THURSDAY, MARCH 28
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA at BAL | 03:05 PM | BAL -186 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at KC | 04:10 PM | KC +110 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at TB | 04:10 PM | TB -134 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at SD | 04:10 PM | SD -105 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at MIA | 04:10 PM | PIT +109 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at LAD | 04:10 PM | LAD -234 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| WAS at CIN | 04:10 PM | WAS +136 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at HOU | 04:10 PM | NYY +130 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at CHW | 04:10 PM | CHW +140 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHC at TEX | 07:35 PM | CHC +106 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at OAK | 10:07 PM | CLE -143 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at SEA | 10:10 PM | SEA -153 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at ARI | 10:10 PM | ARI -212 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
Armadillo Sports
Friday’s 12-pack:
Budgets of the 12 college hoop teams still standing (not counting NIL $$$):
$28M- Duke
$24M- UConn
$17M- Gonzaga
$15.8M- Marquette
$14.3M- Tennessee
$13.2M- Illinois
$10.9M- Alabama
$10.2M- Creighton
$10M- NC State
$9.8M- Houston
$8.8M- Purdue
$8M- Clemson
Quote of the Day
“He [Daniels] is going to be so committed to taking care of himself that you’re not going to have to worry about size or [if] he doesn’t weigh enough. Lamar [Jackson] has done a pretty good job with his size. [Patrick] Mahomes I wouldn’t consider him a giant. Because he [Daniels] is going to get the ball out to the playmakers and make plays. For Washington.”
LSU football coach Bryan Kelly, talking about QB Jayden Daniels
Friday’s quiz
Who was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round?
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, Cesar Romero played the Joker.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie The Natural, when Robert Redford played a 30-ish ballplayer who came out of nowhere to become a star, Wilford Brimley played the manager of the New York Knights.
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— Alabama 89, North Carolina 87
Tar Heels led 54-46 at halftime.
Alabama outscored UNC 43-33 in second half.
North Carolina star Davis was 0-9 behind the arc.
Crimson Tide is in Elite 8 for first time since 2004.
— Clemson 77, Arizona 72
Clemson is in the Elite 8 for the first time since 1980.
Tigers are 9-1 ATS as an underdog this season.
Since 2009, Arizona is 3-5 SU in Sweet 16 games.
Under coach Lloyd, Arizona is 88-18, but only 4-3 in NCAA Tourney games.
2022- was #1-seed, lost to #5-seed Houston
2023- was #2-seed, lost to #15-seed Princeton
2024- was #2-seed, lost 77-72 to #6-seed Clemson
— Illinois 72, Iowa State 69
Illini never trailed; they led by 13 early in game, then hung on.
Illinois survived going 15-29 on the foul line.
Illinois is in Elite 8 for first time since 2005.
Underdogs were 3-1 SU Thursday; they were 1-15 SU in second round.
— UConn 82, San Diego State 52
UConn is 23-1 since Christmas.
Huskies had 21 offensive rebounds, Aztecs 17 defensive boards.
UConn won/covered its last nine NCAA Tournament games.
San Diego State shot 36.2% from the floor, 5-22 on arc.
— Famous birthdays for March 29:
Denny McLain, 80
Walt Frazier, 79
Earl Campbell, 69
Billy Beane, 62
Brain Jordan, 57
Matt Olson, 30
— Pirates 6, Marlins 5 (12)
Miami led 5-2 after six innings.
Jake Burger was 3-4, with 3 RBI.
Pittsburgh batters struck out 17 times.
— Rangers 4, Cubs 3 (10)
Pinch-hitter Jankowski tied game with 9th inning home run,
Jonah Heim’s walk-off single ended the game in the 10th.
Cubs’ P Steele left game with a hamstring injury.
— Bronx 5, Astros 4
Houston led 4-0 after two innings.
Juan Soto threw out game-tying run at the plate in 9th inning.
Astros had 13 hits, were only 3-9 with runners in scoring position.
— Diamondbacks 16, Rockies 1
Arizona scored 14 runs on 13 hits…….just in the 3rd inning.
Lourdes Gurriel was 3-5, with three runs scored, 5 RBI
Arizona was 12-15 with runners in scoring position.
— Tigers 1, White Sox 0
Only run of game scored on a 3rd inning sac fly.
Tarik Skubal allowed only 3 baserunners in six IP.
White Sox had three hits, never got a runner to second base.
— Reds 8, Nationals 2
Cincinnati led 7-0 in the third inning.
Reds’ DH Martini hit two homers, knocked in five runs.
Frankie Montas tossed six shutout IP in his Cincinnati debut.
— Padres 6, Giants 4
Trailing 3-2, Padres scored four runs in 7th inning.
Xander Bogaerts had the g0-ahead single.
Yu Darvish allowed one run in 5 IP.
— Dodgers 7, Cardinals 1
Dodgers led 5-0 after three innings.
Tyler Glasnow allowed 3 baserunners in 6 IP in his Dodger debut.
Freddie Freeman was 2-3 with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI
— Orioles 11, Angels 3
Baltimore led 7-0 after four innings.
Corbin Burnes struck out 11 guys in 6 IP, in his Orioles debut.
Trout/Rengifo had the Angels’ only two hits.
— Blue Jays 8, Rays 2
Game was 1-1 after the fifth inning.
Springer, Biggio, Guerrero homered for Toronto.
Zach Eflin was tagged for six earned runs in 5.2 IP.
— Guardians 8, A’s 0
Shane Bieber struck out 11 batters in six shutout IP.
David Fry was 3-4, with two runs scored.
Attendance in Oakland’s last-ever home opener: 13,522
— Twins 4, Royals 1
Pablo Lopez allowed only four baserunners in 7 IP.
Royce Lewis homered, later left game with a leg injury.
Carlos Correa was 3-4, with two RBI.
— Red Sox 6, Mariners 4
Tyler O’Neill homered on Opening Day for 5th year in a row, an MLB record.
Rafael Devers was 2-4 with a homer and two RBI.
Mitch Haniger hit a home run for Seattle.
Friday’s 12-pack:
Budgets of the 12 college hoop teams still standing (not counting NIL $$$):
$28M- Duke
$24M- UConn
$17M- Gonzaga
$15.8M- Marquette
$14.3M- Tennessee
$13.2M- Illinois
$10.9M- Alabama
$10.2M- Creighton
$10M- NC State
$9.8M- Houston
$8.8M- Purdue
$8M- Clemson
Quote of the Day
“He [Daniels] is going to be so committed to taking care of himself that you’re not going to have to worry about size or [if] he doesn’t weigh enough. Lamar [Jackson] has done a pretty good job with his size. [Patrick] Mahomes I wouldn’t consider him a giant. Because he [Daniels] is going to get the ball out to the playmakers and make plays. For Washington.”
LSU football coach Bryan Kelly, talking about QB Jayden Daniels
Friday’s quiz
Who was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round?
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, Cesar Romero played the Joker.
Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie The Natural, when Robert Redford played a 30-ish ballplayer who came out of nowhere to become a star, Wilford Brimley played the manager of the New York Knights.
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Friday’s Den: Wrapping up a busy Thursday…….
— Alabama 89, North Carolina 87
Tar Heels led 54-46 at halftime.
Alabama outscored UNC 43-33 in second half.
North Carolina star Davis was 0-9 behind the arc.
Crimson Tide is in Elite 8 for first time since 2004.
— Clemson 77, Arizona 72
Clemson is in the Elite 8 for the first time since 1980.
Tigers are 9-1 ATS as an underdog this season.
Since 2009, Arizona is 3-5 SU in Sweet 16 games.
Under coach Lloyd, Arizona is 88-18, but only 4-3 in NCAA Tourney games.
2022- was #1-seed, lost to #5-seed Houston
2023- was #2-seed, lost to #15-seed Princeton
2024- was #2-seed, lost 77-72 to #6-seed Clemson
— Illinois 72, Iowa State 69
Illini never trailed; they led by 13 early in game, then hung on.
Illinois survived going 15-29 on the foul line.
Illinois is in Elite 8 for first time since 2005.
Underdogs were 3-1 SU Thursday; they were 1-15 SU in second round.
— UConn 82, San Diego State 52
UConn is 23-1 since Christmas.
Huskies had 21 offensive rebounds, Aztecs 17 defensive boards.
UConn won/covered its last nine NCAA Tournament games.
San Diego State shot 36.2% from the floor, 5-22 on arc.
— Famous birthdays for March 29:
Denny McLain, 80
Walt Frazier, 79
Earl Campbell, 69
Billy Beane, 62
Brain Jordan, 57
Matt Olson, 30
— Pirates 6, Marlins 5 (12)
Miami led 5-2 after six innings.
Jake Burger was 3-4, with 3 RBI.
Pittsburgh batters struck out 17 times.
— Rangers 4, Cubs 3 (10)
Pinch-hitter Jankowski tied game with 9th inning home run,
Jonah Heim’s walk-off single ended the game in the 10th.
Cubs’ P Steele left game with a hamstring injury.
— Bronx 5, Astros 4
Houston led 4-0 after two innings.
Juan Soto threw out game-tying run at the plate in 9th inning.
Astros had 13 hits, were only 3-9 with runners in scoring position.
— Diamondbacks 16, Rockies 1
Arizona scored 14 runs on 13 hits…….just in the 3rd inning.
Lourdes Gurriel was 3-5, with three runs scored, 5 RBI
Arizona was 12-15 with runners in scoring position.
— Tigers 1, White Sox 0
Only run of game scored on a 3rd inning sac fly.
Tarik Skubal allowed only 3 baserunners in six IP.
White Sox had three hits, never got a runner to second base.
— Reds 8, Nationals 2
Cincinnati led 7-0 in the third inning.
Reds’ DH Martini hit two homers, knocked in five runs.
Frankie Montas tossed six shutout IP in his Cincinnati debut.
— Padres 6, Giants 4
Trailing 3-2, Padres scored four runs in 7th inning.
Xander Bogaerts had the g0-ahead single.
Yu Darvish allowed one run in 5 IP.
— Dodgers 7, Cardinals 1
Dodgers led 5-0 after three innings.
Tyler Glasnow allowed 3 baserunners in 6 IP in his Dodger debut.
Freddie Freeman was 2-3 with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI
— Orioles 11, Angels 3
Baltimore led 7-0 after four innings.
Corbin Burnes struck out 11 guys in 6 IP, in his Orioles debut.
Trout/Rengifo had the Angels’ only two hits.
— Blue Jays 8, Rays 2
Game was 1-1 after the fifth inning.
Springer, Biggio, Guerrero homered for Toronto.
Zach Eflin was tagged for six earned runs in 5.2 IP.
— Guardians 8, A’s 0
Shane Bieber struck out 11 batters in six shutout IP.
David Fry was 3-4, with two runs scored.
Attendance in Oakland’s last-ever home opener: 13,522
— Twins 4, Royals 1
Pablo Lopez allowed only four baserunners in 7 IP.
Royce Lewis homered, later left game with a leg injury.
Carlos Correa was 3-4, with two RBI.
— Red Sox 6, Mariners 4
Tyler O’Neill homered on Opening Day for 5th year in a row, an MLB record.
Rafael Devers was 2-4 with a homer and two RBI.
Mitch Haniger hit a home run for Seattle.
MILWAUKEE is 58-38 Under (16.2 Units) against left-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-18 SU (15.2 Units) when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 463-448 SU (-29.8 Units) in home games against division opponents since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 410-356 SU (18.4 Units) in road games when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
NY YANKEES are 15-34 SU (-22.4 Units) when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-1 SU (7.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-42 SU (-24.2 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-39 SU (-14.9 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
SCOTT SERVAIS is 36-77 SU (-48.7 Units) as a home favorite of -150 to -200 (Manager of SEATTLE)
LA DODGERS are 119-83 SU (27.7 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-18 SU (15.2 Units) when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 463-448 SU (-29.8 Units) in home games against division opponents since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 410-356 SU (18.4 Units) in road games when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
NY YANKEES are 15-34 SU (-22.4 Units) when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-1 SU (7.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-42 SU (-24.2 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-39 SU (-14.9 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
SCOTT SERVAIS is 36-77 SU (-48.7 Units) as a home favorite of -150 to -200 (Manager of SEATTLE)
LA DODGERS are 119-83 SU (27.7 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
MLB
Friday, March 29
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Trend Report
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Milwaukee @ NY Mets
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets
NY Mets is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 24 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
NY Yankees @ Houston
NY Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Colorado @ Arizona
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Cleveland @ Oakland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
San Francisco @ San Diego
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Diego
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Boston @ Seattle
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Boston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing at home against Boston
St. Louis @ LA Dodgers
St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
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Friday, March 29
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Trend Report
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Milwaukee @ NY Mets
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets
NY Mets is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 24 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
NY Yankees @ Houston
NY Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Colorado @ Arizona
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Cleveland @ Oakland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
San Francisco @ San Diego
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Diego
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Boston @ Seattle
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Boston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing at home against Boston
St. Louis @ LA Dodgers
St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
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| TOR at TB | 06:50 PM | TB -118 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at MIA | 07:10 PM | PIT +117 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at HOU | 08:10 PM | NYY +105 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at OAK | 09:40 PM | CLE -126 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at SD | 09:40 PM | SD -144 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA -139 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| COL at ARI | 09:40 PM | ARI -226 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at LAD | 10:10 PM | STL +189 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Highest Opening Day payrolls in the major leagues:
$226M— Bronx
$221M— Phillies
$212M— Mets
$204M— Blue Jays
$199M— Braves
$192M— Dodgers (doesn’t include Ohtani’s $68M deferred $$$)
Quote of the Day
“I think the goal is to make the playoffs. Pretty simple. Let’s not overthink this. If we don’t make the playoffs, obviously I’d be disappointed.”
Mets owner Steve Cohen
Saturday’s quiz
When was the last time a Pac-12 team won the college basketball national title?
Friday’s quiz
Archie Manning was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round, in 1971.
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, Cesar Romero played the Joker.
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Guy hits a home run, he crosses the plate, is handed his bat and gets to hit again.
I’d like to see a minor league try that rule out for a year or two.
— NC State 67, Marquette 58
Wolfpack lost seven of its last nine regular season games.
Wolfpack is 8-0 in postseason games; they start four seniors.
Marquette shot only 4-31 on the arc.
This year is 50th anniversary of NC State beating Marquette in the national title game.
— Duke 54, Houston 51
Houston star Shead sprained his ankle, sat out the second half.
Houston lost by 3; they shot 2-8 on the arc, 9-17 on the foul line.
Duke has allowed 51 ppg in its three NCAA Tourney wins.
Since 2000, there have been eight regional finals between conference rivals; the underdogs went 5-3 SU/6-2 ATS in those eight games.
— Tennessee 82, Creighton 75
Creighton led 35-34 at halftime.
Tennessee is in Elite 8 for second time, first time since 2010.
Teams combined to shoot 22-47 on the arc.
— Purdue 80, Gonzaga 68
Boilers beat Gonzaga by 10 points in November, by 12 here.
Zach Edey scored 27 points, had 14 rebounds.
In 2018, Virginia was the first #1-seed to lose to a #16-seed.
In 2019, Virginia won the national title.
Last year, Purdue was the second #1-seed to lose to a #16-seed.
Boilers are three wins away from duplicating Virginia’s feat.
— Was sitting next to a guy in the sportsbook during the Creighton-Tennessee game; big guy missed a layup and the guy says “Hell, I would’ve made that one.”
He was on at least his third Corona; I was skeptical.
— Sitting in a sportsbook for last four days, with ton of TVs around, it is obvious that ESPN cares very little about baseball; there was more talk about NFL prop bets for the fall than there was about the first couple days of baseball season.
— Anyway, why would you bet on NFL season win totals before the draft, especially since there might be some big trades happening in the next 3-4 weeks?
— Famous birthdays for March 30:
John Astin, 94
Jerry Lucas, 84
Eric Clapton, 79
Celine Dion, 56
Richard Sherman, 36
Chris Sale, 35
Alex Bregman, 30
— RIP to the great actor Louis Gossett, who passed away this week at age 87; he won both an Oscar and an Emmy. I remember him best as a priest in Blue Chips; he taught at the school where Penny Hardaway’s character played ball. All the famous coaches were recruiting him.
RIP, sir.
— Braves 9, Phillies 3
Phillies led 2-0 after six innings.
— Brewers 3, Metgs 1
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit in six IP.
— Giants 8, Padres 3
Matt Chapman hit two homers, knocked in five runs.
— Dodgers 6, Cardinals 3
Teoscar Hernandez homered twice for the Dodgers.
— Mariners 1, Red Sox 0
George Kirby got 20 outs, didn’t allow a run.
— There was a great article in The Ringer this week, about TV announcer Ian Eagle, who will be calling his first Final Four next week.
Eagle is the son of a comedian and a singer; when he was 6, he was on stage at a club in the Catskills, doing imitations of celebrities.
Back in the late 70’s, there was a very popular Xerox commercial, about a monk who copied his precious documents, instead of copying them by hand. Brother Dominic was the monk; the actor who played him was Ian Eagle’s father.
This article made it clear that Ian Eagle is universally respected/liked, an unusual combination these days. It was encouraging to read it.
Highest Opening Day payrolls in the major leagues:
$226M— Bronx
$221M— Phillies
$212M— Mets
$204M— Blue Jays
$199M— Braves
$192M— Dodgers (doesn’t include Ohtani’s $68M deferred $$$)
Quote of the Day
“I think the goal is to make the playoffs. Pretty simple. Let’s not overthink this. If we don’t make the playoffs, obviously I’d be disappointed.”
Mets owner Steve Cohen
Saturday’s quiz
When was the last time a Pac-12 team won the college basketball national title?
Friday’s quiz
Archie Manning was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round, in 1971.
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, Cesar Romero played the Joker.
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Saturday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…..
My suggestion for a new rule in baseball; think about it for a minute before you scoff:Guy hits a home run, he crosses the plate, is handed his bat and gets to hit again.
I’d like to see a minor league try that rule out for a year or two.
— NC State 67, Marquette 58
Wolfpack lost seven of its last nine regular season games.
Wolfpack is 8-0 in postseason games; they start four seniors.
Marquette shot only 4-31 on the arc.
This year is 50th anniversary of NC State beating Marquette in the national title game.
— Duke 54, Houston 51
Houston star Shead sprained his ankle, sat out the second half.
Houston lost by 3; they shot 2-8 on the arc, 9-17 on the foul line.
Duke has allowed 51 ppg in its three NCAA Tourney wins.
Since 2000, there have been eight regional finals between conference rivals; the underdogs went 5-3 SU/6-2 ATS in those eight games.
— Tennessee 82, Creighton 75
Creighton led 35-34 at halftime.
Tennessee is in Elite 8 for second time, first time since 2010.
Teams combined to shoot 22-47 on the arc.
— Purdue 80, Gonzaga 68
Boilers beat Gonzaga by 10 points in November, by 12 here.
Zach Edey scored 27 points, had 14 rebounds.
In 2018, Virginia was the first #1-seed to lose to a #16-seed.
In 2019, Virginia won the national title.
Last year, Purdue was the second #1-seed to lose to a #16-seed.
Boilers are three wins away from duplicating Virginia’s feat.
— Was sitting next to a guy in the sportsbook during the Creighton-Tennessee game; big guy missed a layup and the guy says “Hell, I would’ve made that one.”
He was on at least his third Corona; I was skeptical.
— Sitting in a sportsbook for last four days, with ton of TVs around, it is obvious that ESPN cares very little about baseball; there was more talk about NFL prop bets for the fall than there was about the first couple days of baseball season.
— Anyway, why would you bet on NFL season win totals before the draft, especially since there might be some big trades happening in the next 3-4 weeks?
— Famous birthdays for March 30:
John Astin, 94
Jerry Lucas, 84
Eric Clapton, 79
Celine Dion, 56
Richard Sherman, 36
Chris Sale, 35
Alex Bregman, 30
— RIP to the great actor Louis Gossett, who passed away this week at age 87; he won both an Oscar and an Emmy. I remember him best as a priest in Blue Chips; he taught at the school where Penny Hardaway’s character played ball. All the famous coaches were recruiting him.
RIP, sir.
— Braves 9, Phillies 3
Phillies led 2-0 after six innings.
— Brewers 3, Metgs 1
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit in six IP.
— Giants 8, Padres 3
Matt Chapman hit two homers, knocked in five runs.
— Dodgers 6, Cardinals 3
Teoscar Hernandez homered twice for the Dodgers.
— Mariners 1, Red Sox 0
George Kirby got 20 outs, didn’t allow a run.
— There was a great article in The Ringer this week, about TV announcer Ian Eagle, who will be calling his first Final Four next week.
Eagle is the son of a comedian and a singer; when he was 6, he was on stage at a club in the Catskills, doing imitations of celebrities.
Back in the late 70’s, there was a very popular Xerox commercial, about a monk who copied his precious documents, instead of copying them by hand. Brother Dominic was the monk; the actor who played him was Ian Eagle’s father.
This article made it clear that Ian Eagle is universally respected/liked, an unusual combination these days. It was encouraging to read it.
CHI WHITE SOX is 15-29 SU (-16.9 Units) after a one run loss in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-52 Over (20.8 Units) against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-31 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games as an underdog of +125 to +175 in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-40 SU (-16 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-46 SU (-26.6 Units) in home games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
DAVID BELL is 54-103 SU (-59.3 Units) as a favorite of -125 to -175 (Manager of CINCINNATI)
KANSAS CITY is 73-99 SU (-35.9 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 463-449 SU (-30.9 Units) in home games against division opponents since 1996.
TEXAS are 95-73 SU (14.7 Units) after a win in the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-43 SU (-25.3 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-70 SU (15 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-1 SU (8.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 92-71 SU (13.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -110 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 310-175 SU (117.5 Units) as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1996.
ATLANTA is 78-52 Over (20.8 Units) against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-31 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games as an underdog of +125 to +175 in the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-40 SU (-16 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-46 SU (-26.6 Units) in home games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
DAVID BELL is 54-103 SU (-59.3 Units) as a favorite of -125 to -175 (Manager of CINCINNATI)
KANSAS CITY is 73-99 SU (-35.9 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 463-449 SU (-30.9 Units) in home games against division opponents since 1996.
TEXAS are 95-73 SU (14.7 Units) after a win in the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-43 SU (-25.3 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-70 SU (15 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-1 SU (8.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 92-71 SU (13.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of -110 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 310-175 SU (117.5 Units) as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1996.
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Milwaukee @ NY Mets
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Detroit @ Chi White Sox
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit
LA Angels @ Baltimore
LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Cleveland @ Oakland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Washington @ Cincinnati
Washington
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota @ Kansas City
Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Chi Cubs @ Texas
Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Texas
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Texas's last 21 games at home
NY Yankees @ Houston
NY Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
San Francisco @ San Diego
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Francisco's last 13 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Colorado @ Arizona
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis @ LA Dodgers
St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Boston @ Seattle
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 16 games when playing at home against Boston
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Milwaukee @ NY Mets
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Detroit @ Chi White Sox
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit
LA Angels @ Baltimore
LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Cleveland @ Oakland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Washington @ Cincinnati
Washington
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota @ Kansas City
Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Chi Cubs @ Texas
Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Texas
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Texas's last 21 games at home
NY Yankees @ Houston
NY Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
San Francisco @ San Diego
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Francisco's last 13 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Colorado @ Arizona
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis @ LA Dodgers
St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Boston @ Seattle
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 16 games when playing at home against Boston
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SATURDAY, MARCH 30
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIL at NYM | 01:40 PM | NYM -117 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| DET at CHW | 02:10 PM | DET -132 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at PHI | 04:05 PM | ATL -127 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at BAL | 04:05 PM | BAL -167 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at OAK | 04:07 PM | OAK +126 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at KC | 04:10 PM | KC +109 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at TB | 04:10 PM | TOR +110 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at MIA | 04:10 PM | PIT -102 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| WAS at CIN | 04:10 PM | CIN -161 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHC at TEX | 07:05 PM | CHC +112 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at SD | 07:15 PM | SF +122 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at HOU | 07:15 PM | NYY +124 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at ARI | 08:10 PM | ARI -186 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at LAD | 09:10 PM | STL +190 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA -146 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
Sunday’s 6-pack:
Lowest Opening Day payrolls in the major leagues:
$61,945,000— A’s
$83,256,500— Pirates
$96,696,400— Marlins
$98,523,712— Rays
$99,744,368— Orioles
$99,843,528— Guardians
Quote of the Day
“There’s no such thing as a sure thing, thats why they call it gambling.”
Oscar Madison, The Odd Couple
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, what well-known actor played the Penguin?
Saturday’s quiz
1997 was the last time a Pac-12 team (Arizona) won the college basketball national title.
Friday’s quiz
Archie Manning was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round, in 1971.
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Game was 23-23 with 1:49 left in first half.
At that point, UConn went on a 30-0 run.
Huskies shot 65.1% inside the arc.
Last two years, UConn is 10-0 SU/ATS in NCAA Tournament.
— Alabama 89, Clemson 82
Alabama scored 1.25 ppp, grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.
Crimson Tide is in the Final Four for the first time.
Alabama shot 16-36 on the arc.
Clemson was 8-26 on the arc, 8-16 on foul line.
— Favorites were 2-0 ATS in Saturday’a basketball games; since 2013, underdogs are still 24-18 ATS in regional final games.
— Birmingham 27, Arlington 14
First UFL game of the season was 11-11 at halftime.
Stallions outgained Arlington, 409-262.
Birmingham converted 8-12 on third down.
— Michigan 18, St Louis 16
Bates kicked a 64-yard field goal with 0:08 left for the win.
St Louis led 3-0 at halftime.
Battlehawks were 5-15 on third down, Michigan 2-9.
Under was 2-0 on the first day of the season.
— In-game betting is popular here in Las Vegas; have listened to people talk about it all week. One guy the other night was chirping for about an hour, trying to hit middle on the Alabama-North Carolina total; he was convinced he was going to hit it, but he don’t.
In the sportsbook here at SunCoast, they have betting windows and they have kiosks and very comfortable chairs. The snack bar off to the side has good sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches.
— Famous birthdays for March 31:
Shirley Jones, 90
Christopher Walken, 81
Gabe Kaplan, 79
Rhea Perlman, 76
Ed Marinaro, 74
Mick Luckhurst, 66
Ron Brown, 63
Steve Smith, 55
— Cardinals 6, Dodgers 5 (10)
Yamamoto allowed only two baserunners in his five IP, but LA’s bullpen blew a 2-0 lead in the 7th inning. Good bounce back start for Yamamoto.
This game had the first rain delay at Dodger Stadium since 2015.
— Braves 12, Phillies 4
Atlanta starter Fried threw 43 pitches, didn’t finish first inning.
Braves scored 21 runs in winning their first two games.
— Pirates 9, Marlins 3
Pittsburgh scored 22 runs in its 3-0 start.
— Brewers 7, Mets 6
Hoskins went 3-4 with a home run and four RBI.
— Did I mention the sportsbook here is next to a movie theater, and they sell Orville Redenbacher popcorn there? Tremendous!!!
— Guardians 12, A’s 3
Cleveland scored 26 runs in its 3-0 start.
— Twins 5, Royals 1
Kansas City led 1-0 after seven innings.
Twins scored four runs in the top of the 9th.
— New York 5, Houston 3
Astros are 0-3 for the first time since 2011.
Houston led this game 3-1 after six innings.
Season is three days old; Astros’ bullpen is 0-3.
Lowest Opening Day payrolls in the major leagues:
$61,945,000— A’s
$83,256,500— Pirates
$96,696,400— Marlins
$98,523,712— Rays
$99,744,368— Orioles
$99,843,528— Guardians
Quote of the Day
“There’s no such thing as a sure thing, thats why they call it gambling.”
Oscar Madison, The Odd Couple
Thursday’s quiz
On the classic TV show Batman, what well-known actor played the Penguin?
Saturday’s quiz
1997 was the last time a Pac-12 team (Arizona) won the college basketball national title.
Friday’s quiz
Archie Manning was the last QB the New Orleans Saints drafted in the first round, in 1971.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday
— UConn 77, Illinois 52Game was 23-23 with 1:49 left in first half.
At that point, UConn went on a 30-0 run.
Huskies shot 65.1% inside the arc.
Last two years, UConn is 10-0 SU/ATS in NCAA Tournament.
— Alabama 89, Clemson 82
Alabama scored 1.25 ppp, grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.
Crimson Tide is in the Final Four for the first time.
Alabama shot 16-36 on the arc.
Clemson was 8-26 on the arc, 8-16 on foul line.
— Favorites were 2-0 ATS in Saturday’a basketball games; since 2013, underdogs are still 24-18 ATS in regional final games.
— Birmingham 27, Arlington 14
First UFL game of the season was 11-11 at halftime.
Stallions outgained Arlington, 409-262.
Birmingham converted 8-12 on third down.
— Michigan 18, St Louis 16
Bates kicked a 64-yard field goal with 0:08 left for the win.
St Louis led 3-0 at halftime.
Battlehawks were 5-15 on third down, Michigan 2-9.
Under was 2-0 on the first day of the season.
— In-game betting is popular here in Las Vegas; have listened to people talk about it all week. One guy the other night was chirping for about an hour, trying to hit middle on the Alabama-North Carolina total; he was convinced he was going to hit it, but he don’t.
In the sportsbook here at SunCoast, they have betting windows and they have kiosks and very comfortable chairs. The snack bar off to the side has good sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches.
— Famous birthdays for March 31:
Shirley Jones, 90
Christopher Walken, 81
Gabe Kaplan, 79
Rhea Perlman, 76
Ed Marinaro, 74
Mick Luckhurst, 66
Ron Brown, 63
Steve Smith, 55
— Cardinals 6, Dodgers 5 (10)
Yamamoto allowed only two baserunners in his five IP, but LA’s bullpen blew a 2-0 lead in the 7th inning. Good bounce back start for Yamamoto.
This game had the first rain delay at Dodger Stadium since 2015.
— Braves 12, Phillies 4
Atlanta starter Fried threw 43 pitches, didn’t finish first inning.
Braves scored 21 runs in winning their first two games.
— Pirates 9, Marlins 3
Pittsburgh scored 22 runs in its 3-0 start.
— Brewers 7, Mets 6
Hoskins went 3-4 with a home run and four RBI.
— Did I mention the sportsbook here is next to a movie theater, and they sell Orville Redenbacher popcorn there? Tremendous!!!
— Guardians 12, A’s 3
Cleveland scored 26 runs in its 3-0 start.
— Twins 5, Royals 1
Kansas City led 1-0 after seven innings.
Twins scored four runs in the top of the 9th.
— New York 5, Houston 3
Astros are 0-3 for the first time since 2011.
Houston led this game 3-1 after six innings.
Season is three days old; Astros’ bullpen is 0-3.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-13 SU (19.7 Units) after allowing 9 runs or more 2 straight games since 1996.
BALTIMORE is 133-82 SU (42.8 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-0 SU (13 Units) in road games when the total is 10 or higher over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-47 SU (-27.7 Units) in home games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 61-51 SU (4.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive home games in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-7 Over (12.3 Units) when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 73-100 SU (-37 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-83 SU (-37.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive road games in the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-21 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins in the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS are 27-10 SU (16 Units) after scoring 9 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-42 SU (-18.2 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 99-62 Over (30.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite of -150 or more since 1996.
SAN DIEGO is 216-168 Over (31.2 Units) after a 5 game span where the bullpen ERA was 7.00 or worse since 1996.
BOSTON is 47-63 SU (-22.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive road games in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-27 SU (9.3 Units) in home games as a favorite of -125 to -175 in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 133-82 SU (42.8 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-0 SU (13 Units) in road games when the total is 10 or higher over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-47 SU (-27.7 Units) in home games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 61-51 SU (4.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive home games in the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-7 Over (12.3 Units) when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 73-100 SU (-37 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-83 SU (-37.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive road games in the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-21 SU (-12.1 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins in the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS are 27-10 SU (16 Units) after scoring 9 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-42 SU (-18.2 Units) in home games as an underdog of +100 to +150 in the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 99-62 Over (30.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite of -150 or more since 1996.
SAN DIEGO is 216-168 Over (31.2 Units) after a 5 game span where the bullpen ERA was 7.00 or worse since 1996.
BOSTON is 47-63 SU (-22.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive road games in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-27 SU (9.3 Units) in home games as a favorite of -125 to -175 in the last 3 seasons.
