. But, they key factor is that they were all at home. Now, the Angels on the road are bedeviled going 1-5 and are 1-10 in their last 11 road games overall. The Cubs started poorly losing seven of nine on the road and now return home and look to return the favor to a west coast team that is playing 11 AM their time. Chicago has won the last four meetings. Take the CUBS! |
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04-11-19 | Pirates v. Cubs -128 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Pirates- The Cubs slow start (3-8) has some in the Windy City grumbling about Joe Madden and his future. Imagine that...the guy that led them to their only World Series win in 111 years. Chicago's offense has been spotty so far and their pitching has been hit hard with Yu Darish and Jon Lester ailing. Pittsburgh will start Joe Musgrove (1-0. 0.00 ERA) who dominated in his lone start against Cincinnati and is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA against the Cubs with both wins coming last season. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (0-1, 10.29) was blasted in his lone start last Friday against Milwaukee but is 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA in five appearances against the Pirates. Add that the Cubs are 17-6 in Quintana's 23 home starts. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-10-19 | Dodgers v. Cardinals -102 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Dodgers- The Cardinals have taken the first two of a four-game series and have moved about .500 for the first time this season. The power hitting Dodgers are just 3-8 in their last 11 meetings against St. Louis and will start Kenta Maeda (2-0, 3:09 ERA) did not make a start against the 'Red Birds' last season but is 2-0 with a 4.19 ERA in six appearances. St. Louis is start Jack Flaherty (0-0, 3.86) and his is 0-1 with a 1.50 ERA against LA in 12 innings of career work. Stay with the streaks wining and losing...take ST. LOUIS! |
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04-10-19 | Yankees v. Astros -110 | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
N.Y. Yankees at Houston 7:40 ET Astros over Yankees- The Yankees have been beset with a plethora of injuries affecting their starting pitching, bullpen and position players as well. Seven of New York's top 12 players are on the DL as they put out a make shift line-up night after night. Houston who has always given the Yankees fits are 5-0 at home and 9-3 versus the Bombers at minute Maid Park where the Astros are 18-6 in their last 24 games as hosts. James Paxton (1-1, 4.09 ERA) get the start for New York and he is 7-3 lifetime against Houston including 4-1 with a 3.18 ERA at Houston. Still, it's the ASTROS! |
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04-10-19 | Padres v. Giants -102 | 3-1 | Loss | -102 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
San Diego at San Francisco 3:45 ET Giants over Padres- A pair of the NL's younger future stars Nick Margevicius (0-1, 1.80 ERA) of the Padres and the Giants Dereck Rodriguez (son of Pudge) who is 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA. These two faced-off on March 30 when the Giants prevailed 3-2 as Margevicius allowed just one run and hit in five innings while Rodriguez is 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA in three career starts against San Diego. The Giants have scored just five runs in D-Rods two starts but have picked up their scoring with five and seven runs on their past two games. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-09-19 | Brewers v. Angels +121 | 8-11 | Win | 121 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Brewers- The Angels aside from Mike Trout are having problems scoring runs but were able to supply homers form three other players in their win over Milwaukee last night. Tonight Matt Harvey (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will one again attempt to win his first game as an AL starter and begin a new chapter in his career. The Brewers will go with second year starter Freddy Peralta (1-0, 3.27) who will try and contain Mike Trout and the rest of the Angels who are 4-1 at home. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-09-19 | Padres v. Giants +113 | 2-7 | Win | 113 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Padres- it appears that the roles of these two teams have switched as it is now the Padres who have the upper hand starting the season 7-4 while San Francisco is 3-8 and have lost their last two. San Diego will start Joey Lucchesi (2-0, 0.00 ERA) who has yet to allow a run and only seven hits in 10.1 innings. The Giants will counter with Derek Holland (0-1, 5.00) who has surrendered just seven hits in nine innings and struck out seven Dodgers in a 5-inning no decision. The issue here is that the Padres are 3-11 in Lucchesi's 14 starts against the NL West. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-09-19 | Mariners v. Royals +101 | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Seattle at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Mariners- 'Break-up the Mariners'...32 home runs is their first 12 games including five yesterday against the Royals has Seattle at the top of the AL West at 10-2. Kansas City has dropped seven straight after winning their first two games of the season and will start hard throwing Jakob Junis (1-0, 4.63 ERA) who posted a win his his lone home start against the white Sox. The Mariners will send Marco Gonzales (3-0, 3.20) to the hill and has three starts against the Royals going 1-1 with a 5.87 ERA. This time it's KANSAS CITY! |
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04-08-19 | Brewers v. Angels -101 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at LA Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Brewers- Milwaukee is off to a quick start (8-2) on the season and will have their most effective hurler to date as Jhoulys Chacin (2-0, 4.22 ERA) takes the hill. The Brewers have had MVP Christian Yelich get off to a fast start leading the way hitting .361 with five homers and 13 RBI's. LA has had their superstar Mike Trout lead the way of late hitting five homers in the past five games with seven walks. Trevor Cahill (0-1, 3.75) gets the nod for Los Angeles and he is 1-0 with a 2.29 ERA lifetime against Milwaukee. Take the ANGELS! |
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04-08-19 | Mariners v. Royals +106 | 13-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Seattle at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Mariners- Streaks are a key to winning baseball during the long season and are a strong factor in turning a profit. Kansas City has dropped six straight after opening the season with a pair of wins over the White Sox and have also dropped their last five meetings against Seattle. The Mariners will start 'King' Felix Hernandez (1-0, 1.69 ERA) who is off of the worst season of his career (8-14, 5.06 ERA) while going 2-0 against the Royals last year. Kansas City returns home after getting swept at Minnesota (0-2) and Detroit (0-3) and will start Homer Bailey (yes THAT Homer Bailey) who was traded to KC after his dismal stint in Cincinnati where he was 1-14 with a 6.09 ERA in 20 starts for the Reds in 2018. Maybe getting out of that bandbox will help in pitcher friendly Kauffman Stadium where the Royals won their first two games. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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04-08-19 | Dodgers v. Cardinals +104 | 3-4 | Win | 104 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Dodgers- The Dodgers have won five straight being led by Cody Bellinger who has a 10-game hitting streak to start the season with seven home runs and 18 RBI's to go along with a .455 batting average. Los Angeles will start Hyun-Jin Ryu (2-0, 2.08 ERA) who and just 15 starts last season due to injury and is 1-2 lifetime against the Cardinals. St. Louis will start Miles Mikolas (0-1, 7.20) who will try and contain LA's power attack. Milkolas doesn't give up the long ball. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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04-07-19 | Mariners v. White Sox -105 | 12-5 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 8 m | Show | |
Seattle at Chicago WS 2:00 ET White Sox over Mariners- Seattle is off to a fantastic 8-2 start and lead the Majors with 24 homers in their 10 games homering at least in each contest. Today, the Mariners will start Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 6.75 ERA) who was racked for six runs and seven hits in his lone start against Boston while Chicago's Ivan Nova (0-0, 1.29) gets the nod for the Pale Hose. Nova went seven innings in his first start allowing just one run and goes against for Chicago who is 45-20 in the last 65 meetings vs. the Mariners at home. Take WHILE SOX! |
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04-06-19 | Dodgers v. Rockies +115 | 7-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:10 ET Rockies over Dodgers- The powerful Dodgers who lead the majors in home runs with 21 led by Cody Bellinger who has 16 with 16 RBI's in just eight games. Los Angeles will start hard throwing Walker Buehler who the Dodgers babied so much during spring training that he wasn't ready when he got his first start and lasted just three innings allowing five earned runs. Colorado had three players hit over 400 during the spring and they all started the season slowly. Look for the Rockies to take advantage of their home field and get the win here. Take the ROCKIES! |
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04-06-19 | Cubs v. Brewers -121 | 14-8 | Loss | -121 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Brewers over Cubs- When you're 'hot' you're 'hot' and when you're not you're not. Milwaukee is hot winning six straight and seven of eight so far this season while Chicago has lost six straight and is 1-6 on the season. The Cubs have opened the season on the road and have yet to play a game in the Windy City as pitching has been their biggest issue. Chi-town hurlers have surrendered 55 runs in those six loses an average over nine runs per contest and playing in Milwaukee won't help improve those numbers. Chicago's Cole Hamels was rocked in his first start and I won't be surprised if it happens here. Take the BREWERS! |
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04-06-19 | Nationals -130 v. Mets | 5-6 | Loss | -130 | 3 h 34 m | Show | |
Washington at New York Mets 1:10 ET Nationals over Mets- No Bryce Harper, no Daniel Murphy and no Trea Turner at shortstop...no matter cuz Washington will beat-up Mets hurler Steven Metz. Although the Nationals have been hit with defections they have enough left to handle this imposter squad from Gotham. Normally when I hear Gotham I think of the Giants or Yankees because the Mets are really nothing more then an also ran in New York. Anyway, the Mets are 5-2 on the season but Washington is 11-5 in their last 16 road games and 53-21 over the Mets in the last 74 meetings in New York. Take WASHINGTON! |
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04-05-19 | Rangers v. Angels -114 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Texas at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Rangers- It is said that the 'third time is a charm' and 'we' will find out tonight as the Angles host Texas after having lost five straight. But, this is 'our' third attempt to win with Los Angeles. This Angels line-up other than Mike Trout is weak and I expect them to have a long season without much offensive punch but each game is it's own entity. Texas has won three straight and five of their last six while the Angels have dropped five straight and will have Felix Pena on the hill and he is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA against the Rangers as LA won both starts. Lance Lynn has struggled since coming to the AL and is 0-1, 5.40 ERA against the Angels. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-04-19 | Cubs v. Braves -114 | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Chicago at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Cubs- After an opening day win the Cubs have dropped four straight and are beginning to become concerned about their sluggish start as their pitching has allowed 33 runs in their last four games. One of the Cubs concerns is Yu Darvish (0-0, 10.13 ERA) who surrendered seven walks, in 2 2/3 innings and was 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA against Atlanta last season. After opening the season with three straight losses to Philadelphia, the Braves has come back with a pair of wins and even their record tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-03-19 | Cardinals v. Pirates -104 | 5-4 | Loss | -104 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cardinals- The last time I tried this the Pirates blew a 4-0 7th inning lead and folded in extra-innings 6-5 to the Cardinals late surge against the Pittsburgh relief pitching. I have always been a St. Louis baseball fan and not just because I lover their 'uniforms' because of the way they have played the game over the years. Truly a fundamentally sound team that has taken on a different dimension. St. Louis has struck out a NL worst 64 times registering at least 10 strikeouts in all five games and are up against a nemesis from last season. The Pirates' Jameson Taillon had three starts against the Cards last season and was 2-0 with a 2.11 ERA. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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04-01-19 | Angels -109 v. Mariners | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
LA Angels at Seattle 10:10 ET Angels over Mariners- It is a shame that Seattle who is now 5-1 after having their way with the A's in Japan and in near sweep of the World Champion Red Sox and now will have all that momentum halted with the dethroned 'King Felix' Hernandez takes the mound. Chris Stratton starts for the Angels and spent the entire spring with the Giants and will be facing Seattle for the first time. Hernandez's slip is slowing as he was 0-8 with a 6.34 ERA in this last 11 starts in 2018. It may get better (how could it not) but not enough. Take LOS ANGELES ANGELS! |
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04-01-19 | Cardinals v. Pirates -120 | 6-5 | Loss | -120 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 1:05 ET Pirates over Cardinals- St. Louis who has finished ahead of Pittsburgh in the standings for 19 consecutive seasons but have started this season 1-3 while the Pirates split their two-game series in Cincinnati and will have Chris Archer on the mound and he will be opposed by Adam Wainwright who made only eight starts last season and is on the downside of his career. Archer came over to Pittsburgh at the end of last season and was 2-1 with a 2.07 ERA in September. Take the PIRATES! |
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03-30-19 | Angels +105 v. A's | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 17 m | Show | |
LA Angels at Oakland 9:00 ET Angels over A's- Well, at least we no long have to worry about the Angels going scoreless this season as they final got on the board in the eighth inning of their second game of the year after getting shutout in their opener. LA finally came to life as Mike Trout recorded two RBI along with Andrelton Simmons. Felix Pena gets the start for the Angels while Brett Anderson (who had an excellent spring) will take the hill for the A's. Tonight the Angels get it done again. Take LOS ANGELES ANGLES! |
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03-29-19 | Cardinals v. Brewers -104 | 9-5 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Cardinals- Milwaukee is off to a great start with their stars leading the way as MVP Christian Yelich blasting a 3-run homer and Lorenzo Cain making a game saving catch robbing the Cardinals. The Brewers are 'geared-up' for the season and will be starting second year righty Freddy Peralta (6-4, 4.25 ERA) who was outstanding in that Miller Park hitters park going 4-1 with a 2.73 ERA holding opponents batting average to .123. Jack Flaherty who has a bright future for the Cardinals just get caught here by a highly motivated club. Take the BREWERS! |
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03-28-19 | Pirates v. Reds -115 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 18 h 43 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Pirates- Hey it's the 'new' look Reds with a fresh face David Bell as manager, Yasiel Puig and Joey Votto (no homers hit under .200 in spring) showing the way for the young talent. Cincinnati has finished last the past four seasons and are looking toward getting to the 500 mark for the first time in six years. Losing Scooter Gennett for the early part of the season won't help but it is spring and hope is in the air. Luis Castillo a veteran that is thrilled to be an Opening Day pitcher in Cincinnati in the country's National Pastime. Take CINCINNATI! |
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10-28-18 | Red Sox v. Dodgers -133 | 5-1 | Loss | -133 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Boston at Los Angeles 8:15 ET Dodgers over Red Sox- A pair of much milined front line hurlers with weak post season records will face off in Game 5 as David Price takes the hill for Boston and Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers. The playoff history of both these pitchers leaves much to be desired but Kershaw has had two great starts at home this post season but was roughed up in Boston. Los Angeles should have their power hitter back in the line-up unless of course Dave Roberts decides once again to sit 126 homers on the bench. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-26-18 | Red Sox +145 v. Dodgers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 29 h 48 m | Show |
Boston at L.A. Dodgers 8:05 ET Red Sox over Dodgers- I am having difficulty digesting the fact that for the first two games of the World Series one manager out-smarted everyone by taking 126 homers out of the line-up because of percentages. This is a team like the Yankees that is power driven (long ball) and are not built for the playoffs where pitching and defense are the most important factors. Listen all, I am a New Yorker and of course would love to see 'any' team from Boston lose...but, from start to finish this season they have been the best and have shown it in the playoffs and World Series , there is no reason to thing they wilL stop, the Dodgers have been exposed and the Red Sox are just the all-around better team . Take BOSTON! |
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10-24-18 | Dodgers v. Red Sox -138 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Boston 8:05 ET Red Sox over Dodgers- Okay, we are all aware of David Price's record in post-season action (1-9 as a starter) but, I believe he has turned the corner after his last and most successful outings. This Dodgers are playing for the first time at Fenway Park and will be starting Hyun-Jin Ryu who has come-on later in the season. But, the Red Sox are better balanced and move up 2-0 in the series. Take BOSTON! |
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10-23-18 | Dodgers v. Red Sox -143 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Boston 8:09 ET Red Sox over Dodgers- When baseball people would talk about World Series droughts the Red Sox were always at the top of the list along with the Chicago Cubs. Bit, Boston ended that 1919 wayback win by getting a title in 2004 and two others since while the Dodgers haven't cashed in last in 1988 (Kurt Gibson the hero). Clayton Kershaw who is making his first start in Fenway Park seems to have broken his post-season hex with performances in the NLCS against the Brewers but he just doesn't have the same 'stuff' on the mound. Chris Sale starts for Boston, is healthy and ready to go in Game One. Take BOSTON! |
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10-20-18 | Dodgers -110 v. Brewers | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
L.A. Dodgers and Milwaukee 8:40 ET Dodgers over Brewers- Okay down to game Seven as it should be and the visitor is favored over the home team and the team with the best record in the NL. That's because hard throwing Walker Buehler (0-1, 6.75 ERA) is taking the hill for Los Angeles. Buehler was knocked around in his start in Game 3 but comes up the favorite here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-19-18 | Dodgers -104 v. Brewers | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers and Milwaukee 8:40 ET Dodgers over Brewers- The 'Book' sez...we are supposed to be on the Brewers and for a few reasons. First, they are in a must win situation, second they are at home because they won more games than anyone else in the NL. So, why is Milwaukee a team that is 54-31 at home an underdog here? Maybe they think Greg Counsell's antics have run there course or that Christian Yelich (3-20, .150) like some many other stars after great regular season's just don't deliver in the post season. Hyun-Jin Ryu (1-0, 1.59 ERA) starts for LA while it doesn't matter who starts for Milwaukee if the ever get the lead. The 'numbers' don't lie...take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-18-18 | Red Sox v. Astros -183 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -183 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Boston at Houston 8:09 ET Red Sox over Astros- I've seen enough. Having to watch the Astros go down the way they did last night left me thinking that there is no way the Red Sox are going to lose. They have done it all season winning 108 regular season games with the player that had the best all-round season Mookie Betts leading the way as he did last night. The pressure in all on Houston and they just can't match what the Sawx have here, last year was theirs this year it's Boston. Take the RED SOX! |
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10-17-18 | Red Sox v. Astros -142 | Top | 8-6 | Loss | -142 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Boston at Houston 8:39 ET Astros over Red Sox- After a loss in Game 1 of this series the Red Sox of this have bounced back with a pair of wins as their bats have come alive. Boston will start Rick Porcello (18-7, 4.18 ERA) who pitched an inning of relief in Game 2 and has a post season win against the Yankees. Houston will start Charlie Morton (15-3, 3.13) who is making his first post season start for a club that is 7-1 after a loss and 25-8 in their last 33 overall. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-16-18 | Brewers v. Dodgers -147 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers 9:05 ET Dodgers over Brewers- The Brewers (+) provided a huge underdog win for 'us' last night despite the efforts of the in-over-his-head manager Greg Council who is getting as bone-headed as the Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Bringing pitchers in for no reason other then to be seen on National TV has been Council's trait and Robert leaves pitcher in to hit in late innings trailing with tying runners on base. Tonight, LA goes with veteran Rick Hill who went 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 12 innings against the Brewers this summer. Take the DODGERS! |
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10-15-18 | Brewers +166 v. Dodgers | 4-0 | Win | 166 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at LA Dodgers 7:35 ET Brewers over Dodgers- Well, from what I've seen in the two game played between these two so far I believe that Greg Council (Brewers Manager) is in over his head. His 'panic' started in Game One when with a lead he decides to throw the AL 's top reliever for three inning thus taking him out of Game 2 before it even starts. Then in Game 2 Council has to show that he is a 'big league' manager by taking out his started Miley while in the mist of a six inning shutout.so, of course his relievers surrender runs and them when crunch time came he had to use Jeremy Jeffress who just doesn't cut it. Still, they will rebound here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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10-14-18 | Astros v. Red Sox +115 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 115 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Astros- so here he is...the $250,000,000 man starting for the Red Sox with an 0-9 career playoff record with a 6.03 ERA. I am of course referring to David Price who gets the start for Boston today. Houston will go with Gerrit Cole (1-0, 1.29 ERA) has 12 strikeouts in seven innings in his first post season start and was 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA against Boston this season. Still, the Sox can't afford to go down 0-2 at home. Take BOSTON! |
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10-13-18 | Astros v. Red Sox -111 | Top | 7-2 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 8:09 ET Red Sox over Astros- As a former New York Yankees' season ticket holder you have no idea how much this selection hurts me. Having to take the Red Sox pains me until I get the final score and 'collect.' Justin Verlander (1-0, 3.38 ERA) worked five hitless innings against Cleveland in the opening of the Division series and will up against an equally impressive playoff performer Chris Sale (1-0, 2.84) who struck-out eight in 5.1 innings in his playoffs action against the Yankees. Look I hate to do it but 'Beantown' is the side. Take BOSTON! |
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10-09-18 | Red Sox v. Yankees -117 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 8:05 ET Yankees over Red Sox- Boston showed the Yankees and the rest of the AL why and how they won 108 regular season games Monday. The Red Sox have one of the best balanced lineup in baseball and will send native New Yorker Rick Porcello (17-7, 4.38 ERA) who was 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA against New York this season but is 0-3 with a 5.33 ERA in 12 post-season starts. CC Sabathia (10-6, 4.20) is 8-3 with a 3.26 ERA in 18 postseason appearances including 6-0 with a 3.32 ERA in ALDS starts. Add that the Yankees are 7-1 on their last eight home playoff games. Take the YANKEES! |
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10-08-18 | Astros v. Indians -122 | Top | 11-3 | Loss | -122 | 19 h 47 m | Show |
Houston at Cleveland 1:30 ET Indians over Astros- Unlike the Rockies I expect the Indians to return home and get some base hits, especially against the one pitcher who has had an off-season for Houston. Dallas Keuchel (12-11,3.74 ERA) finished the regular season going 1-1 with a 5.76 ERA and struggled against the Indians this summer surrendering six runs in 11 innings. Cleveland will start Mike Clevinger (13-8, 3.02) who did finish strong going 6-1 with a 2.17 ERA in 11 starts. AT home he have been great at hoe going 7-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 17 starts. Take the INDIANS! |
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10-07-18 | Brewers v. Rockies -152 | Top | 6-0 | Loss | -152 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Colorado 4:37 ET Rockies over Brewers- Milwaukee is on a streak in the playoffs that only a few have enjoyed as they have posted 10 straight wins going back to the regular season and can move to the Championship series with a win today. Colorado has hate to play four games against three different teams in three different cities in five days, now they return home where they play better as their batting averages climb. German Marquez (14-11, 377 ERA) get the start for the home clubs and he has been outstanding striking out 230 in less then 200 innings and has not allowed more then three runs in any of his last 13 starts. Take COLORADO! |
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10-06-18 | Yankees v. Red Sox -108 | 6-2 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Boston 8:15 ET Red Sox over Yankees- I don't know if this is a result of the zig-zag theory (My friend Larry Ness like this one) where and just take the team to win that lost their previous game. This is for playoffs and works best in basketball to the best of my knowledge. Growing up around the Yankees you might expect me to knee jerk my selection and take New York. They have had their way against David Price as he is 0-3 with a 10.43 ERA against the Yankees this season and 0-8 in nine playoff starts. If these stats weren't so ugly I'd have Boston on top, but as it is...take the RED SOX! |
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10-06-18 | Indians +138 v. Astros | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 60 m | Show |
Cleveland at Houston 4:30 ET Indians over Astros- Cleveland is the dark horse in the AL and their Game 1 performance had them playing the part losing meekly 7-2 against the Astros losing to their best Juston Verlander. Today they will start Carlos Carrasco (17-10, 3.38 ERA) who closed the season with an impressive outing against Kansas City after three previous losses while Houston will counter with Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.81) who won his last five regular season appearances. The Indians have lost four straight road playoff games but are 27-13 in the last 40 meetings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-05-18 | Yankees v. Red Sox -173 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 22 h 14 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:32 ET Red Sox over Yankees- I don't believe it, I don't believe all the reports of Chris Sale's (12-4, 2.11 ERA) supposed 'problems.' WE know how dominating he can be as his number tell the tale only 102 hits surrendered in 158 innings while throwing to a WHIP of 0.86. The Red Sox didn't allow his to do much in the closing weeks but believe me if he is starting this game he is ready. Yankees' bats aren't geared for this...take BOSTON! |
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10-04-18 | Rockies v. Brewers -153 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 48 m | Show |
Colorado at Milwaukee 5:07 ET Brewers over Rockies- It looks like Greg Counsell will take the Oakland A's route by starting a reliever in Game 1 of the NL Division Playoffs with one minor difference. Bob Melvin started 'his' relievers in an elimination game where every action is considered to win, whereas the Brewers are just starting a Best-of-5 series. Milwaukee has the advantage of home field but in is more then that, Colorado is going to play their four game in five days in four different cities and the wear could slow them down today. The Brewers were 5-2 against the Rockies this summer and did end up with the best record in the NL. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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10-02-18 | Rockies +129 v. Cubs | Top | 2-1 | Win | 129 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Colorado at Chicago 8:00 ET Rockies over Cubs- In a very unusual situation both these clubs had an opportunity to win their respective divisions yesterday and must now after losing will play a one-and-done Wild Card elimination match. The ironic thing is that both these clubs had the division lead with three games remaining and were able to hold off the Dodgers and Brewers. Colorado will start Kyle Freeland (17-7, 2.85 ERA) who closed the season with 11 straight quality starts going 8-0 with a 2.18 ERA. Jon Lester (18-6, 3.32) who is also hot finishing the season 6-1 with a 1.71 ERA over his last eight starts. But, he is 1-3 in five starts against the Rockies. It's been a struggle for Chicago of late while Colorado won nine of 10 before their loss to Los Angeles Monday. Take the ROCKIES! |
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09-26-18 | Dodgers -115 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- The Dodgers hold a half-game lead over Colorado in the NL West but are threatened by St. Louis for the final Wild Card spot. It's not that complicated but the Dodgers still need to win with just four games to go. Arizona has fallen by the wayside during crunch time winning just four of their last 17 games to fall 8-games behind Los Angeles and Colorado. The Dodgers will start Ross Stripling (8-5, 2.84 ERA) who has lost three straight decisions and is just 0-3 with a 5.19 ERA at Chase field. But, Arizona is sending their best Zack Greinke (14-11, 3.21) to the hill and the game is a virtual pick-em and he is just 2-6 since August. Take the DODGERS! |
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09-24-18 | A's v. Mariners -127 | Top | 7-3 | Loss | -127 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
Oakland and Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over A's- The Athletics have finished their home schedule 50-31 and must finish with six games on the road against the Mariners and Angels. Oakland trails New York for the first Wild Card spot and need just one more victory to clinch their place in the post season. The Mariners have had their way with the A's as they are 17-8 in the last 25 meetings and 8-2 in the last 10 in Seattle. The Mariners will start Jim (No-hit) Paxton (11-6, 3.83 ERA who needs just six strikeouts for 200 on the season. Take SEATTLE! |
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09-21-18 | Red Sox v. Indians -128 | Top | 7-5 | Loss | -128 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Red Sox- It took 153 games of which Boston won 104 before they clinched the AL East. (HA). The Red Sox have been great all season long and the sealed the AL Eastern Division with a 11-6 win over the Yankees yesterday. I expect a little letdown for a week or so. Tonight, Boston will start Chris Sale (12-4, 1.92 ERA) and he just wen three innings in his last start as they prepare him for the playoffs. Cleveland will start Trevor Bauer (12-6, 2.22) who is 6-1 with a 1.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 12 home starts. Take CLEVELAND! |
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09-20-18 | Red Sox v. Yankees -160 | Top | 11-6 | Loss | -160 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:50 ET Yankees over Red Sox- I guess 'turn-about-is-fair-play' and the Yankees look to atone for their four game disaster at Fenway Park in August. Boston need one more win to clinch the AL East but the Yankees are making them suffer a bit as they look to sweep this three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Masahiro Tanaka (1205, 3.47 ERA) has a current 20 inning scoreless streak and has allowed two earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts and he is 8-4 in 17 career starts against the Red Sox. Aaron Judge is back and that makes the Yankees that much better. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-19-18 | Cubs v. Diamondbacks -105 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
Chicago at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Cubs- Just when the games become most meaningful the Diamondbacks are hitting the skids and not baseballs as they have lost their last four while the Cubs who are struggling with relief pitcher injuries are keeping pace. Chicago is set to start Cole Hamels (9-9, 3.67 ERA) who is 4-0 since coming over from Texas with a 1.57 ERA. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (5-2, 4.14) who is 2-0 in his last 11 starts. The Cubs may not need their relief pitchers as their starters have a 2.53 ERA since August 16 but they won't have enough tonight. Take ARIZONA! |
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09-18-18 | Cubs -107 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 9-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Chicago at Arizona 9:40 ET Cubs over Diamondbacks- Just when the games become most meaningful the Diamondbacks are hitting the skids and not baseballs as they have lost their last three while the Cubs who are struggling with relief pitcher injuries are keeping pace. Chicago is set to start Mike Montgomery (4-5, 3.87 ERA) who has a 1.69 ERA against Arizona while the D'Backs will start Matt Andriese (3-5, 4.76). The Cubs may not need their relief pitchers as their starters have a 2.53 ERA since August 16. Take CHICAGO! |
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09-16-18 | Dodgers -145 v. Cardinals | Top | 0-5 | Loss | -145 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 8:05 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- In the tight NL Wild Card chase the Dodgers in three days have gone for the outside looking in to the top spot in the West. Los Angels has now won four straight while St. Louis has taken a different road and have lost their last four. A pair of pitchers recently off the disabled list take the hill tonight, for the Dodgers it will be Ross Stripling (8-3, 2.61 ERA) and for the Cardinals it is Adam Wainwright (1-3, 4.70). For LA ,Stripling is making his eighth straight road start and just his second since off the DL while Wainwright is also making just his second start off the DL. The Cards started haven't made it back yet as he is 0-2 with a 5.74 ERA in three starts at home. Take the DODGERS! |
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09-15-18 | Dodgers -127 v. Cardinals | Top | 17-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 60 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 1:15 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- The Dodgers have picked up the pace winning their last three as they continue looking up at the Rockies and Diamondbacks on the outside in as far as the NL playoffs are concerned. These two have identical record but in realistic terms only Los Angeles has a viable chance for the postseason. Rich Hill (8-5, 3.88 ERA) will start for Da' Bums while John Gant (7-5, 3.16) gets the nod for the Birds. The Dodgers are 'hot' and will continue their chase in theWest with a win here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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09-14-18 | Dodgers -120 v. Cardinals | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
Los Angeles at St. Louis 8:15 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- The Dodgers remain 1-game back in the Wild Card race and are currently on the outside looking in. Yet, last night when discussing the NL chances in the World Series most of the opinions were that the Dodgers were the best match-up against either Houston or Boston. Doesn't it seem strange that they would 'like' a team that may not even qualify for the post season. St. Louis who leads LA by that single game is just 5-7 in September after a 22-6 August and will start Jack Flaherty (8-6, 2.92 ERA) who is 4-0 in his last seven starts. LA will start (Oh I love this guy) Walker Buehler (6-5, 3.09) who was knocked around by the Rockies in his last start. He redeems himself here. Take the DODGERS! |
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09-11-18 | Indians v. Rays +103 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Cleveland at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Indians- Last April when the MLB season began I saw the Rays as one of the worst team on all of baseball, I thought that they were weak hitting and were slow afoot with virtually no pitching depth. So here we are now in mid-September with Tampa Bay behind Cleveland by just one game in the loss column but unfortunately for them they play on the AL East with the Red Sox and Yankees while the Indians lead the AL Central by over 15-games. The Rays have now won 12 straight games at home and playing indoors with the dingy lighting aids them more then most. As a small dog they have plenty of bite. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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09-08-18 | Dodgers -134 v. Rockies | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -134 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:10 ET Dodgers over Rockies- The Dodgers were expected to run away with the title in the NL West and find themselves trailing the Rockies by a half-game for the top spot and a full game behind in the Wild Card chase. Now. On the road against their most determined rival they are a strong favorite as Walker Buehler (6-4, 2.92 ERA) take the mound. Buehler's ERA is a meager 1.48 over his past seven starts and Los Angeles is 8-1 in their last nine games against NL West opponents. Colorado will send Kyle Freeland (13-7, 2.96) who is 7-1 with a 2.35 ERA (not bad) and is still the underdog according to oddsmakers. Tale the DODGERS! |
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09-07-18 | Yankees v. Mariners -110 | 4-0 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 10:10 ET Seahawks over Yankees- Although the Yankees have the second best record in baseball behind Boston I am surprised as they have struggled since the All-Star break. Tonight they will start Masahiro Tanaka (10-5, 3.83 ERA) who ended a five game winless stretch with a win last time out is 6-0 with a 2.34 ERA in seven career starts against Seattle. But, his mound opponent James Paxton (11-5, 3.74) and had 10 strikeouts in just five innings in his last start against Oakland after a stint on the DL. New York is much weaker behind the plate with the return of Sanchez who had two passed balls in his first inning back behind the plate (also allowed a 'wild pitch' that was catchable). Take SEATTLE! |
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09-07-18 | Astros -110 v. Red Sox | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Astros over Red Sox- These two clubs may end up facing each other for the AL title and Word Series spot as Boston roars through the league. So, when I see the Red Sox open as an underdog at home my eyebrows raise. Granted Houston is the defending World Series Champions but there is no way the should be favored here. David Price (14-6, 3.50 ERA) returns after missing one start after winning five straight in his last seven starts with an ERA of 1.62 since the all-Star break while Astros starter Gerrit Cole (13-5, 2.86) has 243 strikeouts this season. Even so Boston should not be a dog at Fenway with their 'hottest' pitcher on the hill. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-05-18 | Cardinals v. Nationals -117 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
St. Louis at Washington 7:05 ET Nationals over Cardinals- Now that they have 'thrown in the towel' the Nationals are playing inspired baseball winning two of their last three contests in dramatic fashion including Monday's extra inning come-from-behind victory over St. Louis. Tonight, the Cardinals will send Miles Mikolas (13-4, 2.96 ERA) who has started to show some wear and tear as he has allowed seven runs and 20 hits in his last two starts covering just 9.2 innings. He has two career starts against Washington and is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two starts. Take WASHINGTON! |
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09-03-18 | Giants v. Rockies -130 | Top | 8-9 | Win | 100 | 5 h 0 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 3:10 ET Rockies over Giants- Colorado trails both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks by 1.5 games for the final Wild Card spot in the NL and open 10-game home stand where they will play three against the Dodgers and four against Arizona. But, first they must take care of business also ran Giants. San Francisco who is 29-40 on the road will start Madison Bumgarner (5-5, 2.68 ERA) while Colorado will start Tyler Anderson (6-7, 4.69). The Rockies have won five of the past six meetings and that is probably why the line is do high against Bumgarner. Giants weak hitting is their domed. Take COLORADO! |
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09-02-18 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -168 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 18 m | Show |
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- Late heroics were provided by Matt Kemp last night as his 3-run homer gave the Dodgers a 3-2 win and pulled them even with the Diamondbacks for the top spot in the NL West. With 26 games remaining for both clubs each leads Colorado by a half-game and the Wild Card is also in the mix. Arizona will start the rejuvenated Clay Buchholtz (7-2, 2.07 ERA) who is 6-1 with a 1.53 ERA in his last nine starts while the Dodgers will start hard throwing rookie Walker Buehler (6-4, 3.02) who was 2-0 with a 1.07 ERA in has last four starts in August. This time it's the DODGERS! |
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09-01-18 | Rays v. Indians -119 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -119 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Rays- In a scheduling oddity Tampa Bay and Cleveland a pair of American League clubs met each other for the just the second time Saturday and are off their first meeting Friday where the Indians prevailed 3-0. Tonight the Rays will start Blake Snell (16-5, 2.05 ERA) who is second in the Al in wins and ERA but was left off the original All-Star team selection but is being considered for the Cy Young Award. Cleveland will counter with Shane Bieber (8-2, 4.52) who is unbeaten in his last six starts and went 3-0 in August. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-31-18 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -125 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 Dodgers over Diamondbacks- There is something way wrong with this 'price.' Zack Greinke (13-8, 2.92 ERA) who has defeated the Dodgers twice already this season with 17 strikeouts in 12.1 innings. Arizona won yesterday's contest 3-1 and are now 10-4 against the Dodgers this summer. Los Angeles will start Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 2.18) who is 3-3 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 career starts against the D'backs. Ryu who is making his 3rd start off the disabled list has surrendered just 34 hits in 45 innings and somehow gets the win here. Take the DODGERS! |
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08-30-18 | Pirates +104 v. Cardinals | Top | 0-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:15 ET Pirates over Cardinals- At this point the Pirates after losing 11 of their last 15 games are playing out the string and are looking forward to the chance to play golf everyday. St. Louis on the other hand has won nine consecutive series and find themselves 4.5 games behind the Cubs in the NL Central. Pittsburgh will start Joe Musgrove (5-7, 3.56 ERA) who has five straight quality outings with an ERA of 2.12 during that span but has hit up for four runs in four innings last time out against Milwaukee. St. Louis will send John Gant (5-5, 3.56) who has had seven of eight starts where he allowed two runs or fewer...the one game he didn't he surrendered six runs and eight hots to the Pirates. I expect more of the same. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-29-18 | Blue Jays v. Orioles -110 | Top | 5-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Blue Jays- 'Break-up the Orioles!' After having won two games in-a-row Baltimore has raised their win total to 39 and won't finish the season with the worst record in MLB history (NY Mets 40-120 in 1962). Toronto had won 10 straight meetings between the two before the series started but have dropped the last two 7-0 and 12-5. The Blue Jays will start Ryan Borucki (3-3, 4.12 ERA) and he will face the Orioles for the first time and he is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA on the road. Alex Cobb (4-15, 5.00) was on a pace to lose 20 games but has been outstanding in his last five starts allowing just 25 hits in 35 innings. He has been rocked twice by Toronto this season but has a 4.34 career ERA against the Blue Jays. Take BALTIMORE! |
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08-28-18 | Diamondbacks v. Giants -106 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
Arizona at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Diamondbacks- Arizona has dropped 3-of-4 and now hold just a one-game lead over Colorado and have a huge four-game series with the Dodgers looming ahead this weekend. The Giants who are not in contention for anything can become spoilers and they have one of the best in the game on the hill with Madison Bumgardner (5-5, 2.88 ERA). The D'Backs will start a re-built Clay Buchholz (7-2, 2,25) who has a 1.73 ERA in his last seven starts and is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in three career starts while the 'Bum' is 3-2 with a 1.71 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP at home this season. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-26-18 | Nationals v. Mets +100 | Top | 15-0 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Washington at New York Mets 1:10 ET Mets over Nationals- The two most disappointing teams in the NL hook up once again at Citi Field in New York where the Mets host the downtrodden Washington Nationals. New York will start Steven Matz (5-10 4.55 ERA) and the Nationals remember this guy...he's the one who started July 31 against Washington who that day scored 25 runs. It looks like the Nats have thrown in the towel since the trade of Murphy to the Cubs as they have been shut out three straight games with Harper going 0-11. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-24-18 | Cardinals v. Rockies +104 | Top | 7-5 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
St. Louis at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Cardinals- Change is good, just ask the St. Louis Cardinals who have won 13 of 15 under new manager Mike Shildt while Colorado has won 10 of their last 12. Both the Red-birds and Rockies are fighting for the two possible Wild Card spots as the Cards hold the first spot by a half game over the Rockies. Miles Mikolas (13-3, 2.80 ERA) has won his last five starts and has allowed two runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts but this time out he's pitching at Coors Field. Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (4-3, 4.47) who has allowed just four runs in his last three starts and is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA at home. Take the ROCKIES! |
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08-22-18 | Cardinals v. Dodgers -155 | 3-1 | Loss | -155 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- Tonight in Los Angeles we have a matchup of two of the more dominating hurlers in the National League. St. Louis will send area native Jack Flaherty (7-6, 3.05 ERA) to the hill and he has one of the best innings to hits ratio in MLB surrendering just 79 hits in 110 innings. The Dodgers will send Walker Buehler (6-4, 3.19) who also difficult to hits allowing just 70 hits in 87+ innings. The thing about this contest is how high the oddsmakers have made this line. Dodgers bounce back and win this contest after dropping their last two to the Cardinals. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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08-22-18 | Indians -108 v. Red Sox | Top | 4-10 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET Indians over Red Sox- The chants of 'Break-up the Red Sox' have died down a bit since Boston has fallen three straight games their high for the season. Still, the Sawx have a nine-game lead over the second place Yankees and will send left-hander Brian Johnson (4-3, 4.00 ERA) to the hill who is 3-0 in August despite allowing 12 runs and 17 hits in just 17 innings. Cleveland will start Carlos Carrasco (15-6, 3.33) who is off back-to-back seven inning shutouts. The Indians are 17-4 their last 21 on the road and pick-up another win tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-22-18 | Braves v. Pirates +100 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Braves- I'm not so happy repeating with Pittsburgh after their 'lifeless' 6-1 loss to Atlanta yesterday but when the trends aline themselves correctly 'we' must play this side. The Pirates problems stem from a lack of offense where they have managed to score just six runs in their last six games. Today they will face Julio Teheran (8-7, 4.24 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 2.67 ERA in nine games against Pittsburgh and the Buc's will start Trevor Williams (10-9, 3.53) who has no career record against Atlanta. Although they have won their last two at Pittsburgh the Braves are just 4-9 in their last 13 games in the Steel City. Take the PIRATES! |
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08-21-18 | Braves v. Pirates +102 | Top | 6-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Atlanta at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Braves- The Braves may still be in first place by a game and a-half but they are sliding after getting swept four games at home by Colorado. Pittsburgh has bounced back from a season high five-game losing streak of their own to defeat the Cubs twice despite scoring just five runs in the four game series. Atlanta will start Kevin Gausman (7-9, 4.22 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 8.44 ERA lifetime against Pittsburgh. The Buc's will start Ivan Nova (7-7, 4.26) and the is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA against Atlanta in his career. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-19-18 | Cubs v. Pirates -110 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET Pirates over Cubs- Chicago may have won 2-of-3 of this series but have managed just one run in each of those three games benefiting with three solo home runs. The Cubs will start left-hander Jose Quintana (10-9, 4.46 ERA) who has struggled of late going 1-3 with a 7.52 ERA in his past four starts is 1-1 lifetime against Pittsburgh. The Pirates will start Jameson Taillon (9-9, 3.66) and he has allowed three runs of less in 14 consecutive starts and 21 of his last 24 also pitching into the sixth inning in 13 of his last 16 appearances. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-18-18 | Astros v. A's -102 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
Houston at Oakland 4:10 ET Athletics over Astros- If anyone had told you in April that Houston and Oakland would have the same record in the middle of August you would like most probably scoff at the idea But these two virtually have the same record meet again this afternoon in Oakland. The A's have won 12 of their last 15 and are within one-game of the Astros. Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 3.43 ERA) starts for Houston and he is 1-1 against the A's this season and 6-5 lifetime. The Athletics will start Trevor Cahill (4-2, 3.39) who is 3-0 at home with a 0.99 ERA. Take OAKLAND! |
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08-17-18 | Dodgers -118 v. Mariners | Top | 11-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Seattle 10:10 ET Dodgers over Mariners- It's addition and subtraction here, Seattle who has won five of their last seven and begin a six-game homestand against a NL Wild Card contender has the return of Robinson Cano while the Dodgers will be without suspended Yasiel Puig. Los Angeles will start Walker Buehler (5-4, 3.32 ERA) and he will be facing the Mariners for the first time while Wade LeBlanc (7-2, 3.80) the Seattle starter is 1-7 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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08-15-18 | Angels v. Padres -121 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -121 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at San Diego 9:10 ET Padres over Angels- San Diego starter Robbie Erlin (2-3, 3.36 ERA) has been 'fighting' for a spot in the rotation after 27 relief appearances. A control pitcher Erlin has just 57 strikeouts in 70 innings but only eight walks a 2.05 ERA and has a 0.99 WHIP on the season out of the bullpen. In his previous two starts Erlin has allowed three earned runs in 10 innings against the Cubs and Brewers and is looking for a regular spot in the starting rotation. Angels starter Felix Pena (1-3, 4.95) has allowed 24 runs on 44 hits in just 43 innings and just doesn't cut it. Take San Diego! |
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08-14-18 | Mariners -118 v. A's | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -118 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
Seattle at Oakland 10:05 ET Mariners over A's- Oakland has opened a 2.5 game lead over Seattle after last night's 7-6 victory. They have won 37 of their last 49 and seem to have plenty of momentum. The Mariners hope to curve the tide a bit as they have the return of Robinson Cano who has been out since May 15 after his PED suspension. Seattle will start James (No-Hit) Paxton (10-5, 3.63 ERA) who has been racked-up in his last two starts but is 3-0 with a 3.32 career ERA against Oakland. Mike Fiers (7-6, 3.40) gets the nod for the Mariners and he is just 1-1 with a 6.21 ERA in six career starts. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-10-18 | Brewers -105 v. Braves | Top | 1-10 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:35 ET Brewers over Braves- This matchup has the two top Wild Card contenders going at it as the Braves who are even in the Loss column but one full-game behind Philadelphia for the top spot in the East while Milwaukee is two full-games behind the Cubs in the Central. The Brewers rookie hurler Freddy Peralta (5-2, 3.54 ERA) who has held opponents to two runs or less in six of his 10 starts while Atlanta starter Kevin Gausman (0-1, 5.40) who is 6-9 with a 4.80 ERA on the season after spending all except his last start with the Orioles. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-09-18 | Pirates v. Giants -134 | Top | 10-5 | Loss | -134 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Pirates- A pair of middle of the road combatants clash in San Francisco as the Giants host Pittsburgh. This is Andrew McCutchen's second series facing his former teammates as the Pirates took 2-of-3 in May. Pittsburgh's Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.49 ERA) took the loss in that series in May and has been struggling of late throwing to a 5.81 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in his last six starts. Giants starter Andrew Suarez (4-7, 4.60) went 12 straight starts without allowing more then four runs. The Pirates are just 10-19 against the NL West. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-08-18 | Braves v. Nationals -113 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 0 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 7:10 ET Nationals over Braves- These two clubs finished a double-header split Tuesday with the Braves managing to win the nightcap after losing two pitchers in the first game. Atlanta is start Mike Foltynewicz (8-7, 3.04 ERA) who ended a two start losing streak with a win over the Mets his last time out. Washington who has started to make a move since the All-Star break with Bryce Harper showing flashes of his former self have moved about .500 and will start veteran Tommy Milone (1-0, 3.00). Take WASHINGTON! |
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08-07-18 | Dodgers -109 v. A's | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
L.A. Dodgers at Oakland 10:05 ET Dodgers over Athletics- Oakland is the 'hottest' team in baseball as they have won six straight and have the best record in MLB 33-10 since June 16 while Los Angeles has the best record in the NL since June 1 posting a 36-21 record. The A's have defeated the Dodgers seven of their last nine meetings since 2009 and have won eight straight in Oakland since 2001. LA will start former A's hurler Rich Hill (4-4, 3.63 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA in seven road starts this season will oppose Oakland's ace Sean Manaea (10-7, 3.38) who has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last 11 starts. Tough call, but it's the DODGERS! |
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08-07-18 | Reds v. Mets -105 | Top | 6-1 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Cincinnati at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Reds- Go figure...The Mets who have won 2-of-3 (huge streak for them) are just 11-25 in their last 36 home games but have won 10 of 11 over Cincinnati at Citi Field. The Reds will be without slugger Joey Votto who has a sore and swollen right knee after getting hit by a pitch against Washington. Cincy is 1-6 on their current road trip and will start Sal Romano (6-9, 5.12 ERA) and he is 1-5 on the road with a 5.62 ERA and has just 22 strikeouts in 50 innings. New York will start Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23) who has yet to work more then five innings in any game this season. Still, this time out it's NEW YORK! |
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08-07-18 | Red Sox v. Blue Jays +100 | 10-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston is now 45-game above .500 and have won 23 of their last 28. The Sawx are more games over the breakeven mark then three other AL teams have in total wins but of course they are not unbeatable. If the Red Sox have any weak link in could be in their starting pitching and tonight their 'weakest' link takes the hill as Drew Pomeranz (1-5, 6.56 ERA) gets the start. He is 0-4 in his last seven starts as the Sox bask over their four-game sweep of the Yankees they can get caught here by the Blue Jays Marcus Stroman (4-8, 5.63) who is 4-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston. Tonight...take TORONTO! |
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08-06-18 | Phillies v. Diamondbacks -129 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Phillies- The first-place Phillies are getting stronger as the season progresses and have won their last five and will start Jake Arrieta (9-6, 3.32 ERA) who was 4-0 with a 2.80 ERA in six starts in July. Arizona who is tied with the Dodgers for the lead in the NL West will start Zack Godley (12-6, 4.46) and he has been at his best of late himself striking out 68 in his last 58 innigs workd while posting a 6-2 record with a 3.43 ERA in 11 home appearances. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-05-18 | Yankees v. Red Sox -110 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Boston 8:05 ET Red Sox over Yankees- This is a tough call as the Red Sox have won the first three games of this series and will send David Price (11-6, 3.97 ERA) to the hill to face the Bronx Bombers. Price has 15-13 career record with an ERA of 4.90 against New York but has struggled since joining the Red Sox going 2-6 with ERA's of 7.89 in 2016, 4.15 in 2017 and 24.52 this season. The Yanks will send out Masahiro Tanaka (9-2, 3.84 ERA) who has not lost since April 17. He is 8-4 in his career against the Red Sox with a 4.18 ERA but his ERA against them this season is 8.71. Take BOSTON! |
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08-05-18 | Astros v. Dodgers +100 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET Dodgers over Astros- Los Angeles make the most impactful move before the trade deadline acquiring Manny Machado and with the return of Kershaw are looking to close the deal this season. There has been a quick turn-around by the Dodgers who scored 21 runs in their win on Thursday but have scored just one run in their two losses against Houston Friday and Saturday. Yesterday's loss a 14-0 thrashing has Los Angeles regrouping for their stretch run. The Astros will start Gerrit Cole (10-3, 2.55 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 5.55 ERA in six career starts against LA while Walker Buehler (4-4, 3.65) gets the nod and he is facing Houston for the first time. Well, the first time is a charm. Take the DODGERS! |
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08-05-18 | Cardinals +100 v. Pirates | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 3 h 5 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET Cardinals over Pirates- The only move the Cardinals made approaching the trade deadline was to fire their manager while Pittsburgh pretty much remained pat as well. St. Louis posted their first win of the three game set Saturday and have scored 14 runs behind 29 hits in those two games while the Pirates starting pitching is beginning to come apart. The Buc's are starting Trevor Williams (9-7, 3.89 ERA) who is just 2-3 with a 7.44 ERA in six career starts against the Red Birds. The Cards will send Jack Flaherty (4-6, 3.49) and he has surrendered just 70 hits in over 90 innings of work. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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08-04-18 | Cardinals +110 v. Pirates | Top | 8-4 | Win | 110 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Trends (winning and losing) are such a large part of handicapping baseball it's difficult to make a selection when 'against' the prevailing wisdom. Pittsburgh has caught fire winning 15 of their last 16 including 10 of 11 against NL Central competition. St. Louis who will start rookie left-hander Austin Gomber (1-0, 3.22 ERA) is just 2-7 the last nine meetings in Pittsburgh. The Pirates will start the struggling Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.33) who is 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals. Gomber has worked just 22 innings but has surrendered only 15 hits while Nova has given up 125 hits in 114 innings. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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08-03-18 | Astros v. Dodgers +101 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
Houston at L.A. Dodgers 1010 ET Dodgers over Astros- Oh man, I see it happening each and every day. It starts with a few nagging injuries and then some of your top producers since to have lost their way. As a team you can see it but, losses start to amount and the free scoring and run producers are falling sort. In the meantime other teams are starting to find themselves and that is what is happening here. Houston is starting to show kinks in their armor and the Dodgers are getting healthy are with fresh additions are ready for their late season push. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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08-03-18 | Braves v. Mets -138 | 2-1 | Loss | -138 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets Mets over Braves- Well, you guys have been betting on Jake deGrom (5-6, 1.82) all season and now that he is ready to win you have had enough. Yes. You are right about one thing the Mets are not a bet-able team on a daily basis especially when they have a quality hurler on the mound. New York (I'm embarrassed to acknowledge it) is horrible but no team goes winless and they are ready to give Jake some support. I can give you plenty of bullshit but I believe it is their time. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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08-03-18 | Yankees -123 v. Red Sox | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
N.Y Yankees at Boston Yankees over Red Sox- Okay, it has got to the points where even the Red Sox are beginning to believe that they are good. The 'Bean-town' pessimist ism is a dangerously low level and it is time for them to come back to ground control. Luis Serverino (14-4, 2.94 ERA) has struggled since the All-Star game and he is so ready to just dominate an opponent and who better then the Boston Red Sox. The imposters will start Rick Porcello (13-4, 4.03) who is so fortunate to have the Re Sox support of over six runs per start. Well, not tonight fellers. Look for Servinero to dominate and the Yankees to get the much needed victory! Take the 27-time Word Champion NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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08-02-18 | Royals v. White Sox -131 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show |
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Royals- Today's match-up between the Royals and White Sox has heavy trends work for Kansas City and against Chicago. Let's start with the pitchers, The visitors will send Brad Keller (4-4, 3.43 ERA) to the hill and he has won his last two starts while White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.57) who is 0-4 with an ERA of 8.72 in his last four starts. But, (there is always a but) Keller is 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA in four appearances against the Pale Hose while Lopez is 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA against the Royals in five career starts. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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08-01-18 | Rockies v. Cardinals -126 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Rockies- You guys should know by now how much I dislike coming back with a pervious days loser and that is what 'we' have here. St. Louis seems to be a team that I have trouble staying away from but with more good then bad results so I'm willing to pay against them when it is right and tonight it is not. The Rockies have had a great July and have won 20 of their last 26 but have had issues when playing the Cardinals. Colorado is 16-35 in the last 51 meetings against St. Louis and I expect the same here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-31-18 | Rockies v. Cardinals -115 | 6-3 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Rockies- Golly, I like this match-up. Colorado off a four-game home winning streak including a sweep of the Athletics. Then bubble was burst last night as the Cardinals rallied from a 4-0 deficit to end the Rockies streak. But, the thing I like about this encounter is the advantage I have on the mound. St. Louis is start Jack Flaherty (4-5, 3.28 ERA) who is so hard to hit opponents have just 65 safeties in 85 innings. Rockies starter Jon Gray (8-7, 5.16) is 0-1 with an 11.88 ERA in two starts against the Cardinals. Take ST.LOUIS! |
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07-31-18 | Reds v. Tigers -123 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Redlegs- Not the greatest of match-ups but as former friend would say, 'there's got to a winner.' Cincinnati will start the much heralded Homer Bailey (1-7, 6.29 ERA) who turned in his first quality start last time out since April 15. Matthew Boyd (5-9, 4.53) notched his first wins since June 7 and has had back-to-back quality efforts. Head-to-head Bailey has surrendered 86 hits in just 68 innings while Boyd gave up 93 hits in 109 innings. Advantage Boyd. Take DETROIT! |
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07-31-18 | Cubs v. Pirates +100 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cubs- All of a sudden the Cubs ace Jon Lester (12-3, 3.06 ERA) is being slighted by the odds-makers and looking at his last five starts might give 'us' clue with an ERA of 6.31 and lasting under five-innings per start surrendering 14 walks and more hits then innings pitched. Lester is 7-5 with a 3.39 ERA in 15 starts against Pittsburgh and will be facing one of the 'hottest' teams in baseball. The Pirates are climbing back into the race winning 15 of their last 19. One is 'Hot' and one is 'Not.' Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-30-18 | Giants v. Padres -105 | 5-3 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Giants- Sometimes for whatever reason an anomaly shows itself for a particular team during the season. The Padres have lost five straight games and are 2-12 in their last 14 and just 8-26 since June 15. San Diego is 5-6 against the Giants including 3-1 at Petco Park but here comes the anomaly they are 1-16 in the first game of a series in their last 17 and are 7-27 series openers. Derek Holland (5-8, 3.92 ERA) will make his second start since coming out of the bullpen while San Diego starter Eric Lauer (5-7, 5.29) and has thrown 11 innings in a pair of starts against the Giants in this his rookie season. Time for the Padres to break out at home. Take SAN DIEGO! |