Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
Game: Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Time: Thursday 04/03 12:35 PM Eastern
Pick: Chicago +155 (moneyline) at Bovada
It has been over a century since the Chicago Cubs last claimed a World Series Championship, and it certainly looks like one more year will be added to the drought. The Cubs have dropped the first two in this series. They now hope to salvage game 3 this afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs will go with Jason Hammels who was 6-3 on the road a year ago. The Cubs signed him as a free agent from Baltimore, where he was a winning pitcher over two years. Wandy Rodriguez gets the ball for Pittsburgh, and he has battled injuries coming off of last season. The Pirates had trouble closing out a series late last year, finishing 1-4 in series finales. They may have that satisfied feeling heading into today, and Hammels is capable of winning on the road. Go with the Cubs.
Game: Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Time: Thursday 04/03 12:35 PM Eastern
Pick: Chicago +155 (moneyline) at Bovada
It has been over a century since the Chicago Cubs last claimed a World Series Championship, and it certainly looks like one more year will be added to the drought. The Cubs have dropped the first two in this series. They now hope to salvage game 3 this afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs will go with Jason Hammels who was 6-3 on the road a year ago. The Cubs signed him as a free agent from Baltimore, where he was a winning pitcher over two years. Wandy Rodriguez gets the ball for Pittsburgh, and he has battled injuries coming off of last season. The Pirates had trouble closing out a series late last year, finishing 1-4 in series finales. They may have that satisfied feeling heading into today, and Hammels is capable of winning on the road. Go with the Cubs.
Joe Gavazzi - 2% SMU
Analysis: NIT Final Minnesota vs. SMU (-3) 7:00 ET ESPN MSG 2* SMU (-3) CIT Finals Thursday features my Top of the Tickets Statistical Surprise Winner tonight. No knock on the Gophers, who have gone 7-2 SU since losing at Ohio St. February 22nd. The only losses in that timeframe have come to Michigan and Wisconsin. On Tuesday night, they held off a Florida St. comeback for a 67-64 win. Prior to that game, SMU authored one of their classic comeback victories in a 65-59 win, and cover, against Clemson. The Ponies, more than any other team, have used the NCAA snub as motivation for this event. As a team, they are highly motivated to win this event for their 2nd year veteran HC Brown, who sees this return to his NYC roots as a bit of a homecoming. A victory tonight would punctuate his long and storied career. Must respect the Gophers' pressure defense. But, SMU is an even better defensive team, allowing just 62/38/32 with a +4.7 rebound margin. Led by Hollins & Hollins (not a law firm), the Gophers may have more high-profile players. But, SMU has more offense from more sources. In using a 9-man rotation, the Mustangs average 48% from the field, 38% from the arc with 15 Assists per game. In addition, SMU has PG Moore, who is capable of breaking the Minnesota pressure defense contributing to transition baskets in the open court. Take the superior offensive and defensive team with the greater motivation.
Analysis: NIT Final Minnesota vs. SMU (-3) 7:00 ET ESPN MSG 2* SMU (-3) CIT Finals Thursday features my Top of the Tickets Statistical Surprise Winner tonight. No knock on the Gophers, who have gone 7-2 SU since losing at Ohio St. February 22nd. The only losses in that timeframe have come to Michigan and Wisconsin. On Tuesday night, they held off a Florida St. comeback for a 67-64 win. Prior to that game, SMU authored one of their classic comeback victories in a 65-59 win, and cover, against Clemson. The Ponies, more than any other team, have used the NCAA snub as motivation for this event. As a team, they are highly motivated to win this event for their 2nd year veteran HC Brown, who sees this return to his NYC roots as a bit of a homecoming. A victory tonight would punctuate his long and storied career. Must respect the Gophers' pressure defense. But, SMU is an even better defensive team, allowing just 62/38/32 with a +4.7 rebound margin. Led by Hollins & Hollins (not a law firm), the Gophers may have more high-profile players. But, SMU has more offense from more sources. In using a 9-man rotation, the Mustangs average 48% from the field, 38% from the arc with 15 Assists per game. In addition, SMU has PG Moore, who is capable of breaking the Minnesota pressure defense contributing to transition baskets in the open court. Take the superior offensive and defensive team with the greater motivation.
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Pick Made: Apr 3 2014 10:35AM PST
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Pick Made: Apr 3 2014 11:13AM PST
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Pick Made: Apr 3 2014 10:35AM PST
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Pick Made: Apr 3 2014 11:13AM PST
That may be, but I regard him in the same way as the other cappers I referred to(that also includes Root) and with whom he was associated for many years.
Imo with Cokin and just about any capper who has been around for a while, one will not win over the LONG TERM, but in all fairness might be able to hop on and off over the short term and pick up a few bucks-Cokin blows hot and cold just like all cappers and for that matter those who want to handicap on their own.
Today's NHL Picks
Dallas at Carolina
The Stars head to Carolina tonight and face a Hurricanes team that is 2-5 in its last 7 home games. Dallas is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-115). Here are all of today's picks.
Dallas at Carolina
The Stars head to Carolina tonight and face a Hurricanes team that is 2-5 in its last 7 home games. Dallas is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-115). Here are all of today's picks.
| THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST |
| Game 1-2: Dallas at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.759; Carolina 10.940 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 4 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-115); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-115); Under |
| Game 3-4: Columbus at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 12.256; Philadelphia 11.377 Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-150); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+130); Over |
| Game 5-6: Calgary at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.884; Tampa Bay 10.627 Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-220); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+180); Over |
| Game 7-8: Boston at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.841; Toronto 10.158 Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2 1/2; 4 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-160); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston (-160); Under |
| Game 9-10: Pittsburgh at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.799; Winnipeg 10.337 Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130); Under |
| Game 11-12: Buffalo at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.505; St. Louis 11.133 Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-400); 5 Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+320); Over |
| Game 13-14: Minnesota at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.504; Chicago 11.841 Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A |
| Game 15-16: NY Rangers at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.537; Colorado 10.544 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+105); Under |
| Game 17-18: Los Angeles at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.248; San Jose 12.343 Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5 Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-155); Over |
Joe Gavazzi Thursday
Thursday, April 3, 2014
MLB
Colorado Rockies (Morales) at Miami Marlins (Turner) (-105) 12:40 ET
3% Miami (-105)
For the 3rd straight day, we line up with the Marlins and their improved offense (have scored 19 runs in 3 games). Yes, I know it’s the Colorado staff. But, I continue to believe this will be a far better offensive Miami team than last season. The Rockies won only 29 road games each of the last two seasons. They were just 7-20 away, following a victory last year. That makes this the ideal spot for the Marlins to capture the series win. Morales is a re-tread that has returned to Colorado. In 110 games lifetime, he has a 5.06 ERA. Turner got off to a hot start last year, going 3-1 with a 2.33 ERA in his first 8 starts. Let’s hope he duplicates that type of beginning again today.
CBKB
CIT Final
Yale at Murray St. (-7-) 7:00 ET CBC
4% Murray St. (-7-)
In Tuesday’s shocking result, Yale held VMI, the highest scoring team in the nation at 88 PPG, to 26 points below their average in a 75-62 victory. The win came at a price with a hand injury to their best player, Justin Sears. Not only is Sears the best player for the Eli, he may have been the best player in the Ivy League this year. That includes all the great Harvard players. Though his absence has been reflected in the line by 2 to 3 points, it will be hard for Yale to overcome his injury. Murray was a Top Play winner on this site for us on Tuesday with a 98-75 romp over Pacific. It lifted the Racers’ recent record to 16-5 SU. Using their up-tempo style, Murray averages 79 PPG on 48% shooting and 38% from the arc. With a victory Tuesday night, Murray is now 51-8 SU at home L4Y, including 15-1 SU this year. As home chalk to -8, Murray is a perfect 8-0 ATS this season.
NIT Final
Minnesota vs. SMU (-3) 7:00 ET ESPN MSG
3%SMU (-3)
No knock on the Gophers, who have gone 7-2 SU since losing at Ohio St. February 22nd. The only losses in that timeframe have come to Michigan and Wisconsin. On Tuesday night, they held off a Florida St. comeback for a 67-64 win. Prior to that game, SMU authored one of their classic comeback victories in a 65-59 win, and cover, against Clemson. The Ponies, more than any other team, have used the NCAA snub as motivation for this event. As a team, they are highly motivated to win this event for their 2nd year veteran HC Brown, who sees this return to his NYC roots as a bit of a homecoming. A victory tonight would punctuate his long and storied career. Must respect the Gophers’ pressure defense. But, SMU is an even better defensive team, allowing just 62/38/32 with a +4.7 rebound margin. Led by Hollins & Hollins (not a law firm), the Gophers may have more high-profile players. But, SMU has more offense from more sources. In using a 9-man rotation, the Mustangs average 48% from the field, 38% from the arc with 15 Assists per game. In addition, SMU has PG Moore, who is capable of breaking the Minnesota pressure defense contributing to transition baskets in the open court. Take the superior offensive and defensive team with the greater motivation.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
MLB
Colorado Rockies (Morales) at Miami Marlins (Turner) (-105) 12:40 ET
3% Miami (-105)
For the 3rd straight day, we line up with the Marlins and their improved offense (have scored 19 runs in 3 games). Yes, I know it’s the Colorado staff. But, I continue to believe this will be a far better offensive Miami team than last season. The Rockies won only 29 road games each of the last two seasons. They were just 7-20 away, following a victory last year. That makes this the ideal spot for the Marlins to capture the series win. Morales is a re-tread that has returned to Colorado. In 110 games lifetime, he has a 5.06 ERA. Turner got off to a hot start last year, going 3-1 with a 2.33 ERA in his first 8 starts. Let’s hope he duplicates that type of beginning again today.
CBKB
CIT Final
Yale at Murray St. (-7-) 7:00 ET CBC
4% Murray St. (-7-)
In Tuesday’s shocking result, Yale held VMI, the highest scoring team in the nation at 88 PPG, to 26 points below their average in a 75-62 victory. The win came at a price with a hand injury to their best player, Justin Sears. Not only is Sears the best player for the Eli, he may have been the best player in the Ivy League this year. That includes all the great Harvard players. Though his absence has been reflected in the line by 2 to 3 points, it will be hard for Yale to overcome his injury. Murray was a Top Play winner on this site for us on Tuesday with a 98-75 romp over Pacific. It lifted the Racers’ recent record to 16-5 SU. Using their up-tempo style, Murray averages 79 PPG on 48% shooting and 38% from the arc. With a victory Tuesday night, Murray is now 51-8 SU at home L4Y, including 15-1 SU this year. As home chalk to -8, Murray is a perfect 8-0 ATS this season.
NIT Final
Minnesota vs. SMU (-3) 7:00 ET ESPN MSG
3%SMU (-3)
No knock on the Gophers, who have gone 7-2 SU since losing at Ohio St. February 22nd. The only losses in that timeframe have come to Michigan and Wisconsin. On Tuesday night, they held off a Florida St. comeback for a 67-64 win. Prior to that game, SMU authored one of their classic comeback victories in a 65-59 win, and cover, against Clemson. The Ponies, more than any other team, have used the NCAA snub as motivation for this event. As a team, they are highly motivated to win this event for their 2nd year veteran HC Brown, who sees this return to his NYC roots as a bit of a homecoming. A victory tonight would punctuate his long and storied career. Must respect the Gophers’ pressure defense. But, SMU is an even better defensive team, allowing just 62/38/32 with a +4.7 rebound margin. Led by Hollins & Hollins (not a law firm), the Gophers may have more high-profile players. But, SMU has more offense from more sources. In using a 9-man rotation, the Mustangs average 48% from the field, 38% from the arc with 15 Assists per game. In addition, SMU has PG Moore, who is capable of breaking the Minnesota pressure defense contributing to transition baskets in the open court. Take the superior offensive and defensive team with the greater motivation.
Dominic Brando's Inner Circle from Tim Donaghy's site.
CIT Yale/Murray State Over 137/-120
CIT Murray State Racers (Half/Half ATS/ML each to win 0.5U) -6/-135 & ML -300
MLB New York Yankees (listing both SPs) -135 over Houston Astros
MLB Seattle/Oakland (Elias/Chavez) Over 7.5/-115
NHL San Jose Sharks -145 over Los Angeles Kings
NBA Oklahoma City/San Antonio Under 209/-125
CIT Yale/Murray State Over 137/-120
CIT Murray State Racers (Half/Half ATS/ML each to win 0.5U) -6/-135 & ML -300
MLB New York Yankees (listing both SPs) -135 over Houston Astros
MLB Seattle/Oakland (Elias/Chavez) Over 7.5/-115
NHL San Jose Sharks -145 over Los Angeles Kings
NBA Oklahoma City/San Antonio Under 209/-125
