Black Widow
MLB | May 02, 2017
Phillies vs. Cubs
Cubs -211 at BETONLINE
Widow's Free Pick: Chicago Cubs -211
Bets against road underdogs with a money line of +175 to +250 (Philadelphia) with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.00 or better on the season (NL) against an opponent with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 or better on the season (NL) are 83-11 (88.3%, +58.8 units) since 1997. Expect the Cubs to bounce back behind Jon Lester following two consecutive losses coming in. Give me the Cubs.
MLB | May 02, 2017
Phillies vs. Cubs
Cubs -211 at BETONLINE
Widow's Free Pick: Chicago Cubs -211
Bets against road underdogs with a money line of +175 to +250 (Philadelphia) with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.00 or better on the season (NL) against an opponent with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 or better on the season (NL) are 83-11 (88.3%, +58.8 units) since 1997. Expect the Cubs to bounce back behind Jon Lester following two consecutive losses coming in. Give me the Cubs.
Jack Jones
MLB | May 02, 2017
Indians vs. Tigers
Indians -119 at BMAKER
Jack's Free Pick Tuesday: Cleveland Indians -119
The Cleveland Indians will be motivated to bounce back from two straight losses heading into Game 2 of this series with the Detroit Tigers tonight. Now they have their ace on the mound in Corey Kluber to get the job done.
Kluber has gone 3-1 with a 4.19 ERA and 1.253 WHIP in five starts this season, including 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP In three road starts. Kluber is 6-6 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.266 WHIP in 17 career starts against Detroit.
Justin Verlander is off to a 1-2 start with a 4.60 ERA and 1.398 WHIP in five starts this season. Verlander has struggled with the Indians, going 19-22 with a 4.65 ERA in 49 career starts against them. He gave up 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 4 innings of a 6-13 loss to the Indians on April 15th in his latest start against them.
The Indians are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cleveland is 20-6 in Kluber's last 26 starts. The Indians are 8-0 in Kluber's last eight starts vs. AL Central opponents. Cleveland is 5-0 in Kluber's last five starts vs. Detroit. The Indians are 1-8 in Verlander's last nine starts vs. Cleveland. Bet the Indians Tuesday.
MLB | May 02, 2017
Indians vs. Tigers
Indians -119 at BMAKER
Jack's Free Pick Tuesday: Cleveland Indians -119
The Cleveland Indians will be motivated to bounce back from two straight losses heading into Game 2 of this series with the Detroit Tigers tonight. Now they have their ace on the mound in Corey Kluber to get the job done.
Kluber has gone 3-1 with a 4.19 ERA and 1.253 WHIP in five starts this season, including 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP In three road starts. Kluber is 6-6 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.266 WHIP in 17 career starts against Detroit.
Justin Verlander is off to a 1-2 start with a 4.60 ERA and 1.398 WHIP in five starts this season. Verlander has struggled with the Indians, going 19-22 with a 4.65 ERA in 49 career starts against them. He gave up 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 4 innings of a 6-13 loss to the Indians on April 15th in his latest start against them.
The Indians are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cleveland is 20-6 in Kluber's last 26 starts. The Indians are 8-0 in Kluber's last eight starts vs. AL Central opponents. Cleveland is 5-0 in Kluber's last five starts vs. Detroit. The Indians are 1-8 in Verlander's last nine starts vs. Cleveland. Bet the Indians Tuesday.
Dave Price
MLB | May 02, 2017
Angels vs. Mariners
Mariners -143 at BMAKER
Dave's Tuesday Bonus Play:
1* on Seattle Mariners -143
The Key: James Paxton has been unhittable this season for the Mariners. He is 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in 5 starts with 39 K's in 32 1/3 innings. He is also 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 2 home starts, pitching 15 scoreless innings. Paxton also has the Angels' number, going 3-2 with a 2.17 ERA in 7 lifetime starts against them. Matt Shoemaker is 1-1 with a 4.73 ERA in 5 starts this year. One of those came against the Mariners in which he allowed 7 runs in 4 1/3 innings. Seattle is 12-2 after a loss by 8 runs or more over the last 3 seasons. Take Seattle.
MLB | May 02, 2017
Angels vs. Mariners
Mariners -143 at BMAKER
Dave's Tuesday Bonus Play:
1* on Seattle Mariners -143
The Key: James Paxton has been unhittable this season for the Mariners. He is 3-0 with a 1.39 ERA in 5 starts with 39 K's in 32 1/3 innings. He is also 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 2 home starts, pitching 15 scoreless innings. Paxton also has the Angels' number, going 3-2 with a 2.17 ERA in 7 lifetime starts against them. Matt Shoemaker is 1-1 with a 4.73 ERA in 5 starts this year. One of those came against the Mariners in which he allowed 7 runs in 4 1/3 innings. Seattle is 12-2 after a loss by 8 runs or more over the last 3 seasons. Take Seattle.
Wunderdog
Blues @ Predators
Time: Under 5
St. Louis has managed just 2.2 goals per game since the start of the playoffs while holding teams to 2.1 per game. Nashville's defense has been nothing short of brilliant, allowing 2.4 per game on the season in this building and just 1.4 per game in the playoffs. When on the road and facing good teams, the Blues are 35-22 to the UNDER dating back to last season. They are also 17-10 UNDER in their last 27 road games this season.
Blues @ Predators
Time: Under 5
St. Louis has managed just 2.2 goals per game since the start of the playoffs while holding teams to 2.1 per game. Nashville's defense has been nothing short of brilliant, allowing 2.4 per game on the season in this building and just 1.4 per game in the playoffs. When on the road and facing good teams, the Blues are 35-22 to the UNDER dating back to last season. They are also 17-10 UNDER in their last 27 road games this season.
Doc's Sports
Wizards vs. Celtics
Play: Wizards +5.5
In Game 1 the Wizards hung right with the Celtics most of the game but they had a real poor third quarter where they were outscored by 20 points and that was the difference in the game. We had Boston in Game 1 for our free pick but we are going to use the zig zag theory here and we expect the road team to play a more complete game here on Tuesday night. Boston has now won five straight games after going down 2-0 in their series against the Bulls but for that reason we think they are starting to get overvalued because normally in this case the odds would sway towards the road team that is desperate for a win. We think they will play much better here and we expect a close game as we don’t see Washington playing two lousy games in a row.
Wizards vs. Celtics
Play: Wizards +5.5
In Game 1 the Wizards hung right with the Celtics most of the game but they had a real poor third quarter where they were outscored by 20 points and that was the difference in the game. We had Boston in Game 1 for our free pick but we are going to use the zig zag theory here and we expect the road team to play a more complete game here on Tuesday night. Boston has now won five straight games after going down 2-0 in their series against the Bulls but for that reason we think they are starting to get overvalued because normally in this case the odds would sway towards the road team that is desperate for a win. We think they will play much better here and we expect a close game as we don’t see Washington playing two lousy games in a row.
Bruce Marshall
Cleveland at Detroit
Pick: Cleveland
The Indians usually seem to win games started by Corey Kluber, prevailing in four of his first five outings this season. And Kluer usually wins against the Tigers, against whom he is 4-0 since last season, including an April 15 decision at Progressive Field, one of three straight Kluber wins. In that game, the Tribe buried Detroit starter Justin Verlander., who allowed 9 runs and 11 hits in just 4 IP, dropping Verlander to 1-4 against Cleveland since last season.
Cleveland at Detroit
Pick: Cleveland
The Indians usually seem to win games started by Corey Kluber, prevailing in four of his first five outings this season. And Kluer usually wins against the Tigers, against whom he is 4-0 since last season, including an April 15 decision at Progressive Field, one of three straight Kluber wins. In that game, the Tribe buried Detroit starter Justin Verlander., who allowed 9 runs and 11 hits in just 4 IP, dropping Verlander to 1-4 against Cleveland since last season.
Rocketman
Orioles vs. Red Sox
Play: Orioles +220
The Baltimore Orioles travel to Boston to take on the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Baltimore is 16-8 SU overall this year while Boston comes in with a 13-12 SU overall record on the season. Alec Asher has a 1.42 ERA in his one start this year. Baltimore is allowing only 4.2 runs per game overall this year and 3.8 runs per game at night this season where they have a 12-4 SU record. Boston is scoring only 3.8 runs per game overall this year, 3.9 runs per game against right handed starters this season, 3.4 runs per game their past 7 games overall, 3.5 runs per game at night this season and 3.6 runs per game against division opponents this year. Baltimore is 11-3 this year when the total is 8 to 8 1/2. We'll recommend a small play on Baltimore tonight!
Orioles vs. Red Sox
Play: Orioles +220
The Baltimore Orioles travel to Boston to take on the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Baltimore is 16-8 SU overall this year while Boston comes in with a 13-12 SU overall record on the season. Alec Asher has a 1.42 ERA in his one start this year. Baltimore is allowing only 4.2 runs per game overall this year and 3.8 runs per game at night this season where they have a 12-4 SU record. Boston is scoring only 3.8 runs per game overall this year, 3.9 runs per game against right handed starters this season, 3.4 runs per game their past 7 games overall, 3.5 runs per game at night this season and 3.6 runs per game against division opponents this year. Baltimore is 11-3 this year when the total is 8 to 8 1/2. We'll recommend a small play on Baltimore tonight!
Chris Jordan
Tonight I'm playing the Under in the Ottawa Senators-New York Rangers contest, as I see a tight, physical game between these Eastern Conference rivals.
With Ottawa up 2-0, I wouldn't be surprised to see Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist step up here and aim for the shutout. I read a story in a New York media source that was very critical of Lundqvist, and he'll take it personal. He will do everything tonight to take this game over.
That said, I'm not laying the big price, nor would I dare the puck line with either of these teams.
The Senators' physical nature will slow the Rangers, and that will help us keep this one low.
Let's look for a 2-0, 2-1 type of hockey game here.
3* Senators/Rangers Under
Tonight I'm playing the Under in the Ottawa Senators-New York Rangers contest, as I see a tight, physical game between these Eastern Conference rivals.
With Ottawa up 2-0, I wouldn't be surprised to see Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist step up here and aim for the shutout. I read a story in a New York media source that was very critical of Lundqvist, and he'll take it personal. He will do everything tonight to take this game over.
That said, I'm not laying the big price, nor would I dare the puck line with either of these teams.
The Senators' physical nature will slow the Rangers, and that will help us keep this one low.
Let's look for a 2-0, 2-1 type of hockey game here.
3* Senators/Rangers Under
Brad Wilton
Kudos to Utah for going on the road Sunday and winning a 7th game against the L.A. Clippers. The reward? Quin Snyder's team now gets to face a well-rested # 1 seeded Golden State Warriors team that will be ready to light things up after not having played in over a week.
The Jazz will need to try and do something different offensively, as they were held to 99, 74, 99 and 96 points in the 4 regular season series meetings, as all 4 of those games held Under the total.
Have to expect the Jazz will be able to get to that elusive century mark this time around, as Utah did get to triple figures 3 times in the final 5 games of their opening round series against the Clippers.
Golden State netted 110 points or better in each of their 4 wins in the opening round against Portland, as 3 of those 4 games did go Over the total. The Warriors have played Over the total in 8 of their last 12 games dating back to the regular season, which leads me to believe the move tonight is to play against the 4 regular season Unders, and look for this first contest to land Over the total.
Jazz-Warriors Over in Game One.
2* UTAH-GOLDEN STATE OVER
Kudos to Utah for going on the road Sunday and winning a 7th game against the L.A. Clippers. The reward? Quin Snyder's team now gets to face a well-rested # 1 seeded Golden State Warriors team that will be ready to light things up after not having played in over a week.
The Jazz will need to try and do something different offensively, as they were held to 99, 74, 99 and 96 points in the 4 regular season series meetings, as all 4 of those games held Under the total.
Have to expect the Jazz will be able to get to that elusive century mark this time around, as Utah did get to triple figures 3 times in the final 5 games of their opening round series against the Clippers.
Golden State netted 110 points or better in each of their 4 wins in the opening round against Portland, as 3 of those 4 games did go Over the total. The Warriors have played Over the total in 8 of their last 12 games dating back to the regular season, which leads me to believe the move tonight is to play against the 4 regular season Unders, and look for this first contest to land Over the total.
Jazz-Warriors Over in Game One.
2* UTAH-GOLDEN STATE OVER
