3-PACK OF MLB TOTALS

The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles have combined for 36 runs through the first two games of this series, and I predict another high-scoring affair here in the finale Sunday afternoon. 

Baltimore righty Asher Wojciechowski (0-3, 5.74 ERA) has made just four appearances (three starts) here in 2019, over which he has served up four homers over 15 2/3 innings of work. His last time out, Wojciechowski was tagged with three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings of an 8-1 loss to Washington. The Red Sox turn to ex-Oriole Andrew Cashner (9-4, 4.09 ERA) who left the club just over a week ago. It's likely that they're very familiar with his stuff and we can note that Cashner was smacked around for six runs (five earned) on eight hits over five innings in his Red Sox debut. 

Over is 13-3-2 in Red Sox last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-5-2 in Orioles last 18 home games.

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TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Baltimore Orioles put an 11-2 beating on the Red Sox Friday night. I think the Red Sox will return the favor roúting the O's in a high-scoring contest here on Saturday. 

Boston hands the ball to Rick Porcello (7-7, 5.37 ERA) who's had a poor year. The veteran righty has been tagged with six and four runs in his last two starts, but his teammates bats bailed him out both times with a pair of 10-run performances. 

The Orioles turn to Tom Eshelman (0-1, 5.06 ERA) for his third start in the big leagues. Eshelman was tagged with four runs on five hits (two homers) in 5 2/3 innings of a loss to Tampa Bay last time out, and I don't see him being able to slow down the World Series defending champions. 

Over is 12-3-2 in Red Sox last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 10-3-1 in Orioles last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-2 in Porcello's last 8 road starts. Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.

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The Detroit Tigers have dropped five on the bounce and 21 of their last 24 games, and a big reason for the slide has been poor performances from their pitching staff. I don't see that changing tonight as they hand the ball to Daniel Norris (2-8, 5.14 ERA) who has posted a 5.98 ERA over his last seven starts. The 26 year-old southpaw has surrendered 11 runs in his last two starts alone ... 

The Jays counter with rookie right-hander Trent Thornton (3-7, 5.25 ERA) who conceded five runs in just 1 1/3 innings of a 10-8 loss at Boston his last start, the third time in his last four starts he gave up five or more runs. 

Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Thornton's last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings at Comerica Park.

8* play on OVER. 

ASTROS @ ANGELS THURSDAY NIGHT NO BRAINER

The Houston Astros scored just two runs despite recording 13 hits in yesterday's 7-2 defeat. Over is 8-1-2 in their last 11 after allowing two runs or fewer in their previous game, and I expect both teams to score fast and easy here in the finale of this four-game series Thursday night. 

Matt Harvey (3-4, 6.88 ERA) will toe the slab for the Halos. He has posted a 16.20 ERA in two career starts versus the Astros and gave up five runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 10-4 loss to them on May 5. 

The Astros turn to Wade Miley (7-4, 3.32 ERA) who owns impressive career numbers against the Angels, but he could be in big trouble here as Mike Trout expects to return to the lineup after missing the first three games of this series due to a right calf strain. "I feel good. Just being cautious," Trout said Wednesday. "I should be fine to play (Thursday)."

Miley was tagged with five runs (three earned) in 6 2/3 innings against Texas last time out. 

Over is 17-5-4 in Angels last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings.

8* play on OVER. 

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This series is all tied at 1-1 following a come-from-behind win for the New York Yankees on Tuesday. I like the Bronx Bombers to get the better of their American League East rival Tampa Bay Rays again here in the first game of a double-header on Thursday.

Domingo German (11-2, 3.40 ERA) will toe the slab for the Yankees. They've won nine of his last 11 starts and German is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two starts since returning from a hip injury.

The Rays hand are 1-5 in right-hander Yonny Chirinos' (8-4, 3.11 ERA) last six starts and the Yankees are 39-13 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter 

The Rays are 2-6 in the Bronx this year and I expect the home team to prove well worth the money tonight. 

We have a free pick on the Yankees to win this game straight up, but I also like this contest to fly over the total. Note that the over/under is 22-13-2 in Yankees' day games in 2019.

8* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* PADRES @ MARLINS TOTAL

The over/under is 8-21 in Miami Marlins' day games this season, and I think we'll see a low-scoring affair when they visit the San Diego Padres Thursday afternoon.  

The Padres hand the ball to Dinelson Lamet (0-2, 6.30 ERA) who has made just two major league appearances since the end of 2017 due to Tommy John surgery. He has given up seven runs through 10 innings on the season, but also fanned 14. This could be a turning point against a Marlins team that averages just 3.65 runs per game. 

"Lamet's stuff is there," Padres manager Andy Green claims. "The control hasn't been. We know it will be. His last bullpen (session) was a step in the right direction. Commanding the fastball is something he has been working on since his surgery. There are days when it has been really good and days when he's fought with it a little bit."

The Marlins counter with Caleb Smith (5-4, 3.46 ERA) who has posted a 2.04 ERA through six starts home at Marlins Park here in 2019. 

Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 overall. Under is 7-3-1 in Marlins last 11 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER TOTAL

The Kansas City Royals put an 11-0 beating on the visiting Chicago White Sox Tuesday night. Here they'll get a look at White Sox righty Ivan Nova (4-8, 5.60 ERA) who has posted a 5.17 ERA in six career starts against the Royals. I don't see visitors getting shut out twice in a row though with the Royals sending Danny Duffy (3-5, 4.64 ERA) to the mound. The 30-year-old southpaw left his last start in the third inning after getting hit on the hand by a line drive, but he still managed to give up four runs during his short time on the hill. 

Over is 18-6-2 in Royals last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 8-3 in Royals last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-2 in Nova's last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

10* play on OVER. 

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The Arizona Diamondbacks put a 9-2 beating on the Texas Rangers Tuesday night. I think we'll see plenty of action over home plate in the finale of this two-game interleague series Wednesday night. 

Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray (7-6, 3.81 ERA) is coming off back-to-back quality starts, but he owns a 5.06 ERA in four career starts against Texas. We also note that Ray has struggled with the long-ball of late, serving up 11 over his last eight starts and that over is 11-3 in Ray's last 14 starts following a quality start in his last appearance.

The Rangers hand the ball to right-hander Jesse Chavez (3-4, 3.84 ERA) who has posted a 4.67 ERA in 12 career outings (one start) versus Arizona. He served up three home runs and was charged with seven runs against Houston last time out. 

8* play on OVER. 

DODGERS @ PHILLIES TOTAL

I think runs will come easy for both the Philadelphia Phillies and the LA Dodgers here Wednesday night. Philly right-hander Nick Pivetta (4-4, 5.81 ERA) owns a 6.99 ERA in his past five starts while Dodgers' righty Kenta Maeda (7-6, 3.82 ERA) was tagged with three runs through just 5 2/3 innings of work of an 8-1 loss at Boston last time out. He served up two homers for the second straight contest and has given up 16 on the season. 

8* play on OVER. 

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The Minnesota Twins will host the Kansas City Royals for the final contest of a two-game series Wednesday afternoon. I expect the home team to earn the win in a high-scoring slugfest. 

The Twins hand the ball to Martin Perez (8-3, 4.26 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in two career outings (one start) against the Mets. Perez was tagged with four runs in a 15-6 win over Texas last time out. 

The Mets turn to left-hander Jason Vargas (3-5, 4.23 ERA) who has impressive career numbers against Minnesota, but note that the veteran was lit up for six runs in just five innings at Miami last time out. Here he'll face a Twins team that averages 5.65 runs per game home at Target Field. 

The Mets won last night's matchup 3-2, but the Twins are 17-4 in their last 21 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game.

Over is 7-1 in Perez's last 8 starts overall. Over is 9-4 in Twins last 13 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 12-4-3 in Mets last 19 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

8* play on OVER. 

LATE NIGHT ASTROS @ ANGELS TOTAL

Both the LA Angels and the Houston Astros have been swinging hot bats since the All-Star break, and I think that will continue here when the two teams clash Monday night. 

Angels' righty Griffin Canning (3-5, 4.43 ERA) was tagged with six runs through 3 1/3 innings at Texas last time out while Houston right-hander Josh James will open for struggling southpaw Framber Valdez (3-5, 5.28 ERA). Valdez was also lit up by Texas his last time out, surrendering four runs on just 28 pitches, to make it 15 runs allowed over seven innings in his last three outings combined. 

Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games.  Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles. Over is 5-1-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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The Cleveland Indians have won seven of their last nine to move 6 ½ games behind Minnesota Twins who still sit top of the AL Central. Tonight the Tribe host the worst team in the division, and I think they'll handle Detroit with ease. 

Adam Plutko (3-1, 4.95 ERA) will toe the slab for Cleveland. The 27-year-old righty has made just seven appearances (six starts) in 2019, but most have been of the better variety. He fanned six over six solid innings of a 13-4 win over Detroit on June 14 and owns a 26/4 K/BB ratio on the season. 

The Tigers hand the ball to Daniel Norris (2-8, 4.96 ERA). They've lost eight of the left-hander's last 10 starts and he was tagged with six runs in five innings of a 7-5 loss to the White Sox last time out. He also gave up six runs in an 8-3 loss at Cleveland on June 23. 

The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Tigers are 3-9 in Norris' last 12 road starts.

Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 12-3-1 in Norris' last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on OVER. 

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The Los Angeles Angels have outscored the Seattle Mariners 22-2 through the first two games three-game series and look good to complete the sweep Sunday afternoon. 

Seattle has lost seven of southpaw Yusei Kikuchi's (4-6, 4.94 ERA) last eight starts and he posted a 7.03 ERA in five starts in June. The Angels have smacked him around to the tune of 17 runs (16 earned) on 29 hits over 11 2/3 innings. Jose Suarez (2-1, 5.40 ERA) will toe the slab for the Halos. The 21-year-old left-hander has had his ups and downs through his first six major league starts, but I count on Suarez to get plenty of help from the Angels bats.

Angels are 18-7 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 15-2-1 in Kikuchi's last 18 starts overall. Over is 5-0-1 in Suarez's last 6 starts overall.

8* play on OVER.

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED TOTAL

The San Francisco Giants claimed the series opener with a grand slam from Matt Albers in the 10th inning Friday night. I think runs will be harder to come by for both teams here Saturday night. 

Giants' left-hander Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 4.03 ERA) has allowed just four runs on 11 hits through 15 innings in his last three starts combined. Bumgarner owns a 2.76 ERA in 13 career starts against the Brewers who counter with right-hander Zach Davies (7-2, 3.07 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 2.81 ERA in three career starts against San Francisco.

Under is 13-4 in Bumgarner's last 17 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 8-1 in Davies' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 20-7-1 in Davies' last 28 starts overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB ALL-STAR GAME: NL VS. AL MIDSUMMER CLASSIC TOTAL

We will see some elite pitchers here in the All-Star game, but keep in mind that we have seen an average of 8.9 runs per game here in the first half of 2019, an improvement of 0.3 rpg since last season. 

Both sides have deep lineups, and this is supposed to be an exciting show for the fans. While a pitching duel can be fun, a back-and-forth slugfest is more entertaining. I think both teams will accommodate. 

8* play on OVER. 

SUNDAY CLOSEOUT TOTAL

The first three games of this four-game series have been low-scoring affairs, but I expect both teams to bring their bats here. The LA Dodgers, in particular, should be well up for this contest as they look to avoid heading into the All-Star break off three straight defeats. 

Ross Stripling (3-2, 3.45 ERA) will toe the slab for the Dodgers, He has posted a 2.61 ERA in 13 career appearances (five starts) against the Padres, but note that he was tagged with four runs in just 4 1/3 innings against Arizona last time out. 

The Friars turn to Joey Lucchesi (6-4, 3.91 ERA) who has surrendered six runs through his last two starts and the over is 6-2 in Lucchesi's last 8 road starts.

Over is 4-1-2 in Stripling's last 7 home starts. Over is 19-7-1 in Padres last 27 Sunday games.

8* play on OVER. 

CARDINALS @ GIANTS SUNDAY AFTERNOON TOTAL

The San Francisco Giants have scored 52 runs over their last six games, with all six going over the total. Here they'll come up against Cards righty Jack Flaherty (4-5, 4.90 ERA) who has posted an 11.37 ERA in two career starts versus the Giants. Jeff Samardzija (5-7, 4.32 ERA) will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he owns a 3.77 ERA in 24 career outings (13 starts) versus the Cardinals.

Over is 8-2 in Samardzija's last 10 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 4-0-1 in Samardzija's last 5 home starts. Over is 7-2-1 in Flaherty's last 10 road starts.

8* play on OVER. 

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The Atlanta Braves put a 9-2 beating on the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night. While I expect another win for the Braves here on Thursday, I think it will be in a much lower scoring game. 

Atlanta right-hander Mike Soroka (9-1, 2.13 ERA) has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the major leagues this season. The Braves have won all but one of his last nine starts overall and Soroka has served up just four home runs through 14 starts in 2019. This will be Soroka’s first career start versus the Phillies who turn to Zach Eflin (7-7, 3.34 ERA). Eflin has allowed four homers while allowing nine runs in his last two starts alone. Eflin has the current Braves roster limited to a .220 AVG over 41 at bats, but will find it very hard to outduel Soroka. 

The Phillies have struggled in Atlanta in recent years and I'm happy to back the home team in this matchup. 

8* play on UNDER.

LATE NIGHT MLB TOTAL

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened this series with a 5-4 victory on Tuesday. I think runs will be harder to come by for both teams in Game 2 of the series on Wednesday. 

The Dodgers hand the ball to Walker Buehler (8-1, 3.43 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 3.47 ERA in four career starts against the D'Backs. He has allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his last nine starts. Arizona counters with Merrill Kelly (7-8, 4.00 ERA) who boasts an 1.83 ERA in his last three starts away from home. 

Under is 15-3-3 in Buehler's last 21 home starts. Under is 20-5-5 in Dodgers' last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 7-2 in Kelly's last 9 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED MAJOR WAGER TOTAL

The St. Louis Cardinals have scored just eight runs during an 0-4 skid, including a 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres Friday night. 

Here in Game 2 of the series on Saturday they'll come up against Friars' right-hander Chris Paddack (4-4, 3.18 ERA) who has posted a 2.50 ERA in six starts home at Petco Park on the season. 

Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson (6-3, 3.36 ERA) has pitched well lately and has allowed one run in four of his last five starts and two or fewer runs in six of his last seven starts. 

Under is 6-1 in Hudson's last 7 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Paddack's last 6 home starts. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Diego. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks look like good value here in the second contest of a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants Friday night. 

D'Backs right-hander Merrill Kelly (7-7, 3.93 ERA) has held four of his last five opponents to two or fewer runs. That includes seven solid innings of a 3-2 victory over the Giants on June 23 last time out. For the season, the 30-year-old rookie has allowed just two runs through two starts covering 11 1/3 innings of work. 

The Giants turn to Shaun Anderson (2-2, 3.94 ERA) who gave up both runs in the loss to Arizona and Kelly on June 23. On the season, Anderson has been charged with eight runs (six earned) over 11 innings against the D'Backs. 

Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. Giants are 7-17 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Francisco.

San Francisco mustered only three hits in Thursday's 5-1 defeat. Under is 7-1 in Kelly's last 8 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY BLUE JAYS @ YANKEES TOTAL

The first game of this three-game series saw a total of 18 runs scored while the teams combined for just seven runs in Game 2 Tuesday night. I think the finale will be a relatively low-scoring affair and stay under this bloated number.

Toronto rookie right-hander Trent Thornton (2-5, 4.25 ERA) is 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA in his past four starts and has allowed just a pair of runs while striking out 14 over his last two trips to the mound. Thornton has compiled a 2.96 ERA in nine road starts on the season. 

The Yankees hand the ball to left-hander James Paxton (5-3, 3.75 ERA) who has allowed three runs on 13 hits with 14 strikeouts in 11 innings in two starts since coming back from the injured list. Paxton is 3-3 with a 4.69 ERA in seven career starts against the Blue Jays who rank among the worst in the leagues for runs scored (26th) with 4.11 rpg.

8* play on UNDER. 

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The Philadelphia Phillies snapped a seven-game slide with a 13-7 triumph over the NY Mets Monday night. I think they look good to make two on the bounce here with Jake Arrieta on the mound. 

Arrieta (6-6, 4.12 ERA) is coming off back-to-back quality starts and limited Washington to two hits and one run in six innings in his last start. He has already faced the Mets twice this season, allowing just five earned runs over 14 innings of work and owns a 2.50 ERA in 12 career starts against them. 

The Mets hand the ball to Walker Lockett (0-1, 23.14 ERA) for his second start of the season. He suffered plenty in his first start when he was smacked around to the tune of six runs in just 2 1/3 innings of a 7-4 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. 

It's also worth noting that we will see two of the worst bullpens in baseball at display tonight with the Mets' (5.36 ERA) even worse than the Phillies' (4.67 ERA). 

Mets are 8-23 in their last 31 road games. Phillies are 20-7 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Mets are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.

Over is 10-3-1 in Mets last 14 overall.

8* play on OVER.

ANGELS @ CARDINALS SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL BOOKIE BLASTER

The Los Angeles Angels have mustered only three runs through the first two games of this series. I think runs will be hard to come by for both teams here in the finale of the three-game series Sunday night. 

Angels' left-hander Tyler Skaggs (6-6, 4.61 ERA) held the Toronto Blue Jays to one run and three hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 3-1 win on Tuesday. "Usually, this time of year, everyone is starting to feel like they have mid-season form, so I'm feeling pretty good," Skaggs told reporters afterward.

Cards' right-hander Miles Mikolas (5-7, 4.48 ERA) delivered six scoreless innings of a 5-0 win against the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday. He owns a solid 2.55 ERA in eight starts home at Busch Stadium this season. 

Under is 12-2 in Cardinals' last 14 home games. Under is 8-1 in Mikolas' last 9 starts overall. Under is 24-6-2 in Angels' last 32 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-3-2 in Skaggs' last 17 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): TOP RATED MAJOR WAGER TOTAL

The Baltimore Orioles managed to snap a 10-game losing streak with an 8-4 win here at T-Mobile Park on Saturday. The Birds' bats have come alive and I expect to see a high-scoring affair here on Sunday with two unreliable pitchers on the mound. 

Orioles' right-hander Gabriel Ynoa (0-4, 5.65 ERA) was tagged with six runs on seven hits (three homers) in 5 1/3 innings of a 16-2 loss at Oakland last time out. He has served up seven homers through his last three starts and has posted a 6.86 ERA through 21 innings of work on the road in 2019. 

Seattle left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (3-5, 5.15 ERA) was also tagged with six runs last time out and has allowed six runs in three of his last four starts. He has served up eight homers during that stretch and has struggled to find his footing home at T-Mobile Park where he's 1-3 with a 5.67 ERA in seven starts. 

Over is 21-6-2 in Mariners last 29 home games. Over is 6-0-1 in Kikuchi's last 7 home starts and 13-2-1 in his last 16 starts overall. Over is 8-2-1 in Orioles last 11 overall.

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY (TOTAL)

The Minnesota Twins tied this series at one apiece with an 8-7 triumph on Friday, but today's matchup on the mound would suggest that a much lower scoring contest is in the cards for Game 3 of the four-game series. 

Twins' righty Jose Berrios (8-3, 2.86 ERA) has been one of the most reliable hurlers across the major leagues this season. He has allowed one earned run in four of his last five starts and matched a season-high with 10 strikeouts over eight innings of a 2-0 loss to Boston last time out. Berrios has posted a 2.86 ERA over his last six starts against the Royals. 

KC southpaw Danny Duffy (3-3, 4.64 ERA) has struggled in recent outings, but note that he has posted a 3.10 ERA in four day starts this season, considerably better than his 5.56 ERA in his six starts under the lights. Duffy has owned the Twins throughout his career, going 6-2 with a 2.75 ERA in 17 starts. 

Minnesota is just too good, particularly with Berrios on the hill. I expect the visitors to claim a low-scoring victory.

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY ROCKIES @ DIAMONDBACKS TOTAL

The Colorado Rockies have won seven in a row against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with four of the last five going over the total. The Rockies lead the majors with a .273 batting average and roughed up Arizona ace Zack Greinke for five runs on 11 hits last night. "These guys can hit," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said of the Rockies. "They hit mistakes. They are up there free-swinging. You put a ball in the zone and make a mistake, they are going to make you pay for it."

Considering today's starting pitchers' history with their respective opponent, I think this will turn into a high-scoring affair. 

Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray (5-4, 3.83 ERA) has been tagged with 10 runs (five earned) in 10 1/3 innings in two starts vs. Colorado this season. Over his career, Ray has a 5.57 ERA in 14 starts against the Rockies. Colorado right-hander Jeff Hoffman (1-3, 7.04 ERA) who owns a hideous 9.00 ERA in three starts and two appearances as a reliever against the D'Backs. 

We can also note that games with umpire John Tumpane behind home plate have seen an average of 10.91 runs per game. 

8* play on OVER. 

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The Arizona Diamondbacks should be well up for this contest as they seek revenge for losing the opener of this three-game series to their National League West rival by seven runs. 

Tonight the D'Backs will hand the ball to right-hander Zack Greinke (8-2, 2.65 ERA) who has tossed 13 1/3 scoreless innings of six-hit ball through his last two starts. Greinke has compiled a dominant 12-6 record behind a 3.71 ERA in 32 career games (31 starts) against the Rockies. 

Colorado right-hander Jon Gray (6-5, 4.38 ERA) on the other hand has posted a bloated 5.15 ERA in eight career starts against Arizona and he has allowed eight runs on 17 hits and six walks over 12 innings in his last three starts combined. 

Diamondbacks are 35-16 in Greinke's last 51 home starts. Diamondbacks are 6-0 in Greinke's last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. 

Under is 15-6-2 in Gray's last 23 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 18-7-1 in Greinke's last 26 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. 

8* play on UNDER

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Eighteen of the last 26 meetings in the Bronx have gone under the total, and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair here early Wednesday afternoon. 

Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia (3-4, 4.42 ERA) has extensive experience of the Rays and boasts a 3.63 ERA in 50 career starts against them. Sabathia owns a solid 2.33 ERA at home on the season and under is 10-4-1 in his last 15 home starts.

The Rays turn to a left-hander of their own in Blake Snell (4-5, 3.70 ERA) who has allowed two runs or fewer five times over his last seven starts. Snell last pitched here at Yankee Stadium on May 18, when he limited NYY to one run over six innings of work and he owns a 3.97 ERA in 13 career starts against the Yankees. 

Under is 19-6-1 in Snell's last 26 road starts.

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE NIGHT BREWERS @ PADRES TOTAL

The San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies combined for 92 runs through a four-game series at Coors Field Thursday-Sunday. Here they'll take on the Milwaukee Brewers at pitcher friendly Petco Park, but I still think we'll see plenty of runs scored. 

Brewers right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (3-7, 5.74 ERA) who has been smacked around for 11 runs on 13 hits and seven walks over just 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts. Chacin has struggled on the road all season, entering this contest with a hideous 7.39 ERA in seven road outings this season. Padres' left-hander Joey Lucchesi (5-4, 4.11 ERA) has pitched rather well of late, but note that over is 6-1 in Lucchesi's last seven home starts vs. a team with a winning record and that Milwaukee is averaging a healthy 5.08 runs per game on the season. 

Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-2 in Brewers last 5 road games.

8* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON  MLB TOTAL

The Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers combined for six runs in Saturday's matchup, and I expect another low-scoring affair here in the finale of this three-game set. 

Spencer Turnbull (3-5, 2.78 ERA) will toe the slab for the Tigers. He's coming off six scoreless innings of four-hit ball at Kansas City and under is 9-3 in Turnbull's last 12 starts overall.

Cleveland hands the ball to Trevor Bauer (4-6, 3.71 ERA) who limited Cincinnati to one run through 7 2/3 innings of work of a 2-1 Indians' win last time out. Under is 46-11-7 in Bauer's last 64 road starts.

The Tigers' 3.51 runs scored per game average is among the worst numbers in baseball and the Indians are also in the lower half with their 4.23 rpg. 

8* play on UNDER. 

CARDS @ METS TOTAL

The St. Louis Cardinals had won four of five before coming up just short in an 8-7 loss to the NY Mets on Saturday. I like them to bounce back with a win Sunday afternoon with Dakota Hudson on the mound. 

Hudson (5-3, 3.47 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA ovr his last six starts and limited the Marlins to one run over a season-high seven innings last time out. The Cardinals are 5-0 in Hudson's last five starts and he has one career start against the Mets, a contest the Cards won 6-4. 

The Mets counter with left-hander Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.68 ERA) has compiled a 2.20 ERA in his last eight starts, but note that he is 1-2 with a 4.99 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) against the Cardinals.

Under is 4-1 in Hudson's last 5 starts overall. Under is 10-0-1 in Vargas' last 11 home starts. Under is 5-1-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets have combined for 23 runs through the first two games of this series. I still expect a low-scoring affair in Game 3 of the series on Saturday with Michael Wacha vs. Noah Syndergaard on the mound. 

Wacha (4-2, 5.63 ERA) is coming off back-to-back scoreless outings, covering a total of 8 1/3 innings of work. He's had plenty of success in previous meetings with the Mets, compiling a 2.53 ERA in seven matchups. Mets' right-hander Noah Syndergaard is coming off seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball against Colorado. He enters this contest at 1-3 with a 3.73 ERA in five career starts against the Cards. 

Under is 7-0 in Wacha's last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 9-3-2 in Syndergaard's last 14 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 51-23-2 in Cardinals' last 76 during game 3 of a series. Under is 9-4 in Mets' last 13 during game 3 of a series.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MLB TOTAL *EARLY START*

I think runs will come at a premium for both teams when the San Francisco Giants host the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park Saturday afternoon.

Milwaukee hands the ball to Jimmy Nelson (0-1, 12.00 ERA) who was roughed up in his lone start so far here in 2019. This looks like an easier spot for the 30-year-old right-hander, facing a San Francisco team that averages just over three runs at home this season. 

Left-hander Madison Bumgarner (3-6, 3.83 ERA) will toe the slab for the home team. The Giants' ace has allowed only six runs while covering 19 innings over his last three starts but is still 0-2 in those outings due to a lack of run support. The 29-year-old southpaw has gone 7-4 with a 2.63 ERA in 12 starts against the Brewers in his career

Under is 7-1-1 in Bumgarner's last 9 Saturday starts and 12-3-1 in Brewers last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* TOTAL ~ MIKE'S MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Washington Nationals in a 5-0 triumph Thursday night, and I expect another low-scoring affair here with two quality pitchers on the mound. 

Arizona lefty Robbie Ray (5-3, 3.54 ERA) held the Blue Jays to pair of runs over 6 2/3 innings last time out. "I felt really good tonight," Ray told reporters after that game. "I felt like my command was the best it has been this all year. I was padding the zone, keeping them off balance with my off-speed." Ray fanned 10 batters in that matchup to put his tally at 34 over his last four starts alone and 101 over 76 1/3 innings of work for the season. 

Washington counters with Max Scherzer (4-5, 2.83 ERA). The veteran right-hander has allowed just two runs with 39 Ks over his last four starts and he is 6-0 with a 2.89 ERA in six career starts against Arizona.

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): TOP RATED TOTAL *MAJOR WAGER ALERT*

The Golden State Warriors managed to avoid elimination with a 106-105 win at Toronto on Monday, a contest that just about stayed under the total despite a high-scoring first-half. The series now shifts back to Oakland for Game 6, and I think this one will go over as we're seeing the lowest total so far in the series. 

The game will be the Warriors' last at Oracle Arena before moving to the Chase Center in San Francisco next season. Klay Thompson thinks the fans will be an important 6th man tonight, particularly with Kevin Durant out again after a brief comeback last time out. "I expect our fans to be the loudest they have ever been, especially in the name of Kevin and bringing his type of spirit he would bring to the fight and the competitiveness," Warriors guard Klay Thompson said Wednesday. "I know our fans will do that because we deserve it, but more importantly, Kevin does for what he gave this team, this organization. There wouldn't be banners if it wasn't for his presence."

The Raptors outscored the Warriors 120-96 from three-point land in their three triumphs, while the Warriors owned a 99-57 advantage from behind the arc in their two victories. Considering what's at stake, expect both teams to be locked in and knock down plenty of three-pointers driving up the score. 

Over is 9-3 in Raptors last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-4 in Warriors last 13 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings at Oracle Arena. 

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOP RATED 10* MAJOR WAGER ALERT (TOTAL)

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, and I think the total is set way too high for this contest. 

Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman (3-8, 3.31 ERA) was smacked around for six runs by the Diamondbacks last time out, but he had allowed just a total of six runs through his last five starts prior to that. Stroman did a good job containing Baltimore on April 2, holding them to two runs through 5 2/3 innings of work, but Toronto still lost the game 2-1. The Blue Jays have scored two runs or fewer in eight of Stroman’s starts this year ... 

The Orioles hand the ball to Gabriel Ynoa (0-2, 4.96 ERA) for his fourth start of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander has worked mostly out of the bullpen but has been solid when getting the nod. He held the Astros scoreless until serving up a pair of homers in the fifth last time out and allowed just three hits during his time on the mound. 

Under is 4-1 in Stroman's last 5 road starts. Under is 5-0 in Ynoa's last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-2-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games. Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 home games.

10* play on UNDER. 

STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME 7 BOOKIE BLASTER

Game 7 of Stanley Cup Finals (or any kind of finals for that matter) are usually tight low-scoring affairs, and I think that will be the case here when the Blues and the Bruins clash for all the marbles Wednesday night. 

On top of the situational angle, we can note that the teams have gone a combined 1-for-17 on the power play over the last three games and we have two solid netminders in Jordan Binnington and Tukka Rask in the crease. 

8* play on UNDER. 

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MLB TOTAL

The Boston Red Sox have dropped five of their last six following back-to-back losses to Texas Rangers, the most recent a 9-5 setback Tuesday night. I think we'll see far fewer runs for both sides here Wednesday afternoon. 

Texas hands the ball to Lance Lynn (7-4, 4.39 ERA). The 32-year-old right-hander has held opponents two runs or fewer in four of this last six starts and allowed only three runs in the other two. Lynn has compiled a solid 1.91 ERA in six career appearances against the Red Sox who counter with Rick Porcello (4-6, 4.86 ERA). He's been roughed up in his first couple of starts this month but is usually solid home at Fenway Park (3.93 ERA compared to a 6.37 ERA on the road). 

Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Rangers last 13 overall. Under is 4-0 in Lynn's last 4 starts overall. Under is 16-5 in Red Sox last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA TOTAL)

The Golden State Warriors are in desperation mode with their backs against the wall after a Game 4 loss at home to put them in a 3-1 hole in the series. The Warriors simply can not afford to lose another game, and as they are finding it very hard to stop the Raptors offense they're gonna have to focus on outscoring their opponent to stay alive. 

The Raptors are playing with a lot of confidence and have been shooting the ball well throughout the series. The Warriors, and Stephen Curry in particular need to bounce back from a tough outing as they scored just 92 points and turned the ball over 19 times in the most recent loss. Curry himself was just 2-for-9 from behind the arc, extremely unlikely to happen again. 

Over is 6-1-1 in Warriors last 8 road games. Over is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 NBA Championship games. Over is 9-2 in Raptors last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The LA Dodgers won Saturday's matchup 7-2, but I think we'll see the teams combine for far fewer runs here on Sunday with two very capable pitchers on the mound. 

Dodgers' right-hander Walker Buehler (6-1, 3.69 ERA) held Arizona to one run on two hits with 11 Ks over eight innings of work last time out. He has allowed just a total of eight runs over his last five starts.

Giants' left-hander Madison Bumgarner (3-5, 4.05 ERA) has allowed seven runs over his last three starts but he has dominated the Dodgers in two meetings this season, limiting them to one earned run on nine hits over 12 innings of work. 

Under is 7-1-1 in Dodgers last 9 overall. Under is 6-2-1 in Buehler's last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 12-3-2 in Bumgarner's last 17 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings. 

10* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

Jake Odorizzi (8-2, 1.96 ERA) will take the ball for the Twins. The 29-year-old right-hander has been lights out lately with zero runs allowed in six of his last seven starts. Over his last nine starts, Odorizzi has compiled a stunning 1.02 ERA and he tossed five scoreless frames against Detroit on May 10. The Tigers counter with southpaw Ryan Carpenter (1-2, 6.23 ERA) has allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his last three outings. 

Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 Sunday games. Under is 5-1 in Odorizzi's last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 Sunday games. Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in Detroit.

8* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

Phillies' right-hander Aaron Nola (6-1, 4.63 ERA) was tagged with six runs in five innings at San Diego last time out. Nola was however coming off a solid month of May during which he went a 4-0 with a 2.73 ERA in six May starts. The 26-year-old right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA in four starts against the Reds over the last three seasons. 

Reds' right-hander Sonny Gray (2-5, 3.54 ERA) has allowed just three runs on 15 hits covering 17 innings of work through his last three starts. The current Phillies’ roster is batting a combined .143 in 23 at bats off of Gray. 

Philadelphia won Saturday's matchup 4-1 and under is 20-6 in Reds last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Gray's last 5 road starts. Under is 10-2 in Phillies last 12 Sunday games. Under is 13-5-2 in Nolas last 20 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY 3-GAME HIGH ROLLER REPORT (ALL MLB TOTALS)

The Milwaukee Brewers handed the Pittsburgh Pirates a 10-4 beating Friday night. They had however managed just eight runs through a three-game series against the Marlins prior to this set, and I think runs will be harder for both teams to come by here Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh righty Jordan Lyles (5-3, 3.38 ERA) owns a 2.67 ERA in five starts away from home on the season.  Milwaukee right-hander Zach Davies (6-0, 2.20 ERA) has been just about equally good no matter where he pitches and held the Buccos to a pair of runs over eight innings earlier this season. 

Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 17-4 in Davies' last 21 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 starts vs. Pirates.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY 3-GAME HIGH ROLLER REPORT (ALL MLB TOTALS)

The Arizona Diamondbacks won the opener of this three-game set 8-2. I expect Saturday's contest to be a lower scoring affair with a solid pitching matchup on the mound. 

Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke (6-2, 3.09 ERA) has posted a 2.70 ERA in seven day starts this season and he'll face a Blue Jays team that has the worst batting average in the major leagues (.220). Aaron Sanchez (3-6, 3.95 ERA) will toe the slab for Toronto. Sanchez has posted a 3.41 ERA in six day starts on the season and tossed seven innings of one-run ball in his lone career start against Arizona, back in 2016.

Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 overall. Under is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY 3-GAME HIGH ROLLER REPORT (ALL MLB TOTALS)

The Kansas City Royals claimed the opener of this series 6-4 Friday night. I don't expect to see nearly as much action over home plate when the series continues Saturday. 

White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (8-1, 2.54 ERA) has been on fire for most of the season. He fanned nine over 7 1/3 scoreless innings of a 2-0 win over Cleveland last time out and has 28 Ks through his last three starts. Giolito has limited six of his last eight opponents to one run or fewer. KC right-hander Brad Keller (3-7, 4.50 ERA) gave up three runs in seven innings of a 5-1 loss at Texas last time out. I expect a solid outing from the 23-year-old here as he's posted a 2.89 ERA in six day starts on the season compared to a 5.98 ERA under the lights. 

Under is 20-8 in White Sox last 28 overall. Under is 6-0 in Giolitos last 6 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 overall. Under is 5-1 in Kellers last 6 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (NBA): MIKE'S BEST NBA PLAYOFFS TOTAL

The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors combined for 232 points in Game 3 of this series and over is now 9-2 in Warriors last 11 NBA Championship games.

I think we'll see another high-scoring affair here Friday night.

Sure, Warriors are expected to get Klay Thompson back which no doubt will help them defensively, but we should also keep in mind that Thompson was the Warriors' leading scorer in their Game 2 win with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting. 

The Warriors are in desperate need of a win here to avoid heading to Toronto down 3-1 in the series, and they'll need to heat up offensively to keep pace with a Raptors team that has shot better than 50 percent from the field in its two wins in the series and shot 44.7 percent from beyond the arc last time out.

"We haven't really had a good team shooting night, and I knew eventually at some point we were due for one," Toronto guard Danny Green said after Game 3. "We still have to do a better job defensively on that end of the floor to limit those guys better so we don't have to rely on our offense or our shooting to win games for us."

Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings at Oracle Arena. Over is 13-3 in Raptors last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

10* play on OVER. 

MIDWEEK MADNESS 3-PACK

The Toronto Raptors got a lot of production from their role players as they opened the series with a 118-109 triumph. Forward Pascal Siakam shot 14-for-17 en route to a team-high 32 points in that contest but managed just 12 points on 5-for-18 as Golden State showed what's what in Game 2 of the series when it stole homecourt advantage with a 109-104 triumph.  

The Warriors trailed at half time, but managed to come back and pulled away in the second period, despite losing Klay Thompson and Kevin Looney on top of already missing Kevin Durant. Looney has been ruled out for the rest of the series while Thompson might be a go tonight. "... it will be a game-time decision. But I really want to be out there." Thompson told the media on Tuesday. 

The Warriors might be banged up, but they're still the two-time defending champions and have plenty of star power and experience with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. Count on Warriors to get the job done in a high-scoring affair. 

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Over is 8-1 in Raptors last 9 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 8-2 in Warriors last 10 NBA Championship games.

8* play on OVER. 

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The Toronto Raptors claimed the opener of this series 118-109.

The Warriors did a decent job containing Kawhi Leonard (23 points on 5-of-14 shooting), but instead, role players like Pascal Siakam (32 points) stepped up big time for the Raptors. I don't see that happen two games in a row though with Warriors Draymond Green on a mission. 

"I have to be more aggressive on the defensive side of the ball," Green said Friday. "I think aggressiveness starts with me and everybody else will follow that. If I'm on my heels, everyone else is on their heels. I think that was kind of the story of (Game 1). I started the game not as aggressive as I could be on that side of the ball and it showed in our team defense."

The Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 head-to-head meetings. 

Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 5-1-1 in Warriors last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. I expect the Warriors to beat Toronto in a fast-paced shootout. 

8* play on OVER. 

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The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off their first scoreless outing of the season as they took 3-0 loss to the Reds on Tuesday. They were 9-3 (+62.5% ROI) following a shut out defeat in 2018 and I think they'll roar back with a big performance today.  

Zach Davies (5-0, 1.54 ERA) will toe the slab for Milwaukee. He has allowed just two earned runs over 23 2/3 innings of work home at Miller Park this season and has posted a 1.40 ERA through four day starts. 

Reds right-hander Luis Castillo (5-1, 1.90 ERA) has also had a terrific start to the year, but his ERA in day games is higher than under the lights. We can also note that his lone loss on the season came against the Brewers back on April 3. 

Brewers are 6-2 in Davies' last eight Wednesday starts and 4-0 in his last four home starts vs. the Reds who are 3-13 in their last 16 Wednesday games. We can also note that the Reds are just 5-13 in day games this season.

Under is 16-5 in Castillos last 21 starts overall and 39-14-1 in Reds last 54 road games. Under is 27-8-1 in Davies' last 36 starts overall and 8-3 in Brewers last 11 overall.

8* play on UNDER.

TOP RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER

The Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners combined for 20+ runs on Saturday, and with depleted bullpens (particularly for the home team) I expect Sunday's matchup to turn into another high-scoring affair. 

Minnesota hands the ball to right-hander Kyle Gibson (4-1, 4.26 ERA). He was tagged with three runs on six hits and a pair of walks through 5 2/3 innings against the Halos last time out. Gibson has allowed 29 hits and eight walks in 26 1/3 innings of work through five road starts on the season (over is 4-1 in those games). 

The Mariners counter with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (2-1, 3.64 ERA) who served up three home runs in six innings against Oakland last time out. The 27-year-old rookie has made just one day starts in the big leagues, at Chicago White Sox on April 5 when he was tagged with six runs (four earned) through five frames. Over is 7-1-1 in Kikuchi's last nine starts overall.

Over/under is 34-12-2 in games involving the Mariners this season. Minnesota and Seattle rank 2nd and 3rd respectively in slugging percentage this season (prior to Saturday's slate of games). 

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY DODGERS @ REDS DAYTIME DESTROYER

The over/under is 15-30-1 in games involving the Cincinnati Reds here in 2019 and 6-1-1 in Dodgers last eight overall. I think we'll see a low-scoring affair here in the rubber match of this three-game series Sunday afternoon. 

The Dodgers hand the ball to left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu (5-1, 1.72 ERA) who has allowed just one run with 21 Ks through 25 innings of work in his last three starts combined. He hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his eight starts this season, and we can note that under is 27-11-2 in Ryu's last 40 road starts and 16-5 in Cincinnati's last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter.

The Reds counter with Tanner Roark (3-2, 3.50 ERA) who was tagged with three runs in five innings of a 3-1 home loss to the Cubs last time out. Roark has compiled a 2.45 ERA in day games this season.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL FOR MAY

The over/under is 31-14-2 in games involving the Seattle Mariners this season, and I think Saturday's matchup with the Minnesota Twins will fly over the total. 

Twins right-hander Jose Berrios (6-2, 3.05 ERA) was tagged with five runs on 12 hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings of a 5-4 loss to the Angels last time out. Over is 5-0 in Mariners last five games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Mariners turn to left-hander Wade LeBlanc (2-0, 4.50 ERA) who will make his first start since April 12 after a stint on the injured list. LeBlanc has made three starts in 2019 with 21 hits allowed over 16 innings of work. Over is 7-2-1 in Twins last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.

We can also note that Minnesota and Seattle rank 2nd and 3rd respectively in slugging percentage this season. 

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY WHITE SOX @ BLUE JAYS DAYTIME DESTROYER

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a 10-2 triumph over the Chicago White Sox Friday night, but such high-scoring performances have been few and far between for the Jays this season.

Here they'll come up against White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.55 ERA) who has allowed just one run on seven hits with 16 Ks through 14 1/3 innings of work in his last two starts combined.

Toronto will hand the ball to 33 year old knuckleballer Ryan Feierabend for the first time this season. Its bullpen is however expected to take over relatively early, and we can note that the Jays' relievers rank 5th in baseball with a 3.39 ERA on the season. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* BRUINS @ CANES BEST BET

The Carolina Hurricanes finally managed to shut down the Bruins offense in Game 3, but to no avail as they still lost 2-1. They've managed just a total of five goals through the first three games of the series, all losses. Facing elimination, I expect the home team to make sure to turn this into a low-scoring contest as the Canes simply can not rely on their offense. We can also note that the under is 15-8 in Bruins' road games where the total is 5.5 this season. 

Additionally, I fully expect Carolina to do everything in its power to avoid getting knocked out of the playoffs in its own building. It was perfect on home ice in the playoffs up until Tuesday, and this is a very good price on the home team. 

10* play on UNDER. 

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The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off back-to-back wins and enter Thursday looking to deny the Philadelphia Phillies to tie this four-game series. 

They've been streaky for most of the season (7-1 in their last eight games following a win) and I like the Brew Crew to get the job done here with Zach Davies on the mound. Davies (4-0, 1.54 ERA) has held opponents to two runs or fewer in each of his eight starts on the season with all going under the total. 

Philadelphia counters with Zach Eflin (5-3, 2.47 ERA) who is 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in his last and is coming off his second career shutout. There's not much negative to say about Eflin, but I think the price is right to go against him in this contest as the Brewers are 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Philadelphia.

Additionally I also like the under as under is 13-3 in Davies' last 16 road starts and 4-0-1 in Eflin's last 5 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY METS @ NATS TOTAL

The first two games of this series have been relatively low-scoring affairs, but I think that's about to change here in the finale as we'll see two unreliable pitchers on the mound. 

The Nats hand the ball to Anibal Sanchez (0-6, 5.27 ERA) who was tagged with three runs and six hits with a pair of homers through just 4 1/3 innings against the Dodgers last time out. Sanchez has compiled a 4.13 ERA in 14 career starts against the Mets who turn to Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.35 ERA). The right-hander is 4-9 with a 5.01 ERA in 15 career starts against the Nationals and has been tagged with 11 runs on 10 hits and eight walks in 9 2/3 innings of work against them this season. 

Over is 7-3-2 in Wheeler's last 12 starts overall. Over is 7-3-2 in Wheeler's last 12 starts vs. Nationals.

8* play on OVER. 

EARLY DAYTIME DESTROYER TOTAL

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates enter the finale of this series tied at 1-1 following a 6-2 victory for the visitors on Tuesday. I think we'll see a low-scoring contest here in the finale with two very capable pitchers on the mound. 

Arizona hands the ball to Zack Greinke (5-1, 3.16 ERA) who has allowed just five earned runs through his last five starts. He threw seven scoreless innings against Pittsburgh on April 25 and owns a 2.22 ERA in four starts home at Chase Field this season. 

Right-hander Chris Archer (1-2, 4.33 ERA) will toe the slab for the Pirates as he makes his first start since landing on the injured list on  April 27 due to right thumb inflammation. Archer was knocked around by the Dodgers his last time out, but the rest should have him fit for fight today. 

Under is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 home games. Under is 20-7 in Pirates last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

EARLY ANGELS @ TWINS BOOKIE BLASTER

The under is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings between the LA Angels and the Minnesota Twins, and I think this will be another low-scoring affair. 

Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi (5-2, 2.32 ERA) is tied for second in the American League with his ERA and conceded just one hit through seven scoreless frames last time out. Under is 9-2 in Odorizzi's last 11 starts during Game 3 of a series and under is 2-0-2 in Angels last four road games vs. a right-handed starter.

Halos right-hander Trevor Cahill (2-3, 6.35 ERA) has had a poor start to the season, but he limited Baltimore to two runs and four hits over six innings his last trip to the mound. Under is 6-1 in Twins last seven games vs. a right-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (NHL): MIKE'S BEST 2019 NHL PLAYOFFS TOTAL!

The first game of this series ended with a 6-3 San Jose Sharks triumph, and I think the high-scoring affair will set the tone for the rest of the series. 

Note that the Sharks have averaged 4.11 gpg home in the Shark Tank through their nine games in the playoffs this season while the Blues have averaged a healthy 3.14 gpg on the road. Over is 11-2 in the Sharks last 13 home at the SAP Center. 

Over is 7-2 in Sharks last 9 playoff games as a favorite and over is 3-0-1 in Blues last 4 playoff games as an underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON MLB TOTAL

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a 7-2 triumph on Saturday, but their bats have been rather cold of late and they have scored three runs or fewer in seven of their last nine games. The Blue Jays have struggled at the plate all season and average just 3.59 runs per game overall, which drops to 3.30 rpg in front of the home town crowd. 

Today they'll face Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez (3-3, 3.21 ERA) who owns a 3.07 ERA in four career starts against the White Sox. Sanchez has yielded just three earned runs over 17 innings of work home at Rogers Centre this season.  

Right-hander Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.06 ERA) will take the ball for the visitors. Giolito recorded eight strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings as part of a 2-0 win over the Indians last time out to improve to 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA over his past three starts.

Under is 20-5-1 in Blue Jays last 26 after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. Under is 17-6 in Sanchez's last 23 starts during game 3 of a series.

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MLB TOTAL

The Toronto Blue Jays have averaged just 3.63 runs per game on the season, and I think we'll see a low-scoring affair when they host the Chicago White Sox Saturday afternoon. 

Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman (1-5, 2.96 ERA) has been tagged with 11 runs (nine earned) through his last couple of starts. He had however been solid in the previous outings, unfortunately without much to show for as a victim of poor run support (just eight runs in as many starts). Stroman has the current White Sox roster limited to a .200 AVG over 75 at bats. 

The White Sox counter with Ivan Nova (1-3, 7.04 ERA) who has held teams to one run in three of his seven starts. He is coming off his best start of 2019, seven innings of one-run ball at Cleveland. "I try to talk to him and say, 'What went well, what didn't go well, what did you feel out there?' Then it's easier to be on the same page when a day like today comes," catcher James McCann told the Chicago Sun Times. 

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 overall. Under is 10-4 in Blue Jays last 14 overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

ANGELS @ TIGERS BANKROLL BUILDER

The Los Angeles Angels opened this series with a 5-2 triumph Tuesday night, and I think we'll see another low-scoring affair here with two hot hurlers on the mound. 

LAA left-hander Tyler Skaggs (3-2, 3.12 ERA) has posted a 1.64 ERA through his last two starts while Tigers southpaw Matthew Boyd (3-2, 3.05 ERA) held Kansas City to two runs through seven innings his last time out. 

Under is 6-0-1 in Skaggs' last 7 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Boyds last 7 starts overall. Under is 15-5-1 in Angels last 21 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY NATIONAL LEAGUE TOTAL 

The Philadelphia Phillies put an 11-1 beating on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Under is 8-0 in Phillies last eight after scoring five runs or more in their previous game and I think runs will be harder to come by for both teams Wednesday afternoon. 

Jack Flaherty (3-2, 4.17 ERA) will take the ball for St. Louis. He has posted a 1.88 ERA in four starts home at Busch Stadium on the season and a 1.53 ERA in three day starts. In one career start against Philadelphia, Flaherty is 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA The Phillies will counter with Jerad Eickhoff (1-1, 2.05 ERA). Apart from a subpar outing at Colorado, Eickhoff has been solid with just one earned run allowed through his other three outings (16 innings) this season.

Under is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): RAPTORS @ 76ERS GAME 4 TOTAL

The first three games of this series have gone under the total, and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair here in Game 4 Sunday afternoon. 

The Toronto Raptors will be desperate for a win to regain homecourt advantage and, and they know what they have to improve. "I think the first adjustment, we're going to have to make it, I guess we're going to have to play all of them a lot harder," Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said. "We're going to have to play a hell of a lot more physical. I mean if we don't do that, the prettiest things we decided to do offensively aren't going to matter much."

The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 3 116-95, but we can note that under is 8-2 in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 8-1 in Raptors last 9 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

3-GAME HIGH ROLLER REPORT PICK

The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to complete the sweep of this three-game series after opening the set with a 3-1 triumph on Friday followed by a 4-3 win on Saturday. The reeling NY Mets have dropped seven of their last 10 and I think they'll come up short once again in this matchup. 

Milwaukee hands the ball to Zach Davies (3-0, 1.38 ERA) who has had an excellent start to the year. Davies has held each of his six opponents to two or fewer runs and limited the Rockies to one unearned run through 5 1/3 innings of a 5-1 win last time out.  

The Mets counter with Jason Vargas (1-1, 5.75 ERA) who has settled down since a rocky start to the season. Vargas has held three straight opponents to one run each, but he has, however, walked eight batters through 14 innings of work in those starts and owns a bloated 1.72 WHIP on the season.

The Brewers are 19-9 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter. and they've won 10 of the last 11 meetings at Miller Park. Under is 9-2 in Davies' last 11 home starts. Under is 8-3 in Brewers last 11 home games. Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): TOTAL MAJOR WAGER ALERT

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics will clash for the second game of a three-game set Saturday night. The A's put on a show at the plate in the series opener Friday night, but I think runs will be harder to come by for both teams in this matchup. 

The A's hand the ball to Chris Bassitt (1-0, 0.75 ERA). He will make his third start of the season and has been dominant through the first two, allowing just one run with 16 Ks while logging 12 innings of work. Bassitt will take on the Pirates for the first time, a spot usually favoring the pitcher.

Trevor Williams (1-1, 3.38 ERA) will toe the slab for Pittsburgh. The 27 year old right-hander was tagged with five runs through six innings at LA Dodgers last time out. Williams has been rather solid in most starts this season though, holding four of six opponents to two or fewer runs. He will make his first career apperance against Oakland and we can note that under is 16-5-2 in the A's last 23 interleague games and 39-14-1 in Williams' last 54 starts overall.

Under is 6-3 in the last 9 meetings. Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT D'BACKS @ ROCKIES BOOKIE BLASTER

The Colorado Rockies have been swinging hot bats in recent games, coming off back-to-back 11 run performances against Milwaukee. 

I think the Rockies will keep their scoring touch when taking on NL West rival Arizona Diamondbacks and Robbie Ray Friday night. Note that Ray (1-1, 4.18 ERA) owns a 5.77 ERA in 12 career starts against Colorado and the current Rockies roster is batting a combined .353 over 136 at bats against the left-hander. 

Tyler Anderson (0-2, 11.34 ERA) will toe the slab for the Rockies. The left-hander has had a terrible start to the season and served up three homers in 4 2/3 innings of an 8-7 Rockies loss at Atlanta last time out. He has allowed more than five runs in each of his first four starts on the season and owns a 5.77 ERA in eight career outings (six starts) vs. the D'Backs. 

Over is 6-2-1 in Ray's last 9 starts vs. Rockies. Over is 4-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-2-1 in Andersons last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* RAPTORS @ 76ERS GAME 3 BEST BET

The Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers enter Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinals series tied at 1-1. Both teams have combined decent defense with poor shooting through the first two games, and I expect more of the same tonight.

Toronto won the first game of the series 108-95, but neither team managed to break 100 points in Game 2, a matchup Philly won despite shooting just 39.5% from the field (Toronto shot 36.7%). 

Under is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 overall. Under is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

THURSDAY MLB BOOKIE BLASTER

The Washington Nationals have lost six of their last seven games and have scored just a total of six runs through the first three contests of this four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Nats are still a sizable favorite for this matchup, almost solely because they'll trot out their ace Stephen Strasburg (2-1, 3.82) on the mound. Strasburg has fanned 20 while allowing just a pair of runs through his last two starts, covering 15 innings of work. 

Strasburg owns a 2.56 ERA in six career appearances against the Cards who counter with Dakota Hudson (2-1, 5.63 ERA). The 24-year-old right-hander was tagged with three runs in 5 2/3 frames of a 6-3 win against Cincinnati last time out but should not have much to fear from a Nats lineup that is ice cold at the plate. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT 76ERS @ RAPTORS GAME 2 TOTAL

The Toronto Raptors put a 108-95 beating on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of this Eastern Conference semifinals, and I expect a similar result here in the second game. 

The Raptors have won five straight since losing their postseason opener to Orlando and are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Furthermore, they're 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with Philadelphia. The 76ers have not won in Toronto since Nov. 10, 2012 ... 

They were completely unable to stop Kawhi Leonard in the first matchup up this series with the Toronto star putting up a career playoff-best 45 points on 16-of-23 shooting with 11 rebounds. "That was again, a big time performance at both ends," Raptors coach Nick Nurse said. "And I just like the force that he is playing with at both ends, but especially when he is getting the ball. He is pushing it up the floor, he is punching gaps with force, and he is determined to get to spaces."

Toronto has held opponents to 92.5 points and 38.9% shooting from the field through its first six playoff games here in 2019. I expect another dominant defensive performance from the home team tonight. 

Under is 10-4 in 76ers last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 6-1 in Raptors last 7 overall.

8* play on UNDER.

TOP RATED 10* MARLINS @ PHILLIES MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia Phillies have scored just 13 runs through its last five games. They and the Miami Marlins have combined for a total of eight runs over the first two contests of this four-game series, and I think we'll see another low-scoring affair here in Game 3 on Saturday. 

Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta (3-2, 2.65 ERA) was tagged with four runs (three earned) in six innings at New York Mets last time out. Under is however 6-1 in his last seven starts overall, and Arrieta had posted a 2.25 ERA through his first four starts of the season. He is 6-1 with a 2.78 ERA nine career starts against the Marlins. 

Trevor Richards (0-3, 3.72 ERA) will toe the slab for the visiting Marlins who have have lost each of Richards' first five starts of the season, but most of the time to little fault of his own. Miami has provided Richards with just eight runs of support, and it was blanked in a 5-0 loss to Washington on April 21. Under is 9-2 in Richards' last 11 starts with five days of rest.  

Philadelphia has scored just 13 runs through its last five games and under is 10-1 in Marlins last 11 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

CUBS @ D'BACKS FRIDAY NIGHT NO-BRAINER

The under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs, and I think we'll see a relatively low-scoring affair here in the opener of a three-game series Friday night. 

The Cubs hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks (1-3, 3.54 ERA) who tossed seven shutout innings in a 5-1 victory over Arizona last Friday. Over his career, Hendricks owns a 1.95 ERA in five starts against the D'Backs who counter with Robbie Ray (0-1, 3.95 ERA). The left-hander has compiled a 1.80 ERA in five career starts against the Cubs and held them to four hits and one run through six innings last Sunday. The Cubs won that contest 2-1, and runs are likely to come at a premium for both sides here as well. 

Under is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 overall and 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 overall and 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL

The under is 18-5 in games involving the Cincinnati Reds here in 2019 following a 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. We cashed in BIG with the under as our MLB Total of the Week on that contest, and I expect another low-scoring affair here in the finale of this three-game series. 

Cincinnati right-hander Luis Castillo (2-1, 1.47 ERA) has been on fire through the first couple of weeks this season. His 1.27 ERA is best among all starters across the major leagues and he has not given up more than two runs in any of his five starts.

The Braves turn to right-hander Julio Teheran (2-2, 5.61 ERA) who's not been quite as sharp, but he's shown some good stuff and has recorded 29 Ks through 25 2/3 innings of work. Teheran has alternated good and bad starts, and I like him to bounce back with a solid performance after surrendering five runs at Cleveland last time out. 

Under is 11-3 in Braves last 14 when their opponent scores two runs or fewer in their previous game and 9-1 in Castillo's last 10 starts overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): WEDNESDAY NIGHT TOTAL MAJOR WAGER ALERT

The Atlanta Braves picked up a 7-6 triumph here at Great American Ball Park in the opener of a three-game set Tuesday night. It was a rare slugfest involving the Cincinnati Reds who are 17-5 to the under on the season, and I think runs will come at a premium here in Game 2 of the series. 

Reds' right-hander Tanner Roark (1-0, 3.60 ERA) has allowed just two runs with 10 Ks over 10 2/3 innings over his last two starts. He owns a respectable 3.09 ERA in 23 career matchups with the Braves who counter with Mike Soroka (0-1, 1.80 ERA). The 6-foot-4 Canadian has made just one start this season, but it was a solid one when he held the D'Backs to one run in five innings of a 4-1 loss on Thursday. Soroka started the season with Triple-A Gwinnett and will be eager for another solid outing in order to earn a spot in the rotation. 

Under is 8-3 in Reds last 11 home games. Under is 16-5 in Braves last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE NIGHT MLB MIDNIGHT MASSACRE (TOTAL)

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics combined for seven runs with the total closing at 8.5 runs on Monday. I think this will be another relatively low-scoring affair. 

Rangers' right-hander Lance Lynn (2-1, 4.44 ERA) have conceded just five runs through his last three starts, covering a total of 18 2/3 innings. This will be his first career meeting with the A's who counter with right-hander Frankie Montas (3-1, 2.70 ERA) who held Houston to one run over 6 1/3 frames last time out. Under is 5-1 in Montas' last six starts overall.

Under is 7-2-1 in Athletics last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 road games.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY (TOTAL)

The Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres battled out a low-scoring affair Friday night. I think runs will be few and far between here in Saturday's matchup as well. 

Reds right-hander Luis Castillo (1-1, 1.46 ERA) has had a blistering start to the year, allowing just four runs with 32 Ks through 24 2/3 innings of work. Except for a 14-0 win over Miami, the run support has however been meager with Cincinnati scoring just nine runs in his other three starts. Under is 8-1 in Castillo's last nine starts overall.

The Padres counter with 23 year old southpaw Eric Lauer (2-2, 4.91 ERA) who tossed six scoreless innings of a 2-0 triumph over San Francisco in his season opener. He has not been quite as sharp in recent starts, but we can note that under is 9-0 in Reds last nine games vs. a left-handed starter. Lauer faced Cincinnati twice last year and held the club to one run with 12 Ks through nine innings of work. 

Under is 23-6 in Reds last 29 road games. Under is 8-3 in Padres last 11 home games.

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The last two games have been low-scoring affairs, and I think that will be the case once again here with the Winnipeg Jets backed into a corner down 3-2 in the series. They will want to make sure not to fall behind as that could prove devastating, and I think the Jets will come out with a very defensive approach. 

The St. Louis Blues will be looking to secure their spot in the Western Conference Semifinals with a win, and the gameplan is clear: "We're just staying with it," Jaden Schwartz told NHL.com after a come from behind 3-2 win in Game 5. "We believe in each other, we believe in the system, and we work as a team. When the team has success, we know that we all get rewarded. We're all playing the same, we're working hard, we're tight defensively, and the power play had a big goal to give us momentum."

It certainly doesn't sound like the Blues have any intentions of turning this into a free flowing game of hockey ... 

Under is 9-1-2 in Blues last 12 Saturday games. Under is 12-5 in Blues last 17 games as a home favorite.

10* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER (TOTAL)

Newcastle (15th) and Southampton (16th) are both trying to avoid relegation. They're both on the right side of the relegation zone though (18th and worse) and a low-scoring draw here would probably suit both teams just fine. 

Newcastle are coming off a 1-0 win over Leicester and they have 10 clean sheets on the season. Southampton have done most of their damage at home and have scored just 16 goals in their 16 games away from home on the season. 

Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair with neither team willing to risk dropping points. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* BLAZERS @ THUNDER BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The first two games of this series at Portland were both low-scoring affairs, and that's a trend I expect to continue here in Game 3 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Friday night. 

The Thunder really struggled to put points on the board and were held to sub-100 points in both contests. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 4-0 in their last four Conference Quarterfinals games.

The Blazers averaged 118.2 ppg at home during the regular season but that number dropped significantly to 111.1 ppg on the road. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine away from home and 6-2 in their last eight vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

The Thunder need to win this game to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole. They're probably smart enough to realize they can't outscore Portland, and I expect the home team to come out and play lock-down defense and try and slow down the tempo. 

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED MLB TOTAL FOR APRIL

The Colorado Rockies will host the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 2 of a four-game series Friday night. I think the total looks way high for this contest, and I'm going with a BIG BET on the under. 

Rockies right-hander German Marquez (2-1, 2.00 ERA) has been excellent through his first four outings in 2019. He was roughed up by Atlanta on April 9 but has allowed just one run covering a total of 22 innings in the other three starts. Last time out, he tossed a complete game, one-hit shutout against the Giants and under is 13-3-2 in Marquez's last 18 starts overall. 

Marquez has posted a 3.32 ERA in three career starts against the Phillies who turn to Vince Velasquez (0-0, 2.25 ERA). The 26 year old right-hander has made three appearances (two starts) here in 2019. In the the two starts, Velasquez held Miami and Washington to a combined three runs on six hits and three walks covering 11 innings of work. He has posted a poor 5.23 ERA in six career starts against the Rockies, but they've struggled to produce runs home at Coors Field this season. 

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY GIANTS @ NATIONALS TOTAL

The San Francisco Giants opened this series with a 7-3 win but the Washington Nationals tied it up with a 9-6 triumph Wednesday night. After two high-scoring contests, I think we'll see far fewer runs here in the rubber match.

Nats left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-0, 2.84 ERA) is 4-1 behind a 1.93 ERA in his last seven starts against the Giants. He limited Pittsburgh to one run and fanned 11 through seven innings last time out. On the season, Corbin owns a 24/4 K/BB ratio over 19 frames. 

Giants lefty Drew Pomeranz (0-1, 3.86 ERA) held the Rockies to two runs on four hits in five innings his last start. He has posted a 2.19 ERA in two career starts versus Washington.

Under is 23-9-2 in Giants last 34 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 25-10-1 in Giants last 36 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT CARDS @ BREW CREW TOTAL

Monday's matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers turned into a high-scoring affair. I think runs will be harder to come by for both sides here in Game 2 of the series. 

Cards' right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-0, 2.93 ERA) went six innings, allowing one run on three hits and eight strikeouts against the Dodgers last time out. He has posted a 3.58 ERA in previous meetings with Milwaukee and has the current Brew Crew roster limited to a .194 AVG through 98 at bats. 

Brandon Woodruff (1-1, 6.00 ERA) will take the ball for Milwaukee. He'll be looking to get back on track after getting roughed up in back-to-back starts. The 26 year old right-hander did however limit St. Louis to a pair of runs in five innings of a 4-2 win in his season debut on March 30 and under is 7-2 in Woodruff's last nine home starts.

Under is 12-3-1 in Brewers last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter and 10-3-1 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ WARRIORS BOOKIE BREAKER

We have seen most games go under the total so far in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and that's a trend I like to continue here as the Golden State Warriors take on the LA Clippers in Game 2 of their playoffs series. 

The Warriors won the first matchup 121-105, and in that neighbourhood is where I think the final score for this contest will land as well. 

The Clippers have averaged a healthy 115.0 ppg on the season, but they match up poorly offensively against Golden State and have averaged just 97.3 ppg through the last three head-to-head meetings (all three went under the total). 

Under is 6-2 in Clippers last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 19-7 in Warriors last 26 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT NHL PLAYOFFS TOTAL NO-BRAINER

This Western Conference Quarterfinals series between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche move to Pepsi Center with the teams all squared at 1-1. The Flames blanked the Avs in a 4-0 win in the series opener while the Avs came through with a 3-2 OT victory Saturday night. I predict another tight, low-scoring affair here in Game 3 on Monday night. 

Colorado has scored more than three goals in only two of its last nine games. Note that the Flames held opponents to a respectable 2.72 gpg during the regular season while allowing a league-best 28.07 shots per game.  

Under is 8-2 in Flames last 10 road games. Under is 3-1-2 in Flames last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 overall. Under is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. Under is 8-3 in Avalanche last 11 games as a home underdog. Under is 10-3 in Avalanche last 13 overall.

8* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT METS @ PHILLIES TOTAL

Two elite pitchers will take the mound at Citizens Bank Park Monday night, but I think the bookmakers have made a mistake on the total here, setting it a tad too low. 

Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (1-0, 6.46 ERA) has been lit up in back-to-back starts to Washington, surrendering a total of 11 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits, five of them homers) over 9 1/3 innings of work. On top of that, Philadelphia's bullpen has struggled all season, and it won't help that the Phillies played a 14-inning marathon at Miami on Sunday.

Mets' right-hander Noah Syndergaard (1-1, 4.74 ERA) gave up four runs on seven hits in seven innings of a 9-6 win over Minnesota last time out. Last season, Syndergaard went 1-2 with a 5.75 ERA in four starts against the Phillies. 

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (TOTAL): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers closed out the regular season with a 136-131 win over Sacramento. Here they'll face an OKC Thunder team that kept the scorekeepers busy during their five-game winning streak down the stretch. 

The Thunder put a 127-116 beating on Milwaukee in the regular season finale, and playoffs or not, I expect both teams to let offense rule this game. Particularly Portland is likely to struggle to stop OKC in the paint on the defensive end with big man Jusuf Nurkic out for the season. 

We can also note that three of four regular season meetings between these two teams surpassed the posted total for this contest. 

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED MLB TOTAL

This contest will be played at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, and I expect both teams to entertain the crowd with their bats rather than their pitching. 

The Reds are coming off a three-game sweep of Miami during which they scored 21 runs with eight homers. The Cards are coming off a an have scored 30 runs during a five-game winning streak and put an 11-7 beating on the Dodgers last time out. Over is 9-1 in Cardinals' last 10 after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.

Cards' right-hander Adam Wainwright (1-0, 4.50 ERA) has posted a 5.09 ERA in 29 appearances (24 starts) against the Reds. Joey Votto is 14-for-46 with three homers and eight RBI off Waino. 

Tanner Roark (0-0, 5.79 ERA) will take the ball for Cincinnati. He has posted a gaudy 6.58 ERA through seven career appearances (five starts) against St. Louis. Marcell Ozuna has had decent success against Roark, going 13-for-41 with a homer and seven RBI.

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-110 home at Pepsi Center Friday night. Each of the last three meetings in the series have gone over the total, and I predict another relatively high-scoring affair here at Moda Center Sunday night. 

The Blazers have been held to fewer than 110 points in just one of their last nine games, a 99-90 loss at Detroit on March 30 which was their second game of a back-to-back situation. Over is 19-5-2 in Trail Blazers last 26 games playing on one day of rest and 13-2-1 in their last 16 home games.

The Nuggets have been involved in somewhat low-scoring affairs lately with only two of their last seven going over the total. However, with both teams playoff position still to be decided I expect to see a wide open affair and both teams trying to outscore the other rather than winning with good defense. 

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY ROYALS @ TIGERS TOTAL

The Detroit Tigers enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak following a 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The Royals have played six straight overs since an Opening Day under, but I think we'll see a fairly low-scoring contest here Sunday afternoon. 

KC right-hander Brad Keller (1-0, 2.08 ERA) tossed seven scoreless innings against the White Sox in his season opener before surrendering three runs in six innings against Minnesota. He is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA through 10 innings pitched against the Tigers in his career. Under is 7-2 in Tigers last nine games vs. a right-handed starter, and their own right-hander Tyson Ross (0-1, 3.60 ERA) has posted a 3.00 ERA in 12 career innings against the Royals. 

The Tigers had opened the season with seven straight unders coming into this series, and I think the bats will cool off for both sides today. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL

The Kansas City Royals opened the season with a high-scoring series opposing the Chicago White Sox. Here they'll host a Minnesota team that put a 9-3 beating on Cleveland last time out. "It was a good day offensively for the whole group," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "You can look up and down the lineup, it was fun to watch."

I think we'll see a decent amount of action over the plate for both sides in this contest. 

Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios (1-0, 0.00 ERA) struck out 10 while holding the Cleveland Indians to two hits over 7 2/3 scoreless innings home at Target Field in his season debut. We can however note that the 24 year old posted a 4.85 ERA in 15 road starts last season and over is 4-1 in Berrios' last five road starts. 

The Royals hand the ball to right-hander Brad Keller (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who held the White Sox to one walk and two hits through seven scoreless innings on Opening Day. To me it looks like the books have set the total too low here though, putting way to much emphasis on the two pitchers Opening Day performances. We can also note that over is 4-0 in the last four meetings at Kauffman.

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED MARCH MLB TOTAL

As if there was ever any doubt, both teams have proven well capable of scoring runs here early in the season. The Mariners claimed the series opener 12-4 before Boston tied the series with a come-from-behind 7-6 triumph Friday night, and I think Game 3 will see plenty of action over the plate as well. 

Boston left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (2018: 13-5, 3.82 ERA) was reached for seven runs (six earned) on 13 hits in 10 innings of work against Seattle last season. Over is 4-0 in Mariners last four home games vs. a left-handed starter.

The Mariners turn to Mike Leake (10-10, 4.36 ERA) who posted a 3.21 ERA covering 14 innings in a pair of starts against the Red Sox last season. The right-hander has however struggled throughout spring training and was charged with 11 earned runs over his last three starts. Over is 12-4-2 in Red Sox last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Xander Bogaerts was 1-for-3 with a homer in Friday's matchup and has five hits in 12 at bats against Leake. 

10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* LATE NIGHT BATTERS BONANZA (TOTAL)

The Seattle Mariners' bats have been spitting fire through their first three games of the season. They opened the campaign by scoring 14 runs in pair of wins against Oakland in Japan and put a 12-4 beating on the Boston Red Sox on the "official" Opening Day on Thursday.

Here they'll face right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (2018: 6-7, 3.81 ERA) who admittedly was excellent in the postseason and a big reason Boston eventually won the World Series, but note that over is 6-2 in Eovaldi's last eight road starts. 

Seattle turns to Yusei Kikuchi (0-0, 1.93 ERA) who limited the A's to two runs (one earned) and four hits through 4 2/3 innings in his MLB debut. Another relatively short start will put a lot of pressure on Mariners' bullpen, and I think the Red Sox will get to the rookie early. 

Over is 8-3 in umpire Alfonso Marquez's last 11 games behind home plate in games involving Boston and 5-2 in his last seven games behind home plate in games involving Seattle. Over is 18-6-2 in Red Sox last 26 games following a loss.

10* play on OVER. 

TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Phoenix Suns have topped 103 points in only one of their last six games, an OT win at New Orleans. The under is 8-2 in their last 10 games and here they'll face a Utah team that is allowing just 106.2 ppg on the season and held the Bulls to 83 points on 35.9% shooting (including 2-of-16 from 3-point range) last time out. "I liked how we started the game. I thought we were focused on the defensive end," Utah coach Quin Snyder told the team website. "I just want us to keep getting better."

Under is 6-2 in Utah's last eight games overall and 7-1 in its last eight vs. Western Conference foes. 

The Jazz have a playoff spot locked in but are in a tight race for the No. 5 (and possibly No. 4) seed in the West. Under is 23-9 in the last 32 meetings with the Sun who they've beaten twice this season, winning 116-88 on Feb. 6 and 114-97 on March 13. I think this will be another relatively low-scoring affair. 

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The Denver Nuggets travel to Indiana riding a six-game winning streak. They've held opponents to an average of 102 ppg during that run and held the Knicks to 37.8 percent shooting from the field last time out.

Under is 18-5 in Nuggets last 23 overall, and here they'll visit a Pacers team that has averaged only 99 ppg through a four-game losing streak. Indiana was held to 38.5% shooting from the field in a 112-89 loss at Golden State last time out. Under is 8-1 in Pacers last nine overall and 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Both teams are involved in tight battles for home-court advantage in their respective conferences, and I think we'll see a competitive, low-scoring game with a postseason feeling to it here at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday. 

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Both teams have been involved in relatively low-scoring contests lately with under is 9-2 in Spurs last 11 overall and 8-2 in Rockets last 10 overall.

This contest is important for both teams as San Antonio is in a dogfight with the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 5 seed in the West, so it will most certainly be motivated to bounce back from a 110-105 loss to Miami. The Spurs had won nine in a row prior to that setback and have produced a 104.1 defensive rating over the past 10 games. "Defense -- and understanding that's what's going to take us to get to the next level and beyond," Mills said in explaining the Spurs' recent run. 

The Rockets are fighting to hold off Portland for the No. 3 seed in the conference and will also be looking to bounce back from a defeat after taking a 126-125 OT loss at Memphis last time out. They had won eight of nine prior to that setback while never allowing more than 106 points. 

We can also note that under is 5-1 in the last six meetings overall and 12-3 in the last 15 meetings in Houston. The Rockets won the last meeting 108-101 with a total closing at 217.5 points, and I think this game will stay under the total as well. 

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The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled on the defensive end lately, giving up 130+ points in back-to-back losses at Atlanta and Washington. Four of their last five have gone over the total, and here they'll face an offensive powerhouse in the Houston Rockets who have averaged 119 points through their last two games. 

The Rockets are coming off a 121-105 win over Atlanta Tuesday night and over is 6-2 in their last eight games playing on zero days rest. 

All-Star guard James Harden has scored at least 20 points in 13 straight games and contributed 31 points and 10 assists against the Hawks while veteran point guard Chris Paul recorded his second consecutive double-double with 13 points and 11 assists.

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Ten of the Golden State Warriors last 11 games have gone under the total. They will have plenty of reason to slow down the tempo here as well in the second game of a back-to-back situation following a 111-105 loss at San Antonio last night. 

They'll face a Minnesota team with nothing to play for and the Wolves have averaged just 103 ppg through their last four games. Point guards Derrick Rose (elbow) and Jeff Teague (foot) have missed the last three games, and Teague has already been ruled out for this contest while Rose is listed as doubtful. 

Under is 24-8 in the last 32 meetings between these two teams, and I expect to see a relatively low-scoring affair. 

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The Golden State Warriors fell to Phoenix Suns on March 10 but have bounced back with a pair of wins at Houston and Oklahoma City Thunder while allowing an average of just 96 ppg.

"I think the loss to Phoenix opened our eyes a little bit," Golden State coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "And I think our guys just felt threatened on the road. We've played two great teams, we've got another one, maybe the hottest team in the league in San Antonio coming up, so anytime they're threatened, I think our guys tend to play better."

Under is 9-1 in the Warriors last 10. and here they'll face a San Antonio team that has won eight straight games and held all but one of those opponents (Milwaukee) to fewer than 105 points. The Spurs lead the league in scoring defense during their winning streak, allowing just 99.8 points per 100 possessions.

The Warriors put a 141-102 beating on San Antonio last month, but you better believe Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will have his team better prepared defensively for this one. 

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The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils at Pepsi Center Sunday afternoon. The Avs are trying to hold on to their ever-slimming postseason hopes but have dropped three of their last four games and been shut out twice during that stretch.

"We have to win hockey games. We can't keep letting games slip away," Colorado defenseman Ian Cole said after the most recent loss. "Not only do you have to beat the teams that we should beat, which I guess at this point is up in the air, but we need to win games, and that's really all there is to it."

I think the Avs will come out playing tight defense to make sure they don't fall behind, leading to a low-scoring matchup with a New Jersey team that had scored just 11 goals through an 0-6-1 slide before coming up with back-to-back wins at Edmonton and Vancouver. 

Under is 19-6-5 in the last 30 meetings overall and 4-0-1 in the last five meetings in Colorado.

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