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06-03-21 | Reds +140 v. Cardinals | 4-2 | Win | 140 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals- St. Louis returns home after a 10-game road trip going 5-5 closing with a 14-3 loss to the Dodgers yesterday. Adam Wainwright (3-4, 4.22 ERA) gets the start for the Red BirdS and it appears that his better days are behind him and he is 10-14 lifetime against Cincinnati. The Reds will send Vladimir Gutierrez (0-1, 1.80) who suffered a loss in his only start despite allowing just one run and two hits in five innings against the Cubs. St. Louis has had the best of Cincy in the 'Gateway' city but the Cardinals should be distracted with all the chores that built up while they were on the road. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-03-21 | Twins +107 v. Royals | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Kansas City 8:10 ET Twins over Royals- What has happened to the Minnesota Twins? I understand that it's a long season and we are barley 1/3 of the way through but they have shown little sign that they will be a contender as they are 11 games under .500 after 55 outings. Kansas City is a-game over at 27-26 after winning 11 of their last 17 games and will start Kris Bubic (1-0, 1.52 ERA) while the Twinkies will start another lefty J.A. Happ (3-2, 5.24) and he picked up a win over the Royals last Sunday allowing two runs on just three hits in five innings striking out five. Take MINNESOTA! |
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06-02-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | Top | 103-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- After winning the opening game of this series with Atlanta I have stubbed my toe since and this one 'kills' me personally as the Knicks seem to have lost their confidence and it has a lot to do with Julius Randle's struggles which are being cause by the hounding dog-it Hawks defense. It seems New York coach Tom Thibodeau knows this team over-achieved this season and can't find the answers. A handicapper I respect told me you have to 'take the Knicks because you can only lose once' and I responded 'I would rather WIN'! It pains me but...take ATLANTA! |
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06-02-21 | Rays v. Yankees -127 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Rays- I have little doubt in my mind that the rays are a better balanced team and more equipped to win than are the Yankees but New York has shown signs of life against Tampa Bay in the more recent meetings. The Rays started the season series winning 4-of-5 meetings but the Yanks have won 3-of-5 since. Tampa has won 16 of their last 18 games with both losses coming against the Yankees. Look for more of the same...take NEW YORK! |
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06-02-21 | Padres v. Cubs -114 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
San Diego at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Padres- The Cubs to the surprise of many are atop the NL Central and have won six straight series with their win over the Padres yesterday. San Diego has lost three straight for the first time since April 21 and also lost Fernando Tatis, Jr. who as injured Tuesday. The Pods will start Dinelson Lamet (1-0, 2.57 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA against the Bubs in just two appearances while Chicago will start Adbert Alzolay (3-4, 3.81) who has worked at least five innings in eight of his nine starts. The Cubs have won 11 of the last 16 meetings including 4-1 at Wrigley Field. As manger David Ross said 'we are playing our best baseball of the season' and I will back them here. Take CUBS! |
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06-01-21 | Blazers +2 v. Nuggets | Top | 140-147 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- This Best-of-7 series is tied at two wins apiece after Portland was able to get even at 2-2 after posting a 20-point home win last time out. Denver now has the home court advantage and yet the high seed is just a 1.5-point favorite at home. That sends a message to me that the Trailblazers are the play as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 6-2 ATS as underdogs in their last eight in that role. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Denver and I believe that they win this one easy...take PORTLAND! |
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06-01-21 | Red Sox +113 v. Astros | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
Boston at Houston 8:10 ET Red Sox over Astros- Houston is a half-game behind Oakland in the AL West but have a one-game lead in the loss column and will start rookie right-hander Luis Garcia (3-3, 2.93 ERA) on the mound and he is 3-0 with a 1.68 ERA in his last three starts with opponents batting average is .175. Boston will start Garrett Richards (4-3, 3.83) who suffered his first loss in five starts last time out but was 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA in his previous four starts. He has thrown at least five innings (a big deal now-a-days) in six straight starts. The Red Sox are 6-2 in their last eight games at Houston while the Astros who are 2-6 in their last eight games overall are 1-4 in their last five games as favorites. Take BOSTON! |
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06-01-21 | Padres v. Cubs -100 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
San Diego at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Padres- Two of the hottest clubs in the NL face-off once again in Chicago where the Cubs who are 7-1 in their last eight games and 12-3 in their last 15 are up against the Padres who are 16-5 in their last 21 games. San Diego will send rookie left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-1, 1.31 ERA) to the hill against Chicago veteran Kyle Hendricks (5-4, 4.63) who has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and is 6-2 with a 2.68 ERA against San Diego holding their line-up to a .219 batting average. Take the CUBS! |
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06-01-21 | Lightning v. Hurricanes -109 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Carolina 7:30 ET Hurricanes over Lightning- Carolina is a tough clubs that has played four straight overtime games with two of them stretching into double-overtime before falling in Game 1 to the Lightning. Tampa Bay is the defending NHL Champions and each team has scored 21 goals in nine tight matchups this season. The home team is 4-2 in the last six meetings and Carolina is 65-33 in their last 98 home games. Being down 0-1 in the Best-of-7 I look for the Hurricanes to rally here. Take CAROLINA! |
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06-01-21 | Phillies -103 v. Reds | 17-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Phillies over Reds- Philadelphia is in the midst of a bad streak having lost 11 of their last 15 games including their last three. Cincinnati has the two top hitting leaders in the NL where only seven players are hitting .300 or better with Nick Castellos and Jesse Winkler leading the way. The Reds will start Sonny Gray (1-3, 3.40 ERA) who posted his first victory last time out against the Nationals throwing six shutout innings allowing just two hits. Philadelphia will start budding ace Aaron Nola (3-4, 3.72) who has lost his last three starts has no record against the Reds but his ERA over the past five season is 3.35. Although the Reds have had the best of the hillies at home in recent seasons it time for the Phillies to rise. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-31-21 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5.5 | Top | 120-113 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 14 m | Show |
Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Utah who had a great 3-point run earlier in the season when the 'covered' 19 of 21 games while having four players shooting over 40% at the season's mid-point. The Jazz ended up shooting 38.9% as a team from 3-point range but ended up fourth in the league. Utah won Game 3 easily and are 26-12 ATS after an ATS win while Memphis is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as underdogs including 5-1 ATS as home dogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-31-21 | Rays v. Yankees -103 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -103 | 5 h 37 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 1:05 ET Yankees over Rays- Talk about ships passing in the night as the Yankees were swept in Detroit for the first time in 21 years and have lost 5-of-6 while Tampa Bay is on a 15-1 tear. Tampa Bay swept the first series (3-0) in New York and are 8-1 in their last nine at Yankee Stadium and 6-3 on the year against New York. Rick Hill (3-2, 3.63 ERA) will start for the Rays and he is 3-2 with a 4.05 ERA in 13 appearances against the Yanks. The Bronx Bombers will send Jameson Taillon (1-3, 5.06) to the bump and he is 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in a pair of starts against the Rays. I'm looking for the New York to regain some 'Yankee Pride' and win this one. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-30-21 | Lightning v. Hurricanes -103 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Carolina 5:00 ET Hurricanes over Lightning- Carolina is a tough clubs that has played four straight overtime games with two of them stretching into double-overtime. Tampa Bay are the defending NHL Champions and were outscored 18-17 in eight tight matchups this season and were out-pointed by the Hurricanes on the season. The home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings and Carolina is 65-32 in their last 97 home games. That's a big enough sample for me. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-30-21 | Reds +108 v. Cubs | Top | 5-1 | Win | 108 | 6 h 32 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Reds over Cubs- Cincinnati who started the season as the hottest hitting team in MLB has fallen back of late losing 7-of-10 including their last two at Chicago to the Cubs. Tyler Mahle (3-2, 3.75 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds and he is off his best performance of the year out-dueling the Nationals Max Scherzer throwing 5+ innings allowing no runs and only three hits. Chicago will send out veteran Jake Arrieta (5-4, 4.37) who mis 7-3 lifetime against the Redlegs but one of those losses can April 30 when he was bombed for seven runs in 3.1 innings. The Cubs have won six straight and 10-2 in their last 12 home games. Still, with this price the Reds should prevail. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-30-21 | Knicks +5 v. Hawks | Top | 96-113 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 20 m | Show |
New York at Atlanta 1:00 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- This series was set up as a match between a pair of scoring leaders in Atlanta's Trae Young and the Knicks Julius Randle. The face-off has been failure for Randle as he has gone from averaging 37.3 points against the Hawks to 14.7 points in this series and is shooting 24% in the playoffs and his assists are down from 6.7 to 3.3 per game. Atlanta is young (HA) and hungry as are the Knicks but have struggled against New York when playing as hosts. The Knicks are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings including 18-7-1 ATS in Atlanta and they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and 9-3 ATS as road underdogs. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-29-21 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5.5 | Top | 121-111 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 15 m | Show |
Utah at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Jazz- Okay, Utah's Donovan Mitchell has returned and made an impact in Game 2 of this series scoring 25 points including five long range shots which help the Jazz to even the series at 1-1. These two met once in Memphis this season and Utah won 111-107 as a 4.5-point favorite and were without Mitchell and now with him in the lineup they are only five-point favorites. Memphis is the ninth seed and the Jazz are No.1 and this line seems way short to me. Take the GRIZZLIES |
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05-29-21 | Braves -150 v. Mets | 2-13 | Loss | -150 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York Mets 7:15 ET Braves over Mets- I was a little taken back by the fact that the Braves opened such a strong favorite at Citi Field in New York. After all, the Mets just swept a double-header and are the NL East leaders having a 5-game lead in the loss column over Atlanta. The Braves will start Ian Anderson (4-1, 2.82 ERA) who is 0-1 against the Mets with one start last September and New York will start Taijuan Walker (3-1, 2.05) who has been outstanding but is making this start of the IL. It's ATLANTA! |
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05-29-21 | 76ers v. Wizards +6.5 | 132-103 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Money Game Philadelphia at Washington Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia's Joel Embidd says he love to play on the road as the trash talk gives him incentive and he's not lying as the 76ers were 20-16 SU on the road a huge improvement from their 2019-20 start of 2-11 SU. Washington host Philly one this season and were crushed 127-101 as they won all three regular season meetings to go with the two playoff games. That was the only cover at Washington for the Sixers in their last five games in DC. Russell Westbrook is questionable but the Wizards have played plenty of games with him or Beal sidelined. Wizards 6- ATS in last seven games as underdogs. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-29-21 | Nuggets +4.5 v. Blazers | 95-115 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 46 m | Show | |
Denver at Portland 4:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Denver has taken a 2-1 series lead after having dropped Game 1 in Portland and have done it without their leading scorer Jamal Murray who is out for the playoffs. The Blazers have done what was expected 'here' as we posted them to win game won and then reversed course a 'we' will maintain the course again. The Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Portland and are 6-2s-1 ATS as underdogs. Portland is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as home favorites and 7-24-1 ATS in their last 32 playoffs games when favored. Take DENVER! |
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05-29-21 | Phillies +112 v. Rays | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Power Play Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Phillies over Rays- After a slow start Tampa Bay is playing their best ball of the season and have moved into first place in the AL East passing the Red Sox and Yankees by winning 13 of their last 14 games. The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (2-3, 4.27 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA in two appearances against the Phillies. The Wiz-kids will send Zack Wheeler (4-2, 2.38) and he has one start against the Rays and is 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA. But, Philly has been made the favorite here and there must be a good reason. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-28-21 | Clippers v. Mavs UNDER 220 | 118-108 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
Money Game L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET Clips/Mavs (UNDER)- It's the old adage go 'be careful what you wish for.' The Clippers tanked their final two games (disgracefully) so that they could avoid playing the Lakers and draw the Mavericks. But, Dallas is a group of professionals that had their pride injured and responded with a pair of wins at Los Angeles and take a 2-0 advantage into Game 3. Instinct tells us that the desperate and favored Clippers will post a win here but I'm not so sure. What I am most confident in is that this game should stay under the total. LA is 7-1-2 Under is their last nine playoff games and the Under is good 5-1 in the last six meetings and here's the kicker, the Mavs are 21-5 Under when playing as underdogs and 15-7 Under at home. Play UNDER! |
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05-28-21 | Nets v. Celtics +8 | Top | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Nets- This appears to be the biggest mismatch of the playoffs so far as Brooklyn is at full strength with their Big-3 of Durant, Irving and Harden. The Nets have been hit with one injury since the post season started as forward Jeff Green will be out the rest of this series. Boston's star Jayson Tatum is expected to play despite a swollen right eye injured by Durant in the third quarter in Game 2. This contest marks to return of Kyrie Irving to Boston and the fan reaction will not be pleasant. Look for the Celtics to squeeze out a win here and get the money. Take BOSTON! |
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05-28-21 | Knicks +4.5 v. Hawks | 94-105 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Power Play New York at Atlanta 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has played to one of the biggest home court advantage in the NBA as they have won their last 11 SU as hosts and 19 of their last 21 home games. This game might actually come down to the head-to-head dealing between Atlanta's Trae Young's offense and the Knicks veteran Derrick Rose's defense because New York's lone All-star Julius Randle has struggled thus far this post season. I expect Randle to pick up his game tonight and for the Knicks defense to be the difference. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-27-21 | Nuggets +4 v. Blazers | 120-115 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
NBA Money Game Denver at Portland 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Denver won the game that had to win after losing Game 1 they responded with a 128-109 victory that sent a message. The Nuggets are 10-4-1 ATS as playoff underdogs and look to take advantage of the Trailblazers poor playoff record as playoff favorites as they are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 contests. It's been a great season on and against the Blazers and I expect them to fall here. Take DENVER! |
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05-27-21 | Suns v. Lakers -7 | 95-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show | |
Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- The question here is, are they back? After a disappointing Game 1 loss for the Lakers Anthony Davis was called out after his Game 1 performance and he responded like a true champion with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. His well balance all-round game was on display while Chris Paul once again disappeared when it counted most during the playoffs. Although Phoenix is 11-3 ATS after a SU loss and are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs but they are 2-5 ATS in LA and the Lakers will have LeBron James at full strength. LA will have to play up as this is a tough 'number' to cover. Take the LAKERS! |
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05-27-21 | Hurricanes -135 v. Predators | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Carolina at Nashville 9:30 ET Hurricanes over Predators- The home team has won all five games in this playoff series with Carolina opening with a pair of wins by a combined 8-2 in goals and then the Predators came home and won a pair of double OT wins. The fact is the Hurricanes are just better and have dominated the series between these two and are 20-8 in the last 28 head-to-head meetings. They are 38-18 as favorites and 20-6 in their last 26 playoff games as favorites. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-27-21 | Cardinals v. Diamondbacks -108 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Cardinals- Okay, I understand how bad Arizona is right now having lost 10 straight 13-of-14 and 19-of-22 after a 15-13 start. What I don't understand is how do the bookies make this a pick-em matchup when the Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 as favorites which they will be by game time. Matt Peacock (1-1, 4.91 ERA) has had one bad outing surrendering seven runs but otherwise has been very effective. He's making his third straight start and is off his best performance of the season allowing one run in 5+ innings against the Dodgers. Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.18) gets the start for St. Louis and he has won three straight decisions which makes this 'price' even more inviting. I'm not falling for it or am being 'suckered.' I'm taking ARIZONA! |
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05-27-21 | Bucks v. Heat +2 | Top | 113-84 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- The defending Eastern Conference Champions are stuck 0-2 in this series and they return home after the worst loss in Heat playoff history. Miami was never in Game 2 after a narrow loss in Game 1 and Jimmy Butler has yet to show up to play scoring just 27 total points in both games. Miami felt that the pressure to win at home was on Milwaukee and that's what they did and now it's the Heats' turn to get hot at home. Take MIAMI! |
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05-26-21 | Hawks +2 v. Knicks | Top | 92-101 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- I would love to have the Knicks here and win but I just don't believe that is going to happen. It has been a breakout year for New York and Julius Randle who just won the NBA's Most Improved Player award. The Knicks who led the NBA in defense are now realizing in the playoffs that they need a bit more on offense as their off-guard position has been their biggest problem. Madison Square Garden will be packed with the starving for a playoff win Knicks fans but they most likely will go home disappointed. Dating back to the olden days New York is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as favorites and I believe this line after a home loss is too inviting. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-26-21 | Braves +121 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-9 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Atlanta at Boston 7:10 ET Braves over Red Sox- Thanks to the Braves for winning yesterday's Power Play release and keeping 'us' afloat. Boston will send Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.59 ERA) to the hill and the Red Sox are 8-1 in his nine starts. Atlanta will send out Drew Smyly (2-2, 5.11) and he is 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his last three starts and he is 3-1 lifetime with a 3.28 ERA against Boston. The Braves have won five straight in Fenway Park and the Red Sox are 1-6 in their last seven interleague games against left-handers. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-26-21 | Penguins +100 v. Islanders | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at New York Islanders 6:30 ET Penguins over Isles- Pittsburgh knows that they blew a golden opportunity Monday night in the 3-2 (2OT) home loss to the Islanders. New York never led in their improbable win as the Penguins out shot the Isles 41-20 and have led just 31 seconds in the entire series outside of Game 4. Pittsburgh is 8-3 in their last 11 road games and 27-12 against the East and New York is 2-5 ocerall and 1-5 against winning teams. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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05-25-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 | 127-121 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has dropped their last three and their inconsistency in just madding as they truly are a different team with and without Kawhi Leonard. Averaging 24.8 points, 6.5 RPG, 5.2 APG and defensively 1.6 steals and 0.5 shots blocked per game and his all around games helps everyone. Coming off a poor shooting night in Game 1 I expect Kawhi to rebound here and lead the Clippers at home are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. LA can't afford to go down 0-2 knowing the Mavericks capabilities. Take CLIPPERS! |
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05-25-21 | Lakers -125 v. Suns | Top | 109-102 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- After posting and winning with Phoenix as an underdog the book-maker is giving me a chance to bet the again but this time getting points at home and this after a 10-point win. Consider Los Angeles is 6-13-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Phoenix and are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games and yet they are favored here. All I can say is with the Suns being 11-4 ATS as underdogs is that the 'books' know something I don't. Maybe Lebron goes nuts but, it's the LAKERS! |
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05-25-21 | Dodgers v. Astros -102 | Top | 9-2 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Dodgers- LA just completed a 3-game sweep of their arch rival Giants in San Francisco and have won seven in-a-row and are 11-1 in the last 12 games while the Astros are on a 3-game slide returning home after going 2-4 on their six game road trip. Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 3.18 ERA) is throwing as good as ever and is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in six career starts against Houston. One of the losses he incurred was at Houston during the playoffs when the Astros were aware of what pitch was coming and Kershaw was irate when is was revealed that Houston was stealing pitches. Anyway Zack Grienke (4-1, 3.77) and is off his best outing in a month allowing just one run in eight innings against Oakland. He was 51-15 with a 2.30 ERA when with the Dodgers from 2013-15 and tonight he takes them down. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-25-21 | Padres v. Brewers -122 | 7-1 | Loss | -122 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
MLB Money Game San Diego at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Brewers over Padres- Interesting pitching matchup as San Diego will send Joe (No-Hit) Musgrove (4-4, 2.47 ERA) against the Brewers Corbin Burnes (2-3, 1.79). Both of these pitchers have been victims of a short supply of runs and should have fared better. Burnes was off to an incredible start to the season striking out 49 before he committed his first walk and his current ratio is 67/2 with at least nine strikeouts per start. Padres should fade on the road after a nine games home winning streak. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-25-21 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens +162 | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Toronto at Montreal 7:30 ET Canadiens over Maple Leafs- Toronto leads this best-of-7 series 2-1 and they're off a tough 2-1 victory Monday night. Montreal out-shot the Leafs 15-2 in the final period but were not able to get the goal they needed as they have been outscored 8-4 in the three games. Montreal has dominated Toronto over the years and is 13-6 in the last 19 game at home and the home team is 4-1 min the last five meetings. Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last seven playoff games when favored. Take MONTREAL! |
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05-25-21 | Celtics v. Nets -9 | 108-130 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (-) over Celtics- Brooklyn was a winner for 'us' in Game 1 and they didn't play particularly well in the process. It wasn't a matter of the Big-3 meshing together it was that they just didn't hit their shots missing their first 10 3-point attempts. Boston gave it the good old college try but they just don't have the firepower to stay with the Nets. The Celtics are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 0-7 ATS in their last seven games in Brooklyn and the Nets are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. The 'beat goes on'...take BROOKLYN! |
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05-25-21 | Braves -109 v. Red Sox | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
MLB Power Play Atlanta at Boston 7:10 ET Braves over Red Sox- Two of the top home run hitting teams in baseball with Atlanta leading the majors having hit 78 homers and the red Sox at second in the AL with 65. A pair of right-handers will try and quite the long balls as Charlie Morton (2-2-, 4.60 ERA) and Garrett Richards (4-2, 3.72) take the hill. Richards has made only one appearance against the Braves when he was with the Angels. For Morton who is off his best start of the season is 6-1 with a 4.01 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston including a win last year. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-24-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 109-128 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Of all players that I least expect to deliver in the clutch was the difference in Game 1 as Megabucks winner Portland used the experience and scoring capabilities of Carmelo Anthony. Injected in the game late in the 1st quarter Anthony provided the offensive spark needed to propel the Trailblazers past the Nuggets. For Denver Michael Porter replaced Jamal Murray and for the most part the Nuggets never missed a step as they closed the season 12-4 without Murray. But, Portland is 24-13 SU on the road have depth to win again. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-24-21 | Cardinals +163 v. White Sox | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
MLB Money Game St. Louis at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Cardinals over White Sox- St. Louis and Chicago have the NL's fiercest rivalry when the Cards and Cubs are playing but when it's an interleague game between the same two cities not so much. The White Sox just got swept three games at Yankee Stadium but still lead the AL Central. Someone must notify Tony La Russa that he's coaching against one of his former teams. Another former Cardinal Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.55 ERA) will start for Chicago and is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against his former mates. Kwang Hyun Kim (1-1, 2.73) will start for the Red Birds and he's looking to bounce back from his first loss last time out and he will. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-24-21 | Lightning v. Panthers -101 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Florida 8:00 ET Panthers over Lightning- Florida have their backs up against the wall in their do-or-die contest against Tampa trailing the Lightning 3-1 in games. The Panthers had ripped off three straight wins over their rivals entering this series and they look to recapture their skate legs as they are 11-3 in their last 14 home games. Take FLORIDA! |
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05-24-21 | Padres v. Brewers -114 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
San Diego at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Brewers over Padres- Look who is leading the NL West, why it's the Padres who have just completed a 9-0 home sweep and have won 12 of 13. Milwaukee is the meantime is 3-6 in their last nine games but have seen the return of Christian Yelich and he means the world of difference for the Brewers. San Diego will start Blake Snell (1-0, 3.79 ERA) who hasn't gone beyond the sixth inning in any of his last 22 starts and has walked 5.6 batter per nine innings. The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff (2-2, 1.58 ERA) to the hill and he has pitched better than his record shows. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-24-21 | Orioles v. Twins -103 | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
MLB Power Play Baltimore at Minnesota 7:00 ET Twins over Orioles- The last time John Means started against Tampa Bay 'we' used the Orioles as 'our' Megabucks release and they jumped to a 5-0 lead by the fifth inning and ended up losing 9-7 and I'm still pissed.' Now, I like John Means and for the most part look to play 'on' him and Baltimore went on the score five runs in the top of the first their next game and saw Matt Harvey blowup as the O's have now lost six in-a-row and 9-of-10. Minnesota has started to show signs of life winning 3-of-4 and look to return to form here as they have won seven straight in this series in Minnesota. Take the TWINS! |
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05-23-21 | Cubs +124 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-1 | Win | 124 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:05 ET Cubs over Cardinals- The NL's fiercest rivalry continues Sunday night where the Cardinals will host the Chicago Cubs who despite Saturday's 2-1 loss in 5-2 in the last seven meetings in St. Louis. Chicago will start Zach Davies (2-2, 5.58 ERA) who is 2-3 lifetime against the Red Birds has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and his mound opponent is veteran Adam Wainwright (2-4, 4.63) who is 17-13 lifetime against the Cubs has struggled of late with an ERA of 5.50 with a 1.50 WHIP his last three starts. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-23-21 | Bruins -129 v. Capitals | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Boston at Washington 7:00 ET Bruins over Capitals- Boston leads the series 3-1 having won three straight after having dropped the opening game in Washington. The Bruins dominated game four while holding Washington to only 20 shots while taking 37 shots on goal themselves as they are much faster on the ice. The Caps are 1-4 as playoff underdogs and Boston is 15-6 in their last 21 NHL game. It's BOSTON! |
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05-23-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- As someone who grew up rooting for Frazier, DeBusschere, Reed, Monroe and Bradley and having to wait two generations for the Knicks to gain respectability it pains me to have to take this position. Atlanta and New York finished the season with the same record but the Knicks won tie-breakers and get the home court advantage and yet they aren't even given the usual 3-point home court advantage although there will be 13,000 rabbit fans allowed to attend. This doesn't feel right and the 'public' is pounding the Knicks. Win with the 'High-flying' HAWKS! |
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05-23-21 | A's v. Angels -101 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:05 ET Angels over A's- It seems like the same old story in the AL West as the Angles continue to disappoint while Oakland appears year in and year out to be one of the toughest teams to beat and are the biggest overachievers in baseball. Los Angeles has been without Mike trout a week now and are 1-5 since his going on the IL while Oakland is 4-2 since their 13 game winning streak in April was stopped. The desperate Angels is start winless Dylan Bundy (0-5, 6.02 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 3.45 ERA lifetime against the A's who will start Sean Manaea (3-2, 4.41) who is 2-4 with a 5.12 ERA lifetime against LA. This includes a 7.40 ERA at Angels Stadium. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-23-21 | Dodgers -137 v. Giants | 11-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
MLB Power Play L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 4:05 ET Dodgers over Giants- Los Angeles with wins the past two days over the Giants has finally caught them in the standings and they both trail San Diego by 1-game. The Dodgers will start Julio Urias (6-1, 3.04 ERA) who has never beaten the Giants as he is 0-2 with a 2.12 ERA in 15 appearances. San Francisco will start Anthony DeScafani (4-1, 2.03) who is just 1-5 with a 4.67 ERA in six career starts against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-23-21 | Lakers v. Suns -2.5 | 90-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 3:30 ET Suns (-) over Lakers- It has been brought to my attention that the Lakers are still the odds on favorite to win the NBA title and are favored to win this series but are an underdog in Game 1. So, LeBron who missed 26 of the last 28 games will not be forced to sit out despite the of breaking NBA 'contact' rules. Phoenix is a great story having missed out on last season's 'bubble' despite winning their final eight games. L.A. is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 playoff games including 1-4 ATS as road playoff dogs. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-23-21 | Wizards v. 76ers -7.5 | 118-125 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 1:00 ET 76ers (-) over Wizards- How's this for a turn-around, on April 5 the Wizards were 17-32 and closed the season's final 23 games at 17-6 and got into a playoff game against Indiana. Philadelphia has been playing the bridesmaid and were a major disappointment in the post season prior to this year but are now the No. 1 seed in the East. The 76ers' starting lineup is in full tack and with Embidd, Simmons, Harris Green and Curry was 27-5 on the season including 16-0 when playing together at home. Add that Washington is 1-8 ATS in their last nine playoff games as underdogs and they are 3-7 AST in their last 10 games in Philly. Take the 76ERS! |
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05-22-21 | Blazers +1 v. Nuggets | 123-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show | |
Portland at Denver 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Sometimes it's a matter of numbers that you can't turn away from as is the case here. Denver is the No. 3 seed in the West with Portland just getting into the playoffs as the final sixth seed by closing the season winning 6-of-7 and 8-of-10 including a season ending 132-116 as an 8.5-point favorite. Jamal Murray is out and Damian Lillard is in. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-22-21 | Rays +109 v. Blue Jays | 3-1 | Win | 109 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay vs Toronto 7:35 ET Rays over Blue Jays- Very quietly Tampa Bay has won eight straight and the Blue Jays have lost three straight. The Rays will send rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan (1-0, 4.67 ERA) and he has the support of the best road team in MLB action going 35-13 since August 2020. Toronto who will move to Buffalo in 10 days will start Robbie Ray (2-1, 3.79) who's only loss of the season came at Tampa Bay in April and he is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts against the Rays. Tampa has dominated this series going 37-18 in the last 55 meetings. The beat goes on...take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-22-21 | Cubs -106 v. Cardinals | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- What we have here is an unusual situation where a former All-Star Miles Mikolas (0-0, 0,00 ERA) will be making his first start in two years. Three years ago Mikolas was 18-4 before are and shoulder injuries sidelined him missing the entire 2020 season. Chicago will send Adbert Alzolay (2-3, 4.62) who has allowed just 26 hits in 37 innings this season with 39 K's. Cubs have picked up the pace and are 5-1 in their last six games overall and 5-2 in their last seven games against St. Louis. The Cardinals are 3-8 at home against teams with winning records. Take the CUBS! |
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05-22-21 | Mavs +5.5 v. Clippers | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 4:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Clippers- The Mavericks are well aware that this Los Angeles team went into the tank losing to the two worst teams in the NBA dropping contests to Houston and Oklahoma City allowing them to draw Dallas in the first round. The Mavericks were one of the better road teams in the NBA this season going 21-15 and have played their best ball of late going 6-1 ATS against winning teams and 5-1 Ats in their last six as underdogs. The Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites and although Dallas has nothing to brag about when it comes to the playoffs but LA is 1-5 ATS as playoff favorites. Mavs have incentive and enough to win. Take DALLAS! |
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05-22-21 | Diamondbacks -108 v. Rockies | 6-7 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 21 m | Show | |
Arizona at Colorado 3:10 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- Okay here's what we have here. A team that has lost six games-is-a-row and 11 straight on the road favored at Colorado where the Rockies handle them a 7-1 loss yesterday. The reason is that Madison Bumgarner (4-3, 4.15 ERA) gets the start for the D'backs and in 38 career starts against Colorado he is 18-9 with a 3.29 ERA. The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela (1-4, 5.18) and he is 3-6 with a 5.45 ERA in 11 starts against Arizona. Take the DIAMONDBACKS! |
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05-22-21 | Heat +5 v. Bucks | Top | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 2:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- There are a number of reasons that I really like Miami here and I'm start with recent history. These two met a week ago in Milwaukee an important game for both with the Bucks prevailing 120-103 for their only 'cover' in their last eight games (1-7, L-8) while the Heat have won 12 of their last 16 SU with the return of a healthy Jimmy Butler and Doran Dragic. The Bucks are the NBA's leading scoring team but they have been here before more than once and every time it's the same scenario they play like a deer caught in the headlights. Take team with true grit. MIAMI! |
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05-21-21 | A's v. Angels -111 | 8-4 | Loss | -111 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Angles over A's- Both of these California clubs have started their 'June Swoon' a bit early this season. Oakland has lost 2-of-3 and fallen out of first place in the AL West for the first time in over a month while the Angels have dropped 7-of-10 and are 1-4 since losing Mike Trout. Oakland will start rookie James Kaprielian (1-0, 1.80 ERA) and L.A. will start Jose Quintana (0-3, 8.53) who is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in six career starts against the A's. The Angles are 7-3 in their last 10 games as home underdogs. Take LOS ANGELES ANGELS! |
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05-21-21 | Grizzlies +5 v. Warriors | Top | 117-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Memphis at Golden State 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- These two met each five days ago both each with 38-33 records and the Warriors (-3) won 113-103 and that is why this game is being played at Golden State. Memphis has been a tough out on the road going 22-14 ATS and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs and 6-2 ATS in their last eight as road underdogs. But, what makes this a difficult call is that Curry belongs in the next higher league and the Warriors are following his cue and are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Everyone understands that the NBA and fans as well want to see Golden State advance here and the money has been pouring in on the Warriors as expected but it is exceptionally heavy and I have to fade that kind of action. Still, there is room for the 'gaff' a win and non-cover by the favorite. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-21-21 | Cubs -115 v. Cardinals | Top | 12-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- The 'overnight' price on this one had the Cubs favored without a starting pitcher not even listed...I the line says anyone is better than the Cardinals Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.35 ERA) is what they figure I guess. What makes this line even more interesting is that the Cubs are 5-12 on the road and St. Louis 14-8 at home. It just doesn't make sense as those trends are just the tip... so they say. Too good to be true. I'm taking the CUBS! |
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05-21-21 | Hurricanes -145 v. Predators | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -145 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Carolina at Nashville 7:00 ET Hurricanes over Predators- The Hurricanes lead this series 2-0 and look to continue their playoff dominance against the Predators. This selection is about numbers a lot of them and they tell the story. Carolina goalie James Reimer is 15-5-1 (2.66 gpg) as a starter and that creates a bad matchup for Nashville as their anemic offense is averaging just 2.7 goals is up against the Hurricanes stingy defense that ranks No. 3 allowing only 2.4 gpg. Carolina as 22-5 in their last 27 as playoff favorites and 12-4 against teams with winning records while the Predators are 0-4 as playoff underdogs. Although they are 7-1 at home and 18-8 overall but just 6-16 against teams with winning records. Trends tell it all. Take CAROLINA! |
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05-21-21 | White Sox -101 v. Yankees | 1-2 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET White Sox over Yankees- I truly believe that the Yankees will fall way short of winning anything this year aside from the possibility of winning the AL East because the competition is so weak. Since starting 6-11 New York is 19-8 and has beaten up on the Tigers, Rangers and Orioles. Tonight, they will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.75 ERA) who was knocked around by Baltimore last time out. Carlos Rodon (5-1 1.47) who is 3-3 lifetime against the Yankees and is off his worst outing of the season allowing four runs in 5.2 innings against Kansas City. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX! |
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05-20-21 | Pacers +3.5 v. Wizards | 115-142 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Wizards- Indiana was 0-3 against the Wizards this season and surrendered at least 130 points in each game as Beal (50-points) and Westbrook (21 reb, 21 asts) have had a field day against the porous Pacers. Washington who has won 17 of 23 are off their worst game over six weeks and coach Scotty Brooks expects them to rebound (ha) here. Indiana is without Caris LeVert but have Malcolm Brogdon back on the court. Somehow the Pacers keep it close. Take INDIANA! |
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05-20-21 | Red Sox v. Blue Jays -134 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -134 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Boston vs Toronto 7:35 ET Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston has been one of the biggest surprises this season and they have the second best batting average (.263) in baseball and have an undefeated starter in Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.16 ERA) on the mound against the Blue Jays and they are 7-1 in his starts. Toronto will send out the very 'overrated' Steven Matz (5-2, 4.29) who has shown signs maturing on the hill. Blue Jays are 10-6 in their Florida home but will be moving to another minor league park in Buffalo on June 1. Good luck!Take TORONTO! |
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05-20-21 | Panthers +115 v. Lightning | Top | 6-5 | Win | 115 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
Florida at Tampa Bay 6:30 ET Panthers over Lightning- We posted the road favorite Tampa bay in the first two games at Florida and today with a staying with the road clubs although they are now underdogs. The Panthers played well during the regular season against Tampa Bay and will have Chris Driedger in the net and he allows just 2.07 goals per start. Florida is No. 1 in shots on goal per game and are 4-1 in their last five road games and 6-2 in their last eight overall despite the pair of playoff losses to the Lightning. Take the PANTHERS! |
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05-19-21 | Warriors v. Lakers UNDER 219 | Top | 100-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Warriors/Lakers (UNDER)- I'm going to be forced to bombard you with stats and trends for this selection and you'll understand why I like it so. Start with the season records of both clubs as Golden State is 30/42 to the Under on the season and the Lakers were 28/43 to the under. GS is 19-7 Under on the road and the under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. LA #2 defense and #22 offense playing right into the total. Curry under average by 9-points against LA. Play UNDER! |
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05-19-21 | Spurs +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 96-100 | Push | 0 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 7:30 ET Spurs (+) over Grizzlies- San Antonio has staggered to the finish line as they have dropped their last four and 10 of their last 12 straight up and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. But, there is a key factor in their favor and that is their road record where they are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games away from the Alamo. Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-19-21 | Rays v. Orioles -113 | Top | 9-7 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rays- It might appear that order has been restored with Tampa bay having won five in-a-row and the Orioles having lost 5-of-6. But, Baltimore has a budding ace in John Means (4-0, 1.21 ERA) who is the real deal and he is 3-1 with a 3.25 ERA in five appearances against Tampa. The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (2-3, 4.20) and he is 3-1 with a 3.24 ERA against the O's. They stop the bleeding here. Take BALTIMORE! |
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05-19-21 | Capitals +149 v. Bruins | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Washington at Boston 6:30 ET Capitals over Bruins- It is fitting that this series is tied at 1-1 as these have split their last 10 games each winning five. But, for the most part Washington has been dominant over the Bruins and are 40-19 in the last 59 meetings overall and 10-3 at Boston. The Caps are 17-5 in their last 22 road games and the Bruins are 4-10 in their last 14 playoff games as favorites. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-18-21 | Wizards v. Celtics -127 | 100-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Washington at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics over Wizards- The problem that I have with this game is not that Washington was hot down the stretch winning 17 of their last 23 games overall while the Celtics have dropped five of six and nine of 13 entering this contest. The trouble in my eyes says Boston is fading while the Wizards are surging, but Boston is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings against Washington in Boston. The beat goes on. Take BOSTON! |
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05-18-21 | Lightning -117 v. Panthers | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Florida 8:00 ET Lightning over Panthers- Florida defeated Tampa Bay twice in the final week of the regular season winning 5-1 and 4-0 to gain home ice for this playoff season. In Game 1 (Megabucks winner) the Lightning turned the tables and won 5-4 to negate the Panthers home ice advantage. The Panthers will be without one of their top players as center San Bennett has been suspended for this game for 'boarding' and that will hurt. The fact that Tampa bay is the favorite on the road might be surprising but they are 5-1 in their last six Playoff games as road favorites and are 13-6 in the last 19 meetings. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-18-21 | Nationals -110 v. Cubs | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Washington at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Nationals over Cubs- Sort of a 'Tale of Two Cities' for Chicago starter Zack Davies (2-2, 5.60 ERA) who had a 9.46 ERA in five April starts has turned it around in May posting a 1.10 ERA in three starts covering 16.1 innings. In four career starts against the nationals he is 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA and he is pitted against Patrick Corbin (2-3, 6.19) who is 5-2 with a 3.80 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs. Washington who is 4-1 at Chicago is 23-7 against the NL Central but just 10-23 against right-handed starters. Still, it is WASHINGTON! |
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05-18-21 | White Sox v. Twins +105 | 4-5 | Win | 105 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over White Sox- Believe me folks this may be the last time that I 'play' on the Twins this season as they have won only once when I have posted them and yesterday they were routed by the White Sox. Chicago has the MLB's highest scoring offense and pounded Minnesota Monday 16-4. But, like I stated previously that after a humiliating loss professionals bounce back with determination next time out. Michael Pineda (2-2, 2.79 ERA) has been the lone bright spot in the starting rotation for the Twins and his mound opponent will be the rejuvenated Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.30) who is 1-0 lifetime over Minnesota. Pineda had a shaky start last time out against the White Sox and is 5-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 career starts against them and has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his seven starts. The White Sox have the best record in MLB and are 23-2 in their last 25 starts against left-handers but a mere 36-38 against righties. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-18-21 | Islanders +122 v. Penguins | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
New York Islanders at Pittsburgh 7:35 ET Islanders over Penguins- With New York winning Game 1 in Pittsburgh Sunday the Penguins will feel the pressure to split their two home games as going to New York down 0-2 might be their death nil. Pittsburgh who were Stanley Cup champions in 2016 and 2017 are 1-10 in their last 11 playoff games. The Penguins have dominated the Isles at home in the past and are 6-2 in the last eight meetings overall and 35-16 in Pittsburgh. With Pitt trailing the series is looks to be the obvious side and I don't go for that. Take the ISLANDERS! |
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05-18-21 | Giants v. Reds -108 | 4-2 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Giants- Without question the Giants have surprised the league as well as me with their fast start winning 25 of 41 and tonight appear to have a huge pitching advantage. Tonight San Francisco will start Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 2.14 ERA) as he make his first start against his former team. The Reds starter Luis Castillo (1-5, 7.71) has been abysmal this season and is off the worst outing of his career as he was tagged for eight runs and 10 hits in 3.2 innings against the Rockies. Cincinnati does not seem concerned about Castillo as he is still throwing his sinker at 97 MPH. The Reds are 9-3 against the Jints is the last 12 meetings at home. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-18-21 | Hornets +3 v. Pacers | Top | 117-144 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Charlotte at Indiana 6:30 ET Hornets (+) over Pacers- The Hornets have lost five straight after blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead against Washington Sunday while Indiana posted a road win at Toronto. That was the Pacers 21 win on the road (21-15) whereas they have won just 13 of 36 at home with an ATS record of 13-23 as hosts. That to me is important as the Hornets are 21-7-1 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Losers of 15 of their last 21 games overall the Hornets have struggled since Gordon Hayward went down on April 2 and he is not expected to play tonight. The slack with him being sidelined is being picked up by Rookie-of-the-Year candidate La Melo Ball (believe it or not). Take CHARLOTTE! |
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05-17-21 | Indians v. Angels -124 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
Cleveland at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Angels over Indians- Can anybody figure out the Angels? After dropping their fourth straight road game they staged a come-from behind two-out ninth inning rally with Ohtani hitting a homerun to defeat the first-place Red Sox. Cleveland will start Sam Hentages (1-0, 3.29 ERA) and his mound opponent will be LA's Patrick Sandoval (0-0, 6.14) who has worked just 7.1 innings this season with eight K's and although he was hit hard by the Astros last time out he will be a winner here. Take the ANGELS! |
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05-17-21 | Nationals v. Cubs -145 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Washington at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cubs over Nationals- The pitching mainstay of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory Jon Lester (0-1, 2.25 ERA) returns the the Windy City to face his former teammates. Now, hurling for Washington he has a lifetime 2-0 record against the Cubs while Chicago will send youngster Adbert Alzolay (1-3, 4.50) to the hill who has surrendered just six walks in his seven starts while striking out 32. The Nationals are 2-6 as underdogs and Chicago is 5-1 in their last six at home. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-17-21 | White Sox v. Twins +101 | 16-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over White Sox- Will the Twins ever turn it around. Yesterday as 'our' top play they blew a 4-run lead and allowed unearned runs in two different innings before falling 7-6 to the A's. Tonight, Minnesota will start J.A. Happ (2-1, 4.26 ERA) their only starting pitcher with a winning record and is 4-4 lifetime against the Pale Hose. Chicago will start veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 4.53) who is 5-3 lifetime against the Twins. Although, the White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games they are just what is need for the twins we are 20-8 hosting Chicago the last 28 meetings in Minnesota. Take the TWINS! |
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05-17-21 | Bruins -130 v. Capitals | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Washington 7:15 ET Bruins over Capitals- It's time for the Bruins to put the skates on as the Stanley Cup chase has them down 0-1 losing Game 1 3-2 in OT. Both clubs finished the regular season playing their best hockey as Boston is 12-4-1 in their last 17 and the Capitols were 11-4-1 down the stretch. These two split eight games this season each winning four with a pair of Washington wins in overtime. Caps average 3.4 goals while Bruins only allow 2.4 goals per game and in the playoffs defense in clue. Take BOSTON! |
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05-16-21 | Bucks v. Bulls +3.5 | 112-118 | Win | 100 | 13 h 37 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee defeated the Heat yesterday and are locked-in to the 3rd seed for the playoffs providing the Nets 13-point favorites handle the lowly Cavaliers. The Bucks are meager favorites here after being favored by at least -8.5 or as high as -12.5 and yet now they are just -3.5. The books I believe are telling us that the Bucks will just be going through the motions. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-16-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -10.5 | Top | 116-132 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Denver at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (-) over Nuggets- Portland 'just' needs to win here or see a loss by the Lakers to clinch a coveted top-six position for the playoffs. The Blazers own the tie-breaker edge with L.A. and will be focused for this encounter as they rebound from a 118-117 loss at Phoenix. Denver has won both meetings this season and yet now Portland opened as an 8.5-point favorite and they have not been favored by more than 3.5-points in the last 10 meetings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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05-16-21 | Lakers -10.5 v. Pelicans | 110-98 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 9:00 ET Lakers (-) over Pelicans- This is a close to another disappointing season for New Orleans who were looking to get into the playoffs with their young super-star Zion Williamson leading the way. But, alas, the Pelicans have fallen short of their goal once again. The Lakers know what's in front of them and have won their last four with Lebron back in the line-up and they need a win here and a Blazers loss to sneak into the top-6. Take LOS ANEGELS |
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05-16-21 | Lightning -116 v. Panthers | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Florida 7:30 ET Lightning over Panthers- My leading South Florida knuckle-head believes that he 'knows-it-all' and loves the Panthers here. He says they are faster and skate better and he may be right as they have won the last two meetings by a total score of 9-1. Both of those meetings were on the Panthers ice and they were favored, and they won as favorites, now in the playoffs same two teams, same location and they are underdogs. Tampa goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is 31-10-1 and allows just 2.21 gpg. Tampa Bay is the favorite here and I expect them to win. LIGHTNING STRIKES! |
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05-16-21 | A's v. Twins -107 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Oakland at Minnesota 2:10 ET Twins over A's- The Twins ended a 5-game losing streak Saturday as Miguel Sano hit his first homer in 20 games in their come-back 5-4 win. Minnesota one of the favorites in the Al Central has the worst record in the AL with just 13 wins in 37 games. This afternoon they will send Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.35 ERA) to the hill and he has had just two quality starts in seven attempts. Oakland will put Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.54) on the bump and he has been consistent giving up just two runs in six straight starts. Still, the Twins got a taste of victory last night and they liked it and will do it again today. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-15-21 | Cardinals v. Padres -130 | 3-13 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
St. Louis at San Diego 8:40 ET Padres over Cardinals- A good pitching match-up here as St. Louis sends veteran righty Adam Wainwright (2-3, 3.80 ERA) to the hill and his mound opponent will be Chris Paddock (1-3, 3.42). Despite COVID issues and some injuries the Padres have won four of their last five while the Cardinals have dropped 2-of-3 on their current road trip. San Diego's pitching staff has the lowest team ERA in MLB at 3.24 and they have dominated St. Louis winning 7-of-9 at home and are 9-3 overall in the last 12 meetings. It looks like the Pods have the birds number. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-15-21 | Heat -120 v. Bucks | Top | 108-122 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- This may very well be a preview of the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds playing each other once the playoffs start. Milwaukee has the highest scoring offense in the league, yes even higher than Brooklyn scoring 120.2 ppg. But, Miami is built on defense and a disciplined offense that will actually draw more fouls and win this one at the free throw line. The Heat are just a tougher team with more grit than the Bucks and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to the 'Brew City.' Take MIAMI! |
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05-15-21 | Nationals v. Diamondbacks +110 | 4-11 | Win | 110 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Washington at Arizona 8:10 ET Diamondbacks over Nationals- Washington had a field day against Arizona last night scoring 17 runs and collecting 22 hits while the Diamondbacks were committing three errors. When MLB teams gat mauled like that I always (well, most of the time) look to come-back with the humiliated team. The D'backs aren't making it any easier to take as they are sending Seth Frankoff to the mound making his season debut and he has 4.2 innings of MLB work under his belt and has allowed seven earned runs which makes his limited ERA at 14.33. Joe Ross (2-2, 4.26 ERA) and he has allowed a total of five runs in six of his starts but gave up 10 runs to Washington and has surrendered seven home run sin his last five starts. Take ARIZONA! |
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05-15-21 | Bruins -123 v. Capitals | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Boston at Washington 7:15 ET Bruins over Capitals- It's time to put the skates on as the Stanley Cup chase has begun. Both clubs finished the regular season playing their best hockey as Boston is 12-4-1 in their last 17 and the Capitols were 11-4-1 down the stretch. These two split eight games this season each winning four with a pair of Washington wins in overtime. Caps average 3.4 goals while bruins only allow 2.4 goals per game and in the playoffs defense in clue. Take BOSTON! |
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05-15-21 | Angels -110 v. Red Sox | Top | 0-9 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
L. A. Angels at Boston 4:10 ET Angels over Red Sox- The Red Sox have to be one of the biggest surprises to date as they lead the A.L. East and their 24 wins have them tied with Oakland for most wins in the league. Los Angeles is once again under .500 and they will send winless Dylan Bundy (0-4, 5.03 ERA) to the mound to face Boston's winless Martin Perez (0-2, 4.01). Perez hasn't gotten through the fifth inning in ant of his seven starts while Bundy is off a horrid performance against the Dodgers surrendering six runs ion five hits in 3.1 innings. This time he gets the money. Take the ANGELS! |
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05-15-21 | Lakers -6.5 v. Pacers | 122-115 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Indiana 1:00 ET Lakers (-) over Pacers- Now, doesn't this 'line' seem a bit on the high side as the hobbled Lakers have now won their last three without LeBron James as they try and fight their way out of the play-in games. Indiana is locked into the play-in games but would like to get to the 7th or 8th seed where they will only need to win once to advance to the Playoffs. James has been listed as questionable but with or without him the Lakers get it done here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-14-21 | Pelicans +2 v. Warriors | Top | 122-125 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
New Orleans at Golden State 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Really now, the Steph Curry led Warriors opened less than a 3-point favorite at home against the Williamson-less Pelicans. This price stands out because of how 'hot' Golden State is having won four straight and six of their last seven games overall while New Orleans has dropped their last two without their 'big stud' but they are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. They are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games and 5-1 ATS after a SU loss. But, the main factor is that this game means nothing to the Warriors their final game Sunday against Memphis will determine their seeding. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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05-14-21 | Reds v. Rockies -107 | Top | 6-9 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Reds- Cincinnati who leads the 'Majors' in runs scored will send Wade (No-hit) Miley (4-2, 2.00 ERA) to the mound for the first time since his pitching gem. Despite scoring more runs per game than any other team the Reds are a game under .500 and are just 7-11 on the road. Colorado is even worst on the road where they are 2-14 but are over .500 at home and are 12-10 when playing at Coors Field. The Reds are 2-7 in their last nine against the NL West including 1-4 in their last five games in Colorado. As bad as the Rockies appear they are 4-1 against teams with losing records. Take COLORADO! |
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05-13-21 | Nuggets v. Wolves +6 | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET T'wolves (+) over Nuggets- Denver has been winning and winning without leading scorer Jamal Murray and are seeded fourth one-game behind the Clippers. Minnesota has won back-to-back games and six of the last nine and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings with Denver. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The timberwolves are playing their best ball of the season (now that's it's ending) and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-13-21 | Yankees -131 v. Rays | Top | 1-9 | Loss | -131 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Yankees over Rays- The are called the 'Bronx Bombers' and they have won their last four and 9-of-11 have been getting it done with pitching. In New York's current four-game win streak they scored 1, 3, 3 and 4 runs while allowing just six (three earned). The Yankees will start Jameson Taillon (1-2, 5.02 ERA) and he last faced the Rays in 2017 tossing 6.1 shutout innings while Tampa Bay starter Rich hill m(1-1, 5.17) is 2-2 with a 5.06 ERA in 12 appearances against New York. Although, The Yanks have struggled in Tampa they are the hot side right now. Take NY YANKEES! |
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05-12-21 | Blazers +2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 105-98 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
Portland at Utah 9:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Jazz- Utah still have a chance for the No. 1 spot in the West with a two-game lead in the loss column over Phoenix with three games remaining. Portland is seeded No. 7 but with wins in 2-of-their-3 final games will move them into the sixth seed. The Blazers have won four straight and eight of nine but have lost both meetings with the Jazz by an average of 19.5 points and are 5-1 ATS in their lat six road games. Utah has been great at home going 31-4 SU and 23-12 ATS but fall short here. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-12-21 | Spurs +3.5 v. Nets | 116-128 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Nets- Brooklyn will close the season at home with three games remaining and will play their first two playoff games at the Barclay Center where they are 25-8 SU but just 16-17 ATS. San Antonio holds the 10th playoff spot and is trying to hang on to a playoff spot after missing the postseason for the first time in 22 seasons in 2020. The Spurs who are in dire need of a win are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 road games and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 meetings in Brooklyn and the Nets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games with no rest. Look for Kyrie Irving to take a DFLP (Don't feel like playing). Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-12-21 | Angels +110 v. Astros | 1-9 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Houston 8:10 ET Angels over Astros- It looks like the same old story for the Angels as they have the best all-round player in the game, flash and power and yet still can't get to .500. The disappointing Angels will start Andrew Heaney (1-2, 4.11 ERA) who is coming off his best start of the season throwing 6.2 scoreless innings against Tampa Bay striking out 10 with just one walk. Heaney is 3-3, with a 3.07 ERA in 10 career starts against the Astros while his mound for will be Houston's Jose Urquidy (3-2. 3.51) and he is 1-0 with a 4.80 ERA in four career starts against Los Angeles. This time...take the ANGELS! |
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05-12-21 | Wizards v. Hawks -6 | 116-120 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
NBA Power Play Washington at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- Okay, wow! Russell Westbrook has passed Oscar Robertson for career NBA 'Triple-doubles' and like Oscar his teams have no rings (except when Oscar was a role player for the Bucks with Lew Alcindor). Washington has played well since the All-Start break and are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games including their 'cover' Monday when Atlanta (-8) won 125-124. The Hawks have won 4-of-5 and are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games as home favorites and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games overall. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-12-21 | Phillies -130 v. Nationals | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:05 ET Phillies over Nationals- For a team that is just 6-11 on the road the Phillies are a heavy favorite at Washington tonight. Starting pitching is the strongest factor as Philadelphia will send Zack Wheeler (3-2, 2.83 ERA) to the mound and is 20 starts against the Nationals he is a meager 6-11 with a 4.64 ERA. One should consider that these starts against the Nat's were when they had a line-up that was postseason worthy, not so much any more. Veteran left-hander Jon Lester (0-1, 2.70) gets the nod for Washington and he has dominated the Phillies when pitching for the Cubs going 8-1 with a 1.92 ERA in 11 starts. But, 'it's a new dawn darling,' as it's been over five years since Lester has faced them. Philadelphia is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings and the Nats are 1-5 as underdogs in their last six. Take the PHILLIES! |
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05-11-21 | Twins +105 v. White Sox | Top | 3-9 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 26 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Twins over White Sox- The White Sox have moved into first place in the AL Central after sweeping a 3-game set against Kansas City. Minnesota has struggled to date and have lost four of their last five and have scored just 17 runs in those five contests. The Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.34 ERA) to the hill and he is coming off his best start of the season and is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts against Chicago. Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-0, 2.37) and his appearances against the Twins have not gone well. He is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA giving up 14 runs and 11.2 innings. Considering the White Sox fine home record and Minny's road record and their current play this 'line' is way low and too inviting. Take MINNESOTA! |