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07-17-21 | Marlins +102 v. Phillies | Top | 2-2 | Push | 0 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- These two squads split a twin-bill Friday with Miami winning the second game 7-0 as the Phillies managed just a pair of hits. Philadelphia will send inconsistent Vince Velasquez (3-4, 5.35 ERA) to the mound and he is 6-4 with an ERA of 4.19 in 19 starts against the Marlins. Miami will start rookie Zach Thompson (2-2, 2.25) who spent seven years in the White Sox farm system and is making the best of his opportunity and is facing the Phillies for the first time. The Marlins are 5-1 in their last five against right-handed starters but just 6-16 in their last 22 road games. Still, it's MIAMI! |
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07-11-21 | Blue Jays -117 v. Rays | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Blue Jays over Rays- Tampa Bay like the 'A' Play is seeking their 7th straight win and they are an underdog at home and that seems a bit off to me The Blue Jays are favored on the road but haven't played a home game in two years as it is. Toronto as they haven played a game in Canada in over two years. But, the Blue birds are favored here. It doesn't figure...Take TORONTO! |
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07-10-21 | Yankees -108 v. Astros | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 7:10 ET Yankees over Astros- 'Spin rate'...that's the word surrounding Geritol Cole (8-4, 2.91 ERA) who seems to be more affected by the 'new' rules enforcement concerning foreign substances that most. In his last two starts he has been roughed for nine runs in just 8.1 innings getting racked by the Mets and Red Sox and he faces the best hitting team in MLB. Houston will start the nervous Zack Greinke (8-2, 3.64) who realizes this is a 'big' series, it's the first visit to Houston for the Yankees since the Astros signal stealing cheating scandal. Yankees get more revenge. Take NEW YORK! |
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07-09-21 | Reds -105 v. Brewers | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 18 h 46 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Reds over Brewers- Here I go again looking for the Reds to make up for spoiling what could have been a MLB sweep as the Megabucks and Power Player were winners. So, when a club starts their best I feel more confident backing them and today Cincinnati will start Wade Miley (6-4, 3.16 ERA) on the hill and his opposition will be Eric Laura (3-3, 4.11) who has allowed just six hits in his last 12.1 innings of work but walked six as control is still his biggest nemesis. Reds entered this series with five straight wins at Milwaukee and are 16-6 on Fridays (HA!). Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-08-21 | Bucks +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 108-118 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 57 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Phoenix 9:00 ET Bucks (+) over Suns- Okay, guys and gals, many of my peers were taken back when I released Phoenix in Game 1 as I am for the most part looking for an underdog that can win the game. Now, when I post the Bucks in Game two I will hear 'Oh, the zig-sag', well it might seem that way and it works often enough but Milwaukee has responded throughout the playoffs this far when you would least expect it. I still can't figure out how a player can be named MVP twice in consecutive seasons and yet is a liability during crunch time in the biggest games. Defense yes, rebounding yes, and assists yes, but 3-point and free throw shooting are a terrible no-no. Still, an MVP responds here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-08-21 | Royals v. Indians -132 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Royals- Neither of these two clubs were expected to contend for the AL title but they both are looking like they will exhaust any chance they might have had they way they are playing now. Cleveland has lost nine straight while Kansas City has dropped 12 of their last 15. The Royals will start Danny Duffy (4-3, 2.60 ERA) and the veteran lefty has struggled against the tribe lifetime going 5-13 with a 4.81 ERA in 25 career appearances. Meanwhile, Cleveland starter Dan Plesac (4-3, 4.14) has dominated the Royals in six career starts going 5-0 with a 1.83 ERA) Take the INDIANS! |
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07-07-21 | Yankees -108 v. Mariners | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 10:10 ET Yankees over Mariners- The Bronx Bombers have been ready to explode for a while now and it is happening fight now, too bad for Seattle who held the Wild Card lead over New York before this series started but it won't end that way. The Yankees heavy laden lineup will start nine right-handed batters (as they always do as that's all they have) and they will face Seattle's lone All-Star Yusei Kikuchi (6-3, 3.18 ERA) who has a 2-year career record of 8-15 with a 5.39 ERA and is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA against New York. The Yankees will start the struggling Domingo German (4-5, 4.50) but is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA against Seattle. New York has dominated the Mariners over the years going 35-17 at Seattle and are 43-19 in the last 62 meetings. Take the YANKEES! |
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07-06-21 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks -124 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Colorado at Arizona 9:10 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- The 23-63 Diamondbacks are favored and even at home that shouldn't be as they are 13-27 when playing as hosts. Maybe it's starter Merrill Kelly (5-7, 4.67 ERA) 89 K's and only 25 walks in 98.1 innings because their lineup is nothing to fear, as this team is challenging the 1960 inaugural New York Mets season played at the Polo Grounds and they were 40-120 .250 with a pair of games that weren't made up. But, this Colorado team is one of the worst even on the road and are 6-31 including a 23-game away losing streak. Jon Gray (5-6, 3.89) takes the hill for the Rockies and he is 4-3 with a 3.86 ERA at Chase Field but are 1-6 in last seven games when underdogs. Take ARIZONA! |
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07-06-21 | Bucks v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 105-118 | Win | 100 | 28 h 42 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (-) over Bucks- Milwaukee defied the odds at Atlanta ion Game 6 with the 'Freak' but are up against them again Tuesday as they are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs and 13-27-1 in their last 41 as playoff underdogs. The 'number' behind the Suns are almost too good...almost. But, they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 overall and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as playoff favorites. I'm not worried about matchup or who's on the court really what I like is that the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings at home. Take PHOENIX! |
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07-05-21 | White Sox v. Twins +102 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 102 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over White Sox- Let just say that the third time is a charm. Minnesota will send Bailey Ober (0-1, ERA) to the mound against the White Sox for the third time in seven starts this season as he took the loss last Wednesday and has an 11.81 ERA against the Chisox. Chicago 8-1 this season against and will start Dylan Cease (7-3, 3.75) who is 1-2 with a 7.54 ERA in five career start against the Twins. Minnesota is the two-time defending Central Division champs and trail the Pale Hose by 14.5 games. The White Sox are 2-7 in their last nine road games and are 10-23 on the road against right handed starters while the Twins are 13-6 over the Sox in the last 19 games at home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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07-04-21 | Padres -127 v. Phillies | Top | 11-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
San Diego at Philadelphia 1:5 ET Padres over Phillies- After opening this series with the Phillies and a win 'we' passed on them Saturday and they won without 'us'! Well, not this time, nope they are not going to suck me in after missing Saturday's win that WE will collect with Black Snell (3-3, 5.29 ERA) who found himself last time out shutting out the Dodgers over five innings allowing just four hits with 5-K's. Streaking Phillies have won their last two while San Diego has dropped three straight. A guy I like for who knows what reasons will start for the home team as Vince Velasquez (3-2, 4.22) takes the hill. My main man Vince is off his best performance of the season (by far) going seven innings allowing no runs on just two with 7-K's and NO walks...yep that why I like him but, inconsistency has been his trademark and I don't expect him do as well Sunday. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-03-21 | Cardinals -107 v. Rockies | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -107 | 20 h 32 m | Show |
St. Louis at Colorado 9:10 ET Cardinals over Rockies- St. Louis is at the point where they will try 14-year veteran Wade LeBlanc who is with his 12th different team (although he was with Seattle twice). The 37 year-old lefty is 46-48 lifetime and has already been with two teams this season starting the year with the Orioles. Colorado's Kyle Freeland (1-2, 6.54) (34-34 lifetime) has not developed they way the Rockies had hoped, although both these guys give up more hits than innings pitched, I think at this time LeBlanc might be better at getting more hitters to miss. Red Birds are 23-11 as favorites and 47-20 last 60 meetings while Colorado is 19-7 at home and 8-2 at home against a left-hander. This will be a team victory for the Cardinals. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-02-21 | Dodgers -112 v. Nationals | Top | 10-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 7:05 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Streaks are a major part of baseball over the long season and the Dodgers have won seven in-a-row while Washington is off a 14-3 run in their previous 17 games prior to last night's rain shortened 6-2 loss to L.A. The Nationals will send Max Scherzer (7-4, 2.14 ERA) to the mound and he has given up more than two runs just twice this season in 15 starts but has had poor support especially at home where he has loss his last three starts. The Dodgers will start Julio Urias (9-3, 3.95) who with that ERA and nine wins has received plenty of support when hurling. LA is 4-0 against the Nats this season and have outscored them 19-7. Oddsmakers have Scherzer an underdog at home and that speaks volumes. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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07-01-21 | Padres v. Reds -115 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
San Diego at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Padres- The Padres swept a 4-game series earlier this season against the Reds in San Diego and can sweep this 3-game set and the season series in Cincinnati with a win tonight. The Padres will go with left-hander Ryan Weathers (3-2, 2.47 ERA) who will make his ninth start and 15th appearance of the season. The Reds will counter with the hottest pitcher in their rotation as Luis Castillo (3-10, 5.14) gets the call in the series finale. The right-hander finished June with a 2-2 record and a 1.71 ERA in five starts. Over five starts in the month, he was 2-2 with a 1.71 ERA. One of the losses was to the Padres in a 3-2 game on June 20. Castillo surrendered three runs (two earned) in six innings. Take the REDS! |
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06-30-21 | Suns v. Clippers +1 | Top | 130-103 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at LA Clippers 9:00 ET Clippers (+) over Suns- here we go again with the Clippers who have become so predictable I can't wait for their next game and only wish that his was a Best of 21 series. It's simple, go down 0-2 and then make a series out of it it's what they do! L.A.'s Paul 'Playoff P' George finally had a game that counted going 15-of-20 from the floor with 13 rebounds as the Suns just couldn't keep pace. Phoenix still has plenty of room only having to win one of the next two but they are some are only 2-10 ATS at LA with one of those 'covers' coming in Game 4 their 84-40 victory! I look for the Clippers to extend the series to seven games and expect an easy win here. Tale LOS ANGELES! |
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06-30-21 | Angels v. Yankees -125 | Top | 11-8 | Loss | -125 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Angles- The Yankees' bats came alive yesterday as they banged out three homers and 11 hits in their 11-5 victory over the Angels as they produced a season high for runs and hits. Today L.A. will start Shohei 'The Nippon Babe' Ohtani (3-1, 2.58 ERA) on the hill against the Bronx Bombers and his fastball averages 95.4 MPH as he makes his 12th start of the season. Ohtani will hit for himself as the MLB Home Run leader (28) will take swings for himself. New York will start Domingo German (4-5, 4.32) who has a six start winless streak working since shutting out Texas on May 20 and is 0-3 with a 6.28 ERA in his last six starts and hasn't gotten past the fifth inning in his past three starts. But, he is 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA in three career appearances against the Angels. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-29-21 | Bucks -6.5 v. Hawks | Top | 88-110 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 19 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Hawks- I've been led to believe that in the long run the 'cream will rise to the top' and I'm thinking that is what is happening in this series. Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead by catching the Bucks unprepared for the Hawks high flying offense but have made the necessary adjustments in Games 2 and 3 holding Atlanta to 25 points less in Game 2 than in Game 1 and 14 points below that number in Atlanta in Game 3. I stated half jokingly that after the way Brooklyn blew out Milwaukee in the first two games of that series that I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucks came back and won it...and they did and 'we' did cash-in. Trae Young is questionable and that may be the death nil for the Hawks. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-29-21 | Marlins -107 v. Phillies | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- One of the best kept secrets in baseball is the talents that take the mound for the Miami Marlins and one of their best is Trevor Rodgers (7-4, 2.08 ERA) whose teammates have dropped four of his last five starts although he has given up three runs once in his last 11 starts while surrendering just 62 hits in 87 innings of work this season. Philadelphia will send out Vince Velasquez (2-2, 4.74) who has himself shown signs of brilliance giving up just 47 hits in 57 innings but has allowed 10 home runs and 33 walks and average of more than 5.6 per nine innings. Marlins are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings including 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Philly. Take MIAMI! |
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06-28-21 | Clippers +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 116-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET Clippers over Suns- Chris Paul is on the brink of playing in his first NBA Finals after 15 frustrating years of falling short as Phoenix needs but one more win to enter their first Championship round since 1993. Los Angeles is still without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Paul 'Playoff P' George depicts the adage 'Statistics never lie but they can be very misleading.' Although leading the Clippers with 23 points last time out he was 5-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-9 from 3-point range before fouling out and was also charged with a technical foul. In Game 3 he once again was LA's leading scorer but was 9-of-26 with six turnovers. But, with the Clippers on the edge of elimination they will scrape and claw until the final horn. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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06-27-21 | Bucks v. Hawks +5 | Top | 113-102 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 8:30 ET As Trae Young goes so go the Hawks as his performance has pretty much dictated the outcome of Games 1 and 2 scoring 48 in the Game 1 win and just 16 in the game 2 loss. So, Young is averaging 29.4 points in the playoffs with the next teammate in scoring is John Collins with just 14.4 ppg. Milwaukee of course has leading scorer, rebounder and assist man Giannis Antetokounmpo at 28.9 points with Khris Middleton next at 22.0 ppg and he is followed by Jrue Holiday (17.1). The Bucks are 2-0 in Game 3 of their playoffs series with the last a win over Brooklyn when down 0-2. But, here's the lowdown...Atlanta is 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall and the Bucks are just 2-5 ATS as road favorites and only 1-5 ATS in their last six Conference Finals. Plus I am always looking to take a team off a 34-point loss to rebound! Take ATLANTA! |
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06-27-21 | Royals -106 v. Rangers | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
Kansas City at Texas 2:35 ET Royals over Rangers- If 'chicks really do dig the long ball' they should squirm when the Rangers' Jordan Lyles (2-5, 5.47 ERA) takes the mound. They should be in the mood soon as he has surrendered 16 home runs already this season while giving up 90 hits in just 77.1 innings. With a career record of 46-71, an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.45 he is very hittable and that is what the Royals need right now as they are struggling having lost 15 of their last 19 games. Kansas City who has a horrendous record of only seven wins in the last 32 meetings including 16-37 at Texas. The Royals will send Brady Singer (3-5, 4.77) to the mound and he hasn't been at his best this season but he surrenders less than one homer a game and he has been throwing better of late. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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06-26-21 | Suns -114 v. Clippers | Top | 84-80 | Win | 100 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 9:00 ET Suns over Clippers- I have to label this game my 'Don't Make Sense' playoff selection. Once again the Clippers went down 0-2 in these 2021 playoffs and managed to win Game 3 and now they are faced with still another 'must win' situation. Phoenix came to Los Angeles laid a huge egg in Game three shooting 39% from the floor and 31% from beyond the arc. The one thing they did well once again was make their free throws as they were 9-of-9 and are 36 of 39 from the charity stripe in this series. The Clippers took advantage of a stale Chris Paul who was just 5-19 from the floor and with a game under his belt I expect a much better performance this time out and so do the oddsmakers. I will explain why I consider this my 'Don't Make Sense' game. LA have owned the Suns over the recent seasons going 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in LA. So how is it the Suns come up favored here? Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 playoff games and 7-2-1 ATS as favorites while the Clippers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after a win of 10 points or more. I have to believe the 'bookies' have this one right...take PHOENIX! |
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06-26-21 | Braves v. Reds -112 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Braves- Interesting matchup of a pair of clubs that are struggling to keep their heads above water with the Braves who have yet to reach .500 this season at Cincinnati who is at .500 after a loss to Atlanta last night. Cincinnati will start right-hander Luis Castillo (2-10, 5.61 ERA) who is making his 16th start of the season while the Braves will send Ian Anderson (5-3, 3.33 ERA) to the hill. Castillo who has a 1st inning ERA 11.40 and 4.21 from that point and started the year 1-8 with a 7.22 ERA in his first 11 starts and is 1-2 with a 2.19 ERA in June holding opponents to a .155 average. Atlanta is just 3-7 I their last 10 road games and 2-5 after a win while going 1-5 in their last six as underdogs. The Reds meanwhile are 6-1 as favorites including 5-0 as home favorites. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-25-21 | Hawks v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 91-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Hawks- The high-flying Hawks swooped down on the Bucks in Game 1 and are fearless and playing with the utmost confidence. Milwaukee on the other hand continues to put themselves in jeopardy as they once again fall behind in a playoff series. Game 2 of a NBA Playoff series provides us with some interesting facts. To start with when a home team favored by 7-or-more points and loses Game 1 outright they are than an amazing 18-2 ATS in Game 2. Atlanta has had the best of Milwaukee going 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings but will have to overcome this unbelievable trend. Look for then Bucks to rebound here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-25-21 | Yankees -118 v. Red Sox | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET Yankees over Red Sox- The last time these two bitter rivals met the Red Sox swept a 3-game set at Yankee Stadium. But, this time around it is New York that has the 'mojo' as they have won 7-of-9 and their last three series as they are starting to hit the ball the way it has been expected. Domingo German (4-4, 4.17 ERA) gets the start for New York and he had no decision against Boston in that series holding the Red Sox to one run and three hits in 5.2 innings. Boston after a great start is beginning to come back to the pack trading water going 10-11 in their last 21 games. The Sox will start Martin Perez (5-4, 4.32) who has given up 12 runs in his last three starts covering 15 innings. Surrendering four homers. Despite the 3-game swept in NY the Red Sox are just 9-23 in the last 32 meetings including 5-1 in their last six at Fenway Park. Take the YANKEES! |
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06-24-21 | Suns -111 v. Clippers | Top | 92-106 | Loss | -111 | 13 h 18 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns over Clippers- There seems to be a pattern with these Clippers as they go down early in these playoff series and then make an epic comeback and advance with or without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Suns with also be without one of their prime time players in Chris Paul whose absence has been overcome by Devin Booker's play. Both starts Paul and Leonard again will be sidelined. Phoenix is 8-0 in their last eight games overall sort of the way they closed last season in the 'Bubble' and they are 23-9 as home favorites. Take the SUNS! |
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06-24-21 | Red Sox v. Rays -117 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Rays finally got off the snide yesterday winning 8-2 over the Red Sox ending their 7-game losing streak. Today they will try and continue a win streak by sending Michael Wacha (1-2, 5.19 ERA) to the hill as he tries to regain his past All-Star form. But, his stats say it won't happen as he surrenders more hits than innings pitched and averages only 5.5 K's per nine innings. Boston will start Nick Pivetta (6-3, 4.36) and he is 0-3 in June with an ERA of 5.66 as he has surrendered six home runs in his last three starts after allowing just three in his first 11 outings. Tampa is 14-3 in their last 17 games against division opponents. Take the RAYS! |
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06-23-21 | Dodgers v. Padres -110 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 15 h 47 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- This should be a great pitching matchup between the Dodgers Trevor Bauer (7-5, 2.45 ERA) and San Diego's Joe (No-hit) Musgrove (4-6, 2.28) a pair among the NL ERA leaders. San Diego has been outstanding at home winning 27 of 41 games including 22-6 in their last 28 and they have won six of the last seven meetings. Los Angeles is 0-5 in their last five road games as underdogs and Bauer is 1-4 lifetime against the Padres. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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06-23-21 | Hawks v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 116-113 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Hawks- Atlanta has certainly shown that they belong as they have won two playoff series against the Knicks and the 76ers. Milwaukee pulled off the biggest surprise in the playoffs to date coming back from and 0-2 deficit after losing Game 2 by 49 points to Brooklyn before rallying for a win in Game 7 over a depleted Nets squad. This line appears to be very high and inviting if you like Atlanta especially when we see that the Hawks are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings at Milwaukee. After two years of having the best record in the NBA and failing early in the playoffs the Bucks can advance to the Finals will a win over Atlanta and they are looking to atone for past failures just to get there. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-22-21 | Clippers v. Suns -4.5 | Top | 103-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns over Clippers- There seems to be a patten with these Clippers as they go down early in these playoff series and then make an epic comeback and advance with or without 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Suns with also be without one of their prime time players in Chris Paul whose absence has been overcome by Devin Booker's play. Both starts Paul and Leonard again will be sidelined. Phoenix is 8-0 in their last eight games overall sort of the way they closed last season in the 'Bubble' and they are 23-9 as home favorites. Take the SUNS! |
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06-22-21 | Braves -106 v. Mets | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET Braves over Mets- After making a run for the NL pennant last year the Braves have yet to show the form that vaulted them into the Championship series against the Dodgers and they trail the Mets by 7-games this season. So it seem a bit off that Atlanta is made a small favorite at New York will will start Marcus Stroman (6-5, 2.34 ERA) who pitched at least six innings in eight straight starts and he is 4-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four career starts against the Braves. Atlanta will start Charlie Morton (6-3, 4.03) and he is 1-3 with a 3.52 ERA in nine starts against New York. This 'price' doesn't look right to me...take ATLANTA! |
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06-21-21 | Indians v. Cubs -133 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -133 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Indians- What's left of the Cleveland Indians rotation is hurting and have a very unique situation with their starting rotation. The team has 39 wins and they have only three pitchers that have more than one win. With Bieber (7-4) and Plesac (4-3) on the IL it leaves just Aaron Civale (10-2, 3.48 ERA) as the three starters have accounted for 21 wins. Chicago will start Adbert Alzolay (4-5, 4.06) who is getting his first start coming off the IL and has pitched much better at home where he has a 3.40 ERA and where the Cubs have won his last four starts, Chicago splits have them 24-12 at home while the Indians are 1-4 in their last five road games. Take CUBS! |
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06-20-21 | Hawks v. 76ers -7 | Top | 103-96 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 29 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 8:00 ET 76ers (-) over Hawks- It was a great run for Atlanta who has surprised the entire NBA in the progress they have made in the past season but as the Beatles said...It's all over now! The 76ers did what they had to do in their winning when facing elimination and that is something the Hawks will face for the first time. They would have to continue their torrid shooting and that's Trae Young's department while the rest of the crew struggles as they missed 11 of 24 free throws last time out. Atlanta will be without DeAndre hunter and most likely without Bogdan Bogdanovic and they just don't have the depth of the Sixers. Atlanta is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games and are only 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Philly. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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06-20-21 | Indians v. Pirates -121 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -121 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
Cleveland at Pittsburgh 1:05 ET Pirates over Indians- Prior to this series start these team were headed in opposite directions as Pittsburgh had lost 10 in-a-row scoring just 22 runs while the Indians had won four straight and 10-of-14. But, things have turned since Friday as the Pirates put up 17 runs taking the two meetings. Cleveland is send left-hander Sam Hentges (1-1, 7.57 ERA) to the hill and he will face right-hander JT Brubaker (4-5, 3.88). The Indians have struggled on the road in inter-league play going 2-8 in their last 10 games and are 1-5 last six against righties. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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06-19-21 | Bucks +2 v. Nets | Top | 115-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:30 ET Bucks over Nets- Let me start by saying at at Pick-em or close enough that you will just have to pick the winner to win the bet. Now, here's the deal, NBA home teams own a 109-31 record in Games 7 and Milwaukee is 2-8 in their playoff Game 7's. Now, we are concerned as to who will actually play for the injured Nets as Irving is most likely out and Harden hasn't been the same and Durant is on another planet while playing at home. Here's a crazy stat, the Bucks are 31-15-1 ATS in the last 47 meetings but Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS at home. This line is just too inviting with all those home team stats so I must go the other way. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-19-21 | Marlins +107 v. Cubs | Top | 11-1 | Win | 107 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Miami at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Marlins over Cubs- To start with this 'price' is way out of line when you consider that Miami is 14-25 on the road while then Cubs are 24-11 at home. Chicago is a meager -120 and it really doesn't make much sense until you look and see what the starting pitchers have done lately. Cubs starter Jake Arrieta (5-7, 5.14 ERA) is slumping and is 0-3 with a 7.47 ERA in his last four starts but, he is 8-1 with a 3.64 ERA in 12 career starts against Miami. The Marlins just ended a 4-game losing streak and will send Pablo Lopez (2-4, 3.12) to the hill and he has pitched in hard luck so far this season but things turn for him here. Take MIAMI! |
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06-18-21 | Rays v. Mariners +102 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 102 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Rays- Michael Wacha (1-1, 4.54 ERA) gets the nod for Tampa Bay and he hasn't been shown anything in his past six MLB appearances. He has managed to throw three innings only once in his last six starts and is averaging just 2.1 innings and 32 pitches per start. Seattle will send lefty Yusei Kikuchi (3-3, 3.67) to the mound and he is off a 7-inning shutout of Cleveland and he has allowed just 54 hits in 74 innings with 75 strike outs. The Rays are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings against the Mariners including just 3-10 at Seattle. Take the MARINERS! |
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06-18-21 | Jazz v. Clippers +2 | Top | 119-131 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:10 ET Clippers (+) over Jazz- Utah the No. 1 seed in the West grabbed a 2-0 series lead with a pair of wins at home but now have dropped three straight for the first time this season and are on the brink of elimination against a wounded but 'game' opponent on the Clippers. Los Angeles will be without two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka who is out of the playoffs because of back surgery. Utah's Donovan Mitchell says that his sore right ankle that keep him out for 18 games has worsened during this series. Utah is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 at LA against the Clippers and are 4-0 ATS as road favorites while the Clips are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games...Take the CLIPPERS! |
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06-17-21 | Nets v. Bucks -5.5 | Top | 89-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 8:30 ET Bucks (-) over Nets- My first impression of Game 6 is that the oddsmaker is giving Milwaukee plenty of room to win and not 'cover' in this the highest point-spread in this series. This is what bothers me, yes I understand Irving is out but Harden is back and even at 80% he's good enough to be an asset and this 'price' makes me think the Bucks are more than likely going to run away from the Nets here. The 'number' is just too inviting and Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS as playoff dogs and 0-4 ATS in their last four games when underdogs. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-17-21 | White Sox v. Astros -127 | Top | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over White Sox- Not a bad pitching matchup between a pair of clubs that will meet sometime day the road when they are in the playoffs. Chicago is sending Dylan Cease (5-2, 3.38 ERA) to the hill against Houston's Jose Urquidy (4-3, 3.77) and both have been impressive at times. Both of them have allowed 10 less hits than innings pitched and their K-to-BB ratio is 55-11 for Jose and 83-22 for Dylan. Astros tough at home against right-handers going 81-38 last 119 and are 6-2 against the white Sox. Take HOUSTON! |
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06-16-21 | Clippers +3 v. Jazz | Top | 119-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Jazz- It's like they're playing with 'us' the way los Angeles hangs the fruit out to their opponents and then snatches it away before the befuddled pray. Aside from that this is a No. 1 seed at home with the line under a long range field goal and we aren't even in the conference finals yet. Just saying it looks way short to me and after a pair of blow out home wins the Clippers are really cocky and usually I don't favor that but LA is loving their role and brimming confidence. Meanwhile, the Jazz have to be shaken to their core as the were totally dominated in the last two and being the No. 1 seed brings a different pressure and attitude and their karma seems shot. The lone tells the tale...Take the L.A. CLIPPERS! |
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06-16-21 | Twins -116 v. Mariners | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
Minnesota at Seattle 10:10 ET Twins over Mariners- I know, I know, I heard ya but I've got to back this kid Bailey Ober (0-0, 4.85 ERA) who has 15 K's in 13 innings out of Triple-A where he struck-out 100 batters while walking just nine. Don't you want to root for this kid! Why else wound this broken down bum of a team be favored on the road. Seattle starter Justin Sheffield (5-5, 4.91) has struggled in his sophomore season as he has surrendered 69 hits in 58.2 innings (not too good). I'm taking the Twins and I understand your having reservations about but just think if the kids any good we'll ride him the rest of the season and maybe some will catch life...MINNESOTA. |
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06-15-21 | Bucks v. Nets +4.5 | Top | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- Confused? I am! When Brooklyn went up 2-0 I whispered 'The Bucks look so bad they might win the series' but, was I half joking or completely joking. Either way with Irving going down and Durant the last man standing among the Big-3 can the Nets regroup as a home underdog. Milwaukee is just punk enough to get beat or win under the number while they don't shoot well on the road and Durant had his two poor shooting nights in Milwaukee. Tough call but my gut says take the injured party...play BROOKLYN! |
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06-15-21 | Reds -106 v. Brewers | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Reds over Brewers- I've got to say one thing about Cincinnati starter Luis Castillo (2-9, 6.47 ERA) and that is when he takes the mound he gets a decision. He had lost seven straight starts before defeating St. Louis and then was beaten last time out by these same Brewers while allowing just one hit in 5.2 innings. As a matter of fact he has allowed just four hits in his last 12 innings of work and the Reds have won six straight on the road. Milwaukee has the pitching but their lineup hasn't produced the runs needed and are just 3-7 when playing teams with winning records. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-14-21 | Rays -105 v. White Sox | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Rays over White Sox- The AL's two best go head-to-head in Chicago where Tampa Bay will be entertained by the White Sox. The Rays have played one more game a win that makes 42 while the White Sox have 41 wins and both have lost 24, so for this game to be a Pick'em is fair enough. Chicago is an AL best 25-10 at home and will send Lance Lynn (7-1, 1.37 ERA) to the mound and he'll be opposed by the Rays might-righty Tyler Glasnow (5-2, 2.57) who starts for the best road team in the league at 23-10. TB 10-2 in their last 12 against teams with winning records and they are 5-1 in their last six games in Chicago. Tough to go against Lynn but it's...TAMPA BAY! |
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06-14-21 | 76ers v. Hawks +3.5 | Top | 100-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over 76ers- The Hawks were flying high after running past the Knicks and jumping out to a huge early lead in Game 1 at Philadelphia posting an easy win. Well, nothing has come easy since the third quarter of Game 1 as the 76ers have decided to play like men and Atlanta hasn't been up to the task. The Sixers broke the Hawks 13-game home winning streak and now it's time for the Hawks to re-establish the home court swagger and they are good enough to show it. Take ATLANTA! |
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06-13-21 | Nets v. Bucks +2 | Top | 96-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:00 ET Bucks (+) over Nets- There is 1:20 left in Game 3 with the Nets holding a 3-point lead after a Kevin Durant bomb and I'm thinking same old story with Milwaukee. Here they've blown a 21-point lead and they about to go down 0-3 and then the 'phone rang!' The Bucks come-back win was due largely because neither Durant nor Irving saw the ball again as Bruce Brown took over for the Nets and missed three shots and the beat-goes-on. There is no question Brooklyn is the superior team but maybe the 'Greek' can make a 3-pointer or two because he has no chance at the Free Throw line. Still, 'Karma' is a freaky thing and right now it sits with the Bucks. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-13-21 | Yankees v. Phillies -125 | Top | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 4 h 57 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Phillies over Yankees- Philadelphia came up with another 'walk-off' win yesterday as the Yankees defense let them down once again when it counted. Philly will start Aaron Nola (4-4, 4.06 ERA) who is making his 14th start of the season and his second career start against New York and in his only appearance against them he last six inning giving up one run on three hits last season. The Yankees will start Domingo 'wife-beater' German (4-3, 3.12) who has allowed three runs or fewer in nine consecutive starts but has no record against the Phils. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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06-12-21 | Jazz v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 106-132 | Win | 100 | 12 h 9 m | Show |
Utah at L.A. Clippers 8:30 ET Clippers (-) over Jazz- We have seen this scenario before and the question is...will we see the same result? The Clippers are once again down 0-2 in a Best-of-7 series having dropped a pair in Utah, with the difference being that this time they at least return home down 0-2 for a Game 3. In their series against Dallas they had to deal with Luca Doncic and things haven't gotten any easier as Donovan Mitchell is averaging 41 points in the series with six 3-pointers in each game. The Jazz have always given the Clips fits as they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 visits to LA and 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. But, even the Clippers don't believe that they can come back if the fall down 0-3. So, they win, but by how many...is this like the Bucks win, a non-cover or a trouncing, but it's true is Utah is a better team but they fall short here. Take CLIPPERS! |
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06-12-21 | Astros v. Twins +102 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 102 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Houston at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over Astros- One of the most disappointing MLB clubs this season has to be the Twins who are currently 13-games under 500 and are just 13-20 at home. Today they will host the best offensive team in baseball as the Astros lead the Majors in batting, runs, OPS and fewest strikeouts. Minnesota who has had a power failure this season after leading the AL in homers last season is 29th of 30 in pitching runs allowed, home runs allowed 27th and 29th in opponents OPS. The Twins lone bright spot in their rotation has been Jose Barrios (6-2, 3.58 ERA) who has won his last four decisions and has allowed just 59 hits in 70.1 innings of work. Take MINNESOTA! |
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06-11-21 | 76ers v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 127-111 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:03 ET Hawks over 76ers- After shooting the lights-out in Game 1 the Hawks returned to Earth and fell in Game 2 to Philadelphia as Joel Embiid dominated play. The series switches to Atlanta where the Hawks have won 13 straight since April 15 including six straight over the 76ers. The Sixers who have struggled on the road are 6-18-2 away from home against teams with winning records and are 7-15 ATS in the last 22 meetings overall while the hawks are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games. Take ATLANTA. |
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06-10-21 | Clippers +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 111-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Jazz- The Clippers managed to blow a 13-point lead in Game 1 but still got the money as the points came into play. Donovan Mitchell was the key to the Utah come-from-behind win as he scored 32 of his 45 points in the second half. Los Angeles has always had problems against the Jazz as they are just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings and 8-21-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings in Utah. But, this Clippers squad is motivated and will prevail here. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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06-10-21 | Blue Jays -111 v. White Sox | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -111 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Toronto at Chicago WS 8:10 ET Blue Jays over White Sox- A pair of veteran lefties will face-off in Chicago where the White Sox will send Dallas Keuchel (4-1, 4.25 ERA) to the bump against Toronto's Hyun Jin Ryu (5-3, 3.23) who will face the White Sox for the first time in his career while Keuchel is 4-0 with a 4.78 ERA in six career starts against the Jays. It's seems a bit off that the Blue Jays are favored on the road against the AL Central Division leader although they play every game on the road they are 8-3 when not hosting. The White Sox are 7-20 in their last 27 games as underdogs. Take TORONTO! |
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06-10-21 | Nets v. Bucks -3.5 | Top | 83-86 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Bucks over Nets- I've seen plenty of NBA playoff games in my time and I seen teams get routed by superior clubs but I don't ever recall a team no matter how high or low a seed is ranked dominate a team the way Brooklyn abused in the first two games of this series. Game 1 was never as close as the scored indicated and the Nets just won for fun as we would say. Milwaukee lost by 20-points four different times this season and they responded with a win by an average 18.8 points after each loss. Brooklyn is 2-7 ATS in their last nine playoff games and the Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last five as playoff favorites. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-09-21 | Indians +116 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
Cleveland at St. Louis 8:15 ET Indians over Cardinals- Cleveland like most MLB clubs are searching for starting pitching and they have gone to their bullpen in hopes of filling the void. So, the Indians will start Jean Carlos Mejia (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has yet to allow a run in eight innings work in five relief appearances surrendering just three hits. St. Louis will counter with veteran starter Adam Wainwright (3-5, 4.19) who has been banged around in his last two starts while the Red Birds are playing dead and have lost their last six games and are 4-7 in Wainwright's 11 starts this season. The Tribe have won 4-of-5 meetings in St. Louis and are 8-3 in their last 11 games as underdogs while the Cards are 3-10 against teams with winning records. Take CLEVELAND! |
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06-08-21 | Clippers +4 v. Jazz | Top | 109-112 | Win | 101 | 14 h 17 m | Show |
Los Angeles Clippers at Utah 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Jazz- I kind of like this side as the Clippers enter this series as the underdog up against Utah the No.1 seed. LA laid down the final weekend in order to face Dallas yes, but they also knew it would be Utah next. They got what the wanted and took the Mavericks down as the cream rose to the top and now they play a Utah team that has never been in this position as they were always positioned behind at least the Lakers and more. The Jazz had that incredible run that pushed them so far ahead they were just on cruise control the final eight weeks. There is one tiny little thing...the Clippers just get hammer by Utah year after year as they are not only 3-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings but in Utah they are 8-20-1 ATS in last 29 meetings in Salt Lake. Sooo, we DO have a chance! It's times like these I have to remember that 'the future doesn't equal the past' or something like that! Personally, I can say that I am 'playing' this game. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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06-08-21 | Astros -124 v. Red Sox | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Astros over Red Sox- MLB's two big cheaters face-off in Fenway Park and we are trying to figure out which illegal spies will be in full force. Houston sends left-hander Framber Valdez (1-0, 1.64 ERA) to the mound after he held Boston to one run and struck out 10 over seven innings in his second start of the season June 2. The Red Sox counter with southpaw Martin Perez (4-2, 3.09) and Perez is 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA in his past seven starts. He is 8-4 with a 2.46 ERA in 13 career starts against the Astros. Valdez picked up the first win of his career against the Red Sox with his brilliant performance last week. He is 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA in three games (one start) against Boston. Take HOUSTON! |
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06-07-21 | Cubs +114 v. Padres | Top | 4-9 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Diego 10:10 ET Cubs over Padres- Chicago's Adbert Alzolay (4-4 3.62 ERA) has 58 K's in the season and in his last three outings 1.53 ERA with 19 K's and four walks covering 17.2 innings. The Padres are floundering going 2-6 in their last 8 while Cubs had lost 3-straight to the Giants before Sunday's win. The Cubs are 21-8 versus lefties and that's what's starting for San Diego Ryan Weathers, (2-2, 2.06) he has been good, but it won't be enough here. Take THE CUBS! |
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06-07-21 | Nuggets +4.5 v. Suns | Top | 105-122 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 9 m | Show |
Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Suns- The 'long guns' have made their mark early in the NBA playoffs as Devin Booker along with Trae Young are bombing away from ridiculous lengths and dominating the score board. Both clubs held service in their opening round matchups as the No. 2 seeded Suns upended the Lakers in five games and No. 3 Denver jettisoned upstart Portland in six games. The Nuggets seem like the most 'unlikely' side of the day as they enter the injured party with Jamal Murray sidelined. The Mile-High club has more playoff experience and are 12-51- ATS in their last 18 games as playoff underdogs. Although Phoenix took it outright to the Lakers from start to finish but, they have always struggled against the Nuggets. The Suns have gone 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings overall and 3-7 ATS at home. Take DENVER! |
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06-06-21 | Cubs -106 v. Giants | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 4:05 ET Cubs over Giants- This could end up a great pitching matchup if they let the starters last as long as they can as Chicago will send veteran Kyle Hendricks (6-4, 4.62 ERA) to the mound to face the Giants Johnny Cueto (4-1, 3.45). After winning 9-of-10 Chicago has dropped three straight to San Francisco as their pitching has faltered. It seems a bit odd that the Cubs be favored on the road in SF after losing three straight as the Giants are 18-8 at home. Hendricks is 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA in his last four starts while Cueto is 9-9 lifetime with a 3.41 ERA against the baby bears. Seems odd but take CHICAGO! |
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06-06-21 | Hawks +3 v. 76ers | Top | 128-124 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Hawks (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid status for this game is up in the air as suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee and his availability is in doubt. Even if he plays I question just how effective he will be. Embiid missed 21 of the 72 games played this season and the 76ers were 10-11 without him and won Game 5 against the Wizards in the playoffs. Atlanta like Philly need just five games to advance against New York and are playing their best basketball going 27-11 since Nate McMillan took over on March 1. Atlanta is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings and they could take this outright on the floor. Take the high flying HAWKS! |
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06-05-21 | Bucks +4 v. Nets | Top | 107-115 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Bucks (+) over Nets- A great match-up of the two top scoring teams in the NBA with the Bucks the leader at 120.1 per contest and Brooklyn a tad behind averaging 118.6. In actuality the nets probably have more offensive potential as their number were accomplished with the Big-3 (Durant, Irving and Harden) playing only 11 game together. But, I seem to believe that after the way Milwaukee was jettisoned from the playoffs early the past two years that they are on a playoff mission this season. Although the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs they are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings in Brooklyn and the nets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 as home favorites. Take no attention to any of that stuff. Just take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-05-21 | Indians v. Orioles -118 | Top | 10-4 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Cleveland at Baltimore 4:05 ET Orioles over Indians- This one sets up as a pitching duel between respective aces between a pair of also-rans. Cleveland will send Aaron Civale (7-2 3.28 ERA) out to pitch against Baltimore's John (No-hit) Means (4-1, 2.05) who was tagged with his first loss of the season his last time out against the White Sox as the Orioles have lost his last four starts. The numbers and trends are not favorable for Baltimore as they are coming off a 14-game losing streak and that will skew the results (although they are part of the overall trends for sure). Take BALTIMORE! |
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06-04-21 | Clippers v. Mavs +2.5 | Top | 104-97 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Clippers- It appears to me that there has been a 'changing of the guard' so to speak as LeBron James fades in the twilight of his career Luka Doncic has emerges as the most dominate big game in the game and he needn't play near the basket. Limited by a neck strain Doncic had 42 points and 14 assists last time out and the Clippers can not find a way to slow him down. Dallas has won four of the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs. The Clippers are 2-6 in their last eight road games and 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. Take DALLAS! |
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06-04-21 | Nationals +105 v. Phillies | Top | 2-1 | Win | 105 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Nationals over Phillies- The last time Philadelphia played a baseball game they scored 17 runs on Tuesday as they destroyed the Reds with seven home runs. After a rainout on Wednesday and Thursday off the Phillies have had three full days to pat themselves on the back. Prior to that outburst Philadelphia had gone six games scoring a total 12 runs losing 5-of-6. Tonight, they will start their ace Zack Wheeler (4-2, 2.52 ERA) who is 6-1 with a 4.45 ERA in 21 starts lifetime against the Nationals. Washington will start Max Scherzer (4-4, 2.34) and he has dominated the Phillies going 11-4 with a 2.70 ERA in 21 starts including 5-1 at Philly. Take WASHINGTON! |
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06-03-21 | Cubs +115 v. Giants | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:45 ET Cubs over Giants- A pair of hot clubs and Division leaders meet in San Francisco with the Giants winners in 6-of-8 and the Cubs who have won 9-of-10. Former Reds hurler Anthony DeSclafani (4-2, 3.56 ERA) gets the start for the home team and he is 4-3 with a 3.91 ERA in 12 starts against the Cubs surrendering 13 home runs. Zach Davies (2-2, 4.65) get the nod for Chicago and he is 1-2 against SF with a fine 2.10 ERA in six career starts. The Cubs are 4-0 in the last four meetings and the beat goes on...take the CUBS! |
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06-02-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | Top | 103-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- After winning the opening game of this series with Atlanta I have stubbed my toe since and this one 'kills' me personally as the Knicks seem to have lost their confidence and it has a lot to do with Julius Randle's struggles which are being cause by the hounding dog-it Hawks defense. It seems New York coach Tom Thibodeau knows this team over-achieved this season and can't find the answers. A handicapper I respect told me you have to 'take the Knicks because you can only lose once' and I responded 'I would rather WIN'! It pains me but...take ATLANTA! |
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06-02-21 | Padres v. Cubs -114 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
San Diego at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Padres- The Cubs to the surprise of many are atop the NL Central and have won six straight series with their win over the Padres yesterday. San Diego has lost three straight for the first time since April 21 and also lost Fernando Tatis, Jr. who as injured Tuesday. The Pods will start Dinelson Lamet (1-0, 2.57 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA against the Bubs in just two appearances while Chicago will start Adbert Alzolay (3-4, 3.81) who has worked at least five innings in eight of his nine starts. The Cubs have won 11 of the last 16 meetings including 4-1 at Wrigley Field. As manger David Ross said 'we are playing our best baseball of the season' and I will back them here. Take CUBS! |
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06-01-21 | Blazers +2 v. Nuggets | Top | 140-147 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- This Best-of-7 series is tied at two wins apiece after Portland was able to get even at 2-2 after posting a 20-point home win last time out. Denver now has the home court advantage and yet the high seed is just a 1.5-point favorite at home. That sends a message to me that the Trailblazers are the play as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 6-2 ATS as underdogs in their last eight in that role. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Denver and I believe that they win this one easy...take PORTLAND! |
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06-01-21 | Padres v. Cubs -100 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
San Diego at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Padres- Two of the hottest clubs in the NL face-off once again in Chicago where the Cubs who are 7-1 in their last eight games and 12-3 in their last 15 are up against the Padres who are 16-5 in their last 21 games. San Diego will send rookie left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-1, 1.31 ERA) to the hill against Chicago veteran Kyle Hendricks (5-4, 4.63) who has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and is 6-2 with a 2.68 ERA against San Diego holding their line-up to a .219 batting average. Take the CUBS! |
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06-01-21 | Lightning v. Hurricanes -109 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Carolina 7:30 ET Hurricanes over Lightning- Carolina is a tough clubs that has played four straight overtime games with two of them stretching into double-overtime before falling in Game 1 to the Lightning. Tampa Bay is the defending NHL Champions and each team has scored 21 goals in nine tight matchups this season. The home team is 4-2 in the last six meetings and Carolina is 65-33 in their last 98 home games. Being down 0-1 in the Best-of-7 I look for the Hurricanes to rally here. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-31-21 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5.5 | Top | 120-113 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 14 m | Show |
Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Utah who had a great 3-point run earlier in the season when the 'covered' 19 of 21 games while having four players shooting over 40% at the season's mid-point. The Jazz ended up shooting 38.9% as a team from 3-point range but ended up fourth in the league. Utah won Game 3 easily and are 26-12 ATS after an ATS win while Memphis is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as underdogs including 5-1 ATS as home dogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-31-21 | Rays v. Yankees -103 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -103 | 5 h 37 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 1:05 ET Yankees over Rays- Talk about ships passing in the night as the Yankees were swept in Detroit for the first time in 21 years and have lost 5-of-6 while Tampa Bay is on a 15-1 tear. Tampa Bay swept the first series (3-0) in New York and are 8-1 in their last nine at Yankee Stadium and 6-3 on the year against New York. Rick Hill (3-2, 3.63 ERA) will start for the Rays and he is 3-2 with a 4.05 ERA in 13 appearances against the Yanks. The Bronx Bombers will send Jameson Taillon (1-3, 5.06) to the bump and he is 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in a pair of starts against the Rays. I'm looking for the New York to regain some 'Yankee Pride' and win this one. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-30-21 | Lightning v. Hurricanes -103 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Carolina 5:00 ET Hurricanes over Lightning- Carolina is a tough clubs that has played four straight overtime games with two of them stretching into double-overtime. Tampa Bay are the defending NHL Champions and were outscored 18-17 in eight tight matchups this season and were out-pointed by the Hurricanes on the season. The home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings and Carolina is 65-32 in their last 97 home games. That's a big enough sample for me. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-30-21 | Reds +108 v. Cubs | Top | 5-1 | Win | 108 | 6 h 32 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Reds over Cubs- Cincinnati who started the season as the hottest hitting team in MLB has fallen back of late losing 7-of-10 including their last two at Chicago to the Cubs. Tyler Mahle (3-2, 3.75 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds and he is off his best performance of the year out-dueling the Nationals Max Scherzer throwing 5+ innings allowing no runs and only three hits. Chicago will send out veteran Jake Arrieta (5-4, 4.37) who mis 7-3 lifetime against the Redlegs but one of those losses can April 30 when he was bombed for seven runs in 3.1 innings. The Cubs have won six straight and 10-2 in their last 12 home games. Still, with this price the Reds should prevail. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-30-21 | Knicks +5 v. Hawks | Top | 96-113 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 20 m | Show |
New York at Atlanta 1:00 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- This series was set up as a match between a pair of scoring leaders in Atlanta's Trae Young and the Knicks Julius Randle. The face-off has been failure for Randle as he has gone from averaging 37.3 points against the Hawks to 14.7 points in this series and is shooting 24% in the playoffs and his assists are down from 6.7 to 3.3 per game. Atlanta is young (HA) and hungry as are the Knicks but have struggled against New York when playing as hosts. The Knicks are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings including 18-7-1 ATS in Atlanta and they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and 9-3 ATS as road underdogs. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-29-21 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5.5 | Top | 121-111 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 15 m | Show |
Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Okay, Utah's Donovan Mitchell has returned and made an impact in Game 2 of this series scoring 25 points including five long range shots which help the Jazz to even the series at 1-1. These two met once in Memphis this season and Utah won 111-107 as a 4.5-point favorite and were without Mitchell and now with him in the lineup they are only five-point favorites. Memphis is the ninth seed and the Jazz are No.1 and this line seems way short to me. Take the GRIZZLIES |
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05-28-21 | Nets v. Celtics +8 | Top | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Nets- This appears to be the biggest mismatch of the playoffs so far as Brooklyn is at full strength with their Big-3 of Durant, Irving and Harden. The Nets have been hit with one injury since the post season started as forward Jeff Green will be out the rest of this series. Boston's star Jayson Tatum is expected to play despite a swollen right eye injured by Durant in the third quarter in Game 2. This contest marks to return of Kyrie Irving to Boston and the fan reaction will not be pleasant. Look for the Celtics to squeeze out a win here and get the money. Take BOSTON! |
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05-27-21 | Hurricanes -135 v. Predators | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Carolina at Nashville 9:30 ET Hurricanes over Predators- The home team has won all five games in this playoff series with Carolina opening with a pair of wins by a combined 8-2 in goals and then the Predators came home and won a pair of double OT wins. The fact is the Hurricanes are just better and have dominated the series between these two and are 20-8 in the last 28 head-to-head meetings. They are 38-18 as favorites and 20-6 in their last 26 playoff games as favorites. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-27-21 | Cardinals v. Diamondbacks -108 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Cardinals- Okay, I understand how bad Arizona is right now having lost 10 straight 13-of-14 and 19-of-22 after a 15-13 start. What I don't understand is how do the bookies make this a pick-em matchup when the Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 as favorites which they will be by game time. Matt Peacock (1-1, 4.91 ERA) has had one bad outing surrendering seven runs but otherwise has been very effective. He's making his third straight start and is off his best performance of the season allowing one run in 5+ innings against the Dodgers. Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.18) gets the start for St. Louis and he has won three straight decisions which makes this 'price' even more inviting. I'm not falling for it or am being 'suckered.' I'm taking ARIZONA! |
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05-27-21 | Bucks v. Heat +2 | Top | 113-84 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- The defending Eastern Conference Champions are stuck 0-2 in this series and they return home after the worst loss in Heat playoff history. Miami was never in Game 2 after a narrow loss in Game 1 and Jimmy Butler has yet to show up to play scoring just 27 total points in both games. Miami felt that the pressure to win at home was on Milwaukee and that's what they did and now it's the Heats' turn to get hot at home. Take MIAMI! |
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05-26-21 | Hawks +2 v. Knicks | Top | 92-101 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- I would love to have the Knicks here and win but I just don't believe that is going to happen. It has been a breakout year for New York and Julius Randle who just won the NBA's Most Improved Player award. The Knicks who led the NBA in defense are now realizing in the playoffs that they need a bit more on offense as their off-guard position has been their biggest problem. Madison Square Garden will be packed with the starving for a playoff win Knicks fans but they most likely will go home disappointed. Dating back to the olden days New York is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as favorites and I believe this line after a home loss is too inviting. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-26-21 | Braves +121 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-9 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Atlanta at Boston 7:10 ET Braves over Red Sox- Thanks to the Braves for winning yesterday's Power Play release and keeping 'us' afloat. Boston will send Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.59 ERA) to the hill and the Red Sox are 8-1 in his nine starts. Atlanta will send out Drew Smyly (2-2, 5.11) and he is 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his last three starts and he is 3-1 lifetime with a 3.28 ERA against Boston. The Braves have won five straight in Fenway Park and the Red Sox are 1-6 in their last seven interleague games against left-handers. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-26-21 | Penguins +100 v. Islanders | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at New York Islanders 6:30 ET Penguins over Isles- Pittsburgh knows that they blew a golden opportunity Monday night in the 3-2 (2OT) home loss to the Islanders. New York never led in their improbable win as the Penguins out shot the Isles 41-20 and have led just 31 seconds in the entire series outside of Game 4. Pittsburgh is 8-3 in their last 11 road games and 27-12 against the East and New York is 2-5 ocerall and 1-5 against winning teams. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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05-25-21 | Lakers -125 v. Suns | Top | 109-102 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- After posting and winning with Phoenix as an underdog the book-maker is giving me a chance to bet the again but this time getting points at home and this after a 10-point win. Consider Los Angeles is 6-13-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Phoenix and are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games and yet they are favored here. All I can say is with the Suns being 11-4 ATS as underdogs is that the 'books' know something I don't. Maybe Lebron goes nuts but, it's the LAKERS! |
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05-25-21 | Dodgers v. Astros -102 | Top | 9-2 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Dodgers- LA just completed a 3-game sweep of their arch rival Giants in San Francisco and have won seven in-a-row and are 11-1 in the last 12 games while the Astros are on a 3-game slide returning home after going 2-4 on their six game road trip. Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 3.18 ERA) is throwing as good as ever and is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in six career starts against Houston. One of the losses he incurred was at Houston during the playoffs when the Astros were aware of what pitch was coming and Kershaw was irate when is was revealed that Houston was stealing pitches. Anyway Zack Grienke (4-1, 3.77) and is off his best outing in a month allowing just one run in eight innings against Oakland. He was 51-15 with a 2.30 ERA when with the Dodgers from 2013-15 and tonight he takes them down. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-24-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 109-128 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Of all players that I least expect to deliver in the clutch was the difference in Game 1 as Megabucks winner Portland used the experience and scoring capabilities of Carmelo Anthony. Injected in the game late in the 1st quarter Anthony provided the offensive spark needed to propel the Trailblazers past the Nuggets. For Denver Michael Porter replaced Jamal Murray and for the most part the Nuggets never missed a step as they closed the season 12-4 without Murray. But, Portland is 24-13 SU on the road have depth to win again. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-24-21 | Padres v. Brewers -114 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
San Diego at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Brewers over Padres- Look who is leading the NL West, why it's the Padres who have just completed a 9-0 home sweep and have won 12 of 13. Milwaukee is the meantime is 3-6 in their last nine games but have seen the return of Christian Yelich and he means the world of difference for the Brewers. San Diego will start Blake Snell (1-0, 3.79 ERA) who hasn't gone beyond the sixth inning in any of his last 22 starts and has walked 5.6 batter per nine innings. The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff (2-2, 1.58 ERA) to the hill and he has pitched better than his record shows. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-23-21 | Cubs +124 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-1 | Win | 124 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:05 ET Cubs over Cardinals- The NL's fiercest rivalry continues Sunday night where the Cardinals will host the Chicago Cubs who despite Saturday's 2-1 loss in 5-2 in the last seven meetings in St. Louis. Chicago will start Zach Davies (2-2, 5.58 ERA) who is 2-3 lifetime against the Red Birds has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and his mound opponent is veteran Adam Wainwright (2-4, 4.63) who is 17-13 lifetime against the Cubs has struggled of late with an ERA of 5.50 with a 1.50 WHIP his last three starts. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-22-21 | Cubs -106 v. Cardinals | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- What we have here is an unusual situation where a former All-Star Miles Mikolas (0-0, 0,00 ERA) will be making his first start in two years. Three years ago Mikolas was 18-4 before are and shoulder injuries sidelined him missing the entire 2020 season. Chicago will send Adbert Alzolay (2-3, 4.62) who has allowed just 26 hits in 37 innings this season with 39 K's. Cubs have picked up the pace and are 5-1 in their last six games overall and 5-2 in their last seven games against St. Louis. The Cardinals are 3-8 at home against teams with winning records. Take the CUBS! |
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05-22-21 | Heat +5 v. Bucks | Top | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 2:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- There are a number of reasons that I really like Miami here and I'm start with recent history. These two met a week ago in Milwaukee an important game for both with the Bucks prevailing 120-103 for their only 'cover' in their last eight games (1-7, L-8) while the Heat have won 12 of their last 16 SU with the return of a healthy Jimmy Butler and Doran Dragic. The Bucks are the NBA's leading scoring team but they have been here before more than once and every time it's the same scenario they play like a deer caught in the headlights. Take team with true grit. MIAMI! |
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05-21-21 | Grizzlies +5 v. Warriors | Top | 117-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Memphis at Golden State 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- These two met each five days ago both each with 38-33 records and the Warriors (-3) won 113-103 and that is why this game is being played at Golden State. Memphis has been a tough out on the road going 22-14 ATS and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs and 6-2 ATS in their last eight as road underdogs. But, what makes this a difficult call is that Curry belongs in the next higher league and the Warriors are following his cue and are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Everyone understands that the NBA and fans as well want to see Golden State advance here and the money has been pouring in on the Warriors as expected but it is exceptionally heavy and I have to fade that kind of action. Still, there is room for the 'gaff' a win and non-cover by the favorite. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-21-21 | Cubs -115 v. Cardinals | Top | 12-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- The 'overnight' price on this one had the Cubs favored without a starting pitcher not even listed...I the line says anyone is better than the Cardinals Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.35 ERA) is what they figure I guess. What makes this line even more interesting is that the Cubs are 5-12 on the road and St. Louis 14-8 at home. It just doesn't make sense as those trends are just the tip... so they say. Too good to be true. I'm taking the CUBS! |
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05-21-21 | Hurricanes -145 v. Predators | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -145 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Carolina at Nashville 7:00 ET Hurricanes over Predators- The Hurricanes lead this series 2-0 and look to continue their playoff dominance against the Predators. This selection is about numbers a lot of them and they tell the story. Carolina goalie James Reimer is 15-5-1 (2.66 gpg) as a starter and that creates a bad matchup for Nashville as their anemic offense is averaging just 2.7 goals is up against the Hurricanes stingy defense that ranks No. 3 allowing only 2.4 gpg. Carolina as 22-5 in their last 27 as playoff favorites and 12-4 against teams with winning records while the Predators are 0-4 as playoff underdogs. Although they are 7-1 at home and 18-8 overall but just 6-16 against teams with winning records. Trends tell it all. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-20-21 | Red Sox v. Blue Jays -134 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -134 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Boston vs Toronto 7:35 ET Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston has been one of the biggest surprises this season and they have the second best batting average (.263) in baseball and have an undefeated starter in Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.16 ERA) on the mound against the Blue Jays and they are 7-1 in his starts. Toronto will send out the very 'overrated' Steven Matz (5-2, 4.29) who has shown signs maturing on the hill. Blue Jays are 10-6 in their Florida home but will be moving to another minor league park in Buffalo on June 1. Good luck!Take TORONTO! |
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05-20-21 | Panthers +115 v. Lightning | Top | 6-5 | Win | 115 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
Florida at Tampa Bay 6:30 ET Panthers over Lightning- We posted the road favorite Tampa bay in the first two games at Florida and today with a staying with the road clubs although they are now underdogs. The Panthers played well during the regular season against Tampa Bay and will have Chris Driedger in the net and he allows just 2.07 goals per start. Florida is No. 1 in shots on goal per game and are 4-1 in their last five road games and 6-2 in their last eight overall despite the pair of playoff losses to the Lightning. Take the PANTHERS! |
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05-19-21 | Warriors v. Lakers UNDER 219 | Top | 100-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Warriors/Lakers (UNDER)- I'm going to be forced to bombard you with stats and trends for this selection and you'll understand why I like it so. Start with the season records of both clubs as Golden State is 30/42 to the Under on the season and the Lakers were 28/43 to the under. GS is 19-7 Under on the road and the under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. LA #2 defense and #22 offense playing right into the total. Curry under average by 9-points against LA. Play UNDER! |
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05-19-21 | Spurs +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 96-100 | Push | 0 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 7:30 ET Spurs (+) over Grizzlies- San Antonio has staggered to the finish line as they have dropped their last four and 10 of their last 12 straight up and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. But, there is a key factor in their favor and that is their road record where they are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games away from the Alamo. Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-19-21 | Rays v. Orioles -113 | Top | 9-7 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rays- It might appear that order has been restored with Tampa bay having won five in-a-row and the Orioles having lost 5-of-6. But, Baltimore has a budding ace in John Means (4-0, 1.21 ERA) who is the real deal and he is 3-1 with a 3.25 ERA in five appearances against Tampa. The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (2-3, 4.20) and he is 3-1 with a 3.24 ERA against the O's. They stop the bleeding here. Take BALTIMORE! |
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05-18-21 | Lightning -117 v. Panthers | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Florida 8:00 ET Lightning over Panthers- Florida defeated Tampa Bay twice in the final week of the regular season winning 5-1 and 4-0 to gain home ice for this playoff season. In Game 1 (Megabucks winner) the Lightning turned the tables and won 5-4 to negate the Panthers home ice advantage. The Panthers will be without one of their top players as center San Bennett has been suspended for this game for 'boarding' and that will hurt. The fact that Tampa bay is the favorite on the road might be surprising but they are 5-1 in their last six Playoff games as road favorites and are 13-6 in the last 19 meetings. Take TAMPA BAY! |