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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
08-26-17	Toronto +10 v. Calgary	Top	7-23	Loss	-110	128 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos blew the doors off in a 38-6 win over Montreal last week. Ricky Ray threw for 377 yards and four TDs, completing over 80 percent of his passes. The Stampeders are also coming off a win last week, but their offense was far from impressive in a 21-17 win at BC. The Lions defense held Bo Levi-Mitchell to just 237 yards and an INT on 15-of-31 passing. Mitchell appeared to be bothered by a lingering shoulder injury, and star running back Jerome Messam left late in the game with an injury. The Stamps are asked to cover a double-digit spread here at home against the Argos, and I think that's going to be a tough task. This is also a revenge spot for Toronto, as the Stamps won in Toronto two weeks ago. Calgary knocked Ricky Ray out of that game, but he looks as good as ever heading into this rematch. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
08-26-17	Pirates v. Reds OVER 8.5	Top	1-0	Loss	-120	8 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on PIT@CIN to go OVER the total. The Reds beat the Pirates by a score of 9-5 in Cinci last night, and I expect another slugfest tonight. Gerrit Cole will toe the slab for the Bucs, but the Pirates ace has a history of struggling against the Reds. He's 0-6 with a 5.44 ERA in nine starts versus Cincinnati over the last three seasons. He's also coming off back to back losses, allowing nine runs on 13 hits over 12 1/3 innings in those games. The Reds hand the ball to Luis Castillo, who has yet to win a home start. The rookie is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA in five starts at Great American Ballpark. He allowed a pair of run on four hits, but only went four innings in an 8-1 loss to the Braves his last time out. Cincinnati has gone over in eight of it's last nine home games, while the Pirates have gone over in seven of their last 10 overall. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-24-17	Blue Jays v. Rays -149	Top	0-2	Win	100	1 h 18 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tampa Rays. The Rays host Toronto in a matinee in Tampa Thursday, and it would appear that a pitching mismatch favors the home team. Alex Cobb will toe the rubber for the Rays, and he's pitched well despite losing two of his last three home starts. He's 5-4 with a 249 ERA in 10 home starts this season, and he allowed just two runs on four hits over eight innings in his only previous start versus the Jays. Toronto will hand the ball to Tom Koehler, and the former Miami starter has just one win this season. Koehler (1-5, 7.92 ERA) allowed six runs on nine hits, surrendering three home runs in 5 2/3 innings in a loss at Cincinnati his last time out. He's 1-4 with a 7.52 ERA in seven starts on the road. Toronto's closer Roberto Osuna has blown four of his last 11 save opportunities. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
08-20-17	Saints v. Chargers -160	Top	13-7	Loss	-160	66 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LA Chargers. The Chargers were on the wrong side of the biggest blowout in Week 1, losing 48-17 to the Seattle Seahawks. I expect to see LA bounce back here with a win in their first game in front of a home crowd in a new city. It was the Chargers that opened the scoring last week, and Philip Rivers was surgical, throwing for 56 yards and a TD on 5-of-6 passing. Rivers and the first team offense should see more snaps here this week. The Saints have lost NINE STRAIGHT pre-season games, which says a lot about what coach Sean Payton thinks of the pre-season. Drew Brees didn't play last week, and he isn't likely going to see a lot of action this week. The majority of the snaps will go to the backups, who combined to throw for 238 yards on 25-of-36 passing in a loss to Cleveland. Take LA. GL, Jesse Schule
08-20-17	New England Revolution v. New York City FC -150	Top	1-2	Win	100	53 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NYFC. NYFC owns the second best record in the MLS behind Toronto, and they host the New England Revolution this Sunday. The Revolution have yet to win an away match, going 0-3-8 on the road this season. NYFC has scored a whopping 27 goals in 12 home matches, while the Revolution have found the net just nine time in 11 away games. David Villa has scored four goals in his last two matches, and his 23 goals total is just one fewer than MLS leader Bradley Wright-Phillips. The last time New England played an away match, they lost 4-1 at Chicago. We should expect a similar result here in New York City tonight. Take NYFC. GL, Jesse Schule
08-18-17	A's v. Astros -1.5	Top	1-3	Win	100	24 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros. Houston split a home and home series versus Arizona this week, but I like the Astros in Game 1 of a home series versus Oakland on Friday. Dallas Keuchel will toe the slab for Houston, and he's coming off another dominant performance. He allowed one run on six hits, striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings in a 2-1 win over Texas his last time out. He's 4-1 with a 1.59 ERA in six home starts this season, and 2-0 with a 1.23 ERA in two starts versus Oakland. The A's hand the ball to Sean Manaea, who has been torched for 18 runs on 21 hits over 6 2/3 innings in his last three appearances. He won at Minute Maid Park earlier this year, but was quite lucky that nine hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings resulted in just one run. The Astros have won seven of the last eight meetings between the two teams, and all seven of those wins came by at least two runs. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
08-17-17	Nationals v. Padres UNDER 8.5	Top	2-1	Win	100	25 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on WAS@SD to go UNDER the total. The Padres host the Nationals in Game 1 of a four game series Thursday night, and I expect this to be a pitcher's duel. Jhoulys Chacin will toe the slab for the Padres, and he's been light out at home. He's 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 12 starts at PETCO this season, and he's 3-1 with a 3.31 ERA in his last six starts overall. The Nationals hand the ball to Edwin Jackson, who is 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in five starts with the Nats this season. He allowed one run on five hits over six innings in a 3-1 home win over the Giants. The Nats have gone under in four of five games since the injury to Bryce Harper, and the one game that went over was decided by a grand slam home run in the 11th inning. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-17-17	Edmonton v. Winnipeg +1	Top	26-33	Win	100	55 h 3 m	Show
10*
08-14-17	Astros v. Diamondbacks -143	Top	0-2	Win	100	12 h 49 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Arizona D'Backs. The Astros are in the middle of a long road trip, and they've lost five of six games to Texas and Chicago. They play Game 1 of a new series in Arizona tonight, and this looks like a tough spot going up against the D'Backs ace. Zack Greinke will toe the slab for Arizona, and he's been dominant all year long. He's 10-1 with a 2.52 ERA in 13 starts at home this season. Greinke has faced the Astros twice over the last three seasons, going 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in those games. Houston will hand the ball to Colin McHugh, who hasn't missed many bats lately. He's 0-1 with a 5.32 ERA in four starts this year, and he's struggled with his command. McHugh has walked eight batters over just 22 innings in four appearances. He's also surrendered four home runs in those games. The D'Backs have won six straight in Interleague play. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
08-13-17	Seahawks +2.5 v. Chargers	Top	48-17	Win	100	9 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Seahawks. The Chargers have spent the last several seasons struggling through an unusual amount of injuries. I don't expect coach Mike McCoy to take any risks with his starters here in the first week of pre-season. Expect the first unit to appear briefly, if at all. Pete Carroll has a different approach than most when it comes to the pre-season, and he's always been known to play his starters a little longer, going for the win. Trevone Boykin should get the bulk of the snaps at quarterback for Seattle, but he proved he was capable in last year's pre-season, when Seattle won three of four games. The Seahawks have a healthy competition at running back, with Eddie Lacy, CJ Prosise, Thomas Rawls and Alex Collins all fighting for starting jobs. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
08-13-17	Cubs v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9	Top	7-2	Push	0	19 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CHC@ARI to go Under the total. We might see a pitcher's duel at Chase Field today, and the total looks a bit too high. Jake Arrieta will toe the slab for the Cubs, and he's really been on a roll lately. Arrieta (11-8, 3.83 ERA) allowed three runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings in a 5-3 win at San Francisco his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 2.20 ERA in five starts since the All Star break. His only start against Arizona this season was a good one, allowing just one earned run on three hits, striking out eight in seven innings. The D'Backs hand the ball to Zack Godley, who has been having a career year. The right-hander allowed three runs on eight hits, striking out five in 6 2/3 innings in a home win over the Dodgers his last time out. He's 2-1 with a 3.73 ERA in five starts since the All Star break, and he blanked the Cubs through six innings the only time he faced them this season. Arizona has failed to reach the total in six of Godley's last seven starts. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-10-17	Edmonton v. Ottawa -145	Top	27-20	Loss	-145	18 h 10 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Ottawa Redblacks. The Eskimos come into Week 8 with a perfect 6-0 record, but they've lost a ton of starters due to injury during that run. They have also been getting a bit lucky in close games, with five of their six wins coming by less than a touchdown. The Redblacks on the other hand have not been very fortunate, they have five losses by four points or less. They opened the season with a 31-31 home draw versus the Calgary Stampeders, and then lost a 43-39 thriller at Calgary in Week 2. This team is better than it's 1-5 record would indicate, and they have won three of their last four versus Edmonton. The Eskimos have only covered in one of the last five meetings between the two teams. This just looks like a terrible spot for a banged up Eskies team, facing a hungry Ottawa team desperate to get back on track. Take OTT. GL, Jesse Schule
08-07-17	Marlins v. Nationals OVER 8	Top	2-3	Loss	-115	5 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIA@WAS to go over the total. The Nats lost two of three in a series at Miami last week, and they will be a big favorite with Max Scherzer on the mound in Game 1 of this home series versus the Fish tonight. Scherzer (12-5, 2.21 ERA) only threw 10 pitches in one inning in a 7-6 loss at Miami his last time out. He left with neck pain, something that has been bothering him for a while. Given their comfortable spot in the standings, expect the Nats to be very careful with their ace here in this game. That could result in more innings for Washington's shaky bullpen. The Marlins hand the ball to Chris O'Grady, who was torched for six runs on seven hits in just three innings in last week's win over the Nats. He walked a pair, gave up a couple home runs in that game. He's really struggled with his command, walking a whopping 14 batters in 25 innings of work this season. The Marlins have had more success against Scherzer than most teams, batting a combined .267 with a dozen home runs over 270 at bats. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-05-17	Saskatchewan v. BC OVER 56	Top	15-30	Loss	-110	96 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on SASK@BC to go OVER the total. The Lions ranked first in the CFL in several defensive categories earlier this season, but a handful of injuries to key starters have really taken a toll on BC's secondary. They were lit up for 412 yards and two TDs by Mike Reilly in a 37-26 loss at Edmonton last week, and they gave up 42 points in a home win over Winnipeg the previous week. The good news for B.C. is that Travis Lulay is getting it done at quarterback. The veteran (and former league MVP) has thrown for over 1000 yards and seven TDs while starting three games. The Riders are coming off a 28-27 win over the Argos, and it was the third time in five games this season that they scored 30+ points. We should see another barn burner in Vancouver Saturday. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-05-17	Bayern Munich v. Borussia Dortmund +190	Top	2-2	Loss	-100	23 h 38 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich will play Borrussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park in the German Cup Saturday. Dortmund finished third in the Bundesliga last season, but they were undefeated at home, boasting a record of 13-0-4 in 17 matches. Dortmund beat Bayern by a score of 3-2 in last year's German Cup, the last meeting between the two teams. These teams have been evenly matched over the last five meetings, going 2-2-1 during that span. Bayern comes into this match with a decimated squad, as starting keeper Manuel Neuer and six other starters are sidelined by injury. James Rodriguez is perhaps the biggest name among the injured, but Arjen Robben and Jerome Boataeng are also key players that will be missed. Bayern is coming into this match in terrible form, coming off a pair of ugly losses by a combined score of 5-0 (versus Liverpool and Napoli). Take Dortmund. GL, Jesse Schule
08-02-17	Twins v. Padres UNDER 8.5	Top	5-2	Win	100	14 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@SD to go UNDER the total. The Padres won Game 1 of this series versus Minnesota by a score of 3-0, and I expect another pitcher's duel at PETCO this afternoon. Luis Perdomo will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's got good numbers at home. The 24 year old is 4-1 with a 4.89 ERA in 10 home starts, and the Padres have won his last five starts at PETCO. The Twins hand the ball to Ervin Santana, who is having a career year. He's 7-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 10 starts on the road this season, and 4-2 with a 2.33 ERA in eight starts in day games. Pitching on the road in the afternoon against the lowest scoring team in the major leagues in a pitcher's park figures to be a good spot for Santana. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-31-17	Mariners v. Rangers -127	Top	6-4	Loss	-127	27 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers. The Mariners will play Game 1 of a three game series at Texas on Monday, and they'll send ace FELIX HERNANDEZ to the mound in the series opener. The Rangers counter with left-hander COLE HAMELS, who is 5-1 with a 3.97 ERA in 11 starts this season. We should see a pitcher's duel here between two AL West teams that are a game apart in the standings. Hernandez (5-4, 4.08 ERA) has struggled with his command since returning from injury. He's walked 11 batters in five starts in July, and he's only gone past the 6th inning in one of those games. He's also been hurt by the long ball, surrendering 14 home runs in 12 starts this season. Hamels has had success against the Mariners in the past (holding Seattle to a .238 batting average over 172 at bats), and he's 4-0 with a 2.88 ERA in five home starts this season. Texas is 8-1 in it's last nine home meetings versus the Mariners. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule.
07-31-17	Royals -129 v. Orioles	Top	1-2	Loss	-129	25 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Kansas City Royals. The Royals come into Game 1 of this series in Baltimore as winners of nine of their last 10. This win streak has helped them decide to become buyers rather than sellers at the trade deadline. No such luck for the Orioles, who have won five of their last 10, and sit 6.5 games back of the first place Yankees in the AL East. Ubaldo Jimenez will toe the slab for Baltimore in Game 1, and he's been perhaps the worst pitcher in the major leagues this year. He's allowed 14 runs on 24 hits over 15 innings in three straight losses. He's 1-2 with an 8.42 ERA in eight appearances at home this season. Making matters worse, the Royals have really hit him hard, batting .273 with six home runs and 30 RBIs over a combined 231 at bats. The Royals hand the ball to Danny Duffy, who is having another solid season. Duffy allowed just two runs on eight hits, striking out six in seven innings in a win over Baltimore earlier this season. He's a solid 4-3 with a 4.09 ERA in 10 starts on the road this season. The Royals have dominated this series, winning 15 of their last 22 versus the Orioles. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
07-30-17	Giants +1.5 v. Dodgers	Top	2-3	Win	100	7 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Francisco Giants +1.5. As bad as the Giants have been this season, they have played the Dodgers pretty tough in the season series. They are a huge underdog here in Game 3 in LA on Sunday, and I like their chances with Madison Bumgarner on the mound. The Giants ace is coming off his best start of the season, allowing one run on six hits over five innings in a win over the Pirates. He's pitched well against LA, with a record of 6-6 and a 2.79 ERA in his last 15 starts against the Dodgers. LA will hand the ball to Hyun-Jin Ryu, who has not pitched well in past meetings with the Giants. He lost his only start against San Francisco this season, and he was 2-2 with a 7.31 ERA in his previous four starts against the Giants. Hunter Pence hit a home run in a losing effort yesterday, and he's owned Ryu. Pence is 11-for-25 with seven RBIs lifetime versus the southpaw. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule
07-30-17	Daniel Cormier v. Jon Jones -264	Top	0-3	Win	100	14 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Jon Jones. The last time these two fighters met (UFC 182) Jones was able to beat Cormier at his own game. The experts agree that Jones is the better fighter, the better athlete. He has a big reach advantage, and should be able to exploit that. The real question is: "just how serious is Jones about this fight". All indications are that he's been training as hard as ever, and he really should feel as though he can not afford to take this fight lightly. Cormier failed to take down Jones in the last fight, and I expect more of the same here in the rematch. Take Jones. GL, Jesse Schule
07-29-17	Diamondbacks -112 v. Cardinals	Top	7-1	Win	100	10 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona D'Backs. The Cardinals are below .500 so far this season, and they lost Game 1 at home versus Arizona by a score of 4-0. With a superior pitcher on the mound against a mediocre Cardinals lineup, I'll take the visitors as a small favorite on Saturday. Zack Greinke will toe the slab for Arizona, and he's having a phenomenal second season with the club. He's 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts in July, and he's 3-1 with a 3.71 ERA in his last five starts versus St. Louis. The Cardinals hand the ball to Mike Leake, who tossed a gem in a win over Colorado his last time out, but he had been rocked for 17 runs on 27 hits in three straight losses prior to that. The D'Backs have hit him pretty hard, batting a combined .337 over a total of 101 at bats in previous meetings. Arizona ranks 6th in the major leagues in runs scored. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
07-28-17	Mets v. Mariners -142	Top	7-5	Loss	-142	30 h 18 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Mariners. After taking two of three in a home series versus the Red Sox, the Mariners host the Mets in a three game set at Safeco. A pitching mismatch in Game 1 favors the home team, and the price is right to back the M's. Ariel Miranda will toe the slab for Seattle in Game 1, and he's been solid at home in 2017. Miranda (7-4, 4.30 ERA) allowed two runs on five hits, striking out four in 5 2/3 innings in a home win over the Yankees his last time out. He's 3-2 with a 3.24 ERA in 10 home starts, and 5-1 with a 4.08 ERA in 14 starts under the lights. The Mets hand the ball to Rafael Montero, who has struggled on the road. The Mets are 1-9 in his last 10 appearances, and he's 0-4 with a 6.11 ERA in 13 appearances under the lights. The right-hander doesn't often go deep into games, and that could allow the Mariners to get a crack at New York's struggling bullpen. Only the Nationals rank worse than the Mets in ERA by relief pitcher (among National League teams). Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
07-28-17	BC v. Edmonton OVER 54.5	Top	26-37	Win	100	58 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BC@EDM to go OVER the total. Injuries have taken their toll on the B.C. Lions, and they come into this Friday's game in Edmonton with backup quarterback Travis Lulay expected to start in place of the injured Jonathon Jennings. The offense hasn't missed a beat under Lulay the last two weeks, scoring a total of 86 points in wins over Hamilton and Winnipeg. Prior to the game at Hamilton, the Lions owned the top rated defense in the CFL. They are thin in the secondary after several key injuries, and they've been lit up for 68 points in their last two games. Mike Reilly threw for 315 yards and two TDs in a 30-27 win at B.C. in Week 1. The Eskimos are coming off a high scoring, come from behind win at Hamilton by a score of 31-28. I am expecting a real barn burner here between the top two teams in the league. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-25-17	Astros v. Phillies OVER 9	Top	5-0	Loss	-100	17 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on HOU@PHI to go OVER the total. The Phillies lost Game 1 of this home series versus Houston by a score of 13-4, and another slugfest is likely here in Game 2. Philly had won five of seven prior to Monday's loss, and during that span the bats have been hot. Nick Pivetta will toe the slab for the Phillies, and he's had a tough rookie season. Pivetta (3-5, 5.58 ERA) has allowed seven home runs in his last three starts. He's 1-1 with a 10.45 ERA in two starts since the All Star break. The Astros hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who has been fortunate to have won as many games as he has. He's walked a whopping 24 batters in his last 10 starts, and he's 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA in four road starts. The over is 15-5-1 in Houston's last 21 overall. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-23-17	Padres v. Giants -121	Top	5-2	Loss	-121	5 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Francisco Giants. The Giants can salvage a split with a win over the Padres in the series finale at AT&T Park on Sunday. Ty Blach will toe the slab for the Giants, and he's been sharp in recent outings. Blach (6-5, 4.36 ERA) allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings in a 2-1 home win over Cleveland his last time out. He's 3-3 with a 3.57 ERA in nine home starts, and 1-0 with a 1.66 ERA in three starts in day games. The Padres hand the ball to Dinelson Lamet, who has been roughed up badly in his last two starts. The rookie has surrendered a dozen runs on 10 hits and eight walks over just eight innings in back to back losses. He's 1-3 with an 8.59 ERA in five starts on the road. The Padres have lost seven of their last eight road games versus a left-handed starter. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule
07-23-17	Rangers v. Rays -122	Top	6-5	Loss	-122	2 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tampa Rays. The Rays will look to avoid a sweep with a win here in the final game of this home series versus Texas. Jake Odorizzi will toe the rubber for the Rays, and he's owned Texas in the past. The right-hander allowed a single run on a single hit in seven innings in a 3-2 win over Oakland his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 3.25 ERA in seven starts in day games this season, and 4-0 with a 1.42 ERA in his last five starts against the Rangers. Texas will hand the ball to Tyson Ross, who was really hammered in a loss at Baltimore his last time out. He gave up nine runs on seven hits and three walks in just 3 1/3 innings, and the Rangers lost 12-1. He owns an 8.16 ERA in three road starts this season. The Rangers have lost five of their last seven road games, and seven of their last 10 road games versus a right-handed starter. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
07-22-17	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Indians	Top	1-2	Win	100	27 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Blue Jays +1.5. The Jays have had a disappointing season, but they come into Cleveland after splitting a four game series at division leading Boston. One of the lone bright spots for Toronto has been Marcus Stroman, who has been having a fantastic season. Stroman (9-5, 3.10 ERA) allowed three runs (all unearned) on five hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 4-3 win at Boston his last time out. He's 5-2 with a 3.61 ERA in nine starts on the road, and he tossed six scoreless innings in his only start against the Indians this season. The Tribe will hand the ball to Danny Salazar, who is making his first start since the beginning of June. He hasn't looked good at all this season, and he was really roughed up in his only start against Toronto. Coming off a shoulder injury, we could see Salazar get the hook early if his pitch count is high. Toronto is 10-3 in Stroman's last 13 starts, while Cleveland has lost four of five when Salazar starts. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
07-21-17	Cardinals v. Cubs -137	Top	11-4	Loss	-137	1 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have won six straight since the All Star break, and they now trail Milwaukee by just 1 game in the NL Central. I like Chicago with Jake Arrieta on the mound in a matinee at Wrigley today. Carlos Martinez will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's struggled of late. He's winless in his last five starts, and during that span he's walked 11 and surrendered five home runs. This will be his first start at Wrigley this season, and last year he was 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts in Chicago. Arrieta (9-7, 4.17 ERA) allowed two runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 10-3 win at Baltimore his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 4.01 ERA in six home starts this season, and he's 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts against St. Louis. The Cubs have won six of their last eight versus St. Louis, and they are 6-2 in Arrieta's last eight starts against the Cardinals. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
07-20-17	Edmonton -150 v. Hamilton	Top	31-28	Win	100	43 h 50 m	Show
10*
07-19-17	Philadelphia Union +0.5 v. Montreal Impact	Top	1-2	Loss	-100	65 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on PHI@MTL to Draw. The Philadelphia Union will play at Montreal on Wednesday, and these two teams appear to be evenly matched. They sit 8th and 9th in the Eastern Conference, with only two points separating the two clubs. They have played three draws in the last four head to head meetings. The Union have earned points in four straight matches, and two of their last three matches have been level after 90 minutes. I think the visitors will be content to play for a draw here, and they have been solid enough defensively to do just that. Take DRAW. GL, Jesse Schule
07-19-17	Rays v. A's UNDER 8.5	Top	2-7	Loss	-130	21 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TB@OAK to go UNDER the total. The A's have won four of five on their current home stand, and only one of those games saw more than eight runs combined. I expect another pitcher's duel here in a matinee in Oakland Wednesday. Sonny Gray will toe the slab for the A's, and he tossed six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out five in a win over Cleveland his last time out. He's 4-2 with a 3.11 ERA in nine starts in Oakland this season, and 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA in six starts in the afternoon. The Rays hand the ball to rookie Jacob Faria, who comes in with a perfect 4-0 record and a sparkling 2.00 ERA in seven starts. He's held the opposition to one run in five of seven starts, and has allowed more than two runs only once. Tampa has failed to reach the total in five straight versus right-handed starters, and the under is 5-0 in their last five visits to Oakland. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-16-17	New York Yankees - Game #2 v. Boston Red Sox - Game #2 OVER 8.5	Top	0-3	Loss	-100	29 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NYY@BOS to go OVER the total. The Yankees and the Red Sox have split the first two games of this series at Fenway, and both games went under the total. I think we could see plenty of scoring on Sunday though, coming off a 16 inning marathon where both combined used 15 different pitchers. Playing a double header, the managers may have no choice but to stretch out their starters, regardless of how they perform. David Price will toe the slab for the Sox in Game 2, and the Yankees have really had his number. Price allowed six runs on eight hits and four walks over five innings in a loss at New York earlier this season. He's 5-6 with a 5.93 ERA in 15 starts against the Yankees since 2014. Gary Sanchez is 4-for-7 lifetime versus Price, and all four of those hits left the ballpark. The Yankees hand the ball to Masahiro Tanaka, who was rocked for five runs on six hits over just 4 1/3 innings in a loss to Milwaukee his last time out. He's 3-4 with a 6.24 ERA in nine starts away from New York in 2017. Last season The over is 7-3 in Tanaka's last 10 starts versus Boston. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-15-17	Giants v. Padres +1.5	Top	3-5	Win	100	29 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Diego Padres +1.5. The Padres are brutal, but maybe not quite as bad as San Francisco. The Giants are dead last in the NL West, five games behind San Diego. The Padres are a .500 team at home (22-22), while the Giants are a woeful 17-32 on the road. Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for San Francisco in Game 2 of this series at PETCO Saturday, and that means the Giants will be a heavy favorite. Mad Bum has't pitched in the majors in almost three months, and as good as he is, he's never been great against the Padres. That's especially true at PETCO, with a record of 1-2 with a 5.23 ERA in five starts since 2014. The Padres hand the ball to Jhoulys Chacin, who has been nothing short of dominant at home. He's 5-2 with a 1.68 ERA in nine home starts this season, and he's 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in two starts against the Giants. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Bumgarner come out early, as he could be on a pitch count in his first game back. The Giants below average bullpen could prove to be the difference if this turns into a pitcher's duel. Take SD (Runline). GL, Jesse Schule
07-15-17	BC -155 v. Hamilton	Top	41-26	Win	100	26 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the B.C. Lions. The Lions are coming off back to back road wins at Toronto and Montreal. They will be on the road again Friday, playing the Ticats in Hamilton. The winless Ticats have lost three straight against the Lions, and that includes a 28-3 home loss last season. After last week's loss to Saskatchewan, this Hamilton team appears to be the bottom feeder of the CFL. The secondary has been lit up, surrendering almost 900 passing yards in two games. Zach Collaros hasn't been sharp at quarterback for Hamilton, he has the worst passer rating of any starting QB in the league. B.C. is solid on both sides of the ball, and it's going to be tough for the Ticats to get anything going against one of the league's top defenses. B.C. has allowed under 21 points per game this season, ranking first in the CFL in that department. Take B.C. GL, Jesse Schule
07-11-17	Canada +1 v. Costa Rica	Top	1-1	Win	100	6 h 51 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Canada vs Costa Rica to draw. Costa Rica will be a big favorite in their Gold Cup match versus Canada, despite looking rather disappointing in a 1-0 win versus Honduras. Canada opened up a 3-0 lead in it's last match versus French Guiana, but they allowed a pair of late goals, and held on to win by a score of 4-2. These teams have played seven times over the last 10 years, and four of those matches finished in a draw. Canada won twice while Costa Rica only managed one win in those seven matches. With both teams coming off a win, playing for a draw wouldn't be a terrible result for either side. GL, Jesse Schule
07-09-17	Tigers v. Indians OVER 8	Top	5-3	Push	0	4 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on DET@CLE to go OVER the total. The Indians host the Tigers on Sunday Night Baseball, and Cleveland will be a huge favorite with the red hot Corey Kluber on the mound. Kluber is the hottest pitcher in the major leagues, coming off five consecutive starts with 10 or more strikeouts. It might sound like a "Bold Prediction" to suggest that the Tigers can get to Kulber here today, but he has a history of struggling against Detroit. He was torched for 11 runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 innings in two starts against the Tigers this season. Detroit's lineup is hitting a combined .289 with a whopping 14 home runs over 266 at bats versus Kluber. Miguel Cabrera has owned him, batting .423 with six home runs and a dozen RBIs in 52 at bats. The Tigers hand the ball to Michael Fulmer, who also comes into this game on top form. Like Kluber, he's struggled in previous starts versus Cleveland. Edwin Encarnacion is 0-for-3 lifetime versus Fulmer, and he's been held without a hit in four of his last five games. The over is 7-2 in Kluber's last nine starts against the Tigers. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-08-17	White Sox v. Rockies -135	Top	5-4	Loss	-135	19 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies won Game 1 of this home series versus the White Sox by a score of 12-4, and we get a great price to back the home team again in Game 2. Jeff Hoffman will toe the rubber for the Rockies in Game 2, and he's having a fine season as a rookie. Hoffman (5-1, 4.01 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits over seven innings in a home win over Cincinnati his last time out. He's allowed more than three runs just once in nine appearances. The White Sox hand the ball to Jose Quintana, who isn't having a great year. The Chicago ace allowed five runs on six hits in just 4 1/3 innings in a no decision versus Texas his last time out. He comes into a tough spot here, struggling with his command after walking six batters over 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts. The White Sox are just 9-23 in their last 32 road games, and they've lost seven straight road games against National League teams. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-07-17	Astros v. Blue Jays -109	Top	12-2	Loss	-109	28 h 15 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays have shown signs of life, taking two of three in New York. They are back home Friday, hosting the red hot Houston Astros. Aaron Sanchez will come off the DL to make his first start in over a month. He's been banged up this year, but he was 6-1 with a 3.74 ERA in 13 home starts last season. The Astros hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who is also coming back from an injury. He only has three road starts under his belt this season, and the numbers aren't pretty. He's 1-2 with a 6.89 ERA in those games. The Jays have won five of their last six home games versus Houston. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
07-06-17	Philadelphia Union v. Sporting Kansas City UNDER 2.5	Top	1-1	Win	100	34 h 27 m	Show
This is a 10* play on UNDER (PHI@KC) Kansas City is by far the top defensive team in MLS, only conceding 13 goals this season in 19 matches. They boast an undefeated (6-0-3) home record, and have only conceded four goals in those nine matches. Philadelphia has just one victory in seven matches on the road, and the Union rank 14th in MLS in scoring. This looks like a tough matchup for a Philly team that has had some recent success against lesser opponents. Kansas City had to settle for a draw in their last home match versus Portland, but with several key players away from the team due to international duties, it should be considered a positive result. Their top three American players will miss this game as well, as the USMNT is playing Mexico in the Gold Cup. Both teams could be content to play for a draw here, and goals may be hard to come by. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-05-17	White Sox v. A's UNDER 9	Top	4-7	Loss	-110	15 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CWS@OAK to go UNDER the total. Oakland has split the first two games of this home series versus Chicago, but I like the A's in the rubber match with their ace on the mound Wednesday. Sonny Gray will toe the slab for the A's, and he's coming off a solid outing. Gray (3-4, 4.09 ERA) allowed one run on two hits over eight innings in a 3-1 home loss to Atlanta his last time out. His previous start was a win at Chicago, allowing a pair of runs on four hits, striking out seven in seven innings. He's 2-0 with a 2.27 ERA in five starts in day games in 2017. The White Sox hand the ball to Mike Pelfrey, who allowed three runs on four hits over 4 2/3 innings in a 3-0 home loss to Oakland earlier this season. Pelfrey was 0-2 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts against the Athletics last season. Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league, batting just .249 versus right-handed pitching. These two teams had gone under in seven of eight meetings prior to the start of this series. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-05-17	Blue Jays v. Yankees -151	Top	7-6	Loss	-151	13 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NYY. The Yankees have split the first two games of this home series versus the Jays, but I'll take the Bronx Bombers in the rubber match. Marco Estrada will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's been brutal in recent starts. Estrada (4-6, 4.86 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on two hits and a whopping seven walks over 4 1/3 innings in a 7-4 home loss to Boston his last time out. He was torched for seven runs on nine hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings in a home loss to the Yankees earlier this season. The Yankees hand the ball to Michael Pineda, who is 6-2 with a 2.91 ERA in nine starts in the Bronx. The Yankees are 6-1 in Pineda's last seven home starts versus teams with a sub .500 record. Gary Sanchez is 4-for-8 with four home runs lifetime versus Estrada. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
07-04-17	Reds v. Rockies -150	Top	8-1	Loss	-150	18 h 19 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies lost eight of nine on the road before winning the series opener at home versus Cincinnati last night. I like Colorado in Game 2 against a struggling Cincinnati pitcher. Homer Bailey will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been torched for 14 runs on 12 hits and five walks over 4 2/3 innings in two appearances this season. He always struggled at Great American ballpark when he pitched for the Reds, and Colorado's Coors Field isn't an ideal spot for Bailey to try to break out of a funk. The Rockies hand the ball to Kyle Freeland, who hasn't had much trouble at home this season. He's 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in seven starts in Colorado. Freeland allowed four runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings in a win at Cincinnati earlier this season. Cinci has lost 22 of it's last 27 road games. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-04-17	San Jose Earthquakes v. Atlanta United -175	Top	2-4	Win	100	17 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Atlanta FC. Atlanta is the highest scoring team in the MLS with 35 goals in 18 games. They are coming off a 2-0 road win at Columbus Saturday, and they host the San Jose Earthquakes on July 4th. San Jose is undefeated in it's last five matches, but all of those were home games against lesser teams. Taking on an offensive powerhouse on the road at Bobby Dodd Stadium could prove to be too much to handle for the visitors. Atlanta has won five of seven home matches, while the Earthquakes have lost five of seven away matches. Atlanta has out-scored the opposition 11-3 winning four straight home matches. This could indeed be a blowout. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-04-17	Rays v. Cubs -136	Top	6-5	Loss	-136	20 h 33 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have had a disappointing first half, but they are just 2.5 games out of first place in the NL Central. Coming off an off day might help as they host the Rays at Wrigley on Independence Day. Jon Lester will toe the slab for the Cubbies, coming off a dominant performance in his last start. Lester (5-4, 3.69 ERA) allowed one run on three hits, striking out seven in six innings in a win at Washington. The Cubs are 4-0 in his last four starts, and he's 3-1 with a 2.68 ERA in nine starts at Wrigley. The Rays hand the ball to Chris Archer, who hasn't missed many bats this season. Archer (6-5, 3.92 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-0 loss at Pittsburgh his last time out. He's given up at least seven hits in four of his last six outings, and he's allowed three home runs in his last three starts. The Cubs are 22-5 in Lester's last 27 home starts. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
07-04-17	Marlins v. Cardinals -125	Top	5-2	Loss	-125	4 h 5 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals bats exploded in a Game 1 win over Miami, scoring a whopping 14 runs. I like St. Louis to keep on rolling at home in Game 2. Lance Lynn will toe the slab for the Cardinals, and he's been solid at home. Lynn (6-5, 3.90 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits, striking out seven in six innings in a win at Arizona his last time out. He's 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA in six home starts in 2017. The Fish hand the ball to Jose Urena, who was roughed up in his last start. The rookie gave up five runs on six hits in six innings in a 6-3 home loss. He was torched for eight runs on eight hits and four walks in just 4 1/3 innings in a home loss to St. Louis the last time he faced them (last season). The Marlins haven't had a lot of success against Lynn, batting .205 with 25 strikeouts in a combined 88 at bats in previous meetings. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-04-17	Blue Jays v. Yankees -110	Top	4-1	Loss	-110	18 h 19 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the NYY. The Jays lost Game 1 in New York by a score of 6-3, and they've now lost nine of their last 11. I don't expect things to get any easier with a pair of southpaws facing off in Game 2. C.C. Sabathia will toe the slab for the Yankeers, and he's had plenty of success against Toronto. The veteran is 3-0 with a 4.60 ERA in five home starts, and he's faced the Jays twice already in a pair of wins. He allowed one run on five hits, striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings in a 12-2 win at Toronto on June 1. The Jays hand the ball to J.A. Happ, who has had a tough start to the season. Happ (2-5, 3.71 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on eight hits and two walks over 6 1/3 innings in a home loss to Baltimore his last time out. The Yankees are very familiar with the southpaw, batting .293 with 10 home runs over a combined 180 at bats. The Yankees are 8-0 in Sabathia's last eight home starts. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
07-03-17	White Sox v. A's OVER 8.5	Top	7-2	Win	100	7 h 52 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CWS@OAK to go OVER the total. The White Sox have won three of four, and they've scored a whopping 18 runs in those wins. They are in Oakland this week, and I expect to see a slugfest in Game 1. Carlos Rodon will toe the slab for the Sox, making just his second start of the season. His season debut was a disaster, as he was unable to throw strikes. He walked six batters, giving up three runs in just five innings. The A's haven't been fooled by the southpaw, batting a combined .293 over 41 at bats against Rodon. Oakland will hand the ball to Jharel Cotton, who shutout the Sox for five innings in a 3-0 win at Chicago his last time out. He hasn't pitched well at home in Oakland, going 2-3 with a 7.09 ERA in six starts. The over is 7-3-1 in the White Sox last 11 when Rodon starts on the road. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-03-17	Blue Jays v. Yankees -120	Top	3-6	Win	100	20 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays come into New York as losers of eight of their last 10, and I don't like their chances in Game 1 against the Yankees ace. Masahiro Tanaka will toe the slab for the Bronx Bombers, and he's been solid in recent outings. Tanaka (6-7, 5.56 ERA) tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight in a win over Texas in his last home start. He's absolutely owned the Jays, going 7-3 with a 2.34 ERA against Toronto in 11 starts. The Jays will hand the ball to Marcus Stroman, who has been hit hard in the Bronx. Stroman (8-4, 3.41 ERA) was torched for five runs on six hits and three walks in just three innings in a loss at New York earlier this season. He also lost his only start in the Bronx last season. He's been really hurt by the long ball, giving up six home runs in his last three starts. The Yankees are 20-8 in their last 28 home games versus a right-handed starter. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
07-02-17	Dodgers v. Padres UNDER 8	Top	3-5	Push	0	5 h 53 m	Show
This is a 10* play on LAD@SD to go UNDER the total. The Dodgers have scored 18 runs while blowing out the Padres in back to back wins at PETCO, but I expect to see a pitcher's duel in the series final on Sunday. Jhoulys Chacin will toe the slab for San Diego, and at first glance his record of 6-7 with a 4.76 ERA doesn't look that impressive. He's a different pitcher at home though, going 4-2 with a 1.83 ERA in eight starts so far this season. The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda, who has only surrendered a pair of runs his last four appearances. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out eight in five innings in a win at PETCO earlier this season. The Padres were shutout at home last night, and San Diego ranks dead last in the major in run scored, with an MLB worst .228 team batting average. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
07-01-17	Rockies v. Diamondbacks -158	Top	2-6	Win	100	32 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies came into Arizona as losers of eight straight, but they won Game 1 by a score of 6-3. The D'Backs look good to avenge that loss with their ace on the mound in Game 2 tonight. Zack Greinke will toe the slab for the home team, and he's undefeated in Arizona so far. The veteran boasts a 7-0 record with a 2.98 ERA in nine starts at Chase Field, and he's 4-2 with a 3.96 ERA in his last 10 starts against the Rockies. Colorado will hand the ball to Tyler Chatwood, who is coming off his worst start of the season. The right-hander just couldn't throw strikes, going 3 1/3 innings and allowing four runs on three hits and eight (that's right EIGHT) walks in a loss to the Dodgers. He struggles under the lights, and he's 3-7 with a 5.31 ERA in 11 starts at night this season. Arizona has won five straight when Greinke starts at home, and they are 38-15 in their last 53 home games. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
07-01-17	Atlanta United v. Columbus Crew OVER 3	Top	2-0	Loss	-130	83 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ATL@CBJ to go OVER the total. Atlanta is the highest scoring team in the MLS with 33 goals in 17 games. They will play at Columbus on Saturday, and the Crew will look to avenge a 3-1 defeat suffered at Bobby Dodd Stadium two weeks ago. Columbus has conceded an Eastern Conference worst 30 goals, and we should expect a high scoring game here in the rematch. The over is 6-3-1 in Columbus' last 10 overall. The Crew have scored a whopping seven goals in their last two home games, and their last match was a 4-1 win over Montreal. Atlanta has conceded seven goals in their last three road games, and they lost their last match 3-2 at Miami. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-30-17	Nationals v. Cardinals -123	Top	1-8	Win	100	17 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Nats had a bad day Thursday, losing to the Cubs by a score of 5-4, and losing their leadoff hitter Trea Turner with a serious knee injury. The Nats bullpen blew another lead, and Washington's relievers rank dead last in the NL with a 4.91 ERA. Tanner Roark will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's been clobbered in his last four starts. Roark (6-5, 5.15 ERA) has been torched for 23 runs on 35 hits over 19 2/3 innings in four straight losses. He allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings in his only previous start versus the Cardinals this season, and was lucky to pick up a win in that game. The Cards hand the ball to Mike Leake, who's best start this year came against Washington. He tossed seven scoreless innings, surrendering just four hits in a win versus Washington in April. He's been pretty consistent this season, and his record of 3-3 with a 2.98 ERA in nine starts under the lights is quite encouraging. The Cardinals have won 21 of their last 28 home games against Washington. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
06-30-17	Cubs v. Reds +109	Top	0-5	Win	109	26 h 42 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds home record of 21-18 is far better than Chicago's road record of 17-23. Given that Chicago comes into this series in Cincinnati without Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist, I don't think they deserve to be a favorite in Game 1. Scott Feldman will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been solid at home. The veteran is 3-2 with a 3.45 ERA in eight starts at Great American Ballpark, and he's 4-1 in his last seven starts overall. The Cubs hand the ball to Mike Montgomery, who has lost three of his four starts this season. Monty usually works out of the bullpen, but he's filling in for the injured Kyle Hendricks. The left-hander has faced the Reds twice this season, posting a 10.13 ERA over just 2.2 innings. The Cubs have lost 15 of their last 21 road games. Take CIN. GL, Jesse Schule
06-30-17	Giants v. Pirates -128	Top	13-5	Loss	-128	7 h 15 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Pittsburgh. The Pirates are a favorite at home tonight versus San Francisco, with Gerrit Cole facing off opposite Johnny Cueto. Cole has been tough on the Giants in the past, and Posey is just 1-for-8 with a pair of strikeouts lifetime versus the right-hander. McCutchen is swinging a hot bat, he's hitting .398 in the month of June, and he was 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a walk last night. He's seen plenty of Cueto, and he's had his fair share of success against him batting .277 (18-for-65) with four home runs, six RBIs and six walks. GL, Jesse Schule
06-30-17	BC v. Toronto OVER 50.5	Top	28-15	Loss	-110	59 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BC@TOR to go OVER the total. The Lions and the Argos will meet in Toronto Friday, and both teams moved the ball with ease in their season openers. B.C. ended up losing a heartbreaker at home versus Edmonton, as they had no answer for Mike Reilly. The Eskimos QB lit up the Lions secondary for 315 yards and two TDs, completing 71.4 percent of his passes. The B.C. defense will have it's hands full again this week, with veteran Ricky Ray coming off a huge game in Week 1 versus Hamilton. Ray threw for over 500 yards, and completed a whopping 78 percent of his passes. Toronto's defense wasn't tested by the Tiger Cats, but last year the Argos gave up more points than any other team in the league. It's a bit early to assume that they have completely turned things around, and I expect the Lions dynamic offense to score enough points to keep this game interesting. The Lions have gone over in six of their last eight overall. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-29-17	Cardinals v. Diamondbacks -133	Top	10-4	Loss	-133	23 h 38 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The D'Backs have split he first two games of this home series versus St. Louis, and I like their chances in the rubber match this afternoon. Lance Lynn will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's cooled off after a hot start. Lynn (5-5, 3.86 ERA) allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings in a home loss to the Pirates. He's won just once in his last nine starts, and he's lost five straight road starts. The D'Backs hand the ball to Patrick Corbin, who has been dominant at home. Corbin (6-7, 4.89 ERA) allowed one run on eight hits, striking out five over 6 2/3 innings in a tough luck loss to Philly his last time out. He's 5-2 with a 3.19 ERA in nine starts at Chase Field. The Cardinals have lost 12 of their last 16 games on the road, while the Cardinals have won seven of their last eight home games when Corbin starts. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
06-29-17	Royals v. Tigers -172	Top	3-7	Win	100	19 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are 19-16 at home, while the Royals are 16-20 on the road. With a stud on the mound Thursday, I'll take the Tigers in a matinee in the Motor City. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's had a disappointing sophomore season. Fulmer (6-6, 3.29 ERA) allowed one run on two hits, striking out eight over seven innings in a tough luck loss at San Diego his last time out. He hasn't faced the Royals this season, but he was 1-2 with a 2.36 ERA in four starts versus Kansas City last season. Both losses came at Kansas City. The Royals hand the ball to Jake Junis, who hasn't missed many bats in his rookie season. The 24 year old has been torched for 17 runs on 28 hits over 22 innings in his last four appearances. Good news for Detriot... Victor Martinez has come off the DL and is expected to start today versus the Royals. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule.
06-28-17	Braves v. Padres -126	Top	4-7	Win	100	7 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Diego Padres. The Padres were shutout in a 3-0 home loss to the Braves last night, but I expect them to return the favor here in Game 2 tonight. Luis Perdomo will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's coming off three straight quality starts. Perdomo (2-4, 4.56 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings, striking out six in a 1-0 home win over Detroit his last time out. He's allowed a total of four runs on 11 hits over 19 2/3 innings in his last three home starts. The Padres won all three of those games. The Braves hand the ball to Bartolo Colon, who has been absolutely clobbered this season. The 44 year old has been torched for 24 runs on 24 hits over just 11 innings in his last three appearances. Of course the Braves lost all three of those games. The Braves have won just five of their last 21 at PETCO, and the Padres have won five of heir last six at home. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
06-28-17	Yankees -126 v. White Sox	Top	12-3	Win	100	12 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Yankees. The Bronx Bombers lost in Chicago last night, slipping to second place in the AL East, one game back of Boston. They have a chance to get back on track tonight, facing a struggling southpaw making his first start coming off an injury. Carlos Rodon will toe the slab for the Sox, and he wasn't sharp in his rehab assignments at Triple A. He conceded 14 runs over 13 2/3 innings of work, and he is likely going to be on a pitch count here in his first start of the season. The Yankees hand the ball to Masahiro Tanaka, who has been sharp in recent outings. Tanaka (5-7, 5.74 ERA) tossed eight scoreless innings, surrendering three hits and striking out nine in a 2-1 win over Texas his last time out. He's struck out a whopping 27 batters over 18 2/3 innings in his last three starts. The Yankees have won 16 of their last 22 versus the White Sox, and four straight when Tanaka starts against Chicago. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
06-27-17	Braves v. Padres UNDER 8	Top	3-0	Win	100	26 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ATL@SD to go UNDER the total. The Padres rank dead last in the major leagues in scoring, as well as team batting average. San Diego will host Atlanta in Game 1 of a three game series Tuesday, and the under is 5-1-2 in Atlanta's last eight overall. Jhoulys Chacin will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's been great at home. The right-hander is 4-1 with a 1.72 ERA in seven starts at PETCO. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits, striking out six in six innings in a loss to the Cubs his last time out. The Braves hand the ball to rookie left-hander Sean Newcomb, who has been brilliant in three starts. He allowed one run on three hits over six innings in a win over the Giants his last time out. The under is 9-2-1 in the Braves last 12 versus a team with a losing record. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-26-17	Cubs v. Nationals -144	Top	5-4	Loss	-144	17 h 19 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington Nationals. The Nats are nine games clear of 2nd place Atlanta in the NL East, and they host the Cubs in a four game series starting Monday. The Cubs earned a split in a four game series in Miami over the weekend, but they are just 16-21 on the road this season. Gio Gonzalez will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's having a solid season. Gonzalez (7-1, 2.96 ERA) allowed three runs on six hits, striking out eight in seven innings in a win at Miami his last time out. He's 1-0 with a 1.66 ERA in seven starts at Nationals Park in 2017, and 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA in his last five starts versus the Cubs. Chicago will hand the ball to Eddie Butler, who hasn't had much success on the road. The right-hander has allowed 10 runs on 13 hits and nine walks over 16 innings in three starts away from Wrigley this season. The Cubs are 0-5 in their last five road games versus a team with a winning record. Take WASH. GL, Jesse Schule
06-24-17	Edmonton v. BC -155	Top	30-27	Loss	-155	126 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the B.C. Lions. The Lions are hosting Edmonton in Week 1, and B.C. appears to a team that can make a lot of noise this season. The Lions finished second in the West with a 12-6 record last year, and they are coming off an impressive pre-season game, beating Saskatchewan 42-10. Jonathon Jennings threw for 197 yards and three TDs in the victory. The Lions defeated Edmonton by a score of 32-25 at home in the last meeting between the two teams, and the home team has won the last six meetings. Edmonton had the second worst defense in the West last year, and if their pre-season games are any indication, not much has changed. The Lions have covered the spread in four of the last five versus Edmonton, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games against the Eskimos. Take B.C. GL, Jesse Schule
06-24-17	A's v. White Sox -103	Top	10-2	Loss	-103	13 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago White Sox. Oakland has the worst road record of any team in the American League, but the A's did win Game 1 of this series in Chicago. I don't like their chances of making it two straight road wins here this afternoon. Big Game James will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's making just his fifth start this season. Shields (1-0, 2.45 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision at Toronto his last time out. The A's hand the ball to rookie right-hander Daniel Gosset, who is 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA in two starts. He was torched for seven runs on six hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings in a loss at Miami in his debut. He's given up three home runs over just 10 innings pitched The White Sox have won nine of their last 13 home games, and 12 of their last 16 versus Oakland. Take CWS. GL, Jesse Schule
06-24-17	Blue Jays v. Royals +100	Top	2-3	Win	100	12 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Kansas City Royals. The Royals will host Toronto in a three game set at Kauffman Stadium this weekend, and both teams come into this series with 35 wins. The Royals have been hot, winning 9-of-11 coming into Game 1. Jason Vargas will toe the rubber for the Royals in Game 2, and he leads the American League in wins. Vargas (10-3, 2.27 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings in a 7-3 win at LA his last time out. He's 5-1 with a 1.81 ERA in seven home starts in 2017. The Jays hand the ball to Marco Estrada, who is coming off four straight poor performances. Estrada (4-5, 4.98 ERA) was torched for six runs on seven hits and four walks in just 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision at Texas his last time out. He's surrendered five home runs in his last four starts. The Jays have lost six of their last seven at Kansas City. Take KC. Jesse Schule
06-23-17	Astros v. Mariners -114	Top	3-13	Win	100	9 h 38 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Mariners. The Astros have the best record in baseball, and they come into Seattle off a four game sweep of the A's in Oakland. They will be in a tough spot though in the series opener at Safeco, facing the Mariners career leader in wins (156), innings (2,442 1/3), strikeouts (2,286) and starts (364). Felix Hernandez is 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA at home this season, but he's been on the DL since late April. He's coming off a pair of successful rehab starts at Triple-A Tacoma, and he tossed six scoreless innings, striking out eight in a win over Salt Lake on Saturday. The Astros hand the ball to Joe Musgrove, who has been the weak link in their rotation. Musgrove (4-6, 5.09 ERA) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings in a home loss to Boston his last time out. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits and two walks in five innings in a home loss to Seattle in his season debut. The Mariners are 8-2 in their last 10 when King Felix starts at Safeco. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
06-23-17	New England Revolution v. Toronto FC -150	Top	0-2	Win	100	44 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Toronto F.C. Toronto suffered a 3-0 loss at New England two weeks ago, setting up a revenge spot here at home tonight. That game was tough for Toronto, playing without several key players who were representing their national teams. New England lost by a score of 2-1 at Chicago last week, and the revolution are 0-5-3 on the road this season. Toronto is coming off a 2-0 home win over D.C. United, and here is what I said prior to that match: "Toronto have all it's big guns for this home match versus D.C. United. Michael Bradley, Jose Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco will all be fit for the first time in over six weeks. Toronto has six wins and two draws in it's last eight home games..." Last week's match was even more one-sided than the score would indicate, as Toronto missed several quality chances in the first half. With last week's game under their belt, and a full week to practice, Toronto's star players will likely only get better. This should be an easy win for the home team. Take TFC. GL, Jesse Schule
06-23-17	Cubs v. Marlins +123	Top	0-2	Win	123	28 h 7 m	Show
10*
06-22-17	Blue Jays -127 v. Rangers	Top	4-11	Loss	-127	22 h 49 m	Show
10*
06-20-17	Tigers v. Mariners -132	Top	4-5	Win	100	31 h 34 m	Show
10*
06-20-17	Padres v. Cubs -186	Top	0-4	Win	100	28 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have underachieved this season, but a home series versus the Padres should allow them to get back on track. The Padres are brutal on the road, and they rank dead last in the majors in runs scored, as well as team batting average. Mike Montgomery will toe the slab for the Cubbies, and he's got better numbers than most on Chicago's staff. The southpaw boast a 2.56 ERA in over 45 innings pitched, but because he's worked out of the bullpen he is still looking for his first win. The Padres hand the ball to Jhoulys Chacin, who is one of the top Jeckyl and Hyde pitchers this year. With an overall record of 6-5, 5.10 ERA, there isn’t a lot of hype surrounding the right-hander. His numbers on the road are downright ugly, going 2-4 with a 10.27 ERA in seven starts. San Diego has lost four straight, and seven of their last nine versus left-handed starters. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
06-20-17	Reds v. Rays -135	Top	5-6	Win	100	28 h 7 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tampa Rays. The Rays are two games above .500 for the season, and they boast a home record of 21-15. Cincinnati is 10 games under .500, with a road record of 10-21. A pitching mismatch at a small price looks like a steal here. Alex Cobb will toe the rubber for the Rays, and he's been solid at home. Cobb (5-5, 4.17 ERA) allowed a pair of earned runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 5-3 loss at Detroit his last time out. He allowed just one run on four hits, striking out five in six innings in a win over Oakland in his last home start. He boasts a solid 3.27 ERA in five home starts this season. The Reds hand the ball to Amir Garrett, who has lost five straight starts. The southpaw has been hit hard, and has allowed a whopping 11 home runs over his last 18 2/3 innings pitched. He's 2-3 with an ERA of 7.00 in six road starts. Tampa is 7-1 in it's last eight versus National League teams, and the Reds have lost nine straight. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
06-19-17	Blue Jays v. Rangers OVER 10.5	Top	7-6	Win	100	11 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TOR@TEX to go OVER the total. The Rangers took two of three at home in a weekend series versus the Mariners, and they host the Blue Jays on Monday. These two teams can both pile on the runs, and I expect to see a high scoring game in Texas tonight. Austin Bibens-Dirkx will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's making just his third career start. The 32 year old allowed just one run on three hits, striking out a pair over seven innings in a win at Washington his last time out. He's given up four runs on eight hits and three walks over 7 1/3 innings pitched at home in Texas so far. Toronto will hand the ball to Marco Estrada, who has been clobbered in his last three starts. He's allowed 17 runs on 28 hits over 12 2/3 innings in losses to Tampa Bay, New York and Oakland. He's given up four home runs in his last three starts, and facing a hot Texas lineup on a hot night looks like a tough spot for the veteran. The over is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings in this series, and Texas has gone over in 10 of it's last 14 home games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-18-17	Red Sox v. Astros OVER 9	Top	6-5	Win	100	29 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BOS@HOU to go OVER the total. The Red Sox beat the Astros in a 2-1 pitcher's duel at Minute Maid Park in Game 1, but I expect Game 3 to be more of a slugfest. David Price will toe the rubber for the Red Sox, and he's not missing many bats this season. Price (1-1, 5.09 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks over six innings in a home win over Philly his last time out. He's conceded nine runs on 12 hits and eight walks over 11 innings in his last two starts. The Astros hand the ball to Joe Musgrove, who has struggled at Minutemaid Park. The right-hander is 1-2 with an 8.05 ERA in four starts in the afternoon, and 2-5 with a 5.05 ERA in eight home starts. Prior to last night's game, these two teams had gone over in six straight meetings. They've gone over in eight of the last 11 at Minutemaid Park, and the over is 33-13-6 in Houston's last 52 home games against a team with a winning record. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-17-17	DC United v. Toronto FC -225	Top	0-2	Win	100	25 h 52 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Toronto F.C. Toronto sits at the top of the table in the MLS, and went into it's last match riding a six game unbeaten streak. They were shorthanded, with several key players unavailable while representing their countries in international competition. Toronto will look to bounce back from a 3-0 loss on June 3, and they will have all their big guns for this home match versus D.C. United. Michael Bradley, Jose Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco will all be fit for the first time in over six weeks. Toronto has six wins and two draws in it's last eight home games, and faces a DC United squad that has been struggling, ranking dead last in the MLS in scoring. Toronto won two of three meetings against D.C. United in 2016, by a combined score of 6-3. Take TFC. GL, Jesse Schule
06-16-17	Giants v. Rockies -110	Top	8-10	Win	100	29 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies. The Giants have been terrible in 2017, and they head to Colorado to take on the division leading Rockies. This looks like a favorable matchup for the home team. Antonio Senzatela will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's off to a hot start this season. Senzatela (8-2, 3.84 ERA) allowed four runs on seven hits, striking out six in four innings in a loss at Wrigley his last time out. He's 6-1 with a 3.18 ERA in seven starts at Coors Field in 2017. The Giants hand the ball to Jeff Samardzija, who was clobbered in Colorado earlier this season. Samardzija (2-8, 4.31 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits over six innings in a home loss to Minnesota his last time out. He was torched for seven runs on seven hits and three walks over just 5 1/3 innings in an 8-0 loss at Colorado back in April. San Francisco's .236 team batting average is better than only the San Diego Padres, and only the Friars have scored fewer runs this season than the Giants. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
06-15-17	Orioles v. White Sox OVER 10.5	Top	2-5	Loss	-110	15 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BAL@CWS to go OVER the total. The Orioles surrendered 60 runs during a six game losing streak heading into Game 2 of this series in Chicago Wednesday. The wrap up the series Thursday afternoon, and I expect to see another slugfest in the Windy City. Chris Tillman will toe the slab for the Orioles, and something appears to be wrong with the veteran right-hander. Tillman (1-4, 8.01 ERA) gave up nine runs on seven hits and three walks in just 1 1/3 innings in a loss to the Yankees his last time out. He's now surrendered 19 runs on 20 hits over 10 innings in his last three starts. The White Sox will hand the ball to David Holmberg, who has spent most of the season in the bullpen. The southpaw has allowed six runs on eight hits and six walks over 12 2/3 innings in three starts this season. He failed to make it to the fifth inning in two of those three starts. Last night's game went way over, and I expect a similar result here this afternoon. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-14-17	Reds v. Padres -117	Top	2-4	Win	100	24 h 7 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Diego Padres. The Reds will wrap up a three game set at PETCO on Wednesday, and I like the home team with a Jeckyl and Hyde pitcher on the mound. Jhoulys Chacin will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's been lights out at home, and downright terrible on the road. Chacin (5-5, 5.35 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on three hits, striking out six in seven innings in a 6-3 home win over Kansas City his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 1.58 ERA in six home starts in 2017. The Reds hand the ball to Amir Garrett, who has really been hit hard in his last four appearances. Garrett (3-5, 7.40 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on two hits and a walk in just one inning his last time out. He's been torched for 24 runs over 22 2/3 innings in his last four appearances. The Padres have won seven of their last 10 home meetings versus Cinci, and 13 of the last 18 overall in this series. The Reds have dropped 18 of their last 23 road games. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule.
06-11-17	Penguins v. Predators -141	Top	2-0	Loss	-141	8 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Nashville Predators. The home team has won all five games in the Stanley Cup Finals so far, and I like the Predators chance of forcing a Game 7. Pekka Rinne was pulled after the first period of Game 5, but he's been dominant on home ice all season long. He held the Penguins to just two goals on 52 shots in two home games in this series, and he was 21-6 with a 2.23 GAA at home during the regular season. "He's the same every day," said Nashville's head coach Peter Laviolette. "He works hard every day. His demeanor seems the same to me. We've got to do a better job in front of him. I know there's things we can do that can support our goaltender better." Given that he's won nine of 10 home starts in these playoffs, I expect him to respond here in tonight's do or die Game 6. Take NASH. GL, Jesse Schule
06-11-17	Tigers v. Red Sox OVER 10.5	Top	8-3	Win	100	23 h 16 m	Show
10*
06-10-17	Blue Jays v. Mariners UNDER 8.5	Top	4-2	Win	100	11 h 31 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TOR@SEA to go UNDER the total. The Mariners defeated Toronto by a score of 4-2 last night, and these teams have now gone under in six of the last nine meetings. I am expecting another pitcher's duel at Safeco tonight. Ariel Miranda will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's coming off a complete game gem. Miranda (6-2, 3.74 ERA) went the distance, allowing one run on four hits and striking out nine in a home win over Tampa his last time out. He's held opponents to two runs or less in seven of his last eight starts. The Jays hand the ball to Marcus Stroman, who has won six straight starts. He's held opponents to two runs or fewer in all but one of those games. Stroman allowed a pair of runs on eight hits while striking out nine over six innings in a home win over Seattle earlier this season. The under is 6-2-1 in Mariners last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-10-17	Orioles v. Yankees -1.5	Top	3-16	Win	115	27 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Yankees. The Bronx Bombers won Game 1 of this home series versus Baltimore by a score of 8-2. I expect a similar result on Saturday with what appears to be a favorable matchup on the mound. Chris Tillman will toe the slab for the Orioles, and he was roughed up by the Yankees just two weeks ago. Tillman (1-3, 5.59 ERA) allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks over just 2 2/3 innings, losing 8-2 at home to New York. He's lost three straight starts, surrendering 14 runs on 22 hits and eight walks over 13 2/3 innings in those games. The Yankees hand the ball to Luis Severino, who has been dealing in recent starts. Severino (4-2, 2.90 ERA) allowed two runs on six hits, striking out seven over seven innings in a 3-2 loss at Toronto his last time out. He allowed one run on seven hits, striking out eight over 6 1/3 innings in a win at Baltimore. The Orioles are struggling on the road, they've lost 10 of their last 11 away from Camden Yards. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
06-10-17	England -140 v. Scotland	Top	2-2	Loss	-140	131 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on England. The English national team has traditionally underachieved in major tournaments, but that hasn't prevented them from having their way with UK rivals Scotland. England sits first in Group F with four wins and a draw in five matches. One of those wins came against Scotland, and England has won three straight matches by a combined 9-3 score versus Scotland. Harry Kane led the Premier League in scoring with 29 goals this season, and he wasn't fit enough to play in a 3-0 win over Scotland earlier this year. Kane will play here in this match, and England should have little trouble taking maximum points. Take ENG. GL, Jesse Schule
06-08-17	Predators v. Penguins UNDER 5.5	Top	0-6	Loss	-127	33 h 46 m	Show
10*
06-08-17	Padres v. Diamondbacks -138	Top	3-15	Win	100	3 h 31 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The D'Backs are just two games back of Colorado in the NL West, and they wrap up a home series versus the Padres this afternoon. I like Arizona to complete the sweep. Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for Arizona, and he's been good at home. Corbin (4-6, 5.43 ERA) was torched for six runs on nine hits in five innings in a loss at Miami his last time out. He's 4-1 with a 3.27 ERA in seven starts at Chase Field in 2017, and he allowed just two runs on eight hits, striking out nine over seven innings in a home win over San Diego back in April. The Padres hand the ball to Clayton Richard, who has been hit hard by the D'Backs already this season. The southpaw is 1-3 with a 4.00 ERA in six starts on the road, and he was torched for six runs on eight hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings in a loss at Arizona earlier this season. San Diego's team batting average of .221 is the worst in the major leagues, and they also rank dead last in runs scored. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
06-07-17	Warriors v. Cavs UNDER 221	Top	118-113	Loss	-110	77 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on GS@CLE to go Under the total. Game 1 of the NBA Finals fell well short of an inflated total, and the bookmakers adjusted with a much lower number for Game 2. We saw an offensive outburst in the second game of the series, but the end result was the same (a blowout win for the Warriors). Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Cavs will play the Warriors in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. In fact this is the third straight season that Cleveland will face the Warriors in the Finals, and over the past two seasons they have played 13 NBA Finals matches. Not one of those games saw more than 216 combined points. During the regular season these teams played three times, and went under in all three games. Despite these trends, a matchup between two teams that each ranked in the top five in scoring has the bookmakers opening with another enormous total for Game 1. Both these teams have put up impressive points totals in these playoffs, but they've also been dominant on defense. The Warriors have gone over in six straight, but the total for this game in far higher than it was in any of those previous contests. So far in these playoffs neither the Warriors or the Cavs have truly been in a position where they need to battle for a full 48 minutes. This is the Finals, and the stakes are high. Don't expect to see easy buckets and mental lapses on the defensive side of the ball. LeBron's legacy is at stake here, and while he just passed MJ to become the all time playoff scoring leader, I've been more impressed with his defense so far in this post-season." After a combined 245 points were scored in Game 2, the total for tonight's game is significantly higher than it was on Sunday. I think this is another over-correction by the bookmakers. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-05-17	Penguins v. Predators -150	Top	1-4	Win	100	28 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Nashville Predators. Nashville had outplayed the Penguins for the majority of the first two games, but they were down 2-0 in the series heading into Game 3. They seized all the momentum in the series by blowing out the Penguins on home ice in Game 3. Here is what I said prior to the game: "Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals was one of the strangest hockey games we've seen in a while. The Predators played well, and looked like they had jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. The goal was overturned after a lengthy video review, despite what appeared to be inconclusive evidence. Then a controversial 5-3 power play led to the game's opening goal, and after a lucky bounce in the final 16 seconds of the first period, the Penguins were up 3-0. Pekka Rinne wasn't nearly as sharp as expected in Game 1, but perhaps a 37 minute stretch without facing a single shot was enough to throw him off his game. The Predators simply have to come into Game 2 focused on playing their game, trusting it will yield a different result." I expect Nashville to come out like gangbusters again here in Game 4, and with Rinne coming off a huge game, it's Murray who might be struggling with his confidence. Take NAS. GL, Jesse Schule
06-05-17	Cardinals -128 v. Reds	Top	2-4	Loss	-128	17 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cincinnati Reds have lost five of their last six, and they have a tough matchup in Game 1 of a home series versus St. Louis Monday. Carlos Martinez will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's having a stellar season. Martinez (4-4, 3.08 ERA) struck out nine while allowing one run on four hits over eight innings in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers his last time out. He owned the Reds last season, going 2-0 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts. The Reds hand the ball to Asher Wojceicowski (I'm not going to try to spell than more than once). The 28 year old has appeared in three games so far, and he was rocked for four runs and three home runs in four innings in a 6-4 loss at Toronto his last time out. He hasn't pitched more than four innings in any of this three appearances. Martinez has appeared in 17 games against the Reds, posting a respectable 5-2 record with a 3.38 ERA in those contests. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
06-04-17	Yankees v. Blue Jays -101	Top	2-3	Win	100	11 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays have lost two of three in this home series versus the Yankees, but I think they have a good chance to salvage a split with a win in Game 4 Sunday. Marcus Stroman will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's won five straight starts. Stroman (6-2, 3.28 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on five hits, striking out five in six innings in a 17-2 home win over Cincinnati his last time out. He lost to the Yankees earlier this year, but he was 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA in three starts versus New York last year. The Yankees hand the ball to Luis Severino, who is also having a fine season. Severino (4-2, 2.93 ERA) allowed one run on seven hits, striking out eight over 6 1/3 innings in an 8-3 win at Baltimore his last time out. He was 0-2 with a 5.89 ERA in four starts against the Jays prior to this season, and he was roughed up for five runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 7-1 loss to Toronto earlier this year. The Jays are 14-6 in their last 20 home games, and 9-3 in their last 12 home games against the Yankees. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
06-03-17	Penguins v. Predators -131	Top	1-5	Win	100	54 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Nashville Predators. The Predators head back to Nashville down 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals, but this series might not be over yet. The Penguins have for the most part been badly out-played, but have had some lucky bounces. Pekka Rinne has had a tough series, and he's going to have to be better here in Game 3. He's 21-6 with a 2.23 GAA at home this season, and he's won seven of eight home starts in the playoffs. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals was one of the strangest hockey games we've seen in a while. The Predators played well, and looked like they had jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. The goal was overturned after a lengthy video review, despite what appeared to be inconclusive evidence. Then a controversial 5-3 power play led to the game's opening goal, and after a lucky bounce in the final 16 seconds of the first period, the Penguins were up 3-0. Pekka Rinne wasn't nearly as sharp as expected in Game 1, but perhaps a 37 minute stretch without facing a single shot was enough to throw him off his game. The Predators simply have to come into Game 2 focused on playing their game, trusting it will yield a different result." I expect Nashville to come out like gangbusters here in Game 3, and if Rinne can hold it together, they should get back in this series. Take NAS. GL, Jesse Schule
06-03-17	Red Sox v. Orioles +110	Top	5-2	Loss	-100	23 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have taken the first two games of the is home series versus Boston by a combined score of 10-7. They are an underdog in Game 3, and I like Baltimore to take a 3-0 series lead. David Price will toe the rubber for the Red Sox, making just his second start of the season. He threw just 88 pitches, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks in five innings in a loss to Chicago his last time out. While he owns good career numbers against the Orioles, I don't expect that a 31 year old pitcher that missed spring training, and has just five innings under his belt, will be at his best. The Orioles hand the ball to Dylan Bundy, and he's been their best pitcher this season. Bundy (6-3, 2.89 ERA) allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings in a home win over the Yankees his last time out. He's 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in six home starts in 2017. He's 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA in three starts against the Red Sox. The Orioles are 19-8 at home, while Boston is 12-15 on the road. Take BAL. GL, Jesse Schule
06-03-17	Rockies v. Padres UNDER 8	Top	10-1	Loss	-110	20 h 34 m	Show
This is a 10* play on COL@SD to go UNDER the total. The Padres have won four straight, and they beat the Rockies by a score of 8-5 in the series opener at PETCO last night. It was the first time in their last eight games that they saw more than eight runs scored. I expect more of a pitcher's duel in Game 2 this afternoon. Tyler Chatwood will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been better on the road than he has been at home. Chatwood (4-7, 5.04 ERA) was torched for six runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in a home loss to Seattle his last time out. He's lost twice to the Padres in 2017, but he was 3-0 with a 3.76 ERA in four starts versus San Diego last year. The Padres hand the ball to Jhoulys Chacin, who has been dominant at home. Chacin (4-4, 5.77 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits, striking out six over 4 1/3 innings in a 5-3 loss at Washington his last time out. He's unbeaten in four home starts, allowing just two runs on 27 innings in four starts. The under is 6-2 in Chatwood's last eight starts versus the Padres. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-03-17	Real Madrid v. Juventus OVER 2	Top	4-1	Win	100	479 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Juventus vs Real Madrid OVER 2 goals. Juventus defeated Monaco by a score of 2-1, winning 4-1 on Aggraget in their Semifinal tie. Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico, but after winning 3-0 in the first leg, they advanced with a 4-2 Aggraget win. These two teams have met four times since 2013, and both teams have scored in all four of those matches. Three of the four matches saw at least three goals scored. History tells us that we should expect goals in the Champions League Final. Both teams have scored in each of the last six Finals, and we haven't seen the a Final match with less than two goals scored since 2002 when Juventus played Italian league rivals Milan. Juventus has been scoring plenty of goals lately, finding the net 11 times in the last five matches. Real Madrid has played nine straight matches with at least three goals, and they've scored a whopping 16 goals in their last five matches. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-02-17	White Sox v. Tigers UNDER 8.5	Top	5-15	Loss	-100	11 h 46 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CWS@DET to go UNDER the total. The White Sox lost three of four in a home series versus Detroit last week, and three of those games went under the total. They play Game 1 of a new series in the Motor City Friday, and I expect a pitcher's duel. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for Detroit, and he's pitched well at home. Fulmer (5-3, 2.65 ERA) allowed three runs on nine hits over eight innings in a 3-0 loss at Chicago his last time out. He's 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts at Comerica Park. The White Sox hand the ball to Derek Holland, who has been having a career year. Holland (4-4, 2.37 ERA) allowed one run on seven hits, striking out eight in six innings in a 4-3 loss to Detroit his last time out. Earlier this season he allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a win at Detroit. The White Sox really struggle against right-handed pitchers, with only one team in the American League (Kansas City) scoring fewer runs against righties. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
06-01-17	Cavs v. Warriors UNDER 226.5	Top	91-113	Win	100	149 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CLE@GS to go UNDER the total. The Cavs will play the Warriors in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. In fact this is the third straight season that Cleveland will face the Warriors in the Finals, and over the past two seasons they have played 13 NBA Finals matches. Not one of those games saw more than 216 combined points. During the regular season these teams played three times, and went under in all three games. Despite these trends, a matchup between two teams that each ranked in the top five in scoring has the bookmakers opening with another enormous total for Game 1. Both these teams have put up impressive points totals in these playoffs, but they've also been dominant on defense. The Warriors have gone over in six straight, but the total for this game in far higher than it was in any of those previous contests. So far in these playoffs neither the Warriors or the Cavs have truly been in a position where they need to battle for a full 48 minutes. This is the Finals, and the stakes are high. Don't expect to see easy buckets and mental lapses on the defensive side of the ball. LeBron's legacy is at stake here, and while he just passed MJ to become the all time playoff scoring leader, I've been more impressed with his defense so far in this post-season. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
05-31-17	Rockies v. Mariners UNDER 8	Top	0-5	Win	100	22 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on COL@SEA to go UNDER the total. The Mariners scored a total of 16 runs while winning both games at Coors Field, but I expect a lower scoring game when the series shifts to Safeco Wednesday. James Paxton will toe the slab for Seattle, and he was untouchable before going on to the DL. Paxton (3-0, 1.43 ERA) allowed one earned runs on five hits, striking out six in 5 1/3 innings in a no decision at LA his last time out. That was at the beginning of May. The southpaw is 2-0 with a 0.44 ERA in three starts at home this season. The Rockies will hand the ball to Antonio Sentzatela, who has been dealing since day 1. The 22 year old is 7-1 with a 3.19 ERA, and that's pretty impressive considering that half his starts are at Coors Field. The Rockies have failed to reach the total in six straight games versus a left-handed starter. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
05-31-17	Predators v. Penguins UNDER 5.5	Top	1-4	Win	100	23 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NAS@PIT to go UNDER the total. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals was one of the strangest hockey games we've seen in a while. The Predators played well, and looked like they had jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. The goal was overturned after a lengthy video review, despite what appeared to be inconclusive evidence. Then a controversial 5-3 power play led to the game's opening goal, and after a lucky bounce in the final 16 seconds of the first period, the Penguins were up 3-0. Pekka Rinne wasn't nearly as sharp as expected in Game 1, but perhaps a 37 minute stretch without facing a single shot was enough to throw him off his game. The Predators simply have to come into Game 2 focused on playing their game, trusting it will yield a different result. The Predators out-shot the Penguins 26-12 in Game 1, and if they can do it again in Game 2 we should see this series go back to Nashville tied at 1-1. We saw eight goals in Game 1, but that was just the second time in Pittsburgh's last 10 NHL Finals games that the total went over. We should see a lower scoring affair here in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
05-31-17	Dodgers v. Cardinals -128	Top	1-2	Win	100	20 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers have won back to back games here in St. Louis, but I don't think they'll complete the sweep on Wednesday. Carlos Martinez will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's been fantastic this season. Martinez (3-4, 3.32 ERA) allowed three runs on six hits, fanning nine in 7 1/3 innings in a 10-1 loss at Coors Field his last time out. His last home start was a nine inning shutout, but a lack of run support led to a no decision. He's 2-1 with a 2.96 ERA in his last five starts against LA. The Dodgers hand the ball to Hyun-Jin Ryu, who is winless on the road so far. Ryu (2-5, 4.28 ERA) pitched a gem in his last start at home, but he's 0-4 with a 5.59 ERA in four starts on the road. The Dodgers are 18-37 in the last 55 meetings in St. Louis. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
05-29-17	Dodgers v. Cardinals +102	Top	5-1	Loss	-100	14 h 33 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals host the Dodgers in a three game set starting Monday, and they lost two of three in a series at LA last week. I like the Cards with a hot pitcher on the mound in this matinee at Busch Stadium. Mike Leake will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's been dominant this season. Leake (5-2, 1.91 ERA) allowed one run on four hits, striking out five in eight innings in a 6-1 win over the Dodgers his last time out. The Dodgers hand the ball to Rich Hill, who hasn't pitched as well as he did last season. Hill (1-2, 4.76 ERA) was torched for five runs on four hits and seven walks over four innings opposite Leake in last week's loss to St. Louis. The Dodgers are just 16-37 in the last 53 meetings in St. Louis. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
05-26-17	Cubs v. Dodgers UNDER 7.5	Top	0-4	Win	100	20 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CHC@LAD to go UNDER the total. The Dodgers host the defending champion Cubs in Game 1 of a three game set in LA Friday, and we could see a pitcher's duel at Chavez Ravine. Alex Wood will toe the slab for the Dodgers, and here is what I said prior to his last start: "Wood (4-0, 2.27 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings, striking out 10 in a win a Coors Field his last time out. He's 3-0 with a 2.35 ERA in four home starts in 2017, and he's 4-2 with a 2.83 ERA in his last six starts versus the Marlins." The Cubs hand the ball to Jake Arrieta, who tossed a gem in a home win over Milwaukee his last time out. He went five innings, allowing one run on five hits, striking out six. He's faced the Dodgers twice over the last three seasons, and he's owned them in those games. His last start at Dodgers stadium was a complete game shutout. These two teams have failed to reach the total in seven of the last 10 meetings, and tonight's total is higher than in was in any of the last nine meetings. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
05-25-17	Cavs v. Celtics UNDER 216	Top	135-102	Loss	-110	19 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CLE@BOS to go UNDER the total . The last time these two teams played in Boston, the total fell short of an inflated number. I cashed in on that game, and here is what I said before tip off: "The Celtics only scored 39 points in the first half of Game 1, and the game ended up going over the total by just one bucket. The bookmakers have set a higher total for Game 2, and I am expecting a more competitive game from Boston. These two teams had gone under in six straight meetings in Boston prior to Game 1. The Cavs aren't expecting much of a challenge here from the Celtics, but their performance in the series opener appeared to be a statement directed toward the Warriors. We could see them take their foot off the gas here in Game 2. Cleveland won Game 1 by a 13 point margin, and the difference was made up at the free throw line. The Cavs attempted a whopping 35 free throws, scoring 28 points. The Celtics attempted just 18 free throws, scoring just 10 points. I would think those numbers would even out a little here in Game 2. There were plenty of "easy buckets" in the last game, and I expect to see Boston play a little harder on defense down the stretch in this game." The situation is a little different here in Game 5, as the Celtics are now facing elimination. The Cavs previously closed out Toronto and Indiana, and both of those elimination games saw fewer than 212 points. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule

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