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05-25-23 | Mets v. Cubs -120 | Top | 10-1 | Loss | -120 | 18 h 1 m | Show |
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cubs over Mets- Kyle Hendricks is making his first start of the season and he could not have picked a better mound opponent in the Mets Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 8.89 ERA) who has surrendered 19 hits and 18 runs in 18.2 innings. New York is 2-7 in their last nine road games against right-handers and 1-8 in the last nine against the NL Central. Mutts are also 9-24 in the last 33 meetings and 20-43 at Chicago...OVERKILL! Take CICAGO CUBS! |
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05-24-23 | Astros v. Brewers -103 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 2 h 55 m | Show |
Houston at Milwaukee 1:10 ET Brewers over Astros- Houston had their eight game winning streak stopped yesterday as they were shutout after hitting five home runs on Monday in a 12-2 Megabucks win. Baseball is such an in and out game where teams go from one extreme to another such as going from being hot and on win streaks to ice cold. The Astros will send Brandon Bielak (1-1, 2.88 ERA) to the mound and the Brewers will use Adrian Houser (0-0, 3.07) who is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA on two career appearances. The Brew Crew is 7-2 against the AL West and have dominated Houston at home 39-15 in the last 54 meetings. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-23-23 | Celtics +2 v. Heat | Top | 116-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Heat- I know what I said about Miami having more ‘Mojo’ than Austin Powers and they went out and absolutely destroyed the Celtics in a Game 3 romp that put them ahead 3-0 in the series. So, at this point everyone is in shock and Boston doesn’t have a clue how to change things the media is killing their rookie coach and looking to dissect the club. At 0-3 no team in NBA history has ever come back (0-150) to win the series and I would image the Celtics down to a man are bewildered and embarrassed. That second thing going a long way among professionals and Boston is that. This time around the Heat are favored and maybe that might too much for them to carry. I always take points but this is do or die for the Celtics and winning the game is all that counts for them here on out. Oh...I can not believe it...take CELTIC PRIDE! |
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05-23-23 | Mets v. Cubs +100 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cubs over Mets- The Mets are starting to pay off for owner Steve Cohen who has a blank check when it comes to signings as they have won their last five games. New York had won just six of 22 games before their current winning streak started. Chicago opened the season 11-6 but have gone 9-20 since including dropping eight of their last 14 at home and they just completed a 2-7 road trip. Burt, the Cubs are going with Drew Smyly (4-1,2.86 ERA) and he is 2-0 with a 2.21 ERA in four career starts against the Mutts. Take the CUBS! |
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05-23-23 | Blue Jays +125 v. Rays | 20-1 | Win | 125 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET Blue Jays over Rays- The Real Deal and the Impostor meet in Tampa here as the Rays defend home field wit the best record in the majors. Toronto is such a hoax and still continues to lose in their division and this season they are 5-13 versus the AL East. The Blue Jays will send out Jose Berrios (3-4, 4.61 ERA) who has the distinction of being the first pitcher the defeat the Rays when they started their torrid hot streak (13-0). Jays are 4-1 in the last five meetings. Take TORONTO! |
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05-22-23 | Nuggets v. Lakers -3 | Top | 113-111 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 46 m | Show |
Denver at LA Lakers 8:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Unlike Boston the LA Lakers did not quit in their Game 3 loss to Denver the issue with team is that they just were not and are not good enough. Yes, Denver is just better and has more depth along with better shooters. In Game e the Lakers actually had a 12-point lead at one point and a one-point lead with seven minutes to go before the Nuggets closed them out. No NBA team has ever comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win the series but to gain a win here is not out of the question. Take LA LAKERS! |
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05-22-23 | Astros -112 v. Brewers | Top | 12-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Houston at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Astros over Brewers- What I see here is a Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (3-2, 3.86 ERA) an underdog at home and tat rises questions. Burnes has been inconsistent at best and surrendered the most hits in any start this season, last time out giving up eight hits in six innings in a 3-0 loss to St. Louis. The Astros will start Cristian Javier (4-1, 3.25) and he has allowed just 39 hits in 53 innings pitched with 59 strikeouts. Astros are 6-1 in seven inter-league against right-handed starters. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-22-23 | Blue Jays +100 v. Rays | 4-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET Blue Jays over Rays- Tampa bay has fallen...fallen to 20-games over .500 and are now 21-4 at home after a record start 18-1 start. Toronto who every year is thought to be a contender and end up pretenders will start former As and Mets starter Chris Bassitt (5-2, 3.05 ERA) who is having one of his better seasons. Tampa Bay who has seen its mojo slip of late will start Trevor Kelly (0-1, 7.50) who longest outing has been just two innings and he has just six inning of work on the year. The Blue Jays are 4-1 versus the Rays in the last five meetings. Take TORONTO! |
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05-21-23 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 102-128 | Win | 100 | 21 h 32 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- The hits just keep comes if you dare to pay against the Heat team as their ‘Mojo’ is stronger than Austin Powers. Now, they are at home and are underdogs again to a team that just does not seem to be in sync. as a matter of fact Boston looks like all the other playoff teams that had to plat Miami. The Heat had to beat the Bulls after losing a play-in game to Atlanta and then the let Milwaukee win one game and the Knicks a pair and now Boston who may not win one game. But, Karma, is hard to overcome and if the Celtics pull it off here... Take MIAMI! |
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05-21-23 | Dodgers v. Cardinals +140 | 5-10 | Win | 140 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 2:15 ET Cardinals over Dodgers- It took 34 games for St. Louis to post 10 wins and they have since turned things around and now they have won ten games out of 13. Jack Flaherty (3-4, 5.24 ERA) finally showed his previous form after a rocky start to the season. Los Angeles will go with future Hal of Fame lefty Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 2.41) who also has regain his form but is up against a team that is 10-4 at home against left-handed starters and the Dodgers are 1-6 in their last seven road games against right-handed starters. Take ST.LOUIS! |
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05-21-23 | Brewers +130 v. Rays | 6-4 | Win | 130 | 4 h 5 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Tampa Bay 1:40 ET Brewers over Rays- The Tampa bay road has hit some speed bumps of late as they have cooled of a bit after their record setting start but they are still 21-3 at home. Milwaukee has had some trouble scoring runs at times but are 9-3 in 12 inter-league games against left-handers and are 23-10 in their last 33 inter-league games. The Rays have won just three of the last 10 meetings and fall short here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-21-23 | Cubs v. Phillies -107 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia 1:35 ET Phillies over Cubs- Baseball is a game of streaks and Philadelphia is not playing unless they are streaking one way or another. Chicago will start left-hander Justin Steel (6-1, 2.44 ERA) who is streaking on his own. Steele opened the year with 14 straight starts allowing two runs or fewer but has hit a sang in his last two starts. Like I had said about the Phillies, they had a 4-game winning streak, then a six game losing streak, followed by five wins and then five losses before Saturday’s win. So, it is a new winning streak that they started. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-19-23 | Marlins v. Giants -113 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
Miami at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Marlins- A pair of clubs that for the most part are considered also-rans this season have the current MLB longest win streak with the Marlins having won their last three and so have the Giants. Miami will start Cy Young winner Sandy Alacantra (1-4, 4.91 ERA) who is having a tougher time this season and he is 1-2 lifetime against San Fran. Anthony DeSclafani (3-3, 3.06) who make his MLB debut with Miami is 2-2 with a 2.47 ERA in six career starts against his former team. Giants are 9-3 in last 12 versus Marlins in last 12 games as hosts. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-19-23 | Red Sox v. Padres -137 | 6-1 | Loss | -137 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Boston at San Diego 9:40 ET Padres over Red Sox- San Diego ($-1,222 )be it baseball or even football seems to be a city with a pair of over-rated professional teams that the public loves and the player gets crushed. The Padres will be without Manny Machado and will start veteran Blake Snell (1-5, 4.61 ERA) while Boston will counter with James Paxton (0-0, 3.60) In 12 career starts against the Red Sox Snell is 7-3, 2.59 ERA. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-19-23 | Heat v. Celtics -8.5 | 111-105 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
Miami at Boston 8;30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- The moment Game 1 ended I said aloud to anyone that would listen that I will not play against this team (Miami) again as they just have the right kind of mojo that teams ride out to championships. I was a serious as I could be...then I started to recall some history. I know that it was not Indians or the Guardians for that matter that threw the tea overboard as it was the Knicks that defeated the Heat in Game 2 after a home loss in Game 1. And it was Boston with a win over Philadelphia after a Game 1 home loss. As a matter of fact the Game 1 home loser is 20-1 ATS or something very similar to Game 2. Honest, the number is ridiculous and it is like 6-0 this season post season alone. Hate it but must lay-it. Take BOSTON! |
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05-18-23 | Lakers v. Nuggets -5.5 | Top | 103-108 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 37 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 8:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Lakers- The Lakers shot 67% in the second half come back in Game One and stole the money in a game that they were never in until Jokic stopped playing after the third quarter. So, that left many with the impression that the Lakers are ready for Game Two and the Zig-zag people will come wit the Game One outright loser and I don’t see it that way. To me, LA was the winner as they got the money and tonight they fall short. The Lakers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 trips to the Mile High City and the Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as hosts overall. Take DENVER! |
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05-18-23 | Dodgers v. Cardinals +145 | 8-16 | Win | 145 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Dodgers- The Dodgers current hot streak of winning 15 of 18 started with a 3-game sweep of St. Louis at the end of April. The Cardinals were off to their worst start (10-24) since the early 1900’s but have won eight of their last 10. LA will start Julio Urias (5-3, 3.61 ERA) who has pitched just one inning against the Cardinals and that was in 2018. St, Louis will start Adam Wainwright (0-0, 7.20) who is making his third start of the season. In 16 career starts Wainwright is 7-6 with a 2.79 ERA in 19 appearances and 16 starts. Cards are 41-18 in their last 59 starts against left-handed starters.Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-17-23 | Heat v. Celtics -7.5 | Top | 123-116 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 12 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- Boston who once again is a heavy favorite for the series and of course Game 1 and once again we have eighth-seeded Miami the working man’s underdog survivor surprising everyone. The Celtics do not want to start this series as they did the last because a loss off the top to this clubs will only give them more confidence and put added pressure on them selves. Jimmy Butler has been a force to contend with and Bam Adebayo is no slough. but, the Celtics focus will run as deep as their talent. These two split four games this season each winning a pair on their home floor. The Celts are 10-4 ATS in last 14 home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games against teams with winning records. Take BOSTON! |
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05-17-23 | Guardians v. White Sox -127 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Erie Lakers- Both of these clubs are just killing their backers as Cleveland at 19-22 was an early favorite to win the Division with the White Sox adding competition. But, Chicago is already minus $1,286 and the Watch dogs minus $947. There is good reason they are where they are and it is because they have one thing in common. It is a No. 29 ranking and for the visitor it is runs scored per game 3.96 and for the White Sox it is their pitching with 5.986 ERA. That is sort of a wash but the Sox are beginning to show signs of life and the Cleveland starter is a putrid 0-4 and can not win here. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX! |
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05-17-23 | Rays v. Mets -116 | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rays- Oh no not again...these guys are so over-rated as the spend and win at all cost Mets are floundering below .500 and sinking deeper day by day.New York saw their best hurler get knocked aground by Tampa bay and what makes anyone think they will not have their way with whoever New York throws at them. But the Mutts are starting a complete stranger in Kodai Senga (4-2. 4.14 ERA) their 30-year old rookie from Japan. Rays sending sacrificial lamb Josh Fleming to the wolves and the locals will take advantage. take NEW YORK METS! |
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05-16-23 | Phillies -111 v. Giants | 3-4 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Francisco 9:45 ET Phillies over Giants- Philadelphia is hoping to stretch and claw their way back into the NL race but have dropped their last two game after a five-game winning streak ended by going 0-22 with runners in scoring position the past two games. The Phillies will hand the ball to their most consistent starter Zack Wheeler (3-2, 3.80 ERA) who is 2-2 with a 3.54 ERA lifetime in eight starts against the Giants. San Fran will start Alex Cobb (3-1, 1.70) who has the lowest ERA in the NL among starting pitchers. Phillies are 7-3 against reams with losing records and the Giants are 1-6 in their last seven starts against right handed throwers. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-16-23 | Lakers +6.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 126-132 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 8:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- I find it so difficult to play against Denver as they are that good and so under-rated. Last year Jamal Murray was out and the Nuggets fell short.This year with a healthy Murray they look like the team to beat. LA well, what is there to say other than that if AD and LeBron can work together as they have, their inside game is tough to to beat.Think of all the Finals experience James has and then realize Denver has never been to the NBA Finals. The Nuggets have had their way against LA as hosts going 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven. But, this one will be close at the final buzzer. Take the LA LAKERS! |
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05-16-23 | Guardians v. White Sox +108 | 3-8 | Win | 108 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Watch Dogs- The White Sox who were expected to contend for the AL Central find themselves 14-games under .500 with little offensive output. Cleveland is to start Shane Bieber (3-1, 2.61 ERA) who has made 17 starts against Chicago and is 8-4 with a 2.64 ERA while The White Sox will go with Lance Lynn (1-5, 7.51. Lynn needs to turn it around in a hurry as he has allowed 11 home runs in just 44 innings after posting 10 of 11 winning seasons. Cleveland is just 3-7 following a win and are 1-4 on the road while the White Sox are 5-2 following a loss. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-16-23 | Rays v. Mets -151 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -151 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rays- New York has struggled against the dregs of baseball going just 4-9 in their last 13 games, all against sub .500 teams. Tampa Bay of course has the best record in MLB and just split a four-game series against the Yankees. The Rays will send left-hander Jalen Beeks (1-2, 5.40 ERA) to the mound who has not pitched more than two innings in any of his 10 appearances. The Mets will start Justin Verlander (1-1, 2.25) who in making his home debut for New York. The Muts as they are being called in New York are 55-27 in their last 82 games following a loss and with this price being as high as it is makes me believe the Mets are good here tonight. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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05-15-23 | Twins +107 v. Dodgers | 8-9 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Minnesota at LA Dodgers 10:00 ET Twins over Dodgers- Minnesota is leading the AL Central and is playing their third straight series against NL teams having won the home series against the Padres and Cubs scoring a record 29 runs in the three-game series. The Twins will start Pablo Lopez (2-2, 3.47 ERA) and he is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA against the Dodgers and LA will start former hard thrower Noah Syndergaard (1-3, 6.12) who has seen better days. LA is off a 3-game sweep of SoCal rival San Diego and will be caught resting on their laurels. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-15-23 | Reds -118 v. Rockies | 8-9 | Loss | -118 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Colorado 8:40 ET Reds over Rockies- What draws me to this side is that a sub-500 team is favored on the road with a win-less pitcher. Hunter green (0-3, 3.69 ERA) gets the start for the Redlegs and he has lost his only career start against the Rockies allowing four runs and six hits in four innings walking four. Colorado will send Connor Seabold (1-0, 4.56) who is 27 years old and won his first MLB decision against the Pirates last Tuesday. The Reds are 4-1 in their last five following a loss while the Rockies are 3-10 at home against a team with a losing record.Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-15-23 | Brewers v. Cardinals +106 | Top | 1-18 | Win | 106 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Brewers- After their worst start since 1940 St. Louis has now won six of seven and I expect that positive momentum to continue today as Jack Flaherty (2-4, 6.18 ERA) takes the hill. Flaherty who is 3-7 with a 4.92 ERA against the Brewers is off to a horrid start to the season. Milwaukee will start Freddy Peralta (4-2, 3.32) who has had three straight quality starts but is just 3-4 with a 5.94 ERA in 13 career appearances. The Brewers are 1-5 in their last six road games wile the Cardinals are 6-1 in their last seven overall. Red Bird have turned it around and continue to win. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-14-23 | Cardinals -120 v. Red Sox | Top | 9-1 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
St. Louis at Boston 7:10 ET Cardinals over Red Sox- Who said that they were the Dead-Birds? It was not me or was it, oh yeah the Cardinals came to life in the ninth inning Saturday to ruin my free podcast play of the Red Sux. You know what I am thinking...I believe St. Louis has come to life after a horrid start (10-24) but have won five of six this week. In baseball when a team is hot they are hot and it does not matter who is pitching Miles Mikolas (1-1, 5.40 ERA) or who is out. Boston knows about streaks as they just had a seven game win streak but have now lost four of five. The Red Sox will send out Cory Kluber (2-4, 6.29) who has seen better days and should be seed for the Red Birds. and Blo-sux are 0-7 in inter-league play at home. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-14-23 | 76ers +6.5 v. Celtics | Top | 88-112 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 35 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (- ) over 76ers- All year long I insisted that Joel Embiid deserved the MVP and was glad to see him win it but at the same time I was saying that I thought the Celtics were the beat team I saw this season. So, you see where I’m coming from...the 76ers have a history of not winning when put in this position and James Harden, well when does he show up. The thing here is that both The Beard and Joel can have great nights and they can still get beat. The skeptics will once again be after Doc Rivers throat because the Celtics are 10-3 ATS against teams with winning records and 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings with the Sixers. Take BOSTON! |
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05-14-23 | Astros v. White Sox +119 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
Houston at Chicago White Sox 2:20 ET White Sox over Astros- I know that the White Sox are not so hot but all teams run hot and cold and as far as Houston is concerned they are just hanging around until their biggest of all their players returns form a figure injury. I have watched the Astros and they don’t seem to be playing with the usually intensity.It will return when Altuve gets back and till then fade these guys. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-13-23 | Astros v. White Sox -115 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Houston at Chicago White Sox 7:15 ET White Sox over Astros- The White Sox have been the biggest disappointment in all of LMB action this season as they are already 14 games under .500 and a minus -1,398 on simple one hundred dollar wagers per game. Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-2, 5.59 ERA) who has struggled against Houston going 0-3 with a 5.15 ERA. Houston will start Brandon Bielak (0-1, 4.15) who is making just his second start in three seasons. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-13-23 | Braves v. Blue Jays -120 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Toronto 3:05 ET Blue Jays over Braves- Many believe that these tow could possible meet in the World Series but I just do not see Toronto as having what it takes to win.Pitching has been their weak spot and today they will start the big addition to their hopes and Jose Berrios (3-3, 4.91 ERA) is expected to help the staff. Atlanta will start Bryce Elder (3-0, 1.74) who has not allowed runs in four of his seven starts but today falters. Take BLUE JAYS! |
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05-12-23 | Padres +123 v. Dodgers | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
San Diego at LA Dodgers 10:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- These two combatants are expected to battle it out throughout the entire season for supremacy in the NL West. San Diego loaded up with big name players this season looking to challenge LA for the top spot. The Dodgers will send Dustin May (4-1, 2.68 ERA) who defeated the Padres six days ago and is 2-4 with a 3.44 ERA lifetime against San Diego. The Padres will send Blake Snell (1-5, 4.89) to the hill and he is 1-2 with a stellar 2.56 ERA in 10 starts against the Dodgers. Padres are 6-2 in their last eight games after a loss while the Dodgers are 1-6 on Fridays. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-12-23 | Knicks +6.5 v. Heat | Top | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- New York once again is facing elimination and and staved it off last time out as Jalen Brunson scored 38 points while RJ Barrett continues is hot playoff shooting scoring a high of 26points in Game five. Miami has played over their heads for the entire playoffs as Jimmy Butler is establishing his star status but he was held to a playoff low of 19 points last time out. The Knicks are 38-18-1 ATS on the road and 15-6-1 ATS after a straight-up win while the Heat have the series edge at home going 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Still, with what is a stake here keeps this one close. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-11-23 | Giants -126 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
San Francisco at Arizona 9:40 ET Giants over Diamondbacks- The Giants who are 4-games under .500 are not expected to become a playoff team as their talent level has slipped more than most realize. Arizona has finally become a threat after spending a decade in the bottom half of the NL. Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.01 ERA) ges the start for the Jints while rookie Tommy Henry (1-0, 5.17) will be making his fourth career start in a previous start he was knocked around by the Giants allowing five runs in 4.2 innings. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-11-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +2.5 | Top | 95-86 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Most of what I have been hearing is that Doc Rivers will be fired after the Celtics eliminate the 76ers from the playoffs. Well, I guess that has been put on hold for now as Philadelphia has shocked most that pay attention by taking the last two games from Boston since falling behind 2-1 in games. The force that Boston hs not be able to handle is MVP Joel Embiid who just does not want to return to Bean Town for a game 7. Joel too much for visitors. Take PHILADELPHIA ! |
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05-10-23 | Lakers +7.5 v. Warriors | 106-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Golden State 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Warriors- Things just do not look right for the defending champion Warriors as they now trail the Lakers 3-1 in the best of seven. Golden State has won 19 consecutive series against Western Competition since 2015 and have trailed 3-1 twice in that span. LA has the size and inside game to rattle Golden State especially if the Warriors are struggling from the outside. LA is 7-1 ATS in their last eight Conference Semifinal games and are 6-1vATS in the last seven meetings. Take the LAKERS!. |
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05-10-23 | Cardinals -109 v. Cubs | 4-10 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:10 ET Cardinals over Cubs- It is beginning to look like the Cardinals are starting to play Red-bird baseball and have won their last two and are looking for their first series sweep of the season against arch rival Chicago. The Cubs will start lefty Justin Steele (5-0, 1.24 ERA) who leads the NL in ERA and is 6-1 with a 1.24 ERA in his last 14 starts going back to last season. Jordan Montgomery (2-4, 3.29) has pitched well with little support as he has had six quality starts in seven outings. He is 4-0 lifetime against the Cubs with a stellar with a one-hitter and has thrown 22 consecutive scoreless innings against the baby bears. Cardinals are 39-16 in their last 55 games against left-handed starters. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-10-23 | Heat v. Knicks -3.5 | Top | 103-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- Right now the No. 8 seed in their eastern conference is ready to reach to NBA East finals with one more win in their next possible three games with New York. The Knicks have had one of the better seasons’ in what seems like decades but have fallen 3-of-4 to the more physical Heat. Miami’s defensive pressure has had the Knicks committed 52 turnovers in the series 13 more than the Heat. But, it is their rebounding that the Knicks have to improve on as Miami has controlled the boards. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-10-23 | Astros v. Angels +112 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
Houston at LA Angels 4:10 ET Angels over Astros- Houston who has yet to field a team at full strength have struggled this season so far and have lost three straight series. The Astros will start Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.54 ERA) who has not won in his last three starts but is 3-1 with a 2.59 ERA in eight appearances against the Angels. LA will start Griffin Canning (2-0, 5.31) who has won his last two starts. LA is 13-3 at home against teams with losing records and are 6-2 in their last eight games overall. Take ANGELS! |
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05-10-23 | Blue Jays v. Phillies +103 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 103 | 5 h 53 m | Show |
Toronto at Philadelphia 4:10 ET Phillies over Blue Jays- Philadelphia has won their last two games s following a six game losing streak and will send their best to the mound in Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.26 ERA). Toronto is use Kevin Gausman (2-3, 3.86) who is off his worst career start allowing eight runs on 10 hits against Boston last Thursday. The Blue Jays are just 2-5 in their last seven road games against a right-handed starter while the Phillies are 6-1 at home against right-handed starters. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-23 | Suns +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 102-118 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Phoenix at Denver 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- Five days ago we were hearing how Denver was ready to sweep the series or at least end it early after Chris Paul was sidelined with a groin injury. As those of you that have been a part of our saga that I am not a big Paul fan and believe that the Suns are better off than on when it comes to this perennial playoff loser. We all pretty much accept that role players are better at home than n the road during the playoffs and the Suns bench outscored the Nuggets bench 40-11. That is a lot to overcome just thinking home floor difference. Now, it is Denver that feels the pressure and they have not been here in a long time. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-09-23 | Cardinals +125 v. Cubs | 6-4 | Win | 125 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cardinals over Cubs- Can the Cardinals Jack Flaherty (2-4, 6.29 ERA) be any worse. One of the National League’s most effective starters having won 26 games while losing just 14 for a 65% winning average the last four seasons can not get anyone out even Aaron Hicks! He was bombed for 10 earned runs in his last outing against the Angels and has had very little control. Look for a turn around here. The Cardinals love beating their arch rivals and are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings including 12-4 at Chicago. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-09-23 | 76ers +7.5 v. Celtics | 115-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- I can not help myself, I know who the better team is and that individuals do not defeat teams but their is something about Joel Embiid and his desire to win, Yes, he wanted the MLP but he is a all around team player that wants to win first. After four game James Harden has been an aging washed up bum twice and an NBA superstar in the two other. As Lamont Cranston would say ‘Who knows which Harden will appear...’ (Even this is before my time). My bet is that the more confident and assertive James Harden show up as Embiid encourages a Harden that he believes is the key to victory. TAKE PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-23 | Blue Jays v. Phillies -132 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Toronto at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Phillies over Blue Jays- The inconsistent Blue Jays just swept three games from what was a hot Pittsburgh club outscoring the Pirates 22-3. Philadelphia once again is off to a slow start but as Bryce Harper returns so does the Phillies winning ways. Last year the MVP carried the Whiz-kids to the NL pennant and he is doing it again for the struggling club. Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.64 ERA) 0-2 with a 5.48 lifetime ERA against the Blue Jays will start for the home team and Alek Manoah (1-2, 4.71) who was a sensation last season in seven starts this year has 21 walks in just 36 innings.Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-08-23 | Warriors v. Lakers -2.5 | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Golden State at LA Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Warriors- Ya know, I love Steph Curry and believe that he is the greatest pure shooter that every played the game, but winning talks a certain balance and Golden State doesn’t have it. Be it the difference between their road record and home record is too great for a championship team. They were able to take the Kings down with their guile and experience but that is nit going to work here. If LeBron and A.D. can get any help from their role players they will be tough to beat. Lakers length and game in the paint has been too strong for the warriors to handle and I can see how that is going to change. Get used to it...LeBron is the key with his all around game. Tale LA LAKERS! |
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05-08-23 | Rangers v. Mariners -158 | 2-1 | Loss | -158 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Texas at Seattle 9:40 ET Mariners over Rangers- Seattle and Dallas are two cities that are getting to know each other a little better as the second year NHL Kraken are in a series battle with the Stars. This is the first time these two will be meeting this season and both will send hard throwing right-handers to the hill. Texas will start Jon Gray (1-1, 4.40 ERA) who is 1-2, with a 5.53 ERA in five career starts against the Mariners while Logan Gilbert (1-1, 4.01) is 2-0 with a 2.85 in seven lifetime appearances against the Rangers. The Mariners are 40-17 as hosts in the last 57 meetings. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-08-23 | Knicks +4.5 v. Heat | Top | 101-109 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- All the glitz and glamours that comes with winning in New York dies very fast when you play like the Knicks did in Game 3. Miami is having their best run of the season in the playoffs and are doing it without Tyler Herro their leading scorer and at times without Jimmy Butler and others and like a hot playoff goalie they just keep wining.The Knicks seem to be breaking down physically as Immanuel Quickey comes up a question and joins Josh Hart and a gimpy Julius Randle. But, the Knicks run deep and Tom Tribodeau will make adjustments if only they execute. Take NEW YORK |
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05-07-23 | Nuggets +2.5 v. Suns | Top | 124-129 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
Denver at Phoenix 8:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Suns- I was wondering if I believed that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker would once again score a combined 86 points (the same amount the entire Knicks scored in the game against the Heat yesterday) then you should back Phoenix. If you have any doubts and I have mine, then the choice should be easy. But, the result may not always be. Even in their Game 3 loss the Nuggets were still more impressive to me. Take DENVER! |
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05-07-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -104 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at San Diego 7:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- This is a big game for the Padres and not so much in the standings but in their heads. Los Angeles is 67-31in the last 98 meetings and treats San Diego like a red-headed step-child. but, this season the Padres are drawing a line in the sand and have powered up and look to over take the bullies from 90 miles north. Pitching match-up does not to the Padres today...take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-07-23 | Rangers v. Angels -115 | 16-8 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Texas at LA Angels 4:07 ET Angels over Rangers- Rubber match of a 3-game series as Texas evened the score with a 10-1 victory last night as Nathan Eovaldi once again threw eight shutout innings. The Rangers will start martin Perez (4-1, 2.41 ERA) and he has been their most consistent hurler and is 8-6 with a 3.87 ERA in 23 career appearances against the Angles. Other than the loss Saturday the Angels are playing better baseball and will send Jose Suarez (1-1, 7.89) to the hill and he is 3-0 with a 3.36 ERA lifetime against Texas. Take LA ANGELS! |
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05-07-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +3 | 115-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 3:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- James harden had fooled most of us with is 45-point Game 1 performance having many believing is past playoff failures were behind him. Not, so fast, even with Joel Embiid getting the MLP and very little pressure being on Harden he still failed once again to deliver. He was just 5-of-28 shooting the past tow games and I just can not believe that will continue. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-07-23 | A's -111 v. Royals | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -111 | 4 h 27 m | Show |
Oakland at Kansas City 2:10 ET A’s over Royals- There is no way that his Oakland team should ever be favored on the road even against the like of a club as weak as the Royals. These may be the two worst teams in MLB this season and the A’s have a chance to break the Mets 1962 record of 140 losses. But, they have found one bright spot and that is Mason Miller (0-1, 3.91 ERA) who in his only start in Triple-A pitched five perfect innings with 11 strikeouts before being call to the Show and last time out he pitched seven innings of no-hit ball against Seattle before being removed. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-06-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -116 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -116 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
L. A. Dodgers at San Diego 8:40 ET Padres over Dodgers- I love the pitching match-up although it may seem a bit one sided as the Dodgers Dustin May (3-1, 3.15 ERA) has allowed just 20 hits in 34.1 innings while The Padres Blake Snell (1-4, 5.28) has surrendered 33 hits in 28 innings wit an usually high 18 walks. But, San Diego has put the NL on notice and they are starting to hit as a team and are 5-1 at home and 4-0 against the NL West. Dodgers weakness is facing left-hander starters and are 2-6 in their last eight against southpaws. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-06-23 | Warriors v. Lakers -3 | 97-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 8:30 ET Lakers over Warriors- This is the match-up we wanted to see and at 1-1 this series will most likely go the full seven games. Golden State who got crushed in the paint in Game 1 make the adjustments needed to rout the Lakers in Game 2. This time around both clubs have made their changes and this should play close down to the final buzzer. It may be time to remember that the Warriors are just 17-36-1 ATS in their last 56 road games and the Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games Take LA LAKERS~ |
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05-06-23 | White Sox +107 v. Reds | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET White Sox over Redlegs- This is one of those ‘don’t worry about the horse being blind , just load the wagon’ games. I can not give you a legitimate reason that you should back the White Sox Mike Clevinger (2-2, 4.60 ERA) who has won just 12 games the past four years after going 38-18 with an ERA of 2.91 over three seasons 2017-19. But, the former Black Sox after losing 10 straight have won four of five and are playing with confidence. Take CHICAGO WITE SOX! |
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05-06-23 | Blue Jays -125 v. Pirates | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Toronto at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET Blue jays over Pirates- Is this the beginning of the end for the Pirates who are quickly reverting back to old habits again. Pittsburgh started the season 20-8 and there was a buzz starting to surround their sudden rise, but alas, they have now dropped five straight and are facing a team coming out of their own five-game losing streak. Toronto was lucky enough to be playing Pittsburgh to end their down turn and now send Jose Berrios (2-3, 5.29 ERA) who was racked by the Red Sox last time out giving up 11 hits in five innings. Blue jays are 6-0 in the last six meetings including 5-0 in the Steel City. The Pirates are 23-54 in their last 77 inter-league games. Take TORONTO! |
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05-06-23 | Knicks +4 v. Heat | Top | 86-105 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-05-23 | Nuggets v. Suns -4 | 114-121 | Win | 100 | 18 h 58 m | Show | |
Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Nuggets- Oh, I have got to love it! Phoenix is down 2-0 in games and have not looked like they belonged on the same court as Denver. The Suns were rolling along in those oh so unimportant games after they acquired Kevin Durant and now that they are facing stiff playoff competition they are struggling. Even the club’s weakest link and constant thorn to winning in the playoffs is injured has been sidelined. But, often less is more and the Suns may be better of with Chris Paul out of the lineup. At home they realize that this game has to be won. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-05-23 | Astros v. Mariners -127 | 6-4 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Houston at Seattle 10:00 ET Mariners over Astros- Much more than we have seen is what has been expected from what we got from both of these clubs. Disappointing starts are common in a 162-game regular season and these two will get better as the season moves along. Houston will start Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.48 ERA) and on the bump for Seattle will be Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.82). The Mariners have started to put it together and have won their last four. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-05-23 | Dodgers v. Padres +100 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at San Diego 9:40 ET Padres over Dodgers- The two favorites from the NL West will meet for the first this year and it could not happen at a better time for San Diego. The Padres are putting the NL on notice as Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis are starting to assult the baseball and they have scored 37 runs in four wins in their last five games. LA enters this contest having won their last six games and will start veteran Clayton Kershaw (5-1, 1.89 ERA) and his mound opponent will be Yu Darviah (1-2, 3.60). Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-05-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +2 | 114-102 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 32 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Joel Embiid was back as we hoped in Game 2 and although he had five blocked shots he was more of a liability because of his lack of lateral movement. Philadelphia was crushed with a third quarter Celtics attack that put the game away to even the series. I do believe that Boston is the best team left in the east and so do the odds makers as they are favored on the road against the No. 3 seed. The Sixers are 31-12 SU and 26-12 ATS at home and the points here are a bonus as they are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-05-23 | White Sox +101 v. Reds | Top | 5-4 | Win | 101 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET White Sox over Reds- Chicago’s Lance Lynn (0-4, 7.16 ERA) has gone 11 seasons and has yet to have a losing season but things look pretty bleak as the White Sox has lost all six of his starts including his last time out when he allowed just three hits in 6.2 innings having entered the seventh with a no-hitter and left the game having surrendered just one run against Tampa Bay. Cincinnati will send Hunter Greene (0-1, 2.89) and last Saturday matched his season high of 10 strikeouts. The hard throwing right-hander has 40 strike outs in just 28 innings but has given up 29 hits. Sox are 13-4 in their last 17 inter-league road games while the reds are 11-31 in their last 42 games against right handed starters. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-04-23 | Lakers v. Warriors -5.5 | Top | 100-127 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors (-) over Lakers- I really did not expect too out of Step Curry and the Warriors after he scored 50 points in their Game 7 win over Sacramento. One thing that I did expect was for the champs to feel liberated as the Game 7 pressure was gone. The Lakers and Anthony Davis dominated the paint in Game One with 30 points and 23 rebounds and LA dominated at the free throw line making 29 to the Golden State had six. After those kind of numbers adjustments will be make by both the Warriors and the officials. Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 40-19-1 ATS in their last 60 home games . Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-04-23 | Braves v. Marlins -103 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 33 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 4:10- ET Marlins over Braves- As good as Atlanta looks this season they are having troubles keeping their rotation in tact and will be going with rookie Dylan Dodd (1-1, 7.71 ERA) who has been called back up from Triple-A to make this afternoon start. The Braves are already 5-1 against Miami this season but will face the Marlins best hurler in Jesus Luzardo (2-1, 3.48 ) and they are 5-1 as a team when he starts. Fish are also 5-0 at home in last five starts against left-handers and they are 9-4 at home in their last 13 games overall. Take MIAMI! |
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05-04-23 | Twins v. White Sox +115 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Twins- We have said it more time than can be counter and that is that baseball is a game of streaks...long streaks. The Chicago White Sox had lost 10 straight and have now turned things around (possibly) winning their last three. To me it does not matter who is pitching or what else is happening I will play on the White Sox until their current win streak ends. The fact that Minnesota is 17-38 in their last 55 road games does not hurt our cause either including 1-4 in their last five at Chicago. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX! |
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05-04-23 | Angels v. Cardinals -138 | 11-7 | Loss | -138 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
LA Angels at St. Louis 1:10 ET Cardinals over Angels- Los Angeles has won six of their last eight but don’t get too excited about them as they are MLB’s biggest impostors. They will start GriffIn Canning (1-0, 4.11 ERA) against St. Louis who has lost their last five games and 9 of 10. The Red Birds will start Jack Flatery (2-3, 3.94) who was banged around by the Dodgers in his last start surrendering dive runs, seven hits in 4.2 innings. I expect him to come back with a stellar effort here and for the Cardinals who are 5-1 inter-league play to win. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-03-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -7.5 | Top | 87-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Boston was beaten as a double-digit favorite in Game 1 of this series and they did it without Joel Embiid stepping on the court. They were able to win because James Harden picked up the slack matching his career playoff high by scoring 45 points. Boston dominated the inside game with Embiid missing and had a 66-42 advantage in points in the paint. I would actually feel better if Joel played but either way the Celtics should prevail here. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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05-03-23 | Twins v. White Sox -117 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET White Sox over Twins- After losing 10 straight game the White Sox have managed their longest win streak of the season by winning their second straight walk-off victory. Minnesota has called up Louie Varland (0-0, 4.50 ERA) from Triple-A who will be making the second start of this year while Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-1. 4.15) who is off his worst outing of the year. The Twins are 17-37 in their last 54 road games and are 2-6 in their last eight games in Chicago. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-03-23 | Guardians -120 v. Yankees | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New York 7:05 ET Guardians over Yankees- I have been saying it for years while Brian Cashman has been the Yankees GM that they are not built for the playoffs. Now, after playing decades in the weak AL East New York has some competition in the division and are currently in last place. The Bronx Bombers are shooting with pop guns at the plate as their power hitters have been sidelined with both Arron Judge and Mike Stanton inactive. The former Tribes-mens will start Justin Beiber (2-1, 3.11 ERA) and his mound opponent is one of the Yankees weakest links in Clarke Schmidt (0-3, 6.84) who has yet to post a quality start. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-02-23 | Diamondbacks -141 v. Rangers | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -141 | 17 h 37 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 8:05 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- Okay, well Arizona is much better than any recent seasons and so is Texas. The Rangers who are 11-5 at home scored 15 runs against the Yankees Sunday and are now an underdog to the D’Backs. Arizona is starting Zac Gallen (4-1, 2.15 ERA) and have won four of their last six while Gallen has gone four starts without allowing a run covering 28 innings and four wins. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.91) to the hill and he has struggled with his control this season and is 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA against Arizona. Snakes are off a 10-4 loss at Colorado and are 10-3 following a loss. Take ARIZONA! |
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05-02-23 | Heat v. Knicks -6.5 | Top | 105-111 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-01-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -9 | Top | 119-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Of course the question here is can Philadelphia play well enough to win or even cover without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Coach Doc Rivers has said that he mostly will miss at least Game 1 of this series. Boston is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings including last time out when the 76ers won but did not cover as Embiid posted 52 points. if Joel can have an unbelievable night and still not get the money I can not see how they can stay with Boston without him. Sixers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 trips to Beantown and Celts are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take BOSTON! |
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05-01-23 | Blue Jays v. Red Sox +142 | 5-6 | Win | 142 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Blue Jays- Boston starting pitcher Cory Kluber (1-4, 6.75 ERA) believe it or not ( I find it hard to believe) that he is in his 14th major league season and that he was a 20-game winner five years ago. Since reaching that milestone Kluber has won just 18 games. One of those wins was i his most recent start as he shut down the high scoring Orioles. Jose Berrios (2-3, 4.71) the Toronto starter has had eight straight winning seasons five of which happened while a member of the Twins. The Blue Jays won 16 of 19 meetings last season and the Red Sox know this a division team that they must beat. Take BOSTON ! |
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04-30-23 | Warriors +1.5 v. Kings | Top | 120-100 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Golden State at Sacramento 3:30 ET Warriors over Kings- This one is simple...are you willing to play against Steph Curry is a game of this significance and I am not! Golden State slept-walked though their last encounter not playing with the urgency that the Kings put out. Are the Warriors good enough to turn it on against a team that has outplayed them all season. It was thought that the defending champs would only have to win once on the road to win this series but now it must happen twice in-a-row. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points and the Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-30-23 | Yankees -115 v. Rangers | Top | 2-15 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 3 m | Show |
New York at Texas 2:35 ET Yankees over Rangers- new York is looking to gain a split of this four-game series after dropping the last two scoring just two runs in the last two and only six for the three games. Yankee bats have gone silent with Judge and Stanton sidelined but, today they will send their most effective starter over the past two seasons and that is Nestor Cortes (3-1, 3.49 ERA) who has allowed three runs or less in 17 consecutive starts. Martin Perez (3-1, 2.60) gets the nod for Texas and the left-hander is just 2-5 with a 5.80 ERA in 11 starts against the Yankees. Bombers are 9-4 after a loss and the Rangers are 3-10 in their last 13 starts against left-handers. Take NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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04-30-23 | Heat v. Knicks -4.5 | 108-101 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 1:00 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- Miami dominated the Milwaukee Bucks without leading scorer Tyler Herro and is just the sixth No. 8 seed to advance into the second round, one other team to do it was the Knicks in 1999. Jimmy Butler has gone nuts offensively to pick up the slack left while Herro is out and shot 45% from 3-point range against the Bucks after being ranked 27th during the regular season. Look for New York coach Tom Thibodeau to tie up Butler run the Heat down. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-29-23 | Suns +3.5 v. Nuggets | 107-125 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Denver 8:30 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- We all have seen what the addition of Kevin Durant has meant to the Suns as they have become virtually unbeatable and are the favorites to win this series. Denver the No. 1 overall seed is 37-7 SU at home and a handsome 28-16 ATS while Phoenix is 19-24 SU on the road. The teams split four games with season with the Nuggets getting the money the last three meetings. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Denver and get the money here. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-29-23 | Yankees v. Rangers -141 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Texas 7:10 ET Rangers over Yankees- I realize that the Rangers are greatly improved but to see them open this big a favorite against the Yankees is a bit surprising. New York is having problems not only does the club have major flaws (not according to GM Cashman) and now are without Aaron Judge and the over-rated and injury plagued Michael Giancarlo (I can’t play today and I won’t hustle if I do.) Stanton. Former Yankee Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20 ERA) get a shot at his former team while Jhony Brito (2-2, 6.11) take the hill for New York. Since winning his first two starts Brito has lasted just 7.1 innings in his last three starts surrendering 11 runs and 12 hits with seven walks. Take TEXAS! |
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04-29-23 | Phillies +113 v. Astros | 6-1 | Win | 113 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Houston 6:10 ET Phillies over Astros- Last season it wasn’t until the manager was fired did the Phillies make their move on the rest of the NL. It appears that they started a bit sooner this year as they have finally moved over the .500 mark by winning nine of their last 12 ball games. Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (2-1, 4.73 ERA) gets the nod for Philadelphia and he has won his last two starts and he will be opposed by Cristian Javier (2-0. 3.21) who in his lone start against the Phils pitched six no-hit innings in a combined team no-hitter. Not, this time...take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-29-23 | Guardians +118 v. Red Sox | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 4:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Scoring five runs may not seem like a big deal but for these former warpath tribe from Lake Erie it was an offensive outbreak as they had scored just 15 runs in their previous six games going 2-4. Zach Plesac (1-1, 6.50 ERA) get the nod for Cleveland and he has yet to reach his best form. Boston called up Brayan Bello (0-1, 9.82) and he will be today’s punching bag. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Reds v. A's -105 | 11-7 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Oakland 9:40 ET Athletics over Reds- Oakland has dropped 12 of their last 14 games and are close to setting a MLB record for most losses in April. They really do not field a major league on a nightly basis and Cincinnati is just a shade better. The Reds will send Luis Cessa (0-3, 10.80 ERA) to the hill and the former Yankee has done nothing but struggle this season. The Reds are 4-13 in their last 17 road games against losing teams. Take OAKLAND! |
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04-28-23 | Kings v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 118-99 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
Sacramento at Golden State 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Kings- The defending NBA Champion Warriors are seed sixth but are ready to close out Sacramento and reclaim it’s northern California dominance. Golden State won only 11 games on the road this regular season but have come up with the one road win they need to win this series. I expect the Warriors to hold serve and end this series tonight. The Warriors are 40-17-1 ATS in their last 58 home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-28-23 | Guardians -123 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Boston at 13-13 is about where most experts expected them to be in the AL East. With New York and Toronto the powerhouse teams the Red Sox have been passed by Baltimore with their youth movement. Nick Pivetta (1-1,4.58 ERA) leads the Boston staff and his mound opponent with be Shane Bieber (1-1, 3.23) who has gone six inning in four of his five starts. Former Tribe are 4-1 in their last five starts against right handed pitchers while Boston is 1-5 at home against right handed starters. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Mariners -101 v. Blue Jays | 2-3 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Seattle at Toronto 7:05 ET Mariners over Blue Jays- For some unexplained reason certain team have a hold over other clubs for no know reason and it appears here as Seattle has defeated Toronto seven straight times including a two game sweep in last season’s Wild Card Playoffs. Right-hander Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.52 ERA) who pitched 7.1 scoreless innings in that playoff series and his mound opponent will be Alex Manoah (1-1, 5.16). THE Blue Jays are 5-13 against the AL West and the Mariners are 12-2 in their 14 games against the AL East. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Heat v. Bucks -11 | Top | 128-126 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 9:30 ET Bucks (-) over Heat- Milwaukee is one game away from elimination trailing 3-1 in games to Miami and yet they are still favored in Las Vegas to win this series. That speaks volumes as Giannis has not be at full strength. Only 13 teams in NBA history have recovered from a 3-1 hole and the odds are the Bucks will be number 14. The Heat have scored more points in this four-game series than any span of four games this entire season and it is not even close. Bucks clamp down...Take MILWAUKEE! |
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04-26-23 | Mariners -114 v. Phillies | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Seattle at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Mariners over Phillies- When I hear managers speak highly of a player that is clearly in over his head (i.e.-Hicks with the Yankees) the Phillies have three such players that are just not cutting it. Both of these clubs are expected to contend but slow starting have them already with a hill to climb. a bit of revenge might apply here as Logan Gilbert (1-1, 3.57 ERA) was tagged with his loss by Philadelphia. Mariners are 7-2 on inter-league road and Philly is 2-7 in last nine starts against lefties. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Yankees v. Twins -110 | 12-6 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Minnesota 1:00 ET Twins over Yankees- It may not be history but it is a stat with noting and that is with the twins victory over New York yesterday (Megabucks winner) it was the first series win for Minnesota over the Yankees since 1991. Not, the first series sweep but the first series win of any kind. NY will start Domingo German (1-2, 4.50 ERA) who retired 16 straight Twins on April 15 but was being checked for sticky substance three times. This time...take MINNESOTA! |
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04-26-23 | Rangers v. Reds +100 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show | |
Texas at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Reds over Rangers- Cincinnati has a chance for their first series sweep of the season after they overcame a 6-0 deficit yesterday for their first win after trailing by six runs in 23 years. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.72 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 3.94 ERA against the Reds in five career starts. Cincy will start Graham Ashcraft (2-0, 1.88) and he will be starting against Texas for the first time in his career. The Rangers are 1-5 in inter-league road games and the Reds are 11-4 in their last 15 inter-league games vs. a team with a winning record. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-25-23 | Clippers v. Suns -12 | Top | 130-136 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Clippers- I’d like to be able to say that like most other teams who enters a game without their top player that they rally and come up with superior efforts. But, even the best of efforts does not make up for the absence of Kawaii Leonard. Phoenix seems to have made the adjustment of adding Kevin Durant to the lineup and they are now the favorites in the West. Russell Westbrook has filled in quite well for the Clippers but for the most part his contribution become meaningless with a bulk of turnovers that e commits. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-25-23 | Yankees v. Twins -123 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over Yankees- I really am between a rock and a hard place when playing this game as I have Nestor Cortes Jr. (3-0, 3.09 ERA) the Yankees left-handed starter as the AL long shot Cy Young award winner. So, I am rooting for him every outing except of course for today. Today, his mound opponent will be stellar Joe Ryan (4-0, 3.24) who is pitching to a 0.76 WHIP and has allowed just 15 hits in 25 innings. Unbelievably the Yankees are 9-21 in their last 30 road games against teams with winning records while the Twins are11-2 in their last 13 home games against left-handed starters. Take MINNESOTA!. |
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04-24-23 | Cardinals v. Giants +110 | 0-4 | Win | 110 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
St. Louis at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Cardinals- Both of these clubs are off to slow starts and I don’t believe that either of them will recover enough to make the playoffs, yes even the Cardinals who will start Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA) today. The Giants are slated to start veteran Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79) who has not surrendered more tan two runs in any start but is still searching for his first win if the season. The Cards are 2-6 in their last eight road games against right-handed starters and the Giants are 16-6 at home against teams losing records. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-24-23 | Bucks v. Heat +7.5 | Top | 114-119 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Chip’s NBA Playoff Power Play Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Heat- At first glance this series is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo and if he will or will not be playing. Miami has been applying pressure defensively and the Bucks without the Freak in the lineup have turned the ball over 18 time a game. Without the big guy in the lineup for the Bucks Jimmy Butler has become a bully once again even without Tyler Herro. The Bucks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games in Miami while the Heat are 5-1 ATS in the ir last six home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-23-23 | Nuggets v. Wolves +4 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Money Game Denver at Minnesota 9:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Minnesota has been able to play tough for a period of time but just don’t seem to execute very well during crunch time. The Timberwolves have yet to cover any of the three games and like Brooklyn can be ousted without cashing a ticket. The Wolves were expecting a breakout season and have wallowed in mediocrity the entire season. Denver feels no pressure and surely who like to complete the 4-game sweep but they won’t be all that upset if they have to return home to finish off their already wounded prey and if the win under the number all the better. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-23-23 | Mets v. Giants +105 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 105 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 7:10 ET Giants over Mets- I love when these two clubs play each other as it brings me back to the original meeting between they first played at the Polo Grounds when Willie Mays returned to New York and hit a Home Run over the roof of the left field stands that will be remembered as a classic baseball moment. Now a days it is the Mets with the firepower and the giants that ae fading fast after a number of seasons of championship contending baseball. Look for the Giants to put the Mets away one more time. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-23-23 | Celtics v. Hawks +6 | Top | 129-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- The high flying Hawks are brimming with confidence and are even a bit cocky when playing on their home court. There can be no doubt that Atlanta likes shooting the basketball at home as Trey Young was just 14-of-40 in the first two games on the road and was 12-of-22 in his own environment. The Celtics are tough no doubt and the Hawks win in Game 3 was the first in eight tries against Boston. Still, it is bravado that keeps this one close. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-23-23 | Cavs +2.5 v. Knicks | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Power Play Cleveland at New York 1:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Is it too good to be true...the Knicks actually leading a Playoff series and winning convincingly at home. New York handed Cleveland their worse loss of the season as they jumped out to a 32 point lead hold the Cavaliers to 79 points the lowest offensive output in the NBA this season. I have to believe that they rebound here as they are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a double-digit loss. The Cavs got a taste of what a hungry New York Madison Square Garden playoff crowd can be like and coach J.B. Bickerstaff admitted his club was unnerved. They should be better prepared Sunday. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-22-23 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 101-111 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Memphis at LA Lakers 10 ET grizzlies (+) over Lakers- I have stewed over this game longer than Ja’s playing time as he is supposed to sit this one out (something about a sore trigger finger). Okay, deciding to take some heat off Draymond Green, Dillion the Villian is making life miserable for LeBron even if his antics have no affect on the basketball court it has to wear James down mentally. 11 years his junior Brooks is quickly becoming the NBA’s newest version of Ron Artest. This one is funky but...take MEMPHIS! |
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04-22-23 | Bucks v. Heat +5 | Top | 99-121 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- Okay so the big guy was out and the Bucks romped 138-122 at home in Game 2 to even the series against the stubborn Heat. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a late decision but Miami knows for sure that Tyler Herro will be out and are planning ways to combat the Bucks big center Brook Lopez. The Bucks struggled on the road of late going 1-4 ATS in their last five as well as 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to South Beach and the Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-22-23 | Astros -110 v. Braves | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Houston at Atlanta 7:20 ET Astros over Braves- Kyle Wright (0-0, 6.23 ERA) won 21 games last year and was dominate from start to finish last season but spring problems have carried over into the regular season. Even with this slow start by Wright the Braves still have the best record in the National League but they are only a virtual Pik-em game at home, That just doesn’t sit right...Ha. Framber Valdez (1,2, 1.85) won 17 games last year and is 28-12 the past two seasons and that is 70%. Although a losing record this season Famber’s ERA is under two as five of the ten runs he has surrendered were unearned. Stros 6-1 last seven inter-league games against right-handed starters and Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 home inter-league games against left-handed starters. Take HOUSTON! |