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08-19-22 | Panthers +4.5 v. Patriots | 10-20 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Carolina Panthers. Bookie Buster Play. Game 403. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Preseason predictions for both the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots aren’t very optimistic. Carolina is slated to finish third in the NFC South and win just six-games. New England, depending on what sportsbook you bet at is either second or third choice for the AFC East. And is predicted to win just 8.5-games. A far cry from what we are used to them being. No one expects too much from the Carolina Panthers. And, to be honest, the Patriots are iffy to make the postseason. Carolina head coach, Matt Rhule and New England top-dog Bill Belichick are in very different places their careers right now. Rhule is going to try to make a name for himself in the NFL as a head coach. Meanwhile “the Hoodie” has nothing left to prove, guys. The Panthers fans know not to expect too much. But are very loyal fans. The Patriots devoted following know that they are not the same team that they are so used to seeing the past two decades. But they too are very loyal. Having said this neither coach is going to jeopardize any of their key players for too long in this matchup. So, this game comes down to a few things guys. For starters, depth chart. And the Panthers, believe it or not, are significantly deeper at the quarterback, running back, and wide receiver positions. They have some household names looking to make this team as second or third-stringers. Both teams have done well the past several years in the month of August. But Matt Rhule is looking to make more of a splash and get his team, as well as their fans excited. That along with the fact that they are much deeper at key offensive positions, urges me to side with the Panthers here. Especially because news of Mac Jones getting play time has move this line approximately seven-points. They are putting way too much stock in the situation. Take Carolina folks. Thank you. |
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08-17-22 | Diamondbacks v. Giants -1.5 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 10 m | Show | |
San Francisco Giants on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 914. 6:45 PM PST/9:45 PM EST. San Francisco is just 4.5-games back of a Wildcard spot. They have taken games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 8-2. They have had their way with Arizona, taking 37 of the last 53 overall meetings. And take it up a notch when playing their division rival at Oracle Park, taking 21 of the last 26 meetings at home. Overall, the Giants are starting to heat-up, winning five in a row and eight of their last 10 contests. Not only has the offense been exploding, but their pitching staff has been absolutely outstanding. Today Zach Davies and Carlos Rodon are scheduled. Davies it’s just 2-4 with a 4.11 on the campaign. And when the right-hander takes it on the road, things get worse, as he is 1-3 with a 5.00 ERA this season away from home. He has been getting shelled resulting in the team losing seven of his last nine turns. On the other hand, Rodon has some very respectable numbers. The left-hander is 11-6 with a 2.95 ERA overall on the season. Over his last three outings, he is 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA. And when at home in 2022, he has been lights-out, sporting a 6-1 record with an anemic 1.89 ERA. The team has won his last three starts, which are all wins for the pitcher as well. San Francisco is 10-1 the last 11 versus teams with a losing record, 4-0 the last four versus right-handed starters, and 5-0 the last five at home. Take the Giants on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-15-22 | Phillies -1.5 v. Reds | 4-3 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 901. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Dropping their last two games, while both the Mets and the Braves are winning, the Phillies have now dropped to 11.5-games back in the division. But they still own a Wildcard spot in the NL. This team needs to get back on track and pile up some victories. What better team to face in to do that than their Reds. Cincinnati is one of the poorest home teams in the National League, sporting a 25-34 record this season at Great American Ball Park. They dropped five of their last six coming into today’s series opener. Their offense is struggling to say the least. Prior to Sunday’s victory, their lineup accounted for two runs or less in five consecutive contests. All this while they’re pitching staff has gotten shelled, allowing five runs or more in seven of the last nine outings. While Noah Syndergaard has had serious problems on the road this season, he’s had enormous success against the Reds in his career, going 5-0 with a 2.11 ERA in six starts against them. The right-handers record will certainly improve as he will get more run support with the Phillies than when he was with the Angels. Mike Minor, who is 1-9 with a 6.24 ERA on the campaign, is horrible. His home record in 2022 is 0-6 with a 6.25 ERA. And overall, the team has lost his last nine appearances. And 11 of his 12 total appearances this season. The Phillies are 4-0 the last four versus the NL Central, 4-0 the last four versus left-handed starters, 4-1 the last five following a loss, 9-3 the last 12 on the road, and 13-4 the last 17 overall. Take Philadelphia on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-11-22 | Giants v. Patriots +2.5 | 23-21 | Win | 105 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
New England Patriots. Thursday Night Winner. Game 106. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. This season, the New England Patriots are expected to win just 8.5-games. Well sports fans, I cannot remember the last time they were touted to win so few contests. Their opponent today, the New York Giants, are expected to win just seven outings this season. Let’s be honest, no one expects too much from the team again this year. They are predicted to finish dead-last in the very competitive, NFC East. Meanwhile, the Patriots are thought to finish second behind the Bills in the AFC East. Those numbers just don’t add up to me to be honest with you, my friends. This is a team steeped in tradition with a lot of success the last 20+ years. They are currently 50-1 to win the Super Bowl. That’s just not gonna’ sit well with their loyal fans. They must come out and get their fans excited for the upcoming campaign with a big win in their first performance this season. Not only that but they’re a little deeper at some key positions than the Giants. They have a couple of good backup quarterbacks, a couple of solid running backs, and a slew of very talented receivers. Well, New York has a couple of quarterbacks and running backs you may know. Several of their second and fourth string players at those positions are either out or questionable here today. One more item I’d like you to keep in mind. The last three preseasons, New England is 9-2 straight up and 8-3 against the spread. I expect them to come out and make a statement here today and get their loyal fans as well as their roster excited. Take New England. Thank you. |
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08-10-22 | Rangers v. Astros -1.5 | 8-4 | Loss | -135 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 972. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. The Houston Astros, like so many other opponents, have dominated the Texas Rangers again this season. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 7-5. That victory gave them three straight in this rivalry, eight of the list 10 this season, and 39 of the last overall 54 meetings. The American League West’s top-team now owns an 11.5-game lead in the division. Meanwhile, things aren’t looking too good for Texas. Despite being in third-place in the West, they are 13-games under .500, 22-games back in the division, and 10-games back for a Wildcard spot. Their offense is erratic at best. And their pitching staff has been downright deplorable. This does not bode very well as they face a lineup today that has been heating up recently. Not only does Ranger starter, Glenn Otto allow a lot of runs on a lot of hits, but the team has lost his last eight starts. On the other hand, that is not the case with Astros ace, Justin Verlander. The team has won his last seven turns and 16 of his 20 overall starts in 2022. The seasoned veteran has been stellar. During those last seven outings, he is allowed a total of four earned runs in 50.2 innings pitched. Texas is 1-6 the last seven during game 2 of series, 2-7 the last nine versus right-handed starters, 2-6 the last eight on grass, and 4-11 the last 15 versus the American League West. Take Houston on the runline. Thank you. |
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08-09-22 | Reds v. Mets -1.5 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
New York Mets on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 904. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. New York has won four in a row and eight their last 10 to give the first-place team a seven-game cushion in the NL East. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 5-1 to give the Mets their third win in four meetings with the Reds in 2022. Speaking of Cincinnati, they are just dreadful. They are currently 16-games back, tied for third-place with the Cubs in the NL Central with an overall record of 44-64. They happen to be one of the poorest road teams in baseball, sporting a 20-32 mark away from home. This is a team which possesses a lineup that has been erratic at best and currently the 29th-ranked pitching staff. They send Mike Minor to the mound today. The left-hander is 1-8 with a 6.19 ERA on the campaign as as a team has lost his last eight appearances. Carlos Carrasco takes the hill at home. The right-hander is 12-4 with a 3.82 ERA on the campaign. And has been outstanding at CitiField, donning a 7-1 record with a 3.41 ERA at home this season. By the way, the team has won his last six turns. In those six turns he has allowed three or less runs in each. The Reds are 6-15 the last 21 at the Mets, 1-5 the last six on the road versus right-handed starters, and 16-35 the last 51 during Game 2 of a series. The Mets are 5-1 the last six versus the NL Central, 13-3 the last 16 following a win, and 40-19 the last 59 at home. Possessing top-five rankings both on the mound and at the plate, look for New York to win another game here. Take the Mets on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-06-22 | Nationals v. Phillies -1.5 | 5-11 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 956. 3:05 PM PST/6:05 PM EST. Currently, the Philadelphia Phillies own a Wildcard spot for the National League postseason. But at nine-games back in the NL East, they certainly want to better their situation in the division. And what better team to face than the Washington Nationals. The Nationals possess the Majors worst overall record at 36-72. Not only that, but as of this morning, they are 32-games back in the NL East and 23-games back of a Wildcard slot. They have lost three in a row, which includes both Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 12-6. Philly has taken three straight and eight of the last 10 over Washington this season alone. Going back a bit, they are 22-8 the last 30 overall meetings in this NL rivalry. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Nationals are significantly outclassed. Their pitching staff ranks 30th with a Team ERA of 5.20. And their offense ranks 27th in scoring, averaging just 3.81 runs per game. This does not bode well as Philadelphia ranks in the top-10 in both of those areas. Today Patrick Corbin and Ranger Suarez are set to take the hill. Corbin is 4-15 with a 6.57 ERA this season Suarez is 7-5 with a 3.60 ERA. Corbin has gotten shelled for four or more runs in five straight turns. As a matter of fact, the team has lost his last eight starts. Suarez has not allowed a run in his last three outings. While the team has won five of his last six turns. The Nationals are just 3-9 the last 12 on the road, 16-41 won the last 57 versus left-handed starters, and 15-37 the last 52 overall. Philadelphia is 37-17 the last 54 on grass, 9-2 the last 11 versus the NL East, and 8-1 the last nine overall. Take the Phillies on the runline. Thank you. |
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08-02-22 | Brewers -1.5 v. Pirates | 3-5 | Loss | -140 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 957. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. Milwaukee made the news yesterday by trading away Josh Hader. However, they got Taylor Rogers in return. This tells me they’re going to do everything they can to make a real push in the second half of the season and extend their lead in the NL Central. They are currently leading the second-place St. Louis Cardinals by three-games in the division. Today is a very good situation for the Brewers. Just about everybody in the National League has dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates. But they have really had their way with them. They are 7-2 the last nine meetings in Pittsburgh. And 42-17 the last 59 overall meetings. The Pirates are starting to spiral. This is a theme riding a seven-game losing streak as they are being outscored by an average of two runs per game during the slide. Corbin Burnes is scheduled to face Bryse Wilson. Burnes is 8-4 with a 2.31 ERA on the campaign. He seems to be getting stronger this year. Over his last eight starts, he is 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA. And over his career, he is a perfect 6-0 with a 2.63 ERA in 18 games, which includes six starts against the Pirates. On the other hand, Wilson has really struggled this season, going 1-6 with a 6.31 ERA. In five lifetime appearances, which includes four starts against the Brewers, he is 1-2 with a 4.30 ERA. Milwaukee is 12-5 the last 17 following a loss, 5-0 the last five following an off day, and 6-1 the last seven versus right-handed starters. Take the Brewers on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-01-22 | Mets -1.5 v. Nationals | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
New York Mets on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 903. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. The New York Mets are the hottest team in baseball winning six in a row. They own one of the best overall records in the Majors. And heading into Game 1 of this series facing a team they have dominated. Not just that but they get to go up against the team that possesses the worst overall record in baseball. New York owns a three-game lead in the NL East with an overall record of 64-37. Washington dwells in the division cellar, 30-games back at 35-68. The Mets have taken eight of the last 10 meetings against the Nationals this season alone. And going back a bit, they have taken 16 of the last 21 matchups. New York’s pitching has been good for several seasons. The problem they have had in the past, is that their hitting was very inconsistent. Well, that’s not the case this season. They currently ranked fifth in baseball offensively, averaging over 4.7 runs per game. They also have a Team Batting Average of .256, which also ranks them at fifth. Both on the mound and on the plate, Washington is significantly outclassed here. They rank 27th in scoring, accounting for a dismal, 3.82 runs per game. And they rank dead-last in the Big Leagues with a team ERA of 5.14. Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin are schedule today. Scherzer is 6-2 with a 2.09 ERA on the campaign. And owns a career record of 2-0 against the Nationals. Corbin is 4-14 with a 6.49 ERA this season. The team has lost all five of his starts in July, in which the pitcher got losses in four of those starts. He also owns a lifetime record of 5-9 with a 4.51 ERA against New York. The Nationals statistics and trends are just horrible. They are 22-58 the last 80 at home, 17-64 the last 81 versus division opponents, and 17-37 the last 54 overall. My friends, they are being outscored by nearly 1.5 runs per game as it is. And facing a New York team that is starting to truly surge is going to make things go from bad to worse for them. Take the Mets on the run like. Thank you. |
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07-25-22 | Nationals v. Dodgers -1.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -144 | 13 h 28 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 962. 7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST. Winning eight in a row, the Dodgers now possess the best record in baseball at 64-30. They come off a sweep of division rival Giants and enter Game 1 of this series with another team they have dominated, the Nationals. They have taken nine of the last 10 meetings against the NL East’s last place squad. Only one of those nine victories have come by a single run. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles has outscored Washington 58-21 in those last 10 matchups. Reliever turned starter; Paolo Espino takes the mound on the road today. The right-hander has not earned a victory as a starter as the team has lost six of his seven appearances made as a starter. On the other hand, the Dodgers have won nine consecutive starts made by Tony Gonsolin, who happens to be 11-0 on the campaign. Not only that but he owns an anemic 2.02 overall ERA. He gets even tougher at home where he is 7-0 with a 1.12 ERA. Los Angeles accounts for nearly one and a half runs more while they’re pitching staff yields more than two runs less. They are also 53-15 the last 68 at home, 43-17 the last 60 versus right-handed starters, and 44-18 the last 62 overall. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-16-22 | Braves -1.5 v. Nationals | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 957. 1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST. The Atlanta Braves are hot on the trail of the New York Mets in the NL East. Winners of 13 of the last 18 outings, Atlanta is just two-games back in the competitive division. With All-Star break just around the corner, they want to close that gap. There is no better opponent for them to face to achieve that goal than Washington. The Nationals possess the worst overall record in baseball at 30-62. The team has dropped 12 of their last 13 contests, finding new and improved ways to lose. The Nats offense, or lack thereof, ranks 27th in baseball in scoring, averaging a mere 3.85 runs per game. That would be bad enough. But their pitching staff ranks 29th, with the Team ERA of 5.14. As a matter of fact, in most offensive and pitching categories, they rank at or near the bottom in the Majors. The Atlanta has dominated Washington once again this season, taking nine of the 11 meetings between them and outscoring them 79-40. Max Fried takes mound on the road today. The left-hander owns a 9-3 record with a 2.56 ERA on the campaign as the team has won his last nine starts. Paolo Espino, who is making his 27th appearance, is only making his seventh start of the season. The right-hander has an 0-2 record with a 3.42 ERA. The team has lost his last three starts. Overall, this is a team that has dropped 20 of his 26 appearances in 2022, which does include six of his last seven. Atlanta is 15-4 the last 19 on the road, 37-16 the last 53 versus the NL East, and 38-16 the last 54 overall. The Braves account for approximately a run more per game while their pitching staff yields almost two runs less per game here. Take Atlanta on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-15-22 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Angels | 9-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 929. 6:35 PM PST/9:35 PM EST. The Los Angeles Dodgers have already dominated their division. And in all sincerity, the National League. Today, they get an opportunity to also dominate the city of Los Angeles. This is a team that does very good in Interleague play, going 41-18 the last 59 in those contests. They are also very successful in playing the American League West, sporting a 30-12 record of the last 42 games against the division. Things aren’t looking too good for the Los Angeles Angels. They currently sit in fourth place in their division, 20-games back, dropping 10 of their last 12 contests. They lost both meetings against the Dodgers this season. And going back a bit further, they are on an 0-4 slide against their cross-town rivals. Clayton Kershaw and Patrick Sandoval are scheduled today. Despite missing five weeks of action due to a lower back issue, Kershaw is 6-2 with a 2.40 ERA on the campaign. Over his career he has had enormous success against the Angels, going 8-2 with a 2.31 ERA in 14 starts. Sandoval, despite an ERA of just 2.95 is only 3-4 on the season. Over his career, he has not done too well against the Dodgers, sporting a 0-2 record with a 4.76 ERA in four games, which includes three starts. And by the way, the team has lost six of his last seven appearances. Overall, the Dodgers account for more than a run more per game and allow just about a run less per game. Take Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-15-22 | A's v. Astros -1.5 | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Home Run Play. Game 926. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. With the midway point of the regular season coming near, the Houston Astros have shown no signs of slowing down. They own are tied for second best overall record in all of baseball at 58-30. And currently have an 11-game lead in the American League West. They have had their way with this division, going 23-8 the last 31 versus AL west opponents. Today in Game 1 of this series, they face the divisions last place, Oakland Athletics. They have taken seven of the last eight meetings in this rivalry, which includes a 5-1 mark in 2022. Cole Irvin and Jake Odorizzi are scheduled starters today. Irvin, who is 3-7 with a 3.32 ERA this season has gotten decimated by the Astros in his career. In six lifetime starts against them, he owns a 0-4 record with a 5.57 ERA, which includes 0-1 mark this season alone. Odorizzi is 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA on the campaign. And over his last four starts, he seems to be getting even stronger, possessing a 4-0 mark with a 1.87 ERA. In their five victories over the A’s this season, the Astros have outscored them by a combined, 27-10. Today’s matchup won’t be any different. They are 47-19 the last 66 during Game 1 of a series, 44-20 the last 64 at home, and 5-1 the last six versus left-handed starters. The Athletics are 2-8 the last 10 on the road, 0-5 the last five following an off day, and 15-38 the last 53 versus teams with a winning record. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-10-22 | Cubs v. Dodgers -1.5 | 9-11 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Home Run play. Game 960. 1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST. Los Angeles has had their way with most opponents this season. But when it comes to Chicago, they have absolutely dominated. They have taken all six meetings with the Cubs in 2022. And going back a bit further, the Dodgers have taken nine consecutive matchups in this National League rivalry. LA is rolling, riding a five-game win streak, winning nine of their last 10 overall outings. Meanwhile Chicago is slumping, dropping three straight and five of the last seven. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Cubs are significantly outclassed here. When you match up a team that averages over five runs per game with a team that allows over five runs per game, bad things are going to happen. Drew Smyly will be making his first start in nearly six weeks. In six career appearances, which includes four starts against the Dodgers, the left-hander is 0-2 with a 4.22 ERA. Julio Urias takes the mound at home. He sports a 2.57 ERA on the campaign. And in his career, in five appearances, which includes three starts against the Cubs, he is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA. The Cubs are 5-13 the last 18 on the road, 7-21 the last 28 versus the NL West, and 6-14 the last 20 following a loss. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-08-22 | Rays -1.5 v. Reds | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Grand Slam play. Game 979. 3:40 pm pst. Tampa Bay owns sole possession of second place in the American League East by just a half-game. My friends, second-place in the toughest and most competitive division in all of baseball is big. With All-Star break just around the corner the Rays want, and more importantly need every victory they can earn right now. And playing the lowly Reds is perfect. Cincinnati owns the worst record in all the National League. They rank 21st in scoring and dead-last in the Majors in Team ERA. Speaking of pitching, Luis Castillo takes the mound at home here. There are rumors that he is a target with the trade deadline approaching. He comes off two solid performances. However, if you want to talk about solid performances, look no further than Tampa Bay starter, Shane McClanahan. He leads the American League in ERA, opponents average, and WHIP. Not to mention he is tied for the league-lead in strikeouts. He has allowed two or less runs in 11 consecutive turns. Meanwhile the team has won nine of his last 11 starts. The Tampa Bay bats have started to heat up. Just over the five victories in the last six outings their lineup has accounted for over 39 runs. This spells doom for Cincinnati. The Rays are 5-1 the last six games on the road, 8-2 the last 10 versus the NL Central, and 5-0 less five versus right-handed starters. Take Tampa Bay on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-07-22 | Cubs v. Dodgers -1.5 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Home Run play. Game 916. 7:10 pm pst. Guys, I’m going to be very honest here. If I was a Chicago Cubs fan, or a season-ticket holder, I would ask for my money back. This team is playing with no heart or emotion whatsoever. Not only that, but it really feels like they’ve already thrown in the towel on the season. They may be sitting currently in third place in the NL Central, but they might as will be sitting on Mars. Let’s face it, the Cubs, Pirates, and the Reds really have no chance in this division, let alone at the playoffs. The NL Central is a two-horse race between the Brewers and the Cardinals. But that doesn’t mean they should stop trying. Having said that, the Cubs have lost all three meetings with the Dodgers this season. And going back a bit further, six consecutive matchups. Just this season alone, they’ve been outscored by Los Angeles, 20-3. But this is just indicative of their season. The only thing worse than their erratic lineup has been their deplorable pitching. Today Mark Leiter Jr. gets the start. Come on guys, this guy was out of the Big Leagues since 2018. That’s how desperate this team has been to put some new and fresh blood on the field. He is currently the owner of a 2-2 record with a 4.85 ERA. Speaking of pitching, Tony Gonsolin takes the hill at home. He is a perfect, 10-0 on the season with a 1.54 ERA. In his 15 appearances in 2022, the right-hander has not allowed more than two earned runs in a single outing. So, both on the mound and at the plate Chicago is significantly outclassed her. Let’s face it guys, the Dodgers own the No. 2 scoring offense and the No. 2 pitching staff in the Majors. As I said, the Cubs are outclassed. There are also 4-10 the last 14 on the road and 0-4 the last four versus the NL West. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you |
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07-06-22 | Royals v. Astros -1.5 | 7-4 | Loss | -130 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Crusher play. Game 974. 5:10 pm pst. If any other team in baseball where on the eight-game win streak, we would certainly say they were running red-hot. However, it seems that the Houston Astros have been running hot all seasoned long. They own the Majors second best overall record at 53-27. Not to mention that they have a 13.5-game lead in the American League West. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals are once again struggling, to say the least. They possess one of the worst records in all of baseball and dwell in the American League Central division at 29-50, a whopping 15.5-games back. Houston has taken four of the five meetings over Kansas City this season. Going back a bit the Royals are 0-4 the last four matchups at the Astros and an overall 1-6 the last seven match ups. Brad Keller and Christian Javier are starting pitchers today. Keller, is 3-9 with a 4.24 ERA. Javier, who is 6-3 with a 2.58 ERA on the campaign has never faced Kansas City as a starter (two relief appearances). The Royals are significantly outclassed in this matchup, both on the mound and at the plate. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-05-22 | Royals v. Astros -1.5 | 7-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. MLB Crusher play. Game 920. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. As we approach the All-Star break, the Houston Astros aren’t taking their foot off the gas. They have won seven in a row and nine of their last 10 contests. The team is perched atop the American League West with a record of 52-27, and a 13.5-game cushion in the division. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday 7-6, giving them three victories in the four matchups with the Kansas City Royals in 2022. Scheduled starters are Zack Greinke and Luis Garcia. The Royals right-hander is 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA on the campaign. In all sincerity, the 38-year-old is not the pitcher he once was. And now he must face an Astros lineup that is striding. Just over their current seven-game win streak, they have outscored opponents 41-12. Garcia has won his last three starts, owning a 6-5 record with a 3.54 ERA this season. Kansas City has trouble facing the right-handers going 16-35 the last 51 against them. To make matters worse they are dominated by AL West representatives going to 37-83 the last 120 versus the division. Houston is 42-19 the last 61 at home and 41-16 the last 57 overall. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Astros are far superior. Their lineup accounts for more than half a run per game, while their pitching staff allows just about two runs less per game. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-04-22 | Royals v. Astros -1.5 | 6-7 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 970. 1:10 pm pst. The Astros show no sign of taking their foot off the gas, winning six in a row and eight of their last nine contests. Behind the No. 1 pitching staff in baseball, the team is surging. In those eight victories over the last nine games, the staff has allowed just seven runs. Jake Odorizzi returns, coming off the injured list to make his first appearance since mid-May. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 3.13 ERA on the campaign. Prior to the layoff, he went 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA over his last four turns. This is an ideal spot to make his return facing a Royals lineup that ranks 27th in scoring, averaging just 3.84 runs per game. Jonathan Heasley takes the hill today for Kansas City. The rookie right-hander is 1-4 with a 5.20 ERA on the season, going winless over his past three starts. Houston has taken two of three meetings over Kansas City in 2022. And going back a bit, four of the last five matchups. They are 41-19 the last 60 at home, 20-6 the last 26 versus right-handed starters, and 44-19 the last 63 during Game 1 of a series. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-03-22 | Angels v. Astros -1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 12 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the runline. Best Bet play. Game 920. 11:10 am pst. The Astros are in an ideal spot to further widen their lead and the AL West. They currently have a 12.5-game cushion in the division and enter Game 3 of this series with confidence. Houston has taken the first two games over the Angels by combined score of 17-2. The Astros have dominated the Angels once again this season taking six of the nine meetings with their division rival. Los Angeles is having problems, both at the plate and on the mound. Their lineup is in a severe slump while the pitching staff is getting crushed. Houston is red-hot, riding a 13-3 hot streak, with a combination of a surging lineup and a stellar pitching staff. They have dominated their division, taking 18 of the last 24 meetings against AL West rivals. They take it to another level at Minute Maid Park, winning 40 of the last 59 contests at home. This does not bode well for Los Angeles as they are 4-14 the last 18 games played on the road. Take the Astros on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-01-22 | Padres v. Dodgers -1.5 | 1-5 | Win | 120 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. NL West Game of the Week. Game 912. 7:10 pm pst. Following a quick stint in second place in the NL West, the Dodgers have reclaimed the top-spot in the division, winning seven of their last 10 games to give them a 2.5 game lead over the Padres. Playing San Diego is ideal for Los Angeles to further widen their cushion in the division. They won Game 1 of this series yesterday 3-1. They have taken three or four meetings with the Padres this season. And going back a bit, nine of the last 10 overall matchups. Blake Snell is winless in 2022, going 0-5 with a 5.60 ERA. The team has lost all seven of his starts this season. On the other hand, Tony Gonsolin, who is 9-0 with a 1.58 ERA, has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his 14 appearances this season. Los Angeles owns the top scoring lineup in baseball, averaging over 5.05 runs per game. This does not bode well for a San Diego squad which have managed to score over five runs just three times in the last 13 outings. San Diego is 1-5 the last six on the road, 1-4 the last five on grass, and 0-4 the last four versus right-handed starters. Take Los Angeles on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-01-22 | A's v. Mariners -1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
Seattle Mariners on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 924. 7:10 pm pst. One game separates three teams in the AL West from possessing sole possession of second place in the division. And right now, the Seattle Mariners are the hottest of those teams. They have won three in a row and eight of the last 10 outings. This includes a Game 1 victory yesterday over Oakland, 8–6. That defeat was the A’s fourth in a row. The Mariners have taken five of seven meetings with their division rival this season, outscoring them by 19 runs in those five victories. James Kaprielian and Marco Gonzales are scheduled here today. Kaprielian is 0-5 with a 5.88 ERA while Gonzales is 4-8 with a 3.31 ERA. In seven career appearances against Seattle, Kaprelian has a whopping ERA of 6.26 as Gonzales, in 17 appearances versus Seattle has an ERA of just 3.94. Gonzales is already 2-0 versus Oakland this season while Kaprielian is 0-1 in two starts against the Mariners. The Athletics are 2-8 the last 10 meetings at the Mariners and 6-20 the last 26 overall meetings. To make matters worse they have lost four straight on the road and 20 of the last 26 versus division opponents. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-30-22 | A's v. Mariners -1.5 | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show | |
Seattle Mariners on the run line. Run Line Game of the Month. Game 966. 7:10 pm pst. Not only does Oakland possess the worst record in the American League, they also possess the worst record in all of baseball. They dwell in the AL West cellar, 23.5 games back at 25-52. Their numbers don’t improve at all in this situation either. They have dropped 11 of the last 15 on the road, 22 of their last 29 versus division opponents, and 43 of their last 58 overall. While Seattle is just five-games under .500, please understand that a mere 1.5 games separate three teams in this division. A small win streak now and a little help can leapfrog this team into second place in the West. And playing Oakland is just what they need to achieve their goal. They have taken three straight and eight of the last 10 overall in this rivalry. As a matter of fact, they are 7-2 the last nine meetings in Seattle and 21-7 the last 28 overall meetings. Adrian Martinez and Logan Gilbert are scheduled starters here. Martinez is making just his second career start while Gilbert is 8-3 with a 2.44 ERA on the season. And has faced the Athletics four times in his career. The Mariners are 5-1 the last six versus the American League West, 7-2 the last nine versus right-handed starters, and 7-2 the last nine overall. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-28-22 | A's v. Yankees -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
New York Yankees on the run line. Home Run play. Game 966. 4:05 pm pst. There are several things contributing to New York’s success this season. For starters, they’re coming back to win ball games. This is something they haven’t done in recent seasons. Last night’s victory over Oakland in Game 1 of this series was their 23rd comeback win this season alone. Something else that is contributing to the teams Major League best record is their pitching staff. Granted, their lineup is ranked No. 1 in scoring, OPS, and home runs. But unlike recent seasons, this season they’re pitching staff ranks second overall, with a Team ERA of 2.97. It’s not just their starters that are playing well. Their relievers are playing just well too. They should have no problem continuing their winning ways here today. The Yankees have dominated the Athletics, taking five of the last six meetings in New York. And seven of the last 10 meetings overall. The A’s currently possess the worst record in all of baseball at 25-50. Today they send Frankie Montas to the hill. The right-hander has notched just one win since mid-April. That’s right. Over his last 12 starts, he is 1-6, while the team is just 1-11 in those 12 starts. For New York, JP Sears will make his fourth appearance and second start of the campaign. Recalled from AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the left-hander Has looked good in his three appearances. I don’t think he’ll be threatened too much against the league’s 29th-ranked offense. To be honest with you, not only does Oakland rank 29th in scoring and home runs, they also rank 30th in both Team BA and OPS. If he does get in a little trouble, I have full faith in the Yankees bullpen to keep the Athletics lineup in toe. Oakland is 1-9 the last 10 versus the AL East, 5-16 the last 21 versus left-handed starters, and 7-19 the last 26 following a loss. Take New York on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-23-22 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Reds | 10-5 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Early Game Winner. Game 905. 9:35 pm pst. With both Los Angeles and San Diego winning on Wednesday, these two NL West rivals continue to share the top-spot in the division. With just a few weeks remaining in the first half of the regular season, the Dodgers know all too well that they need every win they can get right now. And playing the Reds is just ideal for them to reach their goal. They have taken all six meetings with Cincinnati in 2022 and going back a little bit further eight consecutive matchups, which does include four straight at Great American Ball Park. Just in this series, Los Angeles has outscored Cincinnati 16-6 in Games 1 and 2. Today they send Clayton Kershaw to the mound. The left-hander owns a 4-1 record with a 2.08 ERA on the campaign. To be quite honest the team has lost three of his last four turns. However, he has not allowed more than two earned runs in five consecutive starts. In 13 career starts against the Reds, Kershaw is 5-2 with a 2.30 ERA. For Cincinnati, Hunter Greene takes the bump. The right-hander is 3-7 with a whopping ERA of 5.26 on the season. And has had three poor outings in his last five starts. The team has lost 10 of his last 12 turns. The Reds own the worst record in the NL, at 23-45, losing six in a row. Cincinnati is struggling both at the plate and on the mound. They rank 18th in scoring and 30th in Team ERA. That just isn’t going to cut it in a matchup with a team that ranks second in baseball in both of those categories. The Reds are 0-7 the last seven at home, 15-39 the last 54 versus the NL West, and 16-40 the last 56 following a loss. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-16-22 | Warriors +4 v. Celtics | 103-90 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Golden State Warriors. Game 527. 6:00 pm pst. Taking Game 4 and 5, the Golden State Warriors seem to come up with a recipe for success in this series. They certainly don’t want to force a Game 7. I know that a lot of people out there are looking at the Boston Celtics to get a big win here to force that final game. However, something compelling struck me looking at the statistics from the last few games. Despite the fact that Golden State shot extremely poorly from beyond the arc and was significantly out rebounded in both matchups, and they still won both. This tells me that is their playoff experience will come through here again tonight. There’s no way that Steph Curry, who by the way broke his streak of 132 consecutive playoff games with a 3-pointer made will not come out and light it up from downtown. Yes, Boston has the muscle. And they certainly have several outstanding players. But their lack of playoff experience will certainly hurt them here not to mention that momentum is against them. The Warriors are 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games as an underdog and 8-3 against the spread the last 11 games overall. Take Golden State. Thank you. |
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06-16-22 | Phillies -1.5 v. Nationals | 10-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies on the runline. Best Bet play. Game 953. 4:05 PM PST. With All-Star break just around the corner, the Philadelphia Phillies have heated up. They know all too well that going into the break streaking will definitely give them momentum come the second half of the season. The only problem is the Atlanta Braves, which are currently in second place in the NL East, have won 14 in a row. Philadelphia has won eight of the last 10 games. Mainly due to their exploding lineup. They come into this series opener with confidence, knowing that although this is the first meeting with Washington this season, they have won eight straight against their division rival. The Nationals own the worst record in the National League. Zach Wheeler takes the mound on the road. The right-hander is 4-0 in his last five starts as a team has won five of his last six overall turns. Despite winning his last two outings, Patrick Corbin has been giving up a lot of runs. There is no comparing these two starters. Wheeler has an ERA of 2.84 on the campaign, while Corbin owns a whopping 6.65 ERA. The Phillies are 10-1 the last 11 meetings at the Nationals, 4-0 the last four during Game 1 of a series, and 9-2 the last 11 as a favorite. Take Philadelphia on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-13-22 | Celtics +4 v. Warriors | 94-104 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Boston Celtics. High Roller play. Game 525. 6:00 PM PST. The winner of each game of this series has won and covered all four contests. Now going into Game 5, these two teams are clearly evenly matched. I strongly feel this matchup will be the closest and toughest fought of the series. Not wanting to fall three games to two, Boston will come out here and utilize their strengths. They are 8-1 against the spread the last nine games played on two days rest, 13-3 against the spread the last 16 games played following a straight up loss, and 18-7-2 against the spread the last 27 games played as an underdog. The Celtics will come in here and out play the Warriors physically, both on defense and in the paint. Take Boston. Thank you. |
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06-10-22 | Warriors +4 v. Celtics | 107-97 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
Golden State Warriors. Game 523. 6:00 PM PST. Whether you are a fan of the Western Conference or the Eastern conference, you must admit that this is a very evenly matched series. Two explosive offenses and two frustrating defenses. However, looking at this Game 4 matchup, I just don’t see Golden State giving this series up without a fight. They know very well that if they drop tonight’s game, it is going to be near impossible to then win three straight. I look for their third ranked defense to frustrate Boston’s top scorers, Tatum and Brown. I also look for Steph Curry to do what he does and take this game on his shoulders and soar. The Warriors are 4-0 against the spread the last four games following a straight up loss, 4-1 against the spread the last five games on one days rest, 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games as an underdog, and 6-2 against the spread the last eight games overall. Take Golden State. Thank you. |
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06-09-22 | Yankees -1.5 v. Twins | 10-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
New York Yankees on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 913. 4:40 PM PST. Not only did the best team in baseball take a loss yesterday, but one of the most dangerous lineups in the Majors were held to just a single run. That’s right, after winning seven in a row, the New York Yankees took an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of this series. That isn’t going to sit well with this team and they will bounce back here today. Gerrit Cole takes the mound. The right hander is 5-1 with a 2.78 ERA on this season. He owns a career record of 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA in three starts against the Twins. And the team has won eight of his 11 turns in 2022. Opposing him will be Dylan Bundy. He is 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA this season, which does include a 0-3 mark with an 8.44 ERA over his past six starts. In 15 career appearances against the Yankees, which includes 12 starts, he is 2-6 with a 6.42 ERA. New York is 18-6 the last 24 following a loss, 45-15 the last 60 versus the AL Central, and 14-6 the last 20 on the road. Minnesota is 0-6 to last six following a win, 1-5 the last six as a home underdog, and 2-5 the last seven overall. Take the Yankees on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-08-22 | Warriors +3.5 v. Celtics | 100-116 | Loss | -110 | 35 h 30 m | Show | |
Golden State Warriors. Las Vegas Strip Move Game of the Year. Game 521. 6:00 pm pst/ 9:00 pm est. +3.5 Consensus. Wednesday June 8, 2022. Following an embarrassing Game 1 loss at home, Golden State took Game 2 of the Finals with authority. Not only did they light up a very good Boston defense for 107 points, but their defense held the Celtics to their lowest output this postseason, just 88 points. I understand that many out there subscribe to the zigzag theory come the NBA postseason. First of all, I don’t subscribe wholeheartedly to any theories or angles when it comes to sports betting. Once I look at a game from every angle, if there is a specific theory that confirms my initial feel, then I will put some stock into it. But by no means do I put stock in any one theory as an absolute. Having said that, the Warriors evened the series and now take it on the road to the TD Garden. Granted, Boston has not lost back-to-back games this entire postseason. But they haven’t faced Golden State either. While they certainly belong here, many out there are underestimating the well-balanced, well-coached Warriors squad. This is a team that possesses one of the most frustrating defenses in all of basketball. Not only that, but offensively they can score both inside and out. And unlike several of the Celtics other opponents during this playoffs season, they don’t just have a big man to shut down. The Warriors have a slew of talent. Of course, Steph Curry is the key cog in the wheel. However, Draymond Green stepped up big time in Game 2. And you can bet you’re going to see a lot more of what he did there here in Game 3. To go back to the Warriors defense, they held Brown to just 17 points on Sunday. Tatum did get his points, but the pair were surely out of sync. Other than that, Boston’s leading scorer was White with just 12 points. Every other Celtic had six-points or less. Golden State forced a lot of turnovers and that’s what they do folks. They slowed down and disrupted Boston’s flow in transition. And that’s where the Celtics have had much of their success. You can look for more of the same here. Now that the series is even, trust me when I tell you the Warriors want this win so bad to take a lead in the Finals, they can taste it. I get the number here. But making them an underdog is a gift by the oddsmakers. They are 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games played in the underdog role and 6-2 against spread the last eight games played overall. Take Golden State. Thank you. |
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06-05-22 | Celtics v. Warriors -4 | Top | 88-107 | Win | 100 | 33 h 43 m | Show |
Golden State Warriors. NBA Finals Game of the Year. Game 520. 5:00 pm pst. My friends, make no mistake of it, Boston dominated Game 1. They came in with a game plan, executed it, and took a very crucial road victory. Well, Golden State desperately needs to win Game 2. Not only to even up to series, but to establish their presence in this matchup. This isn’t the “due-for” factor or the “zig zag” theory. This is logic. The Warriors have not lost back-to-back games this postseason. As a matter fact they have not dropped two games in a row in over two months. In the series opener, Golden State only shot 44% overall from the floor, 42% from beyond the arc, and only went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 11 out of 15 free throws. They also allowed Boston to put up 120 points. That has only happened twice this entire postseason. And they faced some very good offenses. You can expect both teams to be basically at full force in this match up. Anyone that can suit up and play, will suit up and play. Having said that, look for the Warriors to make their shots on offense, play a little more physically, go to the line and make their free throws, and do what they do defensively. And that is to frustrate opponents’ offenses. There is no way Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and company will drop a second game at home and go down two games to zero in the series. They are also 5-1 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played at the Chase Center, and 5-2 against the spread the last seven games played overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.
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06-04-22 | Tigers v. Yankees -1.5 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 25 m | Show | |
New York Yankees on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 968. 10:05 am pst. New York has won four row and eight of their last 10 resulting in the best overall record in baseball. My friends, they are not winning by accident. They own a top-five offense and the second-ranked pitching staff in all of baseball. They have taken three or four meetings this season with Detroit. Mind you each of those three victories have come by no less than two runs. As a matter of fact, overall, they average almost 2 runs more a game than the Tigers and allow a full run less a game. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday hammering Detroit 13-0. Facing Luis Severino, who is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA on the season, is going to be impossible here. The RH owns a 3-1 record with a 2.52 ERA at 6 career starts against the Tigers. And comes off one of his poorest performances as far back as I can remember. He will bounce back here, make an example of the lackluster Detroit lineup, while the Yankees powerful batters do the rest. The Tigers or 0-4 the last for meetings in New York. Take New York on the run line. Thank you. |