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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
06-27-17	Santa Fe v. Fuerza Amarilla OVER 2		1-1	Push	0	15 h 28 m	Show
Soccer Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
06-26-17	Rockies v. Giants OVER 7.5	Top	2-9	Win	100	18 h 37 m	Show
*Top Rated 10 MLB NIGHTCRAWLER Total Play: Over Rating:** 10/10* I think the total for Monday's matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants is set way too low. Jeff Samardzija (2-9, 4.74 ERA) is 0-3 with a 9.33 ERA against the Rockies this season and 3-5 with a 3.91 ERA in 14 career appearances (10 starts). German Marquez (5-3, 3.92 ERA) was roughed up for six runs and 12 hits over 4 1/3 frames at San Francisco on Sept. 27 in his only career start against the Giants. We can also note some notable splits for Marquez who has posted a 1.30 ERA in five day starts this season but a 6.19 ERA in six night starts. I think he might get lit up under the lights at AT&T Park tonight.
06-26-17	Twins v. Red Sox -1.5		1-4	Win	100	8 h 38 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Boston -1.5 Rating: 8/10*
06-26-17	Phillies v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9	Top	1-6	Win	100	11 h 27 m	Show
*Top Rated 10 Phillies/D'Backs Total Play: Under Rating:** 10/10* I think we'll see a low-scoring game here between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday afternoon. Philadelphia's Nick Pivetta (1-3, 4.46 ERA) has allowed just three runs on eight hits in 13 innings through his last two starts. Even more impressive, he's recorded 19 Ks with only three walks during that span. Pivetta will be facing Arizona for the first time. The D'Backs hand the ball to Zack Greinke (8-4, 3.14 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 2.88 ERA in his last four starts, covering a total of 25 innings. Greinke is 7-1 with a 2.54 ERA in 10 career games (nine starts) against the Phillies. Under is 6-2-1 in Greinke's last nine starts overall. Under is 10-4-3 in Phillies' last 17 overall.
06-25-17	Brewers v. Braves -125		7-0	Loss	-125	5 h 6 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Atlanta Braves Rating: 8/10* The Atlanta Braves are going for a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday afternon, and why not with Julio Teheran (6-5, 4.76 ERA) on the mound Teheran is 2-2 with a minuscule 1.91 ERA in six career starts against Milwaukee which hands the ball to Zach Davies (7-4, 5.40 ERA) who allowed seven runs on 10 hits and a walk in five innings to suffer a loss against Pittsburgh his last time out.
06-25-17	Reds v. Nationals OVER 10		6-2	Loss	-105	5 h 5 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds combined for a total of 21 runs on Saturday, and I predict plenty of action over the plate again on Sunday. The Nats' Tanner Roark (6-4, 4.88 ERA) has been tagged with 18 runs (15 earned) on 25 hits through just 13 2/3 innings in his last three starts combined. The Reds' Scott Feldman (5-5, 4.20 ERA) has allowed six runs on 14 hits in 11 innings in his last two starts. Over is 11-1-2 in Reds last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 10-2 in Nationals last 12 overall. Over is 4-0 in the last four head-to-head meetings.
06-25-17	Twins v. Indians -132	Top	4-0	Loss	-132	5 h 42 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Cleveland Indians Rating: 10/10* The Cleveland Indians will be looking to avoid getting swept when they face the Minnesota Twins Sunday afternoon. They'll hand the ball to Josh Tomlin (4-8, 6.07 ERA) who has been knocked around in three consecutive starts, and I think he's due for a solid outing. Note that the Indians are 5-1 in Tomlin's last six starts vs. Minnesota and he's 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in the first two starts against the Twins this season. The Twins turn to Ervin Santana (9-4, 2.97 ERA) who has posted a 7.04 ERA through four starts here in June. The Twins are 2-11 in their last 13 games with Chad Fairchild behind home plate and I like the Tribe in this "avoid the sweep" spot at their own ballpark.
06-25-17	Kristiansund v. Stabaek Fotball OVER 2.5		4-1	Win	100	3 h 46 m	Show
Soccer Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
06-24-17	Mets -102 v. Giants		5-2	Win	100	13 h 54 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: NY Mets Rating: 8/10* The San Francisco Giants are just 1-8 in their last nine home games and took an 11-4 beating by the New York Mets last night. Tonight they'll have to try and solve the Mets' ace Jacob deGrom (6-3, 3.94 ERA) who has allowed just one earned run over 17 innings through his last two starts. He's 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in five career starts versus the Giants who turn to Johnny Cueto (5-7, 4.42 ERA) who is 0-3 with a 4.56 ERA in four starts so far this month.
06-24-17	Blue Jays v. Royals UNDER 9.5	Top	2-3	Win	100	8 h 15 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB TOTAL OF THE DAY Play: Under Rating: 10/10* The Kansas City Royals are heating up and enter Saturday as winners of 10 of their last 12 games. Left-hander Jason Vargas (10-3, 2.27 ERA) has been fantastic all season and posted a 2.20 ERA in his past five starts overall. Vargas has compiled a 1.81 ERA home at Kauffman Stadium. The Blue Jays hand the ball to Marco Estrada (4-5, 4.98 ERA) who has had a terrible June, going 0-3 with a 12.67 ERA in four starts. We can however note that Estrada is 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA in two career starts against the Royals, and I like him to come up with a big performance today. Under is 9-2 in Vargas' last 11 home starts. Under is 10-1 in Estradas last 11 starts vs. American League Central teams. Under is 5-0 in the last five head-to-head meetings.
06-23-17	Rockies +188 v. Dodgers	Top	1-6	Loss	-100	17 h 12 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB DOG OF THE DAY Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 10/10* Just wow at this line. The Colorado Rockies are severely underrated here in the opener of a three-game series with the LA Dodgers. The Dodgers' left-hander Alex Wood (7-0, 1.90 ERA) has compiled a 5.59 ERA in seven career starts against Colorado while the Rockies' left-hander Kyle Freeland (8-4, 3.42 ERA) went 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA over 10 innings through two meetings with the Dodgers back in April. We can also note that teams' splits against left-handers where the Rockies rank 1st in the National League with a .279 batting average while the Dodgers rank 9th with a .245 batting average. Colorado is 25-13 on the road, not far off the Dodgers' 28-10 home record. I'm taking the BIG DOG with a BIG BET here.
06-23-17	Rangers +107 v. Yankees	Top	1-2	Loss	-100	7 h 16 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Texas Rangers Rating: 10/10* The Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka (5-7, 6.34 ERA) is getting knocked around on a regular basis and he's 0-6 with an 8.91 ERA in his last seven starts. Tanaka is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA in two career starts against the Rangers who hand the ball to Yu Darvish (6-5, 3.35 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 2.01 ERA in five turns against the Yankees. Darvish he tossed seven innings of one-hit ball in the Rangers' 6-1 victory over the Astros his last time out. Rangers are 8-2 in Darvish's last 10 road starts. Yankees are 1-8 in their last nine overall.
06-22-17	Cubs v. Marlins OVER 9		11-1	Win	100	9 h 25 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Miami Marlins will host the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. I think we'll see plenty of runs. Jake Arrieta (6-5, 4.64 ERA) takes the ball for the Cubs. He's had a season to forget and has surrendered seven runs (six earned) through his past nine innings of work. Arrieta has good career numbers against Miami but I don't think that will do him any good tonight. Over is 9-4 in Arrieta's last 13 starts overall. The Marlins turn to left-hander Jeff Locke (0-2, 4.58 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in four starts since coming off the disabled list. Locke is 1-5 with a 5.98 ERA in 13 career games (11 starts) against the Cubs. Miami defeated Washington 2-1 yesterday. Over is 19-6-2 in the Marlins last 27 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game.
06-22-17	Pirates v. Brewers UNDER 9	Top	2-4	Win	102	5 h 50 m	Show
Super Early MLB TOTAL OF THE MONTH Play: Under Rating: 10/10* Under is 13-3 in the Pittsburgh Pirates' last 16 Thursday games and today they'll hand the ball to Ivan Nova (7-4, 2.91 ERA) who has been solid all season. Nova was 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two starts against Milwaukee last season. The Brewers turn to Chase Anderson (5-2, 2.92 ERA) who was 3-1 behind a 2.16 ERA in five outings against Pittsburgh last season. Anderson has posted a 1.78 ERA with 18 strikeouts over his last three starts. Under is 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings at Miller Park and 8-1-3 in umpire Dan Bellino's last 12 games behind home plate.
06-22-17	Sweden U21 +130 v. Slovakia U21	Top	0-3	Loss	-100	3 h 48 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Euro U21 GAME OF THE YEAR Play: Sweden Rating: 10/10* Both teams need to win in order to have a chance to qualify, but I think Sweden have been unlucky to draw their first two games. Great price on the Swedes here
06-21-17	Tigers v. Mariners -135	Top	5-7	Win	100	17 h 27 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Seattle Mariners Rating: 10/10* The Detroit Tigers enter the game off four straight defeats and they've lost nine of their last 12 games. Justin Verlander (4-4, 4.50 ERA) is winless through his last five starts and he's walked nine in his last two outings alone. The Mariners turn to James Paxton (5-2, 3.23 ERA) who is is 2-1 with a 2.81 ERA in four career starts against the Tigers and he tossed seven scoreless innings in an 8-0 decision at Detroit on April 26. Paxton has been lit up for a total of 11 runs on 15 hits in just 7 2/3 frames in his last two turns, but note that he's still 4-1 with a 2.08 ERA home at Safeco.
06-21-17	Astros v. A's OVER 9		5-1	Loss	-100	13 h 17 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
06-20-17	Astros v. A's -108		8-4	Loss	-108	9 h 20 m	Show
Late Night MLB NIGHTCRAWLER Play: Oakland Athletics Rating: 8/10* Huge advantage on the mound here for Oakland Athletics who hand the ball to their ace Sonny Gray (2-2, 4.44 ERA). Gray is 2-0 with a 3.30 ERA in five home starts on the season and 4-2 with one complete game and a 2.53 ERA in eight career starts against Houston. The Astros hand the ball to 21 year old Francis Martes (1-0, 5.19 ERA) who will make his second start and third apperance in the major-leagues. Oakland was coming off a four-game sweep of the Yankees but dropped a 4-1 decision to Houston in Monday's series opener. I like the A's to bounce back tonight.
06-20-17	Giants v. Braves -109	Top	6-3	Loss	-109	11 h 55 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NL GAME OF THE MONTH Play: Atlanta Braves Rating: 10/10* The San Francisco Giants have dropped seven in a row after a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves here at SunTrust Park on Monday. I think we're getting a great price on the Braves to ride that momentum here with their ace on the mound. Julio Teheran (6-4, 4.86 ERA) has allowed just three runs through 13 frames in his last two turns, and he's 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA in five career starts against the Giants. San Francisco turns to left-hander Matt Moore (2-7, 6.00 ERA) who is 0-3 with a 6.47 ERA through his last six starts. Moore has been dreadful on the road all season going 0-4 with a 9.24 ERA in eight starts. The Braves will see Moore for the first time, but they're batting .277 against southpaws on the season for the third best batting average in the major leagues. We can also note that the Giants will be without set-up reliever Hunter Strickland who will serve the first of a six-game suspension.
06-19-17	Blue Jays v. Rangers UNDER 10.5		7-6	Loss	-108	3 h 13 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Under Rating: 8/10* This total is way too bloated to pass up on. The Blue Jays' Marco Estrada (4-5, 4.54 ERA) has been lit up lately, but he held Texas to one run and struck out eight over six innings on May 27. Under is 6-2 in Rangers last eight games vs. a right-handed starter and 5-2 in Estrada's last seven Monday starts. The Rangers' Austin Bibens-Dirkx (2-0, 3.28 ERA) will make his third start of the season and limited the Nats to one run on three hits in seven innings his last time out. He pitched four innings in relief against the Jays on May 26, allowing three runs and striking out five, but I think he's settled in better now. Let's go with the under.
06-19-17	Indians v. Orioles UNDER 9	Top	12-0	Loss	-105	9 h 25 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB TOTAL OF THE DAY Play: Under Rating: 10/10* Under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings at Camden Yards, and this total looks pretty high considering the pitchers on the mound. Cleveland's Corey Kluber (5-2, 4.15 ERA) missed most of May due to a lower-back injury, but he's 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA through three starts here in June. The Orioles hand the ball to Dylan Bundy (7-5, 3.29 ERA) who had been solid through four starts before allowing five runs (four earned) in five innings at Chicago White Sox his last time out. Bundy is reliable at home though where he's 4-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven starts on the season. Under is 7-1 in Bundy's last eight home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
06-19-17	Reds v. Rays -135		7-3	Loss	-135	14 h 28 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 8/10* The Tampa Bay Rays are a solid 21-15 home at the Trop while the Cincinnati Reds are just 10-21 on the road. Tampa Bay's right-hander Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 3.77 ERA is 3-2 behind a 3.11 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in front of the home town crowd on the season while the Reds' right-hander Scott Feldman (5-5, 4.29 ERA) is 2-3 with a 5.58 ERA in six road starts. It's also worth noting that Cincinnati has lost nine straight games.
06-18-17	Giants v. Rockies -159		5-7	Win	100	9 h 57 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 8/10* The Colorado Rockies own a 9-1 mark against their National League West rivals on the season and they've won all six meetings here at Coors Field. Right-hander Tyler Chatwood (6-7, 4.16 ERA) is 7-3 with a 2.81 ERA in 14 career games (13 starts) against San Francisco and the Giants' left-hander Ty Blach (4-4, 4.24 ERA) has been tagged with 12 runs in 11 2/3 innings through his last two starts combined. Pound the Rockies.
06-18-17	Marlins v. Braves OVER 9.5	Top	4-5	Loss	-100	8 h 12 m	Show
Super Early Top Rated 10* TOTAL OF THE DAY Play: Over Rating: 10/10* Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Atlanta and Marlins' right-hander Jose Urena (5-2, 3.70 ERA) has much better splits at home than on the road. Urena has also struggled with his command for most of the season and he is 0-3 with a 10.29 ERA against Atlanta in six career games (three starts). Atlanta hands the ball to Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 4.37 ERA) who is 2-0 despite a bloated 5.31 ERA in five career outings (four starts) against the Marlins. Foltynewicz was tagged with eight runs on 11 hits and three homers in just 3 1/3 innings at Washington his last turn. Atlanta still won the game 11-10.
06-18-17	Czech Republic U21 v. Germany U21 OVER 2.5		0-2	Loss	-120	6 h 43 m	Show
Euro U21 Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
06-17-17	Cubs v. Pirates +117		3-4	Win	117	14 h 37 m	Show
Late Night MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE Play: Pittsburgh Pirates Rating: 8/10* The Chicago Cubs picked up a 9-5 win in the series opener on Friday, but I like the Pittsburgh Pirates to tie the series Saturday night with Ivan Nova (6-4, 2.83 ERA) on the mound. Nova tossed six scoreless innings of one-hit ball (no walks) in six innings of a 3-1 win against Miami his last turn, and he's 4-2 with a 2.29 ERA in six starts home at PNC Park on the season. The Cubs are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Jake Arrieta (6-4, 4.68 ERA) takes the ball for Chicago. He has pitched to an 8.61 ERA in the last four meetings with Pittsburgh. Great price on the Pirates to bounce back with a win here.
06-17-17	Chicago Fire v. New England Revolution +105	Top	2-1	Loss	-100	4 h 0 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLS BOOKIE BREAKER Play: New England Revolution Rating: 10/10* The Chicago Fire have won just one game on the road this season in league play while the New England Revolution are unbeaten at Gillette Stadium this year.
06-17-17	Ava v. CR Vasco da Gama OVER 2.5		0-1	Loss	-110	4 h 9 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Over Rating: 5/10*
06-17-17	Yankees -132 v. A's	Top	2-5	Loss	-132	11 h 26 m	Show
Early Top Rated 10* MLB HOT $HOT Play: New York Yankees Rating: 10/10* The New York Yankees have lost four straight games including a pair of one-run defeats here at Oakland. I like them to come back and claim a victory Saturday afternoon with Masahiro Tanaka (5-6, 6.07 ERA) on the mound. Tanaka has had a rough season, but he pitched fairly well his last time out when he gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks with eight Ks through 6 2/3 innings at Anaheim. Tanaka is 3-1 with a 1.29 ERA in four career starts against Oakland which turns to Jesse Hahn (2-4, 3.56 ERA) who has yet to defeat the Bronx Bombers, going 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in two career turns. The Yankees are 8-0 in Tanaka's last eight road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
06-17-17	Macedonia U21 v. Spain U21 -2		0-5	Win	100	19 h 14 m	Show
Euro U21 BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Spain Rating: 8/10* Huge mismatch. Spain with several players in starting 11s across the big leagues in Europe. Macedonia, well ... not so much.
06-17-17	IK Frej Tby v. Syrianska OVER 2.5		2-4	Win	100	15 h 20 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Over Rating: 5/10*
06-16-17	Royals v. Angels OVER 8.5	Top	3-1	Loss	-110	18 h 53 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Late Night MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Kansas City Royals have been swinging hot bats during a five-game winning streak, scoring a total of 42 runs in the process. Here they'll face Jesse Chavez (5-6, 5.06 ERA) lasted only 3 2/3 innings, with four hits, four walks and six runs allowed his last time out. The Royals turn to Ian Kennedy (0-6, 5.40 ERA) who is 0-4 with a 4.80 ERA in six career games against the Angels and he's allowed four runs or more in six consecutive starts. Over is 6-0 in Royals last six overall. Over is 5-1 in Angels last six home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings at Anaheim.
06-16-17	Giants v. Rockies -107		8-10	Win	100	17 h 36 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 8/10* The San Francisco Giants are having a bad year, and here they hand the ball to Jeff Samardzija (2-8, 4.31 ERA) who is 0-2 with an 8.03 ERA against the Rockies this season. Colorado will send young rookie Antonio Senzatela (8-2, 3.84 ERA) to the mound, and while he's cooled off after a hot start he's still 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts against the Giants. The Rockies are 14-3 in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 while the Giants are 3-11 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record for a combined 25-6 angle in favor of Colorado. Do not overthink. Back the Rockies.
06-16-17	Marlins v. Braves OVER 9		5-0	Loss	-110	5 h 26 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Atlanta's Sean Newcomb (0-1, 0.00 ERA) will make his second career start, filling in for Bartolo Colon who is disabled list with a strained oblique. Newcomb allowed just one unearned run through 6 1/3 frames against the Mets in his debut but this will be a tougher test and over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Miami's Dan Straily (4-4, 3.89 ERA) has pitched OK this season but he was tagged with four runs on nine hits in four innings at Pittsburgh his last time out. Both teams are in the top 10 for batting average on the season. Over is 8-1 in the last nine meetings in Atlanta.
06-15-17	Yankees v. A's OVER 8.5	Top	7-8	Win	100	10 h 12 m	Show
*Super Late Top Rated 10 MLB Total Play: Over Rating:** 10/10* Over is 9-1-2 in the Oakland Athletics last 12 overall and 5-2 in the New York Yankees last seven. The Yankees' Jordan Montgomery (4-4, 3.55 ERA) has pitched pretty well lately but note that over is 9-3-1 in Athletics last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter. Oaklands' Sonny Gray (2-2, 4.37 ERA) has lost three straight start allowing a total of 15 runs (12 earned) through 17 2/3 innings. Over is 10-3 in Gray's last 13 home starts and he's 1-2 with a 4.44 ERA in four career starts against New York.
06-15-17	Giants v. Rockies -148		9-10	Win	100	12 h 32 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 8/10* The Colorado Rockies are winners of eight of their last 11 games. I like them here against the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a four-game series at Coors Field. Jeff Hoffman (4-0, 2.33 ERA) takes the ball for Colorado. He's done a terrific job filling in for injured Tyler Anderson, going 4-0 with a 2.10 ERA in four starts. Hoffman has allowed just 17 hits and three walks through 27 innings of work on the season. The Giants turn to left-hander Matt Moore (2-7, 5.28 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 12.34 ERA in three career starts at Coors Field, and 0-4 with a 7.94 ERA in seven road starts on the season.
06-15-17	Mariners +100 v. Twins	Top	2-6	Loss	-100	4 h 11 m	Show
Super Early Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Seattle Mariners Rating: 10/10* The Seattle Mariners have taken two of the first three games at Target Field this week, and I think they'll close out the series with a victory Thursday afternoon. Ariel Miranda (6-2, 3.67 ERA) takes the ball for Seattle. The left-hander has conceded just nine earned runs over his last six starts, and he has won five consecutive decision. The Twins are batting just .235 against southpaws this season. The Twins hand the ball to right-hander Jose Berrios (5-1, 2.84) who has had a decent second season in the big leagues, but he is still 1-6 with a 7.43 ERA in eight career starts at Target Field. The Mariners' bats are red hot and they're batting .270 against right-handers this season. The Mariners are 5-2 in the last seven meetings, and this looks like a good price on the road team.
06-14-17	Yankees v. Angels OVER 7.5		5-7	Win	100	10 h 28 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Over Rating: 8/10
06-14-17	Diamondbacks v. Tigers OVER 9.5		2-1	Loss	-112	9 h 36 m	Show
MLB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Detroit Tigers host the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night. Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings and this should be another high-scoring encounter. Jordan Zimmermann (4-2, 5.72 ERA) takes the ball for Detroit. He's 5-1 in six starts home at Comerica Park on the season despite a bloated 5.08 ERA. Over is 12-3-1 in Zimmermann's last 16 home starts. The Tigers will most likely need to provide him with plenty of run support here as well, facing an Arizona side that ranks 5th in the MLB for runs scored this season. The D'Backs turn to Taijuan Walker (4-3, 3.46 ERA) who has not pitched since May 19 because of a blister on his right hand. He is 0-0 with an 8.71 ERA through 10 1/3 innings in three career starts against the Tigers. Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last eight overall. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last five overall.
06-14-17	Rays +133 v. Blue Jays	Top	6-7	Loss	-100	15 h 23 m	Show
Top Rated 10* AL East GAME OF THE YEAR Play: Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 10/10* The Tampa Bay Rays have won six of their last seven games, inlcuding a dominant 8-1 victory here at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. I really like them to beat up on the Jays once again in Wednesday's matchup. Left-hander Francisco Liriano (3-2, 5.87 ERA) takes the ball for Toronto. He's posted a 6.97 ERA over his last five starts and owns a bloated 5.61 ERA in 13 career games (12 starts) against the Rays who have reached him for nine runs in nine innings over three meetings already this season. The Rays own the 3rd best batting average against southpaws in the American League and turn to Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 3.59 ERA) who is 5-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 13 career starts against Toronto and 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in two meetings this season. The price is definitely right to back the underdog with a HUGE bet here.
06-14-17	A's v. Marlins -156		6-11	Win	100	1 h 50 m	Show
Super Early MLB Play: Miami Marlins Rating: 8/10* The Oakland Athletics hand the ball to 24 year old Daniel Gosset who will make his first appearance in the major leagues. The Miami Marlins turn to Edinson Volquez (3-7, 3.41 ERA) who's tossed a total of 16 scoreless innings while allowing just three hits through his last two outings. The Fish won Tuesday's matchup 8-1 to hand the A's their fifth defeat in six games. The Athletics are 2-9 in their last 11 after scoring two runs or less in their previous game and I don't think they'll stand much of a chance here.
06-13-17	Yankees -122 v. Angels	Top	2-3	Loss	-122	19 h 47 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: NY Yankees Rating: 10/10* I see no reason not to back the New York Yankees as they go for a seventh consecutive victory when they visit Los Angeles on Tuesday. They defeated the Halos 5-3 on Monday and have now won eight of the last nine meetings. The Yankees are 6-2 in left-hander CC Sabathia's (7-2, 3.66 ERA) last eight starts against LAA and he's coming off eight scoreless innings against Boston. The Yankees have won each of his last six starts. The Angels hand the ball to JC Ramirez (6-4, 4.33 ERA) who has been charged with 11 runs on 18 hits and four walks through 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts. I think the Bronx Bombers will make his life miserable tonight.
06-13-17	Braves v. Nationals OVER 9.5		5-10	Win	100	8 h 47 m	Show
MLB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Both pitchers are running the risk of getting lit up early here, in which case they would have to hand over the ball to a pair of taxed bullpens prone to give up runs. Atlanta's R.A. Dickey (4-4, 4.73 ERA) allowed just one run on three hits in seven innings of a 3-1 home win against the Phillies his last time out, but he's regularly been knocked around on the road this season. Over is 3-1-1 in Dickeys last five road starts. The current Nationals roster own a combined .289 batting average against the veteran knuckleballer. Washington turns to Joe Ross (3-2, 6.16 ERA) who held Baltimore to one run on four hits through 7 1/3 frames his last turn. Ross has still had a rough season though and he's posted 5.02 ERA in three career starts against Atlanta. Over is 7-1-1 in Ross' last nine starts overall. Over is 12-2 in Braves last 14 Tuesday games. Over is 6-1 in Nationals last seven Tuesday games. Over is 8-0 in the last eight meetings at Nationals Park.
06-12-17	Reds v. Padres OVER 8.5		3-9	Win	100	11 h 48 m	Show
Late Night MLB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Over is 6-0 in the San Diego Padres' last six overall and 5-1 in the Cincinnati Reds last six overall. Bronson Arroyo (3-4, 6.25 ERA) takes the ball for Cincy. He was charged with four runs on eight hits and two walks in only 5 2/3 innings against St. Louis on Wednesday, and the veteran has averaged only 84.8 pitches per start and the Reds' bullpen is taxed after a busy weekend. We can also note that Arroyo is 0-2 with a 7.50 in five starts away from home on the season. The Padres turn to Luis Perdomo (0-3, 5.30 ERA) who was knocked around for five runs on as many hits in four innings of a 7-4 loss at Arizona his last time out. He has averaged just 87.6 pitches per game and the Padres' bullpen is taxed as well. Both starting pitchers have a WHIP of 1.40+. We should see plenty of baserunners and as a result runs scored.
06-12-17	Yankees -120 v. Angels	Top	5-3	Win	100	20 h 56 m	Show
Top Rated 10* AL GAME OF THE WEEK Play: NY Yankees Rating: 10/10* The New York Yankees have scored a total of 55 runs through five consecutive victories home at Yankee Stadium. I like them to remain hot as they travel to the West Coast for a seven-game road trip, starting with a three-game series at Anaheim. Masahiro Tanaka (5-6, 6.55 ERA) takes the ball for the Yankees. He's had a disappointing season, but facing the Angels could be just what the doctor ordered. Tanaka has yet to lose to the Angels, going 1-0 while surrendering just four runs over 21 innings of works through three career starts. The Yankees have won seven of the last eight meetings overall and Tanaka pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings here at Angel Stadium of Anaheim last season. The Halos will turn to Alex Meyer (2-3, 4.08 ERA) who has allowed just a pair of runs in 12 innings through his last two starts combined. Even in those starts though, Meyer gave up a total of six walks, and he has issued 24 free passes in 35 1/3 innings on the season. The Yankees are swinging hot bats and will surely take advantage of all the free base runners I expect them to get.
06-12-17	Cavs v. Warriors -8.5		120-129	Win	100	42 h 2 m	Show
NBA Finals Game 5 BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Golden State Warriors Rating: 8/10* The Golden State Warriors thought they deserved the night off at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday and took a 137-116 beating as a result. I fully expect the Warriors to come back and close out the series and claim the Championship Monday night. The fix is not in, the NBA is not rigged, Cavs won't make a miracle comeback like last year. It was just a matter of Golden State playing on the road, complacent with a three-game lead in the series. They won't make the same mistake in front of the home-town crowd on Monday. Warriors in a blowout.
06-11-17	Tigers v. Red Sox -151		8-3	Loss	-151	10 h 12 m	Show
Sunday Night Baseball Play: Boston Red Sox Rating: 8/10* It's a lot of juice to lay, but I think the Boston Red Sox will prove well worth the money when they host the Detroit Tigers Sunday night. Note that Boston has won seven of its last eight at Fenway Park and is a solid 19-10 at home on the season while the Tigers are 13-20 on the road. Left-hander Drew Pomeranz (6-3, 4.02 ERA) takes the ball for Boston. He's allowed just a total of seven runs through his last five starts and struck out a total of 25 through 18 innings in his last three outings. The Tigers turn to Daniel Norris (2-4, 4.48 ERA) who is winless in his last three starts. He surrendered four runs (three earned) with a pair of homers through six innings of a 5-3 loss against the Angles his last time out.
06-11-17	Mets v. Braves -114		2-1	Loss	-114	11 h 44 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Atlanta Braves Rating: 8/10* The New York Mets swept the Atlanta Braves in a double-header on Saturday, but I like the Braves to come back and earn a tie of the series Sunday afternoon with Jaime Garcia (2-4, 3.21 ERA) on the hill. Garcia has been the Braves most consistent starter this season, and in his last four starts, Garcia has produced a 1.23 ERA. The Mets have the third worst batting average in the National League this season, hitting only .232 against southpaws. The Mets turn to Seth Lugo who will make his season debut after starting the year on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation. He was 5-2 with a 2.67 ERA last year but has posted a not very impressive 4.58 ERA in four rehab starts. I also like the umpire angle here as the Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 games with Victor Carapazza behind home plate.
06-11-17	Marlins +128 v. Pirates		1-3	Loss	-100	11 h 42 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Miami Marlins Rating: 8/10* The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak when they defeated the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Saturday. I expect the Fish come to come back and win Sunday's matchup. Left-hander Jeff Locke (0-1, 3.48 ERA ERA) takes the ball for Miami. He's no stranger to pitching at PNC Park after six seasons as a Pirate. He'll make his second start of the season after dealing with a biceps issue, but note that the Pirates are only 1-6 in their last seven games vs. a left-handed starter. Ivan Nova (5-4, 3.04 ERA) takes the ball for Pittsburgh. The right-hander exited his last start with knee inflammation, and note that the Marlins are 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss. Miami has played great baseball and should come back and win this one.
06-11-17	White Sox +186 v. Indians		2-4	Loss	-100	10 h 17 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Chicago White Sox Rating: 8/10* I like the Chicago White Sox as a huge underdog at Cleveland Sunday afternoon. Jose Quintana (2-7, 5.30 ERA) has had a tough 2017 season but has historically pitched well against Cleveland, going 7-4 with a 2.63 ERA through 20 appearances (18 starts). The Indians' Carlos Carrasco (5-3, 3.36) meanwhile is4-9 with a 4.89 ERA in 19 career appearances versus Chicago. The price is right to back the White Sox here.
06-10-17	Blue Jays v. Mariners UNDER 8.5		4-2	Win	100	7 h 14 m	Show
Late Night MLB Total Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled against southpaws all season and they're among the worst in baseball with a .225 batting average against left-handers. Under is 18-7-4 in Blue Jays last 29 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Here they'll come up against lefty Ariel Miranda (6-2, 3.74) who has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last five starts, and he limited the Jays to one run and three hits with eight strikeouts in five innings on May 14. Toronto hands the ball to Marcus Stroman (6-2, 3.25 ERA) who has been excellent all season. He struck out nine while holding the Mariners to two runs over six innings on May 13.
06-10-17	Marlins -116 v. Pirates	Top	6-7	Loss	-116	18 h 39 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Miami Marlins Rating: 10/10* The Miami Marlins are red hot and I like the price we get on the Fish with Dan Straily (4-4, 3.59 ERA) on the mound here in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Straily has had his struggles on the road this season, but he held the Cubs to three runs on six hits in seven innings at Wrigley his last time out, and we can note that he has a 1.18 WHIP through 28 innings of work away from home. Overall, Straily boasts a solid 69/25 K/BB ratio and a terrific 1.09 WHIP on the season. The Pirates turn to Trevor Williams who has allowed just two runs on 11 hits in 13 innings of work against the Mets and the D'Backs through his last two starts. This will however be a tough test for the 25 year old, and I think the Marlins will do a lot of damage at the expense of the right-hander. The Marlins are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings as they for the sweep of this three-game set.
06-09-17	Brewers v. Diamondbacks -137	Top	8-6	Loss	-137	18 h 49 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Arizona Diamondbacks Rating: 10/10* The Arizona Diamondbacks have the best home record in the majors and I like them to improve to 25-8 home at Chase Field with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night. Randall Delgado (1-1, 3.24 ERA) takes the ball for the D'Backs. He's posted a 1.80 ERA in his three starts since joining the rotation in place of right-hander Taijuan Walker, giving up 14 hits with 15 strikeouts in 15 innings. He should also get plenty of run support as Arizona is averaging 6.47 runs per game home at Chase Field. Bad news for the Brewers' Zach Davies (6-3, 4.69 ERA) who has pitched better lately following a disastrous start to the season. He gave up three runs on seven this and two walks with a pair of homers in a 4-0 home loss to Arizona on May 25. Davies is coming off six scoreless innings against the Dodgers but Milwaukee is 2-5 in Davies' last seven starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
06-09-17	Warriors -6 v. Cavs		116-137	Loss	-101	16 h 47 m	Show
NBA Finals Game 4 BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Golden State Warriors Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Cavaliers looked like their were gonna make the NBA Finals exciting again after a strong 3rd quarter in Game 3 here at Quicken Loans Arena. The Golden State Warriors did however come back strong down the stretch to close the game as a 5-point winner. I don't think the Cavs could have played much better, and they still came up short! The last defeat must have been extremely draining both mentally and physically, and I don't see the Cavs coming back from this. There could be an argument made that the Warriors want to win the championship home in the Bay, but I don't think they'll take any chances after last season's finals.
06-09-17	Marlins v. Pirates OVER 9.5		12-7	Win	105	14 h 2 m	Show
MLB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Over is 6-0-1 in the Miami Marlins' last seven Friday games and 13-6-2 in their last 21 road games. Tonight Miami hands the ball to Vance Worley (0-2, 6.59 ERA) who was rocked for five runs on six hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings by the Diamondbacks his last time out. Worley is facing his former team for the first time since leaving in the 2015-2016 offseason, and I think the Pirates have a good grasp on how to reach him. The Pirates hand the ball to Tyler Glasnow (2-5, 6.97) who will make his first career start against the Marlins. He has surrendered a total of nine runs and 13 hits over 10 innings in his last two turns (both against the Mets). Over is 7-1-2 in Glasnow's last 10 starts overall.
06-09-17	France -155 v. Sweden		1-2	Loss	-155	2 h 20 m	Show
WC Qualifier BOOKIE BUSTER Play: France Rating: 8/10* France are sitting top of the group, three points ahead of second-placed Sweden. The difference in quality between the two sides are a lot bigger than the point-differential would indicate though. Sweden don't have a world class striker since Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired from international football while France have world class talent on virtually every position. I don't think France will be satisfied with a draw despite playing on the road, and I fully expect the visitors to bag the three points.
06-08-17	Rockies v. Cubs UNDER 9		4-1	Win	100	8 h 11 m	Show
MLB Total Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Colorado Rockies' bats are much more dangerous home at Coors than on the road. The under is 7-1 in the Rockies last eight road games vs. a left-handed starter and here they'll face Jon Lester (3-3, 3.91 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 1.69 ERA in three career starts against Colorado. Right-hander Tyler Chatwood (5-7, 4.60 ERA) takes the ball for the Rockies and he's 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Under is 9-2 in the Cubs last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
06-08-17	Orioles +124 v. Nationals	Top	1-6	Loss	-100	13 h 60 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Baltimore Orioles Rating: 10/10* The Baltimore Orioles are coming off a pair of wins against the Pirates and they've won five of their last seven. They'll hand the ball to Alec Asher (2-3, 3.62 ERA) Thursday night. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Washington. He's recorded three quality starts in four starts on the season and also been solid when working out of the bullpen. The Nats hand the ball to Joe Ross (2-2, 7.34 ERA) who gave up seven runs (six earned) in three innings at Oakland on Saturday. Ross has now been lit up for a total of 12 runs (11 earned) on 19 hits in seven innings over his last two turns. It's also worth noting that Ross has served up nine homers in 30 2/3 innings this season and the Orioles have a very home run happy lineup.
06-08-17	Padres v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9.5		3-15	Loss	-110	9 h 24 m	Show
MLB BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Under Rating: 8/10* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres, but chances are we'll see a low-scoring game with a pair of left-handers on the mound Thursday afternoon. Clayton Richard (4-6, 4.36 ERA) takes the ball for the Padres. He held the D'Backs to one run on five hits in a complete game on May 21 to improve to 10-4 with a 3.92 ERA in 16 career starts against them. Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last seven games vs. a left-handed starter and 5-1 in Richards last six road starts. Arizona turns to Patrick Corbin (4-6, 5.43 ERA). The southpaw owns a 4-5 record and 3.38 ERA in 13 career appearances (eight starts) versus the Padres and San Diego has the worst batting average in baseball against left-handers this season.
06-07-17	Warriors -3 v. Cavs		118-113	Win	100	22 h 13 m	Show
NBA FInals Game 3 HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Golden State Warriors Rating: 8/10* This edition of the Golden State Warriors is extremely good. The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't have played much of a better game in Game 2 of the NBA finals series and still lost by 19 points. Home court advantage will make a small difference for the Cavs here, but not nearly enough. They don't have an answer for either the Warriors backcourt or Kevin Durant. The Warriors are both better and deeper. Let's roll with the Warriors.
06-07-17	Indians -124 v. Rockies	Top	1-8	Loss	-124	14 h 0 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Cleveland Indians Rating: 10/10* The Cleveland Indians took an 11-3 beating here at Coors Field on Tuesday. I like them to come back and win Wednesday's contest with Trevor Bauer (5-4, 5.83 ERA) on the mound. The Tribe have won four of Bauer's last five starts and he'll be well rested after getting his last start cut short due to a rain delay. Bauer is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in three day starts on the season. The Colorado Rockies turn to Kyle Freeland (6-3, 3.53 ERA) who has a decent ERA and a nice record on the season, but I think he's overrated by the books now due to regress. Note that Freeland has a 39/28 strikeout to walk ratio in 63 2/3 innings while Cleveland's Bauer has a solid 73/20 ratio through 58 2/3 innings. All Freeland's free passes and lack of strikeouts will catch up with him sooner or later, and I think the Indians will be zoned in here after yesterday's loss.
06-06-17	Blue Jays -138 v. A's	Top	1-4	Loss	-138	20 h 56 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB * BIG HITTER* Play: Toronto Blue Jays Rating: 10/10* The Toronto Blue Jays are last in the AL East following a terrible start to the season, but they're coming off a solid month of May and I like them here with Marco Estrada (4-3, 3.86 ERA) on the mound. Estrada was lit up for seven runs on nine hits in just 3 /3 innings of a 12-2 loss to the Yankees his last time out. He gave up five runs in six innings against Atlanta on May 16 but followed up by allowing only two runs through 13 2/3 frames in his next two starts. I think he'll bounce back with a solid outing again tonight. The Oakland Athletics turn to Jesse Hahn (1-4, 3.81 ERA) who has struggled in four of his last five starts, and he was charged with five runs on seven hits in just two innings on May 23 his last turn. Hahn (triceps) will return from the disabled list and will likely be a bit rusty.
06-06-17	Angels v. Tigers OVER 9		5-3	Loss	-110	11 h 32 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Over is 4-0 in the Detroit Tigers' last four overall and they've scored a total of 38 runs during a four-game winning streak. Tonight they'll face Jesse Chavez (4-6, 4.68 ERA) who is 0-4 with a 6.25 ERA in 13 appearances (three starts) against the Tigers. Detroit will send Daniel Norris (2-3, 4.47 ERA) to the mound. Norris has a bloated 1.60 WHIP on the season and over is 4-1 in Angels' last five games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
06-06-17	Red Sox +108 v. Yankees		5-4	Win	108	10 h 28 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Boston Red Sox Rating: 8/10* The Boston Red Sox are 10-4 in their last 14 games and they've won each of Drew Pomeranz's (5-3 4.24 ERA) last two starts. The 28 year old right-hander has allowed just three runs on 11 hits while fannig 19 through 13 innings in those starts. The New York Yankees meanwhile have lost each of Masahiro Tanaka's (5-5, 6.34) last four starts, and the right-hander has allowed at least six earned runs in three of those turns. He was torched for seven runs on nine hits and a pair of walks in 5 2/3 innings of a 10-4 loss at Baltimore his last time out.
06-05-17	Nationals +116 v. Dodgers	Top	4-2	Win	116	16 h 6 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NL GAME OF THE WEEK Play: Washington Nationals Rating: 10/10* Two of the hottest teams in baseball will do battle at Dodger Stadium Monday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Washington Nationals. The Nats hand the ball to Gio Gonzalez (4-1, 3.03 ERA). The left-hander is 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA in five career starts versus the Dodgers who turn to another southpaw in Hyun-Jin Ryu (2-5, 3.91 ERA). The 30 year old will take on the Nats for the first time, but note that the Dodgers are 0-7 in Ryu's last seven starts vs. a team with a winning record and that the Nats have the third best batting average and very best slugging percentage and on-base percentage against left-handers across the major leagues this season. The Nats hold the best record in the National League, and they'll be looking to avenge last season's exit from the playoffs.
06-05-17	Astros -125 v. Royals		7-3	Win	100	10 h 29 m	Show
MLB NO-BRAINER Play: Houston Astros Rating: 8/10* We won with Houston as a free pick on Sunday, and I see no reason not to keep backing the red hot Astros as they go for an 11th straight victory when they visit the Kansas City Royals Monday night. Mike Fiers (2-2, 4.96 ERA) takes the ball for Houston. Fiers is 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA in four career starts against the Royals, but he's coming off six solid innings at Minnesota, giving up just two runs on five hits while fanning eight batters. The Royals turn to Ian Kennedy who has failed to make it through the fifth inning in each of his last five starts, and he went 0-3 with an 11.30 ERA over four turns in May. KC's bullpen is not what it used to be, and the relievers were forced to cover seven innings in yesterday's 8-0 loss to Cleveland. We can also note that the Royals are 1-10 in Kennedy's last 11 starts after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game while the Astros are 7-2 in Fiers' last nine starts when their opponent scores two runs or fewer in their previous game.
06-05-17	Penguins +130 v. Predators		1-4	Loss	-100	10 h 15 m	Show
NHL POWER PLAY Play: Pittsburgh Penguins Rating: 8/10* The Nashville Predators managed to win Game 3 of the NHL finals 5-1 triumph here at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, and they'll be looking to even the series with the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. I was on the Preds with my NHL Finals GAME OF THE YEAR in the last game, but I like the Pens to come back and win tonight. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were both held without a shot for the first time in their 143 playoff games together. That won't happen again. The price is too good to pass up on Pittsburgh.
06-04-17	Cavs v. Warriors UNDER 221.5		113-132	Loss	-110	18 h 60 m	Show
NBA Finals Game 2 BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Golden State Warriors took the lead in the NBA finals with a dominant 113-91 victory in Game 1. I think we'll see another low-scoring affair here in Game 2. Under is 10-4 in Cavaliers last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 81-39-3 in their last 123 Sunday games. Under is 33-16-2 in Warriors last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Warriors offense is stealing all the headlines, but this is a team that can play D as well. Under is 9-1-2 in the last 12 meetings at Oracle Arena and the total looks way too high.
06-04-17	Twins v. Angels OVER 8.5	Top	3-2	Loss	-100	8 h 3 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* We'll see Ricky Nolasco (2-5, 5.07 ERA) on the mound for the Angels on Sunday. He has surrendered a total of 11 runs on 14 hits and four walks with three homers through just 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts. Jason Castro is 3-for-4 off Nolasco and expected to be in the lineup Sunday after being rested for two games. The Twins turn to Jose Berrios (3-1, 2.70 ERA) who started the season with a pair of solid starts allowing only one run through 15 1/3 innings of work. He's however been tagged with seven runs on nine hits and six walks in 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts combined. Over is 5-0 in Angels last five home games vs. a right-handed starter. The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
06-03-17	Penguins v. Predators -129	Top	1-5	Win	100	32 h 30 m	Show
Stanley Cup Finals GAME OF THE YEAR Play: Nashville Predators Rating: 10/10* The Penguins hold a 2-0 lead here in the Stanley Cup finals despite being outshot big time (26-12, 38-27 in favor of Nashville) in both games at Pittsburgh. It's always hard to defeat the Predators at Bridgestone Arena, and that will be particularly true here as going down 3-0 in the series would be devastating. There's just no way Nashville loses this game IMO. The situation is right to back the Preds with a BIG BET.
06-03-17	Red Sox v. Orioles +114		5-2	Loss	-100	20 h 26 m	Show
American League ANNIHILATOR Play: Baltimore Orioles Rating: 8/10* Surely the value is on the Baltimore Orioles here as they host the Boston Red Sox for Game 3 of a four-game series. Baltimore has won the first two games and hands the ball to Dylan Bundy (6-3, 2.89 ERA) who has allowed two runs through seven innings in each of his last two starts here at Camden Yards to improve to 4-1 with a 2.33 ERA in six home starts on the season. David Price (0-0, 5.40 ERA) will toe the slab for the Red Sox, his mere second start of the season after missing the first two months with soreness and inflammation in his left forearm and elbow. The left-hander was a bit shaky in his season-debut, and Baltimore has the third best batting average against southpaws in the American League this season.
06-03-17	Real Madrid v. Juventus	Top	4-1	Win	100	183 h 42 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Champions League Final BEST BET Play: Real Madrid Rating: 10/10* Write up posted later.
06-02-17	Rockies -113 v. Padres	Top	5-8	Loss	-113	16 h 10 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 10/10* The San Diego Padres have won seven of their last 10 and enter Friday riding a four-game winning streak. They're however coming off a day off and are just 3-10 in their last 13 games following an off day. Tonight the Padres hand the ball to left-hander Clayton Richard (3-6, 4.33 ERA) who will be facing the Rockies for the first time this season. He's however 3-4 with a 4.79 ERA in 15 career appearances (14 starts) vs. Colorado which turns to German Marquez (4-2, 3.76 ERA). The right-hander is 2-0 with a minuscule 1.06 ERA through three starts on the road this season. The Rockies have won each of his last four starts. The Padres are 2-6 in Richards last eight starts vs. Rockies who are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall. We can also note that the Rockies have more wins on the road (19) than any other team in the major leagues this season and they're 10-4 in their last 14 road games.
06-01-17	Twins v. Angels OVER 8.5	Top	4-2	Loss	-100	19 h 33 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins for the opener of a four-game series Thursday night. The Twins are coming off four straight defeats giving up a total of 48(!) runs, and their MLB-worst bullpen has been under heavy fire. That should be the case once again here with Adalberto Mejia (1-1, 4.64 ERA) on the mound. Mejia will make his mere sixth start of the season, and gave up a pair of runs on six hits in five innings against Tampa Bay his last time out. He has worked more than five innings just once this season. The Halos turn to Alex Meyer (2-2, 5.79 ERA) who will make his first start since May 20 after a short stint on the disabled list due to back spasms. The 27 year old will also make his sixth start of the season and was charged with four runs (three earned) on three hits and four walks in four innings at Citi Field his last time out. Meyer has walked 18 batters through 23 1/3 innings of work this season. Over is 4-1 in Angels last five home games and 6-1 in Meyer's last seven starts overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Twins' last four overall and 5-2-2 in the last nine visits to Anaheim.
06-01-17	Cavs +7 v. Warriors		91-113	Loss	-105	46 h 40 m	Show
NBA Finals Game 1 BANKROLL BUILDER Play: Cleveland Cavaliers Rating: 8/10* Both teams have impressed on their way to the finals, the Warriors with a perfect record and the Cavs with just one loss in the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston. The Warriors finished the season with the best record in the NBA, but keep in mind that was the case last year as well, and Cleveland was still the team to claim the title in the end. The teams split a pair of regular season meetings this season but the Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. I think we gotta take the points on the underdog here in Game 1 of the NBA finals.
06-01-17	Diamondbacks -120 v. Marlins		3-2	Win	100	8 h 51 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Arizona Diamondbacks Rating: 8/10* I think we're getting a decent price on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Thursday night. Left-hander Jeff Locke takes the ball for the Marlins. He'll make his first start of the season but was 9-8 with a 5.44 ERA in 2016. Locke owns a 6.57 ERA in previous meetings with Arizona and Paul Goldschmidt is 5-for-12 off him. The D'Backs turn to Zach Greinke (6-3, 3.24 ERA) who owns a 4-0 career mark with a 2.96 ERA in eight appearances against Miami. The 33-22 Diamondbacks are 13-3 in Greinke's last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record and 10-2 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record overall. The 21-30 Marlins on the other hand are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
05-31-17	Reds v. Blue Jays OVER 9.5	Top	4-5	Loss	-120	13 h 42 m	Show
Top Rated 10* IL GAME OF THE MONTH Play: Over Rating: 10/10* Toronto's bats have come alive lately helping the Blue Jays to win seven of their last eight overall. Over is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings with the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre and I think we'll see plenty of action over the plate in Wednesday's finale of this three-game series. Mike Bolsinger (0-2, 5.75 ERA) takes the ball for Toronto. He's yet to make it out of the fifth inning this season, and I think the Reds will score plenty of runs off both Bolsinger and when they get to the bullpen. Today's Reds starter Tim Adleman (3-2, 4.95 ERA) is coming off eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball at Philadelphia, but I find it unlikely he'll be able to fight off Toronto in the same fashion. We can also note that Adleman has a 6.89 ERA in four day appearances (three starts) on the season. Cincinnati's relievers rank second worst in the major leagues with a 5.09 ERA and they've been extremely active in recent games. Over is 10-4-1 in Reds last 15 during Game 3 of a series and 9-1 in Blue Jays last 10 interleague games.
05-30-17	Nationals +112 v. Giants	Top	6-3	Win	112	16 h 49 m	Show
*Top Rated 10 MLB BIG HITTER Nats/Giants Play: Washington Nationals Rating:** 10/10* The San Francisco have dropped five of their last seven games following a 3-0 loss to the Washington Nationals yesterday. I like the Nats to take a 2-0 lead in the series with another victory Tuesday night. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez (3-1, 2.90 ERA) takes the ball for the Nats. He split decisions against the Giants last season despite pitching well in both games, surrendering just two earned runs and eight hits through 13 innings of work. Gonzalez has posted a 2.94 ERA against the Giants throughout his career. The Giants counter with right-hander Jeff Samardzija (1-6, 4.50 ERA) who is 2-5 with a 3.83 ERA in 14 career appearances (seven starts) against the Nationals. He's taken the loss in each of the last three meetings behind a 7.00 ERA and we can note that Daniel Murphy is 7-for-15 with five RBIs off the Shark.
05-30-17	Mariners v. Rockies -135		10-4	Loss	-135	10 h 53 m	Show
MLB BOOKIER BREAKER Play: Colorado Rockies Rating: 8/10* The Seattle Mariners are coming off back-to-back triumphs after Monday's 6-5 victory over the Rockies, but they had lost seven of eight prior to the short winning streak and I like the Rockies to boucne back with a win tonight. Left-hander Tyler Anderson (3-4, 5.40 ERA) takes the ball for Colorado. Anderson's season numbers are not that impressive, but he's 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA over his last four starts with 32 strikeouts through 24 2/3 innings of work. He's posted a respectable 3.50 ERA in 16 career starts home at Coors Field. The Mariners turn to another left-hander in Ariel Miranda (4-2, 4.22 ERA) who is 3-3 with a 5.66 ERA in 11 career road appearances (10 starts). Miranda has posted a 5.57 ERA in four career interleague starts and the Rockies are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
05-29-17	Rays v. Rangers -128		10-8	Loss	-128	10 h 3 m	Show
MLB NIGHTCRAWLER Play: Texas Rangers Rating: 8/10* I like the Texas Rangers in a late matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night. Texas hands the ball to Martin Perez (2-5, 3.77 ERA) who has pitched better than his record would indicate. Perez has a 3.16 ERA in four starts this month and the Rangers are 14-6 in Perez's last 20 home starts while the Rays are 2-6 in their last eight games vs. a left-handed starter. Erasmo Ramirez (3-0, 2.92 ERA) takes the ball for Tampa Bay, and he's 0-1 with a 5.72 ERA in 11 career appearances (four starts) against Texas. This will be Texas' first home game since May 18 and the Rangers are 5-0 in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days.
05-29-17	Phillies v. Marlins -148		1-4	Win	100	13 h 36 m	Show
MLB BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Miami Marlins Rating: 8/10* Neither the Philadelphia Phillies or the Miami Marlins are playing particularly good baseball at the moment, but the Fish have at least split their last eight games and I think they'll open the week with a win. Edinson Volquez (0-7, 4.82 ERA) takes the ball for Miami. He's still looking for his first W of the season, but he's 4-2 with a 2.30 ERA in seven career starts versus the Phillies who turn to Jeremy Hellickson (5-2, 4.28 ERA). Hellickson was tagged with seven runs on eight hits and four walks in five innings of a 7-2 loss to Colorado his last time out. In five May starts, he is 1-2 with a 7.30 ERA. The Phillies are 6-22 through their last 28 games, and I'm backing the Marlins in this matchup.
05-29-17	Dodgers v. Cardinals +102	Top	5-1	Loss	-100	8 h 19 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: St. Louis Cardinals Rating: 10/10* The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a three-game sweep of the Cubs while the St. Louis Cardinals have dropped three of their last four, results giving a great price on the Cards home at Busch Stadium today. St. Louis hands the ball to Mike Leake (5-2, 1.91 ERA) who has been outstanding all season, and he held the Dodgers to one run on four hits in eight innings of a 6-1 win his last time out. Much like in today's game he was matched up with Rich Hill (1-2, 4.76 ERA) on the mound, and Hill was charged with five runs on four hits and seven walks to take the loss. Hill continues to battle blister issues and he has yet to go deeper than five innings this season. Bad news as the Dodgers' bullpen has been asked to cover plenty of innings lately. Big let down spot for the Dodgers after their sweep of the reigning world champions, and I think the Cards will take this one down.
05-28-17	Mets v. Pirates OVER 9	Top	7-2	Push	0	13 h 25 m	Show
*Top Rated 10 Sunday Night Baseball - Mets/Pirates Play: Over Rating:** 10/10* The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the New York Mets for the rubbermatch of a three-game series Sunday night. The first two meetings have both seen nine runs scored, and I think we'll see even more runs scored tonight. Right-hander Matt Harvey (3-3, 5.36 ERA) takes the ball for the Mets. He is 0-1 with a 5.29 ERA in three career starts versus Pittsburgh, and Harvey has really struggled to log innings lately, failing to pitch beyond 5 1/3 innings in five consecutive starts. Issues with his control is a big reason why as he's walked 13 batters in 15 1/3 innings in his last three outings. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (2-3, 6.69 ERA) will toe the slab for the Pirates. He gave up two runs on nine hits and two walks in six innings at Atlanta his last time out. He's 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA at home on the season and has struggled with the long ball lately. Over is 7-0-1 in Glasnows last eight starts overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Harveys last six starts overall. Both pens are taxed and both starting pitchers are running the risk of getting into trouble early.
05-28-17	Royals v. Indians UNDER 8.5		1-10	Loss	-100	13 h 14 m	Show
Super Early MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Kansas City Royals are eyeing a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians Sunday afternoon, but I have my eyes on the total as I think we'll see a low-scoring contest. Danny Duffy (4-3, 2.92 ERA) takes the ball for KC. He's 2-1 with a 1.63 ERA through his last four starts and under is 8-2 in Duffy's last 10 Sunday starts and 8-2 in the Indians' last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Tribe turn to Josh Tomlin (2-6, 6.70 ERA) who is 0-3 with a 5.94 ERA in his last three starts, but he pitched seven innings, giving up one run and three hits with three strikeouts and no walks against the Royals on May 6. Under is 6-1 in Duffy's last seven starts vs. the Indians. Under is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings in Cleveland.
05-28-17	Royals v. Indians -136		1-10	Win	100	10 h 19 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Cleveland Indians Rating: 8/10* The Kansas City Royals are eyeing a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians Sunday afternoon, but I think the Tribe will find a way to win this game. Danny Duffy (4-3, 2.92 ERA) takes the ball for KC. He's 2-1 with a 1.63 ERA through his last four starts and under is 8-2 in Duffy's last 10 Sunday starts and 8-2 in the Indians' last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Tribe turn to Josh Tomlin (2-6, 6.70 ERA) who is 0-3 with a 5.94 ERA in his last three starts, but he pitched seven innings, giving up one run and three hits with three strikeouts and no walks against the Royals on May 6. The Indians have lost three on the bounce making them fit a long-term profitable system.
05-28-17	Hrnsands FF v. Pite IF -190		2-3	Win	100	8 h 52 m	Show
Soccer Play: Pitea Rating: 5/10* No Comment
05-27-17	Mets +123 v. Pirates		4-5	Loss	-100	20 h 43 m	Show
MLB DOG OF THE DAY Play: NY Mets Rating: 8/10* The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 Friday night, and they look like good value as an underdog at PNC Park Saturday night. Pittsburgh hands the ball to Gerrit Cole (2-5, 3.36 ERA) who was knocked around for five runs on 10 hits with a pair of homers in 4 2/3 innings of a 5-2 loss at Atlanta his last time out. Cole is 1-2 with a 4.15 ERA over 17 1/3 innings through three career starts against the Mets who counter with Zack Wheeler (3-2, 3.74 ERA). Wheeler is a solid 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 17 innings in his last three starts. He'll have the benefit of being backed up by a rested bullpen after 8 1/3 strong innings from Jacob deGrom last night while the Pirates relievers were asked to cover more than half the game. The Mets are 12-5 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record while the Pirates are 1-5 in Coles last six starts vs. a team with a losing record.
05-27-17	Diamondbacks -133 v. Brewers	Top	1-6	Loss	-133	17 h 4 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Arizona Diamondbacks Rating: 10/10* The Arizona Diamondbacks are arguably the hottest team in baseball at the moment, and I like the price we get on the D'Backs with their ace on the mound at Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. Zack Greinke (6-2, 2.82 ERA) will toe the slab for Arizona. He has pitched well in five career outings against Milwaukee, posting a 3.28 ERA in 24 2/3 frames. Only five hitters on the current Milwaukee roster have faced Greinke through a total of 16 at bats, and Ryan Braun is 1-for-10 with one RBI against the right-hander. Greinke is enjoying a terrific season so far. He's coming off 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the White Sox and Arizona has won each of his last four starts. The Brew Crew hand the ball to Chase Anderson (2-1, 4.25 ERA) who has been tagged with a total of 10 runs on 13 hits and six walks in 9 1/3 innings of work through his last two starts. He's allowed four runs or more in four of his last five outings and the Brewers are 1-7 in Anderson's last eight Saturday starts. The Diamondbacks are 7-0 in their last seven games vs. a right-handed starter.
05-27-17	Rangers v. Blue Jays UNDER 8.5		1-3	Win	100	7 h 56 m	Show
Super Early MLB BANKROLL BUILDER Play: Under Rating: 8/10* Two excellent pitchers here in Yu Darvish and Marco Estrada, and I think this game will go under the total. Darvish (5-2, 2.83 ERA) is 3-2 with a 2.45 ERA in seven regular-season starts against the Blue Jays. He is 4-0 with a 2.53 ERA over his last six outings and under is 8-0 in Darvish's last eight starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-0-1 in Darvish's last six starts vs. Blue Jays. Estrada (3-2, 3.30 ERA) held the Orioles to one run on five hits while matching a career high with 12 strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings his last time out. He held the Rangers to a .159 batting average in two starts last season.
05-26-17	Orioles v. Astros OVER 9	Top	0-2	Loss	-130	14 h 41 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros will open a three-game series at Minute Maid Park Friday night. Kevin Gausman (2-3, 6.65 ERA) takes the ball for Baltimore. He's allowed a total of nine runs through 16 1/3 innings of work in his last three starts, and it could have been even worse with 24 hits allowed during that span. Gausman has surrendered nine runs in 11 2/3 frames in two career starts against Houston. The Astros turn to Joe Musgrove (3-4, 5.63 ERA). Musgrove lost his only career start against the Orioles when he surrendered eight runs and 11 hits in 5 1/3 frames at Baltimore last year. The right-hander was charged with seven runs on eight hits and three walks in just three innings of an 8-6 home loss to Cleveland his last time out, and he has posted a 6.44 ERA through six home starts on the season.
05-26-17	Rangers v. Blue Jays OVER 9		6-7	Win	100	9 h 11 m	Show
MLB BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The over is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, and we should see plenty of runs in Friday's opener of a three-game series at Rogers Centre. Mike Bolsinger (0-2, 6.32 ERA) will toe the slab for the Jays. The 29 year old right-hander has given up 12 runs on 17 hits and 11 walks through 15 2/3 innings of work this season. The Rangers hand the ball to A.J. Griffin (4-1, 5.02 ERA) who was torched by the Tigers at Comerica Park his last time out. Griffin was charged with nine runs on nine hits with four homers through just 3 1/3 frames. He has served up seven homers in his last two starts. Over is 7-2-1 in Griffins last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record and 6-2 in Blue Jays last eight games vs. a right-handed starter. We can also note that the Jays are expected to have shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (hamstring) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) back from injury.
05-25-17	Cavs -10 v. Celtics		135-102	Win	100	22 h 39 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Cleveland Cavaliers Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Cavaliers exploded in the second half of Game 4 of this series as they came back from a 10-point halftime deficit to earn a 112-99 victory. They now hold a 3-1 lead in the series, and they've won the two previous meetings at TD Garden by an average of 28.5 points. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James have basically scored at will so far in this series, and if the Celtics haven't been able to figure out how stop them yet, why now? I like the Cavs to roll once again here and move onto the finals where the Warriors are waiting.
05-25-17	Rockies v. Phillies OVER 8.5	Top	1-2	Loss	-110	14 h 50 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* Over is 7-0 in the last seven head-to-head meetings following the Rockies' 7-2 victory on Wednesday. I think we'll see another high-scoring encounter Thursday afternoon. Tyler Anderson (3-4, 6.00 ERA) takes the ball for the Rockies. He's 2-2 with a 6.66 ERA in five road starts this season and was charged with five runs in five innings in his lone day start of the season. Over is 4-1 in Anderson's last five road starts. Against the Phillies Anderson has gone 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA in two career starts. Philadelphia hands the ball to Vince Velasquez (2-4, 5.98 ERA) who has posted a 7.25 ERA in four starts home at Citizen’s Bank Park this season. Against the Rockies he is 1-0 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts. Over is 8-1 in Velasquez's last nine starts overall. Over is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 overall and 5-1-1 in Phillies last seven overall.
05-24-17	Mariners v. Nationals -147		1-5	Win	100	20 h 34 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Washington Nationals Rating: 8/10* The Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Tuesday to make it 12-1 in the last 13 in the series. I think their dominance continues Wednesday night as they hand the ball to Tanner Roark (3-2, 4.73 ERA). Roark is coming off a pair of rough outings, but he's usually solid home at National Park, going 23-14 behind a 2.97 ERA in 63 career appearances (44 starts). The Nationals are 8-2 in Roark's last 10 Wednesday starts and 16-5 in his last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Mariners have plenty of injuries to their starting pitchers and hand the ball to 27 year old rookie Sam Gaviglio (0-0, 1.29 ERA). The right-hander has done well in his previous two appearances in the big leagues and shut out the White Sox through five innings home at Safeco his last time out. Taking on the Nats at Nationals Stadium should prove a much tougher task though, and he might not get a lot of backup from a bullpen that has been asked to cover a lot of innings lately. Look for the Nats to win a high-scoring contest.
05-24-17	Mariners v. Nationals OVER 9		1-5	Loss	-108	20 h 33 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Tuesday to make it 12-1 in the last 13 in the series. I think their dominance continues Wednesday night as they hand the ball to Tanner Roark (3-2, 4.73 ERA). Roark is coming off a pair of rough outings, but he's usually solid home at National Park, going 23-14 behind a 2.97 ERA in 63 career appearances (44 starts). The Nationals are 8-2 in Roark's last 10 Wednesday starts and 16-5 in his last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Mariners have plenty of injuries to their starting pitchers and hand the ball to 27 year old rookie Sam Gaviglio (0-0, 1.29 ERA). The right-hander has done well in his previous two appearances in the big leagues and shut out the White Sox through five innings home at Safeco his last time out. Taking on the Nats at Nationals Stadium should prove a much tougher task though, and he might not get a lot of backup from a bullpen that has been asked to cover a lot of innings lately. Look for the Nats to win a high-scoring contest.
05-24-17	Reds v. Indians OVER 9.5		4-3	Loss	-100	19 h 41 m	Show
MLB 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Indians won Tuesday's matchup 8-7, and odds are we'll see another high-scoring encounter Wednesday night. The Indians hand the ball to Trevor Bauer (4-4, 6.65 ERA) who has allowed four runs or more in four of his eight starts this season, and he has struggled with the long ball all season. Bauer is 1-2 with a 5.52 ERA through 14 2/3 innings in his three career starts against the Reds who turn to Lisalverto Bonilla (0-2, 6.38 ERA) who will make his fourth appearance for the season. The 26 year old was charged with six runs on eight hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings of a 12-6 loss to the Rockies his last time out. He's served up four homers through 18 1/3 frames this season. Over is 9-2 in Reds last 11 vs. a team with a winning record and 14-3 in Indians last 17 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
05-24-17	Manchester United -130 v. Ajax Amsterdam		2-0	Win	100	77 h 3 m	Show
Europa League Final Play: Man United Rating: 8/10* This is the game Man United have looked forward to for several weeks already. Manager Jose Mourinho has rotated the squad and rested key player to allow them to come into this game in the best shape possible. The winner here will not only be rewarded with the Europa League trophy, but also a ticket to next season's Champions League play. Man United have the superior squad and I expect them to get the job done in 90 minutes.
05-23-17	Celtics v. Cavs -14.5		99-112	Loss	-108	22 h 53 m	Show
Celtics/Cavs HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Cleveland Cavaliers Rating: 8/10* The Boston Celtics shocked the Cleveland Cavaliers (and the world) as they came back from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to earn a final-second 111-108 victory here at Quicken Loans Arena Sunday night. They did so without star point guard Isaiah Thomas who is out for the rest of the postseason with a hip injury, but I don't think they'll catch the Cavs off guard again. Lebron James had a terrible game with just 11 points on Sunday, so expect a big game for him tonight. The Cavs to record a wire-to-wire blowout win to take a 3-1 lead in the series is the play.
05-23-17	Pirates v. Braves OVER 9	Top	5-6	Win	100	20 h 17 m	Show
Top Rated 10* MLB BIG HITTER Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Atlanta Braves won Monday's series opener 5-2, but I think we'll see more runs scored in tonight's contest. Note that over is 6-2 in the last eight head-to-head matchups. R.A. Dickey (3-3, 4.13 ERA) takes the ball for Atlanta. He allowed six runs (three earned) on nine hits and four walks in a 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh in his season debut. The knuckleballer has struggled with his control all year and walked 21 through 48 innings of work. Over is 4-1 in Dickey's last five starts overall. The Pirates hand the ball to Tyler Glasnow (2-3, 7.34 ERA) who has struggled all season. He gave up four runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks in five innings of a 10-4 win against Washington his last time out. Much like Dickey, Glasnow has struggled with his command walking 24 through 34 1/3 frames this season. Over is 6-0-1 in Glasnow's last seven starts overall. Over is 10-1 in Braves last 11 Tuesday games.
05-23-17	Indians -173 v. Reds		8-7	Win	100	15 h 51 m	Show
MLB MONEYMAKER Play: Cleveland Indians Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Indians took a 5-1 beating here at Great American Ball Park last night when they went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. I think they'll tie the series behind the solid pitching of Carlos Carrasco (4-2, 2.60 ERA) Tuesday night. Carrasco was charged with five runs on six hits and three walks in just 3 2/3 innings against Tampa Bay on May 15, before leaving the game due to pectoral tightness. We can however note that the Indians are 8-1 in Carrasco's last nine starts following an outing of less than four innings in his last appearance and the right-hander is 2-0 with a 4.09 ERA in four career games (three starts) versus Cincinnati. The Reds turn to left-hander Amir Garrett (3-3, 5.18 ERA) who has five solid and two terrible starts under his belt this season. He was tagged with six runs on five hits and four walks in four innings of a 9-5 loss at Wrigley Field his last time out. The Indians are 4-1 in their last five games vs. a left-handed starter. Garrett has struggled with his command, issuing 18 walks in 40 innings on the season (including 15 in his last four starts + seven home runs). Indians are 6-1 in the last seven meetings.