ScLiveDogs Tuesday MLB
Why we like the Diamondbacks on Tuesday at -105…this game lies on the pitching. With a low total for Chase Field set at 8.5, the Bookmakers believe that one pitcher will have a better outing than the other and our money will be on Wade Miley and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miley comes into this start after coming off of a very good spring training where he posted a 2.41 era through 18 innings with 4 BBs, 13 Ks while allowing 0 HRs. When we look at Miley’s first outings from 2012 & 2013, we can see that he looks to get the season off on the right foot where he allowed just 1 run through 10 innings on 8 Ks. Miley’s first start of the 2014 season came on March 22nd where he allowed 3 runs through 5 innings on 3 hits & 8 Ks. The Giants have a combined 110 ABs off of Miley but with little success as they hit .273 with just 1 HR off of Miley. Matt Cain, on the other hand, did not show much success during his spring training as he posted a 7.47 era through 15 innings on 6 BBs, 13 Ks and 2 HRs. When we look at Cains first starts of the 2012 & 2013 season, Cain allowed 5 runs through 12 innings on 10 hits, 2 BBs & 2 HRs. It is interesting to note that Cains debut of 2012 came AT Arizona where he allowed the 2 HRs. Cain made 1 start AT Arizona in 2013 where he allowed 4 runs through 6 innings on 5 hits, 4 BBs and 3 HRs. The Diamondbacks have shown good success against Cain as they have posted a .242 average with 7 HRs through a combined 252 ABs. With the Diamondbacks having already faced three aces in Clayton Kershaw, Bumgarner and Ryu, we will take our chances with them on Tuesday. Play on the Diamondbacks at -105.
Why we like the Diamondbacks on Tuesday at -105…this game lies on the pitching. With a low total for Chase Field set at 8.5, the Bookmakers believe that one pitcher will have a better outing than the other and our money will be on Wade Miley and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miley comes into this start after coming off of a very good spring training where he posted a 2.41 era through 18 innings with 4 BBs, 13 Ks while allowing 0 HRs. When we look at Miley’s first outings from 2012 & 2013, we can see that he looks to get the season off on the right foot where he allowed just 1 run through 10 innings on 8 Ks. Miley’s first start of the 2014 season came on March 22nd where he allowed 3 runs through 5 innings on 3 hits & 8 Ks. The Giants have a combined 110 ABs off of Miley but with little success as they hit .273 with just 1 HR off of Miley. Matt Cain, on the other hand, did not show much success during his spring training as he posted a 7.47 era through 15 innings on 6 BBs, 13 Ks and 2 HRs. When we look at Cains first starts of the 2012 & 2013 season, Cain allowed 5 runs through 12 innings on 10 hits, 2 BBs & 2 HRs. It is interesting to note that Cains debut of 2012 came AT Arizona where he allowed the 2 HRs. Cain made 1 start AT Arizona in 2013 where he allowed 4 runs through 6 innings on 5 hits, 4 BBs and 3 HRs. The Diamondbacks have shown good success against Cain as they have posted a .242 average with 7 HRs through a combined 252 ABs. With the Diamondbacks having already faced three aces in Clayton Kershaw, Bumgarner and Ryu, we will take our chances with them on Tuesday. Play on the Diamondbacks at -105.
CHASE DIAMOND
10* MLB RUN LINE DESTOYER
LA Dodgers vs. San Diego
Point Spread: +1½/-135 San Diego
Today’s game features the 2-1 Dodgers and the 1-0 Padres. I played on the Padres to win on Sunday night to open up my MLB season and for my 4th straight year hit my opener. Tonight I am going back to the well with the Padres but this time taking the +1.5 line. Zach Greinke might be showing a little rust today as he’s missed the preseason due to a calf injury on the other mound is Ian Kennedy off a rough 2013 season he will look to start off strong. I believe the Padres will contend this year and if it’s like last season expect the Dodgers to start slow again. Take the Padres plus the 1.5 today to cover and give us a 10* win.
10* MLB RUN LINE DESTOYER
LA Dodgers vs. San Diego
Point Spread: +1½/-135 San Diego
Today’s game features the 2-1 Dodgers and the 1-0 Padres. I played on the Padres to win on Sunday night to open up my MLB season and for my 4th straight year hit my opener. Tonight I am going back to the well with the Padres but this time taking the +1.5 line. Zach Greinke might be showing a little rust today as he’s missed the preseason due to a calf injury on the other mound is Ian Kennedy off a rough 2013 season he will look to start off strong. I believe the Padres will contend this year and if it’s like last season expect the Dodgers to start slow again. Take the Padres plus the 1.5 today to cover and give us a 10* win.
Today's NBA Picks
Houston at Brooklyn
The Nets play host to Houston (49-23) tonight and come into the contest with a 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 games versus teams with a winning SU record. Brooklyn is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-3). Here are all of today's picks.
Houston at Brooklyn
The Nets play host to Houston (49-23) tonight and come into the contest with a 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 games versus teams with a winning SU record. Brooklyn is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-3). Here are all of today's picks.
| TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST |
| Game 761-762: Houston at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston 123.192; Brooklyn 128.031 Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 5; 212 Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 3; 208 Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-3); Over |
| Game 763-764: Golden State at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 121.580; Dallas 123.377 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 198 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 204 Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+4 1/2); Under |
| Game 765-766: Portland at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 121.279; LA Lakers 110.847 Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10 1/2; 225 Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8; 222 Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8); Over |
VEGAS SHARP
5 Units
956 Milwaukee Brewers -112 over Atlanta Braves
(Listed Pitchers Lohse/Wood)
5 Units
957 San Francisco Giants/Arizona Diamondbacks UNDER 8.5 (-115)
(Listed Pitchers Cain/Miley)
3 Units
952 San Diego Padres +141 over Los Angeles Dodgers
(Listed Pitchers Greinke/Kennedy)
3 Units
954 Miami Marlins -106 over Colorado Rockies
(Listed Pitchers Anderson/Eovaldi)
5 Units
768 SMU -3 over Clemson
3 Units
770 Florida St. -1 over Minnesota
5 Units
956 Milwaukee Brewers -112 over Atlanta Braves
(Listed Pitchers Lohse/Wood)
5 Units
957 San Francisco Giants/Arizona Diamondbacks UNDER 8.5 (-115)
(Listed Pitchers Cain/Miley)
3 Units
952 San Diego Padres +141 over Los Angeles Dodgers
(Listed Pitchers Greinke/Kennedy)
3 Units
954 Miami Marlins -106 over Colorado Rockies
(Listed Pitchers Anderson/Eovaldi)
5 Units
768 SMU -3 over Clemson
3 Units
770 Florida St. -1 over Minnesota
NCAAB
Tuesday, April 1
Clemson won eight of last 11 games, but only wins away from home in that stretch were both vs Ga Tech; Tigers are #1 in country defending on arc, allowing 28.4% of 3's to be made. Clemson beat Temple by 14, its only game vs AAC opponent. SMU won at UConn Feb 23, looked like shoo-in for NCAAs, then lost three in row to fall off bubble- they lost by 3 to Virginia, its only game vs ACC opponent. Mustangs lost three of last four games away from home; they make 38.2% behind arc.
Yale won its last three games by total of nine points, allowing average of 67.7 ppg. VMI scored 82+ points in 11 of its last 12 wins; they scored 111-106-92 points in first three games of this tournament- they scored 66 ppg in their last four losses. Bulldogs won six of last eight true road tilts. Keydets are 10-6 out of conference; they've won five of their last six at home, 12 of last 15 games overall.
Pacific allowed 62.3 ppg in winning first three games in this tourney; it had lost five of last six games coming in. Tigers are in top 20 in country in experience, but this is their first trip east of Rockies this year, Murray State won 16 of last 20 games; they lost by 25 at St Mary's of WCC in November. Racers' last three losses are all by 3 points. Murray makes 37.6% from arc (#56); they've won their last thirteen home games.
Minnesota (-3.5) beat Florida State 71-61 at home Dec 3, going 28-38 on foul line with +11 (17-6) turnover ratio; Gophers shot just 29.7% inside arc, with nine shots blocked by Seminoles. FSU won seven of last nine games, with four of last five wins by 5 or less points- they've won four of last five games away from home. Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games away from home; they're 4-9 this season against teams in top 50. Florida State dominates inside; they're 4th-tallest team in America.
Tuesday, April 1
Clemson won eight of last 11 games, but only wins away from home in that stretch were both vs Ga Tech; Tigers are #1 in country defending on arc, allowing 28.4% of 3's to be made. Clemson beat Temple by 14, its only game vs AAC opponent. SMU won at UConn Feb 23, looked like shoo-in for NCAAs, then lost three in row to fall off bubble- they lost by 3 to Virginia, its only game vs ACC opponent. Mustangs lost three of last four games away from home; they make 38.2% behind arc.
Yale won its last three games by total of nine points, allowing average of 67.7 ppg. VMI scored 82+ points in 11 of its last 12 wins; they scored 111-106-92 points in first three games of this tournament- they scored 66 ppg in their last four losses. Bulldogs won six of last eight true road tilts. Keydets are 10-6 out of conference; they've won five of their last six at home, 12 of last 15 games overall.
Pacific allowed 62.3 ppg in winning first three games in this tourney; it had lost five of last six games coming in. Tigers are in top 20 in country in experience, but this is their first trip east of Rockies this year, Murray State won 16 of last 20 games; they lost by 25 at St Mary's of WCC in November. Racers' last three losses are all by 3 points. Murray makes 37.6% from arc (#56); they've won their last thirteen home games.
Minnesota (-3.5) beat Florida State 71-61 at home Dec 3, going 28-38 on foul line with +11 (17-6) turnover ratio; Gophers shot just 29.7% inside arc, with nine shots blocked by Seminoles. FSU won seven of last nine games, with four of last five wins by 5 or less points- they've won four of last five games away from home. Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games away from home; they're 4-9 this season against teams in top 50. Florida State dominates inside; they're 4th-tallest team in America.
Game of the Day: Rockets at Nets
Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets seek a franchise-record 14th straight home win Tuesday while the Houston Rockets aim for their 15th consecutive victory over the Nets when they meet Tuesday in a matchup of teams close to clinching playoff spots. Brooklyn entered Monday with a chance to wrap up a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a New York loss in Utah, or it can do the trick with a win over the Rockets, whose magic number to clinch a spot in the West was at three entering Monday. The Nets' run at the Barclays Center continued with a 114-99 win over Minnesota on Sunday, matching Oklahoma City's NBA-high 13-game run at home earlier this season.
Houston had won five in a row before a 118-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, which left the Rockets two games behind the Clippers in the race for third place in the West entering Monday. Starters Dwight Howard and Patrick Beverley missed the game for Houston with injuries; Howard is day-to-day with a left ankle strain and Beverley is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Howard was one of six Rockets to score in double figures in a 114-95 win over Brooklyn on Nov. 29.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT
LINE HISTORY: The line opened at -2 for Brooklyn but quickly moved to -3 for the Nets.
INJURY REPORT: Rockets: C Dwight Howard (Out, Ankle), G Patrick Beverley (Out indefinitely, Knee). Nets: F Andre Kirilenko (Questionable, Ankle), F Kevin Garnett (Out indefinitely, Back)
WHY BET THE ROCKETS (49-23 SU, 37-33-2 ATS, 37-33-2 O/U): Some of those relied upon to pick up the slack for Howard and Beverley fell flat against the Clippers. Guard Jeremy Lin went 1-of-9 from the floor in his first start since Feb. 12 while power forward Terrence Jones managed two points in 19 minutes while dealing with foul trouble. James Harden continued his hot play with 32 points and is averaging 30.8 over his last five games.
WHY BET THE NETS (39-33 SU, 39-33 ATS, 37-31-1 O/U): After a sluggish showing in Brooklyn's last loss Wednesday in Charlotte, Paul Pierce has found the stroke once again, hitting 10-of-14 3-pointers over the course of consecutive 22-point efforts. The veteran has scored a total of 33 points in the last two first quarters, setting the tone for a squad that has won 13 of 17 overall to continue to turn its poor start into little more than a footnote. "I think a lot of teams with bad character, bad leadership in the locker room would've laid down a long time ago," Pierce told reporters Sunday. "Probably by Christmas would've been making summer plans. But not this group."
TRENDS:
* Rockets are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
* Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.
CONSENSUS:
57 percent of backers are taking the Rockets
Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets seek a franchise-record 14th straight home win Tuesday while the Houston Rockets aim for their 15th consecutive victory over the Nets when they meet Tuesday in a matchup of teams close to clinching playoff spots. Brooklyn entered Monday with a chance to wrap up a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a New York loss in Utah, or it can do the trick with a win over the Rockets, whose magic number to clinch a spot in the West was at three entering Monday. The Nets' run at the Barclays Center continued with a 114-99 win over Minnesota on Sunday, matching Oklahoma City's NBA-high 13-game run at home earlier this season.
Houston had won five in a row before a 118-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, which left the Rockets two games behind the Clippers in the race for third place in the West entering Monday. Starters Dwight Howard and Patrick Beverley missed the game for Houston with injuries; Howard is day-to-day with a left ankle strain and Beverley is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Howard was one of six Rockets to score in double figures in a 114-95 win over Brooklyn on Nov. 29.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT
LINE HISTORY: The line opened at -2 for Brooklyn but quickly moved to -3 for the Nets.
INJURY REPORT: Rockets: C Dwight Howard (Out, Ankle), G Patrick Beverley (Out indefinitely, Knee). Nets: F Andre Kirilenko (Questionable, Ankle), F Kevin Garnett (Out indefinitely, Back)
WHY BET THE ROCKETS (49-23 SU, 37-33-2 ATS, 37-33-2 O/U): Some of those relied upon to pick up the slack for Howard and Beverley fell flat against the Clippers. Guard Jeremy Lin went 1-of-9 from the floor in his first start since Feb. 12 while power forward Terrence Jones managed two points in 19 minutes while dealing with foul trouble. James Harden continued his hot play with 32 points and is averaging 30.8 over his last five games.
WHY BET THE NETS (39-33 SU, 39-33 ATS, 37-31-1 O/U): After a sluggish showing in Brooklyn's last loss Wednesday in Charlotte, Paul Pierce has found the stroke once again, hitting 10-of-14 3-pointers over the course of consecutive 22-point efforts. The veteran has scored a total of 33 points in the last two first quarters, setting the tone for a squad that has won 13 of 17 overall to continue to turn its poor start into little more than a footnote. "I think a lot of teams with bad character, bad leadership in the locker room would've laid down a long time ago," Pierce told reporters Sunday. "Probably by Christmas would've been making summer plans. But not this group."
TRENDS:
* Rockets are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
* Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.
CONSENSUS:
57 percent of backers are taking the Rockets
NHL
Tuesday, April 1
This week's best NHL spot bet opportunities
Letdown spot
The Senators are in a quick turnaround spot on Monday night, coming off a much-needed 6-3 win over Calgary on Sunday. Having collected at least a point in four straight games, winning three of those, I don't see a home game against the lowly Hurricanes drawing enough intensity.
Note that Carolina hasn't lost back-to-back games since March 15th and 16th and have picked up at least a point in three of its last four contests. This is the more winnable game for the Canes on a tough two-game trip that will also include a stop in Pittsburgh.
Lookahead spot
The Kings will host the Coyotes on Wednesday night, but could have one eye on Thursday's date with the rival Sharks in San Jose.
Phoenix has been a much better team on home ice this season, but that hasn't necessarily been the case lately. The 'Yotes enter the new week having won three of their last four games on the road, including a 4-3 victory in Los Angeles.
Schedule spot
A tough turnaround for the Blue Jackets on Friday night, as they return home to host a team they always struggle against, the Blackhawks, fresh off a game in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Jackets are fighting for their playoff lives, but with the Blackhawks coming off a rough patch, I expect to see the defending Stanley Cup champs bring their 'A' game into this affair.
Tuesday, April 1
This week's best NHL spot bet opportunities
Letdown spot
The Senators are in a quick turnaround spot on Monday night, coming off a much-needed 6-3 win over Calgary on Sunday. Having collected at least a point in four straight games, winning three of those, I don't see a home game against the lowly Hurricanes drawing enough intensity.
Note that Carolina hasn't lost back-to-back games since March 15th and 16th and have picked up at least a point in three of its last four contests. This is the more winnable game for the Canes on a tough two-game trip that will also include a stop in Pittsburgh.
Lookahead spot
The Kings will host the Coyotes on Wednesday night, but could have one eye on Thursday's date with the rival Sharks in San Jose.
Phoenix has been a much better team on home ice this season, but that hasn't necessarily been the case lately. The 'Yotes enter the new week having won three of their last four games on the road, including a 4-3 victory in Los Angeles.
Schedule spot
A tough turnaround for the Blue Jackets on Friday night, as they return home to host a team they always struggle against, the Blackhawks, fresh off a game in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Jackets are fighting for their playoff lives, but with the Blackhawks coming off a rough patch, I expect to see the defending Stanley Cup champs bring their 'A' game into this affair.
GC: NCAAB Play
Tuesday card has a 5* 100% NBA Play with a 14-0 Angle and the 6* NCAAB C.I.T Perfect system side. In MLB We have an Early season 31-2 Divisional Dominator system. College Hoops play below.
On Tuesday the 3* College hoops play is on Florida St. Game 770 at 9:30 eastern. The Seminoles have revenge in this game vs Minnesota in a battle between 2 evenly matched teams. Minnesota has failed to cover 3 of their last 4 neutral court games, while Florida St has covered 8 of 10 when the total is 1`30 to 140. The Seminoles have won 12 of 15 vs non conference teams and 7 of 9 when playing with 5 or 6 days rest. Florida St should get their revenge in this game ad move. Take Florida St tonight. On Tuesday we have a powerful 3 game scare with a 6* 100% C.I.T. System side, a 5* Perfect system NBA with an indicator that has won 14 straight times. In MLB we have started fast cashing our first 2. Tonight we have a 31-2 divisional Dominator side. Jump on now and cash out on Tuesday. For the NCAAB play take Florida St. GC
Tuesday card has a 5* 100% NBA Play with a 14-0 Angle and the 6* NCAAB C.I.T Perfect system side. In MLB We have an Early season 31-2 Divisional Dominator system. College Hoops play below.
On Tuesday the 3* College hoops play is on Florida St. Game 770 at 9:30 eastern. The Seminoles have revenge in this game vs Minnesota in a battle between 2 evenly matched teams. Minnesota has failed to cover 3 of their last 4 neutral court games, while Florida St has covered 8 of 10 when the total is 1`30 to 140. The Seminoles have won 12 of 15 vs non conference teams and 7 of 9 when playing with 5 or 6 days rest. Florida St should get their revenge in this game ad move. Take Florida St tonight. On Tuesday we have a powerful 3 game scare with a 6* 100% C.I.T. System side, a 5* Perfect system NBA with an indicator that has won 14 straight times. In MLB we have started fast cashing our first 2. Tonight we have a 31-2 divisional Dominator side. Jump on now and cash out on Tuesday. For the NCAAB play take Florida St. GC
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