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05-12-23 | Padres +123 v. Dodgers | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
San Diego at LA Dodgers 10:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- These two combatants are expected to battle it out throughout the entire season for supremacy in the NL West. San Diego loaded up with big name players this season looking to challenge LA for the top spot. The Dodgers will send Dustin May (4-1, 2.68 ERA) who defeated the Padres six days ago and is 2-4 with a 3.44 ERA lifetime against San Diego. The Padres will send Blake Snell (1-5, 4.89) to the hill and he is 1-2 with a stellar 2.56 ERA in 10 starts against the Dodgers. Padres are 6-2 in their last eight games after a loss while the Dodgers are 1-6 on Fridays. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-12-23 | Knicks +6.5 v. Heat | Top | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- New York once again is facing elimination and and staved it off last time out as Jalen Brunson scored 38 points while RJ Barrett continues is hot playoff shooting scoring a high of 26points in Game five. Miami has played over their heads for the entire playoffs as Jimmy Butler is establishing his star status but he was held to a playoff low of 19 points last time out. The Knicks are 38-18-1 ATS on the road and 15-6-1 ATS after a straight-up win while the Heat have the series edge at home going 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Still, with what is a stake here keeps this one close. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-11-23 | Giants -126 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
San Francisco at Arizona 9:40 ET Giants over Diamondbacks- The Giants who are 4-games under .500 are not expected to become a playoff team as their talent level has slipped more than most realize. Arizona has finally become a threat after spending a decade in the bottom half of the NL. Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.01 ERA) ges the start for the Jints while rookie Tommy Henry (1-0, 5.17) will be making his fourth career start in a previous start he was knocked around by the Giants allowing five runs in 4.2 innings. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-11-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +2.5 | Top | 95-86 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Most of what I have been hearing is that Doc Rivers will be fired after the Celtics eliminate the 76ers from the playoffs. Well, I guess that has been put on hold for now as Philadelphia has shocked most that pay attention by taking the last two games from Boston since falling behind 2-1 in games. The force that Boston hs not be able to handle is MVP Joel Embiid who just does not want to return to Bean Town for a game 7. Joel too much for visitors. Take PHILADELPHIA ! |
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05-10-23 | Lakers +7.5 v. Warriors | 106-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Golden State 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Warriors- Things just do not look right for the defending champion Warriors as they now trail the Lakers 3-1 in the best of seven. Golden State has won 19 consecutive series against Western Competition since 2015 and have trailed 3-1 twice in that span. LA has the size and inside game to rattle Golden State especially if the Warriors are struggling from the outside. LA is 7-1 ATS in their last eight Conference Semifinal games and are 6-1vATS in the last seven meetings. Take the LAKERS!. |
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05-10-23 | Cardinals -109 v. Cubs | 4-10 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:10 ET Cardinals over Cubs- It is beginning to look like the Cardinals are starting to play Red-bird baseball and have won their last two and are looking for their first series sweep of the season against arch rival Chicago. The Cubs will start lefty Justin Steele (5-0, 1.24 ERA) who leads the NL in ERA and is 6-1 with a 1.24 ERA in his last 14 starts going back to last season. Jordan Montgomery (2-4, 3.29) has pitched well with little support as he has had six quality starts in seven outings. He is 4-0 lifetime against the Cubs with a stellar with a one-hitter and has thrown 22 consecutive scoreless innings against the baby bears. Cardinals are 39-16 in their last 55 games against left-handed starters. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-10-23 | Heat v. Knicks -3.5 | Top | 103-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- Right now the No. 8 seed in their eastern conference is ready to reach to NBA East finals with one more win in their next possible three games with New York. The Knicks have had one of the better seasons’ in what seems like decades but have fallen 3-of-4 to the more physical Heat. Miami’s defensive pressure has had the Knicks committed 52 turnovers in the series 13 more than the Heat. But, it is their rebounding that the Knicks have to improve on as Miami has controlled the boards. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-10-23 | Astros v. Angels +112 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
Houston at LA Angels 4:10 ET Angels over Astros- Houston who has yet to field a team at full strength have struggled this season so far and have lost three straight series. The Astros will start Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.54 ERA) who has not won in his last three starts but is 3-1 with a 2.59 ERA in eight appearances against the Angels. LA will start Griffin Canning (2-0, 5.31) who has won his last two starts. LA is 13-3 at home against teams with losing records and are 6-2 in their last eight games overall. Take ANGELS! |
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05-10-23 | Blue Jays v. Phillies +103 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 103 | 5 h 53 m | Show |
Toronto at Philadelphia 4:10 ET Phillies over Blue Jays- Philadelphia has won their last two games s following a six game losing streak and will send their best to the mound in Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.26 ERA). Toronto is use Kevin Gausman (2-3, 3.86) who is off his worst career start allowing eight runs on 10 hits against Boston last Thursday. The Blue Jays are just 2-5 in their last seven road games against a right-handed starter while the Phillies are 6-1 at home against right-handed starters. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-23 | Suns +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 102-118 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Phoenix at Denver 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- Five days ago we were hearing how Denver was ready to sweep the series or at least end it early after Chris Paul was sidelined with a groin injury. As those of you that have been a part of our saga that I am not a big Paul fan and believe that the Suns are better off than on when it comes to this perennial playoff loser. We all pretty much accept that role players are better at home than n the road during the playoffs and the Suns bench outscored the Nuggets bench 40-11. That is a lot to overcome just thinking home floor difference. Now, it is Denver that feels the pressure and they have not been here in a long time. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-09-23 | Cardinals +125 v. Cubs | 6-4 | Win | 125 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cardinals over Cubs- Can the Cardinals Jack Flaherty (2-4, 6.29 ERA) be any worse. One of the National League’s most effective starters having won 26 games while losing just 14 for a 65% winning average the last four seasons can not get anyone out even Aaron Hicks! He was bombed for 10 earned runs in his last outing against the Angels and has had very little control. Look for a turn around here. The Cardinals love beating their arch rivals and are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings including 12-4 at Chicago. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-09-23 | 76ers +7.5 v. Celtics | 115-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- I can not help myself, I know who the better team is and that individuals do not defeat teams but their is something about Joel Embiid and his desire to win, Yes, he wanted the MLP but he is a all around team player that wants to win first. After four game James Harden has been an aging washed up bum twice and an NBA superstar in the two other. As Lamont Cranston would say ‘Who knows which Harden will appear...’ (Even this is before my time). My bet is that the more confident and assertive James Harden show up as Embiid encourages a Harden that he believes is the key to victory. TAKE PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-23 | Blue Jays v. Phillies -132 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Toronto at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Phillies over Blue Jays- The inconsistent Blue Jays just swept three games from what was a hot Pittsburgh club outscoring the Pirates 22-3. Philadelphia once again is off to a slow start but as Bryce Harper returns so does the Phillies winning ways. Last year the MVP carried the Whiz-kids to the NL pennant and he is doing it again for the struggling club. Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.64 ERA) 0-2 with a 5.48 lifetime ERA against the Blue Jays will start for the home team and Alek Manoah (1-2, 4.71) who was a sensation last season in seven starts this year has 21 walks in just 36 innings.Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-08-23 | Warriors v. Lakers -2.5 | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Golden State at LA Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Warriors- Ya know, I love Steph Curry and believe that he is the greatest pure shooter that every played the game, but winning talks a certain balance and Golden State doesn’t have it. Be it the difference between their road record and home record is too great for a championship team. They were able to take the Kings down with their guile and experience but that is nit going to work here. If LeBron and A.D. can get any help from their role players they will be tough to beat. Lakers length and game in the paint has been too strong for the warriors to handle and I can see how that is going to change. Get used to it...LeBron is the key with his all around game. Tale LA LAKERS! |
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05-08-23 | Rangers v. Mariners -158 | 2-1 | Loss | -158 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Texas at Seattle 9:40 ET Mariners over Rangers- Seattle and Dallas are two cities that are getting to know each other a little better as the second year NHL Kraken are in a series battle with the Stars. This is the first time these two will be meeting this season and both will send hard throwing right-handers to the hill. Texas will start Jon Gray (1-1, 4.40 ERA) who is 1-2, with a 5.53 ERA in five career starts against the Mariners while Logan Gilbert (1-1, 4.01) is 2-0 with a 2.85 in seven lifetime appearances against the Rangers. The Mariners are 40-17 as hosts in the last 57 meetings. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-08-23 | Knicks +4.5 v. Heat | Top | 101-109 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- All the glitz and glamours that comes with winning in New York dies very fast when you play like the Knicks did in Game 3. Miami is having their best run of the season in the playoffs and are doing it without Tyler Herro their leading scorer and at times without Jimmy Butler and others and like a hot playoff goalie they just keep wining.The Knicks seem to be breaking down physically as Immanuel Quickey comes up a question and joins Josh Hart and a gimpy Julius Randle. But, the Knicks run deep and Tom Tribodeau will make adjustments if only they execute. Take NEW YORK |
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05-07-23 | Nuggets +2.5 v. Suns | Top | 124-129 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
Denver at Phoenix 8:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Suns- I was wondering if I believed that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker would once again score a combined 86 points (the same amount the entire Knicks scored in the game against the Heat yesterday) then you should back Phoenix. If you have any doubts and I have mine, then the choice should be easy. But, the result may not always be. Even in their Game 3 loss the Nuggets were still more impressive to me. Take DENVER! |
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05-07-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -104 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at San Diego 7:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- This is a big game for the Padres and not so much in the standings but in their heads. Los Angeles is 67-31in the last 98 meetings and treats San Diego like a red-headed step-child. but, this season the Padres are drawing a line in the sand and have powered up and look to over take the bullies from 90 miles north. Pitching match-up does not to the Padres today...take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-07-23 | Rangers v. Angels -115 | 16-8 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Texas at LA Angels 4:07 ET Angels over Rangers- Rubber match of a 3-game series as Texas evened the score with a 10-1 victory last night as Nathan Eovaldi once again threw eight shutout innings. The Rangers will start martin Perez (4-1, 2.41 ERA) and he has been their most consistent hurler and is 8-6 with a 3.87 ERA in 23 career appearances against the Angles. Other than the loss Saturday the Angels are playing better baseball and will send Jose Suarez (1-1, 7.89) to the hill and he is 3-0 with a 3.36 ERA lifetime against Texas. Take LA ANGELS! |
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05-07-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +3 | 115-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 3:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- James harden had fooled most of us with is 45-point Game 1 performance having many believing is past playoff failures were behind him. Not, so fast, even with Joel Embiid getting the MLP and very little pressure being on Harden he still failed once again to deliver. He was just 5-of-28 shooting the past tow games and I just can not believe that will continue. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-07-23 | A's -111 v. Royals | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -111 | 4 h 27 m | Show |
Oakland at Kansas City 2:10 ET A’s over Royals- There is no way that his Oakland team should ever be favored on the road even against the like of a club as weak as the Royals. These may be the two worst teams in MLB this season and the A’s have a chance to break the Mets 1962 record of 140 losses. But, they have found one bright spot and that is Mason Miller (0-1, 3.91 ERA) who in his only start in Triple-A pitched five perfect innings with 11 strikeouts before being call to the Show and last time out he pitched seven innings of no-hit ball against Seattle before being removed. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-06-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -116 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -116 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
L. A. Dodgers at San Diego 8:40 ET Padres over Dodgers- I love the pitching match-up although it may seem a bit one sided as the Dodgers Dustin May (3-1, 3.15 ERA) has allowed just 20 hits in 34.1 innings while The Padres Blake Snell (1-4, 5.28) has surrendered 33 hits in 28 innings wit an usually high 18 walks. But, San Diego has put the NL on notice and they are starting to hit as a team and are 5-1 at home and 4-0 against the NL West. Dodgers weakness is facing left-hander starters and are 2-6 in their last eight against southpaws. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-06-23 | Warriors v. Lakers -3 | 97-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 8:30 ET Lakers over Warriors- This is the match-up we wanted to see and at 1-1 this series will most likely go the full seven games. Golden State who got crushed in the paint in Game 1 make the adjustments needed to rout the Lakers in Game 2. This time around both clubs have made their changes and this should play close down to the final buzzer. It may be time to remember that the Warriors are just 17-36-1 ATS in their last 56 road games and the Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games Take LA LAKERS~ |
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05-06-23 | White Sox +107 v. Reds | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET White Sox over Redlegs- This is one of those ‘don’t worry about the horse being blind , just load the wagon’ games. I can not give you a legitimate reason that you should back the White Sox Mike Clevinger (2-2, 4.60 ERA) who has won just 12 games the past four years after going 38-18 with an ERA of 2.91 over three seasons 2017-19. But, the former Black Sox after losing 10 straight have won four of five and are playing with confidence. Take CHICAGO WITE SOX! |
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05-06-23 | Blue Jays -125 v. Pirates | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Toronto at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET Blue jays over Pirates- Is this the beginning of the end for the Pirates who are quickly reverting back to old habits again. Pittsburgh started the season 20-8 and there was a buzz starting to surround their sudden rise, but alas, they have now dropped five straight and are facing a team coming out of their own five-game losing streak. Toronto was lucky enough to be playing Pittsburgh to end their down turn and now send Jose Berrios (2-3, 5.29 ERA) who was racked by the Red Sox last time out giving up 11 hits in five innings. Blue jays are 6-0 in the last six meetings including 5-0 in the Steel City. The Pirates are 23-54 in their last 77 inter-league games. Take TORONTO! |
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05-06-23 | Knicks +4 v. Heat | Top | 86-105 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-05-23 | Nuggets v. Suns -4 | 114-121 | Win | 100 | 18 h 58 m | Show | |
Denver at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Nuggets- Oh, I have got to love it! Phoenix is down 2-0 in games and have not looked like they belonged on the same court as Denver. The Suns were rolling along in those oh so unimportant games after they acquired Kevin Durant and now that they are facing stiff playoff competition they are struggling. Even the club’s weakest link and constant thorn to winning in the playoffs is injured has been sidelined. But, often less is more and the Suns may be better of with Chris Paul out of the lineup. At home they realize that this game has to be won. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-05-23 | Astros v. Mariners -127 | 6-4 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Houston at Seattle 10:00 ET Mariners over Astros- Much more than we have seen is what has been expected from what we got from both of these clubs. Disappointing starts are common in a 162-game regular season and these two will get better as the season moves along. Houston will start Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.48 ERA) and on the bump for Seattle will be Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.82). The Mariners have started to put it together and have won their last four. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-05-23 | Dodgers v. Padres +100 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at San Diego 9:40 ET Padres over Dodgers- The two favorites from the NL West will meet for the first this year and it could not happen at a better time for San Diego. The Padres are putting the NL on notice as Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis are starting to assult the baseball and they have scored 37 runs in four wins in their last five games. LA enters this contest having won their last six games and will start veteran Clayton Kershaw (5-1, 1.89 ERA) and his mound opponent will be Yu Darviah (1-2, 3.60). Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-05-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +2 | 114-102 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 32 m | Show | |
Boston at Philadelphia 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Joel Embiid was back as we hoped in Game 2 and although he had five blocked shots he was more of a liability because of his lack of lateral movement. Philadelphia was crushed with a third quarter Celtics attack that put the game away to even the series. I do believe that Boston is the best team left in the east and so do the odds makers as they are favored on the road against the No. 3 seed. The Sixers are 31-12 SU and 26-12 ATS at home and the points here are a bonus as they are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-05-23 | White Sox +101 v. Reds | Top | 5-4 | Win | 101 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET White Sox over Reds- Chicago’s Lance Lynn (0-4, 7.16 ERA) has gone 11 seasons and has yet to have a losing season but things look pretty bleak as the White Sox has lost all six of his starts including his last time out when he allowed just three hits in 6.2 innings having entered the seventh with a no-hitter and left the game having surrendered just one run against Tampa Bay. Cincinnati will send Hunter Greene (0-1, 2.89) and last Saturday matched his season high of 10 strikeouts. The hard throwing right-hander has 40 strike outs in just 28 innings but has given up 29 hits. Sox are 13-4 in their last 17 inter-league road games while the reds are 11-31 in their last 42 games against right handed starters. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-04-23 | Lakers v. Warriors -5.5 | Top | 100-127 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors (-) over Lakers- I really did not expect too out of Step Curry and the Warriors after he scored 50 points in their Game 7 win over Sacramento. One thing that I did expect was for the champs to feel liberated as the Game 7 pressure was gone. The Lakers and Anthony Davis dominated the paint in Game One with 30 points and 23 rebounds and LA dominated at the free throw line making 29 to the Golden State had six. After those kind of numbers adjustments will be make by both the Warriors and the officials. Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 40-19-1 ATS in their last 60 home games . Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-04-23 | Braves v. Marlins -103 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 33 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 4:10- ET Marlins over Braves- As good as Atlanta looks this season they are having troubles keeping their rotation in tact and will be going with rookie Dylan Dodd (1-1, 7.71 ERA) who has been called back up from Triple-A to make this afternoon start. The Braves are already 5-1 against Miami this season but will face the Marlins best hurler in Jesus Luzardo (2-1, 3.48 ) and they are 5-1 as a team when he starts. Fish are also 5-0 at home in last five starts against left-handers and they are 9-4 at home in their last 13 games overall. Take MIAMI! |
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05-04-23 | Twins v. White Sox +115 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Twins- We have said it more time than can be counter and that is that baseball is a game of streaks...long streaks. The Chicago White Sox had lost 10 straight and have now turned things around (possibly) winning their last three. To me it does not matter who is pitching or what else is happening I will play on the White Sox until their current win streak ends. The fact that Minnesota is 17-38 in their last 55 road games does not hurt our cause either including 1-4 in their last five at Chicago. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX! |
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05-04-23 | Angels v. Cardinals -138 | 11-7 | Loss | -138 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
LA Angels at St. Louis 1:10 ET Cardinals over Angels- Los Angeles has won six of their last eight but don’t get too excited about them as they are MLB’s biggest impostors. They will start GriffIn Canning (1-0, 4.11 ERA) against St. Louis who has lost their last five games and 9 of 10. The Red Birds will start Jack Flatery (2-3, 3.94) who was banged around by the Dodgers in his last start surrendering dive runs, seven hits in 4.2 innings. I expect him to come back with a stellar effort here and for the Cardinals who are 5-1 inter-league play to win. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-03-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -7.5 | Top | 87-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Boston was beaten as a double-digit favorite in Game 1 of this series and they did it without Joel Embiid stepping on the court. They were able to win because James Harden picked up the slack matching his career playoff high by scoring 45 points. Boston dominated the inside game with Embiid missing and had a 66-42 advantage in points in the paint. I would actually feel better if Joel played but either way the Celtics should prevail here. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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05-03-23 | Twins v. White Sox -117 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET White Sox over Twins- After losing 10 straight game the White Sox have managed their longest win streak of the season by winning their second straight walk-off victory. Minnesota has called up Louie Varland (0-0, 4.50 ERA) from Triple-A who will be making the second start of this year while Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-1. 4.15) who is off his worst outing of the year. The Twins are 17-37 in their last 54 road games and are 2-6 in their last eight games in Chicago. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-03-23 | Guardians -120 v. Yankees | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Cleveland at New York 7:05 ET Guardians over Yankees- I have been saying it for years while Brian Cashman has been the Yankees GM that they are not built for the playoffs. Now, after playing decades in the weak AL East New York has some competition in the division and are currently in last place. The Bronx Bombers are shooting with pop guns at the plate as their power hitters have been sidelined with both Arron Judge and Mike Stanton inactive. The former Tribes-mens will start Justin Beiber (2-1, 3.11 ERA) and his mound opponent is one of the Yankees weakest links in Clarke Schmidt (0-3, 6.84) who has yet to post a quality start. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-02-23 | Diamondbacks -141 v. Rangers | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -141 | 17 h 37 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 8:05 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- Okay, well Arizona is much better than any recent seasons and so is Texas. The Rangers who are 11-5 at home scored 15 runs against the Yankees Sunday and are now an underdog to the D’Backs. Arizona is starting Zac Gallen (4-1, 2.15 ERA) and have won four of their last six while Gallen has gone four starts without allowing a run covering 28 innings and four wins. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.91) to the hill and he has struggled with his control this season and is 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA against Arizona. Snakes are off a 10-4 loss at Colorado and are 10-3 following a loss. Take ARIZONA! |
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05-02-23 | Heat v. Knicks -6.5 | Top | 105-111 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- The Heat are red-hot and Jimmy Butler is on fire. He is scoring at a rate that he has never displayed before. New York had an early double digit early lead and lead by five points at the half and that is all is wrote for the Knicks. New York was without Julius Randle but it was butler that was the difference in Game One as he has been throughout the playoffs. Although Miami won the last meeting they were 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings and they are just 10-28-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-01-23 | 76ers v. Celtics -9 | Top | 119-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over 76ers- Of course the question here is can Philadelphia play well enough to win or even cover without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Coach Doc Rivers has said that he mostly will miss at least Game 1 of this series. Boston is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings including last time out when the 76ers won but did not cover as Embiid posted 52 points. if Joel can have an unbelievable night and still not get the money I can not see how they can stay with Boston without him. Sixers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 trips to Beantown and Celts are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take BOSTON! |
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05-01-23 | Blue Jays v. Red Sox +142 | 5-6 | Win | 142 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Blue Jays- Boston starting pitcher Cory Kluber (1-4, 6.75 ERA) believe it or not ( I find it hard to believe) that he is in his 14th major league season and that he was a 20-game winner five years ago. Since reaching that milestone Kluber has won just 18 games. One of those wins was i his most recent start as he shut down the high scoring Orioles. Jose Berrios (2-3, 4.71) the Toronto starter has had eight straight winning seasons five of which happened while a member of the Twins. The Blue Jays won 16 of 19 meetings last season and the Red Sox know this a division team that they must beat. Take BOSTON ! |
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04-30-23 | Warriors +1.5 v. Kings | Top | 120-100 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Golden State at Sacramento 3:30 ET Warriors over Kings- This one is simple...are you willing to play against Steph Curry is a game of this significance and I am not! Golden State slept-walked though their last encounter not playing with the urgency that the Kings put out. Are the Warriors good enough to turn it on against a team that has outplayed them all season. It was thought that the defending champs would only have to win once on the road to win this series but now it must happen twice in-a-row. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points and the Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-30-23 | Yankees -115 v. Rangers | Top | 2-15 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 3 m | Show |
New York at Texas 2:35 ET Yankees over Rangers- new York is looking to gain a split of this four-game series after dropping the last two scoring just two runs in the last two and only six for the three games. Yankee bats have gone silent with Judge and Stanton sidelined but, today they will send their most effective starter over the past two seasons and that is Nestor Cortes (3-1, 3.49 ERA) who has allowed three runs or less in 17 consecutive starts. Martin Perez (3-1, 2.60) gets the nod for Texas and the left-hander is just 2-5 with a 5.80 ERA in 11 starts against the Yankees. Bombers are 9-4 after a loss and the Rangers are 3-10 in their last 13 starts against left-handers. Take NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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04-30-23 | Heat v. Knicks -4.5 | 108-101 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 1:00 ET Knicks (-) over Heat- Miami dominated the Milwaukee Bucks without leading scorer Tyler Herro and is just the sixth No. 8 seed to advance into the second round, one other team to do it was the Knicks in 1999. Jimmy Butler has gone nuts offensively to pick up the slack left while Herro is out and shot 45% from 3-point range against the Bucks after being ranked 27th during the regular season. Look for New York coach Tom Thibodeau to tie up Butler run the Heat down. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-29-23 | Suns +3.5 v. Nuggets | 107-125 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Denver 8:30 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- We all have seen what the addition of Kevin Durant has meant to the Suns as they have become virtually unbeatable and are the favorites to win this series. Denver the No. 1 overall seed is 37-7 SU at home and a handsome 28-16 ATS while Phoenix is 19-24 SU on the road. The teams split four games with season with the Nuggets getting the money the last three meetings. Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Denver and get the money here. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-29-23 | Yankees v. Rangers -141 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Texas 7:10 ET Rangers over Yankees- I realize that the Rangers are greatly improved but to see them open this big a favorite against the Yankees is a bit surprising. New York is having problems not only does the club have major flaws (not according to GM Cashman) and now are without Aaron Judge and the over-rated and injury plagued Michael Giancarlo (I can’t play today and I won’t hustle if I do.) Stanton. Former Yankee Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20 ERA) get a shot at his former team while Jhony Brito (2-2, 6.11) take the hill for New York. Since winning his first two starts Brito has lasted just 7.1 innings in his last three starts surrendering 11 runs and 12 hits with seven walks. Take TEXAS! |
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04-29-23 | Phillies +113 v. Astros | 6-1 | Win | 113 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Houston 6:10 ET Phillies over Astros- Last season it wasn’t until the manager was fired did the Phillies make their move on the rest of the NL. It appears that they started a bit sooner this year as they have finally moved over the .500 mark by winning nine of their last 12 ball games. Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (2-1, 4.73 ERA) gets the nod for Philadelphia and he has won his last two starts and he will be opposed by Cristian Javier (2-0. 3.21) who in his lone start against the Phils pitched six no-hit innings in a combined team no-hitter. Not, this time...take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-29-23 | Guardians +118 v. Red Sox | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 4:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Scoring five runs may not seem like a big deal but for these former warpath tribe from Lake Erie it was an offensive outbreak as they had scored just 15 runs in their previous six games going 2-4. Zach Plesac (1-1, 6.50 ERA) get the nod for Cleveland and he has yet to reach his best form. Boston called up Brayan Bello (0-1, 9.82) and he will be today’s punching bag. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Reds v. A's -105 | 11-7 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Oakland 9:40 ET Athletics over Reds- Oakland has dropped 12 of their last 14 games and are close to setting a MLB record for most losses in April. They really do not field a major league on a nightly basis and Cincinnati is just a shade better. The Reds will send Luis Cessa (0-3, 10.80 ERA) to the hill and the former Yankee has done nothing but struggle this season. The Reds are 4-13 in their last 17 road games against losing teams. Take OAKLAND! |
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04-28-23 | Kings v. Warriors -7.5 | Top | 118-99 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
Sacramento at Golden State 8:00 ET Warriors (-) over Kings- The defending NBA Champion Warriors are seed sixth but are ready to close out Sacramento and reclaim it’s northern California dominance. Golden State won only 11 games on the road this regular season but have come up with the one road win they need to win this series. I expect the Warriors to hold serve and end this series tonight. The Warriors are 40-17-1 ATS in their last 58 home games. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-28-23 | Guardians -123 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET Watch Dogs over Red Sox- Boston at 13-13 is about where most experts expected them to be in the AL East. With New York and Toronto the powerhouse teams the Red Sox have been passed by Baltimore with their youth movement. Nick Pivetta (1-1,4.58 ERA) leads the Boston staff and his mound opponent with be Shane Bieber (1-1, 3.23) who has gone six inning in four of his five starts. Former Tribe are 4-1 in their last five starts against right handed pitchers while Boston is 1-5 at home against right handed starters. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-28-23 | Mariners -101 v. Blue Jays | 2-3 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Seattle at Toronto 7:05 ET Mariners over Blue Jays- For some unexplained reason certain team have a hold over other clubs for no know reason and it appears here as Seattle has defeated Toronto seven straight times including a two game sweep in last season’s Wild Card Playoffs. Right-hander Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.52 ERA) who pitched 7.1 scoreless innings in that playoff series and his mound opponent will be Alex Manoah (1-1, 5.16). THE Blue Jays are 5-13 against the AL West and the Mariners are 12-2 in their 14 games against the AL East. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Heat v. Bucks -11 | Top | 128-126 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 9:30 ET Bucks (-) over Heat- Milwaukee is one game away from elimination trailing 3-1 in games to Miami and yet they are still favored in Las Vegas to win this series. That speaks volumes as Giannis has not be at full strength. Only 13 teams in NBA history have recovered from a 3-1 hole and the odds are the Bucks will be number 14. The Heat have scored more points in this four-game series than any span of four games this entire season and it is not even close. Bucks clamp down...Take MILWAUKEE! |
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04-26-23 | Mariners -114 v. Phillies | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Seattle at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Mariners over Phillies- When I hear managers speak highly of a player that is clearly in over his head (i.e.-Hicks with the Yankees) the Phillies have three such players that are just not cutting it. Both of these clubs are expected to contend but slow starting have them already with a hill to climb. a bit of revenge might apply here as Logan Gilbert (1-1, 3.57 ERA) was tagged with his loss by Philadelphia. Mariners are 7-2 on inter-league road and Philly is 2-7 in last nine starts against lefties. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-23 | Yankees v. Twins -110 | 12-6 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Minnesota 1:00 ET Twins over Yankees- It may not be history but it is a stat with noting and that is with the twins victory over New York yesterday (Megabucks winner) it was the first series win for Minnesota over the Yankees since 1991. Not, the first series sweep but the first series win of any kind. NY will start Domingo German (1-2, 4.50 ERA) who retired 16 straight Twins on April 15 but was being checked for sticky substance three times. This time...take MINNESOTA! |
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04-26-23 | Rangers v. Reds +100 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show | |
Texas at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Reds over Rangers- Cincinnati has a chance for their first series sweep of the season after they overcame a 6-0 deficit yesterday for their first win after trailing by six runs in 23 years. Texas will send Jon Gray (1-1, 3.72 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 3.94 ERA against the Reds in five career starts. Cincy will start Graham Ashcraft (2-0, 1.88) and he will be starting against Texas for the first time in his career. The Rangers are 1-5 in inter-league road games and the Reds are 11-4 in their last 15 inter-league games vs. a team with a winning record. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-25-23 | Clippers v. Suns -12 | Top | 130-136 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Clippers- I’d like to be able to say that like most other teams who enters a game without their top player that they rally and come up with superior efforts. But, even the best of efforts does not make up for the absence of Kawaii Leonard. Phoenix seems to have made the adjustment of adding Kevin Durant to the lineup and they are now the favorites in the West. Russell Westbrook has filled in quite well for the Clippers but for the most part his contribution become meaningless with a bulk of turnovers that e commits. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-25-23 | Yankees v. Twins -123 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Minnesota 7:40 ET Twins over Yankees- I really am between a rock and a hard place when playing this game as I have Nestor Cortes Jr. (3-0, 3.09 ERA) the Yankees left-handed starter as the AL long shot Cy Young award winner. So, I am rooting for him every outing except of course for today. Today, his mound opponent will be stellar Joe Ryan (4-0, 3.24) who is pitching to a 0.76 WHIP and has allowed just 15 hits in 25 innings. Unbelievably the Yankees are 9-21 in their last 30 road games against teams with winning records while the Twins are11-2 in their last 13 home games against left-handed starters. Take MINNESOTA!. |
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04-24-23 | Cardinals v. Giants +110 | 0-4 | Win | 110 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
St. Louis at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Cardinals- Both of these clubs are off to slow starts and I don’t believe that either of them will recover enough to make the playoffs, yes even the Cardinals who will start Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA) today. The Giants are slated to start veteran Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79) who has not surrendered more tan two runs in any start but is still searching for his first win if the season. The Cards are 2-6 in their last eight road games against right-handed starters and the Giants are 16-6 at home against teams losing records. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-24-23 | Bucks v. Heat +7.5 | Top | 114-119 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Chip’s NBA Playoff Power Play Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Heat- At first glance this series is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo and if he will or will not be playing. Miami has been applying pressure defensively and the Bucks without the Freak in the lineup have turned the ball over 18 time a game. Without the big guy in the lineup for the Bucks Jimmy Butler has become a bully once again even without Tyler Herro. The Bucks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games in Miami while the Heat are 5-1 ATS in the ir last six home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-23-23 | Nuggets v. Wolves +4 | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Money Game Denver at Minnesota 9:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Minnesota has been able to play tough for a period of time but just don’t seem to execute very well during crunch time. The Timberwolves have yet to cover any of the three games and like Brooklyn can be ousted without cashing a ticket. The Wolves were expecting a breakout season and have wallowed in mediocrity the entire season. Denver feels no pressure and surely who like to complete the 4-game sweep but they won’t be all that upset if they have to return home to finish off their already wounded prey and if the win under the number all the better. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-23-23 | Mets v. Giants +105 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 105 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 7:10 ET Giants over Mets- I love when these two clubs play each other as it brings me back to the original meeting between they first played at the Polo Grounds when Willie Mays returned to New York and hit a Home Run over the roof of the left field stands that will be remembered as a classic baseball moment. Now a days it is the Mets with the firepower and the giants that ae fading fast after a number of seasons of championship contending baseball. Look for the Giants to put the Mets away one more time. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-23-23 | Celtics v. Hawks +6 | Top | 129-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- The high flying Hawks are brimming with confidence and are even a bit cocky when playing on their home court. There can be no doubt that Atlanta likes shooting the basketball at home as Trey Young was just 14-of-40 in the first two games on the road and was 12-of-22 in his own environment. The Celtics are tough no doubt and the Hawks win in Game 3 was the first in eight tries against Boston. Still, it is bravado that keeps this one close. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-23-23 | Cavs +2.5 v. Knicks | 93-102 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Chip’s NBA Power Play Cleveland at New York 1:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Is it too good to be true...the Knicks actually leading a Playoff series and winning convincingly at home. New York handed Cleveland their worse loss of the season as they jumped out to a 32 point lead hold the Cavaliers to 79 points the lowest offensive output in the NBA this season. I have to believe that they rebound here as they are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a double-digit loss. The Cavs got a taste of what a hungry New York Madison Square Garden playoff crowd can be like and coach J.B. Bickerstaff admitted his club was unnerved. They should be better prepared Sunday. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-22-23 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 101-111 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Memphis at LA Lakers 10 ET grizzlies (+) over Lakers- I have stewed over this game longer than Ja’s playing time as he is supposed to sit this one out (something about a sore trigger finger). Okay, deciding to take some heat off Draymond Green, Dillion the Villian is making life miserable for LeBron even if his antics have no affect on the basketball court it has to wear James down mentally. 11 years his junior Brooks is quickly becoming the NBA’s newest version of Ron Artest. This one is funky but...take MEMPHIS! |
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04-22-23 | Bucks v. Heat +5 | Top | 99-121 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- Okay so the big guy was out and the Bucks romped 138-122 at home in Game 2 to even the series against the stubborn Heat. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a late decision but Miami knows for sure that Tyler Herro will be out and are planning ways to combat the Bucks big center Brook Lopez. The Bucks struggled on the road of late going 1-4 ATS in their last five as well as 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to South Beach and the Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. Take MIAMI! |
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04-22-23 | Astros -110 v. Braves | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Houston at Atlanta 7:20 ET Astros over Braves- Kyle Wright (0-0, 6.23 ERA) won 21 games last year and was dominate from start to finish last season but spring problems have carried over into the regular season. Even with this slow start by Wright the Braves still have the best record in the National League but they are only a virtual Pik-em game at home, That just doesn’t sit right...Ha. Framber Valdez (1,2, 1.85) won 17 games last year and is 28-12 the past two seasons and that is 70%. Although a losing record this season Famber’s ERA is under two as five of the ten runs he has surrendered were unearned. Stros 6-1 last seven inter-league games against right-handed starters and Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 home inter-league games against left-handed starters. Take HOUSTON! |
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04-22-23 | Mets v. Giants -120 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 5 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Mets- I love this match-up as San Francisco stalwart Logan Webb (0-4, 4.91 ERA) throws against the New York Mets who crushed the Giants 7-0 Friday night. New York will start their weak link in David Peterson (1-2, 6.10) who the Mets are waiting to blossom and it is just not going to happen as he has surrendered 26 hits in just 20 innings. Webb puts it together after a horrid start. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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04-22-23 | White Sox v. Rays UNDER 7 | 3-4 | Push | 0 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay 4:05 ET White Sox/Rays UNDER- Both of today’s starters are pitching like the ace’s that they are billed to be. Chicago’s Dylan Cease (2-1, 2.01 ERA) has allowed just 12 hits in 21.1 innings which is even better than last year’s ratio of 12 hits per 18 innings. Tampa Bay will send their best out to the mound as Shane McClanahan (4-0,1.57) allowing just 15 hits in 24 innings. Play UNDER! |
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04-21-23 | Padres -105 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 0-9 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
San Diego at Arizona 9:40 ET Padres over Diamondbacks- So, the long awaited return of Fernando Tatis Jr. was a disappointment in yesterday’s 7-5 win the Padres over San Diego as he went hitless in five at bats. Tonight, Seth Lugo (2-0, 2.70 ERA) is fighting for this starting roll after years of relief pitching with the Mets. San Diego is 3-0 when Lugo gets the start while Arizona will start ace Zac Gallen (2-1, 3.33) who has not allowed a run in his last 13.2 innings of work. The Padres are 5-0 on the road against teams with winning records and are 19-7 in the last 26 meetings including 4-0 at Arizona. Take SAN DIEG |
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04-21-23 | Cavs +2 v. Knicks | Top | 79-99 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Cleveland at New York 8:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- Does this line look short to you it certainly does to me. The storyline in New York is not about the Knicks but about what if, what if Donovan Mitchell had signed with his home town club...but alas he is a Cavalier and they team from Gotham still covets him. The Cavs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six road games and 8-3 ATS after a win by 10 points. These clubs were seeded 4 and 5 and the difference really should not be that much but, this price does not pass the eye test and maybe it is me but it just looks like a come-get-me! Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-20-23 | Dodgers v. Cubs -115 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET Cubs over Dodgers- Okay here it is...the Dodgers are not the same clubs we have seen in the past decade and will send their weak link to the mound tonight. They will start Michael Grove (0-1, 9.00) who has surrendered 16 hits in just 13 innings. The Cubs are 10-3 after a 1-3 start and have won four in-a-row. Cubs will start James Tallion (0-2, 4.50) who is 0-1 lifetime against the Dodgers but get the win tonight. Take CHICAGO CUBS! |
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04-20-23 | 76ers v. Nets +5 | Top | 102-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- How to stop Joel Embiid is the major issue the Nets are facing once again. His dominance on the boards have given Philadelphia a 56-33 rebounding advantage. Brooklyn’s offense leaves much to be desired as they scored just 35 points in the second half as Spencer Dinwiddie is shooting under 40% from the field and is just 2-of-18 from downtown.The Nets have plenty of pride and will bring a huge effort into the Barkley Center tonight. Take BROOKLYN! |
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04-19-23 | Blue Jays -110 v. Astros | Top | 1-8 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto at Houston 7:30 ET Blue Jays over Astros- Let us just hope that Toronto doesn’t turn out to be that one team you just can not seem to be able to get by without incurring some sort of damage. Right now with Jose Altuve on the shelf Houston does not appear to be the same club as two other joined him on the bench and a pair of others are day-to-day. The Blue Jays will start Jose Berrios (1-2, 7.98 ERA) who has yet to reach expectations since joining Toronto and is 4-3 with a 4.81 ERA in seven career starts against the Astros. Houston will start Luis Garcia (0-2, 7.71) and he is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in three starts against the Jays. Jays are 6-2 last eight on the road and get the money here. Take TORONTO! |
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04-19-23 | Lakers v. Grizzlies +1.5 | Top | 93-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Memphis 7:30 ET Grizzlies over Lakers- The question here is will he or won’t he be able to play in Game Two tonight. Ja Morant may be sidelined although he was able to practice yesterday and if has not pistol whipped a high school student or pulled a gun on a teammate Commission Silver has encouraging words. If Morant is not able to play Memphis has shown that they can win without him going 6-3 SU down the stretch while he was in counseling. LA wins Game 1 128-109 and are 0-7 ATS after scoring 125 or more points and the Grizzlies are 37-16 ATS in their last 53 games after a loss of 10 points or more. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-18-23 | Clippers v. Suns -8 | Top | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Clippers- While everyone’s eyes were on Devin Durant a two-time Finals MVP stole all the attention. The Clippers Kawhi Leonard poured in 38 points on 13-of 24 shooting in his first playoff game in nearly two years. Durant who had 27 points himself with 11 rebounds and nine assists took just one shot in the final 7:30 of the game. Just a note that my favorite...The Clips Russell Westbrook was 3-of-19 and the Clippers still managed to win Game 1 but that will not stand this time around. At this given moment both clubs support the same record but the Suns are perceived as the better team...and for good reason as they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Quarterfinals game. The Clips are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-18-23 | Rays v. Reds +110 | Top | 10-0 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Rays- Since opening the MLB season with 13 straight wins Tampa Bay has now dropped 3-of-4 and will send rookie Taj Bradley (1-0, 5.40 ERA) who will be making his second career start. In his first start against Boston he allowed three runs in five innings but had eight strikeouts while walking just one. Cincinnati will start Nick Lodolo (2-0, 2.12) who we have had luck with and we will go at it once again. The Reds defeated the Rays 8-1 yesterday and Tampa is 2-7 in their last nine games following a loss and 0-5 in their last five games in Cincinnati. Reds are 9-2 in the last 11 inter-league games. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-17-23 | Warriors v. Kings +1.5 | Top | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
Golden State at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings over Warriors- Okay so now Golden State has lost 31 of 42 road games and there is no reason that we should believe that like magic they will turn that around. for the most part I expect the majority of people to believe that the Warriors will not go down 0-2 in the playoffs and will rise defeat the Kings. But, they are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 51 road games overall. It had been 17 years since the Kings won a playoff game and they liked it, like it so much they are going to do it again. They are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and go up 2-0 in the series. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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04-17-23 | Brewers v. Mariners +133 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Seattle 9:40 ET Mariners over Brewers- Milwaukee’s Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (1-1-, 5.19 ERA) had a pair of rough outing to start the season but responded as a Megabucks winner last time out allowing just three hits in eight innings with no walks and eight strikeout Tuesday at Arizona. He has never faced Seattle and they will start Chris Flexen (0-2, 8.74) who has had three straight poor outings surrendering 10 hits in 2.1 innings allowing eight runs against the Cubs last Tuesday. Flexen was more than disappointed as he had a 7-0 lead against Chicago and could get out of the third inning. This time things will be different for both starters. Brewers are 2-5 in the last seven meetings and Mariners are 4-0 in their last four games. Take SEATTLE |
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04-17-23 | Braves -140 v. Padres | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Diego 9:40 ET Braves over Padres- Ha, most of what I have heard this spring is how San Diego is loaded and can give the Dodgers a run for the money in the NL West. Okay, so they are off to a slow start but so is LA so not to panic. But, I would never expect the Dodgers to be an underdog at home like this. Atlanta will start lefty Max Fried (0-0, 2.70 ERA) who will be making just his second start of the season. The Padres will start Ryan Weathers (2-0, 2.70) who has worked five innings in both of his starts gaining wins over the Mets and Arizona. Take ATLANTA |
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04-17-23 | Blue Jays -114 v. Astros | Top | 2-9 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Toronto at Houston 8:10 ET Blue Jays over Astros- Does Altuve mean so much to Houston that they not only do not seem able to play .500 ball but now they an underdog at home. The Astros will send Cristian Javier (1-0, 4.24 ERA) to the hill and he has been no where as dominant this season as he has been in the past with strikeout ratio down 40%. Toronto veteran Kevin Gausman (1-1, 1.35) is in his 11th season and he has never been better going 27-16 the past two seasons. Blue Jays are 5-1 on the road and 14-6 following a loss. Take TORONTO! |
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04-16-23 | Lakers +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 128-112 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Memphis 3:00 ET Lakers (+) over Grizzlies- A very good friend of mine who will remain nameless and works in one of the major sports books knows a little about the numbers that come out and he asked me why the Grizzlies are such a short favorite...I wonder myself. Although LeBron James and Anthony Davis will on the floor the most dynamic player in the NBA whose all eyes will be upon is Ja Morant providing he hasn’t pistol whipped any high school students before game time. People keep talking about the Suns having so little time to mess Kevin Durant into the flow, well LA was floundering and first Davis an then Lebron returned and they are 18-7 SU when it counted most. The experience the Lakers possess dwarfs any perceived talent advantage THE Grizzlies and long rests for Memphis is not a good thing as they are 7-19-1 ATS with 3 or more days rest. Take LAKERS! |
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04-16-23 | Rays v. Blue Jays +110 | Top | 8-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Toronto 1:30 ET Blue Jays over Rays- Was it Sir Issac Newton that said what goes up must come down or was it fig newton(sorry about that)but either way Tampa Bay has lost their karma and it might be a while before it returns They will be starting their best Sunday in Shane McClanahan (3-0, 1.59 ERA) and if the most over-rated manager in baseball does his thing he will be out of the game before it even get interesting. After a pair of stellar seasons Alex Manoah (1-0, 4.91) is having trouble finding the plate and has walked 11 in 14.2 innings while his career average was 2.2 entering this season. Rays 3-8 in last 11 road games while the Jays are 8-2 last 10 and 6-1 versus lAL East. Take TORONTO! |
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04-15-23 | Knicks v. Cavs -5 | Top | 101-97 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Knicks- New York tried desperately to acquire native Donovan Mitchell more than one and ended up with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks couldn’t be happier. He averaged 24.0 points and 6.2 assists and he started in all 68 games he played in. The impact that Mitchell has had on the Cavaliers can not be denied as they posted their most James-less team wins since 1993 with 51. The Knicks went 3-1 against the Cavs this season but Julius Randle is questionable and in games like this on the road it is difficult to overcome. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-15-23 | Phillies v. Reds +102 | 0-13 | Win | 102 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Redlegs over Phillies- I expect it to be a long season for Philadelphia and I don’t expect there to be a second half run like they made last year after falling 20-games back even after Bryce Harper returns. Today, they will send Matt Strahm (1-0,0.00 ERA) who has thrown a total of 10innings in four appearances and in four shots against the Reds he is 0-1, with a 2.84 ERA. Cincinnati will start Graham Ashcraft (1-0, 2.08) who will be making his first start against the Phils and has allowed just 10 hits in 13 innings. Phillies just 3-7 last 10 against righties and are 2-8 on the road in their last 10 and 9-22 at Cincy. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-15-23 | Hawks +9.5 v. Celtics | 99-112 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Boston 3:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Tough call for me as I am award just how good these Boston Celtics can actually be. I do not in my wildest dreams have any vision of Atlanta making a run to the NBA Championship of even conference finals. But, the Hawks do have depth with seven players averaging over 11 points per game although they were 0-3 (1-2 ATS) against the Celtics this season. because their isn’t a positive trend that I can find on the Hawks so this play has been down graded. Take the HAWKS! |
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04-15-23 | Rays v. Blue Jays -104 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 4 h 9 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Toronto 3:07 ET Blue Jays over Rays- It seems that Toronto has unlocked the secret to beating Tampa Bay and that is get them out of the country. The Blue Jays handed the Rays their first loss of the season after a record tying 13 straight wins to open the season. I believe that Tampa is going to use the All-staff in this contest as their listed starter has not pitched more than two innings in any of his four relieve appearances. Toronto will start Yusei Kikuchi (1-0, 6.75 ERA) who is 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA lifetime against the Rays Take TORONTO! |
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04-15-23 | Orioles v. White Sox +100 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 7:00 ET Orioles over White Sox- These are not the same Orioles that we have been used to seeing, this young bunch of guys can hit and when their pitching comes up to speed they will become a legitimate treat in they AL East. Saturday they will start Kyle Gibson (3-0, 3.44 ERA) who has received great support from his mates who have scored 22 runs in his three starts. For Chicago Michael Kopech (0-2, 6.75) who has yet to find himself this season gets the nod. Turnabout of fortunes here. Take WHITE SOX! |
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04-15-23 | Nets +8.5 v. 76ers | 101-121 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 55 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- No. 3 seed Philadelphia is hosting Brooklyn the sixth seed tipping off the NBA Playoffs. The 76ers swept the beleaguered Nets 3-0 this season with all three wins in double digits. Joel Embiid certainly gets my vote for MVP and with NBA assist leader James Harden running the point they can beat anybody anytime. But, playoff history has not been kind to James Harden played teams as his early departures are common. This Nets team has been hit with more crap including player demands of trades and defections as well as a coaching change and they are still standing. Their is something about the integrity of this team I like and will play them in game one. Take BROOKLYN! |
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04-14-23 | Braves v. Royals +120 | 10-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Kansas City 8:00 ET Royals over Braves- Kansas City is one of the weakest hitting teams in baseball but it is a long season of 162 games and all clubs will have their ups and downs even a weak hitting team like the Royals. Atlanta will send veteran Charlie Morton (1-1, 4.35 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 4.44 ERA lifetime against the Royals. Father time is starting to take its toll on Morton who is not giving up more hits then innings pitched and his strike outs are down over 30%. KC will send Brady Singer (1-0, 4.91) to the mound as he makes his first appearance against the Braves. Royals 1-6 at home and look to change that starting here tonight as they are 4-1 in the last five meetings. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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04-14-23 | Orioles -110 v. White Sox | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 7:00 ET Orioles over White Sox- If you haven’t noticed what is going on in Baltimore it is time to wake up. This clubs has suffered for the past two decades but right now have one the better balanced line-ups tat is producing runs as their average of 5.81 RPG ranking third in MLB. Chicago who is always expected to make a run have been disappointing this year surrendering 6.19 RPG. Mike Clevinger (2-0, 3.48 ERA) starts for the White Sox and he is 4-1 with a 3.69 ERA lifetime against the Orioles. Tyler Wells (0-1, 3.27) who will notch is first win of the season. Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-14-23 | Angels -109 v. Red Sox | 3-5 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
LA Angels at Boston 7:00 ET Angels over Red Sox- Interesting pitching match-up here as Boston will send Tanner Houck (2-0, 4.50 ERA) this season defeating the Orioles and Tigers. His mound opponent will be Patrick Sandoval (1-0, 1.64) has a win over Toronto as the Angels look to win their third straight game. The Red Sox have dropped four in-a-row and are just 2-4 at home as their pitching gives up 5.81 RPG. Boston is 18-39 after a loss. Take LA ANGELS! |
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04-14-23 | Bulls v. Heat -5.5 | Top | 91-102 | Win | 100 | 16 h 28 m | Show |
Chicago at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (-) over Bulls- Yep, here it is...this is one of those games that my ex-partner used to say ‘If this game don’t win I’m out of the business’...he lasted 30 years. Miami looked so bad while getting swamped by Atlanta and never looked like they had a chance if or were even interested as they fell 116-105 at home. Now, here comes Chicago who bullied the Raptors in the second half and looked really good and have defeated the Heat all three times they faced each other this season. The South Beach crew was favored by minus-1.5 in the last meeting as hosts in December and after losing all three to the Bulls and off a horrendous loss they are a bigger favorite. Don’t make sense either. Take MIAMI! |
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04-13-23 | Phillies v. Reds -129 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Redlegs over Phillies- Returning home after a 1-5 road trip Cincinnati will turn to 25-year old No. 1 draft pick Nick Lodolo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) who started against the Phillies last Saturday and he was terrific. In seven full inning he had 12 strikeouts, allowing just three hits and no runs in a no decision appearance. Philadelphia like last season is off to a slow start and can only wait for MVP Bryce Harper to get back in the lineup. Bailey Falter (0-1, 2.61) has thrown five innings in both of his starts while surrendering 11 hits and three runs. Philly is 0-5 on the road in their last five against lefties and are 8-21 in their last 29 games in Cincinnati. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-12-23 | Thunder v. Pelicans -5.5 | Top | 123-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Thunder- It has been four years now and New Orleans can not wait any longer this season for Zion Williamson to display his talents and they play often enough like he will never be a part of the team on the court. Oklahoma City posted the best point spread record in the NBA this season and closed the year with two victories which will be their last wins of the season. The Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall and just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Pelicans have won three of four meetings and are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 11 overall. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-12-23 | Padres +110 v. Mets | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 30 m | Show |
San Diego at New York Mets 1:10 ET Padres over Mets- Both of these clubs are favored to win their divisions and most likely are expected to meet for the NL Pennant. New York has run into problems delivering hits when needed most as they are hitting .222 with runners in scoring position. San Diego who has a much firepower at the plate are still waiting for the return of Fernando Tatis who once again is sidelined because he has been a bad boy. The Mets will start Tylor Megill (2-0, 1.64 ERA) who has had a pair of quality starts defeating Miami twice and this time he will face a real offense. The Padres will send Blake Snell (0-1, 7.88) to the hill who has been roughed up twice already by both Atlanta and Colorado. Fortunes change today. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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04-11-23 | Wolves +8.5 v. Lakers | Top | 102-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
Minnesota at LA Lakers 10;00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Lakers- Well, since Rudy Gobert is the first Frenchman we have actually seen fight but of course he directed his anger at a teammate instead of the opposition. Now, most might consider this a negative thing but I do not as the Wolves had a better winning percentage when Gobert was sidelined then when he played this season. The play on thee Lakers is heavy as many now believe that they will make it to the finals as they have the best record in the NBA 16-7 since the All-Star break. But, Minny is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and but also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meets in LA. Take MINNESOTA. |
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04-11-23 | Brewers -124 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Arizona 9:40 ET Brewers over Diamondbacks- I can not help myself here as once again i am going to play against my personal House Rules...but we all won last time I did it, so it is with confidence and the same applies here. Well, except for my basis toward Milwaukee starter Corbin Burnes (0-1, 9.64 ERA), after having seen him up-close I know how difficult he is to hit against. The Cy Young Award Winner has already walked five in nine+ innings and he is better than that having once started the season with 59 strikeouts before he walked a better. Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (0-1, 3.86) was roughed up by the Dodgers last time out and happens to be up against a determined Burnes. Brewers are 18-8 in the last 26 meetings and D backs are 3-8 following a win. Take MILWAUKEE |
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04-10-23 | Brewers v. Diamondbacks -140 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Brewers- Off to a quick 7-2 start Milwaukee takes to the road after a 5-1 home stand and will start left-hander Wade Miley (1-0, 0.00) who shut down the Mets on three hits in six innings and no walks or runs. Arizona will start their ace Zac Gallen (0-1, 7.59 ERA) who is win less in two starts and has been rocked for 13 hits and 10 runs in 10.2 innings against the Padres and Dodgers.The trends are not any different as it is all Brewers and no backs but, things change! Take ARIZONA! |