Dustin Hawkins
Apr 29 '17, 4:10 PM
MLB | Mariners vs Indians
Play on: Indians -191 at BMaker
Bonus Play on Indians -191
Seattle is 11-3 against the money line vs. a starting pitcher like Danny Salazar of the Indians with poor control (more than 2.75 BB's/start) over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 13-21 against the money line in home games vs. a starting pitcher like the Mariners Yovani Gallardo whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 3 seasons. Bonus Play on Indians -191
Apr 29 '17, 4:10 PM
MLB | Mariners vs Indians
Play on: Indians -191 at BMaker
Bonus Play on Indians -191
Seattle is 11-3 against the money line vs. a starting pitcher like Danny Salazar of the Indians with poor control (more than 2.75 BB's/start) over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 13-21 against the money line in home games vs. a starting pitcher like the Mariners Yovani Gallardo whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start over the last 3 seasons. Bonus Play on Indians -191
Scott Spreitzer
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | BAL vs NYY
Play on: OVER 8½ -125
We're recommending a play on the Over between the Orioles & Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Today's pitching matchup features Jimenez & Pineda. Ubaldo Jimenez has one decent start in four starts this season and when we take that lone start against the Reds out of the mix we see the RH has allowed 18 earned runs and 26 base runners in his other three, spanning just 12 innings of work. Jimenez has been little more than a glorified BP pitcher in his last eight starts against the Yankees. We also aren't buying a couple of decent Michael Pineda starts in 2017. The Over is 6-1 in Pineda's last seven starts at Yankee Stadium and these teams have played to four straight Overs in head-to-head action, including last night. More of the same. I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Orioles & Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | BAL vs NYY
Play on: OVER 8½ -125
We're recommending a play on the Over between the Orioles & Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Today's pitching matchup features Jimenez & Pineda. Ubaldo Jimenez has one decent start in four starts this season and when we take that lone start against the Reds out of the mix we see the RH has allowed 18 earned runs and 26 base runners in his other three, spanning just 12 innings of work. Jimenez has been little more than a glorified BP pitcher in his last eight starts against the Yankees. We also aren't buying a couple of decent Michael Pineda starts in 2017. The Over is 6-1 in Pineda's last seven starts at Yankee Stadium and these teams have played to four straight Overs in head-to-head action, including last night. More of the same. I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Orioles & Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Big Al
Oakland vs. Houston
Pick: Houston -144
When RHP Joe Musgrove exited an impressive Spring Training a month back (3-0 with a 2.08 ERA in seven starts), it appeared that the second-year Houston starter was poised for a breakout regular season. But so far, the breakout has not happened as Musgrove is just 1-1 with an ugly 5.91 ERA over his first four starts. Perhaps a start against the A's will get the 24-year-old out of his funk. This is his first time facing Oakland this season, but in two starts against the A's in 2016, Musgrove was very impressive, allowing a combined one run on five hits in 10 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts. The 'Stros won both of those games by a combined score of 8-1 and Musgrove looks to repeat that type of performance tonight in his third start at home. Musgrove did by far his best work of 2016 here at Minute Maid Park, as he went 3-1 with a 1.75 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in six games here (five starts). This, compared to just 1-3 and a 7.27 ERA in five road starts last season. Andrew Triggs is somewhat the opposite of Musgrove this season, having gone 3-1 with a 2.42 ERA in four starts so far. But after throwing shutouts in his first three outings, Triggs blew up in his last, getting rocked for six runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners. He faces an even better offense tonight.
Oakland vs. Houston
Pick: Houston -144
When RHP Joe Musgrove exited an impressive Spring Training a month back (3-0 with a 2.08 ERA in seven starts), it appeared that the second-year Houston starter was poised for a breakout regular season. But so far, the breakout has not happened as Musgrove is just 1-1 with an ugly 5.91 ERA over his first four starts. Perhaps a start against the A's will get the 24-year-old out of his funk. This is his first time facing Oakland this season, but in two starts against the A's in 2016, Musgrove was very impressive, allowing a combined one run on five hits in 10 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts. The 'Stros won both of those games by a combined score of 8-1 and Musgrove looks to repeat that type of performance tonight in his third start at home. Musgrove did by far his best work of 2016 here at Minute Maid Park, as he went 3-1 with a 1.75 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in six games here (five starts). This, compared to just 1-3 and a 7.27 ERA in five road starts last season. Andrew Triggs is somewhat the opposite of Musgrove this season, having gone 3-1 with a 2.42 ERA in four starts so far. But after throwing shutouts in his first three outings, Triggs blew up in his last, getting rocked for six runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners. He faces an even better offense tonight.
Rob Vinciletti
Mariners vs. Indians
Play: Indians -178
The Indians fit a powerful 81% system that pertains to teams off a -200 or higher home favored loss scoring 2 or less runs vs a team off a road dog win like Seattle. Cleveland is 7-2 vs A.L. West teams and has a solid 1.78 bullpen Era. They have Salazar going and he is 13-4 as a home favorite and was solid going 7 strong allowing 2 runs here last out vs Seattle. The Mariners counter with Gallardo who has a 4.76 Era this year and is 1-3 in April road starts. The Mariners are 2-8 on the road vs rightys and are 1-5 on Saturdays. They have allowed the 2nd most runs in the league thus far and have a road bullpen Era over 7. Look for Cleveland to win this one.
Mariners vs. Indians
Play: Indians -178
The Indians fit a powerful 81% system that pertains to teams off a -200 or higher home favored loss scoring 2 or less runs vs a team off a road dog win like Seattle. Cleveland is 7-2 vs A.L. West teams and has a solid 1.78 bullpen Era. They have Salazar going and he is 13-4 as a home favorite and was solid going 7 strong allowing 2 runs here last out vs Seattle. The Mariners counter with Gallardo who has a 4.76 Era this year and is 1-3 in April road starts. The Mariners are 2-8 on the road vs rightys and are 1-5 on Saturdays. They have allowed the 2nd most runs in the league thus far and have a road bullpen Era over 7. Look for Cleveland to win this one.
Brad Wilton
After a dozen runs plated by the Bucs last night - note: only 2 for the Marlins! - look for things to settle down runs-wise tonight in Miami.
It will be a pitcher's delight tonight as Ivan Nova and Dan Straily continue their hot first months of the season with plenty of nothing on the scoreboard in this Pirates-Marlins meeting.
Nova is making his 5th start of the year, and thus far he has allowed 6 earned runs in his 27 innings pitched for an ERA of 2.00. Each of his last pair of starts have stayed Under the total.
The Pirates enter this game having played 8 of their 10 road games this season Under the total. That mark includes last night's series opener which was a rare Over for Pittsburgh.
Dan Straily is coming on after a rough first start of the year. Over his last 3 starts, Straily has allowed just 4 runs in his last 16-plus innings worked.
Even with last night's rare Over, these teams have now played 5 of their last 7 since last year Under the posted total.
Nothing changes here, as Nova and Straily stay in command.
Pirates-Marlins Under the total.
3* PITTSBURGH-MIAMI UNDER
After a dozen runs plated by the Bucs last night - note: only 2 for the Marlins! - look for things to settle down runs-wise tonight in Miami.
It will be a pitcher's delight tonight as Ivan Nova and Dan Straily continue their hot first months of the season with plenty of nothing on the scoreboard in this Pirates-Marlins meeting.
Nova is making his 5th start of the year, and thus far he has allowed 6 earned runs in his 27 innings pitched for an ERA of 2.00. Each of his last pair of starts have stayed Under the total.
The Pirates enter this game having played 8 of their 10 road games this season Under the total. That mark includes last night's series opener which was a rare Over for Pittsburgh.
Dan Straily is coming on after a rough first start of the year. Over his last 3 starts, Straily has allowed just 4 runs in his last 16-plus innings worked.
Even with last night's rare Over, these teams have now played 5 of their last 7 since last year Under the posted total.
Nothing changes here, as Nova and Straily stay in command.
Pirates-Marlins Under the total.
3* PITTSBURGH-MIAMI UNDER
Jack Brayman
My Bonus Play for tonight is on the Milwaukee Brewers over the Atlanta Braves.
Don't bother listing pitchers, as it's all about momentum and which is the better performing team right now. Not to mention the team in revenge. Atlanta scored a 10-8 win last night, and the Brewers will be out for revenge in this one.
The Brew Crew has won three of four, while Atlanta recently endured a six-game losing skid. I know the Braves have won three in a row now, but they still aren't proving to me they can contend and they're a threat.
Cheap price for a Saturday night home game with a winning team.
Lay it with the Brewers.
2* BREWERS
My Bonus Play for tonight is on the Milwaukee Brewers over the Atlanta Braves.
Don't bother listing pitchers, as it's all about momentum and which is the better performing team right now. Not to mention the team in revenge. Atlanta scored a 10-8 win last night, and the Brewers will be out for revenge in this one.
The Brew Crew has won three of four, while Atlanta recently endured a six-game losing skid. I know the Braves have won three in a row now, but they still aren't proving to me they can contend and they're a threat.
Cheap price for a Saturday night home game with a winning team.
Lay it with the Brewers.
2* BREWERS
Teddy Davis
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | Orioles vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -1½ +120 at 5Dimes
With the Yankees winning last night in rare fashion in extra innings by a final score of 14-11, I see that serving as momentum here today.
They get Pineda on the mound who is 2-1 in four starts with a 3.86 ERA. In his two home starts he was extremely impressive winning both games and only having a 1.84 ERA. The Yankees have now won 3 straight and 4 of 5.
Jimenez is nothing special here coming into this game with a 5.95 ERA on the season. Sure, he has pitched better on the road, but is coming off an outing where he only made 3 and third. He has struggled against the Yankees in his career with a 6.35 ERA.
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | Orioles vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -1½ +120 at 5Dimes
With the Yankees winning last night in rare fashion in extra innings by a final score of 14-11, I see that serving as momentum here today.
They get Pineda on the mound who is 2-1 in four starts with a 3.86 ERA. In his two home starts he was extremely impressive winning both games and only having a 1.84 ERA. The Yankees have now won 3 straight and 4 of 5.
Jimenez is nothing special here coming into this game with a 5.95 ERA on the season. Sure, he has pitched better on the road, but is coming off an outing where he only made 3 and third. He has struggled against the Yankees in his career with a 6.35 ERA.
Ray Monohan
Apr 29 '17, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | CHC vs BOS
Play on: OVER 10 -110
Red Sox vs. Cubs Over 10
This play just missed out on premium card. The Cubs and Red Sox face off on Saturday afternoon in a game that should feature a lot of scoring. On the mound for the Cubs is John Lackey who hasn't had his best stuff this season. He comes into this game with a record of 1-3 and a 4.88 ERA.
On the mound for the Red Sox is Steven Wright who has given up four or more runs in three of his four starts. In two of the starts he has gone under four innings. Some trends to note. Over is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 overall. Over is 5-1-1 in Wrights last 7 home starts. Over is 8-1-1 in Lackeys last 10 starts overall
I expect a lot of runs to be put up in this one.
Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Apr 29 '17, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | CHC vs BOS
Play on: OVER 10 -110
Red Sox vs. Cubs Over 10
This play just missed out on premium card. The Cubs and Red Sox face off on Saturday afternoon in a game that should feature a lot of scoring. On the mound for the Cubs is John Lackey who hasn't had his best stuff this season. He comes into this game with a record of 1-3 and a 4.88 ERA.
On the mound for the Red Sox is Steven Wright who has given up four or more runs in three of his four starts. In two of the starts he has gone under four innings. Some trends to note. Over is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 overall. Over is 5-1-1 in Wrights last 7 home starts. Over is 8-1-1 in Lackeys last 10 starts overall
I expect a lot of runs to be put up in this one.
Back the Over. Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Brandon Lee
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | Orioles vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -1½ +120 at 5Dimes
10* Free MLB Pick (Yankees -1.5, +120)
New York is worth a look on the run line Saturday. The Yankees rallied from a 9-1 deficit to stun the Orioles 14-11 with a walk off in the 10th inning. That's about as deflating of a loss as you will see and I look for Baltimore to have difficult time bouncing back with a strong showing today. On top of that, they face the red-hot Michael Pineda, who owns a 2.75 ERA in his last 3 starts and a 1.84 ERA and 0.613 WHIP in his two home starts. The Orioles counter with Ubaldo Jimenez, who has a 5.95 ERA in 4 starts this season and a 6.35 ERA in 12 career starts against New York. Give me the Yankees -1.5 (+120)!
Apr 29 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | Orioles vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -1½ +120 at 5Dimes
10* Free MLB Pick (Yankees -1.5, +120)
New York is worth a look on the run line Saturday. The Yankees rallied from a 9-1 deficit to stun the Orioles 14-11 with a walk off in the 10th inning. That's about as deflating of a loss as you will see and I look for Baltimore to have difficult time bouncing back with a strong showing today. On top of that, they face the red-hot Michael Pineda, who owns a 2.75 ERA in his last 3 starts and a 1.84 ERA and 0.613 WHIP in his two home starts. The Orioles counter with Ubaldo Jimenez, who has a 5.95 ERA in 4 starts this season and a 6.35 ERA in 12 career starts against New York. Give me the Yankees -1.5 (+120)!
Handicappers Hub
Apr 29 '17, 7:15 PM
MLB | Twins vs Royals
Play on: Twins +113 at 5Dimes
The Kansas City Royals cannot hit the baseball or win a game right now - losers of 8 in a row and averaging just 2.6 runs per game on the season! Tonight they are facing Phil Hughes who is 3-1 with a 4.71 ERA on the season against Jason Hammel who is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA on the season. I look for the bats of Minnesota to get a couple runs and then Hughes to shut down this dormant Royals offense for another road win for the Twin Cities.
Apr 29 '17, 7:15 PM
MLB | Twins vs Royals
Play on: Twins +113 at 5Dimes
The Kansas City Royals cannot hit the baseball or win a game right now - losers of 8 in a row and averaging just 2.6 runs per game on the season! Tonight they are facing Phil Hughes who is 3-1 with a 4.71 ERA on the season against Jason Hammel who is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA on the season. I look for the bats of Minnesota to get a couple runs and then Hughes to shut down this dormant Royals offense for another road win for the Twin Cities.
Jimmy Boyd
Apr 29 '17, 7:15 PM
MLB | Twins vs Royals
Play on: Royals -120 at GTBets
Free Pick on Royals -
The losing streak stops here for Kansas City. The Royals head into Saturday's game against the Twins having lost 8 straight, including a 4-6 defeat to these Twins in yesterday's series opener. The big thing to keep in mind with Kansas City's recent slump is that 7 of the 8 losses came on the road. They have a winning record at home on the season and I like the pitching matchup here.
Jason Hammel has been up and down to start, but did pitch extremely well in his last start at home, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits in 6 innings against the Giants. He's more than capable of shutting down this Minnesota offense. The Twins will counter with Phil Hughes, who despite a 3-1 record has a less than impressive 4.71 ERA and 1.333 WHIP. Hughes also owns a 4.97 ERA in 13 career starts against the Royals.
Twins are 5-15 in their last 20 road games against a right-handed starter, 7-19 in their last 26 following a win and 6-20 in their last 26 after scoring 5 or more runs in their last game. Take Kansas City!
Apr 29 '17, 7:15 PM
MLB | Twins vs Royals
Play on: Royals -120 at GTBets
Free Pick on Royals -
The losing streak stops here for Kansas City. The Royals head into Saturday's game against the Twins having lost 8 straight, including a 4-6 defeat to these Twins in yesterday's series opener. The big thing to keep in mind with Kansas City's recent slump is that 7 of the 8 losses came on the road. They have a winning record at home on the season and I like the pitching matchup here.
Jason Hammel has been up and down to start, but did pitch extremely well in his last start at home, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits in 6 innings against the Giants. He's more than capable of shutting down this Minnesota offense. The Twins will counter with Phil Hughes, who despite a 3-1 record has a less than impressive 4.71 ERA and 1.333 WHIP. Hughes also owns a 4.97 ERA in 13 career starts against the Royals.
Twins are 5-15 in their last 20 road games against a right-handed starter, 7-19 in their last 26 following a win and 6-20 in their last 26 after scoring 5 or more runs in their last game. Take Kansas City!
Dunkel's Highlighted Game
Chicago Cubs at Boston - Saturday April 29, 2017
The Cubs look to bounce back from last night’s 5-4 loss in the series opener as they face a Red Sox team that is 0-4 in Steven Wright’s last 4 starts in game two of a series. Chicago is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Cubs favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120). To get all of today’s MLB picks,
Saturday April 29, 2017
Chicago Cubs @ Boston
Game 979-980
April 29, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 17.214
Boston
(Wright) 15.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-120); Under
Seattle @ Cleveland
Game 977-978
April 29, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gallardo) 16.964
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.024
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+170); Over
Oakland @ Houston
Game 975-976
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Triggs) 15.254
Houston
(Musgrve) 14.206
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+135); Over
Minnesota @ Kansas City
Game 973-974
April 29, 2017 @ 7:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Hughes) 14.179
Kansas City
(Hammel) 12.518
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Over
LA Angels @ Texas
Game 971-972
April 29, 2017 @ 7:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Chavez) 12.924
Texas
(Darvish) 16.377
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-175); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit
Game 969-970
April 29, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 14.568
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-165); Over
Tampa Bay @ Toronto
Game 967-968
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 15.656
Toronto
(Liriano) 14.324
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Under
Baltimore @ NY Yankees
Game 965-966
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 15.391
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 17.355
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-175); Under
Philadelphia @ LA Dodgers
Game 963-964
April 29, 2017 @ 9:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.982
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 13.351
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-225
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+195); Over
San Diego @ San Francisco
Game 961-962
April 29, 2017 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Chacin) 15.022
San Francisco
(Cain) 13.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+135); Over
Colorado @ Arizona
Game 959-960
April 29, 2017 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 15.946
Arizona
(Greinke) 14.044
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Under
Atlanta @ Milwaukee
Game 957-958
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 16.991
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 13.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
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Milwaukee
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Over
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Game 955-956
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 16.212
Miami
(Straily) 13.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Under
NY Mets @ Washington
Game 953-954
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 15.974
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.876
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-205
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+180); Under
Cincinnati @ St. Louis
Game 951-952
April 29, 2017 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Arroyo) 13.996
St. Louis
(Leake) 15.969
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-175); Over
Chicago Cubs at Boston - Saturday April 29, 2017
The Cubs look to bounce back from last night’s 5-4 loss in the series opener as they face a Red Sox team that is 0-4 in Steven Wright’s last 4 starts in game two of a series. Chicago is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Cubs favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120). To get all of today’s MLB picks,
Saturday April 29, 2017
Chicago Cubs @ Boston
Game 979-980
April 29, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 17.214
Boston
(Wright) 15.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-120); Under
Seattle @ Cleveland
Game 977-978
April 29, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gallardo) 16.964
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.024
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+170); Over
Oakland @ Houston
Game 975-976
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Triggs) 15.254
Houston
(Musgrve) 14.206
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+135); Over
Minnesota @ Kansas City
Game 973-974
April 29, 2017 @ 7:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Hughes) 14.179
Kansas City
(Hammel) 12.518
Dunkel Team:
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Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Over
LA Angels @ Texas
Game 971-972
April 29, 2017 @ 7:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Chavez) 12.924
Texas
(Darvish) 16.377
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-175); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit
Game 969-970
April 29, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 14.568
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-165); Over
Tampa Bay @ Toronto
Game 967-968
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 15.656
Toronto
(Liriano) 14.324
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Under
Baltimore @ NY Yankees
Game 965-966
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 15.391
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 17.355
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-175); Under
Philadelphia @ LA Dodgers
Game 963-964
April 29, 2017 @ 9:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.982
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 13.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-225
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+195); Over
San Diego @ San Francisco
Game 961-962
April 29, 2017 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Chacin) 15.022
San Francisco
(Cain) 13.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+135); Over
Colorado @ Arizona
Game 959-960
April 29, 2017 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 15.946
Arizona
(Greinke) 14.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Under
Atlanta @ Milwaukee
Game 957-958
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 16.991
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 13.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Over
Pittsburgh @ Miami
Game 955-956
April 29, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 16.212
Miami
(Straily) 13.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Under
NY Mets @ Washington
Game 953-954
April 29, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 15.974
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.876
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-205
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+180); Under
Cincinnati @ St. Louis
Game 951-952
April 29, 2017 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Arroyo) 13.996
St. Louis
(Leake) 15.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-175); Over
NHL
Dunkel's Highlighted Game
Pittsburgh at Washington - Saturday April 29, 2017
The Penguins look to follow up their 3-2 win in Game 1 and come into tonight’s contest with a 5-0 record in their last 5 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Pittsburgh is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125).
Saturday April 29, 2017
Pittsburgh @ Washington
Game 57-58
April 29, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
12.359
Washington
10.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over
NY Rangers @ Ottawa
Game 55-56
April 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
13.314
Ottawa
9.631
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 3 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-120
5
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-120); Under
Dunkel's Highlighted Game
Pittsburgh at Washington - Saturday April 29, 2017
The Penguins look to follow up their 3-2 win in Game 1 and come into tonight’s contest with a 5-0 record in their last 5 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Pittsburgh is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125).
Saturday April 29, 2017
Pittsburgh @ Washington
Game 57-58
April 29, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
12.359
Washington
10.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over
NY Rangers @ Ottawa
Game 55-56
April 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
13.314
Ottawa
9.631
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 3 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-120
5
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-120); Under
Saturday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds
Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the first 1:04 of the second period to steal a Game 1 victory and home ice advantage away from the Capitals.
Photo By - USA TODAY Sports
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Saturday as the Rangers and Capitals look to even up their respective series at one game apiece. We break down all the betting angles to help you handicap the day's puck action.
New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators (-105, 5)
Senators lead series 1-0
ABOUT THE RANGERS: New York needs to focus on a better start in Game 2 after Ottawa forced netminder Henrik Lundqvist to make 21 of his 43 saves in the first 20 minutes -- his highest save total ever for one period in the postseason. “Obviously we want to play fast, but we can’t rush it up with one guy trying to break through, give it away and have them come back and shove it up our (butt),” forward Mats Zuccarello told the New York Post. “It’s important for us to be patient with the puck against their trap." Leading goal scorer Chris Kreider remains stuck on one assist through seven playoff games.
ABOUT THE SENATORS: Karlsson missed five games down the stretch because of a pair of stress fractures in his heel, but he once again delivered with his first goal of this postseason to go along with his six assists, leaving Boucher grasping for superlatives. "I think our fans have to appreciate what we have here," Boucher marveled. "It's more than a star right now. That's what I think is unbelievable. He's a skilled player that became a star and now he's a winner." That also applies to goaltender Craig Anderson, who has won his last four against New York with a staggering .984 save percentage.
SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):
LINE HISTORY: The Senators opened Game 2 as very slight -109 homes favorites (must be the lack of fans), but they have since been moved to -105, making the Rangers now the -115 favorites. The total has been set at 5, but 4.5 can be found at a few shops. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Rangers - No injuries to report.
Senators - D M. Borowiecki (Out Saturday, lower body), LW T. Pyatt (Out Saturday).
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Senators are 5-1 in their last six overall.
* Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last five overall.
* Under is 2-0-2 in Senators last four overall.
* Home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
Click here for a complete list of hot and cold trends.
COVERS CONSENSUS: The public is backing the road team in Game 2 with 60 percent of wagers on the Rangers. When it comes to the total, bettors like the Under with 55 percent of wagers on it. Click here for complete consensus analysis.
As puck drops on second round of playoffs, books fear these NHL teams: Live From Las Vegas
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway this week and there is a trio of teams still alive that could hand the bookmakers a big loss if they were to win the Cup. We're talking NHL futures odds with Johnny Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals (-145, 5.5)
Penguins lead series 1-0
ABOUT THE PENGUINS: Nick Bonino continues to be a thorn in the side of Washington, ending last year's second-round series with the overtime winner in Game 6 and scoring and setting up a goal during the regular season before converting on a breakaway with 7:24 remaining in the third period on Thursday. "'Bones' is a guy that's a high-stakes player," coach Mike Sullivan said of the 29-year-old Connecticut native. "He brings his best game when the games are most important, and we've got a lot of guys on our roster that we can say that about." Marc-Andre Fleury falls into that category after making 15 of his 33 saves in the third period Thursday to improve to 5-1 in the playoffs with an impressive .934 save percentage.
ABOUT THE CAPITALS: Alex Ovechkin used some colorful language to express his displeasure with the officials failing to call any penalties against Pittsburgh in Game 1, while fellow teammate and former Penguin defenseman Matt Niskanen offered the more politically correct take of "no comment." While several members of Washington were pointing the finger at the officials, Braden Holtby had his directed at himself - with Crosby's first goal 12 seconds into the middle session as a sticking point. "I thought I got there in plenty of time," the reigning Vezina Trophy winner told the Washington Post. "... I just didn't keep my glove in the right position. It's just you leave that one little space and it goes right there. It's one that I'm capable of stopping and will next time."
SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):
LINE HISTORY: The Capitals opened Game 2 as -129 favorites and bettors like them to even up the series, moving the line to Washington -145. Oddsmakers set the total at 5.5. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Penguins - D C. Ruhwedel (Questionable Saturday, upper body), G M. Murray (Questionable Saturday, lower body), LW C. Hagelin (Questionable Saturday, lower body), D K. Letang (Out for Season, neck).
Capitals - D K. Alzner (Questionable Saturday, upper body).
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Capitals are 1-5 in their last six Conference Semifinals games.
* Under is 8-0-3 in Capitals last 11 vs. games Metropolitan Division opponents.
* Home team is 8-1 in the last nine meetings.
* Over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.
Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the first 1:04 of the second period to steal a Game 1 victory and home ice advantage away from the Capitals.
Photo By - USA TODAY Sports
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Saturday as the Rangers and Capitals look to even up their respective series at one game apiece. We break down all the betting angles to help you handicap the day's puck action.
New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators (-105, 5)
Senators lead series 1-0
ABOUT THE RANGERS: New York needs to focus on a better start in Game 2 after Ottawa forced netminder Henrik Lundqvist to make 21 of his 43 saves in the first 20 minutes -- his highest save total ever for one period in the postseason. “Obviously we want to play fast, but we can’t rush it up with one guy trying to break through, give it away and have them come back and shove it up our (butt),” forward Mats Zuccarello told the New York Post. “It’s important for us to be patient with the puck against their trap." Leading goal scorer Chris Kreider remains stuck on one assist through seven playoff games.
ABOUT THE SENATORS: Karlsson missed five games down the stretch because of a pair of stress fractures in his heel, but he once again delivered with his first goal of this postseason to go along with his six assists, leaving Boucher grasping for superlatives. "I think our fans have to appreciate what we have here," Boucher marveled. "It's more than a star right now. That's what I think is unbelievable. He's a skilled player that became a star and now he's a winner." That also applies to goaltender Craig Anderson, who has won his last four against New York with a staggering .984 save percentage.
SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):
LINE HISTORY: The Senators opened Game 2 as very slight -109 homes favorites (must be the lack of fans), but they have since been moved to -105, making the Rangers now the -115 favorites. The total has been set at 5, but 4.5 can be found at a few shops. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Rangers - No injuries to report.
Senators - D M. Borowiecki (Out Saturday, lower body), LW T. Pyatt (Out Saturday).
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Senators are 5-1 in their last six overall.
* Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last five overall.
* Under is 2-0-2 in Senators last four overall.
* Home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
Click here for a complete list of hot and cold trends.
COVERS CONSENSUS: The public is backing the road team in Game 2 with 60 percent of wagers on the Rangers. When it comes to the total, bettors like the Under with 55 percent of wagers on it. Click here for complete consensus analysis.
As puck drops on second round of playoffs, books fear these NHL teams: Live From Las Vegas
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway this week and there is a trio of teams still alive that could hand the bookmakers a big loss if they were to win the Cup. We're talking NHL futures odds with Johnny Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals (-145, 5.5)
Penguins lead series 1-0
ABOUT THE PENGUINS: Nick Bonino continues to be a thorn in the side of Washington, ending last year's second-round series with the overtime winner in Game 6 and scoring and setting up a goal during the regular season before converting on a breakaway with 7:24 remaining in the third period on Thursday. "'Bones' is a guy that's a high-stakes player," coach Mike Sullivan said of the 29-year-old Connecticut native. "He brings his best game when the games are most important, and we've got a lot of guys on our roster that we can say that about." Marc-Andre Fleury falls into that category after making 15 of his 33 saves in the third period Thursday to improve to 5-1 in the playoffs with an impressive .934 save percentage.
ABOUT THE CAPITALS: Alex Ovechkin used some colorful language to express his displeasure with the officials failing to call any penalties against Pittsburgh in Game 1, while fellow teammate and former Penguin defenseman Matt Niskanen offered the more politically correct take of "no comment." While several members of Washington were pointing the finger at the officials, Braden Holtby had his directed at himself - with Crosby's first goal 12 seconds into the middle session as a sticking point. "I thought I got there in plenty of time," the reigning Vezina Trophy winner told the Washington Post. "... I just didn't keep my glove in the right position. It's just you leave that one little space and it goes right there. It's one that I'm capable of stopping and will next time."
SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):
LINE HISTORY: The Capitals opened Game 2 as -129 favorites and bettors like them to even up the series, moving the line to Washington -145. Oddsmakers set the total at 5.5. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Penguins - D C. Ruhwedel (Questionable Saturday, upper body), G M. Murray (Questionable Saturday, lower body), LW C. Hagelin (Questionable Saturday, lower body), D K. Letang (Out for Season, neck).
Capitals - D K. Alzner (Questionable Saturday, upper body).
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Capitals are 1-5 in their last six Conference Semifinals games.
* Under is 8-0-3 in Capitals last 11 vs. games Metropolitan Division opponents.
* Home team is 8-1 in the last nine meetings.
* Over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.
Saturday Horse Racing Spot Picks
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Belmont Park (7th) Downtown at Noon, 3-1
(9th) Too Fast to Pass, 4-1
Belterra Park (2nd) Come on J W, 8-1
(4th) Private Spot, 9-2
Charles Town (3rd) El Banilejo, 3-1
(7th) Nite Blitzen, 4-1
Churchill Downs (2nd) Victory’s Secret, 3-1
(6th) Harangue, 5-1
Emerald Downs (5th) Raging Warrior, 9-2
(7th) Faisana’s Love, 9-2
Evangeline Downs (1st) Ellis Behindthebar, 6-1
(8th) Heavenly Quest, 3-1
Finger Lakes (7th) Groton St Scout, 4-1
(8th) Fridayniteconquest, 6-1
Golden Gate Fields (5th) Pick One, 3-1
(6th) Pepper and Salt, 7-2
Gulfstream Park (6th) Chivalrous, 6-1
(9th) Federal Reserve, 5-1
Hawthorne (4th) Romeo Lina, 4-1
(6th) Lethal, 3-1
Indiana Grand (1st) I Hope Its Chloe, 7-2
(7th) Julerette, 8-1
Laurel Park (4th) Alpine Sky, 8-1
(8th) Shimmering Aspen, 7-2
Lone Star Park (5th) Majestic Holiday, 6-1
(9th) Stanza, 7-2
Mountaineer (2nd) Little Lies, 5-1
(9th) Ekati Told Me, 3-1
Parx Racing (2nd) Economic Data, 7-2
(9th) U. Tee, 5-1
Penn National (3rd) Pampam, 3-1
(6th) Critical Thinker, 5-1
Prairie Meadows (3rd) Congrats Honey, 5-1
(6th) Ryland T, 4-1
Santa Anita (4th) Goseecal, 7-1
(7th) Sawyer’s Hill, 7-2
Tampa Bay Downs (3rd) Spoonjar Jarspoon, 9-2
(5th) Germaine’s Rose, 7-2
Turf Paradise (5th) Teapartysuccess, 6-1
(8th) Lady Zip, 4-1
Will Rogers Downs (2nd) Storm Express, 3-1
(5th) Oneofsmarty’sgirls, 4-1
Woodbine (2nd) Ring for a Drink, 3-1
(9th) A Pic by Mrwill, 5-1
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Belmont Park (7th) Downtown at Noon, 3-1
(9th) Too Fast to Pass, 4-1
Belterra Park (2nd) Come on J W, 8-1
(4th) Private Spot, 9-2
Charles Town (3rd) El Banilejo, 3-1
(7th) Nite Blitzen, 4-1
Churchill Downs (2nd) Victory’s Secret, 3-1
(6th) Harangue, 5-1
Emerald Downs (5th) Raging Warrior, 9-2
(7th) Faisana’s Love, 9-2
Evangeline Downs (1st) Ellis Behindthebar, 6-1
(8th) Heavenly Quest, 3-1
Finger Lakes (7th) Groton St Scout, 4-1
(8th) Fridayniteconquest, 6-1
Golden Gate Fields (5th) Pick One, 3-1
(6th) Pepper and Salt, 7-2
Gulfstream Park (6th) Chivalrous, 6-1
(9th) Federal Reserve, 5-1
Hawthorne (4th) Romeo Lina, 4-1
(6th) Lethal, 3-1
Indiana Grand (1st) I Hope Its Chloe, 7-2
(7th) Julerette, 8-1
Laurel Park (4th) Alpine Sky, 8-1
(8th) Shimmering Aspen, 7-2
Lone Star Park (5th) Majestic Holiday, 6-1
(9th) Stanza, 7-2
Mountaineer (2nd) Little Lies, 5-1
(9th) Ekati Told Me, 3-1
Parx Racing (2nd) Economic Data, 7-2
(9th) U. Tee, 5-1
Penn National (3rd) Pampam, 3-1
(6th) Critical Thinker, 5-1
Prairie Meadows (3rd) Congrats Honey, 5-1
(6th) Ryland T, 4-1
Santa Anita (4th) Goseecal, 7-1
(7th) Sawyer’s Hill, 7-2
Tampa Bay Downs (3rd) Spoonjar Jarspoon, 9-2
(5th) Germaine’s Rose, 7-2
Turf Paradise (5th) Teapartysuccess, 6-1
(8th) Lady Zip, 4-1
Will Rogers Downs (2nd) Storm Express, 3-1
(5th) Oneofsmarty’sgirls, 4-1
Woodbine (2nd) Ring for a Drink, 3-1
(9th) A Pic by Mrwill, 5-1
