Houston Astros on the run line.

Best Bet play.

Game 970.

1:10 pm pst.

The Astros show no sign of taking their foot off the gas, winning six in a row and eight of their last nine contests. Behind the No. 1 pitching staff in baseball, the team is surging. In those eight victories over the last nine games, the staff has allowed just seven runs. Jake Odorizzi returns, coming off the injured list to make his first appearance since mid-May. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 3.13 ERA on the campaign. Prior to the layoff, he went 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA over his last four turns. This is an ideal spot to make his return facing a Royals lineup that ranks 27th in scoring, averaging just 3.84 runs per game. Jonathan Heasley takes the hill today for Kansas City. The rookie right-hander is 1-4 with a 5.20 ERA on the season, going winless over his past three starts. Houston has taken two of three meetings over Kansas City in 2022. And going back a bit, four of the last five matchups. They are 41-19 the last 60 at home, 20-6 the last 26 versus right-handed starters, and 44-19 the last 63 during Game 1 of a series. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the runline.

Best Bet play.

Game 920.

11:10 am pst.

The Astros are in an ideal spot to further widen their lead and the AL West. They currently have a 12.5-game cushion in the division and enter Game 3 of this series with confidence. Houston has taken the first two games over the Angels by combined score of 17-2. The Astros have dominated the Angels once again this season taking six of the nine meetings with their division rival. Los Angeles is having problems, both at the plate and on the mound. Their lineup is in a severe slump while the pitching staff is getting crushed. Houston is red-hot, riding a 13-3 hot streak, with a combination of a surging lineup and a stellar pitching staff. They have dominated their division, taking 18 of the last 24 meetings against AL West rivals. They take it to another level at Minute Maid Park, winning 40 of the last 59 contests at home. This does not bode well for Los Angeles as they are 4-14 the last 18 games played on the road. Take the Astros on the runline. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Interleague Game of the Week.

Game 981.

4:15 pm pst.

With All-Star break just around the corner, there are quite a few teams vying to better their situation. One of those teams is the Boston Red Sox. They are one of the hottest teams in the American League, winning 20 of their last 27 contests. They did drop Game 1 of this series yesterday to the Chicago Cubs, 6-5. They now sit in third place in the competitive, American League East. This is a very good team that doesn’t take losing lightly as they are 13-3 the last 16 games played following a loss. Not only that but they have dominated the National League Central, taking 11 of the last 14 meetings with opponents from the division. In my opinion, the Chicago Cubs have already thrown in the towel in for the season. Their division is a two-horse race between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals. This team has won three in a row but let’s be honest, the first two victories in that small win streak were against the worst team in the NL, the Cincinnati Reds. Josh Winckowski and Alec Mills are scheduled today. The Red Sox starter has been stellar in his last three starts, earning victories in all three, allowing just for earned runs in over 16 innings pitched. On the other hand, Mills hasn’t had a strong outing in weeks, yielding five earns runs in each of his last three turns. By the way in those three appearances, he has only lasted a total of a little over seven innings pitched. And when the team goes to their bullpen, things will get worse as their pitching staff ranks 26th. The Cubs are 3-15 the last18 interleague home games, 1-6 the last seven versus AL East, and 16-35 the last 51 overall home games. Take Boston. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

NL West Game of the Week.

Game 912.

7:10 pm pst.

Following a quick stint in second place in the NL West, the Dodgers have reclaimed the top-spot in the division, winning seven of their last 10 games to give them a 2.5 game lead over the Padres. Playing San Diego is ideal for Los Angeles to further widen their cushion in the division. They won Game 1 of this series yesterday 3-1. They have taken three or four meetings with the Padres this season. And going back a bit, nine of the last 10 overall matchups. Blake Snell is winless in 2022, going 0-5 with a 5.60 ERA. The team has lost all seven of his starts this season. On the other hand, Tony Gonsolin, who is 9-0 with a 1.58 ERA, has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his 14 appearances this season. Los Angeles owns the top scoring lineup in baseball, averaging over 5.05 runs per game. This does not bode well for a San Diego squad which have managed to score over five runs just three times in the last 13 outings. San Diego is 1-5 the last six on the road, 1-4 the last five on grass, and 0-4 the last four versus right-handed starters. Take Los Angeles on the run line. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners on the run line.

Best Bet play.

Game 924.

7:10 pm pst.

One game separates three teams in the AL West from possessing sole possession of second place in the division. And right now, the Seattle Mariners are the hottest of those teams. They have won three in a row and eight of the last 10 outings. This includes a Game 1 victory yesterday over Oakland, 8–6. That defeat was the A’s fourth in a row. The Mariners have taken five of seven meetings with their division rival this season, outscoring them by 19 runs in those five victories. James Kaprielian and Marco Gonzales are scheduled here today. Kaprielian is 0-5 with a 5.88 ERA while Gonzales is 4-8 with a 3.31 ERA. In seven career appearances against Seattle, Kaprelian has a whopping ERA of 6.26 as Gonzales, in 17 appearances versus Seattle has an ERA of just 3.94. Gonzales is already 2-0 versus Oakland this season while Kaprielian is 0-1 in two starts against the Mariners. The Athletics are 2-8 the last 10 meetings at the Mariners and 6-20 the last 26 overall meetings. To make matters worse they have lost four straight on the road and 20 of the last 26 versus division opponents. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you.

St. Louis Cardinals.

Home Run play.

Game 901.

3:05 pm pst.

St. Louis sits one game behind of Milwaukee in the NL Central. They desperately want the top spot back. They enter this matchup with a top-10 squad both on the mound and at the plate. Miles Mikolas gets the start here. The seasoned right-hander is 5-5 with a 2.57 ERA on the campaign. And over his career in three games, which includes two starts against the Phillies, is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA. Bailey Falter has never faced the Cardinals in his short career. The left-hander, however is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA this season. I don’t expect the young pitcher to last too long today. And when the Phillies go to their bullpen, things are going to go from bad to worse for them. St. Louis is 21-7 the last 28 vs. left-handed starters.  Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners on the run line.

Run Line Game of the Month.

Game 966.

7:10 pm pst.

Not only does Oakland possess the worst record in the American League, they also possess the worst record in all of baseball. They dwell in the AL West cellar, 23.5 games back at 25-52. Their numbers don’t improve at all in this situation either. They have dropped 11 of the last 15 on the road, 22 of their last 29 versus division opponents, and 43 of their last 58 overall. While Seattle is just five-games under .500, please understand that a mere 1.5 games separate three teams in this division. A small win streak now and a little help can leapfrog this team into second place in the West. And playing Oakland is just what they need to achieve their goal. They have taken three straight and eight of the last 10 overall in this rivalry. As a matter of fact, they are 7-2 the last nine meetings in Seattle and 21-7 the last 28 overall meetings. Adrian Martinez and Logan Gilbert are scheduled starters here. Martinez is making just his second career start while Gilbert is 8-3 with a 2.44 ERA on the season. And has faced the Athletics four times in his career. The Mariners are 5-1 the last six versus the American League West, 7-2 the last nine versus right-handed starters, and 7-2 the last nine overall. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Battle of the AL Best.

Game 961.

3:10 pm pst.

Not only do these two teams own the best records in the American League, they also own the two best records in all of baseball. They have split four meetings so far in 2022. But going back a little bit further, New York has gotten the better of Houston, taking six of the last 10 matchups. There is no questioning the fact that the Yankees offense is more lethal, ranking in the top-three in scoring, OPS, and home runs. The Astros lineup is certainly good, but they just don’t possess the same depth or consistency as their opponent here today. Both pitching staffs are excellent ranking No. 1 and No. 2 in the Majors. Speaking of pitching, Luis Severino and Luis Garcia are scheduled today. Severino has been more consistent, possesses the lower ERA, and has had more experience facing his opponent than his counterpart does. New York is 14-2 the last 16 road games versus right-handed starters, 20-8 the last 28 versus the American League West, And 40-12 the last 52 during Game 1 of a series. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Over in the Rangers/Royals matchup.

AL Total of the Month.

Games 915/916.
11:10 am pst. 

Games 1 and 2 of this series have both gone over the total as these two teams have combined for 25 runs scored in the two matchups. Going back a bit, eight of the last 10 meetings have gone over the total. Today Dane Dunning and Zack Greinke are schedule starters. Dunning is 1-5 with a 4.17 ERA, allowing four or more runs four times the season. Greinke owns a 1-4 record with a 4.68 ERA on the campaign. And just over his last five starts, he has allowed five or more runs three times. The Rangers lineup has started to heat up, while both pitching staffs are less than stellar to say the least. The over is 4-0 in Texas’ last four road games and 4-0 in Kansas City’s last four home games. Take the over. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Home Run play.

Game 966.

4:05 pm pst.

There are several things contributing to New York’s success this season. For starters, they’re coming back to win ball games. This is something they haven’t done in recent seasons. Last night’s victory over Oakland in Game 1 of this series was their 23rd comeback win this season alone. Something else that is contributing to the teams Major League best record is their pitching staff. Granted, their lineup is ranked No. 1 in scoring, OPS, and home runs. But unlike recent seasons, this season they’re pitching staff ranks second overall, with a Team ERA of 2.97. It’s not just their starters that are playing well. Their relievers are playing just well too. They should have no problem continuing their winning ways here today. The Yankees have dominated the Athletics, taking five of the last six meetings in New York. And seven of the last 10 meetings overall. The A’s currently possess the worst record in all of baseball at 25-50. Today they send Frankie Montas to the hill. The right-hander has notched just one win since mid-April. That’s right. Over his last 12 starts, he is 1-6, while the team is just 1-11 in those 12 starts. For New York, JP Sears will make his fourth appearance and second start of the campaign. Recalled from AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the left-hander Has looked good in his three appearances. I don’t think he’ll be threatened too much against the league’s 29th-ranked offense. To be honest with you, not only does Oakland rank 29th in scoring and home runs, they also rank 30th in both Team BA and OPS. If he does get in a little trouble, I have full faith in the Yankees bullpen to keep the Athletics lineup in toe. Oakland is 1-9 the last 10 versus the AL East, 5-16 the last 21 versus left-handed starters, and 7-19 the last 26 following a loss. Take New York on the run line. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Best Bet play.

Game 913.

5:10 pm pst.

These are two teams that surely have different outlook on the second half of the regular season. Kansas City dwells in the AL Central cellar at 26–-45 and 13.5 games back. Texas sits in second place in the AL West at 34-37, 10.5 games back. Currently they are just 5.5 games back of a Wildcard spot. The Rangers have taken two of three meetings with the Royals this season. And going back a bit further, five of the last six matchups. They have just outclassed their opponent here today. The Royals rank among the worst in baseball, both on the mound and at the plate. The Rangers are about at the middle of the pack in both areas. Today Martin Perez gets the road start. The left-hander comes off two outstanding outings en route to an overall record this season of 5-2 with a 1.96 ERA. Over his career in 11 appearances (all starts) he is 4-1 with a 4.43 ERA against the Royals.  Kris Bubic gets the nod at home. He is 1-4 with a 7.41 ERA this season. And has only faced the Rangers twice in his career, both as a reliever. Texas is 10-4 the last 14 meetings at Kauffman Stadium and 7-1 the last eight versus left-handed starters. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Best Bet play.

Game 963.

10:40 pm pst.

Don’t look now but the Boston Red Sox have very quietly taken over second place in the most competitive division in baseball. That’s right, the Red Sox are sitting in second in the AL East, winning six in a row and eight of their last 10. This is huge going into All-Star break. Having momentum going into the midway point of the regular season will certainly help them at the start of the second half of the regular season. They are playing great baseball. During their current six-game win streak they have accounted for five or more runs five times. All this while they’re pitching staff has not allowed an opponent to post five runs in a single one of those contests. Dropping three straight has brought the Cleveland Guardians down to second place in the Central. Playing Boston has been their kryptonite. They have dropped both Games 1 and 2 of this series. And going back a little bit, eight of the last 10 meetings. Playing at home hasn’t helped either against the Red Sox, as they are just 1-6 the last seven matchups at Progressive Field. Rich Hill and Aaron Civale are scheduled starters. Hill has certainly been more consistent to say the least. The Red Sox are 6-0 the last six versus the AL Central, 5-0 the last five versus right-handed starters, 7-1 the last eight versus teams with a winning record, and 11-2 the last 13 on the road. Take Boston. Thank you.

St. Louis Cardinals.

NL CENTRAL GOM.

Game 956.

515 pm pst.

Guys, I can make this analysis extremely short by saying simply “fade the Cubs.” But you know me, I can’t leave it at that. Chicago is playing such bad baseball that I believe that they’ve thrown in the towel already, even before the mid-way point of the regular season. They’re not hitting. And their pitching has been just deplorable. They have lost 14 of the last 17 outings. But things are even worse than that. In those 14 losses, they’ve accounted for five or more runs just three times. Meanwhile, their pitching has allowed at least five runs in 13 of those last 17 outings. Speaking of pitching, Kyle Hendricks is getting the start today. The team has lost his last two starts. And over his last five turns, the right-hander has allowed 21 earned runs in just over 23 innings pitched. Now St. Louis has been up-and-down over recent weeks going 8-7 the last 15 contests. But presently, they are tied for the top-spot in the division with Milwaukee and need every win they can get before going into the All-Star break. Playing the Cubs should help them achieve their goal. They have taken three of five meetings with Chicago this season. And going back a bit, 10 of the last 14 overall meetings. Today they send Andre Pallante to the hill. Granted, the team hasn’t given the pitcher too much run support. However, the right-hander has not allowed more than two earned runs in any outing this season. And if you’re keeping count, he has made 21 appearances already. Yes, I know he’s only had a few starts, but he has looked very sharp in each one of those starts. There is no way Chicago can contend with the No. 5 scoring offense in baseball. Nor can they contend with the 11th ranked pitching staff either. St. Louis is 8-2 the last 10 at home, 7-2 the last nine home games versus right-handed starters, and 34-15 the last 49 versus the NL Central. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Early Game Winner.

Game 905.

9:35 pm pst.

With both Los Angeles and San Diego winning on Wednesday, these two NL West rivals continue to share the top-spot in the division. With just a few weeks remaining in the first half of the regular season, the Dodgers know all too well that they need every win they can get right now. And playing the Reds is just ideal for them to reach their goal. They have taken all six meetings with Cincinnati in 2022 and going back a little bit further eight consecutive matchups, which does include four straight at Great American Ball Park. Just in this series, Los Angeles has outscored Cincinnati 16-6 in Games 1 and 2. Today they send Clayton Kershaw to the mound. The left-hander owns a 4-1 record with a 2.08 ERA on the campaign. To be quite honest the team has lost three of his last four turns. However, he has not allowed more than two earned runs in five consecutive starts. In 13 career starts against the Reds, Kershaw is 5-2 with a 2.30 ERA. For Cincinnati, Hunter Greene takes the bump. The right-hander is 3-7 with a whopping ERA of 5.26 on the season. And has had three poor outings in his last five starts. The team has lost 10 of his last 12 turns. The Reds own the worst record in the NL, at 23-45, losing six in a row. Cincinnati is struggling both at the plate and on the mound. They rank 18th in scoring and 30th in Team ERA. That just isn’t going to cut it in a matchup with a team that ranks second in baseball in both of those categories. The Reds are 0-7 the last seven at home, 15-39 the last 54 versus the NL West, and 16-40 the last 56 following a loss. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants.

Oddsmakers Mistake play.

Game 959.

4:20 pm pst.

Both the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants are currently sitting in a second place standing in their divisions. Both teams certainly know that every win they can muster right now going into All-Star break will give them momentum come the second half of the regular season. They have split-out Games 1 and 2 of this series. And over the last 10 meetings, they have split-out, five games each. While I will admit the Giants lineup have been a bit erratic. I feel that today’s matchup is all about the starting pitchers. Carlos Rodon and Charlie Morton are scheduled. The San Francisco starter is 6-4 with a 2.84 ERA this season. And has had five solid turns. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t give him run support in several of his outings. On the flipside, the Braves starter is 4-3 with a whopping ERA of 5.08. Four of his last five turns, he has allowed four earned runs. Rodon has certainly been more consistent. And with the team getting a big win yesterday, I feel momentum has shifted to the Giants favor. San Francisco is 6-1 the last seven versus teams with a winning record, 4-1 the last five as an underdog, 8-3 the last 11 on grass, and 5-2 the last seven versus right-handed starters. Take the Giants. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Home Run play.

Game 966.

4:10 pm pst.

Let’s be honest. The Detroit Tigers are a hot mess. They have lost eight of their last 10 to sink further into the abyss, sitting in fourth place in the AL Central, at 26-42. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox have started to heat up. They have won three straight, seven of the last 10, and are sitting in third place in the very competitive, AL East, at 38-31. They have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series. And four consecutive meetings with Detroit this season. Tarik Skubal and Michael Wacha are scheduled here. Skubal, who is 5-4 with a 3.13 ERA, has lost his last two turns, allowing nine runs in nine innings pitched. Wacha has been outstanding all season long, as the team has won seven of his 10 starts en route to an overall record of 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA. The Tigers are 1-6 the last seven meetings in Boston, 1-6 the last seven following a loss, 1-9 the last 10 versus the AL East, and 1-6 the last seven versus right-handed starters. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Best Bet GOM play.

Game 953.

3:40 pm pst.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a dogfight at the moment with the San Diego Padres. They both currently possess the top-spot in the competitive, NL West division. With the All-Star break just around the corner, Los Angeles knows they need every win they can get right now. And playing Cincinnati is just what the doctor ordered to achieve their goal. The Dodgers have taken seven consecutive meetings with the Reds going back to last season. This includes all five matchups this season. They have outscored their NL rival by a combined 34-10 in 2022. This includes an 8-2 drubbing yesterday in Game 1 of this series. Today, Tyler Anderson takes the mound. The left-hander is 8-0 with a 2.82 ERA on the season, striking out 63, and walking just 11, in 67 IP. The team has won his last six turns. For the Reds, Luis Castillo gets the nod. The right-hander is 2-4 with a respectable, 3.33 ERA on the campaign. However, the team has lost his last three outings. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Dodgers rank No. 2 in the Majors. Their pitching staff has a Team ERA of just 2.90, while their lineup is averaging over 5.06 runs per game. Cincinnati is purely outclassed both on the mound and at the plate in this match up. The Reds are 0-4 the last four as an underdog, 0-6 the last six at home, and 0-5 the last five overall. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

OM GOM.

Game 901.

3:40 pm pst.

Sports fans, for the life of me I cannot figure out why the line here is so darn low. One of the best teams in baseball faces one of the worst. Los Angeles is currently tied with San Diego for the top-spot in the NL West and need every win they can get right now going into All-Star break. On the other hand, Cincinnati possesses one of the worst records in the Majors and continues to find new and improved ways to lose. This is a team dwelling in the Central Division cellar at 23-43, 14.5 GB, losing four in a row. The Reds have lost all four meetings with the Dodgers in 2022. And going back a little further have dropped six straight in this rivalry, 10 of the last 14 played at Great American Ball Park, and are just 12-30 the last 42 overall meetings. Tony Gonsolin takes the mound on the road. The right-hander is 8-0 with a 1.42 ERA, striking out 60 in just 63.1 IP, winning his last four turns. As a matter of fact, the team has won seven of his last eight turns. Tyler Mahle gets the nod at home. The right-hander has struggled this season going 2-5 with a 4.46 ERA. The team has lost four of his last five starts and six of his overall 10 appearances this season. Cincinnati is 0-5 the last five at home, 3-9 the last 12 versus right-handed starters, and 15-37 the last 52 versus the NL West. Take Los Angele. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Best Bet play.

Game 961.

4:10 pm pst.

Owners of the best overall record in baseball, the New York Yankees come off a rare loss yesterday. The last two times they suffered a defeat, they then went on seven and nine-game win streaks. And unlike recent seasons, they are dominating the Tampa Bay Rays. New York has taken three in a row and five of seven meetings with their division rival this season. They currently possess the best scoring lineup and pitching staff in baseball. They rank in the top-10 in every major offensive category, including topping to league in scoring, OPS, and home runs. The same goes for their ranking on the mound, topping the Majors in Team ERA and WHIP. It’s no wonder Tampa Bay currently sits 13-games back in the division. They are having trouble putting runners on base and more importantly, putting runs on the scoreboard. They average a full run less per game than their opponent here today. And over their last 10 games, they have managed to score five or more runs just three times. Gerrit Cole, who beat the Rays less than a week ago, is 6-1 with a 3.33 ERA on the campaign as a team has won his last three starts. Shane McClanahan, who has respectable numbers at 7-3 with a 1.84 ERA just isn’t getting the run support. The Yankees are 20-7 the last 27 versus the AL East, 19-7 the last 26 following a loss, and 17-7 the last 24 on the road. The Rays are 0-5 the last five as an underdog, 1-5 the last six versus the AL East, and 1-4 the last five versus right-handed starters. Take New York. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Best Bet Play.

Game 915.

10:35 am pst.

Well one thing seems to be sure, the New York Yankees which own the best record in baseball don’t seem to be letting their foot off their gas coming into the midway point of the regular season. The Yankees are on an eight-game win streak, which does include Game 1 of this series yesterday, 12-3. As a matter of fact, they have dominated the Blue Jays taking three in a row and six of the last seven this season. Going back a little further, they have won eight of the last 10 meetings at the Rogers Centre. Today Luis Severino gets the start. He is 4-1 with a 2.80 ERA on the campaign. And has already faced Toronto twice this season with the team winning both outings. Yusei Kikuchi gets the nod at home here. He is 2-3 with a 4.80 ERA as the team has lost his last three turns. Over his last three appearances he has lasted just 8.6 innings pitched and allowed 11 earned runs. He is in real trouble here today facing the majors top-scoring offense which also ranks No. 1 in OPS and in home runs. The Blue Jays are 3-7 the last 10 versus the American League East and 2-6 the last eight as a home underdog. The Yankees are 20-7 the 27 versus American League East, and 16- 6 the last 22 on the road. Take New York. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Best Bet play.

Game 917.

4:05 PM PST.

New York has won seven straight, sweeping their last two opponents en route to the best overall record in baseball at 47-16. Toronto, which are currently 10 games back in the American League East, have been hit or miss over the last week or so, splitting out their last eight outings. Today they send Ross Striping to the hill. While the team has won the right-handers last six starts, let’s pump the brakes a bit here. The last five teams he has faced all have losing records. So, his numbers and their numbers behind him are a bit skewed. There is a big difference facing the Angels, White Sox, Royals, and Tigers and facing the Yankees. For New York, Jordan Montgomery gets the nod. He sports a 2.70 ERA as the team has won his last four turns. On a team full of outstanding starters, Montgomery has held his own. As a matter fact, in his 11 appearances this season he has never allowed more than three runs, yielding two runs or less in nine of those 11 appearances. The Yankees have taken five of the last six meetings this season against the Blue Jays. And going back a bit, seven of the last nine meetings in Toronto. They’ve also fared very well against division opponents going 19-7 the last 26 versus the AL East, 15-6 the last 21 on the road, and 37-14 the last 51 versus right-handed starters. Take New York. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Game 527.

6:00 pm pst.

Taking Game 4 and 5, the Golden State Warriors seem to come up with a recipe for success in this series. They certainly don’t want to force a Game 7. I know that a lot of people out there are looking at the Boston Celtics to get a big win here to force that final game. However, something compelling struck me looking at the statistics from the last few games. Despite the fact that Golden State shot extremely poorly from beyond the arc and was significantly out rebounded in both matchups, and they still won both. This tells me that is their playoff experience will come through here again tonight. There’s no way that Steph Curry, who by the way broke his streak of 132 consecutive playoff games with a 3-pointer made will not come out and light it up from downtown. Yes, Boston has the muscle. And they certainly have several outstanding players. But their lack of playoff experience will certainly hurt them here not to mention that momentum is against them. The Warriors are 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games as an underdog and 8-3 against the spread the last 11 games overall. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies on the runline.

Best Bet play.

Game 953.

4:05 PM PST.

With All-Star break just around the corner, the Philadelphia Phillies have heated up. They know all too well that going into the break streaking will definitely give them momentum come the second half of the season. The only problem is the Atlanta Braves, which are currently in second place in the NL East, have won 14 in a row. Philadelphia has won eight of the last 10 games. Mainly due to their exploding lineup. They come into this series opener with confidence, knowing that although this is the first meeting with Washington this season, they have won eight straight against their division rival. The Nationals own the worst record in the National League. Zach Wheeler takes the mound on the road. The right-hander is 4-0 in his last five starts as a team has won five of his last six overall turns. Despite winning his last two outings, Patrick Corbin has been giving up a lot of runs. There is no comparing these two starters. Wheeler has an ERA of 2.84 on the campaign, while Corbin owns a whopping 6.65 ERA. The Phillies are 10-1 the last 11 meetings at the Nationals, 4-0 the last four during Game 1 of a series, and 9-2 the last 11 as a favorite. Take Philadelphia on the run line. Thank you.

San Diego Padres.

Best Bet play.

Game 961.

5:05 PM PST.

San Diego took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 4-1 to hand Chicago their seventh consecutive loss. And the Padres own the best record in the Majors, going 21-11 away from home. This includes four straight road victories. This doesn’t bode well for the Cubs, which possess the poorest home record in the National League with a 11-21 mark at Wrigley this season. During their current losing slide, Chicago has been outscored by almost 5 1/2 runs per game. Over his career, Kyle Hendricks has done well against San Diego. However, he is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA over his last three overall starts and 0-2 with an 8.04 ERA in the past three turns at home. Due to a shoulder issue, this will be his first appearance in nearly two weeks. Sean Manaea gets the start today. The left-hander has been strong this month, pitching 13 innings in two starts, allowing just two earned runs and striking out 11. San Diego is 4-0 the last four versus the National League Central, 4-1 the last five versus right-handed starters, 10-3 to last 13 as a road favorite, and 8-3 the last 11 overall. Take the Padres. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

High Roller play.

Game 525.

6:00 PM PST.

The winner of each game of this series has won and covered all four contests. Now going into Game 5, these two teams are clearly evenly matched. I strongly feel this matchup will be the closest and toughest fought of the series. Not wanting to fall three games to two, Boston will come out here and utilize their strengths. They are 8-1 against the spread the last nine games played on two days rest, 13-3 against the spread the last 16 games played following a straight up loss, and 18-7-2 against the spread the last 27 games played as an underdog. The Celtics will come in here and out play the Warriors physically, both on defense and in the paint. Take Boston. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Best Bet play.

Game 925.

7:10 pm pst.

To say Boston has dominated Seattle would be an understatement. The Red Sox have taken seven consecutive meetings in this rivalry, including all five matchups in 2022. Of course, this includes a Game 1 win yesterday, 4-3. Boston is really starting to heat up winning eight of their last nine games. And today they send their best pitcher to the mound. Michael Watcha is 4-1 with a 1.99 ERA on the season. The team has won seven of his 10 starts on the campaign. Seattle is a good team. But they just can’t seem to put together any consistency. They are struggling both on the mound and at the plate. They have rookie right-hander, George Kirby starting. He is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA this season. The Mariners are 2-5 the last seven as a favorite, 4-13 the last 17 versus the AL East, and 1-7 to last eight during Game 2 of a series. The Red Sox are 8-1 last nine on the road, 16-5 the last 21 versus the AL West, and 20-8 the last 28 overall. Take Boston. Thank you.

New York Mets.

Interleague Game of the Week.

Game 931.

7:35 pm pst.

With Atlanta on a nine-game win streak, New York, although currently with a 6.5 game lead in the NL East, really can use everyone win they can get right now. And playing Los Angeles will help them achieve their goal. As you know, the Angels have dropped 15 of the last 16 outings. This is a team struggling both on the mound and at the plate. Their pitching is allowing a ton of runs while their lineup just can’t seem to muster any excitement. Over the last few years, the Mets Achilles’ heel has been their hitting. Their pitching has been solid but they’re hitting just wasn’t too good. That is not the case this year. They rank second overall in the Majors, accounting for over 5.10 runs per game and top all teams in Team BA at .264. Carlos Carrasco takes the hill. He has won for straight outings en route to a 7-1 record with a 3.52 ERA. As a matter of fact, the team has won six of his last seven turns. Over his career in 11 games, which includes five starts, the right-hander is 3-0 with a 2.02 ERA against Los Angeles. For the Angels, Michael Lorenzen goes to the hill. The team has lost his last two outings as he is 5-3 with a 3.69 ERA this season. New York took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 7-3. That was the first time these two teams have met in five years. However, the Mets are 26-10 the last 36 against right-handed starters, 7-2 the last nine following a win, and 10-4 the last 14 overall. Take New York. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Game 523.

6:00 PM PST.

Whether you are a fan of the Western Conference or the Eastern conference, you must admit that this is a very evenly matched series. Two explosive offenses and two frustrating defenses. However, looking at this Game 4 matchup, I just don’t see Golden State giving this series up without a fight. They know very well that if they drop tonight’s game, it is going to be near impossible to then win three straight. I look for their third ranked defense to frustrate Boston’s top scorers, Tatum and Brown. I also look for Steph Curry to do what he does and take this game on his shoulders and soar. The Warriors are 4-0 against the spread the last four games following a straight up loss, 4-1 against the spread the last five games on one days rest, 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games as an underdog, and 6-2 against the spread the last eight games overall. Take Golden State. Thank you.

St. Louis Cardinals.

National League Central Game of the Week.

Game 958.

5:15 PM PST.

St. Louis has dropped three in a row and yet because of Milwaukee’s six-game slump, the Cardinals sit just a half-game behind the Brewers in the Central. They know very well that with All-Star break just around the corner they have a very good chance at taking over the top-spot in the division. And hosting the Reds is just what the doctor ordered to achieve their goal. Not only is Cincinnati in last place in the division, they own the worst overall record in the National League. To add insult to injury, they have the worst road record in the Majors at 8-20 away from home. Not only do the Cardinals possess a much better lineup, they also have a top-10 pitching staff. This does not bode well for the Reds. It doesn’t matter who starts for them because they rank dead-last in baseball with a Team ERA of 5.40. Today starters happen to be Castillo and Pallante. Castillo is 2-3 with a 3.55 ERA on the campaign, while Pallante has looked extremely good graduating from the bullpen to a starter. He is currently 1-0 and 1.23 ERA. St. Louis has taken two of three meetings this season against Cincinnati. And going back a bit, seven of the last 10 overall matchups. Cincinnati owns some of the ugliest statistics in baseball going 0-4 the last four versus right-handed starters, 5-22 the last 27 road games versus teams with the winning record, and 8-23 the last 31 games as a road underdog. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Under in the Pirates/Braves matchup.

NL Total of the Week.

Games 955/956.

4:20 PM PST.

Let’s be honest, neither team is crushing the cover off the ball right now. Game 1 of this series played on Thursday saw a total of four runs scored. As a matter of fact, coming into this matchup Pittsburgh has now played four unders in their last five games while Atlanta has played six unders in their last 10 outings. Two very strong pitchers on the mound today in Contreras and Strider. Contreras owns an ERA of 1.93 and his last three starts all went under the total. Strider has a very respectable 2.76 ERA and his last two stars have both gone under the total.  I expect a low-scoring game here. Take the under. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Best Bet play.

Game 913.

4:40 PM PST.

Not only did the best team in baseball take a loss yesterday, but one of the most dangerous lineups in the Majors were held to just a single run. That’s right, after winning seven in a row, the New York Yankees took an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of this series. That isn’t going to sit well with this team and they will bounce back here today. Gerrit Cole takes the mound. The right hander is 5-1 with a 2.78 ERA on this season. He owns a career record of 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA in three starts against the Twins. And the team has won eight of his 11 turns in 2022. Opposing him will be Dylan Bundy. He is 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA this season, which does include a 0-3 mark with an 8.44 ERA over his past six starts. In 15 career appearances against the Yankees, which includes 12 starts, he is 2-6 with a 6.42 ERA. New York is 18-6 the last 24 following a loss, 45-15 the last 60 versus the AL Central, and 14-6 the last 20 on the road. Minnesota is 0-6 to last six following a win, 1-5 the last six as a home underdog, and 2-5 the last seven overall. Take the Yankees on the run line. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Las Vegas Strip Move Game of the Year.

Game 521.

6:00 pm pst/ 9:00 pm est.

+3.5 Consensus.

Wednesday June 8, 2022.

 Following an embarrassing Game 1 loss at home, Golden State took Game 2 of the Finals with authority. Not only did they light up a very good Boston defense for 107 points, but their defense held the Celtics to their lowest output this postseason, just 88 points. I understand that many out there subscribe to the zigzag theory come the NBA postseason. First of all, I don’t subscribe wholeheartedly to any theories or angles when it comes to sports betting. Once I look at a game from every angle, if there is a specific theory that confirms my initial feel, then I will put some stock into it. But by no means do I put stock in any one theory as an absolute. Having said that, the Warriors evened the series and now take it on the road to the TD Garden. Granted, Boston has not lost back-to-back games this entire postseason. But they haven’t faced Golden State either. While they certainly belong here, many out there are underestimating the well-balanced, well-coached Warriors squad. This is a team that possesses one of the most frustrating defenses in all of basketball. Not only that, but offensively they can score both inside and out. And unlike several of the Celtics other opponents during this playoffs season, they don’t just have a big man to shut down. The Warriors have a slew of talent. Of course, Steph Curry is the key cog in the wheel. However, Draymond Green stepped up big time in Game 2. And you can bet you’re going to see a lot more of what he did there here in Game 3. To go back to the Warriors defense, they held Brown to just 17 points on Sunday. Tatum did get his points, but the pair were surely out of sync. Other than that, Boston’s leading scorer was White with just 12 points. Every other Celtic had six-points or less. Golden State forced a lot of turnovers and that’s what they do folks. They slowed down and disrupted Boston’s flow in transition. And that’s where the Celtics have had much of their success. You can look for more of the same here. Now that the series is even, trust me when I tell you the Warriors want this win so bad to take a lead in the Finals, they can taste it. I get the number here. But making them an underdog is a gift by the oddsmakers. They are 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games played in the underdog role and 6-2 against spread the last eight games played overall. Take Golden State. Thank you.

New York Mets.

Best Bet play.

Game 953.

6:40 pm pst.

New York is red-hot, winning eight of their last 10 entering Game 1 of this series. The Mets have done well against the Padres taking four of the last five meetings. However, this is the first matchup between these two NL rivals this season. Carlos Carrasco, who is 6-1 with a 3.63 ERA on the campaign gets the start on the road today. Opposing him will be Blake Snell, who is 0-2 with a 4.80 ERA this season. The combination of New York’s third ranked offense (5.11 RPG) and their seventh ranked pitching staff (3.59 Team ERA) it’s just going to be too much for the erratic San Diego squad to handle. The Mets are 6-1 the last seven games following a win, 5-1 the last six during Game 1 of a series, and 5-1 the last six games played versus left-handed starters, Take New York. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Double Play game.

Game 961.

6:35 pm pst.

The Red Sox dropped two of three against the Angels in the first meeting a little over a month ago. However, these are two very different teams right now. Boston is on a four-game win streak while Los Angeles has lost 11 straight. Michael Wacha and Noah Syndergaard are scheduled starters here. Wacha, at 3-1 with a 2.43 ERA, a owns a 2-0 record with a 0.77 ERA in two career starts against the Angels. Syndergaard, who is 4-3 with a 4.02 ERA on the campaign, has faced the Red Sox three times in his lifetime, sporting a 1-1 record with a 3.05 ERA. Los Angeles it’s finding new and improved ways to lose. While their offense has accounted for just two runs per game over the last six, their pitching staff has absolutely gotten shelled, for seven runs per game during their current slide. Look for Boston to get a big win here as they are 8-0 the last eight versus the American League West, 4-0 the last four versus right-handed starters, and 4-0 the last four on the road. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Grand Slam play.

Game 960.

5:10 pm pst.

Houston continues to separate themselves from the rest of the AL West. The Astros currently own an 8.5-game cushion in the division. Now they take on a Seattle team that they have beaten four of the last six meetings this season. The Astros are near flawless over the last week, going 6-1 entering today’s matchup. Their lineup has begun to heat up while they possess one of the League’s best pitching staffs (2.93 team ERA). While the Mariners certainly have talent, they just can’t string together consecutive solid performances. They are going to have a hard time facing the powerful, Christian Javier today. In 41 innings pitched this season, the right-hander has a 2.41 ERA, striking out 52 and only walking 15. Opposing him will be the shaky, Robbie Ray.  The right-hander is struggling. He has lost his last three starts allowing 11 earned runs in just 17 IP. The Mariners are 16-41 the last 57 meetings with the Astros, 2-11 the last 13 following a win, and 7-16 the last 23 on the road. Take Houston. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

NBA Finals Game of the Year.

Game 520.

5:00 pm pst. 

My friends, make no mistake of it, Boston dominated Game 1. They came in with a game plan, executed it, and took a very crucial road victory. Well, Golden State desperately needs to win Game 2. Not only to even up to series, but to establish their presence in this matchup. This isn’t the “due-for” factor or the “zig zag” theory. This is logic. The Warriors have not lost back-to-back games this postseason. As a matter fact they have not dropped two games in a row in over two months. In the series opener, Golden State only shot 44% overall from the floor, 42% from beyond the arc, and only went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 11 out of 15 free throws. They also allowed Boston to put up 120 points. That has only happened twice this entire postseason. And they faced some very good offenses. You can expect both teams to be basically at full force in this match up. Anyone that can suit up and play, will suit up and play. Having said that, look for the Warriors to make their shots on offense, play a little more physically, go to the line and make their free throws, and do what they do defensively. And that is to frustrate opponents’ offenses. There is no way Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and company will drop a second game at home and go down two games to zero in the series. They are also 5-1 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played at the Chase Center, and 5-2 against the spread the last seven games played overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners.

AL West Game of the Week.

Game 971.

1:05 pm pst.

Seattle has dominated Texas, taking three or four meetings this season. And going back a bit eight of the last nine overall matchups. The Rangers have Glenn Otto on the mound. While he owns some impressive numbers, overall, when pitching at home this season in three starts he has a whopping 6.91 ERA. Marco Gonzales takes the hill on the road. The left-hander has a career record of 8-6 with a 3.74 ERA versus Texas. The Rangers have dropped three and a row while Seattle has won five of the last seven. The M’s are 4-0 the last four meetings in Texas and an overall 23-7 the last 30 meetings with the rangers. Take the Mariners. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Best Bet play.

Game 968.

10:05 am pst. 

New York has won four row and eight of their last 10 resulting in the best overall record in baseball. My friends, they are not winning by accident. They own a top-five offense and the second-ranked pitching staff in all of baseball. They have taken three or four meetings this season with Detroit. Mind you each of those three victories have come by no less than two runs. As a matter of fact, overall, they average almost 2 runs more a game than the Tigers and allow a full run less a game. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday hammering Detroit 13-0. Facing Luis Severino, who is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA on the season, is going to be impossible here. The RH owns a 3-1 record with a 2.52 ERA at 6 career starts against the Tigers. And comes off one of his poorest performances as far back as I can remember. He will bounce back here, make an example of the lackluster Detroit lineup, while the Yankees powerful batters do the rest. The Tigers or 0-4 the last for meetings in New York. Take New York on the run line. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays on the runline.

Home Run play.

Game 920.

4:05 pm pst.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Sports betting has a lot to do with streaks. And in no sport does this ring truer than in baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays have won eight in a row with a combination of an exploding lineup and solid pitching. During their current win streak, they are outscoring opponents by an average of three runs per game. Today they send Yusei Kikuchi to the hill. The left-hander is 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA on the campaign. And over his career in three starts, he is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA against the Twins. While Minny is still holding a small lead in the American League Central division, they are certainly sputtering. They have dropped three in a row and seven of their last 10 contests. And they’re starting to have trouble when they travel going just 1-4 the last five on the road. Today they send Chi-Chi Gonzalez to the hill to make his Major League season debut. He hasn’t pitched at this level in quite a while. In 61 Major League appearances, which includes 47 starts, he is 9-24 with a 5.64 ERA. Minnesota is 1-6 the last seven as an underdog while Toronto is 5-0 the last five as a favorite. Take the Blue Jays on the runline. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

NBA Finals Game 1 Winner.

Game 518.

6:00 pm pst.

There is no question both of these teams belong here. But there are certainly more than a few advantages on the side of the Warriors. First of all, they’re playing at home where they sport a 39-10 SU record this season. They have also covered four straight at the Chase Center. Next, they had a few extra days to rest, heal, and prepare for the Championship series. And lastly, which I feel is the most important, this is a whole different monster of an opponent than the Celtics have faced in the playoffs. In the first several rounds, Boston had to deal with very good opponents. But each of the opponents have one main player they had to contain. That is not the case here. Golden State is chock-full of talent. And they can beat you both inside and out. Not only that, but an enormous amount of the Celtics success comes in transition. They are excellent in transition. However, they will not have that same opportunity here in this match up with the Warriors. Golden State owns one of the nastiest, most frustrating, and well-disciplined defenses in the NBA. They can swarm you man-to-man, they can play zone, they are excellent on the boards, they can steal the ball, they can create turnovers, and they can force a lot of mistakes. There is one more major factor here in the first game of the NBA finals that significantly benefits the Warriors. Their players have a lot more postseason experience. They don’t rattle very easily in big game situations. Obviously, the Celtics have played well. They got to the Finals. But they certainly have some cracks and the Warriors can and will exploit those cracks. Boston is 2-5-1 against the spread the last eight games following a straight up win. Golden State is 5-1 against the spread the last six games overall. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the runline.

Triple Play.

Game 917.

12:37 pm pst.

Houston has certainly begun to separate themselves from the rest of the American League West. They have won three in a row to give themselves a five-game cushion in the division. The team is doing it behind a steadily improving offense and some great pitching. On the other hand, Oakland just keeps sinking further and further into the abyss, dropping seven of their last 10 to drop them into the division cellar, 13 GB. Justin Verlander is 6-2 with a 2.03 ERA on the campaign. And in 24 lifetime starts against the A’s, he owns a 14-7 record with a 2.90 ERA. Cole Irvin is 2-2 with a 3.15 ERA on the season. The team has lost his last three starts and over his career is 0-3 with a 7.40 ERA in four turns against the Astros. The Oakland pitching is bad enough, but their hitting has been absolutely deplorable ranking 29th, and averaging a mere 3.37 runs for game. Houston has taken four consecutive meetings in this rivalry and 10 of the last 14 overall meetings at RingCentral Coliseum. They are also 12-3 the last 15 vs. the American League West, 24-7 the last 31 on grass, and 21-7 the last 28 overall. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

BEST BET play.

Game 957.

5:05 pm pst. 

Right now, there is no team in the National League Central division playing as well as the Milwaukee Brewers. They sit atop of the division with a four-game lead at 32-18. They are winning both at home and on the road. Speaking of being on the road, they took both games of a doubleheader on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. They have now taken five of the last six meetings in this division rivalry. They have dominated Chicago taking nine of the last 11 in Wrigley Field and 20 of the last 26 overall matchups. The Cubs has sunk to fourth place in division, 12 games back at 19-29. With a combination of an erratic offense and just a horrible pitching staff, Chicago has fallen way short of expectations this season. Eric Lauer is 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA while Justin Steele is 1-5 with a 5.40 ERA. This game will get ugly. The Brewers are 6-2 the last eight on the road, 4-1 the last five vs. LH starters, and 19-7 the last 26 vs. the NL Central. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

AL Game of the Month.

Game 925.

5:05 pm pst.

Coming off back-to-back victories against the Yankees, the Rays are very excited to head to Globe Life Field where they are 10-4 the last 14 meetings with the Rangers. Today’s matchup is all about the starting pitching. Drew Rasmussen is 5-1 with a 2.68 ERA and Glenn Otto is 2-2 with 4.91 ERA are scheduled here. Rasmussen has worked at least five innings in each of his last six starts. And the team has won eight of his nine starts this season including seven straight. Tampa Bay is also 4-1 the last five vs. RH starters, 9-3 the last 12 vs. the AL West, and 19-8 the last 27 as a road favorite. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 509.

5:30 pm pst.

Boston had a chance to finish off the series at home on Friday. The Celtics are no stranger to winning under pressure in the postseason. If you recall they took the final two matchups with the Bucks to take that series. Both teams have a few players listed as questionable here. However, Miami’s injuries are a little more significant. With Lowry and Herro being the most important. As of post, reports are that Lowry, hampered with a hamstring issue will play. And most likely, Herro, dealing with a groin issue, will not. Check status on both as these are just early morning reports. Through their 17 games played this playoffs campaign, the Boston Celtics have never not covered back-to-back games. For our purposes this is huge. Look for The Boston scoring leaders, Tatum and Brown to take this came on their shoulders and light up to scoreboard. The Celtics are 4-1 against this spread the last five games played at the FTX arena, 6-0 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up loss, and 6-1 against the spread the last seven games played as a road favorite. Take Boston. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

NL WEST GOM.

Game 909.

4:45 pm pst.

Los Angeles is clearly the best team in the National League with a record of 31-14. They are just as good on the road as they are at home. And when they play within their division, they are crushing opponents. The Dodgers own a 36-15 record the last 51 games vs. NL West foes. They have dominated Arizona taking six in a row and seven of nine overall meetings this season. Going back a bit further they’ve won 14 of the last 19 meetings at Chase Field and 41 of the last 55 overall meetings. Tony Gonsolin is 4-0 with a 1.62 ERA this season. Merrill Kelly is 3-2 or 3.49 ERA this season. The big difference is the Dodgers have won three of Gonsolin’s last four starts while the Diamondbacks have lost three consecutive starts Kelly has made. Look for Los Angeles to continue their domination of Arizona and win big here. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

High Roller play.

Game 955.

1:05 pm pst.

With yesterday‘s 9-4 victory, the Dodgers have now taken eight consecutive meetings with the Nationals. José Urias has done well when facing the Washington lineup, with a  2-0 record and a 2.66 ERA with 17 strikeouts, and only four walks in five career appearances (four starts) in 23 2/3 innings pitched against them. When hosting this season, Washington is absolutely horrible, possessing the worst home record in all of baseball, dropping 17 of 22 at Nationals Park this season. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Nats are significantly outclassed here. Look for things to get worse for the team. They are 8-23 the last 31 meetings with Los Angeles at home, 3-9 is the last 12 vs. the NL West, 6-20 the last 26 home games vs. LH starters, and 11-43 the last 54 games as a home underdog. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Home Run play.

Game 905.

4:05 pm pst.

Los Angeles took Game 1 of this series yesterday routing Washington, 10-1. That victory gave the Dodgers their eighth consecutive win over the Nationals. Overall, they have won eight of their last nine outings while the Nationals have dropped 12 of their last 17. Playing at home is a nightmare for Washington, as they possess the worst home record in all of baseball going a dismal 5-16 at Nationals Park this season. Things are going to get worse for them here today as they face a Los Angeles team that ranks number one overall both at the plate and on the mound. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

New York Mets.

National League Game of the Month.

Game 961.

6:45 pm pst.

New York has taken three of four meetings with San Francisco this season. Not only do the Mets have an eight-game lead in the NL East, but they are also one of the best road teams in the National League, sporting a 15-7 record away from home. The Giants are on a four-game slide and have Alex Cobb on the mound today. For New York, David Peterson gets the start. Between the combination of the San Francisco lackluster lineup and their horrible bullpen, look for New York to take another big win here today.  The Mets are 21-6 the last 27 games vs. RH starters, 10-3 the last 13 games vs. teams with a winning record, and 8-3 the last 11 games vs. the NL West. Take the Mets. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Slam Dunk Game of the Year.

Game 563.

6 pm pst.

 Taking Game 1 and 2 of this series at home, the odds makers are looking to beat you here. But we aren’t going to fall for the trap as the Warriors have won and covered three straight in the postseason. Their frustrating defense along with their very deep, talented, and experienced bench and crafty team, is just too strong in the series for Dallas to handle. Giving them points here is a huge mistake. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Over in the Heat/Celtics matchup.

Best Bet Total.

Games 551/562.

5:30 pm pst.

Despite both the Heat and the Celtics possessing top-five defenses, both Games 1 and 2 of this series have gone over the total. Game 1, Miami came out and just dominated. Game 2, Boston made some adjustments with the addition of some players that were injured in the previous game and dominated there. There will obviously be more adjustments made in Gam3, however no matter how good these defenses are, their offenses superstars will shine here again. Nine of the last 12 overall meetings have got over the total including four the last five matchups in Boston. The over is also 8-1 in the Heats last nine vs. teams with a winning record and 9-2 and the Celtics last 11 vs. teams with a winning record. Take the over. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

AL East Top-Rated play.

Game 971.

4:05 pm pst.

Tampa Bay seems to have a bit of a strong hold at the moment on second place in the American League East. And after winning at least 10 straight games in this division rivalry, including an early April sweep, the Rays dropped game 1 of this series yesterday in extra innings. Look for them to bounce back today with a vengeance and prove a point. They are 12-2 the last 14 meetings in Baltimore and 43-13 the last 56 meetings overall. Jeffrey Springs gets the road start. He is 1-1 with a 1.66 ERA on the campaign. Getting the nod at home is Kyle Bradish. He is 1-2 with a 5.06 ERA thus far. Look for Tampa Bay to get a little payback here today and further strengthen their standing in the division. They are 4-1 the last five games vs. RH starters, 6-2 the last eight games as a road favorite, and 53-23 the last 76 vs. the American League East. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Game 648.

6:00 pm pst.

The Dallas Mavericks are a very good team. However, they lose a little something when they travel. And let’s be honest, the Golden State Warriors defense is absolutely outstanding. Andrew Wiggins handcuffed Luka Doncic in Game 1 as good or better than we’ve seen anybody defend the forward this season, holding him just 20 points and seven rebounds in the series opener. The Mavericks have trouble when they travel. Not just straight up, but against the spread as well as they are 1-4 ATS their last five games played on the road. On the other hand, the Warriors have really turned it up the ladder half of the season and in the playoffs. They have won all seven postseason games played at home in 2022, going 5-2 against the spread. Overall, this team is 8-2 ATS the last 10 games played at the Chase Center. Dallas will make some adjustments at the start of this game but so will Golden State. The Warriors are just going to be kryptonite for the Mavericks in this series. Particularly here at home where they know they need to take another victory before Game 3 on the road. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 543.

5:30 pm pst.

Both teams were missing some key players in the Game 1 match up. However quite a few things went wrong for Boston. This is a team that owns the NBA’s number one scoring defense, and yet they allowed the most points this postseason in Tuesday’s match up. While Al Horford is listed as doubtful here, Marcus Smart, they’re defensive key, is listed as probable. That will be big for Boston here. The Celtics cannot afford to go down two games in this series. Look for NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Smart (check status) to return here and make an impact right away, thus allowing the Celtics to succeed in transition and allow superstars Tatum and Brown to shine. Boston is 4-0 against the spread the last four games played following a straight up loss, 7-1-1 against the spread the last nine games played as underdog, and 19-7-1 against the spread the last 27 games played on the road. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Western Conference Finals Game of the Year.

Game 539.

6 PM PST/9 PM EST.

I’m not looking to take away anything from the Golden State Warriors series win over the Memphis Grizzlies. But their opponent was without superstar Ja Morant for a few contests. The Dallas Mavericks got better as the series with the Phoenix Suns progressed. Their offense was on-fire while their defense really stepped up to hold the Suns powerful “O” intact the last several games. The Warriors are an excellent team and certainly deserve to be here. However, the Mavericks own a frustrating defense overall and particularly from beyond the arc where Golden State excels. Looking at the health of both teams, Dallas is quite a bit healthier as they’re only listed injured player is Hardaway Jr. On the other hand, the Warriors have several guys, significant cogs in the wheel, that will be missing here or at the very least, banged-up. This was evident recently where they struggled to cover the spread. They are just 3-5 their last eight games against the spread these playoffs. They haven’t exactly been blowing away opponents. On the other hand, The Mavericks covered four of their last five coming into the Western Conference Finals. And this season have had their way in this Conference rivalry winning and covering three or four meetings with Golden State. Going back a bit, they are 6-1 against the spread the last seven meetings in Golden State and 7-3 the last 10 overall meetings with Golden State. The Warriors are 0-5 against the spread the last five games played following a straight up wind. This is way too many points to give the very scrappy, Dallas team. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 535.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

Well, it is without question that both of these teams deserve to be here. However, looking at the postseason you can’t argue the fact that the Celtics have beaten better opposition. Very quietly, Boston owns the number one ranked defense in all of the NBA. The Celtics are chock full of two-way players. While both teams have a few question marks and maybe a player out, I do believe the Heat is going to severely miss Kyle Lowry in tonight‘s matchup. Boston took two of three meetings this season with Miami, both straight up and against the spread and are an overall 13-6 against the spread the last 19 meetings in Miami. They also happen to be one of the best teams in the NBA when traveling, going 19-6-1 against the spread the last 26 games played on the road. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Grand Slam winner.

Game 971.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

New York continues to win no matter the opponent. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 6-2 to now take four consecutive meetings with their division rival and overall five of the seven matchups this season. With a combination of an explosive lineup ranking third in scoring and first in home runs, and the number one ranked pitching staff in all of the Majors, the Yankees are just piling up victories. Meanwhile, Baltimore just keeps thinking further and further into the abyss. They are currently 12 1/2 games back of New York in the American League East dropping four straight games. James Taillon (3-1, 2.93 ERA) has won his last two starts while the team has won his last five starts. This includes two turns against the Orioles. Spenser Watkins (0-1, 5.19 ERA) comes off his worst outing of the campaign, yielding seven runs on eight hits and lasting just 3.2 innings less than a week ago. The Orioles ranked 29th in scoring as well as being in the bottom third of just about every offensive category. When you average a mere 3.22 runs per game, you just can’t compete with a team like the Yankees. New York is 26-9 the last 35 meetings in Baltimore, 9-0 the last 11 on the road, and 8-1 the last nine versus the American League East. Take the Yankees on the runline. Thank you.

Los Angeles Angels.

AL West GOW.

Game 921.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

It’s very simple for the Angels, just possess a top-five pitching staff along with a top-five lineup and you will start piling up victories. Los Angeles has won seven of the last 10 and are currently tied with Houston for the top-spot in the division. The Rangers, on the other hand rank in the bottom third both on the mound and at the plate. The only thing consistent about the Rangers is their inconsistency. The Angels have taken the last three meetings this season with their division rival and going back a ways, they have taken seven of the last 10 at Globe Life Field. Noah Syndergaard and Jon Gray are scheduled starters. Syndergaard is certainly more reliable and without a doubt, more durable. Los Angeles is 5-1 the last six games played on the road, 5-1 the last six versus right-handed starters, and 5-1 the last six versus the AL West. Take the Angels. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the runline.

Grand Slam play.

Game 915.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

New York is off to one of their best starts in franchise history. They sit atop the American League East with a 4 1/2 game cushion at 25-9. They send Luis Severino to the hill. The right-hander, who is 2-0 with a 4.08 ERA on the season, has dominated Baltimore in 11 games (nine starts) throughout his career. He is 6-1 with a 3.59 ERA with 58 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 57 2/3 innings pitched against them. The Yankees have taken four of six meetings with their division rival this season and overall have taken 25 of the last 34 in Camden Yards. The O’s rank 29th offensively, averaging just 3.26 runs per game. They just cannot compete with the mighty Bronx Bombers lineup averaging nearly 5 runs per game. Take New York on the runline. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants.

MLB BEST BET.

Game 901.

11:15 am pst.

San Francisco has won six consecutive games including Game 1 of this series yesterday, by a score of 8-2. The Friday victory gave the Giants three straight wins over the Cardinals this season. With a combination of erratic hitting and poor pitching, St. Louis has now dropped five of their last six outings. Starters today are Junis and Hudson. It really doesn’t matter who’s on the mound today as the Giants have outscored opponents 49-20 during their current win streak. San Francisco is 8-2 the last 10 versus the NL Central while St. Louis is just 1-5 the last six versus right-handed starters. Take the Giants. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Home Run play.

Game 968.

4:10 PM PST.

I don’t know if there’s another American League team as disappointing as the Boston Red Sox. Dead-last in the American League East, 12 games back, with a dismal record of 11-20. Their pitching has been bad enough. But they’re hitting is absolutely nonexistent, ranking 28th, and averaging just 3.45 runs per game. Let’s go back to the pitching. Nick Pivetta starts today. The right-hander is 0-4 with a 6.08 ERA on the season. This includes a 0-2, 5.52 ERA mark in three road starts on the campaign. The team has lost all six of his appearances in 2022. He is just horrible. He must face a Texas Rangers team that is starting to show signs of life recently, winning seven of their last 10 outings. The Red Sox are 1-4 the last five games played at the Rangers, 1-5 the last six games played versus the AL West, and 1-6 the last seven games played overall. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 515.

4:30 pm pst.

A team with their back to the wall is a very dangerous team. Facing elimination tonight, the Boston Celtics and their league-leading defense will keep their postseason hopes alive with a big outright win here. If Boston goes with a bigger lineup, they can match Milwaukee down low. If they go to smaller lineup, they will do what they’ve done to every other opponent this season, and that is to frustrate them. They have a smart head coach who will rotate his players when needed. Please remember that the Celtics are 5-0-1 against the the spread the last six meetings at the Bucks and an overall 9-2-1 against the spread the last 12 overall meetings versus the Bucks. Moreover, this is a team that is excellent on the road going 18-7-1 against the spread last 26 games played away from home, 8-2 against the spread the last 10 games played following a straight up loss, and 15-5-2 against the spread the last 22 games played as an underdog. Take a Celtics plus the points. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Game 509.

6:30 PM PST.

Just about everyone in the world thought Golden State would have it an easy time of it in the Game 4 meeting with Memphis minus Ja Morant. Despite the Grizzlies going 20-5 straight up minus their star guard during the regular season, in all sincerity most of those games were against sub .500 teams. And yet we’re back to the fact that the Warriors should’ve had a picnic on Monday. Believe it or not even experience veterans like Steph Curry and company could enter a match up overconfident. That’s exactly what happened in the 101-98 win and no cover in the last contest. With that in mind and the opportunity to close the series out, you can be sure Golden State will do just that. They won’t take Memphis lightly tonight and they will close out to series. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Heat.

Game 502.

4:30 PM PST.

The home team has won and covered all four games in this series. As a matter of fact, going back a bit, Philadelphia is just 1-6-1 ATS the last eight games played in Miami. They are pointspread poison away from home going a dismal, 2-8 ATS the last 10 when they travel. The Heat are money at the FTX Arena covering seven of their last eight at home. Take Miami. Thank you.

Brewers/Reds Over.

NL TOW.

Games 903/904.

3:40 pm pst.

These two division rivals have played to four consecutive overs. Coming into this game, Milwaukee has gone over the total in eight of their last 10 contests while Cincinnati has gone over the total in 12 of their last 13 outings. Starters, Peralta and Greene are both getting lit up as Peralta is 1-1 with a 5.09 ERA while Greene is 1-4 with an ERA of 8.71. The over is 4-0 in the Brewers last four vs. the NL Central and 6-0 the last six vs. RH starters, 7-0 in the Reds last seven vs. the NL Central, and 13-3 the last 16 at home. Take the over. Thank you.

San Diego Padres.

Grand Slam play.

Game 958.

6:40 PM PST.

Chicago is sinking quickly, dropping four in a row and 13 of the last 16. San Diego is striding, winning eight of their last 11 behind solid hitting and strong pitching. Hendricks and Gore are starters today. The right-hander, Hendricks is struggling with a 1-3 record and a high ERA of 5.64. The lefty, Gore has been solid, sporting a 2-0 record with a low 1.71 ERA, striking out 22 batters in 21 innings pitched. The Cubs are 13-40 the last 53 games played versus teams with a winning record, 0-5 the last five games played versus left-handed starters, 1-5 the last six games played versus the NL West, and 5-16 the last 21 games played overall. The Padres are 11-3 the last 14 games played as a favorite, 4-0 the last four games played during Game 1 of a series, 8-1 the last nine games played versus the National League Central, and 8-3 the last 11 games played at home. Take San Diego. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Game 581.

4:30 PM PST.

Boston shot just 37% from the floor and a dismal 27% from beyond the arc in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 42 points and 12 rebounds lighting up the scoreboard. All this and yet the Celtics still only lost by two points. With Middleton out and Hill a bit rusty, look for the Celtics to bounce back here and even up the series. Boston is 8-1-1 against the spread the last 10 meetings with Milwaukee and 4-0-1 against the spread the last five meetings in the Fiserv Forum. They are also 7-2 against the spread the last nine games played following a straight up loss, 5-0-1 against the spread the last six games played as a road underdog, 6-2 against the spread the last eight games played on one days rest, and 16-5-1 against the spread the last 22 overall road games. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Best Bet play.

Game 579.

5:00 PM PST.

Joel Embiid made his debut in the series in Game 3 to give the 76ers their first win. Game 3 was a dominating victory for Philadelphia, 99–79. Miami will make adjustments here in Game 4 and rotate their deep bench to tire out the Philadelphia center. You can rest assure that Miami will bounce back from their poor shooting performance in the last game. Kyle Lowry was getting his legs back in Friday’s game and will have a much better performance here tonight. Look for the Heat defense to frustrate the Philadelphia offense and also dominate on the boards. They are 11- 4-1 against the spread the last 16 games played on the road, 17-7 against the spread the last 24 games played as an underdog, and 11-4 against the spread the last 15 games played overall. Take Miami. Thank you.

San Diego Padres.

NL Game of the Week.

Game 912.

1:10 PM PST.

Winning seven of the last 10, the Padres are sitting in second place in the NL West, just 1.5 games back of the Dodgers. They took Games 1 and 2 of this series but dropped Game 3 yesterday. Today, Rogers and Musgrove are scheduled starters. Rogers is facing San Diego for the first time and dons an 1-4 record with a 6.14 ERA this season. Musgrove is a perfect 4–0 with a 1.97 ERA this season in his five starts. The Padres have won all five of his turns on the campaign. Miami is 1-4 the last five meetings in San Diego, 1-6 the last seven versus the NL West, and 0-5 the last five versus right-handed starters. Take the Padres. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Home Run Play.

Game 927.

1:10 PM PST.

Tampa Bay has taken the first three games of the series to extend their winning streak to six consecutive victories, while handing Seattle their sixth consecutive loss. They are 5-0 the last five meetings with the Mariners, 8-0 the last eight games played on the road, and 8-0 the last eight games played versus the AL West. The Mariners are 0-5 the last five games played following a loss, 0-6 the last six games played on grass, and 0-5 the last five games played versus the AL East. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Phoenix Suns.

Crash the Boards play.

Game 577.

12:30 PM PST.

Phoenix took Games 1 and 2 of this series with authority, getting all the bettors paid as well. Game 3 in Dallas, everything went the Mavericks way. Look for the Suns to make adjustments and come back strong here to further gain the advantage in this series. Phoenix is 9-2 against the spread the last 11 meetings in Dallas, 23-9 against the spread the last 32 overall meetings with Dallas, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played on the road, and 19-7 against the spread the last 26 playoff games played as a favorite. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Memphis Grizzlies.

Slam Dunk Play.

Game 573.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

For a team that was a last-second missed shot away from being up two games to none in this series to be a seven-point underdog here only because they took it on the road, astounds me. Guard, Gary Peyton II is out here today. Well, he was Golden States best defender against Ja Morant. Morant was 3-for-8 shooting against Peyton and 23-for-50 against the rest of the Warriors. Memphis possesses the number two overall scoring team in the NBA. They can score on any opponent. While Golden State has an enormous amount of talent, defensively they are having a tough time trying to contain Morant. Head coach, Taylor Jenkins came up with an excellent defensive gameplan to cut the Warriors knees off from downtown in Game 2. Look for a little more of that and for Ja Morant too light up the scoreboard once again. This game will be a lot closer than the point spread. Memphis is 4-0 against the spread the last four meetings with Golden State, 16-6-1 against the spread the last 23 games played as an underdog, and 8-3-1 against the spread the last 12 games played following a straight up win. Take the Grizzlies. Thank you.

Chicago White Sox.

AL Game of the Week.

Game 973.

1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST.

While the White Sox are starting to stride, Boston is continuing to sink. Chicago, winners of four straight, is now just three games behind Minnesota in the American League Central and one game away from a .500 record. Boston, losers of three in a row and five of their last six has sunk to last place in the American League East, nine games back. There was a time that the Red Sox were virtually unbeatable in Fenway Park. But this season they are just 4-7 at home. They send the winless, Nick Pivetta to the mound. The right-hander is 0-4 with a 7.84 ERA on the season. He has made five starts on the campaign, with Boston losing all five of those turns. Chicago took Game 1 of the series yesterday 4-2 to give them five wins in the last seven meetings in this rivalry. They are also 4-0 the last four games as a favorite, 4-0 the last four games on grass, and 4-1 the last five games versus the AL East. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 549.

4:00 PM PST.

Miami has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series with authority. It’s not just the absence of Joel Embiid that has led to Philadelphia’s hole. This is a team that has lost four the last five playoff games both straight up and against the spread. Right now, they have no answer for the Miami Heat defense. Without Embiid in the paint, the 76ers are forced to shoot from beyond the arc. During the regular season they shot 36.4% from three-point range. However, they shot just 18% in Game 1 and 27% in Game 2. I understand that Philly is going home now for Game 3 and they are a good home team. But Miami is a darn good road team as well. They are 11-3-1 against the spread the last 15 road games, 6-2 against the spread the last eight games played on one days rest, 9-3 against the spread the last 12 games played as a favorite, and 11-3 against the spread the last 14 games played overall. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Slam Dunk play.

Game 543.

7:00 PM PST.

The combination of the Mavericks starting slowly and the fact that the NBA’s second-ranked defense was definitely not playing par for their course resulted in a Game 1 loss. I know the Suns have had their way in this rivalry. But with everything going wrong for Dallas in the series opener, they still rallied from a 21-point deficit late on the game. I feel they’ll take a lot from the first match up and their momentum from the second half will carry over into this game here tonight. Something else to keep in mind is the fact that the supporting cast for the Mavericks really didn’t do too much in Monday’s contest. I expect the supporting cast (starters as well as the bench) to step up here in Game 2. I’m siding with Dallas to fight back here. Take the Mavericks plus the points. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins.

Triple play.

Game 915.

4:05 PM PST.

For the life of me, I can’t figure out why the best team in the AL Central is only a short favorite over the worst team in the AL East. Minnesota has taken Game 1 and 2 of this series by combined score of 9-3. Going back a bit, they have dominated Baltimore going 37-16 the last 53 meetings and 8-2 the last 10 meetings in Camden Yards. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Orioles are simply outclassed here. They are own one of the worst offenses in all of baseball ranking 29th and averaging just 3.08 runs per game. Well, this does not bode well as they must face a top-five pitching staff in the Minnesota Twins which own a Team ERA of 3.01. Minnesota is 4-0 the last four on the road, 4-0 the last four versus the AL East, 7-0 the last seven as a favorite, at 11-1 the last 12 overall. Take the Twins. Thank you.

New York Mets.

High Roller play.

Game 904.

10:10 AM PST.

The New York Mets are playing great baseball, perched atop the division and possessing the best overall record in the NL at 18-8. They took both ends of the doubleheader yesterday by a combined score of 8-4. Once again, this season their pitching staff is outstanding currently ranked third with a Team ERA of 2.99. But it has been their hitting that has put them over the hump and earning victories. Over the last few years their offense has not produced with any consistency. So far this year they are scoring runs. Tylor Megill gets the nod at home today. The right-hander is 4-0 with a 1.93 ERA this season and in four career starts against the Braves, he is 1-0 with a 2.75 ERA. I’m sticking with the red-hot Mets here. Take New York. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

2nd Rd GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 533.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

6:30 pm pst/9:30 pm est.

MONEY LINE -130 Consensus.

It’s no coincidence that once Golden State started getting healthy, they started piling up victories. This is one of the most talented, experienced, and well-coached teams in the NBA. And they entered the postseason with several of their stars well-rested. Sports fans, the Memphis Grizzlies certainly earned their second-place seeding in the Western Conference. This is a very good team that can score points on just about any opponent. However, once the playoffs arrive, you can throw whatever you did in the regular season right out the window. A few things this team lacks are playoff experience and a true on-the-court battle-tested leader. Ja Morant is going to be a superstar in this league for years to come. But we did see him play erratically through the first round, struggling in three of the games. As I mentioned earlier, this team can score. Many may not realize it, but very quietly the Warriors possess the NBA’s third-ranked scoring defense. As a matter fact, they rank in the top-five defensively in every major category. In Game 1, their explosive offense was hampered due to a couple of key factors. For starters Draymond Green got tossed after playing only 17-minutes. Next, starters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson along with big-time bench contributor, Gary Payton II, all found themselves in foul trouble in the first period. This significantly impacted head coach, Steve Kerr’s gameplan along with his ability to rotate players in and out. Memphis isn’t accustomed to facing teams that can keep pace with them offensively. Throw into the mix that Golden State’s defense is one of the most frustrating in basketball. And their veterans have an enormous amount of postseason experience under their belts. And this adds up to the Warriors getting a big Game 2 victory. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Game 523.

7:00 PM PST/ PM EST.

I know Phoenix has won all three meetings with Dallas this regular season. But the Mavericks have covered two of the three and let’s be honest, they haven’t met in over three months. Dallas enters today’s Game 1 matchup covering five straight games and 13 of the last 17. Both teams top players have missed some time this postseason but both are back and look to be playing at 100%. Both teams can score points. There’s no questioning that. However, Dallas is much better defensively and can counter the Phoenix offensive strengths of their three-point shooting and their rebounding with one of the best defensive perimeter squads and rebounding squads in the NBA. I believe the combination of the addition of Dinwiddie now wearing a Mavericks uniform and the fact that Dallas has a deeper and stronger bench will be the difference in this matchup. The Mavericks are 5-0 against the spread the last five games played on the road, 4-1 against the spread the last five games played as an underdog, and 25-10-1 against spread the last 36 games played overall. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Los Angeles Angels.

Early Game winner.

Game 905.

11:05 AM PST/2:10 PM EST.

Winners of seven of the last 10 games, the Angels now sit atop the American League West in sole position of first place. Losers of 11 of their last 13, the White Sox are slated in third place of the American League Central. In every major category, the Los Angeles lineup ranks in the top-five. They are simply crushing the ball. This is an area that Chicago is certainly struggling ranking 26th and averaging just 3.20 runs per game. The Angels have already taken two of three in this series and going back a bit, seven of the last 10 overall meetings in this rivalry. This includes four of the last five in Chicago. Sandoval has struck out 20 in 15 scoreless innings over three starts to begin the season. He has only faced the White Sox once in his career. Cease, who does sport 2-1 record this season has had three starts against the Angels in his career donning an 0-1 record with a 6.23 ERA.  Chicago is just 2-7 the last nine as a favorite, 2-8 the last 10 following a loss, and 2-11 the last 13 on grass. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the runline.

Triple Play play.

Game 923.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

Whether you love them or love to hate them, the New York Yankees own the best record in the American League at 14-6. They have won nine of their last 10, including Game 1 of this series yesterday, a 12-2 drubbing over the Kansas City Royals. They have dominated their American League rival taking six of the last seven meetings going back to June of last season. They are winning right now because both on the mound and at the plate they’re ranked third in baseball averaging 4.85 runs per game with a Team ERA of 2.84. Garrett Cole takes the mound. In five career stats against the Royals, he is 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA. Carlos Hernandez takes the hill at home. He has made two career appearances including one start against the Yankees producing no decisions and a 3.12 ERA. And this season he has allowed at least three runs and six hits without ever completing six innings in his three starts. Kansas City ranks near the bottom both at the plate and on the mound and are in trouble in this match up as they are just 2-7 the last nine meetings with New York at Kauffman Stadium. Take The Yankees on the runline. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants on the run line.

NL Best Bet play.

Game 962.

7:15 PM PST/10:15 PM EST.

San Francisco has dominated Washington winning the last six meetings in a row, including all three games played this season. As a matter fact, the Giants have outscored the Nationals 24-6 in those three matchups. Washington enters today’s contest the coldest team in all of baseball, riding a seven-game losing streak. Their lineup has really been struggling, accounting for three or less runs in nine of the last 10 outings resulting in one of the poorest offenses in baseball, ranking 27th and scoring an average of 3.19 runs per game. To make matters worse their pitching staff also ranks among the worst in both leagues with a team ERA of 5.01 which ranks them at 28th. San Francisco, both on the mound and at the plate possess top-five squads and will enter this matchup today looking for a little redemption as their last outing was a 1-0 loss at home against Oakland following a five-game win streak. The Giants are41-14 the last 55 during Game 1 of a series, 21-5 the last 26 following an off day, 4-1 the last five versus the NL East, and 42-12 the last 54 as a favorite. The Nationals are 4-12 the last 16 during Game 1 of a series, 8-21 the last 29 versus left-handed starters, 7-20 the last 27 versus the NL West, and 18-49 the last 67 as an underdog. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Slam Dunk play.

Game 565.

7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

Very simply, Dallas is just playing better basketball than Utah. They started the series very competitively without their superstar, Luka Doncic. Yes, in his first game back they dropped the game, but they still played very competitively as the forward was getting his sea legs. Well, Game 5 had a much different outcome. The Mavericks blew away the Jazz 102-77 to give them four consecutive covers in this series. Without question Utah has a lot more pressure on them here. They play in front of their home crowd who is used to them not succeeding in the postseason. That will weigh on their shoulders during this matchup. And less pressure, momentum, and having Doncic on the floor and healthy, there is no question in my mind that the Mavericks win this game. Throw into the mix that Donovan Mitchell is a little banged-up and that spells DOOM for Utah. The Mavericks are 4-0 against the spread the last four meetings at the Jazz, 4-0 against the spread the last four games played on the road, and 20-8 against the spread the last 28 games played versus teams with a winning record. Take Dallas. Thank you.

New Orleans Pelicans.

Las Vegas Strip Move play.

Game 564.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

The Pelicans are no strangers to facing illumination. As a matter of fact, they play some of their best basketball when their back is to the wall. They won elimination games against the Spurs and the Clippers in the play-in tournament and once again are facing elimination here today. They lost Game 5 partly the fact that their star, CJ McCollum had a very poor shooting night. The guard will make sure that won’t happen again. Something else that caught my eye in the last game was the fact that Chris Paul really looked exhausted late in the second half. He’s not a kid anymore and I expect him to experience some tire legs once again here in Game 6. Overall, Phoenix is not the strongest team when playing on one days rest as they are 2-7 against the spread the last nine in the situation, 1-5 against the spread the last six games played as a road favorite, and 1-5 against the spread the last six games played following a straight up win. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners.

HIGH ROLLER play.

Game 965.

3:40 pm pst/6:40 pm est.

The Seattle Mariners are surging. They have clawed their way to the top of the American League West at 11-6, winning for a row and eight of the last 10. Meanwhile, The Tampa Bay Rays are struggling. They currently sit in third place in the American League East at 9-8 splitting out their last 10 games. To say the Mariners have dominated the Rays is an understatement. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday to give them eight wins in the last 10 meetings. They have been very successful a Tropicana Field winning six of the last eight matchups in the series on the road. They enter today’s meeting with a top-10 lineup and the top-10 pitching staff. They send Marco Gonzales to the mound. The left-hander has looked good thus far going 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA and owns a career record of 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA in five starts against the Tampa Bay. Drew Rasmussen gets the nod at home. He's gotten beat up a bit so far going 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA. The right-hander has allowed seven runs in 12 innings across his first three outings. Seattle is a very strong road team going 19-8 the last 27 away from home. Meanwhile Tampa Bay has problems with this division going 1-5 the last six versus American League West opponents. Take the Mariners. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Game 540.

4 PM PST/7 PM EST.

Just to recap a little bit of the series, Games 1 and 2 played at the FTX Arena were won by Miami by a combined 34-points. Atlanta took Game 3 at home in Philips Arena. That loss truly upset the Heat. As a matter of fact, it downright pissed them off. They came back out in Game 4 and dominated from start to finish winning 110-86. They now return back home and can and will finish this series off in front of their faithful fans. These two teams met eight times this season as the Heat won and covered six of the eight meetings. It just so happens to be that they won and covered all four at home. It’s no secret that when Atlanta hits the road, they lose a little something. They are just 8-20 against the spread the last 28 games played away from home. Their biggest star, point guard Trae Young, who averaged 28.4 points per game during the regular season, is only averaging 16.5 points per game in the postseason. The frustrating Miami defense has gotten to him as well as the rest of the squad. They are swarming Atlanta and also dominating on the defensive boards taking away any of the Hawks second chance shots. The Heat are 5-0 against the spread the last five games played at home, 5-1 against the spread the last six games played on one days rest, and 9-2 against the spread the last 11 games played overall. Take Miami. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

SD play.

Game 536.

6:30 pm pst.

With The series tied 2-2, Dallas doesn’t just want this victory here tonight, they need it. It seems as though the Mavericks, which have covered Games 2, 3, and 4, have the recipe for frustrating Utah. As everyone knows, star forward, Luka Doncic returned in Game 4. Don’t overthink the fact that when he finally got back on the floor that the team lost. He really didn’t get into a rhythm until just before the half. That would concern me more than anything if I were the Jazz. Dallas has covered four of the last five matchups in this rivalry at home and eight of the last nine overall. This is an issue for Utah, as they are not a strong road team. They are also not very good in the role of an underdog or when playing on just one days rest. They sport a 6-19-1 against the spread mark the last 26 games played on the road, an 0-4 against the spread mark the last four games played as an underdog, an 1-9 against the spread mark the last 10 games played on one days rest. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

LVSM play.

Game 531.

4:00 pm pst.

Up 3-0 in this series, the Boston defense is just too much for Brooklyn to handle. The Celtics know that if they close the series out today, they will have a few extra days to rest and prepare for the next round of the playoffs. Once again, there is news surrounding the fact that Ben Simmons should make his debut here. Either way he won’t be as much is a factor as people think as he hasn’t been on the court in a very long time. There is no questioning the fact that Kevin Durant is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. However, he’s not a kid anymore and it is evident that the Boston defense has wreaked havoc on his game. Since the beginning of February, these two teams have met six times with Boston winning all six and covering five of the six. The Celtics are also 13-3 against the spread the last 16 games on the road, 4-0 against the spread the last four games as an underdog, and 8-1 against spread the last nine games following a straight up win. Take Boston. Thank you.

Golden State Warriors.

Las Vegas Strip Move Game of the Month.

Game 523.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

Up 3-0, Golden State can get some extra rest by putting Denver here away as their next matchup will be between the Memphis/Minnesota winner. That series is tied 2-2. The Warriors haven’t just won every game in this series, they’ve won each one with ease. And for us sportsbettors, they have covered all three as well, winning by an average margin of 13.6 points per game. The Nuggets aren’t just losing this series, they have a dropped the last four overall straight up. And they have also dropped seven of the last nine against the spread. Denver is just simply way in over their heads here as they have failed to cover the last five meetings with Golden State, 18 of the last 24 games played at home, and the last five played as a home underdog. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Boston Celtics.

Las Vegas Strip Move play.

Game 515.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

The Boston Celtics defense, which ranks No. 1 in the league, has truly frustrated the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn has a star-studded roster. And they all seem to be having issues facing this swarming “D “. Rumors are that Ben Simmons will make his long-awaited debut this evening. Well, if he plays, I feel it will take away from any rhythm this team had. And if he doesn’t, well we go back to my first point that they’re having problem with the Celtic defense. Brown and Tatum have turned it up this series when needed. And Horford has been an absolute monster in the paint. Nothing is going change your being that the venue is now different. Boston is 4-1 against the spread the last five meetings with Brooklyn, 4-0 against spread the last four games played on the road, and 6-0 against the spread the last six games played on two days rest. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

SLAM DUNK PLAY.

Game 513.

1:30 PM PST/4:30 PM EST.

Many out there were concerned that the Utah Jazz would fold like a cheap suit like they traditionally do come the postseason. Well dropping Games 2 and 3 of this series, it seems like history is repeating itself. Once again, the big news is the status of Luka Doncic. Latest rumors is that he is probable to play this evening. That’s as of posting this analysis. The star forward hasn’t played since April 10 and the team has done just well in the series without him. Dallas possesses the leagues No. 2 ranked scoring defense. And it has been this defense that has certainly frustrated Utah. Now being booed at home in Salt Lake City, is putting added pressure on the Jazz. The Mavericks have won 11 of the last 14 straight up covering 10 of those outings. They are also excellent in the role of an underdog covering 10 of those last 14. Moreover, they have no problem playing with very little rest covering five of the last seven and one days rest. Utah is 1-3-1 against the spread the last five games played as a home favorite, 6-19-3 against the spread the last 28 played following an ATS loss, and 1-8 against the spread the last nine games played on one days rest. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

High Roller play.

Game 971.

1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST.

Winners of three in a row, the Toronto Blue Jays are now in sole possession of first place in the very competitive, American League East. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 4-3. Both on the mound and at the plate, they’ve been very consistent this season. Today they send Alek Manoah to the hill. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA this season. The team is 18-4 in his 22 career starts and unbeaten over his last 10. The Houston Astros offense is nonexistent. They have now scored four runs or less in 11 of the 13 outings. Today, they have Jose Urquidy on the mound. The right-hander is off to a rough start this season with a 1-1 record and a whopping, 7.00 ERA. The Blue Jays are 7-3 the last 10 games played on the road, 9-2 the last 11 games played versus the American League West, and 9-2 the last 11 games played as a favorite. Take Toronto. Thank you.

Phoenix Suns.

LAS VEGAS STRIP Move play.

Game 505.

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

Obviously losing a player like Devin Booker is tough for the Phoenix Suns. But, in today’s times in the NBA one player will not change the outcome for a team of the caliber as Phoenix. This is a team thus far that is 65-19 this season. They are in the top-10 in every major offensive category and most defensive categories. Yes, Booker is a big reason for all of that. However, Head Coach Monty Williams is a pretty smart guy and trust me when I tell you he will make adjustments here. Especially with this team coming off and embarrassing 125-114 home loss in Game 2. They will not allow New Orleans to take a lead in this series. CJ McCollum is the reason why the Pelicans have made it to this point. Knowing this, the adjustments Williams will make defensively to contain the star guard will be the difference in this matchup. And, the Suns are 5-1 against the spread the last six meetings played at the Pelicans. The Pelicans are 1-5 against the spread the last six games played as a home underdog. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Milwaukee Bucks.

Slam Dunk play.

Game 503.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

Losing a player of the caliber as forward, Khris Middleton with affect any team. However, coming off a split at home, the Milwaukee Bucks need to take this Game 3 matchup. This is a team that’s very good in the role of a road favorite, going 9-2 against the spread the last 11 in the situation. They have also been quite successful playing in Chicago, covering 11 of the last 12 meetings at the United Center. Milwaukee has the depth to compensate for the absence of Middleton. And, as they did in Games 1 and 2 of this series, they will dominate the boards. Look for the Bucks to bounce back here and take a 2-1 lead in the series. They are 7-3 against the spread the last 10 games played following an ATS loss, 5-2 against the spread the last seven games played following a straight up loss, and 4-1 against the spread the last five games played on the road. Take the Bucks. Thank you.

Golden State.

NBA 1st RD GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 573.

7:00 pm pst.10:00 pm est.

It’s no coincidence that when Golden State started getting healthy, they started winning games. Not only have they won seven in a row straight up, they are also 7-1 against the spread the last eight. Of course, this includes Games 1 and 2 of this series thumping Denver by 16 and 20-points. The starting five of Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins, and Green are enough to give any opponent nightmares. Throw into the mix the fact that their bench has been stepping up as well, and this is one outstanding basketball team. Denver doesn’t have neither the starters nor do they have the depth to compete in this matchup. Please understand this, with superstars like Curry and Middleton now healthy, the Warriors can post 120-points on any team in the NBA. However, you may not realize that for most of the season several of their big-name players were sideline with injuries and yet they still ranked third in the league on “D” and top-five in every major defensive category. Now they are at full strength and if you can believe it are getting better with each game. The Warriors are 4-0 against the spread the last four meetings with the Nuggets and 31-12 against the spread the last 43 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Nuggets are 1-5 against the spread the last six games played at home and 0-4 against the spread the last four games played as a home underdog. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners.

BEST BET.

Game 970.

6:40 pm pst/9:40 pm est.

The Mariners are playing some very good baseball early on this season. They are currently in second place in the competitive AL west at 7-5, which includes a 4-1 home record. Their lineup is starting to heat up while they also possess a top-10 pitching staff. They have taken Games 1 and 2 of the series by a combined score of 10-4. After a rocky start to the campaign, Seattle is now won five of the last six contests. On the other hand, Texas has lost five in a row and owns the worst record in the American League at 2-9. Taylor Hearn and Marco Gonzales are scheduled starters. Hearn owns an 0-3 record with a 6.20 ERA in 12 career appearances against Seattle, including three starts. Gonzalez in 16 career starts against the Rangers, possesses an 8-6 record with a 3.73 ERA. The Rangers are just 6-22 the last 28 meetings with the Mariners, 16-53 the last 69 games played on the road, and 0-4 the last four games played versus left-handed starters. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Dallas Mavericks.

Game 571.

6:00 pm pst/9:00 pm est.

There are some reports stating that Luka Doncic may make his return here in Game 3. Whether the star forward is on the floor or not, this is just way too many points for Utah to lay. Yes, a lot of the Dallas success this season has come because of their superstar forward. However, they’ve played pretty competitively in Games 1 and 2 of this series without him. I understand that those games are played at home and now the Mavericks and must take it on the road. But guys, they have been money to anyone who wagers on them in this rivalry covering six of the last seven meetings with the Jazz. And when playing as an underdog, they are 9-4 against the spread the last 13 in that role. They can stay with Utah offensively there’s no question about that. But it has been their stellar defensive play throughout the entire season that has made this team outstanding. Just look at what they’ve done to Utah holding them way below their season average. Utah is 3-7-1 against the spread the last 11 games played as a favorite and 3-9-1 against the spread the last 13 games played overall. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Oakland A’s.

Early Game Winner.

Game 968.

12:37 pm pst.

After dropping Games 1 and 2 of this series, Baltimore got a rare victory yesterday beating Oakland, 1-0. Well, the A’s have a solid lineup that will look to redeem themselves today. On the flipside they also have one of the most consistent pitching staffs in baseball in the opening month. The Orioles, well what can we say, they rank dead-last in baseball averaging just 2.00 runs per game. The pitching matchup of Wells and Blackburn significantly favors the home team here. Let’s not forget that Baltimore is 15-55 the last 70 games played on the road. And Oakland, with yesterday’s defeat, lost their first home game of the season after winning five straight going back to last season. Take the A’s. Thank you.

Brooklyn Nets.

Game 561.

4:00 PM PST.

Not only did the Nets lose Game 1 to the Celtics on a buzzer beating layup, but star guard, Kyrie Irving got fined $50,000 for giving the TD Garden fans a specific hand gesture. I look for Brooklyn to come in here extra motivated bouncing back and taking Game 2. The Nets, which are 4-1 against the spread the last five games played as an underdog and 10-3-1 against the spread the last 14 road games, are pissed off and I looking for some redemption here. While they did cover the opening game, they need a win here to even up this series and go back home tied. They are also 14-6 against the spread the last 20 meetings with the Celtics. Take Brooklyn plus the points. Thank you.

Oakland.

MVP play.

Game 928.

3:05 pm pst.

Well baseball fans, outside of the Texas Rangers, the Baltimore Orioles possess the American League’s poorest record at 3-8. It’s true, they are horrible. Particularly on the road where they are winless at 0-5. This is a team averaging a mere, 2.09 runs per game. They must now face a top-10 pitching staff in the Oakland A’s and specifically starter, Daulton Jeffries. In just under two weeks, the right-hander has proven to be the ace of the staff. In his short career, he has never faced Baltimore. However, in his two starts in Oakland, he owns a 2.70 ERA. The Orioles send Jordan Lyles to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA thus far this season.  And in eight games, including six starts has an overall career record against the A’s of 3-2 with a 4.22 ERA. Just because of the pitching situation I would definitely put a lean on the A’s here. But they also happen to own one of the most dangerous lineups in baseball accounting for over 5.00 runs per game.  They are also 16-5 the last 21 meetings with Baltimore. Take Oakland. Thank you.

Colorado.

HIGH ROLLER play.

Game 914.

12:10 pm pst.

Less than two weeks into the regular season, Colorado has already jumped out to an 8-3 record, which is good enough for them to share the competitive NL West’s top-spot with Los Angeles. The Rockies have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series to give them 6-1 mark the last seven meetings with the Phillies. As a matter fact, they have dominated Philadelphia in Coors Field as well, taking 21 of the last 29 meetings at home. Zach Elfin is 1-3 with a 7.40 ERA against the Rockies in his career. German Marquez is 3-1 with a 2.75 ERA lifetime against the Phillies. Colorado’s lineup ranks in the top-10 in every major category. This does not bode well for Philly as their pitching staff ranks 28th in the league with a Team ERA of 5.16. Take the Rockies. Thank you.