Tampa Bay Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays have not just risen to the top of the competitive American League East division; they also possess the best overall record in the A.L. At 56-37, this team would love to put an exclamation point on the first half of the regular season here with a big victory. You know folks, a lot of what happens in the start of the second half of the regular season depends on how a team finishes the first half of it. I feel that will further motivate this team to come out and explode here against a team they have dominated. The rays have taken five consecutive meetings against the Mariners going back to September of last season. This does include both games of this series thus far, outscoring their American League rival by a combined, 13-3. Speaking of Seattle, they go into the last game before the break, one of the coldest teams in all of baseball, dropping five straight outings, as they are being outscored by a combined, 29-12 during their slide. It’s no secret the M’s struggle on the road where there are just 20-29 this season. Meanwhile, they go into Tropicana Field where Tampa Bay has done extremely well this season, sporting the best home record in baseball, at 35-14. All signs point to the Rays here. As far as the pitching matchup go, it’s still benefits the home team as Hancock and Seymour are scheduled. The Seattle right-hander does own respectable numbers at 6-4 with a 3.22 ERA this season. On the road, he is 3-2 with a 3.57 ERA. The Tampa Bay left-hander possesses a bit better of a record at 6-1, with a respectable ERA of 4.11. The team has prevailed in five of his last six appearances, and overall, on the campaign, in his 32 appearances between starting and relieving the team has gone 24-8. At home his ERA shrinks to just 2.73 as he is 2-1 at Tropicana Field in 2026. In his five stars this season, he has gone 2-1 with a 3.63 ERA. I really like everything about Tampa Bay today. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves have dominated most every opponent. they have faced this season. However, I feel they have something to prove here today against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have taken three of four matchups with the Braves thus far this season. I’m sure that doesn’t sit well with Atlanta. It’s hard to ignore the success this team has had, sitting atop the National League East with a 3.0-game cushion, at 54-39. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are sitting in third place in the Central at 49-44. Statistically, there’s really no comparing these two teams. Atlanta ranks sixth in scoring and fourth in team ERA, while St. Louis ranks 13th in scoring and also 13th in team ERA. Yes, it’s true, maybe the Braves have split out their last 10 games. But I really feel this is a game they must win. They send Reynaldo Lopez to the hill, while the home team has Matthew Liberatore at the bump. The Atlanta right-hander has been quite solid this season, going 4-1, with a 3.18 ERA. It seems to be he is getting stronger as the season progresses. He has not allowed a single opponent, whether it be as a starter or a reliever to put up better than one earned run in any appearance over his last seven outings. Over his last three appearances, he is a perfect 1-0 with an anemic ERA of 1.64. And away from home this season, he is a very respectable 1-1 with a 3.48 ERA. He took down this very same St. Louis team back on July 1 at home holding them to one earned one in 5.0 innings pitched. The Cardinals left-hander does not possess the same solid numbers. He is just 4-6, with a whopping ERA of 5.34 in 2026. He has gotten some good run support in his starts. However, he has allowed 22 earned runs over his last six appearances, in a little over 24 innings pitched. He’s really struggled recently, going just 1-2 with a 5.87 ERA in his last three starts. At home in 2026, his ERA skyrockets to 5.24 as he is just 2-2. I really like this matchup. I feel Atlanta has something to prove here against a team that has gotten the better of them this season. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Very quietly, the Milwaukee Brewers have taken control of the National League Central, sitting atop the division with a 7.5-game cushion, at 59-34. This team is equally strong on the road as they are at home, and owns some great statistics. They currently rank fourth in scoring and sixth in team batting average, while they top the Majors in team ERA. Whether it be at the plate or on the mound, this team is surging. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting in fourth place in the division, 12.5-games back, at 47-47. A lot was expected of this team this season. But yet they have fallen way short, thus far. Their numbers offensively are very good, ranking in the top-five in most categories. However, their pitching staff has been absolutely deplorable, ranking 19th in team ERA. As a matter of fact, in seven of their last 10 outings their pitching has gotten steamrolled for four or more runs. Speaking of which, today you can expect in Game 2 of the doubleheader, Shane Drohan and Bubba Chandler. The Milwaukee left-hander is a very respectable, 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA on the campaign. Whether as a starter or reliever, Drohan has looked quite good this season. As a matter of fact, the team has prevailed in five of his last seven turns. On the road this season he’s a very respectable 3-1 with just a 2.88 ERA. The Pittsburgh right-hander has struggled quite a bit thus far in the 2026 campaign, going 3-8, with a 4.82 ERA. Over his last three outings, he’s just 1-1, with a 5.74 ERA, and at home this season he has struggled as well, going 2-3 with a 4.72 ERA. With these starting pitchers today and the way the Brewers have dominated the Pirates, taking eight of the last 10 meetings against their division rival, I really like Milwaukee here. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay is perched atop the competitive American League East, possessing the best overall record in the A.L. at 54-37. This does include an astounding 33-14 record at home, which is the best overall home record in baseball. They do enter this game struggling a bit, dropping four of their last six. However, I feel today’s opponent will remedy that situation. Not only has the Rays dominated the Mariners, taking the last three meetings a season ago, Seattle enters this matchup ice-cold, dropping three in a row themselves. Seattle has dropped out of the top-spot in the West, now sitting at 47-47, and a half a game behind Texas. They struggle when they travel, going seven games under .500 as a guest this season at 20-27. Their offensive numbers are absolutely horrible, ranking 27th in scoring and 27th in team batting average. It is their pitching that has given them what success they have experienced thus far this season. Put a pin in that we’re going to come back around to it. Tampa Bay has played consistent baseball since basically the Opening Day of the season. Their numbers on offense are middle of the road, averaging 4.51 runs per game, but ranks third in baseball in team batting average at .258. Their pitching has been very consistent this season, ranking ninth with a team ERA of 3.81. Today’s pitching matchup certainly favors the home team. Luis Castillo and Nick Martinez are scheduled. The Mariners right-hander is 3-7 with a 4.79 ERA on the campaign. He has been used both as a starter and a reliever this season. However, the team has dropped 10 of his last 14 appearances. Away from home in 2026, he is just 2-4 with a 4.40 ERA. The Rays right-hander owns some very respectable numbers, going 7-2 with a 2.61 ERA this season. The team is won his last three turns, and overall, 13 of his 17 starts this season. He is a perfect 1-0 with a 2.65 ERA over his last three turns, and at home in 2026, he has been nearly unstoppable, sporting a 5-1 record with a 3.04 ERA. He hasn’t done too well against Seattle over his career. However, that was in the past. This season he’s a very different starter. Take the Tampa Bay Rays. Thank you.

Edmonton Elks.

Edmonton enters this contest winning three of four games this season, and covering all three games lined games. They have dominated Ottawa, winning and covering three consecutive meetings against them, which does include the only matchup this season back in the beginning of June. Speaking of the Redblacks, they have yet to be victorious this season. At 0-4 straight up, this team is a nightmare. As a matter of fact, going back to last season, they have now failed to win a single game over their last 10 outings. And if you’re worried about them covering the number, don’t be. They are just 2-8 ATS during that span. Right now, this would be a big victory for the Elks as they can take over the top spot in the West division. With the BC Lions up next for them, I doubt very much you’ll see this team in a look-ahead mode. Under a touchdown as a gift. Take Edmonton. Thank you.

Seattle Storm.

Guys, I know the WNBA can be a little “tricky “. But I really don’t understand why Atlanta is laying this much wood in this matchup. Seattle has taken the only meeting this season back at the end of June at home, 105-90. As a matter of fact, they’ve taken the last two meetings, and overall, six of the last 10 matchups with Atlanta. Yes, this team leaves a lot to be desired, particularly on the road where they are just 2-9 straight up. But they are pretty decent at shooting beyond the arc, are excellent from the free-throw line, and defensively, are pretty darn stout, ranking sixth in the league, and yielding just 85.0 PPG. Not only that, they also rank third in field goal percentage allowed and first in three-point percentage allowed. Yes, I understand the Atlanta Dream are 12-9. But this team is spiraling. They have lost five in a row SU, and have failed to cover their last six outings. While they themselves own a pretty decent defense, and they’re pretty good on the defensive glasses as well, I just don’t see them laying this type of wood. I don’t feel the disparity in their standings warrant nearly a double-digit line here. Take the Seattle Storm. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Splitting out their last 10 games has put the Philadelphia Phillies in a tie for second place in the National League East with the Miami Marlins, at 51-42. A victory here would help them move closer to the top spot, as both teams are sitting 3.0-games back of the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies lineup has been good. However, their pitching has showed signs of cracking a bit. That is why they have split out their last 10 contests. But I think this matchup, we’re going to see something very different. Put a pin in that, we will come back around to it. The Cincinnati Reds are a trainwreck, sitting in last place in the Central at 42-49, at 15.5-games back. They have dropped seven of their last 10 outings, and statistically this team owns some ugly numbers, ranking 22nd in scoring, 29th in team batting average, 23rd in team ERA, and 18th in errors. Their offense has been almost nonexistent. Yesterday’s 11-5 victory was a surprise, offensively. As I mentioned a moment ago, the pitching matchup to me is big here. Jesus Luzardo and Brady Singer are scheduled. The Phillies left-hander is 7-4 with a 3.74 ERA this season as the team has won his last eight turns. Over his last three starts he has looker even stronger, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA. But most of all, when he is away from home, Luzardo is a perfect 4-0 with an anemic ERA of 1.55. The Red’s right-hander is just 3-8, with a whopping ERA of 5.03 this season as a team has dropped 10 of his last 11 appearances. Over his last three outings, he has been a respectable 1-1 with a 3.31 ERA. And at home, he has done OK, going 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA. I just feel the way Philadelphia was embarrassed yesterday; they will come back today with a better starter on the mound and prove a point. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Detroit Tigers.

At the current time, neither the Athletics nor the Tigers are being talked about for postseason spots. The Athletics sit in fourth place in the American League West at 41-50, while Detroit also sits in fourth place in their division, the American League Central, at 41-50. Coincidentally, they both possess the exact same record. The Athletics started out the 2026 campaign as one of the most pleasant surprises early on this season. But have since cooled off, dropping nine of their last 10 games, with a combination of erratic hitting and absolutely deplorable pitching. Meanwhile, the Tigers are starting to heat up, winning three in a row, and six of their last seven outings. They are decent at home, going 24-21 at Comerica Park this season. Baseball is streaky, and without question these two teams are streaking in opposite directions. Statistically speaking, on paper, the Athletics offense scores a bit more. But also, on paper there’s a big disparity in pitching as the Athletics rank 29th, with a team ERA of 5.11, while Detroit ranks sixth, with a team ERA of 3.73. Speaking of pitching, today starters are expected to be Jeffrey Springs and Troy Melton. The Athletics left-hander is your 3-8 with an ERA of 5.79 on the campaign. Over his last three outings, he is winless at 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 9.42. And away from home this season, he struggles as well, going 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA. The Tigers right-hander has been outstanding thus far this season, sporting a 4-1 record with a very respectable ERA of 2.04. He has held opponents to two earned runs or less in six of his seven turns in 2026. His last three outings, he has split out going 1-1 with an anemic ERA of 0.98. And at home this season, he is a very respectable 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA. Baseball is simple. You fade a losing team and bet on a winning one. Right now, the Athletics are losing while the Tigers are winning. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Washington Nationals.

Washington enters today’s game winning six of their last nine overall contests, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday, 12-11. That victory gave them six victories over their last nine meetings against Houston. It’s true, the Nationals are a better road team than they are a home team. But this team is starting to heat up a bit. They play in what is currently the most-competitive division in baseball, the National League East. They sit in third place, just 4.0-games back, and are starting to gain some ground. Meanwhile, the Astros are in third place in the American League West. They are just 45-48, and do not own a winning record, either at home or on the road. They come into today’s game playing inconsistently. They have split out their last 10 outings, behind an erratic offense, and a pitching staff that seems to be showing signs of cracking. Overall, Houston ranks 15th in scoring and 25th in team ERA. Speaking of which, today they send Imai to the hill. The right-hander owns a respectable record of 5-4. However, his ERA leaves a lot to be desired at 6.14. While the team has won four of his last five outings, he has given up significant runs in most of those turns. His last three starts, he is a perfect 2-0 but his ERA is a whopping 5.68. He’s also done well on the road this season, going 3-1. However, once again, his ERA is 4.24. Taking the bump for the home team is Alvarez. The left-hander is 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA. He has made 11 appearances this season and has allowed three runs or less in every single appearance. Over his last three outings he is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA. And at home, he is a perfect 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA. I just feel playing at home against a team they have done well against, gives the Washington Nationals a big edge. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

At 49-42, the Miami Marlins are playing some good baseball. They have won three in a row and seven of their last 10 overall games, and are equally good on the road as they are at home. They currently sit in third place, 4.0-games back in the National League East. Seattle has taken over the top spot in the American League West, at 47-44. While they are a solid team when playing on their own field, they are just 20-24 when playing away from home. They enter today’s matchup winning five of their last six outings. But all of those games were played at home. They did drop four of their last five games played as a guest. The Marlins own some solid statistics, ranking 13th in scoring and 11th in team ERA. Believe it or not, most of their numbers both at the plate and on the mound, rank them in the top-10. As far as statistics go, Seattle ranks 24th or worse in almost every major offensive category. They do own a top-five pitching staff, however. Having said that, today starters are expected to be Brian Woo and Max Meyer. As of posting this release, Woo has not been confirmed (check status).  The team does have one of the better bullpens in baseball. But, going to the mound at home will be Max Meyer. The right-hander has been superb this season, amassing a 9-1 overall record with a 2.53 ERA. The team has prevailed in 13 of his 18 starts, and over his last three outings, he’s gotten even better, going 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA. At home this season he has been perfect, earning a f5-0 record with a 2.13 ERA. Playing at home with an excellent starter on the mound tells me to side with the Miami Marlins. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Traditionally, the American League East has been the most competitive division in all of baseball. This year, we’ve got two teams separating themselves from the rest of the pack. However, despite sitting at the bottom of the division, the Boston Red Sox are starting to heat up. They have won seven of their last nine games, which includes both contests in this series. If Boston is considered red hot, then Los Angeles would be considered ice cold. They are also in the bottom of their division. They enter today’s game losing five in a row and just can’t seem to do anything right. Their offense has been mediocre at best, while their pitching staff ranks in the bottom third in every major category. Baseball is one of the streakiest of all sports. You ride a hot team and fade a cold one. I like the Red Sox even more because of today’s pitching matchups. Ranger Suarez and Ryan Johnson are slated. The Boston left-hander is 4-3 with a 2.94 ERA on the campaign. The team has won three of his last four turns, and since the beginning of June, he has yet to allow a single lineup to put up more than three earned runs on him. Over his last three outings, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA, and on the road this season, equally impressive at 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA. The L.A. right-hander is just 1-3 with a whopping ERA of 7.40. The team has lost five of the six games he has made an appearance in, and at home this season he is 1-0, but owns an ERA of 6.55. Once again, you ride a hot team and fade a cold one. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

San Diego, like most National League teams, has been dominated by Los Angeles, once again this season. The Dodgers have taken six of eight meetings with the Padres in 2026. This includes both games of this series, outscoring them by a combined 16-10. San Diego is falling badly, dropping seven consecutive contests, which does include all five games played on the road during that span. Their offense has been basically inconsistent at best. Case in point, they’ve been outscored during current losing streak by a combined, 65-27. On the other hand, Los Angeles has been red-hot since the Opening Day of this season. They own the best overall record in baseball at 58-31, have won eight of their last 10 games, and are one of the best home teams as well, going 28-14 on their own field in 2026. Their numbers are almost unbelievable as they rank second in the Majors in scoring and fourth in team ERA. Speaking of which, Griffin Canning Yoshinobu Yamamoto are schedule today. The Padres right-hander is just 1-5 of the 7.08 ERA this season as the team has dropped seven of his last 10 turns. On the road his numbers are even worse, going 1-3 with an 8.41 ERA. The Dodgers right-hander is a very respectable 8-5 with a 2.67 ERA this season as the team has prevailed in 10 of his 15 turns in 2026. At home this season he’s just 3-3. But does own a very good ERA at 3.04. No matter how you slice it, the Padres are sliding and cannot keep pace on the scoreboard with the Dodgers mighty lineup. Take Los Angeles on the line. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee is starting to run away with the National League Central division at 54-32, giving themselves a 5.5-game cushion. They have dominated most teams this season. And Arizona definitely fits in that category. The Brewers have taken three of four meetings this season with the Diamondbacks, outscoring them by a combined, 35-13.  Not only are they winning at home, but Milwaukee is also one of the better away teams in baseball, sporting a 25-14 road record. With all respect to Arizona, who does sit in second place in the National League West, tied with San Diego, 14.0-games back of Los Angeles, their numbers just aren’t as impressive. As a matter of fact, they account for almost a full run less game than the visiting team, while their pitching staff has a higher ERA by almost one full run, as well. It’s hard to compare any team in baseball to the remarkable numbers the Brewers are putting up, ranking in the top-10 in just about every major offensive category, and in the top-10 in most pitching categories. Speaking of which, Brandon Woodruff and Merrill Kelly are scheduled today. The Milwaukee right-hander is 2-1 on the season with a 2.59 ERA. Over his last three outings he has a 0.00 earned run average, and on the road this season, he is a perfect 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA. The Arizona right-hand is 5-8 with a whopping ERA of 5.84 this season. As a matter of fact, his last victory came on May 25 as he has lost five straight games, while the team has dropped his last six turns. Over his last three starts, he has winless at 0-3 with a 7.27 ERA, and at home his ERA soars to 8.13. Baseball is very simple. You follow a hot team, and fade a cold one. Take the Milwaukee Brewers. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee has taken complete control of the National League Central division sitting in first place with a record of 53-32, and a 5.0-game cushion. While Arizona is playing decent ball, they are tied for a second in the West at 43-43. These two National League rivals have met four times this season all in Milwaukee, and have split out those four games. The Brewers are a 7-3 run, which does include wins in all three road games played during that span. As a matter of fact, they’ve played very well on the road overall this season, winning four straight as a guest, and prevailing in 24 of the 38 games played away from home. While the Diamondbacks are certainly a better home team than they are when they travel. This team is struggling a bit right now. They have dropped six of their last 10 overall games. Their lineup is mediocre at best, while their pitching staff ranks in the bottom third in the Majors in team ERA. Today’s starters are expected to be Kyle Harrison and Jose Cabrera. The Milwaukee left-hander is 8-1 on the campaign with a very respectable ERA of 2.57 as a team has won 11 of his 15 outings. As a matter of fact, as a matter of fact, in 14 of those 15 turns, he yielded two runs or less. On the road this season he is a perfect 3-0. While his career numbers against ‘Zona haven’t been great, he is rolling right now, pitching solidly, and going on an average of about 6.0 innings a start since the end of April. The Arizona right-hander is making just his third pro start. He is winless thus far going 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA. With the way, the Brewers lineup has been crushing the ball, I expect it to be a very long day for the home starter. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

In all honesty, anytime I can get the Dodgers at this price, I think it offers us value. Let’s face it, they own the best overall record in baseball at 55-30, this team has separated themselves from the rest of the NL West, owning an 11.0-game cushion in the division. They enter today’s matchup winning three in a row, and six of their last seven contests, which does include yesterday series-opener with the Athletics, 9-4. That victory gave them three straight against their in-state, American League rival, and going back a bit, they have taken eight of the last 10 overall meetings. The Athletics, at the beginning of the season was surprising a lot of people out there. However, they have come back down to Earth, losing three in a row and seven of their last 10 to drop them into fourth place in the AL West, at 40-45. Very simply my friends, their numbers are not very good. They score a lot less than the Dodgers, while their pitching staff allows a lot more earned runs. As a matter of fact, they rank 29th in pitching. Speaking of which, Wrobleski and Springs are scheduled. The Los Angeles left-hander has been superb this season, earning a 9-2 record, with a very respectable ERA of 2.71. Away from home, he is 5-1 with a 2.89 ERA. And against American League opponents in 2026, team has won four of his five turns. The Athletics left-hander owns some troubling numbers, going 3-7 with a whopping ERA of 5.52. At home in 2026, he is just 2-5 with a 6.43 ERA. The team is just 1-7 and his eight starts against National League foes. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins.

Don’t look now, but the Minnesota Twins are making a run for the American League Central. Winning two in a row, they have now climbed into third place in the division just 4.5-games back. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, and overall, thus far in 2026, have taken three of four meetings against the Houston Astros. They too, are in third place in their division, the American League West. While the Astros pitching staff owns slightly better numbers, the Twins lineup is significantly stronger. Minnesota is averaging over 4.85 runs per game and ranks in or near the top-10 and just about every major offensive category. This has been an issue for Houston. I mentioned a moment ago their pitching staff is a little bit stronger. However, that just isn’t the case with today’s starters. Ryan and Burrows are scheduled. The Twins right-hander is 5-4 with a 3.18 ERA on the campaign. The team has won seven of his last 10 outings as he is not allowed a single opponent to put a better than four earned runs on him going back to April 1. On the road, he is a respectable, 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA, and he has the confidence of knowing he already took down this opponent back on May 20 at home, shutting down the Astros lineup, yielding just four hits and one earned run in 6.0 innings pitched. The Houston right-hander owns some ugly numbers, going 3-8 with a 5.48 ERA this season, and playing at home this season, things go from bad to worse as he’s just 1-4 with a whopping area of 7.05. He was the losing starter in that May 20 game against the Minnesota Twins. Any way you look at it, Minnesota is the play. Take the Twins. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

In my opinion, baseball is just about the streakiest of all the major sports. You play a hot team, and fade a cold team. Right now, the Tampa Bay Rays are red-hot, winning five in a row and seven of their last 10 outings to take control of the competitive American League East at 48-33. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals possess the worst record in the American League, dwelling in the Central division cellar at 35-50. Tampa Bay has taken five of the last seven meetings against Kansas City. With a combination of consistent hitting and a top-10 pitching staff, this team is looking very good right now. In all sincerity, Kansas City ranks in the bottom third both in scoring and in team ERA. Jax and Cameron are scheduled today. While neither starter possesses a winning record just yet, the Rays right-hander has only allowed just two earned runs in his last 20.0 innings pitched over the last four games. He owns a road ERA of 2.96, and over his last three games, he is 2-1 with a 1.20 ERA. He took down this very same Royals team just six days ago, allowing zero earns runs and just five hits in 5.0 innings pitched. The Kansas City left-hander has gotten steamrolled in three consecutive outings, yielding a combined 12 earned runs on 23 hits in just 14.1 innings pitched. His home ERA is 4.61, and he did lose to this very same Tampa Bay lineup just six days ago as well. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Arizona Diamondbacks.

I feel this line is very short. I feel the oddsmakers might be setting a trap for the sportsbettors because the San Francisco Giants just took two of three games from one of the best teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves. But to be quite honest, Superman had kryptonite, and Atlanta has San Francisco. The Giants seem to play the Braves very tough over recent years. Prior to the last two games which are both victories for the Giants, they dropped five of their previous seven games due to inconsistent hitting and a pitching staff that has gotten absolutely steamrolled. This is a team that sits in fourth place in their division at 35-48. On the road this season, they are just 17-26, and own some ugly statistics. They rank 24th in scoring and 20th in team ERA. They are in real trouble here as they face a team they have been dominated by, losing six in a row to the Diamondbacks and nine of the less than overall meetings with their division rival. This includes all six matchups in 2026, getting outscored by a combined, 37-17. Arizona has started to show signs of cracking as well, dropping six of their last eight games. But they are playing at home where they are 24-17, and have a very solid starting pitcher on the mound. Rodriguez will get to start today. The left-hander is 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA on the campaign. Over his career, he is 3-1 against San Francisco, and at home this season, he is 4-1 with an anemic ERA of 1.84 in eight starts. For San Francisco, Mahle gets the nod. The right-hander is a dismal 1-7 with a whopping ERA of 5.49 this season. He has never beaten Arizona in his career, going 0-3 against them in seven starts. And on the road this season, he is winless at 0-2 with an ERA of 5.17. I really like this game. Take the home team Arizona Diamondbacks. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

The Marlins are starting to heat up a bit, winning eight of their last 10, and 18 of the last 24 contests. Their lineup is starting to explode and their pitching staff has been superb. Just in those eight wins over their last 10 games, they have outscored opponents by a combined 43-18. To say they have dominated the Rockies, would be an understanding. Miami has taken six straight meetings against their National League rival, which does include all three meetings played this season. They are starting to climb the NL East division sitting in third place, just 6.0-games back. Colorado is a train wreck. They enter this matchup splitting out their last 10 games. But unfortunately, this team possesses the worst overall record in baseball at 33-51, sitting in last place in the NL West, 21.0-games back. Their lineup has been inconsistent at best, while their pitching staff ranks the worst in baseball. That’s right, they own a team ERA of 5.47 and rank at or near the bottom in just about every major pitching category. The visitors will send Sandy Alcantara to the hill. Meanwhile, as of posting this release, it is not official yet, but Sean Sullivan is expected to take the mound for the home team. The Marlins right-hander is 8-4 with a 4.01 ERA on the campaign as the team has won his last five outings, all victories for him as well. Over his last three starts, the starter is 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA, and owns a very good road record of 4-2 this season. He’s already faced and taken down the Rockies in his first start of the campaign back at the end of March shutting them down for zero earned runs and just four hits in 7.0 innings pitched. If Sullivan gets the nod, I think he’s in for a long day. He is 0-2 with an 8.25 ERA. The left-hander owns a 5.40 ERA at home this season. By the way he has yet to make it past 5.0 innings pitched in any turn this season. Even if he does not start, I am not worried. Colorado does not possess too many strong pitchers. Take Miami. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Once again, this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are proving that they are a true force to be reckoned with. They possess the best overall record in the National League, at 52-30. Sitting just behind them in the National League West happens to be the San Diego Padres at 43-37. They have an 8.0-game cushion over their division rival. These two teams have split four meetings thus far this season, as San Diego took yesterday’s series-opener, 7-1. Rarely do the Dodgers get beaten badly. And when they get embarrassed, they usually come back the following game and make their opponents pay. They are one of the best road teams in the National League as well, as prior to yesterday’s defeat, they won three straight as a visitor. It’s no secret, their lineup is explosive, and their pitching staff has been superb. They rank third in scoring, first in team batting average, first in OPS, and third in home runs. All this and their pitching staff ranks fourth in the Majors, with a team ERA of 3.45. In all sincerity, the San Diego Padres pitching staff has been pretty good this season. But their lineup has been absolutely atrocious, ranking at or near the bottom of every major category; 29th in runs scored, 30th in team batting average, 30th in OPS, and 23rd in home runs. They average just 3.95 runs per game. Throw that into the mix today starters, and I really like the visiting team here to blow it up. Yamamoto and Vasquez are slated. The Dodgers right-hand is 7-5 with a 2.65 ERA in 2026. Over his last three outings, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 0.83 ERA, and on the road almost as impressive, going 4-2 with a 2.18 ERA. He faced the Padres just once this season back on May 18 on the road, and was the spectacular, yielding just one earned run on three hits. However, that game Los Angeles did not give him any run support and he lost 1-0. I look for him to come out with another stellar performance against a lineup that he will dominate. For San Diego, their right-hander is 6-5 with a 4.17 ERA this season. He is basically gotten shelled in most of his starts in June, and going back a bit, has yielded 21 earned runs in 28.1 inning pitched over his last six outings, in which he earned just one victory. Over his last three appearances, he is just 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA, and at home, he has struggled as well, going 3-3 with a 4.99 ERA. He got shellacked back on May 20 at home against Los Angeles, yielding three earned runs on six hits in 4.1 innings pitched getting blanked, 4-0. No matter how you slice it, I feel the Dodgers will explode today to redeem themselves from yesterday’s embarrassing loss. Take Los Angeles on the run line. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee has taken firm control of the National League Central, possessing one of the best overall records in baseball at 50-29. They currently own a 7.5-game cushion. Sitting in second place in division happens to be the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers took Game 1 of this series yesterday with authority, 6-2, to extend their domination over their division rival, winning all four games against them this season, and going back a bit five straight, and eight of the last 10 overall matchups. With all respect to Chicago Cubs, they are a good team. However, when they travel, they struggle a bit. Right now, they are just 21-21 on the road in 2026. But that was with a four-game road sweep against the lowly New York Mets earlier this week. While their lineup has been pretty decent all season long, their pitching staff has been absolutely inconsistent. Speaking of which, today they send David Peterson to the hill. The left-hander is 3-6 on the campaign with an ERA of 6.09. Between a combination of starting and relieving, he has made 16 appearances this season, and the team has dropped 10 of those 16 appearances. Over his last three outings he is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 10.97. Away from home on the campaign he is really struggled as well, going just 2-3 with a 5.03 ERA. What can you say about the Milwaukee Brewers, my friends? With a combination of both the second-ranked scoring lineup and the second-ranked pitching staff, this team is really striding. They average over 5.23 runs per game, and own a team ERA of 3.36. Today, they will send Kyle Harrison to the bump. The left-hander has been outstanding this season, amassing an 8-1 record with a 2.50 ERA. The team has won 10 of his last 11 turns. And only once over his 14 outings in 2026 has he allowed more than two earned runs. It seems that when he is at American Family Field, he has been nearly unstoppable, going 5-1 with an anemic ERA of 1.29. My friends, the Brewers know they can further distance themselves against the rest of the division with another big victory over a team they have dominated. Take the Milwaukee Brewers. Thank you.

Washington Mystics.

Not only is Washington starting to heat up, they are a very good road team. The Mystics have won and covered three of their last four games, all wins and covers on the road. They are also overall a good away team, going 6-4 as a visitor this season. They just took down the Sun on June 17 on this very same court, 88-81. That was in the middle of a Connecticut losing streak in which they dropped seven straight games straight up, failing to cover four of those seven. This is a team that struggles at home, going just 2-7 straight up on their own court this season. I feel they are at a big disadvantage on the boards here, and just can’t keep pace offensively against a very stout defense. Take the Washington Mystics. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia was down 5-0 yesterday on the road at Washington, only to come back and win 10-5. That was their third consecutive overall victory, and their fifth over their last six games. They are scratching and clawing in the National League East division, sitting just 4.0-games back of Atlanta. New York is at the bottom of the division dropping six in a row at eight of their last 10 outings. During their six-game slide, they have been outscored by a combined, 54-22. This is a team that just can’t seem to do anything right, despite their huge payroll. The Phillies have dominated the Mets, taking two row and six of the last seven matchups against their division rival. Starting pitchers today are expected to be Zack Wheeler and Trent Thornton. Even if Thornton doesn’t go (as of posting this release there is no official starter), I don’t think it matters. Wheeler has been outstanding this season, going 7-1 overall with a 2.11 ERA, which does include a 3-1 record on the road, with an ERA of 2.17. The team has won nine of his 11 turns in 2026. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Don’t look now, but the Houston Astros are starting to heat up, winning three in a row and seven of their last nine overall outings, which does include three consecutive victories played away from home. Sitting in second place in the American League West at 40-43, this team is starting to pick up steam. They play an opponent in the Detroit Tigers that possess one of the worst records in the American League at 34-47, sitting in fourth place in the Central division. They have lost three in a row behind an offense that has slumped. Over their last three games, their lineup has accounted for a combined six runs scored. Today’s starters are expected to be Arrighetti and Montero. The Houston right-hander owns some very respectable numbers in 2026, going 7-3 with a 3.13 ERA, as the team has won nine of his 12 starts. He comes off back-to-back losses, and in his last outing, his worst performance of the campaign, getting rocked for six earned runs. But this starter has been excellent on the road this season, going 4-2 with the 2.79 ERA. I expect him to bounce back with authority against a Detroit opponent that struggles at the plate, ranking 27th in scoring, 25th in team batting average, 22nd in OPS, 18th in home runs, and 29th in stolen basis. The Tiger’s right-hander is just 3-5 on the campaign, with an ERA of 3.68. The team has lost seven of his last nine appearances. At home this season, he is just 3-3 with a 3.75 ERA, and did take the loss against today’s opponent not long ago on June 16, yielding one earned run in 1.1 innings pitch. He has earned only one victory since may 2. Speaking of which, the Astros have taken three straight meetings this season against the Tigers. I expect them to make it a fourth straight. Take Houston. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

In the most heated and hated rivalry in all sports, the Yankees travel to Fenway Park to take on the Red Sox. For a while, Boston had their way with New York. However, the tide has turned as the Yankees have dominated this rivalry, taking six of the last seven meetings, which does include four of five matchups played this season. Believe it or not, New York possesses one of the best road records in all of baseball at 26-16 away from home while, Boston owns the worst home record in the Majors at 12-25 on their own field. On paper, New York scores more than a run a game more, and allows nearly a half a run less. Even without Aaron Judge in the lineup, New York is winning. I think things will go from bad to worse for the Red Sox, who have dropped seven of their last 10 overall outings, which does include four straight at home during that span. Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early are slated here today. The New York Yankees right-hander is 8-3 on the campaign with an anemic ERA of 1.70, as a team has won 12 of his 16 turns in 2026. Only once in those 16 stars has he allowed more than three earned runs. On the road, he is a monster going 6-1 with an ERA of 1.12. He has dominated Boston in both starts against them this season, one on the road and one at home, going 2-0, combining for 13.2 innings pitched and allowing a combined two earned runs. They Boston Red Sox left-hander has earned just one victory over his last four outings, is just 2-4 at home with a 4.82 ERA, and got shelled in his only starting against New York back in the third week of April at home. All signs point of the Yankees. Take New York. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Very quietly, Philadelphia has closed the gap in the National League East, trailing Atlanta by just 4.5-games. They have taken each of the last two games against Washington, and going back a bit, six of the last eight overall meetings with their division rival. They enter this matchup with their lineup exploding, and a very good starter on the mound. Christopher Sanchez takes the hill. The left-hander is 9-3 with a 1.80 ERA on the campaign as the team has won 11 of his 16 turns in 2026. As a matter of fact, he has held lineups to two runs or less in 14 of the 16 starts. Washington is playing decent baseball overall. However, they enter Game 4 of this series struggling, dropping five of their last seven overall outings. Their lineup, which ranks among the best in all of baseball in scoring, is starting to crack a bit. And sending right-hander, Cade Cavalli to mound is going to make things go from bad to worse for this team. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Detroit Tigers.

On paper, the Houston Astros look like the play here. I mean, their offense scores more runs, and they possess a better overall record. But baseball isn’t played on paper, it is played on the diamond. Yes, the Astros come in here winning two in a row, and six of their last eight games. But Detroit plays this team very tough. As a matter of fact, they have taken five of the last seven overall meetings with their American League rival. Their pitching staff has been very consistent this season, and they’re playing at home, where they possess a 22-18 record. Overall, the Astros struggle a bit on the road going 19-22 away from home in 2026. Imai and Melton are scheduled here. The Houston right-hander is 4-3 with a whopping ERA of 6.15 this season. In consecutive outings, he has allowed two, two, five, and three earned runs in a combined 17.2 innings pitch. On the road this season, he has an ERA of 5.71. For the Tigers, their right-hander has been very consistent all year. The team has won four of his five outings this season, as he owns an overall record of 4-0 with a 2.56 ERA. In his combined 31.2 innings pitched, he has yielded a mere nine earned runs. Take the Detroit Tigers. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles took the series-opener yesterday, 2-1. They have dominated Minnesota. Going back several seasons, they are 7-3 the last 10 overall meetings. Over the last several games, the Dodgers lineup has struggled a bit. But that’s why I like them so much today. On this season, their offense ranks #3 in the Majors in runs scored, #1 in team batting average, #1 in OPS, and #2 in home runs. This is a team that averages over 5.15 runs per game. As far as Minnesota goes, statistically, over recent contest, their offense has come alive. However, I think things change here because of the pitching. Going back to their offense, they do own respectable numbers in run scored, team batting average, OPS, and home runs. But (and there’s always a but) their pitching has been absolutely atrocious. They rank 27th in team ERA (4.85), compared to the Los Angeles staff, which ranks fourth with a team ERA of 3.43. Today’s starters are scheduled to be Wrobleski and Rojas. The Dodgers left-hander has been outstanding this season, earning an 8-2 record, with an anemic ERA of 2.72. The team has won nine of his last 12 starts. On the road, he is perfect at 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA, and against American League opponents, he has won three straight going back to April 6. The Twins left-hander is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA. But the rookie has yet to go more than 4.0 IP, and has not had to face a lineup like this one today. I feel the Los Angeles lineup will explode today against an inexperienced youngster. Take the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thank you.

Cleveland Guardians.

You may not realize this because it’s only the third week of June. But this is a very big matchup between Cleveland and Chicago. These two teams are tied atop the American League Central, both playing .519 baseball. The White Sox took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 6-5. Prior to that, the Guardians have dominated this rivalry, taking three in a row and seven of the last eight overall matchups in this division rivalry. Neither team is playing their best baseball of the season at the moment. Cleveland is just 4-6 their last 10, while Chicago is also 4-6 their last 10. But I like the pitching matchup here, my friends. Parker Messick and Sean Burke are scheduled. The Guardians left-hander is a very respectable 7-3 with a 2.70 ERA on the campaign, as the team has won 10 of his 15 outings. In 14 of those 15 outings, he has allowed three runs or less, and that my friends, is very solid pitching. On the road in 2026, he has been strong, going 4-2 with the 2.48 ERA. In his only start against the White Sox, back in last September, he earned the victory as he went six strong innings, allowing just one earned run. The Chicago right-hander is 4-4 with a 3.89 ERA on the campaign. At home this season, he is winless at 0-3 with a 4.44 ERA, and over his career in four appearances, which includes three starts against today’s opponent, he is also winless at 0-2 with a 4.40 ERA. I really do like the pitching matchup here. I really feel it favors the visiting team. Take the Cleveland Guardians. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

It’s true, New York has dropped their last two outings. However, this team is still one of the best road teams in baseball, and they are still hanging on to the best overall record in the American League at 46-30. They are 22-15 as a visitor this season, with a lineup ranking fourth in scoring, and a pitching staff that tops the Majors. Yes, their offense is averaging over 5.12 runs per game, as they rank second in OPS, and are the best home run hitting squad in all of baseball. Let’s not forget, when they get on base, they also rank second overall stolen bases. That would be enough for me here because Detroit, who is a very disappointing team this season at 33-44, sitting in fourth place in the American League Central, certainly does not possess the same type of quality numbers. They rank 25th in scoring, and seventh and pitching. As a matter of fact, their offense ranks in the bottom third in just about every major category. While overall, their pitching staff has been good, they just don’t give them the run support they need. Speaking of pitching, Gerrit Cole and Framber Valdez are scheduled here today. The Yankees right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA on the campaign, and over his career has dominated Detroit, going 10-1 with a 1.84 ERA in 14 starts. On the road this season, he is a perfect, 1-0 with an anemic ERA of 1.69. As far as the Tigers left-hander goes, he is 3-5 with a 4.09 ERA in 2026. He has been inconsistent at best. He has not fared well against the Yankees. Over his career in six starts against them, he is winless and 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 7.22. At home this season, he is just 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA. The team has dropped seven of his last eight turns, as his last victory came back on April 19. He struggles against the Bronx Bombers, and I doubt very much he will get too much run support. Take the New York Yankees. Thank you.

New York Liberty.

Laying points on the road in any sport is always shaky. But I don’t feel that is the case in this situation here as New York travels to Los Angeles to take on a heated and hated rival. The Liberty were riding an eight-game straight up win streak before Friday night’s embarrassing home loss against Washington, 86-83, a game in which they were favored by 12.5-points. I look for this team to come back and make a statement here against an opponent they certainly do not like. Please remember the NY is one of the best road teams in the WNBA, going 5-1 away from home this season. L.A. is inconsistent at best. Not only that, but they are just 2-6 SU at home, and have only covered five of 15 overall outings this season. They are a big disappointment thus far, coming off back-to-back SU/ATS losses. While playing on their own court, things have not benefited this team as they have lost and failed to cover four of their last five games when playing host. To add fuel to the New York fire, they dominate Los Angeles, taking eight of the last 10 matchups SU. Not one of those victories have come by less than the pointspread they are laying here today. They score more, allow less, and will absolutely dominate on the boards here. Take the New York Liberty. Thank you.

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Philadelphia Phillies.

The Phillies (41-35) are just 7.5-games back in the National East of the best team in baseball, the Braves. What better team to face to get some big division victories than the Mets. To say the New York Mets are one of the biggest disappointments thus far this season, would be an understatement. They dwell in the division cellar, 14.5-games back at 34-42. Statistically, their offense ranks among the worst in baseball in just about every major category. Yesterday’s shellacking by this opponent, 15-3 was an example of that. Philadelphia has dominated this rivalry, taking five of the last six meetings over New York. Only one of those five victories came by a single run. During those five victories, they outscored the Mets by a combined 42-13. Their lineup is starting to find its rhythm. And I really like the pitching matchup here today. David Peterson and Zack Wheeler are scheduled. The Mets left-hander is just 3-5 this season with a whopping ERA of 5.9. Over his last three outings, he has not earned a decision either way, but saw his ERA rise to 7.59. The Phillies right-hander has been stellar thus far in 2026, earning a 6-1 record with an anemic ERA of 2.01. The team has come out victorious in eight of his 10 turns, as the starter has yielded three runs or less in nine of those 10 outings. Over his last three starts, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA, and at home this season, he is just as impressive, going undefeated at 3-0 with an ERA of 1.78. With a better starting pitcher, more momentum, and the confidence of knowing they have dominated this rivalry, I really like the home team here. Take Philadelphia on the line. Thank you. 

Miami Marlins.

Very quietly, Miami, who has won two in a row in seven of their last 10 outings, has climbed to a record of 38-38. This team is starting to heat up, my friends. They are one of the best home teams in the National League, going 24-16 at Loan Depot Park in 2026. As a matter of fact, they have won six consecutive games played on their own field. This includes yesterday series opener over San Francisco, 4-3. Speaking of the Giants, they are really struggling, going 31-44 overall, which does include a dismal road record of 17-24. Both, at the plate and on the mound, Miami possesses better numbers. Speaking of pitching, today starters are scheduled to be McDonald and Meyer. The San Francisco right-hander is just 2-4 on the campaign with the 4.64 ERA. Over his last five starts, he is 0-4 with one no decision. What can we say about the Miami right-hander? He is a perfect 7-0 this season with a very respectable ERA of 2.75, as the team has prevailed in 11 of his 15 turns. He is pitching very well, my friends. I believe he’s going to continue to do so. Take the Miami Marlins. Thank you.

Montreal Alouettes on the Moneyline.

Montreal took back-to-back Grey Cups in 2022 and 2023. However, the last two seasons, they have fallen a bit short. My friends, this is a very good team looking to become champions again. They are already 2-0, both straight up and against the spread this season, and face a team they have dominated. To add to their motivation, they lost the previous matchup with Edmonton. Prior to last August’s heartbreaking one-point loss, 23-22 at home, the Alouettes took the five prior meetings with the Elks. They seem to be on a mission this season and are playing some great offense. As a matter of fact, they have combined to put up 67-points already, in their two outings; the first on the road at the Tiger-Cats and then the next game at home against the Argonauts. I feel they are looking to redeem themselves from the last time they took the field against Edmonton. Not only that, but once again as I said earlier, they’re looking to win another Grey Cup. Take Montreal. Thank you.

Minnesota Lynx in the MoneyLine.

Very quietly, Minnesota owns the best overall record in the WNBA at 12-3. They’re equally good on the road as they are at home, going 6-1 as a visitor this season. As a matter of fact, they have covered all seven games played away from home in 2026, thus far. To say they have dominated the Golden State Valkyries would be an understatement. They took the only matchup this season at home back at the beginning of June, 87-84. That victory gave him their seventh consecutive win in this rivalry going back to June 2025. They are currently riding a 10-1 straight up hot streak in which they’ve covered nine of those 11 contests. This team is for real, my friends, topping the league in scoring, and ranking second in defensive points allowed. In just about every major category on both sides of the court, they rank in the top few in the WNBA. Golden State is playing some good basketball, possessing an overall record of 10-5. They do tend to be overvalued as they are just 8-7 ATS this season. They are on their own hot run, winning four in a row. But only covering the last two games. Prior to that, they failed to cover five of their previous seven outings. This is a good team. But they just don’t measure up offensively here. On defense, they are one of the best teams in the league in points allowed. But one place they certainly are going to be overmatched is on the boards. They rank ninth on the offensive glass and 11th on the defensive glass. That is where this game will be won. Oh, one more item, they are one of the worst teams in the WNBA at defending the arc, and they are facing an offense that’s hitting 39% from downtown, which ranks them #1 in the league. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Las Vegas Aces.

The defending WNBA champions, are once again, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Aces sit in second place in the Western Conference at 10-4, tied for the second-best overall record in the league. However, following a six-game straight up winning streak in which they went 4-2 against the spread, they were absolutely humiliated on Monday on the road at the Dallas Wings, 96-66. In the season opener back on May 9 at home against Phoenix, Las Vegas was humiliated back then as well, 99-66. They then went on a four-game run in which they shredded all comers. This is a very prideful team that does not take losing lightly, particularly an embarrassing defeat. I feel they will come back strong here today with one of the best offenses in the WNBA, and redeem themselves against a lesser opponent. Prior to the season opening loss against the Mercury, this team had taken seven consecutive matchups with this opponent, covering six of those seven meetings. Meanwhile, Phoenix is now riding a three-game straight up losing streak in which they have failed to cover their last two contests. This is a team that has just one victory at home this season, and seems to be in real trouble. There is no way the Aces will allow them to put up a good showing as they did in their earlier matchup. This is one of the poorest scoring offenses in the league, and one of the worst defenses as well. I look for Las Vegas to dominate them at both ends of the court, and devour them on the glass. Take the Aces. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles has taken both games of this series thus far, and going back a bit further, seven of the last 10 overall meetings against Tampa Bay. The Rays are a good team, my friends. But they are certainly struggling right now, dropping into second place in the American League East division, 2.5-games back, at 41-29. Just over their last 10 outings, their lineup has stalled considerably, averaging three or less runs seven times during that span. Meanwhile, what can we say about the Dodgers? They are perched atop the National League West, with a nine-game cushion at 47-27. They are one of the best home teams in the league, and enter this matchup with confidence. With a combination of both the third-ranked scoring offense and the third-ranked team ERA in baseball, they are a true force. Today’s stars are McClanahan and Ohtani. The Tampa Bay left-hander is a respectable 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA on the campaign. However, over his last three outings, he is just 1-2 with a whopping ERA of 5.79. On the road this season he has had trouble as well, going 1-4 with a 4.32 ERA. But looking at his starts against National League opponents, he has not fared very well. Meanwhile, what can you say about the Los Angeles right-hander. He owns a remarkable record of 6-2 with an anemic ERA of 1.06 this season. At home in 2026, he has been nearly unstoppable, going 4-1 with a 0.87 ERA. Listen folks, the Rays are having problems at the plate to begin with. Throw into the mix that they are facing a starter who is really dominating, particularly at home, and it spells doom for the visiting team. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Washington Nationals.

Washington took Game 1 of this series yesterday with authority, 7-3.  The Nationals are starting to gain some traction (38-35 overall, 3rd place in the N.L. East), winning three in a row, and seven of their last 10 overall games. Believe it or not, this team tops the Majors in scoring, averaging over 5.47 runs per game. Their lineup has been hitting the ball for a while now. But recently, they have really exploded. Over their last 10 contests, they have scored a combined 68 runs. All this, and in seven of those 10 outings, their pitching staff has allowed three or less runs. Speaking of which, they send Foster Griffin to the hill. The left-hander is 7-2 overall on the campaign with a very respectable ERA of 3.46. The team has won 10 of his 14 starts this season. He has been very consistent in 2026. Kansas City Royals are a train wreck. They are tied for the worst record in the American League at 29-44, which does include a 12-23 road record. To be very honest, and very blunt, Royals fans have very little to be excited about. This team ranks 28th in scoring and 21st in team ERA. They will have Michael Wacha on the bump. The right-hander is 4-5 with a 3.58 EA on the campaign, as the team is just 4-10 in his outings this season. He is winless over his last three turns, going 0-3 with a 7.13 ERA, and on the road this season, things don’t get too much better as he is 1-3 with a 4.43 ERA. Washington is playing at home with a better starter on the mound, against a team that struggles overall, particularly on the road. Take the Nationals. Thank you.

Carolina Hurricanes.

Momentum plays a big part in hockey. Right now, Carolina has momentum, winning the last two games of this series. Being a Las Vegan for 36 years, I am well aware how good the Vegas Golden Knights are, particularly at home. However, the Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best road teams in all of the NHL. Not only that, but this team does not rattle. They have been down several times in this series, and have come back to win. They have also taken three of the last five overall meetings at “The Fortress” going back to February 2024. Please understand, the last time they dropped a game in this series was in Las Vegas. That was the first road game they dropped this postseason. Believe me when I tell you, that won’t happen again. They know how tough it is to play at the T-Mobile Arena. But like I said earlier, this team does not rattle. You may not realize this, but the Vegas Golden Knights have now dropped three of their last four games. This team has not seen too much adversity since their new coach took over the reins. I don’t think they have what it takes to prevail here. To make matters worse, and put even more pressure upon them, John Tortorello is throwing down the gauntlet guaranteeing the Golden Knights will be back in Carolina for game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. So basically, he’s guaranteeing a win in this game. That’s a lot of pressure to put on some guys that, let’s face it, have made it thus far with smoke and mirrors. Just in this series alone, they have allowed a combined 21 goals scored. Carolina just has too much for Vegas. Take the Hurricanes. Thank you.

New York Knicks.

New York has shown not just talent, but true heart in this year’s Finals. More than once in this series they’ve been down by double-digits, and have come back to win. Being down as many as 29-points in Game 4, and then coming back to win shows me exactly what this team is made of. While I feel San Antonio is a very good team, and has a very bright future ahead of them, they are just not ready this year. You see folks, their best player is young, and easily frustrated. As a matter of fact, the entire team is easily frustrated. When you look at the Knicks, this is one of the most unselfish, without ego teams I have seen in the NBA in as far back as I can remember. On any given night, any one player can lead in points another and rebounds, etc. They don’t care who gets the headlines. They only care about winning. Many teams don’t have what it takes to bounce back after giving up a 29-point lead to lose in the Final’s. And I really feel the Spurs are not one of those teams. As good as the home team is, New York is playing with momentum, playing very unselfishly, has the depth, the talent, and the coaching to not just keep this game competitive, but to win this game. I feel this will be very close, a lot closer than the pointspread. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Dallas Wings.

Not only is Dallas winning, they are covering as well. This is a team that is 8-4 overall on the season, and has also covered eight of their 12 contests thus far. They come into this game running hot, winning and covering five of their last six, and seven of their last nine overall outings. With a combination of an outstanding offense, and a swarming defense, I feel they will frustrate the Portland Fire pretty badly here. Speaking of which, Portland is just 6-8 overall, and have been overvalued, covering just five of their 14 games this season. They come into today’s game ice cold, losing and failing to cover four consecutive outings. Funny thing, though folks, their last three opponents, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, they have lost by 16, 15, and six-points. These three teams have all recently been beaten by the Wings, as they took down the Mercury by 15, the Sparks by eight, and the Aces also by eight. The Fire, ironically enough possess some of the coldest numbers in the league. They rank 12th in scoring and 10th on defense. This is a mismatch. Take the Dallas Wings. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

The Marlins took the opening game of this series yesterday with authority, 8-3. That marked the sixth straight overall victory for them, and nine wins over their last 10 contests. Their offense is exploding, while they’re pitching staff has been outstanding. Just in those nine victories in the last 10 games, they have outscored opponents by a combined score a 54-29. This is expected to be a bullpen game for the Marlins. Right-hander Lake Bachar is expected to serve as the opener. He is 0-0 with a 2.97 ERA on the campaign. Bullpen games can be tricky. However, the Miami pitching staff is starting to get in rhythm. As I mentioned a moment ago, they have been outstanding. Over the last 10 overall games, they have allowed three runs or less in eight of those 10 outings. What can you say about the Pittsburgh Pirates? This is a team that is certainly underachieving. They enter today’s game losing two in a row, and seven of their last nine overall outings. To say their lineup has been inconsistent would be an understatement. To say their pitching staff is overworked and fatigued, would also be an understatement. As a matter of fact, their staff has gotten steamrolled, giving up six or more runs in eight of their last 10 games. Today, they are expected to send Bubba Chandler to the hill. The right-hander is just 2-7 in 2026 with an ERA 4.91. He has earned just one victory over his last nine turns, and at home is 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA. Baseball is one of the streakiest of all the major sports. You ride a hot team and fade a cold one. Take Miami. Thank you.

Toronto Tempo.

Toronto comes into this matchup winning two straight games against Chicago and Connecticut. Just in the last few weeks, they’ve won for their last five overall outings against them solid competition. Yes, they did drop the only meeting against Washington this season, back on May 8 at home, 68-65. However, the Mystics are having some issues. They have dropped two in a row and six of their last nine overall contests. I believe this team, who has not taken the court since the June 8, is being overvalued here. On their 13-player roster, just two players are not either rookies or in their second year in the League. They don’t have the overall experience, and certainly have not meshed yet. The visiting team will come in here, with rhythm, having taken the court just two nights ago. I believe the time off will hurt the home team here. Very surprisingly, the Tempo ranks in the top-10 in just about every major offensive category. And although the Mystics are good on defense, I just feel overall, Toronto is a better team, riding momentum. Giving them points as a mistake. Take the Tempo. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Very quietly, the Milwaukee Brewers have taken control of the very competitive, National League Central division. They are only one of three teams overall in the Majors playing .600 (or better) ball, at 40-23. They are just as good on the road as they are at home, and are running hot, winning their last three outings. As a matter of fact, they are 7-3 the last 10 overall contests, with an offense that is absolutely exploding, averaging 7.0 runs per game during those last 10 games. They have taken four of the last six meetings against the Athletics. The Athletics, which were atop the American League West for quite a while this season, are starting to struggle, sitting in third place in the division at 31-34. They are one of the worst home teams in the American League going 11-17 on their own field this season. With a combination of a struggling lineup and an erratic pitching staff, this team is having problems. As a matter of fact, they rank 19th in scoring in 23rd in team ERA. Harrison and Springs are scheduled starters today. The Brewers left-hander is 7-1 on the campaign with an ERA of 1.57. The team has won nine of his 11 outings, which does include eight consecutive victories in which he has taken the mound. He is a perfect 3-0 over his last three starts, with an anemic area of 0.48, and on the road, he is also perfect, going 3-0 with an ERA of 1.69. The Athletics left-hander is 3-6 with a 4.37 this season. He has not earned a victory since April 14. He has struggled over his last three outings going 0-2 with the 6.00 ERA, and at home in 2026, he is just 2-4 with a 4.46 ERA. I really liked the Brewers here. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Believe it or not, this is a big game for these teams. Houston has an opportunity to move up the division ladder with a big victory over Los Angeles today. Splitting out their last 10 games, the Astros need to turn the corner, and they need to do it now. Their lineup can certainly hit for average, score runs, and certainly hit the long ball. But their pitching has been erratic this season. However, Spencer Arighetti has certainly been a bright spot for them. The right-hander is a very respectable, 7-1 on the campaign with an anemic ERA of 1.94. The team has won eight of his nine turns this season. In seven of those eight outings he has allowed two earned runs or less. Over his last three starts, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 0.49 ERA, and on the road, he is just as impressive, going 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA. Houston has gotten the better of Los Angeles over recent matchups, taking five of the last eight overall meetings. Speaking of the Angels, they possess the poorest record in the American League at 25-41. They are also one of the worst home teams in the A.L., going 13-18 on their own field this season. To say their offense has been inconsistent, would be an understatement, and their pitching staff ranks among the worst in baseball in just about every major category. Speaking of which, Grayson Rodriguez takes the hill. The right-hander is 2-2 overall in 2026, with a whopping area of 9.50. At home, his numbers are even uglier, sporting a 1-2 record with era of 13.15. No matter how you slice it, Houston is the play here. Thank you.

New York Knicks on the Moneyline.

Superman had kryptonite, and the Spurs have the Knicks. Yes, we all know New York took both games played in the Finals thus far on the road. They now return back home to one of the most intimidating places to play in all the sports, Madison Square Garden. They have taken four of five overall matchups with the Spurs this season, covering all five meetings. San Antonio is a very good team. But they are led by a very young player, who can be frustrated easily. I believe the New York Knicks are one of the most unselfish teams in all of the NBA. So even if you try to key on one player, another will take the game on his shoulders. Not only has New York amassed 13 consecutive victories this postseason. They have also covered 12 of those last 13 contests. At home in this postseason, they have been almost unstoppable. I mentioned a moment ago, if the Spurs key on one player on the New York offense, other players do step up. But let’s not forget how frustrating and how good the Knicks defense really is. They swarm you, they frustrate you, and they can certainly play more physical than the visiting team here. Take New York. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia is finding their rhythm. They have won seven of their last 10 contests, to climb within just 9.5-games back of the Major League-best Atlanta Braves. To say they have dominated this interleague rival would be an understatement. The Phillies have taken three in a row, and seven of the last 10 overall matchups with the Blue Jays going back to May 2024. They come in here blasting the ball with a very solid offense. Don’t let statistics fool you. Overall, because they struggled at the plate early, they rank 25th in scoring. However, just over the last six games they haven’t scored a combined 32 runs. They send Christopher Sanchez to the hill. The left-hander is 7-2 overall, with an anemic ERA of 1.46. As a matter of fact, the team has prevailed in nine of his 13 turns this season. Only once out of those 13 starts, has he allowed better than two earned runs. Meanwhile, Toronto is struggling a bit. They sit in third place in the American League East at 32-34. Yes, this team comes into this matchup, winning three of their last four. But let’s face it, two of those victories came against the Baltimore Orioles. They have had trouble scoring runs this season, and at best, possesses an inconsistent pitching staff. Speaking of which, Patrick Corbin takes the bump. The left-hander is 2-2 overall with a 3.98 ERA. He comes off one of his toughest starts of the season, giving up four earned runs in just 5.0 innings pitched, resulting in a loss for both him and the team back on June 3 on the road at the Atlanta Braves. It seems as though when the Blue Jays lineup starts to hit, their pitching fails. And when their pitching dominates, they lack runs at the plate. Take the Philadelphia Phillies. Thank you.

Carolina Hurricanes.

Momentum plays a big part of the postseason. Winning game two in overtime the way they did, I feel Carolina will ride that momentum into game three and come out victorious here on the road. Please remember this is one of the best overall road teams in the NHL. Not only that, but they are 6-0 on road games this postseason alone. They have taken two of the last three meetings at “The Fortress” going back to February 2024. I feel the Vegas Golden Knights are extremely good team with a very good coach. But this is a team that hasn’t faced too much adversity in this year’s playoffs. I don’t think they are built to bounce back here in a big way. Both in goals scored and goals against, Carolina is a little bit better. Take the Hurricanes. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

It’s by no accident the Tampa Bay Rays own the best overall record in the American League at 37-23. This team is playing some great baseball, my friends. They enter today’s matchup struggling a bit for the first time this season, though. Prior to yesterday’s victory in game one of this series, they dropped seven of their previous nine outings. But playing Miami is just what the doctor ordered for this team. They have dominated this interleague rivalry, taking four of the last five, and six of the last night overall matchups with the Marlins. Speaking of which, Miami dwells in fourth place in the National League East at 29-35. Their numbers aren’t very impressive as they rank 21st in scoring and 18th in team ERA. I feel the hotter starter is definitely Shane McClanahan, who owns a 6-2 overall record with a 2.46 ERA on the campaign. The team has prevailed in eight of his last 10 starts. On the road in 2026, the left-hander owns an ERA of 2.96, while over his last three outings overall, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 2.93 ERA. Lake Bachar will get the start for the home team. He has only made one official start this season, as the right-hander usually comes in, in a relief role. He has yet to pitch more than 2.2 innings in any appearance. While he owns a pretty good ERA at home of 1.88, over his last three outings his ERA is a whopping 6.00. If the Marlins had a solid pitching staff behind him, it would make me scratch my head on this play. However, they do not. Take the Tampa Bay Rays. Thank you.

New York Knicks.

New York took game one over with authority, in the final three quarters. That was their third straight up win against San Antonio this season in four meetings, and their fourth ATS cover. Very quietly, the Knicks have now rattled off 12 straight wins this postseason. On the road in this years playoffs, they have covered seven straight outings. The one thing about the visiting team here, they are very unselfish. On any given night, someone can lead them in points, another player can lead a rebound, etc. They don’t care about the glory, my friends. They care about winning. While San Antonio certainly deserves to be here, I think we can all agree they can be frustrated easily. Especially their top player, Victor Wembanyama. I’m not going to deny he is a great player with an extremely bright future. However, he is still a young player and psychologically, I think New York can and will frustrate him badly. I know he led the Spurs in the series opener with 26-points. But he was just 6-of-21 from the floor. People forget how good the New York defense really is. The Knicks forced 13 turnovers in game one. They also shot better overall, offensively in that matchup as well. I believe once again they will be able to frustrate Wembanyama and the rest of the team, while they put a very physical style of play on San Antonio. I also feel their defense is way underrated. Not to mention they have a trio of players that have been playing together one way or another since early college days. They have a great rhythm and play unselfishly as I mentioned earlier. I feel this game will be extremely close if not another underdog outright winner. Take the New York Knicks. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Like many opponents, Los Angeles has dominated Arizona. They have taken five of six meetings this season alone, and going back a bit, eight of the last 10 overall matchups with their division rival. The Dodgers are starting to run away with the National League West, owning a 7.0-game cushion at 40-22 overall. Sitting in third place in the division, 7.5-games back, are the Arizona Diamondbacks. They are starting to struggle a bit, dropping five of their last six overall matchups, which does include both games of this series thus far. Statistically, the Dodgers score more, and allow less. As far as pitching goes, Wrobleski and Nelson are slated here. The Los Angeles left-hander owns a very respectable 7-2 record with an even more respectable ERA of 2.87. The Arizona right-hander, is just 2-4 with a 4.82 ERA on the campaign. No matter how you look at this game, the visitor is the play. They have dominated this rivalry, have a stronger starter on the mound, score more, and allow less. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

New York Knicks.

Not many people out there are giving New York any sort of a chance to win this series. Meanwhile, this is a team that has amassed of very good record, is strong on the road, and has covered the number quite often this season. They enter this matchup having won 11 straight playoff games this postseason. As a matter of fact, they have one and covered six straight games played on the road in this season’s playoffs. They come into this Game 1 better-rested having had four extra days to rest, heal, and prepare for the Finals. This season alone, they have covered all three meetings against the San Antonio Spurs, winning two of the games outright. The second game, which was sandwiched on the road between two home games, was a two-point loss in which they covered. With all respect to the Spurs, who do deserve to be here, they come in here, not as well-rested, coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Thunder. They are a very good team, my friends. But they are led by a young player in Victor Wembanyama. While he is extremely talented and has a very bright future, he is still young, and gets frustrated easily. I feel the physicality of New York is going to frustrate the center as well as the rest of the team. Something else I want you to understand; the Knicks are a very unselfish team. On any given night one player can lead the team in points and another player in rebounds, etc., and the next night it changes. They’re not here for glory. They’re here to win a championship. I think this game will be very close. Take New York. Thank you.

Minnesota Lynx on the Moneyline.

Very quietly, the Minnesota Lynx possess the best overall record in the WNBA 6-2. Not only are they winning, they are covering as well. They have covered seven of their eight outings this season, and are a perfect 4-0 as a road team, both straight up and against the spread. They took down the Phoenix Mercury in the only meeting thus far this season back on May 12 on the road, 88-84. They were an underdog in that game of 5.5-points. But since that a lot of things have gone from bad to worse for the the Mercury. As a matter of fact, they one of the worst teams in the league at 2-7 straight up, and only covering three of their nine outings. They are a horrible 1-3 at home this season, and are riding an overall five-game, straight up losing streak in which they’ve only covered one of those five contests. Looking at the statistics, Minnesota scores more and allows less. They are much better on the boards. As a matter of fact, they top the WNBA on the offensive glass and ranked third in defensive points allowed. That’s a combination that will produce wins. Take the Lynx on the moneyline. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

These two American League combatants have faced each other in two series thus far this regular season. Back in the second week of April, at home, New York dropped two of three against the Athletics. They took the series opener of this series a few days back only to lose a heartbreaker yesterday. They want to finish this series up, winning it. I think we can all agree, the Yankees are striding again. Prior to yesterday’s loss, they were riding a five-game win streak in which their offense accounted for 36 runs while they’re pitching staff yielded just 10 runs. New York has been streaky, to say the least. I feel they bounce back here in a big way against a team they really don’t like. Please also remember, New York is sitting just 1.5-games back of Tampa Bay in the competitive American League East. Meanwhile, the Athletics, which owned the top spot in the West for most of the season thus far, have dropped in second place, also by 1.5 games, trailing the Seattle Mariners. The Yankees have tallied nice road record of 18-14, while the Athletics have struggled considerably at home, going 11-16 on their own field. Statistically, New York scores more and allows less. They send Will Warren to the hill, while the Athletics give Jacob Lopez the nod. There is no comparing these two pitchers, as Warren is 6-1 with a 3.55 ERA, with the team winning nine of his 11 appearances this season. Meanwhile, Lopez is 4-2 with a whopping a 5.73 ERA in 2026, as the team is just 5-4 in his outings. I really do feel New York comes out here in a big way and explodes against a starter that has been hit or miss (no pun intended) this season. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

It’s by no accident the Atlanta Braves possess the best overall record in baseball at 40-19. This is a very well-balanced team, winning three in a row and seven of their last 10 contests. Not only that, but they are the best road team in all of the Majors, amassing an astounding away record of 23-9. They enter this matchup winning both games in this series thus far, outscoring the Cincinnati Reds by a combined, 12-5. Going back a bit, they have dominated their N.L. rival, taking three in a row, five of the last six, and eight of the last 10 overall matchups. Statistically, there is no comparison between these two teams as Atlanta scores nearly a run more per game, while yielding over a run and a half less per game. Speaking of pitching, we see Spencer Strider and Nick Lodolo slated here today. The Braves right-hander is a perfect 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA on the campaign as the team has won all five of his turns. On the road this season he is also a perfect 3-0 with a 3.92 ERA. Over his career, Strider has done quite well against today’s opponent, going 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in three appearances, which includes two starts. The Reds left-hander is 1-1 with the whopping ERA of 5.57 on the season. The team has dropped three of his four outings, and at home in 2026, he has 0-1 with an 8.68 ERA. He will be making his just his second lifetime appearance against the Braves. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Winners of five of their last six outings, the Astros are starting to stride. Mind you, all of those victories came on the road. They have taken two of the three contests with their in-state rival in this series. Going back a bit, they have taken seven of the last nine overall meetings with the Rangers. Speaking of Texas, they sit just 1.0 game ahead of their in-state rival in the A.L. West. Another loss to Houston, and these two teams will be tied. The Rangers are struggling badly, dropping five of their last six overall outings. Their offense is erratic, and their pitching has been downright atrocious. Speaking of which, you can expect to see Spencer Arrighetti and Nathan Eovaldi today. The Astros right-hander has been superb this season earning a 6-1 record with an anemic ERA of 1.32. As a matter of fact, he is the first Houston pitcher with an ERA of 1.32 or better through his first seven start of the season since Justin Verlander in 2018. He will face Texas for the second time this month after allowing just one hit over 7 1/3 innings pitched in a 2-0 home win on May 15. In two career starts against the Rangers, he is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.68. The Texas right-hander is 5-5 on the campaign with a 3.65 ERA. He has pitched well over his last several starts. But over his career in 15 starts against Houston, he is 5-5 with a 3.44 ERA. The Astros have dominated the Rangers and have the confidence of knowing that. Throw into the mix their surging offense and their solid starter, and they are the play today. Take Houston. Thank you.

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Atlanta hasn’t been blanked too many times thus far this regular season. They have been embarrassed even less times. Yesterday they were spanked by Boston, 8-0. Their third-ranked offense was shut down completely. Not only that, but their fourth-ranked pitching staff got steamrolled. I expect this team, who by the way possessed the best overall record in the Majors at 37-19, to come back here today and prove a point. They are the best road team in baseball sporting a 20-9 away record. Funny thing about the Red Sox, it was not so long ago that playing in Fenway gave them a big advantage. Once again, this season, they are struggling at home going 9-18 as host. One thing that has really hurt this team is their 27th- ranked offense. They’re pitching is pretty good. But their offense has given their pitching staff almost no run support. Speaking of which, you can expect to see Chris Sale and Payton Tolle here today. The Atlanta left-hander has been superb this season going 7-3 with an anemic ERA of 1.89. Against his former team, he has fared very well too, going 4-1 with a 1.89 ERA in 12 career appearances, which includes seven starts against them. The Boston left-hander, despite a 2-2 record, does own a nice ERA of 2.46. However, the team has dropped four of his six turns this season. He is winless at home, and I feel is in trouble here today. No matter how you look at this matchup, the Braves score more, allow less, and are looking to avenge themselves from yesterday’s embarrassing loss. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Baseball, in my opinion, is the streakiest of all the major sports. And it’s no secret the Yankees are one of the streakiest teams in baseball. They are starting to stride again, winning three in a row to climb within 2.5-games back of the Rays in the American League East. They are only one of five teams in both leagues playing .600 ball or better. To say they have dominated the Royals, would be an understatement. Going back just since mid-April of last season, they have now taken 11 consecutive meetings over their American League rival. This season alone, they are a perfect 5-0 against Kansas City, outscoring them by a combined 33-10. For a few games, the Bronx Bombers lineup fell a little flat. But they are starting to pick it up again, and watch out, my friends. They possess an offense ranking forth in the Majors, averaging 4.96 runs per game, and lead all teams in the long ball, swatting 82 home runs already. Throw into the mix their pitching staff also ranks fourth, with a team ERA of 3.20. Gerrit Cole gets the nod today. The veteran right-hander is making only his second start of the campaign. In his first outing on May 22 at home against Tampa Bay, he went 6.0 innings, yielded zero earned runs and just two hits. Unfortunately, it did result in a no decision. I think that will further motivate the seasoned hurler to come out and truly dominate a team he has had success against. Over his career in eight appearances, which are all starts by the way, he is 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA against the Royals. Speaking of KC, their numbers are pretty ugly. They rank 27th in scoring and 23rd in team ERA. No matter how you look at it, if you are a Royals fan, there isn’t much to be excited about. They send Noah Cameron to the hill. The left-hander is 2-3 with a 4.72 ERA on the campaign, as the team has dropped seven of his nine turns. He was shelled by New York back on April 18, yielding five earned runs in just 4.0 innings pitched, which resulted in a loss for him and the team, 13-4. He has done a little bit better at home than he has done on the road this season, Fut facing the surging Bronx Bombers offense, I feel is going to make it a very long and frustrating day for the youngster. Take New York. Thank you.

Arizona Diamondbacks.

Don’t look now, but Arizona is one of the hottest teams in the National League, winning three in a row, and eight of their last nine outings. This season alone, they have dominated their division rival, taking all four matchups by a combined score of 29-10. This does include the series-opener yesterday by a score of 6-2. Over their last nine overall contests, the Diamondbacks have accounted for five more runs seven times, while their pitching staff has yielded four or less runs seven times as well. The same can’t be said for San Francisco. This is a team sitting in fourth place in the NL West, 12.0-games back, at 22-32. Statistically, this team doesn’t have a lot to be expected about, ranking 30th in scoring and 21st in team ERA. Whether it be at the plate or on the mound, their numbers are quite embarrassing. Adrian Rodriguez has been lights-out this season, as the team has won seven of his last eight turns. The left-hander has earned a very respectable 4-1 record this season with a 2.24 ERA. The Giants right-hander hasn’t had too much success, going 1-6 with a whopping ERA of 6.10. The team has dropped seven of his 10 outings. It seems to be going from bad to worse for him as over his last three appearances, he is winless at 0-2 with an ERA of 8.62. As I mentioned a moment ago, the team statistics overall are pretty dismal. I think things are going to stay that way for them. Take Arizona. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Sitting in second place in the American League East, cannot sit well with New York. They currently trail Tampa Bay by 3.5-games. But we all know, baseball is a very streaky sport. And, New York encapsulates the word “streaky“. The Yankees are in an upswing again, winning their last two outings, which does include game one of this series yesterday by a score of 4-3. To say they have dominated the Royals, would be an understatement. With yesterday‘s victory, New York has taken 10 consecutive meetings with Kansas City going back to April 2025. They have outscored them during that span by a combined 57-20. And, just FYI, only three of those 10 victories stand by a single run. The New York bats are starting to heat up, while their pitching staff has been very consistent this season, ranking third in the Majors with a team ERA of 3.24. As far as Kansas City goes, it looks like another long season for Royals fan. They sit in fourth place in the American League Central, 9.0-games back, with a record of 22-32. Statistically, their numbers are kind of depressing, ranking 25th in scoring and 20th in team ERA. S far as today’s starters go, Cam Schlittler and Bailey Falter are scheduled. The New York right-hander has been suburb thus far in the 2026 campaign, amassing, a 6-2 record with the lowest ERA in the big leagues at 1.50. The team has won eight of his 11 appearances so far this season. He has yet to allow a single lineup to put up better than three earned runs on him, and he is usually very reliable, going around 6.0 innings per game. On the road this season, he is a remarkable 5-1 with a 1.04 ERA. In his only appearance against KC over his career, back on April 17, he only allowed one unearned run on three, hits while fanning six batters in six innings pitched to result in a no decision. The Royal’s left-handed has yet to earn a victory. The Royals left-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 9.82. He’s taken the mound four times this season, making his first start in his last turn, and prior to that three relief appearances. He rarely goes more than a few innings. But he has allowed a lot of earned runs. As a matter of fact, he is yielded eight earned runs in just 7.1 innings pitched overall. At home this season, he is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 19.29, and in two career appearances against New York, which were both starts, he is winless at 0-1, with a whopping ERA of 14.14. Looking at this matchup, with the way the New York offense is beginning to surge again, along with the starting pitchers, we are compelled to play the Yankees on the run line. Thank you.

Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado hasn’t lost too many contests this season. And coming into this round, they really ran through their first two opponents in the postseason. Not many expected Vegas to win in Colorado, let alone take both games played there in this series. Please take note though, I feel the Vegas Golden Knights are in for a big letdown here tonight as they have been playing at such a high level. Please also take note, the Avalanche are one of the best road teams in the NHL, going 32-8-5 as a visitor this season. As a matter of fact, they have taken the last two meetings at “The Fortress” this season, back on October 31 and December 27. This is a very good, talented, and deep team. There’s no way they’re gonna’ go down in the series without a fight. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Over in the Oklahoma City/San Antonio matchup.

These two team are playing like true playoff contenders. They have combined to play over 100 overs this season already. They have met four times since the beginning of February, with all four games flying over the total. As a matter of fact, coming into this matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder have played to nine overs in their last 10 outings, while the San Antonio Spurs have played to eight overs in their last 10 contests. Just looking at these two teams statistically, the Thunder average 120.5 PPG offensively, while yielding over 109.2 PPG defensively, while the Spurs account for 121.3 PPG on offense and yield over 112.9 PPG on defense. No matter how you slice this game up, it looks like it will be another over. Take the over. Thank you.

Washington, Mystics.

It may be just the beginning of the WNBA regular season. However, things are starting to take shape. Remember one thing, my friends, sportsbetting is not about who wins. Sportsbetting is about who covers. And right now, the Washington Mystics are covering, going 3-1 ATS this season. They have also covered five straight meetings with the Seattle Storm, including both matchups played on the road during that span. I believe the Storm which are just 1-2 straight up at home this season, are in for a long season. I believe they’re in trouble today. These two teams have already played two common opponents in Toronto and Indiana. The Tempo took down the Storm on May 13, 86-73. The Fever took down the Storm on May 17, 89-78. Meanwhile, Washington had their way with both teams, besting Toronto on May 8, 68-65, and Indiana on May 15, 104-102. I see a pattern emerging here. By the way, going back a bit, the Mystics have covered six of their last eight overall outings. This is about who covers, and this team covers. Take the Mystics. Thank you.

Cleveland Guardians.

The Cleveland Guardians are playing some great baseball. They are perched atop the A.L. Central at 31-23, winning eight of their last 10 games. There are a strong road team, going 16-13 away from home thus far this season. I know so far, they have split out the first two games of this series. But after getting blanked, 3-0 yesterday, I feel the team bounces back today in a big way. The last time this team was held scoreless was back on April 20. They then rattled off three straight victories. For the Philadelphia Phillies, they are a good ball club. However, they just don’t seem to have any rhythm right now, sitting in second place in the N.L. East 9.5-games back, at 26-26. They are under .500 at home at 14–15 at Citizens Bank Park. Their lineup is struggling right now, accounting for a combined eight runs scored over their last four games. Today starters are Messick and Painter. The Guardians left-hander has been very consistent this season, going 5-1 with an ERA of 2.46, as the team has won eight of his 10 appearances. The Phillies right-hander had struggled, going 1-4 with a whopping ERA of 5.77, with the team dropping five of his eighth appearances. Messick has pitched well on the road, sporting a 2-1 away record with a mere ERA of 2.05. At home on the season, Painter is just 1-2 with a whopping ERA of 5.62. I really feel this is a game Cleveland will bounce back and win with authority. Take the Guardians. Thank you.

New York Knicks.

New York was getting crushed in the series opener, before they outscored Cleveland in the final quarter, 32-18, forcing overtime. They then dominated the Cavaliers 14-3. If there was to be a letdown, or a big step up by Cleveland, it would’ve happened in the second game of this series. However, the Knicks prevailed, 109-93. I feel they can ride momentum into this game three on the road. Very quietly, the has won won nine consecutive games, going 8-1 against the spread during that span, which includes wins and covers in all four road games played. Granted, they had problems over the last season or so in Cleveland, but this is a different New York team, my friends. The Cavaliers have failed to cover three of their last four outings. This is the team that is pointspread poison, failing to cover 58 games this season. Take the Knicks. Thank you

Montreal Canadiens on the PUCK LINE.

My friends, the Carolina Hurricanes are a monster team. They rank second in scoring and fifth in goals against. They entered this round, sweeping the first two series of this postseason against Ottawa and Philadelphia. However, at home on Thursday night, they were taken down by the visitor here, 6-2. People keep forgetting Montreal is one of the better road teams in the NHL, going 7-2 just in this year’s playoffs. Add to the mix. they were 31-10-9 during the regular season away from home, and this is a very solid road team. My friends, Superman had kryptonite, and the Hurricanes have the Canadiens. Montreal has prevailed in five consecutive meetings with Carolina, which does include all three games played as a guest during that span. Take the Canadiens on the puck line. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota has taken three of four matchups with Boston this season, including a series-opening, 8-6 victory yesterday. There is no question, the Twins are starting to stride. Coming into this game today, they have won four of their last five contests with a combination of explosive hitting and consistent pitching. Statistically, they’re averaging almost a run more per game offensively, while their pitching staff overall is not as strong as the home team. However, no matter how good the Red Sox pitching appears to be, they’re just not hitting the ball. Their lineup has eked out three or less runs in seven of their last 10 outings. Bradley gets the nod on the road. The right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA on the campaign. On the road this season, he’s a perfect 3-0 with a 3.25 ERA. In six career starts against the Red Sox, he has done quite well, earning a 4-1 record with a 3.44 ERA. For Boston, reports are Moran will get this start and then Bello will come in afterwards. This is unconfirmed. But Moran, just for the record is 0-1 with a 2.81 ERA. He rarely goes more than an inning or two. It looks like Bello will get the bulk of the work. The right-hander is 2-5 with a whopping area of 7.16 this season. He has gotten shelled quite a bit, my friends. As a matter of fact, the team has lost seven of his nine appearances in 2026, and at home, he is 0-1 with a 5.27 ERA. Once again, this is what it looks like it’s going to be. But even if the Red Sox change things up a bit, I still like the momentum and the domination of the Twins. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Minnesota Lynx MONEYLINE.

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Minnesota, on this very same court lost to Chicago six days ago, 86-79. Prior to that, the Lynx took down the Sky in the two previous meetings, and going back a bit, six of the last seven matchups. They are a perfect 2-0, both straight up and against the spread as a visitor this season, while the home team has yet to be victorious on their own court. By the way, Minnesota has covered four of five games on the campaign. I feel this is a good situation for them to exact some revenge. Take the Lynx. Thank you.

New York Knicks.

New York overcame a huge deficit in the series-opener to take down Cleveland at home, 115-104. This is one of the better home teams in the league, and let’s face it, the Cavaliers lose a little luster when they travel. If you recall, in the last round, which went seven games, Cleveland had problems on the road at Detroit in the first two games, losing and failing to cover both. I feel that will be the same situation here. By the way, they also lost games three and four on the road in the first round of this postseason in Toronto. They obviously have problems on the road. As a matter fact, they are 2-6 as a visitor this postseason against the spread. New York will ride the momentum from that big victory in game one, and take them down here in game two, going up two games to none. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta has dominated almost every opponent they have gone up against the season, possessing the best record in the National League at 34-16. They are equally good on the road as they are at home, and have dominated Miami. This season alone, they have taken four of six meetings against their division rival. Going back a bit further to last August, they have prevailed in seven of the last and overall matchups. Over their last 10 outings their pitching has been superb, yielding four runs or less nine times. Both Spencer Strider and Sandy Alcantara have been dependable this season. However, knowing that his offense averages a full run more per game, while his pitching staff tops the league with a team ERA of 3.12, will give Strider the confidence he needs to come out big here. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland is starting to separate themselves from the rest of the division as they sit atop the American League Central with a three-game cushion, at 29-25. They have won five straight games and are the only team in the central with a winning road record. To say they have dominated Detroit, would be an understatement. They have taken all three meetings this season in this series thus far, and going back a bit, seven of the last 10 overall matchups. Right now, this team is surging, winning (as I mentioned earlier) five straight outings, and eight of their last nine overall outings. They play a Tigers opponent that is really struggling, dropping five in a row, and eight of their last nine contests. Detroit ranked among the bottom of the barrel in the Majors in scoring, averaging just 3.90 runs per game, and just can’t seem to do anything right offensively. As a matter of fact, over their last nine games, they have only scored more than three runs one time. Joe Cantillo and Casey Mize are scheduled. Both starters are pitching well. However, the Cleveland left-hander has the luxury of knowing his offense is exploding. Take the Guardians. Thank you.

Athletics.

It’s no surprise the Athletics are still sitting atop the American League West at 24-24. Believe it or not, they own a better road record than they do a home record. Statistically this team ranks 12th in scoring and 23rd in pitching. However, they are winning. They are doing most of their damage within the division as they are 9-6 against AL West opponents. Meanwhile, the Angels possess the worst overall record in baseball at 17-32, losing eight of their last 10 outings, and possessing a home record of 9-14. They rank 25th in scoring and 27th in team ERA. Speaking of which, we have Aaron Civale and Jake Kochanowicz scheduled today. The Athletics right-hander is 3-0 over his last three starts with a 1.69 ERA. On the road this season he is 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA. And overall, he possesses as a 5-1 record with a 2.70 ERA. He has not allowed a single opponent to put up better than two earned runs on him and his last four turns. By the way, the team has won his last four outings, too. The Angel’s right-hander has not earned a victory since April 10. The team has lost his last six outings, and he has gotten shelled in back-to-back games over his last two starts, giving up 12 combined earned runs in just 10.0 innings pitch. Ride a hot team and fade a cold one. Take the Athletics. Thank you.

Avalanche.

While I think my hometown Vegas Golden Knights are a good team. I believe they are outclassed in this round. Going back a bit, Colorado has taken four of the last five meetings with the Vegas Golden Knights. However, oddly enough, their last home loss came at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights back on April 11. This is a team in Colorado that has not dropped a home game this postseason going a perfect 5-0 on their own ice in this year‘s playoffs. I feel the Golden Knights lose a little luster when they travel. I also feel that playing opponents like Utah and Anaheim, will not prepare them for this series. The Avalanche happen to be one of the best home teams in the NHL, and statistically, ranked No. 1 in scoring and No. 1 in goals against. As a matter of fact, they score almost a half a goal a goal more than the Vegas Golden Knights, while yielding more than a half a goal less. This is a very good team. Their goal this season was to Win the Stanley Cup. And the only thing standing in their way from that series is the VGK. Take the Colorado Avalanche. Thank you.

Cardinals.

St. Louis is starting to surge, while Pittsburgh is struggling. Maybe the NL Central possesses five teams all with winning records. However, if there is a team that is the worst in the division, it is truly the Pirates. They have dropped four in a row and seven of their last ten, own a road record of just 11-11, and sit at .500 at 24-24. This is funny because both the plate and, on the mound, they don’t rank too badly. This tells me the team just can’t get their act together, and is finding new ways to lose. They face a St. Louis opponent, which has dominated them taking all six meetings in this rivalry this season. The Cardinals are starting to find their legs, as they sit in a tie for second place in the division at 28-19. They have won four of their last five, which doesn’t include three of their last four at home. This also includes Game 1 of this series yesterday as they prevailed over Pittsburgh, 9-6. Mlodzinski and McGreevy are scheduled. The Pittsburgh right-hander is winless on the road this season at 0-3 with a 4.94 EA. The St. Louis right-hander is 1-0 at home on the campaign with a 1.17 ERA. No matter how you cut it, the home team is the play. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Mystics.

The Washington Mystics are 2-1 SU this season, but have covered all three contests thus far. They have also done quite well in this rivalry winning five of the last six matchups SU, and going 4-2 ATS during that span. They have already covered both games played on the road thus far against some very good opponents. Meanwhile, Dallas is 1-2, both SU and ATS, and are riding a two-game slide (SU and ATS). I just don’t see why this team is this high of a favorite against an opponent that is winning on the road and has played them very tough historically. Take the Mystics. Thank you.

Rays.

Tampa Bay is playing some great baseball, possessing the best overall record in American League at 30-15. They also happen to be the best home team in the A.L. as well, going 16-5 at Tropicana Field. Meanwhile, sitting in fourth place in the East is Baltimore at 21-26, and owning one of the poorest road records in the league at 9-14 away from home. It’s no secret the Rays are scoring more than their opponent while their pitching staff is significantly better than their opponent. Speaking of which, Rogers and McClanahan are scheduled. The Orioles left-hander is 2-4 with a 5.77 ERA, while the home pitcher is 4-2 with a 2.27 ERA. Over their careers, Rogers has been OK against Tampa Bay while McClanahan is 6-0 in nine starts against Baltimore with a 2.86 ERA. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Lynx.

Minnesota is playing at home in front of their loyal fans for the first time since their season-opening heartbreaking loss to Atlanta, 91-90. Since then, this team has rattled off back-to-back straight up victories. But one thing for us specifically, they have covered all three outings this season. Chicago has covered two of three this season already. But I feel they don’t match up well here. The Lynx have dominated this rivalry taking two in a row and six of the last seven matchups. I am fully aware they lost a few key players to free agency and the WNBA expansion draft during the off-season. However, this team is on a mission to prove that they are an elite team in this league. I feel this is the matchup that they have circled because it is the first time this season they are favored. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Tempo.

These two teams just met two nights ago on this very same court, as Los Angeles prevailed, 99-95. Nothing has changed since then, my friends. Toronto may be a new team. But there is a lot of talent here. Being they are the newest kids on the block, they’ll look to make a splash here, especially in one of the biggest media cities in the country. The Sparks are just 1-2, and have failed to cover a game yet. Once again, this season, they are being overvalued by oddsmakers. They do have talent. But, let’s face it, this team is pointspread poison. Going back to last season they have now failed to cover four straight outings.  Take the Tempo. Thank you.

Aces on the moneyline.

Following a season-opening embarrassing 30-point loss at the hands of Phoenix, Las Vegas has now won three consecutive contests. They have also covered two of those last three outings, as well. They face an Atlanta opponent they have owned, taking five consecutive meetings, and overall, nine of the last 10 matchups. This includes four of the last five played on the road. The Dream are undefeated at 2-0. But have yet to really face a solid opponent. I feel they are overmatched and outclassed here. Take the Aces. Thank you.

Rays.

The Tampa Bay rays haven’t lost too many games this season, especially at home. They dropped last night’s Game 2 matchup to the Miami Marlins in extra innings. That had to hurt badly, my friends. I feel the Rays, who do own the best home record in baseball at 15-5 at Tropicana Field, will come out here and prove a point against a team that doesn’t even deserve to be on the same field as them. Tampa Bay scores more and allows less, very simply. Eury Perez isn’t a bad pitcher. He just doesn’t get run support, and to be honest, I feel is overmatched here. Drew Rasmussen is pitching great. The team has won five of his last six starts, and he is not allowed to single opponent better than three earned runs in four consecutive turns. He is perfect at home at 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Buffalo Sabres.

Icebreaker play.

Game 43.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Faced with elimination, I feel the Sabres come up big here tonight, even out the series, and force a game seven. They have played well on the road in this rivalry, taking two of the last three meetings, going back too late-January. As a matter of fact, during this post season, they are 4-1 as a visitor. Going back a little further they have won six of their last seven games played away from home. While I think Montreal is a good team, they have struggled a bit when playing host, dropping three of their last four games played on their own ice. They are just 2-3 at home during this playoff season. Desperation is a great motivator and right now, Buffalo is desperate to even out this series and force a deciding, game seven. They match up well here and are a very good road team as I mentioned earlier, possessing an overall away record this season of 28-14-4. I think they come up big here tonight. Take the Sabres. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

IL GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 964.

1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST.

Very quietly, the Tampa Bay Rays possess the best overall record in the American League at 29-14. To go one further, they do own the best overall home record in all of baseball at 15-4 at Tropicana Field this season. With a combination of a top-10 ranked scoring offense, and a top-five ranked pitching staff, Tampa Bay is striding. Their lineup owns a team batting average of .259 while they are second in baseball with 48 stolen bases. They are hitting the ball, moving the runners along, and scoring runs. The same can’t be said for Miami whose offense ranks 19th and pitching staff ranks 18th. They’re just not threatening either at the plate or on the mound, my friends. The Rays took Game 1 of this series yesterday with authority by a score of 7-2. That was their sixth victory in this rivalry over the last 10 matchups. This is a team that has accounted for four or more runs in seven of their last 10 outings while they’re pitching staff has allowed three runs or less in six of their last 10 games. Today, they send Nick Martinez to the hill. The right-hander is 4-1 on the season with an anemic ERA of 1.70. The team has won seven of his eight starts this season. He can go deep into games while not allowing a single lineup more than two earned runs. At home on the campaign, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA, and 12 career appearances, which includes five starts against the Marlins, he is 4-1 with a 3.58 ERA. For Miami, Sandy Alcantara takes the bump. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 3.90 ERA, as the team is 5-4 in his nine turns in 2026. He has struggled on the road, going 1-1 with a whopping ERA of 6.00. In seven appearances, which by the way are all against Tampa Bay, he has gone 2-4 with a 3.89 ERA. Miami is just 6-13 on the road this season, and right now their offense is struggling, while they’re pitching staff seems to be overworked and fatigued already. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Cleveland Cavaliers moneyline.

SLAM DUNK PLAY.

Game 524.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Detroit opened up this round, taking games one and two at home. But when the series went into Cleveland, the Cavaliers took games three and four. However, taking game five in double overtime showed us just how good, how deep, and how motivated the Cleveland Cavaliers really are. While, I think the Pistons are a very good team, they’re going up against one of the best home teams in basketball, and a team that has taken three straight (SU and ATS) in this rivalry at home going back to early-March. There is no denying the Detroit has a bright future. However, they have dropped five of their last six games played on the road against the spread. They lose a little luster when they travel, and playing a motivated, surging home team, will be their demise here. I feel the Cleveland Cavaliers will close out the series tonight in high-fashion. Take the Cavaliers. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Game 958.

4:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST.

I know this is a high price, but a win as a win. As I mentioned before, baseball is probably the streakiest of all major sports. Right now, Chicago is struggling, while Atlanta is surging. The Cubs have dropped four in a row, and let’s face it, are significantly stronger at home than what they are on the road. Compare their home record of 18-5 to their away mark of 9-11, and it proves my point. During their current four-game slide, their offense has accounted for a combined three runs scored, while their pitching has gotten plowed for 18 total runs. The Braves are clicking on all cylinders, possessing both, the top offense and the top pitching staff in baseball. Their lineup is accounting for over 5.51 RPG, while they own a team ERA of just 3.06. Brown and Sale are scheduled. The Chicago right-hander is 1-1 with a 1.82 ERA on the campaign. These are respectable numbers. But he normally pitches about two innings, and behind him is a pitching staff that been giving up a lot of runs. The Atlanta left-hander is 6-2 with a 2.20 ERA on the campaign as the team has won six of his eight turns on the season. Over his last five outings, he has been unstoppable, going 4-1 with a 1.36 ERA. He, in seven career appearances, which includes five starts against the Cubs, has an ERA of just 1.59. One team has been erratic at best, and is on a down slope, while the other team is consistently strong this season, and certainly surging. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Montreal Canadiens.

Icebreaker.

Game 37.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Montreal is one of the better road teams in the NHL, going 28-10-9 as a visitor this season. Going back a bit, they’ve also taken two of the last three games played in Buffalo, which does include Friday’s 5-1 victory. With this series deadlocked at two games apiece, I see the Canadiens bouncing back following a heartbreaking 3-2 loss on Tuesday. This is a team, lately at least, that has been paying stellar defense and goaltending. This will be a key factor tonight in winning. On paper, they may score just a touch less and allow just to touch more than the home team. But hockey isn’t played on paper. Take Montreal. Thank you.

Minnesota Timberwolves.

LVSM.

Game 515.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

We all know Victor Wembanyama left Game 4 early and it had a significant impact on the outcome of the game. He will be playing here, my friends. But I still feel this is way too many points to give a very game, Minnesota Timberwolves visitor. San Antonio is a very good team, and certainly deserving of all their accolades. They also cover a lot of games. There are monsters at home, as well. However, Minnesota knows they cannot drop down in the series. It would make it very difficult for them to then win two in a row to advance to the Conference Finals. They must get a big victory here tonight. Even if they lose this game, my friends, I still feel they’re gonna’ be very competitive and keep this game a lot closer than the double-digit pointspread. Take the Timberwolves. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB AL EAST GOM.

Game 965.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

Not only has the Tampa Bay Rays taken over one of the most competitive divisions in all of baseball, the American League East. But they also own the best overall record in the AL at 27-13. They are scalding hot, going 15-2 their last 17 contests. With a combination of a surging lineup and the fifth-ranked pitching staff in the League, this team is playing some great baseball. They have dominated their division rival, prevailing in all four matchups this season, and outscoring Toronto by a combined, 20-9. Speaking of the Blue Jays, they were highly-touted prior to the season beginning. But yet they sit in fourth place in the East at 18-23. Their offensive statistics are downright ugly, ranking 23rd in scoring, 21st in OPS, 21st in home runs, and 29th in stolen bases. That would be enough for me here. But their pitching staff has been less than stellar, ranking 17th in the Majors. Speaking of which, McClanahan and Corbin are scheduled. The Tampa Bay left-hander is 4-2 on the season with an ERA of 2.60. In nine career starts against Toronto, he is 5-2 with a 2.16 ERA, including a win on Wednesday when he pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings. The Blue Jays left-hander is 1-1 on the campaign with a 3.60 ERA. These are respectable numbers, my friends. But over his career in four starts against the Rays, he is winless at 0-3 with a 6.04 ERA. Baseball is one of the streakiest of all sports, and right now the visitor is streaking while the home team is struggling. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Cleveland Cavaliers on the Moneyline.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 510.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Detroit may have taken the first two games of the=is series at home, but it’s no secret the Pistons lose a little luster when they travel. Cleveland took Game 3 at home with authority. I believe they’ll ride that momentum in the Game 4, get another big victory, and even out this series. One thing the Cavaliers know how to do, is win and cover at home. They have won all five postseason games this season on their own court, straight up, covering four of the five. Going back a bit, add another two wins and covers in the last several games of the regular season. They are monsters at home. They have a very loyal and loud fan base to give them extra motivation against a visitor who looked lost in the last matchup. While the Pistons are a very good team, they do lose a little something when they travel. This is a team that has lost and failed to cover three of their last four games played as a visitor. With all respect to the very talented Cade Cunningham, this time of year postseason experience plays a big part in winning. We saw that as James Harden came up big Saturday, scoring seven-points in the final 90 seconds. I feel you’re going to see this team at home in front of their fans, come up big. Take. Cleveland. Thank you.

Colorado Avalanche.

Icebreaker play.

Game 27.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Colorado dominated the first two games of this series at home, outscoring Minnesota by a combined 14-8. Yes, they took it on the road for Game 3 and were embarrassed, 5-1. No matter how you slice it it, the Avalanche still top the league, both in scoring and in goals against. Coming off an embarrassing loss in the last contest, will further motivate this team. Throw into the mix, they do not want this series to even out. I do feel the visitor will come out and be victorious. Prior to Saturday’s defeat, Colorado won both road games played this postseason. Going back a bit, they have won 10 straight games played away from home. This is a team that not just wins at home, they are one of the best road teams in the NHL, as well. While, I think the Wild are a good team, I do think they come back down to Earth and we’re gonna’ see them play like they did in the first two games of this series. Take the Avalanche. Thank you.

New York Knicks on the MONEYLINE.

Game 505.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

OG Anunoby sat out Game 3 and yet New York, on the road, dominated Philadelphia, 108-94. As of posting this release he is listed as a gametime decision. I think the Knicks has proven they have the depth, the talent, and the motivation to win this series. To say they have dominated Philadelphia would be an understatement. New York has taken five consecutive meetings with Philly, and seven of the last 10 overall matchups. In all, sincerely, I feel that 76ers have thrown in the towel on the season. As far as this team goes, Joel Embiid is listed as probable. He came back in Game 3 and put up 18 points in 35 minutes. But he did seem hampered as he only pulled down six rebounds. This is a major factor as New York outrebounded the Philadelphia, 49-33. I think this game will be won in the paint, and right now the Knicks are the more dominant and more physical team. This is a team that has won and covered three consecutive games played on the road this postseason. Even if it comes down to the final minute, I like New York, that is why I have the Knicks on the Moneyline. Thank you.

Avalanche.

Colorado has dominated Minnesota, not just in this series, but going back a bit. They have taken four of the last five meetings this season in this rivalry, which does include the first two games of this round. You cannot deny the hot run of the Avalanche, which is riding a nine-game hot streak. Their offense is absolutely exploding while their defense has kept eight of their last nine opponents two or less goals scored. They are one of the best road teams I can recall in the last several years in the NHL, sporting a 31-7-5 away record. Minnesota has split out their last 10 games and has been the definition of erratic. They don’t score as much as their opponent and allow more. Very simply Colorado is a better team. Take the Avalanche. Thank you.

Mets.

Maybe the Mets have felt the pressure from the start of the season. They were touted as being a team that should compete for the NL East. However, with 38 games in the rearview mirror, they possess one of the worst records in all of baseball. But everything is going to change today as they face a struggling Diamondbacks opponent. New York took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 3-1, which gave them their fourth win over their last five games. They are starting to heat up and they’re starting to play well on the road. Meanwhile, Arizona is struggling, dropping three in a row, seven of their last eight, and eight of their 10 contests. Their offense has been nonexistent and pitching seems to be looking overworked already. Speaking of which, we have Clay Holmes and Merrill Kelly slated here today. There is no arguing the New York right-hander, who owns an overall ERA of 1.69 and a road record of 3-1 with an ERA of 1.85 has looked sharper than the Arizona right-hander. Kelly is 1-3 on the campaign with an ERA of 9.95, which does include a 0-1 home record and ERA, I should say a whopping ERA of 16.62. No matter how you look at it, I see the Mets starting to stride and taking advantage of a struggling D-Backs team. Take New York. Thank you.

Cubs.

Very quietly, the Chicago Cubs have become the hottest team in baseball, winning 10 consecutive games. With a combination of a surging lineup and a consistent pitching staff, Chicago now owns the best overall record in baseball at 27-12. They have dominated Texas taking four of the last five meetings going back a bit, which does include a series-opening 7-1 victory yesterday. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the spectrum, the Rangers have dropped two in a row and seven of their last 10 games, which does include three of their last four played on their own field. Very simply, deplorable lineup is ranking 28th in scoring, 21st in team batting average, and 26th in OPS. Not only that, but they rank 23rd in home runs and 24th in stolen bases. Edward Cabrera has not allowed a single opponent more than three earned runs this season as the team has won six of his seven outings. Jack Leiter on the other hand, has gotten shelled, owning a 5.45 ERA as the team has dropped five of his last six turns. No matter how you slice it, the Cubs are the play. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Hurricanes.

No, it’s not easy to sweep a team in the playoffs in this day and age. But it truly looks like Carolina will sweep Philadelphia in this round. In the first three meetings of this series, they have outscored their opponent by a combined 10-3. If you recall, in the last round, the Hurricanes swept the Senators in four games as well, outscoring them by a combined 11-5. Going back a bit, this team has won six of their last seven games played as a visitor. It just seems like they are turning up the heat right now, and playing some of the best hockey of the season. Meanwhile, believe it or not Philadelphia has lost five of their list six games. Their defense seems to be overworked and fatigue. This game gets ugly. Take Carolina. Thank you.

Pistons.

Detroit is the definition of a streaky team. Right now, they are streaking in the right direction winning five consecutive games and covering their last four outings, which does include wins and covers in both games played in this series thus far. To be quite honest, Cleveland is a very good team. However, not only are they showing signs of fatigue, they are crushing followers against the spread. This is a team that has dropped five of their last seven games SU, and six of those last seven ATS. I believe they’re being overvalued here once again. There is no denying the Pistons and their frustrating defense. They matched up quite well with the Cavaliers, and I feel this game will be very competitive and come down to the final seconds. Therefore, we’re taking the visitors. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Vegas Golden Knights.

BACK OF THE NET.

Game 8.

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

The Vegas Golden Knights did have trouble with the Anaheim Ducks during this regular season. But I think we can all agree, the regular season is much different than the postseason. VGK has the luxury of playing at home in front of their loud, loyal fanbase. We all know the Ducks have problems on the road where they are three-games under .500 this season.  With the Game 1 victory on Monday, the Golden Knights have now prevailed in four consecutive and 12 of their last 15 overall contests. Ever since the new coach arrived, the team seems to have started to surge. I expect them to get another big victory at home tonight, and take a two-game lead before going on the road to Anaheim. The Vegas Golden Knights. Thank you.

Minnesota Timberwolves.

Fast Break Play.

Game 563.

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

As good as the San Antonio Spurs are, their kryptonite is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves took Game 1 of this series with authority winning outright, 104-102, as an 11.5-point underdog. That was their sixth straight up victory in this rivalry over the last seven meetings. People forget how deep, talented, and well-coached the Timberwolves are. This is a team that is red-hot, win seven of their last nine outings both straight up, and against the number. They match up well with the Spurs. Yes, on paper San Antonio scores a little more and allows a little less. But the NBA isn’t played on paper. It is played on the hardwood, and to be quite honest, I just see this game being another competitive matchup, certainly closer than the pointspread. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Montreal Canadiens.

Icebreaker play.

Game 5.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Montreal comes into this series, knowing they are one of the best road teams in the NHL. They possess an away record of 27-9-9. With all respect to Buffalo, they’ve struggled at home recently dropping three of their last four games played on their own ice. They did have two extra days to rest and prepare for this round. However, I think this will work as a disadvantage. They might come in here a little rusty and psychologically, know that they’ve had problems at home. I’m not going to argue the fact the Sabres on both sides of the ice possess some better numbers. But come the postseason, momentum and confidence plays a big part. And right now, the Canadiens have the momentum and the confidence to come in here and win. Take Montreal. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Home run play.

Game 968.

4:05 PM PT/7:05 PM EST.

New York possesses the best record in the American League at 25-11. They are riding a five-game win streak, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday. The Yankees are doing it with a combination of baseball’s second-ranked scoring offense, and it’s top-ranked pitching staff. They have dominated this rivalry, taking seven of the last 10 meetings, which includes all four matchups during that span at home. The Rangers are struggling, dropping three in a row and seven of their last 10. They are having problems at the plate, ranking 28th in scoring and 20th in team batting average. Today’s starters also benefit New York, as Eovaldi and Warren take the hill. The Yankees right-hand has made seven turns this season as the team has won six of those seven. He is a perfect 3-0 at home with a 2.30 ERA.  The Rangers right-hander is having issues, especially on the road where he is just 1-3 with a 5.66 ERA. Take the Yankees on the runline. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Grand Slam.

Game 973.

1:10 PM PST splash 4:10 PM EST.

Very quietly, the Atlanta Braves own the best overall record in baseball at 26-11. They are just as good on the road as they are at home. As a matter of fact, they are even better as a guest, sporting a 14-5 away record. This is a team showing very few flaws, topping the league in scoring, team batting average and OPS, while ranking second in home runs. They also rank in the top-five in every major pitching category, as well. Let’s go back to their home runs, where they have accumulated 55 round-trippers. I feel this will be a big problem for the Seattle starter, Brian Woo, which just over his last two outings has gotten plowed for six HR’s. Seattle ranks near the bottom of the barrel in just about every offensive category. I just don’t see them keeping pace on the scoreboard against a team that is just explosive at the plate. The Braves also send Martin Perez to the hill, who is 1-0 on the road this season with an ERA of 3.86. The team has won his last three turns. Take Atlanta. Thank you.