SYDNEY ST GEORGE
(MLB) PHILADELPHIA -105 CINCINNATI (7PM)
Harang and the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against Anthony DeSclafani and the Cincinnati Reds for the third game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Its hard not to back Aaron Harang tonight. Harang has pitched well versus his former team in his career, possessing a 3-1 record and a 2.97 ERA in five starts versus the Reds. Harang is fifth in the National League in ERA with a mark of 2.02 through 11 starts. Harang has only allowed four runs in 35 innings at Citizens Bank Park this season. DeSclafani has not had the same kind of success against the Phillies, as the right-hander has an ERA of 7.94 in two career appearances vs. Philadelphia. L
(MLB) PHILADELPHIA -105 CINCINNATI (7PM)
Harang and the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against Anthony DeSclafani and the Cincinnati Reds for the third game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Its hard not to back Aaron Harang tonight. Harang has pitched well versus his former team in his career, possessing a 3-1 record and a 2.97 ERA in five starts versus the Reds. Harang is fifth in the National League in ERA with a mark of 2.02 through 11 starts. Harang has only allowed four runs in 35 innings at Citizens Bank Park this season. DeSclafani has not had the same kind of success against the Phillies, as the right-hander has an ERA of 7.94 in two career appearances vs. Philadelphia. L
Kevin Rogers
Golden State (-6 -105)
The Warriors are favored to win this series, but it almost feels like they are treated like an underdog heading into the Finals against the Cavaliers. Klay Thompson is expected to play in Game 1 after suffering a concussion in the series clincher against Houston in the last round. The Cavaliers cruised past the Hawks in four games and won two of those games without Kyrie Irving, who still isn't at 100% despite the week of rest. In LeBron James' playoff career, he is 1-8 in Game 1's on the road, with the only win coming at Atlanta in the last round. Golden State is listed as a home favorite of less than 9.5 points for the first time in the playoffs, while winning eight of nine games at Oracle Arena. I'll back the Warriors to cash in the series opener.
Golden State (-6 -105)
The Warriors are favored to win this series, but it almost feels like they are treated like an underdog heading into the Finals against the Cavaliers. Klay Thompson is expected to play in Game 1 after suffering a concussion in the series clincher against Houston in the last round. The Cavaliers cruised past the Hawks in four games and won two of those games without Kyrie Irving, who still isn't at 100% despite the week of rest. In LeBron James' playoff career, he is 1-8 in Game 1's on the road, with the only win coming at Atlanta in the last round. Golden State is listed as a home favorite of less than 9.5 points for the first time in the playoffs, while winning eight of nine games at Oracle Arena. I'll back the Warriors to cash in the series opener.
Winning Angle Baseball
THURSDAY
Play Houston -140 over Baltimore (Top Play)
Dallas Keuchel has won three consecutive games when pitching as a favorite of -125 to -175 and he has won 4 of the last 5 day games. Dallas Keuchel has won 5 of the last 6 home games and he has an ERA of 1.50 in his last three starts.
Play Texas -120 over Chicago White Sox (Top Play)
Yovani Gallardo has won 96 of the last 156 games when pitching as a favorite of -110 or higher and he has won 68 of the last 116 home games. Yovani Gallardo has won 81 of the last 141 night games and he has won 2 of the last 3 games with an ERA of 3.71.
Play Washington -110 over Chicago Cubs (Top Play)
Gio Gonzalez has won 83 of the last 120 games when pitching as a favorite of -110 or higher and he has won 22 of the last 29 games vs. NL Central Division Opponents. Gio Gonzalez has won 57 of the last 96 games coming off a team loss and he has won 14 of the last 19 games when pitching on a Thursday.
THURSDAY
Play Houston -140 over Baltimore (Top Play)
Dallas Keuchel has won three consecutive games when pitching as a favorite of -125 to -175 and he has won 4 of the last 5 day games. Dallas Keuchel has won 5 of the last 6 home games and he has an ERA of 1.50 in his last three starts.
Play Texas -120 over Chicago White Sox (Top Play)
Yovani Gallardo has won 96 of the last 156 games when pitching as a favorite of -110 or higher and he has won 68 of the last 116 home games. Yovani Gallardo has won 81 of the last 141 night games and he has won 2 of the last 3 games with an ERA of 3.71.
Play Washington -110 over Chicago Cubs (Top Play)
Gio Gonzalez has won 83 of the last 120 games when pitching as a favorite of -110 or higher and he has won 22 of the last 29 games vs. NL Central Division Opponents. Gio Gonzalez has won 57 of the last 96 games coming off a team loss and he has won 14 of the last 19 games when pitching on a Thursday.
Winning Angle
THURSDAY
NBA BASKETBALL
Play Golden State -5.5 over Cleveland (NBA TOP PLAY)
Golden State has covered the spread in 23 of the last 36 games when playing as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points and they have covered the spread in 29 of the last 47 home games. Golden State has covered the spread in 31 of the last 50 games coming off a win by ten points or more and they are averaging 111 points at home this season.
THURSDAY
NBA BASKETBALL
Play Golden State -5.5 over Cleveland (NBA TOP PLAY)
Golden State has covered the spread in 23 of the last 36 games when playing as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points and they have covered the spread in 29 of the last 47 home games. Golden State has covered the spread in 31 of the last 50 games coming off a win by ten points or more and they are averaging 111 points at home this season.
TheSportsCapper
THURSDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play Houston -140 over Baltimore (MLB PLAY)
Houston has won 29 of the last 45 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have won 20 of the last 33 games coming off a win in their last game. Houston has won 16 of the last 24 home games vs. AL East Division Opponents and they have won 12 of the last 18 day games.
10* Play Boston -140 over Minnesota (MLB PLAY)
Minnesota has lost 45 of the last 77 games vs. AL East Division Opponents and they have lost 29 of the last 48 games when playing on a Thursday. Minnesota has lost 40 of the last 65 games after scoring and allowing three runs or less in their last game and they have lost 91 of the last 166 games coming off a win in their last game.
10* Play New York Mets -140 over Arizona (MLB PLAY)
Arizona has lost 45 of the last 77 games vs. NL East Division Opponents and they have lost 39 of the last 63 games when playing as a home underdog of +100 or higher. Arizona has lost 80 of the last 149 games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs and they have lost 96 of the last 179 games coming off an OVER the total in their last game.
THURSDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play Houston -140 over Baltimore (MLB PLAY)
Houston has won 29 of the last 45 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have won 20 of the last 33 games coming off a win in their last game. Houston has won 16 of the last 24 home games vs. AL East Division Opponents and they have won 12 of the last 18 day games.
10* Play Boston -140 over Minnesota (MLB PLAY)
Minnesota has lost 45 of the last 77 games vs. AL East Division Opponents and they have lost 29 of the last 48 games when playing on a Thursday. Minnesota has lost 40 of the last 65 games after scoring and allowing three runs or less in their last game and they have lost 91 of the last 166 games coming off a win in their last game.
10* Play New York Mets -140 over Arizona (MLB PLAY)
Arizona has lost 45 of the last 77 games vs. NL East Division Opponents and they have lost 39 of the last 63 games when playing as a home underdog of +100 or higher. Arizona has lost 80 of the last 149 games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs and they have lost 96 of the last 179 games coming off an OVER the total in their last game.
TheSportsCapper
THURSDAY
NBA HOOPS
10* Play Golden State -5.5 over Cleveland (NBA)
Golden State has won 74 of the last 86 games when playing as a favorite and they have won 46 of the last 49 home games. Golden State has won 43 of the last 53 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game and they have won 21 of the last 23 games when revenging a loss vs. an opponent.
THURSDAY
NBA HOOPS
10* Play Golden State -5.5 over Cleveland (NBA)
Golden State has won 74 of the last 86 games when playing as a favorite and they have won 46 of the last 49 home games. Golden State has won 43 of the last 53 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game and they have won 21 of the last 23 games when revenging a loss vs. an opponent.
BeatYourBookie
THURSDAY MLB BASEBALL
50* Play Detroit -115 over Oakland
Oakland is 1-5 when playing on a Thursday
Oakland is 5-14 in day games this season
50* Play Washington -110 over Chicago Cubs
Washington is 52-37 after having lost four or five of the last six games
Washington is 25-16 when playing on a Thursday
50* Play Houston -140 over Baltimore
Houston is 29-16 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
Houston is 12-6 in day games this season
THURSDAY MLB BASEBALL
50* Play Detroit -115 over Oakland
Oakland is 1-5 when playing on a Thursday
Oakland is 5-14 in day games this season
50* Play Washington -110 over Chicago Cubs
Washington is 52-37 after having lost four or five of the last six games
Washington is 25-16 when playing on a Thursday
50* Play Houston -140 over Baltimore
Houston is 29-16 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
Houston is 12-6 in day games this season
