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08-27-19 | Cardinals v. Brewers OVER 9 | Top | 6-3 | Push | 0 | 22 h 41 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TUESDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers played out a high-scoring affair Monday night, and both sides were forced to go to the bullpens early. Cardinals' starter Miles Mikolas has been smacked around for a total of 16 runs (15 earned) over his last three starts, serving up five homers during that stretch. As for Milwaukee starter Adrian Houser (6-5, 3.62 ERA), the right-hander limited the St. Louis to three runs (one earned) over 5 1/3 innings of a 5-3 win on Aug 21, but it should help the Cards to see him again this soon. We can also note that the Cardinals have scored six runs or more in five straight games since that defeat ... 10* play on OVER. |
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08-27-19 | Indians -1.5 v. Tigers | Top | 10-1 | Win | 105 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
100% PERFECT TOP RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Cleveland Indians are battling for on the American League Wild Cards and need to get back on track ASAP following a 9-8 loss to Kansas City on Monday. The Indians have won 12 of 13 matchups with the Tigers in 2019 and Detroit righty Spencer Turnbull (3-12, 4.05 ERA) is 0-4 with a 6.30 ERA in four starts versus the Tribe this season. As for Cleveland starter Adam Plutko (5-3, 4.54 ERA), the right-hander has an ugly 5.56 ERA in two starts against Detroit this year, but he's had a solid month (3.86 ERA in four starts) and the team is 11-4 in Plutko's last 15 starts. The Indians are 9-4 in their last 13 games following an off day and 19-7 in their last 26 games following a loss. The Tigers are 0-7 in their last 7 games following an off day and 1-10 in Turnbull's last 11 home starts. 10* play on Cleveland Indians -1.5. |
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08-25-19 | Yankees v. Dodgers UNDER 8.5 | Top | 5-1 | Win | 102 | 19 h 22 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* YANKEES @ DODGERS SUNDAY NIGHT TOTAL The LA Dodgers and the New York Yankees will clash in the finale of this heavy-weight series Sunday night. The teams are tied at 1-1 following a 2-1 Dodgers triumph on Saturday, and I expect this to be another low-scoring affair. The Dodgers hand the ball to their ace Clayton Kershaw (13-2, 2.71 ERA). He has posted a 1.80 ERA over his last three starts overall and a spectacular 0.90 ERA in three career starts against the Bronx Bombers. Additionally, Kershaw is an undefeated 9-0 with a 2.42 ERA in 13 home starts on the season. As for Yankees' starter Domingo German (16-3, 4.15 ERA), he has a rather ugly 5.82 ERA in 12 road starts on the season, but keep in mind that the Dodgers will see him for the first time and that the under is 6-0 in Dodgers' last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2-1 in Kershaw's last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record and 9-1 in Yankees' last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. 8* play on UNDER. |
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08-25-19 | Angels v. Astros -1.5 | Top | 2-11 | Win | 100 | 14 h 11 m | Show |
100% PERFECT TOP RATED MLB RUNLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Astros came through with a 5-2 win over the LA Angels Saturday night. They've won six of their last seven straight up and covered the runline in four of those victories. Angels' righty Jaime Barria (4-6, 6.35 ERA) is 0-2 with a monstrous 9.00 ERA in eight appearances (six starts) on the road in 2019. As for Houston starter Framber Valdez (3-6, 5.58 ERA), the left-hander had been roughed up over several starts before getting sent down to Triple-A Round Rock to recalibrate. The 25-year-old Dominican should be eager to prove himself here, and we can note that his 4.23 ERA home at Minute Maid Park is significantly better than his 7.25 ERA away from home. Houston is one of the absolute best hitting teams in baseball and should have no trouble to bail out Valdez if he can't deliver the goods. 10* play on Houston Astros. |
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08-24-19 | Arizona -10.5 v. Hawaii | Top | 38-45 | Loss | -110 | 134 h 59 m | Show |
TOP RATED ARIZONA @ HAWAII CFB BOOKIE BREAKER The Arizona Wildcats look like a great road favorite at Hawaii in college football action on Saturday. The Wildcats have 15 starters back from a disappointing season when they failed to make it to a bowl. Dual-threat QB Khalil Tate had an injury-riddled year but still managed to finish the season with 2,530 yards and 26 touchdown passes. Tate was particularly impressive down the stretch, and the Wildcats boast one of the best ground attacks in the conference with Tate and running-back JJ Taylor. As for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, they have 18 starters back from last year. They have an experienced QB in Cole McDonald, but struggled to protect him last year they'll face an Arizona D that is known for forcing turnovers. Hawaii's own defense is a weakness I expect the Wildcats to exploit. 10* play on Arizona Wildcats. |
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08-24-19 | Angels v. Astros -1.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 19 h 12 m | Show |
100% PERFECT TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Astros look good to pick up an easy win against the Los Angeles Angels with a pair of southpaws taking the mound Saturday night. Note that Houston ranks third in baseball with a .285 batting average against left-handers this year while the Angels are among the worst, hitting just .242 as. Angels left-hander Dillon Peters (3-1, 3.92 ERA) has a 4.13 ERA in five appearances (three starts) on the road this season. His last start away from home was an ugly one, as Peters was five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks in four innings of an 8-7 team loss at Texas on August 19. As for Houston starter Wade Miley (12-4, 3.18 ERA), the veteran southpaw is 6-1 with a dominant 2.25 ERA in 11 starts home at Minute maid Park on the season. Additionally, Miley is 2-0 with a 2.28 ERA in two starts against the Halos in 2019. The Astros have been a profitable bet against the runline as large home favorites all season, and I like them to get the job done here. 10* play on Houston Astros. |
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08-24-19 | Crystal Palace v. Manchester United -1.5 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): PREMIER LEAGUE MAJOR WAGER Crystal Palace have had a poor start to the season and have yet to score a single goal. Here they'll face a Manchester United side that was a saved Paul Pogba penalty away from a perfect record and note that they trashed Chelsea 4-0 here at Old Trafford in Gameweek 1. Additionally, Man U will have a huge psychological edge after going undefeated through the last 22 meetings (W18, D4). 10* play on Manchester United -1.5. |
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08-23-19 | Red Sox v. Padres UNDER 8.5 | Top | 11-0 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 48 m | Show |
TOP RATED FRIDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL The San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox will clash in the opener of a three-game series Friday night, and plenty of signs point toward runs being hard to come by for both teams. Padres righty Chris Paddack (7-6, 3.44 ERA) owns a 2.60 ERA in three starts against AL opponents and he has a 2.53 ERA in nine starts home at Petco Park on the season. As for Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 4.10 ERA), the left-hander shut out the Orioles over 7 1/3 innings last time out and this will be his first career start against the Padres, a situation usually favoring the pitcher. Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 10-4 in Padres last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall and 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in San Diego. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-23-19 | Royals v. Indians -1.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 105 | 16 h 14 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED RUNLINE RIPPER The Cleveland Indians head home to Progressive Field with a chip on their shoulder after opening the week with an 0-3 trip to New York. While they couldn't beat the Mets at Citi Field, the Tribe should come through with an easy win here against the lowly Kansas City Royals. KC right-hander Jakob Junis (8-11, 4.78 ERA) is 1-3 with an ugly 6.52 ERA in four starts against the Indians this season while Cleveland righty Zach Plesac (6-4, 3.53 ERA) has held the Royals to four earned runs over 15 2/3 innings of work. We can also note that Cleveland is 22-10 over its last 32 games overall and 22-6 in its last 28 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game (it was shut out Thursday night). 10* play on Cleveland Indians -1.5. |
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08-22-19 | Packers -125 v. Raiders | Top | 21-22 | Loss | -125 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* THURSDAY NIGHT MONEYLINE MASSACRE The Oakland Raiders have opened the year with wins over Arizona and LA Rams, but I think they'll come up short here when taking on the Green Bay Packers at IG Field in Winnipeg, Canada, Thursday night. While it's just a preseason game, I expect the Packers to want to bounce back from last week's 26-13 loss at unofficial preseason champions Baltimore Ravens (what is it, 15 straight preseason wins now???). Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was a late scratch for that contest. He has yet to take the field this preseason, and while Rodgers usually don't care much for exhibition games, this year might be different with a different system to get used to under new head coach Matt LaFleur. Either way, DeShone Kizer is a capable backup and can get the job done. As for the Raiders, the Antonio Brown saga must be at least somewhat distracting and the motivation might be low after winning twice already. Packers are 9-3-1 against the spread in their past 13 August games and 6-1 straight up versus Oakland over their last seven meetings. 10* play on Green Bay Packers. |
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08-22-19 | Nationals v. Pirates UNDER 8.5 | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Nationals put an 11-0 beating on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. While I think runs will be hard to come by for the Bucs for a second straight night, don't expect the visitors to light up the board either. Pittsburgh left-hander Steven Brault (3-2, 4.06 ERA) fanned eight while limiting the Cubs to one run on two hits over seven innings in a 2-0 setback last time out. Brault has been rock solid lately, allowing a total of 16 runs over his past 10 starts and the under is 4-1 in the Nationals last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Nats counter with right-hander Max Scherzer (9-5, 2.41 ERA). He has not made an appearance since July 25 after a couple of turns on the IL with back and shoulder injuries, but the reeling Pirates could be just the perfect opponent for his comeback. Note that Pittsburgh has scored a total of only six runs over its last five games, getting blanked twice and that Scherzer owns a 2.81 ERA in previous meetings with the team. Under is 6-2-1 in Scherzer's last 9 starts overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-21-19 | Padres v. Reds UNDER 8.5 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 58 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED PADRES @ REDS TOTAL The under is 6-0 in the last six matchups between San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds, and I think we'll see yet another low-scoring encounter Wednesday afternoon. Reds' righty Luis Castillo (11-5, 3.10 ERA) was roughed up by the Cardinals last time out, but that does not change the fact that he's having an outstanding year. Castillo has given up four runs or more in only four of his 25 starts on the and under is 16-8-1 in Reds' games with Castillo on the hill this year. As for the Padres, they will open with Matt Strahm (5-8, 5.21 ERA) in what is likely to be a bullpen game for the visitors. Note his eight innings of one-run ball against Cincinnati back in April and that the Friars' relievers have fanned 19 while allowing just one run over their last 13 innings of work. Under is 18-7-1 in Padres last 26 road games. Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-2 in Castillos last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-20-19 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks OVER 9.5 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 19 h 5 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TUESDAY NIGHT MLB BIG HITTER TOTAL The under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings at Chase Field, but I expect this contest to fly over the total with ease. Arizona left-hander Alex Young (4-3, 3.98 ERA) was roughed up for a career-worst five runs over five innings of a 7-0 home loss to San Francisco last time out. Young has allowed a total of 11 runs over 14-plus innings in his last three starts and he owns a 4.71 ERA in four starts at Chase Field on the season. As for Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (3-10, 7.09 ERA), the left-hander has pitched somewhat better lately following an absolutely abysmal first half of the season, but he has nevertheless surrendered five runs or more in five of his last eight starts. Freeland was reached for five runs on eight hits when he faced Arizona at Coors Field on August 14 (Colorado still won the game 7-6) and over is 4-1-1 in his last six starts versus the Diamondbacks. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-20-19 | White Sox v. Twins -1.5 | Top | 4-14 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED RUNLINE RIPPER We lost with the Minnesota Twins as a premium pick yesterday as the Chicago White Sox claimed the opener of this series 6-4 as a rather sizeable underdog. The Twins are still 11-3 against the runline as a home favorite of -200 or more this season, and I expect them to bounce back in a big way Tuesday night. Note that while the Twins may have scored fewer runs than the White Sox in the series opener, they still out-hit their opponent 15-8. Here they'll get a look at righty Reynaldo Lopez (7-10, 5.29 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in three career starts at Target Field. As for Twins starter Michael Pineda (8-5, 4.20 ERA), he owns a solid 3.08 ERA in six career starts against the White Sox and he is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in two starts versus the club this season. 10* play on Minnesota Twins. |
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08-19-19 | Brewers v. Cardinals -125 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 51 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The St. Louis Cardinals enter the week tied with the Chicago Cubs at the top of the National League Central and with tonight's opponent Milwaukee just a couple of games behind. To say that this series is huge for both teams would be an understatement, but I'm giving the home team a solid edge here in the series opener. The Cards have won each of the last four matchups between the two teams and right-hander Dakota Hudson (11-6, 3.82 ERA) is coming off six scoreless innings against Kansas City. As for Milwaukee starter Zach Davies (8-5, 3.74 ERA), he will make his first start since August 2 following a stint on the injured list (back spasms). Davies was 0-3 with an 11.77 ERA prior to hitting the IL and I don't expect him to be sharp in his first start back. Cardinals are 13-3 in Hudson's last 16 starts and 7-2 in their last 9 overall. Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record and 4-12 in Davies' last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. 10* play on St. Louis Cardinals. |
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08-18-19 | Seahawks v. Vikings -2.5 | Top | 19-25 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
TOP RATED SUNDAY NIGHT SEAHAWKS @ VIKINGS MAJOR WAGER The Seattle Seahawks have a decent overall preseason record in recent years, but they went 0-4 in exhibition play last year and I think they'll take a loss here, after opening the year with a 22-14 win over Denver. The Minnesota Vikings went 3-1 last preseason and they are 18-4 SU (15-7 ATS) over their last 22 exhibition games. They opened the season with a 34-25 triumph over New Orleans and starting QB Kirk Cousins finished 4-for-4 with 65 yards and a touchdown pass. The Vikings also pounded their opponent on the ground and I expect to see more from Cousins and the other starters as Mike Zimmer clearly likes a strong preseason to set the tone. Seattle QB Russell Wilson did not play a down in Week 1 and expects to make his 2019 preseason debut here. Head coach Pete Carroll plans to play all his healthy starters, although probably not more than a quarter, and I still like the deeper Vikings in this contest. 10* play on Minnesota Vikings. |
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08-18-19 | Giants -111 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 1-6 | Loss | -111 | 16 h 56 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* MONEYLINE The San Francisco Giants have won six of their last seven. They've outscored Arizona 28-17 through the first three games of this series and are going for the sweep Sunday afternoon. The Diamondbacks are trending in the opposite direction with six losses in their last eight games, and I'm happy to take the hotter team with the better pitcher in this matchup. Giants' ace Madison Bumgarner (8-7, 3.63 ERA) held Oakland to one run on two hits in seven innings of a 3-2 win last time out. The team has won nine of the left-hander's last 10 starts and he is 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in a couple of starts against the D'Backs this season. As for Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (8-12, 4.75 ERA), the team has lost seven of his last eight starts and he has been lit up for 23 runs in his last four outings alone. The Giants are 33-28 on the road this season while Arizona is just 27-30 home at Chase Field. This is simply too good of a price on San Francisco to not go HUGE. 10* play on San Francisco Giants. |
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08-18-19 | Indians v. Yankees OVER 10 | Top | 8-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* INDIANS @ YANKEES TOTAL The teams have combined for more than 13 runs per game over the first three contests of this series. I expect another high-scoring affair here in the series finale Sunday afternoon. Cleveland righty Mike Clevinger (7-2, 3.34 ERA) owns a 5.65 ERA in three games (two starts) versus the Yankees, and while the Bronx Bombers' CC Sabathia (5-6, 4.78 ERA) has posted a 3.78 ERA in 14 career starts against the Indians, note that he was reached for four runs in five innings when he faced them back in June. Over is 6-0 in Clevinger's last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-1 in Sabathia's last 10 starts overall and 7-1 in Yankees last 8 home games. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-17-19 | Cubs v. Pirates OVER 9.5 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 60 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S SUPER EARLY TOP RATED TOTAL The Pittsburgh Pirates put a bad beat on their opponent Friday night as they scored twice in the ninth inning to earn a 3-2 win. Runs came at a premium for both teams in that contest, but I expect to see more fireworks today. Cubs' left-hander Jon Lester (9-8, 4.43 ERA) has been torched for 16 runs on 24 hits through 14 innings of work over his last three starts. Over is 21-6 in Lesters last 27 starts during game 2 of a series and 11-3-1 in his last 15 starts with 5 days of rest. As for Pirates' starter Steven Brault (3-1, 4.33 ERA), the left-hander was reached for four runs in 4 2/3 innings of an 11-9 Pirates loss at St. Louis last time out. Over is 20-7-1 in Pirates' last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-1 in Lester's last 7 road starts vs. Pirates. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-17-19 | Schalke 04 v. Borussia Monchengladbach +108 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): MIKE'S BEST BUNDESLIGA BET Borussia Monchengladbach finished last season 5th in the Bundesliga, just missing out on the final ticket to the Champions League. Schalke 04 meanwhile finished 14th, dangerously close to the relegation zone. I expect Monchengladbach to win the opener of the 2019/2020 season rather comfortably in front of their fanatic fans home at Borussia-Park. Note that Monchengladbach lost just five home games last season, and four of those losses came against sides from inside the top ten. Additionally, Monchengladbach won both meetings last season and have a new, interesting manager in Marco Rose who has had plenty of success with Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian league. 10* play on Borussia Monchengladbach. |
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08-16-19 | Dolphins v. Bucs -3 | Top | 14-16 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* DOLPHINS @ BUCS BEST BET The Miami Dolphins looked great in their Week 1win over the Falcons! Or did they, or were their opponent simply weak? Note that Atlanta is 0-3 on the preseason with losses to Denver (14-10), Miami (34-27) and the New York Jets (22-10). The Dolphins will face a much tougher opponent here in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who didn't look all that bad in their 30-28 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers last Friday. They outgained the Steelers 479-339 and I expect the Bucs offense to fire on all cylinders here in front of the home town crowd. Additionally, with two first-year coaches in Brian Flores (Dolphins) and Bruce Arians (Bucs) I think both will want to see what they have to work with, turning this into an exciting shootout. 10* play on Tampa Bay Bucs. |
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08-16-19 | Padres v. Phillies -120 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a three-game sweep of the Cubs while the San Diego Padres had lost three on the bounce before putting an end to the skid Thursday night. I like the Phillies to keep rolling here against Friars' righty Chris Paddack (7-5, 3.26 ERA) who was tagged with six runs over four innings at LA Dodgers his last time out on the road. The Friars are 2-6 in Paddack's last eight starts away from home and he also struggled when he took on the Phillies back in June when he allowed six runs (five earned) over four-plus innings of a 9-6 loss. As for Phillies' starter Vince Velasquez (4-7, 4.30 ERA), the 27-year-old righty owns a 2-0 mark with no runs allowed over 17 1/3 innings against the Padres who have lost nine of their last 13 on the road. 10* play on Philadelphia Phillies. |
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08-15-19 | Packers v. Ravens -4 | Top | 13-26 | Win | 100 | 31 h 21 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFLX): MIKE'S TOP RATED THURSDAY NIGHT ATS ANNHILATOR Most head coaches could not care less about preseason results, but that's certainly not the case with Baltimore's John Harbaugh who is undefeated over his last 14 exhibition games with the Ravens. They shut out Jacksonville in a 29-0 triumph in Week 1 and look good to pick up another favorable result here against Green Bay on Thursday. The Packers have a first-year coach in Matt LaFleur. The pressure might be off a bit after opening the preseason with a 28-26 victory at Lambeau Field against Houston. They had no trouble scoring against the Texans, but points won't come nearly as easy against this sturdy Baltimore defense. 10* play on Baltimore Ravens. |
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08-14-19 | Mariners -132 v. Tigers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -132 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Seattle Mariners have won eight straight matchups with the Detroit Tigers following an 11-5 triumph on Tuesday. Tigers right-hander Edwin Jackson (2-5, 9.35 ERA) signed a minor league contract with Detroit last month after Toronto cut him loose and impressed with 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball in his Tigers debut. He was however battered big time in his eight appearances with the Blue Jays, giving up six runs on five occasions and here he'll face a Mariners lineup that sure looked dangerous yesterday. As for Mariners' starter Marco Gonzales (12-9, 4.25 ERA), the left-hander is 7-3 with a 3.54 ERA over his last 11 outings and he owns a 2.41 ERA in three career starts against Detroit. The Tigers are a major league-worst 16-42 at home and the Mariners are 4-0 in Gonzales' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. 10* play on Seattle Mariners. |
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08-13-19 | Cubs v. Phillies OVER 10 | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 36 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night. I think both teams will be ready for a slugfest after getting Monday off. Cubs' left-hander Jose Quintana (10-7, 4.23 ERA) is 0-1 with a 5.29 ERA in three career starts at Citizens Bank Park while Phillies' southpaw Jason Vargas (6-6, 4.09 ERA) is 3-0 lifetime against the Cubs with a 3.95 ERA over seven starts. Vargas has a 4.76 ERA in two starts since coming over from the Mets and over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter. We can also note that the over is 18-8 in Phillies last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-11-19 | Pirates v. Cardinals UNDER 9 | Top | 9-11 | Loss | -117 | 15 h 40 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED SUNDAY TOTAL The under is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings at Busch Stadium and I think Sunday's matchup will be another low-scoring affair. The Pittsburgh Pirates are losers of seven straight and they've been held to three runs or fewer in five of those games. Here they'll face Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas (7-12, 3.94 ERA) who has held the Pirates to eight runs over 27 innings of work on the season, and he owns a spectacular 1.98 ERA over 11 home starts in 2019. Under is 12-3-2 in Mikolas' last 17 starts overall. As for Pirates starter Steven Brault (3-1, 4.09 ERA), the left-hander has fanned 15 through his last 14 innings of work while allowing only four runs. We can also note that under is 4-0 in Cardinals last four games vs. a left-handed starter and 10-1-1 in their last 12 Sunday games. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-11-19 | Chelsea v. Manchester United +123 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 123 | 52 h 15 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): MIKE'S TOP RATED CHELSEA @ MAN U BOOKIE BREAKER I like the price we get on Manchester United as a home favorite against Chelsea in their Premier League opener on Sunday. The Red Devils have managed to keep all key players and also brought in center-back Harry Maguire from Leicester. The big man (and world's most expensive defender) will surely have a big impact and goals will be hard to come by for visitors to Old Trafford this season. As for Chelsea, they have a new manager in former player Frank Lampard, but they've not been able to bring in any new players due to the club's transfer ban. Man U have lost just one of the last 26 games when opening a top-flight campaign at home, winning 19 and six draws. 10* play on Man UTD. |
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08-10-19 | Astros v. Orioles OVER 10.5 | Top | 23-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 59 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER TOTAL The Houston Astros won the opener of this series 3-2 Friday night despite going 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position. I expect better efficiency at the plate from both sides tonight to push the final score over the total. Houston right-hander Aaron Sanchez (4-14, 5.76) opened his career with six no-hit innings of a combined no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners last Saturday. Quite a turnaround after posting a 12.00 ERA in June and a 5.26 ERA in July and Sanchez owns a 6.83 ERA in 12 road starts on the season. As for Baltimore starter Aaron Brooks (2-5, 5.45 ERA) he has posted a respectable 3.86 ERA in 11 outings (six starts) home at Camden Yards on the season, but note that the Astros roughed him up for five runs on nine hits in five innings of a 6-0 defeat at Houston on April 6. Over is 18-7-1 in Orioles last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-10-19 | Aston Villa v. Tottenham Hotspur -1.5 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* VILLA @ SPURS EPL BOOKIE BREAKER Tottenham Hotspur finished third in the Premier League last season, and I don't think they'll have any trouble to take care of business against newly promoted Aston Villa in their 2019/2020 season opener. Aston Villa finished only fifth in the Championship but earned promotion through the playoffs which include the teams that finish 3rd-6th. They've been busy during the summer spending upwards of $160 million on a dozen players, but that could also mean they'll need a couple of games to fit those new pieces together. Tottenham have also brought in reinforcements in midfielders Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso, and winger/defender Ryan Sessegnon. At the same time, they've managed to keep all key players like Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen. Tottenham have won nine of the past 10 encounters, scoring 24 and conceding just three, and this should be another blowout win for Spurs. 10* play on Tottenham -1.5. |
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08-09-19 | Yankees v. Blue Jays OVER 10.5 | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 19 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Yankees opened this four-game series by putting a 12-6 beating on the Baltimore Orioles. The teams combined for six home runs in last night's matchup and the Yankees have hit 21 homers over their last five contests. Here the Yankees hand the ball to veteran left-hander J.A. Happ (9-6, 5.24 ERA) who has served up six homers in his last four outings. He has allowed a total of 10 runs over 15 innings through his last three starts and the over is 9-4 in the Blue Jays last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. As for Toronto starter Sean Reid-Foley (1-2, 2.49 ERA), the right-hander was tagged with four runs in four innings of a 6-5 loss at Baltimore last time out. He has issued eight walks in his last two starts and 14 over 21 2/3 innings of work on the season. Over is 9-1 in Yankees last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees have covered the total by themselves in their last two games and the over is 16-3 in their last 19 overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-08-19 | Jaguars v. Ravens UNDER 34 | Top | 0-29 | Win | 100 | 85 h 50 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFLX) TOP RATED JAGUARS @ RAVENS TOTAL Here we'll see two teams that were among the best in the league for total defense last season. While we're highly unlikely to see any first-stringers in this matchup, I still think the mindset will carry over. Additionally, we can note that Baltimore backup QB Robert Griffin III suffered a thumb injury during practice and is unlikely to get many snaps (if any at all), leaving them a bit light under center. As for the Jaguars, they have a new offensive coordinator in John DeFilippo who might need a couple of games to make an impact. Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings and this should be another low-scoring affair. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-08-19 | Yankees v. Blue Jays OVER 10.5 | Top | 12-6 | Win | 100 | 16 h 32 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY One could easily argue that the New York Yankees own the hottest bats in baseball. They have scored 32 runs through their last three games alone and hit 16 homers during that stretch. Here they'll face Toronto left-hander Thomas Pannone (2-4, 5.98 ERA) who has been decent as a reliever, but really struggled as a starter going 0-3 with an 8.86 ERA. As for Yankees starter Domingo German (14-2, 3.98 ERA), he is undefeated in six starts since returning from the injured list July 3, despite a mediocre 4.24 ERA. In other words, he's received plenty of run support and we can also note that over is 9-2-1 in German's last 12 road starts. Toronto owns the fifth-worst record across the major leagues this season, but it has played better lately and scored plenty of runs. Over is 15-3 in Yankees last 18 overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-07-19 | Yankees v. Orioles OVER 9.5 | Top | 14-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 31 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY Both the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles have been swinging hot bats of late and the two teams have combined for 28 runs through the first two games of this series. I expect to see another slugfest here Wednesday night. James Paxton (6-6, 4.61 ERA) will toe the slab for the Yankees. He is coming off six solid innings of two-run ball versus Boston in his first start of the month, but both June and July were months to forget for the 30-year-old southpaw. Paxton has faced Baltimore twice already this season, allowing six runs (five earned) over 11 innings for a 4.09 ERA. The Orioles counter with left-hander John Means (8-6, 3.12 ERA) for his first start after a short spell on the IL. Means posted a 5.24 ERA in four July starts while serving up six homers over 22-plus innings of work. Here he'll face a Yankees team that homered six times in last night's contest alone ... Over is 14-3 in Yankees last 17 overall. Over is 8-3-1 in Orioles last 12 overall. Over is 22-5-1 in the last 28 meetings in Baltimore. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-06-19 | Yankees v. Orioles OVER 10.5 | Top | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Yankees opened this series with a 9-6 triumph on Monday and I expect Game 2 to be another high-scoring affair. The Bronx Bombers have scored six runs or more in five of their last six games. Here they'll get to tee off versus Baltimore right-hander Asher Wojciechowski (2-4, 4.15 ERA) who was tagged with four runs on six hits (two homers) in an 11-2 loss to Toronto on Thursday. The Yankees will open with righty Jonathan Holder (5-2, 6.28 ERA) who has faced Baltimore four times already this season resulting in seven runs allowed over 5 2/3 innings of work. The Yankees have yet to announce who will follow Holder, but whoever it is may find it hard to slow down a Baltimore side that has scored six runs in three straight games. Over is 13-3 in Yankees last 16 overall. Over is 7-3-1 in Orioles last 11 overall. Over is 21-5-1 in the last 27 meetings in Baltimore. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-06-19 | Marlins v. Mets -1.5 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
The surging New York Mets have won 11 of their last 12 games and are one of several teams battling for the two wild cards in the National League. They had no trouble to take care of business in Monday's doubleheader with the Miami Marlins, and I expect the Mets to keep rolling here. Miami hands the ball to right-hander Jordan Yamamoto (4-2, 3.94 ERA) who has been lit up for 15 runs through his last three starts. The Mets counter with Zack Wheeler (8-6, 4.45 ERA) who tossed seven innings of shutout ball in Thursday's 4-0 win at the Chicago White Sox. Wheeler is 6-2 with a 1.95 ERA in 12 career starts against the Marlins and the Mets are 6-1 in his last seven home starts. Edit: the Marlins have now announced Hector Noesi as the starter. I still like the Mets to win easily. Marlins are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings at Citi Field. 10* play on NY Mets -1.5. |
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08-04-19 | Padres v. Dodgers UNDER 8.5 | Top | 10-11 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 59 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The LA Dodgers and the San Diego Padres have combined for only 12 runs through the past two games of this four-game series. I think we'll see another low-scoring affair in the finale Sunday afternoon. Dodgers righty Kenta Maeda (7-8, 4.07 ERA) was roughed up at Colorado last time out, but he owns a 2.53ERA in 10 appearances (nine starts) home at Dodger Stadium this season. He has faced the Friars three times already in 2019, limiting them to seven runs on 10 hits with 24 Ks over 20 1/3 innings of work. The Padres hand the ball to right-hander Chris Paddack (7-5, 2.78 ERA) who held Baltimore to one run on three hits over 5 1/3 innings of work last time out. He has also pitched rather well in his two starts against the Dodgers this year, holding them to three earned runs over 10 1/3 frames. Under is 13-3 in Padres last 16 road games. Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games. Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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08-04-19 | Mets -1.5 v. Pirates | Top | 13-2 | Win | 120 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE RIPPER The red hot New York Mets had recorded seven straight victories before taking a loss in the second game of this series with the Pirates Friday night. They bounced back with a 7-5 triumph on Saturday, and I think they'll close out this series with another win behind Noah Syndergaard (7-5, 4.10 ERA). The 26-year-old right-hander had a poor first half of the season, but he has really stepped up his game since and owns a 1.91 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break. Syndergaard has posted a 1.77 ERA in three career starts against the Pirates who counter with righty Joe Musgrove (8-9, 4.23 ERA). Musgrove was rocked by the Cards his last home start and owns a 4.52 ERA in 12 outings (11 starts) at PNC Park on the season. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. 10* play on New York Mets -1.5. |
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08-03-19 | Blue Jays v. Orioles OVER 10 | Top | 4-6 | Push | 0 | 14 h 9 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* BLUE JAYS @ ORIOLES TOTAL The Toronto Blue Jays have scored 16 runs while taking the first couple of games of this series and they've averaged more than seven runs per game over a five-game winning streak. I think they'll keep swinging hot bats tonight as they get a look at Baltimore righty Dylan Bundy (5-11, 5.24 ERA) who has posted a 6.16 ERA home at Camden Yards on the season. Over is 10-2 in Bundy's last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record and he could be in big trouble against a Blue Jays side that has hit a major-league best 81 homers since June 16. The Jays counter with left-hander Thomas Pannone (2-4, 5.98 ERA) who has made just four starts on the season and was 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA in three starts in July. Over is 5-1-2 in Orioles last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 overall. Over is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-03-19 | Brewers v. Cubs -130 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER The Chicago Cubs had no trouble to roll past the Milwaukee Brewers Friday afternoon and have now won nine of their last 11 home at Wrigley Field. I expect an easy win for the home team here in Game 2 of this three-game series early Saturday. Cubs' left-hander Cole Hamels (6-3, 2.98 ERA) will make his first start since June 28 after a stint on the IL. Hamels had posted a white hot 1.22 ERA in his last six starts prior to the injury, and I think he'll take up right where he left off. Hamels is 1-0 behind a 2.08 ERA in two turns against Milwaukee this season. The Brewers counter with southpaw colleague Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.48 ERA) who left his last outing on July 26 against the Cubs with shoulder tightness. Brewers are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 33-16 in their last 49 home games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on Chicago Cubs. |
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08-02-19 | Mariners v. Astros -1.5 | Top | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 16 h 49 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Astros are coming off a 7-1 victory at Cleveland on Thursday look like a good home favorite with left-hander Wade Miley (9-4, 3.06 ERA) on the mound. They're 6-1 SU (5-2 against the runline) in his seven starts as a home favorite this season and Miley himself was a red hot 3-0 with a 2.03 ERA in five turns in August. The Mariners counter with lefty Yusei Kikuchi (4-7, 5.21 ERA). He limited Detroit to two runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings as a home favorite last time out, but the team is 0-5 SU and 1-4 against the runline in his last five starts closing as an underdog. Kikuchi took on Houston on June 29 and was tagged with five runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings. Astros are 14-3 in their last 17 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 2-9 in Kikuchi's last 11 starts. 10* play on Houston Astros -1.5. |
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08-02-19 | Red Sox v. Yankees OVER 10 | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* RED SOX @ YANKEES TOTAL The Boston Red Sox have suffered a sweep by the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays to open the week, and that despite scoring a respectable 14 runs through the three-game series. They took three of four when they took on the Yankees in an extremely high-scoring set (16.5 runs per game) at Fenway last week, and I expect both teams to produce plenty of runs here in the opener of a four-game series in the Bronx. Yankees left-hander James Paxton (5-6, 4.72 ERA) served up four homers and was tagged with seven runs in just four innings of a 10-5 loss to Boston last time out. Red Sox righty Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 4.13 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings in a 9-5 win over Yankees last time out. Over is 12-1 in Rodriguez's last 13 road starts. Over is 10-1 in Yankees last 11 overall. Over is 9-4-1 in Paxton's last 14 starts overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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08-01-19 | Astros v. Indians UNDER 8.5 | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED ASTROS @ INDIANS TOTAL American League rivals Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians will clash in the finale of their three-game series Thursday night. The Tribe homered four times in Wednesday's 10-4 victory, but I don't think runs will come quite as easy for either team in this matchup. Cleveland will hand the ball to Danny Salazar for his first start of the season. He missed the first half after undergoing major shoulder surgery but has posted a 2.60 ERA with 28 strikeouts against five walks in six rehab appearances. He owns a 2.25 ERA in four career starts against the Astros who counter with Gerrit Cole (12-5, 2.94 ERA). Cole has posted an outstanding 1.96 ERA in his last 12 contests and he owns a 3.27 ERA in three career meetings with Cleveland. Under is 9-3 in Astros last 12 overall. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-31-19 | Mets v. White Sox UNDER 8 | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 33 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Mets defeated host Chicago White Sox in a low-scoring affair in the opener of this three-game series Tuesday night. I don't think we'll see much fireworks here in Game 2 of the series either. White Sox righty Lucas Giolito (11-5, 3.52 ERA) has struggled since his red hot start to the year and was smacked around for seven runs by Minnesota last time out. We can however note that under is 5-2 in Giolito's last 7 home starts, and under is 5-2-1 in the Mets last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The visitors hand the ball to Jacob deGrom (6-7, 2.86 ERA) who is enjoying a great campaign but with little to show for it in the win column due to poor run support. He has been sharper than usual here in July, boasting a 1.04 ERA in four starts. Under is 8-2 in Mets last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-30-19 | Brewers v. A's OVER 9.5 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL BIG HITTER The Oakland Athletics will host the Milwaukee Brewers for the opener of a three-game interleague series Monday night. Six straight head-to-head meetings have gone under the total, but the last matchup took place in 2016 ... I think we'll see runs come fast and easy for both sides tonight. The A's hand the ball to Chris Bassitt (7-5, 4.09 ERA) who was tagged with four runs on five hits in six innings of a 4-2 loss at Houston last time out. Over his last 12 starts, Bassitt has a 5.23 ERA and over is 5-0 in his last five home starts. The Brewers turn to Adrian Houser (4-4, 4.19 ERA) who has made most of his appearances out of the bullpen this year. Houser has really struggled as a starter, posting a 7.83 ERA in six starts. Over is 6-1 in Brewers last seven road games. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-30-19 | Pirates v. Reds -123 | Top | 11-4 | Loss | -123 | 15 h 0 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading into this contest on a nine-game losing streak following an 11-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds Monday night. Here they'll face Reds righty Tanner Roark (6-6, 3.95 ERA) who is 2-0 in his last six starts and has allowed just four runs with 11 Ks through 10 innings in his last two starts. The Pirates counter with right-hander Joe Musgrove (7-9, 4.29 ERA) who surrendered six runs (five earned on seven hits (three homers) in five innings of a 6-3 loss to the Cardinals last time out. The Reds have won five of seven to position themselves only 6 1/2 games out of the division and NL wild-card races. They'll be well motivated and look good to keep the momentum going against a reeling Pirates side. 10* play on Cincinnati Reds. |
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07-29-19 | Dodgers -129 v. Rockies | Top | 1-9 | Loss | -129 | 17 h 35 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting pretty at the top of the National League West with the closest team 14.5 games back. I still think they'll be careful not to lose any momentum which is why a bounce back from Sunday's 11-4 loss at Washington is likely. A win should come fairly easy against a Colorado Rockies team that sits dead last in the division and has dropped 11 of its last 14 games. Many pitchers fear Coors Field, but not Dodgers' righty Kenta Maeda (7-7, 3.81 ERA) who is is 5-1 with a 3.12 ERA in 10 career games at the ballpark. Colorado right-hander Jon Gray (9-7, 4.05 ERA) meanwhile was tagged with six runs on 11 hits his last time out in front of the home town crowd. 10* play on Los Angeles Dodgers. |
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07-28-19 | Giants v. Padres UNDER 8.5 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -114 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED SUNDAY AFTERNOON TOTAL The first two games of this three-game series were both low-scoring affairs with the teams combining for a total of just nine runs. I don't see runs come easy for either side here in the series finale either. The Giants hand the ball to their ace Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 3.66 ERA) who has posted a 1.96 ERA in four starts this month. He owns a 3.41 ERA in 34 career games (33 starts) versus the Padres and the under is 17-8-3 in Bumgarner's last 28 starts vs. National League West foes and the under is 7-0 in the Padres last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Padres counter with 20-year-old left-hander Adrian Morejon for his third major league appearance. While he lacks experience, pitching at pitcher-friendly Petco Park should help him out and San Francisco has mustered only four runs through its last three games. Under is 14-2 in Padres last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-28-19 | Braves v. Phillies -130 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Atlanta Braves put a 15-7 beating on the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Phillies will however have a huge advantage on the mound here on Sunday, and I expect the home team to pick up an easy victory and deny the Braves a sweep of the series. Phillies' ace Aaron Nola (8-2, 3.64 ERA) has been dominant against the Braves throughout his career, boasting a 9-3 record behind a 2.26 ERA in 15 starts. This year alone, Nola is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA against the club and he tossed eight scoreless innings when he took on the Braves on July 2. In his five starts in July this year, Nola is 2-0 with a superb 1.93 ERA. Braves' right Kevin Gausman (3-5, 5.71 ERA) has not had nearly as much success against Philadelphia, going 0-2 with a 5.51 ERA in three career starts against the club. Phillies are 27-11 in Nolas last 38 home starts. Phillies are 4-0 in Nola's last 4 starts vs. Braves. 10* play on Philadelphia Phillies. |
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07-27-19 | Twins v. White Sox OVER 10.5 | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
MLB TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY (10*) We lost with the over when the Minnesota Twins claimed the opener of this three-game series 6-2 Friday night. With seven runs after just three innings that must be considered somewhat of a bad beat. I'm expecting the teams to make up for it by keeping the scorekeepers busy tonight. Minnesota lefty Martin Perez (8-3, 4.37 ERA) was reached for five runs on seven hits (three homers) and four walks in just four innings against the Yankees last time out. He owns a 4.97 ERA in nine outings (seven starts) on the road this season and he has a 4.88 ERA in four career starts against Chicago. Over is 9-1 in Perez's last 10 starts overall. White Sox righty Ivan Nova (5-9, 5.49 ERA) held Miami to one run over a complete game last time out, but he had allowed 10 runs over 10 2/3 innings of work in two starts prior to that. Nova has a 6.02 ERA home at Guaranteed Rate Field this year and Twins powerful lineup should have no trouble to manufacture runs off Nova. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-26-19 | Tigers v. Mariners OVER 9 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -113 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The Seattle Mariners opened this four-game series with a 10-2 triumph, and I expect another high-scoring affair here in Game 2 Friday night. Seattle southpaw Yusei Kikuchi (4-7, 5.37 ERA) gave up seven runs on nine hits over five innings of a 9-3 home loss to the Halos last time out. He has a 5.79 ERA in 10 starts at T-Mobile Park. The Tigers hand the ball to left-hander Daniel Norris (2-8, 5.02 ERA) who had allowed 11 runs over his last two turns (both on the road) before tossing four innings of one-run ball against Toronto home in Detroit last time out. For the season, Norris owns a 5.28 ERA in 12 appearances (10 starts) away from home. Over is 12-4-1 in Tigers last 17 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-1-1 in Kikuchi's last 10 home starts. Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Seattle. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-25-19 | Twins -141 v. White Sox | Top | 10-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Twins have started the week by dropping two of three to the Yankees despite winning Game 1 and producing 27 runs throughout the three-game series. I expect them to stay hot at the plate here, coming up against White Sox righty Lucas Giolito (11-4, 3.12 ERA) who had compiled a 6.48 ERA in his last five starts before holding Tampa Bay to one run through 6 2/3 innings of work last time out. Meanwhile, runs are not likely to come easy for the home team as The Twins counter with right-hander Jose Berrios (8-5, 2.96 ERA). He has posted a respectable 3.45 ERA over his three July starts and owns an 8-2 career record behind a 2.21 ERA in 11 career starts versus the White Sox. White Sox are 3-9 in Giolito's last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record and 3-10 in their last 13 overall. Twins are 21-7 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record and 29-12 in their last 41 games following a loss. 10* play on Minnesota Twins. |
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07-25-19 | Padres v. Mets UNDER 7.5 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S SUPER EARLY TOP RATED TOTAL The San Diego Padres and the New York Mets will clash at Citi Field for the opener of a four-game series Thursday afternoon. With both sides on the lower end of scoring average in MLB and two quality pitchers on the mound, I'm confident we'll see this game go under the total despite the low number. The Mets hand the bal to righty Jacob deGrom (5-7, 3.02 ERA) who has posted a 1.42 ERA in three starts on the month. deGrom' owns a 1.79 ERA in seven career outings against the Padres and the under is 4-1 in his last five starts versus the club. The Padres turn to Eric Lauer (5-7, 4.31 ERA) who had allowed just one run in each of his last three outings prior to getting smacked around by the Cubs in Chicago on Friday. That was his first game back after some time on the bereavement list, and I expect a much more focused appearance today. Under is 12-2 in Padres last 14 overall. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-24-19 | Yankees v. Twins OVER 10.5 | Top | 10-7 | Win | 100 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY Both the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins rank top three for runs scored per game in 2019. They've certainly shown why through the first two games of this series, combining for 40 runs(!), and I don't see any reason why they would slow down tonight. The Yanks hand the ball to left-hander J.A. Happ (8-5, 4.86 ERA) who was tagged with four runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings of a 7-3 loss to Minnesota on May 4. Over is 23-11-3 in Twins last 37 games vs. a left-handed starter. Jake Odorizzi (11-4, 3.18 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Twins. He has allowed three or more runs in five of his last six starts and made it through the fifth inning just once during that stretch. He tossed six scoreless innings against the Yankees earlier this season but owns a 4.06 ERA in 17 career outings (16 starts) versus them. Over is 35-16-2 in Yankees last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. Over is 16-7-2 in the last 25 meetings at Target Field. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-23-19 | Yankees v. Twins OVER 10 | Top | 14-12 | Win | 100 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER TOTAL Both the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins rank top three for runs scored per game in 2019, and they did not disappoint as the teams combined for 14 runs Monday night. I expect to see another slugfest here in Game 2 of the series. Yanks righty Domingo German (12-2, 3.38 ERA) has been dominant in three starts since returning from the injured list, but only one of those was on the road. For the season, German owns a 4.53 ERA in eight road starts and over is 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts away from home. Minnesota hands the ball to right-hander Kyle Gibson (9-4, 4.02 ERA) who has allowed a total of only six earned runs over his past four starts, but he has a bloated 6.50 ERA in nine career starts against the Yankees. Over is 7-2 in Gibsons last 9 starts vs. Yankees. Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-22-19 | Yankees v. Twins OVER 10.5 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY Both the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins rank in the top three for runs scored per game in 2019. I expect to see a real slugfest here in the opener of a three-game set between the two American League foes. The Yanks hand the ball to CC Sabathia (5-4, 4.06 ERA) who sports an impressive 3.09 ERA in 39 career starts against Minnesota, but keep in mind that the Twins of this season are more lethal than in many years. This looks like a good time for them to do some damage off the veteran southpaw home at Target Field as Sabathia has a 5.84 ERA on the road this season. At the same time, one must certainly like the Yankees to keep scoring runs against lefty Martin Perez (8-3, 4.10 ERA) who owns a bloated 9.68 ERA in four career starts against the club. Over is 7-1 in Sabathia's last 8 starts overall. Over is 8-1 in Perez's last 9 starts overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-21-19 | Angels v. Mariners OVER 10.5 | Top | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
MLB 3-PACK - TOTAL OF THE DAY The Seattle Mariners mustered only five hits in Saturday's 6-2 defeat. I think they'll have more success at the plate here on Sunday, coming up against Angels' left-hander Dillon Peters (1-0, 4.15 ERA) for his first start of the year. Peters has already been tagged with three runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings of work against Seattle this season, and over is 18-7-1 in Seattle's last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Mariners hand the ball to a left-hander of their own in Yusei Kikuchi (4-6, 5.01 ERA). Kikuchi is 1-2 with a 10.91 ERA in four starts against the Angels this season and he has posted a 7.29 ERA over his last nine starts. Over is 15-3-1 in Kikuchi's last 19 starts overall. Over is 5-1-2 in the Angels last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on over. |
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07-21-19 | Rockies v. Yankees -1.5 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED RUNLINE RIPPER The reeling Colorado Rockies are losers of six straight, but the New York Yankees have shown no mercy over the first couple of games in this series and I don't see Sunday's finale being any different. The Yankees hand the ball to left-hander James Paxton (5-4, 3.94 ERA) who has posted a 2.50 ERA in his last three starts. Paxton allowed just two runs in six innings against the Tampa Bay Rays his last time out and owns a 3.52 ERA in three career starts against Colorado. The Rockies turn to German Marquez (8-5, 5.12 ERA) who is winless in his last three starts and has posted a 7.55 ERA over his last seven. Bad time to take on a Yankees team that is raking at the moment with 38 runs scored over its last five games, all wins straight up and against the runline. 10* play on New York Yankees. |
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07-20-19 | Red Sox v. Orioles OVER 11.5 | Top | 17-6 | Win | 100 | 16 h 43 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY The Baltimore Orioles put an 11-2 beating on the Red Sox Friday night. I think the Red Sox will return the favor roúting the O's in a high-scoring contest here on Saturday. Boston hands the ball to Rick Porcello (7-7, 5.37 ERA) who's had a poor year. The veteran righty has been tagged with six and four runs in his last two starts, but his teammates bats bailed him out both times with a pair of 10-run performances. The Orioles turn to Tom Eshelman (0-1, 5.06 ERA) for his third start in the big leagues. Eshelman was tagged with four runs on five hits (two homers) in 5 2/3 innings of a loss to Tampa Bay last time out, and I don't see him being able to slow down the World Series defending champions. Over is 12-3-2 in Red Sox last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 10-3-1 in Orioles last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-2 in Porcello's last 8 road starts. Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-18-19 | Cardinals v. Reds -124 | Top | 7-4 | Loss | -124 | 13 h 11 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE PLAY OF THE DAY The St. Louis Cardinals are 4-2 coming out of the All-Star break following a 6-5 triumph over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Tonight they'll be on the road at Cincinnati, and I like the Reds to get the better of their NL Central rival. Tanner Roark (5-6, 3.99 ERA) will toe the slab for the Reds. He was roughed up at Colorado last time out, but he's far from the only pitcher to have struggled at Coors this season and it happened after sitting through a rain delay of over three hours. The preparations should be better for this contest, and we can note that he limited the Cards to one run through 5 1/3 innings of a 5-2 Reds win back in April. The Cardinals counter with Dakota Hudson (8-4, 3.48 ERA) who is having a great year, but his K/BB ratio of 73/45 does note bode well. Don't be surprised if we see some regression for the 24-year-old righty in the second half of the season, and we can note that his ERA on the road is more than a full run higher than at home in St. Louis. The Reds are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record while the Cardinals are 6-13 in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 10* play on Cincinnati Reds. |
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07-18-19 | Padres v. Marlins UNDER 7.5 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* PADRES @ MARLINS TOTAL The over/under is 8-21 in Miami Marlins' day games this season, and I think we'll see a low-scoring affair when they visit the San Diego Padres Thursday afternoon. The Padres hand the ball to Dinelson Lamet (0-2, 6.30 ERA) who has made just two major league appearances since the end of 2017 due to Tommy John surgery. He has given up seven runs through 10 innings on the season, but also fanned 14. This could be a turning point against a Marlins team that averages just 3.65 runs per game. "Lamet's stuff is there," Padres manager Andy Green claims. "The control hasn't been. We know it will be. His last bullpen (session) was a step in the right direction. Commanding the fastball is something he has been working on since his surgery. There are days when it has been really good and days when he's fought with it a little bit." The Marlins counter with Caleb Smith (5-4, 3.46 ERA) who has posted a 2.04 ERA through six starts home at Marlins Park here in 2019. Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 overall. Under is 7-3-1 in Marlins last 11 overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-17-19 | White Sox v. Royals OVER 10.5 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 15 h 28 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER TOTAL The Kansas City Royals put an 11-0 beating on the visiting Chicago White Sox Tuesday night. Here they'll get a look at White Sox righty Ivan Nova (4-8, 5.60 ERA) who has posted a 5.17 ERA in six career starts against the Royals. I don't see visitors getting shut out twice in a row though with the Royals sending Danny Duffy (3-5, 4.64 ERA) to the mound. The 30-year-old southpaw left his last start in the third inning after getting hit on the hand by a line drive, but he still managed to give up four runs during his short time on the hill. Over is 18-6-2 in Royals last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 8-3 in Royals last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-2 in Nova's last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. 10* play on OVER. |
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07-16-19 | Nationals -1.5 v. Orioles | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Washington Nationals have been of the hottest teams in baseball in recent weeks despite coming off a tough 4-3 walk-off defeat in Philadelphia on Sunday. They're 4-0 in their last four games following an off day and look good to bounce back here against Baltimore. The Orioles have the worst record across the major leagues. They've lost both of right-hander Asher Wojciechowski's (0-2, 6.10 ERA) starts in 2019 with the right-hander allowing seven runs over 9 2/3 combined innings of work. The Nats hand the ball to Austin Voth (0-0, 5.52 ERA) who has had little success through his first three starts this season. He is, however, coming off six scoreless innings for Harrisburg in the minors and should have little to fear from an Orioles side that averages just 4.15 runs per game. Washington is 11-3 SU (9-5 against the runline) as a favorite of -180 or more this season. 10* play on Washington Nationals -1.5. |
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07-15-19 | Tigers v. Indians -1.5 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 16 h 14 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE RIPPER The Cleveland Indians have won seven of their last nine to move 6 ½ games behind Minnesota Twins who still sit top of the AL Central. Tonight the Tribe host the worst team in the division, and I think they'll handle Detroit with ease. Adam Plutko (3-1, 4.95 ERA) will toe the slab for Cleveland. The 27-year-old righty has made just seven appearances (six starts) in 2019, but most have been of the better variety. He fanned six over six solid innings of a 13-4 win over Detroit on June 14 and owns a 26/4 K/BB ratio on the season. The Tigers counter with Daniel Norris (2-8, 4.96 ERA). They've lost eight of the left-hander's last 10 starts and he was tagged with six runs in five innings of a 7-5 loss to the White Sox last time out. He also gave up six runs in an 8-3 loss at Cleveland on June 23. The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Tigers are 3-9 in Norris' last 12 road starts. 10* play on Cleveland Indians. |
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07-14-19 | White Sox v. A's -1.5 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 28 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED RUNLINE RIPPER The Oakland Athletics have come out of the All-Star break all guns blazing, and I think they'll put another beating on the Chicago White Sox here in the finale of this three-game series Sunday afternoon. Reynaldo Lopez (4-8, 6.34 ERA) will toe the slab for the White Sox. He has allowed at least three runs in each of his last four starts and was tagged with six on nine hits in an 11-5 loss to Detroit last time out. The Athletics are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. The A's turn to left-hander Brett Anderson (9-5, 3.86 ERA) who has held four of his last five opponents to two or fewer runs. The A's have won five of his last six starts and seven of his last nine. The White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter and the A's are 14-3 in Anderson's last 17 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Oakland has outscored Chicago 18-3 through the first two games of the series. This looks like it will be another blowout win for the home team. 10* play on Oakland Athletics -1.5. |
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07-13-19 | Giants v. Brewers UNDER 8.5 | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -101 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED TOTAL The San Francisco Giants claimed the series opener with a grand slam from Matt Albers in the 10th inning Friday night. I think runs will be harder to come by for both teams here Saturday night. Giants' left-hander Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 4.03 ERA) has allowed just four runs on 11 hits through 15 innings in his last three starts combined. Bumgarner owns a 2.76 ERA in 13 career starts against the Brewers who counter with right-hander Zach Davies (7-2, 3.07 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 2.81 ERA in three career starts against San Francisco. Under is 13-4 in Bumgarner's last 17 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 8-1 in Davies' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 20-7-1 in Davies' last 28 starts overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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07-12-19 | Dodgers -101 v. Red Sox | Top | 1-8 | Loss | -101 | 16 h 60 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* DODGERS @ RED SOX BEST BET The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the All Star break off three consecutive losses, but I think they'll be well up for this World Series rematch against the defending champion Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda (7-5, 3.76 ERA) who is 0-3 in his last six starts despite pitching rather well. He has allowed more than two runs in just two of those four starts and limited San Diego to three runs on four hits in 7 2/3 innings last time out. The Red Sox turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (9-4, 4.65 ERA) who hasn't lost since June 9, despite allowing four runs or more in three of six starts during that stretch. Rodriguez has been inconsistent all season, and I expect the Dodgers to knock him around plenty tonight. The Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on LA Dodgers. |
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07-11-19 | Astros v. Rangers +106 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 106 | 32 h 51 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* THURSDAY NIGHT ASTROS @ RANGERS MONEYLINE The All Star break could have come at a better time for the Houston Astros who are winners of seven of their last eight contest. The break might very well affect their momentum negatively, and I like the Texas Rangers to get the win here. Texas hands the ball to Lance Lynn (11-4, 3.91 ERA) who has pitched very well lately. The 32-year-old right-hander has won four straight starts while limiting opponents to eight runs over 29 innings of work. The Rangers have won seven of his last 10 starts overall and they're 8-1 in Lynn's last nine home starts. We can also note that Lynn has held the current Astros roster to a .203 AVG over 59 at bats. The Astros counter with Framber Valdez (3-4, 4.57 ERA). The 25-year-old southpaw has mainly worked out of the bullpen and was lit up for six runs on seven hits in 3 innings of a 14-2 loss to Pittsburgh last time out. Valdez has allowed three runs in five hits and five walks in 5 1/3 innings of work against Texas this year. 10* play on Texas Rangers. |
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07-07-19 | Marlins v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* SUNDAY AFTERNOON RUNLINE RIPPER The Miami Marlins snapped an overall five-game losing streak and an eight-game losing streak to the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 victory on Saturday. I do not like their chances of making it two on the bounce though. Note that the Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a loss and 12-2 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Here the Braves hand the ball to Dallas Keuchel (1-2, 4.08 ERA) for his fourth start of the season. He limited Philadelphia to a pair of runs through seven innings of work last time out and owns a 1.50 ERA in two career starts against Miami. The Marlins hand the ball to Trevor Richards (3-9, 4.02 ERA) who has held the Braves to one run over 11 1/3 innings in two starts this season, but I think they'll get to him today. Note that the Marlins have lost each of Richard's last five starts and he has been tagged with nine runs in the last two alone. 10* play on Atlanta Braves -1.5. |
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07-06-19 | Rockies -101 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -101 | 20 h 31 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Arizona Diamondbacks managed to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Rockies with an 8-0 victory Friday night. I think Colorado will reestablish its dominance with a win here in the middle-game of the three-game set. Colorado hands the ball to right-hander Jon Gray (9-5, 3.84 ERA) who has allowed just three earned runs over his last three starts. The Rockies have won seven of his last nine starts and Gray owns a 1-0 record behind 2.38 ERA in two starts against Arizona this season. The D'Backs counter with left-hander Robbie Ray (5-6, 4.10 ERA) who has been tagged with three runs or more in four straight starts. The team has won just one of his last seven starts, a stretch that includes two losses to Colorado. Rockies are 14-4 in Gray's last 18 starts during game 2 of a series. Diamondbacks are 3-14 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series. Rockies are 18-5 in the last 23 meetings. 10* play on Colorado Rockies. |
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07-05-19 | Brewers v. Pirates +107 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 11 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MONEYLINE The Milwaukee Brewers have owned Pittsburgh here in 2019 winning eight of the first 10 meetings, but the Pirates enter this contest as the hotter of the two teams and I'm happy to back the home team at this price. Pirates left-hander Steven Brault (3-1, 4.29 ERA) is coming off a solid month of June where he went 1-0 with a 2.42 ERA. That stretch included two solid starts against Milwaukee with just three runs allowed over 11 innings of work. The Brewers hand the ball to righty Zach Davies (7-2, 3.24 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in three encounters against the Pirates this season, but note that he has posted a 5.08 ERA in 12 career starts against them. The current Pirates roster is batting a combined .305 over 151 at-bats against Davies. Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Brewers are 1-10 in their last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Pirates are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 6-2 in Brault's last 8 home starts. Brewers are 2-5 in Davies' last 7 road starts. 10* play on Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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07-04-19 | Twins -127 v. A's | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -127 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Twins battled back from a three-run deficit to avoid a third consecutive defeat when they posted a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. They're one of the absolute strongest road teams in baseball for the season, and I think they'll come through with a big win here Thursday afternoon. Twins righty Jose Berrios (8-4, 2.89 ERA) is without a winning decision through his last four starts, but this looks like a good spot for Berrios. He's a dominant 5-1 with a 2.72 ERA while holding opponents to a .207 AVG through seven afternoon starts on the season. The A's turn to right-hander Tanner Anderson (0-3, 7.13 ERA) for his fifth start in 2019. They've lost all his previous turns and Anderson's last start was the worst of the bunch with seven runs allowed in just 2 2/3 innings. Twins are 6-1 in Berrios' last 7 road starts. Athletics are 6-13 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Minnesota Twins. |
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07-03-19 | Brewers v. Reds -134 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 46 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers enter Game 3 of this four-game series all squared at 1-1 following a 5-4 extra-innings win for the Reds on Tuesday. I like the home team to come through with another triumph here on Wednesday night. Reds righty Sonny Gray (4-5, 3.94) limited the Cubs to a pair of runs over 6 1/3 innings of a 6-3 win last time out. The Reds have won seven of his last eight starts, a stretch that includes two victories over Milwaukee. Brewers' right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (3-8, 5.60 ERA) is 0-5 through his last eight starts with Milwaukee losing six of those. Chacin is 1-7 with a 6.94 ERA in eight starts on the road in 2019 and the Reds have reached him for seven runs through 10 innings. Brewers are 0-7 in Chacin's last 7 road starts. Reds are 4-1 in Gray's last 5 home starts. Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 home games. 10* play on Cincinnati Reds. |
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07-02-19 | Brewers v. Reds -103 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 23 h 52 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers will clash in Game 2 of a three-game series at Great American Ballpark Tuesday night. I like the home team to come through with a win with Tanner Roark on the mound. Roark (5-6, 3.36 ERA) has been sharp in his last two starts, allowing just two runs on seven hits and a pair walks against 13 Ks over 11 1/3 innings of work. He is 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA in two starts against Milwaukee on the season. The Brew Crew turn to Chase Anderson (4-2, 4.42 ERA) who held the Mariners to a pair of runs (one earned) last time out, but he had been knocked around for six runs in five innings of an 11-7 loss to Cincinnati in his last start prior to that. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games (prior to Monday). Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 home games (prior to Monday). 10* play on Cincinnati Reds. |
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06-30-19 | Twins v. White Sox -109 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TWINS @ WHITE SOX PLAY OF THE DAY The Chicago White Sox are 11-4 in Lucas Giolito's 15 starts this season. Giolito (10-2, 2.87 ERA) has been particularly efficient in the early games as he enters this contest 5-1 with a 1.99 ERA in seven afternoon starts on the season. Minnesota on the other hand will put its trust in left-hander Lewis Thorpe who will make his big leagues debut. The Twins are a better baseball team (as their record would indicate), but I think the home team's advantage on the mound here will be too much for the Twins to overcome. 10* play on Chicago White Sox. |
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06-29-19 | Cardinals v. Padres UNDER 8 | Top | 2-12 | Loss | -109 | 21 h 49 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED MAJOR WAGER TOTAL The St. Louis Cardinals have scored just eight runs during an 0-4 skid, including a 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres Friday night. Here in Game 2 of the series on Saturday they'll come up against Friars' right-hander Chris Paddack (4-4, 3.18 ERA) who has posted a 2.50 ERA in six starts home at Petco Park on the season. Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson (6-3, 3.36 ERA) has pitched well lately and has allowed one run in four of his last five starts and two or fewer runs in six of his last seven starts. Under is 6-1 in Hudson's last 7 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Paddack's last 6 home starts. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Diego. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-28-19 | Diamondbacks -104 v. Giants | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -104 | 26 h 44 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* D'BACKS @ GIANTS PLAY OF THE DAY The Arizona Diamondbacks look like good value here in the second contest of a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants Friday night. D'Backs right-hander Merrill Kelly (7-7, 3.93 ERA) has held four of his last five opponents to two or fewer runs. That includes seven solid innings of a 3-2 victory over the Giants on June 23 last time out. For the season, the 30-year-old rookie has allowed just two runs through two starts covering 11 1/3 innings of work. The Giants turn to Shaun Anderson (2-2, 3.94 ERA) who gave up both runs in the loss to Arizona and Kelly on June 23. On the season, Anderson has been charged with eight runs (six earned) over 11 innings against the D'Backs. Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. Giants are 7-17 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Francisco. 10* play on Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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06-26-19 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER RUNLINE The red hot LA Dodgers have won seven of their last eight. The lone loss during that stretch came in the opener of this series Monday night, but they bounced back with a 3-2 triumph in Game 2 and look good to make it two on the bounce here as two inexperienced pitchers will clash on the mound Wednesday afternoon. Dodgers' right-hander Tony Gonsolin is set to make his MLB debut after posting a 2.77 ERA in eight minor league starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The timing is perfect as he'll face a reeling Diamondbacks side that has struggled to manufacture runs while losing seven of its last nine games. Arizona hands the ball to rookie right-hander Taylor Clarke (1-3, 6.48 ERA) who has been smacked around plenty lately going 0-2 with a 10.00 ERA in his last five starts. His very last start, Clarke was tagged with six runs on seven hits (two homers) in just three innings of an 11-5 loss against a weak Giants lineup. The Dodgers' bats are among the best in the major leagues, and I expect an easy win for the visitors. 10* play on Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5. |
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06-25-19 | Royals v. Indians -1.5 | Top | 8-6 | Loss | -114 | 13 h 29 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY (RUNLINE) The Cleveland Indians needed extra innings to take care of business in the opener of this three-game series Monday night. They're a red hot 9-2 over their last 11 games and 6-1 in their last seven, and I expect a more comfortable win for the surging Tribe Tuesday night. Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber (6-3, 3.86 ERA) held Texas to two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts in six innings last time out. He has recorded 20 Ks over his last two starts combined and should have little to fear from this weak KC lineup. The Royals counter with right-hander Glenn Sparkman (2-3, 3.62 ERA) who held Minnesota to one run over a career-high seven innings of a 4-1 victory versus Minnesota on Thursday. That was home at the K though; note that Sparkman has struggled on the road this year posting a 7.82 ERA over five appearances (two starts). Royals are 12-42 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Royals are 1-4 in Sparkman's last 5 starts. Indians are 5-1 in Bieber's last 6 home starts. 10* play on Cleveland Indians -1.5. |
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06-24-19 | Blue Jays v. Yankees -1.5 | Top | 8-10 | Win | 100 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Yankees had won eight straight both straight up and against the runline before taking a 9-4 beating by the Houston Astros on Sunday. This looks like a good spot for the Bronx Bombers to bounce back in a big way against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night. Yankees' left-hander CC Sabathia (4-4, 4.14 ERA) held the Rays to one run over six innings of a 12-1 triumph last time out to improve to 3-1 behind a 2.18 ERA in six starts home at Yankee Stadium on the season. He is 18-12 with a 3.65 ERA in 35 career starts against the Jays who counter with Aaron Sanchez (3-9, 5.49 ERA). The 26-year-old right-hander has been lit up in each of his last three starts, allowing a total of 19 earned runs covering just 12 2/3 innings of work. Blue Jays are 1-10 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 1-9 in Sanchez's last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 29-10 in Sabathia's last 39 home starts. 10* play on NY Yankees -1.5. |
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06-23-19 | Orioles v. Mariners OVER 9 | Top | 3-13 | Win | 100 | 15 h 38 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): TOP RATED MAJOR WAGER TOTAL The Baltimore Orioles managed to snap a 10-game losing streak with an 8-4 win here at T-Mobile Park on Saturday. The Birds' bats have come alive and I expect to see a high-scoring affair here on Sunday with two unreliable pitchers on the mound. Orioles' right-hander Gabriel Ynoa (0-4, 5.65 ERA) was tagged with six runs on seven hits (three homers) in 5 1/3 innings of a 16-2 loss at Oakland last time out. He has served up seven homers through his last three starts and has posted a 6.86 ERA through 21 innings of work on the road in 2019. Seattle left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (3-5, 5.15 ERA) was also tagged with six runs last time out and has allowed six runs in three of his last four starts. He has served up eight homers during that stretch and has struggled to find his footing home at T-Mobile Park where he's 1-3 with a 5.67 ERA in seven starts. Over is 21-6-2 in Mariners last 29 home games. Over is 6-0-1 in Kikuchi's last 7 home starts and 13-2-1 in his last 16 starts overall. Over is 8-2-1 in Orioles last 11 overall. 10* play on OVER. |
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06-22-19 | Twins v. Royals UNDER 9.5 | Top | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY (TOTAL) The Minnesota Twins tied this series at one apiece with an 8-7 triumph on Friday, but today's matchup on the mound would suggest that a much lower scoring contest is in the cards for Game 3 of the four-game series. Twins' righty Jose Berrios (8-3, 2.86 ERA) has been one of the most reliable hurlers across the major leagues this season. He has allowed one earned run in four of his last five starts and matched a season-high with 10 strikeouts over eight innings of a 2-0 loss to Boston last time out. Berrios has posted a 2.86 ERA over his last six starts against the Royals. KC southpaw Danny Duffy (3-3, 4.64 ERA) has struggled in recent outings, but note that he has posted a 3.10 ERA in four day starts this season, considerably better than his 5.56 ERA in his six starts under the lights. Duffy has owned the Twins throughout his career, going 6-2 with a 2.75 ERA in 17 starts. Minnesota is just too good, particularly with Berrios on the hill. I expect the visitors to claim a low-scoring victory. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-21-19 | Angels -106 v. Cardinals | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY I really like the price we get on the LA Angels here in the opener of a three-game series at St. Louis Friday night. Cardinals' right-hander Michael Wacha (4-3, 6.00 ERA) will make his first career start against the Halos on the heels of surrendering six runs (five earned) on seven hits in four innings of an 8-7 loss to the New York Mets last time out. Wacha has been tagged with at least six runs in fewer than five innings in three of his last five outings and he has allowed 19 runs (18 earned) over 22 innings of work at home this season. The Angels counter with Griffin Canning (2-3, 3.93 ERA) who allowed four runs on six hits in six innings of a 6-5 defeat to the Rays at Tampa Bay on Sunday, but that was one of few rough outings during an otherwise solid rookie season. Note that this will be 39-year-old Albert Pujols' first trip back to St. Louis since leaving the club he spent his first 11 major league seasons with. "I think it's just going to be emotional for myself," Pujols said. "When I got to St. Louis, I was 21, and when I left, I was 32. I got there as a baby and left as a man. You can't ignore the success I had there, individually and team accomplishments, winning championships. It's pretty awesome. I'm excited." 10* play on LA Angels. |
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06-20-19 | Twins -1.5 v. Royals | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* RUNLINE RIPPER The Minnesota Twins look like a road favorite well worth the money at Kansas City Thursday night. Royals right-hander Glenn Sparkman (1-3, 4.01 ERA) is 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA in five career games (one start) against Minnesota. He last faced the Twins at Target Field on Saturday when he gave up all five runs (four earned) through five innings of the 5-4 loss. Minnesota right-hander Jake Odorizzi (10-2, 2.24 ERA) was charged with all four Royals' runs in that contest. We can however note that in his last eight starts prior to that contest, Odorizzi had allowed a total of four runs with six of those outings of the scoreless variety. Minnesota averages 6.64 runs per game on the road and should have no trouble covering the runline. 10* play on Minnesota Twins -1.5. |
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06-19-19 | Rays v. Yankees UNDER 9 | Top | 1-12 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY Eighteen of the last 26 meetings in the Bronx have gone under the total, and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair here early Wednesday afternoon. Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia (3-4, 4.42 ERA) has extensive experience of the Rays and boasts a 3.63 ERA in 50 career starts against them. Sabathia owns a solid 2.33 ERA at home on the season and under is 10-4-1 in his last 15 home starts. The Rays turn to a left-hander of their own in Blake Snell (4-5, 3.70 ERA) who has allowed two runs or fewer five times over his last seven starts. Snell last pitched here at Yankee Stadium on May 18, when he limited NYY to one run over six innings of work and he owns a 3.97 ERA in 13 career starts against the Yankees. Under is 19-6-1 in Snell's last 26 road starts. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-18-19 | Indians v. Rangers +115 | Top | 10-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Texas Rangers are 25-12 home at Globe Life Park this season following a dominant 7-2 triumph over the Cleveland Indians Monday night. I like them to keep rolling here behind right-hander Adrian Sampson (5-3, 4.21 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight appearances (five starts) in front of the home town crowd in 2019. The Indians hand the ball to rookie right-hander Zach Plesac (1-2, 2.92 ERA) who's coming off his worst start in the big leagues so far when he gave up four runs on five hits (three homers) over 5 1/3 innings of a 7-2 loss to Cincinnati Reds. Does the 24-year old have the composure to bounce back with a solid outing? Indians are 5-11 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 14-6 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter. 10* play on Texas Rangers. |
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06-17-19 | Astros v. Reds -115 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Houston Astros suffered a 12-0 beating by the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds meanwhile are coming off an 11-3 triumph over Texas and I think they'll keep rolling here in the opener of a three-game series. The Reds hand the ball to Luis Castillo (6-1, 2.20 ERA) for his first career start against Houston. Castillo is having an outstanding year, and he has been particularly sharp home at Great American Ball Park where he boasts a 1.87 ERA through seven starts. The Astros counter with Wade Miley (6-3, 3.14 ERA) who much like Castillo has been at his best at home. Miley owns a 4.50 ERA over seven road starts on the season while giving up 41 hits and nine walks against 22 Ks over 38 innings of work. Reds are 9-3 in Castillos last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. 10* play on Cincinnati Reds. |
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06-16-19 | Cardinals -112 v. Mets | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *EARLY START* The St. Louis Cardinals had won four of five before coming up just short in an 8-7 loss to the NY Mets on Saturday. I like them to bounce back with a win Sunday afternoon with Dakota Hudson on the mound. Hudson (5-3, 3.47 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA over his last six starts and limited the Marlins to one run over a season-high seven innings last time out. The Cardinals are 5-0 in Hudson's last five starts and he has one career start against the Mets, a contest the Cards won 6-4. The Mets counter with left-hander Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.68 ERA) has compiled a 2.20 ERA in his last eight starts, but note that he is 1-2 with a 4.99 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) against the Cardinals. Mets are 3-8 in Vargas' last 11 starts with 4 days of rest. 10* play on St. Louis Cardinals. |
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06-15-19 | Phillies v. Braves -102 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -102 | 18 h 44 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER The Atlanta Braves scored three runs at the bottom of the ninth inning to claim a 9-8 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night. They're a perfect 8-0 through their last eight games and look good to pick up another win here with left-hander Sean Newcomb on the mound. Newcomb (1-0, 2.59 ERA) struggled as a starter to start the season and was as a result demoted to the minors. He has however notched 21 strikeouts while posting a 1.42 ERA through 19 innings since returning as a reliever, and he should be eager make the most of this chance filling in for injured starter Kevin Gausman. The Phillies counter with right-hander Aaron Nola (6-1, 4.58 ERA) who has had some issues with his command of late, walking three or more batters in four straight starts. Nola gave up six runs on eight hits and three walks in 5 1/2 innings of an 8-2 loss at San Diego last time out on the road and has posted a 6.75 ERA in five road starts on the season. Nola has owned the Braves throughout his career boasting a 2.05 ERA in 13 career starts, but he's never faced the Braves as hot as they are right now. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on Atlanta Braves. |
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06-14-19 | Diamondbacks v. Nationals UNDER 7.5 | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 30 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TOTAL ~ MIKE'S MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Washington Nationals in a 5-0 triumph Thursday night, and I expect another low-scoring affair here with two quality pitchers on the mound. Arizona lefty Robbie Ray (5-3, 3.54 ERA) held the Blue Jays to pair of runs over 6 2/3 innings last time out. "I felt really good tonight," Ray told reporters after that game. "I felt like my command was the best it has been this all year. I was padding the zone, keeping them off balance with my off-speed." Ray fanned 10 batters in that matchup to put his tally at 34 over his last four starts alone and 101 over 76 1/3 innings of work for the season. Washington counters with Max Scherzer (4-5, 2.83 ERA). The veteran right-hander has allowed just two runs with 39 Ks over his last four starts and he is 6-0 with a 2.89 ERA in six career starts against Arizona. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-13-19 | Raptors v. Warriors OVER 210.5 | Top | 114-110 | Win | 100 | 19 h 15 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): TOP RATED TOTAL *MAJOR WAGER ALERT* The Golden State Warriors managed to avoid elimination with a 106-105 win at Toronto on Monday, a contest that just about stayed under the total despite a high-scoring first-half. The series now shifts back to Oakland for Game 6, and I think this one will go over as we're seeing the lowest total so far in the series. The game will be the Warriors' last at Oracle Arena before moving to the Chase Center in San Francisco next season. Klay Thompson thinks the fans will be an important 6th man tonight, particularly with Kevin Durant out again after a brief comeback last time out. "I expect our fans to be the loudest they have ever been, especially in the name of Kevin and bringing his type of spirit he would bring to the fight and the competitiveness," Warriors guard Klay Thompson said Wednesday. "I know our fans will do that because we deserve it, but more importantly, Kevin does for what he gave this team, this organization. There wouldn't be banners if it wasn't for his presence." The Raptors outscored the Warriors 120-96 from three-point land in their three triumphs, while the Warriors owned a 99-57 advantage from behind the arc in their two victories. Considering what's at stake, expect both teams to be locked in and knock down plenty of three-pointers driving up the score. Over is 9-3 in Raptors last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-4 in Warriors last 13 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings at Oracle Arena. 10* play on OVER. |
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06-13-19 | Blue Jays v. Orioles UNDER 9 | Top | 12-3 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 39 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER ALERT (TOTAL) The Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, and I think the total is set way too high for this contest. Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman (3-8, 3.31 ERA) was smacked around for six runs by the Diamondbacks last time out, but he had allowed just a total of six runs through his last five starts prior to that. Stroman did a good job containing Baltimore on April 2, holding them to two runs through 5 2/3 innings of work, but Toronto still lost the game 2-1. The Blue Jays have scored two runs or fewer in eight of Stroman’s starts this year ... The Orioles hand the ball to Gabriel Ynoa (0-2, 4.96 ERA) for his fourth start of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander has worked mostly out of the bullpen but has been solid when getting the nod. He held the Astros scoreless until serving up a pair of homers in the fifth last time out and allowed just three hits during his time on the mound. Under is 4-1 in Stroman's last 5 road starts. Under is 5-0 in Ynoa's last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-2-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games. Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 home games. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-11-19 | Mariners v. Twins -1.5 | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 11 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Minnesota Twins closed out a 10-game road trip with a 12-2 beatdown of the Tigers at Detroit on Sunday. I think they'll pick up another comfortable win here as they host the Seattle Mariners for the opener of a three-game set Monday night. Minnesota hands the ball to left-hander Martin Perez (7-2, 3.72 ERA) who held the Seattle to one run on five hits through 6 2/3 innings of a 7-1 win on May 17. He owns an 8-5 record and 3.26 ERA in 22 career appearances and 20 starts against the Mariners who counter with right-hander Mike Leake (5-6, 4.30 ERA). The 31-year-old right-hander is coming in off a complete-game 14-1 victory over the Houston Astros which puts him on a letdown spot here. Leake has posted a 4.32 ERA in four career starts against the Twins and their current roster owns a combined .368 AVG over 68 at-bats against him. The Twins are 9-1 SU and against the runline as a home favorite of -175 or more. The Mariners are 0-5 in Leake’s last 5 road starts. 10* play on Minnesota Twins RL. |
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06-10-19 | Warriors v. Raptors OVER 212 | Top | 106-105 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 42 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA TOTAL) The Golden State Warriors are in desperation mode with their backs against the wall after a Game 4 loss at home to put them in a 3-1 hole in the series. The Warriors simply can not afford to lose another game, and as they are finding it very hard to stop the Raptors offense they're gonna have to focus on outscoring their opponent to stay alive. The Raptors are playing with a lot of confidence and have been shooting the ball well throughout the series. The Warriors, and Stephen Curry in particular need to bounce back from a tough outing as they scored just 92 points and turned the ball over 19 times in the most recent loss. Curry himself was just 2-for-9 from behind the arc, extremely unlikely to happen again. Over is 6-1-1 in Warriors last 8 road games. Over is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 NBA Championship games. Over is 9-2 in Raptors last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto. 10* play on OVER. |
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06-10-19 | Diamondbacks v. Phillies -133 | Top | 13-8 | Loss | -133 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Philadelphia riding a four-game winning streak, but I think the value is on the Phillies as a home favorite in this matchup. Jerad Eickhoff (3-3, 4.14 ERA) will toe the slab for Philadelphia. The Phillies have won six of his last eight starts overall and he held San Diego to three runs on four hits over six innings while striking out five without a walk last time out. "He pitched a great game," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. "He was very aggressive with his pitches." Eickhoff owns a solid 3.24 ERA in three career starts against the D'Backs who turn to rookie right-hander Taylor Clarke (1-2, 4.43 ERA) for just his fifth major league start. This figures to be a tough game for the 26-year-old as he'll face a Philadelphia team that averages a healthy 5.18 runs per game home at Citizens Bank Park. We can also note that the Diamondbacks have dropped six of their last eight as road dogs while the Phillies have won seven of their last eight as home favorites. 10* play on Philadelphia Phillies. |
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06-09-19 | Bruins v. Blues -110 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 46 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL): MIKE'S STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME 6 BEST BET The Boston Bruins looked like they were in control of the Stanley Cup Finals but are now facing elimination following 4-2 and 2-1 Blues wins in the past two games. I like the Blues to close out the series here in front of the home town crowd Sunday night. Boston has had the better special teams in the series, but their otherwise so potent power play is 0-for-5 in the past two games and the Blues have been dominant in 5-on-5 play. We can also note that the Bruins first line has gone stone cold producing only two assists in the past two losses. The home team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings and I expect the Blues to be able to hoist the cup at the end of this game. 10* play on St. Louis Blues. |
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06-09-19 | Dodgers v. Giants UNDER 7.5 | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 16 h 16 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL The LA Dodgers won Saturday's matchup 7-2, but I think we'll see the teams combine for far fewer runs here on Sunday with two very capable pitchers on the mound. Dodgers' right-hander Walker Buehler (6-1, 3.69 ERA) held Arizona to one run on two hits with 11 Ks over eight innings of work last time out. He has allowed just a total of eight runs over his last five starts. Giants' left-hander Madison Bumgarner (3-5, 4.05 ERA) has allowed seven runs over his last three starts but he has dominated the Dodgers in two meetings this season, limiting them to one earned run on nine hits over 12 innings of work. Under is 7-1-1 in Dodgers last 9 overall. Under is 6-2-1 in Buehler's last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 12-3-2 in Bumgarner's last 17 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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06-08-19 | Reds v. Phillies -120 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER The Philadelphia Phillies are a solid 21-11 home at Citizens Bank Park this season and they're 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Philly right-hander Nick Pivetta (3-1, 6.14 ERA) had a poor start to the season and was sent down to the minors for a period, but he has allowed just three runs on six hits over 11 innings since being recalled to the big leagues. He fanned nine through six scoreless innings of three-hit ball at LA Dodgers last time out. "It's nice to get back to the pitcher that I am," Pivetta told reporters. "I think there's still room for improvement. There's always more. Yes, I had a good outing, but it's the consistency of the baseball game that I need to prove to everybody. To my teammates, this coaching staff, to the fans. And that's what it's going to take to move forward." Reds right-hander Tanner Roark (4-4, 3.47 ERA) is 3-6 with a 5.30 ERA in his career at Citizens Bank Park and he gave up six hits and four runs in six innings in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Nationals last time out. Roark will have to be careful with hot-hitting Jay Bruce has four homers in as many games since joining the Phillies from Seattle. 10* play on Philadelphia Phillies. |
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06-07-19 | Raptors v. Warriors OVER 215 | Top | 105-92 | Loss | -106 | 13 h 2 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (NBA): MIKE'S BEST NBA PLAYOFFS TOTAL The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors combined for 232 points in Game 3 of this series and over is now 9-2 in Warriors last 11 NBA Championship games. I think we'll see another high-scoring affair here Friday night. Sure, Warriors are expected to get Klay Thompson back which no doubt will help them defensively, but we should also keep in mind that Thompson was the Warriors' leading scorer in their Game 2 win with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting. The Warriors are in desperate need of a win here to avoid heading to Toronto down 3-1 in the series, and they'll need to heat up offensively to keep pace with a Raptors team that has shot better than 50 percent from the field in its two wins in the series and shot 44.7 percent from beyond the arc last time out. "We haven't really had a good team shooting night, and I knew eventually at some point we were due for one," Toronto guard Danny Green said after Game 3. "We still have to do a better job defensively on that end of the floor to limit those guys better so we don't have to rely on our offense or our shooting to win games for us." Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings at Oracle Arena. Over is 13-3 in Raptors last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 10* play on OVER. |
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06-07-19 | Braves -1.5 v. Marlins | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED RUNLINE RIPPER The Atlanta Braves have won five of six encounters with the National League-worst Miami Marlins this season. They covered the runline in four of those triumphs and look good to pick up another comfortable victory Friday night. Braves rookie right-hander Mike Soroka (6-1, 1.41 ERA) went 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA in May and is 1-0 with a 0.77 ERA in two starts against Miami. Marlins right-hander Jose Urena (4-6, 4.14 ERA) is 2-7 with a 6.07 ERA in 15 career appearances, including 12 starts, against the Braves. Braves are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Braves are 6-2 in Sorokas last 8 road starts. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-5 in Urenas last 6 home starts. 10* play on Atlanta Braves RL. |
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06-05-19 | Raptors v. Warriors -4.5 | Top | 123-109 | Loss | -103 | 15 h 31 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA FINALS GAME 3 BOOKIE BREAKER The Toronto Raptors got a lot of production from their role players as they opened the series with a 118-109 triumph. Forward Pascal Siakam shot 14-for-17 en route to a team-high 32 points in that contest but managed just 12 points on 5-for-18 as Golden State showed what's what in Game 2 of the series when it stole homecourt advantage with a 109-104 triumph. The Warriors trailed at half time, but managed to come back and pulled away in the second period, despite losing Klay Thompson and Kevin Looney on top of already missing Kevin Durant. Looney has been ruled out for the rest of the series while Thompson might be a go tonight. "... it will be a game-time decision. But I really want to be out there." Thompson told the media on Tuesday. The Warriors might be banged up, but they're still the two-time defending champions and have plenty of star power with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. Count on Warriors to get the job done in a high-scoring affair. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |