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09-10-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | Top | 110-100 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers vs Houston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Lakers- When looking at this series I get the feeling that the :Lakers are blowing Houston out, but that's not the case as the series is just 2-1 LA and today is Game 4. Houston hasn't changed much in recent seasons they will try and out-run you and out gun you and when they are on they are tough to beat. The problems with shooting teams is the streaks they incur. All that goes by the wayside while Rockets play the Lakers as they dominated L.A. in recent years and are 17-10 ATS in the last 27 meetings and the Lakers are 6-10 ATS as favorites and just 6-11 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-09-20 | Raptors +3.5 v. Celtics | Top | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
Toronto vs Boston 6:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- The well balanced Boston Celtics are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals and the Raptors find themselves in the same position as last season, down 3-2 in a seven game series. Both these clubs have been great all season long and trends say that both of these clubs are worthy of a wager. Even with Serge Ibaka in a walking boot the Raptors will be all in. So take TORONTO! |
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09-08-20 | Reds -103 v. Cubs | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Reds over Cubs- With 18 games left in the 'regular' season the Cubs have a 2.5-game lead over St. Louis while Cincinnati trails by 5.5-games. Today, Chicago will start Alec Mills (3-3, 5.50 ERA) who is 2-0 lifetime against the Reds while he will face Tyler Mahle (1-1, 3.90) who is 1-1 lifetime against Chicago. Mahle has been outstanding allowing just 20 hits in 30 innings with 35 strikeouts with a 1.07 WHIP. Mills has surrendered eight homers in seven starts and falls short today. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-07-20 | BYU v. Navy +1 | Top | 55-3 | Loss | -104 | 19 h 45 m | Show |
B.Y.U. at Navy 8:00 ET Midshipman (+) over Cougars- As always there are a number of ways to approach any game as there is here. BYU has one of the more prolific NCAA passers in Zach Wilson who has thrown for 3,960 yards in two seasons the second of which he missed significant time due to injury. Navy of course is a ground game school (go figure) and led the nation with 360 yards per game in 2019 but now they will be without Malcom Perry who ran for 2017 yards of an overall 3,700 team yards rushing. It won't matter and I'll tell you why after I slip this in. Navy is 7-1 ATS in their last eight at home and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 16 overall and add that the Cougars are 0-7 ATS in their last seven as favorites, but those are not the sole reason 'we' should have the Middies. You know, during the COVID time and even without it the Navy does not take days off. They are together all year long, this is a job, it is their service and they are in sync and have an early season advantage over the others. And by the way, if the line moves Navy is 20-8 ATS at home as favorites..Take NAVY! |
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09-07-20 | Diamondbacks +109 v. Giants | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
Arizona at San Francisco 8:05 ET D'backs over Giants- For me it's about Zac Gallen (1-0, 1.80 ERA) the most impressive one win pitcher in baseball. In 50 innings of work he has 54 strikeouts and has surrendered just 32 hits and his WHIP of 0.80. Arizona with no power and little run producing talent will be up against Giants starter Kevin Gausman (2-2, 4.43) who has been very hit-able his entire career so they may score here. The 'numbers' say Arizona 1-5 as a road favorite and Giants are 5-2 as home dogs. I'm looking to beat the odds...Take the DIAMONDBACKS! |
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09-07-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +1.5 | Top | 111-89 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
Boston vs Toronto 6:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- I can't help but think the Celtics had in their minds that they were leading this series 3-0...and then OG Anunoby changed the playoffs gods over to his side and Boston has been sunk ever since and they know it. How's that sound...we have seen it happen. I could support my instincts with more fodder and stats but they won't matter in the 'Bubble'. So take TORONTO! |
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09-06-20 | Rockets +5.5 v. Lakers | Top | 109-117 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
Houston vs L.A. Lakers 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Lakers- Houston who has not had the respect of NBA pundits who just don't believe in 'small ball' and little respect for any team that doesn't play much defense. All that goes by the wayside while Rockets play the Lakers as they dominated L.A. in recent years and are 17-8 ATS in the last 25 meetings. Houston is 5-1 ATS in their last six as underdogs and the Lakers are 4-10 ATS as favorites and just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-06-20 | Padres +101 v. A's | Top | 5-3 | Win | 101 | 5 h 50 m | Show |
San Diego at Oakland 4:10 ET Padres over A's- The A's evened the series at 1-1 and delivered an 8-4 VHL win for 'us' Saturday and today the AL 'Best in the West' is a pick-em at home.This is a bit disconcerting as Oakland's starter Mike Fiers (4-1, 4.86 ERA) is 14-2 at home since being acquired from Milwaukee. He is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his one career start against the Padres. Garrett Richards (1-2, 4.63) has been tough on the road where he is 1-0 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts. The Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 starts against a right-hander and are 5-0 after a loss while Oakland is 3-7 in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-05-20 | Raptors -105 v. Celtics | Top | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 19 h 40 m | Show |
Toronto vs Boston 6:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- Uh-oh! Funny things happen in sports we've seen it time and again before, I can recall The Cavs down 3-1 and the Mavs having all but eliminate the Heat and then...Shit Happens! The Celtics have to be thinking of how close they were to taking a 3-0 lead in this series and now the Raptors are right back ion it and have got to be feeling great because if it was 0-3 they would have already started packing for the 'Great White North.' The dramatic series changing shot ending Game 3 will buoy the Raptors while depressing the Celtics. Take TORONTO! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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09-04-20 | Phillies v. Mets -120 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- Philadelphia was in a bad way two weeks ago as they were 5-games under .500 but a 4-game sweep of the Nationals and now they have won nine of 10. The Phillies have already swept (3-0) the Mets in a series at Philadelphia and have won five in-a-row against the 'Muts' and are 5-2 in New York. The former 'Whiz Kids' will start Jake Arrieta (2-4, 6.49 ERA) who is struggling and is 1-4 with a 4.06 ERA in New York. As bad as the Mets have been they are still 8-3 at home against teams with winning records. The Amazin's will start Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.00) who has actually thrown better than his record and looks to atone for an earlier season loss to the Phillies. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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09-04-20 | Bucks -5.5 v. Heat | Top | 100-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Milwaukee vs Miami 6:30 ET Bucks (-) over Heat- Having had the Heat in both Games 1 & 2 I feel comfortable switching sides in Game 3. Playing against Miami might not be the wisest though I've had as they are 6-0 both ATS and straight-up in the playoffs and have won 10 of 11 overall in the playoffs and are 6-1 over the Bucks in the last seven meetings. Okay, that's all well and good but the way Milwaukee closed last years playoffs blowing a 2-0 games lead over Toronto and having the media whisper that maybe, just maybe Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't a 'big game' player. Well, Milwaukee finished with the best recored in the NBA and it's time for them to measure up against the Heat. Take the BUCKS! |
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09-03-20 | Raptors v. Celtics +1.5 | Top | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
Toronto vs Boston 5:30 ET Celtics (+) over Toronto- The Raptors had the best 'regular' season finish in the 'bubble' coming away with seven wins in eight games and then went out and swept (4-0) Brooklyn before getting run over by the Celtics in Game 1. Now, it is Boston that is streaking having won six straight and 10 of 11 and are 21-8 ATS as underdogs. Toronto is 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 games following an ATS loss and 8-4 ATS following a straight-up loss and are going down again tonight. Take BOSTON! |
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09-03-20 | Yankees v. Mets -101 | Top | 7-9 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Yankees- The Yankees are hurting in more ways than one as they have four players in their lineup that are hitting .213 or lower withy three starters still under .200 including the 'Hoax' Gary Sanchez who not only can't catch but can't hit either (.130). The is a bad stretch for the bronx Bombers as they have lost 9-of-13 overall and are 3-8 in their last 11 games on the road as well as 1-4 in their last five inter-league games. The Mets on the other hand are 5-1 in their last six games as inter-league underdogs. Mets haven't played that well but are 12-5 in their last 17 home games against teams with winning records. Take M-E-T-S! |
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09-02-20 | Thunder v. Rockets -5.5 | Top | 102-104 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
Oklahoma City vs Houston 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- Oklahoma City has been the most pleasant surprise this NBA season and they have shown resiliency coming back from an 0-2 deficit and then again winning game 6 when facing elimination. The Thunder are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 games as underdogs. Houston on the flip side is just 2-5 ATS as favorites and 3-8 ATS following a straight-up loss. Today the Rockets respond! Take HOUSTON! |
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09-02-20 | Rays v. Yankees -125 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Rays- When this shortened season began the Yankees were the over-whelming favorite to run the table into the post-season. But, it appears that the rays want to have a say in that and had defeated new York six straight times before the Yanks win last night. NY is ladened with injuries to key personal but still have great depth. Tonight, Tampa Bay will start Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.40 ERA) who has had a pair of quality starts after getting bombed his first time out, he is 4-2 with a 3.99 ERA lifetime against New York. The Yanks will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.44) who is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA in five career starts against NY. Despite their recent success the Rays are just 17-38 in their last 55 meetings at Yankee Stadium. Take NEW YORK YANKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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09-01-20 | Jazz -106 v. Nuggets | Top | 78-80 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Utah vs Denver 8:30 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Denver took the opening game of this series and then Utah stormed back with three straight wins before the Nuggets rebounded with a pair of victories to even the series at 3-3.6-2 ATS as playoff favorites. Denver is faced with a franchise first if they can manage a win here as they have never won a playoff series after trailing 3-1 (it has been done11 times in NBA history). On the flip side Utah has never lost a series when leading 3-1 in games and although the Nuggets Jamal Murray has had a pair of 50-point games he has been matched by Utah's Donovan Mitchell who has posted two 50-point games as well. Starting as the higher Denver and as a 4.5-point favorite in Game 1 and now they opened a 1-point dog and have gone to a small favorite. Take UTAH! |
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09-01-20 | White Sox v. Twins +101 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 101 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over White Sox- Minnesota is looking forward to the return of Michael Pineda who was suspended last September and is still considered the twins ace. Pineda was 4-0 against Chicago last season with a 2.88 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will start veteran Dallas Keuchel (5-2, 2.70 ERA) who is 4-3 lifetime against Minnesota but just 1-2 at Target Field where the Twins have defeated the Sox 10 of 14 times and 19 of last 17 meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-31-20 | Padres v. Rockies -108 | Top | 6-0 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 9:40 ET Rockies over Padres- Let me start by saying the San Diego is for real as their latino sluggers Tatis and Machado are leading the way. The Padres haven't been to the post season since 2006 and they have made four trades before the deadline and are serious about picking up some pitching. Tonight they will start one of the hurlers that they have counted on and he is struggling. Garrett Richards (1-2, 5.17 ERA) has been hit hard of late and one start at Coors Field this season he allowed four runs and eight hits in 5.2 innings. German Marquez (2-4, 4.50) and he is 5-2 lifetime against the Padres with 69 K's in 55 innings. San Diego is just 4-12 as road dogs while the Rockies are 6-2 as hosts against the Pods and 4-1 versus the NL West. Take COLORADO! |
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08-31-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +6 | Top | 100-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
Houston vs Oklahoma City 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets-This is strictly a home-and-home series with which ever team is designated to wear their home colors is the winner and has been the case in all five playoff meetings. These two had closed the regular season meetings with the Thunder having a five-game win and cover streak. This game should play toward the 'number' as Houston is just 2-5 ATS in their last s even games after scoring 100 the previous game while the Thunder is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 game following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Take OKLAHOMA CITY |
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08-30-20 | Nuggets +2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 119-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Denver vs Utah 4:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Jazz- Denver won all three regular season meetings and then took a 1-0 lead in the Playoffs by winning Game 1 135-125 in overtime and then dropped the last three before overcoming a 15-point third quarter deficit and won easy 117-107. Utah now has a 3-2 series lead but are still 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Jazz who have come alive are just 4-17-2 ATS in their last 23 games as favorites while the Nuggets are not any better as they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after an ATS win. Denver entered the 6th seed and Utah the 3rd seed and will leave it all on the floor here as they face elimination. Take the NUGGETS! |
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08-30-20 | Braves v. Phillies -119 | Top | 12-10 | Loss | -119 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:10 ET Phillies over Braves- The Phillies after a rough start have pulled themselves up the hard way and have now won five straight to bring them at .500 at 14-14 with 32 games left to play. Philadelphia will start Jake Arrieta (2-3, 4.32 ERA) who is 6-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against Atlanta. The Braves who will debut Huascar Ynoa (0-0, 4.32) as a starter and his road support will be lacking. The Braves who are 2-14 as road underdogs in their last 16 and 2-6 on the road in their last eight. The Phillies have won their last five at home and defeated Atlanta 6-of-8 at home. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-30-20 | Celtics +2 v. Raptors | Top | 112-94 | Win | 100 | 2 h 2 m | Show |
Boston vs Toronto 6:30 ET Celtics (+) over Raptors- The Raptors helped as a Power Play winner over Brooklyn 150-122 and defeated the Nets by 82 points in their four game sweep. Boston swept Philadelphia 4-0 but not necessarily in such dominating fashion. I rarely have problems thing about playing 'against' any team that scores 150 points in a night. The competition near is much tougher and better seasoned than the Nets. The Celtics are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and are 15-5 ATS as underdogs. Toronto is still NBA Champs and they are 6-2 ATS in right playoff games as the favorite. But today...it's BOSTON! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-29-20 | Nationals v. Red Sox +102 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 102 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 7:30 ET Red Sox over Nationals- In a 'new' MLB playoff system that will add more teams into the post-season these two clubs most likely will not qualify. Boston will start Chris Mazza (0-1, 6.35 ERA) who at 30 years of age in making just his 12the MLB start. The Nationals will send Anibal Sanchez ( 1-3, 6.48) who is coming off his first solid performance of the year. Washington beats-up on lefties but are just 6-18 against right handers. Boston who is 66-29 in inter-league games are 5-2 in the last seven meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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08-29-20 | Thunder +5 v. Rockets | Top | 80-114 | Loss | -103 | 21 h 49 m | Show |
Houston vs Oklahoma City 6:30 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- As I said last time out the Rockets hot shooting would taper off and it did in Game 4. The question here is has Houston recovered enough after having fallen off with their 3-point shooting. OKC had won five straight in the series until these playoffs and it seems Houston has been saving it all up for this but the Thunder responded with a win in Games 3 & 4 and have evened the series. As I said before this game will show which club has more character. I don't believe that simply changing uniforms without the benefit of a home crown cheering for you makes much difference although the listed home team has won all four. Ha! The Thunder were one of the league's biggest surprises this season and had the best ATS record in the NBA and with desperate times at hand they will respond. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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08-26-20 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks -132 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -132 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
Colorado at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- Colorado who got off to a quick start in this shortened season but have come back to the pack going 2-8 in their last 10 games and sit with a break-even mark of 15-15 right now. A pair of 1-3 pitchers will take the hill today with inflated ERA. The Rockies send Jon Gray (1-3, 6.23 ERA) to the mound and he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA on the road. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (1-3, 8.33) who despite his record has 35 strikeouts in just 27 innings but his 25 walks have put him behind the 8-ball. Ray contends that his problems were mechanical and he has solved the issue. We will see! The Rockies are 1-8 in their last nine games as underdogs and 15-38 as road underdogs while Arizona is 7-1 in their last eight games as home favorites and are 9-4 over the Rockies in the last 13 meetings. Take the DIAMONDBACKS. Thank you and good luck! |
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08-25-20 | Reds +101 v. Brewers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Reds over Brewers- To start with I think Milwaukee's ship has sailed and their time be it small has passed as they just don't seem to have the mojo needed to compete consistently at the highest level. Hard throwing Brandon Woodruff (1-2, 3.23 ERA) take the hill for the Brewers and he's young with 33 K's in 30.2 innings while surrendering 29 hits, I like him I really do, but he hasn't gone more than five innings before trouble starts. Cincinnati will go with Luis Castillo (0-3, 4.44) who is looking for his first win in this his sixth start. Ever tough on batters he has 36 K's in just 26 innings and he's coming off a poor start against the Royals. Last season with the Reds he was 15-8 with 226 K's in 190 innings and allowed just 139 hits. I expect he returns to form here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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08-25-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets +3 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Utah vs Denver 6:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Jazz- Denver won all three regular season meetings and then took a 1-0 lead in the Playoffs by winning Game 1 135-125 in overtime but have dropped the last three. Utah now has a 3-1 series lead but are still 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Jazz who have come alive are just 4-16-2 ATS in their last 22 games as favorites while the Nuggets are not any better as they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games after an ATS win. Denver entered the 6th seed and Utah the 3rd seed and will leave it all on the floor here as they face elimination. Take the NUGGETS! |
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08-24-20 | Twins v. Indians +108 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Twins- These two will end up fighting it out for the AL Central title and right now Minnesota has a 1.5-game lead over the Indians thanks to a strong 12-3 record at home. The twins have taken 3-of-4 as hosts as the Tribe managed just four runs in three games. All eyes will be on Kenta Maeda (3-0, 2.27 ERA) who took a no-hitter into the ninth against the Brewers Tuesday while striking out 12. His mound opponent for Cleveland will be Aaron Civale (3-2, 2.91) who has 32 strikeouts in 31.2 innings with get this just three walks. I can see Maeda having difficulty staying focused after his huge letdown from losing the no-hitter and as a matter of fact he didn't even figure in the decision. I don't see him being 'up' or sharp for this outing. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-24-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 114-117 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Houston vs Oklahoma City 4:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- As I said last time out the Rockets hot shooting would taper off and it did in Game 3. The question here is has Houston recovered enough after having fallen off with their 3-point shooting. OKC had won five straight in the series until these playoffs and it seems Houston has been saving it all up for this but the Thunder responded with a win in Game 3 and this game will show which club has more character. The Thunder were one of the league's biggest surprises this season and had the best ATS record in the NBA and with desperate times at hand they will respond. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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08-23-20 | Angels +120 v. A's | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Oakland 4:10 ET Angels over A's- You know winning my Megabucks yesterday was fine, but to blow a pair of games in extra innings with leads (Boston) in the 10th and the Phillies blow a late four-run lead at Atalanta. Okay enough of that, well almost and I'm pissed two days ago with the Angels blowing a ninth inning lead to the A's. Okay, now...Dylan Bundy (3-2, 2.48 ERA) will start for L.A. And he is off a beating by the Giants while Oakland will start Frankie Montas (2-2, 4.74) who's control hasn't hit the mark yet. Montas was rocked by Arizona last time out as he complained of upper back stiffness. Take L.A. ANGELS! |
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08-22-20 | Rangers v. Mariners -134 | Top | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 9:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- The lowly Mariners have a ray of hope in youngster Justus Sheffield (1-2, 4.12 ERA) who finally posted his first MLB win after nine big league starts. Texas will start Jordan Lyles (1-2, 7.52) who has allowed 10 earned runs in his last two starts and he is 1-2 with a 5.17 ERA against Seattle. Texas has dropped six straight and is 4-10 against left-handers and 1-6 as road dogs. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-22-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +2.5 | Top | 107-119 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers vs Portland 8:30 ET Lakers (-) over Trailblazers- Portland is the team that many feel can knock the Lakers out of the playoffs as they have given Los Angeles fits over the years going 47-23 ATS in the last 70 regular season meetings. But, this is the playoffs and the Lakers got their 'wakeup' call in Game 1 which was their sixth straight ATS loss to the Blazers. Lillard is hurting and LA gets serious. Take the LAKERS! |
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08-21-20 | Angels -120 v. A's | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Oakland 9:40 ET Angels over A's- Talk about a 'Don't make sense' line on a game this is it today. Andrew Heaney (1-1, 4.74 ERA) was the Angels opening bday starter and things haven't gone as well as he had hoped. Los Angeles has lost four of his five starts to date and he opened the favorite against Oakland who has the best record in the AL and are 11-3 at home and yet an underdog here. Mike Fiers (2-1, 5.96) get his sixth start of the year and his third against the Angels and is 0-1 surrendering nine runs in 7.2 innings. He has allowed seven home runs the second most in the AL. Take the ANGELS! |
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08-21-20 | Celtics v. 76ers +6 | Top | 102-94 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 0 m | Show |
Boston vs Philadelphia 6:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- It really doesn't look the 76ers can play with Boston in this series. Joel Embiid is a one man gang but that hasn't been enough as they have dropped the first two scoring 101 points in both losses. The Sixers bench has not picked up the slack left since Ben Simmons went down but I expect more from them in Game 3. Philly is 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-20-20 | Reds -137 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -137 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals- St. Louis who miss 17 days because of COVID-19 outbreak last played at home on July 26 but have played eight games in five days in Chicago against the Cubs and White Sox. The Reds were also kept off the field because of a minor outbreak and missed four days themselves. The Cardinals have used 21 different pitchers in those eight games in the Windy City and 25 overall this season will start Adam Wainwright (2-0, 1.64 ERA) who has had little success against Cincinnati. He is 10-12 lifetime with a 5.25 ERA and was 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA last season in three starts. The Reds will start Sonny Gray (4-1, 2.05) who has allowed one run or fewer in four of five starts and he is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA in three career starts against the Red Birds. Take CINCINNATI. Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-20-20 | Thunder +2.5 v. Rockets | Top | 98-111 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 55 m | Show |
Oklahoma City vs Houston 3:30 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- Houston did their thing in Game 1 taking 52 3-point shots and when they are falling they are difficult to beat. The surprising Thunder weren't expected to be where they are at this time and will be ready for the Rockets who the have defeated five of the last six meetings. OKC has been under-rated all season and is 41-20 ATS in their last 61 games as underdogs and 10-2 ATS following a loss of 10 points. Houston is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 as favorites and 4-9 after scoring more than 100 points. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-19-20 | Rangers +119 v. Padres | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Texas at San Diego 9:10 ET |
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08-19-20 | 76ers +4.5 v. Celtics | Top | 101-128 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Philadelphia vs Boston 6:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- The Celtics were able to pull off a Game 1 win by outscoring the 76ers 34-20 after falling behind 81-75 early in the fourth quarter. That was Boston's second win in five tries against Philadelphia who will once again be without Ben Simmons while the Celts lost the services of Gordon Hayward who went down with a bad ankle sprain. The point spread trends are heavy on Boston but the Sixers need to show up here. Take PHILADELPHIA! There is a transmission issue...take PHILADELPHIA |
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08-18-20 | Blazers v. Lakers -5.5 | Top | 100-93 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 15 m | Show |
Portland vs L.A. Lakers 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Lakers- While Portland was scratching and clawing for their play-in opportunity the Lakers guaranteed the No 1 seed in the West played uninspired ball with numerous players 'resting' as they lost four of their final five. The Trailblazers have had an emotional run during the restart that will drain their energy. They don't have a glorious playoff record as they are 4-9-1 ATS as a playoff underdog and just 10-26-2 ATS in 38 Conference Quarterfinal games. But, Portland does come to play when the Lakers are their opponent as they are 46-22 ATS in the last 68 meetings overall and that a good size sample. The Los Angeles 'numbers' are all negative as they are 0-5 ATS in their last five overall and 6-13 ATS in their last 19 after a 10-point loss. Playing possum...we will see. Take the LAKERS! If this message is garbled play is LAKERS! |
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08-18-20 | Rays -106 v. Yankees | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 0 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The Yankees have now hit 44 home runs in 21 games and are on a six game winning streak and have won all nine games played at home. In a rarity the Yanks have lost one game when they played as the home team expect for a loss in Philadelphia. Tonight they are starting Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 2.31 ERA) who has allowed just 10 hits in 11 innings covering three starts. New York has dominated this series at home going 37-14 the last 51 meetings and 47-14 as host in their last 61 overall. Okay, you should get the point by now. So, I ask you. How is it Tampa Bay is favored against the 'hottest' team in baseball who leads the majors in wins at their park where they are dominating? Well, maybe it's because Blake Snell (1-0, 1.08) is on the hill for the Rays but, he's averaging just 3.1 innings per start I think the key is that the Yankees are 1-5 as underdogs...Take TAMPA BAY! Thank you and Good Luck. |
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08-17-20 | A's v. Diamondbacks -105 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Oakland at Arizona 6:40 ET Diamondbacks over A's- This another game that pains me as I ready do like this Oakland team and there never say-die attitude that has helped four their last four three times overcoming leads in improbable fashion. Not to be outdone Arizona has a 4-game win streak of their own rallying late in the last two defeating the Padres. The A's lead the 'bigs' in wins with 16 and they moving into hostile territory as those cut outs can be very intimation especially with as Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.74 ERA) the best winless pitcher in MLB with 28 K's in 23 innings while allowing just 20 hits. No mind if it is Bassitt (who I like) this is a letdown spot for Oakland and that's the story. Oh okay, they are also 2-6 in their last eight games in Arizona! Take the DIAMONDBACKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-17-20 | 76ers +5.5 v. Celtics | Top | 101-109 | Loss | -104 | 25 h 57 m | Show |
Philadelphia vs Boston 3:30 ET Celtics 76ers – The way these two came into this game may be the telling a tale one way or another. Philadelphia was 4-4 during the restart losing three straight before closing by crushing Houston a club missing all their firepower. The Sixers of course will be without Ben Simmons but that just gives Joel Embiid more room to roam. Boston was 5-3 in Orlando and totally laid down in their final game getting beat by the winless (0-7) Wizards. That scares me is I believe the Celtics will be ready to play and I have doubts about the Sixers after routing the Rockets on the final day as they are 0-6 following a win of 10-points or greater. But, Philly is 4-1 ATS as playoff underdogs but are just 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings with Boston. The Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 Conference Quarterfinal games. Tough call but the public sentiment and money is on the Celtics. In a surprise. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-16-20 | Brewers +115 v. Cubs | Top | 6-5 | Win | 115 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Brewers over Cubs- I can't tell you how much it pains me to play against Chicago here because of Jon Lester (2-0, 1.06 ERA) as he has proven over the years that he is indeed a 'big game' pitcher and with the Cubs having dropped three straight at home to the Brewers I's say this is a big game. But, there is always the possibility that he can pitch well and still not win the game as Milwaukee is 8-2 in their last 10 against left-handers and 7-3 in their last 10 as road underdogs. Brewers starer Josh Lindblom (1-0, 5.68) is starting to blow people away with his hard stuff as he has 20 strike-outs in 12.2 innings. Lifetime as a reliever he is 8-1 with an unimpressive ERA. Still, I don't prefer warm beer bit the Brewers are the side. Take MILWAUKEE! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-15-20 | Dodgers v. Angels +146 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels 9:40 ET Angels over Dodgers- The Dodgers hard throwing Walker Buehler (0-0, 4.40 ERA) has yet to find his grove as his control has been his biggest issue. Although, he has allowed just seven hits in over 14 innings of work and four of those hits have been home runs along with eight walks. The Angels will start Andrew Heaney (1-1, 4.26) who is looking to rebound off of his worst performance of the season allowing five runs in 3.2 innings against Texas last Sunday. Still, Heaney can be very tricky and the Angels rise here. Take the ANGELS! |
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08-15-20 | Grizzlies +6.5 v. Blazers | Top | 122-126 | Win | 100 | 16 h 26 m | Show |
Memphis vs Portland 2:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- Portland has gone 6-2 in Florida while the Grizzlies lost their first four and then split the final four so they were 2-6 SU. This is a curious playoff situation as the Trailblazers only have two win one of a possible pair of games while Memphis must win both game to advance. It would be the other way around as these two met in the opening of the restart and Memphis blew a huge lead and lost in OT 140-135 otherwise the Blazers would be the one needing to win twice. Portland is 6-13-1 vARTS when playing a sub-500 team and like an old friend once said to me I can win twice and lose only once if I play the team facing elimination. Take MEMPHIS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-12-20 | A's v. Angels -102 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -102 | 5 h 39 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:10 ET Angels over A's- The A's put together the longest win streak of the MLB season taking nine straight before running into the Angels on Monday and against yesterday. Now losers of two in-a-row Oakland will most likely continue on that negative trend. Chris Bassitt (1-0, 1.08 ERA) is taking the hill for the A's and he is off of a fine performance against the Astros allowing just three hits and one run in seven full innings, he is 2-2 with a 5.33 ERA in seven career starts against the Angles. L.A. Will start Channing Griffin (0-2. 3.13) and he will pick up his first win of the season. Mojo is important and the A's have lost it...take the ANGLES! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-11-20 | Diamondbacks -107 v. Rockies | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:f40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- I have issues with the line on this game as Colorado aside from Oakland has been the hottest team in the league winning 11 of their last 14 upon returning home. They will start undefeated Kyle Freeland who is 3-0 with a 2.41 ERA and the Rockies opened an underdog here against Arizona who entered this series winning just six of their first 16 games. Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.81) gets the start for the D'backs as Mike Leake and Madison Bumgarner are on the IL and he looks to make the best of his opportunity. Freeland is 3-4 with a 5.57 ERA lifetime against Arizona and just 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA at Coors Field. Take the DIAMONDBACKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-10-20 | Twins v. Brewers -104 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Twins- The ERA leaders for both leagues will face-off as Minnesota Rookie Randy Dobnak (2-1, 0.60 ERA) has been un-hittable allowing only one run in 15 innings of work. His last time out he threw six shutout innings in his hometown at Pittsburgh getting his first win. Milwaukee who seems to be on tract will start Adrian Houser (1-0, 0.75) who is off of his career best outing with seven scoreless innings against the White Sox. I believe both of these pitchers will come down a bit off of their last performances but coming off of a start and win in your home town against the Pirates you have more room to fall. Add that the Bucs have little offense to worry about and Yelich has started to hit for Milwaukee. Take the BREWERS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-09-20 | 76ers +3.5 v. Blazers | Top | 121-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Philadelphia vs Portland 6:30 ET 76ers (+) over Trailblazers- The media types are going crazy as they believe that the 76ers are in trouble now that Ben Simmons is out. What they should realize is that Philadelphia plays better when either Simmons or Joel Embiid are out. The floor just may not be big enough for both of them to be on it at the same time. Portland's loss to the Clippers yesterday leaves them a half-game ahead of San Antonio and Phoenix for the final play-in berth. The Blazers are 5-11-1 ATS when playing on one days rest. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-09-20 | Yankees v. Rays -124 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Yankees- It seems like all the Tampa Bay Rays need to excel is for New York to come to town. The Rays had lost six of seven games before entering this series and have now taken 2-of-3 and have their ace Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.52 ERA) on the hill and he is 4-2 with a 3.97 ERA in eight starts against the Yankees and they have won 22 of their last 27 at home. New York will send their 'weak link' to the mound as James Paxton (0-1, 13.50) and they are 1-5 in their last six as road underdogs while the Rays are 37-17 at home. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-08-20 | Rockies v. Mariners -107 | Top | 5-0 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Colorado at Seattle 9:10 ET Mariners over Rockies- This matchup hit my eye almost immediately when I saw Seattle come up the favorite over the Rockies. The first thing 'we' realize is that the Mariners are just 5-10 and 2-6 at home while first-place Colorado is 10-3 with the best record in MLB aside from Miami (7-1). The Rockies will send Ryan Castellani who was recalled from from the injured list because scheduled starter Chi Chi Gonzalez will make his debut while the Mariners will start Nick Margevicius (0-0, 5.40 ERA) who was acquired from San Diego in the off-season. This is a 'numbers' game and I have SEATTLE! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-08-20 | Suns v. Heat +2 | Top | 119-112 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
Phoenix vs Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Suns- Phoenix is brimming with confidence having posted four straight wins since the restart and now trail the final playoff spot by two games but there are four different teams ahead of them. Miami has a one-game lead over the Pacers and 76ers for the fourth seed in the East and are 21-5 ATS in the last 26 meetings with the Suns. Add the Phoenix is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games as favorites. Take MIAMI! |
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08-07-20 | Astros v. A's -120 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Houston at Oakland 9:10 ET A's over Astros- Oakland is riding a season high six-game winning streak (not that there has been any time for there have been another) and are always under-rated. Chris Bassitt (1-0, 0.90 ERA) gets the start for the A's while Zack Grienke (0-0, 5.00) gets the nod for Houston. How 'bout this...Astros are 5-0 in first game of series with Grienke and Oakland is 5-0 in Bassitt's last five starts. I'll side with the home team as Houston plays their 7th straight on the road. No signs here! Take the ATHLETICS! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-07-20 | Celtics +2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 122-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
Boston vs Toronto 9:00 ET Celtics over Raptors- Toronto is 3-0 since the restart and have won seven straight overall. Boston is just 2-2 since the restart but are 2-1 against the raptors this season and are 14-4 ATS inn their last 18 games as an underdog. Toronto is 3-1-1 ATS in their last five as favorites but...Take BOSTON! |
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08-06-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +1 | Top | 97-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers vs Houston 9:00 ET Rockets (+) over Lakers- It appears to me that the Lakers are just going to sleepwalk through these eight games in Orlando before the playoffs start and the Rockets have been up and down as well. But, understanding all of that it's difficult for me to see how the Lakers can be a virtual pick'em against this Houston team. Note that L.A. is 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a favorite and the Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs. Take HOUSTON! |
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08-06-20 | Astros v. Diamondbacks +101 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 101 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Houston at Arizona 7:07 ET Diamondbacks over Astros- Houston leads the American league with 67 runs scored in 11 games and hit four home runs last night but were defeated 14-7. Today the Astros will start Brandon Bielak (2-0, 1.69 ERA) who has a pair of wins in relief but will make his first big league start. Arizona will start Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.70) who had a strong outing against the Dodgers striking out nine in six innings. Trends tell us Houston is 1-5 in their last six inter-league games while the D'backs are 11-4 in their last 15 inter-league games and 6-2 at home against right handed starters. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-05-20 | Dodgers v. Padres +121 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Diego 9:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- San Diego who has been a bottom feeder for longer than I can remember have a different look this season are seeking to challenge the Dodgers who they play again four times in Los Angeles next week. Tonight, the Padres will start Garrett Richards (0-0, 3.38 ERA) and he is 1-0 with a 1.78 career ERA against LA allowing just 23 hits in 30 innings. Ross Stripling (2-0, 2.92) who is 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA at Petco Park but overall is 4-5 with a 3,56 ERA against San Diego and the Padres have hit .260 against him. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-05-20 | Raptors v. Magic +7 | Top | 109-99 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
Toronto vs Orlando 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- Toronto has started exactly the way they left off when the season was halted in March as they have won both their matchup on the restart defeating both the LA Lakers and Miami. The Raptors might have a smile on their faces as they have won the last five meetings and they are an amazing 40-14 ATS when playing on one days rest. Orlando is now 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and are 10-2 ATS in their last 11 overall. This time the worm turns. Take ORLANDO! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-04-20 | Astros -120 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Houston at Arizona 9:10 ET Astros over Diamondbacks- Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 4.09 ERA) now with Arizona has yet to show his prior form as he has struggled with his 'new' club yet to throw a fastball at 90 MPH. Houston will send Cristian Javier (0-0, 1.35 ERA) to the mound for his second career start after holding the Dodgers to one run and two hits in his first big league start last Wednesday. Houston has had its way against left-handers going 40-12 against them in the last 52 starts. State wise Arizona just doesn't match up as they are just 2-6 in their last eight games at home as underdogs. Take HOUSTON! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-04-20 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Boston vs Miami 6:35 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- Miami is coming off Monday's early afternoon game a loss to Toronto 107-103 and must play for the second day in-a-row. The Heat are 5-6 straight-up playing without any rest and are 0-2 against Boston this season and have lost five straight to the Celtics. Miami had a terrible shoot day against the raptors and look to atone today. Take MIAMI! |
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08-03-20 | Lakers v. Jazz +6.5 | Top | 116-108 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 24 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers vs Utah 9:05 ET Jazz (+) over Lakers- The leagues best, the Lakers (it is assumed) had a rough outing last time out as LeBron James and Anthony Davis managed just 33 points between them both. L.A. has won the last four meetings ATS but Utah is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs although they are 0-8-1 ATS in their last nine following a straight-up loss. Although the Jazz are 1-1 since the restart Utah needs a solid performance to re-establish the confidence needed heading into the playoffs. Take UTAH! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-03-20 | Indians v. Reds -133 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Cleveland at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Indians- I love this game for a number of reasons including the pitching matchup. Sonny Gray (2-0, 0.71 ERA) has a record of 35 consecutive starts of allowing six hits or fewer and he has been outstanding in 2020 with 20 K's in just 12.2 innings work. The downer for Cincinnati is that they have lost 10 of 11 at home to the Indians but the Tribe are 8-22 as an underdog on the road. Take CINCINNATI! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-02-20 | Bucks v. Rockets +5 | Top | 116-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
Milwaukee vs Houston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Bucks- The Rockets opened the restart with an amazing 154-149 overtime win against Dallas and are determined to make a run at the brass ring this time around. Milwaukee has established that they are the best team in the NBA and have a win in the restart over Boston and now must meet another challenge in the high scoring Rockets. In what should be a great viewing game...take HOUSTON! |
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08-02-20 | White Sox -116 v. Royals | Top | 9-2 | Win | 100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 2:05 ET White Sox over Royals- Today we get a chance to see if then COVID-19 virus has an affect on players stamina after recovering from the pandemic. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis (9-14, 5.24 ERA) contacted the virus is early summer and is 3-2 with a 5.10 ERA lifetime against Chicago. The White Sox will send Dylan Cease (0-1, 15.43) who got roughed up in his first start at Cleveland surrendering four runs in 2.1 innings. He is 0-1 lifetime against the royals and looks to pic k up his first career win against them today. Take CHICAGO! |
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08-01-20 | Padres -101 v. Rockies | Top | 1-6 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 8:10 ET Padres over Rockies- Every year it happens and I hope it happens here when you get an also ran like San Diego that catches fire early and takes down decent teams day after day. Would that be case then we take the Padres for the third straight time in Colorado. This really has nothing to do with who's pitching (although it always is nice),but a team has an aura when they are playing well and good things happen, coming from behind with 4-runs in the ninth is a great example. Also, on the other side the Rockies blew their home opener and may be a little dejected and should have trouble getting where they need to be mentally. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-01-20 | Pelicans +5 v. Clippers | Top | 103-126 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 53 m | Show |
New Orleans vs. L.A. Clippers 6:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Clippers- 'We' were on winners with both these teams opening night and I'm coming back with the right side Saturday at least I believe so. Both clubs lost Thursday but the Clippers were an underdog but covered the number while the favored Pelicans lost outright to Utah. After playing tough against the Lakers the Clippers are now in the favorites role while coming off an emotional heartbreaking loss. Take NEW ORLEANS. Thank you and Good Luck. |
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07-31-20 | Padres -104 v. Rockies | Top | 8-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 8:10 ET Padres over Rockies- Colorado dropped their opening game getting shutout 1-0 but have comeback with four straight wins while the Padres have surprised many by winning five of their first seven encounters. San Diego has won back-back series to open the season for the first time in 13 years and currently have the best ERA among starters in the NL at 2.07. The pitching match-up today should be a good one as the Rockies Jon Gray (0-0, 1.93 ERA) is 10-4 with a 2.97 ERA lifetime against San Diego and Garrett Richards (0-0, 0.00) who is back after missing almost all of 2019. Tough call but Gray should be a heavier favorite at Home and it looks as though the odds makers lean toward the Padres...so will I Take SAN DIEGO! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-31-20 | Grizzlies +3 v. Blazers | Top | 135-140 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
Memphis vs Portland 4:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- the key number to this contest is 3½ as Portland trails the Grizzlies by that much for the 8th seed and an early post-season bye. Memphis is a single game below the .500 mark while the gimpy Trailblazers who will have Damian Lillard bothered by a foot ailment in action despite not being 100%. The Grizzlies take advantage of weaker teams as they are 9-4 ATS against teams with losing records. Portland meanwhile is 5-12-1 ATS against teams with losing records. Take MEMPHIS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-30-20 | Clippers +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers vs L.A. Lakers 9:00 ET Clippers (+) over Lakers- The top two seeds in the Western Conference face each other on re-opening night for the NBA as No.1 seeded LA Lakers host (neutral site) their cross town rivals the LA Clippers. The Lakers lead by 5.5 games but there is concern about Anthony Davis and his eye that was scratched Saturday. Both teams are most likely be with some players as the virus affects those who don't even have it (family health issues). The Clippers are the underdog here and are now only 2-1 versus the Lakers this season but are 25-6 in then last 31 meetings. Take the CLIPPERS. Thank You and Good Luck! |
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07-30-20 | Red Sox v. Mets -144 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -144 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
Boston at New York Mets 7:07 ET Mets over Red Sox- Steven Matz is looking to have a little better aid from his mates this time around and he show get it as the Mets took the day off at the plate yesterday as Jacob deGrom got his usual poor run support. Steven Metz (0-0, 1.50 ERA) had it all in his opener against Atlanta only to had the Mets weak link Edwin Diaz blow the 1-0 lead with two-out in the ninth. This time it won't matter as New York like playing behind Metz at home where they were 8-2 at city field after the All-star break with Metz turning in a 2.31 ERA. Take the M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-29-20 | Diamondbacks v. Rangers -112 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 4:05 ET Rangers over Diamondbacks- These two bottom feeders should be happy that they are scheduled to play each other as is assures one of them a win. Both clubs are offensively challenged but will have their 'aces' going to the hill today. Arizona will start Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 4.76 ERA) who's better days are behind him as he pitches for the weakest team of his career. The Rangers will start Lance Lynn (1-0, 0.00) who threw six shutout innings against Colorado to open the season. He is 6-1 lifetime against Arizona with a 3.22 ERA and picks up another win here. Take TEXAS! |
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07-28-20 | Diamondbacks -107 v. Rangers | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 9:05 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- The 'Eyes of Texas' were the Rangers when the opened their new stadium this season and posted a 1-0 victory over Colorado 1-0 on Friday. They then lost the remaining games of the series and have scored just five runs ion three games and are hitting just .174 as a team. Things aren't any better for the Diamondbacks who at 1-3 have been outscored 21-9 in their four games but tonight will start Merrill Kelly went 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his September starts while Texas will start Kyle Gibson who is making his Rangers debut. Texas is 0-6 after scoring two runs the previous games. Take ARIZONA! |
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07-26-20 | Braves v. Mets +100 | Top | 14-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Braves were the first MLB clubs to take advantage of the new rules placing a runner on second to start an inning after nine have been played. It was a two-out, two-strike home run by Marcell Ozuna that tied the game in the ninth which propelled Atlanta to there 5-3 win. Sean Newcomb gets the start for the Bravos after appearing 51 times as a reliever last year. New York will start Bronx native Rock Porcello who is 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. Mets are 4-1 in last five games versus the Braves at home. Take the M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-25-20 | Braves v. Mets +101 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 56 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Mets continued their Opening Day mastery as they yesterday as they downed Atlanta 1-0 behind Jacob 'Cy' deGroom. New York is excited about the season as after two-years on the shelf Yoenis Cepedes homered in his first game back to supply the winning margin and their huge closing failure from 2019 Edwin Diaz earned the save. Steven Matz has been waiting to step up a tier and with 'Thor' down for a while he gets his chance and gets the job done today. Take the M-E-T-S. Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-24-20 | Braves v. Mets -135 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 27 h 30 m | Show |
Mets (-) over Braves- We should have a great battle here even if it had started the season in April. The Braves and Mets should be a good one with there 'opening' day pitchers facing each other as Atlanta will start Mike Soroka and New York will counter with Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Not that things mean this much after what's going on trends have Braves 0-4 last four times out as road underdogs and 1-6 L-7 against NL East while the Mets are 10-2 in their last 12 games as home favorites. Take NEW YORK M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good luck! |
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03-11-20 | St. John's -3.5 v. Georgetown | Top | 75-62 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
St. John's vs Georgetown 7:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Hoyas- The history of the battles between these two clubs would keep you up for hours and it will still be Big East action between these two created folk-lore that are still mentioned every time they meet. After a number of disappointing seasons both clubs got out of the gate quickly with the Hoyas starting 10-3 and St. John's 11-2 but once conference play started they both were fighting for this lives. Georgetown has won both meetings this season and the fact that I believe that the Red Storm are a better overall club, I'll take. ST. JOHNS! |
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03-10-20 | Magic +2.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 120-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 0 m | Show |
Orlando at Memphis 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is sitting in the No. 8 spot in the West four game ahead of New Orleans and Sacramento while Orlando is in the No. 8 spot in the East 5½ games clear of Washington. This is just the second meeting of the year between these two with the Magic taking the first meeting 118-86 and the Grizzlies hold a 12-5 ATS advantage when playing as hosts. But, Orlando is 4-0 ATS in their ;last four as underdogs including 4-0 ATS in their last four on the road and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-08-20 | Lakers +2.5 v. Clippers | Top | 112-103 | Win | 100 | 4 h 16 m | Show |
LA Lakers at LA Clippers 3:30 ET Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are six game behind the Lakers in the loss column but have defeated this intra-city rivals twice this season with this being the third meeting. The Clippers now have a healthy squad and are 10-0 when at full strength and have averaged a 17-point victory margin in their past six games. The Lakers are off of a 113-103 win over Milwaukee when James just took over the floor and I expect much of the same today. Take the LAKERS! |
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03-08-20 | Michigan +4.5 v. Maryland | Top | 70-83 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
Michigan at Maryland 12:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- This will be the third opportunity for Maryland to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season championship coming off of a loss to Rutgers on Tuesday 78-67. Is it conference pressure that has the Terrapins o their heels and now they must defeat a Michigan team that they haven't beaten in three years going 0-3 ATS. The Wolverines need this much more than Maryland and can insure a better than .500 conference record with a win here. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MICHIGAN! |
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03-07-20 | Jazz v. Pistons +8 | Top | 111-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Utah at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Jazz- Utah has won their last four including three straight on the road and needs a win tonight to sweep the season series 4-0. The Jazz had lost their previous four and are off of a 99-94 win at Boston but are just 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite. Detroit who has struggle all year has lost 9-of-10 and are just 5-15 ATS in their last 20 home games but are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five as an underdog. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-07-20 | Kansas v. Texas Tech +4 | Top | 66-62 | Push | 0 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Tech 2:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 Kansas has won 15 in-a-row behind the country's best big man Udoka Azubuike who missed part of the season due to a suspension after a fight at Kansas State and the final nine games last season due to surgery. He had a career high 31 points going 13-of-14 from the field Monday in a win over TCU and he leads the nation in FG percentage. Texas Tech has lost their last three including a 71-68 overtime loss at Baylor on Monday. The last time the Red Raiders were on 3-game losing streak the defeated No. 1 Louisville in December. The home team is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings and they do it again here. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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03-06-20 | Jazz +2.5 v. Celtics | Top | 99-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
Utah at Boston 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Celtics- Just when it looks like the Celtics were putting it together for the stretch run they have incurred a rash of injuries that will keep Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown out of the lineup and Kemba Walker is still ailing. Utah enters this game on a 3-game winning streak with their last loss at home against the Celtics 114-103 and are 5-0 ATS as road underdogs. Boston is 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games but this 'number' tells me that will struggle here. Take UTAH! |
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03-05-20 | Houston v. Connecticut +2.5 | Top | 71-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET Huskies (+) over Cougars- It hasn't been the best of season's for Connecticut but they have improved steadily as the year progressed. Houston began the week on top of the ACC but now take to the road where they are just 6-5 Su and 4-7 ATS and are 0-5 ATS as road favorites and 0-5 ATS after an ATS win. The Huskies are 13-3 SU at home including 5-1-1 ATS as a home dog and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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03-04-20 | Virginia v. Miami-FL +2.5 | Top | 46-44 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Virginia at Miami-Fl 9:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Hokies- The defending National Champions started the season slowing as if with a hangover from their run through the NCAA Big Dance last year and getting ready to do it against with six straight wins. Miami has dropped two straight both on the road and is danger of having back-to-back losing season's which hasn't happen to a Jim Larranaga club since 1993. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers trail the lifetime series 12-11 and are 2-7 straight-up in Miami and just 5-14 -1 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite. Take the HURRICANES! |
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03-04-20 | Celtics v. Cavs +3 | Top | 112-106 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Celtics- Boston has dropped their last two contests and they had huge second half leads in both losses to Houston and Brooklyn last night. The Celtics have won the past three meeting this season by an average of 13.3 points but are just 1-3-1 ATS in Cleveland. There is something way 'wrong' with this 'number' as the Cavaliers will be without center Andre Drummond, guard Daruis Garland and a questionable Tristian Thompson and yet the Celtics price is the lowest between these two clubs I the last 10 meetings. Tale CLEVELAND! |
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03-03-20 | Purdue +5 v. Iowa | Top | 77-68 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Here we go again with the Boilermakers, I have been involved with and against this 15-14 club all season with decent success. Although they let me down against Michigan they provided the wining margin against Wisconsin, Indiana and a huge 104-68 win over these same Hawkeyes. Tonight is Senior night in Iowa and they have ben promising revenge on Purdue, buy, ya know it just doesn't happen because you say it will. Senior night is not a good night for the home team as there are countless distracts and melancholy memories. Purdue has won the last three meetings by an average 25 points and sweep the series. Take the BOILERMAKERS! |
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03-03-20 | Clippers v. Thunder +4 | Top | 109-94 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Clippers- This is the game that 'we' should all be paying attention to as the NBA West favorite LA Clippers winners of four straight come to Oklahoma City looking to extend their streak. The Thunder were pasted last time out 133-86 by Milwaukee but have had four days to regroup and have a huge positive trend after losing by 10-points or more going 8-0 SU and ATS in their following eight games. These two have split a pair of games with each home team holding serve. OKC is 10-4 ATS as a home underdog in their last 14 while the Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven trips tp Oklahoma City. Take the THUNDER! |
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03-01-20 | Lakers v. Pelicans +1.5 | Top | 122-114 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Lakers- Since their horrid 6-22 start the Pelicans are forging towards playoff spot winning 20 of their last 31. Los Angeles is coming off one of their worst performances of the season getting pounded by Memphis 105-88 after having won five straight. New Orleans is 3-1 since the All-Star break with their lone defeat coming at L.A. 118-109. The Lakers have won the last five in the series but are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to New Orleans. The Pelicans are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall and 10-4 ATS in their last 15 games as underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-01-20 | Minnesota +5.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 69-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
Minnesota at Wisconsin 6:30 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin who is 13-2 SU at home is putting it together winning their last five contests while the Golden Gophers are off of a disheartening 74-73 home loss to Maryland as they blew a 17-point second half lead. Minnesota is 11-6 ATS after a straight-up loss and has lost four of their last five.The Badgers have had the best of this series winning nine of the last 11 straight-up but are just 2-8-1 ATS when playing teams with losing records and Minnesota is 13-14 SU. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS! |
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02-29-20 | Rockets +2 v. Celtics | Top | 111-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Celtics- Houston owns a four game winning streak in this series and posted a 115-104 win at Boston lsat season and a 116-105 win in at home two weeks ago. Boston has won 14 of 17 and has already seen this 'small ball' play from the Rockets, but will it help. The oddsmaker doesn't believe so, look at this line. The Celtics return home after winning five straight with the last four coming on the road going 5-0 ATS. Houston is 8-2 ATS on the road against team with winning records and are 6-2 ATS as road underdogs. Take the ROCKETS! |
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02-29-20 | Florida State v. Clemson +3.5 | Top | 69-70 | Win | 100 | 5 h 35 m | Show |
Florida State at Clemson 2:00 ET Tigers (+) over Seminoles- No. 6 ranked Florida State comes to Littlejohn Coliseum winners of their last four and have won seven of eight with their lone loss tat Duke 70-65. The Seminoles have a half-game lead over Louisville trying to win their last first ACC title. Clemson at 14-13 is two years removed from a Sweet-16 appearance and just had a 3-game winning streak stopped on Tuesday by Megabucks winner Georgia Tech. With a 'double-bye' already assured for the ACC Tournament the Seminoles may come out flat here. Take CLEMSON! |
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02-29-20 | Bruins -136 v. Islanders | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 3 h 30 m | Show |
Boston at New York Islanders 1:00 ET Bruins over Islanders- New York returns home after dropping their last two in overtime on the road and now face Boston who they have beaten in the last two meetings and have lost six of their last eight. The Bruins have had the best between this two as they are 17-4 in the last 21 meetings in New York and 30-11 in the last 41 meetings overall. Add that the favorite is 8-1 in the last nine meetings give us...the BOSTON BRUINS! |
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02-28-20 | Washington State v. Washington -9.5 | Top | 78-74 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Washington State at Washington 9:00 ET Huskies (-) over Cougars- Okay, here we have the Pac-12 cellar dweller Washington opening a 10-point favorite against their arch rival Washington State. The Huskies just ended a nine-game losing streak with a 25-point 87-52 win over California and get to play their in-state competition who they have dominated through the years. Washington has won seven of the last 10 meetings at home and lead the all-time series 185-105. The Cougars have been are on a four-game losing streak and have gone 2-11 since point guard Quade Green was ruled ineligible and have averages just 55 points in their last four games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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02-27-20 | Indiana v. Purdue -6 | Top | 49-57 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Indiana at Purdue 7:00 ET Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Now, this makes no sense to me at all. Here is Purdue having lost their last four their longest losing streak in six years a heavy favorite over Indiana who has won their last two and have five wins over nationally ranked teams. But, there are a few trends that explain this 'number.' To start with the Hoosiers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games including 1-5 ATS as road underdogs, while Purdue is 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as home favorite. I can add that Indiana is 3-7 ATS after a straight-up win and the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PURDUE! |
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02-26-20 | Maryland v. Minnesota +1 | Top | 74-73 | Push | 0 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Maryland at Minnesota 9:00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has a two-game lead in the Big Ten despite losing to Ohio State on Sunday ending their nine game win streak. Minnesota who had dropped five of their previous games came alive with a 83-57 rout of Northwestern Sunday. The Terrapins have won and covered the last three meetings and yet this 'price' is low. Maybe the reason is that Maryland will be ESPN's focal point Saturday as they host Michigan State. For whatever reason this line is way too low. Something's up? Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-25-20 | Celtics v. Blazers +7.5 | Top | 118-106 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Boston at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Celtics- Sometimes as they say 'less is more' as the supporting cast is performing at a higher level with All-Star Damian Lillard sidelined with a groin injury. Even Carmelo Anthony is beginning to look like a real NBA player as he scored a season's best 32 points last time out and CJ McCollum put up a season-high 41 points. On the other side of the coin the Celtics young phenom Jayson Tatum matched his career high of 41 points against the Lakers Sunday picking up the slack left with Kemba Walker's absence. Boston had won 12 of 14 before falling to LA and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Celtics are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 meetings in Portland but, the Blazers who are playing better of late are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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02-25-20 | Canucks v. Canadiens -133 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -133 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
Vancouver and Montreal 7:00 ET Canadiens over Canucks- I'm hearing and reading about a buzz that surrounds Vancouver since acquiring forward Tyler Toffoli who has totaled four points in two games. Yeah...the Canucks just pounded the NHL's best defense defeating Boston 9-3. Montreal meanwhile is off of a pair of wins on the road against Washington (4-3 OT) and Ottawa (3-0) and have eight straight wins over Vancouver. The overall series record is so one-sided as the Canadiens are 16-5 in last 21 meetings and 6-0 at home. Take MONTREAL! |
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02-25-20 | TCU +2.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 59-65 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
T.C.U. at Iowa State 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Cyclones- Both of these Big-12 clubs are having disappointing seasons as they enter this contest winning just 3-of-10. TCU who has 16 wins on the year is just 1-8 on the road and the home Cyclones have suffered their two worst losses in school history. Iowa State is 2-6 ATS in their last eight while the Horned Frogs are 2-7 ATS in their last nine. (not that much on either side) But, TCU has won the last five meetings win a non-cover OT win 81-79 this season. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN! |
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02-24-20 | Louisville +3 v. Florida State | Top | 67-82 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Louisville at Florida State 7:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- No. 8 Florida State is one of the more talented teams in the nation and have won their last three and six of seven. Louisville who has a deep basketball tradition is 23-5 on the season and have only one player scoring in double-digits. That is a testament to a well coached team with balance. The Seminoles took the first meeting at Louisville 78-65 in early January a stinging loss that grounded the Cardinals. Louisville is 5-0 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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02-23-20 | Pacers +6 v. Raptors | Top | 81-127 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Indiana at Toronto 6:00 ET Pacers (+) over Raptors- Toronto who many though would take a step down after losing Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers but have played like true Champions without him. The Raptors lost their final game before the All-Star break ending a franchise record 15-game winning streak but rebounded (noticed how I fit that in) with a 118-101 win over Phoenix. Meanwhile, Indiana ended a six game losing streak with a win over Milwaukee and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. As good as the Raptors have been they are just 2-8 ATS in games following a win by 10-points or more. Take INDIANA! |