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09-21-20 | Saints v. Raiders OVER 48.5 | 24-34 | Win | 102 | 14 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Over. The Raiders offense was firing on all cylinders in Week 1, totaling 34 points on 372 total yards. Josh Jacobs scored three TDs, running for 93 yards on 25 carries. Derek Carr had a clean game, throwing for 239 yards and a TD without turning the ball over. The Raiders won seven games last season, and five of those seven wins came at home. They were not very good defensively, and based on their performance in Week 1 their defense is still a big concern. The Raiders are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a home underdog, and the over is 16-7 in the Saints last 23 games in September. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-21-20 | Stars +1.5 v. Lightning | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Dallas Stars. The Stars will be the underdog in the Stanley Cup Finals, despite the fact that they were far more impressive in their Conference Finals series versus Vegas than Tampa was against the Islanders. The Lightning defeated the Isles in overtime in Game 6, and the 2-1 final was the same score as Game 5, and Game 2. The Stars have seen five of their last six games decided by a single goal, and these two teams have gone to overtime in three of the last five head to head meetings. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-21-20 | Marlins v. Braves OVER 9 | 4-5 | Push | 0 | 18 h 7 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. |
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09-20-20 | Patriots +4 v. Seahawks | 30-35 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the New England Patriots. The Seahawks won 11 games last year, and all but one of those were decided by a single score. Four of their first five wins came by four points or less. They are asked to cover a handful of points in this home game against New England, and the Patriots defense should be ready for the challenge. New England ranked second in the NFL in passing defense last year, and in Week 1 they terrorized Ryan Fitzpatrick. I expect both these teams to look to run the ball, and a close low scoring game is expected. The Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog, and the under is 15-7 in their last 22 road games. Take NE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-20-20 | Washington Football Team v. Cardinals -6.5 | 15-30 | Win | 100 | 145 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Arizona. Which Washington Football Team should we expect to see in Week 2? The team that trailed 17-0 at home early against the Eagles, or the team that rallied to beat Philly scoring 27 unanswered points. Last week Washington was lucky to win the turnover battle by a 3-0 margin, something that they can't count on moving forward. Their offense totaled just 239 yards on 70 plays against Philly, and that is unlikely to cut it here in Arizona. The Cardinals offense looks sharp with Kyler Murray hooking up with DeAndre Hopkins. This should be a double digit win for the home team. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-20-20 | Bills -190 v. Dolphins | 31-28 | Win | 100 | 157 h 40 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins spent all of last season "tanking for Tua", and now Tua is sitting on the bench while Ryan Fitzpatrick is running the offense. He completed 20-of-30 passes for 191 yards and three picks in a 21-11 loss to New England in Week 1. Next up are the Buffalo Bills, who impressed in a win over the Jets in Week 1. The experts predicted that Josh Allen would struggle, but he threw for 312 yards and two TDs on 33-of-46 passing against New York. The Bills fancy themselves as favorites to win the AFC East, and it might be a bad idea to bet against them. Take BUFF. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-20-20 | Lions v. Packers -5.5 | 21-42 | Win | 100 | 142 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Green Bay. Last week's win over Minnesota was vintage Aaron Rodgers, as he threw for 364 yards and four TDs on 32-of-44 passing. The Vikings had no answer for Davante Adams who had 14 catches and two TDs for 156 yards. The Lions come limping into Lambeau off a crushing home loss to the Bears, blowing a lead in the fourth quarter. Detroit was hit with several injuries to the secondary late in last week's game against the Bears, and with the backups in the game Mitch Tribisky looked like Aaron Rodgers. Facing the real Aaron Rodgers this Sunday, this game could turn into a blowout in a hurry. Take GB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-20-20 | Vikings +3.5 v. Colts | 11-28 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 49 m | Show | |
This is a Free play on the Vikings. The Colts first game with Philip Rivers at quarterback was a complete disaster. The veteran was picked off twice, allowing the Jaguars to rally to win 27-20 in a game where Indy had almost twice as many yards. They come back home to face a far tougher Vikings team, and I just don't see why they are asked to cover more than a FG. While Aaron Rodgers torched the Vikings last week, Philip Rivers at this point in his career isn't in the same class. The Minnesota offense did it's job last week, scoring 34 points. Kirk Cousins might not be MVP material, but I'll take him over old man Rivers all day long. Gotta grab the points here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-20-20 | Liverpool v. Chelsea OVER 3 | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Over 2.5 goals. |
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09-19-20 | Celtics v. Heat OVER 206 | 117-106 | Win | 100 | 19 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Over 206. I bet the under in Game 2, and it just barely hit landing on 207. The Celtics scored 60 points in the first half, and then once again they fell apart late. This is turning out to be a ratings nightmare for the league, and everyone outside of Miami is hoping and praying Boston can come back and make this a series again. A few favorable calls and a few more trips to the free throw line wouldn't be much of a suprise in Game 3. Miami keeps getting their points, and they are now 10-1 in the playoffs. They have averaged 112 points in those games, failing to score 100 or more just once. The over is 26-12 in Miami's last 38 games following a straight up win. These teams have only gone over in one of the last six meetings, when the Heat won in overtime in Game 1. That being said, five of those six games saw more than 206 points. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-19-20 | Wake Forest -100 v. NC State | Top | 42-45 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 14 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Wake Forest. After losing 44-10 to Wake Forest last year, some might call this a revenge spot for the Wolfpack. I would respond by pointing out that NC State has actually lost three straight meetings dating dating back to 2016, and they have a big advantage heading into this Week 2 meeting. After spring practices were cancelled because of Covid-19, the Wolfpack had their season opener cancelled as well. Wake Forest has the benefit of playing the #1 ranked Clemson Tigers last week, and they can take several positives from that games. They appear to be solid at quarterback, with 293 passing yards with a TD and no INTs against the tough Tigers defense. The Wolfpack are 0-6 ATS in their last six conference games, and the Demon Deacons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a road underdog. Take WAKE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-19-20 | Stars +1.5 v. Lightning | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on the Dallas Stars. The Stars will be the underdog in the Stanley Cup Finals, despite the fact that they were far more impressive in their Conference Finals series versus Vegas than Tampa was against the Islanders. The Lightning defeated the Isles in overtime in Game 6, and the 2-1 final was the same score as Game 5, and Game 2. The Stars have seen five of their last six games decided by a single goal, and these two teams have gone to overtime in three of the last five head to head meetings. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-19-20 | Indians v. Tigers +1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Tigers. The Indians held on to win by a score of 1-0 in Detroit on Friday, and they will be a big favorite again on Saturday. The pitching matchup favors the Tigers, and given that the Indians rank 27th in team batting average Detroit looks like a good bet. Spencer Turnbull will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been excellent at home. He's 3-1 with a 2.01 ERA four starts at home. His one loss did come against Cleveland, but he allowed three runs on six hits losing 3-1. The Indians hand the ball to Triston McKenzie, who has been roughed up in consecutive starts. The rookie has been lit up for eight runs on six hits and two walks over 9 1/3 innings in losses to the Twins and Royals. Cleveland has just two wins in their last 10 games overall. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-19-20 | Boston College v. Duke UNDER 52.5 | 26-6 | Win | 100 | 94 h 13 m | Show | |
5* |
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09-18-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers OVER 211 | Top | 114-126 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on Over. The Nuggets are a ratings nightmare for the NBA, denying everyone the Clippers vs Lakers Western Conference Final that we waited for all season. Not only did they come back and win three straight after trailing the Clippers 3-1 in the series, they trailed by double digits in Game 7. The Nuggets shot over 49 percent from the field in Game 7 versus the Clippers, but it's hard to imagine they won't be set up for a let down in Game 1 versus the Lakers. After defeating the Jazz in a low scoring Game 7 in the first round, they lost Game 1 of their series versus the Clippers by a score of 120-97. Other than two low scoring Game 7s, Denver has seen 10 of their 12 playoff games go over the total of 210. The Lakers are averaging over 114 points per game in these playoffs, and the over is 20-7-2 in their last 29 meetings versus Denver. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-17-20 | Bengals v. Browns -6 | 30-35 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Browns. Those of you who have followed my predicitions in the past are likely familiar with the saying "History Repeats Itself". We saw evidence of that being the case in Week 1, when the Browns lost by 30+ points on the road at Baltimore. They had lost in Week 1 last year by 30 points at home versus Tennessee. They came back the next week and beat the Jets by a score of 23-3, and I am expecting a similar bounce back here at home against the Bengals. Joe Burrow showed some promise in a Week 1 loss to LA, but he also showed that he's still a rookie. He threw for 193 yards and a pick on 23-of-36 passing. Joe Mixon ran for a rather pedestrian 69 yards on 19 carries. That isn't going to cut it on the road in Cleveland, against a team with significantly more offensive weapons than the Chargers team they faced just four days ago. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-17-20 | Heat v. Celtics UNDER 209.5 | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Under. Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "You know the story.. defense wins championships. The Celtics certainly have been playing some defense, allowing the fewest points per game (100) of any team in this year's playoffs. The Heat are right behind them, allowing 103 points per game (2nd) so far this post-season. These teams have a history of battling hard against each other, and seven of the last 10 head to head meetings have gone under the total. The Heat have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 overall, while Boston has gone under in eight of it's last nine overall. Expect no easy buckets in Game 1." A late collapse by the Celtics allowed the Heat to force OT, and the total went well over. I expect a tighter defensive game here in Game 2. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-17-20 | Cardinals -158 v. Pirates | 1-5 | Loss | -158 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cardinals. With a win today in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals can get back to .500 on the season. The starting pitching matchup certainly favors St. Louis. Dakota Hudson will toe the slab for the Cardinals, and he's been on a good run. The right-hander has appeared in four straight wins, allowing two runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Pittsburgh will hand the ball to Steven Brault, who has trended in the opposite direction. Four of his last five appearances have been losses for the Pirates, and he's allowed three or more runs in three of his last four starts. The Pirates have hit a combined .199 over 63 at bats in previous meetings versus Hudson. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-16-20 | Rangers v. Astros OVER 8.5 | 1-0 | Loss | -117 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. Game 1 of this series was low scoring, with Houston winning by a score of 4-1. We can expect a higher score in Game 2 with both teams turning to the back end of the rotation. Kyle Gibson will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's had a brutal season. Gibson has lost five straight starts, and he allowed five or more runs in four of those appearances. The Astros hand the ball to Lance McCullers, who has had his struggles as well. The 26 year old has allowed 11 runs on 15 hits over his last 11 innings pitched. The over is 14-5-1 in the Rangers last 20 games as a road underdog. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-15-20 | Heat v. Celtics UNDER 210.5 | 117-114 | Loss | -106 | 34 h 21 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under. You know the story.. defense wins championships. The Celtics certainly have been playing some defense, allowing the fewest points per game (100) of any team in this year's playoffs. The Heat are right behind them, allowing 103 points per game (2nd) so far this post-season. These teams have a history of battling hard against each other, and seven of the last 10 head to head meetings have gone under the total. The Heat have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 overall, while Boston has gone under in eight of it's last nine overall. Expect no easy buckets in Game 1. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-14-20 | Stars +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Dallas Stars +1.5. Coming into this series you could make the argument that Vegas was the better team. They were nearly a 2-1 favorite in Game 1, which they lost 1-0. They have been held to one goal or less in four of their last seven games. Dallas has a chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals with a win in Game 5, and at this point it is simply illogical to call Vegas the favorite. Three of the first four games in this series were decided by one goal, and I'll take the Stars as an underdog here on the puckline. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-14-20 | Braves v. Orioles OVER 10 | 1-14 | Win | 100 | 21 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. In case you haven't noticed, scoring is up in major league baseball. Just the other day the Braves scored a record high 29 runs in a win over Miami. Atlanta is now the highest scoring team in baseball this season. Jorge Lopez will toe the slab for the Orioles in Game 1, and he's allowed 11 runs on a dozen hits in his last three appearances. The Braves hand the ball to Touki Toussaint, who has allowed 11 runs on eight hits and nine walks over eight innings in his last three appearances. The over is 10-2-3 in the Braves last 15 overall. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-14-20 | Steelers -5.5 v. Giants | 26-16 | Win | 100 | 19 h 0 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on the Steelers. The Giants were brutal on defense last year, allowing over 28 points and over 377 yards per game. They have a new coach, a new defensive coordinator and plenty of new personnel. There are still plenty of question marks in the secondary, and even if they manage to figure things out, don't expect it to be pretty in Week 1. The Steelers on the other hand should be rock solid on defense, and with the return of Ben Roethlisberger their offense should get back to speed as well. The Giants are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog, and they are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-13-20 | Cowboys v. Rams +3 | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 38 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Rams. The Cowboys are America's team? Maybe that explains how they can be considered a Super Bowl contender every year, even when they almost always finish 8-8 and miss the playoffs. Dak Prescott impressed as a rookie, but he's proven to be perhaps the most overrated QB in the NFL since. Dallas has no business coming into a road game on the West Coast as a favorite. The Rams were 9-7 in 2019, winning five of eight home games. Dallas lost five of it's eight games on the road. Ezekiel Elliott hasn't been the same player since spending his holdout in Mexico, and he has just recently recovered from Covid19. The star RB and his QB made headlines for hosting a birthday bash in the middle of the pandemic. We saw what happened to Todd Gurley last year, and Zeke appears to be well on his way to following in his footsteps. Take LAR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-13-20 | Browns +10 v. Ravens | 6-38 | Loss | -125 | 2788 h 43 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Browns. The Ravens looked unbeatable during the regular season a year ago, especially at home. Their only home loss came by a score of 40-25 to the Cleveland Browns. It was yet another early exit in the playoffs though, with Derrick Henry and the Titans running for over 200 yards in a 28-12 win at Baltimore. The Ravens come into Week 1 as big favorites in the AFC North, but I am not convinced this team can repeat what they did a year ago. The Browns underachieved last year, and should be better in 2020. They are well equipped to come into Baltimore and give the Ravens problems with their running game again. Baltimore hasn't been a sharp play when asked to cover points in recent seasons, they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-13-20 | Packers v. Vikings -140 | 43-34 | Loss | -140 | 145 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers were 13-3 last year, and they beat the Vikings twice. Heading into the playoffs though, there were plenty of warning signs that this team wasn't as good as it's record would lead you to believe. After sneaking past Seattle, they were embarrassed in a 37-20 loss at San Francisco. Everyone knew the 49ers would try to run the ball, but there was nothing the Packers could do to stop it. This off-season Green Bay chose to draft another quarterback, rather than add offensive weapons for the HOF quarterback they already have. Aaron Rodgers is 6-6 in his career in Minnesota, and I think he's in a tough spot in this season opener. The Vikings have a tough defense, and a beast in the backfield in Dalvin Cook. The Vikings are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in September, and they have covered the spread in four straight season openers. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-12-20 | Golden Knights v. Stars UNDER 5.5 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 33 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Under. The Stars lead the series 2-1, and we have seen all three games go under the total. Both goalies have recorded shutouts, and another low score is expected in Game 4. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation." Take Under. GL, Jesse |
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09-12-20 | Rockets v. Lakers -6.5 | 96-119 | Win | 100 | 14 h 56 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Lakers. LeBron and company lost Game 1 to the Blazers in the first round, and went on to win four straight. They can do the same thing here in Game 5 against Houston, and the Rockets look like a team ready to go home. Both Westbrook and Harden have struggled, and I'd bet everything I have that Daneul House isn't the only Houston player with his mind on pleasures off the court. This time tomorrow LeBron will be prepping for the Western Conference Finals, and Russ and James will be sinking their teeth into those legendary chicken wings at Magic City. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-12-20 | Tigers v. White Sox OVER 9.5 | 0-14 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Over. The White Sox have won six of their last seven, behind one of the top five offenses in the major leagues. We should expect a high score against the Tigers tonight. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been roughed up in most of his appearances this year. Even when he does have a rare strong performance, he hasn't yet pitched into the 4th inning while on a pitch count. The Sox send Reynaldo Lopez to the mound, and he doesn't miss many bats. Lopez has allowed nine runs on 14 hits over 9 2/3 innings this season. This game could go to the bullpens early. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-12-20 | Phillies v. Marlins OVER 9 | 12-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. The Phillies scored 11 runs in just seven innings in Game 1 of yesterday's double-header. I expect to see plenty of runs here in Saturday's game. Jose Urena will toe the slab for the Marlins, and he's coming off a poor season debut. The 29 year old allowed three runs on four hits in five innings in a no decision at Atlanta. He walked three and had just two srtrikeouts in that game. The Phillies hand the ball to Spencer Howard, who will be looking for his second win of the season. He's allowed six runs on 14 hits over 12 2/3 innings while losing two of his last three starts. Philly has the third best on base percentage in the majors. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-12-20 | Duke v. Notre Dame -19.5 | 13-27 | Loss | -109 | 85 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Notre Dame. Over the years I have been critical of Notre Dame, betting against them in big games at the end of the year. They have proven to be overhyped after building up impressive regular season records against inferior opponents. This year could be different though, as they finally have a legit quarterback in Ian Book. They bring back six of their offensive linemen, and Brian Kelly believes this team has the potential to be the best he's ever had. The Irish beat Duke 38-7 last year, and I don't see any reason why the Blue Devils would expect a better result here in their season opener at South Bend. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-11-20 | Tigers v. White Sox -1.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -135 | 14 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Chicago. I don't love betting on runline favorites, but with the Sox coming off a bye and the Tigers coming off a double-header, this matchup looks about as one sided as you can get. Lucas Giolito will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's been lights out at home. Not only did he toss a no-no against the Pirates in his last home start, he had tossed seven scoreless innings in a win over the Tigers prior to that. The Tigers hand the ball to rookie Casey Mize, who has been knocked around so far. He's allowed a dozen runs on 19 hits over 14 2/3 innings in four appearances. The White Sox lead the American League in home runs. Take CWS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-10-20 | Texans v. Chiefs OVER 53.5 | 20-34 | Win | 100 | 152 h 49 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Over. The Texans were eliminated from last year's playoffs in a 51-31 loss to the Chiefs. They opened up an early 24-0 lead, only to trail 28-21 at halftime. The Chiefs offense is as unstoppable as we have ever seen, and last year they score 40 points in Week 1. They scored 38 points in their first game of the pre-season last year, so expecting them to get off to a slow start might be misguided. The over is 5-0 in the Chiefs last five season openers, and the over is 6-1 in the Chiefs last seven games in September. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-10-20 | Golden Knights v. Stars UNDER 5.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Under. This series is tied 1-1, and we have seen just four goals in two games. Both goalies have recorded shutouts, and another low score is expected in Game 3. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation." Take Under. GL, Jesse |
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09-10-20 | Braves v. Nationals OVER 10 | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 16 h 58 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the over. The Braves scored a record high 29 runs at home versus Miami on Wednesday, and they rank 3rd in the majors in runs scored. Washington owns the 3rd best team batting average in the majors, and we should expect a slugfest in the nation's capital tonight. Robbie Erlin will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's still looking for an elusive "W" in 2020. He's been torched for nine runs on 10 hits in eight innings in his last two road starts. The Nats hand the ball to Austin Voth, who has also struggled. The 28 year old has allowed five or more runs in five or fewer innings in four straight starts. He allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings in a home win over the Braves a few weeks ago. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-09-20 | Raptors v. Celtics UNDER 210 | 125-122 | Loss | -103 | 28 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Under. The Celtics have the defending champions on the ropes, and given that this is an elimination game for Toronto, we should expect a hard fought defensive battle. Every game in this series so far has gone under, and I don't see either of these teams lossening up the defense in Game 6. I said this prior to Game 3: "The Raptors had a poor showing in Game 1, hitting just 36.9 percent of their shots from the field. After closer examination it was a poor first quarter, and the remainder of the game was nearly even. They improved only slightly in Game 2, hitting 40 percent from the field. I can't see any reason to expect these teams to loosen up the defense in Game 4, we should see another low score. That has been the trend when these teams meet, with seven of the last nine meetings going under. The under is 8-1 in the Celtics last nine overall, and the under is 15-3 in Celtics last 18 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The under is 12-4 in Raptors last 16 overall, and the under is 17-5-1 in Raptors last 23 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points." Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-09-20 | Brewers v. Tigers +1.5 | 19-0 | Loss | -117 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Tigers. Detroit won Game 1 of this home series versus Milwaukee by a score of 8-3, and that makes it six wins in their last seven home games. The Brewers are a favorite in Game 2 this afternoon, and I like Detroit as a home dog. Matthew Boyd will toe the slab for the Tigers, and his overall record would suggest he's struggling. While he's 1-5 with a 6.64 ERA, he's allowed no more than two runs in his last three appearances. The Brewers hand the ball to Corbin Burnes, who has had impressive rookie campaign. with less than 10 major league starts, there isn't a lot of data available. His splits though are better at home than on the road and better at night than during the day. The Brewers are struggling to score runs, ranking 28th in the majors in scoring. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-08-20 | Stars v. Golden Knights UNDER 5.5 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Under. The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Take Under. GL, Jesse |
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09-08-20 | Orioles v. Mets OVER 9.5 | 11-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Over. Despite their poor overall record, the Mets lead the league in team batting average (.276), and they have no trouble scoring runs. John Means will toe the slab for Baltimore in Game 1 in New York, and that's good news for the Mets. The left-hander is 0-2 with an 8.31 ERA in his last four starts. The Mets hand the ball to Michael Wacha, who has also had his struggles. He's allowed 15 runs on 23 hits over 15 innings in his last four appearances. The Orioles team batting average of .261 is good enough for 7th overall in the majors. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-08-20 | White Sox v. Pirates OVER 9.5 | 4-5 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Over. The White Sox are the highest scoring team in the majors, coming into Pittsburgh off a four game sweep at Kansas City. The Pirates offense isn't much to speak of, but they have won three of their last six overall. Dylan Cease will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's been solid for the Southsiders. That said he's allowed at least two runs in four of his last five starts, and he doesn't go deep into games. The Pirates hand the ball to Joe Musgrove, who has been hit hard this season. He's been torched for 10 runs in his last 12 innings pitched, and he's 0-4 on the season. The White Sox are batting a combined .398 over 47 at bats against Musgrove. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-07-20 | BYU -105 v. Navy | 55-3 | Win | 100 | 149 h 47 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on BYU. Navy had a better record (11-2) than the Cougars (7-5) last year, and the Midshipmen finished strong while BYU lost their final two games. It's important to consider that the quality of opposition for BYU was perhaps superior to the teams that Navy was earning it's wins against. The Cougars booked wins over #14 ranked Boise State and#24 ranked USC, and lost to #22 ranked Washington and #14 ranked Utah. Navy's success last year came thanks in part to star QB and leading rusher Malcom Perry, who they lost to graduation. Starting in his place is a senior with limited experience. The Cougars have Junior Zach Wilson back for his third year, and plenty of returning talent on the offensive line. It's likely that these two teams will trend in opposite directions, with BYU improving on last season, and Navy taking a step back after losing it's best player. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-07-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +105 | 111-89 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics won the first two games of this series, and they hit over 40 percent of their three-pointers in those games. The Raptors now have their confidence back after evening the series at 2-2, and the Celtics have cooled off from beyond the arc. They were just 7of-35 (20%) from three-point range in Game 4. Toronto has all the momentum, and they can take control of this series with a win in Game 5. Here is what I said before the season started: "There is no doubt that Kawhi Leonard deserved plenty of credit for bringing a title to Toronto, but I believe that there is a false narrative that he did it by himself. Many people question how competitive the Raptors can be without Kawhi. I would point out that last year they actually had a higher winning percentage in games he missed due to load management, than they did in the games he played. This is also a team that finished at or near the top of the Eastern Conference several seasons in a row prior to the arrival of Kawhi. Players like Fred Van Fleet and Pascal Siakam should be primed to thrive in a greater role. I caution against sleeping on the Raptors, and I'll take them at 12-1 to win the East." GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-07-20 | Rangers v. Mariners -140 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a free play on Seattle. The Mariners aren't a great team, but they are sure as sh*t better than Texas. Kolby Allard will toe the rubber for the Rangers Monday, and he's still looking for his first win halfway through the season. The 23 year old was solid in his last two appearances, but before that he was lit up for four runs on five hits and two walks in just 2/3 of an inning in a loss to Seattle. The Mariners hand the ball to their ace, Marco Gonzales. The southpaw went the distance, allowing a run on four hits in a win at LA his last time out. Texas ranks dead last in the major leagues in runs scored. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-07-20 | Tigers v. Twins OVER 8.5 | 2-6 | Loss | -120 | 14 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Over. The Tigers beat the Twins by a score of 10-8 on Sunday afternoon, and a Monday matinee might be another slugfest. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been limited to no more than three innings in all of his starts this season. He has allowed 10 runs in his last four appearances. The Twins hand the ball to Michael Pineda, who was sharp in his season debut last week. He allowed two runs in the first inning, but then settled down in a win over Chicago. The Tigers have gone over in each of Fulmer's last four starts versus teams with a winning record. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-06-20 | Rockets v. Lakers UNDER 224 | 109-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Under. The Rockets shocked the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal, but history tells us we can expect them to bounce back in Game 2. They lost Game 1 in their first round series versus Portland, and responded with a strong defensive effort in Game 2, holding the Blazers to just 88 points. The Rockets have a reputation for playing high scoring games, but they have gone under in six of their last seven as an underdog. The under is 11-2 in the Rockets last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. The Lakers have gone under in five of their last six off a double digit home loss. These teams have gone under in four of the last five head to head meetings. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-06-20 | White Sox -190 v. Royals | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Chisox. The White Sox are in first place in the AL Central after winning three straight at Kansas City. They can complete the sweep Sunday. Dallas Keuchel will go for Chicago, and he's on a pretty strong run of consecutive solid performances. He's gone five or more innings allowing two or fewer runs in each of his last four appearances. The Royals hand the ball to Matt Harvey, who is barely a major league pitcher at this point in his career. He's allowed a dozen runs on 18 hits over just 7 2/3 innings this season. The Sox are batting .270 as a team, ranking second in the major leagues. Take CWS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-05-20 | Rangers v. Mariners -124 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Mariners. Seattle is 8-8 at home, while the Texas Rangers are a woeful 4-14 away from home. The Rangers rank 29th in the major leagues in runs scored, so it seems like a bargain betting against them at this price. Justus Sheffield will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's been great at home. He's 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA in three starts at Safeco. The Rangers hand the ball to Kyle Gibson, who has been hit hard in recent starts. Gibson has been torched for 17 runs on 17 hits over 16 1/3 innings in his last three appearances. The Mariners are batting a combined .410 over 51 at bats versus Gibson. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-05-20 | Blue Jays v. Red Sox OVER 10.5 | 8-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. The Jays have won two of three in this series at Fenway, and both the first two games went over the total. I expect another high score in Game 4 tonight. Ryan Weber will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's coming off a string of poor performances. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in just 2 2/3 innings in a loss to Toronto just last week. The Jays hand the ball to Chase Anderson, who has been solid but has poor numbers against Boston. The Red Sox are batting a combined .292 over 62 at bats verssus Anderson. The Red Sox have gone over in five of their last six home games. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-05-20 | Reds v. Pirates OVER 9 | 6-2 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a Free play on Over. The Pirates host the Reds in Game 3 of this home series Saturday, and we expect this game to be a slugfest. Trevor Williams will toe the slab for the home team, and he was roughed up in his last two starts. He gave up 13 runs on 16 hits over 10 innings in losses at Chicago and Milwaukee. He hasn't had a lost of success against the Reds, Cincinnati is batting combined .332 over 127 at bats against him. The Reds hand the ball to Anthony Desclafani, who is also coming in off some poor performances. He's allowed 18 runs on 19 hits over his last 10 innings pitched. The Pirates are batting .388 over a combined 97 at bats versus Desclafani. These two teams have gone over in five of the last seven head to head meetings. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-05-20 | Raptors v. Celtics UNDER 214 | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 15 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under. |
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09-04-20 | Padres +1.5 v. A's | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 28 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Padres +1.5. The Padres lead the major leagues in scoring, but we might be expecting a pitcher's duel in Game 1 in Oakland. Zach Davies will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's been sharp this season. He is 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA in five road starts so far. The A's hand the ball to Jesus Luzardo, who has been solid in his own right. The 22 year old allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in a loss to Texas his last time out. The Padres have won six of their last seven road games, and 10 of their last 12 Interleague games. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-04-20 | Bucks v. Heat UNDER 223.5 | 100-115 | Win | 100 | 33 h 15 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under. The #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks find themselves down 0-2 after losing 116-114 in Game 2. The final score soared well past the listed number, but perhaps it was closer than you think. With under two minutes to play in the game, the score was 110-102, and under bettors still had 10 points to work with. They went on to score 18 points in the final minute and 45 seconds, when they could have easily scored 8-10 or even fewer during that span. Despite some excellent defense by Miami, and the Bucks facing a must win situation, the total for Game 3 hasn't come down at all. These teams have failed to reach the total in seven of the last 10 meetings, and the Heat have gone under in four of their last five in the Conference Semifinals. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-04-20 | Stars v. Avalanche -133 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -133 | 28 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Colorado. The Avs entered this series as roughly a 2-1 favorite, but Dallas looked like the better team winning three of the first four games. Goaltending has played a key role in this series, and after losing their starter, Colorado's second string netminder struggled. Michael Hutchison is the third string goalie, a 30 year old veteran with experience playing for Toronto and Columbus. His play has turned this series on it's head, and now the Stars are on the ropes. The top line of Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov have tallied just one point in the last two games. I like Colorado to complete the comeback. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-03-20 | Raptors v. Celtics UNDER 215.5 | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on Under. |
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09-02-20 | Padres v. Angels OVER 9 | 11-4 | Win | 100 | 19 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. The Padres lead the major leagues in runs scored, and their potent offense gets a crack as a struggling Angels pitcher tonight. Julio Teheran will toe the slab for LA, and he's winless in five starts. He has been torched for 11 runs on 16 hits in 13 innings in his last three appearances. The Padres hand the ball to Dinelson Lamet, who has solid numbers but has been far from perfect. He's walked six and allowed five runs on seven hits in 10 innings in his last two appearances. The over is 19-6-3 in the Padres last 28 interleague games. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-02-20 | Thunder v. Rockets UNDER 218.5 | 102-104 | Win | 100 | 21 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under in Game 7. We saw some strong defensive play in Game 6, with the Thunder recording the upset by a score of 104-100. Expect more of the same in a winner takes all Game 7. Last night's Game 7 between Utah and Denver ended with a final score of 80-78, going under by more than 60 points. The under is 48-21-1 in the Thunder's last 70 games as an underdog. The under is 9-3 in the Rockets last 12 games following a straight up loss, and they have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 13 overall. We expect every possession to be a war, with no easy buckets. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-02-20 | White Sox v. Twins OVER 9 | 1-8 | Push | 0 | 14 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over. The Twins will be the favorite at home in Game 3 versus the White Sox, but Chicago is a formidable opponent. The White Sox are batting a major league best .270, and they have won five of their last seven. Reynaldo Lopez will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's struggled of late. Lopez (0-1, 9.00 ERA) has allowed eight runs on 10 hits in eight innings in three appearances. The Twins are batting a combined .304 in 100 at bats against him. The Twins hand the ball to Jose Berrios, who has been rather hit and miss this season. The White Sox torched him for five runs on seven hits in four innings in his season debut last month. These teams have gone over in four of the last five head to head meetings. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-01-20 | Canucks +1.5 v. Golden Knights | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 32 h 38 m | Show |
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09-01-20 | Nationals v. Phillies -143 | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 23 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Phillies. The Phillies have won six of seven, while the Nats have lost six of their last seven. I like Philly in Game 2 of this home series versus Washington. Aaron Nola will toe the slab for Philly, and he's almost unbeatable at home. He's 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA in four home starts this season, and he was 6-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 19 starts in Philly last year. The Nats hand the ball to Patrick Corbin, who hasn't been sharp at all lately. He's been torched for 10 runs on 23 hits and five walks over 17 1/3 innings in three straight losses. The Nats rank 28th in the majors with an opponent's batting average of .279. Take PHI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-01-20 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 217.5 | 102-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under 218. |
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08-31-20 | Bruins v. Lightning -113 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on TB. The Lightning fell behind by a score of 3-0 early in Game 1, but it's been all Tampa ever since. History favors the Lightning, as the Bruins are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings. "When you shrink the game to 40 minutes, it's going to be tough on you," coach Jon Cooper said. "I liked a lot of the way our game progressed, but if we're not going to manage the puck the way we did for much of the Columbus series, it'll be tough for us. You can't start games the way we did. It put us on our heels and shortened the game." These teams met in the playoffs two years ago, and Boston won Game 1 of that series. The Lightning went on to win four straight winning the series in five games. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-31-20 | Cardinals +1.5 v. Reds | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 17 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Cardinals +1.5. The Reds earned a 2-2 split in their home series versus the Cubs over the weekend, and both wins came in games decided by one run. The Cardinals come in swinging hot bats, and I fancy their chances in Game 1. Anthony Descalafini will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been hit hard in his last two appearances. He was torched for 11 runs on 13 hits and six walks over 6 1/3 innings versus the Pirates and the Cardinals. St. Louis will hand the ball to Dakota Hudson, who is still looking for his first win of 2020. His problem has been more of a lack of run support rather than any issue with his own performance. The Cardinals are 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Cincinnati. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-31-20 | Heat v. Bucks UNDER 223.5 | 115-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Under 223.5. The Miami Heat were the only team in the Eastern Conference to win a regular season series versus Milwaukee. These teams are both among the top defensive sides in the NBA, and seven of the last 10 meetings have fallen short of the number. Three of the four games Miami played in the first round fell well short of the number of 223.5, and the under is 13-6-2 in Bucks last 21 versus a team with a winning straight up record. The Bucks averaged 116 points per game in their series versus Orlando, a few points fewer than their regular season average. I expect points to be even harder to come by against the Heat. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-31-20 | Mariners +1.5 v. Angels | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a Free play on Seattle +1.5. The Angels have won two of three in this home series versus Seattle, and two of the three games have been decided by one run. I like Seattle as the dog in Game 4 this afternoon. Marco Gonzales will toe the slab for Seattle, and the left-hander has already beaten the Angels twice this season. He allowed five runs on six hits, striking out 13 over 13 1/3 innings in those games. The Angels hand the ball to Jaime Barria, who has really struggled against Seattle. In two appearances against the Mariners in 2019, he was 1-1 with an 11.49 ERA. The Angels are 6-20 in their last 26 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-30-20 | Golden Knights v. Canucks +1.5 | 5-3 | Loss | -141 | 14 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Vancouver. The Canucks were shutout in a 3-0 loss in Game 3, and need to rally to tie the series here in Game 4. Here is what I said before this series started: "The Canucks dispatched of the defending Stanley Cup champions in six games, and now they are a big underdog in their second round series versus Las Vegas. Vancouver gives us every reason to expect this to be a competitive series. The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven versus Vancouver, but four of those wins came in games decided by just one goal." Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-30-20 | Clippers v. Mavs +10.5 | 111-97 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 25 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Mavs. The Clippers and the Lakers each voted to cancel the remainder of the playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha Wisconsin. We saw the Lakers return to action last night, failing to cover in a series clinching win over Portland by single digits. The Clippers were a five point favorite in Game 2, and Dallas won outright. They were a seven point favorite in Game 4, and once against Dallas won outright despite Luka Doncic playing hurt. The extra 2-3 days for Luka to rehab his ankle should help Dallas, and according to his coach he will be at full speed. The line is now at double digits, and I just cant's see betting on the Clippers as a heavy favorite when we know they voted to walk away from the season. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-30-20 | Orioles v. Blue Jays -145 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Toronto. The Orioles got off to a sneaky good start, but reality is starting to set in. They have lost four straight, and I like the Jays chances of completing a sweep. Tanner Roark will toe the slab for Toronto on Sunday, and he's been solid so far this season. He's 2-1 with a 4.91 ERA in five starts. The Orioles hand the ball to Jorge Lopez, who has been torched for nine runs on 12 hits in just over nine innings pitched this season. The Orioles are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings. Take Baltimore. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-29-20 | Real Salt Lake v. Portland -109 | Top | 4-4 | Loss | -109 | 17 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Portland. Real Salt Lake may not have the luxury of focusing on football in this match, as the club is mired in controversy. Dell Loy Hansen (club owner) made the following comments about the players decision to boycott their last match: "It's taken a lot of wind out of my sails, what effort I want to put into recruiting players and building a great team," Hansen said. "It just seems that's not a very good path to take." His criticism of the players has not been well received, and he is now facing an MLS investigation into alleged racist remarks. Players are demanding he sell the team. They will be on the road at Portland, facing the champions of the MLS is Back Tournament in Portland. Take the Timbers. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-29-20 | Nationals v. Red Sox OVER 11.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -104 | 17 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 11.5. The Nationals won Game 1 in Boston by a score of 10-2, and we expect Game 2 to be another slugfest. Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for the Nationals, and he's coming off his first win of the season. He hasn't had a lot of success against Boston in previous meetings. The Red Sox are batting a combined .414 over 55 at bats versus Sanchez. The Red Sox will turn to their taxi squad for today's starter, and 30 year old Chris Mazza will make just his second career start. He was torched for four runs on eight hits in three innings in his debut. The Red Sox rank dead last in the major leagues with a team ERA of 6.05. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-29-20 | A's v. Astros UNDER 9 | 3-6 | Push | 0 | 13 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a Free play on Under 9. The Astros will host Oakland Saturday, after games on Thursday and Friday were boycotted to protest social injustice. Zack Greinke will toe the slab for Houston, and he has been dominant so far this season. Greinke has allowed just one run over 14 1/3 innings in two home starts. The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who has owned Houston in previous starts. The Astros have hit just .167 over a combined 85 at bats against him. Four of the last five head to head meetings have gone under. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-29-20 | Thunder v. Rockets -5 | 80-114 | Win | 100 | 15 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Houston. The Thunder had all the momentum heading into Game 5, but you have to think that momentum was lost when the players decided to boycott Games over the last few days. One of the unintended results of the past few days is that players who were injured have been given more time to recover. That's the case for Russell Westbrook who looks to make his mark on this series for the first time in Game 5. Chris Paul has a lot on his plate right now, and as head of the Player's Association his mind is on matters other than basketball. All these events seem to favor the Rockets. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-29-20 | Lightning -110 v. Bruins | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 21 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TB. The Lightning fell behind by a score of 3-0 early in Game 1, and then they dominated the rest of the game. Their rally fell short, losing by a score of 3-2. History favors the Lightning, as the Bruins are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings. "When you shrink the game to 40 minutes, it's going to be tough on you," coach Jon Cooper said. "I liked a lot of the way our game progressed, but if we're not going to manage the puck the way we did for much of the Columbus series, it'll be tough for us. You can't start games the way we did. It put us on our heels and shortened the game." These teams met in the playoffs two years ago, and Boston won Game 1 of that series. The Lightning went on to win four straight winning the series in five games. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-28-20 | Mariners +1.5 v. Angels | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Seattle Mariners. The Angels have just three wins in their last 14 games, and two of those three wins came by a one run margin. It doesn't make a lot of sense for them to be such a big favorite here against Seattle. Andrew Heaney will toe the slab for LA, and he's facing the Mariners for the third time this season. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits over five innings in a home loss to Seattle in his season debut. The Mariners hand the ball to Nick Margevicius, who has appeared in five games this season. The Mariners won two of those games, and lost twice by a single run. He allowed one run on two hits in two innings in a win over LA in his season debut. The Angels rank 28th in the major leagues with a team ERA of 5.41. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-26-20 | Avalanche v. Stars OVER 5.5 | Top | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 31 h 13 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Over 5.5. Both the first two games of this series went over the total, and the Stars have gone over in four of their last five overall. Joe Pavelski (Dallas) and Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado) are tied for the playoff goal scoring lead. The Avs have gone over in each of their last five games, and losing their starting goaltender isn't going to help. Phillip Grubauer was among the league leaders with a GAA of 1.87 this post-season, and his replacement Pavel Francouz has been lit up since stepping in. The over is 9-3-1 in the Avs last 13 Conference Semifinals games, and there is every reason to expect Game 3 to look a lot like Games 1 & 2. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-26-20 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks OVER 9.5 | 8-7 | Win | 100 | 18 h 34 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 9.5. The Diamondbacks have lost seven straight, and they have a tough matchup here against Colorado tonight. Robbie Ray will toe the slab for Arizona, and he's been beaten up by the Rockies in his career. He's had 18 starts against Colorado, and the Rockies are batting a combined .335 against him. The Rockies hand the ball to Jon Gray, who has been just as bad in his starts against Arizona. The D'Backs have hit a combined .372 over 144 at bats versus Gray. The over is 4-1 in the last five head to head meetings between these teams. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-26-20 | Cubs v. Tigers OVER 9.5 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 15 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 9.5. The Tigers won Game 1 of this series by a score of 7-1, but we can expect Game 2 to be a real slugfest. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's really struggling this season. He hasn't gone more than three innings in any of his four starts, and he's allowed a whopping 12 runs in just 11 innings. The Cubs will hand the ball to Jon Lester, who has been lit up in back to back starts. Lester is 3-6 with a 5.67 ERA in 12 career starts against the Tigers. The Cubs have gone over in eight of their last 11 at Detroit. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-26-20 | Pirates v. White Sox UNDER 9.5 | 3-10 | Loss | -114 | 13 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under 9.5. Lucas Giolito tossed a no hitter in a 4-0 win over the Pirates yesterday, and Pittsburgh ranks 29th in the major leagues in runs scored. Chances are that they will struggle again here against Dallas Keuchel today. Keuchel (4-2, 2.65 ERA) allowed a run on six hits over eight innings in a win at Wrigley his last time out. He's 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three home starts. The Pirates hand the ball to Trevor Williams, who hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his five starts this season. The White Sox have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 11 interleague home games. The under is 6-2 in the Pirates last eight at Chicago. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-25-20 | Bruins v. Lightning -104 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Tampa. The Lightning fell behind by a score of 3-0 early in Game 1, and then they dominated the rest of the game. Their rally fell short, losing by a score of 3-2. History favors the Lightning, as the Bruins are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings. "When you shrink the game to 40 minutes, it's going to be tough on you," coach Jon Cooper said. "I liked a lot of the way our game progressed, but if we're not going to manage the puck the way we did for much of the Columbus series, it'll be tough for us. You can't start games the way we did. It put us on our heels and shortened the game." These teams met in the playoffs two years ago, and Boston won Game 1 of that series. The Lightning went on to win four straight winning the series in five games. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-25-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets +132 | 107-117 | Win | 132 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Nuggets. The Jazz have a 3-1 series lead, and it looks like they have been dominating this series. Perhaps they have been quite fortunate, particularly in the last two games. The fact that they shot 57.5 percent from the field and yet won Game 4 by only two points, suggests to me that indeed they were more lucky than anything. . Such shooting isn't sustainable, and eventually those makes are going to turn into misses. The Nuggets swept the season series, and they came into Game 1 as a favorite. I like the Nuggets to get back into this series with a victory in Game 5. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-25-20 | Angels v. Astros -151 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 25 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Houston. The Angels come into Houston with just two wins in their last 11 overall. You would think the Astros would be a far bigger favorite. Christian Javier will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's putting up solid numbers so far. His last start at home was flawless, going six innings and allowing no runs on just one hit. The Angels hand the ball to Jose Suarez, who was clobbered in his only appearance. He gave up five runs on five hits in just 1 1/3 innings against the Giants. The Angels are 12-41 in their last 53 games as an underdog. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-24-20 | Stars +1.5 v. Avalanche | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 31 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Dallas +1.5. The Avs didn't surprise anybody by beating Arizona in the first round, but Dallas wasn't supposed to beat up Calgary the way they did. The Stars come into Game 1 as a huge underdog, and I really don't see why. Dallas has won four of their last five against Colorado, and the Avalanche are 5-16 in their last 21 Conference Semifinals games. Three of the last five head to head meetings have been decided in overtime. Colorado played a seven game series against the Sharks in last year's Conference Semifinal, and only won one of those games by more than a goal. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-24-20 | Angels v. Astros -155 | 4-11 | Win | 100 | 29 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Houston. The Angels come into Houston with just two wins in their last 11 overall. You would think the Astros would be a far bigger favorite. Framber Valdez will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's putting up solid numbers so far. Perhaps his most impressive performance this season came against the Angels, allowing a run on five hits with eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. The Angels hand the ball to Pat Sandoval, who is winless in four starts. He's been torched for 10 runs on 12 hits over his last 10 innings of work. The Angels are 12-40 in their last 52 games as an underdog. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-24-20 | Lakers v. Blazers UNDER 225 | 135-115 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Under. All three games in this series have gone under, and that hasn't really moved the needle with bookmakers keeping the total on the same number. After a terrible shooting performance in Game 1, the Lakers have turned up the defensive intensity and focused on high percentage shots. LeBron wants to muddy it up a little, knowing it's not a good idea to get into a shootout with Dame and the Blazers. The under is 11-5 in the Lakers last 16 games as a favorite, and they have failed to reach the total in 10 of their last 14 overall. The under is 4-1 in the Blazers last five Conference Quarterfinals games, and they have failed to reach the total in four straight as an underdog. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-23-20 | Canucks +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 0-5 | Loss | -155 | 20 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks dispatched of the defending Stanley Cup champions in six games, and now they are a big underdog in their second round series versus Las Vegas. Vancouver gives us every reason to expect this to be a competitive series. The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven versus Vancouver, but four of those wins came in games decided by just one goal. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-23-20 | Nuggets +148 v. Jazz | 127-129 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 17 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Denver. The Jazz have taken charge of this series by winning Games 2 & 3, and they have shot over 50 percent from the field in both those games. Denver is badly in need of a win to avoid going down 3-1 in the series, so I expect them to clamp down on defense here. Mike Conley returned to action and hit a career high 7-of-8 three pointers in Game 3. Such shooting isn't sustainable, and eventually those makes are going to turn into misses. The Nuggets swept the season series, and they came into Game 1 as a favorite. I like the Nuggets to get back into this series with a victory in Game 4. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-23-20 | Angels v. A's UNDER 9 | Top | 4-5 | Push | 0 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Under 9. After both of the first two games of this series went under, Game 3 on Sunday afternoon is shaping up to be a real pitcher's duel. Dylan Bundy will toe the slab for LA, and he's already beat Oakland twice this season. He went 13 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits with 17 strikeouts in those games. The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who is 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA in three home starts. One of those games was against LA, and he went only four innings, allowing a run on three hits with five strikeouts. The under is 10-4 in the Athletics last 14 games following a loss. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-23-20 | Bayern Munich +107 v. Paris Saint-Germain | Top | 1-0 | Win | 107 | 73 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Bayern Munich. I've been calling Bayern Munich the best team in Europe since the return to play back in May. They have certainly looked the part, winning their last three Champions League matches by a combined score of 15-3. Their 8-2 win over Barcelona will not soon be forgotten. Paris has taken a much different path, needing to rally with two late goals to escape what looked like a sure defeat to Atletico Madrid. Simply put, it seems that Bayern is in a class of it's own, and Paris is unlikely to match them. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Rockies v. Dodgers UNDER 9 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 20 h 59 m | Show | |
8* |
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08-22-20 | Stars +1.5 v. Avalanche | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Dallas. The Avs didn't surprise anybody by beating Arizona in the first round, but Dallas wasn't supposed to beat up Calgary the way they did. The Stars come into Game 1 as a huge underdog, and I really don't see why. Dallas has won four of their last five against Colorado, and the Avalanche are 5-16 in their last 21 Conference Semifinals games. Three of the last five head to head meetings have been decided in overtime. Colorado played a seven game series against the Sharks in last year's Conference Semifinal, and only won one of those games by more than a goal. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | White Sox v. Cubs -170 | 7-4 | Loss | -170 | 15 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cubs. The White Sox won Game 1 at Wrigley by a score of 10-1, but the Cubs look good in Game 2 with a mismatch on the mound. Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for the Cubbies, and he's looking as good as ever lately. The 30 year old is 2-1 with a 2.01 ERA in three starts at Wrigley this year. The Sox hand the ball to Reynaldo Lopez, who makes just his second appearances this season. His first outing was ugly, giving up four runs and failing to get out of the first inning. Lopez was 4-9 with a 6.02 ERA on the road last year. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Tigers v. Indians -155 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
This is aN 8* play on Cleveland. The Tigers have lost nine OF 10, and three of those losses came in a home series versus Cleveland. The Indians have won six of their last 7. Matt Boyd will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's winless so far this season. Boyd is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA in his last two starts in Cleveland. The Indians hand the ball to a rookie making his big league debut, but surely he's not worse than Boyd. The Tigers have lost six straight when Boyd starts against a team with a winning record. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +140 | 107-119 | Win | 140 | 16 h 21 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Thunder. This series was never supposed to be a sweep, and I expect the Thunder to take Game 3 and get back in the series. They did everything right in Game 2, until they were outscored 34-20 in the final frame. James Harden was held to just 21 points, and the Rockets aren't going to win many games when Harden is not effective. The Thunder are 24-10 ATS in their last 34 games as an underdog, and they had won five straight against Houston prior to this series. This is a big revenge spot for a Thunder team that is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Take OKC. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Angels v. A's -131 | 4-3 | Loss | -131 | 15 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Oakland. The A's win in Game 1 was their ninth straight home victory, while the Angels lost for the eighth time in nine games. So you would expect Oakland to be a huge favorite in Game 2? Not so much. Chris Bassitt will toe the slab for the A's, and he's been solid in all of his starts. He's allowed four runs on 10 hits, striking out nine in 9 2/3 innings in a pair of wins over LA already this season. The Angels hand the ball to Griffin Canning, who has appeared in two losses to Oakland. Canning has allowed seven runs on a dozen hits in 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts, and he gave up four home runs in those games. And then there is the Angels bullpen. LA ranks 25th in the majors with a team ERA of 5.29. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Brewers v. Pirates OVER 9.5 | 5-12 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 9.5. The Pirates picked up a rare win in Game 1 of this home series versus Milwaukee, and I expect Game 2 to be a real slugfest. Derek Holland will toe the slab for Pittsburgh, and he's been lit up in recent starts. Holland was torched for nine runs on 13 hits (five of those left the park) in five innings in a loss to the Tigers in his last start. The Brewers hand the ball to Josh Lindblom, who has allowed nine runs on 10 hits and six walks in his last nine innings of work. The Brewers have gone over in five of their last six versus left-handed starters. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-22-20 | Pacers v. Heat -5 | 115-124 | Win | 100 | 14 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Miami Heat. The Pacers are down 2-0, and this series looks like it's over. One of the takeaways from Game 2 was that Jimmy Butler scored just 18 points, and had as many turnovers (5) as he did field goals. The Pacers can't count on another lackluster performance from Butler in Game 3, and we should see the Heat continue to dominate this matchup. The Pacers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six Conference Quarterfinals games, and they are are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five playoff games as an underdog. Take MIAMI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-21-20 | Blues v. Canucks +1.5 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 31 h 18 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Vancouver Canucks. The defending champions are in trouble heading into Game 6 of this first round series versus Vancouver. The blew a 3- lead in Game 5, losing by a score of 4-3. Now they are not only facing elimination, but their goaltending situation is a complete nightmare. After giving up nine goals in the first two games of the series, Jordan Binnington was benched in favor of Jake Allen. Blues coach Craig Berube hasn't committed to naming his starter for Game 6, after Allen had a poor showing in Game 5. The Canucks can end the series here on Friday, and right now they look like the team that deserves to move on. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-21-20 | Angels v. A's -120 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 30 h 14 m | Show | |
8* |
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08-21-20 | Clippers v. Mavs +5 | 130-122 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Dallas. The Mavs have been the better team here in this series, with the exception of the 4th quarter of Game 1 after Porzingis was ejected. With Dallas evening the series at 1-1, you might expect a bounce back performance from the Clippers here in Game 3. There is concern though that Pat Beverly isn't healthy enough to play at all, and Paul George is not all that effective playing with a sore shoulder. This series seems eerily similar to the Blazers versus Thunder, when George was sent packing by Damian Lillard. The Clippers are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 playoff games as a favorite. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-21-20 | Tigers v. Indians -172 | 10-5 | Loss | -172 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Cleveland. The Tigers have lost nine straight, and three of those losses came in a home series versus Cleveland. The Indians have won six in a row. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's struggled so far. He was rocked for three runs on five hits and two walks in just 2 2/3 innings in a loss to Cleveland his last time out. The Indians hand the ball to Adam Plutko, who is 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA at home. The Tigers are 1-11 in Fulmers last 12 road starts versus a team with a winning record. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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08-20-20 | Stars v. Flames OVER 5 | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 5. Game 4 of this series was a thriller with the Stars winning 5-4 in overtime. Both goaltenders saw a lot of rubber, and I think we could see another shootout in Game 6. The over is 9-3-1 in the Flames last 13 games as an underdog, and the over is 11-4-1 in the Flames last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. The over is 7-4-4 in the Stars last 15 Conference Quarterfinals games. Special teams could play a role, as both teams scored twice on the power play in Game 4. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |