TOP-RATED 10* PHILLIES @ CARDS MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off a 3-game sweep of Cincinnati. I think they'll stay hot here against a Philadelphia team that is only 2-7 away from home in 2021. 

Cards' right-hander Adam Wainwright (0-2, 5.03 ERA) is coming off his best start of the season when he held Washington to one run on five hits with 10 Ks through seven innings. Wainwright is 7-3 with a 3.10 ERA in 16 career appearances against the Phillies who hand the ball to Zack Wheeler. 

Wheeler (1-2, 3.80 ERA) is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA in three career starts against the Cardinals. He opened the season with seven shutout innings against Atlanta but has allowed three or more runs in each of his three starts since. 

Phillies are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in St. Louis.

10* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

*MAJOR WAGER ALERT* | MIKE'S NHL CENTRAL DIV GAME OF THE MONTH

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.

10* play on Carolina Hurricanes. 

NHL 3-PACK - AVS

This is a no brainer play on Monday's NHL card IMO. The Colorado Avalanche are 13-6-2 on the road while the St. Louis Blues are 8-11-4 home at Enterprise Center. Additionally, this is a bounce back and revenge spot for the Avs who had won five straight prior to a 5-3 loss here at St. Louis a couple of nights ago. Blues are 6-15 in their last 21 overall. Avalanche are 20-6 in their last 26 overall. Avalanche are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on Colorado Avalanche. 

SUPER EARLY ROYALS @ TIGERS BOOKIE BU$TER | 1:10 PM START

Kansas City Royals are looking to complete a four-game sweep at Detroit on Monday. I think they'll be denied by an angry Tigers side. 

Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull (1-0, 1.80 ERA) has made only one start on the season, but it was a solid one with only one run allowed on two hits and six Ks through five innings. Turnbull owns a 3.27 ERA in six career starts against Kansas City. 

The Royals counter with Brad Keller (1-2, 12.00 ERA) who has been roughed up badly in three of his four starts on the season. Keller has walked as many hitters as he has strikeouts (9), and he has allowed 22 hits over just 12 innings of work. 

The Tigers are averaging a league-worst 3.20 runs per game, but this looks like a good time to break out of the slump and Turnbull might not need much support anyway.

8* play on Detroit Tigers. 

LATE NIGHT KINGS @ WARRIORS BOOKIE BU$TER | 10:10 PM

Sure, the Golden State Warriors have been hot and the Sacramento Kings cold in recent weeks, but this looks like a good spot to back Sac Town.

The Kings have actually won two of their last three games, and they've had plenty of time to prepare for this game since defeating Minnesota on Wednesday. The Warriors meanwhile will be playing on only one day of rest, and they're in a potential letdown spot following a blowout win against Denver, covering the spread by 23 points.

Kings are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Kings are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.

8/10* play on Sacramento Kings.

BUCKS @ HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a dominant 132-94 win against Philadelphia on Saturday. The Bucks could afford to spread out the minutes, and I expect the Bucks to have enough gas left in the tank to care of business against Atlanta despite playing on short rest. The shorthanded Hawks will have to do without their injured leading scorer Trae Young, and their top rebounder Clint Capela is listed as questionable. 

Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8/10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. 

SUPER EARLY NATS @ METS BOOKIE BREAKER

The Washington Nationals defeated the NY Mets 7-1 on Saturday. They had put up just a total of four runs through their last three games prior to that (no game saw more than six runs), and both the Nationals and the Mets rank in the bottom five in the MLB for runs per game. 

Nats left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-2, 10.95 ERA) opened the season with two abysmal starts, but he held the Cardinals to four hits through six scoreless innings in his last start. The Mets are hitting .213 against southpaws on the season. 

Mets' righty Taijuan Walker (0-1, 3.21 ERA) has yet to allow more than two runs in any start this season and he has 19 Ks through 14 innings of work. The Nats are hitting .221 against right-handers on the season. 

8/10* play on UNDER. 

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

The Detroit Tigers have the worst record in baseball after taking a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. They have lost seven of their last eight games, and they're averaging a league-low 3.36 runs per game. I think their misery will continue with another setback today. 

Royals' left-hander Danny Duffy (2-1, 0.50 ERA) has been outstanding in 2021, allowing only one earned run while recording 19 Ks through 18 innings of work. 

Detroit right-hander Michael Fulmer (1-1, 3.94 ERA) has had a respectable start to the year, but his last outing was far from impressive when Fulmer allowed three runs in four innings of a loss to Pittsburgh. Fulmer faced the Royals twice last year and was charged with eight runs while surrendering four home runs through 12 frames. 

10* play on Kansas City Royals. 

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The Washington Nationals defeated the NY Mets 7-1 on Saturday. They had put up just a total of four runs through their last three games prior to that (no game saw more than six runs), and both the Nationals and the Mets rank in the bottom five in the MLB for runs per game. 

Nats left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-2, 10.95 ERA) opened the season with two abysmal starts, but he held the Cardinals to four hits through six scoreless innings in his last start. The Mets are hitting .213 against southpaws on the season. 

Mets' righty Taijuan Walker (0-1, 3.21 ERA) has yet to allow more than two runs in any start this season and he has 19 Ks through 14 innings of work. The Nats are hitting .221 against right-handers on the season. 

In addition to the under, I also like the Mets to avenge yesterday's loss. 

8/10* play on NY Mets.

LATE NIGHT MLB | PADRES @ DODGERS *BAILOUT PLAY*

The Los Angeles Dodgers mustered only one run on four hits in a loss to San Diego on Friday. They've now dropped back-to-back games against the Friars, and I think we'll see a focused Dodgers team bounce back with a win on Saturday. 

Padres' left-hander Blake Snell (0-0, 4.11 ERA) was tagged with three runs in just 2/3 innings of an 8-4 San Diego loss at Pittsburgh in his lone away start on the season. In his last start, Snell held the Dodgers to a pair of runs through five frames, but I think they'll hit him harder in this one.

The Dodgers counter with Trevor Bauer (2-0, 2.42 ERA) who held the Padres to one run on three hits through six innings in his last start. On the season, Bauer has an impressive 36/6 K/BB ratio through 26 innings. 

The Dodgers are 20-7 (+11% ROI) off a loss in the same series since the start of the 2020 season. 

8* play on Los Angeles Dodgers. 

MIKE'S PHILLIES @ ROCKIES SATURDAY NIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER TOTAL

Coors Field is known as a hitters park, but the bookmakers are of course also aware and know casual bettors will take the over no matter the line. Note that under is 8-3-1 in Rockies home games with a total of 9 or higher this season. 

Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (1-1, 2.19 ERA) knocked out 10 through nine scoreless innings of two-hit ball last time out. Rockies' Antonio Senzatela (1-3, 5.40 ERA) has allowed only two runs through 14 innings in his last two starts at Coors. Last season Senzatela posted a 2.10 ERA in five home starts. 

The two teams combined for nine runs in the series opener on Friday. I think we'll see even fewer runs here in Game 2. 

8/10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S SATURDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BOMBER TOTAL

We saw only 191 points when these two teams clashed back in March, and I expect this to be another low-scoring affair. The Bulls have put up 106, 102, 105 and 107 points through their last four games, and they're expected to be without their leading scorer Zach LaVine (in the league's COVID-19 protocols) for this one. The Miami Heat will be playing on short rest after taking a 118-103 loss to Atlanta on Friday. They'll be looking to keep the tempo low. 

Under is 15-6 in Heat last 21 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S PHILLIES @ ROCKIES SATURDAY NIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER SIDE

Coors Field is known as a hitters park, but the bookmakers are of course also aware and know casual bettors will take the over no matter the line. Note that under is 8-3-1 in Rockies home games with a total of 9 or higher this season. 

Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (1-1, 2.19 ERA) knocked out 10 through nine scoreless innings of two-hit ball last time out. Rockies' Antonio Senzatela (1-3, 5.40 ERA) has allowed only two runs through 14 innings in his last two starts at Coors. Last season Senzatela posted a 2.10 ERA in five home starts. 

The two teams combined for nine runs in the series opener on Friday. I think we'll see even fewer runs here in Game 2. 

I don't see the Rockies getting to Nola, but Phillies should be able to put some runs on the board. I like the visitors to cover the runline. 

8/10* play on Philadelphia -1.5. 

MIKE'S AL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH | TOP-RATED MLB MAJOR WAGER

This looks like a tough spot for the hitters after playing Friday night and now asked to play early Saturday on very short rest. 

Additionally, we have two hot pitchers on the mound. 

KC right-hander Brady Singer (0-2, 3.77 ERA) is coming off six scoreless innings of two-hit ball against Toronto (2-0 Royals win). Detroit left-hander Matthew Boyd (2-1, 2.03 ERA) has allowed 0, 3, 1, 2 runs in his four starts on the season. Under is 17-4 in Royals' last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Detroit is 12-7 to the under on the season and ranks among the worst for most offensive stats. 

10/10* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY RAPTORS @ KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The New York Knicks have the best scoring defense in the NBA, and here they'll take on a Toronto team that has held its last three opponents to 102, 106 and 103 points. I think defense will rule this game. 

8* play on UNDER. 

8* play on Barnsley. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets have been held to fewer than 100 points in three of their last four games. In their last game, the Rockets took a 112-89 loss to Utah. Under is 12-4 in Rockets last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home, and here they'll run into one of the best defensive teams in the league. 

The under is 4-1 in the Clippers last five overall. Under is 35-15-1 in Rockets last 51 home games.

10/10* play on UNDER. 

MIKE'S TGIF MLB BOOKIE BREAKER *NO BRAINER*

The Atlanta Braves are a rather sizable favorite in this matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but I think they'll prove well worthy of the price we're asked to pay. 

Arizona right-hander Luke Weaver (1-1, 3.78 ERA) was knocked around to the tune of four runs on eight hits in four innings of a 6-2 loss to Washington in his last start. Weaver is 1-1 with a 4.86 ERA in three career starts against the Braves. Additionally, Atlanta may get slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the lineup for this matchup after recovering from an abdominal strain.

Atlanta hands the ball to right-hander Huascar Ynoa (0-1, 3.94 ERA) for his first career appearance against the Diamondbacks. Ynoa was also smacked around in his last start, but he had allowed only one run on five hits with 15 Ks through 11 innings in his first two starts of the season. 

The Diamondbacks have won five straight following a dramatic extra-inning win at Cincinnati yesterday. I think they'll come crashing down Friday night. 

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

MIKE'S TGIF NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

Good spot to back the New York Rangers to avenge a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night. The Flyers have dropped nine of their last 10 coming off a win and the Rangers are still a solid 6-2 in their last eight as a home favorite despite last night's setback. 

8* play on New York Rangers. 

8/10* play on KIA Tigers. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns will be playing on no rest following a 116-113 win at Philadelphia last night, but I think they'll have enough gas left in the tank to take care of Boston. 

The Celtics are severely shorthanded with Jaylen Brown doubtful,  All-Star Jayson Tatum questionable with left ankle impingement and several role players missing as well. 

Suns are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Suns are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

10/10* play on Phoenix Suns. 

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK | MIKE'S TOP-RATED BOOKIE BREAKER

The Winnipeg Jets are 11-7-2 home at Bell MTS Place, but here they'll host a Toronto team that is 14-6-2 away from home on the season. I think we'll see an angry and hungry Toronto team looking to vindicate itself following five straight losses, the two most recent at Vancouver. This is also a revenge spot for the Leafs after taking a 5-2 home loss to Winnipeg on April 15. 

The Jets took a 3-0 loss to Edmonton on April 17 in their last game. Jets are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals and 4-11 in their last 15 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Maple Leafs are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.

10/10* play on Toronto Maple Leafs. 

HURRICANES @ PANTHERS NHL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Florida Panthers are hard to beat home at BB&T Center, but here they'll face a true road warriors team in the Carolina Hurriances who are 14-7-1 away from home on the season. Hurricanes are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a road favorite while the Panthers are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a home underdog and 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. I think the Canes are worth a wager at this price. 

8/10* play on Carolina Hurricanes. 

SUPER EARLY MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

I think we'll see a fired-up Cincinnati Reds team today as they look to deny the Arizona Diamondbacks to complete the sweep of this three-game series. The Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 games after losing the first 2 games of a series and today's starter Jeff Hoffman (2-1, 2.93 ERA) is off to a fast start to the season. Hoffman has held two of three opponents to only one run. The D'Backs counter with Taylor Widener (1-0, 1.59 ERA) who has been excellent in two of three starts, the exception when he gave up four runs (three earned) in five innings of a 6-5 Arizona loss to the Reds on April 9. Diamondbacks are 3-13 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series.

8* play on Cincinnati Reds. 

NUGGETS @ BLAZERS BOOKIE BREAKER *BAILOUT PLAY

Good spot to fade the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers who are  without their big star in Dame Lillard. Additionally, the Blazers must be gassed out after taking a hard-fought loss to the LA Clippers last night. 

Portland has now lost six of its past eight, and this will be a tough game against a Denver team clearly looking to prove that it can compete even with Jamal Murray out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. 

The Nuggets have won three straight since losing their starting point guard, and I expect them to make it four in a row. 

Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog. Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

NBA GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | TOP-RATED TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging a league-worst 103.8 points per game. Through their last four games, they've put up  103, 101, 96, and 105 points for a 101.3 ppg average. Here they'll face a Chicago Bulls team that has held two straight opponents to 96 points, one of them the Cavs in a 106-96 win just last week. I think this will be another low-scoring affair.  

Bulls are 8-1 to the under in games with a total of 220 or lower this season. Under is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 games as a favorite. Under is 9-3 in Cavaliers last 12 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK #3

I'm well happy to take the under here with these two pitchers on the mound. Sure, the Cards Carlos Martinez (0-3, 7.80 ERA) has had a disastrous start to the year, but I think he'll get in the groove soon. We can also note that the Nats are averaging only 3.83 runs per game. As for Washington ace Max Scherzer (0-1, 2.37 ERA), he is obviously a stud and he owns a 3.31 ERA in 11 career starts against the Cardinals. Last time out, Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings of a 1-0 Nats win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he did not get the decision. 

The Cards won Tuesday's matchup 3-2, and I would not be surprised if we see a similar amount of runs in this one. 

8* play on UNDER 8. 

MLB 3-PACK #1

The Minnesota Twins were shut out by Oakland not only once, but twice in Tuesday's doubleheader. I think we'll see another low-scoring encounter between the two teams today. 

Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas (2-1, 4.91 ERA) fanned seven through six innings of two-hit ball against Detroit last time out. He limited Houston to one run through six innings his last start prior to that. Only five Twins (combined 12 at bats) have any experience of Montas. Minnesota counters with Kenta Maeda (1-1, 3.07 ERA). In his last two starts, the two teams have combined for only five runs per game. Maeda has struck out 16 through 14 2/3 innings of work on the season and only three A's hitters have seen him before (.125 AVG over eight at bats). 

Under is 13-4-1 in Twins last 18 Wednesday games. Under is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK #2

The Minnesota Twins were shut out by Oakland not only once, but twice in Tuesday's doubleheader. I think we'll see another low-scoring encounter between the two teams today. 

Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas (2-1, 4.91 ERA) fanned seven through six innings of two-hit ball against Detroit last time out. He limited Houston to one run through six innings his last start prior to that. Only five Twins (combined 12 at bats) have any experience of Montas. Minnesota counters with Kenta Maeda (1-1, 3.07 ERA). In his last two starts, the two teams have combined for only five runs per game. Maeda has struck out 16 through 14 2/3 innings of work on the season and only three A's hitters have seen him before (.125 AVG over eight at bats). 

Under is 13-4-1 in Twins last 18 Wednesday games. Under is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

In addition to the under, I also like Minnesota to come out swinging after getting embarrassed two times over yesterday. 

8* play on Minnesota Twins.

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NL TOTAL MAJOR WAGER

The San Francisco Giants came from behind the beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-7 on Tuesday. I expect a much low-scoring affair in this one. 

Philadelphia righty Zach Eflin (1-0, 3.15 ERA) struck out six through seven innings of two-run ball against the Cards last time out. Eflin has posted a 1.93 ERA with 14 Ks and only 10 hits allowed over 14 innings in two home starts on the season. San Francisco righty Anthony DeSclafani (1-0, 1.06 ERA) has allowed only two runs over 17 innings in 2021.

Under is 7-2 in Giants' last 9 road games and 12-4 in all Giants' games on the season. 

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. 

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

10* play on UNDER 209.5. 

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The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late. 

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

I also like the Knickers to cover the spread. Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Hornets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Knicks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Knicks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.

8* play on New York Knicks -5.5. 

NBA 3-PACK #3

The Orlando Magic have seen four straight and eight of their last 10 go over the total, but I expect a low-scoring affair when they visit the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. The under is 5-0 in Hawks' last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, which the Magic have at just 8-19 away from home on the season. Under is 30-7 in Magic last 37 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. Under is 37-18 in the last 55 meetings.

Under is 4-1 in Hawks' games with a total of 220 or lower this season. Under is 23-11-3 in Magic's games with a total of 220 or lower this season. 

8* play on UNDER 219. 

TUESDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE *NO BRAINER*

This looks like a great spot to back the Philadelphia Phillies who will be hungry and motivated after getting shut out in the opener of this three-game series on Monday. 

Giants' righty Logan Webb (0-1, 4.76 ERA) has made two starts on the season, allowing six runs on 15 hits with a pair of homers over 10 1/3 innings of work. The Phillies counter with Zack Wheeler (1-2, 3.00 ERA) who held Atlanta to just one hit over seven scoreless innings of a 4-0 win in his lone home start of the season so far. Wheeler has the players on this Giants roster limited to a .168 AVG over a combined 77 at bats. 

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies. 

TOP-RATED 10* MONDAY NIGHT BREWERS @ PADRES *BEST BET*

The San Diego Padres are 11-6 to the under on the season and right-hander Joe Musgrove (2-1, 0.47 ERA) has allowed only one run with 24 strikeouts over his 19 innings on the mound.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been held to two runs or fewer in three of their last six games and they're batting only .209 on the season (28th).

Brewers righty Brandon Woodruff (0-0, 2.12 ERA) limited the Cubs to one run on three hits in six innings last time out.

Woodruff has 19 Ks over 17 innings on the mound and has yet to serve up a home run in 2021. 

10* play on UNDER. 

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

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a 111-85 rout of Phoenix Suns on Saturday. They won big despite playing without their star player DeMar DeRozan who was rested. He should be back for this one. 

Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games, and look to be in good shape here against an Indiana team playing on short rest after taking a 129-117 loss to Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. 

The Pacers have now allowed  124 or more points in four of their last five games. Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

10* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

THUNDER @ WIZARDS TOTAL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost 10 straight games. While they're likely to drop another one here as a double-digit underdog at Washington, I do think the visitors will put up their fair share of points as the Wizards are allowing 118.3 points per game on the season (29th). 

The Wizards have scored 117 points or more in four straight games and I think they'll push the tempo to punish the Thunder who will be playing on short rest.  

Over is 11-4 in Thunder last 15 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.

8* play on OVER. 

SUPER EARLY WHITE SOX @ RED SOX BOOKIE BREAKER

I like the Boston Red Sox to tie this series at two apiece with a win as an underdog early Monday afternoon. Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (2-1, 2.08 ERA) is off to a fast start to the season, having allowed one, one, and two runs in his three starts, covering a total of 17 1/3 innings. Outdueling White Sox's ace righty Lucas Giolito (1-0, 2.55) is not an easy task, but that's why we're getting this good of a price on Boston. I expect the home team to be more hungry and zoned in for this one. 

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

BLAZERS @ HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a 107-106 win at San Antonio. They did so despite the absence of Damian Lillard who will also miss this game, and without their leading scorer I think the Blazers will be more aggressive on the defensive end instead. The Charlotte Hornets have dropped four in a row, scoring 101, 93, 90 before putting up 115 points against the Nets in their last game. Under is 15-5 in Hornets last 20 overall. Under is 7-2-1 in Hornets last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NHL PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back the New York Islanders who will be hungry for a win following a pair of losses to Boston. They'll take on a Philadelphia team playing on short rest after taking a 6-3 loss against Washington on Saturday. 

Islanders are 18-5 in their last 23 games as a favorite. Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Flyers are 2-8 in their last 10 home games. Islanders are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on New York Islanders. 

TOP-RATED 10* AMERICAN LEAGUE MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

Oakland Athletics' right-hander Chris Bassitt (1-2, 4.96 ERA) picked up his first win when he held Arizona to a pair of runs on two hits through five innings of a 9-5 Oakland win last time out. Bassitt is 4-2 with a 3.35 ERA in six career starts against the Tigers who counter with left-hander Matthew Boyd. 

While Boyd (2-1, 1.86 ERA) is off to a fast start to the season, note that he has yet to beat Oakland in his career, going 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in two starts.

The A's are riding a seven-game winning streak, including taking the first three of this four-game series while outscoring the Tigers 18-4. I think we're getting a great price on Oakland to complete the sweep. 

10* play on Oakland Athletics. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Miami Heat are coming off three straight losses SU and ATS, most recently a 119-111 setback to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and  2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, and I don't like their chances here as a home underdog against a Brooklyn team coming off a dominant 130-115 win against Charlotte. Sure, Brooklyn has James Harden sidelined with a right-hamstring strain, but this is a deep team that can cope. 

Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on Brooklyn Nets. 

MLB 3-PACK #2

The San Francisco Giants are struggling at the plate, averaging only 3.47 runs per game (29th) with a .208 AVG (28th). Here they'll have to deal with Pablo Lopez (0-1, 4.60 ERA) who owns a career ERA of 3.14 home at Marlins Park. The Giants turn to left-hander Alex Wood for his first start of the season. Wood owns a 2.77 ERA in 15 appearances, including 12 career starts against the Marlins. He has the current Marlins limited to a .227 AVG with 12 strikeouts over 49 plate appearances. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK #3

The Cleveland Indians are 10-4 to the under on the season. They'll face a Cincinnati team that averages a league-best 6.39 runs per game, but note that Tribe righty and reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber (1-1, 2.11 ERA) is 2-0 with a 3.15 ERA in three career starts versus Cincinnati. He has the current Reds limited to a .204 AVG with 13 Ks over 52 plate appearances. The Reds counter with Wade Miley (2-0, 0.00 ERA) who has a 4.60 ERA in seven starts against the Indians, but he has not faced them for a couple of years. 

8* play on UNDER 7.5. 

MLB 3-PACK

St. Louis Cardinals' righty John Gant (0-1, 3.00 ERA) has struggled somewhat with his command, allowing six walks over nine innings of work on the season but I like his chances of shutting down the Phillies. Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (0-1, 3.45 ERA) has been solid in his three starts and only surrendered one home run and walked three through 15 2/3 innings of work. I expect both teams' bats to cool off after combining for 24 runs in the first two games of this series. 

8* play on UNDER 8. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY | GUARANTEED TO WIN

The Utah Jazz will be playing on short rest following a 117-11 win over Indiana Friday night. While they have failed to cover big numbers in three straight home games, note that they are 6-1 ATS as road favorites of more than eight points on the season and I think they're looking forward to having a go at this shorthanded Lakers team. 

Utah put a 114-89 beating on the Lakers (with Lebron in the lineup) at Vivint Arena back in February. This should be another blowout. 

10* play on Utah Jazz -8.5. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians are both at 7-5 on the season after a 10-3 Reds win in the opener of this three-game series on Friday. 

Today the Reds hand the ball to right-hander Sonny Gray for this first start of the season. Gray was 5-3 with a 3.70 ERA with Cincinnati last year and he has the current members of the Tribe limited to a .184 batting average over 81 plate appearances. 

Cleveland hands the ball to Triston McKenzie (0-1, 4.70 ERA) for his third start of the season. The Indians have lost each of his first two starts, and the right-hander has yet to make it past the fourth inning. Sure, Cleveland has a solid bullpen, but it could still become an issue as their relievers were asked to cover seven innings in last night's loss. 

8* play on Cincinnati Reds. 

SUPER EARLY D'BACKS @ NATS TOTAL TOP PLAY | 1:05 FIRST PITCH

The Washington Nationals won Friday's matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0. I expect another low-scoring affair when the two teams clash for Game 3 of this series on Saturday. 

Arizona right-hander Luke Weaver (1-0, 2.13 ERA) is off to a fast start to the season. In his last start, Weaver held Cincinnati to one hit with eight Ks through seven scoreless innings. Weaver has not faced the Nats since the 2018 season, and note that the Nats are averaging only 3.76 runs per game (28th). 

Washington counters with Erick Fedde (0-1, 8.53 ERA) who was roughed up by Atlanta in his first start of the season, but he held the Cards to one run on two hits in 4 2/3 frames last time out. Fedde has not faced Arizona since the 2019 season. 

Arizona's relievers have combined for a 3.91 ERA (12th) while the Nats' bullpen ranks 20th with a 4.23 ERA. Still, I like the under in this one.

10* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The tanking Houston Rockets have dropped four consecutive games and 9 of 10. Last time out, they gave up 75 first-half points in a 132-124 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Here they'll face a better team than the Pacers in Denver Nuggets who have won eight of their last 10 games and most recently put a 123-106 beating on Miami. They did it without Jamal Murray who tore his left ACL against the Warriors on Monday, and I think the Nuggets will win this one by double-digits. 

Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a home underdog. Road favorites of more than eight points are 34-15-1 ATS (69%) across the whole NBA this season. 

10* play on Denver Nuggets. 

GRIZZLIES @ BULLS TGIF NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Memphis Grizzlies have been road warriors all season, winning 14 of 24 away games straight up. They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite. They should be extra fired up here, looking to bounce back from a home loss to Dallas and eager to kick off a seven-game road trip with a win. 

The Chicago Bulls are only 10-17 SU home at United Center for the season and 17-37 ATS in their last 54 games as a home underdog. 

For this contest, the Bulls will have to do without leading scorer Zach LaVine who has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and is expected to miss multiple games. 

8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. 

HEAT @ WOLVES TGIF NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a couple of blowout home loess to Brooklyn and Milwaukee. The Wolves were held to 97 and 105 points in the two games, and now they'll be matched up against a Heat team that is allowing only 107.5 points per game (3rd). 

I expect the Heat to be fired up as they look to bounce back from a pair of losses at Phoenix and Denver, and this game will mark the end of a four-game road trip. 

Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Heat are 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota. Timberwolves are 18-37 ATS in their last 55 home games.

8* play on Miami Heat. 

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED MLB TOTAL

Good spot for an under when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night. 

Philly right-hander Zach Eflin (0-0, 3.46 ERA) was excellent in his lone home start of the season so far, limiting Atlanta to one run on four hits with eight ks through seven innings of a 2-1 Phillies win. 

Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez (0-2, 6.30 ERA) has had two rough outings, but here he'll face a Philadelphia team that averages only 3.73 runs per game (28th). 

Neither bullpen is spectacular, but not awful either. I expect a low-scoring game. 

10* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NORTH DIVISION *BEST BET* FOR APRIL

I like to fade the Calgary Flames here as they're coming off three straight wins, the most recent a 4-1 triumph here at Montreal a couple of nights ago.

I'm not sure they can keep the intensity for a fourth straight win, while the Habs should be hungry to turn things around with only one win in their last five games. 

Canadiens are 23-4 in their last 27 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

10* play on Montreal Canadiens. 

GAME OF THE MONTH ALERT | NBA EAST VS WEST *BEST BET* FOR APRIL

A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. 

The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 

Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 

10* play on Boston Celtics. 

SUBSCRIBERS BONUS PLAY

A Los Angeles Lakers team with both Lebron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup defeated Boston 96-95 back on Jan 30. Now the Lakers will have to do without their two biggest stars, and I like the Celtics to get their revenge tonight. 

The Celtics are hot, winning six of their last seven games, the only loss to Philadelphia on April 6. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Lakers are only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. 

Additionally, note that the Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and I expect a hungry Celtics side to feast on the shorthanded Lakers that might not only be without Lebron and A.D, but Marc Gasol and Markieff Morris are at risk of missing this one as well. 

I also like the under as Boston has the defensive grit to shut down a Lakers team lacking firepower at the moment. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

I expect to see fireworks when the Texas Rangers clash with the Tampa Bay Rays for the finale of a four-game series Thursday night. 

Tampa Bay left-hander Rich Hill (1-0, 7.20 ERA) has allowed four runs in each of his two starts on the season, covering four and six frames respectively. Those two games both saw 15+ runs scored. Rangers righty Jordan Lyles (1-0, 4.50 ERA) has allowed five runs on 11 hits with three homes through 11 innings on the season. I think the Rays can get to him and Texas' bullpen is among the worst in baseball with a 5.17 ERA (25th), one of the few worse is Tampa Bay's (29th). 

Over is 7-0 in Rangers last 7 during game 4 of a series. Over is 8-4 in Rays' 12 games on the season. 

10* play on OVER. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

I think we are getting good value with the underdog in this Thursday night matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals. 

Arizona righty Merrill Kelly (0-2, 8.10 ERA) has admittedly struggled through his first two starts of the season, but here he'll face a Washington team that averages only 3.82 runs per game on the season and he has decent backup as Arizona's relievers rank 15th in the league with a 4.15 ERA. 

The Nats relievers have a combined ERA of 5.22 (26th) and their starter for the day, left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-1, 12.46 ERA) was reached for six runs in 4 1/3 innings in his lone start of the year. 

Arizona averages a solid 4.58 runs per game (12th) and I think the D'Backs will take this one. 

8* play on Arizona Diamondbacks. 

INDIANS @ WHITE SOX BOOKIE BU$TER

Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodón threw a no-hitter against the Indians on Wednesday. 

If you think the Tribe will come out roaring to make up for it tonight, then I have bad news for you. Teams coming off a game without recording a single hit tend to come out flat the next game as well, and here Cleveland will have to deal with Lance Lynn (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has opened the season with 17 Ks through 13 2/3 scoreless innings. 

Cleveland righty Aaron Civale (2-0, 2.45 ERA) has also had a fast start to the year, but I like the White Sox in this matchup. 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

ROCKIES @ DODGERS LATE NIGHT BOOKIE BU$TER

I think the Colorado Rockies are a severely underrated dog in this Wednesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rockies' righty Jon Gray has opened the season with a 1-0 record and 1.54 ERA and only six hits allowed over 11 2/3 frames in two starts. While Gray was knocked around by the Dodgers last season, note that it was just over a couple of innings in one start.

The Dodgers turn to Dustin May (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has yet to allow a run on the season, but he has also only pitched six innings. 

The Rockies are 0-4 as underdogs of +200 or more, but I think the dog has bite tonight. 

8* play on Colorado Rockies. 

WIZARDS @ KINGS BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Sacramento Kings are only 23-31 ATS on the season and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. They have dropped seven straight games, covering the spread only once. The Washington Wizards are probably playing their best basketball of the season right now, winning three of their last four straight up while going 4-1 ATS in their last five. 

Wizards are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.

8* play on Washington Wizards. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a 126-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Playing on short rest should not be an issue against a tanking Houston team that has lost eight of its last nine games. 

Pacers are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pacers are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Rockets are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 home games. Rockets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog.

10* play on Indiana Pacers. 

NBA 3-PACK

I like to fade the Toronto Raptors here as they'll be playing on short rest after taking a 108-103 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. They have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games and they'll face a confident San Antonio team coming off wins at Dallas and Orlando. Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

I think the line says it all here, San Antonio takes this one.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

SUPER EARLY YANKEES @ BLUE JAYS MLB BOOKIE BOMBER

Good spot to back the New York Yankees to rebound from a 7-3 loss to the Jays on Tuesday. Yankee righty Corey Kluber (0-1, 5.68 ERA) was roughed up at Tampa Bay last time out, but he held the Jays to a pair of runs (one earned) through four innings of a 5-3 Yankee win in his season opener. Toronto righty Ross Stripling (0-1, 7.56 ERA) has had an even tougher start, including allowing three runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings of the 5-3 Blue Jays loss to Yankees and Kluber on April 4. Stripling is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in four career outings games (one start) against the Yankees.

8* play on New York Yankees. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat are top 5 defensive teams. Miami is coming off a pair of wins, holding the Lakers and the Blazers to 104 and 98 points respectively. While the majority of the Suns' recent games have been of the high-scoring variety, I don't see either them or the Heat push the pace here. Under is 9-1 in Heat last 10 road games. Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 games as an underdog.

10* play on UNDER. 

PANTHERS @ STARS NHL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Great spot to back an angry and hungry Panthers team looking to get back at the Stars for a 4-1 loss on Saturday. While Florida has been resting in Dallas ever since, the Stars traveled to Nashville and back for a game against the Preds on Sunday. With a nice little rest advantage and revenge on their mind, this looks like an ideal spot for the Panthers to snap a three-game skid.  

10* play on Florida Panthers. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Atlanta Braves look good to bounce back from a pair of setbacks, the most recent a 5-3 loss to Miami on Monday. They had only four hits on the day, but I expect the Braves to get to Pablo Lopez (0-1, 1.54 ERA) tonight. Note that Miami has lost both of Lopez's first two starts in 2021.

Atlanta hands the ball to Max Fried (0-0, 9.00 ERA) who is still without a decision, win or loss, despite giving up five runs in two innings at Washington last time out. Atlanta won the game 7-6 in extra innings. 

The Braves bats are among the best in the league, and Fried is too good of a pitcher to not bounce back from a rough outing. 

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

The San Diego Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Monday, and I expect them to win big again in Game 2 of the series.  

Padres' lefty Blake Snell (0-0, 1.86 ERA) has allowed only six hits while recording 16 Ks through his 9 2/3 innings on the mound in 2021. Pittsburgh righty Chad Kuhl (0-1, 6.43 ERA) struggled with his command at Cincinnati last time out and gave up five runs (four earned) on two htis and five walks in four innings of an 11-4 loss. 

This one is simple, back the team with the better bats and the better pitcher on the runline. 

10* play on San Diego Padres -1.5. 

SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The San Diego Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Monday, and I expect them to win big again in Game 2 of the series.  

Padres' lefty Blake Snell (0-0, 1.86 ERA) has allowed only six hits while recording 16 Ks through his 9 2/3 innings on the mound in 2021. Pittsburgh righty Chad Kuhl (0-1, 6.43 ERA) struggled with his command at Cincinnati last time out and gave up five runs (four earned) on two htis and five walks in four innings of an 11-4 loss. 

This one is simple, back the team with the better bats and the better pitcher on the runline. 

In addition to Padres winning, I also like the under as I expect Snell to shut down the Bucs completely. 

8* play on UNDER. 

SUPER EARLY MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

Monday's opener of this four-game series was postponed due to rain. I planned to back the Twins, and I'm doing it again despite a different pitching matchup on Tuesday. Red Sox righty Nathan Eovaldi (1-1, 1.46 ERA) is coming off a pair of solid starts in 2021, but note his 5.05 ERA in seven career starts against Minnesota.

Twins righty Kenta Maeda (1-0, 2.61 ERA) has only one career start against Boston with a 0-1 record and a 4.76 ERA. However, in two starts on the season, Maeda has allowed only three earned runs with 11 Ks over 10 1/3 innings of work this season. 

8* play on Minnesota Twins. 

TOP-RATED 10* MLB BIG HITTER TOTAL

Reds righty Wade Miley held Pittsburgh to two hits through six scoreless innings in his season debut. Giants righy Aaron Sanchez limited San Diego to one run through five innings in his first start of the year. The under is 7-2 in Giants' games on the season and they've won four in a row while the Reds have gone cold, coming off a pair of losses at Arizona. 

10* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

Reds righty Wade Miley held Pittsburgh to two hits through six scoreless innings in his season debut. Giants righy Aaron Sanchez limited San Diego to one run through five innings in his first start of the year. The under is 7-2 in Giants' games on the season and they've won four in a row while the Reds have gone cold, coming off a pair of losses at Arizona. Giants are 10-3 in their last 13 games as a home favorite.

8* play on San Francisco Giants. 

SPURS @ MAGIC 8* NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

Tough spot for both teams who will be playing on short rest, but I do like the Spurs in this one. The Orlando Magic got wrecked by Milwaukee on Sunday for a fifth straight defeat. The San Antonio Spurs have not played all that well lately either, but they snapped a five-game skid with a 119-117 win at Dallas on Sunday. 

Spurs are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. Spurs are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Orlando.

8* play on San Antonio Spurs. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

This will be the first meeting of the season between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. The two meetings last season saw 204 and 192 points. While the Lakers have started to pick up wins again, I think they're in for a tough one here without Lebron and Anthony Davis against the best defensive team in the league.

10* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

Pirates righty Trevor Cahill was lit up for seven runs on nine hits in four innings at Cincinnati in his season debut. This Padres roster has a combined batting average of .298 over 44 at bats against him. San Diego's righty Yy Darvish has allowed five runs on 11 hits through 10 2/3 innings of work in two starts on the seaason.

8* play on OVER.

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | TOP-RATED 10* NBA SIDE

The Miami Heat have won five of their last six games and they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling having dropped three of their last four with 127, 133, and 122 points allowed in the losses. The game they won, was as a 12.5-point favorte against OKC. Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog.

The line is moving towards the Heat being favored in this one. Even if they close as an underdog, I still like Miami to win. 

10* play on Miami Heat. 

NHL 5-PACK #4

The Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks usually play low-scoring affairs, wiht the under 15-6-6 in the last 27 meetings. I fully expect a lower scoring contest tonight following a 5-2 Sharks win over the Kings on Friday. 

8* play on UNDER. 

WIZARDS @ SUNS LATE NIGHT NBA ACTION

The Phoenix Suns are a solid 5-1 ATS as double-digit home favorites on the season. We should see a reaction following a 113-103 loss to the Clippers, and they are catching the Wizards at a good time IMO. This looks like a letdown spot following back to back wins, the most recent as underdogs at Golden State. 

8* play on Phoenix Suns. 

SATURDAY NIGHT NBA | BUCKET BREAKER TOTAL

I think buckets will come fast and easy for both teams Vivint Smart Home Arena Saturday night. The Sacramento Kings are allowing a league-worst 118.5 points per game, and they've given up 120, 115, 129, 116, and 113 points through a five-game losing streak. Utah is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league with its 116.9 ppg (3rd) and it goes up to 118.7 ppg at home.

8* play on OVER. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

Good spot to back the under in this Saturday night game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers will be playing on short rest after taking a 101-94 loss at New Orleans on Friday. Slow down the tempo and just get out of here with a result seems like a likely game plan. Under is 8-0 in 76ers last 8 games as a road favorite and 5-1 in 76ers last 6 overall. The Thunder are averaging only 105.7 ppg on the season, and running up the score against this Philly team is not an easy task.

10* play on UNDER. 

NHL 3-PACK #1

The Tampa Bay Lightning are high-priced favorites at Nashville on Saturday, but for good reasons. While the Preds have been hot lately winning nine of their past 10 games, I smell a letdown game after obliterating Detroit with a 7-1 smackdown of the Red Wings last time out. The defending Stanley Cup-champions from Tampa Bay are of course miles better than Detroit, even with veteran captain and leading scorer Steven Samkos questionable with an injury. 

The Lightning have won five of six meetings with the Preds on the season, winning all but one game but two goals or more. I think the best value for this contest is backing Tampa Bay on the puckline. 

8* play on Tampa Bay Lightning. 

NHL 3-PACK #2

Good spot to fade the Columbus Blue Jackets who have won only two of their past 10 games. Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The visiting Chicago Blackhawks should be fired up after taking a 5-1 loss to Dallas in their last game. Blackhawks are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals and 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

8* play on Chicago Blackhawks. 

NHL 5-PACK #5

Great spot to back the Montreal Canadiens who should be hungry and angry after taking a 4-2 loss to the the Jets on Thursday.

8* play on Montreal Canadiens. 

GAME OF THE WEEK ALERT | MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MAJOR WAGER

The St. Louis Cardinals are winners of four straigth to make it 5-2 on the season. They defeated the Brewers 3-1 on Friday, and I like the Cards to pick up another win here with  Carlos Martinez (0-1, 7.20 ERA) on the mound. While Martinez was knocked around in a 12-1 loss to Cincinnati last Sunday in his season debut, note his  2.23 ERA in 29 career games (15 starts) against Milwaukee. 

The Brewers counter with Adrian Houser (0-1, 3.60 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 4.64 ERA in seven career outings (four starts) against St. Louis. 

10* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

NHL 3-PACK #3

Great spot to back the Florida Panthers who had won six straight prior to dropping back-to-back games at Carolina. They lost 3-0 on Thursday, but are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. The Dallas Stars are coming off a 5-1 win at Chicago, but they are only are 1-9 in their last 10 games following a win and 2-10 in their last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

8* play on Florida Panthers. 

EARLY BASEBALL MONEYLINE | TGIF AFTERNOON ASSASIN

Good spot to back the New York Yankees as a road favorite at AL East rivals Tampa Bay on Friday. Yankee righty Corey Kluber (0-0, 2.25 ERA) allowed two runs (one earned) through five innings against Toronto in his season opener. Kluber owns a 5-2 record with a 2.67 ERA in 10 career starts against the Rays who counter with Left-hander Rich Hill. 

Hill (0-0, 9.00 ERA) was charged with four earned runs through four innings of a 12-7 Rays loss to Miami in his season debut. Hill is 1-2 with a 4.79 ERA through 11 career appearances (three starts) against the Yankees. 

The Rays are coming off four straight losses, and I think they'll drop another one Friday afternoon. 

8* play on New York Yankees. 

8* play on Samsung Lions. 

LATE NIGHT NBA TOTAL *BAILOUT PLAY*

The Portland Trail Blazers are 28-22 to the over on the season and over is 8-2 in Trail Blazers last 10 games as a road underdog. They're getting plenty of points on the road here against the Jazz who will be playing on short rest after taking a 117-113 OT loss at Phoenix last night. Over is 8-3 in Jazz last 11 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day and 23-11 in their last 34 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on OVER. 

THURSDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been money for under bettors all season with a 28-21-1 under/over record. Under is 9-2 in Cavaliers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, and here they'll face an OKC team that is just 19-17 home at Chesapeake Energy Arena. 

Through their last six games, the Cavs have been held to 86, 98, 75, 94, 101 and 125 points. Through their last four games, the Thunder have been held to 103, 85, 108 and 102 points. 

Under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings in Oklahoma City. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED 10* BULLS @ RAPTORS NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

I love the Chicago Bulls as a road favorite at Toronto Thursday night. The Raptors are banged up, and Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry were among the key players missing in a 110-101 home loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. The Bulls have won two straight after a six-game skid, beating Brooklyn and Indiana. 

Bulls are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Raptors are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Bulls are 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings. Bulls are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on Chicago Bulls. 

THURSDAY NIGHT NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The New York Islanders are coming off three straight wins home at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum where they are 16-1-2 on the season. This will also be the first game for veteran forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac since coming over as part of a trade deal with the New Jersey Devils. 

The Flyers have won only three of their last 10 games and they are Flyers are 3-12 in their last 15 games as an underdog. This is also a tough spot for Philly who will play its third game in four nights while the Islanders have had a spaced out schedule, having played on the 1st, 3rd and 6th this month. 

8* play on New York Islanders. 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BASEBALL | 8* MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Chicago White Sox took an 8-4 loss at Seattle on Wednesday to drop to 3-4 on the season. I like them to come through with a win here in their home opener against Kansas City.

The Royals hand the ball to Brad Keller (0-0, 40.50 ERA) who was obliterated in his first start of the season, surrendering six runs on nine hits and a pair of walks through just 1 1/3 innings of work vs. Texas. The White Sox counter with Lance Lynn (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who did not allow a single earned run when he took on the Angels in his season debut. Only four hitters on this KC roster have any experience against Lynn, and they're batting a combined .163 (5-for-28). 

8* play on Chicago White Sox. 

EARLY MLB AFTERNOON ASSASSIN

The Boston Red Sox are swinging hot bats and scored 26 runs through a 3-0 sweep of the Rays to open the week. They got swept by Baltimore in a three-game series to open the season, but I like Boston to get revenge today. Eduardo Rodriguez will make his season debut for the Red Sox. He was 10-6 with a 3.85 ERA in 2020 and went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in four starts against Baltimore. While Orioles starter Matt Harvey (0-0, 3.86 ERA) held Boston scoreless through 4 2/3 innings in his season opener, I think the Red Sox will get to him this time around.

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

8* play on Kiwoom. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder avenge only 105.8 ppg on the season and they've averaged 103 ppg over their last three games. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Charlotte Hornets took a 132-108 loss to Detorit oast time out, and they've conceded 130+ points in three straigt games. However, under is still 12-2 in Hornets last 14 overall and 8-0 in Hornets last 8 road games.

10* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a 132-108 win at Oklahoma City on Monday. They'll face a much stingier defense in Denver tonight, and as they'll be playing in high altitude on short rest I fully expect the Pistons to slow down the tempo as much as they can. The Nuggets have held their last four opponents to 102, 94, 94 and 109 points. They should shut down the Pistons effectively.  

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER

The Miami Heat are owners of the no. 3 scoring defense in the league. Through their last four games, they've held opponents to 88, 87, 109 and 101 points. Under is 9-3 in Heat last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, which the Grizzlies have as they're 12-9 away from home. Under is 9-2 in Grizzlies last 11 games as an underdog and each of their last three overall have gone under the total.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP-RATED STARS @ BLACKHAWKS 10* NHL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Chicago Blackhawks have dropped four of their last five and they've been held to a total of eight goals during that stretch. The Dallas Stars have won two of their last three, while limiting opponents to a total of four goals. OVer their last 10 games, the Stars have allowed only 2.20 per game and their edge on the defensive end should win them this game. 

10* play on Dallas Stars. 

TOP-RATED 10* NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers have been held to fewer than 100 points in five of their last 10 games, but also limited opponents to fewer than 100 points four times. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games as an underdog and 21-5 in Lakers last 26 road games. The Toronto Raptors have been held to 104 points or fewer in three of their last four games, the exception a blowout win against Golden State. Under is 17-8 in Raptors last 25 games as a home favorite.

Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.

10* play on UNDER. 

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The Boston Bruins took a 3-2 OT loss to Philadelphia last night. I expect the Bruins to get revenge tonight. Note that Boston has won six straight in the second game of a home-and-home situation after losing the first game and the Flyers are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a home underdog and 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.

8* play on Boston Bruins.