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05-04-19 | Dodgers -121 v. Padres | Top | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Dodgers -121) I'll take my chances here with LA as a small road favorite. Dodgers are without a doubt the better team here and I feel like they got a decisive edge on the mound with Rich Hill going up against Joey Lucchesi. Hill has made just 1 start, but he was pretty sharp in his first outing and the Padres are not a great offensive team. Hill has made 11 career starts against the Padres and owns a sensational 2.89 ERA and 0.980 WHIP. Lucchesi has an ugly 5.40 ERA and 1.560 WHIP in his last 3 starts and is 0-3 with a 8.52 ERA and 1.894 WHIP in 3 career starts against the Dodgers. Give me Los Angeles -121! |
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05-03-19 | Royals v. Tigers -145 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
50* MLB AL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH (Tigers -145) I'll take my chances here with Detroit at home. The Tigers will have one of the most underrated starters of 2019 in Matt Boyd on the mound. Boyd has posted a strong 3.13 ERA and 1.018 WHIP in 6 starts, striking out 48 in 37.3 innings. He's only allowed 4 runs over 2 home starts (2.77 ERA) and is facing a Royals offense that has managed 5 or fewer hits in 3 of their last 4 games and are hitting just .225 as a team on the road. Give me Detroit -145! |
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05-03-19 | Twins v. Yankees -1.5 | 3-6 | Win | 133 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE MASSACRE (Yankees -1.5, +133) I'll take my chances here with the Yankees winning by at least 2 runs. I know New York is hurting right now, but this team still has plenty of talent on the roster and are a much stronger offensive team at home. I think they also could be catching the Twins in a big flat spot after they just took 3 of 4 against the Astros at home. The bigger problem for Minnesota is that the Yankees have James Paxton on the mound. Paxton has made 3 home starts and given up just 1 earned run in nearly 20 innings of work. In his last 2 home starts he's struck out 24 over 14 shutout innings. Give me New York -1.5 (+133)! |
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05-02-19 | Cardinals v. Nationals -138 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nationals -138) I'll take my chances here with Washington avoiding the rare 4-game sweep at home against the Cardinals. Nationals will have the red-hot Stephen Strasburg on the mound, who has a 2.57 ERA and 0.714 WHIP in his last 3 starts (28 K's in 21 innings). St Louis on the other hand will turn to Dakota Hudson, who has 10.12 ERA and 2.500 WHIP in 2 road starts and a 7.53 ERA and 1.813 WHIP in his last 3 outings. Also, Strasburg owns a 2.56 ERA and 1.034 WHIP in his career (6 starts) against the Cardinals. Give me the Nationals -138! |
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05-01-19 | Astros -139 v. Twins | 2-6 | Loss | -139 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Astros -139) I'll take my chances here with Houston staying hot and winning another one on the road against the Twins. Astros bounced back from a 1-0 loss in the series opener on Monday with a convincing 11-0 win on Tuesday. I know Twins starter Martin Perez has some great numbers, but 2 of his 3 starts have come against the Orioles. I think the southpaw is in for a rough outing against Houston, who 6-1 against left-handed starters this season. Astros are averaging 5.0 runs/game and hitting .300 with a .362 OBP in those 7 games. Give me Houston -139! |
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05-01-19 | Cardinals v. Nationals -146 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -146 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nationals -146) I'll take my chances here with Washington finding a way to win at home with arguably the best pitcher in the game on the mound in Max Scherzer. It's been a bit of a rough start to 2019 for Scherzer, but he's coming off a dominant outing at home against the Padres and owns a 2.60 ERA and 0.904 WHIP in 4 home starts. Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas, who I feel was one of the more overrated starters coming into this season. Mikolas has a 5.29 ERA and 1.235 WHIP in 6 starts and a 6.60 ERA and 1.533 WHIP in 3 road starts. Give me the Nationals -146! |
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04-30-19 | Yankees v. Diamondbacks -131 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
50* MLB INTERLEAGUE PLAY OF THE MONTH (Diamondbacks -131) I'll gladly take my chances here with Arizona as a small home favorite against the Yankees. I just feel like this is too good a price to pass up with the Diamondbacks, especially at home with ace Zack Greinke on the mound. Greinke hasn't allowed a run in either of his last two starts and has allowed just 8 total runs in his last 5 starts (32 2/3 innings). New York has somehow managed to go 9-1 in their last 10, despite a ridiculous number of guys on the DL. The big thing to keep in mind with that success is it came against the Royals, Angels and Giants, who are a combined 21-games under .500. I also think NY starter C.C. Sabathia is a bit overvalued right now. Sabathia has an impressive 2.40 ERA and 0.933 WHIP in his first 3 starts. However, two of those starts came against the Royals and White Sox, bot of which were also at home. In his most recent start at LA, he allowed 5 runs on 6 hits (3 HRs) in 5 innings. This Arizona offense will be the best he's faced this season and they are averaging 6.0 runs/game and hitting .296 with a .350 OBP vs left-handed starters this season. Give me the Diamondbacks -131! |
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04-30-19 | Indians -1.5 v. Marlins | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS RUN LINE MASSACRE (Indians -1.5, -114) I'll take my chances here with Cleveland winning by at least 2 runs on the road against the Marlins. No better team to get right against than the Marlins and the Indians are in a prime position to win going away with the edge they have on the mound. Cleveland will send out Trevor Bauer, who is 3-1 with a 1.99 ERA and 1.033 WHIP. He'll be facing a Marlins team that is averaging a mere 2.8 runs/game with a .227 team average and .279 team OBP. Indians offense was performing well before cooling off against a good Houston staff, and should get back on track in this series. Miami will send out Sandy Alcantara, who has a 6.75 ERA and 1.812 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Give me Cleveland -1.5 (-114)! |
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04-29-19 | Astros v. Twins UNDER 8.5 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
40* MLB OVER/UNDER TOTAL MASSACRE (Under 8.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 8.5 in Monday's series opener against the Twins and Astros. Hard to see Minnesota scoring more than a couple runs. Houston will have Justin Verlander on the mound, who has started out 4-0 with a 2.61 ERA and 0.895 WHIP in 6 starts. He's struck out 27 in his last 3 starts, giving up just 3 runs on 9 hits in 21 innings over this stretch. Twins counter with Jake Odorizzi, who has a 1.54 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in 2 home starts and just limited the Astros to 2 runs in nearly 6 innings of work in his last start. Give me the UNDER 8.5! |
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04-29-19 | A's v. Red Sox UNDER 9 | 4-9 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
40* MLB NO DOUBT TOTAL KNOCKOUT (Under 9) I'll take my chances with the UNDER in Monday's series opener between the A's and Red Sox. Oakland's Frankie Montas is 4-1 with a 3.10 ERA and 1.138 WHIP in 5 starts and will be facing a Boston offense that is coming off a 2-game series at home against the Rays where they totaled just 3 runs on 12 hits. Red Sox starter, Eduardo Rodriguez has a not so great 5.88 ERA and 1.462 WHIP in 5 starts, but is trending in the right direction. Rodriguez has a 3.00 ERA and 0.899 WHIP in his last 3 starts. He's also 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA in 2 home starts. Give me the UNDER 9! |
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04-28-19 | Rangers v. Mariners -118 | Top | 14-1 | Loss | -118 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Mariners -118) I'll take my chances here with Seattle as a small home favorite against the Rangers. Mariners were embarrassed on Saturday, as Texas wound up winning by a final score of 15-1. That a lone would be a good enough reason to back Seattle today, as the Mariners are 14-4 in their last 18 when coming off a loss by 10 or more to a division rival! It also doesn't hurt that Seattle will have the edge on the mound with Erik Swanson (3.86 ERA, 0.771 WHIP) against Lance Lynn (6.51 ERA, 1.554 WHIP). Give me the Mariners -118! |
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04-27-19 | Rockies +111 v. Braves | 9-5 | Win | 111 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Rockies +111) I'll take my chances with Colorado as a dog all day in this spot. Rockies are just 12-14 overall, but come in having gone 9-2 in their last 11. They have a red-hot starter on the mound in Jon Gray, who owns a 2.78 ERA and 1.082 WHIP in 5 starts (2.21 ERA in 3 road starts). Atlanta counters with Mike Foltynewicz, who is making his first start of 2019 and is 0-4 with a 4.09 ERA in 6 starts vs the Rockies. Give me Colorado +111! |
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04-27-19 | Rays v. Red Sox -133 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -133 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
50* MLB AL EAST GAME OF THE MONTH (Red Sox -133) I'll gladly take my chances here with Boston as a relatively small home favorite. Red Sox have won 5 of their last 7 and reigning MVP, Mookie Betts, is starting to return to form. Boston is putting up nearly 6 runs/game over their last 7, which is a big jump from the 4.5 runs/game they are averaging on the year. Red Sox will turn to David Price against the Rays Charlie Morton. Both faced the other team last week. Price was much better and he got 17 strikeouts in his last 12 innings of work. Give me the Red Sox -133! |
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04-26-19 | Rangers v. Mariners -158 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
50* MLB AL WEST GAME OF THE MONTH (Mariners -158) I'll gladly take my chances here with Seattle. No concerns for me with the Mariners using Kikuchi as an "opener" for this game (trying to save his arm), as they have called up their prized prospect Justus Sheffield to be the first guy out of the pen. I also love backing the Mariners after they hung 14-runs on 14 hits in yesterday's series opner against the Rangers. Seattle is scoring 6.4 runs/game over their last 7 and will be up against a pretty bad starter in Shelby Miller, who owns an awful 7.63 ERA and 2.153 WHIP in 4 starts. Give me the Mariners -158! |
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04-26-19 | A's v. Blue Jays -128 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Blue Jays -128) I'll take my chances here with Toronto winning Friday's showdown with the A's, which will provide the much anticipated debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. While having him in the lineup is a plus for the Blue Jays, it's not the only reason I'm backing them here. Toronto's Marcus Stroman has shown flashes of being a top tier starter. While he's got a mere 1-3 record in 5 starts, he owns a sensational 1.76 ERA and 1.239 WHIP. A's counter with Michael Fiers, who has a 8.28 ERA and 1.720 WHIP in 6 starts and has allowed 6 runs in each of his last 3 outings. Give me the Blue Jays -128! |
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04-26-19 | Padres v. Nationals UNDER 7 | 4-3 | Push | 0 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
40* MLB OVER/UNDER TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Under 7) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 7 in Friday's MLB action between the Padres and Nationals. Washington will send out their ace Max Scherzer to the mound and I love taking an elite talent like Scherzer off a bad outing, especially against a sub-par offense like the Padres. Key here is the Nationals offense should also be held in check. San Diego's Matt Strahm has quietly posted a strong 3.05 ERA and 1.113 WHIP in 4 starts, which includes a 0.90 ERA in 2 road starts. Give me the UNDER 7! |
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04-25-19 | Marlins v. Phillies UNDER 7.5 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 7.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 7.5 in Thursday's NL East clash between the Phillies and Marlins. It's been a rough start for Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola, but the guy finished 3rd in the NL Cy Young voting last year and is coming off a promising outing at Coors Field against the Rockies. It also helps the Marlins offense is atrocious. Miami is only averaging 2.7 runs/game and hitting .215 on the season, which drops off to 1.6 runs/game and .180 on the road. Key here is the Marlins have a top notch starter of their own going in Caleb Smith, who has a 2.35 ERA and 0.870 WHIP in 4 starts. Give me the UNDER 7.5! |
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04-24-19 | Diamondbacks v. Pirates -114 | Top | 11-2 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Pirates -114) I'll gladly take my chances with Pittsburgh as a small home favorite against the Diamondbacks. This all boils down to riding the hot arm of Pirates' starter Jordan Lyles, who has a 0.53 ERA and 0.882 WHIP in 3 starts. Lyles is also averaging more than a strikeout/9 innings, which is a sign of a top notch starter. Arizona on the other hand is turning to Merrill Kelly, who has a 4.37 ERA and 1.456 WHIP in 4 starts overall and a 5.58 ERA and 2.068 WHIP in 2 road outings. Give me the Pirates -114! |
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04-24-19 | Mariners v. Padres -1.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 57 m | Show | |
40* MLB AFTERNOON RUN LINE MASSACRE (Padres -1.5, +122) I'll take my chances here with the Padres winning by at least 2 runs, as this has the makings of an easy home win for San Diego. Seattle has cooled off big time after their scorching start to the season. Mariners are just 3-8 in their last 11. I get they feel obligated to give Felix Hernandez a shot, but he's not producing. He's got a 4.91 ERA and 1.473 WHIP in 4 starts and a 7.71 ERA and 1.857 WHIP in 2 road outings. Padres will send out Chris Paddack, who has a 2.25 ERA and 0.800 WHIP in 4 starts. Give me San Diego -1.5 (+122) |
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04-23-19 | Twins v. Astros -137 | 4-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Astros -137) I'll take my chances here with Houston as a relatively small home favorite. I think we are getting a great price on the Astros due to the fact that they come in having lost 3 straight, while the Twins have won 4 in a row. Houston has only lost once at home all season (6-1 record) and have a red-hot starter going in Wade Miley, who has a 2.87 ERA and 1.149 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Give me the Astros -137! |
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04-22-19 | Rangers v. A's UNDER 8.5 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 13 h 58 m | Show |
50* MLB AL WEST TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 8.5) I'll take my chances with the UNDER 8.5 in this one. Texas just scored 20 runs over back-to-back wins against the Astros over the weekend, but those offensive outbursts came at home. Rangers are averaging 5.8 runs/game on the season, but just 4.0 runs/game on the road, which tells you how much better they are at home than on the road. The Coliseum in Oakland is more of a pitchers park and the average combined score in A's home games this season is 6.7. Oakland's offense is in a bit of a slump right now, having scored 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 5. Won't be easy snapping out of that funk against the red-hot Mike Minor, who has a 0.78 ERA and 0.826 WHIP in his last 3 starts, which includes a complete game shutout in his last outing at home against the Angels. Give me the UNDER 8.5! |
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04-21-19 | Dodgers -121 v. Brewers | Top | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Dodgers -121) I'll take my chances here with Los Angeles as a small road favorite with ace Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Kershaw has only made one start, as he wasn't quite ready for the start of the season. It didn't seem to effect his performance in his first start, as he allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits with 0 walks and 6 strikeouts in 7 innings of work. He might not be the Kershaw of old, but he's still damn good and worth a shot at this price until he shows us otherwise. Give me the Dodgers -121! |
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04-20-19 | Giants v. Pirates UNDER 7.5 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show |
50* NATIONAL LEAGUE TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 7.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 7.5 in Saturday's NL clash between the Giants and Pirates. Pittsburgh's PNC Park favors the pitchers and I think we have a couple of underrated guys going head-to-head in this one. Pirates will send out Jameson Taillon, who most expected to be good, but he's been outstanding in his last 3, posting a 2.40 ERA and 1.133 WHIP. His best start also came at home against St Louis and that's his only start at home so far in 2019. San Francisco will turn to Derek Holland, who despite a 4.09 ERA has been effective. Even bigger key to Holland having success, is the fact that the Pirates are hitting just .214 as a team and scoring a mere 2.7 runs/game vs left-handed starters this year. Give me the UNDER 7.5! |
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04-19-19 | Phillies v. Rockies -125 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
40* MLB NO DOUBT MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Rockies -125) I'll take my chances here with Colorado staying hot and bringing home another win at home. Colorado has won 4 straight, as they finally have got their offense going. Hard to like their chances with German Marquez on the mound. Marquez has a 2.00 ERA and 0.704 WHIP in 4 starts. Last time out he pitched a complete game shutout, giving up just 1 hit with 9 strikeouts. Vincent Velasquez has been sharp for the Phillies, but has a 5.22 ERA in 6 career starts against the Rockies. Give me the Rockies -125! |
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04-19-19 | Mets v. Cardinals -142 | 5-4 | Loss | -142 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS MONEY LINE SLAUGHTER (Cardinals -142) I'll take my chances here with St Louis cashing in a win at home against the Mets. Cardinals have a big edge on the mound here, as they send out veteran Adam Wainwright against the struggling Jason Vargas. Wainwright has a 3.94 ERA and 1.125 WHIP in 3 starts and was dominant in his lone start at home. Vargas has a 10.13 ERA and 2.627 WHIP in 2 starts. St Louis has also scored 26 runs on 45 hits in their last 4 games. Give me the Cardinals -142! |
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04-18-19 | Dodgers v. Brewers +103 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Brewers +103) I'll take my chances with Milwaukee winning at home against the Dodgers. LA comes in having won 4 straight, but a big chunk of that is a 3-game sweep against the Reds. Brewers just won 2 of 3 at LA a couple series back and I see no reason why they are a dog at home in this one. Dodgers' Julio Urias has a 5.27 ERA and 1.317 WHIP in 3 starts and just gave up 6 runs on 6 hits (2 HRs) in 5 innings to these Brewers. Give me Milwaukee +103! |
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04-17-19 | Blue Jays v. Twins -148 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
40* MLB EASY MONEY LINE SLAUGHTER (Twins -148) I'll take my chances here with Minnesota to win at home against the Blue Jays. Twins starter Jake Odorizzi has been hit or miss, but his best start was easily his lone outing at home. He's also got a strong 3.41 ERA and 1.060 WHIP in 15 career starts against the Blue Jays. I certainly got a lot more trust in him than Toronto starter, Trent Thornton. Twins are 7-2 in Odorizzi's last 9 home starts, while Blue Jays have lost 7 of their last 8 when facing a right-handed starter. Give me Minnesota -148! |
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04-17-19 | Diamondbacks v. Braves -156 | 3-2 | Loss | -156 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Braves -156) I'll take my chances with Atlanta winning this one. Braves lost the series opener, but are playing well and a good home team. Most importantly, they will have a huge edge on the mound with them sending out Kevin Gausman against Zack Godley. Gausman is the real deal. He's got a 2.84 ERA and 0.868 WHIP in 2 starts. Keep in mind he had a 2.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 10 starts with Atlanta to end last year after coming over in the trade with Baltimore. Godley has a 7.41 ERA and 1.471 WHIP in 3 starts. He strikes out a lot of guys, but also lacks control and gives up a lot runs. Give me the Braves -156! |
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04-16-19 | Cubs -133 v. Marlins | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -133) I'll take my chances here with Chicago as a small road favorite against the Marlins. I know the Cubs have struggled early, but they have started to turn a corner, winning 5 of their last 8. Miami has won a total of 4 games all season and are getting outscored by 2.3 runs/game (2.8 to 5.1). The inability to score runs makes them way overvalued at home, especially against a starter like Jose Quintana, who in his last start gave up just 4 hits with 11 K's in 7 shutout innings. Even the struggling Yu Darvis was able to contain this Marlins offense in the Cubs 7-2 series opening win. Give me the Cubs -133! |
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04-16-19 | Giants v. Nationals -1.5 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS RUN LINE MASSACRE (Nationals -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Washington winning by at least 2 runs tonight. Nationals are going to be motivated to get this series against the Giants started off with a win after losing their previous series at home to the Pirates. SF has won 3 of 4, but were just 5-5 over their 10-game home trip and .500 ball at home is not the sign of a good team. The have also had to scratch out a lot of low-scoring games, as the offense just isn't that great. They have been especially bad against right-handed starters, scoring just 2 runs/game and hitting .164 in 8 games. Nationals are averaging just under 6 runs/game and have put up 7 runs/game over their last 7. Give me Washington -1.5 (+117) |
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04-15-19 | Rockies v. Padres -155 | 5-2 | Loss | -155 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
40* MLB MONEY LINE MASSACRE (-155) I'll take my chances here with Padres getting a win at home over the Rockies. Colorado beat the Giants 4-0 on Sunday, but let's not overeat to one victory. Rockies had lost 8 straight prior to the win and the offense is still not producing anywhere close to expected. They aren't going to have German Marquez on the mound here and I just think the Padres are the better team playing the better baseball with the better starter. Give me San Diego -155! |
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04-15-19 | Blue Jays +125 v. Twins | 5-3 | Win | 125 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
40* MLB UNDERDOG PLAY OF THE DAY (Blue Jays +125) I'll take my chances here with Toronto going into Minnesota and getting a win behind red-hot starter Matt Shoemaker, who is 3-0 with a 0.92 ERA and 0.712 WHIP in 3 starts. Twins offense is averaging 1 less run/game at home than they are for the season and will have a starter (Martin Perez) making his first start of 2019. Perez is 1-3 with a 4.10 ERA and 1.671 WHIP in 5 starts vs Toronto. Give me the Blue Jays +125! |
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04-14-19 | Astros -1.5 v. Mariners | 3-2 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 50 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE SLAUGHTER (Astros -1.5, -106) I'll take my chances here with Houston winning by at least 2 runs in Sunday's series finale against the Mariners. Seattle got off to that great start, but the Astros have made a statement with wins in each of the first two games in the series and have now won 8 straight overall. Jose Altuve is hitting the cover off the ball right now and Mariners starter, Marco Gonzales, has a 9.39 ERA and 2.086 WHIP in his 2 career starts vs the Astros (both last year). Give me Houston -1.5 (-106)! |
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04-14-19 | Rays -142 v. Blue Jays | 8-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 50 m | Show | |
40* MLB EARLY BIRD MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Rays -142) I'll take my chances here with Tampa Bay bouncing back from a rare early season loss and securing a series win over the Blue Jays. Rays offense had scored 30 runs on 43 hits in their prior to their mere 1 run on Saturday with ace Blake Snell on the mound. I look for the offense to get back on track, while Charlie Morton stays hot and keeps the Blue Jays' bats in check. Morton has a 2.25 ERA and 1.062 WHIP in 3 starts. Give me the Rays -142! |
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04-13-19 | Rays -1.5 v. Blue Jays | 1-3 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 48 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE SLAUGHTER (Rays -1.5, -115) I'll take my chances here with the Rays winning by at least 2 runs. Tampa Bay has reigning Cy Young winner Blake Snell on the mound. Snell had a rough first start against Houston, but in his last 2 outings has given up 1 run with 24 strikeouts in 13 innings to lower his ERA to 2.84. He's got a red-hot offense behind him, as Tampa has scored 30 runs on 43 hits in their last 3 games. I think they stay hot here against Blue Jays starter Clay Buchholz. Give me the Rays -1.5 (-115)! |
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04-13-19 | Angels v. Cubs -1.5 | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 49 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE MASSACRE (-1.5, +100) I'll take my chances here with Chicago winning by at least 2 runs. Cubs got off to a horrible start, but have came alive at Wrigley. Chicago is 3-1 at home and are coming off back-to-back wins. The pitching has improved big time at home and I think a little home cooking could be just what today's starter, Kyle Hendricks, needs to get going. Angels are just 1-6 on the road in 2019 and starter Chris Stratton has a 6.48 ERA and 2.041 WHIP in 2 starts. Cubs offense hasn't been the problem. Give me Chicago -1.5 (+100)! |
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04-12-19 | Brewers v. Dodgers -142 | 8-5 | Loss | -142 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
40* MLB LATE NIGHT MONEY LINE SLAUGHTER (Dodgers -142) I'll take my chances here with LA getting back on track at home against the Brewers. Dodgers are going to be 100% locked in after getting swept in a 4-game series at St Louis. LA is 5-2 at home, where they are scoring 7.9 runs/games, hitting .289 and have belted 15 homers. Dodgers will be up against Brewers starter Corbin Burnes, who has allowed 11 runs on 12 hits (6 HRs) and 4 walks in 10 innings of work. Burnes has absolutely zero confidence going into this start and is facing an absolutely loaded Dodgers lineup. Give me Los Angeles -142! |
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04-12-19 | Padres -115 v. Diamondbacks | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
40* MLB MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Padres -115) I'll take my chances here with San Diego as a small favorite. The starting pitching matchup is so strongly in favor of the Padres you can't pass this up. San Diego's Chris Paddack is a name you want to get to know. He's got a 1.04 ERA and 0.923 WHIP in 2 starts, striking out 11 in 8 2/3 innings. Arizona will send out Luke Weaver, who has a 6.75 ERA and 1.608 WHIP in his first 2 starts. Give me the Padres -115! |
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04-12-19 | Phillies v. Marlins UNDER 8.5 | Top | 9-1 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 8.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8.5 in Friday's NL East showdown between the Marlins and Phillies. Miami's offense has been really bad to start 2019. They have been shutout 3 times already, including twice in their last 3 games. They just scored a whopping 1-run in a 3-game series at Cincinnati. I don't see them breaking out of their slump against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Key here is I don't think Philadelphia will be doing a lot of scoring either. Miami's Sandy Alcantara has one really good start at home against the Rockies (0 ER, 4 Hits, 8 innings) and one poor outing at Atlanta. I think he's going to be one of those guys that is just going to be a lot better at home. Give me the UNDER! |
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04-11-19 | Mets v. Braves UNDER 9 | Top | 6-3 | Push | 0 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
50* MLB [NL EAST] TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 9) I'll gladly take my chances on the UNDER 9 in Thursday's NL East clash between the Braves and Mets. This one comes down to the two starters we have going. Atlanta sends out Kevin Gausman, who didn't allow a run and struck out 7 in 7 innings to start 2019. Mets will counter with Steven Matz, who has made two starts and owns a 0.87 ERA and 1.162 WHIP . Matz is also 4-0 with a 2.75 ERA in 7 career starts agains the Braves. Give me the UNDER 9! |
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04-10-19 | Mariners v. Royals OVER 9.5 | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
40* MLB OVER/UNDER TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 9.5) The books just can't seem to set the total high enough in Seattle games. Mariners have played 13 games and only one of them has finished below the posted total. Seattle is not only scoring a bunch, but they are allowing their fair share of runs, which is why the books can't get the number high enough. Mariners are scoring 8.0 runs/game and giving up 4.9 runs/game. Neither of tonight's starters have great stuff, the Royals bullpen is atrocious and the wind is blowing out towards left-center at roughly 16 mph. I think this hit's double-digits early. Give me the OVER 9.5! |
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04-10-19 | Marlins v. Reds -142 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Reds -142) I'll take my chances here with Cincinnati building off of yesterday's offensive outburst. The Reds scored 14 runs on 16 hits in yesterday's 14-0 win against the Marlins. This comes after an absolute miserable start to the season at the plate. This team wasn't producing anywhere close to their potential and I think they were pressing. Yesterday's great showing allows them relax and get back to having fun at the ballpark. It also helps they are playing a bad Marlins team that I thought overachieved last year. Miami's offense is in a similar state to what the Reds were just in. Marlins are only scoring 3.5 runs/game and a mere 1.7 runs/game on the road. Give me the Reds -142! |
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04-10-19 | Padres -105 v. Giants | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 8 m | Show | |
40* MLB AFTERNOON MONEY LIGHT SLAUGHTER (Padres -105) I'll take my chances here with the Padres as a small road favorite against the Giants. I'm a big fan of San Diego starter Nick Margevicius and simply don't think SD is getting the respect they should with him on the mound. He's made two starts and has a 1.80 ERA and 0.500 WHIP. One of those starts was against these Giants, where he allowed a mere 3 hits in 5 innings. He's new to the scene and doesn't strike a lot of guys out, so it will take the public some time to get on board. Give me the Padres -105! |
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04-10-19 | Rays v. White Sox UNDER 8.5 | 9-1 | Loss | -101 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
40* MLB EARLY BIRD TOTAL MASSACRE (Under 8.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 8.5. I think we are getting some good value on the number due to the fact that White Sox starter, Reynaldo Lopez, has a 10.00 ERA and 2.222 WHIP in his first 2 starts. The key here is conditions are going to make runs difficult to come by. Temps are expected in the high 30's with wind chill closer to freezing. Wind will also be blowing in from left field at 10+ mph. Rays will send out Tyler Glasnow, who has a 0.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 2 starts. Give me the UNDER 8.5! |
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04-09-19 | Dodgers -123 v. Cardinals | 0-4 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
40* MLB MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Dodgers -123) I'll take my chances here with Los Angeles evening up the series with the Cardinals at 1-1 after losing the opener on Monday. The Dodgers are just loaded this year and are absolutely hitting the cover off the ball. LA has already scored 87 runs, which 15 more than the next best team in the NL and almost double the 45 runs the Cardinals have scored. Dodgers will have Ross Stripling, who has a 2.32 ERA and 0.943 WHIP, on the mound. St Louis is turning to Dakota Hudson, who made his first big league start in his first outing of 2019. It didn't go so well, as he gave up 4 runs on 7 hits (3 HRs) and 2 walks in 4 1/3 innings at Milwaukee. Give me the Dodgers -123! |
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04-09-19 | Twins v. Mets -1.5 | 14-8 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE SLAUGHTER (Mets -1.5, +103) It's scary to think how many games deGrom would have won last year had the Mets gave him any kind of run support. Highly unlikely that problem carries over to this season and because of that I think there's some value on these run lines with deGrom on the mound. New York has already won both of his first two starts by at least 2 runs. Mets have scored 5 or more in all but 2 games and will be up against the Twins Kyle Gibson and his 9.64 ERA and 2.141 WHIP. Give me the Mets -1.5 (+103)! |
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04-08-19 | Braves v. Rockies -121 | 8-6 | Loss | -121 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
40* MLB MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Rockies -121) I'll take my chances here with Colorado as a small home favorite against the Braves. Rockies have gotten off to a slow start (3-7) and were just swept in a 3-game home series by the Dodgers. As bad as it looks, I like them to get back on track with a win in the series opener against Atlanta. It all falls on the arm of starter Kyle Freeland, who has a 2.31 ERA and 0.857 WHIP over his first two starts. Freeland was also 10-2 with a 2.40 ERA and 15 home starts a season ago. GIve me the Rockies -121! |
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04-08-19 | Yankees v. Astros -145 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
40* MLB MONEY LINE SLAUGHTER (Astros -145) I'll take my chances here with Houston taking Game 1 at home against the Yankees. Houston's offense came to life at home, as they scored 18 runs in a 3-game sweep against the A's. The Astros only scored 15 runs in their first 7 games (all on the road). A hot offense is always nice, but this is more about how good Houston ace Justin Verlander has been against the Yankees. Verlander has a 3.22 ERA in 26 starts against New York. Going back to just 2016, Verlander has made 5 starts against the Yankees and has a allowed a mere 3 runs on just 23 hits with 45 K's in 37 1/3 innings. Give me the Astros -145! |
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04-07-19 | Reds v. Pirates UNDER 8 | Top | 5-7 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 6 m | Show |
50* NL CENTRAL TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 8) I'll take my chances with the UNDER in Sunday's NL Central clash between the Reds and Pirates. Love both the starters going in this one and both were sharp in their first starts of 2019. Pittsburgh will send out Chris Archer, allowed just 2 hits with 8 K's in 5 shutout innings in his first start. Cincinnati will counter with Anthony Desclafani, who allowed just 1 run on 3 hits with 8 K's in 5 innings. Bet the UNDER 8! |
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04-06-19 | Dodgers v. Rockies +122 | 7-2 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Rockies +122) I'll take my chances with Colorado as a home dog against the Dodgers. I cashed a winner on Los Angeles yesterday, but will gladly shift sides given the pitching matchup. Dodgers will send out Walker Buehler who was getting a ton of hype after a monster 2018 season where he had a 2.62 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. Thing is, that was Buehler's first season as a starter. One good year doesn't make someone great and I think we could see him struggle in 2019. He certainly did just that in his first start, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits with 0 strikeouts in 3 innings of work. While Buehler struggled, Jon Gray was impressive on the road against the Marlins. Gray only gave up 3 runs on 5 hits in 6 2/3 innings, while striking out 10. Colorado has also won 7 of Gray's last 9 home starts. Give me the Rockies +122! |
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04-06-19 | Padres v. Cardinals UNDER 7.5 | 6-4 | Loss | -112 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
40* MLB OVER/UNDER TOTAL NO BRAINER (Under 7.5) I'll take my chances here with the Padres/Cardinals staying under the mark set by the books. I just think 7.5 is a really good number given the caliber a talent in today's two starters. Michael Wacha is flying under the radar. Injuries have limited him of late, but when healthy he's been really good. He was sharp in his first start, giving up just 1 run on 4 hits with 7 strikeouts on the road against a potent Brewers offense. San Diego's Chris Paddack only gave up 1 run on 2 hits with 7 strikeouts in his big league debut. I really like him going forward. I think both offenses struggle to get anything going. Give me the UNDER 7.5! |
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04-05-19 | Reds v. Pirates -116 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
40* MLB PRIME TIME MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Pirates -116) I'll take my chances here with Pittsburgh as a small home favorite against the Reds. Cincinnati's offense has been atrocious to start the year. They are dead last in the majors in runs scored (1.8 runs/game), team average (.169) and OBP (.245). I don't care who the opposing starter is, you can't trust this Reds offense, especially on the road in a pitcher friendly park like PNC. You also have Sonny Gray on the mound for the Reds, who lasted a mere 2 2/3 innings his first start, giving up 5 hits and walking 4 to this same Pirates team. Give me Pittsburgh -116! |
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04-05-19 | Dodgers -128 v. Rockies | 10-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
40* EARLY EVENING MONEY LINE ENFORCER (Dodgers -128) I'l take my chances here with the Dodgers high-powered offense carrying them to a win at hitter-friendly Coors Field on Friday. LA has smashed 15 home runs over their first 7 games. Colorado has hit a whopping 2. Rockies are struggling just to score, as they have scored 1 or fewer runs in each of their last 4 games. Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda has owned Nolan Arenado (.125 avg. 3 for 24) and has a 2.64 ERA and 0.986 WHIP in his career against the Rockies. Colorado counters with Tyler Anderson, who gave up 5 runs on 9 hits to the Marlins in his first start. Give me the Dodgers -128! |
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04-04-19 | Yankees v. Orioles UNDER 7.5 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 45 m | Show |
50* MLB AL EAST TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 7.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 7.5 in Thursday's AL East clash between the Yankees and Orioles. New York has James Paxton on the mound and he's one of the best pitchers in the AL. He only gave up 1 earned run and 4 hits in 5 2/3 innings in his first start. Orioles offense has cooled off last two games, scoring 3 or less in both games. Don't see them scoring a lot here. Yankees offense has scored exactly 1 run in each of their last 2 games and 3 or fewer in 4 of their last 5. They are without one of the better hitters in Stanton and probably aren't going to go off until it starts warming up and the ball carries a little better. Orioles will also have Alex Cobb on the mound, who was much better in the 2nd half of last year and is only a few years removed from posting back-to-back seasons where he had an ERA under 3.00 in 20+ starts. Give me the UNDER 7.5! |
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04-03-19 | Twins -143 v. Royals | Top | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
50* AL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH (Twins -143) I'll take my chances here with Minnesota staying hot and winning at Kansas City. Twins won the series opener 5-4 yesterday and have really been sharp on the mound. Minnesota is only giving up 2.2 runs/game and opponents have a mere .173 average. Kyle Gibson gets the call for this one and he's got a respectable 3.59 ERA in 18 career starts against the Royals. I certainly trust him a lot more than KC starter Homer Bailey, who has posted an ERA above 5.5 each of the last 4 seasons. Give me the Twins -143! |
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04-03-19 | White Sox v. Indians -1.5 | 8-3 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 4 m | Show | |
40* MLB BIG MONEY RUN LINE MASSACRE (Indians -1.5, +124) I'll take my chances here with Cleveland winning by at least 2 runs at home against the White Sox. Indians' offense came to life in their home opener after a horrible 3-game series at Minnesota. I look for the offense to build off that strong showing and put up a big number here in front of ace Corey Kluber. In his first start, Kluber allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings and comes in with a 2.82 ERA and 1.058 WHIP in 23 career starts against the White Sox. Kluber has made 6 starts at home against Chicago since 2016 and is 5-1 with all 5 wins coming by 2 runs or more. The only game he didn't win, he only allowed 1 run. Give me the Indians -1.5 (+124)! |
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04-02-19 | Red Sox v. A's +159 | 0-1 | Win | 159 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
40* MLB UNDERDOG PLAY OF THE WEEK (A's +159) I'll take my chances here with Oakland as a big home dog against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Oakland just won the series opener 7-0 on Monday. Boston is now 1-4 to start the year. Their pitching staff has been used and abused. The public will completely ignore how bad the Red Sox are playing and see they have their ace Chris Sale on the mound and back them blindly, which is why we are getting such great value with the A's here. I got big concerns with Sale and will likely look to fade him a lot. Sale's fastball was clocked at just 92.2 mph. That's quite a drop from the 94.5 mph he was throwing the last two years. It would be one thing if he pitched well with the diminished velocity, but he gave up 7 runs on 6 hits (3 HRs) in a mere 3 innings. I think given the price it's more than worth a shot that his struggles spill over into this start. Give me the A's +159! |
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04-02-19 | Phillies v. Nationals -1.5 | 8-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
40* MLB BIG MONEY RUN LINE MASSACRE (Nationals -1.5, +120) I'll take my chances here with Washington winning by at least 2 runs. The Nationals have won 68% (56-26) of Max Scherzer's last 82 starts. They have won 11 of his last 14 at home vs a team with a winning record, 12 of his last 16 series openers and 38 of his last 52 vs a division opponent. While the Nationals did lose Scherzer's first start, it wasn't his fault, as he allowed just 2 runs on 2 hits with 12 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. Unfortunate the offense couldn't do anything against reigning Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom. This time the Nats will be facing Zach Eflin, who has yet to make a start and owns a 5.93 ERA and 2.123 WHIP in 3 career starts against Washington. I also think there's a little extra incentive here for the Nationals with Bryce Harper returning. Give me Washington -1.5 (+120)! |
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04-01-19 | Giants v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
40* MLB LATE NIGHT TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Under 8) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in Monday's NL West clash between the Dodgers and Giants. While LA has been lighting up the scoreboard, they have played a lot of their games early. Ball just doesn't carry as well at night in LA. I also like both of these starters and each are coming off a strong showing this spring. Julio Urias had a 1.72 ERA and 0.51 WHIP with 15/3 K/BB ratio in 15.2 innings. Drew Pomeranz had a 2.81 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. I think we have a full run of value, which is a lot with a MLB total. Give me the UNDER 8! |
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04-01-19 | Cubs -105 v. Braves | Top | 0-8 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -105) I'll take my chances here with the Cubs at basically a pick'em at Atlanta. I'm a big fan of Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks, as he always seem to be underrated. He had a down year last season and still won 14 games with a 3.44 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he returned to his 2016 form, where he went 16-8 with a 2.13 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. As for Braves starter Sean Newcomb fell apart last year with a 4.58 ERA in his last 11 starts and had 14 walks in 21 innings this spring. Cubs are just 1-2, but are averaging 9.3 runs/game and hitting .342 as a team. Braves are averaging 3.7 runs/game and hitting .221 as a team. Give me the Cubs -105! |
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03-31-19 | Cardinals +114 v. Brewers | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
40* MLB AFTERNOON MONEY LINE MASSACRE (Cardinals +114) I'll take my chances here with St Louis. I've correctly picked each of the first 3 games in this series and today the value is with the Cardinals. I think people are sleeping on St Louis starter Michael Wacha, who when healthy has been a top notch starter. He's healthy now and is coming off a really strong spring, where he posted a 1.93 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 4 starts. Milwaukee is sending out Corbin Burnes, who is making his big league debut. He made 6 starts this spring and had a 4.84 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Give me the Cardinals +114! |
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03-30-19 | Red Sox -1.5 v. Mariners | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
40* MLB BIG MONEY RUN LINE MASSACRE (Red Sox -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Boston winning by at least 2 runs against the Mariners. Red Sox handed Seattle a deflating 7-6 loss on Friday, as they rallied from an early 6-1 deficit to get the win, with the final blow coming on a 3-run home run in the Top of the 9th. Those are the kind of losses that are really tough to bounce back from. Give me the Red Sox -1.5! |
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03-30-19 | Cubs -1.5 v. Rangers | 6-8 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
40* MLB LATE NIGHT RUN LINE MONEYMAKER (Cubs -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Chicago not just winning, but winning by at least 2 runs on Saturday. Cubs rolled to a 12-4 win in the opener over the Rangers and have a big time edge on the mound in Game 2 of the series with Yu Darvish going up against Edinson Volquez. I know spring training stats can be misleading, but Darvish had a 2.25 ERA while Volquez had a 6.75 ERA. We also know that when healthy Darvish is one of the better pitchers in the game, but because he missed most of last year he's not being priced like it. Time to take advantage. Give me the Cubs -1.5! |
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03-29-19 | Cardinals -103 v. Brewers | Top | 9-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cardinals -103) I'll take my chances here with St Louis evening up the series with the Brewers on Friday. I was on Milwaukee yesterday by the way, as I was down on Mikolas after a rough spring. I expect a much tougher day at the plate for the Brewers against Jack Flaherty, who had 22 strikeouts in 17 innings in Spring Training (only 3 walks). Freddy Peralta had a rough spring with a 5.06 ERA and owns a 4.50 ERA against the Cardinals. Flaherty on the other hand has a 2.86 ERA and 1.024 WHIP in 5 starts. Give me the Cardinals -103! |
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03-28-19 | Red Sox -1.5 v. Mariners | 4-12 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
40* MLB VEGAS RUN LINE SLAUGHTER (Red Sox -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Boston not only winning but doing so by at least 2 runs. Seattle is a team I'm way down on this year and I just don't see Marco Gonzales going toe to toe with Chris Sale having to face maybe the best lineup in the league. Gonzales certainly didn't impress in the spring with a 9.45 ERA and 2.10 WHIP. Sale on the other hand didn't allow a run and struck out 13 in 9 innings. Not to mention Sale is 6-1 with a 1.95 ERA and 0.764 WHIP in 9 career starts against the Mariners. Give me Boston -1.5! |
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03-28-19 | Pirates v. Reds OVER 8 | Top | 3-5 | Push | 0 | 6 h 56 m | Show |
50* MLB OPENING DAY PLAY OF THE YEAR (Over 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the OVER 8 in this one. The Reds and Pirates might not have what it takes to compete with the Cubs, Cardinals and Brewers for the NL Central crown, but these are not bad teams by any means. I think both have a lot more offensive fire-power than they get credit for and there's a couple other key factors that should lead to a lot of runs being scored. For starters, the Great American Ball Park is one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in the league and while it won't be carrying as well as it will in June/July/August, it's expected to be in the 70's with the wind blowing straight out to left field at close to 15 mph. As for the pitching matchup, Pirates Jameson Taillon had a mere 4.85 ERA in Spring Training and is just 4-4 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.343 WHIP in 12 career starts against the Reds. Cincinnati will turn to Luis Castillo, who is 1-3 with a 4.00 ERA in 5 starts vs the Pirates and gave up 12 runs on 13 hits and 5 walk in a mere 8 2/3 innings in Spring Training. Give me the OVER 8! |
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10-03-18 | A's +163 v. Yankees | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (A's +163) I'll take my chances here with the A's as a huge road dog against the Yankees. No surprise here to see New York way overvalued at home. The Yankees will have their ace Luis Severino on the mound, who went 19-8 with a 3.39 ERA in 32 starts. Few teams have enjoyed facing a top notch starter more than Oakland, who is 7-2 on the season vs a starter that's won more than 70% of their starts. A's will use Liam Hendricks as an opener here and they posted a 1.98 ERA in the 9 games in the final month of the season when they went at a game with a reliever right from the start. I just trust this Oakland offense to deliver in this spot and don't trust Severino, who struggled in last year's postseason. Give me the A's +163! |
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10-02-18 | Rockies v. Cubs -131 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -131 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -131) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cubs on the money line at home in Tuesday's NL Wild card showdown against the Rockies. Chicago couldn't ask for a better starter to be ready to take the mound than ace Jon Lester for this winner-take-all matchup. Lester is built for these kind of moments and has also saved his best for this time of year, as he owns a 1.00 ERA and 1.056 WHIP over his last 3 starts. He'll also be happy to face the Rockies, as he owns a 1.91 ERA and 1.062 WHIP in 6 career starts against them. Colorado will send out Kyle Freeland on just 3 days of rest, so don't be surprised if the Cubs offense gets to him early. Freeland also figures to not go deep in the game, so Chicago's offense should be able to exploit a weak Rockies bullpen. Give me the Cubs -131! |
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09-26-18 | Pirates v. Cubs -173 | Top | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
50* NATIONAL LEAGUE GAME OF THE MONTH (Cubs -173) I'll gladly take my chances here with Chicago avoiding the sweep and getting the much-needed win at home in Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates. The Cubs will have Jose Quintana on the mound and while the overall numbers aren't what Chicago was hoping for this season, he's got a 2.65 ERA and 1.112 WHIP in night games this season and a 3.02 ERA against division opponents. Ivan Nova will toe the rubber for Pittsburgh and he's got a 5.11 ERA in 14 road starts and is a mere 3-7 with a 4.88 ERA in 17 night starts. Give me the Cubs -173! |
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09-25-18 | Pirates v. Cubs -137 | Top | 6-0 | Loss | -137 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -137) I'll gladly take my chances on the Cubs as a short home favorite. Chicago lost the series opener against the Pirates 5-1 on Monday and are in prime position to bounce back. The Cubs are 75-35 in their last 110 games off a loss. They are 25-8 in their last 33 during Game 2 of a series and 23-8 in their last 31 after allowing 5 or more runs. Chicago will send out lefty Mike Montgomery, who has a 2.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in his last 3 starts and is 3-0 with a sensational 0.96 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in 3 career starts against the Pirates, two of those three starts have come this season. Pirates are just 7-21 in their last 28 on the road against a left-handed starter and are 0-4 in Chris Archer's last 4 road starts. Give me the Cubs -137! |
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09-19-18 | Rockies v. Dodgers -1.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 105 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Dodgers -1.5, +105) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Dodgers on the -1.5 run line in Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies. LA has won each of the first two games of the series and will have one of their best starters, Walker Buehler on the mound. Buehler is just 7-4, but has a sensational 2.52 ERA and 0.952 WHIP in 20 starts. He's been even better than that at Dodgers Stadium, where he has a 1.62 ERA and 0.787 WHIP in 10 starts. Colorado counters here with Tyler Anderson, who has a 5.18 ERA in 14 road starts and a 5.14 ERA over his last 3 starts. Give me the Dodgers -1.5, +105! |
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09-18-18 | Royals v. Pirates -1.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
50* MLB INTERLEAGUE RUN LINE PLAY OF THE MONTH (Pirates -1.5, +100) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Pirates on the -1.5 run line Tuesday. Pittsburgh hasn't let their slim playoff hopes keep them from finishing the season strong. The Pirates have won 3 straight and are 9-3 in their last 12 overall. They should have no problem winning here by at least 2 runs with the edge they will have on the mound. Pittsburgh turns to talented youngster Jameson Taillon, who is 3-0 with a 2.37 ERA and 1.053 WHIP over his last 3 starts. KC on the other hand will give the rock to Eric Skoglund, who is 1-5 with a 6.42 ERA in 10 starts and has a 7.84 ERA in 4 road starts and a 8.79 ERA over his last 3 outings. Give me the Pirates -1.5 (+100)! |
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09-12-18 | Diamondbacks -106 v. Rockies | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Diamondbacks -106) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Diamondbacks at basically a pick'em on the road against the Rockies on Wednesday. Arizona bounced back from an ugly 13-2 loss in the series opener with a 6-3 win on Tuesday and I look for them to carry over that momentum to another win behind the red-hot arm of Pat Corbin. Corbin has a 2.96 ERA and 1.002 WHIP in 29 starts on the season and enters with a 1.50 ERA and 0.778 WHIP in his last 3 starts. The Rockies counter with Jon Gray, who has a mere 4.63 ERA in 27 starts and comes in with a 4.86 ERA and 1.440 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Gray is also 2-4 with a 5.80 ERA and 1.655 WHIP in 7 career starts against Arizona. Give me the Diamondbacks -106! |
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09-11-18 | Yankees -1.5 v. Twins | Top | 5-10 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TO PLAY (Yankees -1.5, -114) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Yankees on the -1.5 run line in Tuesday's matchup at Minnesota. New York will have Sonny Gray on the mound, who has been much better on the road, where he owns a 3.25 ERA and 1.131 WHIP in 11 starts. Gray is also coming off a strong start at Baltimore, where he allowed just 3 hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings. He'll be up against Minnesota's Tyler Duffey, who will serve as the "opener" as the Twins will go at this entire game with their bullpen. Minnesota's bullpen has a 4.64 ERA and 1.404 WHIP on the season, so look for New York to score early and often. Give me the Yankees -1.5, -114! |
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09-07-18 | Angels v. White Sox UNDER 8.5 | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
50* AMERICAN LEAGUE TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 8.5) I'll gladly take my chances with the White Sox and Angles going UNDER the 8.5 total set here by the books. The Angels will have Felix Pena on the mound and he's got a 2.14 ERA in 6 road starts. White Sox will counter with their future ace in Carlos Rodon, who has a 2.89 ERA and 1.023 WHIP in 15 starts overall and a 2.23 ERA and 0.890 WHIP in 7 starts at home. Add in less than ideal conditions for scoring with winds blowing in from left at close to 15 mph and I don't see either offense doing much in this one. Give me the UNDER 8.5! |
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09-05-18 | Reds v. Pirates -1.5 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Pirates -1.5, +101) I'll gladly take my chances here with Pittsburgh on the -1.5 run line in Thursday's series finale against the Reds. I was all over the Pirates in their 7-3 win on Tuesday and they have now outscored Cincinnati 12-4 over the first two games of the series. I expect another lopsided result here, as Pittsburgh will have a huge edge on the mound with Jameson Taillon facing off against Homer Bailey. Taillon has been lights out of late, posting a 1.89 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in his last 3 starts. As for Bailey, he's got a 6.13 ERA in 19 starts overall, 5.64 ERA in 10 road starts and the Reds are a ridiculous 1-18 in his 19 starts this season. Give me the Pirates -1.5, +101! |
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09-04-18 | Reds v. Pirates -140 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
50* NL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH (Pirates -140) I'll gladly take my chances here with Pittsburgh at home against the Reds. While the Pirates have fallen out of playoff contention, they took the series opener against Cincinnati 5-1 on Monday and are in a prime spot to get another win. Pittsburgh will send out the underrated Joe Musgrove, who has pitched much better than his 5-8 record would suggest. Musgrove has pitched at least 7 innings in 6 of his last 10 starts. I look for him to own the Reds young lineup, while the offense provides more than enough run support here against Cincinnati starter Cody Reed, who is making only his second start since April. Give me the Pirates -140! |
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09-03-18 | Cubs -120 v. Brewers | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 4 h 39 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -120) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cubs as a small road favorite against the Brewers on Labor Day. Chicago comes into this game having just taken 2 of 3 at Philadelphia over the weekend and are now 10-2 in their last 12 overall. Hard to not like the Cubs in this one given the pitching matchup. Chicago will send out Cole Hamels, who has a 2.33 ERA in 13 road starts this season and a 0.43 ERA in his last 3 outings. Milwaukee will counter with Zach Davies, who is making his first start since May 29th and Davies was just 2-5 with a 5.23 ERA in 8 starts before going on the DL. Give me the Cubs -120! |
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08-31-18 | Reds v. Cardinals -1.5 | 5-12 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
40* MLB NO DOUBT RUN LINE MASSACRE (Cardinals -1.5, +100) I'll gladly take my chances here with St Louis on the -1.5 run line in Friday's series opener against the Reds. Cincinnati has fallen on hard times, as the Reds are just 1-7 in their last 8 games. As bad as this recent stretch has been, it fails in comparison to how bad the 2018 season has been for Reds' starter Homer Bailey, who has a 6.17 ERA and 1.619 WHIP in 18 starts. Cincinnati is an unbelievable 1-17 in those 18 starts. Cardinals will counter with Austin Gomber and St Louis has won each of the rookie's first 6 starts, as he's come in and posted a 2.51 ERA and is trending even better with a 1.59 ERA in his last 3 outings. I look for him to stay hot and for the offense to put up a big number in a blowout win for the home team. Give me the Cardinals -1.5, +100! |
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08-30-18 | Tigers v. Yankees -1.5 | 8-7 | Loss | -150 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
40* MLB RUN LINE MASSACRE (Yankees -1.5, -150) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Yankees on the -1.5 run line in Thursday's showdown with the Tigers. All signs point to a big day at the plate for New York, while Detroit figures to have a hard time pushing across runs. The Yankees will be up against Francisco Liriano, who has an ugly 8.25 ERA and 2.250 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Liriano is also 1-6 with a 4.78 ERA in 13 road starts. NY will have J.A. Happ on the mound, who has a 1.96 ERA and 1.037 WHIP over his last 3 starts and is facing a Tigers offense that has scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 straight and 6 of their last 8 overall. Give me the Yankees -1.5 (-150)! |
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08-29-18 | Diamondbacks v. Giants +112 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
50* NL WEST MONEY LINE PLAY OF THE YEAR (Giants +112) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Giants as a home dog against the Diamondbacks. San Francisco should not be a dog in this matchup. The Giants come in having won 4 straight and will have one of the more underrated starters on the mound in Dereck Rodriguez, who is 5-1 with a 2.37 ERA and 0.979 WHIP in 13 starts. He's also got a 2.13 ERA in 8 home starts and a 1.35 ERA in his last 3 starts. He'll be facing an Arizona offense that hasn't scored a run in 2 straight games. Diamondbacks will also send out the struggling Zack Godley, who has a 6.48 ERA and 1.560 WHIP in his last 3 starts, 5.45 ERA in 14 road starts this season and a 7.61 ERA over 5 career starts against SF. Give me the Giants +112! |
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08-28-18 | Marlins v. Red Sox -1.5 | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Red Sox -1.5, -130) I'll gladly take my chances here with Boston on the -1.5 run line against the Marlins on Tuesday. The Red Sox are going to be all business when they take the field for this one, as they were just swept in their last series by the Rays. It was the first time Boston had been swept all season. Needless to say the Marlins are the perfect opponent to get back on track against. Miami will have Jose Urena on the mound and while he's coming off a great start at Washington, if you look back over his career, he rarely stacks dominant starts on top of each other. Boston will have Brian Johnson on the mound and he's been effective in 10 starts, which includes a strong outing at Miami early in the year, where he gave up just 1 run on 6 hits in 6 innings of a 7-3 win. Give me the Red Sox -1.5, -130! |
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08-27-18 | White Sox v. Yankees UNDER 9 | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 9) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 9 in Monday's action that has the Yankees hosting the White Sox. The public loves to back the OVER in Yankee games, especially at home, but I just don't see either offense being able to get much going in this one. Chicago will send out Carlos Rodon, who has a 2.05 ERA and 0.818 WHIP in his last 3 starts and now owns a 2.71 ERA in 13 starts overall. Yankees will counter with Masahiro Tanaka, who has allowed just 3 runs in his last 2 starts and owns a 2.23 ERA and 1.268 WHIP in 5 career starts against the White Sox. Take the UNDER! |
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08-26-18 | Reds v. Cubs -1.5 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 100 | 3 h 24 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cubs -1.5, -135) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cubs on the -1.5 run line Sunday. Chicago's offense has come to life with the addition of Murphy and I'm more than willing to ride this team when they are clicking offensively. Cubs put up 10 runs on Saturday, giving them 28 in their last 4 games. I see no reason why they don't stay hot against Cincinnati's Home Bailey, who is 1-11 with a 6.21 ERA in 17 starts overall and comes in with a 7.98 ERA and 2.183 WHIP over his last 3 starts. Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks, who allowed just 2 run in 7 innings of his last start and has been much more consistent at home this season. Give me the Cubs -1.5 (-135) |
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08-25-18 | Braves v. Marlins UNDER 8 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in Saturday's NL East clash between the Braves and Marlins. These two teams combined for just 5 run in Atlanta's 5-0 win on Thursday and only 1 in Miami's 1-0 win on Friday. I look for both offenses to stay ice cold in this one. The Braves will turn to Animal Sanchez, who is 5-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.083 WHIP in 9 road starts. The Marlins will counter with Wei-Yin Chen, who has a 2.08 ERA and 0.807 WHIP in his last 3 starts and a 2.05 ERA in 10 starts overall at home this season. Give me the UNDER 8! |
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08-24-18 | Pirates v. Brewers UNDER 8.5 | Top | 6-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 8.5) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 8.5 in Friday's NL Central clash between the Pirates and Brewers. This total is simply too high for the starting pitching matchup. Pittsburgh will send out Joe Musgrave, who has a 2.18 ERA and 0.970 WHIP in 5 road starts and comes in with a solid 2.25 ERA in his last 3 starts. Milwaukee will send out Wade Miley, who has a strong 2.18 ERA in 9 starts overall in 2018 and a 2.38 ERA in 3 starts at home. Give me the UNDER 8.5! |
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08-23-18 | Padres v. Rockies UNDER 10 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 10) I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 10 in Thursday's NL West clash between the Padres and Rockies. You have to pick your spots with taking the UNDER at Coors Field, but I feel we have a great number and pitching matchup to get us the win. Colorado will send out Kyle Freeland, who is 7-2 with a 2.22 ERA and 1.145 WHIP in 11 home starts. In those 11 home starts with Freeland on the mound, the UNDER has cashed 10 times. San Diego will counter with Joey Lucchesi, who has a solid 3.22 ERA and 1.156 WHIP in 7 road starts and a 1.69 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in 3 starts against the Rockies this season. That includes an outing at Colorado, where he gave up just 4 hits and didn't allow an earned run in 6 innings of work. Give me the UNDER 10! |
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08-22-18 | Padres v. Rockies -1.5 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
50* NL RUN LINE PLAY OF THE MONTH (Rockies -1.5, -120) I'll take my chances here with Colorado on the -1.5 run line, as they host the Padres. The Rockies will have the red-hot Jon Gray on the mound. Colorado has won each of his last 8 starts and comes in with a 2.55 ERA over his last 6 starts. It's also important to note that Gray has owned the Padres in his career, posting a 2.65 ERA in 13 starts. San Diego will counter with rookie Jacob Nix, who flashed in his first start at home against the Phillies before failing to make it out of the first inning his most recent outing against the Diamondbacks. Coors Field is one of the more difficult places to start and with Nix not exactly feeling overly confident with his stuff, I think he has a really tough time pitching well against a Colorado lineup that is averaging 5.1 runs/game and hitting .278 as a team at home this season. Give me the Rockies -1.5, -120! |
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08-21-18 | Royals v. Rays -1.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Rays -1.5, -115) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Rays on the -1.5 run line against the Royals, as I think Tampa Bay has a massive edge here on the mound with Blake Snell squaring off against Glenn Sparkman. Snell is having a ridiculously good 2018 season. He's 14-5 with a 2.10 ERA and 1.015 WHIP in 23 starts. He's been nearly impossible to score on at home, where he's 6-1 with a 0.97 ERA and 0.898 WHIP in 9 starts. He'll be facing a Royals offense that hasn't scored a run in 16 straight innings and has not hit left-handed starters well at all this season. Sparkman was okay in his first big league start, but only lasted 4 innings. He's pitched 20 total innings this season and has allowed 11 runs on 23 hits for a 4.95 ERA. I think he struggles here against the Rays on the road and Tampa Bay wins this one going away. Give me the Rays -1.5! |
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08-20-18 | Indians v. Red Sox UNDER 8 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Under 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in Monday's showdown between two of the best in the AL, as the Red Sox host the Indians. This one will feature a matchup of former Cy Young winners, as Corey Kluber takes the mound for Cleveland and Rick Porcello toes the rubber for Boston. Kluber has been lights out of late, posting a 1.96 ERA and 0.783 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Porcello allowed just 1 run on 2 hits with 10 strikeouts in his last start at Philadelphia and the last time he took the mound at home he threw a 1-run complete game against the Yankees. I also think both pitchers have an edge, as this is the first time this season and just the second time since 2016 that Boston will have faced off against Kluber. Porcello on the other hand hasn't faced the Indians since 2016. Give me the UNDER 8! |
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08-19-18 | Diamondbacks -1.5 v. Padres | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -120 | 5 h 26 m | Show |
50* NL WEST RUN LINE PLAY OF THE YEAR (Diamondbacks -1.5, -120) ' I'll gladly take my chances here with the Diamondbacks on the -1.5 run line against the Padres. San Diego scratched out a 7-6 win on Saturday, but I expect them to go right back to their losing ways. The Padres had lost 5 straight prior to yesterday's win and will be at a major disadvantage here in the starting pitching department. Arizona will have ace Zack Greinke on the mound, who is 11-2 with a 2.10 ERA and 0.932 WHIP in 21 career starts against the Padres. San Diego counters the Diamondbacks ace with rookie Bretty Kennedy, who has allowed 11 runs on 20 hits in 9 innings over his first 2 big league starts. Keep in mind Arizona's offense is clicking right now, as they have scored at least 5 runs in each of their last 4 games. Give me the Diamondbacks -1.5, -120! |
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08-18-18 | Astros v. A's UNDER 8 | Top | 1-7 | Push | 0 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
50* AL WEST TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in Saturday's AL West showdown between the Astros and A's. The intensity of this series got turned up a notch after Oakland's dramatic walk-off 4-3 win in extra innings on Friday. The A's are now just 1-game back of Houston for the AL West lead. I think the early start time after last night's contest really benefits the starters and we have two guys who are really throwing the ball well facing off in this one. Astros are giving the rock to Dallas Keuchel, who has a 2.25 ERA and 1.100 WHIP over his last 3 starts. A's will counter with Trevor Cahill, who is a perfect 3-0 with a ridiculous 0.99 ERA and 0.832 WHIP in 7 home starts (UNDER is 6-1). Give me the UNDER 8! |
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08-17-18 | Brewers v. Cardinals -118 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
50* NL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH (Cardinals -118) I'll gladly back the Cardinals here as a small home favorite against the Brewers. St Louis lost the finale of their 4-game series against the Nationals, but took 3 of 4 against Washington and are playing their best baseball of the season right now. Hard to not like St Louis with the pitching matchup. Cardinals will send out Jack Flaherty, who has a 2.95 ERA and 0.927 WHIP over his last 3 starts. Milwaukee will counter with Freddy Peralta, who has a 6.92 ERA and 1.769 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Give me St Louis -118! |
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08-16-18 | Diamondbacks v. Padres UNDER 8 | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
50* NATIONAL LEAGUE TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in Thursday's night cap between the Padres and Diamondbacks. Runs are tough enough to come by at Petco Park when a couple of struggling starters take the mound. I think both teams will have a difficult time getting anything going with tonight's starting pitching matchup. Arizona will give the ball to Play Buchholz, who has a 2.25 ERA and 1.140 WHIP in 11 starts. San Diego will counter with one of their top young prospects in Jacob Nix, who was sensational in his first career start last Friday, allowing just 4 hits over 6 shutout innings against the Phillies. Give me the UNDER 8! |
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08-15-18 | Marlins v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Braves -1.5, -115) I'll gladly take my chances here with Atlanta on the -1.5 run line at home against the Marlins. The Braves are scorching offensively right now. Atlanta has score 33 runs in their last 4 games and have already put up 25 in the first 3 games of their series with Miami. A big reason for that is the play of rookie Ronald Acuna Jr., who has homered in 5 straight games. The Braves should be able to keep the bats rolling against Marlins starter Jose Urena, who has an ugly 5.28 ERA in 8 road starts and a 5.54 ERA in 10 career starts against Atlanta. The Braves will give the rock to Kevin Gausman, who was outstanding in his first start with Atlanta, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits with 8 strikeouts and 0 walks in 8 innings of work at home against the Brewers. Give me the Braves -1.5 (-115)! |
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08-14-18 | Mariners -120 v. A's | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
50* AL WEST GAME OF THE MONTH (Mariners -120) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Mariners as a short road favorite against the A's on Tuesday. Seattle will have their ace, James Paxton, on the mound for this one and will also be welcoming back veteran Robinson Cano from his 80-game suspension. Paxton has really enjoyed facing Oakland, as he's 3-0 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.108 WHIP in 7 career starts against them. He was outstanding in his only start vs the A's so far this season, allowing just 5 hits with 16 strikeouts in 7 shutout innings. Same can't be said for Oakland starter Michael Fiers, who has a 6.21 ERA and 1.345 WHIP in 6 career starts vs the Mariners. Give me Seattle -120! |
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08-13-18 | Nationals v. Cardinals -134 | Top | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cardinals -134) I'll gladly back St Louis at home in Monday's series opener against the Nationals. The Cardinals have caught fire under interim manager Mike Shildt. The Cardinals just finished up their 9-game road trip with a 7-2 mark. They won the final 5 games on the trip, including a 3-game sweep of the Royals over the weekend. Washington on the other hand is still struggling to get going and are coming off one of the worst losses of the entire season, as they gave up a pinch-hit Grand Slam in the bottom of the 9th in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball. That's the kind of loss that can send a team into a downward spiral and I think we see a flat Nationals squad take the field against one of the best starters no one is talking about. St Louis' Miles Mikolas is 12-3 with a 2.74 ERA and 1.067 WHIP in 23 starts. He's got a 2.25 ERA in his last 3 starts and a sensational 2.01 ERA in 11 starts at home. Washington will counter with Tom Milone, who just gave up 7 runs on 10 hits in 6 innings at home to the Braves. Give me the Cardinals -134! |
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08-12-18 | Nationals v. Cubs UNDER 8 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
50* SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL TOTAL OF THE YEAR (Under 8) I'll gladly take my chances here with the UNDER 8 in tonight's prime time showdown between the Cubs and Nationals. Chicago has been in a bit of a funk offensively of late and it's unlikely they snap out of it against arguably the best pitcher in the game in Max Scherzer, who is 15-5 with a 2.28 ERA and 0.897 WHIP in his last 24 starts. While the Nationals roughed up the struggling Jon Lester on Saturday, they now face the red-hot Cole Hamels, who has allowed 1 run on just 10 hits in 11 innings over his first 2 starts with the Cubs. UNDER is 5-0 in Chicago's last 5 vs a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and 8-3 in Washington's last 11 road games vs a left-handed starter. Give me the UNDER 8! |
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08-11-18 | Brewers -108 v. Braves | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Brewers -108) I'll gladly take my chances here with Milwaukee. The Brewers got it handed to them in Friday's series opener, as Atlanta cruised to a 10-1 win. No question they will be locked in for game 2 and I think they have a big edge here with the starting pitching matchup. Milwaukee will send out Wade Miley, who has really been sharp since returning to the rotation around the All-Star break. Miley has made 5 starts and has yet to allow more than 3 runs and has allowed 2 or fewer in 4 of the 5. He'll be up against the struggling Julio Teheran, who has a 7.80 ERA and 1.733 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Atlanta is just 9-22 in game 2 of a series with Teheran on the mound and 4-11 in his last 15 starts on Saturday. Give me the Brewers -108! |
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08-10-18 | Cardinals -141 v. Royals | Top | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
50* MLB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Cardinals -141) I'll take my chances here with St Louis coming away with a win on the road against the Royals. The Cardinals are hot right now. They have won 6 of their last 8. KC on the other hand is just going through the motions right now. The Royals are just 1-6 in their last 7 and a mere 5-23 in their last 28 home games vs a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 35-16 in their last 51 vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games. St Louis should be able to provide rookie starter Austin Gomber with plenty of run support in this one. The Royals will send out Burch Smith, who is 1-3 with a 8.28 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in 5 starts. Give me the Cardinals -141! |