OVER in the Pacers/Wizards matchup.

Games 575/576.

5:05 pm pst.

Two high-powered offenses square off here as the sixth ranked “O” of Indiana faces the third ranked “O” of Washington. All three meetings have gone over the total in 2021 with outcomes of 256, 295, and 265 points. With defenses that rank 25th and 30th, expect another high-scoring affair. The over is 4-1-1 L6 meetings in this series, 10-1 in the Pacers L11 overall, and 11-1 in the Wizards L12 vs. teams with a losing record. Take the over. Thank you.

Rays.

EARLY GAME WINNER.

Game 911.

9:35 am pst.

While Tampa Bay is in second place, just one GB in the most competitive division in baseball, Baltimore dwells in the AL East cellar. The Rays are on a six-game win streak in which they’ve outscored opponents 53-22. They’ve taken Games 1 and 2 of this series and going back to last season, they are 8-1 the last nine meetings with the Orioles. Rich hall (2-1, 4.26) has had four stellar outings in a row. Dean Kremer (0-3, 5.81) has struggled. The rays are 5-1 L6 at the O’s, 5-0 L5 vs. teams with a losing record, and 12-3 L15 on the road. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Indians.

Crusher Play.

Game 973.

5:07.

Losing Mike Trout to injury will crush the already erratic Angels offense. The Indians have dominated this rivalry, taking nine of the last 10 recently, four of the last five in LA, and are 35-16 overall the last 51 meetings. Civale (5-1, 3.40) comes off his first poor outings of the campaign. When Ohtani (1-0, 3.40) pitches, the lineup suffers a bit. The Angels are 1-5 L6 as a fav, 1-4 L5 vs. RH starters, 2-5 L7 vs. teams with a winning record, and 3-7 L10 at home. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Grizzlies.

VI MOVE.

Game 568.

4:30 pm pst.

San Antonio lost 10 of their last 12 regular season games. The team saw 14 different lineup changes this season. Losing Derrick White a few weeks ago put the nails in the coffin for coach “Pop.” The Spurs don’t possess the muscle to contend here in the paint and certainly can’t compete from beyond the arc with one of the NBA’s poorest three-point shooting teams. Memphis has won five of their last six SU, is healthier, and better on the boards. Morant will be a major factor but the big men, Valenciunas, Jackson Jr., and Anderson (43.9 PPG and 23.8 RPG combined) will be the difference here. San Antonio is 1-4 ATS l5 as a road ‘dog. Take Memphis. Thank you.

Wizards.

Game 561.

6:10 pm pst.

Boston limped into the postseason dropping 10 of their last 15 games. Losing standout guard, Jaylen Brown two weeks ago will be fatal here today. Washington possesses one of the NBA’s most explosive back courts. Beal and Westbrook (53.5 PPG, 16.2 RPG, 16.1 APG combined) will take this game over and light up the scoreboard. The Wizards enter the playoffs winning 17 of their last 23 regular season contests. They seemed to get stronger as the season progressed. Washington is 4-1-1 ATS L6 vs. Boston, 5-0 ATS L5 as an underdog, and 8-1-1 ATS L10 on the road. Boston is 0-8 ATS L8 on one days rest, 1-4 ATS L5 as a favorite, and 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

White Sox.

HOME RUN Play.

Game 919.

4:40 pm pst.

Chicago owns baseball’s best overall record at 25-15 while Minnesota owns its worst at 13-26. The White Sox have taken five straight meetings with the Twins, including all four in 2021. They have outscored their AL Central rival by a combined, 42-17. Chicago’s offense ranks among the best in the Major in scoring (first, 5.40 RPG), Team BA (third, .264), and OPS (second, .765). Add in the mix they have a pitching staff ranking fifth in Team ERA (3.29) and you can understand why they are so successful. Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.30) has already bested Michael Pineda (2-2, 2.79) just five days ago. Lynn is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two career starts vs. the Twins. Pineda is, in 10 career games vs. the White Sox, 5-4 with a 3.38 ERA. Chicago is 4-0 L4 on the road, 5-1 L6 vs. RH starters, and 19-7 L26 overall. Minnesota is 1-6 L7 at home, 0-7 L7 vs. RH starters, and 8-24 L32 overall. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

White Sox.

HOME RUN play.

Game 961.

4:40 pm pst.

En route to baseball’s best overall record (24-15), Chicago has shredded their AL Central rival, winning all three meetings this season and four straight going back to last season. The Twins own the Majors’ poorest record at 13-25. Their pitching has been horrible. Today Happ takes the mound to face a lineup averaging 5.13 RPG with a Team BA of .258. Chicago is 5-1 L6 on the road, 20-6 L26 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400, and 8-2 L10 overall. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Mavericks.

CRASH THE BOARDS play.

Game 543.

6:10 pm pst.

Dallas, with a win here will clinch the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. They have played very well down the stretch, winning 12 of their last 15 SU. They have owned Minnesota, winning seven of the last eight meetings SU and more importantly, they are 20-8 ATS L28 at the T-Wolves and 8-2 ATS L10 overall vs. the T-Wolves. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Heat.

VI MOVE.

Game 539.

5:10 pm pst.

Detroit has officially called it quits for the season. In Friday’s, 104-91 loss to the Nuggets, the Pistons only dressed eight players. Miami can still move up in standings for the playoffs. Granted, some other things must happen to do that, but the one thing that must occur, is they win here. They are 11-4 SU L15 and more importantly, 4-1 ATS L5. Take the Heat. Thank you.

A’s.

HOME RUN play.

Game 919.

11:10 am pst.

Oakland won all four meetings with Minnesota this season going into yesterday’s matchup. They had a 4-1 lead in the eight when the Twins scored four runs in the bottom of the inning to get the eventual, 5-4 win. That defeat stung. Oakland has dominated Minny going 40-18 L58 overall meetings, including a recent 6-2 record at Target Field. Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.54) is 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA in five career games vs. the Twins, which includes an outstanding 1-0, 2.89 in two starts at Target Field, Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.08) faced the A’s nearly one month ago for his worst beating of the campaign, getting plowed for eight hits and seven ER’s fanning one batter, yielding three HR’s and lasting just 3.0 IP. Oakland is 4-1 L5 following a loss, 21-8 L29 on grass, and 12-5 L17 vs. RH starters. Minnesota is 8-22 L30 overall, 2-10 L12 vs. the AL West, and 0-6 L6 vs. RH starters. Take the A’s. Thank you.

A’s.

CRUSHER.

Game 963.

1:05 pm pst.

Oakland has won all four meetings with Minnesota in 2021, by a combined, 27-13. The Twins pitching staff has been awful, resulting in their last place role in the AL Central. The A’s are hot and happen to be one of the best road teams in baseball at 11-5 as a visitor. They are 6-2 L8 at the Twins, 45-11 L56 vs. the AL Central, and 23-9 L32 overall. Take Oakland. Thank you.

Knicks.

VI MOVE.

Game 524.

10:10 am pst.

New York wants this win. They win here and Miami loses tonight, the Knicks avoid the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. Charlotte has lost three in a row SU and seven of their last 10. NY’s top-ranked defense in PA, FG%, and 3-PT% is playing superbly and will completely shut down the Charlotte “O”. All this while Randle and Barrett continue to shine. The Hornets are 2-5 ATS L7 in New York, 1-5 ATS L6 as a ‘dog, and 0-5 ATS L5 on the road. The Knicks are 35-15-1 ATS L51 overall, 20-7 ATS L27 as a favorite, and 8-2 ATS L10 at home. Take New York. Thank you.

Indians.

HOME RUN play.

Game 925.

7:10 pm pst.

Winning four in a row and nine of their last 10 has put Cleveland just one GB of Chicago in the AL Central. The Indians are one of only four Major League clubs playing .600 ball or better. Their lineup is hitting, their pitching staff owns a Team ERA of 3.34, and they are also winning on the road (11-7). Aaron Civale gets the nod here. The RH is 5-0 with a 2.91 ERA in 2021. The 25-year-old has gone at least 5.1 IP in each of his seven starts in 2021. Seattle’s offensive numbers rank among the poorest in all of baseball (22nd in Scoring, 30th in Team BA, 29th in OPS). Chris Flexen (3-1, 3.78) takes the hill at home today. The RH has had three good outings and three very bad outings this season, including two poor performances his last two starts (10.1 IP, 14 hits, seven ER’s, two K’s). Cleveland is 4-0 L4 in Seattle, 6-1 L7 overall vs. Seattle, 6-0 L6 on the road, and 13-3 L16 overall. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Wizards.

VI MOVE.

Game 502.

4:10 pm pst.

A very angry and motivated Wizards team will come in here today looking to destroy the Cavaliers. Washington could have clinched a spot in the play-in tournament on Wednesday. Instead, they squandered a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 120-116 heartbreaking loss to Atlanta. They catch a Cleveland team in “let down” mode here. It took nearly three weeks and 11 straight defeats, but the Cavaliers finally got a win Wednesday surprising Boston. Bradley Beal is out. But the star has missed 11 games in 2021 and the squad still ranks third in the league in scoring (116.6 PPG). The Wizards won and covered both meetings with the Cavs, by an average of 19.0 PPG. Look for Russell Westbrook to continue his stellar run. Cleveland is 7-21 ATS L28 on the road, 1-6 ATS L7 following a SU win, 15-36 ATS L51 on one days rest, and 15-31-1 ATS L52 overall. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

Bulls.

VI MOVE.

Game 576.

5:10 pm pst.

Chicago has won and covered both meetings with Toronto in 2021, by an average of 16.0 PPG. The Bulls technically still have a shot to make the play-in. Just this week, the Raptors officially ended the season for seven players, including their top-four producers (Siakem, VanVleet, Lowry, and Anunoby). Without these starters, the team got crushed by the Clippers on Tuesday, 115-96. Chicago will play with intensity and motivation here to keep their postseason hopes alive. Toronto is 7-18 ATS L25 vs. Chicago. Take the Bulls. Thank you.

White Sox.

HOME RUN Play.

Game 964.

11:10 am pst.

Very quietly, the White Sox now own the best record (21-13) in baseball. With the top-scoring offense (5.47 RPG) and a top-five pitching staff (3.27 Team ERA), Chicago is getting it done both at the plate and on the mound. During their current five-game win streak, they have outscored opponents, 43-15. Minny is sliding, dropping three in a row and six of their last seven outings. An erratic lineup and the league’s 25th ranked pitching staff has the Twins in a tailspin. Minnesota is 1-5 L6 at Chicago, 2-7 L9 vs. teams with a winning record, 0-4 L4 vs. RH starters, and 0-5 L5 as an underdog. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Trailblazers.

VI MOVE.

Game 557.

6:40 pm pst.

With Mitchell and Conley still out, Lillard, who has scored 30 or more in five straight outings, will take this game over. Portland has won four in a row and eight of the last nine SU against some very strong competition. Utah, which has failed to cover their last two contests, tends to be overvalued at home. The Trailblazers are 5-1 ATS L6 on the road and 4-1 ATS L5 as an underdog. Take Portland. Thank you.

Pelicans.

OM Play.

Game 559.

6:10 pm pst.

With a loss here, New Orleans could be eliminated from the postseason. This is a team that has been money to us bettors, covering four straight, including their last three against Philly, Charlotte, and Memphis. All on the road and all without Williamson and Ingram. Too many points here. The Pelicans are 7-0 ATS L7 on the road, 6-0 ATS L6 as an underdog, and 4-1 ATS L5 on one days rest. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Astros.

HOME RUN Play.

Game 920.

5:10 pm pst.

Houston has very quietly claimed second place in the AL West behind one of baseball’s most explosive lineups. They average 5.04 RPG with a Team BA of .260. They have taken five of the last seven meetings with Los Angeles this season. Urquidy (3-2, 3.51) and Heaney (1-2, 4.11) are starters. The Astros have dominated the Angels, winning 41 of the last 61 meetings at home and 35 of the last 52 overall. They are 7-3 L10 vs. the AL West. LA is 3-7 L10 on grass and 3-7 L10 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Celtics.

Slam Dunk play.

Game 555.

5:10 pm pst.

Coming off back-to-back losses, Boston must win here to avoid dropping to the No. 8 seed in the East. With Jaylen Brown lost for the rest of the campaign, the team must rally here and make a statement. The Cavaliers are sitting their starters a bit as they have now dropped 11 in a row both SU and ATS. This is a do-or-die for the Celtics which are 7-3 ATS L10 on the road. Take Boston. Thank you.

White Sox.

HOME RUN play.

Game 968.

5:10 pm pst.

With three consecutive victories, Chicago sits atop the AL Central, with the AL’s second-best record (19-13). Both, on the mound and in the batters box, the White Sox own some of baseball’s best statistics. Their pitching staff ranks third with a Team ERA of 3.16, while their lineup also ranks third in scoring, accounting for over 5.13 RPG. Minnesota is struggling, dropping four of their last five to sink the team into fourth place in the division at 12-20. The Twins have been hitting just fine. But their pitching has been deplorable (Team ERA of 4.32). Cease (2-0, 2.37) and Maeada (2-2, 5.02) are starters here. The White Sox are 25-10 L35 at home, 37-14 L51 as a favorite, and 7-3 L10 during Game 1 of a series. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Nuggets.

Game 531.

4:10 pm pst.

Denver, which comes off two losses to Utah and Brooklyn, has had two days to rest, heal, and prepare for today’s matchup. The Nuggets don’t just need to turn things around today, but moreover, would love to catch the Clippers, which sit one game ahead of them in the Western Conference’s third seed. Charlotte also needs a victory to clinch a spot at least in the Eastern Conference’s postseason play-in game. The Hornets have just three SU victories over their last eight outings (2-6 ATS). Those opponents were the Pistons twice and the Magic, both last place teams. When it comes to stepping up in class, Charlotte just doesn’t have the personnel. And folks, they are stepping up here. Denver has taken four straight meetings with Charlotte SU (3-1 ATS), including the only 2021 meeting, 129-104. They will once again dominate the boards at both ends of the court. Charlotte is 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest, 1-8-1 ATS L10 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Pelicans.

Game 521.

5:10 pm pst.

New Orleans has won both meetings with Memphis this season and swept all three meetings last season. They have covered all five of those as well. Granted Williamson and Ingram are still out. Both have been sidelined the last two games, which have been ATS wins for the Pelicans. This is a scrappy squad that has covered seven of their last eight overall outings. Memphis is looking to clinch a spot in the play-in tournament with a win here. New Orleans can go score-for-score here and on both ends of the court are better on the boards. Too many points. The Pelicans are 6-0 ATS L6 on the road and 5-0 ATS L5 as an underdog. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Pacers.

VI MOVE.

Game 519.

4:40 pm pst.

The Pacers hold the 10th and final spot in the play-in round with a 2.5 game lead over the Bulls. They have a few players listed as questionable. But, have the talent and depth to do to the Cavaliers what every other team in the league has done, crush them. Cleveland has now lost and failed to cover 10 in a row. The average margin of defeat during their current skid is 18.1 PPG. Look for Domantas Sabonis (20.5 PPG, 11.8 RPG) to go uncontested here. Indiana is 23-10-2 ATS L35 meetings with Cleveland, 18-7-1 ATS L26 as a road fav, and 4-1 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400. Take the Pacers. Thank you.

Reds.

CRUSHER play.

Game 901.

3:35 pm pst.

Cincinnati has taken all three meetings with Pittsburgh in 2021 and seven straight going back to 2020.The Reds own baseball’s third-ranked scoring offense, averaging over 5.06 RPG. Their lineup ranks in the top-10 in every major category. The Pirates, on the other hand, rank at or near the bottom in those same categories, including 28th in scoring (3.52 RPG). Keller (2-3, 6.29) has faced Cincy three times in his career, going 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA. The Reds are 14-6 L20 vs. the NL Central. The Pirates are 0-4 L4 at home. Take Cincinnati. Thank you.

Mavericks.

VI MOVE.

Game 507.

4:10 pm pst.

Dallas’ recent surge of nine victories over their last 11 outings (7-3 ATS L10) has catapulted the team into the Western Conference’s fifth seed. But they are only a half-game ahead of Portland and just two games in front of Los Angeles. They need wins. Porzingis has only played once for about 20 minutes over the Mav’s last nine games. MVP-candidate, Luka Doncic has been outstanding, scoring at least 23 PPG in seven consecutive games. Throw in his rebounds and assists and you can’t argue his claim on this season’s possible MVP. Overall, this team is scoring points. But it is their eight-ranked defense that has been stellar. Cleveland is horrible. They own the NBA’s third worst record and its current worst losing streak, dropping nine in a row both SU and ATS. During their current skid, the Cavs are losing by an average of 17.1 PPG. The Mavericks are 6-2 ATS L8 at the Cavaliers, 5-0 ATS L5 overall vs. the Cavaliers, and 7-3 ATS L10 overall. The Cavaliers are 8-26 L34 following an ATS loss, 1-10 ATS L11 as an underdog, and 0-5 ATS L5 at home. Take Dallas. Thank you.

 Heat.

Game 501.

10:10 am pst.

This game will have significance for these teams come the postseason. Miami (36-31) is in sixth place in the East while Boston (35-32) sits in seventh place. The Heat have won and covered four of their last five contests while the Celtics are on a 3-5 run SU, going 2-6 ATS. Miami is winning despite the absence of Oladipo. Boston will have trouble in this matchup. Particularly if brown, the teams second leading scorer and floor general, can’t go (check status). The Heat are 7-2 ATS l9 meetings at the Celtics. The Celtics are 06 ATS l6 on one days rest. Take Miami. Thank you.

Red Sox.

HOME RUN Play.

Game 963.

10:05 am pst.

With yesterday’s win, Boston (21-13) now owns baseball’s best overall record. They have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series. As a matter of fact, the Red Sox have won the last five meetings with the Orioles by a combined score of 44-24. Their lineup ranks No.1 in scoring (5.38 RPG) and Team BA (.269). The O’s offense is dreadful, accounting for a mere, 3.88 RPG. Pivetta (4-0, 3.23) is unbeaten in his career vs. Baltimore, donning a 4-0 record with a 3.28 ERA in four starts. Kremer (0-2, 6.43) has faced Boston just once, last September, allowing seven runs in just 2 2/3 IP. The Red Sox are 13-4 L17 on the road, 42-18 L60 as a road fav, and 9-1 L10 vs. the AL East. Take Boston. Thank you.

Nuggets.

Best Bet play.

Game 574.

7:10 pm pst.

Brooklyn has now lost four in a row both SU and ATS. This is a matchup the Nets are not accustomed to seeing as the Nuggets offense can go score-for-score with them. The edge goes to Denver, which is a much better rebounding squad. The Nuggets are 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog. Take Denver. Thank you.

White Sox.

HR Play.

Game 923.

4:10 pm.

Chicago has taken two of the three 2021 meetings with Kansas City and are a perfect, 8-0 the last eight in KC. The Royals are riding a six-game slide. While their lineup has been erratic at best, their pitching has been downright deplorable. Lynn (2-1, 1.82) and Lynch (0-0, 5.79) are scheduled. Kansas City is 0-6 L6 vs. the AL Central. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Kings.

OM PLAY.

Game 564.

7:10 pm pst.

Winning seven of their last 10 SU (7-3 ATS), Sacramento has a chance at the postseason. They must keep winning. San Antonio has dropped five in a row SU and can’t do anything to stop their playoff hopes from dwindling. These two teams split two meetings this season. However, the Kings have been money to bettors in this matchup, covering seven of the last nine meetings in this series. They are also 7-1 ATS L8 as an underdog. Take Sacramento. Thank you.

White Sox.

HR Play.

Game 969.

5:10 pm pst.

Chicago has taken eight of the last 10 meetings with their AL Central rival and are a perfect, 7-0 the last seven contests played at Kauffman Stadium. The White Sox own baseball’s fourth ranked offense, scoring over 4.93 RPG. This doesn’t bode well for a Royals pitching staff that ranks among the worst in the Major’s with a Team ERA of 4.57. Rodon (4-0, 0.72) and Keller (2-3, 8.06) are starting today. Kansas City is on a five-game slide, in which they are being outscored, 17-37. The Royals are 0-4 L4 at home, 0-5 L5 vs. the AL Central, and 1-5 L6 as an underdog. Take the white Sox. Thank you.

Mavericks.

OM Play.

Game 536.

4:40 pm pst.

The line here should be closer to a pick ‘em or even the Mavs -1. Dallas is four games ahead of Memphis in the South West and are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fifth seed in the Western Conference. The Mavericks need wins. They are 7-2 SU their last nine. They have won and covered the last two meetings with the Nets, including a 17-point thumping in the sole 2021 matchup. Brooklyn is on an 0-3 slide, both SU and ATS and just doesn’t seem to be in sync. Dallas is 4-0 ATS L4 vs. teams with a winning record and 5-1 ATS l6 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take the Mavericks. Thank you.

Red Sox on the Run Line.

HR PLAY.

Game 912.

10:10 am pst.

The first place Red Sox square off against the last place Tigers here. They have taken six of the last seven meetings with Detroit. Boston’s lineup ranks third, averaging over 4.97 RPG while Detroit’s offense is 30th, accounting for a mere, 2.97 RPG. Turnbull (1-2, 4.50) and Eovaldi (4-2, 3.63) are starting today. Eovaldi is 2-0 with a 1.89 in three career starts vs. Detroit while Turnbull has faced Boston just once, going 5.0 IP, back in 2019. The Red Sox are 4-1 L5 following a loss and 21-10 L31 vs. the AL Central. Take the Red Sox on the Run Line. Thank you.

Utah.

VI MOVE.

Game 530.

6:10 pm pst.

The Spurs are spent, having played three OT contests in their last four outings. They play a fresh, Jazz team they destroyed, 130-109 in the only meetings of 2021. Utah, tied for the best record in the Western Conference, wants the top-seed come the postseason and needs wins to do just that. San Antonio is 0-4 ATS L4 meetings with the Jazz. Take Utah. Thank you.

Cleveland.

HOME RUN PLAY.

Game 973.

5:10 pm pst.

These two teams mirror one another as the Indians have won three in a row while the Royals have lost three in a row. Cleveland is 4-0 the last four at Kansas City and an overall, 19-9 the last 28 versus Kansas City, including victories over the last three meetings this season. Bieber (3-2, 2.76) and Singer (1-3, 3.09) are scheduled to start. Bieber is 4-0 with a 3.59 ERA in eight career starts vs. the Royals. Cleveland is 4-1 L5 vs. RH starters, 5-1 L6 on the road, and 41-16 L57 as a road favorite. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Portland.

BEST BET.

Game 517.

4:40 pm pst.

Cleveland, which has lost seven in a row both SU and ATS, is eliminated from the playoffs. The Cavaliers will come in here exhausted after last nights draining OT loss to the Suns. Coming off a tough loss to Atlanta on Monday, expect Portland’s dynamic duo back court of Lillard and McCollum (51.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to make a statement here against a team they shredded by 19 points in the only meeting of 2021. The Trailblazers are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. the Cavaliers, 4-1 ATS l5 as a road favorite, and 7-3 ATS L10 following an ATS loss. Take Portland. Thank you.

St. Louis Game 1 of the DH.

CRUSHER PLAY.

Game 982.

2:15 pm pst.

With five straight wins. St. Louis is the hottest team in baseball. But it is their 9-2 overall run that has catapulted the team into first place in the NL Central. The big payroll of New York isn’t helping as the team is just 14-15. Their offense ranks 29th in scoring, accounting for a dismal, 3.17 RPG. LH, Kim has been more consistent and has shown more control than RH, Stroman. The Mets are 1-6 L7 vs. the Cardinals and 19-41 L60 overall vs. the Cardinals. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

Sacramento.

VIM.

Game 507.

3:10 pm pst.

Oklahoma City is officially eliminated from the postseason. Technically, Sacramento, although a slim shot, still has a chance to make the playoffs. So. every win is crucial. The Thunder’s top two scorers have been out and won’t be returning this season. This is a team on a 1-17 SU run, covering just four games since March. Meanwhile, the Kings have been surging, particularly against the spread where they have covered four of their last five outings. They have too much offense here for their opponent to compete with. Sacto has had great success against OKC, going 5-0 ATS L5 in Oklahoma City and 8-3 ATS L11 overall vs. Oklahoma City. Take the Kings. Thank you.

Dodgers on the RUN LINE.

Crusher.

Game 933.

11:20 am pst.

After a nearly two-week funk, LA’s bats came alive Sunday for 16 runs. The Dodgers lineup (3rd) is accounting for over 5.10 RPG. The Cubs bats are erratic at best. Los Angeles has had their way with Chicago, winning four of the last five meetings. Kershaw (4-2, 2.09) and Hendricks (1-3, 7.54) are starters here. Kershaw owns a career, 6-3 record with a 2.74 ERA in 11 starts vs. The Cubs. Hendricks possesses a lifetime, 2-3 mark with a 6.00 ERA in five starts vs. the Dodgers. The Cubs are 8-20 L28 vs. RH starters, 2-6 L8 as an underdog, and 2-7 L9 overall. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

76ers.

VIM

Game 573.

6:10 pm pst.

Philly is a half-game ahead of Brooklyn in the Atlantic and owns the best overall record in the East. After a close-call in OT last night in San Antonio, they need to put the pedal to the metal here today. Especially against a Chicago team on a three-game slide both SU and ATS. The 76ers have taken six in a row over the Bulls SU, going 5-1 ATS, winning and covering both matchups this season. Chicago is 1-4 ATS l5 on one days rest, 1-4 ATS L5 as an underdog, and 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Knicks.

OMP.

Game 575.

New York owns the No. 4 spot in the East and faces a Memphis team they beat 133-129 in OT just over three weeks ago. They are red-hot, riding an 11-1 SU run and are an astounding, 14-1 ATS their last 15 outings. The Grizzlies have dropped three of their last four both SU and ATS with a defense that has become a league doormat. Randle and Barrett (41.9 PPG combined) will light up the scoreboard here. The Knicks are 6-0 ATS L6 on zero days rest, 8-1 ATS L9 as an underdog, and 10-1 ATS l11 on the road. Take New York. Thank you.

Houston.

Diamond Play.

Game 917.

10:10 am pst.

Houston is starting to heat up (2nd place, 15-12), winning eight of their last 10. While Tampa Bay is ice-cold (5th place, 13-15), losing seven of their last nine. The Astros have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined, 12-3. They have now won five of the last six meetings with the Rays going back to last season. Javier (3-0, 0.87) and Hill (1-1, 7.25) are scheduled to start. Houston is 5-1 L6 vs. the AL East and 5-2 L6 as a fav. Tampa Bay is 2-7 L9 vs. the AL West and 1-4 L5 vs. RH starters. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Denver.

Game 545.

7:10 pm pst.

Both teams need wins. But Los Angeles is without Leonard, Beverly, and Ibaka. They just don’t have the personnel to compete here. The Clippers are 0-2 their last 2 games SU and are riding an 0-3 mark ATS. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are red-hot, winning eight of their last nine SU. Giving a team that is 3-1 ATS their last four as a ‘dog points here is a huge mistake. Denver is 4-0 ATS L4 at L.A. Los Angeles is 1-3-1 ATS L5 as a fav. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

St. Louis.

Diamond Play.

Game 957.

3:35 pm pst.

St. Louis has dominated Pittsburgh, winning five straight meetings, including Game 1of this series yesterday. The Cardinals are getting solid production both on the mound and at the plate, resulting a in a 6-2 record their last eight outings. Flaherty (4-0, 3.18) and Cahill (1-2, 7.11) are scheduled. Flaherty owns a career, 6-1 record with a 1.89 ERA in nine starts vs. the Pirates. The Cards are 16-5 L21 at the Pirates. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

OVER in the CUBS/REDS matchup.

NL CENTRAL TOM.

Games 953/954.

10:10 am pst.

Yesterday’s Game 1 matchup combined for 14 runs to make it eight overs in the last L11 meetings between these division rivals. Cincinnati tops the Majors, scoring 5.44 RPG while Chicago is heating up (4.38 RPG). Both pitching staffs are among the worst in baseball. Davies (1-2, 9.47) and Castillo (1-2, 6.29) will both continue to get lit up here. The over is 4-1-1 in the Cubs L6 on the road and 5-0 in the Reds L5 at home. Take the over. Thank you.

Kansas City.

Crusher.

Game 967.

11:10 am pst.

The first place (15-9) Royals send Duffy to the mound here. The LH owns baseball’s lowest ERA (0.39). He is 8-3 lifetime in 26 outings (22 starts) vs. the Twins. Minnesota (9-15, fourth place) has Shoemaker on the hill. The RH (1-2, 5.49) in five career starts vs. Cincy, is 0-3 with a 9.41 ERA. The Royals are 5-1 L6 following a loss, 20-8 L28 vs. RH starters, and 6-2 L8 overall. The Twins are 4-10 L14 at home, 0-6 L6 during Game 2 of a series, and 4-13 L17 overall. Take Kansas City. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

VIM.

Game 522.

5:10 pm pst.

The line here is short due to the fact that Kyrie Irving’s status is unknown and Kevin Durant is most-likely sitting. Whether Irving plays or not, Brooklyn still has a ton of weapons in their No. 2 ranked offense to decimate Portland’s 25th ranked defense. The Blazers are 0-4 ATS L4 vs. the Nets, 1-5 ATS L6 as a fav, and 1-4 ATS L5 following a SU win. The Nets are 4-1 ATS L5 at home, 8-3 ATS L11 as a ‘dog, and 4-0 ATS l4 overall. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Washington.

OMP.

Game 515.

4:40 pm pst.

Washington is playing amazing basketball, winning 11 of their last 13 contests SU. Not only that, but they are getting bettors paid as well, riding an 11-4 ATS run. The Wizards surge is due to the team finally getting healthy. The Cavaliers not healthy, with seven players either questionable or out. Even when they were at full strength, they couldn’t win. Washington took the only meeting this season, 119-10, just five days ago. They are also 10-1 ATS L11 on one days rest, 6-1 ATS L7 on the road, and 6-1 ATS L7 as a fav. Take the Wizards. Thank you.

Mets.

CRUSHER.

Game 745.

4:05 pm pst.

New York has taken four of the six meetings with Philly this season, including three straight. They won the only start Stroman made while Philadelphia lost both of Anderson’s starts in this matchup. While neither team is hitting the cover off the ball, the Mets pitching, both starters and relievers, have showed significantly more consistency. RH, Stroman (3-1, 2.22) will go further than RH, Anderson (0-3, 6.48). New York is 5-1 L6 vs. the NL East. Philadelphia is 11-27 L38 as an underdog. Take the Mets. Thank you.

Golden State.

Slam Dunk.

Game 505.

5:10 pm pst.

Following an embarrassing, 133-103 beat down to the Mavericks on Tuesday, in which the Warriors went 9:23 without scoring a single point, look for Steph Curry and Golden State to come out here extra motivated. Coach, Steve Kerr stated that every remaining game is considered a playoff in his mind. Golden State has won and covered both meetings with Minny this season and will win and cover here. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. the Timberwolves, 4-0 ATS L4 following a SU loss, and 9-4 ATS L13 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Chicago on the RUN LINE.

CRUSHER.

Game 970.

2:10 pm pst.

Carlos Rodon (3-0, 0.47) faces one of the Majors poorest-scoring offenses (3.08 RPG) with one of the worst Team BA’s (.206). The LH has the luxury of his own lineup accounting for over 5.00 RPG. After winning nine straight meetings, the White Sox lost yesterday to the Tigers and will bounce back strong here. Detroit is 3-13 L16 at Chicago and 6-20 L26 overall vs. Chicago. Take the White Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

UNDER in the Padres/Diamondbacks matchup.

TOTALS BB.

Games 909/910.

6:40 pm pst.

These two division rivals have met five times in 2021, with the last four meetings going UNDER the Total. Weathers (1-0, 0.59) and Widener (1-0, 2.82) have been stellar. UNDER is 7-3 in the Padres L10 overall and 6-1 in the Diamondbacks L7 vs. the NL West. Take the UNDER. Thank you.

Denver.

OMP.

Game 578.

6:10 pm pst.

The line here should be closer to a -7 or -8. The oddsmakers have been inflating the Nuggets. Today, they have come in way short because the team just hasn’t been covering. But they are winning. They will once again win, but this time, they will cover as they host a contest with the Pelicans, which are 2-6 ATS L8 on one days rest, 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take Denver. Thank you.

San Antonio.

VIM.

Game 575.

5:10 pm pst.

Miami is banged-up., But, the absence of Victor Oladipo will be the nails in the coffin here. San Antonio has won three in a row and five of the last six, both SU and ATS. The Spurs are also one of the few NBA teams that have a better road record (18-10) then at home (13-19). Look for the backcourt of DeRozan and Murray (37.1 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to take this game over. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS L8 at the Heat and 4-0 ATS L4 as a road ‘dog. The Heat are 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest and 7-18-1 ATS L26 following a SU loss. Take San Antonio. Thank you.

Philadelphia.
Diamond Play.

Game 955.

Philadelphia has taken three of four meetings against St. Louis this season. Going back a bit further, they are 7-2 the last nine meetings. Zach Elfin (1-0, 2.27) has gone at least 6-0 IP in all four of his starts in 2021 and owns a career, 1-0 record vs. the Cardinals. Carlos Martinez (0-4, 6.00) has not won a start yet. The Phillies are 11-4 L15 vs. the NL Central. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Oakland.

CRUSHER.

Game 917.

4:10 pm pst.

The A’s had their 11-game win streak come to an end yesterday in a lackluster performance. They will come in here focused and bounce back with Manaea (2-1, 3.04) on the hill. The LH has a 2.70 career ERA in three starts versus the Rays. Oakland is 6-1 L7 on the road, 4-0 L4 during Game 1 of a series, and 14-2 L16 overall. Take the Athletics. Thank you.

Indiana.

VI MOVE.

Game 527.

5:10 pm pst.

Orlando (18-41) has got quite a few players sidelined. And now, most-likely, their coach, Steve Clifford will join them due to COVID-19 protocol. This might be a good thing as he doesn’t want to witness another bad beating. The Magic have lost four in a row both SU and ATS and 10 of last 11 SU (3-8 ATS). Indiana is probably going to still be without Domantas Sabonis for the fourth straight game. But they are loaded with talent. Just ask their last two opponents, Oklahoma City and Detroit. Offensively, Orlando just won’t be able to compete here. Indiana is 9-2 ATS L11 at Orlando and 16-7-1 ATS L24 as a road fav. Take the Pacers. Thank you.

Kansas City.

DIAMOND.
Game 971.

10:10 am pst.

Kansas City owns one of baseball’s best overall records (12-7) while Detroit owns its worst (7-14). The Tigers rank among the worst squads offensively (30th, 3.36 RPG), defensively (26th, 5.01 RPG), and in Team ERA (28th, 4.76). Things won’t get any better here as Fulmer (1-1, 3.94) and Duffy (2-1, 0.50) are slated to start. The Royals are 3-0 L3 at the Tigers, 6-1 L7 overall vs. the Tigers, 11-4 L15 vs. the AL Central, and 4-0 L4 vs. RH starters. Take Kansas City, Thank you.

San Francisco.

GS.

Game 912.

6:05 pm pst.

San Francisco continues to get top-notch pitching from their second ranked (2.83 Team ERA) staff. The Giants have win five of their last six, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. The Marlins are sliding, at 1-4 their last five outings. Miami is 1-6 L7 in San Francisco. San Fran is 22-8 L30 vs. teams with a losing record. Take the Giants. Thank you.

Spurs.

TEN DIMES PLAY.

Game 507.

5:10 pm pst.

San Antonio is vying for one of the last two play in spots in the West. The winner of today’s game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Spurs are hot, winning and covering three of their last four while the Pelicans are 1-4 their last five both SU and ATS. Defense will get San Antonio the outright victory here (held three of last four opponents to 94 or less points). They have covered the last four meetings in New Orleans and the last four overall meetings as well. They are also 5-1 ATS L6 as a visitor. New Orleans is 1-5 ATS L6 on one days rest, 0-4 ATS L4 following an ATS win, and 1-4 ATS l5 as a favorite. Take the Spurs. Thank you.

NY.

Crusher.

Game 921.

3:10 pm pst.

New York is starting to heat up as the Yankees have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series. They have had great success at Progressive Field, winning five straight. Gerrit Cole (2-1, 1.82) is averaging over six innings pitched this season and will restrain the Tribes lineup. Cleveland is 0-7 L7 vs. the AL East. Take New York. Thank you.  

Over in the Angels/Astros game.

TOTAL BB.

Games 919/920.

1:10 pm pst.

These two teams have combined to play 22 OVERS this season. Three of their four 2021 meetings have gone OVER the Total and nine of their last 10. Both teams account for approximately five runs per game (LA 5.10, Hou 4.85) and with Canning (1-1, 5.68) and Odorizzi (0-2, 10.57) taking the hill, expect another high scoring contest. OVER is 25-9-2 L36 meetings. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

NL CENTRAL GOM.

Game 903.

11:20 am pst.

Milwaukee is 5-2 their last seven games played at Wrigley Field. RH’s, Peralta (2-0, 2.00) and Alzolay (0-2, 6.10) face one another for the third time this short season. The Brewers won the first two matchups, 4-0 and 6-3. Three times is a charm. Milwaukee is 5-0 L5 following a loss, 5-1 L6 on the road, and 4-1 L5 overall. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

San Francisco.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 962.

6:45 pm pst.

San Francisco has taken the last two meetings against Miami, including Sunday’s, 1-0 victory when Alex Wood was on the hill. He allowed just three hits and 0 earned runs, going 5.0 IP. The Giants also have the Majors’ fourth ranked staff with a Team ERA of 2.93. They are 5-1 L6 vs. the Marlins at home and 20-8 L28 overall at Oracle Park. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

Pittsburgh.

IL GOW.

Game 979.

5:10 pm pst.

These two teams are practically mirror images of each others stats this season. They both score over 4.0 RPG while both allow just over 5.0 RPG. However, Pittsburgh has heated up, going 6-3 their last nine contests while Minnesota is ice-cold, dropping nine of their last 10. RH, Brubaker (2-0, 1.76) goes up against LH, Happ (0-0, 3.12). the Twins are 2-6 L8 during Game 1 of a series, 1-4 L5 vs. RH starters, 1-5 L6 at home, and 1-6 L7 as a fav. Take the Pirates. Thank you.

Boston.

Game 565.

4:40 pm pst.

Boston, at 32-27 is tied for fifth place in the East. The Celtics need wins. They are on a 9-2 SU run, covering five of their last six. Kemba Walker comes off a 32-point performance last night and has not played the second of back-to-back games this season. But, against an opponent in which they will eventually face in the playoffs, that may change. As of print, Kevin Durant’s status is questionable. If he plays, he’s not 100%. If he doesn’t, Brooklyn’s bench is depleted. This is where the eight ranked scoring defense of the Celtics will shine. Boston is 5-0 ATS L5 as a ‘dog and 6-0 ATS L6 on the road. Brooklyn is 4-11 ATS L15 as a fav and 3-7 ATS L10 at home. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

LAD on the RUN LINE.

NL WEST GOW.

Game 908.

7:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles has had they way with San Diego, winning seven of the last eight meetings, including two of three this season. Only one of those victories have come by a single run. The Dodgers are accounting for 1.65 RPG more than the Padres. San Diego’s offense is truly struggling. Facing Walker Buehler will be fatal. The RH (1-0, 2.00) has been stellar, has the luxury of the league’s 4th ranked scoring lineup, and an incredible bullpen. The Padres are 3-7 L10 during Game 1 of a series, 16-37 L53 as an underdog, 1-4 L5 vs. Rh starters, 1-8 L9 vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-5 L6 overall. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Denver.

VIM.

Game 549.

7:10 pm pst.

Since Jamal Murray went down, Denver has won three in a row SU (2-1 ATS). The Nuggets depth and talent is solid. They face a Portland team that has lost seven of their last 10 SU (4-6 ATS). Look for the Nuggets to pick apart the Blazers from beyond the arc while dominating the boards. Denver is 6-1 ATS L7 in Portland. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Chicago.

OMP.

Game 535.

4:10 pm pst.

Chicago comes off two consecutive wins and covers while Cleveland is on an 0-3 slide, both SU and ATS. The Bulls are proving they can win without Zach LaVine because of their deep talent. Chicago has taken three of the last four meetings against Cleveland, both SU and ATS. They will once again own the boards here. The Bulls are 20-6 ATS L26 at the Cavaliers and 15-6 overall L21 versus the Cavaliers. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Washington.

DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 954.

1:05 pm pst.

Two words…Max Scherzer. The RH, despite an 0-1 record, has a 2.37 ERA. He also owns a career, 3.31 ERA in 11 starts versus St. Louis. Two more words…Carlos Martinez. The RH is 0-3 with a 7.80 ERA in 2021. He, in 10 career games (two starts) versus the Nationals, is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA. St. Louis is 1-4 L5 in Washington and 2-7 overall L9 versus Washington. Take the Nationals. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

VIM.

Game 521.

4:40 pm pst.

Brooklyn, which has covered five straight in this series, comes in here angry after going the final 3.5 minutes of Sundays, two-point loss to Miami without scoring. Even with Durant and Harden sidelined here, the Nets have too much offensively for the Pelicans. New Orleans is on a three-game slide both SU and ATS, all to inferior opponents. Expect Brooklyn’s 3rd ranked three-point shooting squad to shred New Orleans 29th ranked three-point defense. The Nets are 4-1 ATS L5 at the Pelicans and 6-1 ATS L7 as a road ‘dog. The Pelicans are 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest and 1-4 ATS L5 as a fav. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

New York.

SD.

Game 524.

4:40 pm pst.

All season long the Knicks defense (No.1) has been outstanding. And now, their offense has been surging. Three of the top-four Charlotte scorers (Hayward, Ball, Graham) are out here. The already-struggling Hornets “O” will not be able to compete here at all. Charlotte is 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest, 2-7 ATS L9 as a road ‘dog, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. New York is 7-0 ATS L7 on one days rest, 22-8 ATS L30 as a fav, and 4-0 ATS L4 at home. Take the Knicks. Thank you.  

Chicago.

ALC GOW.

Game 911.

12:10 pm pst.

These division rivals know each other well. The White Sox offense is producing more than a full run per game than does the Indians lineup. So, this matchup comes down to starting pitching. Carlos Rodon (2-0, 0.00) and Zach Plesac (1-2, 5.27) are scheduled. LH, Rodon owns a 6-5 record with a 2.69 ERA in 18 career appearances (16 starts) versus Cleveland. RH, Plesac possesses a 1-3 record with a 4.69 ERA in six career starts versus Chicago. The White Sox are 27-12 L39 as a fav and 5-1 L6 following a loss. The Indians are 6-24 L30 as a ‘dog and 1-5 L6 during game 1 of a series. Take Chicago. Thank you.

KC.

UD.

Game 960.

5:10 pm pst.

A lot of the Rays success in 2021 has come off their 5-1 mark against the struggling Yankees. So, their record is a bit skewed. Kansas City has sole possession of 1st place in the AL Central at 9-5. This is their best start since 2015 when they won it all. Their hitting the ball well and have a solid bullpen. The Royals are 5-1 L6 at home, 17-5 L22 as a favorite, and 5-2 L7 during Game 1 of a series. Take Kansas City. Thank you.

Phoenix.

VIM.

Game 511.

5:10 pm pst.

Yes, the Bucks are the highest scoring team in basketball. But, facing the frustrating, 4th ranked defense of the Suns, is going to be a tough task. Especially because Phoenix also has some scorers that will light up the erratic Milwaukee “D”. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 vs. the Bucks, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-3 ATS l16 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

Boston.

OM.

Game 506.

4:40 pm pst.

Boston is playing their best basketball of the season right now. They have won eight of their last nine SU and five in a row ATS. Chicago is a mess. And things go from bad to worse when they play the Green & White. They are 1-8 both SU and ATS the last nine meetings in this series including an 0-5 ATS mark the last five game splayed in Boston. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

SF.

GS.

Game 953.

4:05 pm pst.

With Anderson on the mound at home, the Phillies are in real trouble here. The RH has lasted a total of 9.0 IP in two starts in 2021. Gausman gets the road start. The RH has gone at least 6.0 IP in all three of his starts this season. With him on the hill along with baseball’s 3rd ranked pitching staff/bullpen (2.90 Team ERA) they will stifle the struggling, Philadelphia offense. The Giants are 5-1 L6 vs. RH starters, 4-1 L5 as a favorite, and 7-3 L10 overall. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

LA.

DP.

Game 911.

1:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles, at 13-2, own the best record in baseball. NL Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer gets the nod today. He is 2-0 in his first three starts with a 2.70 ERA. Over his career, the RH has not fared well against San Diego. However, facing a Padres lineup that is accounting for only 3.95 RPG while having the luxury of his own lineup crushing the ball for over 5.77 RPG will change all that. The Dodgers have taken seven in a row over the Padres and are an overall, 41-15 the last 56 meetings. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Memphis.

OMP.

Game 563.

6:10 pm pst.

Even with Giannis back on the floor, Milwaukee should not be laying nearly double-digits to a very scrappy Memphis team that is jockeying for a better playoff position. The Grizzlies have been money, covering three in a row and 13 of their last 16 contests. The Bucks are 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Memphis. Thank you.

Boston.

DP.

Game 970.

1:05 pm pst.

After a nine-game win streak, Boston lost Thursday. They are averaging over 5.80 RPG on a Team BA of .273. They have taken eight of the last 11 meetings with Chicago in Boston and five of the last six overall meetings. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

NY.

Game 553.

6:40.

New York has won four in a row SU and seven in a row ATS. Giving them points here is a gift. They have done well in Dallas where they have covered six of the last seven meetings. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

Atlanta.

VIM.

Gam 526.

4:40 pm pst.

Without Giannis on the floor, the tired Bucks are giving way too many points here. Especially against a Hawks team that has won seven of their last eight both SU and ATS. Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS L16 meetings with Atlanta, 4-10 ATS L14 on the road, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. Atlanta is 6-0 ATS L6 on one days rest, 8-1 ATS L9 at home, and 7-1 ATS L8 overall. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Miami.

Diamond.

Game 953.

9:20 am pst.

Miami has won four straight, including Games 1, 2, and 3 of this series. Rogers has been more consistent than Anderson. The Marlins are 4-0 L4 on the road. The Braves are 0-4 L4 at home. Take Miami. Thank you.

Indiana.

VIM.

Game 517.

6:10 pm pst.

Indiana, which is fighting for better playoff positioning, is one of the NBA’s most bankable road teams at 16-12 SU as a visitor. They have won three straight away from home and face a Houston team that has been a doormat all season long. They are currently on a 1-8 SU slide. The Rockets are 6-23 ATS L29 at home, 12-39 ATS L51 on one days rest, and 5-16 ATS L21 following an ATS win. Take the Pacers. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

OMP.

Game 501.

4:10 pm pst.

This line should be closer to a -1 or even a pick ‘em. These two rivals own the best records in the Eastern Conference at 37-17. They match up well with one another. The Nets are a great road team and are money as a visiting ‘dog, going 5-1 ATS L6 in that role. This is way too many points to give a Brooklyn team that is 10-4 ATS L14 as a guest. Take the Nets. Thank you.

Philadelphia.

GS.

Game 909.

4:10 pm pst.

The 1st and 2nd place AL East teams face one another here. New York has taken Games 1 and 2. But, Philly will bounce back here with a very good lineup and a top-10 pitching staff. Zack Wheeler (1-1, 2.31 ERA TY) has had success against the Mets. The RH is 1-0 with a 3.54 ERA in three career starts vs. NY. David Peterson (0-1, 13.50 ERA TY) is 0-1 with a whopping, 16.50 ERA in two career starts vs. the Phillies. Philadelphia is 5-1 L6 vs. LH starters. New York is 0-4 L4 during Game 3 of a series. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Phoenix.

Game 580.

7:10 pm pst.

All we hear is how Miami’s defense is playing. Well, Phoenix has been outstanding defensively all season long and outclasses the Heat offensively. Miami is 3-7 ATS L10 as an underdog. Phoenix is 21-9 ATS L30 as a favorite. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Boston.

Game 581.

7:10 pm pst.

Boston’s defense will slow down Damian Lillard while their offense does what most teams have done this season to the Portland “D” and overwhelm them. Getting points here is a gift. The Celtics are 14-5 ATS L19 at the Blazers. Take Boston. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

Diamond Play.

Game 958.

4:40 pm pst.

Milwaukee is playing solid baseball behind consistent hitting and very good pitching. Chicago is not. They rank dead last in the Majors in scoring (2.97 RPG), team BA (.164), and OPS (.585). They have dropped three of four meetings with the Brewers this season and overall, the Cubs are just 2-5 L7 at the Brewers and 3-7 L10 overall vs. the Brewers. To make matters worse, they are 3-7 L10 on the road, 1-4 L5 vs. RH starters, and 1-5 L6 overall. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Atlanta.

Game 571.

4:40 pm pst.

Atlanta is striding at the right time, winning six of their last seven both SU and ATS. The line is off a bit here as the Hawks are dealing with some injuries. But, don’t kid yourself, this team has depth. Atlanta is 5-0 ATS L5 on one days rest and 6-1-1 ATS L8 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Nuggets.

Game 567.

7:10 pm pst.

Denver is a must play here as their eight-game win streak was halted in an embarrassing, 18-point loss to Boston at home last night. This is an important game as Golden State is starting to heat up but just lost star rookie, James Wiseman. The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS L9 on the road and 6-2 ATS L8 overall. Take Denver. Thank you.

Pelicans.

Game 566.

6:10 pm pst.

Two teams fighting for postseason spots here. New Orleans at home is the smart money here against the sliding Sacramento team (0-6 SU L6). The Kings are 0-4 ATS L4 on one days rest, 8-21 ATS l29 following a SU loss, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take the Pelicans. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

Diamond Play.

Game 908.

4:40 pm pst.

These are two division rivals heading in opposite directions. Milwaukee has won four of their last five while Chicago has dropped four of their last five. They met a week ago with the Brewers taking two of three to give them seven wins over the last 10 meetings. The Cubs (30th, 2.93 RPG) just aren’t hitting at all. Chicago is 0-4 L4 vs. RH starters, 1-4 L5 on grass, and 1-4 L5 vs. the NL Central. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

St. Louis.

BB.

Game 956.

11:15 am pst.

After winning four in a row, including Game 1 of this series. St. Louis took a well-fought loss yesterday. Look for the Cardinals to bounce back today as RH, Ponce de Leon (1-0, 1.80 TY) and LH, Anderson (0-1, 7.20 TY) each get the start. St. Louis’ bats will explode here. They are 6-2 L8 following a loss, 5-2 L7 as a fav, and 4-1 L5 vs. teams with a losing record. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

LA.

AL GOM.

Game 921.

4:05 pm pst.

LA has taken Games 1 and 2 by a combined 14-6. The Angels have taken eight of the last nine meetings in this series and are accounting for more than two full runs per game right now. The Blue Jays are 1-4 L5 as a favorite, 0-4 L4 vs. AL West, and 1-5 L6 following a loss. Take the Angels. Thank you.

Denver.

VIM.

Game 516.

6:10 pm pst.

Not only has San Antonio lost and failed to cover their last four (and eight of their last 10), but the team is getting crushed in the process. Now they must face one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Denver has won seven in a row SU, going 6-1 ATS. These two teams played on Wednesday to a Nuggets 106-96 win and cover. With Denver the healthier team, with much more firepower, and the better rebounding corps, there is no reason why today’s outcome will be any different. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS L5 at the Nuggets, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 2-6 ATS L8 following a SU loss. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Astros on the RUN LINE.

AL WEST GOW.

Game 966.

5:10 pm pst.

Out of the gate, Houston has sprung to own the best record in baseball at 6-1. Their pitching staff has been stellar (4th, 2.61 Team ERA) while their offense has been hitting the cover off the ball (2nd, 7.29 RPG). They have taken all five meetings with Oakland in 2021 by an average of 6.0 RPG. McCullers, who already notched a win over the A’s, has a career, 6-2 record with a 3.83 ERA in 10 starts vs. the A’s. Manaea, who got decimated by the Astros in his first start, possesses a lifetime, 3-6 mark with a 3.66 ERA in 14 starts vs. the Astros. Oakland is 1-7 L8 vs. RH starters, 0-6 L6 vs. the AL West, and 1-8 L9 on grass. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Yankees.

AL EAST GOW.

Game 959.

12:10 pm pst.

This has become a major AL rivalry. And yes, Tampa Bay has gotten the better of it. But right now, the Rays are not gelling, resulting in four straight losses. By the way, those losses came by an average of 5.5 RPG. The offense has accounted for just 3.86 RPG. And their defense ranks 28th getting smoked for over 7.04 RPG. Don’t look now but New York owns the top-ranked pitching staff in baseball with a Team ERA of 1.74. RH, Corey Kluber pitched well in his first start while LH, Rich Hill was shredded in his first outing. The Yankees are 5-1 L6 following an off day and 5-2 L7 following a loss. The Rays are 1-4 L5 following an off day and 1-5 L6 as an underdog. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Houston.

DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 918.

5:10 pm pst.

Houston is atop the AL West at 5-1 while Oakland dwells in the cellar at 1-6. The A’s are dead last in the MLB in scoring (2.39 RPG) and 29th defensively (7.45 RPG). Things go from bad to worse for Oakland when they face Houston, losing the last five meetings with the division leader. Cole Irvin got lit up by this very lineup in his first start, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4.3 IP. The LH is in for another long outing here. The A’s are 0-5 L5 vs. the AL West, 0-4 L4 during Game 1 of a series, and 1-6 L7 vs. RH starters. Take the Astros. Thank you.