At 8:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money-line on the Pittsburgh Pirates (914) versus the New York Mets (913) listing both starting pitchers Tyler Glasgow and Matt Harvey. Pittsburgh (23-27) has won three of their last four games with their 5-4 win over the Mets last night which included a 9th inning comeback to force extra innings in which they then won with a run in the 10th inning. The Pirates have now played five straight Overs — and they have then won 30 of their last 43 home games after playing at least five straight Overs. They send out Glasnow who is 2-3 with a rough 6.69 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. The right-hander still appears to have great upside after being a top-ten pitching prospect over the last four seasons. His 31% strikeout rate in Triple-A last season was very promising. The deeper sabermeterics suggest that Glasnow should be seeing better results as both his SIERA and xFIP suggest he should be seeing an ERA of 4.91 and 5.01. He has a good opportunity to get a win tonight against this Mets team that has lost 10 of their last 14 games against right-handed starting pitchers. Glasnow’s last two starts provide evidence for this uptick in performance as he struck out 10 innings in those 11 innings of work while allowing only two earned runs in each start for a nice 3.27 ERA.

New York (20-27) has lost 7 of their last 10 games after a loss — and they have lost 8 of their lost 10 of their last 10 games after allowing at least five runs in their last game. The Mets have also lost 7 of their last 8 games on the road. They send out Matt Harvey who is 3-3 with a 5.56 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP in nine starts this season. The former Adriana Lima flame has particularly struggled on the road where he has a 5.60 ERA along with a 1.76 WHIP and .295 opponent’s batting average in five starts. New York has lost 4 straight road games with Harvey on the hill. The Mets have also lost 14 of their last 18 road games with Harvey on the mound priced in the +/- 125 price range. Pittsburgh has won 5 of their last 7 home games against right-handed starting pitchers. The Pirates have also won 6 of their last 8 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. 25* MLB Sunday Night ESPN Game of the Month with the money-line on the Pittsburgh Pirates (914) versus the New York Mets (913) listing both starting pitchers Tyler Glasgow and Matt Harvey. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 2:10 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money-line on the Chicago White Sox (924) versus the Detroit Tigers (923) listing both starting pitchers Miguel Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann. Chicago (22-26) saw their two-game winning streak snapped their two-game winning streak yesterday in their 4-3 loss to the Tigers. The White Sox have still won 4 of their last 5 games at home. Chicago has also won 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a losing record. They send out Gonzalez who is 3-5 with a 4.55 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP this season. The right-hander has been more effective at home where he owns a 3.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and .227 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 5.20 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and .308 opponent’s batting average. The White Sox have won 5 of their last 6  home games with Gonzalez on the hill. He should fare well against this Detroit team that has lost 6 of their last 7 road games against right-handed starting pitchers. Furthermore, in their last 9 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher, the Tigers have lost 8 of those games.

Detroit (23-26) had been on a three-game losing streak before winning yesterday — and they have lost 8 of their last 9 games after a victory. Additionally, the Tigers have lost 6 of their last 8 games on the road. They counter with Jordan Zimmermann who is 4-3 with a 5.86 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP this season. The right-hander has been slightly worse on the road with a 5.87 ERA and 1.57 WHIP — but his baseline is so low that it is difficult to trust him at any time. His move to the American League last season after being a solid pitcher for the Nationals has not turned out well (outside his pocket book) and the neck injury he suffered last year has contributed to a dip in his velocity. Detroit has lost 5 straight road games with Zimmermann on the mound. Lastly, the White Sox have won 4 straight games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. Together, these team trends produce our specific 51-8 combined angle for this situation. 25* MLB American League Central Underdog of the Month with the money-line on the Chicago White Sox (924) versus the Detroit Tigers (923) listing both starting pitchers Miguel Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:15 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the money-line on the Pittsburgh Pirates (960) versus the New York Mets (959) while listing both starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler. Pittsburgh (22-27) looks to bounce-back from their 8-1 loss last night in the opening game of this series. The Pirates have then won 4 of their last 5 games after a loss. Pittsburgh has also won 5 of their last 6 games after allowing at least five runs in their last game. They send out their ace in Cole who is 2-5 with a 3.36 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP in ten starts this season. The right-hander has been more effective at home where he has a 1.67 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and .161 opponent’s batting average in four starts as compared to his 4.67 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and .295 opponent’s batting average when pitching on the road. These disparate home/road splits are consistent with last season where Cole had a 3.53 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and .277 opponent’s batting average at home as opposed to his 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and .301 opponent’s batting average when on the road. Additionally, the Pirates have won 13 of their last 19 games with Cole facing a team from the NL East. He should fare well against this New York team that has lost 9 of their last 13 games against right-handed starting pitchers. Additionally, the Mets have lost 5 of their last 6 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower.

New York (20-26) has lost 7 of their last 8 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. The Mets have also lost 6 of their last 7 games on the road. They counter with Zack Wheeler who is 3-2 with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP in eight starts this season. The right-hander has not been as effective in his three starts on the road where he has a 1.35 WHIP and .254 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 1.26 WHIP and .202 opponent’s batting average when at home. The deeper sabermetrics are not encouraging for Wheeler as both his SIERA and xFIP project an ERA of 4.34 and 4.05 moving forward this season. Lastly, the Mets have lost 7 of their last 9 games with Wheeler pitching after a game where they scored at least five runs were scored. Together, these team trends produce our specific 55-17 combined angle for this situation. 25* MLB National League Game of the Month with money-line on the Pittsburgh Pirates (960) versus the New York Mets (959) while listing both starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the New York Mets (903) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (904) listing both starting pitchers Jacob DeGrom and Chad Kuhl. Pittsburgh (22-26) has seen their bats awaken over the last two games as they have scored 21 runs over that span while belting six home runs in their four-game series against the Braves. The Pirates have won two straight games with their 9-4 win in Atlanta last night. Pittsburgh has then seen the Over go 9-4-2 in their last 15 games after a victory. The Over is also 5-1-1 in the Pirates’ last 7 games after scoring at least five runs in their last contest. And in their last 9 home games against teams with a losing record on the road, the Over is 6-2-1. They send out Kuhl who is 1-4 with a 5.85 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP in nine starts this season. The right-hander has been hit hard in his five starts home this year where he has been saddled with an 8.20 ERA, 2.09 WHIP and .329 opponent’s batting average as compared to his solid 3.80 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and .259 opponent’s batting average when on the road. These disparate home/road splits are entirely consistent with last season where Kuhl had a 7.03 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and .330 opponent’s batting average at home but a strong 2.72 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and .231 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Pirates have played 8 of their last 11 home games Over the Total with Kuhl on the mound.

New York (19-26) enters this series have lost two straight games with their 4-3 loss to the Padres last night. The Over is then 19-6-4 in the Mets’ last 29 games after a loss. The Over is also 9-1-2 in the opening games of a new series. Additionally, the over is 22-8-2 in New York’s last 32 games against teams with a losing record. And in their last 18 games on the road, the Over is 13-3-2. They counter with DeGrom who is 3-1 with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP in nine starts this season. The right-hander has not been as effective in his five starts on the road where he has a 4.65 ERA along with a 1.35 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .262 as compared to his 2.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and .202 opponent’s batting average when at home. These disparate home/road split stats are consistent with last year where DeGrom had a 4.16 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .312 on the road as compared to his 2.11 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and .201 opponent’s batting average when at home. The Mets have played 4 straight road games Over the Total with DeGrom on the mound. Furthermore, the Over is 11-5-3 in New York’s last 19 home games against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB National League Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the New York Mets (903) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (904) listing both starting pitchers Jacob DeGrom and Chad Kuhl. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Miami Marlins (923) and the Oakland A’s (924) listing both starting pitchers Edison Volquez and Sonny Gray. Miami (16-28) opened this series with a 10-8 victory over the A’s last night. The Marlins have then seen the Over go 4-0-1 in their last 5 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game — and they have seen the Over go 3-0-1 in their last 4 games after allowing at least five runs in their last contest. The Over is also 18-7-2 in Miami’s last 27 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. And in their last 15 road games against American League opponents, the Marlins have played 12 of these games Over the Total. They send out Volquez who is 0–6 with a 4.87 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP this season. The right-hander has been less effective on the road in five starts where he has a 5.26 ERA and a rough opponent’s batting average of .303 as compared to his 4.20 ERA and .222 opponent’s batting average in three starts at home this season. These disparate home/road split stats are consistent with last year where Volquez had an uninspiring 5.11 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and .285 opponent’s batting average at home with all those numbers even worse on the road to a 5.71 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and .287 opponent’s batting average. That does not bode well when facing this Oakland team that has played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. Furthermore, the A’s have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total against right-handed starting pitchers.

Oakland (20-25) has lost two straight games — and they have played 10 of their last 11 games Over the Total after a loss. The A’s have also played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after allowing at least five runs in their last game. Oakland has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total on their home field. They counter with Sonny Gray who is 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP this season. The right-hander has not been as effective at home where he has a 1.31 WHIP and .262 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 1.17 WHIP and .222 opponent’s batting average when on the road. Last season, Gray had a 5.80 ERA and .295 opponent’s batting average at home as compared to his more modest 5.57 ERA and .275 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The A’s have played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total with Gray on the mound. And while Gray comes off a technical Quality Start where he allowed three earned runs in 6 innings of work at home against the Red Sox, Oakland has seen the Over go 12-3-1 in their last 16 games with Gray looking to follow up a Quality Start. Lastly, the Over is 18-5-5 in the Marlins’ last 28 games on the road against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB Getaway Game Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Miami Marlins (923) and the Oakland A’s (924) listing both starting pitchers Edison Volquez and Sonny Gray. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (725) and the San Antonio Spurs (726). San Antonio (69-28) decided to play small-ball on Saturday in Game Three of this series which resulted in them being at their most competitive against the Warriors since losing Kawhi Leonard to his left ankle injury. However, the Spurs still lost that game by a 120-108 score as a 9-point underdog. Kyle Anderson was inserted into the starting lineup — and while he is not a prolific scorer per se, he did help San Antonio score points through his athleticism. San Antonio forced 21 turnovers which instigated 25 points — and they also scored 23 points on the fast break. With LaMarcus Aldridge still struggling on offense being very uncomfortable in the role of the team’s primary scorer, look for head coach Gregg Popovich to continue to play small ball with perhaps Aldridge seeing more time on the bench. Small-ball means faster play and more offense for the Spurs (and the Warriors) — and that helps our Over even if Aldridge and his disastrous play on defense is on the bench. As it is, San Antonio has played 20 of their last 28 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 8 of their last 9 games Over the Total after a point spread loss. Furthermore, the Spurs have played 19 of their last 27 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss. San Antonio has also played 10 of their last 12 games Over the Total when avenging a double-digit loss. Additionally, the Spurs have played 5 straight games on their home court Over the Total. And while San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in four of their last six games, they have then played 8 of their last 9 home games Over the Total after failing to cover the point spread in four or five of their last six games.

Golden State (78-15) is more than happy to play small-ball. Their “Death” Lineups feature Draymond Green playing center while adding another guard on the court — usually in Andre Iguodala who did play on Saturday after dealing with a knee injury. The Warriors scored 120 points in that game despite Stephen Curry scoring only 21 points while being in foul trouble. He has an elbow issue but is listed as probable tonight. Kevin Durant has been unstoppable — he leads the NBA with a 57.9% shooting percentage on contested shots in the playoffs. Golden State has played 4 straight games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. The Warriors have also played 19 of their last 27 games Over the Total after two straight double-digit victories. And in their last 7 games on the road, Golden State has played 6 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Western Conference Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (725) and the San Antonio Spurs (726). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (503) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Boston (61-36) was absolutely humiliated on Friday in their 130-86 loss to the Cavaliers. They shot 37.2% from the field which was their worst offensive effort in their last six games. And the 56.5% shooting mark they saw Cleveland enjoy was their second worst defensive effort of the season. To compound matters, Isaiah Thomas suffered a season-ending right hip injury. This is an ugly situation — and hold your nose if you must with the Celtics. There are +17s out there now … and it might be +18 by tipoff. That’s just crazy. Its one thing to expect Golden State to pull away as a 8 to 9 point favorite as they did last night to our great satisfaction … but getting 18 points against a humiliated team that will come out and play very hard is too good to pass up. Expect Boston to come out and play with maximum effort as they look to redeem themselves from suffering the worst home playoff loss for the Celtics franchise in the club’s history. Being without Thomas does not help — but there remains plenty of solid players on this team led by Al Horford. Depth and 3-point shooting are both strengths of this team — and don’t be surprised if the long range shooting of this team dramatically improves with all the pressure gone now in this series. As it is, Boston has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a double-digit loss. The Celtics have also covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after losing three of their last four games. Boston has also covered the point spread in 23 of their last 33 games when playing with double revenge. Furthermore, the Celtics have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record at home. And in their last 5 trips to Cleveland, Boston is 3-1-1 ATS.

Cleveland (61-31) obviously played one of their best games of the season. Their 56.5% shooting percentage was their third best offensive performance of the season — and their defensive effort was their best opponent’s field goal percentage in their last 46 games. Now after an average winning margin of +28.5 PPG in this series, expect a big emotional letdown from this team with this series well in hand. I expect this to be a single-digits affair that Cleveland eventually pulls away from. But even if the Cavaliers blast past the Celtics, the starters will be benched quickly which makes all these points still quite valuable. Lastly, Cleveland falls into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 67% effective over the last five seasons. Teams who have covered the point spread in two straight games as the favorite now facing a team that comes off a double-digit loss at home have then failed to cover the point spread in 60 of the last 90 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (503) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (504). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Texas Rangers (965) and the Detroit Tigers (966) listing both starting pitchers Yu Darvish and Matthew Boyd. Detroit (21-20) closes out this series tonight after their 9-3 win over the Rangers in the second game of this series. The Tigers have then played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total after a victory. Detroit has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. And in their last 26 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road, the Under is 18-5-3. They send out Boyd who is 2-3 with a 5.18 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP this season. The left-hander is looking to redeem himself from a bad outing where he allowed seven earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work against the Orioles on Tuesday. Boyd has been respectable at home where he has a 1.30 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .241 — it is on the road where he has really struggled with a 1.98 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .329. Detroit has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total with Boyd pitching with four days of rest. He should pitch better tonight against this Rangers team that has played 4 straight games Under the Total against left-handed starting pitchers.

Texas (23-21) counters with Yu Darvish who is 4-2 with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP in nine starts this season. The right-hander has been more effective on the road where he has a 2.23 ERA as compared to a 2.97 ERA when at home. Those results are consistent with last season where Darvish had a 2.28 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and .185 opponent’s batting average on the road as compared to his 4.26 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and .235 opponent’s batting average when at home. The Under is 4-1-2 in the Rangers’ last 7 games on the road with Darvish facing a team with a winning record. The Under is also a decisive 49-27-10 in Texas’ last 86 games with Darvish on the mound with the Total set in the 7-8.5 range. Lastly, while the Tigers have an unappealing 5.31 ERA from their bullpen this season, Texas has played 12 of their last 16 games Under the Total against teams with a bullpen ERA of 4.20 or higher. 25* MLB Sunday Night ESPN Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Texas Rangers (965) and the Detroit Tigers (966) listing both starting pitchers Yu Darvish and Matthew Boyd. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (723) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (724). San Antonio (69-27) will be without Kawhi Leonard tonight as Gregg Popovich has ruled him out for tonight’s game. The Warriors opened as a 6-point favorite in this game — and the news of Leonard’s absence tonight has pushed the line to the -8 to -9 point range (as of this writing). The oddsmakers are begging bettors to take the Spurs on their home court — and the “sharp” play is probably San Antonio. The “sharp” play was with the Celtics last night too. Sometimes, there are just mismatches — and this Spurs team is now without two of their key players in both Leonard and Tony Parker. Since Leonard left in Game One of this series, the Warriors have then outscored them by a 130-77 margin. The onus falls on LaMarcus Aldridge to carry this team on offense — but he has not shown any inclination that he is up to the task. His 17.8 PPG scoring average along with a 15.8 Player Rating and his 1.0 Blocks Per Game are all career lows in these playoffs — and those numbers include the 12 games he played with Leonard in the first two series. In the 43 minutes he has played since Leonard’s injury, Aldridge is 7 of 22 from the floor for just 16 points while committing 8 turnovers. Granted, the Spurs will play much better than they did on Tuesday in their 136-100 loss to the Warriors. But San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a double-digit loss. This team emotionally unprepared to compete without Leonard in that game which begs the question regarding how confident they will be tonight when all is said and done. Furthermore, this has always been a team that collectively was better than the sum of its individual parts under the leadership of Popovich. It is telling that they have failed to cover the point spread in 33 of their last 49 games against teams that outscore their opponents by at least +9.0 PPG.

Golden State (77-15) outscores their opponents by +12.8 PPG this season. Eight of their ten wins in these playoffs have been by double-digits — and their average margin of victory entering this series (and before their blowout win on Tuesday) was +16.5 PPG. Their +11.6 PPG winning average during the regular season was 4th best in NBA history. This team hits 38.4% of their 3-pointers — and with all the 3s they take, the formula for blowouts is apparent. They don’t let up which should see them pull away eventually in this game as they did in both games on the road against Utah. The team will be without Zaza Pachulia tonight but Andre Iguodala — their best player off the bench — has been upgraded to probable. Look for the Warriors to keep the pedal to the medal. They have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games after a win by at least 30 points. Golden State has also covered the point spread in 29 of their last 43 games after a home victory by at least 20 points. The Warriors have also covered the point spread in 40 of their last 62 games after a point spread cover where they were laying at least 10 points. Furthermore, Golden State has covered the point spread in 9 straight games on the road with six of those contests against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. And in their last 29 games when laying 3.5-9.5 points, the Warriors have covered the point spread 19 times. 25* NBA Western Conference Game of the Year with the Golden State Warriors (723) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (724). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (501) and the Boston Celtics (502). Boston (61-35) was emotionally flat in the first half of the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics missed all eight of their open 3-point shots in the first-half en route to making only 12 of 38 shots from behind the arc (31.8%) in a 117-104 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday as a 3.5-point underdog. Isaiah Thomas scored only 17 points in that game. Expect this Boston team that makes 36.1% from the 3-point line on their home court to shoot better from behind the arc. The Celtics should also come out with much more energy tonight considering the urgency they will face in needing to win this game before traveling to Cleveland to play Games Three and Four. Boston can exploit the Cavaliers who were last in the regular season in transition defense. The Celtics have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss. The Over is also 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a point spread setback. And in their last 16 home games, the Over is 12-3-1 — and that includes being a perfect 7-0 in these playoffs.

Cleveland (60-31) overwhelmed the Celtics despite making just 11 of their 31 shots from the 3-point line. While that 35.5% shooting mark is respectable, it is nowhere close to the ceiling regarding what this team can produce. The Cavaliers entered this series making 43.4% of their 3-point shots in the playoffs while a whopping 59.3% of their shots from the field in these playoffs have been from downtown. Kyle Korver was just 1 of 6 from behind the arc after entering this series making 48.5% of his 3-pointers. J.R. Smith missed his lone 3-pointer after entering this series making 44.1% of his 3-pointers. Instead, LeBron began that game by pounding the Celtics down low by scoring 26 points in the paint and shooting 81.2% on those shots on the way to scoring 38 points. Brad Stevens will likely have to double-team James — and that opens up all the 3-point shooting that this Cleveland team has carefully assembled since LeBron returned to Cleveland. The Cavs also entered this series with an effective field goal percentage of 70.7% on catch-and-shoot jump shots in the playoffs — and these are the shots that they will have once James dishes out of double-team situations. This game will be a up-and-down shootout on both ends of the court. As it is, Cleveland has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a straight-up win. The Cavaliers have also played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. Cleveland has also played 8 of their last 11 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 33 road games as a favorite, the Cavaliers have played 23 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (501) and the Boston Celtics (502). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (9) and the Nashville Predators (10). Nashville (51-32-12) took a 2-1 lead in this series on Tuesday with their 2-1 victory. The Predators thrive off the energy of the home crowd in Bridgestone Arena which helps ensure they provide maximum effort for all sixty minutes of the game. That helps explain why they have allowed only one goal in each of their last five playoff games on their home ice. The Under is now 9-1-2 in their last 12 games at home. Nashville has also played 13 of their last 19 games Under the Total following a game that finished Under the Total. Much of the reason why the Preds are so tough at home is that head coach Peter LaViolette gets the option of the last line shift which affords him maximum flexibility to deploy his two elite defensive lines of Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis along with P.K. Subban Mattias Ekholm. The club is also getting outstanding goaltending from Pekka Rinne who has a superb .958 save percentage on the 167 shots he has faced at home in these playoffs. Moving forward, the Under is 4-0-1 in Nashville’s last 5 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. And in their last 5 games after not allowing more than two goals, the Under is 3-1-1.

Anaheim (56-27-13) managed only 20 shots on net on Tuesday while being held without a shot for almost the entire 3rd period which includes the last minute or so when they pulled their goalie John Gibson. It will be difficult for the Ducks to have much success against those two outstanding defensive lines of the Predators that are on the ice at least two-thirds of the time. Anaheim has played 19 of their last 25 road games Under the Total after a loss by just one goal. And in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home ice, the Ducks have played 4 of these games Under the Total. Expect this critical fourth game to be a hard-hitting defensive affair. 25* NHL Western Conference Total of the Year with the Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (9) and the Nashville Predators (10). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Toronto Blue Jays (919) and the Atlanta Braves (920) listing both starting pitchers Marcus Stroman and Julio Teheran. Atlanta (16-21) has won three straight games — as well as five of their last six — with their 8-4 win versus the Blue Jays in the first game in Atlanta of this two-game home-and-home series with Toronto. The Braves have then played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. The Over is also 20-7-1 in Atlanta’s last 28 home games against teams with a losing record. And in their last 5 games in Interleague play, the Braves have played 4 of these games Over the Total. The team received bad news this afternoon with the announcement that Freddie Freeman would miss 8-12 weeks after being beaned in the wrist last night in this heated series. But this team will need to score runs tonight with Julio Teheran taking the hill after surrendering six home runs, 22 hits and seven bases-on-balls in his last three starts in Atlanta. For the season, the right-hander is 3-3 with a 4.08 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP this year — but he sees those numbers explode at home with an 8.14 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .310 in four starts. The Braves have played 8 of their last 11 home games Over the Total with Teheran on the hill. That is not a good sign against this Toronto team that has played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total against right-handed starting pitchers. The Blue Jays have also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher.

Toronto (17-24) has allowed 27 runs while losing three straight games. The Blue Jays have then played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after a loss. Toronto has also played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total on the road. They counter with Marcus Stroman who is 3-2 with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP this season. The right-hander has not quite been as good on the road where he has a 3.44 ERA as compared to his 3.27 ERA when at home. This is consistent with last season where Stroman had a 1.26 WHIP and .259 opponent’s batting average at home but saw those numbers rise to a 1.32 WHIP and .269 opponent’s batting average on the road. Stroman comes off a nice outing where he allowed two runs at home in 6 innings against the Mariners — but the Blue Jays have then played 4 straight games Over the Total with Stroman looking to follow up a Quality Start. The Braves have played 6 of their last 7 home games Over the Total against right-handed starting pitchers. And in their last 40 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher, the Over is 27-10-3. 25* MLB Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Toronto Blue Jays (919) and the Atlanta Braves (920) listing both starting pitchers Marcus Stroman and Julio Teheran. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money-line on the Pittsburgh Penguins (53) versus the Ottawa Senators (54). Pittsburgh (60-25-6) tied this series at 1-1 on Monday with their 1-0 victory over the Senators. But this team did receive bad news with the shoulder injury to defenseman Justin Schultz who is questionable tonight for a depleted blue line already missing Kris Letang and Trevor Daley. Say one thing about the Penguins’ roster: while they lack an elite defenseman after losing Letang, general manager Jimmy Rutherford has done a great job in assembling depth. They will likely turn to the 39-year old Mark Streit to replace Schultz who was acquired prior to the trade deadline. Streit was playing 20 minutes per game with the Flyers this season and the lack of physicality in this series will be help the veteran be successful in this season. The injuries on defense which also includes Bryan Rust and also forward Patric Hornqvist being questionable tonight along with this team playing in a hostile arena should ensure the focus of the defending champions. This team plays at their best when facing adversity. And while much of the attention in Game Two regarding the chirping between teammates Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel, that helped Sidney Crosby quietly play a great game where he won 67% of the 21 face-offs he took part in. Crosby remains the best player in the world with Malkin firmly still in the top-ten — so the Pens’ injuries are worthy of note certainly not overwhelming. Furthermore, remember that it was Game Three where the Rangers’ learning curve caught up last round and they figured out the Senators’ tricky 1-3-1 trapping zone. As it is, Pittsburgh has won 19 of their last 26 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. The Penguins have also won 7 of their last 10 games after allowing two goals or less in their last game. And in their last 21 playoff games where they were tied in the series, Pittsburgh has won 15 times.

Ottawa (53-34-6) has beaten Marc-Andre Fleury only twice in this series — and they went through a brutal 18:53 minute stretch between the second and third periods where they did not register a shot on net. Now after playing the first two games in Pittsburgh they are return home — but they have then lost 14 of their last 19 games after playing their last two games on the road. The Senators have also lost 6 straight home games after allowing no more than two goals in their last two games. 25* NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the money-line on the Pittsburgh Penguins (53) versus the Ottawa Senators (54). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (7) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (8). Pittsburgh (59-25-6) was flat on Saturday in their 2-1 loss in overtime to the Senators in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Penguins failed to score in any of their five Power Play chances that included 45 seconds where they had a 5-on-3 advantage. I was not surprised as I expected Pittsburgh to struggle to adjust to Ottawa’s 1-3-1 zone trapping system. Look for Sidney Crosby and company to play much better on the offensive end of the ice tonight. The Penguins have played 13 of their last 18 games Over the Total after failing to score more than one goal. And while Pittsburgh has played two straight Unders, they have then played 10 of their last 13 games Over the Total after playing two straight Unders. Additionally, the Pens have played 16 of their last 23 games Over the Total when attempting to avenge a loss to their opponent where they scored only one goal. And in their last 27 games on their home ice where the Total was not 5.5 or higher, the game finished Over the Total 21 times.

Ottawa (53-33-6) has seen the Over go 3-0-3 in their last 6 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. The Over is also a decisive 43-19-7 in the Penguins’ last 69 games when facing a team that did not score more than two goals in their last contest. The Senators scored a surprising 19 goals in their six game series with the Rangers last round which included scoring five and four goals in the last two games of that series. They are averaging 2.83 Goals-Per-Game in the playoffs — and they will need to improve that scoring pace to stay competitive with this Pittsburgh team that leads all teams in the playoffs by scoring 3.42 Goals-Per-Game. Ottawa does have thirteen players who have scored in these playoffs — and they will be facing a Penguins’ blue line that is depleted with injuries to Kris Letang and Trevor Daley. 25* NHL Playoffs *A-List* O/U Special with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (7) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (8). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money-line on the Anaheim Ducks (6) versus the Nashville Predators (5). Anaheim (55-26-13) finds themselves in a crucial situation having dropped the opening game of this series on Friday with their 3-2 loss in overtime. The Ducks had to overcome an 0-2 deficit in their previous playoff series with the Oilers — and that took a tense-filled seventh game. Anaheim will also remember losing their first two games at home last season in their opening round series with these Predators — and they ended up losing that series in seven games. These struggles at home in the Honda Center in the playoffs is a bit of a surprise when considering that they were a dominant 29-8-4 at home this season. The Ducks have won 15 of their last 20 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Look for Anaheim to bounce-back with a big win tonight. They have won 27 of their last 39 games after a loss. The Ducks have also won 26 of their last 42 games when playing with revenge. And in their last 20 home gamers when playing their 3rd game in five days as they are here, they have won 16 of these contests. Furthermore, Anaheim has won 5 of their last 6 games after failing to score more than two goals in their last contest.

Nashville (50-31-12) has lost 14 of their last 20 games after a win on the road. The Predators were not a good team away from home during the regular season as they were just 17-20-4 overall. This team did benefit from a fast start on Friday where they outshot the Ducks by a 15-4 margin. As I suspected in taking Nashville in that game, Anaheim started slow after surviving that emotionally-charged seven-game series with the Oilers. Lastly, while the Predators have won nine of their last eleven games, they have then lost 20 of their last 27 road games after winning six or seven of their last eight games. 25* NHL Western Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the money-line on the Anaheim Ducks (6) versus the Nashville Predators (5). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (1) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2). Pittsburgh (59-24-6) picked themselves off the mat after losing two straight games to the Capitals by then shuttin out Washington on their home ice to win that climactic Game Seven by a 2-0 score. Marc-Andre Fleury earned the shutout by stopping 29 shots — he has a .927 save percentage in the twelve playoff games he has started this postseason. While the Penguins have significant injuries on their blue-line with Kris Letang out for these playoffs and Trevor Daley still questionable with his lower body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan has had his team adapt by being less aggressive and emphasizing their defensive tactics. Pittsburgh has blocked 250 shots in the first two rounds of the playoffs. But this decision has also impacted the Penguins’ ability to apply pressure on offense. They averaged only 23 shots on net per game in that seven-game series with the Capitals. Moving forward, Pittsburgh has played 21 of their last 31 opening games of a new playoff series Under the Total. The Under is also 5-2-1 in the Penguins’ last 8 home games against teams with a winning record on the road.

Ottawa (52-33-6) reached the Eastern Conference Finals with their 4-2 victory over the Rangers in Madison Square Garden to close that series out in six games on Tuesday. Not only have the Senators then played 15 of their last 23 games Under the Total after playing a game on the road but they have played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total after a win on the road where they scored at least four goals. This team scored a surprising 19 combined goals in their six game series over the Rangers which might speak more about the state of the New York blue-line that it does about the potency of their offensive attack. Ottawa wishes to slow down their opponents with their 1-3-1 trapping zone schemes that look to much things up in the neutral zone. Expect the Penguins to struggle to solve that system in this opening game of this series. 25* NHL Eastern Conference Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (1) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:10 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the money-line on the Atlanta Braves (951) versus the Miami Marlins (952) listing both starting pitchers Julio Teheran and Edinson Volquez. Atlanta (12-20) snapped their six-game losing streak last night with their 8-4 victory last night. The Braves have then won 7 of their last 10 games after a win. Atlanta has also won 15 of their last 22 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. And in their last 20 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% at home, the Braves have won 14 of these games. They send out Teheran who is 2-3 with a 4.69 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP in seven starts this season. The right-hander has been much better on the road where he has a 0.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and .212 opponent’s batting average in three starts as compared to his 8.14 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and .310 opponent’s batting average when at home. These disparate home/road splits are consistent with last season where Teheran had a 2.69 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and .203 opponent’s batting average on the road as opposed to his 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and .237 opponent’s batting average when at home. Teheran comes off a start on Monday — and the Braves have won 4 straight games with Teheran starting on six days rest. He should fare well against this Marlins team that has lost 15 of their last 18 games against right-handed starting pitchers — and that includes six straight home games.

Miami (13-21) has now lost four straight games — and they have dropped thirteen of their last sixteen contest. This team has lost 5 of their last 6 games after a loss. The Marlins have also lost 8 of their last 9 games after allowing at least five runs in their last game. This Miami team has also lost 6 straight games at home. They send out Edison Volquez who is coming off the disabled list. The right-hander is 0-4 with a 4.71 ERA and a 1.81 WHIP. Volquez cannot find the strike zone — only 56.9% of his pitches have been in the strike zone. Volquez is averaging a rough 6.9 walks per 9 innings. Volquez has not been as effective either at home where he has a 5.00 Era and 2.22 WHIP as compared to his 4.58 ERA and 1.63 WHIP when on the road. The Marlins have lost 5 of their last 6 games with Volquez making the start. 25* MLB National League East Underdog of the Month with the money-line on the Atlanta Braves (951) versus the Miami Marlins (952) listing both starting pitchers Julio Teheran and Edinson Volquez. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (520) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (519). Boston (59-33) returns home after dropping the last two games on the road in this series with their 121-102 loss to the Wizards. The Celtics allowed the Washington to shoot 52.4% from the field in their worst defensive effort in their last seventeen games. Look for the Celtics — along with their leader Isaiah Thomas — to rebound with a much better game. As it is, Boston has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up loss —and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a double-digit loss. Thomas complained about the referees after Sunday’s loss after not getting to the free throw line even once in that contest. Expect that to change dramatically in Game Five of this series. Furthermore, while the Celtics have allowed at least 111 points in four straight games, the Celtics have then covered the point spread in 11 of their last 13 games on their home court after allowing at least 105 points in three straight games.

Washington (55-37) has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. The Wizards have not been nearly as effective when away from home this season where they were 19-22 during the regular season and where they have lost four of their five playoff contests. Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on the road. Additionally, the Wizards have failed to cover the point spread in 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. Lastly, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight trips to Boston. Together, these team trends produce our specific 42-7 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA 2nd Round Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (520) minus the points versus the Washington Wizards (519). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (701) minus the points versus the Utah Jazz (702). Utah (55-37) finds themselves big underdogs despite being on their home court as they face the risk of elimination after falling 0-3 in this series with their 102-91 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. It first glance, it might look like the “sharp” play to take the Jazz getting all these points on their home court, but there are a few reasons to suspect that Utah missed their chance to have a competitive game with the two-time defending Western Conference Champions on Saturday. Gordon Hayward scored 29 points in that game while Rudy Gobert added another 21 points and 15 rebounds. Utah held a 34-23 advantage in free throw attempts as well. Yet, they still lost by double-digits. It was only a second quarter where the Jazz outscored the Warriors by a 33-22 margin that kept this game as close at it was. The Utah bench managed to produce only 10 points in 4 of 22 shooting which exposes a real problem for this team that will not likely be significantly improved tonight. This team needs a healthy and productive George Hill running the offense to make a group that only scored 100.7 PPG in the regular season (27th in the NBA) more potent. Hill missed Game Three and is listed as questionable tonight with his toe injury. And even if he takes the court, he does not appear likely to be close to 100%. Remember, this overachieving team was just 19-25 straight-up against teams with a winning record during the regular season — and even two of those wins were in the last week against these Warriors and the Spurs who were both resting their starters in preparation for the playoffs. Utah is just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on their home court. And while the Jazz have covered the point spread in five of rather last seven games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight home games after covering the point spread in four or five of their last six games.

Golden State (74-15) is 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games after a straight-up win — and they are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Warriors are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games when playing with one day of rest. Golden State won by 11 points on Saturday despite making just 9 of 30 shots from behind the arc. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to make only 7 of their 29 shots — and that included them missing 12 of their 15 shots from the 3-point line. Both stars should play much better tonight which does not bode well for the Jazz. Furthermore, the Warriors have covered the point spread in 8 straight games on the road. And in their last 27 games when playing 3.5-9.5 points, Golden State has covered the point spread in 18 of these games. 25* NBA 2nd Round Western Conference Game of the Year with the Golden State Warriors (701) minus the points versus the Utah Jazz (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Washington Capitals (1) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2). Pittsburgh (58-23-6) blew both an opportunity to close this series out on Saturday as well as 2-1 lead after two periods in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals. The Penguins allowed three goals in the 3rd period against Washington to lose that game. Expect Pittsburgh to tighten things up on defense tonight. Despite that setback, goalie Marc Andre-Fleury has been strong in net for this team. The former Stanley Cup Champion for this team has a .921 save percentage over his last four games while posting a .929 save percentage in these playoffs after being the surprise starter for Matt Murray who suffered an injury in the pre-game warmups for the opening game in the postseason. The Penguins have played 25 of their last 36 home games Under the Total after allowing at least two goals in the 3rd period in their last game. Pittsburgh has also played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total on their home ice. And in their last 9 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Under is 6-2-1.

Washington (60-25-8) has played 4 straight games Under the Total after a victory — and they have played 14 of their last 19 games Under the Total after a win versus a Metropolitan Division rival. The Under is also 17-6-3 in the Capitals’ last 26 games after allowing two goals or less. Washington is doing a good job of limiting the Penguins’ chances. They limited Pittsburgh — even with Sidney Crosby back on the ice — to just 22 shots on Saturday after only 10 shots in the 1st and 2nd periods. The Pens are averaging only 23 shots on net in this series. Moving forward, the Under is 5-2-1 in Washington’s last 8 games on the road. And in their last 15 games against fellow Metropolitan Division opponents, the Under is 10-2-3. 25* NHL 2nd Round Metropolitan Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Washington Capitals (1) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (515). Houston (60-30) played great in the first game of this series but they have played two clunkers in a row after their 103-92 upset loss at home to San Antonio as a 5.5-point favorite on Friday in what was truly just a painful game to watch. As good as the Rockets looked in Game One, they were simply a disaster in Game Three. Their 36.4% shooting percentage was their worst offensive effort of the season. Houston should play much better Sunday night. The Rockets have covered the point spread in 26 of their last 42 games after a point spread loss. Houston has also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games when looking to avenge an upset loss to their opponent as the home favorite. James Harden had a solid statistical game but was nowhere close to the Most Valuable Player candidate that he has pushed for this season. He should play better by pressing less with his teammates stepping up and playing better around him on their home court.

San Antonio (67-24) has failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 22 games after a straight-up win. The Spurs stepped up and played well without their starting point guard Tony Parker who us out the season with a ruptured left tendon. But Patty Mills did not respond to the challenge as he missed eight of the team-high ten 3-pointers he launched. His -7 +/- rating was the only negative number for any the eleven Spurs who played on Friday. Gregg Popovich decided to not disrupt the chemistry of his second unit as Mills still came off the bench and it was rookie Dejounte Murray who started at point guard for Parker but his numbers were not encouraging. Murray was just 1 of 5 from the field while having no assists but turning the ball over twice in 14:20 of action. Murray will likely become a liability as this season moves on. Lastly, the Rockets are supported by a historical angle that has been 71% effective since 1996. Home favorites in the 3.5-9.5 point range playing with double-revenge against a team coming off an upset win as an underdog have then covered the point spread in 50 of the last 70 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 2nd Round Southwest Division Game of the Year with the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (515). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money-line on the Edmonton Oilers (66) versus the Anaheim Ducks (65). Edmonton (53-31-4) suffered a historic collapse on Friday by allowing three goals in the last 3:16 of Game Five of this series to force overtime — and the Ducks scored the winning goal in double overtime to win the game by a 4-3 score and seize a 3-2 lead in this series. The Oilers have now lost three straight games in this series — but there are a few reasons to expect this young Edmonton team show resiliency tonight. Remember, Edmonton bounced-back from a devastating 7-0 blowout loss to San Jose last round before rebounding with a 4-3 victory. And these Oilers showed resolve by withstanding the Anaheim momentum by playing them to a draw in the first extra period of overtime. There is no denying the talent on this team — and they have a veteran head coach in Todd McClellan who can help steer them through this situation. After dealing the pressure of playing in front of their home crowd with huge expectations on their shoulder, the home fans should help pick this team up tonight as they look to force a climactic Game Seven. As it is, Edmonton has won 11 of their last 14 games on their home ice. The Oilers have also won 12 of their last 16 games after losing three of their last four contests. And while Edmonton lost Game Three of this series by a 6-3 score before losing Game Four by a 4-3 result, there are reasons for optimism. The Oilers have then won 20 of their last 31 home games when looking to avenge two straight losses to their opponent where they allowed at least three goals in both games. Edmonton has won 6 of their last 7 home games after allowing at least four goals in two straight games. And in their last 21 games after playing at least two straight Overs, the Oilers have won 16 of these games.

Anaheim (53-25-13) was flat and complacent for most of Game Five before responding to the sense of urgency of the moment after pulling their goalie to pull off that improbable comeback. Now after having won three straight games in this series with the last being in such a dramatic fashion, it is highly likely that complacency will rear its ugly head again tonight. The team is still likely to be without winger Patrick Eaves who is questionable with a lower body injury. That means that Corey Perry will likely take his spot again on the top line. And while Perry’s long-time alliance with center Ryan Getzlaf paid dividends in double-overtime with Perry scoring the winning goal, it leaves this Ducks team rather thin at forward after their top line. Lastly, Anaheim has lost 46 of their last 69 road games coming off a victory at home against a divisional rival. 25* NHL Pacific Division Game of the Year with the money-line on the Edmonton Oilers (66) versus the Anaheim Ducks (65). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (509) and the Utah Jazz (510). Golden State (73-15) has now won seven straight games with their 115-104 win over the Jazz on Thursday as a 13.5-point favorite. The Warriors have then played 12 of their last 17 games Under the Total after a double-digit win. Golden State has also played 23 of their last 31 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Furthermore, while the Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in the first two games of this series, they have then played a decisive 42 of their last 60 games Under the Total after failing to cover the point spread in two straight games. Golden State has won their last three games by at least 12 points — and they have then played 14 of their last 19 games Under the Total after winning at least three straight gams by double-digits. And while the Warriors have scored at least 106 points in seven straight games, they have then played 13 of their last 18 road games Under the Total after scoring at least 105 points in five straight games. Additionally, Golden State has played 25 of the last 35 road games Under the Total which includes twelve of their last seventeen games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court. And in their last 26 games against teams with a winning record, the Under is 19-6-1.

Utah (55-36) saw the Warriors shoot 49.4% from the field on Thursday which was their worst defensive effort in their last six games. Their point guard George Hill remains questionable with his toe injury — and even if he takes the court tonight, his effectiveness will not be at 100%. The Jazz did score 104 points with Shelvin Mack starting at point guard — but they have then played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Under is 6-1-1 in Utah’s last 8 games against teams with a winning record. Lastly, the Under is 24-8-2 in the last 34 meetings between these two teams including a 10-4-1 mark when playing in Salt Lake City. 25* NBA 2nd Round Western Conference Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (509) and the Utah Jazz (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:15 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins (61) and the Washington Capitals (62). Pittsburgh (58-22-6) scored three goals on just 18 shots on Wednesday in their 3-2 win that gave them a 3-1 lead in this series. With that Total moving to 5.5 by the time the puck dropped in that game, that result was the second straight Under in this series. The Penguins have then played 9 of their last 12 games Over the Total after playing at least two straight Unders. Pittsburgh has also played 18 of their last 26 games Under the Total when playing their second game in the last five days. Furthermore, the Under is 42-19-7 in the last 68 games against an opponent that did not score more than two goals in their last game. Pittsburgh needs to increase the pressure they are putting on goalie Braden Holtby even with their 3-1 series lead. They may very well get Sidney Crosby back on the ice tonight as the superstar has said he has had a number of positive days after suffering a concussion. Moving forward, the Pens have played 6 of their last 8 games Over the Total on the road. And in their last 21 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home ice, the Over is 15-5-1.

Washington (59-25-8) has played 23 of their last 36 games Over the Total after a game that finished below the number. Head coach Barry Trotz made headlines with his announcement that he is moving Alex Ovechkin to the third line. The top forward line with Niklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie will be still be potent — while making that 3rd line more vibrant with Ovechkin manning it. But don’t be surprised if Trotz doubles Ovechkin’s shifts in this desperate situation by having him continue to play with Backstrom and Oshie. The Capitals put 38 shots on net in Game Four — and they have outshot the Penguins by 49 shots in this series. In many ways, they are outplaying the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They should get their share of goals tonight. Lastly, the Over is 6-2-2 in Washington’s last 10 games when playing with two days of rest. While grabbing the 5 (at a higher price) is worth it, still take the Over if 5.5 is your only option). 25* NHL 2nd Round Metropolitan Division Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins (61) and the Washington Capitals (62). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:10 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Miami Marlins (907) and the New York Mets (908) listing both starting pitchers Odrisamer Despaigne and Robert Gsellman. New York (13-15) has won five of their last seven games with their 8-7 win last night in the opening game of this series. The Over is 4-0-1 in the Mets’ last 5 games after a win — and the Over is a decisive 9-1-1 in their last 11 games after scoring at least five runs in their last contest. And in their last 32 games after allowing at least five runs, the Over is 21-8-3. Additionally, the Over is 16-5-2 in New York’s last 23 games at home — and they have played thirteen of their last sixteen games Over the Total at home against teams with a losing record. Furthermore, the Over is 19-4-3 in the Mets’ last 27 games against fellow NL East opponents. They send out Gsellman who is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP this season. The right-hander has not been as effective at home so far as he owns a 1.76 WHIP and .329 opponent’s batting average in three starts at home as compared to his 1.15 WHIP and .263 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Mets have played 5 straight home games Over the Total with Gsellman on the mound. Miami has played 6 of their last 8 games Over the Total against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. The Marlins have also seen the Over go 17-5-4 in their last 26 road games against right-handed starting pitchers.

Miami (12-16) has now lost four of their last five games — and the Over is now 8-3-1 in their last 12 games against NL East opponents. The Over is also 6-2-1 in the Marlins’ last 9 games on the road. And in Miami’s last 16 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home, the Marlins have played 13 of these games Over the Total. They called up Odrisamer Despaigne from Triple-A for the injured Wei-Yin Chen. Despaigne had 0-2 record with a 5.93 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 30 1/3 innings last season all in relief. The Padres tried him as a starting pitcher in 2014 and 2015 before giving up on the right-handed. In 2015, Despaigne had a 6.90 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and .315 opponent’s batting average when on the road. Last year in relief, Despaigne had a 6.61 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and .323 opponent’s batting average when away from home. Too many walks and not enough strikeouts is the rap on Despaigne — and his 13 bases-on-balls with only 9 Ks in 17 2/3 innings of work in the minors this season does not inspire confidence that either issue has improved. The Over is 14-4-3 in the Mets’ last 21 games against a right-handed starting pitchers. Lastly, the Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings between these two teams when playing in New York. 25* MLB National League East Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Miami Marlins (907) and the New York Mets (908) listing both starting pitchers Odrisamer Despaigne and Robert Gsellman. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money-line on the St. Louis Blues (4) versus the Nashville Predators (5). St. Louis (50-33-7) outplayed the Predators in most areas in Game Four of this series on Tuesday but still fell short by a 2-1 score to fall behind by a 3-1 margin in this series. The Blues outshot Nashville for the first time in this series by a 33-25 margin while amping up their physical play and winning 53% of the face-offs in a game that remained scoreless entering the 3rd period. Now St. Louis returns home after playing the last two games on the Predators’ home ice — and they have won 20 of their last 26 home games after playing their last two games on the road. The Blues have also won a decisive 69 of their last 99 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Remember, this was a team that was 21-8-2 in the regular season when Mike Yeo was elevated to head coach for Ken Hitchcock — and that was the best record in the entire league during that span. They easily took care of Minnesota in five games in the opening round of this series. This is a good hockey team. Moving forward, St. Louis has won 39 of their last 58 games after failing to score more than two goals in their last game. And in their last 25 games after not allowing more than two goals, the Blues have won 17 of these contests.

Nashville (48-30-2) will be feeling some pressure tonight considering that the franchise has never had a team reach the Western Conference Finals. This is also a team that was just 17-20-4 on the road this season which was the worst mark away from home of any of the sixteen playoff teams. The Predators have lost 18 of their last 27 road games after a win or tie in their last game. And while this Nashville team has won six of their seven playoff games this postseason, they have then lost 19 of their last 25 road games after winning six or seven of their last eight games. Lastly, the home team has won 8 of the last 10 meetings between these two teams. 25* NHL Central Division Game of the Year with the money-line on the St. Louis Blues (4) versus the Nashville Predators (5). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Toronto Raptors (736) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (735). Toronto (55-35) finds themselves in deep trouble in this series after getting blown out for the second straight time on Wednesday in a 125-103 loss as a 7.5-point underdog. And while the Raptors looked outmatched to fall behind 0-2 in this series, that was the same scenario last season when Toronto lost by 31 and 19 points in the first two games in the Eastern Conference Finals before returning home to win the third game of that series by a decisive 99-84 score. As it is, Toronto has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss. Furthermore, the Raptors return home for the first time since April 24th — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight home games after being on the road for at least seven days. Additionally, Toronto is 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. And while the first two games have finished Over the Total, the Raptors have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 20 games after playing at least two straight Overs. Kyle Lowry is listed as questionable in this game with a twisted left ankle — but he has said he will take the court tonight. Even if he does not play, the Raptors supporting cast will play better back on their home court. Remember, this Toronto team is better than the one that took the Cavs to six games last season. They went 22-9 over their last thirty-one regular season games after acquiring Serge Ibaka.

Cleveland (57-31) is not quite as good — or as focused on teams not named the Golden State Warriors — as they were last postseason. They may be undefeated so far in these playoffs but they look due for a letdown. The Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 20 road games after winning at least four straight games. Cleveland has also failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 13 road games after winning at least two straight games by double-digits as they have in this series. Furthermore, the Cavs have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of the last 5 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 12 games against teams with a winning record, Cleveland is just 3-8-1 ATS. 25* NBA Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Toronto Raptors (736) plus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (735). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Boston Celtics (505) and the Washington Wizards (506). Boston (59-31) shot 51.1% from the field for the second straight game to rally from a late hole to force overtime and defeat the Wizards by a 129-119 score. Isaiah Thomas was unstoppable in the 4th quarter and overtime by scoring 29 points during that span and 53 points overall — and this Washington team that ranked a lowly 20th during the regular season in Defensive Efficiency. As it is, the Celtics are 5-2-1 in their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Boston has also played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total after scoring at least 120 points in their last game — and they have played 4 straight Overs after scoring at least 125 points in their last contest. And while the Celtics have covered the points spread in six straight games, they have then played 9 of their last 10 games Over the Total after covering the point spread in three straight contests. Furthermore, the Over is 9-4-1 in Boston’s last 14 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 6 games against teams with a winning record, the Celtics have played 5 of these games Over the Total.

Washington (53-37) has not only seen the Over go 17-8-1 in their last 26 games after allowing at least 100 points but they have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing at least 125 points in their last contest. The Wizards simply do not have the defenders to slow down Thomas — but they will want to continue these fast-paced games to force turnovers and create more scoring opportunities for themselves. But they should continue to find success on the offensive end of the court returning home. Washington has played 11 of their last 13 home games Over the Total after playing at least two straight games on the road. The Over is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games when playing with one day of rest. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Wizards have played 4 of these games Over the Total. 25* NBA 2nd Round Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Boston Celtics (505) and the Washington Wizards (506). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (1) and the New York Rangers (2). Ottawa (50-32-6) may have played their worst game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday in their 4-1 loss to the Rangers. Perhaps Guy Boucher’s team was complacent after rallying from a 5-3 deficit late in the 3rd period to force overtime where they then won in overtime in Game Two of this series. The Senators fell behind by a 2-0 score in the first period and later were down 4-0 in Game Three while getting thoroughly outplayed by a desperate New York team. Ottawa must tighten their control of the puck while goalie needs to stop being too frisky around the net where he has burned too many times in the postseason by leaving the pipes unprotected. After allowing nine goals over the last two games, the Senators should get back to their tight defensive tactics that emphasizing trapping in their 1-3-1 zone. Ottawa has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a loss by at least three goals. The Senators have also played 10 of their last 12 games Under the Total when avenging a loss by at least three goals. Furthermore, the Under is 37-18-5 in Ottawa’s last 60 games against Eastern Conference opponents. The good news for this team is that forward Bobby Ryan will take the ice in this game after suffering a lower-body injury. While Ryan is a crucial goal scorer for this team, his presence will keep Boucher confident in his teams defense-first tactics.

New York (53-33-8) has seen the Under go 4-1-1 in their last 6 games after a victory. They continue to get excellent play from their goalie Henrik Lundqvist who owns a .935 save percentage in these playoffs. The Rangers are also seeing the emergence of defenseman Brady Skjei to be their best player on what was considered a suspect blue-line entering the postseason. Moving forward, the Under is 4-0-1 in New York’s last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. The Under is also 8-2-2 in the Rangers’ last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Lastly, the Under is 19-5-3 in the Rangers’ last 27 opportunities to host the Senators in New York. 25* NHL 2nd Round Eastern Conference Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Ottawa Senators (1) and the New York Rangers (2). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (57) and the Edmonton Oilers (58). Anaheim (51-25-13) made this a series on Sunday by coming out on fire by scoring three goals in the first 11:51 of the first period to stun the Oilers and their home crown en route to their 6-3 victory to make this a 2-1 series for Edmonton. Those nine goals compelled the oddsmakers to raise the Total from 5 to 5.5 — and lets pounce on that opportunity to win the Totals play with a 3-2 result (a highly likely score for tonight’s game). The Ducks have seen just one of their games in the playoffs have a 5.5 number while this will be the first 5.5 for the Oilers this postseason. This critical fourth game should be a defensive struggle that gets physical like the Washington-Pittsburgh series. Despite the nine goals on Sunday, Anaheim and Edmonton only generated 28 and 27 shots on net respectively. Moving forward, the Ducks have played 14 of their last 21 games Under the Total after scoring at least four goals in their last game — and the Under is 3-0-2 in Anaheim’s last 5 games after scoring at least five goals in their last contest. The Under is also 16-5-5 in the Ducks’ last 26 games against an opponent that allowed at least five goals in their last contest. And in their last 8 games when playing with two days of rest, the Under is 5-1-2.

Edmonton (53-29-4) has played a decisive 12 of their last 15 home games Under the Total after a game where at least nine combined goals were scored. The Oilers have also seen the Under go 13-6-2 in their last 21 games after a loss at home by at least three goals. Furthermore, the Under is 8-2-1 in Edmonton’s last 11 games when playing with two days of rest. Despite their youth and the hype around their emerging superstar Connor McDavid, this has become a defensive team in the playoffs under the veteran guidance of head coach Todd McClellan. In disposing of the San Jose Sharks in six games, they averaged only 2.0 Goals-Per-Game. These Oilers were simply shellshocked at home on Sunday — expect their defense and their goalie Cam Talbot to play better tonight. Talbot was super in the opening round of the playoffs by sporting a 2.03 Goals-Against-Average along with a .927 save percentage. Lastly, the Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings between these two teams. 25* NHL Pacific Division Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (57) and the Edmonton Oilers (58). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (733) and the San Antonio Spurs (734). Houston (60-28) nailed 22 shots from behind the arc on Monday en route to their 126-99 win over the Spurs to take a 1-0 lead in this series as a 6-point underdog. The Rockets have then seen the Over go 9-4-1 in their last 14 games after a point spread win. Houston will want to push the pace as fast as possible again tonight in Mike D’Antoni’s system as they hope to tire out this aging San Antonio team. The Rockets scored 112.8 PPG in the first-round of the playoffs while proudly being a beacon for the analytics community with 84% of their shots either being inside of 3-feet to the basket or from 3-point land. And Houston made only 28% of their 3-pointers against  the Thunder — so the ceiling is high for this team if they can get closer to their 36% shooting mark from behind the arc. The Rockets have now won six of their last seven games — and they have played 24 of their last 36 games Over the Total after winning four of their last five games. The Over is also 3-1-1 in their last 5 games against familiar Southwest Division opponents. And in their last 8 games in the Western Conference Semifinals, Houston has played 7 of these games Over the Total.

San Antonio (65-24) shot just 36.9% from the field in Game One which was their worst offensive effort in 38 games going back to February 6th in a game at Memphis where they shot 36.8%. That defensive performance for the Rockets was their best in 36 contests going all the way back to January 31st against Sacramento. The Spurs will shoot the basketball better tonight on their home court. Gregg Popovich’s teams have played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total after a loss. Furthermore, his teams have also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss — and they have played 18 of their last 26 games Over the Total after a double-digit loss at home. With the San Antonio big men getting exposed by James Harden on the switch after their constant pick-and-rolls, Popovich will have to play more smaller lineups — and that should continue to push the pace in the direction that the Rockets wish to play. Additionally, the Spurs have now played 5 straight games Over the Total against Southwest Division opponents. Lastly, in the last 7 meetings between these two teams in San Antonio, the Over is 5-1-1. 25* NBA 2nd Round Southwest Division Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (733) and the San Antonio Spurs (734). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the St. Louis Blues (53) and the Nashville Predators (54). Nashville (47-30-12) took a 2-1 lead in this series on Sunday with their 3-1 win over the Blues. Returning home really helps this Predators team since it affords head coach Peter Laviolette the right to make the final lineup change on the ice to produce the matchups he prefers. In the first two games of this series in St. Louis, the Blues head coach Mike Yeo chose have his star forward Vladimir Tarasenko match up against the Nashville defensive pairing of Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis. Laviolette changed that dynamic up by having P.K. Subban and Mattias Ekholm be on the ice to slow Tarasenko down — and the Blues’ star managed just three shots on goal on Sunday. The Under is 4-0-2 in St. Louis’ last 6 games at home. Overall, the Blues held the Predators to just 23 shots on net which is not nearly enough pressure on goalie Pekka Rinne who had an outstanding 0.70 Goals-Against-Average along with a .976 save percentage in the opening round of the playoffs again the powerful Blackhawks. The Under is now 3-1-4 in Nashville’s last 8 games against familiar Central Division foes. And in their last 51 opportunities to host the Blues, the Under is 35-10-6 in Nashville.

St. Louis (50-32-7) managed only 35.5% of the shot attempts in Game Three in even 5-on-5 situations. This Blues team managed only eight goals from their forwards in their five-game series with Minnesota in the opening round of the playoffs with one of those goals being an empty-netter. Since Yeo took over this team, his emphasis has been on more disciplined defensive play. This has helped the team find success when away from home as the team is currently on a 12-2-1 run on the road. Defense has been the key to that success as they have allowed only 25 combined goals in those fifteen games away from home. The Under is 11-4-1 in the Blues’ last 16 games on the road — and the Under is 5-1-1 in St. Louis’ last 7 games on the road against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. The Under is also 15-6-3 in the Blues’ last 24 games against an opponent that did not allow more than two goals in their last game. And in their last 26 games against Western Conference foes, the Under is 17-5-4. Together, these team trends produce our specific 90-27-19 combined angle for this situation. 25* NHL Central Division Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the St. Louis Blues (53) and the Nashville Predators (54). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money line on the Chicago Cubs (929) versus the Boston Red Sox (930) listing both starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Eduardo Rodriguez. Chicago (13-10) snapped their two-game losing streak yesterday with their 7-4 win over the Red Sox. The Cubs have now won 5 of their last 7 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. Chicago has also won 4 of their last 5 games Interleague play. And in their last 17 games on the road, the Cubs have won 12 of these games. They send out Hendricks who is 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP this season. The right-hander was very reliable on the road last year where he had a 2.95 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP along with a .213 opponent’s batting average. This season, Hendricks has a 3.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in two starts on the road which are both better numbers than his 6.30 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in two starts at home in Wrigley. Chicago has won 8 straight road games with Hendricks on the hill.

Boston (12-11) has lost 8 of their last 11 gams against an opponent that scored at least five runs in their last game. The Red Sox have also lost 16 of their last 22 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record at home, Boston has lost 7 of these games. They counter with Eduardo Rodriguez who is 1-1 with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP in three starts. The left-hander comes off his best start of the season where he allowed no earned runs in 6 innings of work. But his 12 walks in 17 1/3 innings of work is an area of significant concern. And although Rodriguez pitched better in his last fourteen starts after a demotion to the minor leagues, he still ended the season saddled with a 6.02 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP in Fenway Park with the Green Monster offering an easy target for all the right-handed batters he has to face at home. The Red Sox have lost 8 of their last 10 home games with Rodriguez on the mound. That is not a good sign when facing this Cubs team that has won 7 of their last 8 games against left-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB Game of the Month with the money line on the Chicago Cubs (929) versus the Boston Red Sox (930) listing both starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Eduardo Rodriguez. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (11) and the Edmonton Oilers (12). Anaheim (50-25-13) will be playing with desperation tonight after falling behind 2-0 in this series with their 2-1 loss to the Oilers on Friday in Game Two of this series. This team has to play disciplined and give this dynamic Edmonton team less opportunities with a man-advantage after surrendering three Power Play goals in the first two games of this series. The Ducks have played 20 of their last 25 road games Under the Total after a loss at home — and they have played fifteen of their last seventeen road games Under the Total when that loss at home was by one goal. Anaheim has also played 14 of the last 21 games Under the Total when avenging a loss by just one goal. Additionally, the Under is 4-1-2 in the Ducks’ last 7 games played with one day of rest. And in their last 17 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home ice, the Under is 8-3-6.

Edmonton (53-28-4) returns home to play for the first time since April 20th — and they have played 21 of their last 27 home games Under the Total after being on the road for at least seven days. The Under is also 31-15-5 in the Oilers’ last 51 games after a win. Being led by Connor McDavid gives this team the aura of a high-flying bunch of skaters, but unlike the young and talented Toronto Maple Leafs who lost in the first-round of the playoffs while playing high-scoring games, head coach Todd McClellan has his team playing tight defensive hockey. In defeating San Jose in six games last round, the Oilers scored just 2.0 Goals-Per-Game. Back at home, the Under is 34-16-8 in their last 58 games — and the Under is 23-9-4 in their last 36 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams, the Under is 4-1-1. 25* NHL Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Anaheim Ducks (11) and the Edmonton Oilers (12). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 2:15 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the St. Louis Cardinals (906) minus the 1.5 Run-Line versus the Cincinnati Reds (905) listing both starting pitchers Mike Leake and Bronson Arroyo. St. Louis (12-11) has won six of their last seven games with their 7-5 win over the Reds on Friday. The Cardinals have now won 6 of their last 7 games at home — and they have won 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. This was the pitching matchup set for yesterday afternoon that we were ready to pounce on — and both managers plan to send out both starting pitchers again this afternoon. Leake is 3-1 with a 1.32 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP in four starts this season while producing a strong 20:4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 27 1/3 innings of work. The right-hander comes off a nice outing where he allowed just 2 earned runs in 6 innings of work in Milwaukee — and the Cards have won 4 of their last 5 games with Leake looking to follow up a Quality Start. He should fare well against this Reds team that has lost 4 straight games against right-handed starting pitchers.

Cincinnati (10-13) has lost four straight games — as well as eight of their last nine contests — after Friday’s loss. The Reds have now lost 4 straight games on the road. Cincinnati has also lost 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. They counter with Bronson Arroyo who is 2-2 with a 6.88 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP this season. The right-hander comes off his best start of the season where he somehow allowed only two earned runs in 6 innings of work against the Cubs. The 40-year old is making an improbable comeback this season after missing the last two seasons due to injuries. Arroyo has a history of struggles against the Cardinals as he owns an 8-18 record with a 4.84 ERA in 40 outings. The Reds have lost 7 of their last 10 road games with Arroyo facing a team with a winning record. St. Louis has won 6 of their last 7 games against right-handed starting pitchers. Lastly, while these team trends do not take into account the -1.5 Run-Line we will be laying in this game, Cincinnati does fall into a “play-against” angle specific to the Run-Line that has been 66% effective over the last five seasons. The Reds have a .409 slugging percentage this season — and teams with a slugging percentage no better than .430 using a starting pitcher who does not average more than 1.75 walks per start (Arroyo: 1.25 BBs per start) now facing a National League starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.25 or lower) have then failed to cover the 1.5 Run-Line in 64 of the last 97 situations where these conditions applied. 25* MLB Run-Line of the Month with the St. Louis Cardinals (906) minus the 1.5 Run-Line versus the Cincinnati Reds (905) listing both starting pitchers Mike Leake and Bronson Arroyo. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (735) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (736). Boston (57-31) rallied from a 2-0 hole in their series with the Bulls to win four straight games to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Who knows where that series would be if Chicago’s Rajon Rondo would not have suffered a season-ending injury after that second game — they probably would be playing a decisive seventh game this afternoon. But instead, the Celtics covered the point spread in all four of their victories culminating in as 105-83 victory in Chicago on Friday. Boston played their best game in the playoffs in that contest. Their 48.7% shooting percentage was their best offensive effort in their last eight games. And by holding the Bulls to just a 39.5% shooting mark, the Celtics produced their nest defensive performance in their last seven contests. Expect a big letdown in this contest after the team collectively exhales from the emotional effort that exhumed against Chicago. The Isaiah Thomas funeral situation continues to linger with the star point guard attending that event for his sister yesterday. As it is, Boston has failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 18 games after three straight wins. The Celtics have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 straight games after winning four straight games. And in their last 10 games on their home court, Boston has failed to cover the point spread 8 times.

Washington (53-35) is clicking on all cylinders right now having won two straight games to close out their series with Atlanta on Friday with their 115-99 victory as a 3-point underdog. The Wizards are then 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 games after a point spread win. Washington has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. John Wall and Bradley Beal combined to score a whopping 73 combined points in that Game Six victory over the Hawks. Wall has taken his game to another level this postseason as he is scoring 29.5 PPG along with dishing out 10.3 APG. Remember, he will be the most talented player on the court in this series. And in the bad blood that has emerged between these two teams, it is the Wizards who will be playing with revenge after their 110-102 loss to the Celtics back on March 20th. Lastly, Washington has covered the point spread in 32 of their last 49 games when looking to avenge a same-season loss. 25* NBA Game of the Month with the Washington Wizards (735) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (736). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the money-line on the Washington Capitals (58) versus the Pittsburgh Penguins (57). Washington (58-23-8) looks to bounce-back from a 3-2 loss to the Penguins in the opening game of this series on Thursday. The Capitals started slow in that game but rallied to even that game at 2-2 in the 3rd period before Pittsburgh’s Nick Bonino scored the game winner. Washington dominated this game in the second half of the contest. Overall, Washington outshot the Penguins by a 35-21 margin while generating 83 overall attempts that overwhelmed Pittsburgh’s 41 shots attempts. The Capitals also out-hit the Penguins by a 41-17 margin. Pittsburgh enjoyed the only two Power Play opportunities in that game that goalie Braden Holtby took the blame afterwards. Expect Holtby to play much better in this contest. He entered this series with a .936 career postseason save percentage. At home during the regular season, Holtby has a 1.69 Goals-Againts-Average along with a .934 save percentage this season.

Pittsburgh (56-21-6) defeated the Capitals in six games in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs but the makeup of this team now is much different. The Penguins are still without goalie Matt Murray who suffered an injury in the warmups of the first game in the playoffs. Marc-Andre Fleury was solid in the first round of the playoffs with a 2.52 GAA and .933 save percentage but there is a reason he was benched in favor of the younger Murray. The team also misses their top defensive player in Kris Letang who is out of the playoffs with an injury. Without Letang, the Penguins lack a true number one defenseman to counter the elite forward talent of the Capitals. The Capitals have won 38 of their last 51 games on their home ice — and that includes winning fifteen of their last eighteen games at home against teams with a winning record. Washington has also won 19 of their last 23 home games after failing to score more than two goals. 25* NHL Game of the Month with the money-line on the Washington Capitals (58) versus the Pittsburgh Penguins (57). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:10 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Colorado Rockies (959) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (960) listing both starting pitchers Tyler Anderson and Zack Greinke. Colorado (15-9) won the opening game of this series last night by a 3-1 score. The Rockies have now played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. They send out Anderson who is 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in five starts this season. Zero of these five starts qualified as Qualified Starts for Anderson as his lack of an effective breaking pitch has significantly reduced his reliability. Last season, the left-hander had a 5-6 record with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP — but those numbers rose to a 4.71 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP when on the road. The Rockies have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total with Anderson pitching with four days rest as he does tonight. That is not a good sign when facing this Diamondbacks team that has seen the Over 20-7-2 in their last 29 home games against a left-handed starting pitcher.

Arizona (15-10) has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after scoring two runs or less in their last game. The Diamondbacks have also seen the Over go a decisive 40-14-2 in their last 56 games at home. And in their last 8 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road, the Over is 5-1-2. They counter with Zack Greinke who is 2-2 with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP this season. The right-hander allowed just one earned run in 6 innings of work in his last start against the Padres. That was the second straight start Greinke got to enjoy against the weak-hitting San Diego team. His ERA was 4.32 this season before those last two outings. Additionally, the Padres have played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total with Greinke on the mound looking to follow up a Quality Start. Lastly, the Rockies have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams using a right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB National League West Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Colorado Rockies (959) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (960) listing both starting pitchers Tyler Anderson and Zack Greinke. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Cubs (979) and the Boston Red Sox (980) listing both starting pitchers John Lackey and Steven Wright. Chicago (12-10) looks to bounce-back from a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox last night. The Cubs have then played 4 straight games Over the Total after a loss. Chicago has also played 7 straight games Over the Total after allowing at least five runs in their last game. The Cubbies have also played 5 of their last 6 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. They send out Lackey who is 1-3 with a 4.88 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP this season. There were signs last season that the 38-year old was about to experience some series regression in his effectiveness. His 34.4% hard contact rate last season was the worst of his career. Lackey was not as effective on the road last year where he had a 4.37 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and .234 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 2.62 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and .206 opponent’s batting average at home at Wrigley Field. This season, Lackey has a rough 6.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP when on the road. Chicago has played 5 straight road games Over the Total with Lackey on the hill.

Boston (12-10) has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total in Interleague games against teams with a winning record. They counter with Steven Wright who is 1-2 with an 8.66 ERA and 2.09 WHIP this season. The knuckleballer has simply not been the same since banging up his shoulder after the ill-advised decision was made last September to insert him as a pinch-runner. The right-hander has already served up seven gopher balls. Wright has also been rocked at home in Fenway Park given his 11.05 ERA, 2.45 WHIP and an stunning opponent’s batting average of .447. Wright was not as effective at home last season where he had a 4.54 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and .266 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 2.09 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and .200 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Red Sox have seen the Over go 7-0-1 in their last 8 home games with Wright facing a team with a winning record. Boston has also played 4 straight games Over the Total with Wright facing team from the National League. Lastly, the Cubs have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Cubs (979) and the Boston Red Sox (980) listing both starting pitchers John Lackey and Steven Wright. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the New York Rangers (55) and the Ottawa Senators (56). New York (52-32-8) lost the opening game of this series on Thursday with their 2-1 loss to the Senators. Now facing the prospects of returning home down 0-2 in this series, this Rangers team will be playing with desperation. New York has lost two straight games to the Senators after their 3-1 loss back on April 8th in the closing days of the regular season. Expect this Rangers team with plenty of firepower to amp up their aggressiveness. Head coach Alain Vigneault can roll four forward lines — and three of those lines are quite potent as they helped elevate this team to being 4th in the league by scoring 3.1 Goals-Per-Game. All four lines features at least one player that scored at least 20 goals during the regular season. The Rangers have played 14 of their last 19 road gams Over the Total when playing with double-revenge. This team has also played 6 straight games Over the Total when playing with double-revenge and failing to score more than one goal in either game. Furthermore, in games with the Total set at 5 or less, when the road team is both playing with double-revenge and comes off a loss on the road, these games finished Over the Total in 91 of the last 131 situations (70%) where these conditions applied.

Ottawa (49-31-6) peppered Henrik Lundqvist with 43 shots on net in Game One. Head coach Guy Boucher wants at least another 40 shots on goal in this contest as well as he thinks it is the only way to beat the Swedish superstar. The Senators started fast by generating 21 shots on goal in the first period on Thursday. Boucher is leaning heavily on his top two defensive pairs — and a key to this series is whether or not the Rangers’ forward depth will force him to resort to using his third defensive pair for extensive periods of time. Expect the Rangers to play fast and physical to wear down the Senators top two blue lines. Lastly, because the Senators score 2.6 Goals-Per-Game while New York allows 2.6 Goals-Per-Game, the Over is supported by a second empirical angle that has been 72% effective over the last five seasons. Ottawa has not played an Over in four straight games — and in games with the Total set at 5 or less, when the home team has not played an Over in two straight games who score 2.5-2.9 Goals-Per-Game now faces a team that allows 2.5-2.9 Goals-Per-Game, these games then finished Over the Total in 59 of the last 82 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NHL Eastern Conference Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the New York Rangers (55) and the Ottawa Senators (56). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Utah Jazz (508). Utah (54-33) has significantly upped its game on the defensive end of the court with the return of their rim protector Rudy Gobert. The Jazz held the Clippers to just 42% shooting on Tuesday en route to their 96-92 victory as a 3-point underdog to help them take a 3-2 lead in this series. That came on the heels of holding Los Angeles to just 44% shooting in the fourth game of this series. Gobert is one of the top candidates to win Defensive Player of the Year honors this season after holding opponents to just a 43.9% shooting clip at the rim with contested shots during the regular season. Now with the Jazz having the opportunity to close this series out on their home court, expect a lower scoring contest with the stakes so high. Utah has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. But this can be a team that struggles to score points. They were 27th in the NBA during the regular season with a 100.7 PPG scoring average. Quin Snyder’s team also plays the slowest pace in the league. Furthermore, in the Jazz’s last 75 games as a favorite in the 3.5-9.5 point range, Utah has played 46 of these games Under the Total.

Los Angeles (53-34) will have to rely on playing better on defense with Blake Griffin out for the rest of the playoffs with his toe injury. The Clippers did hold the Jazz to just 43.2% shooting on Tuesday. Doc Rivers will want this game to be a grind where things remain close which will create the opportunity for their veteran experience along with the superstar talent of Chris Paul to force a decisive seventh game on their home court. Los Angeles has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. The Clippers have also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games when playing with two days of rest. Lastly, because this is just the Clippers’ fourth game in ten days, the Under is supported by a historical angle that has been 62% effective since 1996. In games with the Total set in the 190-199.5 point range, when the road team has a winning percentage in the 60-75% range and is not playing more than their fourth game over the last ten days — and is now facing a team with a winning record — these games finished Under the Total in 177 of the last 289 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Clippers (507) and the Utah Jazz (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money line on the Anaheim Ducks (52) versus the Edmonton Oilers (51). Anaheim (50-24-13) looks to bounce-back from a 5-3 loss in the opening game of this series. The Ducks’ defense fell apart by allowing four goals (one was an empty netter) to lose that game. The Ducks have been injured on their blue line but are getting healthy again with that unit. While it looks like they ran out of gas on Wednesday, expect this group to play better tonight. Anaheim has won 11 of their last 12 games after allowing at least five goals in their last game. The Ducks have also won 23 of their last 31 games when playing with one day of rest. Anaheim has to play more disciplined tonight after getting away with being the most penalized team in the first round of the playoffs in terms of minutes. The Ducks allowed two Power Play goals while giving the Oilers five Power Play opportunities in that contest. Anaheim has not lost two games in a row since the first two games of the regular season. This team has also won 6 of their last 7 home games against teams with a losing record on the road.

Edmonton (52-28-4) will definitely be loose in this game after stealing Game One — but they have still lost 88 of their last 117 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on home ice. Edmonton has also lost 9 of their last 12 games in Anaheim. The four goals they scored in the 3rd period on Wednesday was a surprise when considering that they scored just 2.0 Goals-Per-Game in the 1st round of the playoffs. Goalie Cam Talbot was not spectacular on the road during the regular season either given his 2.46 Goals-Against-Average and .916 save percentage when playing in a hostile ice rink. Anaheim has eighteen wins in the postseason over the last three postseasons which is the second most of all Western Conference teams. And this is their fifth straight postseason appearance as compared to this young Oilers team that is playing in their first postseason since 2006. Expect Anaheim to even this series at a game apiece. 25* NHL Western Conference Game of the Month with the money line on the Anaheim Ducks (52) versus the Edmonton Oilers (51). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:15 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money line on the St. Louis Cardinals (908) versus the Cincinnati Reds (907) listen both starting pitchers Lance Lynn and Tim Adleman. St. Louis (11-11) has won five of their last six games with their 6-4 win over the Blue Jays yesterday. The Cardinals have then won 5 of their last 7 games after a win. St. Louis has also won 4 of their last 5 games after scoring at least five runs in their lsat game. And in their last 6 games at home, the Cardinals have won 5 of these contests. They send out Lynn who is having a very nice comeback season so far after missing all of 2016 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. In four starts this season, the right-hander has a 2-1 record with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP while striking out 20 batters in 23 1/3 innings of work. Lynn was more effective at home back in 2015 where he enjoyed a 2.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and .242 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 3.15 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and .274 opponent’s batting average when on the road. In two home starts this season, Lynn has a 1.46 ERA along with a 0.86 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .078. The Cardinals have won 25 of their last 33 home games with Lynn facing a team with a losing record. He should fare well against this Reds team that has lost 5 of their last 6 games against teams using a right-handed starting pitcher. Furthermore, Cincy has lost a decisive 42 of their last 59 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower.

Cincinnati (10-12) has lost three straight games — as well as seven of their last eight contests — with their 9-4 loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday. The Reds have then lost 5 of the last 6 games after a loss. Cincinnati has also lost 20 of their last 28 games after allowing at least five runs in their last game. And in their last 7 games against fellow NL Central opponents, the Reds have lost 6 of these games. They counter with Tim Adleman who is 0-0 with a 2.70 ERA and an 0.80 WHIP in 10 innings of work since being called up from Triple-A. Last, year, the right-hander had a 4-4 record with a 4.00 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 13 starts. Both his SIERA and xFIP projected an ERA of 4.87 and 5.15 respectively given his upper peripherals. Aldeman also had a .268 opponent’s batting average when on the road last year as compared to his .234 opponent’s batting average when at home. Lastly, the Cardinals have won 5 of their last 6 games against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB National League Central Game of the Month with the money line on the St. Louis Cardinals (908) versus the Cincinnati Reds (907) listen both starting pitchers Lance Lynn and Tim Adleman. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:07 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the money-line on the Los Angeles Angels (968) versus the Oakland A’s (967) listing both starting pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Kendall Graveman. Los Angeles (11-12) has won four of their last five games with their 8-5 win over the A’s last night. The Angels have then won 15 of their last 22 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. Los Angeles has also won 4 of their last 5 games at home. And in their last 20 home games against teams with a losing record on the road, the Angels have won 15 of these contests. They send out Nolasco who is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP this season. The right-hander has not pitched in eight days as the team took his aside to work on some mechanical issues after surrendering too many home runs. The LA pitching coach Charles Nagy did a very nice job with Nolasco last season after the team picked him up from the Twins. In eleven starts with the Angels last year, Nolasco posted a 3.21 ERA along with a 1.07 WHIP — so confidence is warranted in Nagy’s ability to help his address his propensity to give up gopher balls. What is encouraging is that Nolasco has a strong 17:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio — and he has not issued a base-on-balls in his last twelve frames. The Angels have won 5 of their last 7 games with Nolasco pitching on grass. He should fare well against this A’s team that has lost 5 of their last 7 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

Oakland (10-11) has lost three straight games — and they have lost 5 of their last 6 games after a loss. The A’s have also lost 13 of their last 18 games after dropping the first two games of a series. Furthermore, Oakland has lost 9 of their last 13 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. The A’s have also lost 10 of their last 13 road games against teams with a losing record. They counter with Kendall Graveman who is 0-2 with a 2.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP but is coming off the 10-day disabled list. There right-hander was not as effective on the road last year where he had a 4.80 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and .281 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 3.39 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and .261 opponent’s batting average when pitching at home. The A’s have lost 5 of their last 7 games with Graveman pitching after a loss. 25* MLB American League West Game of the Month with the money-line on the Los Angeles Angels (968) versus the Oakland A’s (967) listing both starting pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Kendall Graveman. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (1) and the St. Louis Blues (2). Nashville (45-29-12) enters this series after a surprising 4-0 sweep over the Chicago Blackhawks in the opening round of the playoffs. That series ended last Thursday — expect the time off to negatively impact the timing for this team on offense. As it is, the Under is 3-0-4 in the Predators’ last 7 games after a win. While their top line of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson is as good as any in the league, this team does experience big drop-off after that. James Neal anchors the second line — but he had only one assist and zero goals in Round One. But this Nashville defense should be outstanding once again tonight. The Predators enjoy two elite defensive pairings with Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis along with P.K. Subban and Matthias Ekholm. They held the potent Blackhawks offense that averaged 31 shots per game in that series to just three combined goals. Of course, goalie Pekka Rinne had something to do with that as well — he had a spectacular .976 save percentage along with a 0.70 Goals-Against-Average in that series. Moving forward, the Under is 4-1-2 in Nashville’s last 7 games on the road.

St. Louis (49-30-7) has won seven of their last eight games after taking care of business against the Wild with a 4-3 win on Saturday. The Blues have played 5 straight games Under the Total after a win. Despite wining that series in five games, this St. Louis team struggled to score goals as they found the back of the net only 11 times. Even more worrisome is the lack of productivity of their forwards. When accounting for the three goals coming from defensemen as well as one empty-netter, the Blues forwards only beat Chicago’s Corey Crawford seven times in five games. Now they have to face a very challenging 1-3-1 zone defense meant to clog things up in the neutral zone. St. Louis dominated Minnesota because of the play of Jake Allen who faced 36.4 shots per game but still posted a 1.47 GAA along with a .956 save percentage to lead the way in that series. Moving forward, the Under is 5-1-2 in the Blues’ last 8 games at home. And in their last 23 games against Western Conference opponents, the Under is 16-4-3. 25* NHL Central Division Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (1) and the St. Louis Blues (2). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money line on the Baltimore Orioles (918) versus the Tampa Bay Rays (917) listing both starting pitchers Dylan Bundy and Alex Cobb. Baltimore (13-6) looks to bounce-back and win this AL East series tonight after their 2-0 loss to the Rays yesterday. The Orioles have rebounded to win 16 of their last 21 games after a loss. Baltimore has also won 8 straight games after scoring two runs or less in their last game. Furthermore, the Orioles have won 7 straight games after a game where neither team scored more than two runs in their last game. Baltimore won the opening game of this series with a 6-3 win on Monday — and they have then won 31 of their last 43 games after allowing no more than three runs in two straight games. They send out Bundy who is 3-1 with a 1.37 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP this season. The right-hander sports an impressive 20:4 strikeout to walk ratio in 26 1/3 innings of work. Last season, Bundy was more effective at home where he sported a 3.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .229 as compared to his 5.21 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and .293 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Orioles have won 5 of their last 6 home games with Bundy on the bump. He should fare well against this Rays team that has lost 4 of their last 5 road games against right-handed starting pitchers.

Tampa Bay (11-11) has still lost 7 of their 9 games on the road this season — and they have lost 39 of their last 53 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. The Rays have also lost 4 of their last 5 games against AL East opponents. They counter with Alex Cobb who is 1-2 with a 4.88 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP so far this season. The right-hander has missed the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery. Back in 2014 in his last full season, Cobb was less effective on the road where he had a 3.14 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and .247 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 2.59 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and .214 opponent’s batting average when at home. Tampa Bay has lost 6 of their last 7 road games with Cobb facing a team with a winning record. Lastly, the Orioles have won 8 of their last 11 games against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB American League East Game of the Month with the money line on the Baltimore Orioles (918) versus the Tampa Bay Rays (917) listing both starting pitchers Dylan Bundy and Alex Cobb. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Washington Wizards (710) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (709). Washington (51-35) returns home with this series tied at 2-2 after their 111-101 loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Wizards have then covered the point spread in 18 of their last 27 games when avenging a loss on the road to their opponent. Washington has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against an opponent that allowed at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 5 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last contest, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 4 of these games. Remember, this Washington team was outstanding for most of the season — they had the 3rd best record in the entire NBA over the last 65 games of the regular season with a 43-21 mark. This Wizards team is also much better at home where they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games. Furthermore, Washington has covered the point spread in 17 of their last 24 home games with the Total set in the 210-219.5 point range. Additionally, the Wizards have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Atlanta (45-41) has failed to cover the point spread in 17 of their last 25 games against a team that allowed at least 100 points in their last game. Now this Hawks team goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games. Atlanta has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 trips to Washington. The Hawks have also failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 18 games against fellow Southeast Division opponents. This was an inconsistent team during the regular season — and their -0.9 net PPG differential was the worst of all sixteen playoff teams. Expect a letdown from this Atlanta team that has failed to cover the point spread in 26 of their last 37 road playoff games in the first round of NBA Playoffs. Look for Washington to take a 3-2 series lead tonight. 25* NBA Southeast Division Playoff Game of the Year with the Washington Wizards (710) minus the points versus the Atlanta Hawks (709). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (705) plus the points versus the Houston Rockets (706). Houston (58-28) took a commanding 3-1 lead in this series on Sunday with their 113-109 win over the Thunder as a 1.5-point underdog. But the Rockets have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a point spread victory. Furthermore, Houston has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games when playing with one day of rest. This team will probably win this game tonight — but they do not play good enough on the defensive end of the court to be reliable when being asked to lay 8 or so points. Houston allows 109.4 PPG and they have allowed their last five opponents to make over 47% of their shots from the field. Additionally, the Rockets consistently fail to meet point spread expectations when playing at home. Not only has Houston failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams that have a losing record on the road.

Oklahoma City (48-38) has lost four of their last five games after that loss at home on Sunday. But the Thunder have rebounded to cover the point spread in 70 of their last 116 situations where these conditions applied. Oklahoma City has also covered the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games after losing three of their last four games. Place me in the category of those who consider Russell Westbrook significantly overrated — his “performances” in the 4th quarter in this series including at the darn free throw line late in game further confirm that he is a stat hog rather than a true baller. But he can fill stats enough to make games appear close. What this Thunder team is doing well under head coach Billy Donovan is defend the arc as they have held the Rockets to just a 31.8% shooting mark from behind the arc in this series. Moving forward, Oklahoma City has covered the point spread in 35 of their last 53 opportunities on the road to avenge an upset loss at home to their opponents despite being the favorite. And in their last 7 games on the road overall, the Thunder have covered the point spread 5 times. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Oklahoma City Thunder (705) plus the points versus the Houston Rockets (706). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:10 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Seattle Mariners (971) and the Detroit Tigers (972) listing both starting pitchers Felix Hernandez and Jordan Zimmermann. Seattle (8-12) enters this series coming off an 11-1 win at Oakland on Sunday which was a nice win for Mariners’ bettors who were getting +115 on the money line. The Mariners have then played 20 of their last 29 games Over the Total after an upset win over a divisional rival. Seattle has also played 13 of their last 18 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. They send out Hernandez who is 2-1 with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP so far this season. The aging right-hander has seen his effectiveness drop as he has been losing velocity. His 3.8 walk rate per 9 innings was the worst of his career. The King was not as effective on the road last year where he was saddled with a 1.49 WHIP and .253 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 1.19 WHIP and .228 opponent’s batting average when at home. This season, Hernandez has a 4.09 ERA along with a dangerous .333 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Mariners have played 5 straight road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. Seattle has also seen the Over go 3-1-1 in their last 5 games in Detroit with Hernandez on the mound. That spells trouble when facing this Tigers’ team that has seen the Over go 9-1-1 in their last 11 home games against right-handed starting pitchers.

Detroit (10-8) has won two straight games after their 13-4 win at Minnesota on Sunday. The Tigers may have a depleted lineup right now due to a handful of injuries — but they have also played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. Detroit has also played 9 of their last 13 games Over the Total at home. They send out Jordan Zimmermann who is 1-1 with a 5.94 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP this season. The right-hander saw a big dig in his velocity rate last season which may have coincided with a neck injury that sidelined him for most of last season. In 16 2/3 innings of work have resulted in just 10 Ks which is not a good sign regarding him getting back to the form he had with the Nationals before coming over to the American League. Zimmermann also had a rough 7.00 ERA along with a 1.52 WHIP and .305 opponent’s batting average when at home last season. The Over is 7-1-1 in Detroit’s last 9 home games with Zimmermann on the mound. Lastly, the Mariners have played 4 of their last 5 games on the road Over the Total against right-handed starting pitchers. 25* MLB American League Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Seattle Mariners (971) and the Detroit Tigers (972) listing both starting pitchers Felix Hernandez and Jordan Zimmermann. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Washington Wizards (519) and the Atlanta Hawks (520). Washington (51-34) allowed the Hawks to shoot 49.4% from the field on Saturday in their 116-98 loss in Game Three of this series. That was the Wizards’ second worst defensive effort over their last seven contests. This team must increase their pressure on the Hawks’ point guard Dennis Schroder who has averaged 25 PPG in this series after registering 27 points in his team’s Game Three victory. Washington also shot just 41.6% from the field in their first road game in this series. Furthermore, the Under is supported by a historical angle that has been 71% effective since 1996. This is Washington’s just fifth game in the last fourteen days — and in games with the Total set at least at 200 involving a road team with a winning percentage in the 51-60% range playing no more than their fifth game in fourteen days now facing a team with a winning record, these games finished Under the Total in 46 of the last 65 situations where these conditions applied.

Atlanta (44-41) has now played 14 of their last 18 games Under the Total against Southeast Division opponents despite Game Three finishing above the 211 Total. Moving forward, the Hawks have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. Atlanta has also still played 10 of their last 11 home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. Expect the Hawks to not shoot nearly as well tonight considering that their best field goal percentage in their previous three games was just a 43.6% mark. Lastly, Atlanta has played 15 of their last 21 games Under the Total in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Together, these team trends produce our specific 46-12 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southeast Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Washington Wizards (519) and the Atlanta Hawks (520). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the money line on the Chicago Cubs (901) versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (902) listing both starting pitchers Brad Anderson and Chad Kuhl. Chicago (10-8) saw their four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with their 7-5 loss in Cincinnati. The Cubs have bounced-back to win 26 of their last 36 games after a loss. Chicago has also won 19 of their last 26 games after allowing at least 5 runs in their last game. And in their last 4 road games against teams with a winning record at home, the Cubs have won all 4 of these games. They send out Anderson who is 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA and 1.47 WHIP this season. The left-hander should have something to prove tonight after failing to get out of the 4th inning in his last start against the Brewers where he allowed six earned runs. Anderson made only three starts in an injury filled campaign with the Dodgers last season but he was more effective on the road in the previous year. In 2015, Anderson had a 3.07 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and .266 opponent’s batting average on the road as compared to his 4.29 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and .290 opponent’s batting average when at home. Anderson should have a good start against the Pirates team that has lost 8 of their last 11 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher.

Pittsburgh (8-10) has won two of their last three games with their 2-1 win over the Yankees yesterday. But the Pirates have then lost 5 of their last 6 games after scoring two runs or less in their last game. Pittsburgh has also lost 21 of their last 31 games at home — and that includes dropping eight of their last nine home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. They counter with Chad Kuhl who is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in three starts this season. The right-handed pitcher was rocked at home last year in his rookie season where he was saddled with a 7.03  ERA, 1.93 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .330. This will be Kuhl’s second start at home this season after opening his 2017 campaign by allowing two earned runs but walked six batters and surrendered five base hits in 5 innings of work against the Braves. Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games with Kuhl pitching against a team with a winning record. That is not a good sign when facing this Cubs team that has won 51 of their last 74 games against right-handed starting pitchers — including winning fifteen of their last twenty-one road games against teams using a right-handed starting pitcher. Lastly, Kuhl had an 0-2 record with a 10.45 ERA against the Cubbies last season. 25* MLB National League Central Game of the Month with the money line on the Chicago Cubs (901) versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (902) listing both starting pitchers Brad Anderson and Chad Kuhl. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Washington Nationals (963) and the New York Mets (964) listing both starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Zack Wheeler. Washington (12-5) has won six straight games after their 3-1 win over the Mets yesterday. The Nationals have then played 12 of their last 14 games Over the Total against an opponent that failed to score more than two runs in their last game. The Over is also 8-2-1 in Washington’s last 11 games after allowing two runs or less in their last game. And in their last 11 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home, the Nationals have played 10 of these games Over the Total. They send out Scherzer who is 2-1 with a 1.37 ERA and an 0.86 WHIP this season. The right-hander was very tough at home last year where he had a 2.56 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .193. However, those numbers rose to a 3.28 ERA along with 1.00 WHIP and .203 opponent’s batting average when on the road. Washington has played 6 of their last 8 road games Over the Total with Scherzer facing a team with a losing record. Furthermore, the Over us 3-0-1 in the Mets’ last 4 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

New York (8-10) has lost seven of their last eight games during which they have scored only 23 combined runs. But the Mets have seen the Over go 8-3-3 in their last 14 games after a loss. The Over is also 5-0-1 in New York’s last 6 games after scoring two runs or less in their last game. Furthermore, the Over is 6-1-2 in the Mets’ last 9 games at home. They counter with Zack Wheeler who is 1-1 with a 5.52 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP this season. The right-hander has missed the last two seasons of baseball as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Back in 2014, he was not as effective at home in Citi Field where he had a 4.30 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .255 as compared to his 3.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and .231 opponent’s batting average when on the road. The Mets have played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total with Wheeler pitching at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 65-13-7 combined angle for this situation. 25* MLB Sunday Night ESPN Total of the Month with Over the Total in the game between the Washington Nationals (963) and the New York Mets (964) listing both starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Zack Wheeler. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Chicago Bulls (514) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (513). Chicago (43-42) looks to bounce-back from their 104-87 loss to the Celtics on Friday as a 2.5-point underdog. The Bulls struggled to run their offense without Rajon Rondo — and the point guard will likely be out for the rest of this series. But expect Jerian Grant and Michael Carter-Williams to play better with a game under their belts. And expect Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade to help fill in some gaps. As it is, Chicago has rebounded to cover the point spread in 7 straight games after a loss — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight games after a point spread setback. Additionally, the Bulls have covered the points spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a double-digit loss — and they have covered the point spread in 22 of their last 31 games on their home court after a double-digit setback. Chicago has also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games after failing to score more than 90 points in their last game. Additionally, this Bulls team remains a team that has covered the point spread in 22 of their last 29 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%.

Boston (54-31) was on fire from behind the arc in Game Three as they made 17 shots from 3-point land. But the Celtics have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win. Boston has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread victory. And in their last 7 games after a double-digit win, the Celtics have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of these contests. Boston absolutely had to have Game Three on Friday — but the nerves and unsteadiness that exemplified their play in the first two games of this series is likely to rear its ugly head tonight. 25* NBA 1st Round Eastern Conference Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Chicago Bulls (514) plus the points versus the Boston Celtics (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers (508) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (508). Portland (41-43) looks to bounce-back from an embarrassing 110-81 to the Warriors on Wednesday as a 12-point underdog. The Trail Blazers have then bounced-back to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss. This shot just 33.3% from the field in that game which was their worst offensive effort in their last eighteen contests. Portland has also covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread setback. And while the Blazers have dropped the first two games of this series, they have then covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after two straight losses on the road. Returning home should help where they have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games. This team also won eleven of their last fourteen games on their home court to close out the regular season. Portland has also covered the point spread in 5 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road.

Golden State (69-15) is just 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games when playing with two days of rest. The Warriors have also failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games played on a Saturday. The team will be getting Kevin Durant back as he has been upgraded to probable with his calf injury. However, it remains unclear how close Durant will be to 100% for tonight’s game. (UPDATE: Golden State will not be playing Durant tonight). Asking a road team to cover a point spread of at least 6 points is a lot to ask in the playoffs. Lastly, because the Warriors allow 104.0 PPG, they fall into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 57% effective over the last five seasons. Golden State has scored 110 and 121 points in the first two games of this series — and teams that allow at least 103 PPG now facing an opponent that has surrendered at least 110 in two straight games have then failed to cover the point spread in 170 of the last 299 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Bailout Game of the Month with the Portland Trail Blazers (508) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (508). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Montreal Canadiens (51) and the New York Rangers (52). Montreal (49-29-9) finds themselves on the brink of elimination with their 3-2 loss in overtime to the Rangers on Thursday. The Under is then 9-3-5 in the Canadiens’ last 17 games after scoring two goals or less. The Montreal offense has also been hit with a tough injury as Andrew Shah will be out for tonight’s game after suffering an upper body injury in overtime on Thursday. The Canadiens will be facing a very hot goaltender in Henrik Lundqvist who has a sizzling .944 save percentage in this series. Now Montreal goes on the road to Madison Square Garden — and the Under is 15-3-3 in their last 21 games on the road. The Under is also 8-1-3 in the Canadiens’ last 12 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Lastly, the Under is 19-6-6 in Montreal’s last 31 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

New York (51-31-8) has failed to convert on any of their fourteen Power Plays in this series. The Canadiens’ Carey Price has been just as effective as Lundqvist as he has allowed only ten goals in this series just like the Rangers have allowed. The Under is now 6-1-1 in New York’s last 8 games against Eastern Conference opponents. The Rangers have also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total at home against teams with a winning record on the road. Lastly, in the last 32 games between these two teams in Madison Square Garden, the Under is 19-7-6. 25* NHL 1st Round Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Montreal Canadiens (51) and the New York Rangers (52). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (505) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (506). San Antonio (63-22) looks to take a commanding 3-1 lead in this series tonight after losing to the Grizzlies by a 105-94 score. Head coach Gregg Popovich benched his five starters with less than a minute into the second half for sloppy play — and that should send a very stern message to his team moving forward in this postseason. The Spurs have covered the point spread in 30 of their last 46 games when looking to avenge a loss to their opponents. San Antonio is also 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight-up loss. And in their last 6 games after allowing at least 100 points in their last game, the Spurs have covered the point spread 5 times. And in their last 8 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 6 of those contests.

Memphis (44-41) was inspired by head coach David Fizdale’s epic rant at the referees after their Game Two loss. The Grizzlies played their best game of the series after Fizdale’s show of support — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread victory. Memphis has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against Western Conference opponents. As this series moves on, this Grizzlies team will really miss Tony Allen who is both their best defensive player and a key cog of their offense that too often goes into hibernation. The only individual who has been able to slow Kawhi Leonard down in this series has been Popovich when he benched him in the second half on Thursday. Allen is the Grizzlies’ best defender on the wing. Lastly, Memphis is still just 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Together, these team trends produce our specific 60-24-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southwest Division Blowout of the Year with the San Antonio Spurs (505) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (506). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money line on the Ottawa Senators (10) versus the Boston Bruins (9). Ottawa (47-30-6) has won the last three games of this series to take a commanding 3-1 lead in games in this series after their 1-0 win in Boston on Wednesday. Yet this Senators team continues to not get respect from the betting public with the Bruins being bet to a small favorite despite playing on the road. This is the healthiest that Guy Boucher’s team has been all season so perhaps we should not be too surprised that they are overwhelming this injury-riddled Boston team. As it is, Ottawa has won 4 of their last 5 games after a win. The Senators have also won 8 of their last 10 games after a shutout win on the road. Additionally, Ottawa has won 4 of their last 5 games on home ice. And in their last 6 games against teams with a winning record, the Senators have won 5 of these games.

Boston (45-34-4) is being expected to bounce-back given the line movement — but they have lost 11 of their last 13 games after being shutout which includes six straight losses when that shutout loss was at home. The Bruins have also lost 11 of their last 13 games when playing with triple revenge against their opponent. Boston still is without three of their top defenseman which is impacting their quality of play on both ends of the ice. This is a team that has now lost nine of their last ten meetings with the Senators. The Bruins have also lost 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. Together, these team trends produce our specific 48-10 combined angle for this situation. 25* NHL 1st Round Atlantic Division Playoff Game of the Year with the Ottawa Senators (10) versus the Boston Bruins (9). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Boston Celtics (715) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (716). Boston (53-31) finds themselves in a desperate situation tonight having dropped the first two games of this series on their home court after a 111-97 loss on Tuesday despite being a 7.5-point favorite. Brad Stevens team has responded well after poor efforts as they have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a double-digit setback. The team has been distracted and had their energy sapped due to the tragic death of Isaiah Thomas’ sister — but with the obvious sense of urgency this team now faces, expect the Celtics to respond with their best effort of this series tonight. Boston has covered the point spread in 19 of their last 27 games on the road when avenging a double-digit loss to their opponent. The Celtics have also covered the point spread in 22 of their last 32 games when playing with double-revenge. Furthermore, this deep team has proven themselves as capable road warriors considering that they are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Chicago (43-41) has been inconsistent this season — so it would not be a surprise at all if they respond to returning home with a 2-0 lead in this series with a clunker. As it is, the Bulls have failed to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 33 games after a straight-up win on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 79-33-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, Chicago falls into a dense empirical letdown angle that has been 60% effective over the last five seasons. Teams listed in the +/-3-point range coming off an upset win on the road as an underdog have then failed to cover the point spread in 197 of the last 329 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA 1st Round Playoff Game of the Year with the Boston Celtics (715) minus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (716). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (713) and the Memphis Grizzlies (714). San Antonio (63-21) seized a 2-0 lead in this series on Monday with their 96-82 win over the Grizzlies as a 10.5-point favorite. The Spurs have then played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. San Antonio has also played 4 of their last 5 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record at home.

Memphis (43-41) should get to the free throw line more tonight after head coach Dave Fizdale called out the referees for being too one-sided with their calls in Game Two. As it is, the Grizzlies have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total when playing with two days of rest. The Over is also 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games. Without the services of Tony Allen who is out with a leg injury, this Memphis team lacks a defender on the wing who can slow down Kawhi Leonard who has completely had his way on offense in this series. Lastly, because the Grizzlies average 26 shot attempts from behind the arc, the Over is supported by an empirical angle that has been 69% effective over the last five seasons. In games played in April with the Total set in the 180-189.5 point range, when the home team averages at least 18 shots from the 3-point line, these games finished Over the Total in 57 of the last 83 situations where these conditions applied. 10* NBA San Antonio-Memphis TNT O/U Special Over the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (713) and the Memphis Grizzlies (714). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Memphis Grizzlies (714) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (713). Memphis (43-41) returns home looking to bounce-back from a 96-82 loss to the Spurs on Monday as a 10.5-point underdog. Head coach David Fizdale issued an epic rant after the game complaining about the officiating in that game. He has a point. The Grizzlies scored 35 points in the paint but attempted 15 free throws while the Spurs scored just 18 points in the paint but got to the line 32 times. Kawhi Leonard’s 19 free throws were  more then the entire Memphis team. Expect the Grizzlies to see more whistles in this game. The oddsmakers seem to agree with Memphis opening as a small 2.5-point underdog which looked pretty low for a team that was blown out by 14 and 29 points. Certainly it is a good bet that Zack Randolph will get to the charity stripe at least once tonight after not attempting even one free throw on Monday. Memphis has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. And in their last 8 games on TNT Thursday, the Grizzlies have covered the point spread 7 times.

San Antonio (63-21) has failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 18 games after a straight-up win. The Spurs have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games when playing with two days of rest. Additionally, San Antonio has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents. Together, these team trends produce our specific 38-12 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies (714) plus the points versus the San Antonio Spurs (713). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Columbus Bluejackets (3) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (4). Pittsburgh (54-21-6) must improve their effort on defense after losing their first game in this series by a 5-4 score to the Bluejackets on Tuesday. With a 3-1 series lead, the Penguins look to close out this series tonight and not give this physical Columbus team any signs of life. This team also needs to shore things up on their blue-line when considering that they will have to defend their Stanley Cup Championship without their top defenseman Kris Letang. As it is, the Under is 3-1-1 in Pittsburgh’s last 5 games after allowing at least five goals in their last game. And while the Penguins allowed two goals in the third period on Tuesday, they have then played 12 of their last 17 games after allowing two goals or less in their last game. Furthermore, the Under is 3-0-1 in Pittsburgh’s last 4 home games against teams with a winning record on the road.

Columbus (50-28-6) has seen the Under go 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a victory. The Under is also 8-1-1 in the Bluejackets’ last 10 road games —and this includes playing 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home ice. Look for goalie Sergei Bobrovksy who has a rough 3.61 Goals-Against-Average along with an .891 save percentage in this series. Remember, he entered the postseason as the favorite to win the Vezina Trophy after securing a .933 save percentage in the regular season. And despite the high-scoring affair on Tuesday, the Under remains 7-3-2 in Columbus’ last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents. 25* NHL 1st Round Metropolitan Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Columbus Bluejackets (3) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (4). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money line on the St. Louis Blues (62) versus the Minnesota Wild (61). Minnesota (49-28-8) finds themselves on the brink of elimination tonight after losing the third game of this series by a 3-1 score. The Wild have only scored three goals in this series which has compelled head coach Bruce Bordeau to split up forwards Mikael Granlund and Miku Koivu to put them on different lines. That smacks of desperation — but this is also a team that nose-dived in the month of March. This is a team full of bad vibes with a head coach that may struggle to inspire confidence given his years of underachievement in the postseason with Anaheim. Minnesota has now lost 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. The Wild have also lost 7 of their last 9 games on the road. And in their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record at home, Minnesota has lost all 7 games.

St. Louis (48-29-7) has seized a 3-0 lead in this series without their star forward Vladimir Tarasenko scoring a goal yet. Last postseason, Tarasenko found the back nine times while assisting on an additional six goals in twenty postseason contests. The Blues have won 18 of their last 23 games following a victory. St. Louis has also won 4 of their last 5 games after allowing no more than two goals in their last game. This team was underrated entering the playoffs since they were sellers at the trade deadline. The Blues went an impressive 21-8-2 in their last 31 games under head coach Mike Yeo after he took over for Ken Hitchcock midseason. St. Louis has won 4 of their last 5 games on their home ice. And in their last 6 games against teams with a winning record, the Blues have won 5 of those games. 25* NHL 1st Round Central Division Playoff Game of the Year with the money line on the St. Louis Blues (62) versus the Minnesota Wild (61). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Atlanta Hawks (701) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (702). Atlanta (43-40) found themselves up 48-45 at the half on Sunday in a first half that was at their pace — but then the Wizards exploded for 38 points in the 3rd period en route to their 114-107 victory. Over there last two days, Mike Budenholzer has been working with his team to slow down Washington and transition and make this into a slower-tempo game like it was in those first 24 minutes on Sunday. The Hawks were 4th in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions. Atlanta’s vast playoff experience edge should help them keep this game very close (at least) tonight. The Hawks have covered the point spread in 14 of their last 18 road games after a game against a divisional rival. And while Atlanta has lost two straight games, they have then covered the point spread in 23 of their last 32 road games after losing two of their last three games. Furthermore, the Hawks have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning record.

Washington (50-33) has won two of their last three games after Sunday’s victory. But considering that this is the least experienced team in terms of past playoffs, they are certainly vulnerable to not bring enough intensity tonight — and they might travel to Atlanta with this series tied at 1-1. The Wizards have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning record. Washington is also still without big man Ian Mahinmi who played an important role for this team off the bench. The Wizards are vulnerable on defense after ranking 20th in the league in Defensive Efficiency during the regular season. And while this Washington team has enjoyed a +7 net turnover margin in each of their last two games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 17 of their last 20 games after turning the ball over at least 7 fewer times than their opponent in two straight games. 25* NBA Southeast Division Playoff Underdog of the Year with the Atlanta Hawks (701) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (702). Best of luck of us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (525) and the Toronto Raptors (526). Toronto (51-32) lost their ninth straight opening game to the postseason on Sunday with their 97-83 loss to the Bucks as a 7.5-point underdog. Scoring was a problem for this team as they shot just 36% from the field while managing only 32 points in the second half. This Milwaukee team is underrated on the defensive end of the court particularly with Khris Middleton healthy and contributing. The Raptors must get back into this series by playing harder on the defensive end of their end. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points in the victory with the Raptors head coach Dwane Casey declaring that his team must get back in transition to limit the Greek superstar’s offensive fireworks. With the acquisitions of P.J. Tucker and Serge Ibaka at the trade deadline, this Toronto team is significantly better on defense. After allowing 106.0 points per 100 possessions before they both arrived, that number dropped to allowing 102.3 points per 100 possessions which was 5th best in the league over that final span of games. The Raptors should comeback with a strong defensive effort. They have played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 13 of their last 17 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Additionally, Toronto has played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a double-digit loss. Moving forward, the Raptors have played 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 8 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Toronto has played 7 of these games Under the Total.

Milwaukee (43-40) has now won three of their last four games — and the Under is 11-5-1 in their last 17 games after a straight-up win. The Bucks have also played 10 of their last 13 games Under the Total after a point spread win — and they have played 5 straight games Under the Total after a win by at least ten points. Furthermore, the Under is 5-0-1 in Milwaukee’s last 6 games on the road — and the Under is 18-7-1 in the Bucks’ last 26 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams in Toronto, the game finished Under the Total 5 times. 25* NBA 1st Round Eastern Conference Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (525) and the Toronto Raptors (526). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (519) and the San Antonio Spurs (520). San Antonio (62-21) trailed by 13 points in the first quarter on Saturday — but this team stepped up their level of play to go on a 19-0 run to close out the 3rd quarter and begin the 4th quarter to pull away for an easy 111-82 victory. The Spurs have then played 16 of their last 20 home games Over the Total after a win by at least 20 points. San Antonio has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total when playing with one day of rest. With the Grizzlies missing their defensive spark plug in Tony Allen, the Spurs were able to shoot 53.2% from the floor. Allen remains out in this series with his leg injury so San Antonio should continue to have their way on offense. They have now played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against Western Conference opponents.

Memphis (43-40) shot just 39.2% in this loss despite center Marc Gasol having his way with 32 points. Expect a better game from point guard Mike Conley who scored only 13 points after going scoreless after the 8 minute mark of the 2nd quarter. The Grizzlies still have the reputation of being a grinding defensive team — but with Gasol now shooting more 3s than ever and Zack Randolph coming off the bench, that is not necessarily the identity of David Fiddle’s team. Memphis shot just 39.3% in their last regular season game against the Mavericks in a 100-93 loss to Dallas. The Grizzlies have played their last two games Over the Total with both those games finishing with a combined score of 193. Yet this Total has moved down from opening at 190 to now being listed in the 188.5 point range. Not only have the Grizzlies have played 19 of their last 26 road games Over the Total after a game that finished above the number but they have also played 10 of their last 12 road games after playing at least two straight games Over the Total. Lastly, Memphis has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against Western Conference opponents. 25* NBA Southwest Division Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Memphis Grizzlies (519) and the San Antonio Spurs (520). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the money line on the Chicago Blackhawks (13) versus the Nashville Predators (14). Chicago (50-25-9) has yet to score a goal in this series having fallen behind by a 2-0 margin after getting blown out at home by a 5-0 score on Saturday. Expect the Blackhawks to come out with plenty of energy and emotion in this must-win game. Playing on the road will not intimidate this team that was 24-13-4 on the road this season which was the best mark away from home in the Western Conference. This core group of multiple Stanley Cup Champions have plenty of success playing in hostile environments on the road. Chicago has won 18 of their last 24 road games after failing to score more than two goals in each of their last two games. The Blackhawks have also won 9 of their last 12 road games against teams with a winning record at home. The plan for this team after their 1-0 loss on Thursday where they outshot the Predators by a 29-20 margin was to crowd goalie Pekka Rinne and blind him from potential shots coming in. Those aspirations never came to pass on Saturday with Nashville scoring goals in all three periods and owning a 3-0 lead entering the 3rd period. But this Blackhawks team has plenty of experience — and success — against Rinne so expect them to break through tonight. The Predators allow 30.1 shots per game and their Power Play Kill Unit allows opponents to score in 18.8% of their opportunities with a man advantage — and Chicago has won 11 of their last 14 games against teams who allow at least 29 shots per game with a Power Play Kill no better than 17%. The Blackhawks have also won 8 of their last 10 games against teams with a winning record.

Nashville (43-29-12) has to wrestle with the inner demons established last year where they won two games on the road in their opening series against Anaheim before returning home to lose both contests in front of their home fans. As it is, the Predators may be due for a letdown considering that they have lost 11 of their last 14 games after a win by at least three goals — and they have lost 9 of their last 10 games after a victory by at least four goals. Nashville has also lost 26 of their last 36 games after scoring at least five goals. This team has also lost 10 of their last 11 road games after a game where they score at least four goals. Now this team returns home after being on the road since April 4th — but they have lost 4 of their last 5 home games after being on the road for at least seven days. 25* NHL 1st Round Central Division Playoff Game of the Year with the money line on the Chicago Blackhawks (13) versus the Nashville Predators (14). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the money line on the San Jose Sharks (8) versus the Edmonton Oilers (7). San Jose (47-30-6) surrendered two (TWO!) short-handed goals on Friday in their 2-0 loss to the Oilers which knotted this series at one-game apiece. Now the Sharks return home where they have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Over their last twelve home games, they have not allowed more than two goals in eight of those occasions. Look for the defending Western Conference Champions to rebound with a strong effort as they have won 12 of their last 14 games after a loss by at least two goals. The experience of this team should play a big role in this decisive third game of this series — and San Jose has won 21 of their last 30 Game Three opportunities. In some ways, the Sharks could be up 2-0 in this series. On the other hand, they might have been outplayed in their opening game win in overtime in this series where they rallied from an 0-2 deficit. But when considering that both Brett Burns and Joe Pavelski have yet to earn a point in this series, this San Jose team has to think things will start picking up for them. They have to be more aggressive after being outshot by a 36-16 margin on Friday. Don’t be surprised if Joe Thornton returns to the ice after dealing with a knee injury.

Edmonton (48-27-4) outhit the Sharks by a 41-21 margin in the second game of this series after outhitting them by a 49-34 margin in Game One. Look for that to change dramatically in this game back in San Jose with the need for them to amp up their physicality and challenge this young team led by Connor McDavid who is still growing at 19-years old. The Oilers have committed 12 penalties resulting from this physicality on their end — yet the Sharks have only scored one Power Play goal in this series. This is an area of weakness for this Edmonton team that had a Power Play Kill Unit that allowed opponents to score in 19.2% of those opportunities. It was a surging Power Play that helped the Sharks reach the Stanley Cup Finals last season. And while Edmonton’s Cam Talbot has played great so far in this series, remember that he carries a 2.46 Goals-Against-Average along with just a .916 save percentage when away from home where both those marks improve significantly. Lastly, the Oilers have lost 44 of their last 57 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on home iuce. Allowing two short-handed goals in the playoffs is simply inexcusable — especially against an inexperienced team. The Sharks will clean that up. 25* NHL 1st Round Pacific Division Playoffs Game of the Year with the money line on the San Jose Sharks (8) versus the Edmonton Oilers (7). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (515). Houston (55-27) closed out the regular season winning five of their last seven games — but they failed to reward bettors by failing to cover the point spread in six straight games while going 0-8-1 ATS in their last nine contest. I like the Rockets from this technical perspective in this opening contest — and this is a team that has covered the point spread in 71 of their last 115 games after failing to cover the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. The rest should also help this team recharge their jets in Mike D’Antoni’s up-tempo offense that led the NBA in 3-point attempts and 3-pointers made. Houston has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games when playing with at least three days of rest. The Rockets won three of the four meetings between these two teams while making 37.5% of their 3-pointers which was an uptick versus their 35.7% mark overall. Expect this Houston team to take a page out of the old “Jordan Rules” that the Detroit Pistons used to great success against Michael Jordan in the late-1980s. The Rockets will let Russell Westbrook put up great numbers: he averaged 36.3 PPG along with 9.0 RPG and 9.3 APG in those four games this season. But make Westbrook get tired while failing to get his teammates involved offers them an opportunity to overwhelm the Thunder.

Oklahoma City (47-35) only outscored their opponents by +0.8 PPG — so that is a metric that suggests this team is a bit overvalued. The Thunder closed out the regular season winning and covering the point spread in four of their last six games — but the Thunder have then failed to cover the point spread in 14 of their last 17 games both after winning four or five of their last six games and after covering the point spread in four or five of their last six games. The Thunder win games by relying on their defense and crashing both ends of the glass to create second chance opportunities as well as get Westbrook out on the break. While OKC led the NBA with a 53.4% rebound rate — but they only out rebounded the Rockets by +1.8 RPG in their four meetings this season. Houston also has a secret weapon to slow Westbrook down in guard Patrick Beverley. Westbrook shot just 41.5% when guarded by Beverley this season. This Thunder team does not typically match up well against high-scoring opponents. Houston scores 115.3 PPG — and OKC has failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 road games against teams that score at least 106 PPG. The Thunder have also failed to cover the point spread in 22 of their last 30 road games with the Total set at 220 or higher. 25* NBA 1st Round Western Conference Playoff Game of the Year with the Houston Rockets (516) minus the points versus the Oklahoma City Thunder (515). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Calgary Flames (85) and the Anaheim Ducks (86). Anaheim (47-23-13) took the opening game of this series on Thursday with their 3-2 victory over the Flames. This game entered the third period at that score before both teams failed to score in the final 20 minutes of play. The Ducks peppered Calgary’s Brian Elliott with 41 shots on net to secure their three goals. They have now scored at least three goals in five straight games — and they have then played 14 of their last 19 games Over the Total after scoring at least three goals in three straight games. Anaheim has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing two goals or less in their last game.

Calgary (45-34-4) have not won a game in Anaheim since 2006. Elliott communicated before this series started that his team needed to win one of the first two games of this series to have a chance to upset the five-time defending Pacific Division Champions in this series. Expect the Flames to play very aggressively and with desperation in this game — and that should help achieve our Over one way or another. The Over is 1-0-3 in Calgary’s last 4 games after a game where they failed to score more than two goals. This Flames team simply cannot rely too much on Elliott who now has a 3.59 Goals-Against-Average in his last four playoff games. And in his last nine games against the Ducks, Elliott has a 3.59 GAA. Furthermore, Elliott was saddled with a 2.85 GAA along with an .897 save percentage on the road during the regular season — so we are fully expecting for Anaheim to score at least three or four goals in this contest. Moving forward, the Over is 5-2-3 in the Ducks’ last 19 games against teams with a winning record. Lastly, because Calgary has lost four straight games to the Ducks, the Over is supported by an empirical angle that has been 82% effective over the last five seasons. In games with the Total is set at 5 or less, when the road team comes off a loss on the road and his now playing with at least triple revenge versus their opponent, these games finished Under the Total in 36 of the last 44 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NHL 1st Round Pacific Division Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Calgary Flames (85) and the Anaheim Ducks (86). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Indiana Pacers (501). Cleveland (51-31) limps into the playoffs having lost four straight games. But if you think this team can not flip the switch at a moment’s notice, then let me remind you of their April 5th “showdown” with Boston for the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs in which they destroyed the Celtics by a 114-91 score. And that game was played without rest — so that was likely a small glimpse of how this team can raise their level of play when they want to do so. Frankly, the regular season simply does not mean much to a team that can seize home court advantage again by turning up the intensity just once in the first two road games in Boston — if that series even happens. The rest will help the Cavaliers — they have covered the point spread in 24 of their last 35 games when playing their second game in five days. Cleveland has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 25 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Cavs have covered the point spread in 17 of these games.

Indiana (42-40) won five in a row to close out the regular season and seize the final slot in the Eastern Conference playoffs with their 104-86 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. But the Pacers have then failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games after a victory on their home court. Now Indiana goes on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning record on their home court. The Pacers have also lost their three meetings with the Cavs in 2017 — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games when playing with at least double revenge versus their opponent. 25* NBA Central Division Playoff Game of the Year with the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Indiana Pacers (501). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money line on the San Jose Sharks (77) versus the Edmonton Oilers (78). Edmonton (47-27-4) is an intriguing team for the public with the heir apparent to Sidney Crosby in being the best player in the world in Connor McDavid. The 19-year old led the Oilers to a 33-point improvement from his team’s record in his rookie season last year. But McDavid and his group of mostly playoff debutantes are in for a rude awakening regarding what it is like for men fully developed physically and emotionally who are experienced in the grind we call NHL Playoff Hockey. After surging to a 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes of play in front of an energetic crowd, Edmonton was then thoroughly outclassed as they were out-shot by a decisive 34-9 margin while outscored by a 3-0 margin in the remaining 63:22 for the defending Western Conference champions to steal a 3-2 victory. Frankly, while this Oilers team is a nice story, they are not built for playoff hockey. For starters, eleven of their twenty-three players made their Stanley Cup Playoffs debut on Wednesday. Their roster has played a combined 342 playoff games entering this series with nearly one-third of those games coming from one player in left-winger Milan Lucic. That is about a quarter of the experience this Sharks’ team has with their players having logged 1169 playoff games entering this postseason. Edmonton is not very good defensively either — the allow 2.6 Goals-Per-Game on 29.6 shots per contest and their Power Play Kill Unit is just 19.2% effective. We have made a living betting against these young, offensive-oriented teams with suspect defenses once the playoffs begin. The Oilers certainly do not have an advantage between the pipes with Cam Talbot who was a career backup to Henrik Lundqvist before signing a big contract with the Oilers. In the second-half of the season since the All-Star Break, Talbot is saddled with a 2.50 Goals-Against-Average and .914 save percentage. The Sharks’ Martin Jones has a similar pedigree being an understudy to Jonathan Quick — but Jones proved his bonafides as a big-time goalie by taking his team to the Stanley Cup Finals last year. Additionally, the Oilers have lost 15 of their last 21 home games when attempting to avenge a one-goal loss.

San Jose (47-29-6) have now won 7 straight games on the road in the month of April. Clients had the Sharks with my recommended two-team parlay with San Jose and the Over on Wednesday with this San Jose team graded a little lower only because of the opening surge I expected this young Edmonton to enjoy. Having survived that, the Sharks will be smelling blood in the water (and that euphemism obviously works best when talking about this San Jose team). Sure, Peter DeBoer’s team is happy to be ensured a split on the road — but he would love even more to dispose of this young team in a sweep to not only secure some rest for what they hope is a long playoff run but also because he does not want to give this talented team glimpses of light that will grower bigger the longer this series moves on. That is why Joe Thornton practiced yesterday after missing Game One — while it is easy to rest him, it is even more attractive to get him out on the ice and slam the door on McDavid and company. The Sharks lost nine of their last thirteen games to close out the regular season — but this has always been a group with winning a Stanley Cup on their mind after losing to Pittsburgh in six games last year. San Jose has won 17 of their last 25 road games after a win by one goal. And in their last 32 road games against teams that allow at least 29 shots per game with a Power Play Kill no better than 83%, the Sharks have won 24 of these games. 25* NHL Underdog of the Year with the San Jose Sharks (77) versus the Edmonton Oilers (78). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the money line on the St. Louis Cardinals (929) versus the New York Yankees (930) listing both starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Masahiro Tanaka. St. Louis (3-6) snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday with their 6-1 win at Washington. The Cardinals have then won 6 of their last 7 games after allowing two runs or less in their last game. St. Louis has also won 4 of their last 5 games in Interleave play on the road. They send out Wacha who allowed only one eared run and just three hits in 6 innings in his first start this season. The right-hander struggled at home last year — but he was very solid when pitching on the road where he had a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .246. The Cardinals have won 5 of their last 6 road games with Wacha on the mound. And in their last 6 games in Interleague play, St. Louis has won 5 of these games. He has an outstanding chance to win this game against this overrated Yankees team that has lost 11 of their last 16 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

New York (5-4) has won four straight games after dropping four of their first five games with their 3-2 win over the Rays yesterday. The Yankees have then lost 6 of their last 7 games after allowing two runs or less in their last game. New York has also lost 5 of their last 7 home games in Interleague play against teams with a losing record. They counter with Masahiro Tanaka who is 0-1 with a 11.74 ERA and a 2.51 WHIP in two starts this season. We are not surprised with this poor start considering the right-hander has seen his velocity decline over the last two seasons. Tanaka was not as effective at home either last year where he had a 3.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and .239 opponent’s batting average as compared to his 2.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .233. Lastly, the Cardinals have won 25 of their last 37 games against teams using a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. 25* MLB Underdog of the Year with the money line on the St. Louis Cardinals (929) versus the New York Yankees (930) listing both starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Masahiro Tanaka. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (13) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14). Nashville (41-29-12) entered this season with question marks regarding their offense with a big drop-off in forward scoring depth after Filip Forsberg and James Neal. Viktor Arviddson stepped up by scoring 31 goals and adding 30 assists to give Peter Laviolette’s team more punch. But Ardividdson plays on the same line with Forsberg and center Ryan Johansen which affords Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville to counter with his master defenseman Duncan Keith against that potent forward line. With the suspect depth of this Predators’ forward group further challenged with both Colin Wilson and Calle Jarnkrok questionable with injuries, this Nashville team cannot get into a high scoring affair with the Blackhawks. Expect the Predators to lean heavily on their outstanding blue line which features four elite defenders led by P.K. Subbing and Roman Josi. The team needs their goalie Pekka Rinne to step up as well in these playoffs — and they can be encouraged by his 1.98 Goals-Against-Average and .932 save percentage over the last thirteen games of the regular season. The Under is 3-1-3 in Nashville’s last 7 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Under is also 3-1-1 in the Predators’ last 5 games on the road. And in their last 7 games against teams with a winning record, the Under is 5-1-1. Furthermore, Nashville will be looking to avenge a 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks at home back on March 4th — and they have played 17 of their last 24 games Under the Total when avenging a loss by at least two goals to their opponent.

Chicago (50-23-9) has played a decisive 40 of their last 62 games at home Under the Total with the Total set at 5.5. And while the Predators raised their scoring average this season to 2.90 Goals-Per-Game after averaging 2.73 Goals-Per-Game last season, the Blackhawks have played 27 of their last 42 games Under the Total against teams that score at least 2.85 Goals-Per-Game. This team has been outstanding since the beginning of the new year as they are 27-12-4 since January 1st. But there are some vulnerabilities. Chicago is second to last by winning only 47.5% of their face-offs and they are 24th in the league with a Power Play Kill Unit that is successful just 77.4% of the time. The Predators strategy will likely be puck possession, controlled play while looking for great scoring chances and drawing penalties. There are depth issues with the Blackhawks after their first two lines of great forwards. And it is tough to beat their goalie Corey Crawford at home where he enjoys a 2.24 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Lastly, the Under is 4-1-1 in Chicago’s last 6 games when playing with at least three days of rest. 25* NHL 1st Round Central Division Total of the Year with the Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (13) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money-line on the Montreal Canadiens (2) versus the New York Rangers (1). Montreal (47-26-9) will be particularly motivated tonight with an opportunity to earn revenge against a Rangers team that they lost to in six games in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals after goalie Carey Price suffered a season-ending injury via a questionable cheap shot from the Rangers’ Chris Kreider. This Canadiens’ team stepped up their level of play this season after firing head coach Michael Therrien and bringing in Claude Julien who won a Stanley Cup in Boston before letting him go this season. Sometimes these veteran coaches see their message get stale with a core group of vets who have heard it year after year. So while a change was needed with the Bruins, Julien is a great fit in Montreal to implement his defensive system that will accentuate the elite talent of Price between the pipes. The Canadiens committed far fewer penalties under Julien while seeing their Power Play Kill Unit succeed 88.4% of the time. Montreal went 16-7-1 since Julien took over while seeing their Goals-Against-Average drop by 0.50 over that span. Price sported a 2.07 GAA since the All-Star Break with a .926 save percentage — and his even strength save percentage rose from .934 to .944 under Julien. On home ice, Price also enjoys a 2.09 GAA along with a .929 save percentage. The Canadiens enter the playoffs hot having won six of their last eight games. Injuries look to be settling with both Captain Max Pacioretty and key defenseman Shea Weber listed as probable tonight after they dealt with injuries to close out the season. Montreal has won 6 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. And in their last 10 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Canadiens have won 8 of these contests.

New York (48-28-8) limped into the postseason with just an 8-9-4 mark over their last 21 games. This team was stuck in the Wildcard spot for a long period of team which means they have not played a game with much urgency in weeks. The blue-line is an issue for this team that lacks depth after their top pairing led by Ryan McDonagh who was injured to close out the regular season. This has become an offense-first team under head coach Alain Vigneault as they finished the season 4th by averaging 3.1 Goals-Per-Game. But for a team that has struggled to find goals in the playoffs over the last few seasons, is this composition of this team suitable for playoff hockey? The Rangers will need an outstanding effort from goalie Henrik Lundqvist who was far from at his best season with a 2.74 GAA and .910 save percentage the year. Lundqvist has particularly struggled in Montreal where he is just 4-9-2 in his career in the regular season with a 3.87 GAA and .877 save percentage in those games. Even in their winning 2014 series over the Canadiens, Lundqvist had a mediocre 2.82 GAA and was pulled in the fifth game of that series. New York has lost 4 of their last 5 games in Montreal. The Rangers have also lost 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 4 games away from home, New York has lost all 4 games. Lastly, the Rangers have lost 4 of their last 5 games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. 25* NHL First-Round Playoff Game of the Year with the the money-line on the Montreal Canadiens (2) versus the New York Rangers (1). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Indiana (40-40) shot 59.3% from the field — the best offensive effort for them this entire season — en route to their 127-112 win in Orlando on Saturday as a 4.5-point favorite. Regression on the offensive end of the court for this team is very likely. The Pacers score only 102.9 PPG when on the road on 45.3% shooting. They have played 30 of their last 45 games Under the Total after shooting at least 55% from the field. Indiana has also played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. And in their last 17 games after a point spread win, the Pacers have played 12 of these games Under the Total. This team still has plenty to play for — they are one game behind the Bucks in the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt but only one game ahead of both the Bulls and the Heat who both own the tie-breaker against them if they do end up with the same record after Wednesday. So this Indiana team could still manage to be on the outside looking in with these playoffs. Moving forward, they have played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. And in their last 8 road games against teams with a losing record at home, the Pacers have played 7 of these games Under the Total.

Philadelphia (28-52) has lost six straight games with their 90-82 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday as a 7.5-point underdog. The 76ers shot just 35.1% from the field against the Bucks with injuries severely impacting the ability of this team to shoot the basketball into the net. Six season-ending injuries help explain why Philly has shot only 35.7% from the field over the last two games while making just 23.4% of their shots from behind the arc. Offense was already an issue for this team when considering that they will be finishing last in the NBA in Offensive Efficiency for the fourth straight season. The 76ers have failed to cover the point spread in five of their last six games — and they have played 28 of their last 41 games Under the Total after failing to cover the point spread in four of their last five games. Philadelphia stays at home where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total. The 76ers have also seen the Under go 10-3-1 in the last 14 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Lastly, while Philly allows 107.9 PPG, the Pacers have played 14 of their last 18 games Under the Total in the second half of the season against teams that allow at least 106 PPG. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Indiana Pacers (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the New York Mets (964) minus the 1.5 Run-Line versus the Miami Marlins (963) listing both starting pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Edison Volquez. Miami (3-2) has won the three of their first five games this season after crushing the Mets yesterday by an 8-1 score. The Marlins have hot bats to begin the season as they are hitting .291 as a team. But the Mets have won a decisive 45 of their last 66 games against teams who are hitting at least .280. Furthermore, because the Marlins underdogs priced in the +160 range despite that big batting average, they fall into an empirical “play-against” angle specific to the Run-Line. Teams priced in the +165 to -135 range with the money-line who are hitting at last .275 as a team have failed to cover the +1.5 Run-Line in 38 of the last 51 situations where these conditions applied. Miami has also lost 5 of their last 6 games after not allowing more than two runs in their last game. They send out Edison Volquez who did not allow an earned run in his first start lasting 5 innings against the Nationals. But the right-hander struggled on the road last season where he was saddled with a 5.71 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .287. The 33-year old is enduring a continuing slide in his velocity. After averaging strikeout per inning back in 2010, Volquez endured a career-low 6.6 strikeout per 9 inning rate last year. At this stage in his career, Volquez will have to learn to rely less on his fastball which is not very encouraging. Furthermore, he faces a Mets team that has won 6 of their last 8 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

New York (2-3) has won 11 of their last 16 games after a loss. The Mets have also won 10 of their last 12 games after scoring two runs or less in their last game. They counter with Noah Syndergaard who left his first start against the Braves after 6 scoreless innings of work on Monday when a blistered popped on his throwing hand. An extra day off between starts should have him ready to roll tonight. His 97.9 MPH average on his fastball is best in the majors — and he is coming off an outstanding campaign where he produced a 2.60 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. The Mets have won 10 of their last 13 games with Syndergaard on the mound after a game where they failed to score more than two runs. Syndergaard should pitch very well against this Marlins team that has lost 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower. 25* MLB Sunday Night ESPN Run-Line of the Month with the New York Mets (964) minus the 1.5 Run-Line versus the Miami Marlins (963) listing both starting pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Edison Volquez. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Miami Heat (707) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (708). Miami (38-41) fell behind by 18 points in the first-half last night in Toronto but conducted a serious comeback to tie the game in the 4th quarter but they could not hold on as they lost to the Raptors by a 96-94 score. This Heat team now finds themselves one game behind both Chicago and Indiana as these three teams fight for the last two spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Miami did cover the 4.5-point spread a san underdog — this is a feisty team that plays hard every night for head coach Eric Spoelstra. Expect another strong effort from this young team. They have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a straight-up loss. They have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 12 games when playing without a day of rest. Furthermore, Miami has covered the point spread in 7 straight games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Additionally, the Heat covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. And in their last 30 trips to Washington to play the Wizards, Miami is 21-8-1 ATS.

Washington (48-31) has won two straight games with their 106-103 win in New York against the Knicks on Thursday as a 6-point favorite. But the Wizards have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after a point spread win. Washington has also failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 25 games after a win decided by 3 points or less. And in their last 21 games played with just one day of rest, the Wizards are just 4-16-1 ATS. They may be undermanned in this game with their starting power forward Markieff Morris questionable with an ankle injury. The Wizards are still fighting with Toronto for the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt — but they remain 1/2 game behind the Raptors who have an easy date against the Knicks tomorrow afternoon. They return for this game — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home. 25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Year with the Miami Heat (707) plus the points versus the Washington Wizards (708). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Sacramento Kings (517) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (518). Los Angeles (23-55) has won two straight games after their surprising 102-95 win at San Antonio on Wednesday as a 13.5-point underdog. The Lakers were able to take advantage of a Spurs’ team resting most of their key players having secured the 2nd spot in the Western Conference playoffs. But with this franchise needing to finish in the bottom three of the NBA standings to maintain their protected first round draft choice that would otherwise go to the 76ers, expect this team to fully embrace going into the proverbial tank. Injuries creates the opportunity for Luke Walton to “manage” this situation. D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson are questionable with knee injuries while Brandon Ingram will play with limited minutes as he deals with tendinitis. As it is, the Lakers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. Los Angeles returns home where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. The Lakers are also 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. And in their last 11 games against fellow Pacific Division foes, Los Angeles has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of these games.

Sacramento (31-47) has won two straight games as well with their 98-87win over Dallas on Tuesday. The Kings are looking to find cohesion between their core group of young players. Skal Labissiere has been inserted into the starting lineup to play alongside Willie Cauley-Stein — and they join Buddy Hield who was acquired in the DeMarcus Cousins trade along with 7’1 Georgis Papagiannis to give this team an intriguing set of talents. Sacramento has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. The Kings have also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a losing record at home. Sacramento has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against fellow Pacific Division foes. And in their last 11 encounters with the Lakers, the Kings are 8-2-1 ATS — and that includes 5 straight covers when playing in the Staple Center. 25* NBA Pacific Division Underdog of the Year with the Sacramento Kings (517) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Lakers (518). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning (51) and the Montreal Canadiens (52). Expect a playoff atmosphere in Montreal tonight in this contest — and that should result in a higher reliance on fundamental defense and more physical play. Tampa Bay (40-37-7) remains alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race after their big 4-1 win in Toronto last night. The Lightning need to win out tonight and in their final regular season contest on Sunday while getting some help — but it certainly remains possible. Tampa Bay has played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total after a victory — and they have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after allowing two goals or less in their last game. The Under is also 6-1-1 in the Lightning’s last 8 games when playing without a day of rest. They turn to goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy who was outstanding last night by stopping 26 of the 27 shots he has faced. The Russian goaltender has a 2.01 Goals-Against-Average and .940 save percentage in three pressured-packed games this month. He has also been better on the road where he has a 2.44 GAA and .924 save percentage as compared to his 2.78 GAA and .911 save percentage when at home. The Lightning has played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total when on the road. This team is missing pieces on offense with Tyler Johnson questionable with a lower body injury and Steven Stamkos declaring that he will not be able to come back from his injury until the playoffs. Additionally, Tampa Bay has played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total against fellow Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal (46-25-7) has won the Atlantic Division so they are preparing themselves for the intensity of playoff hockey that starts next Wednesday. They look to bounce-back from a 2-1 loss in Buffalo on Wednesday — and the Under is 12-3-4 in their last 19 games after allowing two goals or less in their last game. The Canadiens have some injuries on their blue line with most notably Shea Weber questionable with a lower body injury. But this team still has Carey Price between the pipes — and he has been stellar at home ice with a 2.03 GAA along with a .931 save percentage this season. Even undermanned with their defensive corps, Claude Julien will want his team to emphasize defensive tactics in preparation for the playoffs at the expense of taking chances on offense. That is the luxury a team has with an elite goalie like Price — and Julien knows this with his time with the Bruins where he won a Stanley Cup with Tuuka Rask in goal. Furthermore, the Under is 7-2-2 in Montreal’s last 11 games at home. And in their last 7 home games against teams with a losing record on the road, the Under is 5-1-1. Lastly, the Under is 5-1-1 in the Canadiens’ last 7 games against Atlantic Division foes. 25* NHL Atlantic Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning (51) and the Montreal Canadiens (52). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Portland Trail Blazers (712) minus the points versus the Minnesota Timberwolves (711). Portland (38-40) had a six-game winning streak going — but now they have dropped two straight games after their 106-87 loss in Utah as a 6-point underdog on Tuesday. Frankly, this was one of their worst games of the season. Their 39.8% shooting mark was their worst field goal percentage in their last six games but the The Trail Blazers have rebounded to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread loss. This group has proven themselves to be a second-half team over the last two seasons. They began the week with the very best record in the NBA since March 1st before dropping these two games this week. This team is thin on their front court with Jusuf Nurkic out the rest of the regular season with a leg injury. But they still have Damian Lillard who scored 29.1 PPG in the month of March. Portland has also covered the point spread in 6 straight games against teams with a losing record. The Blazers return home where they have covered the point spread in 5 straight contests. Portland has also covered the point spread in 4 straight home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Additionally, the Trail Blazers have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games against fellow Western Conference opponents.

Minnesota (31-46) has lost two of their last three games with their 121-107 loss at Golden State on Tuesday. The Timberwolves have not only failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss but they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a double-digit loss. And in their last 11 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game, Minnesota is just 2-8-1 ATS. Now the Timberwolves stay on the road where they are just 1-6-1 ATS — and they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home. This is a team also hit hard with injuries with Zach LaVine and Nikola Pekovic both out the rest of the year with injuries. This team is playing out the string — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. 25* NBA Northwest Division Game of the Year with the Portland Trail Blazers (712) minus the points versus the Minnesota Timberwolves (711). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Dallas Mavericks (515) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (516). Los Angeles (47-31) has won three straight games with their 115-104 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Trailing the Utah Jazz by just one game for 4th place in the Western Conference playoff race, the Clippers still have much to play for before the playoffs begin next week. But I hate having to expect Doc Rivers’ team to cover the point spread as a double-digit favorite. Los Angeles has failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. The Clippers have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And not only has this LA team failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a win but they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games after a double-digit victory.

Dallas (32-45) has lost five of their last six games with their 98-87 loss last night in Sacramento despite being a 2.5-point favorite. The Mavericks have bounce-back to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread loss. Dallas has also covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a double-digit loss. And this team has covered a decisive 24 of their last 32 games after a straight-up loss under head coach Rick Carlisle — so expect a strong effort tonight. The lack of rest should not impact this team too much either when considering that they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games when playing without a day of rest. This team is undermanned with Dirk Nowitzki and Seth Curry questionable with various ailments. Wes Matthews should be on the court tonight for this nationally televised game after he was given the night off for rest last night. While the Mavs may be not in the playoffs this season, Carlisle is assessing talent — and effort — as they conclude the regular season and make decisions for the future. Dallas has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 16 road games against teams with a winning record at home, the Mavericks have covered the point spread 11 times. 25* NBA Wednesday ESPN Game of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks (515) plus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Blackhawks (19) and the Colorado  Avalanche (20). Chicago (50-22-6) looks to bounce-back from their 3-2 loss at home against Boston on Sunday. The Blackhawks have played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total after a loss by one goal on their home ice. The Over is also 26-10-15 in Chicago’s last 51 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. Now the Blackhawks go on the road where the Over is 16-6-4 in their last 26 games. The Over is also 9-2-2 in their last 13 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on home ice. It looks like backup goalie Scott Darling will be between the pipes tonight. While Darling has a strong 2.15 Goals-Against-Average and .932 save percentage at home, those numbers rise to a 2.52 GAA and .914 save percentage when on the road this season. Furthermore, the Over is 11-2-3 in the Blackhawks’ last 16 games against fellow Central Division opponents.

Colorado (21-54-2) is playing out the string after their 5-2 loss in Minnesota on Sunday. The Avalanche have then played 5 straight games Over the Total after failing to score more than two goals in their last game. They turn to Calvin Pickard between the pipes tonight after he allowed four goals on just sixteen shots in that game. That subpar effort came after a weak month of March where he had a 2.90 GAA along with a .905 save percentage. On home ice, Pickard has just a 2.71 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Colorado has played 4 of their last 5 home games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. The Avalanche has also played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% overall. Furthermore, Colorado has now played 6 straight games Over the Total in the month of April. And in their last 9 games against Central Division opponents, the Avalanche has played 7 of these games Over the Total. Lastly, in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in Colorado, the Over is 3-1-1. 25* NHL Central Division Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Blackhawks (19) and the Colorado  Avalanche (20). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Brooklyn Nets (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Brooklyn (18-59) has won two straight games with their 91-82 win over Atlanta on Sunday. The Nets have then seen the Under go 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Brooklyn has also played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. This Nets team is playing better basketball as of late fueled by improved play on the defensive end of the court. The have the best statistical defense in the entire league over the last two weeks while allowing their last five opponents to shoot just 41.3% from the field. But this Brooklyn team is also making only 29% of their 3-point shots over that span. Moving forward, the Nets have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. Brooklyn has also played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total when listed in the +/- 3-point range.

Philadelphia (28-49) has lost three in a row with their 113-105 loss at Toronto as an 11.5-point underdog on Sunday. The 76ers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Philadelphia has also played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. This team continues to be ravaged with injuries with now Jahlil Okafor and Robert Covington joining Jerryd Bayless, Joel Embiid and, of course, their number-one draft choice Ben Simmons out the year with season-sending injuries. This attrition helps explain why this team is making only 43.5% of their shots over their last five games. Now the 76ers return home where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total. And in their last 12 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road, the Under is 9-2-1. Lastly, in the last 13 encounters between these two teams, the Under is 10-1-2. 25* NBA Atlantic Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Brooklyn Nets (701) and the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:20 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Gonzaga Bulldogs (602) plus the point(s) versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (601). North Carolina (32-7) looked very shaky down the stretch against Oregon on Saturday but managed to hang on for a 77-76 victory. That ended up being a very close game despite the Ducks making only 37.9% of their shots. The Tar Heels also made 8 of their 21 shots from the 3-point line for a 38.1% clip which was above their 36.2% season-average. But North Carolina made only 17 of their 47 shots inside the arc for a low 36.2% mark. Over their last three games, the Tar Heels are shooting just 40% from the field. These are all very concerning trends for a team that has shown a proclivity all season to blow leads when away from Chapel Hill this season. Furthermore, point guard Joel Berry II still looked to be hobbled with his two twisted ankles Saturday night despite having six days to recuperate. Over his last six games going back to the ACC Tournament, Berry II has made only 20 of his 68 shots. North Carolina is just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after a straight-up win. And in their last 4 games as a favorite laying less than 7 points, the Tar Heels are just 0-3-1 ATS.

Gonzaga (37-1) finally got a good performance from their floor general Nigel Williams-Goss in this tournament as he took over in the second-half to lead his team to a 77-73 victory over South Carolina on Saturday as a 7-point favorite. The Bulldogs are then 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games after a point spread loss. This Gonzaga team is versatile with a strong backcourt along with the size on the frontline to challenge the Tar Heels’ dominance on the boards. Mark Few has four players who stand at least 6’9. They held a physical Gamecocks team that pulls down 33.9% of their missed shots to rebounding only 29.5% of their misses. North Carolina is the best offensive rebounding team in the country — but they do struggle if they do not completely have their way on the boards. The Tar Heels are also vulnerable against teams that can make their 3s since they rank 282nd in the nation by allowing their opponents to take 39.5% of their field goal attempts from behind the arc. Arkansas fueled their second-half comeback on the second round of this tournament by making 45% of their 3s. The Bulldogs make 38.1% of their 3-point shots. They are an impressive 16-5-2 ATS in their last 23 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 7 games as an underdog getting less than 7 points, Gonzaga has covered the point spread 5 times. While the Bulldogs have had some issues dealing with pressure in this tournament, expect them to revel at this opportunity to seize a national championship by defeating a Tar Heels’ that lacks superstars. 25* CBB Game of the Month with the Gonzaga Bulldogs (602) plus the point(s) versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (601). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (21) and the Los Angeles Kings (22). Los Angeles (37-33-3) staved off elimination from the playoff race earlier today when Nashville lost in St. Louis by a 4-1 score. So while the Kings need to win out in their rest of their five games — and the Predators must lose their remaining three contests — this proud organization remains alive in the Western Conference playoff hunt so expect a top notch performance from them tonight. Los Angeles has won two straight games after their 2-0 shutout win in Vancouver on Friday. That came on the heels of their surprising 4-1 win in Calgary on Wednesday (well, it was surprising to us who had the Flames in that game). These Kings are playing physical, tough defense buoyed by the fact that they have their elite goaltender Jonathan Quick back on the ice playing exceptional hockey. Quick retains a sensational 1.56 Goals-Against-Average along with a .938 save percentage in his seven starts at home in the Staples Center this season. Moving forward, the Kings have played 11 of their last 14 games Under the Total after not allowing more than one goal in two straight games. The Under is also 19-8-11 in their last 38 games after failing to score more than two goals in their last game. Additionally, the Under is both 3-1-1 in their last 5 games on home ice as well as a decisive 58-26-15 in their last 99 games at home against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Furthermore, not only have the Kings played 4 straight Unders when playing with one day of rest but they have also seen the Under go 21-7-10 in their 38 situations where they were playing their fourth game in six days. And in their last 59 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% overall, the Under is 37-14-8.

Arizona (28-41-7) scored a season-high six goals on Friday in their upset 6-3 win over the Capitals. The Under is then 4-1-1 in their last 6 games after a victory as well as 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a game where they found the back of the net at least five times. This team does look to get Mike Smith back between the pipes tonight after he has battled an illness. The veteran enjoyed his second best month of the season in March where he posted a 2.91 GAA along with a .911 save percentage. This team is a defense-first club behind their rock on the blue line in Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Scoring is usually the problem for this young team has they had only scored one goal in four straight games before their offensive explosion versus the Capitals. Now the Coyotes go on the road where the Under is 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. Furthermore, not only is the Under 39-19-11 in their last 69 games against fellow Pacific Division opponents but this team has also played 4 straight games Under the Total against Western Conference foes. 25* NHL Pacific Division Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (21) and the Los Angeles Kings (22). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:45 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Oregon Ducks (813) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (814). Oregon (33-5) held Kansas to just 35% from the field en route to their 74-60 win last Saturday. The Ducks flexed their defensive muscles in that game by holding a potent Jayhawks offense that had averaged 96 PPG in their three previous Tournament games to scoring just those 60 points in 64 possessions. In the Ducks’ four tournament games, they have averaged 66 possessions so it is likely that head coach Dana Altman will look to slow this game down where both teams do not have more than 65 possessions apiece — and that makes the Under look rather appetizing with the Total set in the low 150s. Oregon has played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total with the Total set in the 150-159.5 point range. The Ducks have also played 12 of their last 14 games played on a neutral court with the Total set in the 150-159.5 point range. And while the Tar Heels average 66 shots per game, Oregon has played 12 of their last 15 games Under the Total against teams that average at least 62 shots per game — and that includes 7 straight Unders when those games are the road.

North Carolina (31-7) held Kentucky to just a 41.5% from the field in their 75-73 nail biter on Sunday. The Under is then 10-2-1 in their last 13 games after a straight-up win. The Tar Heels are struggling with their 3-point shooting as they have made only 30% of their shots from behind the arc in their last three games in this tournament after their opening victory over Texas Southern. North Carolina is surviving by crashing the boards. In these last three games, the Tar Heels have out-rebounded their opponents by +10, +12 and +13 boards. Not only has North Carolina then played 13 of their last 17 games Under the Total after out-rebounding their last two opponents by at least 10 boards but they have played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total after out-rebounding their last three opponents by at least ten boards. And while the Ducks only commit 16 personal fouls per game, the Tar Heels have played 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total against teams that commit 17 or fewer personal fouls per game. 25* CBB Final Four Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Oregon Ducks (813) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (814). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Gonzaga Bulldogs (812) minus the points versus the South Carolina Gamecocks (811). South Carolina (26-10) has pulled off three straight upsets in this NCAA Tournament — but expect for their bubble to burst tonight as they look more like the team that lost six of their last nine games before this Tournament started. These Gamecocks have covered the point spread in all four of their NCAA Tournament games — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 15 road games after covering the point spread in four or five of the last six games. Somehow this team is scoring at a crisp 1.16 Points-Per-Possession rate which is well above their 1.00 PPP rate in SEC play. Frankly, even if this Gamecocks team was not a prime candidate to get a visit from the Regression Gods, this is just a terrible matchup for them. The Bulldogs out-rebound their opponents by +7.0 RPG — and South Carolina has failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 24 games after fifteen games into the season against team who out-rebound their opponents by at least +4.0 RPG. Gonzaga also holds their opponents to just 60.9 PPG — but the Gamecocks have failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games after fifteen games into the season against teams who do not allow more than 64 PPG. And while the Bulldogs commit only 17 personal fouls per game, South Carolina has failed to cover the point spread in 14 of the last 17 games after fifteen games into the season against teams who do not commit more than 17 personal fouls per game. To make things worse, Gonzaga has worked on pressure defenses for a full two weeks given their Sweet Sixteen matchup with West Virginia and now a full week to digest that game tape while preparing for the Gamecocks’ pressure.

Gonzaga (36-1) played their best game of the Tournament with their 83-59 win over Xavier last Saturday. But considering that the Bulldogs are scoring at just a 1.03 PPP rate, they still have room for improvement to inch closer to their 1.19 adjusted PPP scoring rate for the season. South Carolina must force turnovers to create scoring opportunities in transition — they will struggle to score against this Gonzaga defense that has held their four Tournament opponents to scoring at just a 0.687 PPP rate in the half-court. Frankly, this South Carolina team is a Poor-Man’s version of the West Virginia team that the Bulldogs already defeated. The Gamecocks do not force as many turnovers as the Mountaineers while not being nearly as fierce as Bob Huggins’ team on the boards. Gonzaga is 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. And in their last 27 games as a favorite of less than 7 points, the Bulldogs are 19-6-2 ATS. 25* CBB Final Four A-List Special with the Gonzaga Bulldogs (812) minus the points versus the South Carolina Gamecocks (811). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (521) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (522). Houston (51-24) has lost two in a row after their 117-101 loss in Portland last night despite being a small 1-point favorite. The Rockets have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 32 games after a point spread loss. Houston has also covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games after a straight-up loss. And in their last 15 games when playing without rest, the Rockets have covered the pint spread in 11 of these games. James Harden should be particularly motivated in this game after being outplayed be Steph Curry at home on Tuesday in their 113-106 loss to the Warriors. Houston has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Golden State (61-14) has now rattled off nine straight games after following up their win in Houston on Tuesday with their 110-98 victory over San Antonio on Wednesday. Without Kevin Durant available — and all the resources they lost to free up cap space to sign him — depth remains a concern for this team. The Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 23 games when playing their third game in four days. Golden State shot 51.2% from the field against the Spurs — and they have made at least 51.1% of their shots in their last three games. But the Warriors have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games after shooting at least 47% in three straight ames. And while the the Rockets allow their opponents to make 46.4% of their shots, Golden State has failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 27 games in the second half of the season against teams with a defensive field goal percentage of at least 46%. Lastly, Houston has covered the point spread in 7 straight road games when revenging a loss at home to their opponent. 10* NBA Friday Late Show Bailout with the Houston Rockets (521) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (522). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (521) and the Golden State Warriors (522). Houston (51-24) looks to bounce-back from their 117-101 loss in Portland last night as a 1-point favorite. The Rockets have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. This is a depleted team with Ryan Anderson out with an ankle and Nene resting which more pressure on James Harden who will play but is nursing a wrist injury. As it is, the Under is 7-1-1 in Houston’s last 9 games on the road. And in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court, the Under is 5-0-1 for the Rockets.

Golden State (61-14) has won nine straight contests with their 110-98 win in San Antonio on Wednesday as a 4.5-point underdog. The Warriors have then played 24 of their last 32 games Under the Total after a win by at least 10 points. Golden State has also played 38 of their last 51 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. The Warriors return home for this game where they have played 7 straight games Under the Total. And while the Over is tempting between these two fast-paced teams that like to score, Golden State has played 18 of their last 22 games in the second-half of the season against teams that allow at least 106 PPG — and Houston allows 109.0 PPG in the Mike D’Antoni system. 25* NBA Friday ESPN Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets (521) and the Golden State Warriors (522). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM on Friday, we will be playing the Denver Nuggets (501) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (502). Denver (35-39) has lost two straight games after their heartbreaking 122-113 loss to Portland on Wednesday as a 2-point underdog. The Nuggets now find themselves 1 1/2 games behind the Trail Blazers (after Portland’s win last night over Houston) for the 8th and final spot in the Western Conference Playoffs — and they lost the tie-breaker having lost three of the four regular season games in that series. To compound matters, Denver will be playing six of their last eight regular season games on the road — so that makes winnable games away from the Pepsi Center essential contests to play well in. As it is, the Nuggets have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after a straight-up loss. Denver has also covered the point spread in 14 of their last 18 games after a loss to a Northwest Division rivals. Furthermore, not only have the Nuggets covered the point spread in 15 of their last 19 road games after a loss on the road but they have covered the point spread in 26 of their last 35 road games after a point spread setback. Denver has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 ames on the road. And in their last 8 games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Nuggets have covered the point spread 6 times.

Charlotte (34-41) has won five of their last seven games after their 110-106 upset win in Toronto on Wednesday as a 5-point underdog. It might be too little, too late for Steve Clifford’s team that still finds themselves three games out with just seven games to go for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. This is the Hornets’ third game since Tuesday — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 home games when playing their third game in four days. Charlotte has also failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home overall. And in their last 17 games against teams with a losing record, the Hornets are just 5-11-1 ATS. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in 4 straight meetings between these two teams — including Charlotte’s 112-102 upset win in Denver back on March 4th so the Nuggets are also playing with a little bit of revenge on their minds. 25* NBA Underdog of the Month with Denver Nuggets (501) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (502). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (711) and the TCU Horned Frogs (712). Georgia Tech (21-15) held Cal-State Bakersfield to just 35.0% on Tuesday en route to their 76-61 victory as 3.5-point favorites to put them in the Finals of the NIT. The Under is then 5-2-1 in the Yellow Jackets’ last 8 games after a point spread victory. Josh Pastner’s team is playing outstanding defense in this tournament after finishing 2nd in the ACC in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency. But this Georgia Tech team can struggle to find baskets after finishing last in the ACC in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency. This team shot just 43.3% from the field against the Roadrunners. Moving forward, the Yellow Jackets have played 13 of their last 18 games Under the Total against teams outside the ACC. Georgia Tech has also played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total when playing on a neutral court. And in their last 26 games as an underdog getting less than 7 points, the Under is 19-6-1.

TCU (23-15) reached the Finals of the NIT with their 68-53 win over Central Florida as a 2.5-point favorite on Tuesday. The Horned Frogs also got it done led by their defense as they stifled the Knights after falling behind by a 29-19 score — and they held UCF to just a 33.3% shooting mark. But this TCU team shot only 43.3% from the field themselves. First-year head coach Jamie Dixon has had this team sharing the basketball all season as they led the Big 12 in assisted field goal percentage rate. The Horned Frogs had 20 assists against Central Florida after assisting on 23 baskets in the NIT Quarterfinals against Richmond. TCU has then played 28 of their last 40 games Under the Total after assisting on at least 19 baskets in two straight games. The Horned Frogs have also played 22 of their last 32 games Under the Total against teams outside the Big 12. And in their last 10 games played on a neutral court as a favorite, TCU has played 8 of these games Under the Total. 25* CBB NIT Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (711) and the TCU Horned Frogs (712). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Detroit Pistons (702) minus the points versus the Brooklyn Nets (701). Detroit (34-41) is absolutely and positively desperate for a win having dropped five straight — as well as eight of their last nine games — after their 97-96 loss to Miami on Tuesday as a 3-point underdog. The Pistons had a 4-point lead in that game with 30.1 seconds left to go but let that squander before seeing their hearts break by a Hassan Whiteside buzzer-beater. Detroit now finds themselves 2 1/2 games out of the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt — but with nine games to go, there remains hope for Stan Van Gundy’s team. The team did player better defense against the Heat by holding them to just 45.6% shooting after seeing their previous three opponents convert at least 51.6% of their shots. And the Pistons have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games played with one day of rest. Now comes just what the Doctor ordered in the atrocious Nets in to town. Yet Detroit will be playing with revenge after Brooklyn began their current losing streak with a buzzer beater of their own on March 21st to steal a 98-96 win. That game was in Brooklyn which began a four-game road trip for this young Pistons team that plays so much better on their home court where they have covered the point spread in 12 of their last 16 games. Detroit has also covered the point spread in 11 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. Furthermore, in their last 13 home games with the Total set in the 210-219.5 point range, the Pistons have covered the point spread 12 times.

Brooklyn (16-58) looks to bounce-back from a rare upset loss as they fell to Philadelphia at home on Tuesday by a 106-101 score. The Nets were out-rebounded by the 76ers by five boards after losing the rebounding battle by 5 and 10 boards in their previous two contests. Brooklyn has then failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight games after getting out-rebounded by at least 5 boards in three straight games. This will also be the Nets’ 9th game over the last fourteen days — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 30 of their last 42 games when playing at least their eighth game in the last fourteen days. Lastly, while Brooklyn allows 113.2 PPG, the Pistons have covered the point spread in 7 straight home games in the second half of the season against teams who allow at least 106 PPG. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Year with the Detroit Pistons (702) minus the points versus the Brooklyn Nets (701). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (515) and the San Antonio Spurs (516). Golden State (60-14) won their eighth straight game (all without Kevin Durant) with their 113-106 upset win at Houston as a 1.5-point underdog last night. The Warriors have then played 11 of their last 12 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Golden State has also played 5 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 100 points in their last game. Additionally, the Warriors have played 7 straight games Under the Total against Western Conference opponents. And in their last 4 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court, Golden State has played all 4 games Under the Total.

San Antonio (57-16) has won five in a row after they demolished the reeling Cavaliers on Monday by a 103-74 score. The Under is then 3-0-1 in the Spurs’ last 4 games after a straight-up win — and they have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a double-digit victory. Furthermore, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 15 of their last 20 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Under is 6-1-1 in the Spurs’ last 8 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. San Antonio does average 106.2 PPG — but the Warriors have played 21 of their last 28 games Under the Total against teams that score at least 106 PPG. And in the last 6 meetings between these two teams in San Antonio, the game finished Under the Total all 6 times. These two teams played back on Saturday, March 11th with both teams benching their star players to the dismay of Disney/ABC/ESPN. Who knows how these respective coaches will handle this rematch — especially with the Warriors playing without rest. That last contest resulted in a 107-85 win for the Spurs. Expect another lower scoring game. 25* NBA ESPN Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors (515) and the San Antonio Spurs (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the St. Peter’s Peacocks (526) minus the points versus the Furman Paladins (525). St. Peter’s (21-13) reached the Semifinals of the College Insider Tournament with their 49-44 win at Texas State as a 1-point underdog. The Peacocks held the Bobcats to just 29.4% shooting — and their last five opponents have shot just 40.2% from the field. St. Peter’s has then covered the point spread in 20 of their last 27 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a point spread victory. Tellingly, the Peacocks have covered the point spread in 9 straight games after not allowing more than 55 points in their last game. This team is a “Slow Killer” in that they play at a slow pace but generate extra possessions by forcing turnovers at a 20.9% range which is 41st best in the nation. The Paladins are vulnerable to turning the ball over as they rank 224th in the nation by turning the ball over in 19.1% of their possessions. Not after playing their last two games on the road in this tournament, the Peacocks return home for this contest. St. Peter’s has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games when favored by less than 7 points.

Furman (23-11) reached the Semifinals with their 79-64 win at Campbell last Saturday. For the second straight game, the Paladins were called for just 12 personal fouls in that game — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 24 games on the road after not being whistled for more than 15 personal fouls in their last two contests. Now Furman stays on the road for the third straight time in this tournament. The Paladins were favored in those previous two games — and, in fact, this is the first time this team has been an underdog since February 22nd. Furman has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games as an underdog getting less than 7 points. The Paladins rely on 3-point shooting as they make 38.2% of their shots from behind the arc. But the Peacocks defend the perimeter quite well as they are 32nd in the nation by limiting their opponents to just a 32.0% shooting mark from the 3-point line. Lastly, while Furman also plays good defense by holding their opponents to just a 42.0% shooting mark, St. Peter’s has covered the point spread in 6 straight games against teams with a defensive field goal percentage of 42% or lower. 25* CBB College Insider Tournament Game of the Year with the St. Peter’s Peacocks (526) minus the points versus the Furman Paladins (525). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money line on the Calgary Flames (4) versus the Los Angeles Kings (3). Calgary (43-29-2) looks to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Playoffs with a victory tonight. The Flames have won two straight — as well as four of their last six contests — with their 4-2 win over the Avalanche on Monday. First-year head coach Glen Gulutzan has seen his team win 11 of their last 13 games after a victory. His emphasis on puck possession and other advanced metrics has worked for his team this season after replacing old school Bob Hartley in the offseason. This team has been tough on home ice where they have won 20 of their last 28 games. The Flames have also won 4 straight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road.  Calgary is getting great goaltending from Brian Elliott who has a .2.09 Goals-Against-Average along with a .925 save percentage when on home ice. The Flames have also won 25 of their last 34 games against teams with a losing record.

Los Angeles (35-33-3) has lost two straight as well as four of their last five games with their 2-1 loss in Edmonton last night. The Kings have then lost 5 straight games when playing without a day of rest. This team has also lost 5 of their last 7 games after failing to score more than two goals in their last game. While this proud LA franchise is still barely hanging on to their slim playoff hopes, it looks like years of grinding physical play with a few long postseasons have taken their toll on this aging roster. Los Angeles has lost 11 of their last 12 games against teams with a winning record. They send out the recently acquired Ben Bishop between the pipes tonight. But the former Tampa Bay goalie is struggling with a 2.63 GAA and a save percentage of .899 in four games and three starts this month. That is not a good sign for a team that has lost 5 straight games on the road. And in their last 7 trips to Calgary, the Kings have lost 5 of these contests. 25* NHL Game of the Month with the money line on the Calgary Flames (4) versus the Los Angeles Kings (3). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Phoenix Suns (767) and the Atlanta Hawks (768). Phoenix (22-52) has dropped eight straight games with their 120-106 loss in Charlotte on Sunday as a 13-point underdog. The Suns are playing out the string out of the playoff hunt and decimated with injuries. Phoenix has lost both Tyson Chandler and Brandon Knight to season-ending injuries — and now Leandro Barbosa is questionable with a hamstring injury tonight. The Suns shot 50.6% from the field in their defeat two days ago — but they look to be a prime suspect for a flat effort when considering this is their sixth straight game on the road. As it is, Phoenix has played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Additionally, the Suns have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a double-digit loss. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record, Phoenix has played 4 of these games Under the Total.

Atlanta (37-36) has lost seven straight games themselves with their 107-92 loss to Brooklyn as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. This team is lost right now on the offensive end of the court with both Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore sidelined with injuries. Over their last six games, this team has failed to shoot better than 39.5% in three of those games while not topping 44.1% in all six contests. The solution for Mike Budenholzer’s team is to win games through their defense that leans heavily on Dwight Howard and Dennis Schroder. As it is, the Hawks have played played 12 of their last 14 games Under the Total after a loss by at least 15 points. The Under is also 16-5-1 in their last 22 games after a double-digit loss — and that includes playing 4 straight Unders after a double-digit loss at home. Atlanta stays at home where they have played 8 straight home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. And in their last 28 games as a favorite laying 3.5-9.5 points, the Hawks have played 21 of these games Under the Total. This Suns team does struggle on defense as they allow 113.0 PPG — but Atlanta has played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total against teams who allow at least 110 PPG. And in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in Atlanta, the game finished Under the Total 4 times. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Phoenix Suns (767) and the Atlanta Hawks (768). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (778) minus the points versus the Cal-State Bakersfield Roadrunners (777). Cal-State Bakersfield (25-9) has pulled off three straight upsets in this NIT to reach the Semifinals of this tournament in Madison Square Garden. Their last contest was an impressive 80-76 win at UT-Arlington last Wednesday where they were a 4-point underdog. But after playing on the road for the third straight game to pull off their third straight upset, we are expecting a significant emotional letdown as they travel across to the country to conclude this tournament in the Big Apple. This is quite an accomplishment for this Western Athletic Conference team. The Roadrunners have been on-fire with their 3-point shooting. After making 9 of their 21 shots from behind the arc in their win against Cal, they followed that up by making 11 of 19 shots from 3-point land against Colorado State and then made another 10 of 19 shots from behind the arc in their win against UT-Arlington. If the Roadrunners continue to make 50.8% of their shots from downtown, they will likely win this game. But expect the Regression Gods to make an appearance in Madison Square Garden tonight for this team that makes only 32.4% of their 3-point shots behind the arc. The Yellow Jackets allow their opponents to make just 33.3% of their 3-point shots. Their 3-point defense has been even better in the NIT.

Georgia Tech (20-15) reached the Semifinals with their 74-66 upset win at Ole Miss as a 5.5-point underdog last Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets held the Bulldogs to just a 21.4% shooting mark from behind the arc. Georgia Tech limited Indiana to just a 26.3% mark from their 19 shots from 3-point land in their opening win in the NIT. But perhaps their second round win over Belmont is most telling. The Bruins are 2nd in the nation in 3-point attempts to field goal attempt ratio but only made 11 of their 33 shots from downtown against Josh Pastner’s team. These Yellow Jackets are battled-tested from the ACC — and they have nice wins over North Carolina, Florida State, Notre Dame, VCU, Syracuse and Clemson. This experience as well as their expectation that this stage in MSG is not too big for them should make the difference in this game. The Yellow Jackets have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games played on a neutral court. Georgia Tech has also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games versus teams with a winning record. And in their last 12 games as the favorite laying less than 7 points, the Yellow Jackets have covered the point spread 9 times. 25* CBB NIT Game of the Year with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (778) minus the points versus the Cal-State Bakersfield Roadrunners (777). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (744) plus (or minus) the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (743). Coastal Carolina (19-17) hosts the first-game of this three-game series before Wyoming hosts the last two potential games of this series on their home court in Laramie. The Chanticleers reached the Finals of this Tournament with their 89-78 victory over Illinois-Chicago last Wednesday. Coastal Carolina did allow the Flames to shoot 50% from the field in that victory which was their worst defensive effort in their last sixteen games. Expect a much better performance on the defensive end of the court tonight as the Chanticleers hold their visitors to just 39.0% shooting. Coastal Carolina is 14-6 on their home court where they outscore their opponents by +7.8 PPG. The Chanticleers are an impressive 10-1-2 ATS in their last 13 games on their home court. Coastal Carolina is also 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 4 home games as an underdog, the Chanticleers are 3-0-1 ATS.

Wyoming (21-14) has won three straight games with their 74-68 win over Utah Valley State last Wednesday. The Cowboys have hosted all three of their games in this tournament — but not they will be playing their first true road game in a hostile environment for the first time since February 28th. They shot a sizzling 49.1% since that contest on the last day in February — but they make only 41.6% of their shots away from home where they are just 4-11 this season. As it is, Wyoming has played 17 of their last 23 road games after playing a game at home. The Cowboys have also failed to cover the point spread in 27 of their last 38 road games after playing at least two straight games on their home court. Wyoming is very dependent on their 3-point shooting since they do not force turnovers or crash the offensive glass. The Cowboys pull down only 22.5% of their missed shots (329th in the nation) and they average only 12 forced turnovers per game which accounts for just 16.4% of their opponent’s possessions (303rd in the nation). The Chanticleers held their conference opponents to just 31.9% shooting behind the arc which was tops in the Sun Belt. Coastal Carolina has also covered the point spread in 34 of their last 51 games against teams that do not average more than 14 forced turnovers per game. Wyoming started the season 10-2 but have lost thirteen of their last twenty-four games despite this recent success in this tournament. And this is a must-win situation for the Chanticleers in the Best-of-Three series with the remaining two games being on Wyoming’s home court. 25* CBI Game of the Year with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (744) plus (or minus) the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (743). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 5:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the North Carolina Tar Heels (724) minus the points versus the Kentucky Wildcats (723). North Carolina (30-7) got their offense on track on Friday with their 92-80 victory over Butler. Justin Jackson and Joel Berry III broke out of their scoring slump in this Tournament by combining to make 17 of their 30 shots from the field. Overall, the Tar Heels made 54.4% of their shots in this game. North Carolina has then covered the point spread in 8 straight games after allowing at least 80 points in their last game. This showdown will be a rematch of a game these two played in Las Vegas back on December 17th which Kentucky won by a 103-100 score in a shootout. The Tar Heels only pulled down 29.4% of their missed shots in that game. This team led the nation by rebounding 42.1% of their missed shots this season — and that mark has increased to a 43% mark in the NCAA Tournament. Except UNC to control the boards in this rematch — and it is this skill that has helped Roy Williams team go 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games played on a neutral court. The Tar Heels have also covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games in the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky (32-5) survived a fast-paced game where they outlasted UCLA by an 86-75 score as a 1.5-point underdog. The Wildcats have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. Kentucky has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games on the road after a point spread win. This may have been a Pyrrhic win for John Calipari’s team since they may be a bit tired when now facing this mighty Tar Heels team. The 52.7% shooting that they allowed the Bruins to accrue is also a warning sign for this contest. Interior defense is a vulnerability for this team — they were 9th in the SEC by allowing their opponents to make 49.2% of their shots inside the arc. Kentucky also is not an elite 3-point shooting team outside of Malik Monk. The Wildcats make just 35.2% from behind the arc which ranks 160th in the nation. Kentucky did make 10 of their 18 shots from the 3-point line in their December victory over the Tar Heels — so that is another area which will likely be different in this rematch. Calipari’s team finds many of their points on the free throw line — they average 26 shots from the charity stripe per game. But North Carolina has covered the point spread in 15 of their last 21 games on the road after fifteen games into the season against teams that average at least 25 free throw attempts per game. Lastly, the Wildcats are just 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games in the NCAA Tournament. 25* CBB Elite Eight Game of the Year with the North Carolina Tar Heels (724) minus the points versus the Kentucky Wildcats (723). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Xavier Musketeers (513) and the Gonzaga Bulldogs (514). Gonzaga (35-1) held West Virginia to just 26.7% on Thursday in their 61-58 victory. The Bulldogs have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Gonzaga is playing outstanding defense in this tournament as their three opponents are shooting just 33.3% from the field while scoring at just a 0.85 Points-Per-Possession rate. Most impressively, the Bulldogs are holding their opponents to just 37% shooting inside the arc. Gonzaga needs their defense to continue to be outstanding when considering that they are shooting just 29% from behind the arc in this tournament. Moving forward, the Bulldogs have played 19 of their last 27 games Under the Total against teams outside the West Coast Conference. And in their last 8 games played on a neutral court, Gonzaga has played 6 of these games Under the Total.

Xavier (24-13) pulled off their third straight upset in this tournament with their 73-71 win over Arizona on Thursday as an 8-point underdog. The Under is then 5-1-1 in the Musketeers’ last 7 gams after a straight-up win — and the Under is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after a point spread victory. Xavier is also playing outstanding defense. Their three NCAA Tournament opponents are shooting just 24% from behind the 3-point line. Moving forward, the Musketeers have played 13 of their last 19 games Under the Total with the number set in the 140-149.5 point range. The Under is also 7-1-1 in their last 9 games as an underdog. Furthermore, the Under is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games played on a neutral court. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Under is 3-1-1. 25* College Basketball Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Xavier Musketeers (513) and the Gonzaga Bulldogs (514). Best of luck for us — Frank.