TOP-RATED 10* LATE NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER

The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost 15 straight games since defeating the Mets on June 1. 

Arizona right-hander Matt Peacock (2-4, 5.26 ERA) gave up three runs on 10 hits in five innings of a loss at San Francisco in his last outing. He is 1-1 with a 7.02 ERA in seven appearances (two starts) at home in 2021. 

Dodgers righty Walker Buehler (6-0, 2.38 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.97 ERA in five road starts on the season. He held the D'Backs to one hit through seven scoreless innings back on May 17.

The Dodgers have won and covered the runline in three straight games as road favorites of -180 or more, including a 3-0 win in the opener of this series Friday night.  

10* play on Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5. 

NBA EAST GAME OF THE WEEK - BUCKS @ NETS GAME 7 *BEST BET*

Do or die Game 7 in Brooklyn with the Nets and the Bucks tied at three apiece. The home team has won each game so far and that's a trend I like to continue. 

The Bucks won Game 6 in what was a lackluster outing from Brooklyn, perhaps not all that surprising following their effort in the game prior. "We didn't look like we had a ton of energy all night," Nets coach Steve Nash said. "I think we wanted it; we just couldn't find it. And when you can't find that rhythm, it makes it even harder, and so it's kind of chicken-and-the-egg. Is the rhythm because you don't have the energy, or is it compounded because you don't have a rhythm?"

Now at home in front of the hometown crowd at Barclays Center, expect the Nets to get it done and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Bucks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Nets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

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Do or die Game 7 in Brooklyn with the Nets and the Bucks tied at three apiece. The home team has won each game so far and that's a trend I like to continue. 

The Bucks won Game 6 in what was a lackluster outing from Brooklyn, perhaps not all that surprising following their effort in the game prior. "We didn't look like we had a ton of energy all night," Nets coach Steve Nash said. "I think we wanted it; we just couldn't find it. And when you can't find that rhythm, it makes it even harder, and so it's kind of chicken-and-the-egg. Is the rhythm because you don't have the energy, or is it compounded because you don't have a rhythm?"

Now at home in front of the hometown crowd at Barclays Center, expect the Nets to get it done and move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Bucks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. Nets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.

I also like the under as this series really have turned into much more of a defensive struggle than the bookmakers have anticipated. 

8* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY NIGHT MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Chicago White Sox are 33-4 against left-handers since the start of last season, 3-1 as underdogs. Houston lefty Framber Valdez (3-0, 1.42 ERA) is a hard nut to crack, but I can't pass up on this price and Houston's bullpen is nothing special.

The White Sox counter with Lance Lynn (7-2, 1.63 ERA) who is having a superb year as well, and he has allowed only two runs through 15 2/3 innings for a 1.15 ERA on the road this season. Very happy to take the White Sox at this price. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

SUPER EARLY MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Chicago Cubs are 24-11 home at Wrigley Field while the Miami Marlins have lost 25 of their 39 road games. 

Cubs' righty Jake Arrieta (5-7, 5.14 ERA) has posted a 3.16 ERA at home while Marlis' right-hander Pablo Lopez (2-4, 3.12 ERA) has a 5.04 ERA away from home. 

Add a revenge factor for the Cubs after taking a 10-2 loss to Miami on Friday. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

TOP-RATED 10* TGIF MLB RUNLINE RIPPER

The Cincinnati Reds saw a six-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. I like the Padres to come through and cover the runline as a big favorite Friday night as well. 

Friars' righty Chris Paddack (3-5, 3.53 ERA) has a 2.88 ERA at home on the season and he has allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last seven starts overall. 

Reds' right-hander Tony Santillan (0-0, 1.93 ERA) will make just his second start of the season. The rookie held Colorado to one run on five hits through 4 2/3 innings in his MLB debut on June 13, but also walked five. I expect the Padres to take advantage of his lack of experience in the big leagues. 

10* play on San Diego Padres -1.5. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back an angry Los Angeles Angels team looking to make amends after suffering a three-game sweep at Oakland. The Halos did put up five, four and four runs in the losses, and they should have little trouble putting runs on the board off right-hander Matt Manning who will be making his major league debut. Note that Manning is 1-3 with an 8.07 ERA in seven starts for the Toledo Mud Hens in Triple-A this season. 

The Angels counter with right-hander Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 2.85 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 1.85 ERA through 24 1/3 innings at home on the year. 

10* play on Los Angeles Angels -1.5. 

TOP-RATED 10* NETS @ BUCKS GAME 6 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets closed last game as a 1.5-point underdog, but managed to steal the win despite getting only five points from James Harden in 45 minutes in his first game back from injury. 

Kevin Durant carried the team with 49 points, 10 assists and 17 boards in 48 minutes, and I think he'll get more help from Harden in this one. 

The Bucks are a tough opponent, but note that they're only 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite and the Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. I'm well happy to take the points on with Brooklyn here in Game 6, and I would also recommend sprinkling a little something on the moneyline. 

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

NHL SEMIFINALS TOTAL GAME OF THE YEAR | 10* MAJOR WAGER

The teams are heading to New York tied at 1-1 after splitting a couple of games at Tampa Bay. The last game saw six goals, and I expect another high-scoring affair here in Game 3.

The Lightning have averaged 32 shots on goal per game in the series, and I expect them to throw everything at the Isles tonight to reclaim home ice advantage.

Additionally, note that the teams scored only one PP goal each in Game 2, despite 20 penalties and 54 penalty minutes issued. We should see better efficiency if the penalties keep coming.

Over is 6-2-1 in Islanders last 9 overall and 6-2-1 in Islanders last 9 games a home underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

EARLY MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Baltimore Orioles have lost an astounding 19 straight games on the road. 

Orioles righty Jorge Lopez (2-7, 5.64 ERA) gave up five runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings of  5-4 loss at TAmpa Bay in his last outing, and he has posted a 6.16 ERA away from home in 2021.

Cleveland hands the ball to Eli Morgan (0-1, 20.25 ERA) who was smacked around by the Blue Jays in his major leagues debut, but this looks like a much easier matchup especailly with the Orioles averaging only 2.74 runs per nine innings against right-handers on the road. 

8* play on Cleveland Indians. 

EURO 2021 TOP PLAY OF THE DAY JUNE 17

I don't see how the Danish will be able to focus on this game following the collapse and near death of their big star Christian Eriksen in their Euro 2021 opener. They'll be facing on the best teams in Europe, a Belgium side that put a 3-0 beating on Russia in their first game of the tournament. 

10* play on Belgium. 

TOP-RATED 10* CLIPPERS @ JAZZ NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The LA Clippers tied the series with a couple of wins at home, but they've yet to win at Utah. Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss Game 5 against the Jazz tonight with a knee injury suffered in game 4. I expect to see an extremely fired up Utah team here after a couple of blowout losses on the road. 

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

LATE NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Arizona Diamondbacks have dropped 21 consecutive games on the road, and they squandered a five-run lead in Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Giants. With Arizona's Merrill Kelly (2-6, 5.14 ERA) going up against Giants Anthony DeScalafani (6-2, 3.09 ERA) tonight, I'll gladly take my chances on SF. 

8* play on San Francisco Giants. 

MLB 5-PACK - INDIANS

The Baltimore Orioles have lost 17 straight road games, and should probably be an auto-fade away from home until they get a win. Here they'll come up against Cleveland righty Aaron Civale who is 9-2 with a 3.17 ERA on the season. Tough spot for Baltimore, and I think we're getting a more than fair price on the Tribe. 

8* play on Cleveland Indians. 

MLB 3-PACK WHITE SOX

The Chicago White Sox are dominating left-handers, and here they'll get a look at 29-year old southpaw Ryan Yarbrough (4-3, 3.63 ERA). The White Sox hand the ball to right-hander Lucas Giolito (5-5, 3.81 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 1.31 ERA and 25 strikeouts in three career starts against Tampa Bay.

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

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

I really like the price we get on the Miami Marlins in this early Wednesday afternoon matchup at St. Louis. Marlins' righty Sandy Alcantara (4-5, 3.39 ERA) has posted a 2.45 ERA in two career starts against the Cardinals, and he has posted a 2.38 ERA away from home in 2021. St. Louis hands the ball to Johan Oviedo (0-2, 5.72 ERA) who has posted a 6.85 ERA in six starts this season. 

Sure, the Cards are 5-0 against Miami this season, but note that Alcantara struck out 10 through six innings against them back in April. I think Alcantara will lead the Fish to a win in this one. 

10* play on Miami Marlins. 

MLB 3-PACK - TOTAL

I really like the price we get on the Miami Marlins in this early Wednesday afternoon matchup at St. Louis. Marlins' righty Sandy Alcantara (4-5, 3.39 ERA) has posted a 2.45 ERA in two career starts against the Cardinals, and he has posted a 2.38 ERA away from home in 2021. St. Louis hands the ball to Johan Oviedo (0-2, 5.72 ERA) who has posted a 6.85 ERA in six starts this season. 

Sure, the Cards are 5-0 against Miami this season, but note that Alcantara struck out 10 through six innings against them back in April. I think Alcantara will lead the Fish to a win in this one. 

In addition to the Marlins winning the game, I also like the under. Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-3 in Cardinals last 14 games as a home underdog. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in St. Louis.

8* play on UNDER. 

LATE NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (2-5, 3.89 ERA) is 1-4 with a 5.75 ERA in six away starts on the season. Eflin has five career starts against the Dodgers through which he is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA. Dodgers' southpaw Julio Urias (9-2, 3.56 ERA) is 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA in three career appearances (one start) against Philly. 

8* play on Los Angeles Dodgers. 

TUESDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER *NO-BRAINER*

Good spot to back the San Diego Padres to avenge a disappointing loss as a road favorite here at Coors on Monday. 

Padres' veteran righty Yu Darvish (6-2, 2.28 ERA) fanned eight while allowing only two runs on three hits through seven innings against the Cubs last time out. Darvish knocked out 10 Rockies' and allowed only four hits through seven innings of a 7-0 Padres win against Colorado on May 17. 

Rockies' righty Chi Chi Gonzalez (2-4, 5.74 ERA) was lit up with eight runs on 11 hits in five innings of an 11-4 loss at Miami in his last start. The Padres are averaging 5.00 runs per nine innings in their away games this season, and I think this will be another rough outing for Gonzalez. 

8* play on San Diego Padres -1.5. 

MLB 3-PACK TOTAL #1

The Detroit Tigers are averaging only 3.69 runs per nine innings against left-handers. I think they're in for a tough one against Mike Minor (5-3, 4.50 ERA) who struck out eight with only one run on three hits allowed in seven innings against Oakland in his last start. Casey Mize (3-4, 3.44 ERA) will take the ball for the Tigers, looking to build on a solid 2.80 ERA away from home. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK TOTAL #2

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo (2-9, 6.47 ERA) has had an awful start to the year, but his last three outings have shown some promise with a total of only six earned runs allowed over 16 2/3 innings of work. Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson (2-4, 4.99 ERA) should be fired up for this one after getting knocked around by Cincy in his last start. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MONDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER *NO-BRAINER*

The Arizona Diamondbacks are just 8-25 SU and 13-19 against the runline as underdogs on the road in 2021. The San Francisco Giants are 15-4 SU and 11-8 against the runline as home favorites. 

Giants' left-hander Alex Wood (5-3, 3.79 ERA) has not been at his best lately, but here he'll face an Arizona team that is averaging only 3.47 runs per game away from home. The D'backs hand the ball to Matt Peacock (2-3, 5.24 ERA) for his 14th outing, sixth start, of the season. Peacock is 0-2 with an 8.53 ERA in two starts this month. 

Arizona has lost nine of its last 10 and I don't see Peacock outperforming Wood in this one. 

8* play on San Francisco Giants -1.5. 

SIXERS @ HAWKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped the opener of this second-round series against the Hawks, but they've bounced back with a pair of convincing triumphs, including a 127-111 win here at State Farm Arena on Friday.

The 76ers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite, and I doubt homecourt will be of much help for Atlanta in this one. 

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable, but that's been the case for pretty much every game and there's no way they sit him for this one. "I'm OK," Embiid said. "I'm standing up, I'm walking. I finished the game. I'm going to keep getting back up. I'm going to keep fighting. That's been me since I started playing basketball, so I'm going to keep fighting. That's been my motto. Whatever happens, get back up and keep it going."

The Hawks caught the Sixers off guard in Game 1, but that's not happening again. With Brooklyn and Milwaukee mired in what's guaranteed to be at least a six-game series, I expect the Sixers to want to close this one out ASAP to give themselves as big of a rest advantage as possible for the Eastern Conference Finals.

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

EURO CHAMPIONSHIP BOOKIE BU$TER

Poland has one of the best strikers in the world in Robert Lewandowski, and he's used to peform on the big stages. Slovakia has some talent, but player for player, Poland is still the better team and Lewa is a killer. 

8* play on Poland. 

TOP-RATED 10* SUNS @ NUGGETS GAME 4 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

Each of the first three games of this series has ended with lopsided scores favoring Phoenix. I like the Suns to close out the series ASAP in order to give themselves maximum time to rest and heal up for a Western Conference Finals series against either the Clippers or the Jazz. Without Jamal Murray, the Nuggets' backcourt is at a significant disadvantage to the Suns' backcourt duo of Paul and Devin Booker. 

Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. Suns are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

NETS @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Milwaukee Bucks took Game 3 of this series and will now look to tie it up at two apiece before heading back to Brooklyn for Game 5.

The last game really could've gone either way despite the home team holding a 30-11 lead after the opening quarter, and I still hold the Nets as the much better team. The fact that the bookmakers have made the Nets the favorites for this one despite losing Game 3 as a 3.5-point underdog suggest that I'm right.  

The Nets are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite while the Bucks are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. I expect the Nets to run away with this one to set up an opportunity to finish the series at home on Tuesday. 

8* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RUNLINE RIPPER *NO-BRAINER*

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost six straight games and hand the ball to Wil Crowe (0-4, 7.26 ERA) for his ninth appearance (eighth start) of the season. The team has won only two of the games he's been involved in and Crowe was tagged with eight runs on eight hits in four innings of a 10-5 loss at Kansas City in his last start. 

The Milwaukee Brewers counter with Adrian Houser (4-5, 3.66 ERA) who has allowed a total of only two runs over his last three starts, covering 15 1/3 innings of work. Houser has posted a 1.83 ERA in four day starts on the season. 

The Brewers have won eight of their last nine games, covering the runline in each win. 

8* play on Milwaukee Brewers -1.5. 

SUPER EARLY MLB TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like it should be a low-scoring affair with Domingo German (4-3, 3.12 ERA) and Aaron Nola (4-4, 4.06 ERA) on the mound. German has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last nine starts, including 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball against Boston last time out. Nola's last two outings have not been great, but he has posted a solid 3.03 ERA in six home starts and a 2.10 ERA in four day starts. 

10* play on UNDER. 

8* play on NC Dinos. 

LATE NIGHT RANGERS @ DODGERS MLB BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The Texas Rangers have lost eight of their last 10 games, and they've put up 10 runs over their last five games. Runs are likely to come a premium for the Rangers again in Saturday's matchup with the Dodgers and right-hander Trevor Bauer (6-4, 2.40 ERA) who has posted a 1.69 ERA in four home starts on the year. 

Texas hands the ball to left-hander Kolby Allard (1-2, 3.41 ERA). Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.

10* play on UNDER. 

JAZZ @ CLIPPERS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Utah Jazz have won six straight games since losing the opener of their first-round series against Memphis.

The Jazz won the first two games of this series by three and six points, and I fully expect them to keep it close here as the series move to LA. I think the Jazz have a great chance of winning this one outright, but taking the points is excellent insurance if the outright upset falls short. 

Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Jazz are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog. Jazz are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Los Angeles. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on Utah Jazz. 

NBA EAST GAME OF THE WEEK | SIXERS @ HAWKS MAJOR WAGER

The Atlanta Hawks won the opener of this Eastern Conference semifinal series, but the Sixers roared back with a comfortable wire-to-wire 118-102 win in Game 2.

I like Philly to take back homecourt advantage right away here when the series moves to Atlanta. The Hawks caught the 76ers off guard in Game 1, but I don't see it happening again. 

The 76ers have are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a road favorite and they've covered the spread with ease in three of the last four meetings with the Hawks. 

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

AL EAST GAME OF THE YEAR | TOP-RATED 10* MLB MAJOR WAGER

The Chicago White Sox have won five of their last seven, including three of four against the Tigers last week. The lone loss in that series came against Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal (3-7, 4.33 ERA) who held the White Sox to one run on four hits through five innings. That was a rare loss against a left-handed starter for the White Sox who are 14-4 against southpaws on the season and I expect them to rough up the Tigers lefty tonight. 

Right-hander Lucas Giolito (5-5, 3.88 ERA) will take the ball for Chicago. He had allowed one run in three straight starts before getting tagged with all four runs in the 4-3 loss to Detroit and Skubal last week. 

All things considered, I expect to see a motivated White Sox lineup and a strong outing from Giolito, making this well worthy of a Game of the Year tag!

10* play on Chicago White Sox -1.5. 

TURKEY @ ITALY EURO 2020 OPENER BOOKIE BU$TER

Turkey has a young and talented team, but its inexperienced in big championships and I don't think it'll be able to keep up with a battle-tested Italy squad that has kept eight straight clean sheets through an eight-game winning streak all competitions included. Italy will be looking for a strong start after failing to qualify for World Cup 2018, and add home field advantage in Rome and I think we have a slam dunk winner. 

8* play on Italy -1 (stake back in case of a one-goal Italy win). 

NBA WEST GAME OF THE WEEK | CLIPPERS @ JAZZ GAME 2 MAJOR WAGER

The Utah Jazz won the opener of this second-round playoffs series by three points, the exact point-spread the books are hanging for Game 2. 

The Jazz managed to get the win despite a slow start and not playing all the well overall, and their bench contributed with only 23 points, of which Jordan Clarkson had 18.  

I expect a much faster start and better performance from the Jazz tonight as they look to consolidate their homecourt advantage before the series move to LA.

Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

SUPER EARLY MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Philadelphia Phillies have won four of their last six games, including a 2-1 triumph over the Braves on Wednesday to tie this series at one win a piece. I like the Phillies to claim the series-finale today with Zack Wheeler (4-3, 2.51 ERA) on the mound. Sure, the Phillies have lost two of his last three starts, but Wheeler has been solid and he has recorded 34 strikeouts against 12 hits and five walks in those outings. In his career against the Braves, Wheeler is 7-6 with a 3.63 ERA in 18 starts and he is 3-1 with a 1.97 ERA in seven home starts on the year. 

As for Braves' starter Ian Anderson (4-3, 3.64 ERA), he is 0-0 with a 4.41 ERA in three career starts against the Phillies. Anderson has beent agged with four runs in each of his last two starts. 

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies. 

NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 2 NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Phoenix Suns looked like they were in trouble in the opener of this series, but they showed resilience, battled back, and finished a 122-105 winner. 

The loss must be demoralizing for the shorthanded Nuggets who must've felt they could've stolen homecourt advantage. I think the Nuggets will struggle to muster up the energy needed to give the Suns a go here in Game 2, especially with Michael Porter Jr. probable and Will Barton questionable. 

Nuggets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Chicago White Sox came through for us with a 6-1 win in the opener of this series on Tuesday. I think we're getting a more than fair price on the White Sox to pick up another win tonight with Lance Lynn (7-1, 1.38 ERA) on the mound. Lynn has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2021 and he is 6-1 with a minuscule 1.26 ERA in seven home starts. 

The Blue Jays hand the ball to Alek Manoah (1-0, 3.86 ERA) for this third career start. Last time out, Manoah was tagged with four runs oin just 3 1/3 innings against Miami. 

The White Sox are 24-7 as home favorites on the season. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

BRUINS @ ISLANDERS NHL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Boston Bruins are facing elimination from the NHL playoffs following back-to-back Islanders' win to earn the New Yorkers a 3-2 lead in the series. The Bruins have dominated most games though outshooting their opponents in all but one game, including last time out when they outshot the Isles 44-19 in a 5-4 loss. Three power-play goals saved the Islanders, but I think their luck is about to run out and I like Boston to tie the series to set up a Game 7 on home ice. 

8* play on Boston Bruins. 

LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER | CLIPPERS @ JAZZ

The Utah Jazz won and covered the spread in two of three regular-season meetings with the Clippers. The Jazz dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against Memphis, but they were dominant in the next four games to complete a gentleman's sweep, and I think they learned their lesson and have too much respect for the Clippers to come out flat in the opener of this series. The Clippers are coming off a tough seven-game series against the Mavs, and this is a big step up in competition.

8* play on Utah Jazz. 

KNIGHTS @ AVS GAME 5 BOOKIE BU$TER

The Colorado Avalanche and the Vega Golden Knights are heading into Game 5 of this second-round series tied at two apiece with neither team unable to win in enemy territory yet.I think that's a trend likely to continue tonight at Ball Arena where the Avs went an NHL-best 22-4-2 during the regular season.

The Golden Knights are 11-27 in their last 38 games as a road underdog and could easily have lost Game 3 of this series if not for a couple of quick goals to steal a 3-2 victory. I don't see the Avs drop this game. 

8* play on Colorado Avalanche. 

TUESDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Chicago White Sox are 28-4 against left-handed starters since the beginning of last season. Here they'll get a look at Blue Jays southpaw Robbie Ray (3-2, 3.57 ERA) who has allowed four runs in two of his last four starts and he is 0-1 with a 4.23 ERA in five away starts on the year. The White Sox hand the ball to Carlos Rodon (5-2, 1.98 ERA) who was knocked around in Cleveland in his last start, but he's still having a solid year and I expect Rodon to handle the Jays. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ SIXERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Atlanta Hawks came flying out of the gate in Game 1.

The final result of 128-124 for the Hawks is misleading as they held a double-digit lead for most of the game, but the fact that Philly came back and made it as close as they did is a sign of things to come IMO. I fully expect the Sixers to be on their toes from the get-go in this one and put a real beating on the Hawks to to tie the score. 

Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ SUNS GAME 1 NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns closed out their first-round series against the reigning NBA champs LA Lakers with a dominant performance in a game they led from start to finish. Now they'll take on a Denver team that has had some time to heal up from a tough six-game series against the Blazers, but I don't think the Nuggets can match the intensity of the home team here in the opener of this series. 

Note that the Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest while the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite.

Denver won the last two regular season meetings here at Suns Arena, but those games took place back in January. and the Suns are playing at a different level now.

10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

ROYALS @ ANGELS MLB TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Angels are 15-5 to the over as home favorites on the season and tonight's Angels' starter Dylan Bundy has an ugly 6.49 ERA in 2021. Royals' righty Jackson Kowar will make his first MLB start ever, and this could easily go south early against a Halos' team that is averaging 5.77 runs per nine innings home in Anaheim. 

Over is 7-1-2 in Royals last 10 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Royals last 4 games as a road underdog.

10* play on OVER. 

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK | AVS @ KNIGHTS TOP-RATED MAJOR WAGER

The Colorado Avalanche were just minutes away from taking a 3-0 lead in the series on Friday before giving up two goals in less than a minute. 

It was the Avs' first postseason loss of the year, and Colorado coach Jared Bednar called out his team after the loss.

"The easy answer is this: for five straight periods now they've been far more competitive than we have," Bednar said when asked what needs to change. "And to dissect the game any further than that is a waste of time. It's a waste of time."

"I think we're kidding ourselves if we think that that's the competitiveness we need to be at, (against) the team that tied us for first in the league. We caught them on an off night in Game 1 and we gave them life in Game 2. We were able to come away with a win because of special teams and our goalie. And we're going to need to compete way harder than that in order to beat them."

A coach calling out his team in media usually has an effect, and I think we'll see a reaction from the Avs who still hold a 2-1 lead in the series, despite not playing at their best yet. 

10* play on Colorado Avalanche. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

I think we're getting a very reasonable price on the San Francisco Giants to complete the sweep of this four-game series with Johnny Cueto (4-1, 3.45 ERA) on the mound. Note that Cueto is 3-1 with a 2.59 ERA in four home starts on the season while Cubs' righty Kyle Hendricks has posted a 4.26 ERA in four road starts. 

Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series. Giants are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 Sunday games. Cubs are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in San Francisco.

10* play on San Francisco Giants.

MAVS @ CLIPPERS GAME 7 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

Four of the first six games of this series and each of the last three have gone under the total. To think that we'll see a high-scoring affair here in this crucial Game 7 matchup is just not realistic IMO. 

Under is 22-5 in Mavericks last 27 games as an underdog. Under is 6-1-1 in Clippers last 8 games as a home favorite. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUNDAY SOCCER BOOKIE BREAKER

Belgium has lost only just one of its last 22 games. It has six wins, two draws and zero defeats through its last eight games while averaging an impressive 2.9 goals per game. Additionally, Belgium is on a super impressive unbeaten home run of 32 games (W26, D6) at home. Croatia is not a bad team, but it is not at the level of Belgium. 

8* play on Belgium. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | HAWKS @ 76ERS GAME 1 *BEST BET*

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. 

Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.

10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

NBA 3-PACK

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an impressive first-round series against the Knicks, but they'll face a much tougher test here in the second round. Sure, injured Joel Embiid will be a huge miss for the Sixers, but they have good depth and other players that can step up. I have Philadelphia as the better team on both ends of the floor even without Embiid. 

Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.

Under is 7-1 in Hawks last 8 overall, and I expect the Sixers to shut them down effectively. 

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK | BUCKS @ NETS EASTERN CONF *BEST BET*

We have only one NBA game tipping off on Saturday, but what a game it is with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Brooklyn Nets for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series. 

The Bucks are undefeated in the playoffs following a four-game sweep of last year's NBA finalists Miami, but this was a very different Heat team. Note that the Bucks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog while the Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Sure, the Nets dropped a game against Boston in their first-round series, but they dominated the other four. 

While Milwaukee won two of three regular season meetings, note that one member of Brooklyn's star trio (Durant, Harden and Irving) sat out in those games. Now they're all fit, and I don't see the Bucks keeping up with the scoring.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Chicago Cubs are 30-23-4 to the under on the season. Right-hander Kohl Stewart (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will be making his second start of the season. He allowed only one run (no earned) through five innings against the Padres in his season opener. 

The San Francisco Giants counter with Kevin Gausman (6-0, 1.40 ERA) who is having an extraordinary year with 11 runs allowed on 41 hits over 70 2/3 innings and an 83/16 K/BB ratio. Regression is surely coming for the right-hander, but not against the Cubs who have been hitting leftie a lot harder than righties. 

10* play on UNDER. 

CLIPPERS @ MAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER | TGIF EDITION

Do or die for the Los Angeles Clippers as a loss here would see them eliminated from the playoffs. The home team has yet to win a game in this series, and that's a trend I like to continue. Note that the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Dallas.

The Clippers need to find a way to contain Luka Doncic, and their role players have to step it up and start contributing. They have more talent than the Mavs, and that should show in this crucial contest. 

8* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

FRIDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Chicago White Sox own the Detroit Tigers, heading into this contest as winners of 22 of the last 28 meetings. White Sox lefty Dallas Keuchel (4-1, 4.53 ERA) has not had a great year so far, note that the team has won seven of his 11 starts. Furthermore, the White Sox are 19-11 in divisional games and 3-1 in those with Keuchel on the mound. 

The Tigers are 10-19 in divisional games and I don't think they can provide starter Spencer Turnbull (4-2, 2.93 ERA) with enough run support. Detroit is averaging only 3.86 runs per game on the season while the White Sox are averaging 5.24 rpg. 

8* play Chicago White Sox. 

TOP-RATED 10* NUGGETS @ BLAZERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets are in pull position as they have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. I don't think the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to give up just yet though. 

The Blazers showed amazing grit last time out as they battled back from an early 22-point hole, and the game needed not only one but two overtime periods to decide a winner. The Nuggets eventually came though as a home favorite, but note that they're 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

Trail Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and  4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

I fully expect the do-or-die Blazers to take this one and force a Game 7. 

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

TOP-RATED 10* RANGERS @ ROCKIES MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Texas Rangers are 9-22 away from home on the season while the Colorado Rockies are 18-12 home at Coors Field. 

Rangers' righty Mike Foltynewicz (1-5, 4.31 ERA) is not having a good year, and the team has lost four of his last five starts. 

Rockies' left-hander Austin Gomber (3-5, 4.55 ERA) has a similar overall ERA as Foltynewicz, but note that Gomber has posted an impressive 1.88 ERA home at Coors. 

Texas is averaging only 3.85 runs per nine innings against left-handers while the Rockies are scoring 5.85 runs per innings at home against righties. 

10* play on Colorado Rockies. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Either team has yet to win a home game in this series, with the Dallas Mavericks taking two here at Staples Center followed by the Los Angeles Clippers recording back-to-back blowout wins at Dallas. 

Perhaps the Clippers underestimated Dallas in the first two games, but they've clicked into gear since and I highly doubt they'll take the Mavs lightly again. 

Additionally, note that Mavs' superstar Luka Doncic was clearly laboring through a neck strain in the Game 4 loss, and he's unlikely to be at full strength on this short turnaround. 

I don't see the Mavs standing much of a chance in this one. Clippers by double-digits. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CANADIENS @ JETS NHL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a nerve-wracking and energy-draining seven-game series against Toronto. The Habs closed out the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with three straight wins to complete the comeback from a 3-1 deficit, but they've only had one day to rest and recover for this game so fatigue is likely to be an issue. 

The Winnipeg Jets on the other hand completed the sweep of their first-round series against the Oilers on May 24, so they've had plenty of time to heal up and get ready. 

Winnipeg won six of the nine regular-season meetings between the clubs, and I think the well-rested Jets will make light work of the Habs in this one. 

8* play on Winnipeg Jets. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO-BRAINER*

The Washington Nationals snapped a five-game losing streak with an 11-6 win over the Braves on Tuesday. I like the Braves to bounce back and win this battle between two left-handers. 

Atlanta's Drew Smyly (2-3, 5.95 ERA) was lit up in his last outing against Boston on May 26, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings, but note that he had allowed only four earned runs in 18 innings through his previous three starts. Smyly has made two starts against the Nationals this year, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.50 ERA. 

Washington's Jon Lester (0-2, 4.91 ERA) has yet to earn a winning decision this year, and the team is 2-4 in his six starts. Lester took on the Braves on May 6, when he gave up all three runs through five innings of a 3-2 loss. 

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY ~ PADRES @ CUBS

Good spot to back the San Diego Padres to bounce back from a couple of losses to the Chicago Cubs and avoid a three-game sweep. 

Padres' righty Dinelson Lamet (1-0, 2.57 ERA) will serve as the team's opener, and he is having a great year. He has made six appearances in total with four starts, and the team has won each of his last two starts. He has made one start as underdog, at Houston on May 28, a game the Padres won 10-3. 

The Cubs will hand the ball to Adbert Alzolay (3-4, 3.81 ERA) for his 10th start of the year. While Alzolay has been solid, I think the fired up Friars will get to him and this is a potential letdown spot for Alzolay who is coming off his best start of the season.

10* play on San Diego Padres. 

8* play on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

TOP-RATED 10* BLAZERS @ NUGGETS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 5 tied at two wins apiece, effectively turning this into a best-of-three series. The winner of tonight's game will have a huge advantage, and I think that team will be the Blazers. 

The Blazers came through with a 115-95 win last time out (despite Dame Lillard scoring only 10 points), and they've already proven they can win at Denver after taking the opener of this first-round series. I like them to steal another game on the road on Tuesday

The Nuggets lack an answer to the Blazers backcourt, and the Nuggets don't pose much a danger if Jusuf Nurkic can keep Denver big man Nikola Jokic quiet.

Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Trail Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

RANGERS @ ROCKIES MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

I like the price we get on the Texas Rangers to put an end to a six-game losing streak when they visit Colorado for the opener of a three-game series.

The Rangers have dropped 12 straight on the road, which should add additional fuel to the fire, and this looks like a good spot to pick up a win as they are 6-1 in the last seven matchups with the Rockies in Colorado.

Sure, Rangers righty Dane Dunning (2-4, 4.75 ERA) has posted an 0-3 record to go with a 7.97 ERA in five away starts on the year, but here he'll face a Colorado team that has scored a total of only 14 runs over its last seven games.

Colorado will turn to right-hander German Marquez (3-5, 4.47 ERA) who is solid, but his ERA at home is higher than on the road and I think the Rangers will get to him. 

8* play on Texas Rangers. 

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK | LIGHTNING @ CANES GAME 2 *BEST BET*

The Carolina Hurricanes are 23-4-5 home at PNC Arena on the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning won the opener of this series 2-1 here on Sunday, but I expect a big bounce back from the Canes who are 8-2 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and 24-8 in their last 32 playoff games as a favorite. Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy had a huge game and made 37 saves, but the Canes should crack him if they just keep firing. 

10* play on Carolina Hurricanes. 

GAME OF THE MONTH | JAZZ @ GRIZZLIES NBA WEST *BEST BET*

The Utah Jazz have bounced back with a couple of impressive outings since losing the opener of this first-round series in the NBA playoffs. 

They're clearly the better team and just have to bring the right focus, which I don't think will be an issue here as they look to set up a chance to move on to the next round home at Vivint Arena on Wednesday. 

Sure, the Grizzlies will be fighting tooth and nail, but the talent gap is too wide to overcome and there's no way the Jazz will underestimate this Memphis team again after dropping Game 1. 

10* play on Utah Jazz.

MONDAY AFTERNOON MLB UNDERDOG UPSET

This looks like a potential letdown spot for the San Francisco Giants who are coming off three straight wins against division-rivals Los Angeles Dodgers. Now they'll host the LA Angels who I think are way undervalued in this matchup. 

Sure, the Halos' Dylan Bundy (0-5, 6.50 ERA) is without a winning decision on the season, but note that the team has won three of Bundy's five starts as underdogs this year. The Giants hand the ball to Johnny Cueto (3-1, 3.86 ERA) who's having a solid year, but he has surrendered four runs or more in two of his last four starts. Last time out, Cueto was charged with four runs on eight hits in five innings at Arizona. 

8* play on Los Angeles Angels. 

EARLY MLB 3-PACK #1

The Minnesota Twins are 34-16-2 to the over on the season and only two of their last 11 games have gone under the total. Their bullpen has the third worst earned run average in the American League, which is why I think they'll give up runs eventually with Jose Berrios (5-2, 3.67 ERA) as their starter. As for Orioles' started Jorge Lopez, his 5.80 ERA on the season says it all and he has allowed 10 runs (nine earned) through 13 innings in his last three starts combined. 

8* play on OVER. 

MLB 3-PACK #2

The Tampa Bay Rays are 19-7 on the road this season, and I like their chances of recording an upset in the Bronx on Monday. Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon (1-3, 5.06 ERA) is coming off five scoreless innings against the White Sox, but he had allowed four, four and three runs in his last three previous starts. Taillon gave up six runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 9-1 loss to Tampa Bay just about two weeks ago. The Rays hand the ball to Rich Hill (3-2, 3.63 ERA) who held the Yankees scoreless through 6 2/3 innings in that very matchup. 

8* play on Tampa Bay Rays. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Brooklyn Nets had won seven consecutive games straight up and against the spread prior to a 125-119 loss to Boston on Friday. They holding a 2-1 lead in the series, and I expect a big outing from the Nets to set up a chance to clinch the series at home next up. 

Celtics' superstar Jayson Tatum carried the team with a 50 point outing after managing just 31 points in the first two games combined. Well, I think he's in for a tough game here. 

Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

MLB GAME OF THE WEEK | NL WEST *BEST TOTAL*

The last two games of this series have seen a total of 30 runs scored. I expect a completely different game in the finale on Sunday. 

Dodgers' left-hander Clayton Kershaw (7-3, 2.94 ERA) is having a solid year as per usual, and he is coming off a season-high 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball in a win over Houston on Tuesday. Kerhaw has posted a career ERA of 1.79 against the Giants. 

Kevin Gausman (5-0, 1.53 ERA) takes the ball for San Francisco. He has allowed a total of four runs through his last seven starts and posted a 3.00 ERA in three outings (two starts) against the Dodgers last season. 

10* play on UNDER. 

CARDINALS @ DIAMONDBACKS MLB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The first three games of this series have seen nine, 14 and 11 runs scored respectively. I expect the fourth and final game of the series to be a much lower scoring contest.

Arizona right-hander Matt Peacock (1-1, 4.91 ERA) has made 10 appearances on the season, two as a start through which he has allowed four runs over 10 1/3 innings of work. St. Louis is hitting .225 against right-handers on the season. 

The Cardinals hand the ball to left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim (1-2, 3.09 ERA) who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five of his last six starts. The exception came against the White Sox who are dominating left-handers. He should have no trouble handling the D'Backs. 

8* play on UNDER. 

EARLY KNICKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Atlanta Hawks took a 2-1 lead in the series with a 105-94 win last time out. Hawks are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite and 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite overall.

This is not a spot to zig-zag. I fully expect the Hawks to take care of business and take a 3-1 lead in the series, setting up a chance to clinch the series next game. 

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The oddsmakers have posted an exceptionally low total for this game, but I still like the under. Note that the over/under is 17-26 across the Major Leagues this season and 1-8 in games involving the New York Mets. 

Both starting pitchers for tonight, Ian Anderson (4-1, 2.28 ERA) and Tajiuan Walker (3-1, 2.05 ERA), have been great.

10* play on UNDER. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

The Los Angeles Angels have been held to a total of just one run through a pair of losses here at RingCentral Coliseum Thursday and Friday. 

I think the Halos better prepare for another loss here, coming up against A's righty Frankie Montas (5-4, 4.92 ERA). The team is 6-3 in Montas' last nine starts and Montas has posted a 3.81 ERA in five starts this month. The A's are 13-4 in Montas' 17 career starts with the team closing as a favorite at home. 

The Angels hand the ball to Alex Cobb (2-2, 4.78 ERA) who has been roughed up with 11 runs (10 earned) in three road starts covering 10 1/3 innings for an 8.71 ERA. 

8* play on Oakland Athletics. 

NUGGETS @ BLAZERS SIDE

The Portland Trail Blazers stole the opener of this best-of-seven first-round playoffs series at Denver, but the Nuggets have bounced back and won two in a row. The Blazers now need to win to avoid an elimination game in Mile High next, and I expect them to have better intensity in their game than the last two matchups. 

Denver shot a red-hot 53% (20-of-38) from three-point range last time out while the Blazers were only 14-of-45 (31%). We should see better shooting from the home team in this one, and I like Blazers in a high-scoring affair. 

Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Portland. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

NUGGETS @ BLAZERS TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers stole the opener of this best-of-seven first-round playoffs series at Denver, but the Nuggets have bounced back and won two in a row. The Blazers now need to win to avoid an elimination game in Mile High next, and I expect them to have better intensity in their game than the last two matchups. 

Denver shot a red-hot 53% (20-of-38) from three-point range last time out while the Blazers were only 14-of-45 (31%). We should see better shooting from the home team in this one, and I like Blazers in a high-scoring affair. 

Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Portland. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on OVER.

GAME OF THE MONTH | BUCKS @ HEAT NBA EAST *BEST BET*

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to complete the sweep of this first-round playoff series on Saturday. The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game 1, but the last two have ended in blowout wins for the Bucks and I think that's what will happen once again in this game. 

The Heat are struggling to create easy looks and to knock down shots when they do. And they know it. "Our rhythm is off," Heat guard Goran Dragic said. "It's way off. We lose our confidence."

The Bucks are the better and hotter team, and I don't see them taking the foot off the gas, especially as they were eliminated by the Heat last year. 

10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. 

CLIPPERS @ MAVS FRIDAY NIGHT NBA *BEST BET*

We should see a big reaction from the Los Angeles Clippers who have their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the series home at Staples Center. The Clippers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas and surely they've not given up on the hopes of turning this series around. The Mavs have played well, but a sweep is unlikely and this is a game the Clippers really, really need. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

KNICKS @ HAWKS GAME 3 NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks have split a couple of games in the Garden. The series now moves to State Farm Arena and I expect the home team to take a 2-1 lead in the series. 

The Hawks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite, and the atmosphere should be hostile for the Knickerbockers after how their fans have treated Trae Young and the rest of the Hawks. 

"I hope Atlanta's ready to bring that energy," the Hawks' Trae Young said. "I hope it's loud. I hope everybody's excited to have the playoffs back in the A. I'm ready to play back inside that arena and in front of those fans. So, it's going to be fun."

8* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY ~ NUGGETS @ BLAZERS

The Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage by winning Game 1 of this series at Mile High. The desperate Nuggets were the better team in Game 2, but I expect a strong effort from the Blazers here in their first home game of the playoffs. 

Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trail Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER

The Chicago White Sox are slaying left-handers, and here they'll get a look at Orioles' southpaw Bruce Zimmermann who is 2-3 with a 5.59 ERA on the season. In his last start, Zimmermann was tagged with five runs on seven hits in three innings at Washington. White Sox righty Dylan Cease (2-1, 3.18 ERA) was lit up in a loss to the Yankees last time out, but the team had won each of his last five starts prior to that with Cease giving up only five runs over 27 innings of work. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox -1.5. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAY OF THE DAY

The San Diego Padres are red hot, having won 14 of their last 16 games including back-to-back triumphs in Milwaukee after dropping the series-opener on Monday. 

Friars' left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-1, 1.48 ERA) has allowed only 19 hits and five runs over 30 1/3 innings of work on the season. Sure, Weathers does not log a ton of innings in his starts, but note that the Padres' bullpen has posted an MLB best 2.42 ERA on the season. 

As for the Brew Crew, they've lost five of their last eight games and right-hander Adrian Houser (3-5, 4.53 ERA) has allowed eight runs on seven hits and nine walks in just seven innings over his last two starts. 

10* play on San Diego Padres. 

SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

This is a low total, but is it low enough? I don't think so. Note that the under is 14-5 in all games with a total lower than seven here in 2021.

The Mets are averaging only 3.58 runs per game and their starting pitcher for the evening, Marcus Stroman, has a 3-4 record with a 2.73 ERA. The Rockies counter with German Marquez (3-4, 4.82 ERA) who is coming off seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball against Arizona.

Note that this is the first game of a doubleheader after Wednesday's scheduled matchup got rained out. With only seven innings, this game should stay under five runs. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB GAME OF THE MONTH ~ TOP-RATED AL VS NL MAJOR WAGER

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won eight in a row after opening this series with a 9-2 win on Tuesday. Tonight they hand the ball to reigning NL CY Young Award winner Trevor Bauer (5-2, 1.98 ERA) who owns the Astros. Note that Bauer has a perfect 9-0 team record as a starter against Houston. The Astros have dropped four consecutive games. 

10* play on Los Angeles Dodgers. 

TOP-RATED 10* HAWKS @ KNICKS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

This is pretty much a "must-win" spot for the New York Knicks after losing the first game of the series. Leaving the Garden in a 2-0 hole would be disastrous, and I expect to see a hungry Knicks team tie the series. 

Note that despite a 107-105 win a couple of nights ago, the Hawks are still only 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

10* play on New York Knicks. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAVS @ CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Dallas Mavericks delivered a 10-point upset in Game 1 of this first-round series, but I don't see the Clippers dropping two in a row at home. The Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and the Mavs are despite the win last time out still only 5-11 ATS in their last 16 playoff games as an underdog.

The Mavs have at least temporarily stolen homecourt advantage. With that in mind, I expect the Clippers to be the much hungrier team and dominate this game. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

LAKERS @ SUNS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Phoenix Suns opened this series with a 99-90 win a a 2.5-point favorite. The line has switched with the LA Lakers a favorite for Game 2, and I trust the bookmakers know what they're doing. The Lakers came out flat on offense as both LeBron James and Anthony Davis had a terrible game shooting-wise. Still, the reigning champions know how to bounce back, and I expect them to step it up and claim this one to tie the series. 

8* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

BRAVES @ RED SOX MLB BOOKIE BLA$TER

The 29-19 Boston Red Sox have done much better than the betting market has expected. Backing them blindly in every game here in 2021 would have netted a $100/game bettor $906 in profit. 

I think the Red Sox are undervalued once again Tuesday night with Garrett Richards (4-2, 3.72 ERA) on the hill. Richards hsa allowed a total of only eight runs over his last five starts, and he's been great at keeping the ball in the park, serving up only four home runs over his nine starts. 

Braves' Charlie Morton (2-2, 4.60 ERA) has had a decent year, but note that the team has lost six of his nine starts. 

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

MONDAY NIGHT MLB NO BRAINER

The Chicago White Sox are 24-3 in their last 27 games against left-handed starters. 

The White Sox took a 2-1 loss to the Yankees and lefty Jordan Montgomery on May 21, but I think runs will come easy against Cards' rookie southpaw Kwang-hyun Kim (1-1, 2.73 ERA). 

If runs against all odds do not come as easy as expected, they may not have to put all that many on the board in order to win regardless with Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.55 ERA) on the mound. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

TOP-RATED 10* HEAT @ BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Miami Heat gave the Bucks a scare in Game of this first-round playoff series, forcing overtime to eventually lose to a buzzer-beater from Khris Middleton. The Heat are matching up well with Milwaukee. They knocked out the Bucks on their way to the NBA finals last year and have covered the spread in four of the last five meetings at Fiserv Forum.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

TOP-RATED 10* MONDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

This is a very huge game in the series as the winner will take a 3-2 lead and put their opponent in a do-or-die spot next game.  

Home ice has meant little so far with each team winning one game in enemy territory, but I think that's about to change. Historically, home ice has indeed mattered with the home team 5-2 in the last seven meetings and the Pens have won 36 of the last 51 games when hosting the Isles. 

Additionally, the Pens have won eight of the last 11 head-to-head meetings overall. 

10* play on Pittsburgh Penguins. 

OILERS @ JETS NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Edmonton Oilers are in an all but do-or-die but at Winnipeg on Sunday after dropping the first two games of the series at home. They were a solid 19-7-2 away from home during the regular season while the Jets posted a very mediocre 13-13-2 home record. 

"I wouldn't call it concern, but obviously our desperation has to get up," McDavid said. "We've got to be hungry around the net. There are some loose pucks around there that are laying around there that are waiting to be put in the net." I expect the Oilers to get it done. 

8* play on Edmonton Oilers. 

SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL ~ CUBS @ CARDS BOOKIE BU$TER

I'm fading the Chicago Cubs Sunday night. 

Cubs' righty Zach Davies (2-2, 5.58 ERA) has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) in 14 2/3 innings away from home on the season. Cards' veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright (2-4, 4.63 ERA) has posted a solid 3.00 ERA in five home starts on the year. 

The current Cardinals roster is batting .378 over 81 at bats against Davies. The current Cubs roster is batting .208 over 188 at bats against Wainwright.

8* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

NBA GAME OF THE WEEK ~ HAWKS @ KNICKS TOP PLAY

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time in several years. They've had an impressive year, but this looks like a tough first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks who are entering the playoffs as winners of seven of their last eight games. The Knickerbockers are one of the best defensive sides in the league, but it will be tough to slow down a Hawks team that has nine players averaging in double figures. 

Knicks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 playoff games as a favorite and I expect the Hawks to steal this one outright. 

10* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

LAKERS @ SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Los Angeles Lakers looked unimpressive in their play-in game win over the Warriors, but I think they'll step it up a notch here against the no. 2 seed in the West. The Lakers have been dealing with injuries on their star players, but that also means that they've suffered less fatigue. The Suns notched the second-best regular-season record in the league, but we have yet to see this team in a playoff setting. Take the experienced Lakers to cover the number as an underdog here in the series-opener. 

8* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

MLB 3-PACK - TOP PLAY - ROCKIES

This looks like a more than affordable price on Colorado to complete the sweep of this three-game series. 

The Rockies bats have come alive as they've scored seven runs in back-to-back wins against the D'Backs, and Rockies's starting pitcher Jon Gray (4-4, 3.48 ERA) is 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA in six starts home at Coors Field on the season. 

Arizona right-hander Taylor Widener (1-1, 3.61 ERA) was tagged with four runs in 5 1/3 innings at Cincinnati in his last start. 

10* play on Colorado Rockies. 

MLB 3-PACK - ROYALS

Fade the Detroit Tigers to complete the sweep at Kansas City on Sunday.

Royals' southpaw Kris Bubic (0-0, 0.96 ERA) tossed five scoreless innings of three-hit ball against Detroit a couple of weeks ago, and the Tigers are batting only .213 against left-handers this season.

Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize (3-3, 3.69 ERA) has allowed eight runs over 10 12/3 innings in two previous starts against the Royals in 2021. 

8* play on Kansas City Royals. 

BLAZERS @ NUGGET LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER | 10:35 PM ET START

To the Denver Nuggets' credit, they have never stopped fighting despite losing Jamal Murray to a season-ending injury. This however looks like a tough, tough spot against a fully healthy Blazers team that is rolling into the playoffs as winners of six of its last seven games. 

8* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

NBA 3-PACK - NETS

The Boston Celtics came through with a big effort to defeat Washington in the play-in round. This will be a much, much tougher game against a Brooklyn team that had to do without each of its big names at various stages of the season, but heads into the playoffs at pretty much full strength. The Celtics on the other hand have Jaylen Brown out for the rest of the season, and without him, I don't see the Celtics keeping pace with the Nets, especially not here in Game 1. 

8* play on Brooklyn Nets.