Taking the DODGERS. Ugh. You know I don't like laying anything like this, especially in the playoffs. But for +120/125 on the run line, I think the value does end up in the big number. Brewers strength in their bull pen and that is 100% ready for today. But Buehler for me is the big difference maker. Don't look at that outing vs the Braves. Walks did him in early. And don't forget that LAD came all the way to tie that puppy up. Kid had a .96 WHIP on the year in 137 innings. At home. 1.93 ERA .83 WHIP .174 BA against. He was dealing down the stretch. Again. A couple walks and a GS is a poor inning no matter how you slice it. I like Chacin. He had a nice, strong season. But I am taking the rookie to get it done on Monday. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking the ASTROS today. Will gladly grab Verlander in this road dog spot. Guy is 12-2 in 15 road starts this year for Houston. .98 WHIP. I know Boston is a good team. Easily won with them the last 2 games in NY as dogs. But as I faded in Game 1 of that series, I will do it again. I am just not confident in him during October. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking Ryu and the DODGERS today. Lost here last night. But I like Ryu a lot. Last night we saw 4 LA errors and the best part of Milwaukee, their bullpen, go for 7 innings. And their best guy, Hader, won't be pitching tonight. A pair of other relievers got hit a bit. Ryu has a 1.96 ERA in 4 career post season starts with a .91 WHIP - this season, 1.97 ERA in 15 starts 1.01 WHIP 89Ks in 82 innings. A clear edge on the hill for us today over Miley. Brewers will gladly take 1-1 back to LA. Give me the Dodgers all day. 10*  Money Bomb LA DODGERS 

Taking the DODGERS. This really approaches the high point of where I will lay a number and not go Run Line. But for just a +120 take back today, I will just go ML on the websites. Look. I like the Brewers team. We had them taking care of the Rockies. And I thought they would win the NL Central. So this is not a surprise. Their pitching, especially the bullpen, has been rock solid. We can talk about how Kershaw has 'bad' post-season numbers. And in the past I have highlighted his poor innings of work. In this spot, I think he can avoid that vs Milwaukee. We will see a steady stream of arms after Chacin from the Brewers. But I don't know if it will be enough to slow down this Dodgers lineup. I put in a small 100 to win 600 bet on LAD to win the World Series back on 10/2 on my Fan Dual app. Thank you NJ sports betting! - I will look for a good value spot on the Brewers when they travel to LA. 5* Best Bet LA DODGERS

Taking the RED SOX, again. So we opened with NY in Games 1+2 and had Boston in a huge win last night. Now, after getting smashed at home you would think it's a no-brainer to back the Yanks. I get that thinking. And I have said this before. I am a Yankees fan. But unlike some crazed fan bases, I can step back sometimes. This team for me, was still a year away. Yes they made some moves. But they were counting on, and received huge contributions from some guys. The starters were always a question mark to me. And still are. Maybe they make a move in the off-season for some front line help. But that is a November write up. This is about there very good season coming to a close. Red Sox just the better team. Normally we see some low scoring affairs, but I think this game will have runs like yesterday, just maybe not as 1 sided. Still will grab the small road dog to close things out. If you read my write up from yesterday, I said I have zero interest in backing Boone that he might do something wrong. - Well, we saw that happen. 4* Money Maker BOSTON RED SOX 

Taking the RED SOX. So we had NY the first 2. And look. I like the Yanks. I'm a Jersey guy. But I have no problems making money going opposite of my heart. The value here is on the Sox.  Eovaldi sports a 1.93 ERA in four starts against New York during the regular season.  He didn't allow an earned run in 3 starts (16 innings) vs Yankees after being traded to Boston. He pitched for NYY. He won't be intimidated of the Bronx. 108 wins for Boston. These guys split all year long. Huge number as a dog. I can't say no. And why should I? Let's look at Sevie lately. Maybe he's turned the corner the last few starts. But he had some rough ones over the summer. Severino made 5 starts against Boston this year going 2-2  3.56 ERA with 31Ks in 30.1 innings. Obviously an all hands on deck game and the pen edge lies with the home team. But I can see Boone making some knucklehead call tonight costing his team. 4* Money Maker BOSTON RED SOX 

Sorry for late add. Lost with LAD last night.  Back on them today. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking the INDIANS. So, we had both 2-0 teams yesterday in the Brewers and Dodgers. Buck that and go with the home team today. Astros look like they should win this series. But I just think that the Indians are too good to get swept out. Keuchel down the stretch nothing special. 4.62 ERA last 7 starts, a 1.62 WHIP. Also sporting a .273 BA against on the road. Clevinger on the other side of those numbers. His last 7 starts a nice .85 WHIP and a 2.13 ERA. Indians hold on for another day. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS 

UHHH... I can't believe I am laying this with the DODGERS. Newcomb has a 5+ home ERA. I think LA Closes things out obviously. But there is no value in the RL as you could be laying up to -120. Dodgers Sweep. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking the BREWERS. Up 2-0, we will be on them to end thing today. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking the YANKEES. Sorry for the late MLB adds. 

Taking the INDIANS. Rolling with these guys again. Sorry for late MLB adds. 

Taking the YANKEES. I know the Sox won a ton of games this year. But Sale hasn't had a quality start since July. Has he been saving himself for tonight? 0-2 8.38 ERA for the lefty in post season play last season. NY couldn't have asked for more from Happ down the stretch. 7-0 in 11 starts 2.69 ERA after the trade from the Blue Jays. A respectable 3.72 ERA in 10 playoff games (3 starts). This year 1-1 1.99 in 4 starts vs Boston. Last year, 2-0 1.90 vs the Sox. Maybe the number is high because Boston is just that much better. But I can't fade the Yanks at this price. 10-9 season series edge for Boston. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES 

Taking the INDIANS. Can't pass Kluber at this price. Won't be shocked at the Tribe getting to the World Series. Not saying the Astros as chopped liver. Verlander off a huge season. But he has been more dominate on the road (12-2) than at home. I know wins don't matter in today's day and age. But if your team is 8-11 at home, wins kinda come into play. Kluber again, not the strongest on the road compared to his home numbers. I just have to take this team at this price. He's given up more than 3 runs in a road game just 3 times in 16 starts. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Taking the BREWERS. Tough spot for the Rox. Had them Monday and Tuesday. In LA. Extra innings in Chicago. Now in Milwaukee. Pen the difference maker in my eyes. This is a good team that I still think people are underestimating. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking OAKLAND. Have to grab the dogs at this price. As a Yankees fan, gotta say, scratching my head with Sevie getting the start. A 6.58 ERA in July, 4.86 in August, 3.98 September. 2.2, 5.2,7,5 - those are Sevie's 4 September starts. His first postseason last year, 4 starts 16 innings 10 earned runs. Oakland isn't a push over. 3-3 vs NYY this season. A's a tough little bunch. Who had these guys winning 97 games this year? I did have their over win total. But I wasn't expecting this. House money for the visitors tonight. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the ROCKIES. Had these guys yesterday, and faded the Cubs in the same spot. So again will side with the dogs. Freeland and Lester both come in dealing. That being said. I have faded the Cubs in too many to count spots since winning the World Series. Even this year, it is as if they just go thru the motions most of the time. Shocks me how they have trouble scoring sometimes. Now, both bullpens aren't that good. It could get ugly. Even fading Chicago I give them the edge here simply because in a win or go home, we will see Cole Hamels before the regular pen guys. That being said. This time of year, both teams are hot. Both pitchers in top form. But after losing at home yesterday, the pressure is on Chicago. Rox in back to back wild-card games losing last year in Arizona. I think they get that W and move on to Milwaukee next. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the ROCKIES. Will also be on the Brewers when a line is posted.  No write ups today with day action. You know from the videos we've been in AC hitting all the sports books. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

Taking the BREWERS. 

Taking the TWINS. Probably should just grab the RUN LINE all weekend vs White Sox. Will be fading CWS both games of the double header. Chicago has all but packed it in. Home team will want to win for the fans who are showing up. Twins haven't quit as they are winners of 7 of their last 10. Sox 3-7, all but have checked out. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS

Taking the PIRATES. Another team that has not sent up the white flag. 7-3 their last 10. 5 straight losses for the Reds. And 5 runs in those games. A 3-7 run that include getting shut out 4 times and scoring 1 run twice. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking the TWINS. Probably should just grab the RUN LINE all weekend vs White Sox. Will be fading CWS both games of the double header. Chicago has all but packed it in. Home team will want to win for the fans who are showing up. Twins haven't quit as they are winners of 7 of their last 10. Sox 3-7, all but have checked out. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS

Taking the ROCKIES. So worried about starting my football for the weekend, totally missed out fading the Phillies for the rest of the season. Put a fork in these guys. We will lay the most I have laid all year with Colorado. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the MARINERS. Wish that the sites had a RL for Seattle at +170 like we are seeing for Oakland right now. Well, we cashed the A's last night and they wrapped up a Wild Card spot. I know that we can think, well, A's will want to maybe go for home field. Maybe. But these guys have been absolutely rolling for months. They celebrated, as they should after clinching a playoff spot. Leake and the Mariners have some pride and will want to get a win after watching Oakland dance on their field last night. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS 

Taking OAKLAND. Seattle playing out the string. Can't see them really playing with much fire. Paxton back after being out with pneumonia. Not sure how much he has in the tank. A's still fighting for that Wild Card home game facing the Yankees. I'll grab them as small dogs tonight. Mariners 1-5 last 6 at home. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the CUBS. Wanted to also sprinkle in some on the +145 RL. For me, D-Backs are done. Dropped 3 straight, 5 of 6 and 8 of 10. Think we can end talk of a Wild-Card berth. Cubs fighting the Brewers for the Central. A 2.5 game lead. They can't afford to lose. And I am not saying, well they have to win so they win. But I think that teams that are more focused are the clear play over a team that is deflated and playing out the string. Chicago has won 5 of 6 here in Arizona. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS

Taking the METS. These guys putting together some wins, while Philly has been in a slide. Wheeler has been very sharp the 2nd half.  8-1 with a 1.32 ERA, 69 strikeouts and 12 walks in 68 innings. I'll grab the small road dog throwing the pitcher with some solid road stats to help our cause. Mets 10-2 in Wheeler's last 12 starts and are 5-2 his last 7 starts vs Phillies. 4* Money Maker NY METS

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Taking the METS. Getting arguably the best pitcher in baseball or at least the NL this year. Possibly CY Young winner. As a huge dog. Sign me up. I know Sale is good. But are the Sox really letting this go 7-8-9 innings. They are setting up their playoff rotation. Time to rest guys. Sale has had some bad Septembers. Give me New York here. 4* Money Maker NY METS

4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's

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Astros off Sunday night win over Angels. Now playing a day game. - TWINS as an Opinion Play

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No way the A's win again right? Get out the brooms. Is it that crazy to think Oakland beats the Yanks in a 1 game playoff? 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

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Taking the MARINERS. Will grab Paxton at this price. Well his ERA is a higher than last year, but he did pass his strike-out total from 2017. Problem is that he has nearly doubled his HRs allowed. A's do bring some power. That being said, Paxton is 3-0 3.32 ERA in 7 games vs Oakland. He had a monster 16 strike-out game vs the A's back in May. I like Fiers. I have backed in over the years. He is a guy I like to look at in a nice dog role. He had a great 2.77 ERA in his home Detroit starts but on the road, that ballooned up (4.77). Both these teams right in the thick of the AL West and Wild-Card race. Should be a dog-fight, but I think we have the edge on the hill. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS 

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Taking the MARLINS. Straily with decent road splits sporting a 3.27 ERA in 8 starts and a respectable .213 BA against. Atlanta bringing up a Triple A youngster in Allard. Braves the better team. But whenever I see a call up, or spot start guy, guy off DL, I am going the other way. Pitch limits and unknowns. You can't think about laying a number like this on any fave in this spot. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the ROCKIES. Had Colorado last night and they blew a 4-0 lead. I still think they are the better team. Gray is better than his numbers. A lost year for the Cards. 4* Money Maker STL CARDS

Taking the METS. This is not a good team. But getting this price, I will jump in. Nats just dealt a gut-punch that Harper on the block. This team was suppose to be getting ready for a World Series run. Instead, they are talking about dealing their young OFer. This year a total disappointment for both teams. But Mets have already been miserable since May with their injuries. Nats are in a downward spiral in my eyes. Injuries. Twitter. Trade rumors. Poor on-field performances. I'm grabbing the ugly dog. 4* Money Maker NY METS

Taking the GIANTS. Rodriguez has been pretty solid in the starter role. Rookie having a nice run with just 1 bad outing all year. Obviously, if they deal in the next 4 hours this line will move. Speaking of deals - Padres already have dealt. Bullpen not as strong. Richard has been awful this month. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS 

Taking the ASTROS. I was looking to fade Paxton in his last start and he was pushed back. I will do it again tonight. Hasn't pitched since July 12. That was 17 pitches. Now off a small bull-pen session. Can't see a 120 pitch night. He will be limited. Not entirely sold on the Mariners bullpen. A nice surprise year no doubt. But this Houston team is pretty good. The fire one starter after another at you. Cole has 186 Ks (134.2 innings) on the year and is enjoying his time out of Pitt it seems. The splits are very close. 1.02 WHIP on the road (.93 home) .193 BA Against (.173 home) - 2.56 ERA to 2.52. If nothing, looks pretty consistent to me. Houston in off getting swept by the Rangers. Maybe they half-assed things. You enter a series 20 games ahead of a team, you might slack a bit. But sitting just 4 games ahead of Seattle, I expect a fired up team tonight to end this slide. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the ROCKIES. Will fade the Cards here off the series against the Cubs. Would have really loved the Rox if STL would have finished off the sweep. But that being said, you know those teams hate each other. A bit of a let down tonight. And let's not forget that C-Mart is not the same. Was great in April/ May. But of late, eh, 10 innings 8 earned. Colorado is hot, I will grab the dogs. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the PHILLIES. Nola with some great numbers on the year. Can't really nit-pick on his splits either. A  .99 WHIP on the year, 1.00 on the road. A .202 BA Against, .190 on the road. Kid is really coming into his own this season. As for David Price. Well you know how I love to end my write ups with the Price is NOT right. An ERA of near 7 this month. So he was 'sharp' vs Detroit for 6 innings zero runs. This Philly team is not the Tigers. And yes, the Sox are having an epic season on pace for what, like 111 wins or something like that. But Price has 6 of their 33 loses. There is enough value here especially with us sending Nola to the bump to back the road dogs. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

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4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking OAKLAND. How can you step in front of the A's? Erasing deficits like it's their job. Look Rangers are bad. Maybe not Orioles bad. But this team will have some missing faces soon. The bullpen is brutal. Even if we are down 4-1 in the first, how can you not feel confident in a come-back? After a great start, Colon is sporting a 6+ ERA his last 11 starts. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the MARLINS. Why so much love for the Nats? This team is falling apart. If Mad Max isn't on the hill, how can you trust them. Yeah, I had the Brewers yesterday and Roark pitched well. But I am not impressed. I can't see them 'flipping the switch' and somehow running off 20-3 run or something along those lines. Straily has pitched well lately. Only reason Milone is favored is because he wears a Washington Nationals cap. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the RAYS - Come on with the Orioles. 29 wins. These guys can very well be historically bad as this season ends. Rays play day in, day out. Prices like this, have to fade Baltimore every time. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the BREWERS. Just not a fan of the Nats right now. Won't be shocked to see Milwaukee make a move here before the break. Think these guys are the real deal. Roark with an ERA over 7 since June. Sign up on Peralta. The kid has been great in his 2 home starts. 2 starts 13 innings 16 Ks 4 walks 4 hits 1 run. A .100 BAA .62 WHIP .69 ERA - for the year, 7 starts 2.65 ERA .96 WHIP - 50Ks 18 hits in 37.1 innings. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking the GIANTS. Like this Suarez kid. He had just reeled off 6 starts allowing 2 or less runs before his last game before the All-Star break. I think he is really a different pitcher since his first 8 starts. A 2.28 ERA in his last 8 starts. Paxton, again, a guy who I like, is sporting a 5.70 ERA his last 6 starts. Can't think about laying 2-1 on his first start off DL. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS ..

liked SF as big dogs, will grab them as short dogs. 

Taking OAKLAND. Thought about taking the A's RL +135 here. This Texas team is bad. Who is getting dealt this week? A's playing well. Mike Minor hasn't been terrible at home. But again, Rangers are just suffering a bad year. Montas has shuttled back and forth from AAA. But 3-0 in his 4 road starts, 2.66 ERA in 23 innings. He just seems to get by throwing the ball. A 3.35 ERA in his 8 starts shows he's a decent pitcher. But the low strikeout number, 30 in 48 innings tells me he isn't an elite, sexy arm. Especially in this day and age of hitters not caring about Ks. We'll grab the A's, who sit just 2.5 games back in the Wild Card hunt. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the JAYS. Like what Borucki has done so far. In his 2 home starts, 14 innings, 1.93 ERA 13Ks and just 2 walks. 1.07 WHIP. Twins look to be sellers in coming days after a surprise run last year. Berrios better at home than on the road. 4* Money Maker TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

Taking the MARLINS. We did cash Atlanta last night, but are flipping that today. And this is really just on how Chen pitches at home. A 1.83 ERA in those 7 starts. 1.07 WHIP, .204 BA Against. And as I said yesterday, Miami is really a surprising team that has not quit.  Teheran has had an uneven year. I will grab the small home dogs. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the BRAVES. Will tell you, a bit weary with this short number. But the haves and have nots in MLB this year cannot be clearer. As we look at Miami, we have to think they are a have. Yes I said a HAVE. Who thought they would have 43 wins at this point. Now the Braves have really improved. This is a team that people knew had talent and was waiting for it to produce. And they have. 2 games out of first behind, the PHILLIES. Again. Where are the Nats? Enough of my rant. I like Newcomb. He hit a rough patch. His numbers this year vs Miami. 2 games, 2-0 12 innings - 5 hits -1 run allowed in back to back May starts. And he beat Urena in both of those starts. But in his 12 innings. 9 hits and 7 earned. At this price, have to side with the road team. Miami has dropped Urena's last 4 starts vs Atlanta. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES 

Taking the CARDINALS. I'll grab Poncedeleon here. The debut for the rook. Guy had a brain surgery!  How can we not cheer for him in this spot? That being said. What is up with this number? Most guys making their first MLB starts are dogs. But a near PK? I know the Reds are bad. But people love Castillo. His lines are always moving down. Not sure why with is 5+ ERA. STL has hit him, 0-3 5+ ERA in 4 starts. STL 11-1 last 12 in Cincy and 17-4 last 21 in the series. 4* Money Maker STL CARDS 

4* Money Maker NY METS

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4* Money Maker SF GIANTS

4* Money Maker NY METS

4* Money Maker STL CARDS

4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS

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4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES

4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS

4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

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4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES

4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS

4* Money Maker SF GIANTS

4* Money Maker  MIAMI MARLINS

Taking the PHILLIES. Mets are team I will be avoiding for a bit. They just have so much going on right now. Philly on the hand. A rising tide. Young and talented. Looking to make a big splash with a trade. At this price, we will take the low hanging fruit and hop on the road team. Eflin with a 1.91 ERA his last 6 starts just dealing right now. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

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4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES

4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's

4* Money Maker TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Taking SEATTLE here. Not liking what I have seen of Barria lately. Yeah. In 11 starts this year the 3.40 ERA looks pretty good for the rookie. But he is still only going 5 innings a game. This Seattle team is just winning games. A show of hands who had these guys in 2nd place in the West with the 4 best record in all of MLB? Mariners 6-2 in Gonzales' last 8 starts and on a 20-6 run at home. LAA 4-12 their last 16 on the road.  4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS 

Taking the TIGERS. Will grab the RL looking for the big return for a piece also. Boyd has solid numbers at home this season. A 2.61 ERA in 7 starts with a .99 WHIP and .184 BA Against. How many years has it been since Gallardo has been a reliable starting pitcher? Not that Tigers are a great team - Don't get giddy about them being in 2nd place in the Central. They 17.5 games back of the Indians at 38-50. Texas, at 38-49 are in last and 17 back of the Astros. At this price, we are playing the better pitcher and looking to score a little extra with the RL. 4* Money Maker DETROIT TIGERS 

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