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

The fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks will visit the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in their Western Conference playoff opener on Saturday. 

The no. 4 seed vs. no. 5 seed might look like it should be a cloae matchup, but I think the Clippers will run away with this game. 

The Clipppers are healthy, well-rested (20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest) and took out Dallas in the first round of the playoffs last year. Look for Clippers to get it done. 

10* play on Los Angeles Clippers. 

MLB GAME OF THE WEEK | TOP-RATED AL TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

This game should be a low-scoring affair. The Cleveland Indians' bats have been cold during a 2-5 stretch and they were shut out by the Twins on Friday. Twins righty Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.26 ERA) has not had a great year, but surely he can keep the Tribe under control. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

As for Cleveland starter Shane Bieber (4-3, 3.17 ERA), the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner needs no further introduction, and note that Bieber posted a 2.14 ERA in three starts against the Twins last year. 

Under is 46-22-4 in the last 72 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

We should see a hyper-motivated Edmonton Oilers team after dropping the opener of this  best-of-seven series 4-1 on Wednesday. They did however outshoot the Jets 33-20 and I don't see the Jets stealing two in a row at Rogers Place. 

"I actually didn't mind our game," said Oilers captain Connor McDavid. "I thought we did a lot of good things. I thought we had the puck a lot of the night and played in their zone. We put a lot of pucks through; we just didn't find a way to get one. That's the way it goes. They get a tip. We don't. That's playoff hockey."

Jets are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on Edmonton Oilers. 

GRIZZLIES @ WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors have won six of their last seven and gave the Los Angeles Lakers a scare in a loss on Wednesday. They get a second chance at making the playoffs with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and this time I think they'll convert. The Warriors have covered the spread in seven straight games and nine of their last 10. They're on a perfect 5-0 ATS run as a favorite and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated San Antonio to advance to this matchup with the Warriors, but Grizzlies have covered the spread in only one of their last six and they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.

These two teams battled it out here at Chase Center less than a week ago, a game the Warriors won 113-101. 

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Tampa Bay Rays put a 10-1 beating on Baltimore on Thursday while the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Red Sox after blowing a two-run lead heading into the ninth inning. 

The Rays have now won seven in a row and scored seven or more runs in all but one game during that stretch. Here they'll get to tee of versus left-hander Anthony Kay (0-2, 7.24 ERA), and we can note that the Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-2, 2.35 ERA) will take the ball for the Rays, looking to build on a hot start to the year. In his last start, Glasgow fanned 10 through eight innings of two-run ball against the Mets.

10* play on Tampa Bay Rays. 

TOP-RATED 10* PACERS @ WIZARDS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Washington Wizards took a 118-100 play-in loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. They get another chance to make it to the playoffs here against an Indiana team that made light work of Charlotte in their first play-in contest. The Wizards won each of the three regular-season meetings with the Pacers, and they're a lot healthier. 

Wizards are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Wizards are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

RED SOX @ BLUE JAYS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER ~ 7:35 PM ET START

The Boston Red Sox have won each of Nick Pivetta's (5-0, 3.16 ERA) last four starts, but three of the wins were one-run games and I think they'll run out of luck tonight. The Toronto Blue Jays hand hte ball to Steven Matz (5-2, 4.29 ERA) who held the Phillies to four hits with nine Ks over five scoreless innings in his last start. The Jays have won six of their last eight and their bats are hot. 

8* play on Toronto Blue Jays. 

SUPER EARLY GIANTS @ REDS MLB BOOKIE BREAKER

Good spot to back the Cincinnati Reds to beat the San Franciaco Giants after dropping the first three games of the series. 

The Reds have a 6-2 record in righty Tyler Mahle's (2-1, 2.93 ERA) eight starts and he has allowed more than two runs in only one start. 

The Giants counter with Johnnny Cueto (2-1, 3.62 ERA) who allowed no runs and three hits over 5 2/3 inning of a 3-0 win when pitching opposite Mahle on April 14, but left that win after only 68 pitches and ended up sidelined for more than three weeks. The team has last his two starts since coming back with Cueto giving uo seven runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings. 

8* play on Cincinnati Reds. 

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Good spot to back the Cincinnati Reds to beat the San Franciaco Giants after dropping the first three games of the series. 

The Reds have a 6-2 record in righty Tyler Mahle's (2-1, 2.93 ERA) eight starts and he has allowed more than two runs in only one start. 

The Giants counter with Johnnny Cueto (2-1, 3.62 ERA) who allowed no runs and three hits over 5 2/3 inning of a 3-0 win when pitching opposite Mahle on April 14, but left that win after only 68 pitches and ended up sidelined for more than three weeks. The team has last his two starts since coming back with Cueto giving uo seven runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings. 

Additionally, the Reds are the highest scoring team at home in baseball, and I think their bats are about to go off following a couple of low-scoring games. 

8* play on OVER. 

WARRIORS @ LAKERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

I think the Los Angeles Lakers are severly underrated in this matchuo with the Goldem State Warriors. Steph Curry has been on fire lately, but note that the Lakers pounded their rival by 26 and 31 points in the next two meetings. 

8* play on LA Lakers. 

WIZARDS @ CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Boston Celtics won two of three regular season meetings with the Wizards, but they were stumbling over the finishing line of the regular season dropping five of their last six and nine of their last 13. They've lost standout guard Jaylen Brown (wrist) for the rest of the season, and I don't see the Celtics having the firepower to keep up with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. 

Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Wizards are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Celtics are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.

10* play on Washington Wizards. 

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

I think we're getting a great price backing the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. Nats left-hander Patrick Corbin (2-3, 6.19 ERA) had a really poor start to the year, but he's found his groove and allowed only six runs on 13 hits through 20 innings over three starts this month. Corbin is 5-2 with a 3.80 ERA in seven starts against the Cubs. 

Cubs righty Zach Davies (2-2, 5.60 ERA) has also had a solid month, but he's not receiving much run support. Through Davies' last three starts, the Cubs have scored a grand total of only seven runs. 

10* play on Washington Nationals. 

NHL EAST DIV PLAYOFFS GAME OF THE YEAR | MAJOR WAGER ALERT

The New York Islanders won the opener of this first-round Eastern Conference playoff series by a score of 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. I don't see them winning two times in a row at PPG Paints Arena where the Pens are 22-4-3 on the season. Penguins are 40-14 in their last 54 games as a home favorite. Islanders are 3-8 in their last 11 road games. Islanders are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.

Islanders are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings. Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

This is simply an amazing price on the Pens off a loss on home ice in virtually a "must-win" spot. 

10* play on Pittsburgh Penguins. 

HORNETS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

I honestly do not think Charlotte will stand much of a chance here in Tuesday's play-in game at Indiana. The Hornets are stumbling into the postseason, losing five in a row and 15 of their last 21 overall and they failed to hold on to an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter in a loss to Washington in their regular season finale. Additionally, note that forward Gordon Hayward (19.6 points per game) will not play due to a sprained foot. 

The Indiana Pacers on the other hand are playing well. They are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games and secured homecourt advantage with a dominant 125-113 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. 

Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.

8* play on Indiana Pacers. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Twins have won only two of their last 10 games. Veteran left-hander J.A. Happ (2-1, 4.26 ERA) surrendered a season-high nine earned runs in 3 ⅓ innings of work in a 13-8 loss to the White Sox in his last start. The White Sox are hitting .288 against southpaws on the season and they are 23-2 against left-handed starters since the start of last season. 

Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 4.53 ERA) will take the ball for the White Sox. While he gave up six runs in 5 2/3 innings when opposing Happ in his last start, I doubt the Twins will get to him tonight. Note that two of Keuchel's last four starts have been of the scoreless variety. 

10* play on Chicago White Sox. 

TOP-RATED 10* BRUINS @ CAPITALS NHL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Washington Capitals won the opener of this first-round Eastern Conference playoff series in OT on Saturday night. I like the Boston Bruins to bounce back and tie the series. 

Caps' starting goalie Vitek Vanecek suffered a "lower-body injury last time out, and 40-year old backup Craig Anderson who played in just four regular-season games will replace him. I think the Bruins will put Anderson to the test early and often, and I just don't see the Bruins losing two in a row. 

Bruins are 9-2 in their last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Bruins are 12-5 in their last 17 games as a favorite. Capitals are 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games as an underdog.

10* play on Boston Bruins. 

TOP-RATED 10* CARDINALS @ PADRES PRIMETIME MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back the St. Louis Cardinals to bounce back after producing only six hits in a 13-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday. 

While Friar's left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-1, 0.81 ERA) has had a terrific start to the year, note that only a couple of his outings were as a starter. The Cards are hitting .267 against southpaws. 

Left-hander Kwang-hyun Kim (1-0, 2.74 ERA) will take the ball for St. Louis. He has allowed one run in four straight starts and the team has won each of his five starts on the season. The Padres are hitting .211 against left-handers. 

All in all, this is a great price on a road dog with a chip on its shoulder after being humiliated last time out. 

10* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

EARLY RANGERS @ ASTROS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

The last two games of this series have seen 14 and nine runs respectively. but I think the finale on Sunday will be a low-scoring affair. 

Rangers righty Kyle Gibson (3-0, 2.28 ERA) has allowed one or zero runs in six of eight starts on the season. Gibson has a solid track record against the Astros, going 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA in nine career starts. 

Lance McCullers, Jr. (3-1, 3.10 ERA) will toe the slab for Houston.  He has allowed two or fewer runs in five of seven starts on the season. In his last start, McCullers, Jr. held the Halos to one run with nine Ks over eight innings. Current Texas' batters are just a combined 7-for-54 (.115) against McCullers, Jr.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK - OAKLAND

I really like the price we get on the A's in this matchup. Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.54 ERA) is 2-1 with a 2.16 ERA in five starts against Minnesota. Twins' righty Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.08 ERA) is having a tough year, and he allowed seven earned runs in three innings when he took on the A's last month. 

The Twins rallied late to beat the A's on Saturday, but they're still only 13-24 on the season which is miles behind Oakland's 24-17 record. 

Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win.

8* play on Oakland Athletics. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

Big game for both sides as the winner of this matchup will clinch the No. 8 spot in the East. I think the Washington Wizards have a big advantage here as tney've been playing rather well down the stretch while the Hornets are coming off four straigth losses, most recently a 118-109 OT loss at New York last night. The Wizards have had a day of rest since their last game. 

Wizards are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite. Hornets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

MLB 3-PACK #3

The Cleveland Indians and the Seattle Mariners have split the first two games heading into the weekend The Tribe took a 7-3 loss on Friday, and I like them to avenge the setback with Triston McKenzie (1-1, 4.94 ERA) on the mound on Saturday. McKenzie held the Royals to two hits through five scoreless innings last time out, arguably his best start of the season. The Royals counter with left-hander Justus Sheffield (2-3, 4.91 ERA) who was rocked by Texas in his last outing, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits over five innings. Sheffield has allowed 24 hits over his last three starts. I think the Indians will get to him early. 

8* play on Cleveland Indians. 

MLB 3-PACK #1

I think we're getting a great price backing the St. Louis Cardinals with veteran Adam Wainwright (2-3, 3.80 ERA) on the mound on Saturday. Wainwright is coming off 8 1/3 scoreless innings of three-hit ball against Colorado. He has this Padres team limited to a .153 AVG over 20 at bats. 

The Friars counter with Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.78 ERA) who is coming off three scoreless innings at San Francisco, but he had been knocked around in previous three starts this season and has yet to make it through the fifth inning. 

The Cards had won five of six prior to a 5-4 loss to the Padres in the opener of this series on Friday. They are 9-6 off a loss on the season (4-3 as underdogs in that spot). 

8* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

TOP-RATED 10* BRUINS @ CAPITALS NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals split eight games during the regular season, but I'm giving the Bruins the edge here in the first game of their Stanley Cup playoff opening-round series. Taylor Hall has been excellent since joining the Bruins, and the Caps have injury concerns. 

Bruins are 12-4 in their last 16 games as a favorite. Capitals are 2-7 in their last 9 playoff games as an underdog. Favorite is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on Boston Bruins. 

MLB 3-PACK #2

Good spot to fade the Pittsburgh Pirates following an upset win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The Giants are 4-2 off a loss as a favorite while the Pirates are 5-8 off a wins as a dog. 

Giants' righty Johnny Cueto (2-1, 3.52 ERA) was roughed up in his last start, fresh off the DL and he should be better in this one. Cueto is an incredible 21-4 with a 2.13 ERA against the Pirates who hand the ball to Tyler Anderson (3-2, 2.58 ERA). Great start to the year for Anderson, but note that he is 1-3 with a 4.07 ERA in seven career meetings with San Francisco. 

8* play on San Francisco Giants. 

EARLY ATHLETICS @ TWINS BOOKIE BU$TER | 4:05 ET START

Both starting pitchers are off to a solid start to the season.

Oakland left-hander Cole Irvin (3-4, 3.29 ERA) has allowed only seven runs over his last five starts. Irvin has 37 Ks against only six walks over 41 innings on the season. 

Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios (3-2, 3.49 ERA) made one of his best starts on the season against the A's back on April 21, when he held them to one run on four hits over five innings. The A's are hitting only .207 against right-handers. 

Under is 10-3-1 in Athletics last 14 games as an underdog.  Under is 6-0-1 in Athletics last 7 road games. Under is 10-4-1 in Twins last 15 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY HORNETS @ KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY | 1:10 ET START

The New York Knicks have clinched a playoff berth, but they're battling Miami for the No. 5 or No. 6 seed. The Knicks have played great defense all season long, and the last three games have been no different allowing 100, 101 and 98 points, despite the middle game going to OT. The Charlotte Hornets are fighting Indiana and Washington for eighth place in the conference. While the Hornets won't lack motivation, I think they'll struggle to get open looks against this Knicks team.  

The last meeting (on April 20th) finished with a 109-97 Knicks win. I think we'll see a very similar amount of points today. 

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB GAME OF THE WEEK | TOP-RATED REDS @ ROCKIES TOTAL

The Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds combined for 21 runs in the opener of this four-game series on Thursday. The total for that game closed at 11.5, but we're still seeing a lower total for tonight's game. I trust the oddsmakers and expect the bats to be a lot colder here in Game 2. 

Colorado right-hander German Marquez (1-4, 5.49 ERA) has a rather bloater earned run average, but it's mostly down to two subpar outings. In his last start, Marquez held the Cardinals to two runs through six innings of a 2-0 Rockies win. 

The Reds counter with left-hander Wade Miley (4-2, 2.00 ERA) who is coming off a no hitter at Cleveland. Miley has posted a 0.9 ERA while allowing only seven hits in three road starts covering 20 innings on the season.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers have put up only 94 points in each of their last two games, but also allowed only 103 and 106 points. They're likely to keep the tempo slow here as they'll be playing on no rest, and the visting Orlando Magic are averaging a lowly 103.9 ppg on the season and they've been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last five games.

10* play on UNDER. 

CUBS @ TIGERS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Chicago Cubs are only 4-11 on the road this season, but this will be just the fourth time they're a road favorite. Cubs righty Jake Arrieta was torched at Cincinnati ins his last start, but he has allowed two or fewer runs in four of six starts on the season. In four career starts against Detroit, Arrieta is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA.

The Tigers counter with rookie left-hander Tarik Skubal (0-5, 5.67 ERA). Skubal has had some decent outings, but he's struggling with his command (16 walks in 27 innings) and he has served up 10 home runs (six through his last three outings). The Cubs are 4-1 as a favorite against left-handed starts in 2021. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED 10* NORTHWEST DIV *BEST BET*

I think we'll see a very high-scoring game when the Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night. The Wolves have really stepped it up a notch in recent weeks, winning six of their last nine games while scoring boatloads of points. The Denver Nuggets have split their last four games, despite scoring 113, 120, 119 and 117 points. 

Over is 11-4 in Nuggets last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 home games.

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY PHILLIES @ NATIONALS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER | 1:05 ET START

I like the price we get on the Washington Wizards in this early matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday afternoon. Nats' left-hander Patrick Corbin (1-3, 7.36 ERA) has pitched well lately only to be hurt by home runs. Corbin is 5-3 with a 3.19 ERA in 11 starts versus the Phillies, and he has this Philly roster limited to a .222 AVG over 164 at bats. The Phillies turn to Zach Eflin (2-1, 3.38 ERA) who has a 4.26 ERA in nine career starts against Washington. This Nats roster has combined .329 AVG over 119 at bats against Eflin. I think the Nats will get to Eflin and make him pay. 

Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 games as a road favorite. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on Washington Nationals.

SUPER EARLY BLUE JAYS @ BRAVES MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I think the bookmakers have set this total waaaaay too high. Sure, Toronto right-hander Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.61 ERA) has had a tough start to the year, but his best start came against the Braves on May 3 when he held them to two runs through 4 1/3 innings of work. Braves' veteran right-hander Charlie Morton (2-2, 4.98 ERA) could also have asked for a better start to the year, but he has a solid 3.83 ERA in eight career starts against Toronto. 

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

I think the bookmakers have set this total waaaaay too high. Sure, Toronto right-hander Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.61 ERA) has had a tough start to the year, but his best start came against the Braves on May 3 when he held them to two runs through 4 1/3 innings of work. Braves' veteran right-hander Charlie Morton (2-2, 4.98 ERA) could also have asked for a better start to the year, but he has a solid 3.83 ERA in eight career starts against Toronto. 

In addition to the under, I also expec the Braves to bounce back from a pair of losses to the Jays and avoid getting swept. 

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

BLUE JAYS @ BRAVES MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

Atlanta left-hander Max Fried (1-1, 8.44 ERA) is coming off his best start of the season, as he held the Nats to one run on four hits in five innings last time out. The current Blue Jays roster has a combined .130 AVG over 22 at bats against Fried. Hyun Jin Ryu will take the ball for the Jays. He allowed four runs on six hits, one walk and six strikeouts in five innings against Oakland in his last start. While Ryu has good career numbers against the Braves, I think they'll get to him tonight as we should see a fired up Braves team looking to the Jay's  three-run rally in the eighth from last night. 

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

EARLY MLB 3-PACK #1 - CUBS

Cubs' righty Zach Davies (2-2, 6.30 ERA) has allowed only a total of two runs over 11 innings in his last two starts combined, both 3-2 Cubs wins. Cleveland hands the ball to left-hander Sam Hentges (1-0, 5.00 ERA) for his first career start and fifth big-league appearance. The Cubs are not an easy opponent, and they hope to have both Kris Bryant and Javier Baez available Wednesday. Cleveland has the league's second-worst batting average at .210. Good value on the Cubbies. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

EARLY MLB 3-PACK #2 - TOP PLAY

The Cincinnati Reds are 22-10-1 to the over on the season, but I think this game will be low-scoring. Cincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray (0-2, 3.92 ERA) is coming off seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball against the White Sox. Gray has a 2.12 ERA in three day starts on the season. The Pittsburgh Pirates hand the ball to Trevor Cahill (1-4, 6.75 ERA) who has posted a 2.45 ERA in two day starts in 2021. 

If any team is to score runs here it's the Reds. I don't see Pittsburgh putting more than two runs on the board and I predict Cincinnati to win in a very low-scoring affair. 

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY MLB 3-PACK #3

The Cincinnati Reds are 22-10-1 to the over on the season, but I think this game will be low-scoring. Cincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray (0-2, 3.92 ERA) is coming off seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball against the White Sox. Gray has a 2.12 ERA in three day starts on the season. The Pittsburgh Pirates hand the ball to Trevor Cahill (1-4, 6.75 ERA) who has posted a 2.45 ERA in two day starts in 2021. 

If any team is to score runs here it's the Reds. I don't see Pittsburgh putting more than two runs on the board and I predict Cincinnati to win in a very low-scoring affair. 

8* play on Cincinnati Reds. 

SUPER EARLY ORIOLES @ METS BANKROLL BUILDER

Good spot for an under. The NY Mets' righty Matt Harvey (3-2, 3.60 ERA) has allowed two earned runs or fewer five times in seven starts. The Baltimore Orioles' Taijuan Walker (2-1, 2.38 ERA) has been red hot. He has allowed zero earned runs in three of his last four starts, and he fanned eight through seven innings of a 4-1 Mets win at St. Louis in his last start. 

8* play on UNDER. 

76ERS @ PACERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

Tough, tough spot for the Indiana Pacers who will be playing on on rest following a 111-102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night while the Philadelphia 76ers have been idle since Saturday's 118-104 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers would clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed with a win tonight, granted that the Nets lose to the Bulls. 

The Pacers are shorthanded with  T.J. Warren (left foot stress fracture) and Myles Turner (right toe) definitely out. Additionally, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), JaKarr Sampson (concussion) and Jeremy Lamb (knee) missed last night's game. The Sixers are not at full strength either, but they're well rested and I think the visitors will run away with this game. 

8* play on Philadelphia 76ers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves put a 128-96 beating on Orlando last time out.

The Wolves talented young guns led by Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and potential rookie of the year Anthony Edwards are showing no interest in tanking. They are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.

The Detroit Pistons have lost six of their last seven games, and covered the spread only twice during that stretch. In their last game, the Pistons took a 108-96 loss to the Bulls. 

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

EARLY RANGERS @ GIANTS MLB BOOKIE BOMBER | 3:45 PM ET START

I think we're getting a great price taking the Texas Rangers on the runline at San Francisco Tuesday night. Texas righty Jordan Lyles (1-2, 7.09 ERA) has had a rough start to the year, but his last outing was decent as he fanned seven through five innings of three-run ball at Minnesota. The Giants turn to righty Logan Webb (1-3, 5.34 ERA) who was tagged with six runs in just 3 2/3 innings at Coors Field in his last start. 

The Giants are only 7-6 against the runline as a home favorite. The Rangers are 12-6 against the runline on the road as a dog. 

8* play on Texas Rangers +1.5. 

TOP-RATED 10* JAZZ @ WARRIORS PLAY OF THE DAY

The Utah Jazz are looking good to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. They've won five games in a row and six of their past seven, and they're 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings with Golden State. 

The Warriors have clicked into gear as well winning four of five and six of their past nine, but Utah is a much tougher team than any other opponent they've faced during that stretch. 

While Golden State is pretty much the definition of a one-man show, Utah is quite the opposite and several role players have stepped up to fill the void of injured guards Donovan Mitchell (ankle injury) and Mike Conley (hamstring). Give me the better TEAM as a small road favorite in this one.

10* play on Utah Jazz. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Neither the Minneota Twimberwolves nor the Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, but unlike the tanking Magic, the Wolves are still trying to win. Sure, the Wolves have lost their last three games, but you can see they're trying.

The Timberwolves are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss and 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Magic are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

PHILLIES @ BRAVES SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like an excellent price on the Philadelphia Phillies with their ace Aaron Nola (3-1, 2.89 ERA) on the mound. Nola is 11-6 with a 3.03 ERA in 21 career starts against the Braves who counter with right-hander Huascar Ynoa (3-1, 2.36 ERA). While Ynoa is off to an impressive start to the season, I just don't see him outdueling Nola. 

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies. 

MLB 3-PACK #1

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson (2-2, 4.15 ERA) did not even make it through the first inning in a 15-2 loss to the Cubs in his last start but had allowed only two runs in 12 innings in his last two starts prior to that outing. Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (1-2, 2.95 ERA) is having a great year. Through his last three starts, Alcantara has allowed only six runs over 18 innings. The Brewers are averaging 3.92 runs per game (25th) and they're batting a lowly .205 against right-handers.  

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK #3

New York Mets righty Jacob deGrom (2-2, 0.51 ERA) has had a spectacular start to the year with only two earned runs allowed and 59 Ks through 35 innings on the mound. Here he'll face an Arizona team that has scored a total of 10 runs through a five-game losing streak. The Mets have won four in a row, but mainly because of good pitching and not good hitting. The Mets are averaging 3.72 runs per game on the season (28th) and I don't think Arizona right-hander Riley Smith (1-1, 4.91 ERA) will be in much trouble. 

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY HEAT @ CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER | 1:10 PM ET

Big game in the East with the No. 6 Miami Heat visiting the No. 7 Boston Celtics for the first game of two straight meetings at Boston. The Heat are clicking with wins in four of their last five games and eight of 11 overall. Boston meanwhile is slumping at the worst possible time, and All-Star forward Jaylen Brown is dealing with an injury. In their last game, the Celtics took a 121-99 beating by the Bulls and I think they'll drop this one as well. 

8* play on Miami Heat. 

MLB GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED 10* AL CENTRAL *BEST BET*

White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn has been one of the best starters in the league in 2021 with a 1.82 ERA over four starts and a 29/4 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings of work. He fanned 11 through a complete game shut out agianst the Royals on April 8. 

Kansas City counters wtih Daniel Lynch (0-0, 5.79 ERA) for his second start in the big leagues. Lynch gave up three runs and walked four through 4 2/3 innings of an 8-6 Royals loss to Cleveland in his debut on Tuesday. 

The White Sox are hitting left-handers hard (.298 AVG in 2021), and they are 20-1 SU and 18-3 against the runline against left-handed starters since the start of last season. 

10/10* play on Chicago White Sox -1.5. 

SUPER EARLY NATIONALS @ YANKEES BOOKIE BU$TER | 1:05 ET START

Good spot to back the NY Yankees after taking a 12-4 beating by the hands of Washington on Friday. This Yankees roster is hitting a combined .361 over 72 at bats against Nats righty Max Scherzer (2-2, 2.54 ERA) who gave up seven runs (five earned) on eight hits in five innings at Toronto in his last road start. Yankee right-hander Corey Kluber (2-2, 3.03 ERA) is coming off eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball in a 2-0 home win against Detroit. Klubrr has the current Nats hitters held to a combined .223 AVG over 56 at bats. 

8* play on New York Yankees. 

SOCCER GAME OF THE YEAR | TOP-RATED PREMIER LEAGUE *BEST BET*

Manchester City hosts Chelsea on Saturday in a preview of the upcoming Champions League final later this month. 

While Man City has the league all but wrapped up already, a win here would seal the deal for sure, and I think manager Pep Guardiola will field a strong team in order to clinch the title with a win against a marquee opponent. 

Chelsea sits in fourth and looking to hold on to a Champions League spot, but I think Man C has the motivational advantage in this one. 

We can also note that Chelsea has left as losers in nine of its past 12 visits to Etihad Stadium. 

This is a great price on a superior home team that also has had one day more of rest compared to the visitors.

10* play on Manchester City. 

TOP-RATED 10* MAGIC @ HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. 

10* play on UNDER. 

MAGICS @ HORNETS SIDE 

The Charlotte Hornets are battling with Indiana and Washington for a favorable position in the play-in tournament. They're a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with an Orlando team since long eliminated from playoff contention, and the under is 13-3 in Hornets last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Magic are averaging a league-low 104.1 points per game, and they're highly unlikely to put up big numbers with the season all but over already. I expect the Hornets to get plenty of stops and keep this game under the total. 

In addition to the under, I also like the super motivated Hornets to win and cover after getting humiliated against Chicago here at Spectrum Center last night. Hornets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and I expect them to absolutely shut down the Magic and run away with the game. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK | TOP-RATED CENTRAL DIV TOTAL

The Detroit Red Wings have struggled to find the net even more than usual in recent games, but I think we'll see fireworks in this matchup with Columbus. The Jackets are coming off a pair of high-scoring games against Nashville, and the over is 10-3-1 in Blue Jackets last 14 overall. Neither team is anywhere near the playoffs, and this should be a wide-open exhibition type affair between two sides battling to avoid last place in the Central Division.

With a total as low as five this is a no-brainer play on the over for me. 

10* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY PIRATES @ CUBS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

Chicago Cubs righty Zach Davies has an ugly 8.22 ERA to go with a 1-2 rercord in six starts on the season. His last outing was a decent one though as he allowed only one earned run through four innings of a 3-2 Cubs win against Cincinnati. Davies was lit up for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Pirates last month, but the Bucs have scored a total of only 12 runs over their last six games. 

Trevor Cahill (1-3, 7.40 ERA) will take the ball for the Pirates. His ERA is almost as ugly as Davies', and he's been particularly poor on the road with 15 runs allowed (14 earned) on 19 hits over 14 innings of work. 

The Cubs have scored 17 runs while won three in a row, and they've won five of their last seven. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

TOP-RATED 10* LAKERS VS CLIPPERS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

We saw only 190 points in the last battle of LA back on April 4. I think this wlll be another low-scoring contest as the teams look to get the defense right for the playoffs. Under is 16-4-1 in Lakers last 21 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 24-11 in Lakers last 35 road games. Under is 6-0 in Clippers last 6 overall. Under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings with Clippers hosting at Staples Center. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

BRAVES @ NATS MLB BOOKIE BREAKER

Washington left-hander Jon Lester (0-0, 0.00) held the Marlins to five hits through five scoreless innings in his season debut. Lester is 7-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 11 career starts against the Braves who counter with left-hander Drew Smyly (0-2, 8.05 ERA) who has had a rough start to the year. 

Atlanta has been batting an abysmal .169 against left-handers in 2021, the Nats have hit southpaws hard with a .285 AVG. 

8* play on Washington Nationals. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

Royals left-hander Danny Duffy (4-1, 0.60 ERA) is off to an outstanding start to the year with only two earned runs allowed and 34 Ks over 30 innings of work. He faced Cleveland back on April 6 when he held the Tribe scoreless over six innings of a 3-0 Royals win. The Indians are batting only .195 against southpaws on the season. 

Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie (0-1, 6.27 ERA) has recorded 29 strikeouts over his 18 2/3 innings on the mound, but also walked 18. In his last start, McKenzie was tagged with six runs in only two innings against the White Sox.

10* play on Kansas City Royals. 

NHL NORTH GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED MAJOR WAGER

The Winnipeg Jets have lost seven in a row. Six of the losses came by two goals or more and the Jets might be an auto-fade until they get back in the win column. The Calgary Flames took a 4-1 loss at Edmonton in their last game, but they had won three of four prior to that outing and they are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Calgary's chances of making the playoffs are slim to none, but I still think the Flames will beat this slumping Jets team. 

Jets are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings in Calgary.

10* play on Calgary Flames. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB RUNLINE RIPPER PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. They've now lost eight of their last 10, and we just have to see a reaction soon. I think we'll see some fire from the Dodgers tonight, as they get to tee off vs. Adbert Alzolay (1-2, 4.71 ERA) who, in my opinion, is due for regression. We can also note Alzolay's 5.59 ERA in two home starts on the season. 

Dodgers' righty Walker Buehler (1-0, 3.16 ERA) was charged with five runs in 6 1/3 innings against Cincinnati last time out, but he also recorded 10 strikeouts. Buehler has 19 Ks over his last two starts, and the Cubs have one of the worst strikeout rates in the league in 2021. 

10* play on Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5. 

ORIOLES @ MARINERS BOOKIE BU$TER

The Baltimore Orioles have won four of their last six after splitting the first two games of this three-game series at Seattle. I like the Orioles to clinch the series-finale with John Means (3-0, 1.70 ERA) on the mound. The left-hander has had a terrific start to the year, and recorded nine strikeouts for the second time of the season in a 3-2 win at Oakland last time out. Seattle is hitting only .202 against left-handers this season. 

The Mariners hand the ball to lefty Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 4.40 ERA). The Orioles have owned left-handers all season, heading into this contest with a .268 AVG and averaging 5.03 runs per nine innings against southpaws. 

8* play on Baltimore Orioles. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Baltimore Orioles have won four of their last six after splitting the first two games of this three-game series at Seattle. I like the Orioles to clinch the series-finale with John Means (3-0, 1.70 ERA) on the mound. The left-hander has had a terrific start to the year, and recorded nine strikeouts for the second time of the season in a 3-2 win at Oakland last time out. Seattle is hitting only .202 against left-handers this season. 

The Mariners hand the ball to lefty Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 4.40 ERA). The Orioles have owned left-handers all season, heading into this contest with a .268 AVG and averaging 5.03 runs per nine innings against southpaws. 

In addition to Baltimore winning the game, I also like the under. Orioles are 18-11-1 to the under on the season. Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 road games. Under is 6-2-1 in Mariners last 9 home games. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

NBA GAME OF THE YEAR | 10* PACIFIC/SOUTHWEST *BEST BET*

The Sacramento Kings have won two consecutive games and five of their past eight. They're still outside of the playoffs spot, and more or less have to win out to have even the slightest chance of making the play-in tournament. 

The Thunder have already been eliminated from playoff contention, and they've won only one of their last 10 games. With nothing to the play for, the Thunder are giving their young players more playing time. "We're integrating some new guys," coach Mark Daigneault stated. "We've got some new faces. We need to see those guys play in these games." I don't think the Thunder will stand a chance against a Kings team that is clicking.  

Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Thunder are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog. Kings are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Kings are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.

10* play on Sacramento Kings. 

WARRIORS @ PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The New Orleans Pelicans took a 123-108 home loss to Golden State on Monday and are now 2.5 games back of San Antonio for the No. 10 play-in playoff spot in the West. The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and I expect to see a reaction and a thirst for revenge after last night's loss. 

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

TUESDAY NIGHT MLB BOOKIE BLA$TER

Twins' lefty J.A. Happ (2-0, 1.96 ERA) has had a great start to the year, but here he'll face a Texas team that is 8-1 in its last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Texas counters with former Twin Kyle Gibson (3-0, 2.16 ERA) who has allowed only a total of three runs through his last five starts. 

The Twins have picked up the pace since a miserable stretch, winning four of their last five, but note that the Rangers have won three of their last five. 

I disagree that Texas should be this big of a dog in this matchup. 

8* play on Texas Rangers. 

BREWERS @ PHILLIES BOOKIE BOMBER

The Philadelphia Phillies won the opener of this series 4-3 on Monday. Game 2 looks like another low-scoring affair. 

Milwaukee left-hander Eric Lauer (1-0, 0.00 ERA) held the Dodgers to four hits through five scoreless innings in his lone start of the season. Phillies Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.11 ERA) has allowed only 31 hits and owns a 39/5 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings on the season.  

Milwaukee is averaging only 3.98 runs per game and the Phillies 4.00 runs per game. The Brew Crew has a poor .205 AVG against right-handers this season. 

8* play on UNDER. 

NHL 3-PACK

The Los Angeles Kings are 0-4 in their last 4 games as an underdog while the Coyotes are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite. The Yotes sit three points behind the fourth-place St. Louis Blues who hold the final playoff spot in the division. The Kings are all but eliminated from playoff contention, and I don't see them being able to match the intensity of the Yotes tonight. 

8* play on Arizona Coyotes. 

3-GAME NHL HIGH ROLLER REPORT - JETS

Good spot to back the Winnipeg Jets to end an ugly six-game losing streak. They have had two days to rest up since a 5-3 loss at Montreal. The Jets are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest and 6-2 in their last 8 games as a road favorite. The Jets are still likely to clinch a postseason berth, but the team needs to start winning games again. The Ottawa Senators meanwhile were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 3-2 loss in Montreal Saturday. 

8* play on Winnipeg Jets. 

NHL 3-PACK - PANTHERS

The Dallas Stars are coming off three straight losses, and they've been shut out in the last two. Things won't get any easier when the Stars visit the Florida Panthers Monday night. The second-place Panthers are winners of seven of their last nine, and I like the Panthers to take this one even with Dallas still chasing a playoff spot. 

Stars are 6-20 in their last 26 games as an underdog. Panthers are 16-5 in their last 21 games as a home favorite. Panthers are 8-1 in their last 9 home games. Stars are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on Florida Panthers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Philadelphia 76ers are jostling with Brooklyn and Milwaukee for the Eastern Conference regular season crown. They've won each of their last three games by 20+ points and the Sixers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. 

Here they'll take on a San Antonio team off a demoralizing 143-140 overtime loss in Boston, despite holding a 77-48 advantage at halftime. 

Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. Spurs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

10* play on Philadephia 76ers. 

NBA 3-PACK - HEAT

Only 2 1/2 games separate No. 7 Miami and No. 8 Charlotte in the Eastern Conference standings, but I hold the Heat as the much better team. Additionally, both teams will be playing on short rest after being in action on Saturday, which I think is an advantage for Miami. Heat are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hornets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

8* play on Miami Heat. 

NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS

The New York Knicks are 40-22-1 ATS on the season while the tanking Houston Rockets are 22-42 ATS. The Knicks sit fourth in the East and will still need to win games to avoid the play-in tournament while Houston sits dead last in the West with nothing to play for. 

Knicks are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite. Rockets are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog.

I'm not scared to lay this number with the Knicks. 

8* play on New York Knicks. 

MIKE'S MONYELINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

The Los Angeles Angels have won four of their last five games, including a 10-5 triumph here at Seattle on Saturday. Mariners' starter Ljay Newsome was chased off the mound after only two innings, so the bullpen could be in rough shape today.  

Seattle's starter for Sunday, Justus Sheffield (1-2, 5.32 ERA) has allowed three runs or more in three of four starts on the season and he has allowed 27 hits and eight walks over 22 innings of work. Sheffield made two starts against the Angels last year, allowing 10 runs on eight hits and eight walks over 7 2/3 frames. 

Angels' right-hander Dylan Bundy (0-2, 4.20 ERA) held Houston to two runs on three hits through six innings of a 4-2 Angels win last time out. Bundyhas a solid 34/8 K /BB ratio over 30 innings. Bundy made three starts against Seattle in 2020 and compiled a 2.21 ERA over 20 1/3 innings. 

8* play on Los Angeles Angels. 

ANGELS @ MARINERS TOTAL

The Los Angeles Angels have won four of their last five games, including a 10-5 triumph here at Seattle on Saturday. Mariners' starter Ljay Newsome was chased off the mound after only two innings, so the bullpen could be in rough shape today.  

Seattle's starter for Sunday, Justus Sheffield (1-2, 5.32 ERA) has allowed three runs or more in three of four starts on the season and he has allowed 27 hits and eight walks over 22 innings of work. Sheffield made two starts against the Angels last year, allowing 10 runs on eight hits and eight walks over 7 2/3 frames. 

Angels' right-hander Dylan Bundy (0-2, 4.20 ERA) held Houston to two runs on three hits through six innings of a 4-2 Angels win last time out. Bundyhas a solid 34/8 K /BB ratio over 30 innings. Bundy made three starts against Seattle in 2020 and compiled a 2.21 ERA over 20 1/3 innings. 

In addition to the Angels winning the game, I also like the under as I expect Bundy to completely shut down the M's. 

8* play on UNDER. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE PUNI$HER

Sheffield United had dropped six straight games prior to a 1-0 win over Brighton last time out. Still, the team has been doomed for relegation for quite some time, and I don't see the visitors being able to match the intensity from Spurs who are battling for Europa League spots. Tottenham has won six of its last seven home games, the exception a loss to 2nd-placed Manchester United. 

Spurs should make light work of Sheffield United in this one. 

8* play on Tottenham. 

SUPER EARLY MARLINS @ NATS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

This is indeed a low total, but I still think we'll cash the under. Miami left-hander Trevor Rogers (3-1, 1.29 ERA) has been one of the best pitchers in the league, and he has 38 Ks over 28 innings of work. Nats veteran righty Max Scherzer (1-2, 3.00 ERA) has been superb in four of his six starts on the season, and he has 38 Ks over 30 innings. I don't see Miami having the weapons to hurt him. 

8* play on UNDER. 

LATE GIANTS @ PADRES MLB BOOKIE BOMBER

The San Francisco Giants are 15-10-1 to the under on the season and the San Diego Padres 17-10 to the under. We saw five runs in the opener of this series on Friday. 

Giants righty Anthony DeSclafani (2-0, 1.50 ERA) allowed only three hits in a complete game shutout against Colorado in his last start. Padres left-hander Blake Snell (0-0, 3.92 ERA) has struck out 31 over 20 2/3 innings on the season. 

Under is 7-1 in Giants last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 13-3 in Padres last 16 home games. Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* GRIZZLIES @ MAGIC NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The tanking Orlando Magic are 1-7 SU and ATS over their last eight games. They are 1-6 ATS as double-digit dogs on the season, including a 92-75 loss at Memphis just a couple of nights ago. 

The Grizzlies sit eighth in the conference, and even have a small chance at making the playoffs without going through the play-in tournament. 

Grizzlies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Grizzlies are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. Magic are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.

10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

PELICANS @ WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The New Orleans Pelicans are still in playoff contention, entering Saturday three games behind Golden State for the final play-in spot in the West. They're coming off a solid 109-95 win at Oklahoma City, and I expect the Pels to win and cover in this matchup with Minnesota. Sure the Wolves have been hot lately, having won six of their last eight and coming into this contest riding a four-game winning streak, but the Pels should be able to grind down a Wolves team with nothing but pride to play for. 

8* play on New Orleans Pelicans. 

CARDINALS @ PIRATES BOOKIE BU$TER

Cards righy-hander Jack Flaherty (4-0, 3.18 ERA) has allowed only four earned runs through his last four starts. Pittsburgh is averaging only 4.08 runs per game (20th) and it is one of the very worst teams at hitting home runs (29th). Pirates' right-hander Trevor Cahill (1-2, 7.11 ERA) has been inconsistent, allowing 7, 1, 6, 1 runs in his four starts. Cahill was solid in his lone home start so far, when he held the Padres to one run with eight Ks through five innings on April 13. 

8* play on UNDER. 

EARLY AMERICAN LEAGUE BOOKIE BREAKER

The Kansas City Royals have a 15-9 record while the Minnesota Twins have the complete reverse record at 9-15. Royals left-hander Danny Duffy (3-1, 0.39 ERA) has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2021 with only one run allowed and a 27/6 K/BB ratio over 23 innings of work. Minnesota right-hander Matt Shoemaker (1-2, 5.49 ERA) has not been quite as good, and the team has los each of his last three starts. I think the wrong team is favored in this one. 

8* play on Kansas City Royals. 

ROCKIES @ D'BACKS MLB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Colorado Rockies have had a disappointing 9-15 start to the year, but they've won two in a four and three of five on the season with Jon Gray (3-1, 2.54 ERA) on the mound. Gray took on Arizona back on April 9, when he held it to one run on two hits through 6 2/3 innings of a 7-3 win. D'Backs left-hander Madison Bumgarner (2-2, 6.31 ERA) has an ugly ERA, and one reason is eight runs allowed on eight hits over five innings at Colorado in his season opener. 

8* play on Colorado Rockies. 

FRIDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER

The Boston Red Sox were held to just three hits in a 4-1 loss to Texas on Thursday.

I like the Red Sox to have more success against Rangers righty Kohei Arihara (2-2, 4.03 ERA). In his last start, Arihara was lit up for five runs on six hits and four walks in only two innings at Chicago White Sox. 

Red Sox rigthy Nathan Eovaldi (3-2, 3.77 ERA) has been roughed up in back-to-back starts, despite not pitching all that bad. He has a 13-1 K/BB ratio over a total of 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts. Eovaldi allowed only four runs Over his first three starts. 

I think the Red Sox will come out fired up for this one and not only win, but also cover the runline. 

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

WIZARDS @ CAVS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Washington Wizards are back in playoff contention after haing won 11 of their last 13 games, most recently defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Cleveland Cavaliers meanwhile are ice cold, losing four straight and seven of their last eight. They're all but guaranteed to miss the playoffs, and even though the Cavs might want to play spoiler, I think the Wizards will be to tough to beat in this one. 

8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to fade the Minnesota Timberwolves after racking up three straight wins. The Wolves are still nowhere near the playoffs, while the Warriors are right in the thick of it, battling with several teams for the spots to the play-in tournament in the West.

I expect a big effort from the Warriors after coming out flat as a pancake against the Mavs on Tuesday in a game where the Warriors mustered only a pathetic 29 points in the first half. 

Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Timberwolves are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on Golden State Warriors. 

AL GAME OF THE WEEK | TOP-RATED MLB MAJOR WAGER

The Boston Red Sox have won three in a row and six of their last nine games. The Texas Rangers have dropped five in a row, and they're averaging only 4.04 runs per game (23rd) on the season which can be compared to Boston's 4.96 rpg (6th). 

Red Sox left-hander Martin Perez (0-1, 5.71 ERA) has had a less than ideal start to the year, but note that the team is 3-1 in his four starts and Texas has been hitting only .221 against southpaws. 

The Rangers hand the ball to veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson (2-0, 2.30 ERA) who has allowed only two runs through his last four starts, so I think he's due to get lit up. Gibson can not count on much back up from one of the worst bullpens in baseball while Boston has a top-10 bullpen. 

Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games as an underdog.

10* play on Boston Red Sox. 

8* play on Doosan Bears. 

SUPER LATE COYOTES @ SHARKS NHL TOP PLAY | 10:30 START

Good spot to back the Arizona Coyotes to snap back and avenge a 6-4 loss to San Jose just a couple of nights ago. The Sharks had dropped eight straight games prior to the win, and I think they'll have trouble to muster the same intensity here while the Yotes should be hungry for revenge. 

Coyotes are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Coyotes are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on Arizona Coyotes. 

PADRES @ D'BACKS LATE NIGHT BOOKIE BLA$TER

The San Diego Padres are 16-9 to the under on the season. Tonight's starter, Ryan Weathers (1-0, 0.59 ERA) will make just his second major league start, but he has been terrific this season with only one earned run allowed over 15 1/3 innings on the mound. He'll be backed up by a bullpen that has the sixth lowest ERA in the major leagues. The D'Backs counter with Taylor Widener (1-0, 2.82 ERA) for his fifth start of the year. Two of his previous four outings were of the scoreless variety. 

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

8/10* play on UNDER 9.5

NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE NO BRAINER

The Montreal Canadiens are only 4-8-0 over their last 12 games. They're coming off a 2-1 win against Calgary, but that sets up a nice fade spot here as they have yet to record back-to-back wins this month. The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off back-to-back wins at Winnipeg. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games as a road favorite.

Toronto has won four of six meetings on the season. 

8* play on Toronto Maple Leafs. 

*BIG BET ALERT* | NBA GAME OF THE WEEK |

The Los Angeles Lakers are just the fifth-seed in the West heading into Wednesday's action. They need to pick up the pace in order to keep or improve on their position for the playoffs, and I think they'll make light work of Washington in this matchup. 

Sure, the Wizards had won eight straight prior to a 146-143 OT loss to San Antonio on Monday, but they had played a rather soft schedule. 

The Lakers are slowly but surely getting healthier, and Anthony Davis was back in the LA Lakers lineup when they snapped a 3-game skid with a win against Orlando last time out. 

The Lakers 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

10* play on Los Angeles Lakers. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NHL BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Minnesota Wild are red hot, entering this contest riding an eight-game winning streak. They'll host a Blues team off back-to-back wins against Colorado, but both games were at home. They've dropped five straight and eight of their last 10 on the road while the Wild are a rock solid 14-2 as home favorites on the season. 

8* play on Minnesota Wild. 

EARLY REDS @ DODGERS MLB BOOKIE BU$TER | 4:10 PM START

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen each of their last five games go over the total, but I expect a low-scoring affair when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the finale of this three-game series. 

Dodgers' veteran southpaw Clayton Kershaw (3-2, 2.56 ERA) was roughed up on Opening Day, but he has been on fire since, posting a 1.38 ERA over his last four starts. Kershaw posted a 0.48 ERA in three afternoon starts last season. Kershaw has the current Reds roster limited to a  combined.157 AVG over 35 at bats. 

Sonny Gray (0-1, 7.88 ERA) will take the ball for the Reds. Gray was tagged with five runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings at St. Louis last time out. I think he'll be sharper here, and note that the current Dodgers roster has a combined .094 with 11 Ks over 37 at bats against Gray. 

8/10* play on UNDER. 

8* play on OVER. 

SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - HURRICANES

We lost with the Carolina Hurricanes last night, but I'm very confident they'll avenge that loss to Dallas and come through with a big effort tonight. 

Yesterday's write-up: 

"This looks like an excellent spot to place a big wager on the Carolina Hurricanes to snap back from a 4-2 OT loss at Florida.

The Hurricanes are 9-3 in their last 12 games as a road favorite, and they'll face a Stars team that must be running out of gas soon after winning five of its last six games. It is also worth noting that the Stars have closed each of their last six games as -180 favorites or more.

The Stars are 5-17 in their last 22 games as an underdog and 1-6 in their last 7 games as a home underdog. Hurricanes are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings."

8* play on Carolina Hurricanes. 

SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - PANTHERS

We lost with the Florida Panthers last night, but I think they'll avenge the loss to Nashville tonight. The write-up for yesterday's game is still very much relevant and a good case for backing the Panthers. 

Yesterday's write-up: 

"The Florida Panthers are heading to Nashville riding a four-game winning streak that I think they'll extend. The Predators have won six of their last 10 games, but note that they are 2-10 in their last 12 games as a home underdog while the Panthers are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road favorite. Additionally, the Panthers have won four straight meetings at Bridgestone Arena."

8* play on Florida Panthers.

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

We should see a hungry Portland Trail Blazers team after dropping five consecutive games and nine of their past 11. It's only a matter of time before they start picking up wins again as Damian Lillard gets back to health, and I like them to put a beating on a banged up Indiana team on Tuesday. The Pacers have to do without Domantas Sabonis (back strain), and players like Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb and Goga Bitadze are also dealing with injuries. 

The Pacers are coming off three straight wins, and I don't think they'll be able to match the desperation and hunger from the Blazers in this one. 

Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.  Pacers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. Trail Blazers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Indiana.

10/10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. 

THUNDER @ CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Oklahoma City Thunder were held to 90 points in a loss at Philadelphia last night. Only three of their last nine games have gone over the total and they are 13-3 to the under in their last 16 road games. They'll face a Boston team that is looking to bounce back from a 125-104 loss at Charlotte. Through its previous three games, the Celtics had allowed 102, 86 and 109 points. Under is 11-2 in Celtics last 13 home games. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

BRUINS @ PENGUINS NHL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Pittsburgh Penguins are an outstanding 20-3-2 home at PPG Paints Arena, but I think they'll come up short when hosting Boston Tuesday night. The Bruins had won six on the bounce prior to dropping back-to-back games, first a 6-4 loss to Buffalo on Friday and most recently a 1-0 loss here at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Note that this will be the Pens' third game in four nights, while Boston has had the games more spaced out. 

Bruins are 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

8* play on Boston Bruins.

TOP-RATED 10* TUESDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER

The 9-13 New York Yankees are a massive favorite in this one, despite the 10-12 Baltimore Orioles having a better record. I trust the bookies here and expect to see a reaction and fire from the Bronx Bombers after dropping the opener of this series 4-2 on Monday. 

Yankee righty Corey Kluber (0-2, 5.40 ERA) is coming off a decent outing when he held Atlanta to two earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two across 4 2/3 innings. Walks have been a big issue for Kluber, but note that Baltimore is among the worst teams in the league (25th) at getting to the base on balls. Additionally, only three Orioles hitters have seen Kluber before, for a combined eight at bats. 

The Orioles counter with 26-year old southpaw Bruce Zimmermann (1-2, 4.57 ERA) who will make just his seventh career major league appearance (sixth start), and he will take on the Yankees for the first time. I can see him getting lit up but a motivated Yankees team. 

10/10* play on New York Yankees -1.5. 

NHL 3-PACK - PANTHERS

The Florida Panthers are heading to Nashville riding a four-game winning streak that I think they'll extend. The Predators have won six of their last 10 games, but note that they are 2-10 in their last 12 games as a home underdog while the Panthers are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road favorite. Additionally, the Panthers have won four straight meetings at Bridgestone Arena. 

8* play on Florida Panthers.