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07-23-21 | Tigers +108 v. Royals | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
The Detroit Tigers playing great ball of late as they have won seven straight games. They just swept the Texas Rangers four games to none and the Twins before that, three games to none. The Royals have a modest 2-game win streak going here. Wily Peralta will start for the Tigers with his 3-1 record in six starts. Peralta has a nifty 1.71 ERA and 0.947 WHIP. Kris Bubic will start for the Royals. Bubic has a 1-3 record in eight starts with a 6.34 ERA. I like the visitors here today as they are on nice win streak and have the better starter going. Play Detroit. |
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07-23-21 | Yankees +110 v. Red Sox | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
This storied rivalry continues here on Friday as the Yankees lost to the Red Sox on Thursday, 4-5. The Red Sox hold a one-game lead in the AL East over the Tampa Bay Rays with the Yankees a distant 8-games back. The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole here tonight. Cole has a 10-4 record this season with a 2.63 ERA. The Sox will counter with Eduardo Rodriquez, who is 7-5 on the season with a 5.19 ERA. Cole the much better starter here today while the Sox playing the better ball overall. I'm going to take the visitors in this one. PLay the Yankees. |
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07-22-21 | Cubs v. Cardinals -115 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
The Cubs and Cards had to go to extra innings last night, but the Cardinals came out on top 3-2. These teams were tied in the standings yesterday, but now the Cards are 48-48 and Chicago is 47-49. The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay tonight with a 4-9 record and 4.59 ERA. He's been worse lately with a 1-5 record and 5.79 ERA his last seven starts. Kwang-Hyun Kim will start for the Cards. Kim is 5-5 on the season with a 2.87 ERA. He's been very good of late with a 4-1 record and 1.64 ERA over his last seven starts. I had the Cards last night, I'll be on them again here tonight. Play St Louis. |
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07-21-21 | Cubs v. Cardinals -118 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
NL Central matchup here today has the 3rd place Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals meeting up. Both teams tied with 47-48 records. Adam Wainwright will start tonight for the Cards. Wainwright is 7-6 with a 3.71 ERA. However, he's been better at home with a 4-4 record and 2.84 ERA and 0.973 WHIP. Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the hill tonight. Hendricks is 12-3 on the season with a 3.90 ERA. He's been slightly better on the road with a 3.40 ERA. This should be a very good matchup. I will take the Cardinals here tonight with Wainwright pitching well at home. Play St Louis. |
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07-20-21 | Rangers v. Tigers -118 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
The Texas Rangers are last in the NL West, now 21.5-games back of Houston. The Rangers have lost six straight games and eight of their last 10 games. The Detroit Tigers are in 3rd in the AL Central with a 44-51 record. They are 13.5-games back of the White Sox and have won four straight games. The Rangers start Dane Dunning tonight. Dunning is 3-6 on the season with a 4.21 ERA. He's been much worse on the road with a 0-4 record and 6.54 ERA. The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal tonight who is 5-7 on the season with a 4.45 ERA. He's been better at home with a 3.78 ERA. Rangers in a bad slump with a poor pitcher on the hill. I'll take the host in this one. Play the Tigers. |
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07-19-21 | Mets v. Reds -111 | Top | 15-11 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
The NY Mets continue to hold onto their first place slot in the NL EAST, with a 2-game lead over the Phillies and a 4-game lead over the Braves. The Mets have lost two games recently after a 5-5 stretch over their last 10 games. The Cincinnati Reds are in 2nd place in the NL Central, but they are 7-games back of the Brewers. The Reds look to snap a 3-game losing streak today at home to the Mets. The Mets will start Jerad Eickhoff who is 0-1 after just two starts this season. His last start coming on June 28th at Washington where he allowed five runs and eight hits over six innings. Vladimir Gutierrez will toe the rubber today for the Reds. Gutierrez is 4-3 in his nine starts with a 4.29 ERA. He has two excellent starts in a row, allowing three total runs over 12 innings. I'll take the Reds to bounce back today and snap that losing streak. Play Cincinnati. |
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07-18-21 | Padres v. Nationals -107 | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 3 h 58 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres have faded to 3rd in the NL West, now 5.5 games back of the Giants. At 5-5 in their last 10 games that's just not good enough to stick with two of the best teams in baseball in the Giants and Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Nationals are 4th in the NL East with a 42-48 record. The Nats have lost five straight now after Saturday's setback. Max Scherzer will try and end that losing skid today. Scherzer is 7-4 on the season with a nifty 2.66 ERA. He's been better at home with a 1.90 ERA and sizzling 0.697 WHIP. Joe Musgrove will toe the rubber today for the Padres. Musgrove is 5-7 on the season with a 3.18 ERA. His ERA has gone up the last seven games to 4.30. Today, I like the Nats to end their losing streak with their Ace on the hill. Play Washington. |
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07-18-21 | Twins v. Tigers +115 | Top | 0-7 | Win | 115 | 3 h 41 m | Show |
An AL Central battle here of teams in the mid-part of the race. The Minnesota Twins have climbed out of last place and now are in 4th, 16-games back of the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Tigers are in 3rd, 14-games back. The Tigers have won two straight against the Twins and look for the sweep here today before welcoming to Texas to town. The Twins start JA Happ today. Happ is 5-4 on the season with a 5.90 ERA. He's been slightly worse over his last seven starts with a 6.75 ERA. The Tigers will start Wily Peralta today. Peralta is 2-1 in his five starts with a 2.19 ERA. He has one start at home where he beat Houston, allowing no runs in a no decision. I'll take the Tigers in a sweep here today with Peralta. Play Detroit. |
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07-17-21 | Bucks v. Suns -165 | Top | 123-119 | Loss | -165 | 31 h 29 m | Show |
Game five of the NBA Finals as the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns are all even at 2-2 in this series. The venue goes back to Phoenix here tonight. The Bucks made some adjustments in game three and four as both paid off big in the back-to-back wins. I said it before and now even more, this looks like a seven game series. Both teams have held home court and the Suns look to do so here on Saturday. The Suns could have easily won game four and should have covered, but that's the way things have gone in this series. I'm taking the Suns here in game five to hold home court. Play the Suns. |
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07-17-21 | Astros +103 v. White Sox | 1-10 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros are holding onto a 3.5-game lead in the AL West over the Oakland A's. The Astros have won two straight games and seven of their last 10. The Chicago White Sox are in 1st in the AL Central and lead the Cleveland Indians by 8-games. The White Sox lost to the Astros on Friday but have won six of their last 10 games. Jake Odorizzi will start today for the Astros. Odorizzi is 3-4 with a 3.95 ERA. He's been better of late with a 3-2 record and 2.55 ERA over his last seven starts. Lucas Giolito starts for the Sox with a 7-6 record and 4.15 ERA. Giolito is 2-2 with a 4.79 ERA over his last seven starts. Astros playing too well to overlook in this spot. Take Houston. |
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07-17-21 | Marlins +107 v. Phillies | 2-2 | Push | 0 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins are a very strange team. They are in last place in the NL East with a 40-51 record, yet they have the best run differential in the division at +21 runs. The Philadelphia Phillies are in 2nd in the division with a 45-45 record and 3-games back of the Mets. Zach Thompson starts for the Marlins with a 2-2 record in his five starts. Thompson has a nice 2.63 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. He has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his starts and three runs in his last start. Vincent Velasquez will toe the rubber for the Phillies with a 3-4 record in his 14 starts. Velasquez has a 5.24 ERA and a 6.89 ERA over his last seven starts. Marlins have the better starter and always a good dog play. Play Miami. |
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07-16-21 | Mariners +131 v. Angels | 6-5 | Win | 131 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
The LA Angels finished the first half of the season with a 7-3 run in their last 10 games. Still, they are 4th in the AL West with a 45-44 record, 9-games back of the Astros. The Seattle Mariners were 6-4 to close out the first half of the season and are in 3rd in the West, 7-games back of the Astros. Chris Flexen will start for the Mariners today. Flexen had a nice 1st half of the season with a 8-3 record through 16 starts. He had a 3.51 ERA and a 2.62 ERA his last seven starts. Andrew Heaney will go for the Angels. Heaney was 5-6 in the 1st half with a 5.38 ERA. He was 4-3 in his last seven starts with a 5.45 ERA. Flexen has been really good and the better starter today. Plus we get him at a dog price. Value here on the visitors. Play Seattle. |
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07-16-21 | Dodgers v. Rockies +180 | 10-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
The LA Dodgers had a fine first half, one of the best in baseball if not for the Giants. The Giants lead the NL West with baseball's best record of 57-32. Dodgers have second most wins in baseball, but still 2-games back of the Giants. The Rockies have been steadily improving, though they have no shot in this division sitting 18-games back. Julio Urias will start for the Dodgers. Urias is 11-3 on the season with a 3.64 ERA. Antonio Senzatela is 2-8 for the Rockies through 17 starts. He has a 4.58 ERA and an even better 3.75 home ERA. Considering the Rockies improved play and playing at home with a pitcher that has been decent in Coors, I'll take the huge dog price here with the host. Play Colorado. |
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07-14-21 | Suns v. Bucks -4 | Top | 103-109 | Win | 100 | 23 h 24 m | Show |
Game four of the NBA Finals as the Milwaukee Bucks look to even this series at 2-2 here on Wednesday. The Bucks made some adjustments in game three and they paid off big. Milwaukee won game three 120-100. The Bucks fell behind 25-28 after one quarter but used a 35-17 2nd quarter to get the lead and cruised the rest of the way. I expect the Suns to be more focused here on Wednesday. However, I still believe Milwaukee will win this game, though not by the game three margin. Home court means a lot in this series and this one is looking more and more like a 7-game series. I'll take the Bucks here today. Play Milwaukee Bucks. |
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07-14-21 | Suns v. Bucks OVER 220.5 | 103-109 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
Game four of the NBA Finals as the Milwaukee Bucks look to even this series at 2-2 here on Wednesday. The Bucks made some adjustments in game three and they paid off big. Milwaukee won game three 120-100. The Bucks fell behind 25-28 after one quarter but used a 35-17 2nd quarter to get the lead and cruised the rest of the way. I expect the Suns to be more focused here on Wednesday. However, I still believe Milwaukee will win this game, though not by the game three margin. Home court means a lot in this series and this one is looking more and more like a 7-game series. As for the total, game three just got under by two-points, but it looked like an over all along. The Suns are 4-0-1 O/U/P in their last five games. The Bucks are also 4-0-1 O/U/P their last five games. In addition, the Bucks are 16-4-2 O/U/P their last 22 games vs a team with a winning S/U record. I'm going to take the OVER here tonight. |
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07-13-21 | American League v. National League OVER 10.5 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 21 h 13 m | Show |
All Star game here on Tuesday from Colorado after last year's game was cancelled due to the abbreviated Covid-19 season. There will be missing players from this game. Most notably are Dodgers' Mookie Betts, as he's citing injuries that he's battled as the reason. Also missing, all the Astros players, including Altuve, Correa, Brantley and Pressly. Most of the Astros will opt out likely because of recent cheating allegations against Houston. That will make the Astros the only team in MLB with no players attending the Mid-season classic. Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom will also opt out of the All-Star game. Still, there will be plenty of players and action. Last year's game was a 4-3 AL win. The AL has dominated this series, especially of late as they have won seven straight. They have also been lower scoring games with only the 2018 game getting more than nine runs (8-6 AL win). Despite the lower scoring games in recent years I'm going with the OVER here today. This also has one of the highest totals in recent memory, a 10 1/2 or 11 on this game. Expect to see a higher scoring game on Tuesday. Play the OVER. |
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07-11-21 | Suns v. Bucks -175 | 100-120 | Win | 100 | 42 h 26 m | Show | |
Game three of the NBA Championships moves to Milwaukee as the Bucks are down 0-2 after a couple of double digit losses in Phoenix. The Bucks have their collective backs up against the wall here as they can ill afford to go down 0-3 here tonight. The Bucks got Giannas back for game two but that didn't help much as they still couldn't solve the Suns. Now they return home and that means a must win here tonight. The Bucks have been good at home, covering four of their last five overall and eight of their last 10 vs a team with a winning straight up record. The Bucks are 3.5 or 4 point favorites here tonight, I have decided to lay the money line with the Bucks. I do look for them to win, but it could be very, very close. Play Milwaukee money line. |
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07-11-21 | Suns v. Bucks UNDER 222.5 | 100-120 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
Game three of the NBA Championships moves to Milwaukee as the Bucks are down 0-2 after a couple of double digit losses in Phoenix. The Bucks have their collective backs up against the wall here as they can ill afford to go down 0-3 here tonight. The Bucks got Giannas back for game two but that didn't help much as they still couldn't solve the Suns. Now they return home and that means a must win here tonight. The Bucks are 3-7 Ov/Un in their last 10 home games. They are also 2-6-1 O/U/P in their last nine playoff games as a favorite. Five of the last seven meetings between these teams in Milwaukee have gone UNDER. That's what I'm taking tonight. UNDER. |
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07-11-21 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -227 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Dodgers scored 22 runs on Saturday against this Arizona team. The D'backs likely used everyone in the pen and that is bad news for today. Dodgers to big a favorite to lay by themselves, but they are part of my 3-team MLB parlay. |
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07-11-21 | Rockies v. Padres -176 | 3-1 | Loss | -176 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
It's a 3-team race in the NL West as the Padres right now are that third team in third place. The Padres continue to be a big hitting team and today should have little issue with this poor Rockies team. Play San Diego as part of my 3-team Sunday MLB parlay. |
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07-11-21 | Nationals v. Giants -193 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
Giants holding onto a slim lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Giants are a big favorite here today but I'm going to include them as part of my 3 team baseball parlay. |
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07-11-21 | England v. Italy +0.25 | 1-1 | Win | 50 | 4 h 21 m | Show | |
It's the final of the 2020 EURO Futbal championship as Italy takes on England for the title. Home advantage here today to England as this game will be played in Wembley Stadium. Italy got here via a penalty shootout with Spain. England was tied with Denmark, 1-1 after regulation and that game too 120 minutes of play for England to come out on top, 2-1. England hasn't played in a major tournament final for 55 years. Italy bring a 33-game unbeaten streak into today's contest and a +76-goal differential. England had five clean sheets in a row before Denmark broke that streak early in their semifinal game. That's a testament to this English defense, which has been great. I expect to see a close, low scoring game. I'll take Italy plus the half goal and lay the small price. Play Italy +.5 or +1/4 goals |
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07-11-21 | England v. Italy UNDER 2 | 1-1 | Push | 0 | 4 h 21 m | Show | |
It's the final of the 2020 EURO Futbal championship as Italy takes on England for the title. Home advantage here today to England as this game will be played in Wembley Stadium. Italy got here via a penalty shootout with Spain. England was tied with Denmark, 1-1 after regulation and that game too 120 minutes of play for England to come out on top, 2-1. England hasn't played in a major tournament final for 55 years. Italy bring a 33-game unbeaten streak into today's contest and a +76-goal differential. England had five clean sheets in a row before Denmark broke that streak early in their semifinal game. That's a testament to this English defense, which has been great. I see this game being tied at the end of regulation, possibly 0-0! I don't believe these two teams will put three goals on the board in regulation to get this game over. I will take the UNDER and look for a close, hard fought contest. PLAY UNDER. |
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07-11-21 | Reds v. Brewers UNDER 7 | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
NL Central contest here today between division leading Milwaukee Brewers and 2nd place Cincinnati Reds. The Reds trail Milwaukee by 5-games. They closed the gap by winning two straight games and eight of their last 10 while the Brewers are just 5-5 over their last 10 games. Luis Castillo goes today for the Reds. Castillo is just 3-10 on the season with a 4.81 ERA. However, he's pitched much better of late, posting a 2-2 record and 2.00 and 0.956 WHIP over his last seven starts. In fact, he has not allowed more than three runs in any of those starts. Brandon Woodruff will toe the rubber today for the Brewers. Woodruff is 7-4 in his 17 starts with a nifty 2.10 ERA and 0.783 WHIP. Both these pitchers have been very good and I'm taking the UNDER today. Play UNDER. |
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07-11-21 | Sun v. Liberty +8.5 | 71-54 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 23 m | Show | |
The Connecticut Sun sit in third place in the WNBA standings with a 13-6 record, just 1.5-games back of the Seattle Storm. The Sun have been very good at home, 8-1 on the season, but just average (5-5) on the road. They will face the 6th place NY Liberty, who are 10-10 on the season. The Sun are just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Liberty are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Sun at New York. I'll take the points with the home team here today. Take NY Liberty. |
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07-11-21 | Aces v. Wings +3 | 95-79 | Loss | -104 | 2 h 22 m | Show | |
Las Vegas Aces in 2nd place in the WNBA Standings with a 14-6 overall record. They are one-game back of the Seattle Storm. The Aces have lost two straight games but have won seven of their last 10. The Aces aren't the best road team at covering spreads, going 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight as a road favorite. The Dallas Wings are in 8th place with a 9-11 record. They have also lost two-straight games. The Wings are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a underdog. I'll take the points at home here with the Wings. |
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07-10-21 | Yankees v. Astros -104 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -104 | 18 h 31 m | Show |
The New York Yankees took game one of their series with the Houston Astros on Friday, 4-0. Even with that win, the Yankees are just 5-5 their last 10 games and 9-games back of the Red Sox in the AL East. The Astros have dropped two straight, but still maintain a 4.5-game lead in the NL West over the Oakland A's. The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole here today who is 8-4 on the season with a 2.91 ERA. However, he has struggled a bit over his last seven starts with just a 2-2 record and 4.69 ERA. Zack Greinke will start for the Astros with a 8-2 record and 3.64 ERA. He's 4-0 with a 3.15 ERA over his last seven starts. Two veteran, top line starters here today, but I'll take the Astros in this one. Play Houston. |
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07-10-21 | Phillies v. Red Sox -156 | 11-2 | Loss | -156 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
The Boston Red Sox have won seven of their last 10 games and are 2.5 games out in front in the AL East over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox will take on NL East foe Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are in 3rd in the NL East with a 42-44 record. The Phillies will start Matt Moore today. Moore is 0-1 in his five starts with a 6.30 ERA. The Red Sox will start Martin Perez with his 7-4 record in his 17 starts. Perez has a 3.89 ERA and has allowed just four runs over his four start. Take the Red Sox today. |
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07-10-21 | Nationals v. Giants -1.5 | 4-10 | Win | 100 | 5 h 27 m | Show | |
The Giants have won two straight games and extended the NL West lead over the Dodgers to 2-games. The Giants will start Anthony Desclafani today who is 9-3 with a 2.84 ERA. He's been even better his last seven starts with a 1.99 ERA and 5-1 record. The Nationals are in 4th place in the NL East with a 42-45 record. They have lost two straight and seven of their last 10 games. Veteran Jon Lester will start today with a 2-3 record and 5.34 ERA this season. The Giants should take this game as Lester is on the downside of his career. Play Giants -1.5 runs. |
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07-09-21 | Nationals v. Giants -143 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
Total collapse of the Washington Bullpen last night in San Diego. The Nationals jumped out to a 8-0 lead and then gave it all away to lose 8-9 in the 9th inning. They used about every reliever they had in the bullpen last night. Now they have to go to 1st place San Francisco to play the Giants. Paolo Espino is 2-1 for the Nats with a 2.41 ERA, but he doesn't have enough starts yet to know if he's that good or just has been fortunate. Logan Webb will start for the Giants with a 4-3 record and a 3.94 ERA. He's allowed just two total runs over his last three starts (17 innings). Have to side with Giants here against what should be a depleted Nats bullpen. Play the Giants. |
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07-09-21 | Yankees v. Astros -130 | 4-0 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
The New York Yankees are tumbling in the AL East, now 9-games back of the Boston Red Sox. They lost yesterday and are 4-6 over their last 10 games. They also have a -3 run differential on the season. Meanwhile, Houston has been getting better, now opening up a 4.5-game lead in the AL West over the Oakland A's. The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes. Cortes is only making his 2nd start of the season. His first went just 3 1/3 innings and he allowed two hits and one run. Expect something similar here today as he likely won't go much past the third inning. The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi, who is 3-3 in his nine starts with a 4.10 ERA. He's been better of late, allowing just a 2.43 ERA and a 3-1 record over his last seven starts. I'll take the Astros at home over a Yankee team that is struggling. Play Houston. |
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07-09-21 | Braves v. Marlins +121 | Top | 5-0 | Loss | -100 | 20 h 41 m | Show |
The Miami Marlins lost to the Dodgers on Thursday to finish out their series with LA, 1-6. Still, the Marlins took three of four from the Dodgers but are still in last place in the NL East with a 38-48 record. The Atlanta Braves had Thursday off as they open this series in Miami on Friday. The Braves are in 3rd in the East with a 42-44 record. Surprisingly, the Marlins though in last, have the best run differential in the division at +20! The Braves will start Charlie Morton who is 7-3 in his 17 starts. Marton has a 3.82 ERA and a 1.130 WHIP. The Marlins will counter with Zach Thomson who is 2-2 in five starts with a nice 2.63 ERA and even better 1.64 home ERA. Morton has been very good though his record doesn't reflect his hart work. I'm taking Miami as a home dog with a good pitcher on the mound. Play Miami. |
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07-08-21 | Nationals +134 v. Padres | 8-9 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 9 m | Show | |
Washington has climbed to 2nd in the NL East with a 42-43 record, now just 4-games back of the Mets. Max Scherzer gets the start today with a 7-4 record in his 16 starts. He has a very nice 2.10 ERA and has been better of late, posting a 1.89 ERA over his last 7 starts. The Padres are just 5-5 over their last 10 games and have fallen into 3rd in the NL West, 4.5 games back of the Giants. Yu Darvish will to the rubber tonight. Darvish is 7-3 in his 17 starts with a 2.65 ERA. However, he's only 2-2 in his last seven starts with a 4.02 ERA. Scherzer is too good to pass on this dog price with him and the Nationals. Play Washington. |
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07-08-21 | Tigers v. Twins OVER 9.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
The Detroit Tigers have won seven of their last 10 games and climbed past KC into 3rd in the AL Central, though they are still 11.5-games back of the White Sox. The Twins remain in last in the division after losing their last two games and seven of the last 10. They are now 15.5-games out of 1st place. Tarik Skubal starts for the Tigers tonight. Skubal is 5-6 on the season with a 4.44 ERA and slightly worse 5.67 road ERA. JA Happ will toe the rubber for the Twins. Happ is 4-4 on the season with a 6.09 ERA and has a 6.88 ERA over his last seven games. Both pitchers coming off poor starts and as such I'm taking the over here tonight. Play OVER. |
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07-07-21 | Canadiens v. Lightning -225 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Game 5 here in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. The Tampa Bay Lightning are up 3-1 and came within an OT of sweeping the Canadiens. Montreal took game 4, 3-2 in OT but are just delaying the inevitable. The Lightning have outplayed them all series long and while I give the Canadiens credit for not rolling over in game four, this is the end of the line for them here tonight. The price is a bit high, but I'm going to lay it since I believe Tampa Bay will have little trouble tonight winning their 2nd straight Stanley Cup Championship. Play Tampa Bay. |
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07-07-21 | A's v. Astros -147 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros look to extend their win streak to six games here tonight vs the A's. The Astros took over first place from the A's and have now opened up a 4.5-game lead in the AL West. The A's have lost two straight and seven of their last 10 games to drop to second in the division. Sean Manaea will start for the A's tonight. Manaea is 6-5 in his 17 starts with a 3.13 ERA. Luis Garcia will start for the Astros. Garcia is 6-4 in his 14 starts with a 3.1 ERA. He's been even better at home with a 2.52 ERA. Astros playing very well and while these pitchers are evenly matched, the teams are going in opposite directions right now. Play Houston. |
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07-07-21 | Denmark +0.5 v. England | 1-1 | Win | 120 | 5 h 3 m | Show | |
The semifinals of Euro 2020 here has Denmark taking on England for the right to play Italy for the Championship. England has had an easy time getting to this point in the tournament and easily took care of the Ukraine in the quarterfinals. England is 4-0-1 in the tournament thus far. Denmark lost their opening match to Finland, but has risen to the cause since by scoring 10 goals over their last three matches. England has a huge advantage by playing at home here today. No wonder then why the line has Denmark at +4.15 on the money line. England has held their last three opponents to no goals and scored six times themselves. So this game will have the Denmark hot offense against this England defense. Denmark has the 2nd most goals in the tournament. Should be a great game and if Denmark can get a lead, they have a great chance to win. I'll take the Danes on the goal line at +.5 and +1.30. Play Denmark. |
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07-06-21 | Cardinals v. Giants UNDER 8.5 | 6-5 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
The St Louis Cardinals have dropped to 4th in the NL Central with a 42-43 record, now 9-games back of the Brewers. The Cardinals won yesterday and have won six of their last 10 games but still have a -39 run differential this season. The Giants cling to a slim 1/2-game lead over the Dodgers as both clubs lost last night. The Giants are 53-31 and have a run differential of +104 runs. Adam Wainwright will start today for the red birds. Wainwright is 6-5 in his 16 starts with a 3.49 ERA and worse 5.35 road ERA. However, he has been pitching well of late, posting a 4-1 record and 2.93 ERA over his last seven starts. Johnny Cueto will start for the Giants. Cueto is 6-4 in his 13 starts with a 4.00 ERA. At home he's been good, posting a 5-2 record and 2.81 ERA. Both pitchers do well in their current spots and I look for a lower scoring contest here tonight. Play UNDER. |
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07-06-21 | Bucks v. Suns OVER 218.5 | Top | 105-118 | Win | 100 | 22 h 30 m | Show |
Game one of the NBA Finals has the Milwaukee Bucks facing off against the Phoenix Suns. The main news for Bucks fans is the health of start player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who hasn't played since game 4 of the Atlanta Hawks series. Currently, Antetokounmpo, is listed as "doubtful" in the injury report with his knee issues. Even without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks won the final two games of their series with the Hawks. The Suns look to be healthy as guard Chris Paul is probable with a hand injury. Milwaukee makes its first NBA finals appearance since 1974 and the Suns since 1993. I'll be looking at the over here tonight. Even though the Suns are considered a very good defensive team, they are 14-6 O/U in their last 20 games as a favorite. The Bucks are 16-5-1 O/U/P their last 22 games against a team with a winning straight-up record. The last four meetings between these clubs have seen all four go over. And, the last five in Phoenix has seen four of the five go over. Tonight, take the OVER. |
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07-06-21 | Spain v. Italy +154 | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 26 m | Show | |
Two of the world's best meet here on Tuesday in the 2020 Euro semi-finals as Italy takes on Spain. The winner of this game will head to the Euro Finals. Italy had a huge win over the world's top ranked team in Belgium, 2-1. The Italians have now run their unbeaten streak to 32 games. Italy has one of the best defenses, evidenced by holding offensive powerhouse Belgium to just a single goal. You have to go back to 2018 vs Portugal for Italy's last loss. Meanwhile, it's been a bumpy road here for Spain. They had to go to extra time in the round of 16 to defeat Croatia and then penalty kicks in the round of eight. Spain finished the group play 1-0-2, having opened with two draws and then a win. That makes them 7-0-3 over their last 10 games while Italy is 10-0 in their last 10. This looks to be another nail biter, but Italy looks like a team determined to get to the finals. Play Italy. |
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07-05-21 | Lightning v. Canadiens UNDER 5 | 2-3 | Push | 0 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
The only thing left in this year's Stanley Cup finals is whether it's tonight or the next game before Tampa defends it's Stanley Cup Championship. The Lightning are up 3-0 and look unstoppable, even by Canadien goalie Carey Price. Goalie Andrei Vasilevsky has been amazing with a 15-6 record in the playoffs and a 1.94 GAA average. He's been even better against Montreal with a 3-0 record and 1.67 GAA. The only question is whether Montreal will play for some pride here in game four or pack it in. The total is still at 5.0 here tonight despite some high scores by the Lightning. I have no doubt that the Lightning can keep the Candiens scoring down. I'm going to hope that Price plays like he did in the Vegas series here tonight and take the UNDER. |
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07-05-21 | Lightning -152 v. Canadiens | 2-3 | Loss | -152 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
The only thing left in this year's Stanley Cup finals is whether it's tonight or the next game before Tampa defends it's Stanley Cup Championship. The Lightning are up 3-0 and look unstoppable, even by Canadien goalie Carey Price. Goalie Andrei Vasilevsky has been amazing with a 15-6 record in the playoffs and a 1.94 GAA average. He's been even better against Montreal with a 3-0 record and 1.67 GAA. The only question is whether Montreal will play for some pride here in game four or pack it in. I believe they are done, they haven't cracked this Lightning team yet and won't do so here on Monday night either. Take the Lightning in a 4-0 sweep. |
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07-05-21 | Reds v. Royals -117 | 6-2 | Loss | -117 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Interleague action here today has the Kansas City Royals hosting the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds are in 2nd place in the NL Central, 7-games back of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds have won four straight games and six of their last 10. The Royals are in 4th place in the AL Central with a 35-48 record. They are 14-games back of the White Sox and are just 2-8 their last 10 games. Victor Gutierrez starts tonight for the Reds. Gutierrez is 3-3 in his seven starts with a 4.93 ERA. The Royals will turn to Mike Minor. Minor is 6-6 in his 17 starts with a 5.32 ERA and slightly worse 5.57 ERA at home. Minor has allowed 14 runs over his last 10 innings of work. Neither pitcher doing all that well as both are having mediocre seasons. I'll take the Royals at home today. Play Kansas City. |
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07-04-21 | Cardinals v. Rockies -153 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 42 m | Show |
The Colorado Rockies definitely not having the kind of season they expected when this campaign started. The Rockies are 17-games back in the tough NL West division with only Arizona worse. They face the St Louis Cardinals today. The Cards are in 4th in the NL Central, 10-games back of the Brewers. The NL Central is being dominated by the Brewers, who are 8-games ahead of the next team (Reds). Carlos Martinez starts for the Redbirds today. Martinez is 4-9 in his 15 starts with a 6.15 ERA and and even worse 7.08 road ERA. German Marquez will start for the Rockies with his 7-6 record in 17 starts. Marquez has been very good of late, allowing just one run and four total hits over his last three starts (23 innings) for three straight wins. I like Marquez again here today. Play Colorado. |
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07-04-21 | Twins v. Royals OVER 10 | 6-2 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 24 m | Show | |
AL Central matchup here today as the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins. The Royals are in 4th in the division with a 35-47 record and while they have won two straight, that is on the heels of a 8-game losing streak. The Twins are in last in the division with a 33-48 record and have lost five straight and seven of their last 10 games. Kenta Maeda starts for the Twins with a 3-3 record in his 12 starts and a 5.72 ERA and 6.29 road ERA. Brad Keller will toe the rubber for the Royals. Keller is 6-8 in his 17 starts with a 6.67 ERA and 7.97 home ERA. Neither pitcher should be around long in this one. Look for lots of runs. Play the OVER. |
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07-04-21 | Astros -139 v. Indians | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 2 h 42 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros have won three straight games and opened up a 3.5-game lead in the AL West division over the Oakland A's. The Cleveland Indians are in 2nd in the AL Central, now six games back thanks to a 5-game losing streak and losing eight of their last 10 games. Zack Greinke starts today for the Astros. Greinke is 8-2 in his 17 starts with a 3.65 ERA and 2.06 road ERA. Cal Quantrill will start for the Tribe with his 0-1 record in six starts. Quantrill has a lofty 7.06 ERA and has allowed 10 runs over his last 7 2/3 innings of work. Astros continue their streak here today. Play Houston. |
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07-04-21 | Padres v. Phillies +126 | 11-1 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 36 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres have dropped back to 4.5-games behind the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. The Padres have lost three straight games. The Phillies have won two straight games and are four back of the NY Mets in the NL East. The Mets are the only team in the East with a winning record. The Padres will start Blake Snell who has a 5.29 ERA this season. Snell has been great at home, posting a 3-0 record in his seven starts with a 1.43 ERA. However, on the road that number is 0-3 with a 10.36 ERA. The Phillies will start Vincent Velasquez who is 3-2 in his 12 starts with a 3.99 ERA. Valasquez is coming off a very nice start, allowing no runs and just two hits over seven innings vs the Marlins. Have to take the Phils here today as Snell has been horrible on the road for the Padres. Take Philadelphia. |
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07-04-21 | Padres v. Phillies OVER 9 | 11-1 | Win | 100 | 1 h 30 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres have dropped back to 4.5-games behind the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. The Padres have lost three straight games. The Phillies have won two straight games and are four back of the NY Mets in the NL East. The Mets are the only team in the East with a winning record. The Padres will start Blake Snell who has a 5.29 ERA this season. Snell has been great at home, posting a 3-0 record in his seven starts with a 1.43 ERA. However, on the road that number is 0-3 with a 10.36 ERA. The Phillies will start Vincent Velasquez who is 3-2 in his 12 starts with a 3.99 ERA. Valasquez is coming off a very nice start, allowing no runs and just two hits over seven innings vs the Marlins. The way Snell has pitched on the road I look for lots of runs in this game. Play the OVER. |
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07-03-21 | Bucks v. Hawks -127 | Top | 118-107 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Game 6 here on Saturday has the Milwaukee Bucks looking for that series clinching win today that will send them to the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Hawks look to overcome their game 5 blowout loss and even this series at 3-3. The Bucks could be without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Atlanta could also be without their star in Trae Young. Atlanta was one of the best home teams vs the spread this year, going 27-16. Tonight they need little more than a straight up win. With both teams' stars in question, the Hawks need this game if they are to stay alive. I'll take the Hawks, but I'm taking them on the Money Line and laying the small price. Play Atlanta Hawks Money Line. |
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07-03-21 | White Sox -117 v. Tigers | 5-11 | Loss | -117 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
The Chicago White Sox have opened up a 6-game lead in the AL Central over the Cleveland Indians. This is thanks to a 5-game winning streak by the Sox. The Detroit Tigers are 3rd in the conference, 13.5-games back of the White Sox. The Sox will start Dallas Keuchel today. Keuchel is 6-2 in his 15 starts this season with a 3.87 ERA. He's allowed more than three earned runs just one time in his last seven starts. The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the hill today. Skubal is 4-6 in his 14 starts with a 4.13 ERA and slightly better 3.20 ERA at home. Skubal has not allowed more than three earned runs in any of his last seven starts. Both pitchers are good, but the Sox hold all the other edges. I'll stick with the team on a hot win streak. Play Chicago. |
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07-03-21 | Mystics +2 v. Liberty | 79-82 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 16 m | Show | |
The Washington Mystics currently sit in 9th place in the WNBA with a 7-9 record. They are riding a 3-game losing streak as they travel to New York to take on the Liberty. The NY Liberty are in 7th place with a 8-9 record and are 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Mystics have done well as a dog, evidenced by their 10-4 ATS mark their last 14 games. The Liberty are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite and home favorite. Mystics have covered four of the last five meetings both overall and in New York. I'll take the Mystics plus the points today. |
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07-03-21 | Denmark +117 v. Czech Republic | 2-1 | Win | 117 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Baku is the site for this Euro Championship matchup between Denmark and Czech Republic. Denmark fresh off their 4-0 win over Wales while the Czechs got here via their win over Netherlands, 2-0. The Czech's only loss thus far was to England, 0-1. Denmark lost their opening game to Finland in a emotional game that saw Christian Eriksen collapse on the field around halftime. Denmark then dropped their second game to Belgium. But a 4-1 win over Russia got them into the next round based on goal differentials. Denmark has now won their last two Euro games and is 5-4-1 overall their last 10 competitions. Meanwhile, the Czechs are 2-1-1 in Euro play and 5-3-2 in their last 10 overall. If Denmark can match their play they did vs Wales, this will be a win for them today. I believe the Danes are the better team at this point and that's who I will be on today. Play Denmark. |
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07-02-21 | Lightning -128 v. Canadiens | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
The Montreal Canadiens backs are up against the wall as they play game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals here on Friday. The Habs lost games one and two at Tampa Bay, 1-5 and 1-3. The magic of Carey Price just hasn't been enough thus far. Now they face pretty much a do or die game three. The Habs can't afford to go down 0-3 in this series. However, they haven't been able to get past this Tampa team thus far. I'm going to take the Lightning here tonight as I look for a quick finals and second straight Stanley Cup title for Tampa Bay. Play Tampa Bay. |
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07-02-21 | Rays v. Blue Jays -118 | Top | 1-11 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays both fading away in the AL East as the Boston Red Sox have won seven straight games. The Sox now lead the Rays by 3.5 games and the Jays by 8.5 games. Both Tampa and Toronto come into this series starting tonight on losing streaks with the Rays losing three straight and the Jays two. Tampa will start Luis Patino tonight, making just his fourth start of the year and first since May 18th. Patino was 0-1 in those three starts with a 4.50 ERA and 10.81 ERA in his one away start. Toronto starts Alek Monoah who is 1-0 in his six starts with a 3.34 ERA and home 3.86 ERA. He's coming off a nice start on June 25th where he allowed Baltimore just four hits over six innings with no earned runs. Two young starters here tonight, both trying to get their teams back to winning. I'll take the home club tonight. Play Toronto. |
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07-02-21 | Italy +137 v. Belgium | 2-1 | Win | 137 | 3 h 15 m | Show | |
A pair of heavyweights go toe-to-toe here in the Elite 8 of the Euro 2020's as Italy takes on Belguim. Belgium is ranked the World's number one team and have not lost this year. Both teams are in great form with Belgium going 9-0-1 over their last 10 games and Italy at 10-0-0 in their last 10 games. Difficult game here with these two teams facing each other. I'm taking Italy only because Belgium is having some injury issues. I'll take the shot with Italy here today. |
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07-01-21 | Giants -136 v. Diamondbacks | 3-5 | Loss | -136 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
The San Francisco Giants saw their lead over the Dodgers in the NL West cut to just 1.5-games after losing all three games in LA. Now they turn to the worst team maybe in all of baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona is just 22-60 on the season and 29.5-games back of the Giants. They have also lost four straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Giants start Johnny Cueto tonight, who is 6-3 on the season with a 3.63 ERA. He's been slightly better at home with a 5-2 record and 2.81 ERA. Merrill Kelly will to the rubber for the D'backs. Kelly is 4-7 on the season with a 4.73 ERA and slightly worse 5.73 road ERA. This one can be billed as the Penthouse vs the Outhouse and for me, I prefer the Penthouse. Play San Francisco. |
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07-01-21 | Hawks +2 v. Bucks | 112-123 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
The NBA Eastern Conference finals have the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Atlanta Hawks. Game five here tonight sees this one all tied up at 2-2 after the Hawks took game four, 110-88. Now tonight the Bucks could be without their best player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was downgraded to doubtful tonight. Antetokounmpo averages 28.1 points per game. The Hawks could also miss their best player in Trae Young. Young is questionable tonight with an ankle injury. Bucks are still a favorite, though a slight 2-point chalk. For me, with Antetokounmpo likely out I'll have to take the few points with the Hawks. Play Atlanta. |
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06-30-21 | Suns v. Clippers +1 | Top | 130-103 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Game 6 of the Western Conference Championships tonight have the LA Clippers once again looking to stave off elimination and the Phoenix Suns trying to get to the NBA Finals. LA likes living on the edge, having trailed 1-3 in three straight playoff series. Yet again they won when down and forced another game. The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard again tonight, something they have had to learn to live with. Once again this should be a good defense contest. The Clippers have dominated on the glass and they will need to limit Phoenix 2nd chance shots again tonight. I am going to take the Clippers here tonight, even without Leonard. They seem to have a knack of making big comebacks and I'm looking for another here tonight. Play the Clippers. |
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06-30-21 | Angels +118 v. Yankees | 11-8 | Win | 118 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
The LA Angels take on the NY Yankees tonight and will start Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani not only has a nice 3-1 record with a 2.58 ERA, but he's hitting .278 on the season with 28 home runs. Ohtani makes a double threat for the Angels, something not really seen on this level since Babe Ruth. Ohtani homered twice in the house that Ruth built on Tuesday, making three round trippers at Yankee stadium over the last two days. Domingo German will try to stop the Angels today with a 4-5 record and 4.32 ERA. For me, getting the Angels as a small dog here with Ohtani on the hill and in the batter's box is good enough. Play the LA Angels. |
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06-29-21 | Giants +137 v. Dodgers | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
The Dodgers drew a game closer to the division leading Giants with a win over San Francisco last night, 3-2. The Giants now lead the Dodgers by 2.5 games in the NL West. The Giants will start Kevin Gausman tonight. Gausman is 8-1 in his 15 starts with a 1.49 ERA and 0.755 WHIP. Gausman has been even better on the road with a 5-1 record and 1.02 ERA. The Dodgers start Walker Beuhler tonight. Buehler is 7-1 on his 15 starts with a 2.51 ERA. Both these pitchers are outstanding and this should be a great matchup. Giants are a nice sized dog and they should be in this game until the end. I'll take the live dog with the Giants. Play San Francisco. |
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06-29-21 | Bucks v. Hawks UNDER 219 | Top | 88-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Game four of the Eastern Conference Championship tonight has the Atlanta Hawks with their backs against the wall after dropping the last two games. The Hawks took game one and then lost games two and three. They can even things tonight but may have to do so without their star player in Trae Young. Young has an ankle injury and is questionable for tonight's contest. The loss of Young could mean 25.3 points per game they have to make up for. The Bucks finally seem to be playing up to their potential the last few games. The Hawks have just 102 and 91 points in their last two games. Milwaukee is 1-5-1 O/U/P in their last seven games as a favorite. The Hawks are 1-6 O/U in their last seven overall. Can't see the Hawks getting many points here tonight if Young doesn't play. I'll take the UNDER. |
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06-29-21 | Padres v. Reds +131 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
The Cincinnati Reds are in third place in the NL Central, 6-games back of the Milwuakee Brewers. They take on the 3rd place NL West San Diego Padres tonight. The Padres were in first for a while, but have now dropped four games back of the Giants. The Padres start Blake Snell tonight. Snell is just 3-3 on the season with a 5.29 ERA. Snell has been great at home where he is 3-0 with a 1.43 ERA. However, on the road he's just 0-3 with a 10.36 ERA in his eight starts. The Reds will counter with Tony Santillan. Santillan is 1-1 in his three starts with a 3.29 ERA. Getting the Reds as a home dog here against a poor road pitcher in Snell is too much to pass on. Play Cincinnati. |
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06-29-21 | Marlins -109 v. Phillies | 3-4 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins are a bit of an enigma. They are in last place in the NL East, 8.5-games back of the NY Mets. Yet, they have the best run differential in the division at +17 runs. They will face a Philly team that is in 4th place in the division, 5-games back of the Mets. The Phillies will start Vincent Velasquez today who is 2-2 in his 11 starts with a 4.53 ERA. The Marlins start Trevor Rogers today. Rogers is 7-4 in his 15 starts with a 2.18 ERA and 2.01 road ERA. Marlins have some decent pitching, evidenced by their plus run differential. I'll take them here today. Play Miami. |
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06-29-21 | Sun -5.5 v. Mystics | 90-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Connecticut Sun are 10-5 on the season and in 3rd place. The Sun have won two straight games and have a +5.0 point differential. The Washington Mystics are in 9th place with a 7-7 record. The Mystics have lost two straight games and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. The Suns have been a very good road team, posting a 9-4-1 ATS record over their last 14 away contests. They are also 5-2 ATS their last seven games when installed as the favorite. Suns have all the edges in this one tonight. I'm taking the visitor. Play Connecticut Sun. |
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06-29-21 | Ukraine v. Sweden +146 | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 1 m | Show | |
Ukraine can thank Sweden for their even being in the 16 knockout round. It was Sweden's later winner in Group E play last week that helped push this Ukraine squad into this round. Sweden has been in fine form with a 2-0-1 group round in the Euros and a 7-0-2 record their last nine overall matches. Can't say the same for this Ukraine squad. Not only were they lucky to get here but they were just 1-2 in the group round. They are 4-4-1 overall their last nine games. Sweden just playing too well for this Ukraine team to handle. I look for an easy Sweden win. |
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06-28-21 | Giants +162 v. Dodgers | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
The San Francisco Giants have opened up a 3.5-game lead over the LA Dodgers in the NL West as these two hated rivals open a pivotal series here tonight at Chavez Ravine. The Giants start Anthony Desclafani who is 8-2 in his 15 starts with a 2.77 ERA. He's been very good on the road with a 4-1 record and 1.84 ERA. Trevor Bauer will start for the Dodgers with a 7-5 record in his 16 starts and a 2.57 ERA. Dodgers are a very big favorite here tonight. With Desclafani on the hill I see a lot of value with this dog. Play San Francisco. |
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06-28-21 | Clippers v. Suns OVER 212.5 | Top | 116-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show |
Game five here tonight from Phoenix as the Suns can wrap things up with a win as they lead 3-1. Kwahi Leonard will miss again tonight for the Clippers wit his knee injury. The last game was a very poor offensive showing by both teams as the final came in at 84-80 Phoenix. I already see oddsmaker and bettors pushing this total down to now around 212. Considering they have already had 220 totals, this is a big drop. For me, I'm looking for a return to normalcy tonight as both teams get back to some scoring. I'm going against the bettors and the oddsmaker here and taking the OVER. |
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06-28-21 | Cubs v. Brewers UNDER 7.5 | 4-14 | Loss | -117 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
The Cubs and Brewers are battling for the lead in the NL Central. The Cubs trail the Brewers by 3-games after losing three straight while the Brewers have won five straight. They hope to take a bite out of that lead here tonight. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs. Hendricks is 10-4 in his 15 starts with a 3.84 ERA. Hendricks has allowed no runs over his last 12 innings with 12 KO's and two BB's. The Brewers start Freddy Peralta who is 7-2 in his 14 starts with a 2.16 ERA and an even better 1.62 home ERA. Peralta has not allowed over two runs in any of his last eight starts. Looks like a low scoring game here on Monday. Play UNDER. |
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06-28-21 | Canadiens v. Lightning -1.5 | 1-5 | Win | 144 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Game one of the Stanley Cup finals has the Montreal Canadiens taking on the defending Cup Champions, Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning needed seven games to dispose of the NY Islanders, winning game seven 1-0. The Canadiens defeated the highly favored Vegas Golden Knights in six games, the last a OT win. In fact, three of the games in that series went to OT. The Canadiens rode the back of goalie Carey Price who saved them on many occasions and held one of the best offenses in the league in check. Price was brilliant between the pipes for the Habs. I will be taking the Lightning here in game one and laying the 1.5 goals. |
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06-27-21 | Bucks v. Hawks UNDER 224.5 | 113-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
After stealing game one against the Milwaukee bucks, the Atlanta Hawks had a horrid game two, losing 91-125. Now they return to their home court State Farm Arena for game three with the series tied 1-1. The Bucks put together a complete game two, something we haven't seen from them in these playoffs. Good news for the Hawks is that whether they lost by 1-point or 25-points, it's still just one loss and they are tied in the series. This is a key game for Atlanta as they need to stop the team they saw in game two. The Bucks are 2-6-1 O/U in their last nine games. Atlanta is 1-5 O/U in their last six games. And, the last seven meetings between these clubs has seen five go under. The Hawks don't want to get into a shootout here today. I'll take the UNDER. |
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06-27-21 | Bucks v. Hawks +4.5 | Top | 113-102 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
After stealing game one against the Milwaukee bucks, the Atlanta Hawks had a horrid game two, losing 91-125. Now they return to their home court State Farm Arena for game three with the series tied 1-1. The Bucks put together a complete game two, something we haven't seen from them in these playoffs. Good news for the Hawks is that whether they lost by 1-point or 25-points, it's still just one loss and they are tied in the series. This is a key game for Atlanta as they need to stop the team they saw in game two. Atlanta really needs this game as they have to put that last game behind them. Nate McMillan has this team playing well and I believe he will have them ready for a great effort here tonight. Getting 4.5 points is a nice bonus. Take the points with the home Hawks here tonight. |
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06-27-21 | Portugal v. Belgium +165 | 0-1 | Win | 165 | 3 h 59 m | Show | |
Belgium is the top rated team in the World and they proved it in the group stages with a perfect 3-0 record and also improved to 8-0-1 in their last nine overall competition matches. Portugal qualified behind France and Germany. This is a tough game here today. While Belgium is the best right now, they get a tough draw in a good Portugal team. Portugal was only 1-1-1 in their group stage. They are also 4-3-2 in their last nine overall games. Still, they have Cristiano Ronolado. Even if Portugal gets past Belgium here today, they still have France, Italy and Spain they will likely have to face. I'm taking Belgium here today as they have had the better overall form. |
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06-27-21 | Nationals v. Marlins UNDER 6.5 | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 36 m | Show | |
Reason: The Washington Nationals have climbed their way back into the NL East race, now in 2nd place just 5-game back of the Mets. The Marlins have won two straight, but they are still in last place with a 33-43 record. The Nats will start Max Scherzer today. Lots of trade rumors swirling around Scherzer, but you wonder if those will persist now that the Nats are back in the race for the division. Scherzer is 6-4 on the season with a 2.19 ERA. He's allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last nine starts. Miami will counter with Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is 4-6 in his 16 starts with a 2.84 ERA and slightly better 2.19 home ERA. Alcantara has allowed just three total runs over his last four starts (30 1/3 innings). He also goes deep into games, with at least eight inning pitched in four of his last six games. Should be a good pitchers duel here today. I'm taking UNDER. |
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06-27-21 | Phillies v. Mets UNDER 7.5 | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 36 m | Show | |
The NY Mets have opened up a 5-game lead in the NL East. They have done this despite winning just five of their last 10 games. The only team who has done better has been the Nationals and they have moved into 2nd place. The Phillies have dropped to fourth place in the division thanks to a 3-7 mark their last 10 games. Philly will turn to Zack Wheeler today to get things going. Wheeler is 5-4 in his 15 starts with a 2.36 ERA. He has a slightly better 2.04 road ERA and 2-2 record. Wheeler has been very consistent, allowing three runs or fewer in each of his last nine starts. The Mets turn to Marcus Stroman today. Stroman is 6-5 in his 15 starts with a 2.32 ERA. He's been better at home with a 1.96 ERA. Like Wheeler, Stroman has not allowed more than three runs in any of his last seven starts. Both pitchers are good and that should keep this one lower scoring. Play UNDER. |
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06-26-21 | Suns v. Clippers +1 | Top | 84-80 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
The Clippers look to even this series here tonight, trailing 1-2 in this best of seven Western Conference Championship. The Clippers lost games one and two at Phoenix and bounced back in game three with a win 106-92. The Clippers have covered two of their three with the Suns and six of their last seven games overall. It looks like the Clippers will once again be without Kawhi Leonard who is still nursing that knee injury. The Clippers proved last game they can win vs the Suns without Leonard in the lineup. I look for the Clippers to event he series here tonight. Play LA Clippers. |
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06-26-21 | Braves v. Reds OVER 9 | 1-4 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves have dropped to third place in the NL East, now 5-games back of the NY Mets. The Cincinnati Reds are in third place in the NL Central, five-games back of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves start Ian Anderson today. Anderson is 5-3 in his 14 starts with a 3.33 ERA. Luis Castillo will toe the rubber for the Reds. Castillo having a poor season at 2-10 in his 15 starts and a 5.61 ERA. Both these teams should get their good share of runs today. I'll take the OVER. |
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06-26-21 | Austria v. Italy -193 | 0-0 | Loss | -193 | 14 h 40 m | Show | |
Italy is one of the favorites to win this year's Euro's after going through the group stage unbeaten. In fact the Italian team has now won 11 games in a row and an undefeated streak of 30 games. They will face an Austria team making it's first ever knockout stage appearance. Austria was 2-1 in the group play and they are 4-4-1 overall their last nine matches. Odds really stack against Austria here against this Italian powerhouse team. Line is a bit stiff, but Italy is the play here. |
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06-26-21 | Denmark -111 v. Wales | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Wales and Denmark open the Knockout 16 play here on Saturday from Amstermam. Wales was second in group A play behind Italy. Denmark finished second to Belguim in Group B, despite losing their first two games. Wales lost to Italy in their final group match, 0-1. Denmark lost their opening game to Finland 0-1 and then to the top team in world, Belgium 1-2 before beating Russia 4-1 and advancing. Denmark became the first team in European Championship history to reach the knockout stage after having lost their first two group games. Denmark holds a 3-0 record in their last three competitions vs Wales. I'm taking the Denmark in this one. |
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06-25-21 | Hawks v. Bucks UNDER 225.5 | 91-125 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Game two of the Eastern Conference finals has the Hawks leading 1-0 after stealing game one in Milwaukee, 116-113. That also snapped a four game under streak for the Hawks. Ever since Nate McMillan took over as coach for the Hawks they have been an amazing team. Still, the oddsmaker gives them little respect here today as the line is once again 7 to 8 points on the Bucks. Trae Young was amazing in game one, hitting for 48-points. Milwaukee has also been a good under team in these playoffs, with a 2-5-1 O/U/P record in their last eight games. Tonight, all pressure is off the Hawks as they would gladly go back to Atlanta having taken at least one game. I'm going to stick with the trends between these teams as four of the last five in this series have gone UNDER. Play the Under tonight. |
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06-25-21 | Islanders v. Lightning -157 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
The NY Islanders forced a game seven here tonight in Tampa Bay after taking game six in OT, 3-2. The Islanders trailed 1-2, but tied the game late and then won in OT to get to this decisive game 7. The winner will take on the Montreal Canadiens who advanced after their six game series win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Tampa hasn't lost consecutive postseason games in over two years. They are 13-0 in the game following a playoff loss dating back to last year's title run. That includes their 8-0 rout of the Islanders in game five. Have to side here with the defending Stanley Cup Champions on their home ice that don't lose back-to-back playoff games. Play Tampa Bay. |
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06-24-21 | Suns v. Clippers +1.5 | 92-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
The Phoneix Suns look to put the LA Clippers on the edge of extinction in these playoffs with game 3 here tonight at the Staples Center. The Suns took games one and two in Phoenix. For the Clippers, this is just deja vu all over again. The Clippers have trailed 0-2 in both their previous playoff series. The problem this time is that Kawhi Leonard is out and that's a big difference. The Clippers just came up short in game two, losing 103-104 at Phoenix. The failure of the Suns to cover that game was their first non-cover in the last nine games. Tonight, the Suns welcome back Chris Paul, who had missed the previous games with Covid Protocols. Clips on the ropes here again tonight. Do they have another miracle comeback in them again? I think they have to put it all together tonight or they will be going home. Play LA Clippers. |
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06-24-21 | Nationals -110 v. Marlins | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals move up the NL East division continues as they not only have won four straight games, but nine of their last 10. They now are just 4-games back of division leading NY Mets. The Miami Marlins are last in the division with a 31-42 record and have lost three straight and seven of their last 10 games. The Nats will start Joe Ross today. Ross is only 3-7 on the season with a 4.54 ERA. He's a bit better on the road with a 2-4 record and 3.76 ERA. Ross saw his 14 inning scoreless streak come to an end last game as he lost at the Mets allowing five runs over five innings. Cody Poteet toes the rubber for the Marlins. Poteet is 2-2 in his six starts with a 3.90 ERA. For me, this game is about momentum. The Nationals have it and the Marlins don't. Play Washington. |
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06-23-21 | Hawks v. Bucks UNDER 226 | Top | 116-113 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
The Atlanta Hawks put a shock into Vegas Sports books with their win over No 1 Philly in their last series. Both teams won in seven games to advance to these Eastern Conference finals. The Bucks needed a thrilling OT win over the Nets to advance here tonight. The Atlanta Hawks have now defeated the top two defenses in the NBA. The Hawks are 35-15 S/U and 31-18-1 ATS since Nate McMillian took over as coach of Atlanta. The Bucks used a very good defense to shutdown one of the best offensive teams in the NBA in the Nets. Atlanta allowed just 101.5 ppg over their last four games and going well under the posted total. They should have little trouble holding this Milwaukee team down too. Take the UNDER. |
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06-23-21 | Lightning -145 v. Islanders | 2-3 | Loss | -145 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
The defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning looking all the part of a champion after demolishing the NY Islanders on Monday, 8-0. That humiliating defeat might have just been the daggar in the back to finish these Islanders. The Lightning are now just one game from returning to the Stanley Cup finals and after the last game I don't see much fight left in the Islanders. I'll lay the price here on the road with the Lightning. Play Tampa Bay. |
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06-23-21 | A's -135 v. Rangers | 3-5 | Loss | -135 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
The Oakland A's have dropped out of first place in the AL West, now trailing the Houston Astros by one game. The Astros have been red hot, winning 9 straight games. The A's have won seven of their last 10, but it wasn't enough to see them drop from the top spot. The A's look to get back to top dog with their game tonight at Texas. The Rangers are 2-8 over their last 10 games and are 19-games back of the Astros in the West. The A's will start James Kaprielian who is 4-1 on the season with a nice 2.84 ERA. Mike Foltynewicz starts for the Rangers. Foltynewicz is 1-7 in his 14 starts with a 5.59 ERA. Rangers slumping too much to play on them with a poor starter. I'll take Oakland here on Wednesday. |
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06-23-21 | France +116 v. Portugal | 2-2 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
Fine matchup here in the Final Group F meeting as France takes on Portugal. Reigning European Champion Portugal takes on 2016 runner up France here today. Portugal are not in the top two of the Group after a loss to Germany 2-4. Meanwhile, France is the top team in the group despite a 1-1 draw with Hungary. Portugal is 1-1 in their two Euro matches and 4-2-2 in their last eight matches overall. France is 1-0-1 in their two Euro games and 6-0-2 overall their last eight games. I'm taking France here today as they have been the better team of late. Portugal has the goal scoring power of Ronaldo, yet they will need some help if they lose here today. Play France. |
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06-23-21 | Nationals -103 v. Phillies | 13-12 | Win | 100 | 1 h 17 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals look to continue their surge as they go for their fourth straight win here today. The Nats have also won eight of their last 10 games. They are now just four games back of division leading NY Mets, as they are tie with Both Atlanta and Philly for 2nd place. The Philadelphia Phillies have lost two straight and now trail the Mets by four games. They are also in a dogfight with the Braves and Nationals, all three tied for 2nd place. The Nats will start Erick Fedde who is 4-4 on the season with a 3.33 ERA. Fedde has been excellent of late, allowing no runs over his last three starts (19 innings). The Phils will start Vincent Velasquez who is 2-2 on the season with a 4.18 ERA. I really like the way Fedde is pitching and the Nationals are hot. Play Washington. |
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06-22-21 | Rockies v. Mariners -150 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
The Colorado Rockies travel to the Northwest tonight to take on the Seattle Mariners. The Rockies are in 4th place in the NL West, 16.5-games behind division leading San Francisco. The Rockies look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight. They will do this with Kyle Freeland on the hill. Freeland is 0-2 in his five starts with a lofty 9.58 ERA and slightly better 9.00 ERA on the road. The Mariners are in 3rd place in the AL West, 7-games back of the Astros. The M's have won four straight. Chris Flexen will start tonight with a 6-3 record and 4.12 ERA. He's been better at home with a 4-2 record and 2.16 ERA. I'll take the M's at home tonight. Play Seattle. |
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06-22-21 | Clippers +5 v. Suns | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
The Clippers look to even their series tonight with the Phoenix Suns at 1-1 after dropping game one of the series, 114-120. Paul George did his part for the Clippers, hitting seven, 3-point shots for 34 total points. The Sun won despite playing without one of their stars in Chris Paul. The Clippers have covered four of their last five overall games while the Suns are 25-10 ATS at home their last 35 games. Kawhi Leonard remains out for the Clippers tonight as does Chris Paul for the Suns. I'll take the Clippers to bounce back here in game two tonight. Play Clippers. |
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06-22-21 | Blue Jays v. Marlins -119 | 2-1 | Loss | -119 | 6 h 23 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins are in last in the NL East, 8-games back of the first place Mets. The Marlins are coming off a loss to the Cubs, 0-2. However, they did take the series from Chicgao, two games to one, scoring 21 runs in their two wins. The Toronto Blue Jays have won two straight games, yet they are still 7-games back in the AL East. They will send Ross Stripling to the hill today. Stripling is 2-4 in his 10 starts with a 4.32 ERA. Sandy Alcantara will toe the rubber for the fish. Alacantara is 4-6 in his 15 starts with a very respectable 2.99 ERA and 2.38 home ERA. I'm going to take the Marlins here with a solid Alcantara on the hill. Play Miami. |
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06-22-21 | Scotland v. Croatia +151 | 1-3 | Win | 151 | 4 h 17 m | Show | |
Euro 2020 continues here on Tuesday in group D action. Both Scotland and Croatia have one point apiece thus far. Croatia had a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic while Scotland had a scoreless draw against England. Croatia needs win here today against Scotland and a England win over the Czech Republic if they hope to advance. Scotland still looking to score a goal in the Euro 2020. They have a loss and Draw thus far. Croatis has under-performed, but with their collective backs against the wall I look for them to come out on top here today. Play Croatia. |
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06-21-21 | Reds -111 v. Twins | Top | 5-7 | Loss | -111 | 20 h 55 m | Show |
The Cincinnati Reds hope that this new IL series starting today in Minnesota will break their 4-game losing streak. The Reds are now four games back of the Cubs and Brewers who are tied for 1st in the NL Central. The Reds were swept by the Padres in their four game series, including Sunday's loss 2-3. Meanwhile, the Twins have won four straight games, but still are 12.5-games back of the White Sox in the AL Central. The Reds start Tyler Mahle today. Mahle is 7-2 in his 14 starts with a nice 3.27 ERA. He's been even better on the road with a 5-1 record and 1.45 ERA. J.A. Happ starts for the Twins. Happ is 3-3 in his 12 starts with a lofty 6.12 ERA. Happ has allowed at least four runs in six of his last seven starts. I look for the Reds behind Mahle to get back in the win column today. Play Cincinnati. |
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06-20-21 | Hawks +7 v. 76ers | 103-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
The Sixers forced this game seven here on Sunday as they look to advance in the playoffs. The Sixer blew 18-point leads in back-to-back games so they have no one to blame but themselves. The Hawks blew a half time lead in game six or they wouldn't even need this game today. The Hawks now need a upset win on the road to advance. Star players on both teams are having up and down series from game to game. So who will show up today is the question. With the Sixers showing they have trouble holding big leads, I'll take the generous points with the Hawks here in game seven. Play Atlanta. |
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06-20-21 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Diamondbacks | 9-8 | Loss | -114 | 4 h 18 m | Show | |
The Dodgers are within 1.5 games of first place in the NL West after winning two straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Dodgers have the highest run differential in the National League at +102 runs. They face one the worst run differential team in the NL in the Arizona Diamondbacks at -1.06. The D'backs are done and we aren't even to the All-Star break yet. Arizona has lost 16 straight games and are 25.5 games back of the Giants. What else can you say about this Arizona team, they are just bad. The Dodgers are hot and I really don't care who they have on the mound today, I'll lay the run line in this one. Play LA -1.5 runs. |
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06-20-21 | Clippers v. Suns UNDER 220.5 | 114-120 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
Game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals has the Phoenix Suns hosting the LA Clippers. The Suns are the 2-seed while the Clippers are the 4-seed. LA needed to rally from a 0-2 deficit to beat Utah in seven games. And they did this without their star player in Kawhi Leonard who was out since game four of the Utah series. Both teams will be without their star players here today. Leonard will miss game one with that knee injury. Chris Paul will miss for the Suns as he sits out with Covid-19 protocols. Suns one of the best defensive teams in the NBA and without two big offensive weapons, I look for this game to go UNDER. |
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06-20-21 | White Sox v. Astros -144 | 2-8 | Win | 100 | 2 h 18 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros have climbed their way back into the AL West race with the Oakland A's. The Astros gained a game and are now just one-game back of Oakland thanks to a six-game winning streak by Houston. The Astros have the best run differential in baseball with a +106 number. Today they face the AL Central leading Chicago White Sox. The Sox hold a 3.5 game lead over the Cleveland Indians. The Sox start Dallas Keuchel today. Keuchel is 6-1 in his 14 starts with a 3.66 ERA. Houston counters with Lance McCullers who is 3-1 in his 10 starts with a 2.89 ERA. Both pitchers are good but I'm sticking with the red-hot Astros in this one. Play Houston. |
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06-19-21 | Brewers v. Rockies UNDER 10.5 | 6-5 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Brewers are just one game back of AL Central leading Chicago Cubs. They are this close despite losing five straight games. The Colorado Rockies have won five straight games, but still sit in 4th in the NL West 15.5-games back of the Giants. Adrian Houser starts today for the Brewers. Houser is only 4-5 but has a nice 3.77 ERA on the season. Houser has allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts. Austin Gomber toes the rubber for the Rockies today. Gomber is 6-5 on the season with a 3.54 ERA. He's been outstanding at home, going 3-1 with a 0.95 ERA. Expect a low scoring contest here tonight. Play UNDER. |
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06-19-21 | Bucks v. Nets -1.5 | 115-111 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
Game 7 here today between the Bucks and the Nets from Brooklyn. The Bucks staved off elimination at home in a game 6 blowout win, 104-89. The Nets won the first two games of this series and then have lost three of the last four games. However, the Nets have not lost at home and today they are just a 1 1/2 to 2 point favorite so they need to do little more than win. The Nets will have to win without one of their Big Three in the lineup. Kyrie Irving looks to miss this game with an ankle injury. Even without Irving, I like the Nets to hold home court and win the series today. Play Brooklyn. |
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06-19-21 | Lightning v. Islanders +115 | 2-3 | Win | 115 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
The Islanders opened this series with a hard fought win at Tampa Bay, 2-1. The Lightning then took game two on their home ice, 4-2. The venue shifted to the Islanders home ice where they lost 1-2. This whole series has been low scoring and I look for that to continue here today. I also look for the Islanders to get the win and even this series at 2-2. Look for a low scoring game and an Islanders win. Play NY Islanders. |
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06-19-21 | Phillies v. Giants -108 | 13-6 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 30 m | Show | |
The San Francisco Giants ran their win streak to five games and have won seven of their last 10 games. They still have a 2.5-game lead in the NL West over the Dodgers and the Padres have fallen six games back. The Phillies are in 2nd place in the NL East, 4.5-games back of the division leading Mets. The Phillies will start Aaron Nola here today. Nola has a 5-4 record and 3.69 ERA this season. He's a bit worse on the road with a 4.99 ERA. Alex Wood starts for the Giants. Wood is 6-3 with a 3.71 ERA. I'm sticking with the hot Giants and Wood here today. Play San Francisco. |