Dave Cokin
Bonus Play Wednesday
DODGERS (Bolsinger) at ANGELS (Tropeano) 10:05 PM
Take: DODGERS +100
Mike Bolsinger is getting the callup to the Dodgers for a spot start tonight. Bolsinger just recently got back into action after starting the season on the shelf with an oblique injury. This could be a one and done for the righty as the consensus is he’ll be optioned back out following tonight’s appearance. But if Bolsinger comes through with a good performance, that would seemingly have a chance to change.
Bolsinger surprised me last season, as I honestly didn’t look at him as a regular rotation guy at this level. Fact is, if you look at what Bolsinger throws and the similarity in his pitches, he really shouldn’t be succeeding at this level. But Bolsinger was pretty respectable last season, and he might just be one of those guys who is able to find a way to exceed general expectations.
Nick Tropeano gets the call for the Halos tonight. Tropeano’s success or failure is very dependent on first pitch strikes. He does a good job nibbling and generating bad swings when he’s ahead on the count. But Tropeano does not have dominant stuff and when he has to try and beat hitters in the zone, things don’t go well at all. He’s been having trouble keeping pitch counts down and as a result Tropeano is not finding himself able to get past the fifth inning. All save of his 2016 starts have ended short of six complete innings. That means multiple innings for an Angels bullpen that isn’t the most reliable on the planet these days and has also been shouldering a heavy workload.
The Angels had their surprising winning streak snapped last night. Credit where it’s due, the Halos really showed some grit in grabbing a stunning sweep at Seattle over the weekend and followed that with an exciting win over the Dodgers on Monday night. But the bats were silenced last night by the inimitable Clayton Kershaw and while Bolsinger is hardly in that class, I’m not averse to fading the Angels now that the mini-run concluded. Granted, it’s off last year’s number for Bolsinger, but I give him an edge over Tropeano and most of the other check marks are on the road team’s side as well.
Chances are I’ll have to sweat that high risk Dodger bullpen bridge to Kenley Jansen. Nevertheless I make the Dodgers the favorite here and at even money or better, they’re the side for me tonight.
Bonus Play Wednesday
DODGERS (Bolsinger) at ANGELS (Tropeano) 10:05 PM
Take: DODGERS +100
Mike Bolsinger is getting the callup to the Dodgers for a spot start tonight. Bolsinger just recently got back into action after starting the season on the shelf with an oblique injury. This could be a one and done for the righty as the consensus is he’ll be optioned back out following tonight’s appearance. But if Bolsinger comes through with a good performance, that would seemingly have a chance to change.
Bolsinger surprised me last season, as I honestly didn’t look at him as a regular rotation guy at this level. Fact is, if you look at what Bolsinger throws and the similarity in his pitches, he really shouldn’t be succeeding at this level. But Bolsinger was pretty respectable last season, and he might just be one of those guys who is able to find a way to exceed general expectations.
Nick Tropeano gets the call for the Halos tonight. Tropeano’s success or failure is very dependent on first pitch strikes. He does a good job nibbling and generating bad swings when he’s ahead on the count. But Tropeano does not have dominant stuff and when he has to try and beat hitters in the zone, things don’t go well at all. He’s been having trouble keeping pitch counts down and as a result Tropeano is not finding himself able to get past the fifth inning. All save of his 2016 starts have ended short of six complete innings. That means multiple innings for an Angels bullpen that isn’t the most reliable on the planet these days and has also been shouldering a heavy workload.
The Angels had their surprising winning streak snapped last night. Credit where it’s due, the Halos really showed some grit in grabbing a stunning sweep at Seattle over the weekend and followed that with an exciting win over the Dodgers on Monday night. But the bats were silenced last night by the inimitable Clayton Kershaw and while Bolsinger is hardly in that class, I’m not averse to fading the Angels now that the mini-run concluded. Granted, it’s off last year’s number for Bolsinger, but I give him an edge over Tropeano and most of the other check marks are on the road team’s side as well.
Chances are I’ll have to sweat that high risk Dodger bullpen bridge to Kenley Jansen. Nevertheless I make the Dodgers the favorite here and at even money or better, they’re the side for me tonight.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp MLB Pick, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:05 PM
(979) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (980) LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Take: Over the total
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Wednesday, May 18, 2016 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Dodgers and Angels in Anaheim. The Dodgers have a fine offense, No. 12 in baseball in run scored, and pick up the DH for this Interleague game. The Over is 6-2 when the Dodgers play interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Ross Stripling goes for the Dodgers, with a losing record and a 4.26 ERA. He comes off a win but didn't pitch well in an 8-4 win, allowing 8 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks in 5 innings. the Angels are 10-1-1 over the total in interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels have Nick Tropeano going, with a losing record and a lot of walks, 20 walks, 40 hits allowed in 36+ innings. And the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Play the Dodgers/Angels Over the total.
Jim Feist's Comp MLB Pick, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:05 PM
(979) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (980) LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Take: Over the total
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Wednesday, May 18, 2016 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Dodgers and Angels in Anaheim. The Dodgers have a fine offense, No. 12 in baseball in run scored, and pick up the DH for this Interleague game. The Over is 6-2 when the Dodgers play interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Ross Stripling goes for the Dodgers, with a losing record and a 4.26 ERA. He comes off a win but didn't pitch well in an 8-4 win, allowing 8 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks in 5 innings. the Angels are 10-1-1 over the total in interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels have Nick Tropeano going, with a losing record and a lot of walks, 20 walks, 40 hits allowed in 36+ innings. And the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Play the Dodgers/Angels Over the total.
Matt Josephs
HOU vs CWS
Bonus Play OVER 8.5
Mat Latos may not have lost yet this year, but he's coming back to earth in other peripherals. Latos is 5-0 with a 3.40 ERA in seven starts although he has just 19 strikeouts. The righty has allowed 13 runs and 25 hits in his last three games with his last one featuring zero strikeouts and five walks. Jose Altuve (4-8), Colby Rasmus (6-11) and Luis Valbuena (4-14) each have had their success against the Chicago starter. Houston 's offense has scored four runs or more in four straight and seven of their last nine. Doug Fister is 3-3 with a 4.22 ERA in seven starts for the Astros. Fister has a 3.72 ERA in nine career starts against the White Sox whom he faced a lot when he was with the Tigers. Melky Cabrera (5-14), Alex Avila (3-7) and Todd Frazier (3-8) have good numbers vs. the righty. The White Sox offense is in good form right now averaging over five runs per game in their last eight. The Astros bullpen has been a mess on the road. This one has the makings of an over.
HOU vs CWS
Bonus Play OVER 8.5
Mat Latos may not have lost yet this year, but he's coming back to earth in other peripherals. Latos is 5-0 with a 3.40 ERA in seven starts although he has just 19 strikeouts. The righty has allowed 13 runs and 25 hits in his last three games with his last one featuring zero strikeouts and five walks. Jose Altuve (4-8), Colby Rasmus (6-11) and Luis Valbuena (4-14) each have had their success against the Chicago starter. Houston 's offense has scored four runs or more in four straight and seven of their last nine. Doug Fister is 3-3 with a 4.22 ERA in seven starts for the Astros. Fister has a 3.72 ERA in nine career starts against the White Sox whom he faced a lot when he was with the Tigers. Melky Cabrera (5-14), Alex Avila (3-7) and Todd Frazier (3-8) have good numbers vs. the righty. The White Sox offense is in good form right now averaging over five runs per game in their last eight. The Astros bullpen has been a mess on the road. This one has the makings of an over.
Marc Lawrence
Giants vs Padres
Play - San Diego Padres w/Pomeranz
Edges - Padres: Drew Pomeranz 6-0 with 2.12 ERA home career team starts during May. Giants: 4-9 last thirteen team starts in this series. With Pomeranz 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP at home this season, we recommend a 1* play on San Diego. Thank you and good luck as always.
Giants vs Padres
Play - San Diego Padres w/Pomeranz
Edges - Padres: Drew Pomeranz 6-0 with 2.12 ERA home career team starts during May. Giants: 4-9 last thirteen team starts in this series. With Pomeranz 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP at home this season, we recommend a 1* play on San Diego. Thank you and good luck as always.
NBA
Long Sheet
Wednesday, May 18
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OKLAHOMA CITY (64 - 30) at GOLDEN STATE (81 - 12) - 5/18/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 36-49 ATS (-17.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-38 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 51-39 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-32 ATS (+4.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-38 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 58-41 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 66-46 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Wednesday, May 18
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OKLAHOMA CITY (64 - 30) at GOLDEN STATE (81 - 12) - 5/18/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 36-49 ATS (-17.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-38 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 51-39 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-32 ATS (+4.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-38 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 58-41 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 66-46 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA
Wednesday, May 18
Trend Report
9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. GOLDEN STATE
Oklahoma City is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Wednesday, May 18
Trend Report
9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. GOLDEN STATE
Oklahoma City is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
WNBA
Long Sheet
Wednesday, May 18
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MINNESOTA (29 - 15) at CHICAGO (22 - 15) - 5/18/2016, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (22 - 16) at INDIANA (26 - 19) - 5/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in May games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DALLAS (18 - 18) at WASHINGTON (19 - 18) - 5/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 279-335 ATS (-89.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 167-213 ATS (-67.3 Units) after a division game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Wednesday, May 18
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MINNESOTA (29 - 15) at CHICAGO (22 - 15) - 5/18/2016, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (22 - 16) at INDIANA (26 - 19) - 5/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in May games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DALLAS (18 - 18) at WASHINGTON (19 - 18) - 5/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 279-335 ATS (-89.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 167-213 ATS (-67.3 Units) after a division game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WNBA
Wednesday, May 18
Trend Report
12:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Phoenix is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. WASHINGTON
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Wednesday, May 18
Trend Report
12:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Phoenix is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. WASHINGTON
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
WNBA
Dunkel
Wednesday, May 18
Minnesota @ Chicago
Game 601-602
May 18, 2016 @ 12:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
115.225
Chicago
120.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
158
by 5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
164 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+2); Under
Phoenix @ Indiana
Game 603-604
May 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
111.288
Indiana
117.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
153
by 6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 3
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3); Under
Dallas @ Washington
Game 605-606
May 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
108.511
Washington
113.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
161
by 5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
152
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Over
Dunkel
Wednesday, May 18
Minnesota @ Chicago
Game 601-602
May 18, 2016 @ 12:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
115.225
Chicago
120.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
158
by 5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
164 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+2); Under
Phoenix @ Indiana
Game 603-604
May 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
111.288
Indiana
117.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
153
by 6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 3
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3); Under
Dallas @ Washington
Game 605-606
May 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
108.511
Washington
113.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
161
by 5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
152
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Over
