Today's NBA Picks
LA Lakers at San Antonio
The Spurs close out the regular season tonight and come into the contest with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against the Lakers. San Antonio is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8). Here are all of today's picks.
LA Lakers at San Antonio
The Spurs close out the regular season tonight and come into the contest with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against the Lakers. San Antonio is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8). Here are all of today's picks.
| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Time Posted: 11:30 a.m. EST |
| Game 501-502: Dallas at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.854; Memphis 123.324 Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 186 Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 191 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3 1/2); Under |
| Game 503-504: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.493; Milwaukee 116.731 Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 209 Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4; 203 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-4); Over |
| Game 505-506: Utah at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Utah 106.521; Minnesota 121.944 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16 1/2; 207 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 11; 212 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11); Under |
| Game 507-508: Houston at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.972; New Orleans 119.109 Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3; 213 Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 211 Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3 1/2); Over |
| Game 509-510: Detroit at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.231; Oklahoma City 127.728 Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11 1/2; 215 Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13 1/2; 212 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+13 1/2); Over |
| Game 511-512: LA Lakers at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 105.869; San Antonio 122.927 Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 17; 222 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 218 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8); Over |
| Game 513-514: Washington at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 122.320; Boston 118.079 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 4; 191 Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 8; 199 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston (+8); Under |
| Game 515-516: Brooklyn at Cleveland (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 115.658; Cleveland 123.146 Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 204 Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 5 1/2; 200 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-5 1/2); Over |
| Game 517-518: Philadelphia at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 103.092; Miami 119.071 Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 16; 209 Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 206 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Over |
| Game 519-520: Indiana at Orlando (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.698; Orlando 119.598 Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 181 Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 185 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2); Under |
| Game 521-522: Chicago at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.030; Charlotte 128.817 Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 8; 179 Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 181 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Under |
| Game 523-524: Toronto at New York (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.979; New York 119.609 Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 3 1/2; 194 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 198 1/2 Dunkel Pick: New York (+4); Under |
| Game 525-526: Phoenix at Sacramento (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.061; Sacramento 116.334 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 209 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 206 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-1); Over |
| Game 527-528: Golden State at Denver (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 122.508; Denver 121.683 Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 209 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8; 211 Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+8); Under |
| Game 529-530: LA Clippers at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 125.208; Portland 126.755 Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 202 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3; 208 Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3); Under |
SPORTS INSURANCE ADJUSTERS: 139-87-9 YTD
Bonus Play: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS -1.5 +155
Wednesday 4/16 Service Plays
Tuesday we got the big win with Kansas City but Washington and Arizona came up short for us. Today we have our 1st 5* play in MLB this season!! We are 10-4 on our last 14 MLB plays (+7.2 Units)!! Today is going to be a big day for us!!
MLB
5* NY YANKEES -Game 1 RL -1.5 Even
Braves +115
Colorado +125
Baltimore -105
NBA
Brooklyn +6
Bonus Play: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS -1.5 +155
Wednesday 4/16 Service Plays
Tuesday we got the big win with Kansas City but Washington and Arizona came up short for us. Today we have our 1st 5* play in MLB this season!! We are 10-4 on our last 14 MLB plays (+7.2 Units)!! Today is going to be a big day for us!!
MLB
5* NY YANKEES -Game 1 RL -1.5 Even
Braves +115
Colorado +125
Baltimore -105
NBA
Brooklyn +6
ADVANCED SPORTS INVESTMENTS
(records are of current month only)
BASEBALL RELEASES
JEFF (7-15-3 -10.71)
1X- NYM +121 ARIZONA (340pm)
1X- PHILLY -125 ATLANTA (7pm)
1X- TEXAS -115 SEATTLE (8pm)
JIMMY (14-10 +2.22)
1X- BOSTON -129 CHICAGO (8pm)
1X- MINNESOTA +125 TORONTO (8pm)
1X- COLORADO +125 SD (10pm)
MARC (15-15-2 -4.04)
2X- WASHINGTON/MIAMI – OVER 6.5 -115 (7pm)
NHL RELEASES
JIMMY (5-6 -4.44)
1X- ANAHEIM/DALLAS – UNDER 5.5 -130 (10pm)
MARC (6-5-1 +.05)
1X- PITTSBURGH/COLUMBUS – OVER 5.5 +115 (7pm)
NBA RELEASES
JEFF (4-5 -1.50)
PASSING
JIMMY (0-3 -3.30)
PASSING
MARC (8-2+ 5.80)
1X- DALLAS/MENPHIS – OVER 191(8pm)
(records are of current month only)
BASEBALL RELEASES
JEFF (7-15-3 -10.71)
1X- NYM +121 ARIZONA (340pm)
1X- PHILLY -125 ATLANTA (7pm)
1X- TEXAS -115 SEATTLE (8pm)
JIMMY (14-10 +2.22)
1X- BOSTON -129 CHICAGO (8pm)
1X- MINNESOTA +125 TORONTO (8pm)
1X- COLORADO +125 SD (10pm)
MARC (15-15-2 -4.04)
2X- WASHINGTON/MIAMI – OVER 6.5 -115 (7pm)
NHL RELEASES
JIMMY (5-6 -4.44)
1X- ANAHEIM/DALLAS – UNDER 5.5 -130 (10pm)
MARC (6-5-1 +.05)
1X- PITTSBURGH/COLUMBUS – OVER 5.5 +115 (7pm)
NBA RELEASES
JEFF (4-5 -1.50)
PASSING
JIMMY (0-3 -3.30)
PASSING
MARC (8-2+ 5.80)
1X- DALLAS/MENPHIS – OVER 191(8pm)
Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
Game: Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks
Time: Wednesday 04/16 10:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Dallas +1.5 (-200) at 5Dimes
The Dallas Stars have the unenviable task of opening their first round in the NHL playoffs in Anaheim. The Ducks were amazing on home ice to start the season as they played to a 20-2 record here. It seemed like an impossibility to take them down. That changed from that point on with Anaheim finishing their last 19 homers with a losing record of 9-10. The biggest difference was that their opponents managed just 40 goals in the first 22, less than 2 goals per contest, to scoring 52 in the final 19 at nearly 3 per contest. The Stars recorded just six shutouts on the season, but two of those occurred in their last eight games, and over their final 13 they allowed a total of 2 goals per contest. That leaves them some wiggle room against an Anaheim team that simply has not been the same dominant team at home as they were early in the season. Dallas keeps it close in the opener, so take the Stars on the puckline.
Game: Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks
Time: Wednesday 04/16 10:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Dallas +1.5 (-200) at 5Dimes
The Dallas Stars have the unenviable task of opening their first round in the NHL playoffs in Anaheim. The Ducks were amazing on home ice to start the season as they played to a 20-2 record here. It seemed like an impossibility to take them down. That changed from that point on with Anaheim finishing their last 19 homers with a losing record of 9-10. The biggest difference was that their opponents managed just 40 goals in the first 22, less than 2 goals per contest, to scoring 52 in the final 19 at nearly 3 per contest. The Stars recorded just six shutouts on the season, but two of those occurred in their last eight games, and over their final 13 they allowed a total of 2 goals per contest. That leaves them some wiggle room against an Anaheim team that simply has not been the same dominant team at home as they were early in the season. Dallas keeps it close in the opener, so take the Stars on the puckline.
Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
Game: Chicago Cubs @ New York Yankees
Time: Wednesday 04/16 7:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Chicago +145 (moneyline) at 5Dimes
The New York Yankees did not make the playoffs last year, so they went out and did what the Yankees do - reloaded with high-priced free agents. The problem is that this is the oldest aged team in MLB and injuries will play a part in their season. McCann, Cervelli, Teixiera, Jeter, Volarte, Roberts, Ryan, and closer David Robertson are all dealing with injuries right now. The Yankees lineup has not produced as it is, and right now it is a short lineup. New York will be on the hook with perhaps a third-string catcher and a rookie pitcher for this one. This will also be a second game of a doubleheader, and with few options many may be forced to play in both games. The Cubs haven't found much magic, but they have in interleague play where they are 13-6 in their last 19, and are catching the Yankees short here. Take the Cubs in game 2.
Game: Chicago Cubs @ New York Yankees
Time: Wednesday 04/16 7:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Chicago +145 (moneyline) at 5Dimes
The New York Yankees did not make the playoffs last year, so they went out and did what the Yankees do - reloaded with high-priced free agents. The problem is that this is the oldest aged team in MLB and injuries will play a part in their season. McCann, Cervelli, Teixiera, Jeter, Volarte, Roberts, Ryan, and closer David Robertson are all dealing with injuries right now. The Yankees lineup has not produced as it is, and right now it is a short lineup. New York will be on the hook with perhaps a third-string catcher and a rookie pitcher for this one. This will also be a second game of a doubleheader, and with few options many may be forced to play in both games. The Cubs haven't found much magic, but they have in interleague play where they are 13-6 in their last 19, and are catching the Yankees short here. Take the Cubs in game 2.
Joe Gavazzi MLB
Wednesday, April 15, 2014
MLB
Atlanta Braves (Teheran) at Philadelphia Phillies (Lee) (-135) 7:05 ET
3% Atlanta (+125)
The diametrically opposed history of these two starters against their respective opponents is all that limits this play. In 10 starts vs. the Braves of late, Lee is 6-3 with a 1.60 ERA. In 3 recent starts vs. Philly, Teheran is 1-2 with a 6.32 ERA. But, the current form of these teams and pitchers outweighs that historical perspective. The Braves enter as winners of 4 straight games, including 9-6 Monday night in a thrilling late inning victory vs. these Phillies. Atlanta has outscored the opposition in those 4 wins, 32-17. Despite last night’s rainout, look for that momentum to continue in this pitching matchup. Teheran has worked to a 2.84 ERA in a trio of starts, allowing 2 ER in each of those contests. Though Lee is 2-1, his ERA is 5.50. Lee continues to get smacked around by opposing batters, who are hitting .358 against him. In his most recent start, Lee allowed 8 hits and 3 runs in 6 IP in a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee. He can expect little help from a relief corps, who has an ERA of 5.53 for the season. Atlanta, a live underdog, against overpriced Lee!
Washington Nationals (Roark) at Miami Marlins (Fernandez) (-130) 7:10 ET
4% Miami (-130)
Washington limps in at 1-4 of late, after Miami snapped their 8 game losing streak with an 11-2 victory over Strasburg last night. Look for that momentum to continue for the Marlins on a field where they are 6-3 for the season. Young emerging teams first show their improvement at home. The pitching matchup clearly favors the Marlins in this one. In a pair of starts, Roark has posted a 5.91 ERA, including his most recent start against Atlanta, in which he allowed 5 runs in 4 2/3 IP of a 7-6 loss. All that keeps this from a higher rating is a perplexing start by Fernandez in his last outing. In a 6-3 loss to Philly, Fernandez lasted just 4 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits. That, however, is far dichotomous to his history against this opponent and his work from this mound. In his most recent 2 outings against the Nats, Fernandez has worked 13 IP, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits with 13Ks. In 17 starts from this mound, Fernandez has yet to lose with a record of 11-0 and 1.14 ERA. Expect a huge bounce back from Fernandez at home tonight against the lineup he has dominated.
Colorado Rockies (De La Rosa) at San Diego Padres (Cashner) (-135) 10:10 ET
5% San Diego (-135)
The Colorado home/road dichotomy continues. At their Coors Field home, the Rockies are averaging 7.5 runs with a .354 BA. Send them on the highway and it is a totally different story. On the road this season, the Rockies are averaging just 3.6 runs with a .256 BA. Last night’s 3-2 road victory by Colorado improves their away record to 3-6, but sets up a negative situation. Since the start of 2013, Colorado is 7-22 (0-2 TY) on the road following a victory. De La Rosa has little to show for his 3 starts. The results are 0-2 with a 9.69 ERA, including allowing 6 runs in 4 1/3 IP of his previous start. That is far divergent from the recent outing of Cashner, who, in a 6-0 victory vs. Detroit, allowed just 1 hit with 11 K. That drops his ERA for the season to just 1.29. In 15 IP from this mound this season, Cashner has allowed just 1 run. With the Padres still on a positive uptick of 4-2, we ride that momentum with their hot starter against a visiting Colorado team in a negative situation, with a struggling starter.
Cleveland Indians (McAllister) at Detroit Tigers (Sanchez) (-145) 7:05 ET
4% Detroit (-145)
Cleveland had a huge turnaround season last year. The Tribe went from 68-94 in 2012 to 92-70 in 2013, highlighted by winning their final 10 games of the season. That included a 41-40 road mark. One thing they did not reverse, however, was the results vs. Detroit. The Tigers won the season series, 15-4. Detroit has now won 34/44 recent games against Cleveland on this field. The Tigers posted a 51-30 record at home last year. Much of that profit followed a defeat, where Detroit went 20-7 on this field following a loss. That situation occurs tonight as the Tigers lost 5-1 at San Diego on Sunday. With 3 days to adjust, there will be little effect of the 3 hour time difference. Both starters tonight have begun the season in good current form. That will not be the case tonight, if the history book is an indicator. In a trio of starts last season against Detroit, McAllister went 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA. In his most recent 6 starts against Cleveland, Sanchez is 4-0 with a 2.13 ERA. Let history be thy guide as we follow Detroit to the winners circle.
Oakland A’s at LA Angels (-115) 10:05 ET
4% Oakland (+105 ACTION)
This must be the dog of the day! With projected starters Milone (Oakland) and Skaggs (LAA) each coming off forgettable starts, we focus on the performance of these teams in recent times. In the last two seasons, Oakland recorded 190 wins, the best in the American League. This year, they are 10-4, again posting the best mark in the AL. In the past two seasons, Oakland went 44-37 on the road. That combined 88-74 road mark, again the best record in the AL. This year, Oakland is 7-1 away with their only loss to King Felix in Seattle. They have proven their late game mettle each of the last two evenings with 1 run victories over the Angels. Much was expected from LAA when the signed big names to big money contracts, just prior to 2013. That move has not paid dividends to date. The Angels struggled to a 78-84 season last year, including 39-42 on this field. Nothing has changed to start 2014. LAA is 6-8 for the year, including 2-6 at home. No reason they should be favored over Oakland, making the A’s your value road dog of the day.
Wednesday, April 15, 2014
MLB
Atlanta Braves (Teheran) at Philadelphia Phillies (Lee) (-135) 7:05 ET
3% Atlanta (+125)
The diametrically opposed history of these two starters against their respective opponents is all that limits this play. In 10 starts vs. the Braves of late, Lee is 6-3 with a 1.60 ERA. In 3 recent starts vs. Philly, Teheran is 1-2 with a 6.32 ERA. But, the current form of these teams and pitchers outweighs that historical perspective. The Braves enter as winners of 4 straight games, including 9-6 Monday night in a thrilling late inning victory vs. these Phillies. Atlanta has outscored the opposition in those 4 wins, 32-17. Despite last night’s rainout, look for that momentum to continue in this pitching matchup. Teheran has worked to a 2.84 ERA in a trio of starts, allowing 2 ER in each of those contests. Though Lee is 2-1, his ERA is 5.50. Lee continues to get smacked around by opposing batters, who are hitting .358 against him. In his most recent start, Lee allowed 8 hits and 3 runs in 6 IP in a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee. He can expect little help from a relief corps, who has an ERA of 5.53 for the season. Atlanta, a live underdog, against overpriced Lee!
Washington Nationals (Roark) at Miami Marlins (Fernandez) (-130) 7:10 ET
4% Miami (-130)
Washington limps in at 1-4 of late, after Miami snapped their 8 game losing streak with an 11-2 victory over Strasburg last night. Look for that momentum to continue for the Marlins on a field where they are 6-3 for the season. Young emerging teams first show their improvement at home. The pitching matchup clearly favors the Marlins in this one. In a pair of starts, Roark has posted a 5.91 ERA, including his most recent start against Atlanta, in which he allowed 5 runs in 4 2/3 IP of a 7-6 loss. All that keeps this from a higher rating is a perplexing start by Fernandez in his last outing. In a 6-3 loss to Philly, Fernandez lasted just 4 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits. That, however, is far dichotomous to his history against this opponent and his work from this mound. In his most recent 2 outings against the Nats, Fernandez has worked 13 IP, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits with 13Ks. In 17 starts from this mound, Fernandez has yet to lose with a record of 11-0 and 1.14 ERA. Expect a huge bounce back from Fernandez at home tonight against the lineup he has dominated.
Colorado Rockies (De La Rosa) at San Diego Padres (Cashner) (-135) 10:10 ET
5% San Diego (-135)
The Colorado home/road dichotomy continues. At their Coors Field home, the Rockies are averaging 7.5 runs with a .354 BA. Send them on the highway and it is a totally different story. On the road this season, the Rockies are averaging just 3.6 runs with a .256 BA. Last night’s 3-2 road victory by Colorado improves their away record to 3-6, but sets up a negative situation. Since the start of 2013, Colorado is 7-22 (0-2 TY) on the road following a victory. De La Rosa has little to show for his 3 starts. The results are 0-2 with a 9.69 ERA, including allowing 6 runs in 4 1/3 IP of his previous start. That is far divergent from the recent outing of Cashner, who, in a 6-0 victory vs. Detroit, allowed just 1 hit with 11 K. That drops his ERA for the season to just 1.29. In 15 IP from this mound this season, Cashner has allowed just 1 run. With the Padres still on a positive uptick of 4-2, we ride that momentum with their hot starter against a visiting Colorado team in a negative situation, with a struggling starter.
Cleveland Indians (McAllister) at Detroit Tigers (Sanchez) (-145) 7:05 ET
4% Detroit (-145)
Cleveland had a huge turnaround season last year. The Tribe went from 68-94 in 2012 to 92-70 in 2013, highlighted by winning their final 10 games of the season. That included a 41-40 road mark. One thing they did not reverse, however, was the results vs. Detroit. The Tigers won the season series, 15-4. Detroit has now won 34/44 recent games against Cleveland on this field. The Tigers posted a 51-30 record at home last year. Much of that profit followed a defeat, where Detroit went 20-7 on this field following a loss. That situation occurs tonight as the Tigers lost 5-1 at San Diego on Sunday. With 3 days to adjust, there will be little effect of the 3 hour time difference. Both starters tonight have begun the season in good current form. That will not be the case tonight, if the history book is an indicator. In a trio of starts last season against Detroit, McAllister went 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA. In his most recent 6 starts against Cleveland, Sanchez is 4-0 with a 2.13 ERA. Let history be thy guide as we follow Detroit to the winners circle.
Oakland A’s at LA Angels (-115) 10:05 ET
4% Oakland (+105 ACTION)
This must be the dog of the day! With projected starters Milone (Oakland) and Skaggs (LAA) each coming off forgettable starts, we focus on the performance of these teams in recent times. In the last two seasons, Oakland recorded 190 wins, the best in the American League. This year, they are 10-4, again posting the best mark in the AL. In the past two seasons, Oakland went 44-37 on the road. That combined 88-74 road mark, again the best record in the AL. This year, Oakland is 7-1 away with their only loss to King Felix in Seattle. They have proven their late game mettle each of the last two evenings with 1 run victories over the Angels. Much was expected from LAA when the signed big names to big money contracts, just prior to 2013. That move has not paid dividends to date. The Angels struggled to a 78-84 season last year, including 39-42 on this field. Nothing has changed to start 2014. LAA is 6-8 for the year, including 2-6 at home. No reason they should be favored over Oakland, making the A’s your value road dog of the day.
