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Vic Duke
Apr 30 '17, 3:30 PM
NBA | Jazz vs Clippers
Play on: Jazz +3½ -103 at 5Dimes

Jazz/Clippers 3:30: Had the Clippers (+6) as a Top Play Friday; however, Clippers have built a history of disappointing fans and bettors. They're 3-7 ATS in NBA First Round games and 2-7 ATS on Sundays. Blake Griffin's absence is not a factor because they've had historic franchise winning runs without him; however, DeAndre Jordan's free throw shooting, lapses in defense and inability to generate offense around Chris Paul in crucial times of games is a problem. The Jazz, on the other hand, have covered 6 of the last 8 trips to Los Angeles and 13-6 ATS on Sundays. Sure, Gobert's ankle is a concern but Utah plays well disciplined defense, has shooters from the perimeter led by Hayward, a good point guard in Hill and if Joe Johnson can get back to his first 4 games of this series isolation best, the Clippers will be sent packing. We'll grab a small play on Utah.

 

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Handicappers Hub
Apr 30 '17, 3:30 PM
NBA | Jazz vs Clippers
Play on: UNDER 190 -115

You are going to see some defense today in LA in a must win game 7 where you can expect both teams to buckle down on the defensive side of the ball as well as play with a little fear on the offensive side of the ball. Both teams come in averaging just 98 points per game on the playoffs and I expect both to score below their averages and have it be a fight to 90.

Add the fact that this is an extremely early start in LA for both teams and I look for a very slow first quarter with them not being able to catch up to this total today.

 

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Harry Bondi

BOSTON -4.5 over Washington

Quick turnaround for both teams who wrapped their first round series on Friday. Celts have won and covered last four meeting in Boston. In fact, the home team has dominated this series winning eight of last ten games. Washington also failed to cover both round games in the first round while the Celtics have won and four straight against Chicago. Boston wins game 1 of this series.

 

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Larry Ness

Chicago AT Boston
Pick: Under

The Cubs and Red Sox in Fenway (as it would be at Wrigley, as well) is a special series. The Red Sox won 5-4 on Friday night and the Cubs bounced back with a 7-4 Saturday afternoon. So that means it's the rubber match of this series tonight on ESPN. The 13-10 Cubs are looking to win their fourth straight series, while the 12-11 Red Sox are attempting to avoid their third consecutive series loss.

The atmosphere at Fenway Park has been electric for the first two games and fans with tickets to Sunday's game will also be treated to a special photo-op. Both "curse-breaking" World Series trophies will be on display, Boston's from 2004 and Chicago's from last year, in the Gate K/B concourse after the gates open at 6:35 p.m. ET. Fans will be allowed to take pictures with both trophies. The teams are asking for a $20 suggested donation to benefit the Red Sox Foundation and Cubs Charities.

The pitching matchup will be Kyle Hendricks (2-1, 4.50 ERA) of Chicago and Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 3.12 ERA) of Boston. Hendricks struggled in his first three starts (11 ERs in 16 innings for a 6.19 ERA) but pitched six scoreless innings Tuesday at Pittsburgh, allowing four hits and two walks in a 1-0 victory. Rodriguez allowed nine hits and seven walks in his first two starts of 2017 (six ERs over 10.1 innings for a 5.23 ERA) and pitched out of the bullpen on April 19th. However, he was outstanding in his return to the rotation last Sunday at Baltimore, holding the Orioles to one hit over six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Let's not forget that Hendricks won the National League ERA title last year at 2.13 and that Rodriguez is holding opponents to a .172 average. His issue in those first two starts was serving up three HRs. Make the Under the play in this one.

 

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Frank Sawyer
Apr 30 '17, 2:15 PM
MLB | CIN vs STL
Play on: OVER 8½ +100

Take Over the Total in the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals listing both starting pitchers Bronson Arroyo and Mike Leake. St. Louis (12-11) looks to close out this series tonight after their 7-5 win on Friday followed up by yesterday’s contest postponed by rain. The Cardinals have played 5 straight games Over the Total against teams with a losing record. St. Louis has also played 4 straight games Over the Total at home. Cincinnati (10-13) has seen the Over go 5-0-1 in their last 6 games Over the Total on the road. And int heir last 7 games against teams with a winning record, the Reds have played 5 of these games Over the Total. Take the Over listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

 

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Black Widow
Apr 30 '17, 4:05 PM
MLB | Padres vs Giants
Play on: Giants -129 at betonline

Widow's Free Pick: San Francisco Giants -129

Bets on home teams (SAN FRANCISCO) - terrible offensive team (3.5 runs/game or less) against an average starting pitcher (ERA 4.20 to 5.20)-NL, cold hitting team - batting .230 or worse over their last 15 games are 36-10 (78.3%, +28.1 units) since 1997. Look for the Giants to get the job done at home today. Give me San Francisco.