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06-01-17 | Cavs +7 v. Warriors | Top | 91-113 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Warriors (-) over Cavaliers- The results of this series will change (the media's) perception of two of today's greats. The storyline will either put LeBron James with a win into and possibly beyond the status of Michael Jordan while a loss for the Warriors will for ever tarnish Kevin Durant as a player that isn't a winner. Golden State is undefeated (12-0) in the play offs sweeping four-game series with Portland, Utah and San Antonio and has had nine full days of rest while the Cavs are 12-1 in the playoffs losing just once at Boston after building a 21-point lead. Defense and the pace will be the key and I expect Cleveland to control both. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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06-01-17 | Rockies v. Mariners -131 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -131 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
Colorado at Seattle 3:40 ET Mariners over Rockies- The surprise of the National League has got to be the Rockies as they are currently 11-games over .500 but have lost their last three. The Mariners were off to a terrible start but are on a four-game winning streak right now including three straight wins over Colorado. Seattle is 14-9 at home and will send Yovani Gallardo (2-5, 5.76 ERA) to the mound and he is believe it or not 0-5 against the Rockies. Rookie Kyle Freeland (5-3, 3.43) is starting for the Rockies who are just 30-72 in inter-league play. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-31-17 | Yankees -105 v. Orioles | Top | 4-10 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET Yankees over Orioles- Baltimore is one of the favorites in the AL East and are an outstanding 16-8 at home and yet show up at home an underdog to the first-place Yankees. New York will start Masahiro Tanaka (5-4, 5.86 ERA) who has struggled mightily on the road and is 0-3 in his last three starts surrendering 21 hits in 12 innings including six homers. Baltimore's starter Kevin Gausman (2-4, 6.17) has been even worst then Tanaka as he has surrendered 27 hits in his last 16 innings and has a 1.88 WHIP on the season. The Orioles have lost eight of their last nine and fall again today. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-30-17 | Yankees -139 v. Orioles | Top | 8-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET Yankees over Orioles- I'm having difficulty wrapping my thoughts around the Yankees being favored here. The Orioles who just broke a seven-game losing streak with a win over New York Monday will be sending Chris Tillman (1-1, 4.43 ERA) to the hill who has just one quality start in the last four. He is 8-6 with a 4.63 ERA in 19 career starts against New York. The Yankees will start Luis Severino (3-1, 3.11) who has surrendered one or no runs in four of his last six outings and is 1-1 lifetime against Baltimore. Yankees are the side here. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-29-17 | Rays +129 v. Rangers | Top | 10-8 | Win | 129 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Texas 8:05 ET Rays over Rangers- Streaks are a huge part of baseball's 162-game schedule and the Texas Rangers are a living example. After the Rangers 10-game winning streak was stopped a week ago they have turn around and lost six of their last eight. They will start Martin Perez (2-5, 3.77 ERA) tonight against Tampa Bay and he is 0-2 with a 5.33 ERA lifetime against the Rays. Erasmo Ramirez (3-0, 2.92) will get the start for Tampa and he has allowed just 26 hits in 37 innings this season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-28-17 | Mets +105 v. Pirates | Top | 7-2 | Win | 105 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
New York Mets at Pittsburgh 8:00 ET Mets over Pirates- The Mets have had a plethora of injuries that has decimated their pitching staff this season and Matt Harvey (3-3, 5.36 ERA) has managed to slide by without arm or shoulder problems so far in 2017. The trouble for Harvey is that he has lost 5-7 MPH on his fast ball since his meteoric rise in 2013 when he started the All-Star game at Citi-Field. Pittsburgh will start Tyler Glasnow (2-3, 6.69) who has no record against New York and has allowed 52 hits in just 40 innings of work with a 1.93 WHIP in 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA at home. Take the METS! |
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05-27-17 | Cubs v. Dodgers -110 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 7:15 ET Dodgers over Cubs- The Cubs were shutout 4-0 last night in their first road game of this six-game western trip as Los Angeles raised their home record to 19-8. As a matter of fact the Dodgers are and amazing 65-27 in their last 92 home games covering the past two seasons. LA has won seven of their last nine and will start Brandon McCarthy (4-1, 3.76 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 1.47 ERA in four career appearances. The Cubs will start John Lackey (4-4, 4.82) who was pasted by the Giants his last time out after three straight quality outings. Take the DODGERS! |
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05-26-17 | Rays -142 v. Twins | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET Rays over Twins- Minnesota remains on top of the AL Central and are currently on a four-game win streak and have won 10 of their last 14 after a sweep of the Orioles in Baltimore. Tampa Bay will start Chris Archer (3-3, 3.76 ERA) who is trying to bounce-back from his 19 loss season last year but has dropped his last two decisions. He has recorded 11 or more strikeouts in three of his last four outings and has allowed just 55 hits in 64+ innings and is 5-1 lifetime against the Twins. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 meetings in Minnesota and get it done once again tonight. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-25-17 | Cavs v. Celtics +11 | Top | 135-102 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- The Eastern Conference finals return to the scene of the crime so to speak as the Celtics host Cleveland down 3-1 in Game Five. Boston lost the first two of this series at home by a combined 57 points as the Cavs had their way with the No. 1 seed twice on their court. The Celtics don't have the same type of firer-power that the Cavaliers possess but they have enough grit and determination to keep this one close. Take the points with BOSTON! |
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05-25-17 | Tigers v. Astros -111 | Top | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Detroit at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Tigers- Detroit's Justin Verlander (4-3, 4.39 ERA) is on the down side of his career and even thought he has pitched better this season then anytime over the past three years he is just not the same as we expect from the former Cy Young winner. He is 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA in seven career starts against Houston. But, the good news for him ends their as he is 2-3 on the road with a 7.24 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP in five starts. Houston's Mike Fiers (1-2, 5.14) is 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA against the Tigers and is favored here. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-23-17 | Blue Jays -101 v. Brewers | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Toronto at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Blue Jays over Brewers- Hey, look who's on top of the NL Central...the Brewers have won 10 of their last 13 to take the division lead. Milwaukee will start Jimmy Nelson (2-2, 3.86 ERA) who just ended a five start winless streak with a win over against lowly San Diego and is but 0-1 lifetime against Toronto. The Blue Jays will most likely see the return of Troy Tulowitzki tonight which should help provide some offense for starter Joe Biagini (1-2, 3.41) who was pounded in his last start. After a terrible outing like that I like to 'go-with' the pounded hurler. Take TORONTO! |
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05-19-17 | Cavs v. Celtics +6.5 | Top | 130-86 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- From what I saw, from what we all saw in Game 1, I have a better understanding of why Cleveland just gave up the No. 1 seed the final two weeks of the regular season laying down and allowing Boston to get the home court advantage. It's obvious that the Cavaliers have no fear of the Celtics and feel the Lebron can dominate any time he wants. Little Super Star Isiah Thomas found it difficult to get open shots as James guarded him when possible and it was too much for Thomas to overcome. Tonight, Boston will Brad Stevens will make adjustments that get the Celtics the money. Take BOSTON! |
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05-19-17 | Royals -104 v. Twins | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 ET Royals over Twins- The Royals open a 10-game road trip in Minnesota and can use some help on the road where they are just 5-12 in their first 17 games away from home. The Twins have struggled at home themselves (9-12) and will be sending Hector Santiago (4-2, 3.80 ERA) who has an ERA of 5.40 ERA in his last three starts and is 3-3 lifetime against the Royals. Kansas City will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.46 ERA) who struck out 12 Orioles in five innings last time out. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-18-17 | Rockies v. Twins -118 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Colorado at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over Rockies- NOTE: These two are playing a Day-Night double-header. Make sure you have the 'right' game with these two starters. The Rockies who traditionally have the worst road record in the majors have turn it around on the road this season winning 12 of 17. Minnesota who usually has a distinct home field advantage is just 8-11 at home having lost their last three as hosts. Colorado will start Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.25 ERA) who has had control problems walking 17 batters in his last five starts over 27+ innings posting a 6.51 ERA. The Twins will start Jose Barrios (1-0, 117) who shut down the Indians in his onLy start this season allowing just one run in 7+ innings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-17-17 | Cavs v. Celtics +5 | Top | 117-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- After going 8-0 and sweeping the first two playoff series 4-0, 4-0 Cleveland must shake off a nine-day rust entering Boston for this Game 1 Eastern Conference title. The media wants to know if having nine days off between this playoff series will effect the Cavaliers play. Players were given 'vacation time' (Lebron went to France) and many believe it will be difficult for them to 'get back' into the swing of things without rust. The Celtics meanwhile, are off their seven game series with Washington and are game ready. Take BOSTON! |
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05-17-17 | Blue Jays v. Braves -111 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Toronto at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Blue Jays- The Braves return home on a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five while tonight's opponent Toronto has dropped their last two. Atlanta who has played only 13 home games and 23 on the road will enjoy this first of a nine-game home stand. The Blue Jays who are not quite the same as in years' past are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings and just 4-10 at Atlanta. It's a matter of 'numbers.' Take ATLANTA! |
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05-16-17 | Orioles v. Tigers -117 | Top | 13-11 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Baltimore at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Orioles- The Orioles who are 13-3 at home have found the road a difficult place to travel. Baltimore has lost four straight and six of their last seven on the road and haven't won a series away from home since winning at Cincinnati on April 20. Detroit returns home after a 4-5 road trip and enters 14-3 after a day off and are 5-1 in their last six after a loss. Wade Miley (1-1, 2.45 ERA) has one career start against the Tigers surrendering five runs in six innings while Matt Boyd (2-3, 3.89) is making his first start against the Orioles. Tigers are 9-3 against lefty starters and win here. Take DETROIT! |
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05-15-17 | Brewers v. Padres -114 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Brewers- Milwaukee is one of the bigger surprises in the NL so far this season as their offense has been explosive as they are 2nd in MLB runs scored. The Brewers are off a three-game sweet of the Mets scoring 29 runs and now travel to San Diego to face the lowly Padres. They will start Chase Anderson (2-0, 2.97 EAR) who is 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six career starts against San Diego but he has failed to last five innings in each of his last two starts. The Padres will start Luis Perdomo (0-0, 4.13) who has three straight quality starts and is looking for his first career win (0-1) over Milwaukee. He gets it here. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-15-17 | Wizards +5 v. Celtics | Top | 105-115 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 52 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Celtics- With a minute to go in Game 6 I thought this series was done! Boston had a five-point lead and the ball and I was thinking of Game 1 versus the Cavaliers. Then bingo as it happens to so many of these teams under pressure the Celtics start making mistakes and even though they got 'us' the money their performance late in that game has to linger on their minds. Yes, I am aware of the home team's record in this series (regular season too) they were 9-0 both straight-up and ATS before the Wizards non-cover victory on Friday, but that trend has ended now. With probably more overall talent the Wiz get the call. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-14-17 | Spurs v. Warriors -9.5 | Top | 111-113 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
San Antonio at Golden State 3:30 ET Warriors (-) over Spurs- The NBA world went into shock as the Spurs went to Houston without two key components Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard who are sidelined for Game 6. Playing without 40% of their starting lineup the Spurs as a 9-point underdog destroyed the Rockets 114-75 in the biggest playoff victory margin of the season. San Antonio took 2-of-3 meetings this season including an opening night 129-100 victory in October but this time around it's the Warriors that explode offensively. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-14-17 | Dodgers -125 v. Rockies | Top | 6-9 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 2 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 3:10 ET Dodgers over Rockies- Colorado has had great success against 'lefties' entering this series with Los Angeles as they were 8-3 until the Dodgers came with Kershaw and Wood who set the Rockies down the past two days. Today, LA will start their young phenom in Julio Urias (0-0, 1.06 ERA) who has held opponents is a .164 batting average while allowing just nine hits in 17 innings and only two runs. Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (5-1, 2.86) who is making his first career start against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-13-17 | Orioles v. Royals -110 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
Baltimore at Kansas City 7:10 ET Royals over Orioles- The Royals started the season slowly as they won only seven games in April (7-16) but have already matched that total for May (7-5). Baltimore has dropped two straight after a six-game wining streak and has also lost eight of their last 10 in Kansas City. The Orioles will start Chris Tillman (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has one start under his belt working five scoreless innings against the White Sox last Sunday is 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in eight career starts against Kansas City. The Royals will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.58) who is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-12-17 | Celtics +5 v. Wizards | Top | 91-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Boston at Washington 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Wizards- Washington has been playing in spurts. Especially at home where they have won twice against the Celtics without a loss. After opening this series with a 16-0 run in Boston the Wizards lost the game by 123-111. In Game 3 and Game 4 at home they ran streaks of 22-0 and 26-0 in blowout victories. Home teams have had huge wins going 5-0 ATS so far but Boston is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings overall. This time out the trend ends. Take the CELTICS! |
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05-12-17 | Astros -117 v. Yankees | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Houston at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Astros over Yankees- The two clubs with they best records in the American League meet in the second game of a four game series with the Astros winning the opener 3-2 last night. New York who is now 12-4 at home will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 3.81 ERA) who has three quality starts in four starts and has no record against Houston. The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr., (2-1, 3.40) who had 10 strikeouts in his lone appearance against the Yanks. Houston is 20-1 in their last 27 overall and are the side tonight. Take the ASTROS! |
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05-11-17 | Spurs v. Rockets -7 | Top | 114-75 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
San Antonio at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (-) over Spurs- Hold-on a minute...The Spurs who are the No. 2 seed in the West are a heavier underdog (+7) at Houston then the Rockets (+5.5) were at San Antonio. My first thoughts are that Kawhi Leonard is injury is more severe then we are being let-on. The Spurs were 2-0 at Houston during the regular season and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings there. James Harden the unstoppable force on the Rockets is off a terrible performance in Game 5 committing nine turnovers and shooting poorly. I expect that all to turn around tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-10-17 | Indians -142 v. Blue Jays | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -142 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET Indians over Blue Jays- The Toronto Blue Jays who many thought were a contender fine themselves in the basement in the AL East and are just 5-9 at home. Hard throwing Danny Salazar (2-3, 4.28 EAR) has alternated losses and wins is off a loss against Kansas City will be hurling for the Indians. He is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA with 20 strikeouts in three career starts against the Blue Jays. Francisco Liriano (2-2, 4.44) starts for Toronto and he is 5-6 lifetime against Cleveland has had control issues walking at least four in every start this season. Indians are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-09-17 | Cardinals v. Marlins -111 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
St. Louis at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Cardinals- Many had written the Cardinals off after their slow start but they have rebounded to take the NL Central Division lead by winning their first four on a short six game road trip. They have now won 14 of 19 after a 3-9 start to the season. Miami is off in the other direction losing 10 of their last 13 and find themselves battle the Braves to stay out of the cellar. The Cards Adam Wainwrght (2-3, 6.30 ERA) once again is off to a slow start and is just 1-1 lifetime against the Marlins. Dan Straily (1-3, 4.65) is 1-0 lifetime against St. Louis and has lost back-to-back starts after a 14 strikeout performance in seven innings against San Diego two starts ago. I expect a return to form here. Take MIAMI! |
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05-08-17 | Nationals v. Orioles -106 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Washington at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Nationals- For years since the inter-league play began I have loved the 'Subway Series' in New York where the Mets actually hold the advantage over the Yankees. One other rivalry that has been re-created since the inception of Inter-league play is the 'Beltway Series' between Washington and Baltimore. The Nationals who have the best record in the NL has not won a series from the Orioles since 2007 and are just 5-13 in their last 18 meetings in Baltimore. Washington has played well on the road this season winning 11 of their last 13 games played but the O's are 14-3 in their last 17 home games. Gio Gonzalez (3-0, 1.64 ERA) has been great this season but he is just 1-5 lifetime at Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES! |
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05-07-17 | Yankees +121 v. Cubs | Top | 5-4 | Win | 121 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Yankees over Cubs- The Yankees long history of dominance over the Cubs goes back to Babe Ruth 'calling his shot' in the 1933 World Series (NY wins 4-0 and again 4-0 sweep in 1938) and has continued till today where the Bronx Bombers have won the first two of this three-game set. Jon Lester will pitch for Chicago and he has an extensive record against the Yankees having pitched against them with the Red Sox posting an impressive 13-6 wining record with a 3.78 ERA. He is also 11-2 with a 1.71 ERA in 18 starts as a Cub in Wrigley Field. New York will throw Luis Servino (2-2, 3.86) at Chicago and he can be and will be dominate tonight. Take the YANKEES! |
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05-07-17 | Celtics +4.5 v. Wizards | Top | 102-121 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Boston at Washington 6:30 ET Celtics (+) over Wizards- Scoring steaks have been the forte of the Wizards as they raced out to a 16-0 lead in Game 1 of this series (lost 123-111) and came on with a 22-0 run in the first quarter of Game 3 a 116-89 win. Washington has also become the 'physical' team in the series knocking out Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas' front teeth as he dropped from a high of 53 points to a low of 13. There were eight technical fouls and three ejections in Thursday's contest as tension rolled over from regular season issues. Two key trends bring the Celtics to the forefront as they are 6-1 ATS after losing by 10 points or more and they have won eight of the last 11 meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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05-06-17 | Warriors v. Jazz +6 | Top | 102-91 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 8:30 ET Jazz (+) over Warriors- Now, let me think about this...the thing that is on the minds of the Golden State Warriors is 'where can they party in Utah?' Yes, they have won the first two games of this series easily (0-2 ATS) and they are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games. We all understand the overall firepower of the Warriors but everything take a different perspective on the NBA playoff road. Take UTAH! |
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05-06-17 | Nationals v. Phillies -108 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Nationals- Philadelphia has lost four in-a-row and seven of their last eight but has won five of their last six at home. Washington is 20-9 and is running away with the NL East as their nearest competitor is three games under .500 and will be sending A.J. Cole who will be making his first appearance of the season to the hill and has no record against the Phillies. Vince Velasquez (2-2, 5.47 ERA) is 1-1 lifetime against the Nationals including a 10 strike-out 4-inning loss on April 7. This time he gets the win. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-05-17 | Spurs +5 v. Rockets | Top | 103-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
San Antonio at Houston 9:39 ET Spurs (+) over Rockets- I know I've seen teams come back from losses in a big way but the 52-point turn around from Game 1 (Rockets win 126-99) and Game 2 (Spurs win 121-96) is the biggest swing in point differential I can remember. Now, San Antonio will be without point guard Tony Parker who is averaging 16 points in the playoffs will miss the rest of the season after he suffered a ruptured quadricep and the Spurs will have to adjust. The Rockets have struggled to 'cover' at home going 1-6 ATS in their last seven as hosts. Houston captured the Spurs attention with their humiliating Game 1 blowout loss and they have adjusted their style and intensity. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-05-17 | Cardinals v. Braves -114 | Top | 10-0 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Cardinals- The Red Birds who usually end up in-the-mix somehow at the end of the season are trying to recover from a terrible start and have won 10 of their last 15 to raise themselves to within one game of .500 (13-14). St. Louis besides a diminished talent pool has injuries to contend with as Piscotty and Fowler were removed from yesterday's game. Lance Lynn (3-1, 2.45 ERA) who missed all of last season with Tommy John surgery has been outstanding in his five starts allowing just 22 hits in 29+ innings but is just 2-3 against Atlanta. The Braves will start 'hard luck' starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-3, 2.81) has had little run support (2.5 per) but was 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Cardinals last season. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-04-17 | Celtics +6 v. Wizards | Top | 89-116 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Boston at Washington 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Wizards- Since dropping the opening to playoff games to Chicago the Celtics have reeled off six straight wins and 'covers' as the entire team rallied around Isaiah Thomas' personal tragedy. Thomas scored 51 points on what would have been his sister's 23rd birthday and was almost matched by John Wall (40 points) until the final pressure minutes in the fourth quarter and overtime. Boston is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a straight-up win. Take BOSTON! |
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05-03-17 | A's +101 v. Twins | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
Oakland at Minnesota 8:10 ET Athletics over Twins- While winning five of their last six and their last three the Twins have scored 22 runs setting a Target Field record with six home runs in yesterday's 9-1 win over the A's. After posting five straight wins to move two-game above .500, Oakland has dropped seven of eight and are 1-6 on their current nine-game road trip that ends here tomorrow. Kendall Graveman (2-1, 2.25 ERA) has a 2.22 lifetime ERA against the Twins who are just 2-6 in their last eight home games will start Hector Santiago (2-1, 2.43) who is 3-3 lifetime against the A's but had a 6.59 ERA against them last season. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-03-17 | Raptors +7.5 v. Cavs | Top | 103-125 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Cleveland 7:00 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- Well, I guess that answers that question...what question is that you ask? After a losing final month of the regular season it is, Can the Cavaliers just turn it on any time they want? Yep, it appears so. Cleveland has won five straight playoff games since their last regular season game (a home loss versus Toronto) covering the last three. Toronto now down 0-1 once again in playoff series has lost their opening game of a playoff series 12 of 13 times but they are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take TORONTO! |
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05-02-17 | Rangers v. Astros -139 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Texas at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Rangers- Houston is off to a great start (17-9) and has dominated the AL West winning 13 of 17 match-ups. Much of their damage has been done at home where they are 10-5 and are 3-1 on their current home stand whereas their opponent tonight the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road winning just 3-of-10. Cole Hamels (2-0, 3.03 ERA) the Rangers starter may be unbeaten but his numbers show a huge drop-off in one critical area. Hamels has only 15 strikeouts in 33 innings after having 200 K's in 200 innings last season. Mike Fiers (0-1, 5.12) is favored over Hamels and is 0-1 with a 6.23 and that just does not make sense...Take HOUSTON! |
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05-02-17 | Wizards v. Celtics -5.5 | Top | 119-129 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (-) over Wizards- After dropping their first two games to Chicago the Celtics have stormed back with five straight wins and covers. The Wizards defeated Atlanta in six-games as their guard based offense ran past the Hawks. Washington already realizes that their guards won't be able to dominate Boston's front court as Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart provide defense and scoring. The Wizards are just 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings and are 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings in Boston! Take the CELTICS! |
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05-01-17 | Rockets v. Spurs -5.5 | Top | 126-99 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 0 m | Show |
Houston at San Antonio 9:30 ET Spurs (-) over Rockets- Last season the Rockets James Harden claimed that 'he' was the MVP and this year he said it again. Only, this year he went head-to-head with his 'MVP' competition in the playoffs getting the best of Russell Westbrook and now he up against one of the 'other' MVP choices in Kawhi Leonard. Teams win Championships not individuals and the Spurs have a deeper team. Houston led the NBA in 3-point attempts per game but San Antonio led the NBA in 3-point percentage (39.1%) while the Rockets shot 28.4%. Tonight, that will be the difference. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-01-17 | Indians -135 v. Tigers | Top | 1-7 | Loss | -135 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Cleveland at Detroit 7:10 ET Indians over Tigers- After a slow start the Indians are on the warpath winning nine of their last 12 and have won four straight series. One of their series defeats came in mid-April against Detroit when Daniel Norris (1-2, 4.71 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings against Trevor Bauer (2-2, 6.26) and posted his only win of the season. Bauer has only one quality start in four attempts but is 2-0 with a 3.77 ERA in four career starts at Comerica Park. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-30-17 | Cubs v. Red Sox -104 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Boston 8:00 ET Red Sox over Cubs- Saturday, 'we' had the winner in this historic match-up as the Red Sox continue to kick the ball around on defense and have yet to find their power source. Boston had a nine-game inter-league home winning streak (now 18-3 last 21) as they blew an early 4-0 lead. Chicago will start last year's ERA leader in Kyle Hendricks (2-1, 4.50 ERA) who threw six scoreless innings against the Pirates Tuesday and is rounding back into form while the Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 3.12) who is holding opponents to a .172 batting average. Take BOSTON! |
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04-30-17 | Jazz +3.5 v. Clippers | Top | 104-91 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Utah at L.A. Clippers 3:30 ET Jazz (+) over Clippers- Okay, so the Clippers won a game they 'had to win' and kudos to them but I'm still not a believer. The question is are they better without Blake Griffin as the numbers might indicate or are they riding on a fragile point guard that I have yet to see do it. Now, that has been said about many athletes until the win...but, some never do! The question on the Utah side is can Rudy Gobert who has been hobbled with knee injuries can fend off DeAndre Jordan. Gordon Hayward does not crack under pressure. Take the JAZZ! |
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04-29-17 | Pirates v. Marlins -123 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Pirates- That was rude...The Marlins return home after a long west coast road trip and the Pirates jumped on them for nine runs in the first two innings handing Miami their third straight loss. It is Pittsburgh turn to take to the road as they started a span of 14 road games in 17 days. Tonight they will start Ivan Nova ( 2-2 2.00 ERA) who will after seasons with the Yankees will start for the Bucc's and the Marlins will counter with Dan Straily (1-1, 3.92) who made five starts against Pittsburgh last season going 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA. Jet lag is over and the Marlins regroup at home. Take MIAMI! |
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04-28-17 | Braves +111 v. Brewers | Top | 10-8 | Win | 111 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Braves over Brewers- Streaks are the name of the game and so far few have been as streaky as the Braves. Atlanta is on a current two-game win streak after losing their previous six and have three streaks winning or losing five games or more. The Brewers of course boast MLB's biggest surprise of the young season in Eric Thames who already has 11 homers while hitting .370 and will send Chase Anderson (2-0, 1.13 ERA) to the mound who is 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will start veteran Bartolo Colon (1-2, 4.50) who know how to work his way through a line-up and defeated the Brewers in his only start against them last season. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-28-17 | Celtics v. Bulls +3 | Top | 105-83 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- The Bulls jumped out to a quick start (2-0) in this No.1 versus No. 8 opening round matchup but Boston has rebounded into position to close the series with what could be their fourth straight win here. The Celtics started the series with heavy emotional baggage as the death of the 21-year old sister of All-Star guard Isiah Thomas and dropped the first two at home. Jimmy Butler the Bulls leading scorer when to the free throw line one once in Game 4 in Boston after going to the line 23 times in Chicago in Game 4. Both Butler and the Bulls will rebound tonight. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-27-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +4.5 | Top | 103-96 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- The home team is 5-0 in this Best-of-7 series both straight-up and ATS as the Grizzlies enter Game 6 down 3-2. Memphis held 'service' as well during the regular season as they have have won the last four meetings and 'covered' when hosting. Defense is the key for Memphis as they held the Spurs to 42.4% shooting at home while allowing the Spurs to shoot 52.2% in San Antonio. The Grizzlies lead the playoff teams in free throw shooting hitting 87.8%. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-26-17 | Dodgers -112 v. Giants | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 47 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 ET Dodgers over Giants- The struggling Giants have the lowest win percentage in the National League and at 7-14 are already 7-games off the pace in the West. Granted, it is a long season but with Madison Bumgarner out for about two months and Dexter Posey being forced into outfield duty because of a beaning on Opening Day San Francisco may not be able to get back into the race. The Dodgers managed a 2-1 win over the light-hitting Jinx Tuesday and will have Alex Wood (1-0, 3.29 ERA) starting tonight against Johnny Cueto (3-1, 5.25) who is 5-6 with a 2.74 ERA lifetime against L.A.. Take the DODGERS! |
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04-26-17 | Hawks +6 v. Wizards | Top | 99-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 6:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- It's sort of like a 'Tale of Two Cities' with both clubs holding serve and winning at home. Now, that is not so unusual in the NBA but the manner in which the home teams won left no doubt. But, after the way Atlanta rebounded from an 0-2 deficit with Paul Millsap dominating in the paint and Dwight Howard contributing defensively the Hawks are brimming with confidence. Washington was outscored in the paint 104-64 in Atlanta and tho they will sure-up that area of need it won't be enough. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-25-17 | Twins -108 v. Rangers | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET Twins over Rangers- The Twins who haven't been able to much of anything in recent seasons have managed to win five of their last six in Arlington over the Rangers. Minnesota will start a resurgent Erin Santana (3-0, 0.64 ERA) allowing just two runs and only NINE hits in 28 innings in his first four starts of the year. Andrew Cashner (0-1, 2.38) has been a hard luck non-winner so far as the Rangers have given him little support scoring just one run in his two starts. Take the MINNESOTA! |
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04-25-17 | Thunder v. Rockets -7.5 | Top | 99-105 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (-) over Thunder- All season long I have had problems playing 'on' the Thunder believing that one man can not defeat five players. On Sunday, I thought that Russell Westbrook's supporting cast could do enough to win at home in critical Game 4...I was wrong! The trouble here is that Westbrook can take his team just so far and if he doesn't have a clutch 4th quarter Oklahoma City has no chance. One can make the point that the Rockets are just 1-5 ATS in their last six home games but we see that the Thunder are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 trips to Houston. Take the ROCKETS! |
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04-24-17 | Rays -120 v. Orioles | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:00 ET Rays over Orioles- As the guys in my old neighborhood used to say when growing up, 'not for nothin' but how can Tampa Bay be favored at Baltimore? Well, we have to evaluate the pitching match-up to see what is going on. So far in 2017 in appears that former ace Chris Archer (2-0, 3.20 ERA) has regained his form as Tampa Bay is 4-0 in his starts this season and his mound opponent for Baltimore Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0, 5.51) has a deceiving record as he has received great run support while having a 1.47 WHIP. I can only go one way here. Take the RAYS! |
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04-23-17 | Rockets v. Thunder -112 | Top | 113-109 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Houston at Oklahoma City 3:30 ET Thunder over Rockets- From what Ive seen so far the Thunder have had the best of it in nine of the 12 quarters play so far. But, that most important 4th quarter has belonged to Houston which has them up 2-1. The Rockets are now 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss but they are 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings in Oklahoma City and 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. OKC may have lost the game ATS but they still gained a boatload of confidence just posting that win. A close win at that...that will help down the stretch. I'm on the THUNDER! |
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04-23-17 | Braves -116 v. Phillies | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -116 | 5 h 48 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:35 ET Braves over Phillies- It is said that baseball is a game of streaks and the Atlanta Braves are the epitome of that axiom. The Braves had lost five straight and then won five straight and are now in the mist of a five game losing streak once again. Well, if the numbers remain consistent they should win here just as a matter of balance. Atlanta will start Mike Foltynewicz (0-2, 4.26 ERA) including a loss in his last outing where he allowed just two runs on five hits in seven innings (not a bad performance) and he is 2-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Zach Eflin (0-0) was called up from the minors and gets the nod because of an injury to Clay Buchholz. Although the Braves are 1-7 in their last eight road games they are 7-2 over the Phillies in their last nine meetings. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-22-17 | Warriors v. Blazers +6.5 | Top | 119-113 | Win | 100 | 15 h 23 m | Show |
Golden State at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- I know this will be a tough on to take after what we have all witnessed the two games of this series. It has not gone like the No.1 versus No. 8 series between Boston and Chicago as it has gone the way most expect a No.1 seed to dominate a No. 8 seed. Even without Kevin Durant (they played plenty without him this season) their was little adjustment needed. The Warriors started to turn it on with about 10 games remaining and have gone 5-0 both straight-up and ATS in their last five road games. They have also had success in Portland going 11-5 ATS in their last 16 at the Moda Center. But, with that being said I see all to often when a team gets humiliated like that on national TV they come back with a focus and a purpose that is difficult to deal with. The Trailblazers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following an ATS loss. Take PORTLAND! |
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04-22-17 | Dodgers -112 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 5-11 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 8:10 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- East meets West (sorta) as the struggling Dodgers continue their series at Chase Field and the trends are not very favorable. Los Angeles is just 2-6 in their last eight road games while Arizona is 15-3 in their last 18 home games. But, the Dodgers are 43-20 in the last 63 meetings a larger sample that I will rely on. On the mound the D'Backs will send Robbie Ray (1-0, 1.96 ERA) who has been outstanding allowing just 10 hits in 18.1 innings with his teammates winning all three of his starts. Arizona has taken three straight in the series this season after opening with two straight losses and will facing Kenta Maeda who is 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in seven career starts and is throwing to a respectable 1.36 WHIP. Somehow the Dodgers win. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-21-17 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 104-87 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago 7:00 ET Celtics (+) over Bulls- Entering this series their was so much talk of how the Celtics under Brad Stevens leadership are 2-10 in the playoffs and haven't won a road playoff game. Well, he better win one quick after Boston's 'home' performances in the first two NBA playoff games. The No. 1 seed is down 0-2 and were totally out-played by the Bulls who had to win a tie-breaker over Miami to qualify for the post-season. Adding fuel to the fire Boston isn just 9-19-2 ATS in their last 30 meetings against the Bulls and 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games in Chicago. Yep, I know it, but I also know that of the Celtics don't win here they are toast. Take BOSTON! |
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04-21-17 | Yankees v. Pirates -101 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over New York- The Yankees enter Pittsburgh winning nine of their last 10 and will be sending a rejuvenated C.C. Sabathia (2-0, 1.47 ERA) to the hill against the struggling Pirates. Pittsburgh will send winless Tyler Glasnow (0-1, 12.15) to the mound and he yet to post a MLB win after 10 lifetime appearances. The Buc's who were swept three games by St. Louis after themselves sweeping the Cubs three games will be without center fielder Starling Marte who was caught cheating with a performance-enhancing drug and is on an 80-game suspension. Numbers never lie but can be very misleading as the Yankees are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings (have not met since 2014) and the Pirates are just 8-20 in their last 28 home games. This will change tonight. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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04-20-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +4 | Top | 94-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- If Memphis is to have any chance of getting past the Spurs (fat chance) they will have to score more then 82 points which they posted in both Games 1 & 2 as the trail the series 0-2. The hoards who believe that it is Kawhi Leonard who is the MVP have been supported by his play making ALL 28 free throws that he has attempted while scoring 69 points in the two games. Memphis who was 2-0 at home against San Antonio during the regular season but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. This time the Grizzlies compete four 48 minutes. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-20-17 | Orioles v. Reds +113 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Orioles- Cincinnati may be leading the N.L Central but are just 2-4 in their last six at home as they host Baltimore who is 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games. The Orioles wil send Wade Miley (1-0, 2.45 ERA) to the mound who owns a 3-2 mark with a 4.25 ERA in six starts against the Cincinnati. Miley has been almost un-hittable this season surrendering just six hits in 11 innings but has had issues with getting the ball over the plate walking seven in his first start and has a 6.17 ERA in his last 11 starts last season. Scott Feldman (1-1, 2.87) had control problems of his own walking five his last time out is 5-2 lifetime against Baltimore and gets the win tonight. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-19-17 | Thunder +8 v. Rockets | Top | 111-115 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Houston 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- There were no triple-doubles in Game 1 between James Harden and Russell Westbrook as the Rockets ran past Oklahoma City in the second half and won by 31 points. Not only was Westbrook shooting poorly (6-23) and turning the ball over (9) but the Thunder were out-rebounded 56-41 in Sunday's 118-87 loss. The two MVP candidates will once again give it their all but Oklahoma City is in a pressure situation. Houston who beats the Rockets like a drum (10-1 ATS in last 11) but they haven't done it of late going 1-9 ATS in their last 10 overall. Take THUNDER! |
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04-19-17 | Orioles +102 v. Reds | Top | 2-0 | Win | 102 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Orioles over Reds- The Reds flexed their muscle yesterday pounding the Orioles 9-3 and today they will send their young phenom Amir Garrett (2-0, 1.42 ERA) to the mound looking to even their record at 3-3 on this current 10-game homestand. Baltimore will start Ubaldo Jimenez (0-0, 10.38) who has had great support but no wins as he hasn't lasted five innings in eight of his two starts this season. But, inter-league play gives the O's the advantage as they are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games while Cincinnati is just 16-37 against the AL. Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-19-17 | Hawks +5.5 v. Wizards | Top | 101-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- After Game 1 a 114-107 win by Washington the Hawks were complaining that the Wizards were playing tough and fouling every chance they got. Atlanta went to the free throw line 39 times and don't like that because they are so weak on fundamentals like shooting free throws. Now, which is better the Hawks getting fouled or the Grizzlies against the Spurs not getting any calls. Maybe if Atlanta didn't commit 21 turnovers they would have a chance. The NBA's most-over-rated player Dwight Howard scored just seven points Sunday and will have to step it up here. Ha, I think he will. Take the HAWKS! |
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04-18-17 | Tigers v. Rays -115 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Tigers- The 2016 American League rookie of the year will start for the Tigers tonight as Michael Fulmer (1-0, 2.25 ERA) take the hill against the Rays. Detroit who are in the mist 4th of a 9-game road trip took 2-of-3 off Cleveland after losing 14 of 18 meetings last season. Tampa Bay meanwhile, returns home after a 1-6 road trip losing their final three in Boston. Matt Andriese (0-0, 4.50) get the nod for the Rays and is looking to post his first win of the season and he has a chance at home where Tampa is 5-2 on the season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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04-18-17 | Bucks v. Raptors -7.5 | Top | 100-106 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Toronto 7:00 ET Raptors (-) over Bucks- The Bucks had lost 13 of their last 15 regular season games came out with a dominating 97-83 win over the Raptors in Game 1 of their Playoff series. Toronto managed just 32 pints in the second half as Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo was 13-of-18 scoring 28 points. Game 2 of any playoff series can be tricky but Toronto is 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight-up loss and they are still 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings against the Bucks. Take TORONTO! |
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04-17-17 | Pacers v. Cavs -7.5 | Top | 111-117 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Indiana and Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Pacers- After dominating play and shooting the 'lights' out of the ball the Cavaliers failed to 'cover' in Game 1 of their series because of poor foul shooting (52%). The Cavaliers blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter but still managed a 109-108 victory. Lance Stephenson who has played just seven games this season (Pacers signed him with six games remaining in the regular season) always seems to play well when he's up against LeBron James and had 16 points in Game 1. The Pacers are now just 13-28 on the road and will suffer once more tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-17-17 | Pirates v. Cardinals -131 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:05 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Two clubs that are off three-game sweeps meet in St. Louis as the Cardinals who were 'swept' by the Yankees in New York hosts Pittsburgh who just 'swept' the Cubs in Chicago. The 'Red-Birds' have now dropped six of their last seven and have fallen to 3-9 and have the worst record in the National League. Pittsburgh is 'Riding high in April, but will be shot down in May.' (a little of ole Blue Eyes for ya) I'm just trying to say that after sweeping the Cubs in Chicago the Pirates will have a bit of a let-down here. Lance Lynn (0-1, 5.23 ERA) is looking to bounce back from a poor performance against the Nationals and will get the win here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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04-16-17 | Rangers v. Mariners +102 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 102 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- After opening the season 2-8 the Mariners returned home to take the first two games of this 3-game set by holding Texas to just one run in those wins. Cole Hamels (0-0, 2.77 ERA) is making his 11th career start against Seattle and although is 5-3 lifetime was 2-1 last season with an ERA of 7.20 against the Mariners. Hisashi Iwakuma (0-1, 2.25) is looking for his first win of the season and is 9-6 in 19 career starts against the Rangers. The Mariners are 7-3 in Iwakumas' last 10 starts against Texas and the Rangers are 4-12 in their last 16 overall. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-16-17 | Hawks +5 v. Wizards | Top | 107-114 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 18 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 1:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- Washington had one of the great runs in the NBA this season but finished losing five of their last eight and ended up with the No. 4 seed and will host Atlanta who is the No. 5 seed. Atlanta turned it on at the end of the regular season winning four straight until they 'rested' keys players in their season ending loss. The Hawks had dropped eight of nine without All-star Paul Millsap before turning it around the last five games when he returned to the lineup. Hawks fly here. Take ALTANTA! |
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04-15-17 | Tigers v. Indians -147 | Top | 6-13 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
Detroit at Cleveland 4:10 ET Indians over Tigers- The American League Champions the Cleveland Indians have dropped their last three and and six of their last seven and they have their 'best' going to the hill today. Corey Kluber (0-1, 5.25 ERA) is not off to the best start but he has a great history entering this contest against Detroit. Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.35) has had two good outings but is just 19-21 lifetime against the Indians and the Tigers are 1-7 in his last eight starts against the Tribe. When you add that Cleveland is 21-6 in Kluber's last 27 starts on grass and the Indians are 47-22 at home. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-15-17 | Pacers v. Cavs -8.5 | Top | 108-109 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
Indiana at Cleveland 3:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Pacers- Oh boy, I can't tell you how much I like this bet! Here are the Cavaliers who had the top seed sewed up with four games to go and went on the lose their last four and ended up the No. 2 seed. Indiana has won five of six with Lance Stephenson in the lineup and he as he has shown in the past has no fear going up against LeBron James. The Pacers struggled on defense ranked 20th and Cleveland leads the NBA in 3-point percentage and 3-pointers made per game (13). The Cavaliers have won three of four against Indiana and they win here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-14-17 | Cardinals v. Yankees -140 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
St. Louis at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Cardinals- There was a time when both these clubs ruled their respective leagues but St. Louis has fallen a bit and the Yankees have dropped out of contention since the departure of Derek Jeter. New York is on a four-game winning streak and will send their winless ace Masahiro Tanaka (0-1, 11.74 ERA) who has an ERA of 0.38 in spring training will regain his form here (Yankee Stadium) where he is 20-7 with a 3.31 ERA in his career. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-13-17 | Brewers -115 v. Reds | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Brewers over Reds- The 'Big Red Machine' has won four straight and at 7-2 have the best record in Major League baseball. It has been Cincinnati's bats that have done most of the work as they scored 22 runs in their three-game sweep of the Pirates in Pittsburgh while allowing just five runs. Tonight may seem more of a 'blast-from-the-past' as Bronson Arroyo (0-1, 13.50 ERA) returns to the Reds where he pitched from 2006-2013 winning 105 games. But, this is a 40-year old Arroyo who was pounded for six runs in four innings against St. Louis. Jimmy Nelson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) gets the start for Milwaukee and he is off a performance against the Cubs where he allowed just one run and only four hits in six innings. Take the BREWERS! |
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04-12-17 | 76ers -2 v. Knicks | Top | 113-114 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York 8:00 ET 76ers over Knicks- So, who is happier that the season is ending the Knicks or the 76ers? I believe I know as New York quit on the season some time in early February whereas Philadelphia has fought hard night after night. The 76ers have won two-of-three meetings this season and are 23-17 ATS on the road this year. New York has been talking about the off-season for months and now they get a chance to play golf. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-12-17 | Mets v. Phillies -113 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Mets- Because of the depth of the Mets pitching staff they are considered the primary threat to dethrone the Cubs in the National League. One of New York's young studs is Zack Wheeler (0-1, 11.25 ERA) who pitched last week for the first time since missing the 2015-2016 seasons. I've seen Wheeler pitch up close and personal in Las Vegas three years ago before his injury and to tell you the truth I was not impressed. Philadelphia will start Vince Velasquez (0-1, 9.00) who lasted only four innings against Washington is his season debut Friday but did mange to strike out 10 hitters. Take the PHILLIES! |
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04-10-17 | Rockets v. Clippers -7 | Top | 96-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets have shown the biggest improvement of all NBA teams this season and I need not go into the details. They are 'locked' into the No. 3 seed in the West and close their season at home against Minnesota on Wednesday. So,don't expect much out of the Rockets tonight as James Harden get a chance to rehab his sore wrist and is expected to 'rest' Lou Williams. The Clippers are tied with Utah for the fourth playoff spot and although the Rockets have dominated LA this season winning both meetings by a combined 43 points but will bring intensity into tonight contest. Take CLIPPERS! |
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04-10-17 | Spurs -4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 98-99 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET Spurs (-) over Trailblazers- Portland has put together a great run to make the playoffs as the final and No. 8 seed and get to play Golden State in the first round. The Trailblazers have been playing with huge intensity and now get to play without the pressure that they have been carrying for the last month. The Spurs are the other hand are 'locked' into their No. 3 spot and haven't been playing well and now coach Gregg Popovich says, 'nobody is going to rest.' Stange price to lay on the road but tonight it's the SPURS! |
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04-08-17 | Indians -106 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-11 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
Cleveland at Arizona 8:10 ET Indians over Diamondbacks- Arizona is off to a great start at 4-1 this season compared to last season when they lost their first nine home games and 16 of their first 21. Cleveland who is 11-3 in their last 14 road games and will have former Diamondbacks' right-hander Trevor Bauer who has no record against Arizona while Zack Greinke gets the start for the 'rattlers.' Grienke is 9-9 lifetime against the Indians with a 3.87 ERA. With Edwin Encarnacion added to the line-up the Indians skin the snakes. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-08-17 | Celtics v. Hornets +2.5 | Top | 121-114 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Boston at Charlotte 6:00 ET Hornets (+) over Celtics- Both these clubs have dropped their last two games and have lost out on their primary goals. Boston was in the top spot in the East before after getting wasted by Cleveland on Wednesday then got ambushed by Atlanta Thursday night. Charlotte dropped their last two to fall three games behind the final playoff spot and as of now have no pressure while the Celtics are down-trodden and beatable right now. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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04-07-17 | Spurs v. Mavs -5 | Top | 102-89 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
San Antonio at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Spurs- We are all aware of teams 'tanking' and giving multiple players 'rest' in the same game but the Spurs position here is acceptable. San Antonio is 'locked-into' the No. 2 seed behind Golden State and they are also the No. 2 seed overall. In their last contest against the Lakers on Wednesday when Kawhi Leonard, center Pau Gasol and LeMarcus Aldridge saw only 18 minutes of action with others sitting the game out completely. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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04-06-17 | Celtics v. Hawks +2 | Top | 116-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- I know that the Hawks are sliding backwards losing nine of their last 11 but have welcomed the return of All-star forward Paul Millsap who is furious with the team's loss to the league worst club (Brooklyn) last time out. The Celtics were completely destroyed by the Cavaliers last night a loss that will have some Impact as reality sets in. Most will believe that Boston will bounce-back from yesterday's loss but I'm betting on the bang-bang theory and expect them to lose again. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-06-17 | Nets +2.5 v. Magic | Top | 107-115 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Orlando 7:00 ET Nets (+) over Magic- Brooklyn the NBA's worst team (by far) is in the mist of a three-game winning streak their longest of the season. Including in the streak is a 121-111 home win over Orlando last Sunday and a 141-118 pounding of the 76ers. Orlando had won the five previous meetings and are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Orlando. The Magic have dropped their last five games going 0-5 ATS and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 and will be without forward Jeff Green. The Nets haven't quit and are the side once again. Take BROOKLYN! |
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04-05-17 | Raptors v. Pistons -110 | Top | 105-102 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 44 m | Show |
Toronto at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons over Raptors- A pair of clubs trending in opposite directions face-off as the desperate Pistons struggle to reach the playoffs but have dropped nine of their last 11 while Toronto has won eight of their last 10 with a beating last night at Indiana. The Raptors had an issue at the end of last night's game when they stopped playing and quit the game but the Pacers did not. Detroit won't quit tonight as they post a victory. Take the PISTONS! |
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04-04-17 | Hornets +4 v. Wizards | Top | 111-118 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 0 m | Show |
Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Wizards- After putting together two of the best months in the NBA season Washington has fallen off a bit of late losing their last three and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10. Charlotte on the other hand has won their last three and 7-of-9 both straight-up and ATS. The Hornets sit in 10th place in the East but are just one-game behind Miami for the eighth and final playoff spot. Although Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings they are off a 98-93 home win over the Wizards in their last encounter. Washington is 0-7 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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04-04-17 | Nets +1 v. 76ers | Top | 141-118 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- At the end of February the Nets had lost 16 in-a-row and were 40-games under .500 at 9-49. Since that point Brooklyn is a respectable 9-10 (for them) as center Brook Lopez has led the way as the Nets have gone 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games. Philadelphia has won all three meetings this season and yet comes up such a meager favorite at home. The Nets Jeremy Lin should have 'free rein' as 76ers guard Sergio Rodriguez will be sidelined. Take BROOKLYN. |
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04-03-17 | Indians v. Rangers +105 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Cleveland at Texas 7:05 ET Rangers over Indians- The Indians who blew a 3-1 lead to the Cubs in the World Series last season will send their ace Corey Kluber (2016 18-9 3.14 ERA) to the hill to start their 2017 quest. Yu Darvich (7-5, 3.41 ERA) who is 1-2 lifetime against Cleveland limited batters to a .214 batting average last season after returning from Tommy John surgery. Texas will be without Adrian Beltre (calf) but have added Mike Napoli while the Indians will be without Jason Kipnis and Lonnie Chisenhall who are on the disabled list. Take TEXAS! |
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04-03-17 | Blazers v. Wolves -118 | Top | 109-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Portland at Minnesota 7:00 ET Timberwolves over Trailblazers- Portland has finally reached the break-even mark with six straight wins and now have a full 2.5-game lead over Denver for the final playoff spot in the West with six games to play. Minnesota who is off a loss to Sacramento has officially eliminated from the playoffs but that won't keep them from putting forth a huge effort here. The Trailblazers have won six of the past seven in the series but will struggle tonight. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-01-17 | Oregon v. North Carolina -4.5 | Top | 76-77 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 6 m | Show |
Oregon (3) vs North Carolina (1) 8:50 ET Tar Heels (-) over Ducks- The last time Oregon was at the Final-4 (1939) the first of the NCAA Tournaments there were only eight teams invited as they were know as the Webfoots. On the other side the last time North Carolina was here Villanova threw it in at the buzzer to win it all and left the Tar Heels runner-up. Leading the nation with nine teams represented in the ACC is down to North Carolina who is 7-1 ATS in their last eight against the PAC-12 while Oregon is 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 games. The Tar Heels who lead the nation in rebounding (+13) are also 4-0 lifetime against the Ducks and are in their 20th Final Four. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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04-01-17 | South Carolina v. Gonzaga -6.5 | Top | 73-77 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 12 m | Show |
South Carolina (7) vs Gonzaga (1) 6:09 ET Bulldogs (-) over Gamecocks- Well, my question is, 'does anyone believe in Gonzaga now that they have reached the Final Four? I really don't think so. When I see this South Carolina team play (especially Sindarius Thornwell) I find it difficult to believe that they actually lost 10 games this season. We realize that the Gamecocks are led by their defense and they allow just 65 points per game but few realize the Bulldogs play great defense as well allowing just 60.9 points while averaging 83.2 points, SC scores 72.7 points per contest. The 'numbers' grade out to the Bulldogs advantage (big). Take GONZAGA! |
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03-31-17 | Mavs +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 90-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Grizzlies- The Mavericks were making a move of the final playoffs spot but three straight losses have put a damper on their hopes as they find themselves three full games off the pace. Dallas has taken four of the last five meetings (4-1 ATS) with the loss a 80-64 beat down in November when the Mavs were without Dirk Nowitzki and now the Grizzlies are without center Marc Gasol. Memphis is pretty much 'locked' into their playoff seed and are just waiting for the playoffs to start. Take DALLAS! |
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03-30-17 | Rockets v. Blazers +1.5 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:35 ET Trailblazers (+) over Rockets- Houston has defeated Portland in both meetings so far averaging 128 points with James Harden leading the way with 32 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds winning by 16.5 points a game. Right now, the Trailblazers are the hottest team in the NBA winning 12 of 15 games in March and hold a one-game lead over Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. Harden put up his 20th triple-double against Golden State Tuesday night but it was obvious to viewers that Harden is 'hurting' as he injured is left wrist. That may be the difference tonight. Take PORTLAND! |
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03-30-17 | Georgia Tech +4 v. TCU | Top | 56-88 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Georgia Tech vs Texas Christian 8:00 ET Yellow Jackets (+) over Horned Frogs- After getting 'crushed' in the NIT Tuesday I feel somewhat better after last night's win with Wyoming in the CBI as another of my 'Highest-Rated' releases. This one seems a bit odd as both these teams were a four seed and yet TCU comes up a strong favorite on a neutral court in New York. It seems even more out of the realm when we realize that Georgia Tech is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games. The Horned Frogs are now 6-1 since dropping their final seven regular season games and have coach Jamie Dixon who is 27-15 lifetime at Madison Square Garden having led Pittsburgh to the Big East title nine years ago. In a tough one...take GEORGIA TECH! |
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03-29-17 | Coastal Carolina v. Wyoming -8 | Top | 57-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Coastal Carolina at Wyoming 9:00 ET Cowboys (-) over Chanticleers- To start with as a former High School teacher and coach I had to find out what a Chanticleer because I had no idea what I was writing about. Okay, it's a 'feisty rooster' in Fairy Tales, sort of like the idea that Coastal Carolina has a chance tonight. Not in my book! The Cowboys who are 3-10 on the road took it on the chin in Conway, South Carolina and now those 'feisty roosters' find themselves tied by a Cowboy lasso as Wyoming is 17-3 straight-up at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine including their Game 1 loss. CC is just 3-10 on the road losing by a 11.2 average. Take WYOMING! |
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03-29-17 | Hawks v. 76ers +1.5 | Top | 99-92 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers over Hawks- As long as any team that has Dwight Howard as their center is an imposter and won't winning anything that counts. Atlanta who just broke a seven-game losing streak beating Phoenix 95-91 last night has defeated the 76ers in the last six meetings and are 6-1 AST in their last seven meetings in Philadelphia. The 76ers return home after a five-game (2-3) road trip where they are 17-19 straight-up. But, their home advantage is really against the points where they are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games playing as hosts. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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03-28-17 | TCU v. UCF +2.5 | Top | 68-53 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Texas Christian vs Central Florida 9:00 ET Knights (+) over Horned Frogs- A pair of No. 4 seeds meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the NIT plays their semi-final contests. Texas Christian has reeled off three impressive wins in the tourney after the season with seven straight wins. TCU coach Jamie Dixon has done a great job setting school the record for wins (22) and bring this long time basketball doormat some pride. The Knights are fifth in the nation in scoring defense allowing just 61 points per contest. Central Florida is actually a higher four seed and will be getting points. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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03-28-17 | Heat v. Pistons +2.5 | Top | 97-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Heat- I an really kind of annoyed at missing out on playing 'against' the Pistons last night in New York where the Knicks lead from start to finish winning 109-95. Detroit had reached .500 but have now lost four straight and 7-of-8 but play three of their next four at home where they are 23-14. Miami who is within three games of the break-even mark has dropped their last two and are 14-22 on the road. Add that the Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last five visits to Detroit gives me the Pistons. Take DETROIT! |
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03-28-17 | CS Bakersfield +2.5 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 61-76 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Cal-State Bakersfield vs Georgia Tech 7:00 ET Roadrunners (+) over Yellow Jackets- Really now, how many of you were aware that Cal-State Bakersfield win the Western Athletic Conference regular season title. The Roadrunners feel that they have something to prove as they were left out of the 'Big Dance' after qualifying for the first time in school history last season. Bakersfield who is 19-6 ATS in their last 25 games 'lined' overall has a great balance with three seniors, a junior and sophomore starter that are looking to showcase their talent. Georgia Tech has 15 losses on the season and this will be their final one...Take CAL-STATE BAKERSFIELD! |
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03-27-17 | Thunder v. Mavs +2 | Top | 92-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has the most exciting player in the NBA with Russell Westbrook who has posted 36 triple-doubles this season breaking all-time NBA record for a single season. But, most of the good things that can be said of the Thunder pretty much end there. Granted OKC is secure in their playoff position but they have not played well away from home and that spells trouble in the Playoffs as they will be seeded 5th or lower and will not have any home court advantage. The Thunder are 14-21 on the road (3rd worse among playoff teams) and have dropped eight of their last 10 as visitors. Take DALLAS! |
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03-26-17 | South Carolina v. Florida -3.5 | Top | 77-70 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 12 m | Show |
South Carolina vs Florida 2:20 ET Gators (-) over Gamecocks- Growing up within 30 miles of MSG when I was a youngster I realized South Carolina was always a New York favorite because of former Knicks star and Gamecocks coach Frank McGuire. So, I had no problem taking them against Baylor here in the Regional opener. Now, I see them in a position where it is so easy to take them after the way Florida blew a 12-point lead before beating Wisconsin 78-77. South Carolina is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 overall and 1-9 ATS against the SEC. I have a source that I respect back 'East' who told mean South Carolina is the beat team left in the East and yet when this match-up was established his response was...'Fade them.' I trust him and I believe he is right. Take FLORIDA! |
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03-26-17 | Suns v. Hornets -11.5 | Top | 106-120 | Win | 100 | 2 h 9 m | Show |
Phoenix at Charlotte 1:00 ET Hornets (-) over Suns- What a joke. I know and 'love' Devin Booker the Suns bright-light who scored 70 points in the loss at Boston Friday night. But, after jumping out to a 25-3 lead the Celtics coasted the rest of the game playing little defense as Booker scored 51 points after halftime. Phoenix has lost seven straight and have not allowed fewer then 97 points in a game since January 5th. No kidding! Even eight game under .500 the Hornets still are fight for the final playoff spot in the East trailing the Bulls and Pistons by a 1.5 games. Take CHARLOTTE! |