Going OVER the total here. Pens are coming out firing away tonight. They obviously were in a little bit of a bad spot off that big Game 7 win over the Caps. Now I didn't play anything in Game 1 of this series since I wasn't sure how Pitt would come out. Well. They were flat. I expect an uptick in scoring tonight. Senators also missed some spots in Game 1. They could have lit the lamp for at least another goal, possibly 2. Won't be shocked to see a 4-3 game here. 4* Total Money OVER Sens/Pens

Going with the BLUE JAYS on the RUN LINE - Yes, You can lay the -125 also. But on most of these networks, I can only chose one or the other to publish. Jays are surging after a poor start. 5 in a row, 7 of 8, 8 of 10 - and here comes the league's worse team, 13 win Atlanta who is on a 3-7 run. This is it for Colon. There are just some pitchers I pretty much auto-fade. And Big Sexy has moved to the top of the list. His 0-5 8.13 ERA on the road helps the cause. 27.2 innings 38 Hits 25 Earned Runs! Teams raking .330 against him! I know Bolsinger is not really a household name. And that Toronto really isn't knocking the cover off the ball. But I have to take a stab for at this price. 4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

Going UNDER the total here. Indians have gone under in 8 of 10. Tribe with trouble scoring all season. Even though TB has gone over of late, this is still a bad hitting club. Archer has been shelled in the past vs Cleveland (5.14 ERA) - But I think that coming in rolling (1.69 ERA L3 starts) that helps us a bit. 4 earned in 24 innings 27Ks are nice numbers. This series has also gone under in 5 of the last 6. Carrasco is win-less at home in 3 starts all the while posting a 2.49 ERA with a WHIP of .88 and .189 BA against. Safe to say he isn't the problem Indians have gone under in 8 straight of his starts. 4* Total Money UNDER Rays/Tribe 

Taking the DUCKS and going PUCK LINE. You can lay the -115 if you want, but I am looking for the big pay-day. We had the Preds in Game 1 and they came through in OT. Like I said then. Short turn around for the Ducks, just a bad spot vs a rested Nashville team. 4* PL Money ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the WARRIORS here. I will say this. I thought the Rockets were going to upend the Spurs. But this SA team does not quit. That being said. It is a lot easier shutting down 1 player then at least 3. Klay, Curry and Kevin Durant are a little too much for San Antonio to handle. I do like the big guys of SA. But this team is far from 100% right now. Even in Leonard was 100%, he and Aldridge and Gasol would have their plates full. It is tough fading any Pop team. Especially getting double digits. But I think GS is the play in every game this series. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the ROYALS here. KC playing a lot better since getting out of April. Don't be fooled by Karns 4.58 ERA. He came in relief for his first appearance and gave up 4 runs in 2 thirds. In 4 of his 6 starts, he had allowed 1,1,0,2 runs. (4-6 the other 2). Both of those bad starts were on the roard (Tex- CWS). He has gone 12 innings at home, 1 run 5 hits, 10Ks. He is off a pair of gems totally 17Ks in 12+ innings allowing 7 hits. KC has won 10 of 12 vs the Orioles here at Kauffman. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the MARLINS here. Normally don't like taking a guy fresh off the DL. Nor do I like backing a Miami team who is on a 3-13 run. But I will make an exception in this case since it was just 1 start. Volquez off a 9K 8 BB performance before a blister sidelined him. This is more of a fade of Teheran, who, if we take out 2 of his 3 starts vs the Mets has not been particularly sharp. He has give up 4 or more in 3 of his last 4 starts. Hitters raking at a .295 clip over that time. 15Ks and 12 walks in those games. Atlanta has lost 8 of 10 themselves. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking NASHVILLE here. Have to grab the Preds in this spot. Short turn-around for the Ducks. Nashville knocked out Anaheim last year in 7 games, so the Ducks do have some pretty fresh playoff revenge working in their favor. Off their clinching win though, I think Anaheim is a little sluggish. 8 seed Nashville are having a heck of a playoff run, and I will grab them tonight. But I am leaning Ducks for the series. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the WHITE SOX here. Should probably just go RL +160 in this spot. Miguel Gonzalez has pitched pretty good so far this year. A 3.18 ERA in 6 starts, even better at home 1.29 in 14 inning with 11Ks , a 86 WHIP and .173 BA Against. Padres not good. 6-14 on the road. Worse hitting team in NL. They send Jhouls Chacin to the hill tonight with his 10.24 road ERA this season. 4 starts, a .349 BA against over 2 WHIP. He has give up earned runs of 9,3,7,4 in his road games. Looks like he is due for an 8 spot tonight! White Sox have lost 5 straight, San Diego 3. Hate to back a team losing like this, but this is a straight fade of SD and Chacin. What better way to break a losing streak and offensive slump than a big win at home. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the YANKEES here. We had the Astros last night, but will flip to the small home dogs here. Thought we had the edge on the hill yesterday, and today Houston trots out McCullers, who I like, but not on the road. I have said in his previous road starts that his splits are bad. Houston now 4-14 in his last 18 starts on the road. He still is 3-9 after a ND last week. Montgomery isn't some front line ace. But I think that the Yanks hit more tonight and the rookie keeps us in this thing. The big arms in the NY pen are ready if needed. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES 

Taking the ASTROS here. Yanks a very impressive 12-3 at home this year. But I think they have a big test tonight in Keuchel. He has fared pretty good vs NYY posting a 1.61 ERA in the Bronx and going 3-1 in his 4 starts in New York. He is in off his worse start of the year. Giving up 5 in 8+. But that is a bit skewed. He entered the 9th with a 6-2 leard. Now the Yanks have won the last 5 starts behind Pineda. But as good as he has been, let's be honest, we are waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe this is the year he puts it all together. Either way, I can't not take Houston at this price. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the ROYALS here. Off a total beat-down last night, I expect KC to come out with pride tonight. oh. And let's not forget Jason Vargas, who, just happens to lead the league in ERA this young season. His worse outing has come on the road. That was vs the White Sox who nailed him for 4 runs, 3 earned in 5 innings. In his very next start, vs the same team, he gave up 1 run over 6. I have said before that TB has trouble offensively. I think Vargas gives them some more this afternoon. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the OILERS here. I probably know better and should back a team that just was drilled 7-1, especially in play-off hockey. But the Ducks have a little habit of Game 7 failures. 4 straight years of Game 7 losses. Ducks can say whatever they want. Truth is those games with these players or not, will weigh on them tonight. Edmonton knows it can score. They just need a few more stops. Should have put this out last night and got a few bucks on the Oilers. I was just too busy stewing in misery as our Marlins RL play went down as they allowed 5 runs in the top of the 8th. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Going OVER the total here. +130? This is obviously a big sucker play to lure me in. Has anyone seen the goals allowed each game in this series? 8-7-7-9-3-8 . I'm no rocket scientist, but I am pretty the outlier here is that only 3 goals were scored in Game 2. I know in Game 7s we should be stressing defense. But neither team seems intent on that. Would be really shocked if this game wasn't 3-3 by the end of 2. 4* Total Money OVER Oilers/Ducks  

Taking the PENGUINS here. I know the Caps have things going their way right now. But Pitt still won 3 games in this series. Pretty sure the pressure is on Washington to finally make it the Finals. If we get a quick score, I think it's good night Irene as the Caps wilt under the early pressure. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Going OVER the total here. Now normally in Game 7s I am looking at unders and defense. But these clubs have been scoring all series and I don't think it changes tonight, even in an all or nothing Game 7. These guys play their games. And that generates offense. Neither team is throwing out their playbook to play safe, worry free, limit mistake hockey. They are playing to their strengths that got them here in the first place. 4* Total Money OVER Pens/Caps 

Taking the CUBS here. Well of course our Monday play gets rained out and then the Rockies win Game 1 of a day-night double header. That is just the kind of unlucky roll we have been on. Marlins up 5-1, give up 5 top 8 and crush our ML and RL payday. Just a bad run of games right now. But that ends here with Hendricks on the hill. I think people have forgotten that he led the league in ERA last year. A bit of a bumpy April giving up 11 earned in his first 3 starts. But he has been very good in his last 3 starts totally just 2 total runs in 17+ innings. What can we say about Marquez. 3 starts. He allowed 8 runs in 4 innings to that Nats at home. Zero in 6 at Arizona. And then 5 more in 6 innings to the DBacks a week later. Obviously, he has trouble at home. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking the TWINS here. Not sure how much money you can make in the long run backing teams that have lost 28-7 their last 2 games. But there is zero chance that I am on the Mike Pelfrey bandwagon. Can't even believe this game is basically a PK. Pelfrey has a BA Against of over .300 for the last 5 straight years. Granted, he has been basically Chris Sale for the Sox this year with a .268 BAA! But come on. I will say that betting is never as easy at it looks. And looking at this match-up, this screams to me easy money. Hector Santiago is off to a nice start. I am sure he will regress. But I think the Twins really want to erase that Red Sox series. What better way than to tee off on a batting practice pitcher. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS 

Taking the RANGERS and going PUCK LINE for the payday. I won't ever be laying over 150/160. Not on the ice. Not in MLB. I would rather pass totally than take a big fave. I can say that I thought for a brief moment of taking the big dogs here. But, the way the Rangers played out home in games 3+4, plus with them giving up a ton of goals in Game 5, point me a big home win tonight. They scored a pair of 'easy' 4-1 wins at MSG. Ottawa clearly hasn't played well here. They squeaked out a pair of OT wins at home, plus a 2-1 win. Rangers the better team in my eyes so far this series. I will look for them to force a Game 7. 4* PL Money NY RANGERS 

Taking the MARLINS here. I am sure the average baseball looks at this and thinks, Who is Dan Straily? Adam Wainwright is great. Well, the guy is 35 now. Off the worse year of his career. He had a great run for 2007-20014.  A pair of 19 and 20 win seasons. But he has struggled so far this year. He sports a 7+ ERA on the road. 27 hits allowed in 13 innings and you have a .422 BA Against with a WHIP of 2.27. Yikes. I know that Miami is slumping a bit. Nothing better to get the bats going than to face a struggling pitcher. Straily does have a 4.65 ERA on the year, but his home stats are pretty solid. A 2.87 ERA in 3 starts with a .132 BA Against and 1.09 WHIP. We'll grab the small home fave and maybe sprinkle some RL also. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the GIANTS here. Hate taking a team on a losing streak. Especially a team that is having trouble scoring, and blowing leads. But I think that Sammy is the call here. Off a pair of solid starts, he seems to have turned a corner off a rough start. Wheeler is a guy who hasn't pitched since 2014. This is his 6 start. He has gotten out of the 6th inning once. Obviously, he is still working his way to full strength. A little road warrior action tonight at Citi Field. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS 

Taking the WARRIORS. These guys aren't skipping a beat without their coach. And the Jazz just have no answers or the right match-ups working right now. Golden State isn't a team that is saying, oh, we'll win by 28 back at home. Let's wait till then. Warriors should hold a 10pt lead most of the game and pull away for one of their typical high teens type win. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the REDS here. Have to fade the Yanks off that long, extra innings affair last night on ESPN. Reds won't be seeing Chapman. Doubt Adam Warren is available. Heck, maybe Tanaka goes 8 and the pen doesn't come into play. Rookie Davis facing the Yankees, who drafted him, but traded him for to Cincy for Chapman. But at this price, I am taking a swing on the home dogs. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS 

Taking the ROYALS here. No way would I ever lay this kind of number with Snell. Is he old David Price? James Shields? Scott Kazmir? Blake Snell has trouble getting to a 6th inning of a ball game. 27 hits and 21 walks in 31 innings. That is playing with fire putting extra guys on. I know that KC has lost 8 straight on the road, and is having problems scoring. But in Karns we have a guy who misses bats, 26Ks in 29 innings. And is coming off a 6 inning 1 hit gem. And let's be honest here. Tampa, whose hitters lead the lead in strikeouts (330), can be taken advantage of. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the NATIONALS here. Orioles have owned this series the last couple years. But even off a loss, no way I will get in front of this Nats offense that continues to punish pitchers. Gausman should be rested after being ejected in his last start. But does that even matter? He has 1 quality on the year so far. Opposing batters are hitting him for better than .320 and he has a WHIP of nearly 2. 18 walks to 20Ks - Against this Nats lineup? Yikes. GG is off to a fast start with a sterling 1.64 ERA including a .166 BA Against in his 2 road starts against the Mets and Rockies. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON NATIONALS 

Going UNDER the total here. Might look at this one all series long. Under has cashed 6 straight and 9 of the last 11 in Toronto. Stroman has gone 6-2 under his last 8 home starts. Indians have gone under in 8 of 10, and 14-3-1 last 18. Cleveland is also 23-4-4 to the under in Bauer's last 31 road starts. 4* Total Money UNDER Indians/Jays 

Taking the DUCKS here. Think that Anaheim wraps it up here tonight. What an epic comeback for them last game, and a big win for us also. Not sure what the Oilers have in the tank after that kind of collapse. Maybe they 'circle the wagons' for a win. Finally a home team won a game. Ducks to me wrap it up here on the road. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the CAVS here. Thought about for a second taking the Raptors. Off b2b 20+ point losses you would think they would come out swinging this afternoon. But, back to back. They put up a good fight until falling apart in the 4th. Now they will likely be without Lowery. Last year the Cavs closed out the series by winning by 27. I will take a win by 9. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the BLUES here. Just think STL brings this to a Game 7. We have seen b2b 2-1 games. Plus 2 more games decided by a goal. Now we get a team on the brink getting a nice number. We'll roll the dice. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the NATIONALS here. Nats have won 4 straight, Phillies have dropped 5 in a row. I do like Hell-Boy. Hellickson off to a nice 4-1 3.18 ERA start. But I really like Roark. I think this guy is always undervalued. Nats 11-3 in his last 14 road starts. Washington 17-4 last 21 in Philly. At this price, it's a go on the road fave. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Taking the TWINS today. How do we pass up a home dog starting a pitcher with a .66 ERA. Santana is dealing so far on the season. Red Sox finally scored some runs yesterday, but had been slumping at the plate prior. .70 WHIP and .120 BA Against could lead to Boston having trouble scoring today. Sale is no slouch with a .74 WHIP and .166 BAA. So please, I am not saying he is chopped liver. But the numbers are pretty even right now. Sale doesn't have dazzling numbers vs Minny in his career either. (8-6 4.28) This should probably be a 1-0, 2-1 type game. I just have to take a shot at this price though. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS 

Taking the WHITE SOX here. Quintana has looked solid after a rocky start to the season. We know he will keep us in a game where the Orioles bullpen is always ready to give up runs. We also have Tillman fresh off the DL. You know I don't like pitchers making their first starts off DL trips. Especially a guy coming off a 0-3 7.16 4 start rehab stint. We'll grab the very small dogs. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the CARDS on the RUN LINE this afternoon. We can go Wacha -115, -120. But I think STL hits Dickey. So I was wrong by taking the Braves in Game 1. Missed on Braves RL yesterday. So we close it out by giving the Red Birds the sweep. Atlanta has now dropped 7 of 8 at home and are starting to show their true colors. Which is that of a rebuilding club. STL continues to find ways to win. 4* RL Money STL CARDINALS 

Taking the ANGELS here. This is again, the straight fade off McCullers on the road. Guy is totally different away from home. A 5.32 ERA while traveling, with a 3-9 record. Astros are 4-13 in his last 17 on the road.  I can't come on here and say Ramirez is a great Anaheim pitcher. He has struggled also. But I will grab a home dog when I can, especially vs a guy who struggles in road starts. 4* Money Maker ANGELS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. How can we not take this number? I get that the Caps are good. And are desperate for a win. But the Pens are no joke. Already up 3-1 in the series. Won games 1&2 already here in Washington. Crosby concussion is a big blow. And the Pens seem to be getting every break, while the Caps are dominating the stats. Again, the Caps can come out and win this one 4-1 in a no-competitive game. But Pitt is scrappy. Can't see them rollover and say, oh, Sid the Kid will probably be back next game. We'll wrap things up then. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

Going OVER the total here. We are already on the Pens, and I think we will see some goals here. Won't be shocked to see a 4-3 type game. Caps are absolutely desperate here. They will come out firing. Pens, as I said in their write up, have caught plenty of breaks. Or the breaks just haven't gone Washington's way. Either way, Pens getting a nice number with house money. Both teams can score. Maybe we get a nice sweep. Worse case, we split and don't lose a penny. 4* Total Money OVER Pens/Caps 

Taking BRAVES on the RUN LINE. If you want to go -110 or -115, feel free. I am trying for a little extra pay-day. So we lost with Atlanta last night as they got hammered. Again though. Look at this line. Leake has pitched to the top ERA in the league. Teheran has been hit hard in 2 of his last 3 starts. So I expect a big bounce-back from the youngster. And yet, we have another short line. The over having gone 17-3 the last 20 is the only thing that kept from thinking under with these two on the hill. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

Going UNDER the total here. Maybe you can find an 8.5 around, but either way, I like the under. Neither team hitting much as Cleveland has gone under in 8 of 10 and 13 of 16. KC has gone under in 4 of 5 and 5 of 10. But before that brief run of overs, they had gone under in 10 straight. Vargas putting together a nice start with a 1.42 ERA and .98 WHIP allowing only 5 walks (29Ks) in nearly 32 innings. Tomlin hasn't been anything special in 2017, but has is 3-0-1 to the under in his last 4 starts vs KC. 4* Total Money UNDER Indians/Royals 

Going UNDER the total here again. A couple pushes on this series, but I will continue to back the under. Just think that these guys play tough. And goals will be at a premium again in the always pivotal Game 5. 4* Total Money UNDER Rangers/Senators 

Taking the DUCKS here. Anaheim seems to have found their way again after dropping two at home, they take a pair in Edmonton. I think it carries off at home. Prior to losing to the Oilers, Ducks had been absolutely dominating their home ice. Look for them to take advantage of the momentum and grab the series lead. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking the MARINERS here. Have to fade the Rangers in this spot. Mariners on a 5-0 run in this series at home. Yes, Texas is 4-1 in Yu's last 4 starts vs Seattle. But on the flip side, a 1-5 road trend and the M's 7-2 last 9 at home point me to the small home dog. For his career, Yu is 5-3 with a 4.45 ERA vs the Mariners. Texas 4-9 on the road so far, and 3-7 their last 10 overall. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking the TIGERS here. Like Fulmer plain and simple. Think this a good spot for him vs Oakland. A's come in off a 2-7 road trip and face a tough pitcher on the hill tonight. 4* Money Maker DETROIT TIGERS

Taking the ROCKETS here. Said on twitter a few days back how I thought Houston would win this series. Well, we are knotted at 1 a piece and Houston will be looking to do some damage after getting absolutely destroyed in Game 2. Ok. So both teams took bad losses in Games 1 &2. Tony Parker is now done. James Harden will look to play like the MVP candidate he was during the regular season, as he struggled a bit shooting in the first two games. I think he finds his shot, and the basket here at home. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS

Taking NASHVILLE here to close things out. Not much to say. These guys are cruising along in playoff action. A small part of me hears the 'Blues backs to the wall, circle the wagons at home' going through my head. But their lack of offense is troubling. Preds are now 7-1 in the playoffs and are just on a great run. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking the BRAVES here. STL has won 10 of 15, but after my loss on Nova and the Pirates, I am staying away from lines I think look a little too good to be true. Neither teams bullpens have been a help. I think though that we get a strong outing from Foltynewicw tonight. He has been solid in his last 3 starts going 20 innings and giving up 4 earned and striking out 18. Guy hasn't been able to ring up a W yet, but that changes tonight. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES

Taking the YANKEES here. Cubs still up and down at this points. Off an extra inning game vs Philly. NYY rested coming in. Pineda, though giving up HRs, has been dominating. Hendricks has giving up 7 earned in 10 innings at home this year on 10 hits, including 2 HRs. I'll grab NYY as a small pup. 4* Money Maker NYY YANKEES

4* Total Money UNDER Sens/NYR

Taking the ASTROS on the RUN LINE tonight. I guess you can lay the -150. That is about my limit when taking an MLB fave. But I will try to grab the extra cash on the RL. Rangers to me are in a tough spot. They just lost Hamels. Yu is up for a contract. Beltre isn't getting younger. I can see a trade off in the future off of this slow start. On the flip side we have the Astros who seem to be clicking here the early going. A nice mix of young and old, in the lineup, and on the hill for them. I am not a fan of backing guys in their first starts off the DL. Griffin is back from an ankle problem. He had pitched well before going down. Musgrave is what he is right now. A guy going 6 giving up 3. Houston just playing better right now and I think we cash this. 4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS

Taking the PIRATES here. Have to grab Nova at this price. Guy has been great so far this year. A 1.50 ERA so far including a .198 BA Against a WHIP of .75. He has been even better in road starts posting numbers of 1.06 ERA, .140 BAA and .47 WHIP in 2 complete games, 1 shutout. After last nights 7-2 loss, I expect the Pirates to generate some offense off of Tim Adleman. He has already given up 5 HRs in his 15 innings of work this season. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking the DUCKS here. Just like them a little more than the Oilers. Good blend of experience. Give me the small dog. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking the PENGUINS here. No Crosby. Should be an easy W for the Caps. Not so fast my friends. Yes we cashed with Washington in Game 3. But I have zero interest in them laying on the road. Especially against a team with something to prove as they lose their marquee player. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

Taking the BLUE JAYS here. Just like Stroman more than CC. Haven't been on him all year, so I won't back him over the Jays. Especially with his 9.28 ERA in last 2 starts. Stroman is 5-2 2.17 ERA career vs NYY. 4* Money Maker

Taking the ROCKIES here. This is all about 'road' Chatwood. Guy is totally different pitcher on the road. Already in 2017, a 7+ ERA at home, 2.40 on the road. Last year, 4-8 6.12 ERA at home, 8-1 1.69 ERA on the road. Colorado 12-4 in Chatwood's last 16 on the road. Rockies 4-1 in his last 5 here in San Diego. This line is screaming to me to take SD with the Chatwood splits. But at such a small price, I will have to take the overall better team at this number. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

Taking the INDIANS here. Have to grab Kluber at this price. Prior to last night, Tribe had won 8 of the last 10 in Detroit. Tigers are 1-9 in Verlander's last 10 starts vs the Indians, including 1-4 in his last 5 home starts. Cleveland has won 5 straight Kluber starts and is on a 20-9 run in the series overall. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

Taking WASHINGTON here. Down 0-2 vs the Pens, desperate times call for some desperate measures. I obviously expect a much better night out of Holtby. Pittsburgh has really had the Caps number of late. I just can't see them going down 3-0 here. But if we do find ourselves on the short end of a 3-2 type game, I am pretty sure we can stick a fork in Washington. Would not expect any fight out of them in that Game 4 scenario. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Taking the BRAVES here. We backed Teheran in his rainout start, and will come to him at home. I will be totally honest. You give up 25 runs in a game, and you should be very pissed off. Part of me wants to unload on the Mets for that display yesterday. And albeit giving up 25 is obscene, this NY bunch has been under-performing through out the start of the season. Teheran has the numbers vs the Mets. And even if this line is a little short in my eyes, will have to lay it. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES

Taking the CAVS here. These guys have a pretty good battle going on between them. Only problem is LeBron is playing against ghosts. The guy goes to the Finals seems, like every year he has been in the league. Rivalry with the Raptors? Steph Curry? The Warriors? James is the rarified air of NBA greatness. He leaves your team, you win 25 games. He arrives you win 60.  I think James and the Cavs have been playing a bit possum vs the league. This line to mean says, people will be guns blazing backing Toronto. I have to go the other wide. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Taking the DUCKS here. These guys hadn't lost b2b games since October. They are too good to go down 3-0. Have to take the desperate team tonight. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking the YANEES and looking for big money on the RUN LINE. How can we step in front of this freight train. I had the O's on Friday night and their bullpen came apart like a cheap suit. I said in my Phillies Opinion play yesterday, Orioles bullpen alone warrants a play on the over. Yankees now 10-1 at home. Miley has been more than solid, but NY are truly the Bombers of late. 4* RL Money NY YANKEES

Have to say, I really don't like anything on the card today. Last night, 5 games, today, not so much. And truth be told on days like this, I would prefer a total pass. But a lot of you out there on my packages, even when I don't have something very strong, still want to here my thoughts on the day. Well, here they are -Thought about NYY on the RL with that terrible O's bullpen costing us a win. But not much of a return. Thought about Nova who has been pitching great. But I don't like backing teams when they steamroll an opponent the night before. And 12-2 is a true beating. Red Sox were a winner for us last night, and thought about an Over play in that match-up. Wright has been bad, and the Cubs hitters should work him over. 

But I have to settle on the PHILLIES and Zach Eflin tonight as an opinion play. Right off the bat, how in the heck is Brandon McCarthy a fave like this? Eflin has been solid in his 2 starts. 12 innings, 6 hits, 3 earned. Not getting hit around. And this Dodgers team has underachieved so far this year. As I am doing this write-up, the Phillies, who are on an 8-2 run their last 10, are up 2-0 in the 3rd. LA is 4-7 their last 11. No way I trust them laying this, so I'll just have to take a shot at the big pay-day. PHILLIES as a small opinion 1* selection 

Taking the RANGERS here. Lost with these guys in Game 1, and will look for them to rebound here in Game 2. NYR notched win after win on the road during the regular season. They came back from down 3-1. Just expect another great effort from both sides tonight. Difference being we knot this series up at 1-1. 4* Money Maker NY RANGERS 

Taking the ROYALS on the RL tonight. Big balls play here. KC on a bad slide, dropping 7 straight, and 8 of 10. Minnesota swept them in epic fashion, pounding the Royals 21-5 to start the season. Well, Ian Kennedy has pitched as if it's 2011 again. His first outing, vs Minny, has been his worse performance on the year. I expect him, and his teammates to exact some revenge tonight. Normally, fading teams on losing streaks, especially when favored would be an auto-play for me. Just something tells me that Kyle Gibson, is just not up to task. He couldn't get through 3 innings his last start. He is going to give up 3, 4 runs over 5 innings. Walk a couple, strike out a couple, give up a HR. Looking to last year, he had a road ERA of 4.92. Teams hit him at nearly .290. This is just the kind of guy that Royals need to bust them out of their slumber. 4* RL Money KANSAS CITY ROYALS 

Taking the ANGELS here. Part of me wants to take the home dogs for sure. I mean, Texas is 4-1 last 5 vs the Halos. They seem to win every series vs the Angels. We have LAA coming in off a night game flying across time zones. But then I see this line. We have a 3-8 road team favored, over a team with a winning home record. hmm. Now, most of you know that I would most certainly take a home dog over a small road fave. Heck. We are doing that with another premium pick tonight by not taking the Cubs and Jake Arrieta! Again though. I stick to something's that have proven to make me money year after year. And teams with losing road records, being favored, well, lets just say I really don't have to think twice. 4* Money Maker LAA ANGELS 

4* Total Money UNDER Predators/Blues 

Going UNDER the total here. Both these guys have been pitching pretty good lately. Pirates offense is very shaky. And I know first hand with my loss on the Marlins yesterday, that even though they have some hitters, doesn't mean we generate runs every day. Taillon has a 3.12 road ERA for his 9 career starts. Conley has given up more that 1 run exactly once on the year. 3 to the Mets. Pittsburgh has gone under in 8 of 9 road games this year. Marlins first day back after a 9 game, 12 day road trip. They will be happy sleeping in their own beds for the first time in 2 weeks! 4* Total Money UNDER Pirates/Marlins 

Taking the RED SOX here. Coming off b2b losses to the Yanks, Boston will look to take out some frustration the Cubbies and their old boss Theo Epstein. Look. I see this line and shake my head. Arrieta -Jake Arrieta - Cy Young, No-Hitter having 1.77 ERA in 2015, 18-8 last year, 426 strikeouts Jake Arrieta is a -120 fave over Drew Pomeranz? Drew Pomeranz who has 2, 2!! Winning seasons in his life 2-1 his rookie year 2011 with 4 games (4 starts) and 5-4 in 2014 with 20 games (10 starts). And yet we have this line. Maybe it's too good to be true. Cubs win 11-3. But odds-makers aren't into giving money away. Sign me up for the home dog. 4* Money Maker BOSTON RED SOX 

Taking the ORIOLES here. Have to fade the Yanks off their 2-game sweep of the BoSox. Let's be honest here people. New York./Boston is a huge series for both clubs. They don't like each other. I see a bit of let down for NY. Also. You know I am down on CC this year. He is going to implode. Orioles have plenty of bats in the lineup. Let's also not forgot Gausman. 6-3 2.24 career vs the Yanks. New York 2-8 in CC's last 10 starts vs Baltimore. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the RANGERS here. Had Ottawa several times over the Bruins, but will hope the fence here in Game 1. I will be the first to say I had NY pegged for dead. A chance to go up 2-0 on the road only to give up the lead with seconds left, then lose in OT. And follow that up with a poor showing at home losing 3-1? But lo and behold back come the Rangers to win 3 straight. With that kind of momentum and solid goal-tending, I will take a stab with them as short road faves. 4* Money Maker NY RANGERS 

Taking the MARLINS here. Tough to get in front of a Philly train that has won 5 straight. They are playing very good right now. Just feel that Volquez has a big bounce-back this afternoon. Also I am seeing the Philly opened as a near -130 fave and are now small dogs even with Hellickson really dealing right now. Sometimes we have to buck a trend. Might be worth a small sprinkle of RL +145/150 on Miami here. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS

Taking the DUCKS here. Anaheim 9-2 last 11 at home vs Oilers. 27-8 last 35 in the series vs Edmonton. They have won 8 straight and 13 of 15. I'll lay the number. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the PREDATORS here. Backing the small dogs. Rinne was a wall last series with 2 shut-outs and almost nothing a 3rd. I think this shapes up to be a tough, low scoring series. Will grab who I think is the hotter goalie right now. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the INDIANS here. I know it is tough backing teams that are in a funk. And Cleveland, having lost 5 of the last 6 at home fits that bill. Especially since Houston has run off 10 of 12 in the opposite direction. But have some nice numbers working in our favor. One, we have McCullers on the hill for the visitors. The guys splits work in our favor. Just 3-8 with 5+ ERA on the road in his career. While for the Tribe, Trevor Bauer has been fantastic vs the Astros. 5 starts, 5 wins an ERA of 1.97 with 38Ks in 32 innings. Houston just 5-11 last 16 here in Cleveland. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS

Going OVER the total here. Not sure how I missed this one yesterday. Guess I was blinded by Reds starter Garrett, who I thought would be on the other side of an 11-7 game. Run line loser on Cincy by me, but I am ready to redeem myself tonight. Reds have gone over in 7 of their last 10, Brewers in 8 of theirs. Total has now gone 9-2-1 over the least 12 in Milwaukee. Davies has gone over in 4 of his 5 starts vs the Reds. And speaking of Zach, he has allowed 29 hits in 19 inning and a .345 BA against doesn't help his 8.24 ERA. Feldman has been great so far. But I expect some regression. Especially with the way the Brewers are hitting. 4* Total Money OVER Reds/Brewers 

Taking the ROCKIES here. I really wanted to pull the trigger with Colorado as a big Game of the Week. This is a great scheduling spot for them. They are off a sweep of the Giants. They are sitting at home, comfy in their beds. And they are watching the Nationals play the Sunday Night game on TV. At best, Washington will be leaving NY by midnight. Flying cross-country, to face a red hot team that has reeled off 6 wins in their last 7 games. Nats, as I write this, up 4-3 over their hated rivals, Top 4. This could be an extra inning affair the way things are going. Give me the ever so small home pups. 5* Best Bet COLORADO ROCKIES

Taking the REDS here and going for the bigger payday on the RL. You can grab this youngster Garrett laying -110. The kid has been nothing short of brilliant so far. A 1.83 ERA through 3 starts including 21Ks and just 3 walks in nearly 20 innings. .86 WHIP. I like what I see. He hasn't been intimidated on the road. Beating STL and Pitt going 12+ innings while giving up just 2 earned with 9Ks and 2 BBs. I haven't had faith in Matt Garza since he had a decent year for TB back in 2010. Fresh off 2 minor league games as he recovers from injury, the guy is a batting practice pitcher in my eyes. We had the Cardinals over Milwaukee yesterday as our Free Play because I thought the line was too good to be true. Well, it might be a case of deja vu again. Or maybe the powers that be just think that the youngster is going to get shelled and Garza is going to turn into 1986 Teddy Higuera - (finished 2nd in Cy Young with 20-10 15CGs! - his 85-88 years were pretty good)  - Brewers now 3-8 at home after dropping 3 straight to Red Birds. Reds eyeing revenge from Milwaukee taking 2 of 3 just last week. 4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS 

Taking OTTAWA here. How are we not? Tough loss by the Senators last time out, but, this team is still in control. 7-2 on the year vs the Bruins. And getting 150? Come on. As I said yesterday catching STL at +160. How can we not take this money? This is going to be another battle. All the pressure on Boston. One little slip up as things get tight, boom. We have our goal, and a series win. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Going OVER the total here. Wow. What is this an AARP meeting on the mound this afternoon? Lackey 38, Arroyo 40. A combined 9 HRs already allowed by these two veterans. Lackey has been hit hard so far in his 3 starts. And Arroyo I don't think has hit 89 on the gun. Which makes sense since his ERA is close to 9. A lot of good hitters taking swings today. With some thumpers in both lineups. Could be a sucker play. But I'm in regardless. 4* Total Money OVER Cubs/Reds 

Going SHARKS on the PL for a double your money payday. You can lay the -140. But I think San Jose wins this one big again. I am hoping for a very easy 7-0 winner like in Game 4. We won't be greedy though. Let's just cash this. Both Edmonton net-minders were abused here that game. I think San Jose, even off that tough loss will be able to come back huge here at home. 4* PL Money SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the SPURS here. Have to have faith in Pop off a loss and a little rest for some of their older players. Didn't like Memphis at all this series. Thought they might take 1. They did, stealing one on the road. Spurs a talented, better coached team. SA should pull away for a close to double digit cover for us. 4* Money Maker SAN ANTONIO SPURS 

Going UNDER the total here. And why shouldn't we. We will ride this 8-1-1 under trend last 10 in the series. 4* Total Money UNDER Sox/Orioles 

Going UNDER the total here. They go over last night, but still a profitable 10-5-1 under run in the series. Lynn has gone under in 4 of his 5 starts vs the Brewers. Now 5-3-1 under run here in Milwaukee. Chase Anderson with a 2.42 ERA in 26 innings vs STL. 4* Total Money UNDER Cardinals/Brewers 

Going UNDER the total in Tampa. These guys had gone 14-1-1 to the UNDER last 16 at the Trop prior to last nights over. So we sit at on 16-7-1 last 24 in the series and now 14-2-1 L17 in Tampa. 4* Total Money UNDER Astros/Rays 

Taking the BLUES here. I won't lie. Thought to myself. Why not take the Wild +175 laying the Puck Line. But I see NHL teams up 3-0 in a series are 179-4 to win them. You know there is no way I am laying -180 on Minny. And I can't think that after scoring 5 goals in 4 games, they are breaking out for 4 goals tonight. STL has also struggled to find the back of the net. But they are playing with house money up big in the series. I don't think any team thinks hey. We are up. If we lose who cares. We can win for our fans at home! - Not a chance. You want to put that nail in that coffin the minute it makes itself available. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the DIAMONDBACKS here. Tough to lay with Wood. I am not a fan of backing guys off injury plagued seasons. And frankly, LAD hasn't been all that good to start the year anyway. Arizona has played well at home (6-1) and I'll grab them as a small dog. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking the GIANTS here. Don't get me wrong, we are big fans of Tyler Chatwood. Just, we like to back him away from Coors Field. The guys splits are crazy. But he has been true to form to start the year. 0-1 at home with a 6.75 ERA and 1-1 2.40 on the road. Last year, 8-1 1.69 ERA 14 starts away, 4-8 6.12 ERA 14 starts home. Cueto has success vs the Rockies going 8-2 with a 2.25 ERA in 13 starts, including, 4-1 2.43 ERA at Coors Field. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS 

Taking OTTAWA here. How can we not take the Senators up 3-1? They are now 13-3 their last 16 vs the Bruins including winning 6 of the last 7 at home. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking the YANKEES on the RL here. We can grab CC at basically even money. But I am going for the bigger payday here. This Marte loss will sting. Pirates have had trouble scoring as it is ( 7 unders and a push last 10) and it won't get easier against NY. I have faded CC already this year, but the guy is crafty. I think he has success vs this Pitt lineup for sure. Yanks are rested, which means Girardi could be in his dominate bullpen possibly by the 5th inning! - Somehow, the Pirates went into Wrigley and swept the Cubs scoring 6,8 and 4 runs. The series at home before that they scored 2,2,1 vs the Reds (Cincy notched 22) and coming into tonight they are off getting swept in STL after lose 3 straight 2-1 games. 4* RL Money NY YANKEES 

Taking the BULLS here. 8 seed up 2-0 and that 1 seed looks defeated. Just some bad body language from the Celtics. Look. Boston was great this year, they are the top seed in the East. But at basically and even money PK'em, I am taking the upstart home team. Brad Stevens is now 2-10 in the playoffs. It is not always on the coach. Celtics defense isn't doing much to help the cause. Not that they were a top tier unit during the regular season either. 51% shooting last game for Chicago. 50 something rebounds in the Game 1 win. Maybe they make the adjusts. But until I see it, I will ride Jimmy Butler and friends. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO BULLS 

Taking the RANGERS here. I do like Duffy. I think he is very good. And part of me would like to back him as a very short road fave. But it is very hard to win every game 2-0. KC off a nice win over MadBum. And I lost with them the night before 2-1 in extra innings. They are simply not producing any offense. As good as Duffy has been, he has had problems with Texas. (5.30 ERA 4 starts) This is not a play on Cashner by any stretch. Just think that until the Royals offense starts to come around, I will have to fade. Especially on the road where they are 2-4 to start the year. Rangers have won 4 straight here in Texas vs KC, and 6 straight overall in the series. 4* Money Maker TEXAS RANGERS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. No way will I lay 2-1 with a team. Not on the bases. And not on the ice. But I also can't not play on Pitt after a 3-0 series lead and an OT road loss. Pens lead Game 1 3-0 before CBJ scored. And had a 2-1 lead in Game 2 before a pair of empty net goals. Can't see them not closing things out at home. CBJ went all out in a pair of 5-4 home splits. Just see Pitt winning this one as they did in Games 1&2. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the RAYS here. Nearly pulled the trigger on the +170 RL with them. Ramirez pitched well at home last 2 years, and has continued to do so in his early 2017. He normally comes in out of the pen for TB, but has over 60 starts under his belt. Rays playing well at home at 6-2. I know its hard to sweep a team, but that was a brutal loss last night for the Tigers. Sign me up for more home team magic. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Going UNDER the total here. Just think with these two pitchers, early day action, we aren't going to see a lot of runs. Sale is going to do what he does. He's going 7+, striking out 10. Maybe give up a run, 2 tops. Estrada is a bit of under the radar solid pitcher. Last 2 years he sports a ERA in the low 3s and has giving up 80 less hits than innings pitched. 4* Total Money UNDER Sox/Jays

Taking the DUCKS here. Huge comeback from them for us the other night. That was a knife in Calgary's heart. Have to ride the team up 3-0. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the BLUES here. 3 goals on 117 shots for the Wild. They are going to come with the everything and the kitchen sink tonight. Can't fade a team going for a sweep. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the THUNDER here. I might sprinkle some ML on these guys tonight. I see +280 all the way up to +310. You get your butts handed to you and lose by 31 in the playoffs - Oh my. You damn well know that none of these guys are taking that lightly. Off that kind of loss, I expect a very close game and OKC should be in a position to win outright. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 

Taking the REDS here. Like this youngster Garrett. Has 2 solid road starts under his belt. Still not a lot of tape on him. Should be able to mix things up vs the O's. And speaking of Baltimore, they wheel out Ubaldo Jimenez with his bloated 10+ ERA. He has averaged barely 4+ innings of work while getting battered around with a .385 BA Against and WHIP over 2. Give me the home team at nearly a PK'em 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS