Taking the JETS. Will lay this number. Look. Falcons ready for regular season. They have their minds set on the NFC South and taking out the Saints. They are not looking to prove anything here in Pre-Season. New York looking for a fresh start. They drafted their QB of the future in Darnold. They also have Teddy Bridgewater who wants to show he can still play in this league. And, old vet Josh McCown. 4* Money Maker NY JETS 

Taking the BREWERS and going RUN LINE. With the ML basically even, we will look for the bigger payday minus the runs. Peralta's road BAA (.172) is great and his WHIP (1.24) is not terrible. He has been pretty solid all year long. Not really sure what to expect from Gausman in his first home start for the Braves. 4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking MIAMI. I think regular season, TB might be a play some weeks for me. And here in pre-season, I think losses are easily explainable. Miami though for me, is hungry. They have some QB intrigue. Tannehill working his healthy after last year. Brock in town. The guy who is looking to redeem himself from an anchor contract he signed. Bryce Petty looking to make a mark. I think the up arrow is heavily on Miami tonight. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the MARINERS on the RL. Now, Borucki has been solid for the Jays. But they have waved the white flag. Seattle playing for a wild-card spot. Let's not discount Gonzales at home. Solid numbers as he has posted a 2.88 ERA in 10 starts and a decent 1.18 WHIP. Pitching well of late, with a 1.54 ERA in his last 34+ innings. 4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking OAKLAND, going RL. A's a tough bunch. Not going to lay these huge numbers with them or any teams the last 2 months of the year. Maybe we can find a dog every once and awhile. But for now, we are looking for Run Line plays to move on. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* RL Money ARIZONA D BACKS

Taking the RAVENS, also on the UNDER tonight. Not expecting much from the starters on either side of the field. But what intrigues me here is the QBs in play for Baltimore. RG3 and rookie Lamar Jackson. RG is looking to show he can still play in the league. Lamar is looking to prove himself as the guy to take the torch from Flacco. Harbaugh has the Ravens ready to play. Or at least cover. A perfect 6-0 ATS run in his first pre-season game of the year. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE RAVENS 

4* RL Money  OAKLAND A's 

Taking the PHILLIES in Game 2 and going RL. I know it is tough to sweep a double dip. And we do have them in Game 1. But again. This Mets team is a hot mess. And if by some chance the Phils go down in Game 1, then you can be sure that their ace dominates in Game 2. 4* RL Money PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS

4* RL Money TB RAYS

4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking the INDIANS, going RL. Won't lay the huge number with Kluber. But for me, will still fade C-Mart. He doesn't look right following the DL stint. With an ERA over 8, have to side the road team tonight. Kluber with a .85 road WHIP and .199 BA against away from home. 4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

Taking the REDS, and going RUN LINE. For me -130, it doesn't really matter. I am looking to grind out some bankroll so will probably go half/ half. Having a rough go on the bases. Only other game I liked was the Mets. So I like this kid Mahle. Has looked good his last 3 starts, so maybe he is finding his groove at the tender age of 23. The youngster hasn't allowed a HR in 4 starts after allowing 13 in 10 games. I do like Fulmer. Guy has been sharp his last 2 starts, going 7 in each, giving up just a run a game. But that being said, still on Cincy early. Tigers 1-6 last 7 in inter-league. Detroit 2-8 in Fulmer's last 10 road starts. 4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS 

4* RL Money WHITE SOX

4* RL Money MINNESOTA TWINS

Taking the WARRIORS, again. Nothing to say. Have had them all series. Just not enough talent around LeBron to make things work. Does he join the Rockets? Has a meeting with the Celtics? Does he take a huge pay-cut to try to win a title in the weak east? Lakers with Paul George? That is the really the only questions to be answered. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

Taking the WARRIORS. On them again. This line does look a tad low to me. But I will grab the low hanging fruit and hope it tastes well. Thought about Cavs ML in this spot. But I  just can't pull the trigger. As great as LeBron is, the guy is facing what? 2 future HOFers. And 4,5 all stars? Forget about the JR thing at the end of the game. Now it comes out about the remaining time out. Poor coaching. This guy had Blatt fired. Lue should be next. He will be after a season of LeBron-less Cavs basketball next year. Like I said in the first 2 games. Where is the other offense coming from? Are we getting Celtic series home games from the role players? Maybe. But we are laying 4.5 not 14.5 - 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Going CAPITALS and taking the PUCK LINE, again. If you want to play on the ML, you can. I am just looking for some extra cash in my pocket - As great as the Vegas story and run has been. I think Washington has been looked over a bit. I said that back in the Penguin series. Holds true today. Also will be on the Over in this game tonight. 4* PL Money WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the WARRIORS again. Well. The worse case played out for me as GS just toyed with the Cavs and then we get OT. Nearly covered there. But what I thought was true about Cleveland is. 50 from LeBron and 60 from the others. Not enough scoring. After lollygagging and nearly losing, GS should be more focused tonight. Might again come back on the Under tonight. For now. Warriors get it done. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the CAPS and going PUCK LINE for the big payday. So my thinking here is that Vegas has been out west for the last month of playoffs. Haven't traveled out here since March. All we need is a sluggish start and I think Caps jump on them early. Won't be shocked at an over and a 5-2 type game. 4* PL Money WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the WARRIORS. I like the Cavs. LeBron is in uncharted lands now. 8 straight NBA Finals. Come on. I will say Jordan is better because we see that 6-0 Finals Record. But I can put this guy right up there next to him. As much as him leaving for Miami hurts, taking this team, and his 2007 team vs the Spurs erases that now in my eyes. But this GS team. Man. I thought the Rockets would catch them sleeping. And that is the only way LeBron steals a game here. Warriors sleepwalk through a half and come out and hit 10-12 3s and a 10pt is now a 15 deficit. Their defense is underrated. I will also be on the UNDER tonight. Not sure where the Cavs get their scoring after LeBron 30-40. They will need at least 2 guys pumping in 25 to make this a game, and a series. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the A's and going RUN LINE. Yeah, after a rough night last night I can see just going ML and backing Oakland. But I like Manaea. Kid is solid. .79 WHIP at home and a .180 BA Against. How about Eovaldi. Now, as I said backing Reyes off the DL. He has been dominate in rehab. Not so much for Nate. Holy cow a 9.90 ERA in 4 starts. 3 starts, 6 innings in Single A. One start, 4 innings 10 hits 8 runs in his lone AAA start. Can't see him going deep. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's

Taking the ROCKETS. So had GS in the first 2 games. Not sure why I backed off them in Game 3. But I expect a huge effort tonight from Houston. GS toyed with Rockets last game crushing their spirits in a huge 41pt win. Time to man up. Circle the wagons. Whatever you want to call it. Houston has their season on the line. Thought about the Over, and that or the Marlins will be my Free Video play today. But I think that the Rockets will come at GS with everything and the kitchen sink tonight. Maybe they steal the outright win. But I think they keep it within this number. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the CELTICS. Had them getting their butts handed to them in Game 3, and will come back for more tonight. Stevens is a pretty solid underdog coach. I can't see this team coming out as flat. They were out of it early and never recovered. This is the NBA, usually, every team makes a run. Those 20 pt leads disappear in minutes. So. We have Boston off a 30pt beat-down. Do we really think they are thinking. Oh, its OK if we play bad and lose both in Cleveland. This is totally an easy series. Come on. I know it is tough fading LeBron at home. Guy is a beast. I just have to believe that Stevens makes the adjustments. Celtics going to go 6-22 27% from 3? 39% from the field? Cavs hitting 17 of 34 from 3 again? Look for a closer battle tonight. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the CELTICS. Giving me this many points with Brad Stevens on the other bench? I know, I know. Cavs in a must-win mode. Circle the wagons. LeBron at home. I get it. But Boston is always a live dog with this coach. They embrace the underdog role. It is like Butler all over again. Maybe they don't win straight up. And maybe this line is begging you to take the points. But I have seen Cleveland lose by 15 just as easy as win by 15. I'll be backing Boston all series as we had them in the first 2 games already. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the KNIGHTS and going PUCK LINE for a big pay-day. You can lay the -140. But I think this arena is nuts, and we see a 3-0, 4-1 type win for the home team. Also like the UNDER tonight. 4* Puck Line Money LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS 

4* RL Money COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the WARRIORS. Cashed these guys last game, and I think we get a repeat performance tonight. Pelicans a nice story, but GS is just on a different level. Again, like the Rockets. Big number with the home team. But like Houston, they can really name their score. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the ROCKETS.  13 - 18 - 14 - 11- 21- 11 - 27.. Those are the margins of victory in Houston's last 7 wins over Utah. This is a big number as it really falls squarely into how they have beaten these guys. I just think, as much as I like the Jazz (we had them in Game 1 to start things off), that the Rockets will just come out strong and can really name their score. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the ORIOLES. I can't lay -140 with Bundy. The guy is the best of the Baltimore bunch. He had a 1.42 ERA in his first 5 starts. 5 runs in 31.2 innings, 26 hits 40 Ks 9 BBs. Last 2 games though. Yikes. 18 hits and 15 runs in 9 innings. - But we see an 8-28 team favored. Albeit, KC is just 11-23. Duffy, who I have made some decent coin on backing, is sporting a 5.63 ERA in 7 starts. Both pitchers have good numbers in limited (3 starts, 2 Duffy,1 Bundy) vs the opposing clubs. The Orioles though have the better lineup and should crack through for a 4-1 type game. 4* RL Money BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the CAVS. So after the sweep, expect the Raptors roster to be blown up and an immediate coaching change in the near future. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the CELTICS. Up 3-0, part of me wants to hit the ML for +230. But the points will do. Maybe the Sixers show some heart after that OT loss. Maybe they are a bunch of sulking kids and pack it up when they are down 12 at the half. But I can't see a huge blow-out. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking the JAZZ again. Think they show up here. Not really much to say. Rockets are a super team, but Utah must have some pride in themselves after a good season. Grabbing the points. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the WARRIORS. Lost last game and am expecting a huge turnaround. No way they want this series any longer than necessary. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS

4* PL Money TB LIGHTNING

Taking the CAVS. So we had Cleveland on the free pick video in Game 1. Lost on the Raptors in Game 2. But what I have seen, and, pretty much everyone, the Cavs just have Toronto's number. Not shocked by a sweep here after the way the first 2 games went. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the JAZZ. So, a little annoyed at myself for not taking Utah in Game 2 after having them in Game 1. I thought this would be a tough series for the Rockets. Not going to change that thinking now, especially with a small home dog. As good as Houston is, we have seen them play down to teams. And people forget like I said in Game 1 write up, how good this Jazz team has been since the start of the new year. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the WARRIORS. Anytime, or should I say, playoff time like this, I have to back GS. Even on this short number. If it's too good to be true, so be it. I know. Injuries. And the, flip the switch. And sleepwalking till finals. Just good enough to win, not cover. As good as Davis is, Durant, for me, is still one of the top players in the league. Pelicans totally over-performed after Cousins went down. But against a team like GS, they will be exposed. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the BRAVES and going RUN LINE. You can lay the -145, but on the sites here, we are going for the bigger pay-out. Like this Atlanta bunch. Folty has been solid. 2.53 ERA out of the gate. I am just not sold on the Giants. I can't get behind them. They are going to hit a wall after this start. With the exception of a trip to Arizona, the San Fran hasn't played outside of California yet. Atlanta will be a team I am looking at all weekend. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

Taking the BRUINS tonight. So last night, we had both road teams for a split on the dogs. But I see more Penguins in Boston than I see Caps in TB. And that is why we are going for nearly the 2-1 payday on the PUCK LINE. Now, if you want to just go ML, that's fine. A win is a win. That being said, I think with their backs to the wall, Boston gets it done at home as they get back to their Game 1 ways. 4* PUCK LINE Money - BOSTON BRUINS (if you want to lay -150 instead. Go right ahead)

Taking the DIAMONDBACKS and going for the big payday on the RL. The ML looks a bit short on how Godley has pitched overall. But this his 3rd start against LAD already. 1-1 4.91 in his first 2 - His home numbers, 2-0 in his home starts, 2.19 ERA  and a .97 WHIP. Now - Ryu has a nice 2.22 ERA in his 5 starts. I think they are a bit skewed though. 2-0 and 0.00 ERA at home .71 BAA and .54 WHIP . The road numbers, 1-0 in 3 starts. 4.11 ERA 7 earned 12 hits in 15 innings. He couldn't get out of the 4th in his first start of the year here. 3.2 for 3 earned on 5 hits and 5 walks. He has a 3.98 ERA in 11 career starts vs DBacks. LAD 1-5 in his last 6 road starts. Arizona has won 7 of the last 8 in the series and 5 straight at home. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking the GIANTS and going RUN LINE. If you want to, sure, lay the ML. It isn't huge. I just think as much I has opposite views on both of these teams, SF is just playing well right now. 3 straight wins and 7 of their last 10. SD has dropped 7 of 10, sitting at 10-20 on the year. SF, with their .500 record, are in 2nd place in the NL West! - Think Ross gets tagged tonight and this is one of those 5-1, 6-2 type games. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS on RUN LINE 

Yes. Just like the Penguins game, we are going WINNIPEG on the PUCK LINE. Let's get that big money. Home team has won 8 of the last 11 in the series. Also on the over to hedge just in case we can't pull out a 4-2, 5-3 win. 4* PL Money WINNIPEG JETS 

Taking PITT on the PUCK LINE for a monster 2-1 payday. Will also be on the over tonight so if the Penguins don't win 5-2, we will at least minimize the damage in what I think, will be a high scoring game. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the SHARKS and going PUCK LINE. I know, I know. They were blanked 7-0 in Game 1 and really were handed a victory in Game 2. But sometimes, that is all you need. The door to crack open and then the wave roars into the room. Look. Vegas is good. People had them being pegged for an all time bad team. Now they are a legit shot to win the Cup. So for me, 2 ways to look at this game. 1 - we grab the small dog on Vegas at, what +110. Is that worth a shot? Or we go big money payday on the Puck Line and think we grind out a 3-1 win. Prior to the the Kings in Round 1. Vegas had allowed goals of 7-4-4 in their last 3 road games. 4* PL Money SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the SIXERS. Part of me wants to sit out here in Game 1. But I have to wonder what Boston has in the tank after that tough series vs the Bucks. Short number, but we will lay it. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA SIXERS 

Taking the ANGELS and going RL. Look. Yanks red hot. Cashing 9 of their last 10, 8 straight. But I am a not a CC backer. So I will look to fade the streak tonight and not only win, but win somewhere by 2 or runs. 4* RL Money LAA ANGELS 

Taking the JAZZ. Had the Jazz over the Thunder and will be on them in this series also. Look. Rockets a very good. Maybe this line is too good to be true. I think the Jazz are better than Wolves. Houston rolled these guys in every game winning by double digits. But the bad, bad losses came before Utah started to play well. I think this is a different team than the pre-2018 Jazz. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the PACERS. We have taken them with the points before here in Cleveland. And we played on the Cavs twice in Indy. 4-1 in this series with our picks. Not going to change my thinking that we had since Game 1. Pacers just play these guys tough. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the PELICANS. I know I should probably get my head checked right? I mean, the Warriors are suppose to be the best team ever assembled. But you have to like what you saw out of NO in Round 1. Have to like teams with nothing to lose, and arguably one of the top couple players in the game on fire right now. Who knows what Curry brings if he plays? I can see Green getting frustrated by Davis and getting himself eject for a game in the series, putting 2 games in jeopardy. Rondo is just a feisty trouble maker, like Iguodala. Not in a bad way - A guy who will get in your face and harass you. This is a nice number to have in our pockets. Nearly double digits. Leaves the back-door open if things get a little dicey. 4* Money Maker NO PELICANS 

Taking the ROCKETS. Still waiting on a complete game from Houston. We have a seen a dominate quarter. But still waiting on a the full team showing. Up 3-1, if these guys have hopes of knocking out the Warriors, they need to close out teams when they are suppose to. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the JAZZ. Did you even need to click on this? Have had them all series. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the RAPTORS. Have been on these guys with mixed results this series. But think they take care of things on their home court tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS

Taking the PACERS. So we had the Cavs with their backs to the wall, but had cashed Indiana before. We will come right back on the road team. Numbers don't lie. And Indiana plays this Cavs bunch tough every time out. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the WARRIORS. Tossed out the Spurs Sunday on the Free Pick video. And that was an easy call. Tonight. Send in the clowns. Changes-a-coming to San Antonio. I think Kawahi is out, and will be playing for the Lakers next year. Pop might rethink things with the loss of his wife. Spurs showed their pride Sunday. But Warriors should run them out here to close out the series. 21-15 margins in Games 1&2 . 13 in Game 3 on the road. GS takes this one going way. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the JAZZ. Backing Utah for the 4th straight game. Line has crept down a bit. That doesn't worry me since most people think . OKC.. Westbrook. Triple Double. Carmelo. PG13 - Nothing sexy about the Jazz. They just win for us. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the CAVS. Yeah. Been on the Pacers for the first 3 games. But I just think LeBron wins this one. And that is what I am backing. James being a monster to will his team to a 2-2 series tie. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the RAPTORS. Back on these guys. Nothing really more to say. I think they are the better team. They should win this one and get ready to wrap things up. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS 

Taking the JAZZ. Back on Utah. Have them all series. Not changing things up at home. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the BRUINS and going PUCK LINE. Not much to say. Just think they close it out - Leafs 3-8 last 11 on the road, Boston 21-5 last 26 at home. Up 3-1, they get it done. 4* PL Money BOSTON BRUINS 

Taking the ROCKETS. Just the better team - in the series, and overall. Have pretty much dominated the Wolves in all games this season. Toss out that Game 1 and we have win margins of 20-9-18-18-18 this year. Doesn't look like a good match-up for the home team. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking TAMPA BAY and going PUCK LINE. Up 3-1, I think they wrap things up here at home. Told you when we had them in Game 1 to toss out the regular season. Each game has seen the winner win by at least 2 goals. I think this will be like the first 2 games of the series, a pair of 5-2, 5-3 Tampa victories. Will also be on the Over 6 in this game. 4* PL Money TAMPA BAY 

Taking the CAPITALS, and going PUCK LINE. Think this is a different team right now. Down 0-2, they come up with a pair of big road wins. So yes, the road teams are 4-0 in this series. But I like the move back to Holtby in goal. I thought these guys were a big of dark-horse so to speak and they weren't the faves to win the Cup like in previous season. Columbus is 4-10 last 14 in Washington. But that was 2-10 before winning Games 1&2. Caps get it done today. Also on the Over 5.5 today. 4* PL Money WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the TIGERS and going RUN LINE. I could lay the even money. But I see Duffy on 3 days rest. In April. For a team with 4 wins. Why? And I like Duffy! But not in this spot. 4* RL Money DETROIT TIGERS

Taking the PREDS on the PL. Leaning towards the Over 6 a bit. Nashville looking to close this out. Avs in trouble between the pipes. Never, ever laying over -300 on a game. Heck. I don't like laying -150 sometime. So we go Puck Line and get that 2 goal winner. 4* PL Money NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Going PENGUINS on the PUCK LINE. Have been on this basically all series. Not changing things now. 4 games. Pitt outscoring Philly 22-2. Put a fork in the Flyers, they're done. This should be 4-0 by the 2nd period. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS 

Going SHARKS on the PUCK LINE. Not going to lay -170. But I think that the Ducks are done. 8-1 losers last game. Down 0-3. Look, I know San Jose is 1 of the only teams to blow a 3-0 lead. But that isn't happening. Will look for a big payday. Sharks pretty good on the home ice. 4* PL Money SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking ARIZONA and going RUN LINE. Was a tough one, but we cashed with ARZ last night. I think we get some more runs though tonight. Again, Giants are not a good team. Ray has good numbers vs SF. 2.82 ERA in 9 starts (4-1) . SF has lost 4 straight and now 3-6 on the road. DBacks 6-1 at home and will get another W later today. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking the ROCKETS. It was a close one in Game 1. I had the over there. Will be leaning that way again tonight. Think Houston will be clicking here in Game 2. Wolves hadn't played them tough all year. I'm calling fluke in last game. Lay it. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS 

Taking the JAZZ. Lost with them in Game 1, but will come back again. Just think this is a tough team. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Going PENS on the PUCK LINE. Look. If Flyers rallying after getting smoked, would rather lose even money. But I am thinking that Pitt will do what it has done all year vs Philly. And that is win 6-1. Wins by 4-3-7-4, plus a pair of 5-4 wins. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the PACERS. Cavs have had problems with this team the last 2 years. Even in a sweep in last year's playoffs, Indiana was right there. They have proven they can beat them this year. I will grab the points. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS 

Taking the RAYS and going RUN LINE. Not a chance I can back a 3 win team laying -160. But taking back +125 I can do. Snell a clear edge on the hill over Perez. We also have a tough spot for Texas off huge win over in-state rival Astros. Big Sexy with a near no-no. Extra innings. Let down game in my mind. 4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Taking the JAZZ. Maybe a bit of a too good to be true line here. Utah just a different team winning 29 of 35 down the stretch. I had said earlier in the year about the Thunder. They don't cover. And they are just around .500 vs teams with winning records. Jazz really got going with Gobert's return. OKC hasn't faced them since before Christmas. Utah a totally different team right now. I think every game will be a battle. Grab the points. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

Taking the PENGUINS on the PL. Looking for the big payday. You can lay the short number. I look at it like this. Pens dominated Game 1. Flyers, humiliated 7-0, had to bring everything and the kitchen the sink. They did 5-1. That is a bad beat-down for the defending champs. I expect payback in kind this afternoon. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the PADRES and going RL for the big payday. Could lay -110 if you want, but you know my feelings on the Giants. Think Padres with Richard are the better team. I know SF has, for me, overachieved early with no MadBum, Cueto or Sammy on the hill. Big regression coming I think - Like one of those 1-11 runs. SD has won 5 of the last 7 here at home over SF. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

Taking the HEAT. Think this is an under-rated group. Sixers the sexy pick of the East. On a huge run entering the playoffs, 16 straight wins! But, no Embiid, though it seems they haven't missed him much. For me though, Spolestra does a great job for Miami. Won't be shocked if they steal a game or two here in Philly. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT 

Taking TAMPA and going PUCK LINE. Thought about the over again here. But I can see this being a 4-1 game for the home team. Throw out those regular season results. The fact that NJ beat TB the 3 times they faced them (2-1, 4-3, 5-4 SO), will be the reason that TB doesn't take their foot off the gas, especially at home. Hitting the road up 2-0 is where they want to be. 4* PL Money TAMPA BAY 

Going PREDS and taking PUCK LINE. Look. We cashed 2 big faves last night. But I am not going down that road laying nearly 3-1. So PL for a little plus money. And we are also on the over. I think this is a 5-2 type game. And if the Avs are in play for an upset, they will be scoring goals. So at worse we will get a split and not hurt the bankroll. Avs a miserable 2-5 run coming into the playoffs and are 1-4 last 5 games vs teams with winning records. Well the Preds are 20-7 and 25-10 long term vs Colorado. This Nashville team is tough. 4* PL Money NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Alright. Going ROYALS on the RL. Yes, you are right. We have gone under in several KC games over the weekend against the Indians. Seattle was postponed yesterday. I just think that the Royals break out here tonight. At nearly 2-1, we will take a shot on something big happening for KC at home. 4* RL Money KC ROYALS 

4* PL Money BOSTON BRUINS

Taking the HAWKS. Celts playing down several key players. Not sure how things will play out for them. Atlanta already done as they the second worse record in the league. Getting a bunch of points today. I know they are trying to get ping pong balls. But I think even being as bad as they are, they don't get drubbed too badly. Boston isn't looking to lose any more guys to injury. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA HAWKS 

Going INDIANS on the RUN LINE. We cashed the under here yesterday. Thought about again today. But will forgo 2-1 odds, and go RL. Look. KC is struggling big time. Barely hitting 200 as a team. Bauer held them in check in 3 starts last year with a 2.70 ERA. Royals 1-8 and 3-16 at Cleveland. 4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Going REDS SOX and RUN LINE. You know I hate laying with faves. But RLs I will grab. Look. This might be one of those, looks to good to be true games. Rays struggling. After beating the Sox opening, 6 straight losses. No offense to be found. Faria. Oh, we gave up 1 earned vs Boston. Yeah. In 4 innings. 4 hits, and more importantly 3 walks. That is dancing with danger. Porcello is what he is. Nothing like 22-4 year, but a solid arm with a good offense behind him. 4* RL Money BOSTON RED SOX 

Going OAKLAND on the RL. Again with Oak-Town yes. But won't lay the -145/150. Looking for a little bigger pay-day. And why not. Doug Fister on the hill! You know that I do not like Fister one bit. Toss out his numbers vs Oakland. Those are irrelevant today. Do people forget that after a 12-13 season in Houston, Fister was in the Angels minors before opted out to sign with the Red Sox. That close to be out of baseball. Rangers I think are going nowhere fast. They hurt us last night, but that was with their only resemblance of a starter in Cole Hamels. Fister will give up 4 before the 5th inning tonight. Texas bullpen is of no help to the Rangers, but should aid us in a couple late inning runs to pad our lead. Manaea off a solid first start, 4 hits going 7 2/3rds  with 7 strikeouts. Looking for more of the same tonight. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* PL Money ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Going METS on the RL. I do think Phillies are an up and coming club. But Gabe Kapler. woo nelly. 68 pitches last game for Nola. I know the new generation is all about numbers. Not facing line-ups 3 times is, I guess, the 'thing'. I think Kapler has to stick to his guns here. He can't change his coaching in the 5th game of the season. Also, Phillies missing 2 key bullpen arms (Hunter/Neshek) . Thor looked pretty good. Movement. Speed. Strikeouts. We'll go for the big payday this afternoon. 4* RL Money NY METS 

4* PL Money SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking MICHIGAN. So. A rough stretch in CBB in the Sweet 16- Final 8. On the flip side. A winning month of March, and a winning year of college hoops. Could end up anywhere from #1 to #5 in CBB Money on all the sites. Happy about that -  On to the WOLVERINES. Look. Had Kansas over Nova. I said it would be a close game unless Nova was 50% from 3. Well. They reigned from all over the court. Game over at 22-4. Michigan I have more faith in their defense and their coach. Nova the best team all season. Michigan impressive in Big 10/ NCAA play the last 2 years. 9-0 this year. 6-1 last year with a 69-68 loss to Oregon. Think their defense is a big edge here as their coach is great at in game adjustments. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN 

Taking the CUBS and going RUN LINE. Now way ever am I laying 2-1 on the road. I rarely lay -150 at home. Cubs in a funk right out of the box. We had the Marlins in that 18 inning affair and nearly had them last night. But your momentum is only as good as the next days starter right? Or at least that is what they say. I like Quintana. This guy is a sneaky good. Always someone I look to back. In his 14 Cub starts last year, just 3 games giving up more than 3 earned runs. 98Ks in 84 innings. 1.10 WHIP. I think this is the type of game where he comes in, 6+ innings 0 earned runs, 7 Ks and puts us in position for the W. Dillon Peters made 6 starts last September. 27Ks to go with 19 walks in 31 innings. Can't give these Cubs hitters extra at bats. Going to come back to bite you along the way. 4* RL Money CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking KANSAS here. Have had this group all tourney with a 2-2 ATS to show for it. Should be 4-0 with a pair of half-point losses. That being said. Nova has been the team to beat all year. For me though, the game will be decided inside. Azubuike, DeSousa and Mykhailiuk combined for28 rebounds against a Duke. They had 46 boards against a pretty good rebounding team. Totally dominated them on the glass. If this goes down in flames, it will be because Nova hit 45% of the 40 they will take. I think this one is going to be a nail-biter. 4* Money Maker KANSAS

Taking MICHIGAN. We had Loy-Chi to start Round 1 in game winning fashion. But the time has gone for Cinderella to go home from the dance. Looking back on huge runs like this (VCU + George Mason), I can't compare them to Butler who had an NBA head coach and NBA players Mack + Hayward. I can see this playing out ala G-Mason style, who Florida beat 73-58. Hoping Wolverines hit some FTs down the stretch and not cost us like they did vs Florida State. Might be close for a half. I just think the size and talent eventually make this a comfortable double digit game. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN 

Taking the ASTROS and going RL. Should have done this yesterday also, but I have a bit more respect for Hamels. Here is a handy-hint. Texas will be bad this season. Fister as your #2 is all you need to know. Houston should get to him for 4-6 runs before he gets the hook. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS Run-Line 

Going ILL-CHI. Just think this too many points. At this stage, not like Ill-Chi is saying, oh, I don't want to be playing in the CIT. This is still a 'Championship' game. Ill-Chi is going to want to slow things down. No Col can score putting up in the mid 80s. Again, at 4-6 I could see the home team having a bigger edge. But getting nearly double digits, I have to grab the points. 4* Money Maker ILLINOIS CHICAGO 

Taking WESTERN KENTUCKY. We had these guys over USC and we lost backing St Mary's over Utah. I just think the Hilltoppers are the play here. It is obvious from the line they are pretty equal teams. These guys beat the Boilermakers and lost by 8 to Nova on a neutral. They can play with anyone. They won't be scared of PAC 12 Utah. Utes themselves finally playing well. They come to MSG of their best win of the year, OT style at St Mary's. I can't see them hitting 48% from the field tonight. They were 3-6 from the line- 12-27 from 3! Western went to the line 30 times- On the ROAD against Oklahoma State. 17 times at USC. These guys will get Utah in some foul trouble. They attack the basket. In a close game, this will be the difference maker. 4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY 

Taking NJ on the PUCK LINE. Looking for the big pay-day, but if you want to lay -155, that is your option. Devils off 2 days before this while the Hurricanes in a b2b spot and 3rd game in 4 nights. 4* NJ DEVILS 

Taking the TWOLVES. Hate laying a huge number like this. But Minny needs a big win. I see this being a 15-20 point game. They are off a loss. They are a game an a half ahead of Nuggets who are in 9th place in the playoff hunt. They are just 2 games behind OKC  who is in the 4 seed spot. They have things to play for. Wolves with Atlanta and Dallas up next, so they should be looking to grab these 3 games. Again, off a loss at Philly, they need to take care of business at home. Grizzlies 1-23 SU 8-16 ATS last 24 and 2-8 ATS last 10. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 

Taking MICHIGAN here. Man on man. What an absolute crap run I have had the last 2 weeks. I can't catch a break. Faves collapse and can't hold on to covers. Dogs get rolled. I know there would have to be an adjust to the norm after the 71% run 2 weeks prior. But barely 40%. Not acceptable on any levels. Going to what we do and just grind it out with the remaining games across college basketball. - So the WOLVERINES. What do you want me to say here? Doesn't matter since my results have not been what I have wanted. Also liked Liberty and Loy-Chi, my free video pick today. But I will just play the one game as things are not where I want them. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN