The D Backs haven’t had any trouble here with the Padres and I don’t see a problem

tonight either with Godley on the mound who is pitching his best right now.  He has a 1.93 ERA his last 3 starts and is 2-0 against San Diego so far this season

The Braves won easy last night 6-1 and I think they do so again tonight.  They are making a huge push for the playoffs right now.  Sanchez has really pitched well for them with a 2.93 ERA in 15 starts.  He also has a 2.83 ERA at home.  

The Cubs are 4-2 their last 6 games and I think they will want to win this sereis with a 3-1 record.  They send out Lester who isn't in great form but one thing is for sure and that he brings his A game at home.  He is 5-2 with a 2.97 ERA on the year at home and Lucchesi is struggling right now with a 5.93 ERA his last 3 starts. 

The Phillies here know they need to take care of business at home against the bad teams and I think they do so easily tonight.  Eflin isn't in great form by any means but he has had his best stuff at home with a with a 4-1 record and 3.18 ERA.  Urena has struggled big time against the Phillies for his career with a 5.55 ERA and isn't in good form either with a 6.43 ERA his last 3 starts

I think the Mariners end their losing streak here with Gonzales on the mound. He is 5-1 at home with a 2.43 ERA.  Borucki has struggled on the road with a 4.80 ERA.  

Let's go with the A's here on the RL who responded well after a long road trip and losing 3 straight.  The bats came alive and they won 10-1 and I see them having no problems with Gaviglio who has a 7.92 road ERA with a 1-3 record.  Cahill has his best stuff at home with a .80 ERA in 5 starts. 

After dropping the game last night I think the D Backs repsond here in the 2 game series.  Goldey is 5-1 at home in 9 starts with a 3.96 ERA.  Colon is in bad form right now with a 7.13 ERA his last 3 starts.  

I look for the Brewers to take this series tonight with Peralta on the mound.  They responded well yesterday after dropping game 1 winning 8-4.  Peralta in 6 starts is 4-1 with a 2.14 ERA.  He has only gave up 4 earned runs his last 4 starts combined.  Straily has really struggled for Miami as he has a 5.52 ERA at home 

I will take the momentum here with the Rays after they won in extra innings last night.  The Tigers are flat out terrible and Boyd has an ERA over 10 his last 3 starts.  

Probably should stay here as I have missed the boat on the RL all weekend with Boston.  Their offense is simply on fire and I don’t care who they have pitching.  The Rangers plain and simple can hang with a power house like the Red Sox

I’m going to lay it here on the RL with the Nationals and Scherzer.  Red Sox coming off the Yankees series and didn’t play very well.  Max has been lights out and I think he keeps them in check

The Blue Jays got the best of the Astros here last night but I think Houston responds here.  Morton has been one of the most under valued pitchers all year long with a 9-1 record and 2.74 ERA.  Those are Cy Young type numbers.  Borucki is making his first start.

The Red Sox should bounce back here today after dropping yesterday especially with Sale on the mound.  Sale has owned the Mariners with a career 2.17 ERA.  He is also in his best form of the season with a 1.71 ERA his last 3 starts. Gonzales had a hot start but has recently cooled off with a 5.31 his last 3 starts

I always look to back Mikolas and even though he is starting to get more respect I still dont beleive it is near enough.  He is 7-1 in 12 starts with a 2.27 ERA on the year and a great 1.28 ERA at home.  Cardinals have won 4 of their last 5 and see no reason they dont take care of business here again tonight

Are the Cardinals reallymgonna get swept at home by the Marlins?  I just don’t see it happening.  Mikolas is 6-1 with a 2.49 ERA.  Richards has been horrible on the road with an ERA.  Mikolas also has a great 1.53 home ERA

over 5.  

No choice but to take the Cavs here at home being down 2-0 nothing in the series.  This is obviously a must win game as we know what happens when you are down 3-0.  Not saying the Cavs will win but given the situation you have to take the points here

It was a bad loss for the Cardinals last night against one of the worst teams in the league.  Flaherty despite being 2-1 has been very impressive.  He has a 26.2 ERA on the seasonand 2.84 at home.  Chen has been just awful on the road with an ERA over 12

These teams played a double header yesterday and each split the game.  I just trust Odorizzi more here especially after he has pitched so well at home and coming off his worst start at home vs the Indians.  Santiago is a guy who brings in a 6.59 ERA on the year and is in terrible form with a 5.02 his last 3 starts. 

I'm going with the Angels here on the RL to explode here after a long road stretch.  I dont trust Colon at all and at his age it's only a matter of time before he really falls off.  Barria has been very sharp with a 4-1 record and 2.97 ERA on the year. His last 3 starts were at Houston vs Yankees and @ Colorado and he only gave up a total of 5 runs which is very impressive against those teams 

No choice but to ride with the home team here even though they are laying a million points.  Give the Cavs credit they finally played one good road game against Boston, but I'm not backing them with no Love. I think the Warriors make a big statement and blow them out

I will lay it on the RL with the Cubs here.  They lost yesterday and didnt sweep the Pirates.  I think they bounce back with Quintana on the mound who had his best start on the road last game going 7 innings giving up 0 runs.  

Well,  I honestly hate going against Lebron or any super star for that matter in a game 7, but so far as we have seen the home team wins and covers point blank.  I have had all 6 winners in this series and now with Love being out I just think the Cavs are in trouble and Lebron has ran out of steam. 

I will take my chances here with the Dodgers on the RL. They look to win the series here today after dropping one yesterday.   Buehler has been underrated in 6 starts with a 2.38 ERA and 1.50 home ERA.  Strahm is making his debut and I see him struggling against LA.

I think now is the time to starting backing the Dodgers.  They have played very poorly for them no doubt but have now gotten better winning 6 of their last 7 and have Stripling on the mound who has a 1.76 ERA his last 3 starts.  Richard has struggled on the road with a 6.33 ERA.

Well I have backed the home team so far in every game and needless to say that has worked out.  I think the Cavs bounce back again and the Celtics struggles continue on the road here. You can't go against the best player in the world in a elimination game on his home court.

The Warriors played about as pathetic as we have seen from them down the stretch of a game.  I’m not going to let one game away sway me off from the best team in the league.  I think we see Curry and Durant go off here

I’m going with the Home team here in this and why not.  I’m 4-0 in this series and the Home team has covered every game.  Boston and the young guys just respond very well at home as they have only lost 1 home Game the entire playoff.  

Well the Cubs were embarrassed last night losing 10-1.  I think we seem them bounce back with Lester on the mound.  Lester is 4-1 on the year with a 2.52 ERA and 2.01 ERA @ home.  I will take my chances on the RL value

The A's are hot right now winning 4 straight at Toronto and send out their hottest pitcher in Cahill.  Despite his 1-2 record he has a 2.79 ERA on the year with a 0.00 home ERA in 2 starts.  Leaker has struggled on the road with a 6.75 ERA.

This series is over.  The sleeping giant in Steph Curry woke up.  The Rockets cant rely on their role players on the road as they proved that last game.  Rockets had their one hot game in game 2.  It could be closer early but I expect Golden St to pull away easily again 

I have to take the Cavs again here tonight to take down the Celtics.  I just don't trust this team on the road right now.  I had the Cavs in game 3 for an easy winner and think they do the same tonight.  LeBron knows the importance of making another statement and I see him doing it again tonight. 

I'm going to lock this in early.   This is obviously a do or die moment here for the Cavs.  I see them easily covering this game as the first two have been ugly.   I have backed the Celtics in those first two games, but this one will be different for those young guns on the road here.  

I really like the Rockets here tonight to take game 2.  I backed them in game 1 and that was a loser, but this is now a must win game as going down 2-0 on your home court and traveling to the Warriors the series would be over.  Rockets will simply play better all the way around and I dont expect the Warriors to shoot that well again

I had the Celtics in game 1 and will back them again here.  I think most people will want to believe that Kingn James will have them play a lot better.  I just think that Stevens is such a damn good coach he exposed the Cavs on defense in the pick n roll.  I’m gonna ride Boston again

The Rockets know how importany this game is tonight.  In order to be the best you have to beat the best and tonight is a huge game I think Harden and company rise to the occasion..  I don’t think hey Win the series but sure emotion alone they get it done tonight

I know the line move here suggests something different but what is different to me is this Boston team.  There is just something about them and the fact they are here shows the heart this team has.  I think Brad Stevens is the best in the league and they key here is that Boston has the bodies to throw around at Lebron.  I wouldn’t be shocked if Boston somehow won this series.  

This is cheap enough more to lay here with the Cubs.  not going into much depth here but the Cubs are hot right now and they are hitting the cover off the ball.  With their best pitcher on the mound and a few runs to support this shouldn’t be an issue 

I'm going to take a chance here with the Phillies who are red hot against a struggling Mets team.  The Mets are just 1-8 SU their last 9 while Philly has won 4 straight.  Arrieta has been great at home with a 1.50 ERA and a 2-0 record in 3 starts. 

I have to take the Celtics here tonight in a close out game.  I do like what the Sixers have done with McConnell as they have found something that sparks the offense better than Simmons.  I can’t go against Brad Stevens who is the best coach in the NBA.  I think this  climbs throughout the day

This one is officially over.  What LeBron has done this series is just unreal.  Raptors gave everything they had in the crucial game 3 and came up short again.  LeBron knows the importance of this game tonight to get some extra needed rest.

I think this will be the game that the Sixers put everything together.  They have enough they don’t wanna get swept even though the series is over.  Since the series is 3-0 as well the betting public will likely be on Boston anyways.  Sixers get an easy one for the fans tonight

Pretty short and sweet here.  Pelicans gave their best effort avoiding going down 0-3 and they shot 50% compared to 38% for the Warriors.  Pelicans number will come down and Warriors will go up.  Golden St wins easily

I look for a huge response tonight for the Raptors.  They blew Game 1 losing SU I think tonight they have a fairly easy game tonight.  

Angels should have plenty of fire in them tonight as they are coming off getting swept by the Yankees.  I’m going to let Tropeano’s last couple starts slide as he faced the Astros and Red Sox two  of the best offenses.  Baltimore is no good and Cobb hasn’t had a quality start in 3 straight games

I will take the Raptors here for Game 1.  I know there won’t be much respect for them from the betting public‘s view but I think they win this series.  Cavs have struggled big time on defense we saw that with the Pacers.  Lowry and Derozan don’t get the credit they deserve.  Statement Game 1

I'm going to lay the big number with the Rockets here.  I think the rest will benefit them big time as the Jazz are coming off a hard fought series.  Similar to last night's winner I had with the Warriors I think the Jazz are getting respect like the Pelicans were and this game gets ugly.  

I think this Warriors team is going to surprise a lot of people.  I also think the Pelicans are very over valued here and are a bad match up against Golden St.  The fact New Orleans swept Portland and now are catching 9 will have the public all over them.  Curry I expect to see tonight and the Warriors will run away

I has the Thunder in a crazy comeback last game and think they will ride the momentum here.  Yes the Jazz have played great and look the part I just have to take Westbrook and company as we know how much of a competitor he is.  The experience lies with the Thunder as well

I think the Raptors end this series here tonight.  This has been a home team series but I think it’s time  take a look at Toronto.  The comeback they had was crazy and even covered.  Derozan and Lowry will step it up big time tonight

This might seem like a risky play here but I think KC responds with their best pitcher IMO going tonight.  Junis is off to a solid start with a 3-1 record and 2.02 ERA.  Giolito just cant get things going with a 9.00 ERA on the year and a 0-3 record.  

Well the home team has won every game so far in this series and I dont see it switching up here.  The Bucks blew out the Celtics in game 3 and were doing the same in game 4 but let them claw their way back into but ultimately held on.  It's still hard for me to trust Boston on the road with all the major injuries they have   

I think most think this Thunder team is dead in the water, but I think we get a major performance out of them tonight.  The Jazz have taken 3 straight now and there is a lot of negative surrounding the Thunder by the media.  When that happens I tend to back that team.  Thunder win easy tonight 

I just think the Raptors are a lot better than the Wizards.  Yes, they dropped the last two games but you can expect a big effort here tonight.  The Raptors have one of the best home courts in the league going 36-7 so far on the season

It’s a safe bet I think from here on out to play the RL for whoever the Marlins are playing.   They just got swept by the Brewers and face a hot Dodgers team who has won 7 of their last 8 games.  

I think this line has finally reached a huge over reaction.  The Sixers were

only favored by 6.5 @ Home in the first two games and they actually lost one of those.  Now that Philly has won both road games this line has flown up.  It’s a big overreaction to me and Miami isn’t going to lay down

No choice but to take the Thunder here to try and square this series up.  They know going 3-1 means he Series is over so the effort will be at the all time max tonight.  I don’t think the Jazz can repeat that performance from last game as well

Let’s take the Mariners on the RL here with this value.  White Sox are 4-14 and just playing awful and they send out Miguel Gonzalez who has been terrible as well.  He is 0-3 with a 12.41 ERA

on the season.  Leake takes the ball for Seattle and he has a 3.50 EarA on the road

I know people are going to say it's a must win situation here for the Cavs and sure it is, but I just think something is wrong with this team and I really like to momentum of the Pacers right now.  I mean lets face it the Pacers could be up 3-0 going for the sweep right now if wasn't for a close loss in game 2.  

I had the Wizards in game 3 and they blew out the Raptors.  I don't think they can repeat that performance which was near perfect.   They shot 55% from the field 90% from the free throw line and 44% from long distance.  I see Toronto winning this one and ending the series in game 5

This one also seems to good to be true.  I really like it though with Guerra on the mound who has been awesome with a .82 ERA in two starts.  The Marlins are the worst team in baseball and counter with Smith who has been torched in two road starts with an ERA of 13.51.  

I hade the Bucks in game 3 in an easy blowout win.  I think they get the job done again today and tie this series back up.  Every game so far the home team has covered.  I don't see Milwaukee having a let down here after a nice performance 

I will take the Mariners here on the RL.  I think Colon is getting way too much respect because of what he did his last start.  I'm not buying it and I really like Paxton here for Seattle who is one of the most underrated pitchers in the league IMO

Cant pass up on the T Wolves now at this price.  I like this situations a lot as Minnesota will want to avoid going down 3-0 in the series.  I think this is way too many points for Houston to be laying given the circumstances.  

Interesting switch in the line here.  Another home team down 2-0 in the series but are favored by 6.  Odds makers are tilting their hand here IMO.  I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bucks came back and won this series actually 

Another situation here where we have the home team down 2-0 in the series and I play this angle every time because it is profitable.  The Wizards will get one win at least and the first will come tonight.  Raptors shot over 50% in both games that will likely come down big time

I have been on the Warriors the first two games of this series but will look to fade them here.  Game 3 is obviously crucial here as you can’t go down 3-0 and expect to win so the effort will be there.  Also throw in the fact that Coach Pop wife passed away they will want to win it for him and their family here tonight

I backed the Thunder in game 1 of the series and will back them again here tonight.  I think this Thunder team is one to keep your eye on this post season.  They have the experience and I believe that carries them here

I like Portland here to bounce back after dropping game 1. These types of must win games are the ones I like with a home team and going down 2-0 with the next two being on the road is pretty much over.  Portland has a great home court and they won’t shoot as bad as the first game and New Orleans won’t shoot as well

As much as I want Boston to win I don’t see it happening.  The injuries will catch up eventually and I stayed away from Game 1 just because everyone is pumped for that first one.  I think the Bucks really control this game tonight and Win this one and ultimately the series

The Reds won a game which sets up for an auto fade here.  Milwaukee should be pissed and hungry here.  I really like Guerra on the mound as well who went @ St Louis and only gave up 1 earned run. Romano has been awful for the Reds so far with a 5.39 ERA in 3 starts

This Royal team is just flat out bad.  They wi struggle all season long and be one of the worst teams when it’s all said and done.  They are only averaging 1.2 runs on the road.  I like that the Blue Jays return home after 7 road games and have had a few days off as well.  They are hitting lefties well averaging 5.2 runs a game and Duffy for KC is in bad form here

I backed the Warriors in game 1 and will again here with a bigger number.  As I mentioned this Warriors team was going through the motions and now we are seeing a focused and hungry bunch after being dismissed by a lot of people with Curry being out

I like the Thunder here to make a statement this post season.  I will be riding them a lot as I think the talent rises when it comes post season and we all know how much they have on that team.  The Jazz are a great story no doubt but what’s their experience here?  Thunder roll

Hard not to like the Nationals here on the RL with Strasburg on the mound.  Their bats finally woke up yesterday recording 12 hits and they won easily.  Rockies bats are cold only having 7 hits the last two games.  Anderson has never beat Washington and has a 6.35 career ERA against them

Don’t sleep on this Portland team.  They actually had the benefit of some rest down the stretch while the Pelicans had to play their tails off to get in.  The fact New Orleans played so well is keeping this line lower.  Portland has a huge and underrated home court advantage and I think they get the job done easy tonight

Miami who is probably the worst team in the league stole one yesterday against the Pirates.  Pitt sends their ace out today in Taillon who is coming off a complete game shutout and I don’t think there will be any let down off that performance.  Miami hasn’t won back to back games all year why start now

I think the Warriors werent interest at all come the end of the regular season as the Rockets locked up the one seed.  I also think now the Warriors will have plenty of motivation to make a point as people are saying how bad they will struggle with Curry being out first round.  Golden St makes a statement game 1

I will roll wth the Cubs here after dropping the game yesterday.  Quintana bounces back from a bad first start giving up 0 in his 2nd start.  Newcomb has struggled against the Cubs in his career so far with 0 wins and an ERA over 6!

The Cardinals bats came alive yesterday scoring 13 runs.  I think they can back that effort up here as they send out Weaver who has only given up one run apiece his last two starts.  

Two of the hottest teams are squaring off here tonight.  I had the Jazz last night in a blowout 40 point win over the Warriors.  I think now Portland gets it done tonight to lock up the 3 seed and catching the Jazz at the right time.  

This is a big game for the Pelicans as if they win they are the 6 seed and could fall to the 7 with a loss which is wha they want to avoid.  The Spurs are just habring on right now dealing with those injuries.  The Pelicans have been playing great ever since the Cousins injury

This is a very important game for the Jazz as they could fall from the 4 seed all the way down to the 7.  On the other hand this game means absolutely nothing to the Warriors.  I think we get a big effort regardless of the players being out.  This Jazz team is playing with a lot of confidence 

The Cardinals came up short last night in extra inngins but with Martinez who I believe is their best pitcher they will bounce back here tonight.  Martinez is off to a great start with a 2.84 ERA and he has also owned the Brewers with a 2.35 career ERA.

I will take the Phillies here on the RL with Nola on the moun.  Philly is hitting the crap out of the ball at

home right now averaging 8.5 runs a game. The Reds are struggling with the bats right now and also Bailey is no with a 4.22 and a 7.71 ERA on the road.  Nolanhasnt recorded a win yet but has a great 2.61 ERA 

I have to take the Nuggets here tonight as they sit in the 9th spot and can’t afford a loss or they are done.  I Portland has a lot to play for wanting to lock down that 3 seed but this is more important to Denver 

Let’s take the Thunder here with a big effort as the West is so crowded they haven’t clinched a playoff spot yet.  The Heat and have nothing to play for I actually think they will throw the game because they would rather move down and play Boston in the first round they are hurt

The young Sixers will be pumped here for this one tonight.  The Cavs won a game last night but needed a Mountain come back to do so.  The Sixers are flat out on fire right now.  They have won 12 straight and still could over take the scabs for the 3 seed.  I’m not stepping in front of Philly right now

I think the Indians will be excited for their home opener this afternoo.  Things have started the way they have hoped but the Royals could easily be the worst team in the AL.  Carlos will have a better outing this time around.  Duffy was lite up against the White Sox who aren’t exactly known as a power house on offense

The Pacers really have zero motivation here tonight as they have locked up a playoff spot.  They could move up to the 4th seed but that doesn't matter as the 4 and 5 play each other first round so there is no need for them to show up.  The Nuggets survived a OT win after they let Milwaukee come back.  Denver is fighting for a spot right now sitting in the 9th spot just one game behind.  They cant afford and losses