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05-18-24 | Thunder +3.5 v. Mavs | Top | 116-117 | Win | 100 | 20 h 15 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Mavericks- Dallas regained the series lead with a 104-92 road victory over the Thunder in Game 5. The Mavericks hold a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference second-round series and a victory would propel fifth-seeded Dallas into the conference finals. "We've got one more to win out of two games," Doncic told reporters. That quote makes me believe that Dallas doesn’t have the urgency needed to win now! My thoughts are that the Mavericks would more likely choke, but the Thunder’s inexperience has to be considered. I still like OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-18-24 | Brewers v. Astros -1.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Houston 7:10 ET Astros over Brewers- After a horrendous start the Astros have very quietly won their last six and I believe we should take advantage. Yesterday’s 5-4 Megabucks come-from-behind victory lifted Houston’s spirits. Houston is riding high and the train in above the left field grandstand will be running full steam. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-18-24 | Twins -114 v. Guardians | Top | 4-11 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cleveland 6:10 ET Twins over Ohioans- Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.77 ERA) was on the mound the last time Minnesota won a game when they were running hot winning nine in-a-row. Then the Yankees happened lost three in New York and they came to Cleveland Friday making it four straight losses while scoring only three runs total. But, Ober s their stopper and he has only surrendered 30 hits in 43 innings with 45 strikeouts and only eight walks. He is just what the Twins need...take MINNESOTA! |
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05-17-24 | Tigers -135 v. Diamondbacks | 13-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Detroit at Arizona 9:30 ET Tigers over Diamondbacks- Arizona is slated to start right-hander Ryne Nelson (2-2, 5.33 ERA) on Friday. Nelson has had an up-and-down season, posting 19 strikeouts across six starts and 25 1/3 innings. In his previous start, he surrendered three runs and 10 hits over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against Baltimore on May 11. Nelson was a winner in his only appearance vs. the Tigers. On June 10, 2023, in Detroit, he pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, surrendering four hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Detroit is coming off back-to-back shutout losses to the slumping Miami Marlins. May has been tough for the Tigers, who are 4-9 and haven't won a series since late April and yet they are favored on the road. Detroit will turn to left-hander Tarik Skubal (5-0, 2.02) to continue the streak. Skubal has 60 strikeouts and eight walks over 49 innings in his eight starts. Skubal last pitched on Saturday in an 8-2 win over the visiting Houston Astros. He gave up two runs on seven hits and struck out seven. Skubal has never faced Arizona. Take DETROIT! |
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05-17-24 | Knicks v. Pacers -6 | Top | 103-116 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
New York at Indiana 8:30 ET Pacers (-) over Knicks- The New York Knicks are one victory away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss his fourth straight game due to a hamstring injury sustained in Game 2. Indiana coach Rick Carlisle expects an improved effort with his club facing elimination. The Pacers were outrebounded 53-29, including 20-5 on the offensive glass, in Game 5. New York possessed a 62-36 edge in points in the paint. Indiana has been a different team at home with a 5-0 mark in the postseason, including victories by five and 32 in this series. The situation will be pressure-packed as the Pacers have to win twice to win the series. Take INDIANA! |
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05-17-24 | Brewers v. Astros -104 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Brewers- Right-hander Freddy Peralta (3-1, 3.63 ERA) is scheduled to start the series opener for the Brewers on Friday. Peralta is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two career appearances (one start) against the Astros. His lone start against the Astros came in Houston on June 11, 2019, when Peralta allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over four-plus innings in a 10-8 loss. Right-hander Hunter Brown (0-4, 7.79) has the starting assignment for the Astros. Brown made his first relief appearance of the season and the longest of his career. Brown, who is set for his first career appearance against Milwaukee, is 1-8 over his last 14 outings. Still, take HOUSTON! |
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05-17-24 | Mets v. Marlins +104 | 0-8 | Win | 104 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Miami 7:30 ET Marlins over Mets- The Mets had the highest Opening Day payroll in baseball at $305.6 million while Miami had the fifth-lowest payroll at $97.2 million. New York enters play Friday having lost five of its past seven games. Miami enters the series on a high, having gone on the road and taken two of three games at Detroit. Marlins will look for lefty Jesus Luzardo (0-3, 5.97 ERA) to execute. For his career, he is 2-2 with a 3.55 ERA in six career starts against the Mets. The Marlins are 1-5 this season when starting Luzardo. The Mets, rookie Christian Scott will make his third major league start on Friday. The Mets just can’t get it done. Take MIAMI! |
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05-16-24 | Nuggets v. Wolves -132 | Top | 70-115 | Win | 100 | 20 h 25 m | Show |
Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves over Nuggets- I really have to chuckle because after Game 2 ended one of my handicapping peers claimed the ’series is over’ as the Timberwolves up 2-0 were returning home for Game 3. He went so far as to say Minnesota would sweep the Nuggets and head to the NBA Finals. I cringed a bit as I liked the way the Wolves had closed the season and dominated in their early playoff games I thought ‘he just might be right’ but with reservations because nothing is for certain in sports and as handicappers you should always remain humble. Well, forced into a must win scenario I only wish I was getting points (maybe by Game time). Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-16-24 | Rays -103 v. Red Sox | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Boston 7:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Tampa Bay Rays will look to win the first leg of their season series against the host Boston Red Sox in the conclusion of a four-game series on Thursday. Zack Littell (2-2, 3.02 ERA) will take the mound for Tampa Bay on Thursday looking to build upon his Saturday win over the New York Yankees. He allowed only two runs on four hits and struck out three across 5 2/3 innings. In his lone career appearance against the Red Sox, Littell tossed two scoreless innings relief for the Minnesota Twins on June 18, 2019, to record his first major league win. Boston’s Cooper Criswell (2-1, 2.10 ERA) is set to make his first career appearance against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-15-24 | Cavs +14.5 v. Celtics | 98-113 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Cavaliers- The fourth-seeded Cavaliers must win Wednesday to avoid elimination and in reality they know in their hearts that this series ends tonight. A strained left calf prevented Mitchell from playing Monday and Cleveland is 12-16 in the games he has missed this season. Boston's victory Monday was the first time it won a playoff game by fewer than 13 points this year. A victory Wednesday would advance the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in the last eight years. Take BOSTON! |
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05-15-24 | Reds +133 v. Diamondbacks | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Arizona 9:40 ET Reds over Diamondbacks-The Reds will try to win back-to-back games for the first time since April 23-24 when they close a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix. Two young hurlers will match up in the series finale when Cincinnati left-hander Andrew Abbott (2-4, 3.35 ERA) opposes Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (1-3, 4.60). Abbott was 0-3 over a four-start span before beating the Giants on Friday. He gave up two runs and six hits over five innings at San Francisco. He will turn 25 on June 1, has allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven of his eight starts. Pfaadt, 25, is 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts against the Reds, both last season. Pfaadt lost to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday when he gave up three runs and five hits over six innings. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-15-24 | Nationals v. White Sox -140 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 3 h 60 m | Show | |
Washington at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Nationals- After skidding to a 3-22 start, the White Sox have won 10 of 18, including five of their past seven. Washington fell to 2-3 on a nine-game road trip. The Wednesday pitching matchup features two left-handers, as Chicago's Garrett Crochet (3-4, 4.63 ERA) will oppose Washington's Patrick Corbin (1-3, 5.91). In two career starts versus the White Sox, Corbin is 1-1 with an 8.18 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 11 innings. Crochet is seeking his third straight win. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-14-24 | Wolves +4.5 v. Nuggets | 97-112 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 44 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Denver 10:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- After losing the first two games at home to fall behind 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets went to the Midwest, where they won Games 3 and 4 to even the series 2-2. The Nuggets looked out of sync while going down 0-2 to Minnesota but three days between Games 2 and 3 gave them a chance to regroup. Denver coach Michael Malone, it has been all about his team showing its championship experience. Anthony Edwards hasn't received much help from the rest of the team in the last two games. The Timberwolves need more from Towns to counter Denver's suddenly balanced attack. Towns isn't the only player who regressed in Minnesota's two home games. The Nuggets have been able to score on Rudy Gobert, the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Take the points... MINNESOTA! |
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05-14-24 | Reds +106 v. Diamondbacks | 6-2 | Win | 106 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Arizona 9:40 ET Reds over Diamondbacks- The Diamondbacks have won six of their past eight games, including a 4-0 mark against the Reds. Arizona swept three games in Cincinnati last week. Across the diamond, the setback made it 11 losses in 12 games for the Reds. Today the Reds' Hunter Greene (1-2, 3.38 ERA) and Arizona's Slade Cecconi (1-2, 4.15) will meet for the second time in six days in a battle of right-handers. Cincinnati’s Greene, 24, has allowed more than three runs in just two of his eight starts and he lost both times. He walked a season-worst five in five innings in his last turn when he received a no-decision against Arizona on Thursday. Greene is 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA in three career starts against Arizona. Cecconi has a 1.64 ERA in two career starts against Cincinnati as he has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his four starts. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-14-24 | Pacers +2.5 v. Knicks | Top | 91-121 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 46 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Knicks- The undermanned Knicks will try to stop an ill-timed skid and the Pacers will aim to take the series lead Tuesday night. The Pacers tied the series 2-2 in dominating fashion Sunday afternoon, leading by as many as 43 points before beating the visiting Knicks 121-89. New York finally is feeling the effects of the spate of injuries that has decimated its rotation. The Pacers wasted little time establishing the tone Sunday. They posted their third-largest margin of victory in a playoff game in franchise history and their most convincing postseason win. The series-evening win provided multiple doses of relief for the Pacers, who were able to rest Nesmith and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the fourth quarter. Take INDIANA! |
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05-14-24 | Rays +110 v. Red Sox | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Boston 7:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their recent dominance of the Boston Red Sox. Twelve of the 14 games between the teams since the start of 2023 went the Rays' way. Rays right-hander Aaron Civale (2-3, 5.88 ERA) is scheduled to start at Fenway Park for the first time in his career on Tuesday. The Connecticut native spent his collegiate career at Northeastern University, less than a mile from Fenway. Civale, looking for his first win since April 9 against the Los Angeles Angels, has gone four straight starts without completing five innings. Boston is scheduled to send Nick Pivetta (1-2, 3.60 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday. The right-hander has allowed three or fewer runs in the past four of his 10 career starts against Tampa Bay, and he will look to continue that streak. Take The 31-year-old is 1-6 despite a 4.56 lifetime ERA in 11 appearances against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-13-24 | Thunder +1.5 v. Mavs | Top | 100-96 | Win | 100 | 22 h 46 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 9:30 ET Thunder (+) over Mavericks- Oklahoma City, the top seed in the Western Conference, has struggled to contain fifth-year forward P.J. Washington. Washington made five 3-pointers and finished with 27 points in Saturday's 105-101 home victory. Dallas has needed Washington's contributions while Doncic plays through a right knee sprain and other ailments. Oklahoma City has lost two straight games after going 5-0 to begin the playoffs. The 7-foot-1 Chet Holmgren is 3-for-13 (23.1 percent) from 3-point range in the series after shooting 37.0 percent from beyond the arc during the regular season. I expect both of these players will move toward the center with Monday’s performances. Holmgren moves to the positive and Washington falls short. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-13-24 | Cubs +131 v. Braves | 0-2 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta 7:00 ET Cubs over Braves- The Braves will send right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (2-1, 1.53 ERA) against Chicago left-hander Shota Imanaga (5-0, 1.08) in a matchup between two of the league leaders in ERA. This will be the first meeting between Atlanta and Chicago this season. Chicago hasn't won the season series since going 6-1 in 2017. Imanaga was named National League Rookie of the Month for April and has the fourth-lowest ERA for a pitcher through their first seven career starts since 1912. He is the first Cubs starter since 1901 to begin his career with seven straight starts of two or fewer earned runs. Lopez will be making his seventh start and only once has allowed as many as three runs. Lopez has made eight career appearances, three starts, against the Cubs, going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA. He came out of the bullpen to face the Cubs three times in 2022 and went 1-0 without allowing an earned run in 2 1/3 innings. Take CUBS! |
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05-13-24 | Phillies v. Mets +103 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- The Mets will look to build off Sunday's win on Monday when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a two-game series between the divisional rivals. Sean Manaea (2-1, 3.31 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against fellow left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (2-3, 3.22). Manaea earned the win in his most recent start May 6, when he allowed three runs over six innings as the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3. He is 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA in three career games (one start) against the Phillies. Sanchez earned the win last Tuesday after giving up one run over seven innings in the Phillies' 10-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. He is 1-2 with a 4.12 ERA in six games (three starts) against the Mets. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-13-24 | Blue Jays +156 v. Orioles | 3-2 | Win | 156 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
Toronto at Baltimore 6:40 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- Toronto’s Jose Berriors (4-3, 2.85 ERA) had surrendered only seven earned runs in his previous seven starts and then saw his ERA more than doubled as he was tagged for eight earned runs against Philadelphia in his last start and was handed his third straight loss. Baltimore will send Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (3-2, 2.83) who hasn’t won since April 20. The Orioles won his first five starts and have now lost his last three outings. The O’s have not had a drop off after last year’s breakout season but will not sneak up on anybody this season. Take TORONTO! |
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05-12-24 | Braves v. Mets +110 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 110 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Braves- New York’s Luis Severino spent eight seasons across the river in the Bronx playing for the New York Yankees and was their ace or No. 1 starter until injuries derailed his career and the Yankees lost their patience. Severino was 33-14 making 62 starts in 2018 and 2019 with a ERA just a shade over 3.0. He was dominating those two seasons with 125 more strikeouts than hits allowed. But, the past four seasons he had 38 starts and only won only 13 games while losing 12. This year it appears that Severino has regained his form allowing just 30 hits in 40 innings. Come-back Player of the Year may be in his future. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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05-12-24 | Knicks v. Pacers -5.5 | Top | 89-121 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
New York at Indiana 3:30 ET Pacers (-) over Knicks- This New York Knicks team is a team full of ‘True grit’ enough of t to make John Wayne proud. As a Knicks fan I am proud of their effort and how much ‘Game’ they ave but, Indiana has to do better. The price has been lowered as there was an overreaction to the Pacers coming home 0-2 and they were made a stronger favorite at home than the conference No. 2 seed. the New York injuries continue to mount and even their Mega Super Star Jaylen Brunson has been slowed and now it appears that New York has too many broken pieces. Take INDIANA! |
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05-12-24 | Astros v. Tigers +100 | 9-3 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
Houston at Detroit 1:40 ET Tigers over Astros- Justin Verlander will start for the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. In a career that began in 2005, Verlander has made 191 career starts at Detroit's home park, posting 100 wins and a 3.18 ERA. Verlander (1-1, 4.43 ERA) started this year on the injured list due to a shoulder injury. He recorded quality outings in two of his first three starts after returning on April 19, then got rocked on Tuesday by the New York Yankees in his most recent outing. In six career starts against his former club, Verlander is 3-3 with a 2.77 ERA. Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (0-2, 3.86 ERA), who is still seeking his first win as a Tiger despite sharp performances in his last two outings. Flaherty has displayed outstanding control, walking only six while recording 56 strikeouts this season. In three of his seven starts, his teammates have only supported him with one run. Take DETROIT! |
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05-12-24 | Twins -135 v. Blue Jays | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 0 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Toronto 1:30 ET Twins over Blue Jays- With a rare offensive outburst, the Blue Jays overcame a 7-1 deficit Saturday to beat the Twins 10-8. The teams have split the first two of the three-game series. The 10 runs and 16 hits were season bests for the Blue Jays, who won for only the fifth time in 16 games despite winning two of their past three. The loss ended Minnesota's seven-game road winning streak and was just the third defeat in the past 19 games for the Twins. The Blue Jays are scheduled to start right-hander Alek Manoah (0-0, 13.50 ERA) for his second start of the season on Sunday. He is 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA in two career starts against the Twins. Minnesota is scheduled to start right-hander Bailey Ober (3-1, 4.42) in the rubber match. Ober is 1-2 with a 4.40 ERA in three career starts against Toronto. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-11-24 | Reds -129 v. Giants | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -129 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 7:15 ET Reds over Giants-The Reds received a strong effort from Andrew Abbott and four relievers in snapping an eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 win in Friday's opener of the three-game series. San Francisco hopes this year's top pitching prospect Mason Black (0-1, 10.38 ERA) is scheduled to make his home debut Saturday. Black will face a Cincinnati team that has demonstrated a bit of offensive life in its last three games. The Reds are slated to send left-hander Nick Lodolo (3-1, 2.79 ERA) to the mound Saturday who is off of his lone loss this season. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-11-24 | Thunder +3 v. Mavs | Top | 101-105 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 55 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 3:30 ET Thunder (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks became the first team to score more than 95 points against the Thunder in this postseason, with Doncic and P.J. Washington combining for 58 points Thursday. Oklahoma City the No. 1 seed in the west did not even make the playoffs last year and they didn't figure the team would run through the NBA playoffs without facing adversity. During the regular season, the Thunder and Mavericks split their two games in Dallas. The Mavs had dropped 8-of-10 meetings to the Thunder before their Game 2 win and I expect that trend continues. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-10-24 | Knicks v. Pacers -7 | Top | 106-111 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 34 m | Show |
New York at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (-) over Knicks- I love the Knicks, I really do, they have heart guts and an injury list that is zapping their already thin bench. But, they must really be hurting with the odds maker making Indiana a stronger favorite at home than New York was for Games 1 & 2. The Knicks were on an emotional high and played extremely well especially during the second half shooting nearly 60% from the field including 50% from 3-point range. I expect a huge drop-off in energy and performance and better play out of the Pacers who could actually have won either game with a break once in a while from the whistle blowers. Take INDIANA! |
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05-10-24 | Twins +102 v. Blue Jays | 3-2 | Win | 102 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Toronto 7:05 ET Twins over Blue Jays- With 15 wins in their last 17 games. the Minnesota Twins are on a roll and the Blue Jays have lost 10 of 14. Minnesota is scheduled to start right-hander Joe Ryan (1-2, 3.54 ERA). Ryan's only career start against the Blue Jays was last June 10 at Toronto. He allowed three runs, six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in a six-inning no-decision as Minnesota won 9-4. Toronto left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (2-2, 2.72) is slated to start. Kikuchi is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in five career starts against the Twins. He last faced them June 9, 2023. He allowed two runs, four hits and a walk, with four strikeouts, in five innings of a no-decision as Minnesota won 3-2. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-09-24 | Royals v. Angels +103 | Top | 10-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Kansas City at LA Angels 9:30 ET Angels over Royals- Reid Detmers and Michael Wacha, who will face each other Thursday night when the Los Angeles Angels host the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif. are a pair of starting pitchers who are eager to redeem themselves after a poor performance on the mound. Detmers, the Angels' left-hander, will try to rediscover the success he had early in the season when he was 3-0 with a 1.19 ERA in his first four starts. But in his last three starts, he's 0-3 with an 8.15 ERA. Detmers (3-3, 4.24 ERA) has surrendered five home runs in 17 2/3 innings in those three most recent starts, compared to zero homers allowed in 22 2/3 innings of his first four starts. Detmers is 0-0 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts against the Royals. KC right-hander Wacha (1-4, 5.50) has struggled most of the season, with his only win coming against the lowly Chicago White Sox a seven-inning, scoreless effort on April 6. Wacha has been dominant against the Angels in his career, going 3-0 with a 0.44 ERA in three starts. Take LA ANGELS! |
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05-09-24 | Mavs +5 v. Thunder | Top | 119-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
Dallas at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City leads the series 1-0 after the Thunder's 117-95 victory Tuesday. Dallas star Luka Doncic was just 6-for-19 from the floor and 1-for-8 from beyond the 3-point arc. In seven playoff games this year and is just 17-for-75 (22.7 percent) from beyond the arc. He is battling a right knee sprain and is probable for Thursday's game due to his knee ailment. Look for the Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving to show up like Game Two against the Clippers. Take DALLAS! |
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05-09-24 | Cardinals -127 v. Brewers | 1-7 | Loss | -127 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Cardinals over Brewers- The St. Louis Cardinals will look for veteran right-hander Sonny Gray (4-1, 0.89 ERA) will be opposed by rookie right-hander Tobias Myers (0-2, 6.23 ERA) as Milwaukee returns home for a seven-game homestand. Gray's ERA through his first five starts with the club is the lowest by a Cardinal pitcher since 1910. Gray's only loss this season, however, came against the Brewers on April 21. He allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings despite striking out 12 and walking one. Gray is 4-4 with a 2.82 ERA in 14 career starts vs. Milwaukee. St. Louis has lost four straight while the Brewers lost at Kansas City 6-4 on Wednesday, their fourth defeat in their past five games. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-09-24 | Astros v. Yankees UNDER 8.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
Houston at New York Yankees 6:40 ET Astros/Yankees UNDER- We’ve been right about the Yankees even to the point where ‘our’ Totals have been easy winners. Now, we will switch gears after a pair of ‘Overs’ we’re in a spot where after pounding the ball in consecutive games I expect some New Yorkers to be rested and some others performance move back to the center. NThe Yanks will start Marcus Stroman (2-1, 3.41 ERA) and he has given up less hits than innings pitched and has averaged a strike-out an inning. His counterpart for dreadful Houston is Ronel Blanco (3-0, 2.06) who has surrendered only 21 hits in 38.2 innings. The big swinging Bombers miss the ball here. Play UNDER! |
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05-08-24 | Pacers v. Knicks -4.5 | Top | 121-130 | Win | 100 | 22 h 14 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 8:00 ET Knicks (-) over Pacers- The Knicks earned a 121-117 win in Game 1 Monday. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals went exactly as the Knicks and Pacers expected as Indiana didn't benefit from last-minute officiating calls. The Pacers acknowledged they were displeased with the officiating down the stretch but also lamented their inability to close out the Knicks. New York shot 65.0 percent from the field (26 of 40) from the field in the second half, including 63.6 percent (7 of 11) from 3-point range. Crew chief Zach Zarba said following the game that the kicked ball call on Nesmith was incorrect. Replays showed Brunson's pass glanced off Nesmith's hand and toward Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard. Too much for the Pacers to over-come. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-08-24 | Mariners v. Twins -101 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Seattle at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over Mariners- Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby lasted 88 pitches before walking off the mound with his pitching coach and his manager last Friday. Kirby's sore right knee appears to be feeling better. The Mariners' 26-year-old is 3-2 with a 3.76 ERA in seven starts this season. He has walked four batters and struck out 41 in 38 1/3 innings. In two career starts against the Twins, Kirby is 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA. He has walked one batter and struck out 19 in 11 innings. The Twins are looking to bounce back from a 10-6 loss on Tuesday night. Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack (3-1, 4.78) is scheduled to take the mound for his seventh start of the season. He has won each of his past three decisions. Paddack delivered a sterling performance with six scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox. He limited the Red Sox to two hits and one walk, and he struck out six. Paddack has faced the Mariners four times in his career. He is 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA in those games, with the most recent outing taking place in 2021. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-07-24 | Mavs +3.5 v. Thunder | Top | 95-117 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Dallas at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET Maveriks (+) over Thunder- The Mavericks are in the second round for just the second time since their 2011 championship run. Dallas made the Western Conference finals in 2022. The Thunder won three of the four meetings between the teams this season, including both matchups in Oklahoma City. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr., who missed the last four games of the first-round series with an ankle sprain, have responded well. Doncic plans to grind through the injury, and even at less than 100 percent, he will be a focus of Oklahoma City's defensive efforts. Take DALLAS! |
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05-07-24 | Astros v. Yankees -116 | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Houston at NY Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Astros- The Yankees attempt to win their fourth straight game when they host the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. The New York Yankees have reached 10 games above .500 for the first time just 36 games into the season, one indicator of how strongly they've started 2024. The Yankees are 23-13 after finishing a three-game home sweep of the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. They returned to Yankee Stadium after dropping three of four to the Baltimore Orioles. Soto produced a few big moments in New York's season-opening four-game sweep at Houston, when he went 9-for-17, and his showing helped the Yankees run their winning streak over the Astros to seven games. Houston's four losses to the Yankees might have set the tone for the team's rough start. The Astros are 5-3 in their past eight games since losing 19 of their first 26. Justin Verlander (1-0, 2.08 ERA) makes his fourth start since returning from a shoulder injury. Verlander is 10-9 with a 3.41 ERA in 27 regular-season starts against the Yankees, though he was 0-2 with a 5.54 ERA in two starts against them last year after Houston acquired him from the New York Mets. The Yankees' Luis Gil (2-1, 3.19) opens the series with his first career start against Houston. Play YANKEES! |
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05-06-24 | Mets v. Cardinals -115 | 4-3 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
New York Mets at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Mets- The Cardinals, who have lost four of their past five games, will try to break out of their hitting funk when they host the visiting New York Mets on Monday to open a three-game set. St. Louis has scored two runs or fewer 11 times this season, and it has scored more than three runs just twice in its past seven games. The Cardinals will start right-hander Kyle Gibson (2-2, 3.79 ERA) in the series opener on Monday. Gibson has posted three straight quality starts, most recently giving up one run on four hits in seven innings to earn a win against the Detroit Tigers last Tuesday. In nine career starts against the Mets, Gibson is 3-3 with a 3.97 ERA. After starting the season 12-8, the Mets have gone 4-10. Left-hander Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.07) will try to help New York get back on track when he takes the mound on Monday. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-06-24 | Pacers v. Knicks -5.5 | Top | 117-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Pacers- The New York Knicks into the opening game of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the visiting Pacers on Monday night. Sixth-seeded Indiana eliminated the third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, while the second-seeded Knicks ousted the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in their opening series. Both series ended in six games. The Pacers went 2-1 against New York in the regular season. This will be the eighth time the Pacers and Knicks have met in the postseason with Indiana holding a 4-3 lead. Six of the meetings came in an eight-season span (1993-2000) when Reggie Miller was the star of the Pacers. Indiana will rely on its top-rated offense (123.3 ppg in the regular season) in this series, while the Knicks are stingy, ranking second in scoring defense at 108.2. Defense moves up front during the playoffs. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-05-24 | Giants -110 v. Phillies | 4-5 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:10 ET Giants over Philadelphia- Winners of four straight and eight of their past nine games, the Phillies posted a 14-3 win over the scuffling Giants on Saturday in Game 2 of their four-game series, scoring their most runs since a 19-run game against the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2023. Coming off their best offensive performance since last July, the Philadelphia Phillies will look to extend their recent hot streak. The Phillies hope to see the pitching success continue on Sunday when veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker (1-0, 8.53 ERA) gets the start. The 31-year-old earned a win in his season debut against the San Diego Padres last Sunday despite allowing six earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. He is 3-3 with a 4.40 ERA in nine career starts against San Francisco. the Giants hope for better luck on Sunday, right-hander Logan Webb (3-2, 2.98 ERA) will take the mound. After posting consecutive scoreless outings, Webb got through just 3 2/3 innings Monday, giving up four runs against the Red Sox in his most recent outing. Webb has a 5.25 ERA in two career outings against the Phillies. He hasn't recorded any decisions. But tonight...take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-05-24 | Braves -133 v. Dodgers | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -133 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
Atlanta at LA Dodgers 4:10 ET Braves over Dodgers- the Giants hope for better luck on Sunday, right-hander Logan Webb (3-2, 2.98 ERA) will take the mound. After posting consecutive scoreless outings, Webb got through just 3 2/3 innings Monday, giving up four runs against the Red Sox in his most recent outing. Webb, the 2023 National League Cy Young Award runner-up, has a 5.25 ERA in two career outings against the Phillies. He hasn't recorded any decisions. The Dodgers' bid for a sweep of the Braves rests with left-hander James Paxton (3-0, 3.51 ERA), although the veteran draws a tough assignment opposite Los Angeles-area native Max Fried (2-0, 4.02). Paxton gave up a season-high four runs on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks but picked up the win anyway as the offense bailed him out in an 8-4 victory. The 35-year-old has never faced the Braves in 11 major league seasons and 161 starts. Fried, on the other hand, knows all about his opponent Sunday. In eight career starts against the Dodgers, the left-hander is 3-2 with a 2.68 ERA. In four starts at Dodger Stadium, he is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA. And that doesn't include three separate playoff series against Los Angeles. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-05-24 | Mets v. Rays -113 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Tampa Bay 1:40 ET Rays over Mets- Ryan Pepiot (3-2. 3.12 ERA) will get the start for Tampa Bay on Sunday. He's allowed one run or fewer in four of his six starts this season. The 26-year-old will be facing the Mets for the first time in his career. New York enters the game looking to avoid being swept for the first time since their season-opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Luis Severino (2-2, 2.31) will be on the mound to face Tampa Bay on Sunday. The right-hander didn't allow a hit until the eighth inning in his last outing, a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on April 29. He's 8-3 with a 3.33 ERA in 15 career games (11 starts) against the Rays. New York has lost nine of its past 13 games since winning six in a row to drop below .500 for the first time since April 14. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-05-24 | Magic +3.5 v. Cavs | Top | 94-106 | Loss | -113 | 4 h 43 m | Show |
Orlando at Cleveland 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Cavaliers- Home cooking has proven beneficial for the hosts, as each team has won all three contests on its home floor heading into Game 7 on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland. Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley wants his charges to embrace the moment. Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff, however, contends that his team will be ready for the winner-take-all game. After all, the Cavaliers have won eight of their past nine encounters against the Magic in Cleveland. The Cavaliers' bid to move to the conference semifinals could be hampered by injuries, however. In addition to Mitchell's issues. All-Star center Jarrett Allen sat out his second consecutive contest due to a rib contusion. Orlando has its own injury to address, as starting shooting guard Gary Harris sat out Friday after sustaining a right hamstring injury. Take ORLANDO! |
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05-04-24 | Mets v. Rays -107 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
New York Mets at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET Rays over Mets- The New York Mets will be send Christian Scott (0-0, 0.00) to the mound who is making his first Major League start at Tampa Bay. The Rays will start Zack Littell (1-2, 3.27 ERA) who has averaged better than a strikeout per innings pitched with 35 K’s in 33 innings while surrendering just one walk every four innings. Take Tampa BAY! |
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05-04-24 | Rangers -111 v. Royals | 15-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
Texas at Kansas City 7:30 ET Rangers over Royals- Right-handers Michael Wacha (2-1, 4.24 ERA) of Kansas City and Dane Dunning (3-2, 4.13) of Texas will square off on Saturday. In two career starts vs. the Rangers, Wacha is 0-1 with a 1.74 ERA. His most recent encounter against them was a 2 2/3-inning performance for the Rays on June 6, 2021, when he allowed a run on two hits and two walks. Dunning is 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in four career starts and two long relief appearance against the Royals. He posted 6 1/3 scoreless frames in two bullpen stints. The Rangers are one of three teams without a winning or losing streak longer than three games. The win here...take TEXAS! |
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05-04-24 | Wolves v. Nuggets -4.5 | Top | 106-99 | Loss | -107 | 17 h 49 m | Show |
Minnesota at Denver 7:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Timberwolves- Last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a stepping stone to an NBA championship. This time around, Minnesota is a roadblock to the Denver Nuggets' quest for a repeat. Denver needed just five games to dispatch Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs in 2023, but it was a competitive series that former Nuggets guard Bruce Brown said was the toughest of the four rounds. Denver coach Michael Malone told reporters Friday that Caldwell-Pope has been a full participant in the two practices this week while Murray has been in and out. The Nuggets' chances of winning the series will greatly diminish without Murray, and they will have to lean even more on presumptive MVP Nikola Jokic, who will battle with Towns and Rudy Gobert up front. Take DENVER! |
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05-04-24 | Orioles v. Reds -103 | 2-1 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Orioles- John Means is coming off the injured list and is slated to make his season debut when the Orioles visit the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of a three-game interleague series. Means will oppose the Reds' Andrew Abbott (1-3, 3.27 ERA) in a battle of left-handers. Means made the American League All-Star team in 2019 and threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners on May 5, 2021. But he underwent Tommy John surgery after making two starts in 2022. Abbott took the loss last Sunday, when he gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings as the Reds fell to the Texas Rangers 4-3. He won his lone career start against the Orioles last June 27. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-03-24 | Clippers v. Mavs -7.5 | 101-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 60 m | Show | |
LA. Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Clippers- The Los Angeles Clippers try to avoid elimination and even their Western Conference first-round series when they visit the Dallas Mavericks for Game 6. The Clippers have their backs against the wall after a truly dismal effort in Game 5. The most startling development of the night was how poorly Los Angeles played when it had a chance to take the series lead at home. They will be without star forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) for the third straight game as it fights to stay alive. The Mavericks are very much aware that the Clippers will be delivering their best punch on Friday. The Mavericks reached the Western Conference finals two seasons ago before losing to the Golden State Warriors in five games. But in their previous two attempts, Dallas was eliminated by the Clippers. Pay-back is sweet! Take DALLAS! |
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05-03-24 | Rangers +103 v. Royals | 1-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Texas at Kansas City 7:40 ET Rangers over Royals- Solid pitching has lifted the Rangers to consecutive series wins -- posting a 1.83 ERA while winning four out of six and lowering their opposition batting average to .208, the third-best mark in the majors. Texas' Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 4.24 ERA) and Kansas City's Brady Singer (2-1, 2.62) are scheduled to face off on Friday in a battle of right-handers. In four career games (three starts) against the Royals, Lorenzen is 1-1 with a 2.75 ERA. Singer has lost all three of his career starts against Texas while posting an 8.10 ERA. Kansas City's 3.14 team ERA ranks fifth in the majors while Royals starters' 3.01 ERA ranks third. The club has won six of the past nine while allowing two runs or fewer in each victory. Take TEXAS! |
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05-03-24 | Cavs +4 v. Magic | 96-103 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Orlando 7:00 ET Cavaliers over Magic- The Magic look to stave off elimination in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series versus the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. They featured just four players with postseason experience prior to this series. Cleveland holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The home team has won each game in the series, and should Orlando hold serve Friday, that would force the franchise's first Game 7 since 2009. Cleveland is bidding to win a playoff series for the first time since 2018. Of course, that was a different time for the Cavaliers as they finished a run of four consecutive NBA Finals appearances during LeBron James' second stint with the franchise. The Magic have covered the past three and yet trail in the series...that spells doom. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-03-24 | Orioles v. Reds +100 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 6:10 ET Reds over Orioles- The Orioles will look to build on that momentum and the Reds will hope to snap out of a slump Friday night when Baltimore visits Cincinnati in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Left-hander Cole Irvin (2-1, 3.49 ERA) is slated to start for the Orioles against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (1-2, 3.63). The Orioles, the defending AL East champions, took three of four from the Yankees while outscoring them 13-6 and limiting New York to 22 hits. The Reds, who finished two games out of a National League wild-card spot last year after losing 100 games in 2022, continued to struggle on offense while dropping the final two games to the Padres. Cincinnati is 0-2-1 in its last three series since recording a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels from April 19-21. Irvin is 0-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three career games (one start) against the Reds. Greene has never opposed the Orioles in his three major league seasons. O’s suffer a letdown after Yankees. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-03-24 | Mets v. Rays -122 | 8-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET Rays over Mets- The Rays haven't won a series since taking two of three from the visiting San Francisco Giants from April 12-14. Since then, they have had a series split and four straight series defeats. They are four games below .500 for the first time since June 23, 2018. The Rays hope to kick off a turnaround during a three-game series against the visiting New York Mets that begins on Friday. Tampa Bay is averaging 3.75 runs per game but has scored two or fewer in four straight and six of its past nine. Aaron Civale (2-2, 5.06 ERA) will get the start for Tampa Bay on Friday. The right-hander lost his only prior appearance against the Mets, allowing two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings back in 2019. Jose Quintana (1-2, 3.48 ERA) will get the ball for New York in the series opener. He is coming off his best outing of the season, as he threw eight innings of one-run ball against St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Quintana is 1-4 with a 4.09 ERA in nine career appearances (eight starts) against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-02-24 | Knicks +3.5 v. 76ers | 118-115 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
New York at Philadelphia 9:00 ET Knicks (+) over 76ers- The 76ers have fought an uphill battle throughout the best-of-seven set, losing twice in New York to open the series before later dropping Game 4 at home. But seventh-seeded Philadelphia has managed to bounce back from its setbacks, first taking Game 3 125-114, then, in improbable fashion, living to see another day with a 112-106 overtime. The Knicks learned from their previous loss in the series, securing a key Game 4 win at Philadelphia on Sunday, when Jalen Brunson (47 points) nearly single-handedly outscored 76ers stars Joel Embiid (27) and Maxey (23). Take NEW YORK! |
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05-02-24 | Guardians v. Astros -125 | 2-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Former Tribesman- Logan Allen (3-1, 5.46 ERA) ha been less than stellar although he shows a winning record as good support has been his biggest asset. He has allowed 44 men to reach base in 31 innings and has surrendered more hits (34) than innings pitched. For the struggling Astros they are trying a ‘Hail Mary’ with Spencer Arrighetti (0-3, 10.97) who in three starts has made it to the 4th inning just once giving up 18 hits in 10.2 innings. He’s a rookie that does have one thing going for him, he can throw the ball and with 15 strike outs (1.5 per inning). There is no logical reason for him to be favored so illogically I want him. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-02-24 | Bucks v. Pacers -8.5 | Top | 98-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Indiana 6:30 ET Pacers (-) over Bucks- The undermanned Milwaukee Bucks were able to stave off elimination in their last outing despite being without the services of superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Bucks still don't know if the two stars will be able to return to the court on Thursday night when they play Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Both players were listed as doubtful on Wednesday afternoon. Indiana missed a golden opportunity on Tuesday to record its first playoff series win since 2014. Before Tuesday’s upset win by the Bucks the Pacers had won five of the past six meetings. Take INDIANA! |
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05-01-24 | Mavs -2.5 v. Clippers | Top | 123-93 | Win | 100 | 18 h 15 m | Show |
Dallas at LA Clippers 10:00 ET Mavericks (-) over Clippers- The best-of-seven series is tied at two wins apiece, but the path to get there has been anything but conventional. The teams split a pair of games at Los Angeles and another two at Dallas, with the Clippers forced into an alternate reality as Kawhi Leonard deals with knee inflammation. Leonard already has been ruled out for Game 5. The Mavericks are dealing with their own injury issues as Luka Doncic is playing through a right knee sprain, though he is listed as probable. Take DALLAS! |
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05-01-24 | Cubs v. Mets +115 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Cubs- The Mets won for just the third time in nine games. The Cubs have lost three of their past four. After losing their first six games the Mets have moved over .500 with Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Cubs and have their mojo working. New York has won four of six and will send Jose Butto (0-1, 2.86 ERA) to the hill and he has been outstanding. He has surrendered just 12 hits in 22 innings with 25 strikeouts. Take NY METS! |
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05-01-24 | Yankees +129 v. Orioles | 2-0 | Win | 129 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
New York at Baltimore 6:40 ET Yankees over Orioles- Baltimore has taken the first two games of the four-game series between the top two teams in the American League East, and Corbin Burnes will try to secure a series win on Wednesday. The Yankees are a game back of the division-leading Orioles. Burnes (3-0, 2.55 ERA) has given up three runs or less in each of his first six starts for the Orioles. He has struck out 35 and walked eight in 35 1/3 innings. The right-hander has faced the Yankees just once in his career, tossing eight no-hit innings in a no-decision on Sept. 10, 2023. New York will counter on Wednesday with right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 4.01 ERA), making his 13th major league start. Gil tossed six scoreless innings for a win in his only previous start against Baltimore on April 3, 2021. Take NY YANKEES! |
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05-01-24 | Rays -113 v. Brewers | 1-7 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 48 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Milwaukee 1:10 ET Rays over Brewers- After Tuesday’s brawl tempers might still be high when the Milwaukee Brewers and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays play the rubber match of a three-game series. Wednesday pitching matchup will features two veteran right-handers, Milwaukee's Colin Rea and Tampa Bay's Zach Eflin. Rea (2-0, 3.25 ERA) has been one of the most consistent starters in an injury-riddled rotation, tossing at least five innings in each of his five starts. Eflin (1-3, 4.08) took a loss his last time out, giving up five runs, four earned, in six innings during a 9-4 setback against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. In six career starts vs. Milwaukee, Eflin is 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA. He faced the Brewers once last season, allowing three runs in seven innings. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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04-30-24 | Dodgers v. Diamondbacks +103 | 3-4 | Win | 103 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers-The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept in the 2023 postseason by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who went on to compete in the World Series. Winning one regular-season game surely doesn't equate as payback but the Dodgers will take it. In the teams' first meeting since the postseason. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery (1-1, 2.77 ERA) will make his third start of the season for the Diamondbacks. Montgomery won his Arizona debut against the San Francisco Giants on April 19 before losing to the St. Louis Cardinals last Wednesday. He allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings in the setback. Montgomery, 31, is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers. Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack (1-1, 3.27) will make his third career start. Both of Knack's other two major league appearances were against the Washington Nationals. He gave up two runs in each, losing on April 17 and winning last Wednesday. Take ARIZONA! |
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04-30-24 | Pacers v. Bucks +4.5 | 92-115 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Indiana at Milwaukee 9:30 ET Bucks (-) over Pacers- Third-seeded Milwaukee aims to keep its season going Tuesday night when it hosts the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Sixth-seeded Indiana holds a 3-1 series lead. The Bucks have been without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for the entire series and lost star guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) with an injury late in Game 3. Regardless of who is available for the Bucks in the must-win game. The Bucks have badly missed Antetokounmpo in the series, but his teammates understand that he hasn't been able to physically go against Indiana. The Pacers dropped the first game of the best-of-seven series before winning the last three contests. It is ‘Do or die’...take MILWAUKEE! |
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04-30-24 | Magic +5 v. Cavs | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Orlando at Cleveland 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Cavaliers- The Cleveland Cavaliers recorded a pair of convincing victories at home to open their Eastern Conference first-round series before the Magic held serve in Orlando during the next two games. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers look to rebound following a second-half collapse in their last contest when they host the fifth-seeded Magic. They mustered just 10 points in the third quarter and were outscored 61-29 in the second half of Saturday's 112-89 setback. The Cavaliers couldn't throw it in the ocean from 3-point range. They made just 4 of 17 attempts, with Darius Garland going 2-for-5 to lead the team. Cleveland has failed to score 100 points in seven consecutive playoff games dating back to last year. In a surprise take ORLANDO! |
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04-30-24 | Giants -128 v. Red Sox | 0-4 | Loss | -128 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Boston 7:10 ET Giants over Red Sox- Right-hander Logan Webb will try to extend his career-best 19-inning scoreless streak Tuesday night when the visiting San Francisco Giants open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Webb (3-1, 2.33 ERA) tossed eight scoreless innings to help the Giants defeat the New York Mets 5-1 last Tuesday. It was his third victory in as many starts. Webb is 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA in two career appearances (both starts) against the Red Sox. Boston will send righty Cooper Criswell (1-1, 2.38 ERA) to the mound Tuesday. The Giants' rotation has a 0.95 ERA over the past seven games. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-30-24 | 76ers +4.5 v. Knicks | 112-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at New York 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Knicks-The Knicks are hoping to avoid a return trip to Philadelphia on Thursday night after they took over Game 4 by rallying from a 12-point deficit in the first half. New York won the first two games at home by a combined 10 points.Knicks rallied from a double-digit deficit for the second time in the series. The Knicks are attempting to reach the second round in consecutive seasons for the first time since doing it in nine straight postseasons from 1992-2000. Last season, they advanced out of the first round by winning Game 5 at Cleveland after winning Games 3 and 4 at home. Philadelphia is on the verge of its second opening-round exit when making the playoffs in the Embiid era. This time take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-30-24 | Yankees -115 v. Orioles | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
New York at Baltimore 6:40 ET Yankees over Orioles- New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes looks to continue his success against the host Baltimore Orioles when the teams play the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday. Cortes (1-2, 3.50 ERA) is 4-0 with a 1.99 ERA in nine games, seven starts, versus the Orioles. It is his best ERA against any team he has faced more than once. Cortes has gone seven or more innings in three of his six starts. Right-hander Dean Kremer (1-2, 4.61 ERA) will make his sixth start of the season for Baltimore. Kremer earned his first win in his most recent outing, when he limited the Los Angeles Angels to two runs on three hits over 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday. Kremer is 2-3 with a 5.04 ERA in nine lifetime starts vs. the Yankees. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-29-24 | Lakers +7.5 v. Nuggets | 106-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Los Angeles' 119-108 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 on Saturday night snapped an 11-game skid against the defending champions, counting regular season and playoffs, but the Lakers have plenty of work ahead. The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver on Saturday night and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history. Los Angeles has confidence it can be the first team to rally from 3-0. The Lakers have led for most of the series and had double-digit advantages in all four games, only to have the Nuggets rally to win the first three. Denver still has home-court advantage but would like to close out the series on Monday night but you can’t ave everything. Take LA LAKERS! |
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04-29-24 | Thunder v. Pelicans +5 | Top | 97-89 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 16 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Thunder- The No. 1 seed Thunder have a 3-0 lead and will try to sweep the No. 8 Pelicans in Game 4 on Monday night in New Orleans. Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Games 2 and 3 of their playoff series after a scare in Game 1. We are all aware that no team in NBA history has come-back from 0-3 in the playoffs and that OKC is a beast offensively. The Pelicans offensive struggles have involved all of the Pelicans as they are shooting 40.3 percent from the floor and 27.8 percent on 3-pointers for the series. But, you should expect an all out effort for the home club here. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-29-24 | Rays +103 v. Brewers | 1-0 | Win | 103 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Rays over Brewers- The Brewers lost 15-3 on Saturday night as the Yankees pounded out four homers. In each of the losses, the Brewers finished with position players on the mound. Tampa Bay lost 4-2 on Sunday to the Chicago White Sox, who doubled their season victory total by sweeping the three-game series. Isaac Paredes had his seventh homer for the Rays. Despite the losses, Milwaukee enters Monday in first place in the NL Central, a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs. Bryce Wilson (2-0, 3.50 ERA) makes his third start for the Brewers, while the Rays counter with right-hander Ryan Pepiot (2-2, 3.77). In his last start, Pepiot allowed one run on three hits in six innings but did not get the decision in a 4-2 loss to Detroit last Tuesday. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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04-29-24 | Celtics -10 v. Heat | 102-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat Celtics-The Celtics won the series opener 114-94 in Boston and the Heat evened the series at 1-1 with a 111-101 victory thanks in large part to 53.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc (23 of 43). Boston focused on playing stingy defense against the Miami Heat in Game 3 to swing the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series in their favor the last time the teams met. The Heat remain without key players Jimmy Butler (right knee), Terry Rozier (neck) and Josh Richardson (shoulder). Delon Wright, who missed Game 3 because of personal reasons, is expected to be back and available to play. The Celtics are fully healthy with no one listed on their injury report. Take BOSTON! |