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04-07-21 | Cardinals -1.5 v. Marlins | 7-0 | Win | 148 | 4 h 18 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 959 St. Louis Cardinals -1.5, RL Over MIAMI (4:10, Wednesday, April 7th, Cards are playing well and their offense is starting to come around. With Flaherty on the mound, look for them to keep the Marlins under water and maybe in deeper water than the Marlins are used to. |
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04-07-21 | Twins v. Tigers +164 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 1 h 21 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 966 DETROIT TIGERS Over Minnesota (1:10pm E, Wednesday, April 7th) Boyd has been pitching well for the Tigers and these teams don't like one another a whole lot. Look for Detroit to pull out all the stops to win this one. |
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04-07-21 | Rays v. Red Sox -1.5 | 2-9 | Win | 176 | 1 h 19 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 968 BOSTON RED SOX -1.5, RL Over Tampa Bay. (1:10pm E, Wednesday, April 7th). Boston got off to a tough start, this season, against an Orioles team that wasn't supposed to be much. They're getting back in form, now, and look for Eovaldi to keep the Rays in check. |
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04-05-21 | Orioles v. Yankees OVER 9.5 | 0-7 | Loss | -111 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
4-unit Play: Take 970 NY YANKEES/ORIOLES "OVER" (6:35pm E, Monday, April 5th) The Orioles have been scoring a lot of runs and the Yankees are an offensive powerhouse. With wind blowing to the short right field porch at 14 mph, look for this game to go over, early. |
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04-05-21 | Royals v. Indians -1.5 | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 968 CLEVELAND INDIANS -1.5, RL OVER ROYALS (4:10pm E, Monday, APRIL 5th) The Indians are finally starting to light it up and are the offensive team they were expecting to be. Look for them to light up the scoreboard again, today, with Danny Duffy on the mound for K.C. Duffy, who has not proven to be consistent, at all, and the Indians will exploit that inconsistency, today. |
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04-05-21 | Twins -1.5 v. Tigers | 15-6 | Win | 101 | 3 h 35 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 963 MINNESOTA TWINS -1.5, RL, OVER TIGERS (1:10pm E, Monday, April 5th) The Twins have a really good team, this year, and will exploit Detroit's weaknesses, today. Miguel Cabrera is questionable, which makes it an even steeper uphill battle. Look for the Twins to take this first game of the series in Detroit, easily. Urena, on the mound for Detroit, won't help the Tiger's any. |
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04-04-21 | White Sox v. Angels -1.5 | 4-7 | Win | 160 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: 924 L.A. Angels -1.5, RL Over Chicago White Sox (8:37pm E, Sunday, April 4th) The Angels bats have begun to heat up and Pujols (especially early in the season, when he's healthy) and Mike Trout against a young Dylan Cease (who has yet to prove anything and is under a LOT of pressure, trying to prove he should be the 4th starter) should provide a lot of runs and look for the Angels to knock Cease out, early! |
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04-04-21 | Rangers v. Royals OVER 9.5 | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play: Take 919 Texas Rangers/KC Royals "OVER" (2:10pm E, Sunday, April 4th) The Rangers have been giving up runs, like they're going out of style and with a good Royals offensive team and wind blowing out to left at 12 mph, look for a lot of runs, today. |
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04-04-21 | Cardinals -1.5 v. Reds | 1-12 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 19 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 905 St. Louis Cardinals -1.5, RL, Over Cincinnati (1:10pm E, Sunday, April 4th) The Cardinals are a VERY GOOD offensive team and that should show up today at Great American Smallpark, especially with the wind blowing out to left and against Jeff Hoffman, look for the Cardinals to score early and often. |
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04-03-21 | Rays v. Marlins +105 | 7-12 | Win | 105 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play: Take 976 Miami Marlins Over Tampa Bay (6:10pm E, Saturday, April 3) Look for the Marlins' bats to finally come alive (not that the Rays have done much: 3 runs in the first two games, but both were winners) and knock 41-year old Rich Hill out early. Rays have some good backup pitchers, but if Hernandez can go 6 innings plus, the Rays will have another quiet day, offensively. The Marlins will put numbers on the board and win this one, easily. |
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04-03-21 | Cardinals v. Reds -1.5 | 6-9 | Win | 170 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 958 Cincinnati Reds -1.5, RL, Over St. Louis (4:10pm E, Saturday, April 3) Wainwright has been a good pitcher for the Cardinals for a long time. A very LONG time and the Reds have seen him plenty. Look for hot Cinci bats to knock him out early and win this one, going away. |
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04-03-21 | Indians v. Tigers +149 | 2-5 | Win | 149 | 2 h 17 m | Show | |
5-Unit Play: Take 966 Detroit Tigers Over Cleveland (1:10pm E, Saturday, April 3) Don't expect Detroit to have a ton of long win streaks, this season, but this matchup favors the Tigers and Teheran. Tigers have firepower and "The Stud," Miguel Cabrera should have a big day against Plesac. Look for an Underdog win, here. |
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04-02-21 | Giants v. Mariners -1.5 | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play, Take 928 Seattle Mariners -1.5 RL, Over SF Giants (10:10pm E, Friday, April 2nd) Baseball is a funny game when it comes to momentum and the Mariners definitely have it on their side after scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 8th, last night, then winning in extra innings. Look for them to ride that wave, for a while. |
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04-02-21 | White Sox v. Angels -1.5 | 12-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play, Take 922 LA Angels -1.5 RL, Over Chicago White Sox (9:38pm E, Friday, April 2nd) Look for Andrew Heaney to get off to a good start this year and this is the right place for him. The White Sox are atrocious against left-handed pitching. Though not impressive in the preseason, look for the Angels to start the season 2-0. |
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04-02-21 | Rays v. Marlins -111 | 6-4 | Loss | -111 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play, Take 926 Miami Over Tampa Bay (7:10pm E, Friday, April 2nd) Marlin's pitcher, Pablo Lopez will be the key to tonight's victory over the Rays. If he can hang in for 6 or 7 innings, the Marlins have enough firepower to beat Tampa Bay. Look for Starling Marte and Jesus Aguilar to have a good night against Ray's starter, Ryan Yarbrough. After a 1-0 loss, yesterday, it should be another low scoring game, but we like the Marlins tonight. |
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04-01-21 | Dodgers v. Rockies +193 | 5-8 | Win | 193 | 5 h 6 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 968 COLORADO over L.A. DODGERS (4:10 p.m. E, Thursday, April 1) Any other ballpark and not opening day, we'd probably take Kershaw, here, but with the wind blowing out to left and the Rockies with some power, we'll take our chances with the +190 and be happy we did. Most will take the Dodgers, which has pushed the line up, but we like Colorado to win their opener. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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04-01-21 | Blue Jays v. Yankees OVER 7.5 | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 2 h 59 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play: Take 973 TORONTO/YANKEES "OVER" 7.5 RUNS (1:05 p.m. E, Thursday, April 1) Two really good pitchers in RYU and COLE, but this is the first game of the season and who knows how long they'll stay in. Also, with the wind blowing out at 13 mph, to that short right fence, a pop fly to right will most likely carry it and these two teams both have strong offensive lineups. Look for this to go over, easily. |
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10-24-20 | Dodgers -160 v. Rays | 7-8 | Loss | -160 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. #957. Take LA Dodgers -170 over Tampa Bay Rays (Saturday @ 8:08pm est) The Dodgers are now up 2-1 and they have one of the best pitchers in the league stepping up here in Urias. The amount of confidence that this team has in Urias is nothing short of immense. Remember, he has not given up more than 1 run in his last 5 starts, which is remarkable. He has not given up a homerun in 6 of his last 7 appearances. He has given up 1 run in 16 innings and 2 runs in 22 innings. Combine that with Yarbrough being a good talent, but having an opponents OBP (on base percentage) of .312 and the fact he gave up 4 runs in 6 innings to the Yankees and 4 runs in less than 3 innings to the Nationals - two very good hitting fastball teams, and it makes sense to take a shot here with the Dodgers once again. |
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10-23-20 | Dodgers -146 v. Rays | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 2 h 43 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take #955 LA Dodgers (-150) over Tampa Bay (8:10 p.m. Friday, October 23) This is a pivotal game and both teams have to feel really good about their starting pitcher that will take the ball. Charlie Morton has allowed just one earned run in 15.2 innings this postseason while Walker Buehler has allowed 4 earned runs over 19 innings. However, Buehler has been getting stronger and building up his confidence and I think he will lead his team to a victory tonight. The Dodgers offense has so many weapons and capitalize on any mistake a pitcher makes, I think they will come up with the clutch hits when they are needed tonight and get the win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-21-20 | Rays v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take Under 8 Tampa Bay at LA Dodgers (8:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 21) This is an important game for the Rays as I think it will be very tough for them to come back from a 2-0 deficit with the way the Dodgers are playing and how their pitching rotation is set up. There is a scheduled off day tomorrow so I think Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will work his magic with his pitching staff to not allow any of his pitchers to get in trouble and use multiple pitchers to keep the Dodgers offense off balance. Blake Snell gets the start and he has the experience and is savvy enough to get guys out. Tony Gonsolin hasn't been as good in the postseason as he was in the regular season but I think he is going to be good enough in this matchup and LA's manager Dave Roberts didn't use much of his bullpen in game 1. I think this is a game where a lot of pitchers are going to be used and matchups will be key. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-20-20 | Rays v. Dodgers -170 | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #952 LA Dodgers over Tampa Bay (8:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 20) Most experts expected the Dodgers to be here and the same can't be said for the Rays, but here they are. These two teams had the best records during the regular season and combine to have the highest win percentages ever of two teams meeting in the World Series. Clayton Kershaw has started games in the World Series, but I don't think there is as much pressure on him as in years past. The Dodgers pitching staff is more formidable and deeper this year, so Kershaw isn't going to be expected to deliver Herculean performances for his team to win and he hasn't been over worked this postseason. Tyler Glasnow will be making his first start in the World Series and he has been a mix bag in the playoffs. He has 25 strikeouts over his 19.1 innings piyched, but he has also allowed 10 earned runs over those starts and he will be facing the most dangerous lineup he has faced yet. I like the Dodgers to take game 1 and get out to an early lead. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-18-20 | Braves v. Dodgers -139 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #910 LA Dodgers (-140) over Atlanta (8:15 p.m. Sunday, October 18) Clayton Kershaw has been in this spot before, pitching on short rest, with his team in a win or go home scenario. Kershaw hasn't been great in these spots, but I think he will come through and do his part in this matchup. Kershaw started game 4 for the Dodgers pitching effectively, until the third time through the lineup, and I think manager Dave Roberts won't make that same mistake this time and pull him sooner. Ian Anderson will be on the mound for Atlanta and he hasn't allowed a run in three starts this postseason spanning 15.2 innings. However, walks have been an issue for him as he yielded 5 against LA in game 2 and I think the Dodgers are going to come through with some timely hitting to score some runs. To start the season we predicted that the Dodgers would win the World Series and we think they will continue that quest with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-17-20 | Astros v. Rays UNDER 8 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
6-Unit Play. Take Under 8 Houston at Tampa Bay (8:35 p.m. Saturday, October 17) This series didn't seem like there was going to be a game 7 when the Rays went up 3-0, but the Astros have battled back to force one. The Rays were in this exact position in their previous series against the Yankees and manager Kevin Cash had the perfect game plan using his stable of guys that throw 98 mph to advance with a 2-1 victory, and I think he is going to do the same in this one. The Rays have the advantage in starting pitching as Charlie Morton has started and won multiple game 7's in his career, but the Astros definitely have the more potent offense. Lance McCullers had 11 strikeouts in game 2 and the Rays offense did just enough when winning the first three games of this series. I think this is going to be close low scoring contest where timely hitting will determine the outcome. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-16-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Braves | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
5-Unit Play. Take # LA Dodgers (-1.5 RL ) over Atlanta (9:05 p.m. Friday, October 16) Just when it seemed like this was the year the Dodgers were going to finally break through and bring another World Series back to Los Angeles, they run into the buzzsaw that is the Atlanta Braves. LA is one game from elimination, but I think they are going to stave off elimination, at least for tonight and get a win. Dustin May has been highly effective this year being mostly used as a starter during the regular season, and he will take the ball for tonight's game. It will be interesting to see how long he will last in tonight's game because he has only pitched 4.2 innings in three postseason appearances allowing just one hit. The Braves will most likely go with an opener and save Max Fried for a potential game 6 and keep him on his regular rest seeing how they have a 3-1 lead. I like the Dodgers in this spot. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-15-20 | Dodgers v. Braves OVER 9 | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take Over in LA Dodgers at Atlanta (8:05 p.m. Thursday, October 15) Los Angeles went off in the first inning in last night's game and scored 11 runs which is the most in one inning in postseason history. You could see the Dodgers offense was coming alive in game 2 when they scored 7 runs in the final three innings of that contest and I think they are going to keep that going in game 4. It's going to be a tall task for Bryse Wilson who is getting the start for the Braves seeing how he hasn't pitched in a game since September 27th, and now he gets to face the best offense in baseball. The Braves had to extend multiple pitchers in last night's game and they may have to do that as well with Wilson if he gets into trouble early to save their better arms for the rest of the series. Clayton Kershaw is going to be on the mound for LA and he isn't going to be 100%. He was scheduled to pitch game 2 but was scratched due to back spasms and there are no easy outs in Atlanta's lineup. I think the offenses win out in this one to push this game over. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-14-20 | Rays v. Astros +133 | 3-4 | Win | 133 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #972 Houston (+130) over Tampa Bay (8:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 14) Tampa Bay has a commanding 3-0 lead after they have dominated the Astros holding them to 5 runs in the first three games. Houston will turn to veteran Zack Greinke to extend their season and even though I don't think he will last long, I think he will deliver a solid performance. For the Astros to win they are going to have to beat a Rays team that hasn't lost a game Tyler Glasnow started since August 8th, which spans 11 starts. Things look bleak for Houston, but I think they are going to show the heart of a champion and find a way to win tonight's game. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-13-20 | Braves v. Dodgers -165 | 8-7 | Loss | -165 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #970 LA Dodgers (-155) over Atlanta (6:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 13) Los Angeles has been the best team in baseball but they find themselves in an all to familiar position now in the postseason. The Dodgers backs are against the wall losing game1 of the NLCS and their offense needs to figure out how to score some runs off the Braves. Atlanta's pitching was a question mark coming into the playoffs, but they have been outstanding so far winning all six games. In four of those games they have tossed shutouts, allowed just one run in another, and 5 in the other contest. Enter Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers, who isn't as dominant as he used to be but is still highly effective and LA has won the last 4 times he started for them. Ian Anderson has been dynamite in his first season in the majors and he has been even better in the playoffs so far. Anderson has won both starts not allowing a run over 11.2 innings while striking out 17 hitters and yielding just 5 hits. I think this is where LA shows the heart of a champion and finds a way to win this game. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-12-20 | Braves v. Dodgers -135 | 5-1 | Loss | -135 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #966 LA Dodgers (-135) over Atlanta (8:05 p.m. Monday, October 12) The Dodgers have been on a mission all season and I think they take another step towards that tonight. Walker Buehler has started the first game of the previous two series and he will do the same in tonight's matchup. Buehler has only lasted 4 innings in each of those starts as he is still working his way back from an injury, but he was highly effective in both and I think he will be tonight as well. Max Fried has yet to take a loss this season and has been fantastic, but the Dodgers offense is a different kind of beast and I think he is going to be in trouble. The Marlins roughed him up for 4 earned runs on six hits in his last start and I think LA will have similar success. I like Los Angeles in this matchup. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-11-20 | Astros +125 v. Rays | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take #961 Houston over Tampa Bay (7:35 p.m. Sunday, October 11) Houston finds themselves in a familiar position reaching the American League Championship for the fourth straight year, whereas the Rays haven't been here since 2008. The Astros have been putting the ball in play not striking out much while Tampa Bay have been taking a lot of K's and I think that will be an important factor in this series. Framber Valdez will have the ball in game 1 and he has been impressive over his last four starts. Valdez has won his last four starts allowing just four runs on 16 hits striking out 28 across 25.1 innings. Blake Snell will be on the bump for the Rays and he has lost two out of his last three starts allowing 3 and 4 earned runs in those losses. I think Houston gets the win in this game. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-09-20 | Yankees -147 v. Rays | 1-2 | Loss | -147 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #933 NY Yankees over Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. Friday, October 9) Tonight's game is going to be interesting to see whose approach works. The Yankees are going with their top gun and sending Gerrit Cole to the mound, on three days rest which he has never done, but will go as long as he is effective. The Rays are sending out Tyler Glasnow who will be pitching on two days rest and will likely be used as more of an opener and on a pitch count. These two pitchers squared off last season in the same game with a chance to go to the American League Championship series with Cole, then with the Astros, picking up the win. We liked the Yankees coming into this series to win and think their lineup is to tough and deep and will be able to score enough runs to get the job done, and advance to play the Astros for the right to play in the World Series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-08-20 | Rays +124 v. Yankees | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #925 Tampa Bay (+120) over NY Yankees (7:10 p.m. Thursday, October 8) Tampa Bay has a chance to play in the American League Championship for the first time since 2008 and I think they are going to do that with a win tonight. The Rays not known for their power have flexed their muscles in their last two games by bopping 7 home runs among their 21 hits while scoring 15 runs in those two wins. I think they will continue to produce in tonight's game when they face Jordan Montgomery. Montgomery hasn't been sharp over his last 5 starts as his ERA is 5.95, which includes a start against the Rays where he lasted just two thirds of an inning when he allowed 4 earned runs on 5 hits with two that left the ballpark. Tampa is starting reliever Ryan Thompson who hasn't allowed a run over his last 5 appearances spanning 6 innings, with two of those against the Yankees in game 1 of this series. The Rays are having a special season and I think they move on with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-07-20 | Marlins v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 104 | 4 h 31 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #918 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Miami (2:05 p.m. Wednesday, October 7) The Marlins had an early lead in yesterday's game, but they woke a sleeping giant when they plunked Robert Acuna in the bottom of the third inning that got the Braves going. Ian Anderson will be on the mound for Atlanta and the rookie has been great all season long. Anderson was sharp in his postseason debut allowing just 2 hits while striking out 9 over 6 innings of a 5-0 win against the Reds and I think he will come through again today. Pablo Lopez will be making his postseason debut and he has had mixed results against the Braves in this season and his career as he owns a 2-4 record with a 4.43 ERA across 8 starts. Atlanta is the more talented team and I think they get the win again today to take a 2-0 series lead. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-06-20 | Marlins v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 5-9 | Win | 103 | 3 h 6 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #910 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Miami (2:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 6) The Marlins have had a great season and its been a nice story, but I think this is where their season comes to an end. The Braves have won the National League East the past three seasons building to this and I think their playoff experience will pay dividends in this game and in the series. Max Fried has been sensational this season going 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA over 11 starts. Fried allowed more than 2 earned runs in just one of his 11 starts and the Braves have won ten out of the eleven starts he has made. Sandy Alcantara will be on the bump for Miami and he has been solid this season going 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA over 7 starts during the regular season. However, he wasn't as sharp in two day starts allowing 9 runs (6 earned) on 11 hits (2 HR) over 10 innings. Atlanta won the season series 6-4 outscoring the Marlins 68-44 and I think they will do just that in this matchup as well. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-05-20 | Yankees -143 v. Rays | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #901 NY Yankees over Tampa Bay (8:05 p.m. Monday, October 5) For as many times the Yankees and Rays have played, they have never met in the playoffs. Tampa Bay dominated the regular season against New York taking eight of ten matchups, but the Yankees were missing multiple guys during those contests and are as healthy as they have been all season. Gerrit Cole struggled against the Rays in his three starts this season, but that was earlier in the year and he is really coming into his own over his past four starts. Cole has won his last four starts going 7 innings in each allowing just 4 earned runs on 16 hits while striking out 27 hitters. Blake Snell will be on the mound for the Rays and he doesn't have the best track record against the Yankees. I think Snell is going to have a tough time getting through the New York lineup. I like the Yankees to take game 1 of this series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-02-20 | Cardinals v. Padres -115 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #974 San Diego (+110) over St. Louis (7:05 p.m. Friday, October 2) San Diego made a monster comeback in last night's game and I think they will carry that momentum into tonight's contest to win the series. Wil Myers and Fernando Tatis Jr both hit two home runs to lead the charge as the Padres scored 9 runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings. With the way Jack Flaherty has pitched on the road this season, I think San Diego will score runs sooner than the 6th inning. Flaherty allowed 14 earned runs in 13.1 innings over 4 starts on the road this season and his ERA was almost 7 runs higher and his batting average against was 100 points higher away from Busch Stadium. San Diego has played great at home this year going 22-12 and I think they will add another victory to their record in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-01-20 | Reds v. Braves -135 | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 1 h 34 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #958 Atlanta (-140) over Cincinnati (12:05 p.m. Thursday, October 1) Last nights game was a marathon event with the Braves scoring the games first and winning run in the bottom of the 13th, I don't expect that in this contest. Rookie Ian Anderson will have the ball for the Braves and he has had a stellar rookie season, especially when pitching at home. Anderson made three starts at home and he went 1-1 with 1.23 ERA allowing just 2 earned runs over 14.2 innings while striking out 16 batters. Luis Castillo will be opposing Anderson on the mound making his first post season appearance. Castillo wasn't nearly as effective when he pitched on the road as his ERA was over 4, and in three starts he made during the day he was 1-2 with a 5.02 ERA, allowing 17 hits (3 home runs) over 14.1 innings. The Braves have won the National League West three years in a row and I think that playoff experience will prove vital in this contest with them picking up the win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-30-20 | Blue Jays v. Rays -132 | 2-8 | Win | 100 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #944 Tampa Bay (-140) over Toronto (4:05 p.m. Wednesday, September 30) Tampa Bay got a solid start out of Blake Snell yesterday where he tossed 5.2 innings of shutout baseball striking out 9 hitters. I think Tyler Glasnow will deliver a similar performance tonight seeing how he struck out the 4th most hitters in the American League this season. Glasnow has not faced Toronto this season and I think that will be a big advantage for him to keep the hitters guessing. Hyun-Jin Ryu will be on the mound for the Blue Jays and this is why Toronto signed him to a 4 year 80 million deal this off season. Ryu has pitched well for the Blue Jays except in his two day starts where batters hit .370 off him allowing 6 earned runs on 17 hits across 10.1 innings. I think the Rays will be able to manufacture runs off Ryu with timely hitting and smart baseball. Tampa Bay has won Glasnow's last 8 starts and I think that streak will continue tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-29-20 | Blue Jays v. Rays -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 109 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #936 Tampa Bay (-1.5, +110) over Tampa Bay (5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29) The Toronto Blue Jays have to feel like they are ahead of schedule by making the playoffs this season, but I think it will be a short lived experience. The Rays had the best record in the American League and they were great at home this season going 20-9. 2018 Cy Young award winner Blake Snell will be on the mound for Tampa Bay and I think he will be ready to lead his team to victory. Snell was tough when pitching at home this year carrying a 2.57 ERA across 21 innings which was over a run lower as compared to when he pitched on the road. Matt Shoemaker will be pitching game 1 for the Blue Jays and has made one career postseason start which was back in 2014. Shoemaker has battled shoulder injuries this year and brings an ERA of 4.71 against a Rays team that has won nine of their past 11 games. I like the Rays to flex their muscle in game 1. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-24-20 | Astros -118 v. Rangers | 12-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
10-Unit Play. Take #967 Houston over Texas (8:05 p.m. Thursday, September 24) If Houston is going to make a run in the playoffs then they are going to need Christian Javier at some point so tonight's start is a crucial tune up for him. Javier was sharp in his only start against the Rangers earlier this season allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits over 6.2 innings in a 2-1 win. Lance Lynn has had a fantastic year for Texas and one of his only hiccups was when he faced the Astros. Lynn allowed 6 earned runs across 6 innings on 8 hits (2 home runs) of an 8-4 loss. Houston still hasn't secured a playoff berth but I think they help their chances with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-23-20 | Angels v. Padres -1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #902 San Diego (-1.5 RL) over LA Angels (4:10 p.m. Wednesday, September 23) San Diego saw the chance to bolster their pitching staff before the trade deadline and they didn't hesitate to trade for Mike Clevinger. Clevinger has delivered so far going 2-1 winning both of his starts at Petco Park and I think he will come through today. Los Angeles doesn't have much room for error if they want to make the playoffs as they are chasing the Astros and Blue Jays for the final two playoff spots in the American League. Jaime Barria will be on the bump for the Angels. Barria has pitched well in his four starts, but I think the Padres bounce back after losing last night's game in what will be their last game in San Diego before the playoffs start. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-22-20 | Phillies -1.5 v. Nationals | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 22 m | Show | |
5-Unit Play. Take #951 Philadelphia (-1.5, +105) over Washington (3:05 p.m. Tuesday, September 22) There are six teams in the National League that are separated by a game and a half for the final four playoff spots and the Phillies are right in the mix. Philadelphia has to feel good that their ace Aaron Nola is scheduled to pitch against the Nationals in the first game of their double header today. Nola has faced Washington twice this season winning both starts allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits while striking out 17 batters over 15 innings. Austin Voth is scheduled to square off against Nola and he has had a tough time getting people out this year. Voth has allowed 28 earned runs and 9 home runs over his last seven starts (27.2 innings) making it through 5 innings just once. Philadelphia has won six out of the seven matchups this season against Washington and I think they will add to their win total in this contest. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-21-20 | Cubs -1.5 v. Pirates | 5-0 | Win | 108 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #911 Chicago (NL) (-1.5 RL) over Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. Monday, September 21) The Cubs and Pirates both come into tonight's contest on losing streaks, but the Cubs are in first place while the Pirates are in last place in the National League Central. Jon Lester will be on the mound for Chicago and he has been really good when pitching on the road this season. Lester is 2-0 with a 2.30 ERA over 5 starts on the road and his opponents batting average is over 100 points lower than it is at home. JT Brubaker will be on the mound for Pittsburgh and he has had no luck when pitching at home as his ERA is over 7 across 20.1 innings. I like the Cubs to get the win and continue their march towards the playoffs. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-20-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Rockies | 3-6 | Loss | -140 | 2 h 15 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #973 LA Dodgers (-1.5 RL) over Colorado (3:10 p.m. Sunday, September 20) The Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on winning the NL West for the 8th consecutive season. The Rockies are on the outside looking in right now for the playoffs, and will have to overcome multiple teams to make the playoffs which I think will be a little harder to do after today's game. Antonio Senzatela has surprisingly pitched well at Coors Field this year going 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA over 4 starts, but he has struggled in his two starts against the Dodgers allowing 8 runs on 14 hits (5 home runs) over 10.2 innings. Tony Gosolin has been a pleasant surprise for the Dodgers and has given them another starting pitching option. Gosolin has started 6 games for Los Angeles this season and has allowed more than 1 earned run just once. I like the Dodgers to leave Colorado with another win and finish off the sweep. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-19-20 | Nationals v. Marlins -112 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #908 Miami over Washington (6:10 p.m. Saturday, September 19) The Nationals could not have expected their season to go this way after they won their first World Series last season. They are at the bottom of the National League East and have truly little chance to make the playoffs with just 11 games remaining. Patrick Corbin was a big part of last season’s success, but he hasn't been as fortunate this year. Corbin owns a 1-3 record with a 5.48 ERA over 4 starts on the road this season and his offense has scored just 8 runs over his last 5 starts which have all resulted in Washington losses. Pablo Lopez will have the ball for the Marlins, and he has been really good when pitching at Marlins Park this year going 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA across 4 starts. I think Miami continues their push towards the playoffs with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-18-20 | Yankees -1.5 v. Red Sox | 6-5 | Loss | -133 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #965 NY Yankees (-1.5, -130) over Boston (7:30 p.m. Friday, September 18) The Yankees have beaten the Red Sox ten straight times including all seven matchups this season and I think that will continue tonight. New York has won eight straight games and hit a major league record 6 home runs in three consecutive contests. They will be facing Martin Perez who has been awful at Fenway Park this season going 0-3 with a 5.48 ERA in four starts and his ERA against the Yankees in 6 career starts is 9.85. Jordan Montgomery has allowed 2 earned runs or less in four out of his last five starts and he is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA over 9.1 innings against Boston this season. Gotta stay with the hot team that has so many guys that can beat you. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-17-20 | Blue Jays v. Yankees -1.5 | 7-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #908 NY Yankees (-1.5, -120) over Toronto (7:05 p.m. Thursday, September 17) The Yankees had a brutal stretch a couple weeks ago when a bunch of guys were injured and they couldn't get a win. Its no coincidence that guys have returned from the injured list and they are playing great baseball riding a 7 game winning streak. New York has hit 13 home runs in the past two games against Toronto and I think they will bop some more tonight. Chase Anderson is on the mound for the Blue Jays and in his last two starts he has allowed 4 home runs and 10 earned runs over 6.2 innings. Masahiro Tanaka will take the mound for the Yankees tonight and he has allowed 2 earned runs or less in all but one of his eight starts this season. Tanaka's ERA against the Blue Jays is 2.87 across 21 starts and I think he can deliver a similar performance tonight. I think the Yankees complete the sweep tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-16-20 | Red Sox v. Marlins -144 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #960 Miami over Boston (6:40 p.m. Wednesday, September 16) Miami hasn't made the playoffs since 2003, but with the expanded playoffs this season they are on the cusp of doing so. The Marlins are in second place in the National League East with 14 games to play and I think they will bounce back and beat the Red Sox after dropping game 1 of this series. Rookie Trevor Rogers will make his 5th career start. He has electric stuff as evidenced by him averaging over a strikeout per inning so far in his young career. The Red Sox have been a dumpster fire for most of the season and have been piecing their pitching staff together to just finish up the season. The Red Sox will trot out Mike Kickham who will make his fourth appearance (second start) for them this season, and he has an ERA of 5 over 9 innings. I like Miami to continue their playoff push with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-15-20 | Royals -102 v. Tigers | 0-6 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
10-Unit Play. Take #913 Kansas City over Detroit (7:10 p.m. Tuesday, September 15) Both teams had an off day to embrace the collective streaks they are on. Kansas City had to feel better about their day off as they have won their past 6 contests, whereas Detroit probably didn't enjoy their day off much seeing how they are on a three game losing streak. The Royals are getting contributions from a bunch of guys during their winning streak as they have scored 44 runs over those 6 games. Danny Duffy will be on the mound for Kansas City and he has been solid in 6 starts on the road this season going 2-2 with a 3.13 ERA. Matthew Boyd has struggled at home this year as teams have batted .341 against him and his ERA is over 9 over 4 starts. In Boyd's last 5 starts, he has allowed 8 home runs while his offense has scored 2 or fewer runs in four out of those five starts. I like Kansas City to get the win in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-14-20 | Braves v. Orioles OVER 10 | 1-14 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take Over in Atlanta at Baltimore (7:35 p.m. Monday, September 14) Baltimore has had a tough time scoring runs recently which has resulted in them losing their last 5 games. I'm not sure if they are going to win this contest, but I think returning home will result in them being able to put some runs on the board. Facing the Braves Touki Toussaint could help the Orioles get out of their slump, seeing how in his last three starts he has allowed 12 runs across 13.2 innings. Over their last 5 games, the Braves have scored at least seven runs four times and I can see them having similar success tonight. Jorge Lopez will have the ball for the O's and opponents have scored 11 runs over his last three starts. This one goes over. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-12-20 | Astros v. Dodgers -1.5 | 7-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #976 Los Angeles (NL) (-1.5, +125) over Houston (8:15 p.m. Saturday, September 12) Things could be a little tense tonight with these two clubs as they are meeting for the first time since the benches cleared back on July 29th. The Dodgers are still bitter about the 2017 World Series the Astros won and I think they are going to win this game. Julio Urias will be on the mound and he has never faced Houston which I think will benefit him. The Astros have been in a bit of a funk lately as they have lost eight of their last nine games as different guys have made stints on the injured list. Framber Valdez hasn't been at his best recently allowing 15 runs over his last three starts and it won't be any easier against the Dodgers lineup. I like LA in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-11-20 | Cubs +165 v. Brewers | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 7 m | Show | |
5-Unit Play. Take #915 Chicago (NL) over Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. Friday, September 11) The Brewers are currently on the outside looking in for the playoffs with 19 games remaining and I think they are going to be a little farther away after tonight's contest. Brandon Woodruff has an ERA of 4.29 at home across 21 innings and the Cubs have knocked him around a bit in the two starts he has made against them this season. Jon Lester hasn't been very good over his last 5 starts for the Cubs, but he has pitched well when he has been on the road this season. Lester is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA over 4 starts away from Wrigley Field without allowing a home run in 21.1 innings. I like Chicago in this one to extend their lead on Milwaukee. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-10-20 | Astros v. A's UNDER 9 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 54 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take Under Houston at Oakland (3:40 p.m. Thursday, September 10) Most people had the Astros winning the American League West this year, but injuries to them and some great play from the A's has Oakland sitting 5.5 games ahead of Houston. Oakland has taken 6 of the 9 games in the season series and will look to take the final game at home today. None of the nine games that have been played so far have gone over 9 runs and I don't expect this one to do that either. Sean Manaea has allowed just one earned run in each of his last three starts and I think he can limit Houston's offense that is missing Jose Altuve and Yordana Alvarez. Jose Urquidy will be making just his second start this season. Urquidy faced the Athletics last season allowing one run over 5 innings while striking out 10. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-09-20 | Reds +143 v. Cubs | 3-0 | Win | 143 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #917 Cincinnati over Chicago (NL) (7:05 p.m. Tuesday, September 9) Besides his opening day start, Yu Darvish has been fantastic this season going 7-1 with a 1.44 ERA over 8 starts. He beat the Reds on August 29th 3-0 striking out 8, but the Reds had success against him. Cincinnati had 7 hits off Darvish in his 6 innings but could not string hits together to score some runs. I think the Reds will have confidence facing him so recently and the fact that one of their vocal leaders Trevor Bauer will be on the mound. Bauer has had great success against the Cubs in his career going 4-1 with a 1.41 ERA over 5 starts, and if his offense can give him some runs, I think he will lead them to victory. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-08-20 | White Sox -125 v. Pirates | 4-5 | Loss | -125 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
10-Unit Play. Take #959 Chicago (AL) over Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. Tuesday, September 8) The White Sox are in a groove and have been playing with a lot of confidence lately winning 16 of their last 20 contests. They clobbered the Pirates in a two-game series earlier this season outscoring them 14-3 and I think that is what is going to happen in this matchup. Dylan Cease has allowed more than two earned runs just once in his last seven starts and I think he will be able to limit Pittsburgh's offense. Joe Musgrove will be making his second start since returning from the IL and he has not been very good when he has pitched this season. Musgrove has lost all four of the games he has started this year and I think the White Sox lineup is going to present some problems for him. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-07-20 | Marlins v. Braves -1.5 | 5-4 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 7 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #902 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Miami (1:10 p.m. Monday, September 7) The Braves are tied for the second best home record in baseball right now at 14-6 and I think they are going to add to that in this one. Ian Anderson has looked sharp winning in his two starts against the Yankees and Red Sox allowing 2 and 1 runs respectively while averaging over a strikeout an inning. Jose Urena will be making his season debut as he returns from Covid. Urena did not fair well against Atlanta last season losing both starts while allowing 4 home runs and 11 earned runs across 9 innings. I like the Braves to take game 1 of this series in Atlanta. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-06-20 | Blue Jays -128 v. Red Sox | 10-8 | Win | 100 | 1 h 59 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #961 Toronto (-130) over Boston (1:35 p.m. Sunday, September 6) Robbie Ray and Andrew Triggs both have had rough seasons and that is probably why they are battling in the AL East instead of the NL West. Home runs and walks have been a big problem for Ray this year as he will be making his first start for the Blue Jays. If he can limit those I think he can come away with a win against the Red Sox who he hasn't faced since 2014. Triggs has only made two appearances this season so I don't expect him to be on top of his game and on a pitch count. Toronto needs a win to tie the season series for the year and I think that is just what they will do. |
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09-05-20 | Padres +108 v. A's | 4-8 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 9 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #901 San Diego over Oakland (4:10 p.m. Saturday, September 5) Oakland didn't look good in their first game in five days as they had to take precautions with one of their players getting Covid, but playing against the Padres has done that to most teams. Chris Paddack hasn't been as effective this year as most thought he would be, but he may have figured something out in his last start. Paddack didn't allow an earned run over 6 innings while striking out 8 Rockies in a 13-2 Padres win and I think he can have similar results against the A's who he has never faced. Sean Manaea will take the mound for Oakland and even though he has won his last two starts his ERA at home in three starts is over 6 on the year and I think he will have a tough time navigating the San Diego lineup. I like the Dads to win this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-03-20 | White Sox -130 v. Royals | 11-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
6-Unit Play. Take #913 Chicago (AL) over Kansas City (8:05 p.m. Thursday, September 3) These two teams met less than a week ago with the White Sox taking two of three and I think they are going to start this series off with a win. Dylan Cease has squared off against Kansas City twice this season and has been pretty good going 1-0 with a 2.61 ERA holding them to a .171 batting average. Danny Duffy has the ball for the Royals and he has been up and down this season. He hasn't been very good when pitching at home so far this season as he is ERA is 5.00 and he allowed 2 home runs in his only start against the White Sox this season. It doesn't help Kansas City that Jorge Solar most likely won't play today because he hurt his oblique and was removed from last night's game. I like the White Sox in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-02-20 | Rangers v. Astros -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #974 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Texas (8:10 p.m. Wednesday, September 2) The Astros showed some rust last night following a couple days off to some unusual circumstances, but I think they will bounce back tonight and get back on track with a win. Christian Javier will be on the mound for Houston and he has been impressive when pitching at Minute Maid Park. Javier is 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA over 18.1 innings while holding opponents to a .119 batting average. This will be the first time Javier has faced Texas which I think is an advantage for him as he is averaging a strikeout per inning so far on the season. Koby Allard will be pitching for the Rangers and Texas has lost his last three starts. Allard has been crushed on the road this season going 0-2 with an 12.91 ERA across three starts. Houston gets it done in this contest. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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09-01-20 | Braves -1.5 v. Red Sox | 10-3 | Win | 100 | 2 h 43 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #913 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Boston (7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 1) The Braves starting pitching has been brutal this season outside of Max Fried. Ian Anderson was Atlanta's top pitching prospect and impressed in his debut against the Yankees. Anderson went 6 innings and allowed 1 earned run on 1 hit while striking out 6 in a 5-1 win. I think he can have that same kind of success against a Boston lineup that has had its struggles all season. Kyle Hart is the scheduled ?starter? for Boston but he is more of a reliever and will most likely pitch 3-4 innings. Hart hasn't made it through 4 innings in any of his three starts and has gotten rocked in all three, allowing 13 earned runs on 17 hits across 9 innings. I like Atlanta in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-31-20 | White Sox -127 v. Twins | 8-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #967 Chicago (AL) over Minnesota (8:10 p.m., Monday, August 31) Lucas Giolito looks to follow up his first no hitter against the Twins who are struggling mightily. Giolito has actually been really good over his last five starts allowing more than 2 earned runs just once over that span. The White Sox also have the chance to be in first place with a win today for extra motivation. Rich Hill is still trying to build up his arm strength and Minnesota has lost both of his starts since his return. I don't expect Hill to go deep into this game, especially with the White Sox offense. I like Chicago to take game 1 of this series. Best of Luck - DOC's Sports |
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08-29-20 | Indians v. Cardinals -130 | 2-1 | Loss | -130 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #954 St. Louis over Cleveland (1:15 p.m. Saturday, August 29) St. Louis has lost three games in a row and there isn't any pitcher they would rather have on the mound to snap that streak than Jack Flaherty. Flaherty has looked great in his three appearances so far this season yielding just three earned runs over those starts. However, he has not logged very many innings because of the Cardinals needing a break due to a Covid outbreak, but I think he will be able to go longer into this contest. Carlos Carrasco hasn't made it past the 5th inning in his last three starts because he has been getting roughed up in those starts allowing at least 3 earned runs in each. Cleveland rocked the Cardinals last night so I expect St. Louis to bounce back in this one and get the win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-28-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Rangers | 2-6 | Loss | -134 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #923 LA Dodgers (-1.5, -140) over Texas (8:05 p.m. Wednesday, August 28) It is a surprise to no one that the Dodgers have the best record in baseball with the depth and talent they have on offense, defense, and pitching. Dustin May hasn't allowed more than 2 earned runs in any of his 6 starts, but has failed to pitch deep into games because of high pitch counts. The Rangers have been in a funk losing 10 of their last 11 games and nothing points to them breaking out of that slump tonight with Mike Minor scheduled to pitch tonight. Minor hasn't won a game yet this season and he has allowed at least 4 earned runs in four out of his six starts this season. I think the Dodgers keep it moving forward and get the win in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-26-20 | Cubs -119 v. Tigers | Top | 6-7 | Loss | -119 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #911 Chicago (NL) over Detroit (7:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 26) The Cubs and Tigers both got off to great starts to their seasons but have had their struggles recently. Fortunately for the Cubs, they are still in first place in their division while Detroit is in fourth. Jon Lester will be on the mound for Chicago tonight and he has not been particularly good in his past couple of starts, allowing 13 earned runs and 6 home runs. However, those games were at Wrigley Field where the wind can bring any pitcher to their knees. Lester has made two starts on the road this year and he has been outstanding, winning both contests allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits over 11 innings. Michael Fulmer will take the ball for Detroit and it has been a rough go for him as he is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery last season. Fulmer has made four starts while being on a 3-inning limit and has allowed 12 earned runs and 6 home runs across 11.1 innings. These teams have split the first two games of this series scoring 10 runs apiece and I think the Cubs are going to win this game and take the series. Look for a bounce back from Lester and look for Fulmer's struggles to continue. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-25-20 | Phillies -120 v. Nationals | 8-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #951 Philadelphia over Washington (6:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 25) The Nationals and Phillies are not where they want to be at this point in the season which is tied for last place in the National League East. Jake Arrieta is hoping to get his season back on track and he typically pitches well at Nationals Park which I think he will do. Bryce Harper is having a great season batting .320 and 19 RBI while J.T. Realmuto leads the team with 8 home runs and 22 RBI. They will be facing Erick Fedde who has not done well when he has extra rest in between starts in his career. Fedde's ERA is 5.32 in 13 career starts when he has six or more days of rest and he last pitched on August 14th. I think the Phillies are going to get the win in the first matchup between these teams this season. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-24-20 | Royals v. Cardinals UNDER 8 | Top | 3-9 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take Under in Kansas City at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. Monday, August 24) Brad Keller has been nearly unhittable so far this year, and so good that he has not allowed a run yet in his three starts. He has had success against the Cardinals in the past and I think he can keep them off balance and limit them in this one. Jack Flaherty will have the ball for St. Louis and he has just made two starts because of Covid and was solid in both. St. Louis is still working its way back from Covid issues and they should be getting Paul Dejong back today. I think the pitchers will win out in this one and this game stays under. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-22-20 | Diamondbacks -155 v. Giants | 1-5 | Loss | -155 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #929 Arizona (-155) over San Francisco (9:15 p.m. Saturday, August 22) Arizona has dropped three games in a row, but they have an excellent shot at ending that streak tonight with Zac Gallen on the mound. Gallen hasn't allowed more than 2 earned runs in any of his 5 starts this season and the Diamondbacks have won four out of his five starts. Tyler Anderson will be on the bump for San Francisco and he has been roughed up in his past two starts allowing 4 and 5 earned runs respectively. Arizona has scored plenty of runs against Anderson in the past and I don't see why tonight would be any different. I like the D'backs in this one. |
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08-21-20 | Brewers -132 v. Pirates | 2-7 | Loss | -132 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #957 Milwaukee over Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. Friday, August 21) The Brewers haven't played as well as they would have liked so far this year and have had their struggles at the plate. Playing the Pirates has helped a lot of teams break out of their funk and I think that will happen tonight. Chad Kuhl will be on the mound tonight and he has transitioned from the bullpen to a starter because of injuries. The Pirates have lost both of Kuhl's starts and he has allowed 3 home runs over those 9 innings. Adrian Houser has been pretty good so far for the Brewers bringing a 3.27 ERA into his fifth start tonight. The Brewers have won all four of the games Houser has started this season and Christian Yelich is starting to find his swing. I like Milwaukee in game 1 of this series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-20-20 | Diamondbacks v. A's -142 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #922 Oakland over Arizona (9:40 p.m. Thursday, August 20) Sean Manaea hasn't been very good so far this season but he has only faced opponents within the division. He pitched better in his most recent start and I think he will deliver a solid performance against the Diamondbacks who he has faced just once in his career. Alex Young will be making his second start as he is filling in for Madison Bumgarner who is injured. Oakland has played better at home this year and I think they get a split in this series with a win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-19-20 | Brewers v. Twins -1.5 | Top | 9-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #966 Minnesota (-1.5 RL) over Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 19) Minnesota has the best home record in baseball and I think they will add to that with a win tonight. Rich Hill will be returning from the injured list to make his second start of the season and he has had success against the Brewers in the past. Hill will most likely be on a pitch count, but the Twins bullpen will be better equipped than the Brewers bullpen.These teams played 12 innings last night and the Twins used 3 relievers as compared to the 7 the Brewers needed to finish the game. Brett Anderson will be on the mound for Milwaukee and he has failed to make it through 5 innings in any of his three previous starts, all losses for the Brewers. The Twins didn't hit a home run in last nights contest and I think they will take a couple deep in this one. I like Minnesota here. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-18-20 | Indians -1.5 v. Pirates | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #913 Cleveland (-1.5 RL) over Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 18) Cleveland comes into tonight's game with a lot of confidence after sweeping the Tigers over the weekend and winning eight of their last eleven games. The Indians should like their chances to win facing the Pirates who have the worst record in all of baseball. Pittsburgh is off their usual schedule as they have played just two games in their last eight days because of positive Covid tests from the Cardinals and Reds. It won't help that Pittsburgh will have to face Carlos Carrasco for the Indians who has filthy stuff. J.T. Brubaker will be on the mound for the Pirates making just his second start as Pittsburgh has battled injuries. Cleveland is the better team and has been in a routine so I like their chances of picking up the win in this contest. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-17-20 | Padres -130 v. Rangers | Top | 14-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #965 San Diego over Texas (9:05 p.m. Monday, August 17) The Padres have only played their divisional foes so far in their 23 games this season, so playing against anyone outside of their division is welcomed. San Diego will be familiar with Texas' scheduled starter Jordan Lyles, who made 13 appearances for the Fathers during the 2017-2018 season. No surprise this season Lyles is getting knocked around allowing 11 eared runs over his last three starts spanning 14.1 innings. The Padres have lost their last 5 games and I think facing Lyles is going to be the cure they need. Zach Davies will be on the bump for San Diego and he has allowed 2 runs or less in three of his four starts. Padres need a win and I think they get it here. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-15-20 | A's v. Giants OVER 9 | 7-6 | Win | 102 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take Over 9 Oakland at San Francisco (7:05 p.m. Saturday, August 15) Oakland has scored 7 runs or more in four of their last five games and they scored 6 runs in the 9th and 10th inning last night to come away with the win. The A's sit atop the American League West and were fortunate for Stephen Piscotty to bop a grand slam last night to tie up the game in the 9th and then improve to 4-0 in extra inning games this season. Kevin Gausman will be on the mound for the Giants and he has allowed 3 runs or more in three of his four starts this season. San Francisco hit three home runs in last night's game and I think they will hit some balls out of the park tonight. Sean Manaea will be pitching for Oakland and he has struggled this year allowing at least four runs in each start while not making it through 5 innings. I think these teams score double digits combined and push it over. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-14-20 | Rays v. Blue Jays OVER 10 | 4-12 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take Over 10 Tampa Bay at Toronto (6:35 p.m. Friday, August 14) The Rays are starting to play the baseball that everyone thought they were going to coming into the season. The Rays have won six contests in a row scoring a total of 51 runs over those matchups. They will be facing Tanner Roark who allowed two home runs and four earned runs over 3 innings his last time out against Boston and I think he will have similar troubles against the hot hitting Rays tonight. Trevor Richards will have the ball for Tampa Bay and he will be making his first start of the season after not being very effective in a relief role with an ERA of 5.79. I think the offenses will win out in this one and push this game over. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-13-20 | Nationals +120 v. Mets | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 35 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #951 Washington over NY Mets (1:10 p.m. Thursday, August 13) The Nationals are a different team now that their best player has returned to the lineup. Juan Soto is batting .435 since returning from Covid and he has hit 4 home runs in his 23 at bats. He will be facing rookie David Peterson who is 2-1 over his first three starts and has been solid for the Mets. Auston Voth doesn't have much to show for his efforts so far, but he has pitched very well for Washington. Voth has allowed 2 earned runs over the 10 innings he has pitched still in search of his first win on the season. I think the Nationals are going to get it done in this one and pick up the win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-12-20 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -104 | Top | 13-7 | Loss | -104 | 4 h 39 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #906 Colorado over Arizona (3:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 12) When your struggling as a pitcher the last place you want to pitch at is Coors Field, and that is the position Luke Weaver is in. Weaver has an ERA over 12 on the season and he hasn't made it past the fourth inning in any of his three starts. He will have his hands full with Charlie Blackmon who is batting .500 on the season and brings a 15 game hitting streak into today's matchup. Antonio Senzatela will be on the bump for the Rockies and he has been solid in his three starts this year. Senzatela has won all three games partly because he has had great run support with his offense providing him with over 8 runs a game, but he has allowed fewer than one hit and inning as well. I like the Rockies to win this game and take the series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-11-20 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -107 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #972 Colorado over Arizona (8:40 p.m. Tuesday, August 11) Kyle Freeland has been dealing so far this season and I don't see any reason why that will change in this matchup. Freeland has gone at least 6 innings in each of his three starts allowing a total of 5 earned runs, all Colorado wins. Zac Gallen has failed to record a win or loss in his three starts so far this season, having pitched well not allowing more than 2 earned runs over those contests. However, he was hit hard by Colorado last year yielding 14 hits over 10.1 innings in two starts and I think the Rockies will deliver at Coors Field. Charlie Blackmon is swinging a hot stick this season leading the Rockies with a .484 average and 19 RBI's. I like the Rockies to get the win tonight after losing game 1 of this series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-10-20 | Twins -104 v. Brewers | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #909 Minnesota over Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. Monday, August 10) Randy Dobnak has been impressive in his first three starts this season allowing just three hits in each while going further into each contest. Dobnak has yielded just one run through the first fourteen innings this season winning his last two and I think he can continue that success against the Brewers tonight. Adrian Houser has been just as good for Milwaukee this season. Houser has made two starts allowing just one run, but both of those starts have been on the road. The Twins have lost their last four games, most recently getting swept by the Royals, but I think they bounce back tonight and take game 1 of this series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-09-20 | Twins -145 v. Royals | 2-4 | Loss | -145 | 2 h 9 m | Show | |
1-Unit Play. Take #963 Minnesota (-150) over Kansas City (2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9) The Twins gave one away yesterday. But I think that they will rebound here and lock up this series. Jose Berrios is their best pitcher and I don't think he'll disappoint here. He's been solid in his career against the Royals and he should have plenty of offensive backing here against Brady Singer. |
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08-08-20 | Twins -149 v. Royals | 6-9 | Loss | -149 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take #913 Minnesota over Kansas City (7:05 p.m. Saturday, August 8) Minnesota lost back to back games for the first time this season yesterday, but I think they will snap that losing streak tonight. 2019 All-Star Jake Odorizzi will be making his season debut as he took his time to return from an intercostal strain. Danny Duffy will be on the mound for Kansas City and is 0-2 despite pitching pretty well. He had a tough time getting the Twins out last year in two starts as he allowed 11 earned runs on 14 hits (with 7 of those leaving the ball park) over 12.2 innings. Minnesota is bopping home runs this year as they have hit the fourth most so far this season in the majors, and I think they will take Duffy deep a couple times tonight. I think the Twins get the win tonight and even up the series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-07-20 | Rockies +116 v. Mariners | 8-4 | Win | 116 | 6 h 4 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #977 Colorado over Seattle (9:40 p.m. Friday, August 7) I can't imagine many people thought the Rockies would get off to the hot start that they have so far this season. Colorado comes into tonight's contest having won 4 of their last 5 games where the Mariners come in having lost 4 of their last 5 games. Antonio Senzatela has won both of his starts so far this season allowing 1 run over 6 innings in his first start and 2 runs over 5 innings in his second start, and I think he can limit a Seattle lineup that lacks firepower. Yusei Kikuchi has had mixed results so far in his two starts this season and is still in search of his first win on the year. I think the Rockies continue their winning ways and pick up the win in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-06-20 | Blue Jays v. Braves -114 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #916 Atlanta over Toronto (7:10 p.m. Thursday, August 6) The Braves had a rare night off at the plate last night scoring just one run, and even though they are facing one of the best up and coming pitchers I think they are going to be able to plate some runs in this one. Nate Pearson will be making the second start of his young career, and in his first start he threw five shutout innings striking out five Nationals in a game the Blue Jays ended up losing 4-0. Touki Toussaint is another young arm who has had brief stints in the majors for the Braves the past couple of years mostly as a reliever. He has been thrust into a starting role after the Braves designated Mike Foltynewicz for assignment, and he was solid in his first start striking out 5 while not allowing a run on 3 hits over 5 innings against the Mets. I think the Braves take the rubber match of this series and get the win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-05-20 | Red Sox v. Rays -139 | 5-0 | Loss | -139 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #954 Tampa Bay over Boston (6:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 5) Tampa Bay ended its 5-game losing streak last night and I think they will get to .500 with a win tonight. Ryan Yarbrough has been effective through his first two starts this season allowing 2 earned runs on just 6 hits across 11.2 innings but does not have a win yet. The Rays got 2019 All-Star Austin Meadows back in their lineup last night as he returned from Covid, making an immediate impact going 2 for 4 with an RBI triple. The Red Sox will trot out Martin Perez to the hill who has been rocked when pitching at Tropicana Field going 1-3 with an 8.39 ERA over 5 appearances (4 starts). I think the Rays are going to beat up on Perez and get the win tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-04-20 | Royals v. Cubs -186 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #920 Chicago (NL) over Kansas City (8:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 4) The Cubs sit atop the National League Central and are rolling right now having won their last four contests. Meanwhile, the Royals come into tonight's game struggling to score and are at the bottom of the American League Central. It won't get any easier for Kansas City tonight as Kyle Hendricks thrives when pitching at Wrigley Field. Hendricks threw a complete game shutout of the Brewers on Opening Day in a 3-0 win in Chicago, allowing just three hits and last year he held opponents to a .206 batting average over 14 starts when pitching at home. Brady Singer will be on the mound for the Royals and he has impressed in his first two starts of his major league career allowing 2 earned runs in each while lasting 5 innings. I think Singer is running into the Cubs at the wrong time and is going to pick up his first loss of his career. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-03-20 | White Sox -101 v. Brewers | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #961 Chicago (AL) over Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. Monday, August 3) Covid has thrown a bunch of curveballs at the Brewers and I think it is going to have an impact on their play. Milwaukee hasn't played since Wednesday because the Cardinals had positive tests for Covid so their games against them were postponed. Lorenzo Cain decided to opt out of the season because of Covid and Ryan Braun is out as well with an infected finger. Meanwhile, the White Sox come in hot winning their last 4 games by a combined score of 27-9 getting production all throughout their lineup. Carlos Rodon will be on the mound and he needs to be better than he was hist first time out, but he will have some lee way with the way his team is swinging the bats. Brett Anderson will be on the mound for Milwaukee and making his season debut so I expect him to be on a pitch count. I like the advantages Chicago has going into this contest. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-02-20 | Pirates v. Cubs -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #916 Chicago (NL) (-1.5 RL) over Pittsburgh (2:20 p.m. Sunday, August 2) The Cubs are off to a great start to their season and I think they are going to keep it going with a win today to complete a sweep of the Pirates. Jon Lester went 3-0 with a 3.16 ERA over 5 starts against Pittsburgh last season and he looked sharp in his season debut. The Pirates have been struggling to score which was to be expected as they are in rebuild mode. Steven Brault will be the opener for Pittsburgh and he has struggled against the Cubs in the past. I like the Cubs to keep to rolling in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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08-01-20 | Rays -1.5 v. Orioles | 4-5 | Loss | -143 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #959 Tampa Bay (-1.5, -135) over Baltimore (7:35 p.m. Saturday, August 1) Tampa Bay has lost three games in a row but I think with Tyler Glasnow on the mound they are going to pick up the win today. Glasnow has allowed just three earned runs over 18 innings while striking out 20 when facing the Orioles in his career and I think he will have that same type of success. Wade LeBlanc will have the ball for Baltimore and he has an ERA over 5 against Tampa Bay across 3 appearances. Tampa Bay needs a win to keep pace with the Yankees and I think they will do that today. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-31-20 | Padres v. Rockies +100 | 8-7 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 35 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #920 Colorado (-105) over San Diego (8:10 p.m. Friday, July 31) As much as they were hoping to, I don't think the Rockies nor the Padres thought they were going to get off to this good of a start to their season. The Rockies will be making their home debut and unlike many pitchers Jon Gray feels completely at ease when pitching at Coors Field. Gray went 6-2 with a 3.46 ERA over 13 games (12 starts) at Coors Field last year and he has had plenty of success against the Padres throughout his career. Garrett Richards will be on the bump for San Diego and he was sharp in his first start allowing just one hit, striking out six, yielding no runs over 5 innings. However, Richards has never pitched in Coors Field and I think he will have a hard time navigating the Rockies lineup and that ball park. I think the Rockies get the win and maintain their lead atop the NL West. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-30-20 | Nationals v. Blue Jays -145 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -145 | 3 h 3 m | Show |
10-Unit Play. Take #954 Toronto over Washington (4:05 p.m. Thursday, July 30) Toronto needed a front line starter for their pitching staff so they signed Hyun Jin Ryu in the off season after he went 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA over 29 starts for the Dodgers last year. Ryu was great in his home starts, but he won't be pitching in the friendly confines of Dodgers Stadium or even Toronto for that fact. The Blue Jays will be playing their home games in Buffalo, NY, but Ryu has dominated the Nationals wherever he has faced them. In three starts against the Nationals last season, two of which were in D.C, Ryu allowed 3 earned runs on 13 hits over 19.2 innings with his team winning all three contests. Washington has been struggling at the plate without having Anthony Rendon (left in free agency), Ryan Zimmerman (opted out), and Juan Soto (Covid) in their lineup and I think that will continue tonight. Erick Fedde will make another start filling in for Stephen Strasburg, he lasted just four innings against the Yankees in his first start allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. I think the Jays win today and take three of four from the defending champions. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-29-20 | Brewers -139 v. Pirates | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
4-Unit Play. Take #915 Milwaukee over Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 29) This isn't a must win for either team, but the winner will get a nice boost and their first season series win in the rubber match. Brandon Woodruff will be on the mound for Milwaukee and the Brewers won all four games he pitched against Pittsburgh last season. Woodruff threw 85 pitches on Opening Day against the Cubs and I think he will be called upon to throw more in tonight's matchup because the Brewers bullpen has been used quite a bit the past couple of games. Joe Musgrove will have the ball for the Pirates tonight and he was roughed up by the Brewers in two starts in Pittsburgh last season, allowing 8 earned runs across 12 innings including 5 home runs. I think the Brewers offense gets it done and Woodruff leads Milwaukee to a victory. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-28-20 | White Sox v. Indians -119 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 2 h 26 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #962 Cleveland (-120) over Chicago (AL) (7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28) The Indians took two of three from Kansas City in their opening series but they will face a more formidable opponent in the White Sox. Cleveland found their offense on Sunday as they scored 9 runs and I think they will carry that into tonight's contest. The White Sox had no problems with their offense as they scored 16 runs and bopped 7 home runs, but their pitching was not good as they yielded 27 runs. Aaron Civale will have the ball for the Indians and he was very good at home in his rookie campaign last year. Civale went 2-1 with a 1.09 ERA over 24.2 innings in Cleveland last season including an 11-3 win over the White Sox where he went 5 innings allowing just one earned run. Dylan Cease will be on the mound for Chicago and he had mixed results in his first season in the majors last season. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-26-20 | Diamondbacks +110 v. Padres | 4-3 | Win | 110 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #975 Arizona over San Diego (4:10 p.m. Sunday, July 26) Garret Richards had a couple of good years for the Angels, but he has made just 31 starts over the past four years due to various injuries and I don't trust him. The Diamondbacks have struggled in their first two games against the Padres, but I think they will take it out on Richards today. Zac Gallen performed well in his rookie season for the Marlins and D'backs, posting a 2.81 ERA over 80 innings and I think he has a bright future. I like Arizona to get it done today and avoid the sweep. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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07-25-20 | Tigers v. Reds -1.5 | 6-4 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take #924 Cincinnati (-1.5, -115) over Detroit (5:10 p.m. Saturday, July 25) Cincinnati made a splash in free agency bringing in three offensive weapons and all of them produced last night. Mike Moustakas, Nick Castellanos, and Shogo Akiyama all had an RBI and combined to go 5-9, with Moustakas providing a 2 run homer. 2019 All Star Luis Castillo will be on the mound for the Reds and he held opponents to a .202 batting average against him last season. Ivan Nova signed a one year deal with the Tigers in the off season and will be on the mound today. Nova won 11 games last year for the White Sox, but he had an ERA over 5 in 20 starts on the road with opponents batting .337 against him. I think the Reds keep it going today behind Castillo and get another win. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-30-19 | Nationals v. Astros UNDER 7.5 | 6-2 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 37 m | Show | |
6-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 7.5 Washington at Houston (8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30) I am going with the home team in this one. Houston has three big advantages going for it tonight and it starts with the home field advantage. The road team has won ever game of this series. I think it is highly unlikely that the road team is going to win all seven games, something that has never happened in World Series history. Max Scherzer was scratched from his last start and there is no telling how healthy that he is. He also has a checkered postseason history. I actually think Scherzer will be very good tonight. But I don't think that he will be able to go deep enough into this game. And the second big edge that the Astros have is the bullpen. Washington's bullpen has been an issue all season and I think that it will come back to bite them here. I think that this will be a rare low-scoring game in this series. That favors the home team and the team with the better bullpen. The final advantage for the Astros is that they have experience in big World Series games like this. They won a Game 7 just two years ago in a situation like this and I think they will do it again. I have this game at 4-2 for the Astros. |
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10-30-19 | Nationals v. Astros -130 | 6-2 | Loss | -130 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
7-Unit Play. Take #914 Houston (-135) over Washington (8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30) I am going with the home team in this one. Houston has three big advantages going for it tonight and it starts with the home field advantage. The road team has won ever game of this series. I think it is highly unlikely that the road team is going to win all seven games, something that has never happened in World Series history. Max Scherzer was scratched from his last start and there is no telling how healthy that he is. He also has a checkered postseason history. I actually think Scherzer will be very good tonight. But I don't think that he will be able to go deep enough into this game. And the second big edge that the Astros have is the bullpen. Washington's bullpen has been an issue all season and I think that it will come back to bite them here. I think that this will be a rare low-scoring game in this series. That favors the home team and the team with the better bullpen. The final advantage for the Astros is that they have experience in big World Series games like this. They won a Game 7 just two years ago in a situation like this and I think they will do it again. I have this game at 4-2 for the Astros. |
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10-26-19 | Astros v. Nationals UNDER 9 | 8-1 | Push | 0 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
5-Unit Play. Take under 8.5 Houston at Washington (8:05 p.m. Saturday, October 26) Patrick Corbin was a welcomed addition to the Nationals staff this year and he has been great when he pitches at home all year, and I don't expect that to change in tonight's matchup. He went 8-2 with a 2.40 ERA in 16 starts at Nationals Park during the regular season and even though he hasn't been stellar in the postseason so far, I think he is going to come through for his team tonight. Houston finally got a win under their belts last night and they are going to go to a bullpen game tonight with Jose Urquidy getting the start. The Astros came through with the big hits in last night's contest, something they hadn't done in the first two games and they will need to do that again tonight if they have a shot at evening up this series. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-25-19 | Astros v. Nationals OVER 8 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take Over Houston at Washington (8:05 p.m. Friday, October 25) Zack Greinke has had a lot of success against the Nationals in his career going 6-1 with a 1.27 ERA over 9 starts, but I think he is going to have his hands full with the way Washington is swinging the bats right now. The Nationals scored 5 and 12 runs respectively in the first two games against Houston and they can score in a variety of ways. The Astros on the other hand have struggled to come through with the big hit in the first two games of this series and have left multiple runners on base, but I think that changes tonight. Annibal Sanchez has allowed just one run over 12.2 innings this postseason but I feel like Houston's bats are going to figure him out and produce tonight. Take the over here. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-23-19 | Nationals v. Astros -1.5 | 12-3 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #904 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Washington (8:05 p.m. Wednesday, October 23) Justin Verlander led the Astros to the 2017 World Series and if Houston is going to win the 2019 World Series he will have to do the same thing which I think he is capable of. This will be Verlander's 30th career postseason start so nerves won't be a factor and I think he will be able to come through and keep the Nationals off balance. Stephen Strasburg will have the ball for the Nats and he has been very good so far this postseason going 3-0 with a 1.64 ERA. Houston's offense didn't come through in Game 1 with the big hit but they are to talented and I think they will take advantage of their opportunities tonight. I like the Astros in this one. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-22-19 | Nationals v. Astros -1.5 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
3-Unit Play. Take #902 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Washington (8:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 22) There will be no lack of starting pitching in this World Series especially in game 1 where Gerrit Cole will square off against Max Scherzer. Scherzer is the one with multiple Cy Young awards but Cole is the one who comes in with a ridiculous winning streak on the line. Cole has not taken a loss in his last 25 starts and over his last eight starts he is 8-0 with a 0.77 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 58 2/3 innings, which includes three dominant performances in the playoffs where he allowed just 1 run over 22.2 innings striking out 32 hitters. Scherzer has been tough in the playoffs in his own right allowing 4 earned runs over 20 innings but the Astros lineup is different that the other ones he has faced and I think Houston will be able to score off him. Dave Martinez hasn't been able to trust his bullpen all postseason and I think that will come into play tonight. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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10-17-19 | Astros v. Yankees -124 | 8-3 | Loss | -124 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
2-Unit Play. Take #920 NY Yankees over Houston (8:05 p.m. Thursday, October 17) The Yankees backs are against the wall and they desperately need a win so they don't go down 3-1 in the ALCS with Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole waiting in the wings. Masahiro Tanaka will be on the mound tonight and he has been excellent in the postseason for New York going 5-2 with a 1.32 ERA over 7 starts, which includes allowing just one run on four hits in 11 innings this postseason. Zack Greinke's postseason with the Astros has not gone so well as he has an ERA of 8.38 across two starts and I think he will have more trouble tonight. Greinke allowed home runs to Gleybar Torres and Giancarlo Stanton and he yielded three more against the Rays in the ALCS. I think the Yankees find a way to win this game and even up the series at 2-2. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |